MINUTES – REGULAR SESSION
TOM BEAN CITY COUNCIL
201 S. BRITTON, TOM BEAN, TEXAS
http://www.tombean.net
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 6:00 p.m.
On Monday, May 19, 2014 the Tom Bean City Council met in a Regular Session.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Howard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Jerry Harris led the meeting in a word of prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
Formal Roll Call:
Mayor Sherry Howard – present Janet Schaab – present
Jerry Harris (Mayor Pro-Tem) – present Lonnie M. Jones – present
Billie Shields – present Shelley Beaty – present
Staff members present: Chief Deater, Tammy Phillips, Steven Dane, Kenneth Ramsey, and Cathy Pugh.
Visitors Present: Larry Howard, Cheryl Dane, Shane Beaty, Landon Smith, Ben Vincent, David Harrison, Larry Phillips, and Jane Ramsey.
5. PROCLAMATION
State Representative Larry Phillips read the Proclamation for “National Public Works Week” and thanked the Public Works department for all that they do for the City.
6. PRESENTATION BY CITIZEN: None
7. STAFF REPORTS – Discussion Only
7.1 Report from Van Alstyne EMS
Chief Smith went over the quarter runs with the Council. He stated that they made 22 medical runs with an average response time of 12 minutes. He also stated that Van Alstyne would be putting on a Teddy Bear Hospital and invited Tom Bean residents to attend. He also mentioned that they were getting ready to implement a Senior Passport System and a Community Paramedicine Program.
7.2 Report from Fire Department
Assistant Chief Lankford spoke to the Council regarding the April 2014 year to date runs. He stated that there had been 20 runs for the month and 91 runs for the year. He stated that they are waiting to hear on two grants that they had submitted to the Texas Forestry Service. Lankford stated that they had raised $800 at the pancake breakfast. He also stated that they are continuing to purchase equipment to help improve the ISO score. He also stated that they had purchased a thermal imager, had to repair a truck and that they would continue to work on fund raisers.
7.3 Report from Municipal Court Clerk – No report given.
7.4 Report from Police Dept.
Chief Deater presented the Field Activity, Daily Vehicle Log, DOS Reports, and Community Policing Report.
7.4 Report on Public Works
Public Works Director Kenneth Ramsey spoke to the Council regarding the Water Pumpage, Leaks, Wastewater plant, Repairs, Training, Whitemound and Downtown Well.
7.5 Report from Mayor
Mayor Howard updated the Council on the “turning of the dirt” for the Dollar General. She stated they would be starting in the next couple of weeks and projected that they would open in September. She also mentioned that she was submitting a grant to the TNMP regarding a creative proposal which included a handicapped accessible concrete sidewalk and a covering for the monument. Mayor Howard stated that the Type B had acquired the land from the County for a park and would begin looking at options for grants. She also mentioned that the Beautification Committee had hired Jerry Lee to build a flower bed in front of the town clock.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Harris removed the items from the consent agenda.
8.1 Consider and act upon approving Minutes of the April 21, 2014 Regular Session.
Motion: Upon a motion from Councilmember Harris and seconded by Councilmember Jones, the council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed.
8.2 Consider and act upon approving the Financials for March 2014.
Motion: No action taken.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 Canvass May 10, 2014 election read by City Secretary, Cathy Pugh.
Motion: Upon a motion from Councilmember Harris and seconded by Councilmember Shields, the council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to accept the election results from May 10, 2014.
Mayor Howard gave a certificate of appreciation to Councilmember Schaab for 10 years of service on the City Council.
9.2 Swear in new City Council Members and Mayor
City Secretary, Cathy Pugh, swore in the new City Council and Mayor. Daniel Harrison took his seat on the City Council.
9.3 Consider and act upon selecting a new Mayor Pro-Tem for a one year term.
Motion: Upon a motion from Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Beaty, the council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to approve Councilmember Harris to a one year term as Mayor Pro-Tem.
9.4 Consider and act upon approving bid for light and receptacle in the storage building, install bathroom receptacles.
Motion: Upon a motion from Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Shields, the council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to accept bid for $850 from Harris Electric to repair light and add receptacles.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harris and seconded by Councilmember Schaab, the Council voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Tom Bean City Council at 6:47 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014. The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 9th day of June 2014.
APPROVED:
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Sherry E. Howard, Mayor
Attest:
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Cathy Pugh, City Secretary
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