City Council Meeting Agenda Packet 2-15-20221
Russell Humphrey, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2 Daiquiri Beebe, Ward 1 Deloris Massey, Ward 3 Jon Strong, Ward 4
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
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 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.
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.
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 of the regular City Council meeting held on January 18, 2022. [Kristy Doll, City Secretary] b. Consider approving the minutes of the Special Workshop Session held on January 25, 2022.
[Kristy Doll, City Secretary] c. Consider approving the minutes of the Special Workshop Session held on January 26, 2022. [Kristy Doll, City Secretary] d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement Amendment #2 with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL) for the Animal
Control Facility. [Brent S. Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director] e. Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-4 canceling and abandoning the remaining $27,160,000 authorized but unissued Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bond authorization from Bond Proposition 3 of the City’s November 8, 2016, Bond Election. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director]
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2.STATUTORY AGENDAa.FIRST READING - FIRST READING: - Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-07declining to approve the change in rate request in Entergy Texas, Inc. State of Intent andApplication for Approval of Two Voluntary Renewable Option Tariffs filed with the City onJanuary 31, 2022. [Leonard Schneider, City Attorney]b.SECOND READING – Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-6 - Amending Article I ofChapter 8 “Animals and Fowl” of the City Code of Ordinances by adding Section 8-12prohibiting certain exchanges of animals in various outdoor places. [Kevin Lunsford, Chiefof Police]
3.CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGERa.Consider adopting the City Council’s 2022 Strategic Plan. [Aron Kulhavy, 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.)
5.MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
6.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.)
ADJOURNMENT
*If during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council determines that aClosed or Executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by TexasGovernment 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, ordismissal 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 orsecurity audits; and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive sessionis 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 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.
Kristy Doll
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
DATE OF POSTING: February 11, 2022
TIME OF POSTING: 9:15 a.mTAKEN DOWN:
MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORRKSHOP SESSION HELD ON THE 25TH DAY OF JANUARY 2022, IN THE HUNTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 1219 13TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS, AT 5:00 P.M.
The Council met in a special workshop session with the following: COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Daiquiri Beebe, Deloris Massey, Russell Humphrey, Dee Howard Mullins (arrived at 5:20 p.m.), Jon Strong, Andy Brauninger, Vickie McKenzie, Pat Graham COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Bert Lyle OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
WORKSHOP [5:00 P.M.)
The Mayor called the session to order at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Brauninger gave the invocation.
The City Council, City Manager, and staff reviewed the Mission and Vision Statements, Strategic
Planning initiatives, goals, and accomplishments for 2021, and discussed possible Strategic Planning
goals for 2022.
The session was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
_____________________________ ________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION HELD ON THE 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2022, IN THE HUNTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 1219 13TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS, AT 5:00 P.M. The Council met in a special workshop session with the following: COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Daiquiri Beebe, Deloris Massey, Russell Humphrey, Dee Howard Mullins, Jon Strong, Andy Brauninger, Vickie McKenzie, Pat Graham COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Bert Lyle OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney WORKSHOP SESSION [5:00 P.M.)
Mayor Brauninger called the session to order at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Russell Humphrey gave the invocation. The City Council, City Manager, and staff discussed possible Strategic Planning goals for 2022.
The session was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE _____________________________ ________________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Item/Subject: Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement
Amendment #2 with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL) for the Animal Control Facility.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Public Works
Presenter: Brent S. Sherrod, P.E., Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services
Agreement Amendment #2 with Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL) for the Animal Control
Facility in the amount of $12,000.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #7 - Public Safety - Provide safety and security for all citizens.
