Minutes - 10/04/2016
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MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 4 DAY OF OCTOBER 2016,
IN THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M, IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS,
AT 6:00 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following:
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Brauninger, Paul Davidhizar, Don H. Johnson, Ronald Allen, Tish Humphrey,
Keith Olson, Joe Emmett, Lydia Montgomery
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Joe P. Rodriquez
OFFICERS PRESENT: Matt Benoit, City Manager; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary
MAIN SESSION \[6:00 p.m.\]
1. CALL TO ORDER –
Mayor Brauninger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES
U.S. Flag
Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible.
Texas Flag:
Councilmember Johnson gave an invocation Ashleen Brown from HISD led the pledges.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
- Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week
- Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(Approval of Consent
Public Comments will be called for by the presiding officer before action is taken on these items.
Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. An item may
be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion by request of a member of
Council.)
a.
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on September 20, 2016 and the combined workshop
with the Planning Commission on September 15, 2016. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
b.
Approve renewal of annual software maintenance with Tyler Technologies for Finance and Public Safety in
the amount of $84,548.61. \[Bill Wavra, IT Director\]
Councilmember Montgomery moved to adopt the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Olson. The motion was unanimously adopted, 8-0.
5. STATUTORY AGENDA
a.
to consider adoption of Ordinance 2016-42,
Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action
amending Chapter 12, Building and Building Regulations, Article V, Electricity, of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Huntsville, second reading. \[Aron Kulhavy, Director of Community and Economic
Development\]
Councilmember Humphrey moved to adopt Ordinance 2016-42, amending Chapter 12, Building and Building
Regulations, Article V, Electricity, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville; the motion was seconded by
Councilmember Montgomery. The motion was adopted, 8-0.
b.
FIRST READING - to consider authorizing
Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action
the City Manager to award the construction contract for the IH-45 Widening Utility Relocation Project (No.
15-09-23), first reading. \[Y. S. Ram Ramachandra, City Engineer\]
Mayor Pro Tem Olson moved to waive the second reading per the provisions of the City Charter; the motion was
seconded by Councilmember Humphrey. The motion was adopted, 6-2, Councilmembers Allen and Emmett voting
against. Mayor Pro Tem Olson moved to authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract for the IH-
45 Widening Utility Relocation Project (No. 15-09-23); the motion was seconded by Councilmember Davidhizar.
The motion was adopted, 6-2, Councilmembers Allen and Emmett voting against.
6. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
a.
to consider a request by Councilmember Allen to discuss
Presentation, discussion and public comment
the City’s membership with the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition. \[City Manager Matt Benoit\]
Item posted only for discussion, no action taken.
b.
to approve the Mayor’s nominations for
Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action
City boards, committees, and commissions. \[Mayor Brauninger\]
Councilmember Johnson moved to divide the question and handle each separately; the motion was seconded by
Councilmember Humphrey. The motion to divide was adopted, 8-0.
Mayor Brauninger moved his nomination for the Cemetery Advisory Board, the motion was unanimously adopted,
8-0. Mayor Brauninger moved his nominations for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the motion was
unanimously adopted, 8-0. Mayor Brauninger moved his nomination for the City of Huntsville, Texas Veterans
Affairs Advisory Board, the motion was unanimously adopted, 8-0. Mayor Brauninger moved his nomination for the
Planning Commission, the motion failed, 2-6, Mayor Brauninger and Councilmember Allen in support.
The following were appointed:
Cemetery Advisory Board - Joyce Robinson, reappointment
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Nate Grigsby, reappointment; Julia Woods, initial appointment
City of Huntsville, Texas Veterans Affairs Advisory Board - Michelle Bright
7. REQUESTS FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
An opportunity for citizens to be heard on any topic and for the City Council to participate in the discussion.
No action will be taken.
No requests were received by noon on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
8. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
There were no media inquiries.
9. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff
for which no action will be discussed or taken.)
HISD Minute
Mayor Pro Tem Olson gave an , joining HISD in thanking Kroger for their annual Backpack Booster
Campaign. The store associates collected school supplies for over 300 children on secondary campuses.
Councilmember Humphrey took a moment to give Lumberjack Aron Kulhavy a difficult time and a small gift over
SHSU’s win over SFA last Saturday.
Mayor Brauninger announced:
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Mark your calendar for October 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the shelter to join us for the State of the City Address. You will
have the opportunity to meet City staff, hear updates about your City and learn more about the Bond proposals. We
look forward to seeing you there.
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We want all citizens to be fully informed on the upcoming bond election. Visit www.huntsvilletx.gov/Bond to watch
the video and learn more.
Councilmembers Johnson and Humphrey urged the public to become informed on the City’s upcoming bond election
and request Councilmembers to come speak to groups of interested individuals.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
City Council will meet in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071- to
receive legal advice on the SJRA petition for Declaratory Judgment filed in Travis County, on its rates set
for Montgomery County.
The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:46 p.m.
11. RECONVENE
Take action, if necessary, on items addressed during Executive Session.
The Council reconvened at 7:17 p.m. No action was taken
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Lee Woodward, City Secretary