04/12/2021 Minutes
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 12, 2021
MINUTES
The Madisonville City Council met in a regular council meeting on April 12, 2021
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
Camilla Viator- City Manager
Rosa Barrera- City Secretary
- Mayor William (Bill) Parten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
- Invocation was given by Rev. Jim Jackson, First United Methodist Church
- Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag with City Council, staff members and visitors
- VISITORS FORUM (3 MINUTES) Mr. Bennett briefly explain to the City
Council the report of the Lions Club Gun Show.
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 March 8, 2021 and March 16, 2021
Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke moved to approve the minutes as written.
Seconded by Councilmember Lois Brown with each Councilmember
voting AYE motion carried.
(B.) Approval of Accounts Payable as written for the previous month
Councilmember Chris McGilbra moved to approve the Accounts
Payable as written. Seconded by Councilmember Lois Brown with
each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
(C.) Discuss and possible approval of an Ordinance 844 of the City of Madisonville,
Texas directing the City Mayor to erect Four-Way Stop signs at Intersection of
North Madison Street, West and East Park Street and Three-Way Stop at the
Intersection of North Madison Street and East Marietta Street.
Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke moved to approve of an Ordinance 844 of
the City of Madisonville directing the City Mayor to erect Four-Way Stop signs
at intersection of North Madison Street, West and East Park Street and Three-
Way Stop at the Intersection of North Madison Street and East Marietta Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra with each Councilmember
voting AYE motion carried.
(D.) Discuss and possible approval of new water application forms.
Councilmember Lois Brown moved to approve the new water application
forms. Seconded by Councilmember Brady Taylor with each Councilmember
voting AYE motion carried.
(E.) Discuss and possible approval of implementing a Permit Application for street
excavation, alteration and utility construction.
Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke moved of implementing a Permit
Application for street excavation, alteration and utility construction.
Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra with each Councilmember
voting AYE motion carried.
(F.) Discuss and possible approval of Waste Connections rate increase for trash
pick up.
Councilmember Chris McGilbra moved to approve of Waste Connections rate
increase for trash pick up. Seconded by Councilmember Brady Taylor with
each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
(G.) Discuss and possible approval of Budget amendments for Grant Projects.
Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke moved to approve of Budget amendments
for Grant Projects. Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra with each
Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
(H.) Discuss and authorize the City Manager to issue requests for proposals for
administrative services and requests for qualifications for professional services
for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 if deemed necessary.
Councilmember Lois Brown moved to authorize the City Manager to issue
requests for proposals for administrative services and requests for qualifications
for professional services for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 if deemed
necessary. Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra with each
Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
- Discuss and possible approval of adjustments to municipal
telecommunications right-of-way access line rates from $.79 to $.80 for
residential, from $1.74 to $1.75 for non-residential and from $2.60 to 2.62 from
point to point.
Councilmember Lois Brown moved to approve the adjustments to municipal
telecommunications right-of-way access line rates from $.79 to $.80 for
residential, from $1.74 to 1.75 for non-residential and from $2.60 to 2.62 from
point to point. Seconded by Councilmember Brady Taylor with each
Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
(J.) Discussion on brush pickup around the City.
City Council discussed the brush pickup around the City.
After discussion, Council direct staff to study this item and bring it back for
further discussion at a later date.
(K.) Consider and take action to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember Brady Taylor moved to nominate Chris McGilbra as
the Mayor Pro Tem. No one opposed All Councilmembers voted AYE.
- Discuss and possible approval of extension of the COVID-19
Disaster Resolution for another 30 days.
Councilmember Chris McGilbra moved to approve the COVID-19 Disaster
Resolution for another 30 days. Seconded by Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke
with each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
- Discuss and possible approval of extension of The Winter Storm
Disaster Resolution for another 30 days.
Councilmember Lois Brown moved to approve the Winter Storm Disaster Resolution for another 30 days. Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra with each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
VI. Department Reports:
1. Municipal Court Report
2. Police Department/ Animal Control Report
Chief mentioned about the tree that was planted in honor of Hector and also about a flag
that was donated in honor of Hector as well.
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
8. Tax Collection Report for the City of Madisonville
City Council went over briefly of all the other reports
Mayor Parten presented a plaque to Councilmember Lois Brown for the years served in the Madisonville City Council.
9. Future Agenda Items
None
VII. Adjournment:
Councilmember Lois Brown moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Chris McGilbra with each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.
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William (Bill) Parten – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rosa Barrera – City Secretary
