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
VII. CITIZENS 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