07/26/2021 Special Meeting Minutes

CITY COUNCIL HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

Public Hearing Meeting Workshop July 26, 2021

MINUTES

The Madisonville City Council met in a Special called meeting Workshop on July 26, 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

Chris McGilbra-Mayor Pro tem

Jessie Jaenicke-Council Member

Brady Taylor-Council Member

Melissa Hinojosa-Council Member

Terri Davis-Council Member

Art Rodriguez-City Attorney

Camilla Viator- City Manager

Lacy Schilling-Assistant to the City Manager

Krystal Carroll-Finance Director

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 Jessie Jaenicke

III. Chief Gilbert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and

       the Texas Flag with City Council and staff members

IV. Visitors Forum-no one

V. CONSENT AGENDA

• Art Rodriguez, City Attorney will conduct training to the City Council

Art Rodriguez, City Attorney briefly conducted a training to the City Council about the duties of the elected officials.

• Discuss and possible approval to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Chris

                McGilbra to the selection committee for the administration services

                for the ARP project.

City Manager explains to the Council what ARP stands for (American

Rescue Plan). Councilmember Brady Taylor moved to appoint Mayor

Pro Tem Chris McGilbra to the selection committee for the administration services

for the ARP project.Seconded by Councilmember Melissa Hinojosa with each

Councilmember voting  AYE motion carried.

• Discuss and possible action granting the Right-of-Way to Entergy Texas, Inc. at Lake Madison Park beign 246.80 Acres.

Councilmember Brady Taylor moved to grant the Right-of Way to Entergy Texas, Inc. at Lake Madison Park beign 246.80 Acres. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris McGilbra with each Councilmember voting AYE motion carried.

• Discuss and possible action hiring a search firm for the new City Manager.

City Manager and City Attorney explains to the Council the difference between hiring a firm and them doing it themselves to hire a new City Manager. After a long discussion, Councilmember Brady Taylor moved to hire a firm for the new City Manager. Seconded by Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke. Four (4) voted for Brady Taylor,Jessie Jaenicke,Chris McGilbra and Melissa Hinojosa. One (1) Terri Davis opposed. Motion carried

• Budget (Workshop)

General Fund 

City Council went into detail over the General Fund.

Discussion only.

VI. Adjournment

       The meeting was adjourned by Councilmember Jessie Jaenicke at 9:10 p.m.

      Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chris McGilbra all voted AYE.

ATTEST:

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William (Bill) Parten-Mayor

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Rosa Barrera-City Secretary