CITY OF QUANAH

REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 6:30 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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Present: Dale Eaton Mayor

Nell Looper Mayor Pro-tem

Susie Bagby Councilperson

Neita Brandon Councilperson

Ricky Deel Councilperson

Michael Woods Councilperson

Staff: Paula Wilson City Administrator

Tony Tallant Director of Public Works

David Brinkerhoff City Attorney

Media: Carol Whitmire Quanah Tribune Chief

Guests: Paul Blodgett Hardeman County Deputy Sheriff

Joseph Jones Pastor First Baptist Church

Bill Haynes Airport Board Member

INVOCATION: Given by Joseph Jones, First Baptist Church Pastor.

PUBLIC COMMENTS. (MUST REGISTER – 4 MINUTE LIMIT): None

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2014 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2014: Motion was made by Susie Bagby, seconded by Neita Brandon, to approve the Minutes as read. The motion carrying with the following vote:

Ayes: All members present voted aye.

Noes: None.

APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF BILLS RECEIVED AUGUST 8, 2014 THRU SEPTEMBER 8, 2014: Motion was made by Susie Bagby, seconded by Ricky Deel to pay the bills as presented. The motion carrying with the following vote:

Ayes: All members present voted aye.

Noes: None.

CONSIDER/APPROVE RENEWAL OF ASSESSMENT CONTRACT FOR 2015 TAX YEAR WITH HARDEMAN COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Motion was made by Nell Looper, seconded by Michael Woods, to approve renewal of the Assessment Contract with the Hardeman County Appraisal District. The motion carrying with the following vote:

Ayes: All members present voted aye.

Noes: None.

CONSIDER/DISCUSS NEED FOR “JAKE BRAKE” ORDINANCE FOR INSIDE CTIY LIMITS: After discussion for effectiveness and enforceability of an ordinance, action was postponed for future meeting.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.072- REAL ESTATE – AIRPORT:

Closed Meeting: __6:42__P.M.

Re-opened Meeting: 7:05 P.M.

ACTION ON CLOSED EXCUTIVE SESSION IF NECESSARY: Motion was made by Nell Looper, seconded by Ricky Deel to pursue purchase of the Airport hangars and other property from Len Miller. The motion carrying with the following vote:

Ayes: All members present voted aye.

Noes: None.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:

1.  Paula commented the 9/11 ceremony for first responders was very good.

2.  The cemetery is looking much better; the City employees have spent a lot of time mowing and weed eating.

3.  The fire department’s response to the Medicine Mound Depot Restaurant fire was commended.