Madisonville public meetings in 2021
26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings on water/sewer code amendments and street acceptance/closing, and first readings on code enforcement and assisted living facility changes. They will also vote on adopting the 2021 amended personnel policy, accepting a bid for SportsPlex rough grading, and making multiple tourism board reappointments.
- Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 52 (water and sewers)
- Second reading: ordinance on accepting/closing a public street
- First reading: amendment to Chapter 30.28/30.29 (Code Enforcement Officer, Deputy City Administrator)
- First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156 (assisted living facilities)
- Resolution: accept bid for rough grading at Madisonville/Hopkins County SportsPlex
The City Council adopted ordinances regarding water and sewer regulations and public street management. Members also approved the 2021 personnel policy, accepted a bid for the SportsPlex rough grading, and confirmed several appointments to the Tourism Advisory Board and Adjustment Board.
- Adopted water and sewer ordinance (6-0)
- Adopted public street/alley ordinance (6-0)
- Adopted 2021 personnel policy and handbook (6-0)
- Accepted bid for SportsPlex rough grading (6-0)
- Re-appointed Tim Whitsell to Tourism Advisory Board (4-2)
- Re-appointed Michael Hunt to Tourism Advisory Board (4-2)
- Re-appointed Kent Waide to Adjustment Board (6-0)
- Approved two projecting sign requests (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. They will vote on a second reading of an ordinance amending mobile food vendor rules, and hold first readings on water/sewer amendments and a street acceptance/closing ordinance. They will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement and re-appoint Jack Morris to the Zoning Adjustment Board.
- Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 124 on mobile food vendors
- First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 52 on water and sewers
- First reading: ordinance authorizing acceptance/closing of a public street, alley, or way
- Resolution to authorize Mayor Cotton to execute a lease agreement
- Re-appointment of Jack Morris to the Zoning Adjustment Board
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the code of ordinances relating to mobile food vendors. Council also authorized the Mayor to execute a lease agreement and re-appointed a member to the Zoning Adjustment Board.
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 124 relating to mobile food vendors (5-1)
- Adopted resolution authorizing Mayor Cotton to execute a lease agreement (5-1)
- Approved re-appointment of Jack Morris to the Zoning Adjustment Board (Unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
- Adopted Nov 15, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 52 relating to water and sewers
- First reading of ordinance regarding the acceptance and closing of a public street, alley or way
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2021, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, bills, and payroll, as well as department reports from the Fire and Police Departments and a tax collection update. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance amending mobile food vendor regulations and several bid acceptances for city equipment.
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 124 of the City of Madisonville Code of Ordinances relating to mobile food vendors
- Accept bid for air compressor
- Accept bid for digger derrick truck
- Accept bid for spare transformers
- Accept bid for airport hangar concrete
The Madisonville City Council approved bills and payroll and adopted four resolutions accepting bids for an air compressor, a digger derrick truck, spare transformers, and airport hangar concrete. A first reading was held on an ordinance amending the city code on mobile food vendors, with a next reading set for 12/6/2021. The council also accepted the minutes of its Nov 1 regular meeting and Nov 10 special called meeting, and an executive order appointing Robyn Elliot to the Library Board was listed.
- Adopted minutes of Nov 1, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of Nov 10, 2021 special called meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 124 on mobile food vendors; next reading 12/6/2021
- Adopted Resolution 1930 accepting bid for air compressor to EVAPAR (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 1931 accepting bid for digger derrick truck to Altec (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 1932 accepting bid for spare transformers to Virginia Transformer/Georgia Transformer (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 1934 accepting bid for airport hangar concrete to Garrigan Building and Construction (unanimous)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss a sports complex. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no votes or other business scheduled.
- Discussion of Sports Complex
The City Council met for a special called meeting to discuss the Sports Complex. The council voted to begin the bidding process for the project's sitework.
- Approved advertising for bids for Sports Complex sitework (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and bills. The agenda includes department updates regarding Mahr Park, building projects, and the sports complex. The council will also consider the appointment of a Deputy City Administrator.
