08/02/2010-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 2, 2010
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilwoman Marjory Johnson, Councilman Russell
Martin and Councilman Gary Bilyeu
ABSENT:Councilman Rusty Patton and Councilman Andy Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Nathan Maddox,
Meredith Denton, Kelli and Sam Alexander, Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, Fred
Yeatts, Cheryl Frame, Gina Byrom, Malea Clarke, Claudia Heltne, Shellie
Wallace, Keith Wilde, Wanetta Wilde, Nicole Wright, Amy Welch, Deanna
Chamberlain, Jason Chamberlain, Linda Wood, Don Wood, John Burch,
Cal Lyon, Kathryn Tubre, Sabrina Ritzel, Angela Milberger, Loretta
Holsberry, Lee Goodman and Candace Lyon
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order, Councilman Martin led the Invocation
followed by Councilwoman Johnson 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: July 19, 2010 - Work Session
July 19, 2010 - City Council
b) Disbursements
c) Consider Appointing Joshua Shumate to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
d) Consider Appointing Jennifer Shumate to the Parks Board.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
4.Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Discuss Animal Control Adoption Improvements.
Mayor Muir began by telling the audience that the City is committed to making
positive changes. He advised that signs have been ordered for the entry of the
treatment plant showing the animal shelter hours and who to contact.
Animal Control will begin posting pictures on the City website and on a bulletin
board at the police department along with cross referencing lost pets in the
newspaper with the pets at the shelter and documenting incoming pets.
Chief Amyx has contacted the State and they will be sending information on setting
up an advisory board.
Several citizens spoke about their thoughts, past and current experiences with
Animal Control and others offered suggestions.
6.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Resolution #R08-06-10 - Appointing One
Member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to appoint Harlan Jefferson. Seconded by
Councilman Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
7.Information Items:
a) Investment Report
b) ATMOS Energy Rider GCR - Rate Filing Under Docket #9762
8.Adjournment.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting.