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AGENDA



Notice of Public Forum
Ladonia City Council
Monday, February 6, 2012
6:00 p.m. at Ladonia City Hall


I. Call to Order by Mayor Jan Cooper.
II. Announcement of Guidelines for this Public Forum.

A. Persons wanting to address the council should raise hands to be recognized and stand at podium to be heard.

B. Speakers must state their name and address.

C. Speakers should be clear and concise in expressing themselves, limiting their address to four (4) to seven (7) minutes.

D. Speakers should submit written material to Council before they speak.

E. The Public will address the Council and Mayor with respect.

F. The Public will respect the rights of others; will not interrupt or talk during another's time before the Council.

III. The City Council and Mayor will read any written submissions and hear comments and recommendations from the Public regarding Animal Control in the City. No action will be taken during this Public Forum.

IV. Adjourn.




Notice of Regular Meeting
Ladonia City Council
Monday, February 6, 2012
7:00 p.m. at Ladonia City Hall


I. Call to Order by Mayor Jan Cooper and Establish a Quorum is     present among Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs,     Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick.
II.   Invocation / Pledges
III. Visitors (limit 3 minutes)
IV. Consider/Approve Minutes of January, 2012.
V.   Consider/Approve transactions and accounts payable for     January, 2012.
VI. Reports
      1. Police Department
      2. Public Works Department
      3. Volunteer Fire Department

VII. Council Presentations
      1. Trades Day, Saturday February 18, 2012
      2. City Hall Closed for President's Day, Monday February       20th.

VIII. New Business
A. Discuss, Action, Consider approval of annual audit for 2010-2011 by Rutherford, Taylor & Company

B. Discuss, Action, Consider holding a Special Meeting for Ordering the City General Election for May 12, 2012, the General Election set by the State, setting early voting 12 hour days, naming machines, and appointing election officers, for Monday, February 21st.

C. Discuss, Action, Consider adoption of Resolution 2012-02-06 indicating the governing body's nominations for the Board of Directors for Fannin County Appraisal District.

D. Discuss, Action, Consider adoption of a Resolution 2012-02-00 suspending the proposed effective date of the proposed changed rate schedule of Atmos Energy for ninety (90) days.

E. Discuss, Action, Consider quote for installation of safety assist system on the East Blue Water Tower.

F. Discuss, Action, Consider purchase of 2001 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATV for $2,500 for use by Public Works and Water Departments.

IX. Old Business
A. Discuss, Action Consider quotes for estimate of repair of Water Well #2.

B. Discuss, Action, Consider quote for repair of ground storage tank at Well #2.

C. Discuss, Action, Consider methods to enforce City Ordinance violations of unrestrained dogs or dogs at large.

X. Adjourn.




This meeting Agenda was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on February 3, 2012 by 4:00 pm.


Julie Russell
City Secretary



The City of Ladonia City Council 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). The Council will convene into open session to discuss, consider, or take action on matters discussed in closed session if necessary.


The City of Ladonia City Hall is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at (903) 367-7011, by FAX (903) 367-7339, or email at julie@cityofladonia.com.