- Approval of October 18, 2021, meeting minutes
- Mahr Park updates by Ashton Robinson
- Project updates by Building Official Frank Wallace
- Appointment of Deputy City Administrator
- Proclamation of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
At its November 1, 2021 regular meeting, the Madisonville City Council unanimously adopted Municipal Order 2021-12 appointing Brad Long as Deputy City Administrator effective November 1, 2021 upon taking the oath of office. The council also unanimously approved the minutes of the October 18, 2021 meeting and approved bills and payroll. Department reports, awards, and a proclamation of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month were listed on the agenda; the minutes do not record any votes or dollar amounts for those items.
- Adopted Municipal Order 2021-12 appointing Brad Long as Deputy City Administrator effective November 1, 2021 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of the October 18, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
- Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will review resolutions to declare fire department, computer, and electric department equipment as surplus. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding bidding for painting and maintenance at Elmer Kelley Stadium.
- Resolution to authorize Mayor Cotton to execute a deed to the Transportation Cabinet
- Resolutions to declare fire department, computer, and electric department items as surplus
- Discussion on bidding for painting and maintenance at Elmer Kelley Stadium
- Discussion on projected sign authorization for Mad Axes
- Discussion on rejecting bids for Cherry Park restroom facilities
The Madisonville City Council approved $75,000 for four pickleball courts and up to $60,000 for painting and maintenance at Elmer Kelley. The council also tabled joining the national opioid settlement as a party plaintiff and rejected bids for Cherry Park restroom facilities. Additionally, resolutions were adopted to declare various department items as surplus and authorize a deed to the Transportation Cabinet.
- Adopted September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
- Approved Tourism Advisory Board motion to pay $75,000.00 for 4 pickleball courts (5-0)
- Approved Tourism Advisory Board motion to pay up to $60,000.00 for Painting and Maintenance to Elmer Kelley (5-0)
- Approved Annexation and Zoning Committee motion to add Assisted Living Facilities to Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission for a Text Amendment Change (5-0)
- Tabled proposal to join as a party plaintiff for the national opioid settlement (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to authorize Mayor Cotton to execute a deed to the Transportation Cabinet (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Adopted resolutions declaring Fire Department items, computers, and Electric Department transformers as surplus (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2021, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes department reports, committee reports, and second readings of multiple ordinances, including amendments to mining, tax, and alcohol regulations. The council will also discuss surplus property and accept bids for equipment.
- Second reading of ordinance amending mining regulations in Chapter 114
- Second reading of ordinance amending property tax regulations in Chapter 96
- Second reading of ordinance amending alcoholic beverage regulations in Chapter 118
- Resolution to declare lots as surplus property
- Accept bids for grapple truck and two 8-inch pumps
The Madisonville City Council adopted seven ordinances on second reading, including one amending city code on mining in and underlying the city (5-1, Cavanaugh opposed) and separate ordinances changing compensation for City Council members (3-2, one abstention) and the Mayor (4-2). It also adopted ordinances on nomination and election of city candidates (5-1), alcoholic beverages (unanimous), and property tax (unanimous). In new business the council unanimously approved declaring lots as surplus property, accepting bids for a grapple truck and two 8-inch pumps, and accepting an offer to sell surplus lots on West Center Street. The minutes list five public speakers on the mining ordinance but do not record what they said.
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 114 on mining in and underlying the city (5-1, Cavanaugh opposed)
- Adopted ordinance amending Ordinance 93-12 section 30.30 on City Council member compensation (3-2, Stevenson abstained)
- Adopted ordinance amending Ordinance 93-12 section 30.30 on Mayor compensation (4-2)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 30 on nomination and election of candidates for city office (5-1, Cruz opposed)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 118 on alcoholic beverages (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 96 on property tax (unanimous)
- Approved resolution declaring lots as surplus property (unanimous)
- Approved accepting bids for a grapple truck and two 8-inch pumps, and accepted an offer to sell surplus lots on West Center Street (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several first-reading ordinances. These include changes to mining regulations, property tax, and candidate elections. The council will also review bids for building maintenance and surplus equipment.
