MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS January 20, 1998  MAYOR: John Hignett. Meeting called to order at 7:04 P.M.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett. ALDERPERSONS: (Roll Call)  PRESENT: Tommy LaRousse, Bradley Binks, Becky Ford, John  Hignett, Ken Bravnic, Terry Pickering  ABSENT: Kay Neichoy OTHER CITY PERSONNEL: Marshal James Carrico  M/M/2/C: Approved Minutes as printed. Ford/Bravnic TREASURERS REPORT: Gave report.  M/M/2/C: To approve Treasurers report. LaRousse/Pckering  MAYOR REPORT: Reported on drainage work being done and discussed  F.E.M.A. buyout.  Council approved a contract with M.A. Stephens for Entergy Meter  for water pump with certain stipulations.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. Binks/LaRousse  Apeo I  1998 i?  az    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS February 17, 1998  MAYOR: John Hignett. Meeting called to order at 7:02 P.M.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett. ALDERPERSONS: (Roll Call)  PRESENT: Tommy LaRousse, Bradley Binks, Becky Ford, John  Hignett, Kay Neichoy, Terry Pickering  ABSENT: Kenneth Bravenec OTHER CITY PERSONNEL: Marshal James Carrico Alice Cammack, City Clerk Entergy: Mr. William Lee  M/M/2/C: Approved Minutes as printed from January 20, 1998.  Binks/LaRousse  Marshal gave report: need to have workshop and discuss Dog Ordinance  and commission for Rodney Tindel. TREASURERS REPORT: Gave report.  M/M/2/C: To approve Treasurers report and recommended that he obtain M/M/2/C: To obtain ordinance for the calling of an election for three MAYOR REPORT: Reported on drainage work being done.  a money market account. LaRousse/Neichoy  Aldermen. Ford/Binks  C Council discussed having a Spring Clean-up.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. Binks/Neichoy    MINUTES OF WORKSHOPISPECIAL MEETING  OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY OF BEVIL OAKS March 3, 1998  MAYOR: John Hignett. Meeting called to order at 7:08 P.M. by Mayor.  - Invocation given by Mayor Hignett. ALDERPERSONS: (Roll Call)  PRESENT: Tommy LaRousse, John Hignett, Kay Neichoy, Becky  Ford, Bradley Binks  ABSENT: Terry Pickering, Ken Bravenec PRESENT: Marshal James Carrico ABSENT: City Clerk Alice Cammack  OTHER CITY PERSONNEL:  Discussed having a reserve deputy, Rodney Tindel. His duties and cost Citizens on patrol discussed by council and citizens. Clean-up day also discussed. Tentative schedule set for April 25th. It was discussed selling Bar-B-Que plates to make money to offset some expendetures Discussed problem with kids riding motorcycles on property by pool.  to the town.  for C.O.P.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. LaRousse,Ford    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS March 17, 1998  MAYOR: John! Hignett Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the! Mayor.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett. ALDERPERSONS: (Roll Call)  PRESENT: Bradley Binks, Kenneth Bravenec, Kay Neichoy, Tommy  LaRousse, Becky Ford, Terry Pickering PRESENT: Marshal James Carrico  OTHER CITY PERSONNEL:  TREASURER'S REPORT:  M/M/2/C: To accept Treasurer's Report as presented. Bravenec/LaRousse Council reviewed Minutes ofN Meeting for 17 February 1998. M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as written. Neichoy/Ford Council reviewed Minutes ofMeeting for 3 March 1998. M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as written. Ford/LaRousse  Marshal Carrico gave. Marshal's Report. 65 Suspicious Vehicles Citations 8 Calls with County 2 Animal Calls  M/M/2/C: To accept Marshal's Report. Neichoy/Pickering Texas Department OfHealth For Handling Vicious Dog Attack AGENDA ITEM for Veterinarian to enforce Kathy Bruce Vicious Dogi part oft the ordinance for the quarantine of the animal Discussion: Reserve Deputy Addition to Bevil Oaks Marshall Department. Discussion: Annexation Additional Use ofTaxes. M.U.D. can handle. Gina Cole Waste Management delivered $1089.00 check. M/M/2/C To adjoin. LaRousse/Pickering  Three weeks of school  Ms. Neichoy: Moved to have no action on Reserve Deputy, Rodney Tindale, at this time due to budget  restriction. Seconded by Ms. Ford. Ayes have it.  Comments from Coonert    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS April 21,1998  MAYOR: John Hignett Meeting called to order at 7:10P.M.