Town Council Regular Meeting

Town of Tyrone Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2013 Present: Mayor Eric Dial Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Furr Council Member Ryan Housley Council Member Linda Howard Town Manager Kyle Hood Town Attorney Dennis Davenport Council Member Matthews and Town Clerk, Dee Baker was absent. Mayor Dial called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. An Invocation was given, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments There were no public comments. Approval of Agenda Council Member Furr made a motion to approve the agenda. Council Member Housley seconded the motion. Motion was approved 3-0. CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately. Approval of Minutes, November 21, 2013 Consideration and Action on approval of a contract with Tyrone Youth Baseball Association. Kyle Hood, Town Manager Consideration and Action on approval of a contract with Tyrone Softball Association. Kyle Hood, Town Manager Consideration and Action on approval of a contract with Tyrone Soccer League. Kyle Hood, Town Manager 1|Page Council Member Housley made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Howard seconded the motion. Motion was approved 3-0. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION: Municipal Court Judge, Sharon Pierce, is in attendance to perform the Oath of Office and Swearing in of Councilwoman Gloria Furr. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of two appointments to the Tyrone Planning Commission; Posts 2 and 4, for a two- year term beginning on January 1, 2014. Eric Dial, Mayor Mayor Dial expressed his appreciation for the interest these appointments received. His remarks were very flattering and indicated that the decision to only appoint two of the five candidates was a difficult task. After interviews and résumé reviews; Mayor Dial recommends the appointments of Gordon Shenkle to Post 2 and Wil James to Post 4. No further discussion was made. Council Member Howard made a motion to approve the recommendation. Council Member Furr seconded the motion. Motion approved 3-0. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business. Public Comments Mr. Shenkle thanked the Mayor and Council for their support for his nomination. Staff Comments Mr. Hood suggested the following dates for the Town Council Retreat: Tuesday, February 11 th, Thursday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 18th. Councilwoman Furr indicated that Tuesdays were better for her. It was decided that the 11 th will serve as the primary date, with the 18th being a back-up if needed. Mr. Hood stated that lunch would be included in the plans this year and that staff would be asked to start submitting requests and supporting documents after Christmas. Council Comments Mayor Dial asked about the scheduling of Swearing In of the newly appointed Planning Commission members. Attorney Davenport indicated that he could administer Oaths at the next meeting of the group, with commission member James’ term not beginning until the expiration of Mr. Sanak’s. 2|Page Executive Session By recommendation of the Town Attorney, there is no reason to meet in Executive Session. Adjournment Council Member Furr made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Howard seconded the motion. Motion was approved 3-0. Meeting is adjourned at 7:15 pm. By:________________________ Attest:______________________ Eric Dial, Mayor Kyle Hood, Town Manager 3|Page