03/02/2015-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 2015
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Billy Ezell, Councilman Russell Martin,
Councilman Scott Stephens, Councilman Gary Bilyeu and Councilman Allen
Chick
OTHERS
PRESENT:Mike Brice City Manager,Tami Taber City Secretary,Alina Ciocan Economic
Development Director, Richard Muir, Craig Chambers and David Clark
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Bilyeu led the
Invocation followed by Councilman Chick leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Citizens Input:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or to discuss any issues
brought up during this section).
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
3.a)Approval of Minutes:February 17, 2015 -City Council
b)Disbursements
c) Approve Proclamation #03-02-15 -Poison Prevention Week
Councilman Ezell made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
Motion carried unanimously.
4.Consider any Items Removed From Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5. Presentation of an Economic Development Grant by CoServ.
Craig Chambers with CoServ introduced Richard Muir who is on the Board of
Directors for this area. Craig presented a check in the amount of $15,075.00 to fund an
Economic Development website and to fund another retail study.
6.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving Audit for Fiscal Year End 2013/2014
by Brooks Cardiel PLLC.
Councilman Bilyeu made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Chick.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Ordinance #03-01-15 -Amending the Code of
Ordinances to Establish a Public Tree Care Ordinance for Trees Located Upon City
Owned Property, Streets and Right-of-Ways.
Councilman Stephens made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Ezell.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Approve Resolution #R03-02-15 -Requesting Members
of the 84th Legislative Session of Texas to Support Legislation That Increases Funding
for the Texas Recreation and Park Account and Large County and Municipality
Recreation and Parks Account.
Councilman Martin made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Bilyeu.
Motion carried unanimously.
9.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a) Financial and Investment Report -January
b) All American Dogs Report -January
10. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.