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Brad Binks, Kay Neichoy, Tommy LaRousse, 4E8a Ford, Terry Pickering  ALDERPERSON ABSENT: Ken Bravenec Jean Turk, Pine Island Bayou Storm Water District ENTERGY REPRESENTATIVE: William Lee  OTHER CITY PERSONNEL PRESENT: Marshal James Carrico, City Clerk Deborah Richey-Galler,  MARSHALL'S REPORT TREASURER'S REPORT  M/M/2/C: To accept Treasurer's Report as presented. Lakousse/Neichoy  Mayor read letter concerning three year terms. Year Terms. Neichoy/LaRousse Annexation Was Discussed.  M/M/2/C: Council Approve A Resolution # 137 For State To Pass A Law To Approve Changes For Three  Discussed Road And Drainage For 1998. Discussed Clean Up Day, Saturday, April 25, 1998. Discussed Motor Cycles In Pool Area. No Action Taken. No Action Taken on Ice cream Vendor. Comments From Citizens. Meeting For C.O.P.sTo Be April 27, And 28 From 6:30p.m. To 9:30p.m.  Ms. Turk Spoke About Storm Water District. M/M/2/C: To Adjourn. LaRousse/Neichoy    MINUTES OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS MAY5, 1998  MAYOR: John Hignett Meeting called to order at 7:00P.M.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Ken Bravnec, Kay Neichoy, Tommy LaRousse, Becky Ford,  Terry Pickering  ALDERPERSON ABSENT: Brad Binks  OTHER CITY PERSONNEL PRESENT: Marshal James Carrico, City Clerk Deborah Richey-Galler  Mayor Introduced new Council Members: Karrel Waller And Tommy Cooley  Discussed Software For Banking Records And Auditing.  Discussed Positions To Be Voted On' Tuesday, May 19, 1998: Mayor Pro-Tem, Treasurer And Secretary.  Discussed Roads And Drainage Work For Next Year.  Discussed Rate Reduction From Entergy And Possible Lost Revenue.  Discussed C.O.P. Program. Workshop Adjourned At 8:25 p.m. M/M/2/C: LaRousse/Neichoy    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS MAY 19, 1998  Meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m, by Mayor Hignett.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Brad Binks, Kay Neichoy, Tommy LaRousse, Becky Ford, Terry Pickering,  Ken Bravenec  M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as read ofMarch 17th. Neichoy/Ford  M/M/2/C: To approve minutes of April 21st as corrected. B. Ford was not in attendance.  LaRousse/Pickering  M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as read ofl May 5th. Ford/LaRousse  No Marshal's report No Treasurer's report  M/M/2/C: To approve Ordinance #138. Lakousse/Bravenec  Mayor Hignett presented plaques to Becky Ford and Bradley Binks for their outstanding Newly elected alderpersons were sworn in by Mayor Hignett, Bradley Binks and Becky Ford..  service to the community.  Discussed signatures for bank accounts.  Mrs. Hignett presented C.O.P. Magnetic auto signs to the city.  Ken Bravenec nominated Tommy LaRousse for Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor called three times  for any other nominations. Tommy LaRousse elected by acclimation. Kay Neichoy nominated Ken Bravenec for Treasurer. M/M/2/C: To elect Ken Bravenec for Treasurer. Cooley/Nerchoy Terry Pickering nominated for Secretary by Kay Neichoy Kay Neichoy nominated by Terry Pickering. Terry Pickering was elected Secretary  M/M/2/C: To pay $130.00 for four signs for C.O.P. Program. Lakousse/Bravenec  Discussed the purchase of a computer program for the treasurer. To be studied. Will review next meeting.  Motion was: made to adjourn. M/M/2/C: Lakousse/Neichoy    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS JUNE 16, 1998  Meeting was called to order at 7:00: P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Tommy LaRousse.  Invocation given by Mayor Pro Tem Tommy LaRousse.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Ken Bravenec, Kay Neichoy, Tommy LaRousse, Thomas Cooley OFFICE PERSONNEL PRESENT: Marshal James Carrico, Alice Cammack City Clerk. OTHERS PRESENT: Auditor Jack Garland, Entergy Rep. William Lee.  ABSENT: John Hignett, Karrel Waller, Terry Pickering.  Marshal's report given. Treasurer's report given.  M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as read ofMay 19th. meeting. Neichoy/Cooley  Report on Audit given by Auditor Jack Garland.  M/M/2/C: To approve audit as given by Jack Garland. Neichoy/Cooley  Discussion of following County Burn Ban due to dry weather conditions. Discussed possible ban of  fireworks for 4th of] July ifdry weather continues. Discussed Drainage and roadwork being done.  Comments from council members and citizens. No comments made.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. Neichoy/Bravenec.    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS JULY 21, 1998  Meeting was called to order at' 7:00F P.M. by Mayor John Hignett.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Ken Bravenec, Kay Neichoy, Tommy LaRousse, Thomas Cooley  John Hignett, Karrel Waller, Terry Pickering.  