08/24/2020 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes

                                                                              MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a Special called meeting on August 24, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at 210 W. Cottonwood, Madisonville, Texas

Meeting called to order at 6:00p.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
Camilla Viator- City Manager
Krystal Carroll-Director of Finance
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary

I.       Mayor William (Bill) Parten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

II.        Invocation was given by Councilmember Brady Taylor

III.       Chief Herbert Gilbert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag with City Council and staff members.

IV.        Visitors Forum-none

 V.          CONSENT AGENDA

  (a .) Public Hearing, Consider the proposed budget for 2020-2021.

          Mayor Parten opens the public hearing. Troy Jones spoke during the public  hearing. He addressed his concerns to the City Council about the budget. Mayor Parten directed Troy Jones to get with the City Manager and  Director of Finance to further address his concerns,” if his concerns are not  answered to contact the Mayor”. Public Hearing was closed by Mayor Parten.

 (b.) Discuss and approve on Ordinance 835 adopting the budget for FY 2020-2021.

        Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey stated that the Council has worked hard  during the budget workshops and was very pleased with the outcome of       the meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey moved to approve Ordinance 835 adopting the budget for FY 2020-2021. Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra. (3) three Councilmember’s approve Russell Bailey, Chris McGilbra, and Brady Taylor (2) two Councilmember’s voted against Jessie Jaenicke and Lois Brown. Motion carried. Mayor Parten stressed that the City of Madisonville is not defunding the Police Department.

(c.) Future Agenda Items

         None

  CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: for possible action resulting from items discussed in 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), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development.)      

VI. ADJOURNMENT  

       Councilmember Chris McGilbra moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:32p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Brady Taylor with each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried

ATTEST:     

                                           William (Bill) Parten-Mayor

    Rosa Barrera-City Secretary