The Jayton City Council met Monday, July 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall for a regular meeting.
A quorum was established. Those present were Mayor George Chisum and council members Mickey Alexander, Marsha Smith, Missy Redford and Teresa Benavides. Also present were Michele D. Fager, city secretary. Margo Clay and Marsha Smith were absent.
A special meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m. A quorum was established.
During the public comments period, Maurine Williams, Christy Long and Cody Hall were present to talk about Williams’ water bill. Hall wanted a special meeting with the council. City attorney Sharon Hicks attended via phone.
Melissa Redford made a motion to approve the minutes; Teresa Benavides seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Teresa Benavides made a motion to approve the bills; Melissa Redford seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
• Public works/utilities report.
Worked at Goodall and Jones lift Station; fixed leak on N. Jay Ave.; worked on well house with electrical and water line issues. Both lawn mowers needed maintenance done on them. Mowed different parts of the city. Fixed pump at the sewer plant and replace piping. Fixed a leak at the RV park. Installed 160’ of water line and a new meter. Dug up 400-foot trench to install the sewer line at Scottie’s house on E. Fifth St. Fixed two water meter leaks. Showing Caden and Joel how to use the shredder.
• New Business. Melissa Redford made a motion to buy a Big Dog lawn mower from Tractor Supply in Snyder. Teresa Benavides seconded the motion; all were in favor.
Council tabled the selling of the blue tractor to Scottie Winebrinner until we a price can be obtained on it.
Following a motion by Teresa Benavides to add a late charge onto water bills, Council tabled discussion.
Under Old Business, the city secretary gave an update to the fines owed to TCEQ for violations.
Melissa Redford accepted the delinquent report. Teresa Benavides seconded the motion; all were in favor.
There was no tax report presented. Melissa Redford made a motion to adjourn at 7:31 pm Teresa Benavides seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