Discussion: The City of Huntsville entered into an agreement with PGAL on December 20, 2016, to
provide Architectural and Engineering Services for an Animal Control Facility to be constructed at the
City’s Transfer Station. On September 8, 2021, the city executed Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
Amendment #1 with PGAL to restart the design/re-design of a new Animal Control Facility including
adding extra offices in the existing Solid Waste Office to house Animal Control Facility office staff in an
amount of $47,000. The breakdown of the fees is as follows:
Restart Modifications: $25,000
Bidding: $4,000
Construction Administration: $13,000
Reimbursable Cost: $5,000
Total: $47,000
Since Amendment #1 was less than $50,000 it was not placed on the City Council agenda for approval.
Recently we became aware that the original Facility plans did not include an emergency generator,
telecom or security system design. The architect was asked for a price to add these items to the plans
and Amendment #2 was generated in the amount of $12,000. This amount puts the project total at
$59,000, therefore this item is placed on the Council Agenda for action. Staff recommends approving
PSA Amendment #2 in the amount of $12,000.
Previous Council Action: On December 20, 2016, Council approved Architectural and Engineering
Services for an Animal Control Facility. On September 8, 2021, the city executed Professional Services
Agreement (PSA) Amendment #1 with PGAL to restart the design/re-design of a new Animal Control
Facility.
Financial Implications: ☒Item is budgeted: 819-81902-62111 In the amount of: $59,000.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
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Agenda Item: 01d
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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City of Huntsville
Animal Control Facility Project
Professional Services Agreement
Amendment #2
This Amendment is to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Huntsville (the
“Owner”) and PGAL, Inc. (the “Architect”) dated December 20, 2016. All other terms and
conditions in the original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and govern this
Amendment.
Included in this Amendment is additional authorization to compensate the Architect in the amount
of $12,000 plus reimbursables for the restart to the design of the Animal Control Facility project
as detailed in letter dated February 8, 2022 letter from the Architect
Approved:
By:
Architect – PGAL Date
Printed Name: Jeff Gerber, AIA
Title: CEO
By:
Owner – City of Huntsville Date
Printed Name: Aron Kulhavy
Title: City Manager
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Res Cert
Item/Subject: Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-4 canceling and abandoning the remaining
$27,160,000 authorized but unissued Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bond authorization from
Bond Proposition 3 of the City’s November 8, 2016, Bond Election. Initiating Department/Presenter: Finance
Presenter: Steve Ritter – Finance Director
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2022-4 canceling and abandoning the
remaining $27,160,000 authorized but unissued Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bond
authorization from Bond Proposition 3 of the City’s November 8, 2016, Bond Election.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: In 2016 when the City was looking at various infrastructure needs and seeing debt service
falling off and the opportunity to issue new debt without impacting tax rates and water and sewer rates
Council decided to move forward with issuing some new “Revenue” debt for needed water and sewer
projects. State statutes do not require voter approval for city Revenue Bonds (bonds for which the debt
service is paid from Water and Sewer revenues). However, a section in the City Charter at the time
contained some language that could have been interpreted that the City’s Revenue Bonds also required
voter approval even though state statutes exempt Revenue Bonds from voter approval. The Council at
the time decided to “err on the side of caution” and include the Proposition 3 Revenue Bonds in the
November 8, 2016 Election. Proposition 3 allowed for up to $73,000,000 to be issued. The $73,000,000
maximum was based on some very low interest rates in calculations on debt service and on 40 years to
pay off the debt. When determining what projects were actually needed and to be paid for with bond
proceeds the City only needed to issue $45,840,000 and issued the Series 2018 Water & Sewer Revenue
Bonds in that amount leaving $27,160,000 authorized but unissued. In 2018 the City had another
election in which the City Charter was revised and the section in the City Charter with the language that
could have been interpreted that voter approval was also required on Revenue bonds was removed.
With the “confusing” (my description) language gone from the City Charter the City can issue Revenue
bonds per state statute. Going through the process of issuing Revenue bonds through the remaining
Proposition 3 would be somewhat more cumbersome as we would have to continue to track the
“authorized but unissued” balance until all $73M was used. Approving this Resolution to cancel and
abandon the remaining $27,160,000 authorized but unissued also allows the City to issue other debt
without any disclosure statements that we have $27,160,000 of authorized but unissued debt still
waiting in the wings.
