Mayor Jerri Medrano
Mayor Pro-Temp James Mizell Alderman Eric Anderson
Alderman Tim Hatten
Alderman Gary Nash
Alderman Jake Walker
The City of Hallsville Council meeting convened in regular session at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at City Hall located at 115 Main Street.
The following members were present:
Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell Alderman Gary Nash Alderman Tim Hatten Alderman Eric Anderson Alderman Jake Walker
The following members were absent:
Mayor Jerri Medrano
City Of Hallsville Staff Present:
City Secretary Kimberly Smith
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell.
II. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Alderman Tim Hatten.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell.
IV. Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem James Mizell asked to approve the Consent Agenda Items including the Police Department Summary for November 2014, December 2014 and January 2015, the Water Department Summary for November 2014, December 2014, and January 2015, the Permit Report for November 2014, December 2014, January 2015, and the Monthly Financials for November 2014, December 2014, and January 2015.
Motion was made by Alderman James Mizell and seconded by Alderman Jake Walker.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
V. Public Comments
VI. Discussion Items
VII. Items to Be Considered
- Consider and act upon the approval of the Minutes of November 18, 2014, December 4, 2014, and December 16, 2014.
Motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and seconded by Alderman Gary Nash.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- Consider and act upon approving the Order of Election for the position of Mayor and two positions of Aldermen for May 9, 2015 by adopting Resolution 2015-01.
Motion was made by Alderman Jake Walker and seconded by Alderman Gary Nash.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- Consider and act upon approving the Contract with Harrison County for Election Services for 2015 Elections.
Motion was made by Alderman Jake Walker and seconded by Alderman Tim Hatten.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- Consider and act upon approving Sanitation Solutions First Amendment to Contract being presented by John Bray.
The Council had discussion regarding whether the City should go out for bids before approving the contract for another 5 years. After much discussion between the Council, the Council decided to approve the contract for 5 years with Sanitation Solutions.
Motion was made by Alderman Jake Walker and seconded by Alderman Gary Nash.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- Consider and act upon approving Resolution 2015-02 supporting an amendment to the definition “municipality” in the Texas Local Government Code.
Motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and seconded by Alderman Jake Walker.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- Consider and act upon approving Forest Hills Center Plat submitted by Jearl Morris.
Jearl Morris explained to council that the subdivision was put in before approval the City Council. He asked that the City Council approve the plat and a warranty deed will be issued to the City for the Lift Station.
Motion was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and seconded by Alderman
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- Consider and act upon approving the Letter of Support for the Reserve at Hallsville for Affordable Housing.
Jearl Morris introduced Susan from Re/max Realty. Susan presented to the Council the background of the Company and the plans for the Reserve for Hallsville. After much discussion from the Council, Jearl, and Susan, the Council denied the Letter of Support for the Reserve for Hallsville.
Motion to deny was made by Alderman Eric Anderson and seconded by Alderman Gary Nash.
Motion carried. 5 Ayes; 0 Nays; and 0 Abstention
- VIII. Adjournment
The Council meeting adjourned at 7:07pm.
City Of Hallsville
Signed:
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Mayor Pro Temp James E. Mizell
Attest:
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Kimberly Smith, City Secretary
Sworn and subscribed by before me on the 17th day of March 2015.
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Faron Cain
Notary Public, State of Texas