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 114 regarding mining
- Public speakers for mining ordinance (2 minute limit)
- Ordinances amending compensation for Mayor and City Council Members
- Ordinance amending Chapter 30 regarding candidate nominations and elections
- Bid acceptance for exterior building sealing at 98 and 99 East Center Street
The Madisonville City Council held first readings on six ordinances, including one amending city code relating to mining in and underlying the city, plus separate ordinances on council and mayor compensation, city office candidate nomination and election, alcoholic beverages, and property tax; all were set for a second reading on 9/20/2021. The council unanimously adopted resolutions accepting a bid for exterior building sealing at 98 and 99 East Center Street, rejecting bids for restroom facilities, parking lot and walking trail construction at Cherry Park with permission to re-bid the restroom facilities, approving a lease financing resolution, declaring a building surplus, and accepting a bid for surplus Mack Trucks. It also unanimously approved $75,000.00 for a restroom pavilion at Grapevine Lake and $486,000.00 for Sports Complex operating expenses payable in monthly installments of $81,000.00 from January through June 2022.
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 114 on mining in and underlying the city (next: 9/20/2021)
- First reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 93-12 section 30.30 on City Council member compensation (next: 9/20/2021)
- First reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 93-12 section 30.30 on Mayor compensation (next: 9/20/2021)
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 30 on nomination and election of candidates for city office (next: 9/20/2021)
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 118 on alcoholic beverages (next: 9/20/2021)
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 on property tax (next: 9/20/2021)
- Approved $75,000.00 Tourism Board allocation for restroom pavilion at Grapevine Lake (unanimous)
- Approved $486,000.00 Tourism Board allocation for Sports Complex operating expenses, paid in $81,000.00 monthly installments January-June 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and to consider several resolutions. These include declaring equipment as surplus, accepting bids for wastewater projects, offering supplemental residential development incentives, and selling surplus property. The council will also discuss a request to close Sugg Street on various dates.
- Resolution to declare Receipt Printers as surplus
- Surplus of four Mack trucks
- Accept bid for WasteWater Pump
- Accept bid for Septage Receiving Station
- Offer to sell surplus property at 900 & 912 South Main Street
At a special called meeting on August 16, 2021, the Madisonville City Council adopted a resolution accepting an offer to sell surplus property at 900 & 912 South Main Street. The council also adopted resolutions declaring receipt printers and four Mack trucks as surplus, accepted bids for a wastewater pump and a septage receiving station, and adopted a resolution for supplemental residential development incentives. All items were adopted unanimously by the six council members present, and the council approved a request to close Sugg Street for various dates.
- Adopted resolution accepting offer to sell surplus property at 900 & 912 South Main Street (6-0)
- Adopted resolution declaring receipt printers as surplus (6-0)
- Adopted resolution declaring four Mack trucks as surplus (6-0)
- Adopted resolution accepting bid for wastewater pump (6-0)
- Adopted resolution accepting bid for septage receiving station (6-0)
- Adopted resolution for supplemental residential development incentives (6-0)
- Adopted request for Sugg Street to be closed for various dates (6-0)
- Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to declare 900 and 912 South Main Street as surplus property and to accept bids for Mahr Park Barn B. The council will also discuss Tax Increment Financing and review mining maps.
- Declare 900 and 912 South Main Street as surplus property
- Accept bids for Mahr Park Barn B
- Discussion of Tax Increment Financing
- Review of Mining Maps
At a special called meeting on August 11, 2021, the Madisonville City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to declare 900 and 912 South Main Street as surplus property. The council also unanimously adopted a resolution on bids for Mahr Park Barn B. Members then discussed tax increment financing and reviewed mining maps; the minutes record no decisions on those two discussion items. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Adopted resolution declaring 900 and 912 South Main Street as surplus property (6-0, unanimous)
- Adopted resolution on bids for Mahr Park Barn B (6-0, unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (moved by Adam Townsend, seconded by Chad Menser, unanimous)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a non-competitive contract with Suez Water Technologies for a water treatment system upgrade, authorization for the mayor to execute deeds for the Midtown Boulevard Extension, and declaring surplus property. They will also discuss utility connections and bidding for pipe, and make several board appointments.
