CITY OF COMANCHE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015
Regular Meeting Agenda
Mayor Clifton called the meeting to order at 5:59pm and called roll to establish a quorum. Members
present were Fredda Jones, Jerome Hall, Jeffrey Jacinto and Robert Cobb. Councilmember Dick Hawkins
was not present. City Staff was also present. Jeffrey Jacinto gave the invocation and Council member
Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
1.
Items on the Consent Agenda included: Minutes of December 8, 2014 Regular Meeting and the
January 5th Special Called meeting. Councilmember Hall made a motion to approve the minutes of these
meetings, with the correction made by Jones, recognizing the volunteers that helped at the courthouse,
to the December 8th meeting. Councilmember Cobb seconded the motion. All voted aye, the motion
carried.
2.
Department Head Reports- Councilmember Jones asked what the progress on the 377 business
road was. Fire Marshal Kevin Burch stated that he spoke with the judge and citations will be issued if the
certified letters are not successful. Kevin Burch advised that a form can be filled out at City Hall to
report a complaint that will also help this process. Councilmember Hall made motion to approve the
department head minutes, Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. All voted aye, the motion
carried.
Regular Agenda and Public Hearings
1.
Mayor Clifton presenting a plaque to Officer Brian Dirickson for his actions on Sunday
December 8,2014. Officer Dirickson went beyond his call of duty to assist a motorist.
2.
Council member Jones addressed that a pot luck dinner will be hosted at the Community
Center on January 29,2015.
3.
Action regarding the Oncor streetlight Inventory Mr. Petty spoke and presented
documentation.
4.
Discussion about contract with TriStem not being presented to council nor signed by the
Mayor. Trisha with TriStem was present and gave documentation saying an audit was done
on good faith. Councilmember Hall made motion to honor obligation with TriStem.
Councilmember Cobb seconded the motion. Councilmember Jones abstained. All voted,
the motion carried.
5.
Presentation from Utility Billing Manager- Misity Knight presented handbook with detailed
information on collection service. Mayor made motion to table till next meeting. No action
taken at this time.
6.
Animal Shelter new employee- Mr. Petty spoke and gave reason on a second person to help
at the Shelter to help relieve overtime. Mayor approved for an extra employee.
Councilmember Cobb made the motion. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. All
ayed, the motion carried.
Unofficial until signed by appropriate officials
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Ordinance No.1-2015 - Mayor entertained a motion. Councilmember Jacinto made motion
to pass. Councilmember Hall seconded the motion. All ayed, the motion carried.
This item skipped until further notice.
Comanche Chief – Councilmember Cobb made motion to designate the Comanche Chief as
the newspaper for City of Comanche, Tx. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. All
ayed, motion carried.
General Election- Councilmember Hall made motion to approve procedures for the General
Election. Councilmember Cobb seconded the motion. All ayed, motion carried.
Standpipe Improvement project- Eddie Aguilar spoke on behalf of Jacob & Martin. Mayor
entertained a motion to approve the standpipe bid. Councilmember Hall made the motion.
Councilmember Jacinto second. All ayed, motion carried. Mayor motioned to take 8,100.00
from the Contingency fund to help fund the project. Councilmember Jones made motion to
approve to use from Contingency fund. Councilmember Cobb seconded the motion. All
ayed, motion carried.
Ball Park Signs- Mayor Clifton entertained a motion to begin the signs for the City Park.
Council member Hall made the motion. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. All
ayed, the motion carried.
Council member Hall made a motion to approve the invoices to be paid and Council member
Cobb seconded the motion. All voted aye, the motion carried.
Citizen’s Comments Sharon McKinnon spoke to council regarding the Fleming Oak, needs
to be trimmed down. Sharon also spoke about the funds for lighting. Mayor stated that this
is still in the works.
Adjournment
Council member Hall made a motion to adjourn and Council member Cobb seconded the motion. All
voted aye, the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32pm.
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Ronnie Clifton, Mayor
Unofficial until signed by appropriate officials
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Olen Petty
City Administrator