I. Called to Order and Established a Quorum at 7:00 pm

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

III. Invocation led by PK Kirkpatrick and Pledges recited by all.

IV. Skipped to agenda item IX.A. (Minutes Item X.A. herein)and a presentation from Butch Henderson of Red River Ground Water Conservation District. After his presentation and questions from the Council, PK Kirkpatrick moved to approve the annual payment to the RRGWCD, Cliff Isaacs seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0.

V. Visitors (limit 3 minutes)
      1. Charlene Crosby asked where the city limits are and thanked whoever was responsible for stopping the fireworks in her neighborhood, and asked if the Dance Hall was going to be shut down.

VI. Approved Minutes of May 24, 2011 by a motion from Amanda Adams, a second from PK Kirkpatrick and a vote of 3-1, Cliff Isaacs voting nay.
Approved minutes of June 6, 2011 with the correction to include the motion and votes on Item IX.H by a motion from Amanda Adams, second from PK Kirkpatrick with a vote of 3-0, Cliff Isaacs abstaining.
Approved the minutes of June 13, 2011 with a motion from Cliff Isaacs, a second from Amanda Adams, and a vote of 4-0.
Approved the minutes of June 25, 2011 by a motion from Amanda Adams, a second from PK Kirkpatrick, and a vote of 4-0.

VII. Approved Transactions and Accounts Payable, without the Davis Construction payment being approved, for June, 2011 by a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, a second from Cliff Isaacs and a vote of 3-0, Amanda Adams abstaining.

VIII. Reports
      1. Police Department – Chief Mayberry reported 34 calls for service (four arrests, one assault and one theft, seven animal complaints, 4 each assists and follow ups, 13 disturbance calls), 14 traffic stops, one citation, and 13 warnings.

      2. Public Works Department – Shane Tarpley reported that all of Fossil Park was mowed in June, as well as routine mowing. The sewer facility had a thorough cleaning and inspections by TCEQ. Water Well # 1 is back on line with the new submersible pumps installed, but now has some electrical issues that are being resolved. Six cats, four puppies, and 3 dogs were captured, held and transported to shelter facilities. The backhoe had grease fittings replaced and the sewer jetter motor was repaired.

Leaks  Meter Changeouts/SewerCleanout  Potholes Mow/Brush/Limbs
3                      1        /      2                          2          9 sites/ /1 site

      3. Volunteer Fire Department – Mayor read the report for June when the department had 6 calls, one medical, three brush fire, and two controlled burns. The Tanker truck had the carburetor rebuilt, and the brush truck got a new clutch and engine. Water leaks are being repaired on the Crandall and 820 engines. Five people are training in Bonham on Saturdays, departmental training is every Tuesday for basic, every other Tuesday for medical, and CERT training begins Thursday August 4th. The public is welcome to attend CERT training, and public officials are encouraged to participate.

IX. Presentations
      A. Reminder about Budget Workshop Saturday, July 16 at 10 am.
      B. Pat Dillon and Scott Hoelzle will be available Tuesday, July 19       to meet regarding funding for infrastructure projects.

X. New Business
      A. Agenda Item regarding Red River Ground Water Conservation       District annual/quarterly payment taken out of order. See item IV       above.

      B. Discussed scheduling a Workshop related to infrastructure       projects and related financing with Pat Dillon and Scott Hoelzle.       The Council will have a workshop Tuesday, July 19 at 7 pm by a       motion from Amanda Adams, seconded by PK Kirkpatrick, and       motion carried 4-0.

      C. Considered amendments dated 2/15/11 and 6/11/11 to the       bylaws of the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department. Cliff Isaacs       moved to Not Approve the amendments to the bylaws. Benny       Combs seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

      D. Considered request from the Ladonia Volunteer Fire       Department for financial assistance from the City to purchase Fire       Engine vehicle. Cliff Isaacs moved to table the item until further       information is provided. Benny Combs seconded, and motion       carried 4-0.

      E. Adopted Ordinance 2011-07-11 annexing a city owned 68.9822       acre tract of land, part of a 98.003 acre tract known as the ‘lease       pasture’, with a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, a second from Cliff       Isaacs, and a vote of 4-0.

      F. Approved Resolution 2011-07-11-A authorizing the signers       Janis Cooper, PK Kirkpatrick and Virginia Russell on the safety       deposit box at Patriot Bank with a motion by Cliff Isaacs, a second       by Amanda Adams and a vote of 4-0.

