I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum

II. Roll Call: Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick.

III. Invocation / Pledges:
IV. Visitors (limit 3 minutes)

V. Consider/Approve Minutes of May 24, 2011 and June 6, 13 and 25, 2011.

VI. Consider/Approve Transactions and Accounts Payable for June, 2011.

VII. Reports
      1. Police Department
      2. Public Works Department
      3. Volunteer Fire Department

VIII. Presentations
      A. Reminder about Budget Workshop Saturday, July 16 at 10 am. Rutherford, Taylor & Co. will be available to present Fiscal Year end 08/31/10 Audit.
      B. Pat Dillon and Scott Hoelzle will be available Tuesday, July 19 at 7 pm to meet regarding funding for infrastructure projects.

IX. New Business

      A. Discuss, Action, Consider approving Red River Ground Water Conservation District annual/quarterly payment based on an estimate of operating cost and our proportionate share. Butch Henderson, President of RRGCD, to present.

      B. Discuss, Action, Consider scheduling a Workshop related to infrastructure projects and related financing.

      C. Discuss, Action, Consider amendments dated 2/15/11 and 6/11/11 to the bylaws of the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department.

      D. Discuss, Action, Consider request from the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department for financial assistance from the City to purchase Fire Engine vehicle.

      E. Discuss, Action, Consider adopting Ordinance 2011-07-11 annexing a city owned 68.9822 acre tract of land which is part of a 98.003 acre tract known as the ‘lease pasture’.

      F. Approve Resolution 2011-07-11-A authorizing the signers Janis Cooper, PK Kirkpatrick and Virginia Russell on the safety deposit box at Patriot Bank for the purpose of accessing contents and/or closing the box.

      G. Discuss Action, Consider a proposal to increase the current (2010-2011) budget by $1,600 to purchase two Tasers for the Police Department.

      H. Discuss, Action Consider limiting the number of reserves that may serve on the Police Department.

      I. Discuss, Action, Consider proposed amendments to Article 4.200 of the City Code of Ordinances regulating Dance Halls. Amendments include the following additional requirements
         1. Quarterly permit required for Dance Halls
         2. Fee for the quarterly permit of $150
         3. Ladonia Police Chief must be contacted and notified to           provide Police Officer of Ladonia Police Department to be           present at any operation of the Dance Hall or at any event            at the Dance Hall
         4. Hours of operation not to be later than 2:00 am, and all          events must conclude no later than 2:00 am
         5. Fine of $300 for any violation of Dance Halls - Article           4.200.
         6. A provision for civic, community or other organizations,            as approved, to obtain a permit and be required to follow            the same regulations as Dance Halls for any sponsorship            of a public dance event, providing a reduced or waived            permit fee for qualified non-profit organizations.

X. Old Business
      A. Discuss, Action, Consider reaffirming Council’s intent to collect certain fees by adopting Ordinances authorizing the Municipal Court to collect the maximum allowed court cost fee for a Security Fund, Juvenile Manager Fund and a Technology Fund effective as of February 28, 2011.

XI. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 personnel matters – CLOSED SESSION.

XII. Consider and take action on matters discussed in closed session as necessary.

XIII. Adjourn



This meeting Agenda was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on July 8, 2011 at 4:00 pm.


Julie Russell
City Secretary

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call: Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick.
III. Invocation / Pledges:
IV. Workshop Items – No action will be taken
      A. Discuss FY 2009-2010 and current FY 2010-2011 to date, with a presentation from Rutherford Taylor & Co.
      B. Discuss budget procedures and requirements, how budgets relate to the tax rate, and the upcoming 2011-2012 Budget for General Fund and Water/Sewer Fund.

V. Special Meeting – Action may be taken
      A. Discuss, Action, Consider approving LVFD Officers as appointed or elected by the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department.

VI. Adjourn.

This meeting Agenda was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on July 13, 2011 at 10:00 am.

Julie Russell
City Secretary

Notice of Special Meeting
Ladonia City Council
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
6:30 p.m. at Ladonia City Hall

I. Call to Order and establish a quorum.
II. Roll Call: Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick.
III. Invocation / Pledges:

IV. Special Business
      A. Discuss, Action, Consider any and all items relating to infrastructure improvements and funding. Pat Dillon and Scott Hoelzle will be available to answer questions and provide information regarding infrastructure projects and the funding thereof as well as provide recommendations, referrals, or information relating to projects or issues with which KSA Engineers or Southwest Consultants have been, are or may be involved.

      B. Discuss, Action, Consider adopting an Ordinance (2011-06-06-A) under Chapter 10, Article 10.700 modifying the stop and yield intersection of Hwy 34 and West Main streets causing the south spur to be designated and evidenced as ‘one way’ pending final signage placement upon clearance of TxDot right-of-way.

      C. Discuss, Action, Consider appointing Shane Tarpley, who holds a Class “D” Wastewater Treatment Operator license, as the City’s licensed Wastewater Operator effective July 1, 2011 to be compensated monthly for said license.

      D. Discuss, Action, Consider modifying the monthly compensation to Joey Rickman for carrying our Water/Wastewater Operator Class “C” license.

V. Adjourn.

This meeting Agenda was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on July 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm.

Julie Russell
City Secretary

Notice of Special Meeting
Ladonia City Council
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
6:30 p.m. at Ladonia City Hall

I. Call to Order and establish a quorum.
II. Roll Call: Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick.
III. Invocation / Pledges:

IV. Special Business
      A. Discuss, Action, Consider any and all items relating to the Budget for the General Fund and Water/Sewer Fund and Fannin County Appraisal District’s 2011 Certified Tax Rolls and 2011 Tax Rate.

      B. Discuss, Action, Consider approving the officers elected by the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department.

      C. Discuss, Action, Consider public works general labor employees Milton Brown and Harold Chennault.

V. Adjourn.

This meeting Agenda was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on July 22, 2011 at 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.