- Authorization of partial tank drain backwash aeration system and membrane trane #4 with Suez Water Technologies via non-competitive negotiation
- Resolution to authorize Mayor Kevin Cotton to execute deeds for Midtown Boulevard Extension
- Permission to declare lots as surplus property
- Appointment of Tanya Bowman and Chuck Shockley to Board of Ethics; reappointment of Debbie Allen to Tree Board
- Executive order appointing Marvin Hightower to Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission
The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a water aeration system and emergency pipe purchases. The council also authorized the execution of deeds for the Midtown Boulevard Extension and appointed members to the Board of Ethics and Tree Board.
- Approved water aeration system and membrane trane #4 with Suez Water Technologies (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to execute Deeds for Midtown Boulevard Extension (Unanimous)
- Approved declaration of lots as surplus property (Unanimous)
- Appointed Tanya Bowman to the Board of Ethics (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Debbie Allen to the Tree Board (Unanimous)
- Appointed Chuck Shockley to the Board of Ethics (Unanimous)
- Approved utility connection for water service (Unanimous)
- Declared emergency to purchase pipe for Madison Square Shopping Center (Unanimous)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes and bills. They will discuss closing portions of Sugg and Elm Streets, contracting services from businesses owned by city employees, and consider an executive order appointing Jason Vincent to the Housing Authority Board. Updates on the 4th Fest and World Changers are also on the agenda.
- Discussion: Permission to close portion of Sugg Street
- Discussion: Permission to close portion of Elm Street
- Discussion: Permission to contract services from local businesses owned by city employees
- Executive Order: Appointment of Jason Vincent to the Housing Authority Board
The City Council unanimously approved the closure of portions of Sugg Street and Elm Street. The council also voted unanimously to allow the city to contract services from local businesses owned by city employees.
- Approved closure of portion of Sugg Street (Unanimous)
- Approved closure of portion of Elm Street (Unanimous)
- Approved contracting services from local businesses owned by city employees (Unanimous)
- Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will conduct a regular meeting to address several ordinances and executive orders. Key items include amending the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, and re-appointing members to the Airport Board.
- Ordinance amending the annual budget for FY July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021
- Executive order for re-appointments of Andy Bachman and Michael Howard to the Airport Board
- Ordinance regarding the acceptance and closing of public streets, alleys, or lanes
- Resolution to declare vehicles as surplus
- Approval of bills and payroll
The Madisonville City Council approved several tourism-related expenditures, including $100,000 for Event Barn B modifications at Mahr Park, $39,000 for engineering costs for a bridge at Grapevine Park to Madisonville City Park, and a $1,000,000 down payment for a sports complex. The sports complex down payment passed 5-1, with Councilmember Menser voting no. The council also adopted two ordinances on second reading, approved a resolution declaring vehicles as surplus, and approved minutes and bills. Mayor Kevin Cotton was absent.
- Approved $100,000 for Event Barn B modifications at Mahr Park (unanimous)
- Approved $39,000 for engineering costs for bridge at Grapevine Park to Madisonville City Park (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000,000 down payment for sports complex (5-1, Menser nay)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing acceptance of public street, alley or lane and closing of same (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending FY2020-2021 annual budget (unanimous)
- Approved resolution declaring vehicles as surplus (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 7 regular meeting and June 17 special called meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the first reading of an ordinance that would amend the city's annual budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. The amendment estimates revenues and appropriates funds for city operations. No final vote is scheduled; this is only the first reading.
- First reading of ordinance amending FY 2020-2021 annual budget
- Budget amendment estimates revenues and appropriates funds for city operations
The Madisonville City Council held a special called meeting on June 17, 2021, with Mayor Kevin Cotton and Ward 1 member Misty Cavanaugh absent. The only substantive item was a first reading of an ordinance amending the city's annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for city government operations. The first reading was recorded, with the next step set for 6/21/2021 at 4:30 PM. The council then adjourned; the adjournment motion by Adam Townsend (Ward 3), seconded by Chad Menser (Ward 6), passed unanimously 5-0 (Space, Townsend, Cruz, Stevenson, Menser).
- First reading of ordinance amending the FY July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021 city budget (revenues, resources, and appropriations) — read; next step 6/21/2021 4:30 PM
- Adjournment approved unanimously (5-0); mover Adam Townsend, Ward 3; second Chad Menser, Ward 6
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 7, 2021. The main item is the second reading of the ordinance adopting the city's annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The council will also consider first readings on accepting and closing a public street, a resolution declaring computers as surplus, and two appointments to the Tree Board.
