STATE OF TEXAS:
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
The Regular Meeting of Menard City Council was called to order by Mayor Barbara Hooten at 12:01 P.M., October 12, 2021 included the following members present:
Mayor: Barbara Hooten
Councilwoman: Collyn Gainer, Councilwoman: Genevieve K. Hough, Councilman: Dean Mayhew, Councilman: Tyler Wagner, Councilman: Bob Brown, City Administrator: Don R. Kerns, City Secretary: Dorcy M. Swindall
Visitors are as followed: Jake Landers
Called to Order. 12:01 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge and Invocation was given by Mayor Hooten.
Approval of Minutes: Moments later a motion was made by Councilwoman Gainer to approve minutes for the regular meeting on September 13th, 2021 second by Councilwoman Hough. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
Citizen Comments: Jake Landers spoke of the trees in the park and gave suggestions about how we as a City can do our part and also information on where all we need to plant and some that need to be trimmed to keep the others alive and in better health.
Accounts Payable and Financial reports: After further discussion a motion was made by Councilman Wagner to approve all bills with the exception of Wagner’s Auto, a second made by Councilman Brown. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
A motion by Councilman Brown and a second by Councilwoman Gainer to pay Wagner’s Auto. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilman Wagner abstaining.
City Administrator’s Report: Mr. Kerns asked the Council to vote on Amending the Employee Manual. A motion was made by Councilwoman Hough and a Second by Councilman Wagner. Motion carried 5-0. Unanimous
Mr. Kerns spoke about the work the Guys are doing on the roads and how the Milling Machine is going to be a huge help. There are still a few leaks we are working on as well as potholes. We are also replacing missing or damaged street signs.
Emergency Management Report: Jeff Whitson went over the report with Council.
Old Business – No old business at this time.
No further business meeting adjourned at 12:49 P.M.