      G. Discussed a proposal to increase the current (2010-2011)       budget by $1,600 to purchase two Tasers for the Police       Department. After hearing from Chief Mayberry, the Council       decided to increase the 2010-2011 police budget for Taser       weapons with a motion from PK Kirkpatrick, and a second from       Cliff Isaacs who amended the motion to increase the amount to       $2,000 for double-shot weapons, holsters and cartridges. Motion       carried with a vote of 4-0.

      H. H. Discussed the number of reserves that are needed to serve         on the Police Department. Cliff Isaacs explained Chief        Mayberry’s plan to train four reserves at a time until fully trained,         then train four more, having a total of no more than eight         reserves at any time. Benny Combs so moved to limit the        number of Police Reserves to a total of eight (8). Cliff Isaacs        seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0.

      I. Discussed proposed amendments to Article 4.200 of the City       Code of Ordinances regulating Dance Halls and dance events. PK       Kirkpatrick moved to table the item until next meeting pending       further information and clarification. Cliff Isaacs seconded the       motion and motion carried 4-0.

XI. Old Business
      A. Discussed 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. Cliff Isaacs made a       motion to adopt the three Ordinances authorizing the collection of       court cost fees for said funds effective July 28, 2011. Amanda       Adams seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0.

XII. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 personnel matters – CLOSED SESSION entered at 8:23 pm.
XIII. Convened into Open session at 9:22 pm to take action on matters discussed in closed session as necessary.

      A. Cliff Isaacs moved to give Shane Tarpley a raise of $1.00 per       hour making his rate of pay $11.00 per hour. PK Kirkpatrick       seconded the motion and motion carried 3-0, Amanda Adams       abstaining.

      B. PK Kirkpatrick said that due to the direction the city is going,       she thought the City should ask for John Ryder’s resignation as       Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department Chief and she so moved. Cliff       Isaacs seconded the motion and the motion carried 4-0.

XIV. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm.

I. Called to Order and established a quorum at 6:32 pm.
II. Roll Call: Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick were all present.
III. Invocation led by PK Kirkpatrick and Pledges recited by all.
IV. Special Business
      A. Discussed and Consider any and all items relating to infrastructure improvements and funding. Pat Dillon of Southwest Consultants and David Perkins from KSA were available to answer questions and provide information regarding infrastructure projects and the funding thereof. Mayor Cooper asked for a motion to request a recommendation of projected cost of 1.5 million and 2.2 million infrastructure capital improvements and interim costs to begin the application to USDA. Cliff Isaacs so moved, Chris Burch seconded the motion, and motion carried 5-0.

      B. Cliff Isaacs moved to drop the idea of 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. Benny Combs seconded the motion, and the motion carried 4-1, Amanda Adams voting nay.

      C. Considered appointing Shane Tarpley, who has obtained a Class “D” Wastewater Treatment Operator license, the City’s licensed Wastewater Operator effective July 1, 2011 and compensating him monthly for said license. After much discussion, including a request from Mr. Tarpley, regarding the amount of monthly compensation a motion was made by PK Kirkpatrick to accept Shane Tarpley as the City’s Licensed Wastewater Operator and pay him $200 monthly as compensation for his Class “D” license. Cliff Isaacs seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0, Amanda Adams abstaining.

      D. Considered modifying the monthly compensation to Joey Rickman, our Water Operator, for his Water Operator Class “C” license. PK Kirkpatrick moved to modify Joey Rickman’s compensation to $250 month for being the City’s Water Operator with a Class “C” license. Cliff Isaacs seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0, Amanda Adams abstaining.

      V. There being no further business before the Council, meeting adjourn at 8:05 pm.

I. Called to Order at 6:36 pm.
II. Roll Call: Janis Cooper, Amanda Adams, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick were present. Chris Burch was absent.

III. Invocation was led by PK Kirkpatrick and the Pledges were recited by all.

IV. Special Business
      A. Discussed items relating to the Budget for the General Fund primarily inviting active participation in preparing the proposed Budget during the next two weeks and tasked the Council to assist with recommendations regarding the Water/Sewer Fund Budget. Discussed Fannin County Appraisal District’s 2011 Certified Tax Rolls and 2011 Tax Rate estimating revenue generated by a higher tax levy.

      B. Approved the officers elected by the Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department at an emergency meeting on July 11, 2011. By a motion from Cliff Isaacs and seconded by PK Kirkpatrick, Kyle Stark was approved as Fire Chief and David Wallace was approved as Assistant Fire Chief each for a probationary period of 6 months until the amended bylaws are presented to council for approval. Motion carried 4-0.

      C. No action was taken regarding public works general labor employees Milton Brown and Harold Chennault.

V. There being no further business before the Council, meeting adjourned at 8:03 by a motion from Amanda Adams.