I. Called to Order at 7:01 pm and Established a Quorum.
II. Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs,      Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick were all present.
III. Invocation led by PK Kirkpatrick and Pledges were recited       by all.
IV. No visitors addressed the Council.
V. Considered Minutes of July 11, 19, 26, 2011 each separately. Corrections to the July 11th minutes, as requested by Amanda Adams, being Item IV. for referential clarification, Item VI. for formatting change for ease of reading, Item VIII. 2. the last sentence the deletion of the words “a hose and”. Further correction requested by Cliff Isaacs to Item X. H to add details for more accurate representation of discussion that caused the motion. PK Kirkpatrick moved to approve the minutes of July 11th with stated corrections. Amanda Adams seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0 with Chris Burch abstaining.
Approved the minutes of July 19 by a motion from Amanda Adams, seconded by Cliff Isaacs, and carried 5-0.
Approved the minutes of July 26th with a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, seconded by Amanda Adams, and carried 4-0 with Chris Burch abstaining.
VI. After discussion of transactions and presentation of Davis Construction revised invoice, PK Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve Transactions and Accounts Payable for July, 2011 with the exception of the A/P item Davis Construction invoice. Motion was seconded by Benny Combs, and carried with a vote of 3-0, Amanda Adams and Cliff Isaacs Abstaining.

VII. Reports
      1. Police Department – Chief Mayberry reported 46 calls for service, with 32 traffic stops, 25 warnings, and 8 citations issued. He had 8 call outs, which facilitated more fuel usage this month. He advised that he is waiting on a quote for two Tasers (Council approved the increase in the budget for this purchase).

      2. Public Works Department – Shane Tarpley reported the replacement of two stop signs, 2 culverts, and trees trimmed on Commerce St. Equipment maintenance included replacement of a hydraulic hose on the backhoe and grease fittings. They had one sewer cleanout and replaced the pump in the Wilson St. Lift station. The automated controls at Well #1 were repaired and are working correctly. Two loose dogs were captured and taken to the shelter and one dead dog was disposed.

Leaks   MeterChangeouts/Service    Potholes Mow/Brush/Limbs
   6                        0 /      3                0            1 streets/sites

      3. Volunteer Fire Department – Mayor Cooper read the report that included 15 calls, seven medical, three grass fires, and five mutual aid. They have been fixing leaks on the trucks and will appoint officers at the next meeting. Training is on-going. Financials showed $878 in the fire truck fund and $1363 in the Operating account.

VIII. Presentations
      A. Reminder: Tuesday August 16th is National Night Out       from 6 pm until 9 pm and Ladonia Trade Day is on Saturday       August 20th, both on the square.

IX. New Business
      A. Discussed borrowing funds secured by Certificate of       Deposit at a rate of 4.1% (2% over CD rate) for paying for       water system repairs (Well # 1 pump from Layne Co.),       equipment or loan pay-offs. Amanda Adams moved to not       borrow funds to pay for water system repairs at Well #1, but       rather suggested the use of emergency water funds. Cliff       Isaacs seconded the motion and motion carried 5-0.

      B. Discussed and presented the 2011 Effective Tax Rate and       the 2011 Rollback Tax Rate as provided to us by the Fannin       County Appraisal District and approved the publication       thereof in the Honey Grove Weekly Gazette by a motion       from PK Kirkpatrick, seconded by Chris Burch, and carried       4-1, Cliff Isaacs voting Nay.

      C. Scheduled a Special Meeting and a Public Hearing/Special       Meeting for adoption of the 2011-2012 Budget on August       15th and August 23rd respectively by a motion from Amanda       Adams, a second from PK Kirkpatrick and a vote of 5-0. No       action on scheduling Public Hearing(s) and/or Special       Meeting(s) regarding the adoption of the 2011 Tax Rate.

      D. Assigned City Departments of Water, Sewage and       Sanitation to Chris Burch, Streets, Roads, and Equipment to       Cliff Isaacs, and Parks & Recreation, Economic       Development to Amanda Adams by a motion from Amanda       Adams, a second from PK Kirkpatrick, and a vote of 5-0.

      E. Discussion of public works general labor employees Milton       Brown and Harold Chennault was postponed by Mayor       Cooper for lack of information regarding Harold’s surgery.

      F. Discussed providing individual Health Insurance for Chief       Kevin Mayberry. PK Kirkpatrick made a motion to provide       health insurance for Police Chief Mayberry. Amanda Adams       seconded the motion and motion carried 5-0.

      G. Authorized obtaining quotes from at least two companies       other than Texas Municipal League for employee Health       Insurance and Workers Compensation, Property and Liability       Insurance by a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, a second from       Amanda Adams, and a vote of 5-0.

X. Old Business
      A. Considered Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department request       for financial assistance from the City to purchase Fire Engine       vehicle. Mayor Cooper advised that the Fire Department is       withdrawing the request. Cliff Isaacs moved to not assist the       LVFD to purchase a Fire Engine vehicle. Amanda Adams       seconded the motion, motion carried 5-0.

      B. Discussed adopting proposed amendments to Article 4.200       of the City Code of Ordinances regulating Dance Halls.       Amendments include the following additional requirements:
            1. Permit required for Dance Halls and a non-refundable             fee for the permit of $275 quarterly or $1000 annually
            2. Ladonia Police Chief must be notified and contracted             to provide Police Officer(s) of Ladonia Police              Department to be present at any operation of the Dance             Hall or at any Dance event and pay a fee for this service              of $35 per officer per hour. Fee may be waived for             qualified non-profits.
            3. Hours of operation not to be later than 2:00 am, and             Dance events or events at a Dance Hall must conclude             no later than 2:00 am
            4. Fine of $300 for any violation of Dance Halls - Article             4.200.
            5. 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 and security Officer fee for             qualified non-profit organizations.
      Cliff Isaacs made a motion to accept the amendments as       stated herein to Article 4.200 of the City Code of Ordinances       regulating Dance Halls. PK Kirkpatrick seconded the motion,       and motion carried 5-0.

      C. Discussion of selling, scrapping, and insuring the Road       Grader and Gradall that are parked at the sewer plant was       tabled until the next regular meeting by a motion from Cliff       Isaacs, seconded by Chris Burch and carried 5-0.

I. There being no further business before the Council, meeting      adjourned at 8:11 pm

I. Called to Order and Established a Quorum at 7:00 pm.
II. Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs,       and Cliff Isaacs were all present. PK Kirkpatrick was absent.
III. Invocation was led by Benny Combs and the Pledges recited       by all.

IV. Mayor Cooper announced that the Public is invited to address       the Council regarding the Proposed 2011 Tax Rate of .5305       percent or $0.5305 per $100 valuation. No one addressed the       Council.

V. Took action and changed the Proposed 2011 Tax Rate       to .4991 percent or $0.4991 per $100 valuation by a motion       from Cliff Isaacs, a second from Amanda Adams and a vote       of 4-0.

VI. Amanda Adams moved to adjourn and Cliff Isaacs seconded       the motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.