The Tenaha City Council gave approval to a first-time truck parking and road usage ordinance, as well as dog and cat ordinance as presented by city attorney Stephen Shires at their meeting Monday night.

City Secretary Sheryl Clark did not specify an effective date.

She said council also approved the annual audit prepared by CPA Norman White. He suggested to the Tenaha City Council they needed to be more "budget conscious" and make amendments to their budget when needed, according to Ms. Clark. White also noted the recent water rate increase has been at his suggestion for a number of years.

Speaking of water rate increase, Ms. Clark said utility superintendent Stacy Cranford explained to the council and those in the audience the water rate increase was necessary to help operate the system more efficiently and in turn avoid anymore TCEQ violations. Notices of the increase were sent out to customers in May.

As for Cranford's contract renewal, Ms. Clark said it was approved by council at the same amount of $7,500 a month. He was also made a salary employee instead of contract.

Tenaha City Council also started a preliminary discussion on establishing an ordinance for large events. It was noted several gatherings have recently been held in town without law enforcement knowing of them in advance.