06-10-19 Minutes
The Madisonville City Council met in a regular council meeting on June 10, 2019 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:
William (Bill) Parten-Mayor
Russell Bailey-Mayor Pro Tem
Chris McGilbra-Council Member
Brady Taylor-Council Member
Lois Brown-Council Member
Jessie Jaenicke-Council Member
John Bankhead-City Attorney
Camilla Viator- City Manager
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary
- Mayor Bill Parten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
- Invocation was given by Councilmember Brady Taylor
- Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag with Mayor Bill Parten and City Council, staff members and visitors
IV. VISITORS FORUM (3 MINUTES) City Manager Camilla Viator, Presented a plaque to Dale Kovacs for the years served in the City Council
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by a motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal position on the agenda.
(A.) Approval of the minutes as written for May 9, 2019 and May 13, 2019
Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Council member Lois Brown with each Council member voting AYE motion carried
(B.) Approval of Accounts Payable as written for the previous month
Council member Chris McGilbra moved to approve the Accounts Payable as written. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey with each Council member voting AYE
motion carried.
(C.) Discussion of a plaque in memory of Bobby Rae Nellums
City Council approved the wording and the size of this plaque
(D.) Consider and take action to appoint a Municipal Court Judge, a City Attorney and a City Secretary
Councilmember Lois Brown moved to appoint Tommy Starns as a Municipal Court Judge, John Bankhead as the City Attorney and Rosa Barrera as the City Secretary. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey with each Council member voting AYE motion carried
(E.) Review and consider Ordinance 509 B drought contingency plan for the City of Madisonville
Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey moved to approve Ordinance 509 B drought contingency plan for the City of Madisonville. Seconded by Council member Brady Taylor with each Council member voting AYE motion carried
(F.) Review and possible action on appointing Dale Kovacs on the Planning & Zoning Commission
Council member Lois Brown moved to appoint Dale Kovacs to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Seconded by Council member Chris McGilbra with each Council member voting AYE motion carried.
(G.) Review and Consider Ordinance 692-D to adopt Standard Codes.
Don Grooms, discussed with the Council about the new standard codes for Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey moved to adopt Ordinance 692-D Standard Codes for building permits. Seconded by Council member Chris McGilbra with each Council member voting AYE motion carried.
VI. Department Reports:
1. Municipal Court Report
2. Police Department/ Animal Control Report
3. Code Enforcement Report
4. Fire Department Report
5. Public Works Department Report
6. Convention and Tourism Report
7. City Manager Report and Investment Report and Strategic Planning
8. Tax Collection Report for the City of Madisonville
City Council went over briefly of all the reports
9. Future Agenda Items
None
VII. Adjournment:
Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Seconded by Council member Chris McGilbra with each Council member voting AYE motion carried
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William (Bill) Parten – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
