Minutes - 03/21/2017MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH 2017, 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, Keith D. Olson, Joe Emmett, Tish Humphrey, Ronald
Allen, Joe P. Rodriquez, Clyde D. Loll, Tyler McCaffety
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:
OFFICERS PRESENT: Matt Benoit, City Manager; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary
WORK SESSION [5:15 P.M.] - City Council will hear presentations and discuss possible framework for a proposed
developer's agreement for Texas Grand Ranch #2.
Aron Kulhavy, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented the developer's agreement and options presented for
sidewalks and parks.
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
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible.
Mayor Brauninger gave an invocation. Shantavia Humphrey, Brianna Johnson, and Jamiyah Anderson Wise from HISD led the
pledges.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
a. Presentation of FY 15-16 audit by Pattillo, Brown & Hill
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments will be called for by the presiding officer before action is taken on these items. (Approval of Consent
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 March 7, 2017. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
b. Adopt of Ordinance 2017-24 to amend the budget for FY 16-17. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
Councilmember Loll moved to adopt the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olson. The motion
was unanimously adopted, 9-0.
5. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2017-21, creating
paid parking spaces along University Avenue, 150, Street and Avenue I. [Y. S. "Ram" Ramachandra, City Engineer;
Kevin Lunsford, Police Chief; Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
Public comment was offered by Logan Ellis, Rhys Blavier, Vanessa Roberts, Ryan Goff, Matthew Lopez, Chloe Henze,
Jacqueline Bolden, Tate Hardy, Brandon Roberts, and Kay Sublett.
Mayor Pro Tem Olson moved to adopt Ordinance 2017-21, creating paid parking spaces along University Avenue, 15th
Street, and Avenue I; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Emmett.
Mayor Brauninger moved to amend the motion by adopting Ord. 2017-21 revised to permit no parking striping in the Avenues
but delaying taking action on paid parking until July and further information. The City Attorney recommended a motion to
postpone action on the ordinance. The Mayor withdrew his motion before it had been seconded.
The main motion was adopted, 6-3, Mayor Brauninger and Councilmembers Davidhizar and Allen voting against,
b. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider adoption of Ordinance 2017-23
amending the FY 16-17 Annual Budget Ordinance 2016-40, to amend the "Schedule of Fees and Charges" to change
the maximum daily amount to $3.00 for "Posted Parking Fee" rates, and declaring an effective date. [Steve Ritter,
Finance Director]
Councilmember Rodriquez moved to Adopt Ordinance 2017-23 amending the FY 16-17 Annual Budget Ordinance 2016-
40, to amend the "Schedule of Fees and Charges" to change the maximum daily amount to $3.00 for "Posted Parking Fee"
rates, and declaring an effective date.; the motion was lost for lack of a second.
c. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute
Change Orders No. 3 and No. 4 to Addendum B of the Town Creek Construction Contract with Garney Construction
for $196,556.66. [Dr. Sherry McKibben, Director of Neighborhood Resources]
Councilmember McCaffety moved to authorize the City Manager to execute Change Orders No. 3 and No. 4 to Addendum
B of the Town Creek Construction Contract with Garney Construction for $196,556.66; the motion was seconded by
Councilmember Rodriquez. The motion was adopted, 9-0.
d. FIRST READING - Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider authorizing the City
Manager to sign Addendum C, in the amount of $1,057,107.20, to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Agreement with Garney Construction for Town Creek Drainage Improvement Project, set the Guaranteed Maximum
Price of $10,506,171.18, and adopt Ordinance 2017-25 to amend the budget for FY 16-17, first reading. [Dr. Sherry
McKibben, Director of Neighborhood Resources]
Councilmember Rodriquez moved to waive the second reading and authorize the City Manager to sign Addendum C, in the
amount of $1,057,107.20, to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Garney Construction for Town
Creek Drainage Improvement Project, set the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $10,506,171.18, and adopt Ordinance 2017-
25 to amend the budget for FY 16-17; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olson. The motion was adopted, 8-1,
Councilmember Allen voting against.
e. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a Development Agreement with II Texas Grand Ranch LLC for development of the Texas Grand Ranch II
Subdivision. [Aron Kulhavy, Community and Economic Development Director]
Councilmember Humphrey moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with Texas Grand
Ranch LLC for development of the Texas Grand Ranch II Subdivision to include walking trails; the motion was seconded
by Councilmember Loll. The motion was adopted, 9-0.
6. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY
a. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to nominate and select a nominee to be considered
for the Walker County Appraisal District Board of Directors and adopt Resolution 2017-09 in support of same.
[Mayor Brauninger]
Mayor Brauninger nominated Otis Oliphant. Councilmembers asked if the City was required to nominate a City resident.
Without objection, the Mayor postponed consideration of his nomination and adoption of the Resolution until the April 4
meeting.
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, March 14, 2017.
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.)
Councilmember Emmett let everyone know that the annual City calendars, with the theme of Over and Above, are available now
at all City facilities. He reminded everyone to circle all the first and third Tuesdays so they can attend City Council meetings.
Councilmember Davidhizar said that, speaking of the Wynne Home classes, the City Secretary will be leading a four-week class
on Parliamentary Procedure. He said it would be lots of fun, and would be on Mondays at 5:15 p.m. at the Wynne Home.
Councilmember McCaffety said that, also speaking of the spring Wynne Home classes, Dr. Ralph Pease will be showing five
films on food! He suggested all join him on Mondays at 7 beginning March 27, to watch a variety of sweet and savory movies,
after they attend the Block Party and Lee's parliamentary procedure class.
Mayor Pro Tem Olson offered the HISD Minute! noting that a group of HISD employees, residents, and individuals from
community entities will be meeting Thursday as part of the ongoing Strategic Design initiative. He recalled that last year this
group met several times to help HISD form their Community -Inspired Action Plan and that this week's meeting of that group will
evaluate the Year 1 results and plan Year 2 priorities.
Councilmember Humphrey offered a CoH Clean Minute!, saying, "It's the last time I'm going to read this, but be sure to mark
your calendars for the 10th annual E -Waste Day, a.k.a. E -Recycling Day, at the City Transfer Station on April 1. It's no joke!
From 9 -noon, you can drop off computers, printers, scanners, copiers, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, and more - and
vehicle batteries - all free of charge! And, special this year, you can recycle up to eight passenger car or light truck tires for free,
too! Coming in April, check your City Connection in your utility bill for stories on how Huntsville is "cleaning up its act"! Thanks
for helping us keep our Home Sweet Huntsville a clean place to be!" She also gave kudos to the City Secretary office for their
coverage of the Block Party and the sidewalk project.
Mayor Brauninger announced the construction Block Party on Sam Houston Avenue on March 27 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., and
introduced the video. He reminded all to check the City website for the new spring classes at the Wynne Home.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. City Council will meet in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 — consultation
with counsel on legal matters and Section 551.072 — deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of
real property, concerning the T.P. McMillian Survey.
The City Council adjourned into executive session at 8:19 p.m.
11. RECONVENE
Take action, if necessary, on items addressed during Executive Session.
The Council reconvened at 8:44 p.m. No action was taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 8:44 p.m.
Lee Woodward, City Secretary