- Second reading: ordinance adopting FY2022 budget (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022)
- First reading: ordinance authorizing acceptance and closing of a public street, alley, or lane
- Resolution to declare computers as surplus
- Appointment of Jerry Curtis to the Tree Board
- Appointment of Gale Vogel to the Tree Board
The Madisonville City Council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 on a unanimous vote, with Ward 2 council member Tony Space absent. The council also approved bills and payroll, declared computers as surplus, and appointed Jerry Curtis and Gale Vogel to the Tree Board, all unanimously. A first reading was held on an ordinance authorizing acceptance and closing of a public street, alley or lane, with a next reading set for June 21, 2021. The minutes do not state the budget's dollar amounts or the specific street involved.
- Adopted FY2021-2022 annual city budget (unanimous; Space absent)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous; Space absent)
- Adopted resolution declaring computers as surplus (unanimous; Space absent)
- Adopted municipal order appointing Jerry Curtis to the Tree Board (unanimous; Space absent)
- Adopted municipal order appointing Gale Vogel to the Tree Board (unanimous; Space absent)
- First reading of ordinance on accepting and closing a public street, alley or lane; next reading 6/21/2021
- Adjourned (unanimous; Space absent)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding a regular meeting to consider the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, which includes a first reading of the budget ordinance. The council will also vote on accepting bids for a generator and transfer switch, and pipe bursting equipment, and discuss closing a portion of Logan Street. Several appointments and an executive order are on the agenda.
- First reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 budget (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
- Accept bid for Generator and Transfer Switch
- Accept bid for Pipe Bursting Equipment
- Discussion: Permission to close portion of Logan Street
- Appointment of Morris Yates to Zoning Adjustment Board
The Madisonville City Council held a regular meeting on May 17, 2021, with Ward 6 member Chad Menser absent. The council approved prior meeting minutes and the bills and payroll, and gave a first reading to the ordinance adopting the city's annual budget for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The council also adopted several resolutions accepting bids and approved closing a portion of Logan Street, along with appointments and an executive order. The budget ordinance advances to a second reading scheduled for June 7, 2021.
- Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous, Menser absent)
- Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 special called meeting (unanimous, Menser absent)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous, Menser absent)
- First reading of FY 2021-2022 annual budget ordinance; next reading 6/7/2021
- Adopted resolution accepting bid for generator and transfer switch (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution accepting bid for pipe bursting equipment (unanimous)
- Adopted motion accepting pipe bursting bid to Roddie, Inc. (unanimous)
- Adopted motion accepting communication equipment bid to 502 Equipment (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct budget sessions with all superintendents. No other specific business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget sessions with all superintendents
The City Council conducted budget sessions with 15 different department superintendents and administrators. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded beyond the adoption of the meeting minutes.
- Adopted meeting minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve routine items like minutes and payroll, and to consider several new business items. Key actions include accepting a bid for police body cameras and discussing the operation of low-speed vehicles on city streets, as well as street closures for Sugg Street and a portion of Logan Street.
- Accept bid for Police Body Cameras
- Discussion: Operation of Low Speed Vehicles on City Streets
- Permission to close Sugg Street
- Permission to close portion of Logan Street
- Proclamation: National Day of Prayer
The City Council adopted a resolution to accept a bid for police body cameras. Council members also approved the closure of Sugg Street and a portion of Logan Street. The operation of low speed vehicles on city streets was referred to committee.
- Accepted bid for Police Body Cameras (Unanimous)
- Approved closure of Sugg Street (Unanimous)
- Approved closure of portion of Logan Street (Unanimous)
- Referred low speed vehicle operation on city streets to committee
- Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
- Adopted April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and receive department reports from police and fire. New business includes accepting a bid for road salt, discussing property exchange, and considering bids for a generator and pipe-bursting equipment for the WWC Eastside Pump Station.
- Accept bid for road salt
- Exchange of property
- Permission to bid generator for WWC Eastside Pump Station
- Permission to bid pipe-bursting equipment
- Discussion about bird scooters as transportation
The City Council unanimously approved a bid for road salt and the surplus of police department property. The council also granted permission to bid for a generator and pipe bursting equipment, and approved a street closure.
- Accepted bid for road salt (Unanimous)
- Approved exchange of property (Unanimous)
- Approved surplus of property for Madisonville Police Department (Unanimous)
- Approved permission to bid generator for WWC Eastside Pump Station (Unanimous)
- Approved permission to bid pipe bursting equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved permission to close street (Unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
- Adopted April 5, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance amending garbage and refuse regulations, accept a bid for the Mahr Park Maintenance Building, and discuss funding for World Changers and mowing for water tanks.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 97 (garbage and refuse)
- Accept bid for Mahr Park Maintenance Building
- Approval of funding and application for World Changers
- Approval of mowing for water tanks
- Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention
The Madisonville City Council met April 5, 2021 with Ward 1 Councilmember Misty Cavanaugh absent. The council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 97 of the city code relating to garbage and refuse, and accepted a bid for a Mahr Park maintenance building. It also approved funding and an application for World Changers and approved mowing for water tanks. All recorded votes were unanimous among the five members present.
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 97 (garbage and refuse) (unanimous)
- Accepted bid for Mahr Park maintenance building (unanimous)
- Approved funding and application for World Changers (unanimous)
- Approved mowing for water tanks (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of March 24, 2021 special called meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend garbage and refuse codes. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding surplus pumps and computers, as well as a discussion on applying for the Pride Recycling Grant.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 97 regarding garbage and refuse
- Resolution declaring pumps as surplus property
- Resolution to accept bid for scrap remote read meters
- Resolution to declare computers as surplus
- Appointment of Emily McEnaney to Tourism Advisory Board
The Madisonville City Council adopted its March 1, 2021 meeting minutes, approved bills and payroll, and accepted the audit report for publication in the newspaper. The council also adopted resolutions declaring pumps and computers as surplus property and accepting a bid for scrap remote read meters. It approved applying for the Pride Recycling Grant and appointed Emily McEnaney to the Tourism Advisory Board. An ordinance amending the city code on garbage and refuse received its first reading, with a next reading set for April 5, 2021.
- Adopted March 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Accepted audit report and publication in newspaper (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Adopted resolution declaring pumps as surplus property (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Adopted resolution accepting bid for scrap remote read meters (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Adopted resolution declaring computers as surplus (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Approved applying for the Pride Recycling Grant (unanimous; Townsend absent)
- Appointed Emily McEnaney to Tourism Advisory Board (unanimous; Townsend absent)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting, with the main items being second-reading ordinances to rezone 2015 Grapevine Road as general commercial and to annex the 0.7611-acre property into the city. The council will also consider a utility connection for water services at Lot 1 of 400 Pond River Colliers Road and issue a proclamation for Literacy Celebration Month. Other agenda items are routine approvals of minutes, bills, and payroll.
- Second reading: ordinance to rezone 2015 Grapevine Road as general commercial
- Second reading: ordinance to annex 0.7611 acres at 2015 Grapevine Road
- Utility connection for water services at Lot 1 of 400 Pond River Colliers Road
- Proclamation for Literacy Celebration Month
- Approval of minutes from Feb 23, 2021 special called meeting
The Madisonville City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 156 of the city code to establish the zoning classification of 2015 Grapevine Road as General Commercial. The council also unanimously adopted an ordinance annexing 0.7611 acres at 2015 Grapevine Road into the city limits. In other business, the council approved a utility connection for water services at Lot 1 of 400 Pond River Colliers Road and approved bills and payroll. A proclamation for Literacy Celebration Month was listed but no action was recorded.
- Adopted ordinance rezoning 2015 Grapevine Road as General Commercial (6-0)
- Adopted ordinance annexing 0.7611 acres at 2015 Grapevine Road into city limits (6-0)
- Approved utility connection for water services at Lot 1 of 400 Pond River Colliers Road (6-0)
- Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
- Adopted minutes of the Feb 23, 2021 special called meeting (6-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (6-0)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a first-reading ordinance to rezone 2015 Grapevine Road as general commercial, and to vote on resolutions for a CDBG-CV utility assistance grant and accepting a bid for water tank painting and modifications. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, payroll, and department reports.
- First reading of ordinance to rezone 2015 Grapevine Road as general commercial
- Resolution to submit CDBG-CV utility assistance grant application
- Resolution to accept bid for water tank painting and modifications
The Madisonville City Council held a special called meeting on February 23, 2021. The council approved a joint agreement with Hopkins County Fiscal Court to appoint Sherman Carter Barnhart as architects for the Sports Complex, adopted a resolution to submit a CDBG-CV utility assistance grant application, and accepted a bid for water tank painting and modifications. An ordinance rezoning 2015 Grapevine Road to General Commercial received its first reading and was set for a next reading on 3/1/2021.
- Approved joint agreement with Hopkins County Fiscal Court appointing Sherman Carter Barnhart as architects for the Sports Complex (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to submit a CDBG-CV utility assistance grant application (unanimous)
- Accepted bid for water tank painting and modifications (unanimous)
- First reading of ordinance rezoning 2015 Grapevine Road to General Commercial; next reading 3/1/2021
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes of the Feb 1, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and payroll. The agenda includes a resolution regarding surplus electric department equipment and an appointment to the Housing Authority Board.
- Resolution to declare transformers and miscellaneous equipment from the Electric Department as Surplus
- Appointment of Janet Nichols to Housing Authority Board
The Madisonville City Council met on February 1, 2021 and adopted a resolution declaring transformers and miscellaneous equipment from the Electric Department as surplus. Council also approved the prior meeting's minutes and the bills and payroll, all by unanimous votes. An executive order appointing Janet Nichols to the Housing Authority Board was listed on the agenda; the minutes do not record a vote or action on it. The meeting then adjourned.
- Adopted resolution declaring Electric Department transformers and miscellaneous equipment as surplus (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the Jan 19, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
- Adjourned (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting, primarily consisting of routine approvals and reports. Under new business, the council will discuss a utility connection for water service, permission to apply for grants for the Fire Department, and permission to bid for painting and repair of a one million gallon water tank. They will also consider appointing an Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator and declaring water meters as surplus.
- Discussion: Utility connection for water service
- Discussion: Permission to apply for Fire Department grants
- Discussion: Permission to bid for painting and repair of a one million gallon water tank
- Municipal order: Appointment of Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator
- Resolution: Surplus of water meters
The Madisonville City Council met virtually on January 19, 2021 and approved its prior meeting minutes and its bills and payroll, both unanimously. The council adopted a $155,000 allocation from the Tourism Advisory Board for Deck the Park and Dancing Waters, and unanimously approved several items including a water service utility connection, permission for the Fire Department to apply for grants, permission to bid on painting and repair of a one million gallon water tank, an appointment of an Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator, and a surplus of water meters. All recorded votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved minutes of the Jan 4, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
- Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
- Approved $155,000 from the Tourism Advisory Board for Deck the Park and Dancing Waters (6-0)
- Approved utility connection for water service (6-0)
- Approved permission for the Fire Department to apply for grants (6-0)
- Approved permission to bid for painting and repair of a one million gallon water tank (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator (6-0)
- Approved surplus of water meters (6-0)
City Council
The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, appointing a council chairman, and considering a second reading of an ordinance amending several chapters of the city code. They will also issue an executive order on committee assignments and a Dr. Martin Luther King proclamation.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.25 & 30.29 of city code
- Motion to appoint Chairman of City Council
- Executive order on city council committee assignments
- Dr. Martin Luther King Proclamation
The Madisonville City Council met on January 4, 2021 and adopted the minutes of its Dec 21, 2020 regular meeting, approved bills and payroll, and appointed Frank Stevenson as Chairman of City Council. On second reading, the council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.25 & 30.29 of the City of Madisonville Code of Ordinances. An executive order on City Council committee assignments and a Dr. Martin Luther King proclamation were listed on the agenda; the minutes do not record any action on them.
- Adopted Dec 21, 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
- Appointed Frank Stevenson as Chairman of City Council (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.25 & 30.29 of the City Code on second reading (unanimous)
- Adjourned (unanimous)