OFFICE PERSONNEL PRESENT: Alice Cammack City Clerk.  ABSENT: Marshal James Carrico  M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as read of. June 16, 1998. LaRousse/Neichoy  Treasurer's Report given.  M/M/2/C: To approve Treasurer's report as giveri. Lakousse/Pickering  Discussion on having a Budget Workshop on the 1st. Tuesday of August and 1st. Tuesday of Sept.  Discussed committee for year 2000 Census.  M/M/2/C: To table committee for 200 Census until August Council meeting. Neichoy/LaRousse  Discussed Marshal Carrico's sickness. Discussion on City Employee sick leave policy.  M/M/2/C: To table Employee Sick Leave policy until August Council Meeting. Waller/Cooley  Discussion of possible Ordinance for banning the drilling of water wells. Discussed letter from Heartfield & McGinnis on Smartt Environmental lawsuit.  Discussion on road repairs. Discussed a possible committee to determine which streets will be  fixed next.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. Neichoy/LaRousse    MINUTES OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS AUGUST 4, 1998  MAYOR: John Hignett Meeting called to order at 7:01 P.M.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Ken Bravnec, Kay Neichoy, Tommy LaRousse, Thomas Cooley  ALDERPERSON ABSENT: Terry Pickering, Karrel Waller.  OTHER CITY PERSONNEL ABSENT: Marshal Carrico, Alice Cammack, City Clerk.  - Discussed 1998-99 Budget. -No discussion of sick leave.  Discussed 1998-99 Road Use and Drainage. Workshop Adjourned At 9:17, M/M/2/C: Neichoy/Cooley    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS AUGUST 18, 1998  Meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor John Hignett.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Ken Bravenec, Tommy LaRousse, Thomas Cooley  John Hignett, Terry Pickering.  ABSENT: Kay Neichoy, Karrel Waller  OFFICE PERSONNEL PRESENT: Alice Cammack City Clerk, Marshal James Carrico M/M/2/C: To approve minutes as read of] July 16, 1998. LaRousse/Bravenec M/M/2/C: To approve minutes from Workshop on August 4, 1998, LaRousse/Cooley Discussion from William Lee of Entergy on this years franchise fee.  No Treasurer's report available.  Marshal's report given. Discussed hores problem on River Bend. For any complaints contact M/M/2/C: To adjust Marshal Carrico's salary to a Gross of 1,577.34 monthly. Cooley/Pickering  Sheriff's office (Donald Metts) animal control.  Discussion on Eastex Garbage Co. submitting bid for City garbage pickup.  Discussion on drainage and roads. Discussion on Census full count.  Discussion on scheduling Workshop meeting for September 1, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. Discussion from Marshal Carrico about possible C.O.P.'s program fundraiser at Civiç Center.  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. LaRousse/Cooley  #    MINUTES OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS SEPTEMBER 1, 1998  MAYOR: John Hignett Meeting called to order at 7:00P.M.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Ken Bravnec, Tommy LaRousse, Thomas Cooley, Karrel Waller  Terry Pickering, John Hignett  ABSENT: Mrs. Neichoy, Turned in resignation at last meeting  OTHER CITY PERSONNEL PRESENT: Marshal Carrico, Alice Cammack, City Clerk  -S Set up petty cash to Alice Cammack for office expenses and supplies  Discussed 1998-99 budget.  Discussed 1998-99 Road Use and Drainage.  Workshop Adjourned. M/M/2/C: LaRousse/Bravenec    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS SEPTEMBER 15, 1998  Meeting was çalled to order at 7;03 P,M, by Mayor John Hignett,  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Tommy LaRousse, Thomas Cooley, Sue Doucet  John Hignett, Terry Piçkering,  ABSENT: Karrel Waller, Ken Bravenec  OFFICE PERSONNEL PRESENT: Alice Cammack City Clerk, Marshal James Carrico M/M/2/C; To approve minutes as read of August 18, 1998 regular meeting, LaRousse/Cooley  Treasurer's report given by Mayor Hignett. Marshal's report given by Marshal James Carrico.  M/M/2/C: To accept resignation of Kay Neicoy as alderman for Ward I. Lakousse/Pickering M/M/2/C: To appoint Sue Doucet to fill vacant Ward I position until Election. Cooley/LaRousse  M/M/2/C; To accept budget for 1998-1999, LaRousse/Cooley  M/M/2/C: To accept Road and Drainage budget for 1998-1999, PickeringLakousse M/M/2/C: To double building permit and Trailer permit cost when applicant has started  construction or moved Trailer in without permit. LaRousse/Doucet  M/M/2/C: To adjourn. Larousse/Cooley.  Cueye)  Ah Thy  6    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS OCTOBER 20, 1998  Meeting was called to order at 7:07 P.M. by Mayor John Hignett.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Terry Pickering, Thomas Cooley, Tommy La Rousse,  Karrel Waller, Ken Bravenec, John Hignett  ABSENT: Sue Doucet  M/M/2/C: La Rousse/Cooley. Toa approve minutes as read of September 15, 1998 regular meeting. Marshall's Report given by John Hignett. Crow was called to a car wreck on Hwy. 105,  C.O.P. Report given by Mrs. Hignett. Treasurer's Report given by Ken Bravenic. M/M/2/C: LaRousse/Pickering. Discussion of] Revenue Short Fall for 99-20.  Discussion on Van Vanover broken window. TML paid off claim. Discussion/Action on. Building Permit 13685 Rolling Hills.  M/M/2/C: La Rousse/Bravenic. Mayor to draft letter to FEMA advising them of situation on above  gàrage. Permit is not to be approved.  Discussion/Action on replacement for Alice Cammack, City Clerk. M/M/2/C: La Rousse/Cooley. To hire Deborah Richey-Galler as City Clerk.  Comments from Mrs. Jane Hebert about cleaning a ditch.  Comments from William Lee ofEntergy approval has been made to purchase Hobby Horse for La Rousse  Park.  M/M/2/C: Toa adjourn. Larousse/P'ickering,    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS NOVEMBER 17, 1998  Meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Mayor John Hignett.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Terry Pickering, Thomas Cooley, Tommy La Rousse,  Karrel Waller, Ken Bravenec, Sue Doucet, John Hignett  M/M/2/C: Bravenic/La Rousse To approve minutes as corrected of October 20, 1998 regular meeting, Western Geophysical representatives Duncan Mc Gee and Blain Clark presentedapplication fee of$100.00, Resolution to allow Mayor to authorize permit of acceptançe to Western Geophysical Company, a division of. Western Atlas International, Inc. and accept $485.55 for lease ofr roads, and see that contract abides by all  certification ofinsurance and street acreage based on 30 foot width.  aspects of Ordinance 80. Dates effective: November 18, 1998-1 February 18, 1999. M/M/2/C: La Rousse/Cooley Ayes have it. Sue Doucet voted no.  Treasurer's Reportgiven by Ken Bravenic.  M/M/2/C: Pickering/La Rousse to accept the Treasurer's report.  Marshall's Report given by James Carrico. 14 citations were given: speeding, running stop signs.  M/M/2/C: LaRousse/Doucet to accept the Marshall's report, Discussion for a two way radio for a maximum of$375.00.  M/M/2/C: La Rousse/Cooley to purchase radio with a $375.00 maximum.  Discussion ofRevenue Short Fall for 1999-2 2000, Discussion ofCivic Center Rental,  M/M/2/C: La Rousse/Cooley to require a separate check for  for clean upy OF Tké Civic  Ceylek - Mones 7à be a80aepoit UPON compLeTiow OP  CheAN-UP.  M/M/2/C: Larousse/Doucet to adjourn.    MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS  CITY OF BEVIL OAKS DECEMBER 15, 1998  Meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Mayor John Hignett.  Invocation given by Mayor Hignett.  ALDERPERSONS PRESENT: Terry Pickering, Thomas Cooley, Tommy La Rousse,  Karrel Waller, Sue Doucet, John Hignett MR, WihLIAM Lee wf ETAgY  ALDERPERSON ABSENT: La Rousse/ Cooley La Rousse/Cooley  Ken Bravenec  M/M/2/C: Approval of Minutes: 17November 1998, Regular Meeting  M/M/2/C: Accept normal bills for payment.  Marshall's Report given by James Carrico. 14 citations last month, 6 citations this month. Alarms at Bevil Oaks First Baptist Church have been operator error. Discussion ofmobile home fire in mid-county. A space  heater seemed to be the cause of the fire. C.O.P. workshop to be scheduled in January. I. Presentation of electrical rate request by Entergy to the P.U.C. filed 30 November 1998.  M/M/2/C: Accept the Marshall's report.  A. Part ofmerger agreement B. Compliance ofP.U.C. guidelines C. Ask $90.00 mm from adjustment dollars D. Payment for services within Texas Louisiana E. Service line and improvement reliability  1. Animal outages 2. Lightning outages 3. Technology betterment F. Community Development G. Rate case expenses Council Options:  II. Attempting to bring rates in line with other elctrical utility compânies in the state/  1. Approve the rate case. (effective 4 January 1999) 2. Deny rate case (ultimately be appealed) 4. Take no action (effective 4 January 1999)  3. Suspend the rate (review rates for 90 days effective 4. January 1999  No action taken, as rate increase was a discussion item on agenda. Schedule Special Meeting for Tuesday, 5 January 1999. La Roussel Cooley, Motion passed by ayes.  M/M/2/C: Adjourn meeting  Foka HIGNETT  SA Mayor  Secretary  E4