Previous Council Action: None related to this Resolution.
Financial Implications: None
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☒Director of Finance ☒City Manager
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Agenda Item: 01e
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
[Signature Page]
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Cert
Associated Information:
• Certificate for Resolution, pages 3-4
• Resolution – 2022-4, pages 5-6
[Signature Page]
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Cert
CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF WALKER § CITY OF HUNTSVILLE §
I, the undersigned City Secretary of the City of Huntsville, Texas, hereby certify as follows:
1. The City Council of said City convened in Regular Session on February 15, 2022,
at the regular meeting place thereof, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and
members of said City Council, to-wit:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor Daiquiri Beebe, Ward 1 Bert Lyle, Position 1 Russell Humphrey, Ward 2 Dee Howard Mullins, Position 2 Deloris Massey, Ward 3
Vicki McKenzie, Position 3 Jon Strong, Ward 4
Pat Graham, Position 4
and all of said persons were present, except for the following: ; thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said
meeting: a written Resolution entitled
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO CANCEL AND ABANDON REMAINING AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BOND AUTHORIZATION FROM PROPOSITION 3 OF THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 8, 2016 BOND ELECTION
was duly introduced for consideration and passage on first reading. It was then duly moved and
seconded that said Resolution be passed on first reading; and, after due discussion, said motion, carrying with it the passage of said Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote: AYES:
NOES: 2. A true, full and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution passed at the meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; said
Resolution has been duly recorded in the official minutes of said City Council; the above and
foregoing paragraph is a true, full and correct excerpt from said minutes of said meeting pertaining to the passage of said Resolution; the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph, at the time of said meeting and the passage of said Resolution, were the duly chosen, qualified and acting officers and members of said City Council as indicated therein; each of said officers and members
was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally in advance, of the time, place and
purpose of the aforesaid meeting and that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for passage at said meeting, and each of said officers and members consented in advance to the holding of said meeting for such purpose; and said meeting was open to the public, and public notice of
[Signature Page]
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Cert
the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Tex. Gov't Code Ann., ch. 551.
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Res
SIGNED AND SEALED this February 15, 2022.
____________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary City of Huntsville, Texas
(CITY SEAL)
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Res
RESOLUTION NO. _2022-4_
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO CANCEL AND ABANDON
REMAINING AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BOND AUTHORIZATION FROM PROPOSITION 3 OF THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 8, 2016 BOND ELECTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Proposition 3 of the bond election held within the City of
Huntsville, Texas (the "City") on November 8, 2016, the City is authorized to issue up to $73,000,000 waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds (the "Proposition 3"); and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2018, the City issued $45,840,000 of its Water and Wastewater
System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (the "Series 2018 Revenue Bonds") from the Proposition 3
voted authorization; and WHEREAS, the projects to be financed by Proposition 3 bond funding have been accomplished through the issuance of the Series 2018 Revenue Bonds and the remaining
$27,160,000 authorized but unissued bond authorization from Proposition 3 is no longer needed
and the City Council of the City hereby finds, considers and declares their intent to cancel and abandon the remaining authorized but unissued bond authorization from Proposition 3. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City hereby cancels and abandons the remaining authorized but unissued bond authorization from Proposition 3 since the funding of such water and sewer projects were accomplished by the issuance of the Series 2018 Revenue Bonds.
Section 2. All recitals herein are adopted as if set forth in the body of this Resolution. Section 3. Each of the Mayor, City Manager and Director of Finance shall be and they are hereby expressly authorized, empowered, and directed from time to time and at any time to do
and perform all such acts and things and to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in the name and
under the corporate seal and on behalf of the City all such instruments, whether or not herein mentioned, as may be necessary or desirable in order to carry out the intent, the terms, and the provisions of this Resolution.
City of Huntsville: Auth Abandonment Res Cert
PASSED, APPROVED AND EFFECTIVE THIS FEBRUARY 15, 2022
____________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor City of Huntsville, Texas
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary City of Huntsville, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
City of Huntsville, Texas
Item/Subject: FIRST READING: - Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-07 declining to approve
the change in rate request in Entergy Texas, Inc. State of Intent and Application for Approval of Two
Voluntary Renewable Option Tariffs filed with the City on January 31, 2022
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Attorney
Presenter: Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: None. The Council may wait until March 28, 2022. However, if the Council
wishes to waive the two-reading requirement: Move to temporarily suspend the rules of procedure by
waiving the two-reading requirement and to adopt Ordinance 2022-07 declining to approve the change
in rate request in Entergy Texas, Inc. State of Intent and Application for Approval of Two Voluntary
Renewable Option Tariffs filed with the City on January 31, 2022.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6 - Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: On or about January 31, 2022, Entergy Texas Inc. (“Entergy” or “Company”) filed an
application for approval of two voluntary renewable option tariffs, Riders SVRO and LVRO, with each of
the Cities in its service area and concurrently with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”).
The Company has requested an effective date of March 28, 2022, for Riders SVRO and LVRO
Accordingly, Cities’ deadline to pass a Rate Ordinance is March 28, 2022.
Entergy is requesting approval to approval to implement two voluntary green pricing options, Riders
SVRO and LVRO. Rider SV O stands for Small Volume Renewable Option and is for customers using
up to 499,999 kilowatt-hours per month. Rider LVRO stands for Large Volume Renewable Option and
is for customers that use more than 500,000 kilowatt-hours per month. Both Riders are voluntary
offerings that give customers the ability to match some or all of their monthly electricity usage with
renewable energy credits that are purchased by ETI and retired on the customer’s behalf. The monthly
Rider SVRO charge for a residential customer using approximately 1,000 kWh per month would
range from approximately $3.83 to $10.10, depending on the level of participation they choose.
Again, the program is completely voluntary, so no customer will be charged under Riders SVRO and
LVRO unless they opt in.
In that way, up to 100% of a customer’s annual energy usage could be associated with the
production of energy from renewable resources, which, in turn, would allow a customer to state
that they are supporting the use and deployment of renewable resources and reducing Scope 2
emissions accordingly.
The Lawton Law Firm is currently reviewing the Company’s application to determine whether the
Company’s request is consistent with PURA and Commission rules.
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Item: 02a
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Previous Council Action: The City for the past several years has participated in declining the change
in rate request proposed by Entergy to allow review by the Lawton Law Firm to make sure that the
Company’s request is consistent with Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and Public Utility Commission
rules.
Financial Implications: ☒There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☐City Manager
Associated Information:
•Attach or save documents in the folder as needed
ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 7
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, (or “City”) DECLINING TO APPROVE THE CHANGE IN RATES REQUESTED IN ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.’S (“ETI” OR “COMPANY”) STATEMENT OF INTENT FILED WITH THE CITY ON JANUARY 31, 2022 AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS CONSIDERED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LAW.
WHEREAS, ETI filed with the City its Statement of Intent and Application for Approval of Two Voluntary Renewable Option Tariffs, Rider SVRO and Rider LVRO (“Statement of
Intent”);
WHEREAS, the City has duly noticed its consideration of the Company’s Statement of Intent and is acting within its authority under applicable law;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Section 1. THAT the City DECLINES to approve any and all changes in rates requested
by ETI and included in ETI’s Statement of Intent and that ETI’s proposed new rates should not
be made effective.
Section 2. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code
Chapter 551.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECONG READING THIS 1ST day of March , 2022.
____________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor City of Huntsville, Texas
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
City of Huntsville, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________ Leonard Schneider, City Attorney City of Huntsville, Texas
Item/Subject: SECOND READING - Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-6 amending Article I of
Chapter 8 “Animals and Fowl” of the City Code of Ordinances by adding Section 8-12 prohibiting certain
exchanges of animals in various outdoor places.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Public Safety
Presenter: Kevin Lunsford, Chief of Police
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-6 amending Article I of Chapter 8 “Animals
and Fowl” of the City Code of Ordinances by adding Section 8-12 prohibiting certain exchanges of
animals in various outdoor places. Second Reading.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #7 - Public Safety - Provide safety and security for all citizens.
Discussion: Frequently, people set up in the right-of way or in the parking lots of local businesses to
sell, trade, or give away animals. The City, as part of its police powers authorized as a home-rule
community, may adopt an ordinance prohibiting this practice. Many cities in Texas have adopted
ordinances prohibiting this practice. Staff has prepared an amendment to our current ordinance that
makes it unlawful to sell, trade, barter, lease, rent, or give away, any animal on any roadside, public
right of way, commercial parking lot, garage sale, flea market festival, park, community center or
outdoor public place. Additionally, it prohibits any manager, operator, or property owner from allowing
this conduct. Exemptions are in place for pet stores and animal shelters.
Previous Council Action: During the January 4, 2022, Council meeting, Council voted to authorize staff
to prepare an ordinance regulating the outdoor sale of animals. At the February 1st, 2022, Council
meeting there was a first reading of this ordinance and no action was taken.
Financial Implications: ☒There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals: ☒City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Ordinance – 2022-6, pages 2-3
•Exhibit A – Proposed amendment to ordinance, page 4
2/1/19 Agenda
Item: 02b
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY CHAPTER 8 “ANIMALS AND FOWL”; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS AND FINDINGS THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 “ANIMALS AND FOWL” provides for the regulation of animals and fowl for the health, safety and public welfare of the City’s residents:
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, as a home rule city may regulate this activity pursuant to its
broad powers of self-government; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds it necessary to amend its existing regulations of these activities to protect the health and public safety; now therefore
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas now wishes to amend Chapter 8 to help promote the health, safety and welfare of its residents;
WHEREAS, notice of the agenda for this meeting, was given in accordance with law by posting the same at the place reserved and designated for notices of public meetings and public activities
and prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1: The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted, ratified, and confirmed.
SECTION 2: Huntsville Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 “ANIMALS AND FOWL”, Article I “In General”, is hereby amended by adding Section 8-12, all of which shall read as shown on the
attached Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of Ordinances that are in conflict or inconsistent with the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4: Should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this Ordinance be
adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part or provision thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes effective ten (10) days after its date
of passage by the City Council, as provided by Article 4.14 of the Charter of the City of Huntsville, Texas.
First Reading Date: __________________
PASSED AND APPROVED on the Second Reading on this the ______th day of ____________ 2022.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
___________________________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ___________________________ Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 8 – ANIMALS AND FOWL
Article I. – In general
Sec. 8-12. - Prohibiting certain exchanges of animals in various outdoor public places.
(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, trade, barter, lease, rent, or give away, any animal on
any roadside, public right-of-way, commercial parking lot, garage sale, flea market, festival, park,
community center or outdoor public place.
(b)It shall be unlawful for any manager, operator, or property owner to allow the conduct
described in subsection (a).
(c)This section shall not apply to City owned animal facilities, properly licensed pet stores, or to tax
exempt non-profit organizations founded for the purpose of providing humane sanctuary or
shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals.
(d)This section does not apply to an event primarily for the sale of agricultural livestock
such as hoofed animals or animals or fowl commonly raised for food, or dairy.
(e)Any violations of this Section is subject to the Penalty in section 8.11.
Secs. 8-13—8-34. - Reserved.
Agenda Item #3b Page 1
Item/Subject: Consider adopting the City Council’s 2022 Strategic Plan.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Manager
Presenter: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt the City Council’s 2022 Strategic Plan.
