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 2, 16, 24, 2011.

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

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

VIII. New Business
      A. Discuss, Action, Consider any and all matters relating to          securing grant/loan funds for City Infrastructure Projects.         Pat Dillon from Southwest Consultants and Scott Hoelzle          from KSA Engineers will present information.

      B. Discuss, Action, Consider adopting a resolution          authorizing application for the environmental grant the          2012-2013 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program co-         sponsored by TCOG and TCEQ.

      C. Discuss, Action, Consider amending Code of Ordinance,           Article 5.400 Section 5.401 regarding Fireworks, by           Ordinance 2011-06-06.

      D. Discuss, Action, Consider Adopting the maximum allowed           court cost fee for Security Fund and for a Technology          Fund retroactive to February 28, 2011.

      E. 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        causing the south spur to be designated and evidenced as        ‘one way’.

      F. Discuss, Action, Consider adopting an Ordinance under        Chapter 10, Article 10.700 modifying the stop intersection         and traffic direction on West Side Plaza street.

      G. Approve and name the signers on bank accounts, the            persons holding the positions named in Resolution           2011-5-24, in order to open new bank accounts at           Guaranty Bond Bank..

      H. Discuss, Action Consider setting fines for certain        Ordinance violations.
        1. Animal at Large/Dog Not on Lease or restraint and             second offense
        2. Animal Nuisance – noise, in another’s yard, etc, second             offense
        3. Abandoned Vehicles (junked vehicles), and second             offense
        4. Illegal dumping, improper disposal of trash, burning in              City, and second offense
        5. High Grass and Weeds and Rubbish, and second and              third offense
        6. Littering
        7. Noise – general, radio, vehicular, and second offense
        8. Disorderly Conduct – creating a nuisance
        9. Other –
            a. Fence in violation of Code
            b. Fireworks in City Limits, and second offense
            c. Vicious or Dangerous Dog, and second offense
            d. Swine kept in City, and second offense
            e. Cattle or Chickens 100 foot Rule, and second offense

      I. Discuss, Action, Consider approving Red River Ground          Water Conservation District annual/quarterly payment           based on an estimate of operating cost and our           proportionate share.

      J. Discuss Action, Consider setting date for Procedural and            Budget Workshop for this Council.

IX. Old Business
        A. Discuss Road Grader and Gradall at sewer plant -              postponed October 4th meeting by Warden. Include on              Insurance Currently at $10,000 each?

X. Council may enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to Sec.      551.074 (Personnel) water department, or Sec. 551.087      (Economic Development) of the Government Code –     CLOSED MEETING

XI. Discuss, Action, Consider in Open Session: the Council will      convene into open session to discuss, consider, or take action      on matters discussed in closed session if necessary.

XII. Adjourn.

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. New Business

       A. Discuss, Action, Consider quotes from Layne Christensen         Company in regard to pump repair at water well # 1.

V. Adjourn.

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. New Business

      A. Discuss, Action, Consider budget workshop items            concerning fiscal year 2011/2012 requiring open meeting            action.

V. Old Business

      A. Discuss, Action, Consider adopting the maximum allowed            court cost fee for the Security Fund, the Technology           Fund, and the Juvenile Case Manager Fund retroactive to            February 28, 2011.

      B. Discuss, Action, Consider adopting a resolution assigning            signatories Janis Cooper, PK Kirkpatrick, and Virginia            Russell to the safety deposit box at Patriot Bank in Honey             Grove for the purpose of accessing and closing.

      C. 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 causing the south spur to be designated and            evidenced as ‘one way’.

VI. Adjourn.

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.