I. Called to Order and Established a Quorum at 6:37 pm
II. Roll Call by Janis Cooper. Amanda Adams, Chris Burch,      Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick were present. III. Invocation was led by Benny Combs and the Pledges recited      by all.

IV. Public was invited by Mayor Cooper to comment on Ordinance 2011-11-07 regarding the taxation of goods-in-transit due to the 82nd Texas Legislature in its First Special Session enacting Senate Bill 1, which amends Texas Tax Code Section 11.253 allowing for the governing body of a taxing unit, after conducting a public hearing, to provide for the continued taxation of such goods-in-transit for the year 2012 and all subsequent years. Mayor Cooper read the Ordinance.
        1. No Public Comment

V. Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Cooper at 6:49.

I. Called to Order and Established a Quorum at 7:02 pm.
II. Mayor Janis Cooper called the roll. Amanda Adams, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, Cliff Isaacs, and PK Kirkpatrick were present.
III. Invocation was led by PK Kirkpatrick and the Pledges recited by all.
IV. Visitors
     1. Sandra Cuba addressed the Council saying that the racial profiling she believes exists in town must be addressed. Mayor Cooper advised Miss Cuba to make an appointment and speak with her.
     2. Charlene Crosby asked if the burn ban was still in effect. Cliff Isaacs said he believed that it was but would check for sure. The Mayor and City Secretary, both having spoken to County Commissioner Strickland, assured Mrs. Crosby that the burn ban is still is effect.

V. Approved Minutes of October, 2011 by a motion from PK     Kirkpatrick, a second from Amanda Adams, and a vote of 5-0.
VI. Considered transactions and accounts payable for October, 2011. Questions and concerns were discussed then the Mayor called for a motion to approve the A/P and transactions for October. No motion being forthcoming, the Mayor asked if there were more questions or discussion. Upon no response from Council, the Mayor made it clear that deadlines for payment must be met and called for a motion to approve. PK Kirkpatrick moved to approve the accounts payable and transactions for October 2011, Amanda Adams seconded, and motion carried 4-0, Cliff Isaacs abstaining.

VII. Reports
1. Police Department - Chief Mayberry reported 36 calls for service including six animal complaints, four each accidents, arrests, and follow-up reports, two each suspicious activity, disturbance, and theft, and one each burglary, criminal trespass, and agency assist. The Police department was called out for nine incidents. The new camera for the Crown Victoria arrived and will be installed shortly.

2. Public Works Department - Shane Tarpley reported seven water leaks and one leak at a meter and the final repair of the fire hydrant on Paris Street. Several Culverts in the city were cleared to facilitate drainage. Storm Drains were also cleared of several blockages to help with street drainage. A stop sign was installed at W. Main and Wilson. Two flats were repaired on the John Deere Tractor. There were five line locates called in and processed.
Leaks   Meter Changeouts/Service   Potholes      Mow/Brush/Limbs       7                    3       /        1             3             2 streets/sites

3. Volunteer Fire Department – PK Kirkpatrick read the report and the financials. There were a total of 18 calls, six medical, two auto accidents, and 10 fire or fire related. One of these calls was for an assist for Hunt County at a structure fire. Presentations were given at the Elementary and High School for Fire Prevention Week. Members assisted the Chamber of Commerce in planning and executing the Haunted Forest Fundraiser. Members completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Several local residents also participated in the training to respond to natural and man-made disasters. Bank account balance in the Operating Account is $2,081.98 and in the Truck Fund is $1,637.05.

VIII. Council Presentations – The Mayor made the following announcements:
   1. City Hall will be closed for the Veteran’s Day Holiday Friday November 11, 2011 and Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday and Friday November 24 & 25
   2. Trade Day is November 19, 2011
   3. Emergency Alert System Test – Wednesday, November 9, 1 pm. Please tell friends so as not to overwhelm emergency phone lines.
   4. Ladonia VFD Bingo Saturdays, November 5th and 19th at 7 pm.
   5. Lord’s Acre Dinner November 12 at Ladonia at High School Cafeteria at 5 pm with the Auction at 7 pm.
   6. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 7 am to 7 pm in Honey Grove. Upper Trinity Regional Water District supports a vote in favor of Propositions 2 and 8.

IX. New Business
A. Adoption of Ordinance 2011-11-07 authorizing the assessment and collection of property tax on goods-in-transit and directing the Fannin County Appraisal Dist to assess property tax on goods-in-transit that fall within City of Ladonia’s taxing jurisdictional boundaries by a motion from Amanda Adams, a second from Cliff Isaacs and a vote of 5-0.

B. Discussed Oncor’s offer to pay retrospective franchise fees (September 2009 – June 2011) not allowed by the PUC, with the stipulation that the exact amount be repaid, through deduction from future fees, if final court action denies its collection. Amanda Adams moved to accept the payment from Oncor, PK Kirkpatrick seconded the motion, and motion was not carried by a vote of 2-3, with Chris Burch, Benny Combs, and Cliff Isaacs voting against.

C. Adopted Ordinance 2011-11-07A authorizing court cost for Special Expense Warrant Fee of $25 to be collected upon the issuance and service of a warrant for offenses under Penal Code Section 38.10 (FTA) and Transportation Code Section 543.009 (VPTA) by a motion from Cliff Isaacs, a second from PK Kirkpatrick and a vote of 5-0.

D. Considered adoption of Resolution 2011-11-07 adopting ethical and training standards for Juvenile Case Managers and implementation and annual review of those standards. Amanda Adams moved to adopt the Ordinance, PK Kirkpatrick seconded and motion was not carried with a vote of 2-3, Chris Burch, Benny Combs, and Cliff Isaacs voting against.

E. PK Kirkpatrick moved to appoint Kevin Mayberry as the Juvenile Case Manager for the City. Amanda Adams seconded the motion and motion carried 4-1, with Cliff Isaacs voting against.

F. Discussed City Hall Sidewalk repair, and quotes for same. PK Kirkpatrick moved to table this item, Benny Combs seconded and motion carried 5-0.

G. Considered sale of city property by sealed bid, at North Side Square on which a partial car wash station exists. Cliff Isaacs moved not sell this City property, PK Kirkpatrick seconded the motion and motion carried 5-0.

H. Discussed methods to enforce City Ordinance violations of unrestrained dogs or dogs at large. Cliff Isaacs suggested we issue more fines for loose dogs. Council discussed purchase of more traps and cages and possible contract for animal control. Cliff Isaacs made a motion to issue fines by citation for unrestrained dog if the owner is known. Amanda Adams seconded the motion and motion carried 5-0.

X. Old Business
A. Discussed quotes for repair of Water Well #2. Mayor Cooper read the diagnostic quote from Millican Company (pull parts and diagnose problem in order to provide quote for repair). PK Kirkpatrick moved to get the other two companies being considered provide a more clear break out (a comparable bid) of cost to pull parts and diagnose. Amanda Adams seconded the motion and the motion carried 5-0.

XI. Cliff Isaacs moved to adjourn, PK Kirkpatrick seconded and meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm.