CITY OF COOPER  CITY COUNCIL MEETING-F REGULAR NOVEMBER 13, 2018-5:00PM  COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: DARREN BRADDY; MAYOR, DAVID PHILLIPS, E.J. CATES, ALLEN  FOSTER, DONNA THOMASON, AND WILLIE "BEAR" WILKINS  CITY ATTORNEY: JAY GARRETT RAMOS, AND ANGEL RAMOS AGENDA ITEM #1 AGENDA ITEM #2 meeting. Vote carried. AGENDA ITEM #3  OTHERS PRESENT: EMILYH HOWSE, AMANDA L'ESPERANCE, JOE ADAMS, JIM BUTLER, TONY  Mayor Darren Braddy called the meeting to order and Darren also voiced the prayer. Allen Foster made the motion to approve the October 9, 2018 public hearing and regular minutes as written. E.J. Cates seconded. David Phillips abstained due to his absence at that  The item of approving the ordinance granting the set back variance for 1308 S.W. 10th was at hand. Mayor Darren Braddy met with the Zoning Commission on November 9, 2018. Members present were, Darren Braddy, Cynthia Steward, Kathy Houchins, and Carolyn Bacy. It was the consensus of the Zoning Commission to allow the set back variance at 1308 S.W. 10th. This item  was tabled until the ordinance is prepared by City Attorney. Jay Garrett.  AGENDA ITEM #4  Mayor Braddy presented to the council the need to update the personnel policy. He stated that Emily Howse was int the process of re writing the policy due tot the difficulties in converting the old policy into a workable document. Mayor Braddy encouraged the council to take and look over the rough draft and note any and all changes that were needed or preferred. No action  was needed or taken. AGENDA ITEM #5  Eldon Fox had asked to discuss the legal process for adopting term limits for the elected officials oft the City of Cooper. Mr. Fox was not present at this meeting. City Attorney Jay Garrett stated that The City of Cooper was a Type A General law and there was no provision for allowing term limits ini the State of Texas Local Government Codes, therefore term limits can not be allowed. Mayor Darren Braddy presented to the council that the annual Christmas Party would be held at The Charleston Sky this year. Darren stated that Kevin Carter, Charleston Sky owner, had graciously offered his facility for this event. The. only cost toi the city would be for clean up and  AGENDA ITEM #6  1    catering oft the city's choice. Due toi the conflict of dates that are workable with alli the date for  this event will be determined at a later date. Monthly budget reports were reviewed.  AGENDAITEM: #7 AGENDA ITEM #8 unanimous. AGENDA ITEM #9  E.J. Cates made the motion to approve accounts payable. Donna Thomason seconded. Vote  Allen Foster made the motion to adjourn. David Phillips seconded. Vote unanimous.  TIME: 5:20PM  APPPROVED:  ATTEST:  Paubas DARREN BRADDY, MAYOR CITY OF COOPER  EMILY HOWSE CITY SECRETARY  2