MINUTES April 16, 2013

Minutes of the Council Meeting

Hallsville, Texas

April 16, 2013

REGULAR MEETING

The City of Hallsville, Texas convened in a regular session at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the City Hall with the following members present:

Jerri Medrano: Mayor

Doris Coleman: Alderman

Eric Anderson: Alderman

Tim Hatten: Alderman

Jake Walker: Alderman

James Mizell – Absent

STAFF PRESENT:                                               

City Secretary: Laura Welch

Chief of Police: Paul Montoya

Water Superintendent: Rickey Dugger

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Medrano.  Alderman Doris Coleman led the invocation and Mayor Medrano led the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. CONSENT AGENDA

1.  Minutes of March 19th Meeting

          Motion was made by Alderman Tim Hatten and second by Alderman Doris Coleman to approve the minutes as read.  Motion carried.  4 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

2.  Monthly Financial Reports for March

          Motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and second by Alderman Doris Coleman to approve the monthly financial reports.  Motion carried.  4 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

III. MONTHLY POLICE SUMMARY

The March police summary was reviewed by Chief Paul Montoya.  Total contacts for the month was 362:  205 citations issued and 157 warnings issued.  There were 7 incident reports, 1 arrest, 5 accidents and 1 city ordinance violation for the month.

Chief Montoya presented the general update of the month’s activities.               

 IV. MONTHLY WATER DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

     Water Superintendent, Rickey Dugger presented a monthly report of the activity in the department for the month.  This report consists of water leaks and locations, sewer issues and their locations and miscellaneous department activities for the month.  There is currently a total of 1417 active water connections in the city.  Building and sign permit information for the month was also presented to the Council.

 V.  ITEMS

1.    Consider and act upon approval of the City of Hallsville Police Policy Manual.

     Motion was made by Alderman Jake Walker and second by Alderman Eric Anderson to  approve the City of Hallsville Police Policy Manual.  Motion carried.  4 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstentions.

2.    Consider and act upon approval of the Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding law enforcement cooperation between the City of Hallsville and Hallsville Independent School District.

This item was tabled

3.   Consider and act upon the purchase of five new police department vehicles.

     After a discussion was held between the Council and Chief Montoya a motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and second by Alderman Tim Hatten to approve the purchase of five new police department vehicles.  Motion carried.  3 Ayes; 0 Nays; 0 Abstentions and 1 No

Response.

4.  Consider and act upon the purchase of five new Copsync (in car computers).  A grant has been submitted thru ETCOG to cover this expense.

This item was tabled

5.  Consider and accept Quitclaim Deed from HISD for the conveyance of the Jr. High Campus water tower.

This item was tabled

VIICITIZENS TO BE HEARD   

The City Council welcomes public comments on items not specifically listed on the agenda. Speakers much sign up before the meeting begins and indicate which item (if any) the speaker wishes to address.  Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.  The Council cannot respond to matters not listed on the agenda until a future meeting.

     VIII.   ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF HALLSVILLE

Signed:

Mayor Jerri Medrano

Attest:

Laura Welch, City Secretary

Sworn and subscribed by before me on the 18th day of April, 2013.

Lynnae Dawn Tucker

Notary Public, State of Texas