Called City Council Meeting February 2, 2009

CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 2, 2009
 MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a regular meeting on February 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order with the following members present:
Don Dean-Mayor
Marvin Stanton-Mayor Protem
Donald Myrick-Council Member-absent
Debra Drake-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member-absent
Terri Creel-Council Member
Paul Catoe- City Manager
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
II. INVOCATION – Paul Catoe
III. PLEDGES
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 Minutes)-none
V. CONSENT AGENDA:

OLD BUSINESS:
1. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR 2009, PAUL BOYER
********Discussion Only
• Sewer Main extensions to the homes South of Bullard Street on highway 90 including the home of Ruth Ratliff. (This has been included into the 2009 CIP Project) ****Discussion Only
• Sewer Main extension to the location of the Cowboy Church which is to be constructed on South Highway 90. (This has been included into the 2009 CIP Project)***Discussion Only Cowboy Church may need to put there only Lift Station or Septic System
• Authorization for the Wallace Group, Inc. to also prepare applications for both water and sewer funding through the Texas Water Development Board as part of the overall Federal Economic Recovery Stimulus Program offered through the utilization of EPA Funds. The intended Use Plans for both water and sewer projects have been submitted to the Texas Water Development Board. This is simply another funding source to be explored.
***********Motion was made by Terri Creel to prepare application for both water and sewer
Funding through the Texas Water Development Board as part of the overall Federal Economic Recovery Stimulus Program offered through the utilization of EPA Funds. Seconded by Marvin Stanton, All voting aye Motion Carried.

2. Authorization for the City Council of the City of Madisonville to enter into a contract with the Wallace Group, Inc. for the 2009 CIP Project. (The City Attorney is reviewing the contract and will have a recommendation to the City Council on Monday.) We have not made copies of the contract again since all Council Members received a copy of the contract on 01-12-09.
*********Motion was made by Debra Drake to tabled until next city council meeting on February 9th 2009. Seconded by Terri Creel, All voting aye, Motion Carried

3. Discussion and possible actions regarding requested work activities that have surfaced since the City originally gave its blessings to utilize City Properties for the Battle of the El Camino Real. The current personnel prohibits the City Staff from entering private property to perform private functions. I have attached a copy of the policy for your information.
*********Discussion only no action

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation of Information regarding the rash of robberies within the City of Madisonville – Chief Clendennen. Information Summary Sheets provided.

*********Discussion only

CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The City Council for the City of Madisonville reserves the right to Adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this Meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.74 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 Deliberations abut Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).”



ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Terri Creel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. and seconded by Debra Drake All voting aye. Motion Carried





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Don Dean - Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary