City Council Agenda 7-19-20221
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Andy Brauninger, Mayor Bert Lyle, Position 1 At-Large
Dee Howard Mullins, Position 2 At-Large
Vicki McKenzie, Position 3 At-Large
Pat Graham, Position 4 At-Large
Daiquiri Beebe, Ward 1
Russell Humphrey, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2
Deloris Massey, Ward 3
Jon Strong, Ward 4
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M. – Large Conference Room
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. - City Council Chambers
Huntsville City Hall, 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, Texas, 77340
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to
contact the City Secretary’s office (936.291.5413) two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate
arrangements.
WORKSHOP (5:00 p.m.)
DISCUSSION
a. Budget presentation for FY 22-23 Budget
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
MAIN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES - U.S. Flag and Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to
thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. Public hearing to hear comments on the City’s intent to submit a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program and to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Walker County.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
1. CONSENT AGENDA
The presiding officer will call for public comments 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. Consider approving the Minutes from the July 5, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
b. Consider approving the 2022 Election Services Contract and Joint Election Agreement with Walker
County for the November 8, 2022, General Election, for the purpose of electing four (4) Council-at-
Large Councilmembers to serve two-year terms.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
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c. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-20 Ordering a Municipal Election to be held on November 8,
2022, General Election to elect four (4) Council-at-Large Councilmember positions to serve two-year
terms.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice – FY 2022 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, enter into an Interlocal Agreement with
Walker County, and adopt Resolution 2022-21 in support of the same.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
b. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-22 - Adopting a Proclamation Policy
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
4. 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.)
a. Mr. Paul Antwine - White line by stop signs
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
5. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
6. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
Section 551.071 to receive legal advice on the proposed TDCJ 2022 Bat Exclusion Project regarding
the TDCJ Cotton Warehouse located in the City of Huntsville.
Russell Humphrey, Mayor Pro Tem
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
8. RECONVENE
Take action on item discussed in executive session, if needed.
ADJOURNMENT
*If during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council
determines that a Closed or Executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held
as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 – consultation with counsel on legal
matters; 551.072 – deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 551.073 –
deliberation regarding a prospective gift; 551.074 – personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; 551.076 –
implementation of security personnel or devices; 551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development
negotiation; Sec. 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits; and/or other matters as
authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive session is held in accordance with the
Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session to take action, if
necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session.
CERTIFICATE
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I, Kristy Doll, City Secretary, do hereby certify that the above notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board,
a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website,
www.HuntsvilleTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE OF POSTING: July 15, 2022 Kristy Doll
TIME OF POSTING: 9:30 a.m. Kristy Doll, City Secretary
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