424 E. FM 6   (972) 853-0027
City of Nevada
Texas
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 2, 2007


City of Nevada
Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
City Hall
7:00 P.M., 424 E. FM 6
Nevada, Texas 75173

MINUTES

 

    1. Call to Order, Mayor Christy Schell called the meeting to order. Council members present, Tricia Stevenson, Johnny Stevenson, Linda White, Wayne Drummonds and Philip Barth.
    2. Citizens to Speak Before the Council
    3. Mr. Rogers on West Street would like to address a citation and summons he received to appear in court on Nov. 3rd. Mr. Stevenson, we cannot comment. Once you receive a citation and have to appear in court it is out of our hands.

    4. New Business
      1. Discuss/Take Action – David with Pyrotechnic Productions requesting a Firework Permit – Mr. Stevenson motion to approve, Mrs. Stevenson second the motion, all in favor, aye, Mr. Drummonds nay, Mr. Barth abstained, motion carried 3 to 2.
      2. Discuss/Take Action – Atmos proposed rate increase. Mr. Drummonds motion to deny, Mr. Barth second the motion, all in favor, aye, Mr. Stevenson nay, motion carried 4 to 1.
      3. Discuss/Take Action – Eve Street, review bid. No action. Mayor suggest routine maintenance until Collin County can pick us up again maybe next year 2008.
      4. Discuss/Take Action – NVFD, billing issues with insurance companies Mike Shea to speak. Mr. Shea, this would allow the NVFD to bill insurance companies to recoup equipment cost. Mr. Barth my concern is if the insurance did not pay this would give you an avenue to go after the victim. Mr. Drummonds could we draft an ordinance that allows no other recourse other than to collect from the insurance company. Mr. Shea let me do some more research on this and I will get back with the council.
      5. Discuss/Take Action – Internet/Web Page for city hall. No action necessary money is budgeted. Council concurs to go with the $10 a month to host the website and investigate other Internet options.

    5. Old Business
      1. None

    6. Reports None
      1. Community ISD Council Representative, Wayne Drummonds
      2. City Code Inspector, Wes Caperton (if requested to appear). Mr. Stevenson requested Mr. Caperton to attend the November meeting.
      3. Treasurer’s Report, Janey Mobley, City Treasurer
      4. Mayor’s Report, Christy Schell (if requested by the Mayor)

    7. Consent Agenda None
      1. Minutes 9/4/2007 Mr. Stevenson motion to approve, Mrs. Stevenson second the motion, all in favor, aye, motion carried.
      2. Treasurer’s Report September 2007 No report will need a couple of weeks to reconcile end of year totals.

    8. Executive Session – Recess Council Meeting 7:35pm
      1. Discuss personnel – City Attorney

    9. Reconvene Council Meeting 8:00pm
    10. a. No Acton

    11. Adjournment - Mr. Stevenson motion to approve, Mrs. White second the motion, all in favor, aye, motion carried.

 

Christy Schell, Mayor City Secretary