CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 16,2015 present, to wit:  The City Council held a work session on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. with a quorum  Dennis Childress Tommy Lemond Rick Howard Terri Ashmore Bill Chambliss Jon] Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The following staff members were also present: City Manager Larry Graves, Finance Director  Patrick Harvey and City Secretary Dara Crabtree. ITEM 1. STAFF UPDATES. A. Dates to remember. overview of the audit.  City Manager Graves briefed the City Council on the following items:  B. Finance Director Harvey and Frank Conroy with Fox, Byrd & Company provided an . City Manager Graves provided a list ofi items being purchased with funds that exceed the required 60 days (per the Investment Policy) including: two (2) Code Enforcement trucks; two (2) Police Tahoes; demolition of two (2) houses on Hitt Street; remodeling of  sleeping quarters for Fire Department; and additional asphalt work.  ITEM2. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS. No discussion.  The work session was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.  APPROVED: MAYOR  I  ATTEST:  daua Crabtuw  CITY SECRETARY  1Page    CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 16, 2015 present, to wit:  The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, March 16, 2014 at 7:01 p.m. with a quorum  Dennis Childress Tommy Lemond Rick Howard Terri Ashmore Bill Chambliss Jon Epps  Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The Invocation was provided by Carl Waggoner. Mayor Childress led the Pledge of Allegiance. MAYOR'S REPORT. Mayor Childress reported on two upcoming Easter Egg Hunts; May gth CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (items on the agenda). No one spoke.  Election; and Meet the Candidates event hosted by The Villas.  CONSENT AGENDA.  Councilmember Chambliss made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Ashmore, to approve  Consent Agenda Items 1C and 2C. A vote was cast 5 ini favor, 0 against. 1C. Approve minutes for meetings held on March 02, 2015.  2C. Approve amending the City's Investment Policy for FY 2015 to provide for LOGIC an as ITEM 3. Councilmember Chambliss made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lemond, to  authorized institution.  accept the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 audit, A vote was cast 51 for, 0 against.  ITEM 4. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS.  Jon Epps - expressed appreciation to Kaufman County Commissioner Jakie Allen for repairs to  Malloy Bridge Road.  ITEM5. CITIZEN COMMENTS.  Mary Phillips. 1000 E. Malloy Bridge Road - extended invitation to the City Council and Citizens to attend upcoming Voter Registration and Meet the Candidates event at the Villas on  March 28", and thanked City Council for their service.  2IPagc    Phillip Pelayo, 797 S. Kaufman Street - commented on his property; water/sewer issues; city plan for annexed area; expense platting the lots; requesting city council help; and permits cannot be  issued at this time due toj pending issues. ITEM 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.  Bill Chambliss - Update from Planning and Zoning regarding exterior facades.  ITEM 7. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.  APPROVED: MAYOR  TH  ATTEST:  doua Cubtur  CITY SECRETARY  3/Page