Meetings scheduled for the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, TEXAS WILL CONVENE INTO A REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING AT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 AT 7:00PM, IN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 222 SOUTH MOUNT STREET, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 511 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT AS FOLLOWS:
NOTICE: At any time during the Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council may meet in Executive Session for any of the reasons listed; Real Property Deliberation-Section 551.072, Discussion of Security Measures-Section 551.076, Deliberation on Gifts-Section 551.073, Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071, Discuss Personnel Matters-Section 551.074 and Discuss Economic Development-Section 551.086, Texas Government Code.
CALL TO ORDER; INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 8 AND JANUARY 22, 2008 MEETINGS
APPROVE BILLS AS FEBRUARY 12, 2008
MAYOR, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CITY SECRETARY AND DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WARRANT ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FOR COLLECTION OF OUTSTANDING FINES FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPROVING THE INCREASE OF FIDC BOARD MEMBERS FROM THE CURRENT 5 TO 7 AS STATED IN THE FIDC BYLAWS - FIDC RECOMMENDS THAT THE COUNCIL APPOINT WARREN DAVIS AND GEORGE ROBINSON TO FILL THE 2 POSITIONS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONFIRMING FIDC BOARD DECISION TO HIRE THOMAS MAINER, III AS PRESIDENT OF FIDC
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONFIRMING FIDC BOARD NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARLISS JONES FOR SITE AT THE INDUSTRIAL PARK
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WATER WELL #9 PROJECT
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2008 FROM TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGARDING DWSRF 2008
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON STREET LAMP INSTALLATION PROJECT ON MAIN AND MOUNT STREET BY THE CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS OUR CURRENT SIGN ORDINANCE
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VEHICLE #133 REPLACEMENT DUE TO ACCIDENT ON JANUARY 19, 2008
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MAYOR ORDERING THE ELECTION FOR MAY 10, 2008
EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL MATTERS SECTION 551.074
· DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT FROM APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS POLICE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS
· DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT FROM APPLICATIONS FOR A METER READER
OPEN SESSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 222 SOUTH MOUNT STREET, FAIRFIELD, TEXAS ON THE ______ DAY OF__________, 2008, AT -______PM. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING NEWS MEDIA WAS PROPERLY NOTIFIED OF THIS MEETING AS STATED ABOVE.
FAIRFIELD RECORDER AND FREESTONE COUNTY TIMES, FAIRFIELD, TX.
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JANA TAYLOR, CITY SECRETARY
CITY SECRETARY
THIS FACILITY IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE MADE FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITYS SECRETARY OFFICE AT (903) 389-2633 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ASSISTANCE.
STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Date: January 8, 2008
Council Members Present: All
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Mike Gokey; Jana Taylor; Billy Chancellor; Kenny Bulger
CALL TO ORDER; INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mayor called meeting to order at 7:00pm. A quorum was declared present. Joe Kirgan gave invocation. Charles Easterwood led pledge.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11 AND DECEMBER 17, 2007
Charles Easterwood made motion to approve minutes. Joe Kirgan seconded. All voted for.
APPROVE BILLS AS OF JANUARY 8, 2008
Emilee Terry made motion to approve bills. Charles Easterwood seconded. All voted for.
MAYOR, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CITY SECRETARY AND DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Mayor petition regarding City of Fairfield (wet or dry)
Billy monies for aerators
Kenny should have security clearance for dispatch and be up and running by February 1, 2008
NEW ITEMS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION IN THE I.H. REED LEAGUE ABATEMENT NO. 23 (APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES JUST NORTH OF LOVES COUNTRY STORE LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF IH 45 AND SH 27).
Linda York made motion to remove item from table. Emilee Terry seconded. All voted for.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FUNDING THE 4H STEER & HEIFER SHOW DATED MAY 3 5, 2008 USING HOTEL/MOTEL MONIES
Carmen Mannen presented council with request for $2,300.00. Charles Easterwood made motion to provide monies for advertising and judges. Jo Olive seconded. All voted for.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SETTING DATE AND TIME FOR A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS CONCERNS FROM BUSINESS OWNERS REGARDING PARKING SITUATION ON HWY 84
A workshop is scheduled for January 29, 2008 @ 7:00pm at the Conference Center
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE FROM KSA ENGINEERS FOR THE TEXAS CAPITAL FUND SIDEWALK AND PARKING GRANT AND ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
After much discussion and comments from the following: Loretta Anderson, John Wilson, John Awalt, Cynthia Rikard, Paul Marberry, Susan Marberry, Dixie McDonald, Dawn Newman, Betty, Theresa Reavis, Andy Awalt, Kevin Benedict, Sue Richardson and Linda Myers. Jo Olive made motion to turn down the grant. Charles Easterwood seconded. Jo Olive, Charles Easterwood, Linda York and Emilee Terry voted for. Joe Kirgan voted against. Motion carried.
