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TEAGUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
MINUTES

The Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Teague was held on the 9th day of February, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. This meeting was held in the Conference Room, Teague City Hall, 105 South 4th Avenue, Teague, Texas 75860 for the purpose of considering the following Agenda items.  All Agenda items are subject to action.  The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any Agenda items should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.

Jacquline Utsey, Mayor
James Monks, Mayor Pro-tem
Mark Hargis, Place 2
Shane Reves, Place 5

                                   Absent: Dickie Moore, Place 3
Roger Brooke, Place 4

Don Doering, City Administrator, Yrene Morgan, Administrative Assistant, and Charlie Buenger, City Attorney and Dennis Cox, Sergeant of Arms. 

  1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE QUORUM IS PRESENT-Meeting called to order by Mayor Jacquline Utsey, Present, James Monks, Mark Hargis, and Shane Reves. Absent Dickie Moore and Roger Brooke

 

  1. INVOCATION-given by Don Doering
  1. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG led by Shane Reves

 

  1. VISITORS/CITIZENS COMMENTS: At this time, any person with business before the council not scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. None
  1. CONSENT AGENDA

 

    1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 12, 2009.
    2. Consideration and approval of accounts payable register for the month of January, 2009 (List       Submitted).

Motion by Shane Reves to accept the consent agenda. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion carried. 3-0

  1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

    1. Consideration and possible actions on 4-H Club use of old firehouse. Motion by Shane Reves to table the item until have the finalize details of the agreement. Motion died from a lack of second. Motion by James Monks to accept the proposed agreement with the terms of the insurance added to agreement and they are to contact the City Administrator with the details of insurance. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion carried 3-0

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Consideration and possible action on approval of participation in pet adoption program with New Leash on Life Fund. Cindy Phillips, President/Director, of New Leash Life, addressed the council with background information on the organization. The organization will take adoptable dogs and cats and place them in foster care until adoption.  They will work with the Dr Adkins and the $45.00 we pay the Vet now will be paid to the New Leash on Life and they will get the dog neuter or spade and place the pet out for adoption.  Motion by James Monks to participate in the New Leash on Life pet adoption program. Seconded by Shane Reves Motion Carried 3-0.

 

    1. Consideration and possible action on accepting proposal for radio read water meters. Brent Stark Project Manager, AMR Specialist, Johnson Lab Supply, addressed the council and presented information to and answered question from the council on the meter read system. James Monks approved the bid of $369,370.00 from Johnson Lab Supply for a turn-key job and to amend the budget for the additional funds of $250,000.00 to pay for the job. Seconded by Shane Reves. Motion Carried 3-0.
    1. Consideration and possible action on approving resolution for TML legislative agenda. Motion by Shane Reves to approve the resolution approving a Legislative agenda for 2009 Legislative Session adopted by TML. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

    1. Consideration and possible action on approving 4 year road improvement plan. Motion by Mark Hargis to approve the 4 year road improvement plan and take the money from reserves that was left out last year’s budget and added to this year so more work can be done. Seconded by Shane Reves. Motion Carried 3-0.
    1. Consideration and possible action on approving budget amendments. Motion by James Monks to approve the budget amendments as presented. Seconded by Shane Reves. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

    1. Consideration and possible action on approving proposal to install a radio repeater. Motion by Mark Hargis to table the item until more information could be obtained on what benefits the repeater would be. Seconded by Shane Reves. Motion Carried 3-0.
    1. Consideration and possible action on approving U.S Census Bureau use of Community Center at no charge. Motion by James Monks to allow the U. S. Census Bureau use the Community Center free of charge for testing purposes. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

    1. Consideration and possible action on approving change in Library hours. Motion by Mark Hargis to accept the change in hours for the Library. Seconded by Shane Reves. Motion Carried 3-0.
    1. Consideration and possible action on approving civic agreement between City and K.A.R.E. Willie Keener, Jr. addresses the council and gave an overview about this organization. He mentor to youth, juvenile and young adults and use their assistance to work in the community. Motion by Mark Hargis to enter into a civic agreement with K.A.R.E. program. Seconded by James Monks. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

    1. Consideration and possible action on approving maximum number of Utility Payment Contracts per customer per year. Motion by James to accept payment agreement from water utility customers with a 2 per year calendar year. Seconded by Shane Reves. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

    1. Consideration and possible action on approving requirement to provide copy of lease for new connections for residents residing at properties with past due accounts. Motion by James Monks to table this item at this time. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

Entered into executive session at 7:46 pm

 

      EXECUTIVE SESSION “The City Council for the City of Teague reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of the meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Deliberation about Real Property}; 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); 551.074(Personnel Matters); 55.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices); and 551.086(Economic Development).”

    1. Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or threaten litigation, personnel matters and/or property acquisition.
    2. Discussion of City of Teague Personnel Policy.

 

OPEN SESSION Reconvened into regular session 8:28 pm              

  1. Take any action deemed necessary on topics discussed in Executive Session.

 

    1. Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or threaten litigation, personnel matters and/or property acquisition.  None
    1. Discussion of City of Teague Personnel Policy. James Monks made a motion to approve the vehicle policy with changes upon mandatory testing of drugs and alcohol immediately following an accident. Second by Mark Hargis. Motion Carried 3-0.

