I. Called to Order at 7:00 pm and Established a Quorum.
II. Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick were present.
III. Invocation was led by PK Kirkpatrick and the Pledges were recited by all.
IV. No visitors requested to speak before the Council.
V. Approved Minutes of November, 2011 by a motion from Amanda Adams, a second from Cliff Isaacs, and a vote of 5-0.

VI. Considered transactions and accounts payable with discussion regarding payments for fuel, badges, and ID cards for the Police Department, a suggestion that an income detail be included in the future with transactions and accounts payable information, a request to change the memo notation for the Atmos energy payment in the Water/Sewer Fund to read “City Hall” rather than “water department office”, and a suggestion to include copies of statements from Automatic Gas, J & J, and Quik Cheque for fuel purchased. Approved transactions and accounts payable for November, 2011 by a motion from Amanda Adams, a second from PK Kirkpatrick and a vote of 4-0 with Cliff Isaacs abstaining.

VII. Reports
1. Police Department – Chief Mayberry reported 35 calls for service, eight disturbance and incident calls, four animal complaints and arrests, three accidents, two each assaults, medical calls, and suspicious activity, and one theft and civil call. There were 17 traffic tops with 12 citations and 15 warnings issued. The department had 7 call outs. He reported that the new camera has been installed in the Crown Victoria, and the paint on this car will be fixed using Municipal Fine citation funds.

2.Public Works Department – Shane Tarpley reported clearing the storm drains in multiple locations, and one drain structure has been collapsed and needs repair to stop the flooding on the west side of S. Wilson from W. Main to Hwy 34. Three sewer lines were cleared using the jetter. Two water lines were flushed. The pump house at Well #1 was repaired. Sump Pumps at the sewer plant have a problem with the holding relays, are currently working but may need replacement soon. A rear flat was repaired on the John Deere tractor and the oil was changed in the backhoe engine. Six line locates for other agencies were performed, and one dog was trapped and taken to the shelter. JRJ Paving Company did warranty work in the form of crack repair on Paris, Bonham and Redner streets that were recently paved by them as a TxCDBG project.

Leaks  Meter Changeouts/Service  Potholes  Mow/Brush/Limbs
 7                    2          /      2             0             0 streets/sites

3. Volunteer Fire Department – Barry Berryhill read the Chief’s report. There were 5 calls in November, 2 medical, one auto accident, and two grass fire calls. They are in the process of obtaining a bingo license to continue to conduct bingo games.

VIII. Council Presentations
1. Christmas Holiday Friday, December 23 through Monday December 26, 2011 – City Hall closed.
2. New Year Holiday January 2, 2011 - City Hall closed.
3. Due to the amendments to SB 61 regarding Juvenile Case Managers a moratorium has been placed on Juvenile Case Manager Fee collection effective December 1, 2012.
4. The Solid Waste grant applied for through TCOG and the Natural Resources Advisory Committee will either be reconsidered for 2012 or be considered for 2013. The Committee voted to use funding for Household Hazardous Waste event in the Spring 2012 if financially feasible.
5. Christmas Parade is Saturday December 10 at 2 pm.

IX. Old Business – Guest Presentation
A. Discussed methods to enforce City Ordinance violations of unrestrained dogs or dogs at large. Kerry Payne of North Texas Animal Control Authority gave a brief introduction of his company explaining that his company can offer the City animal control services. He said he has seven other cities he serves, among them Blue Ridge. PK Kirkpatrick asked how quickly he could be here in the event of a vicious dog. Kerry explained it would be handled by local Police Department as first responder who are trained for such incidents. Cliff Isaacs stated that citations to owners of loose dogs will help. PK moved to table the item, Cliff Isaacs seconded the motion and motion carried 5-0.

X. New Business

A. Moved the Regular Council meeting for January to January 9, 2012 by a motion from Cliff Isaacs, a second from PK Kirkpatrick and a vote of 5-0.

B. Adopted Resolution 2011-12-05 adopting a Contractor Locality Section 3 Plan and establishing an Effective Date, after lengthy discussion and a phone call to Pat Dillon of Southwest Consultants, by a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, a second from Amanda Adams, and a vote of 5-0.

C. Considered Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department’s formal request for a grant from the City for the purpose of sponsoring one, two or three individuals to the Northeast Texas Firefighter Academy for formal training. Barry Berryhill, a lieutenant on the LVFD, gave a moving presentation on the benefits of having at least one volunteer firefighter trained professionally in the latest techniques, technologies, and equipment. The Council and Chief Mayberry were quick and sincere in offering possible alternatives to such an expensive training program. PK Kirkpatrick moved to table the item of Firefighter training to a future agenda and to send the contract to the attorney for review. Amanda Adams seconded and motion carried 4-0 with Cliff Isaacs abstaining.

D. Discussed contracting with Fannin County to conduct the May Uniform Election, with early voting being conducted by the County and taking place at the Courthouse in Bonham and equipment to be leased on a ‘share’ basis for Election Day, Saturday May 12, 2012 and conducted jointly with a neighboring City either locally or at the hosting City’s facilities. The alternative of November elections as allowed by SB 100 was made known. Cliff Isaacs moved to keep the elections in May, Benny Combs seconded and the motion carried 5-0.

E. Authorized quarterly payment to Red River Groundwater Conservation District for 2012 billing by a motion from Cliff Isaacs, a second from Amanda Adams and a vote of 5-0.

F. Discussed the pending emergency repair of the blue Water Tower by Jerry Ferguson with National Tank Enterprises. The Mayor explained that the repairs would be done due a leak in the tower. This item was not an action item on the agenda but support was shown for the decision to hire National Tank Enterprises to make the repairs and service the tower by a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, a second from Cliff Isaacs, and a vote of 5-0.

XI. Old Business

A. The decision of October 3rd to change the Health Insurance Policy plan to incorporate a $500 deductible, keeping the prescription plan the same, effective January 1, 2012 was affirmed, reducing the premium paid for City Worker Health Insurance Coverage Considering the alternatives, PK Kirkpatrick moved to change the plan to a deductible of $300 and a prescription plan change to a MAC A generic incentive for the same monetary savings. Benny Combs seconded the motion and the motion did not carry with a vote of 2-0, Cliff Isaacs, Chris Burch and Amanda Adams abstaining.

B. Discussed quotes for estimate of diagnostics to repair Water Well #2. Cliff Isaacs moved to go with the quote from Millican Company for pulling the pump for $3,700. PK Kirkpatrick seconded the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

C. Cliff Isaacs moved to table the City Hall Sidewalk ADA compliancy repair, Amanda Adams seconded the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.

XII. There being no further business, Mayor Cooper adjourned the meeting at 8:41 pm.