TABLED ITEM
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FROM THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON RENEWAL OF TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR 2008
Joe Kirgan made motion to renew the program for 2008. No second. Motion failed.
Jo Olive made motion to not renew program for 2008 and to dissolve the Main Street Program. Linda York seconded. Jo Olive, Charles Easterwood, Linda York and Emilee Terry voted for. Joe Kirgan voted against. Motion carried.
ADJOURN
Emilee Terry made motion to adjourn. Linda York seconded. All voted for.
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Roy W. Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jana L. Taylor, City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Date: January 22, 2008
Council Members Present: Jo Olive, Charles Easterwood, Linda York, Emilee Terry, Joe Kirgan
Council Members Absent: Mayor Roy Hill
Staff Members Present: Mike Gokey, Jana Taylor, Billy Chancellor, Kenny Bulger
CALL TO ORDER; INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem, Linda York called meeting to order. A quorum was declared present. Joe Kirgan gave invocation. Charles Easterwood led pledge.
APPROVE BILLS AS OF JANUARY 22, 2008
Jo Olive made motion to approve bills. Emilee Terry seconded. All voted for.
MAYOR, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CITY SECRETARY
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PRESENTATION FROM FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTS
Mary Small presented council with schedule of events that the Chamber will be sponsoring. The Chamber would like to take on the Show of Wheels. Jo Olive made motion to allow Chamber to sponsor and move forward with the 2008 Show of Wheels. Emilee Terry seconded. Jo Olive, Charles Easterwood, Linda York and Emilee Terry voted for. Joe Kirgan abstained. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PETITION OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC TO MODIFY LIGHTING SERVICE TARIFF PURSUANT TO THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005
Charles Easterwood made motion to approve petition. Jo Olive seconded. All voted for.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION FROM TXDOT REQUESTING THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING TWO-WAY FRONTAGE ROADS TO ONE-WAY OPERATION BETWEEN US 84 AND FM 27 IN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND REQUESTING THE RE-CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHBOUND EXIT RAMP FROM IH 45 TO FM 27 AND REQUESTING THE RE-CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHBOUND EXIT RAMP FROM IH 45 TO US 84
Charles Easterwood made motion to approve resolution. Emilee Terry seconded. All voted for.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON UTILIZING ABC STORAGE CLIMATE CONTROL FACILITY FOR RECORDS RETENTION
Jo Olive made motion to approve renting a 9 x 23 space to store records. Emilee Terry seconded. All voted for.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON LETTER FROM REED JACKSON DATED AUGUST 14, 2007 REGARDING THE EXPLANATION TO THE FORMATION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ZONE
Reed Jackson suggested that the council hold a workshop to discuss tax abatements. Jo Olive made motion to reschedule the workshop with business owners previously scheduled and to hold a workshop on January 29, 2008 @ 6:30pm at city hall to discuss tax abatements. Charles Easterwood seconded. All voted for.
At 7:40pm - Mayor Pro tem declared that the City Council will now convene into Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS SECTION 551.074
· DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT FROM VARIOUS APPLICATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
· DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT FROM VARIOUS APPLICATIONS FOR A METER READER
· EVALUATION AND REVIEW FOR MARK TAYLOR, STREETS DEPARTMENT
At 8:00pm Mayor Pro tem declared that the City Council was back in Open Session
OPEN SESSION DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
· Request was made from Kenny Bulger, Police Chief to increase the beginning salary for a police officer to $14.00, Dispatch Supervisor to $14.00 and dispatch to $12.00. Charles Easterwood made motion to increase salaries and to make offer to applicants. Emilee Terry seconded. All voted for.
· No applicants presented for Meter Reader
· Jo Olive made motion to increase Mark Taylors salary to $14.39 an hour. Emilee Terry seconded. All voted for.
ADJOURN
Emilee Terry made motion to adjourn. Jo Olive seconded. All voted for.
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Linda York, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Jana L. Taylor, City Secretary