 

  1. Reports from City Council Members and City Administrator.  Don Doering gave a brief report on what he had in the packet. Leroy Lewis to attend a school in Bryan. Don Doering, Dennis Cox and Gus Ramirez to attend a conference in March.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT at 8:30pm

 

 

                                                                                    City of Teague

 

 

                                                                                    ___________________________________
Jacquline Utsey, Mayor
ATTEST:

 

 

_____________________________________
Don Doering, City Administrator/Secretary

 

 

TEAGUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2009
MINUTES

The Regular Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Teague was held on the 12th day of January, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. This meeting will be held in the Conference Room, Teague City Hall, and 105 South 4th Avenue, Teague, Texas 75860 for the purpose of considering the following Agenda items.  All Agenda items are subject to action.  The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any Agenda items should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                Jacquline Utsey, Mayor
James Monks, Mayor Pro-tem
Mark Hargis, Place 2
Dickie Moore, Place 3
Roger Brooke, Place 4
Shane Reves, Place 5

Yrene Morgan, Administrative Assistant, and Charlie Buenger, City Attorney and Arthur Noll, Sergeant of Arms. 

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE QUORUM IS PRESENT Mayor Utsey called the meeting to order and a quorum present
  1. INVOCATION given by Mark Hargis

 

  1. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG led by Dickie Moore

5.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS

    1. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $535,000 City of Teague, Texas combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2009A. Dan Plietz, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee L.L. P., gave an overview on the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligations.  Motion by James Monks to adopt the ordinance for issuance of the combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2009A. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion Carried 5-0.
    2. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $465,000 City of Teague, Texas combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2009B. Dan Plietz, Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee L.L. P., gave an overview on the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligations.  Motion by Mark Hargis to adopt the ordinance for issuance of the combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2009B. Seconded by James Monks. Motion Carried 5-0.

                 
6.   CONSENT AGENDA

a.   Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 8, 2008.
b.   Consideration and approval of accounts payable register for the month of December, 2008 (List             Submitted).

            Motion by James Monks to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Dickie Moore. Motion Carried 4-0 with             Shane Reves abstaining.

4.   VISITORS/CITIZENS COMMENTS: At this time, any person with business before the council not       scheduled on the agenda may speak to the Council. No formal action can be taken on these items at this       meeting.  Mr. Bodine addressed the council about his property and the fact that we are calling the property a       public nuisance.

 

5.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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c.    Consideration and possible actions on zoning. Motion by James Monks to table this item. Seconded by       Dickie Moore. Motion Carried 5-0.

d.    Consideration and possible actions on 4-H Club use of old firehouse. Motion by James Monks to       remove this item from the agenda until we hear from 4-H Club with a plan for the building. Seconded       by Roger Brooke. Motion Carried 5-0.

e.    Consideration and action on approval of ordinance to authorize towing of vehicles without proof of       financial responsibility/insurance. Motion by James Monks to approve the ordinance authorizing the       towing of vehicles without proof of financial responsibility/insurance. Seconded by Roger Brooke.       Motion carried 5-0.

7.  NEW BUSINESS

a.   Consideration and possible action on purchase of a used bucket truck. Motion by James Monks to       approve the purchase of bucket up to $25,000.00 with City Administrators discretion Seconded by       Mark Hargis. Motion Carried 5-0.

b.   Consideration and possible action on changing name of a section of U.S. Hwy. 80 from Tyler to       Barger Street to B.T. Washington Street. Motion by James Monks to approve the name of change of       the section of U.S. Hwy 80 to B.T. Washington Street. Seconded by Dickie Moore. Motion Carried 5-      0.

c.   Consideration and possible action on changing the name of Co. Rd. 615. Motion by Mark Hargis to       change FM 615 to Lone Star Drive. Seconded by James Monks. Motion Carried 5-0

d.   Consideration and possible action on advertising for radio read water meters. Motion by Mark Hargis       to advertise for bids for radio read water meters. Seconded by James Monks. Motion Carried 5-0.

e.   Consideration and possible action on approval of resolution to apply for a Texas Parks & Wildlife       Department Grant. Motion by James Monks to approve the resolution to apply for the TP&W Dept.       grant for the Teague City Lake in the amount of $75,000.00. Seconded by Mark Hargis. Motion       Carried 5-0.

f.    Consideration and possible action on approval of amendments to EDC budget.  Ron Rasbeary gave       and over view on the amendments to the EDC budget.  Motion by Shane Reves to accept the       amendments to the EDC budget as presented. Seconded by Roger Brooke. Motion Carried 5-0.

g.   Consideration and possible action on approval to call a general election for May 9, 2009 for Alderman       Places II, IV & V. Motion by Shane Reves to call the General Election for May 9, 2009 for Alderman       Place II, IV &V.  Seconded by Roger Brooke. Motion Carried 5-0.

Entered into Executive Session 6:44 pm

      EXECUTIVE SESSION “The City Council for the City of Teague reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of the meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Deliberation about Real Property}; 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); 551.074(Personnel Matters); 55.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices); and 551.086(Economic Development).”

    1. Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or threaten litigation, personnel matters and/or property acquisition.
    2. Discussion on contracting removal of substandard buildings.

 

8.  OPEN SESSION reconvene unto regular session 7:19 pm.

9.  Take any action deemed necessary on topics discussed in Executive Session. No action taken on any item in       Executive Session

10.  Reports from City Council Members and City Administrator. Jacquline Utsey gave an overview on Don       Doering’s report since he was attending an Election Law Seminar in Dallas.

11. ADJOURNMENT 7:21 p.m.
City of Teague

 

 

                                                                                    ___________________________________
Jacquline Utsey, Mayor
ATTEST:

 

 

 

_____________________________________
Don Doering
City Administrator/Secretary