MIN CC 05/04/1982CITY COUNCIL MEETING - -MAY 4, 1982 PAGE 213, Book N 213
MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1982 IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 7:00 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
William V. Nash, Mayor
Murray A. Brown
Larry Corley
Stephen E. Davis
Jerry L. Dowling
Bill Hodges
Goree McGlothen
lane Monday
Member absent: Delora King
The meeting was called to order by the Honorable William V. Nash, Mayor. The invocation was presented by
Councilmember Goree McGlothen.
CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
The Minutes of April 20 and 27 were approved by Councilmember Brown's motion to approve and Councilmember
McGlothen's motion to second. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
Report of May 3, 1982 Planning Commission Meeting - -Mr. Dick Wharton, Chairman
Northgate Meadows Preliminary Plat -- Mr. Wharton advised the Council that the preliminary plat was approved
since it did meet the City's Subdivision Ordinance requirements. He advised that the Planning Commission made a
motion, however, that the City appoint representatives to work with the County and develper on a solution for con-
struction and maintenance of county roads within the City's ETJ, since the City and Codnty's standards for road
construction are different (Rosenwall Road). Mr. Wharton noted all lots in the Northgate Meadows Subdivision would
be no less than five acre lots and any subdividing of those would need Planning Commission approval. Mr. Wharton
also asked the Council to take immediate action on the Master Plan for the airport and possibly consider an air-
port noise control ordinance that would meet the Federal Aviation Administration's approval.
Mayor Nash noted Gene Pipes, the City Manager, will supervise negotiations with the County regarding road
maintenance and construction in the City's ETJ. He anticipated a presentation will eventually be made to the
County Commissioners Court. Mayor Nash advised the City staff will follow through in acquiring clarifications
from FAA as to their regulations regarding residential development adjacent to the airport as it pertains to
future funding of airport improvements. It was also noted the City is currently receiving proposals from consul-
tants to do the airport master plan.
Air Show at Huntsville Municipal Airport - -Mr. Bo Hall
Mr. Bo Hall, representing the Huntsville Rotary Club, asked the City's permission to use the airport for a
Triple A Air Show to be held on May 29 and 30, 1982, and sponsored jointly by the Rotary Club and Huntsville
Aviation. He noted high school students will maintain concession stands at the show as a income producing pro-
ject for them. Councilmember Corley made the motion to approve the use of the airport for this air show con-
tingent upon the receipt by the City from the Rotary Club and Huntsville Aviation, the joint sponsors, their
plans for avoiding problems concerning security, clean -up, sanitary facilities, parking, baseball and softball
program conflicts, airport operation, conflicts with Ross Park users and the filing of all adequate assurances
for safety and insurance papers concerning liability. Councilmember Dowling seconded the motion. All were in
favor and the motion passed unanimously. The Council agreed that the request for the use of the airport should
be put in writing. Mr. Hall noted he would be happy to comply with all of these stipulations and felt that they
had already met them but would work with the City staff to finalize all plans with the City.
ORDINANCE
Wrecker Operations Regulations Amended
Councilmember Hodges made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 82 -11 and Councilmember Monday seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The caption of this ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 82 -11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 4A, AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, TO ALLOW CERTAIN WRECKER PERMIT OPERA-
TIONS TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE DEPOSITORY WITHIN THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURIS-
DICTION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS AND FINDINGS RELATED THERETO.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing Offer and /or Condemnation for Utility Easement for Sanitary Sewer Line -- Wilson Property
Councilmember Brown made the motion to approve Resolution No. 82 -11 with the insertion of the amount of
$2,793 and Councilmember Corley seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. The
caption of this resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 82 -11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ON HIS DESIGNEE, TO MAKE AN OFFER FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE FOR TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY THREE DOLLARS TO THE OWNERS,
OR OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN A TRACT DESCRIBED
HEREIN REQUIRED FOR AN UTILITY EASEMENT; REQUIRING THAT SUCH OFFER BE ACCEPTED WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH
OFFER IS REFUSED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
PENDING ITEMS
Police Division Classification and Pay Plan Amendments for Police and Other Divisions
Councilmember Monday made the motion to approve the proposed amendments to the classification and pay plan
and the Personnel Policies to accommodate the newly proposed reorganization as presented by the City Manager,
Gene Pipes in his April 27, 1982 Memorandum and Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Councilmember Monday
amended her motion to make this plan effective the next pay period and Councilmember Brown accepted the amendment.
The Council agreed to fund these changes from the General, Water and Sewer and Sanitation Funds as outlined by
the City Manager.
Tourism Division of Chamber of Commerce Budget Transfer
Councilmember Brown made the motion to approve the transfer of $5,000 from the category "Convention
Services" to "Administration" in the Tourist Division's budget to fund unanticipated administrative and clerical
duties due to program areas such as the Sesquicentennial Celebration, Mainstreet, City Beautification, Prison
Museum and numerous other projects stemming from these and'Councilmember Monday seconded the motion. It was
noted this does not affect the total budget, but rather simply transfers from one category to another. All were
in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Discussion Topics
Guidelines for Variances Requested Relating to Subdivision Ordinance and Consideration of the Goals and
Objectives Statements Developed by the Council and Planning Commission Joint Committees
These items were deferred to the next work session of the City Council.
Review of EPA Grant Project on the South Huntsville Sewer Plant (N. B. Davidson Wastewater Treatment Facility)
Mr. Gene Pipes noted that after an extended period of study and audit, the City was successful in reducing
the alleged- amount due EPA of$160,165 to $3,365 for services rendered by various contractors on the construction
of the South Huntsville Sewer Plant. He provided the Council with a full report of the development and final
resolution of this question.
ADJOURNMENT
tfully ubmitt;d, 1\J
uth DeShaw, City Secretary
May 4, 1982