09/08/2020 Meeting Minutes

    MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a Special called meeting on September 8, 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
Art Rodriguez-Interim City Attorney
Camilla Viator- City Manager
Krystal Carroll-Director of Finance
Rosa Barrera-absent

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

II.        Invocation was given by Councilmember Chris McGilbra

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 .) Review and approve on Ordinance 836 setting the tax rate of FY 2020- 2021.

         Mayor Pro Tem Russell Bailey moved  to approve Ordiance 836 setting the tax rate of FY 2020-2011. Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra (4) four Councilmember’s approve Russell Bailey, Chris McGilbra, Brady Taylor and Jesse Jaenicke. (1) one Councilmember voted against Lois Brown.  Motion carried.

(b.) Future Agenda Items

         culverts

  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 6:05p.m. Seconded by  Councilmember Lois Brown with each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried

  ATTEST:     

     William (Bill) Parten-Mayor

    Rosa Barrera-City Secretary