Discussion: On Tuesday, January 25, and Wednesday January 26, the City Council met at the Huntsville
Public Library to review in-progress and completed items from their 2021 Strategic Plan, as well as to
discuss and consider initiatives for the 2022 Strategic Plan. The result is the attached document.
Each of the councilmembers at the workshop voted for their top seven priorities for the upcoming year
and assigned a value to each from 1-7 with 7 being the highest priority item. The attached spreadsheet
shows a summary of the priorities as selected by the councilmembers in attendance at the workshops.
Items scoring ten or above were included in the draft plan presented for consideration. A total of
seventeen strategic initiatives are included in the 2022 plan.
As discussed with the Council, the list for this year is not as extensive as in the past and is more focused
on the priorities Council would like to see accomplished this year. With several major projects
continuing, the strategic planning objectives are broken down into specific-action tasks and several
review-and-report tasks. Staff will devote time and resources towards all the items identified by the
Council and will make great efforts to advance the Council’s goals.
Previous Council Action: The Council held a workshop on January 25 and 26 to discuss the priorities of
the planning document.
Financial Implications:
☒There is no financial impact associated with this item. There are items in this document that will
require resource allocation to complete. However, simply approving a Strategic Plan for 2021 has no
financial impact.
Approvals: ☐City Attorney ☐Director of Finance ☒City Manager
Associated Information:
•Recommended City Council 2022 Strategic Plan
•Priority voting summary
2/15/2022
Agenda Item: 03a
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
STRATEGIC PLAN
Adopted by the City Council February XX, 2022
Strategic planning is the process an organization follows to articulate a vision for the future and establish a direction in making decisions and allocating resources to achieve the desired outcomes. The Huntsville City Council met on January 25 and 26, 2022 to create a new strategic plan to set the course for the City, a flexible document that will be periodically reviewed for updates.
The City Council established seven broad areas of strategic initiatives aimed to address all quality of life issues in Huntsville, with key objectives for implementation included. These will provide the City Council with mechanisms to gauge performance, provide direction to staff, and adopt changes to the strategic plan as success merits and needs dictate.
This strategic planning document is meant to serve as a guide for the City staff to develop the annual budget for Council consideration and to provide Council with a succinct method of articulating to staff the policy direction for the City of Huntsville, both as a community and an organization. This strategic plan will also communicate to residents and community partners the
City Council's commitment to open government, communication, collaboration, and cooperation
among all who live, work, recreate, educate, or operate a business in Huntsville. Finally, this strategic plan is meant to provide a road map for success that will lead families and new businesses to Huntsville to join an outstanding community where good governance and sound management provide the best that life has to offer.
VISION
The City of Huntsville is a community that is beautiful, historic, culturally
diverse, affordable, safe, and well-planned, with great opportunity for our citizens.
MISSION
In order to maintain and enhance the quality of life and the achievement of our vision, the City of Huntsville provides, facilitates and regulates services, facilities and infrastructure for citizens, customers, visitors, businesses and state agencies, in a friendly, efficient, fair, honest and competent manner with quality and forethought.
VALUES STATEMENT Public service is our business and our goal. We believe in commitment - not just to our job, but
to our faith, our beliefs, and our family. Our pride in our work and the organization compels us to
a high degree of professionalism.
Honesty in all our actions;
United in our commitment to ensure a safe work environment, fair wages and
benefits, and opportunities for advancement; Nurture an environment of cooperation between the City and its citizens, Teamwork depending on one another to improve the quality of life; Service excellence provided at every level in an efficient and economical manner;
Vision of an enriched future enhanced by encouraging skills, talents, and potential of
our employees through training, opportunity, and recognition; Integrity demonstrated in the treatment of our coworkers and those we serve and protect; Leadership through communication in a responsive manner while maintaining a high degree of professionalism;
Loyalty to our faith, our beliefs and our families; Embrace the diversity of our employees as a strength of our organization
Goal #1, City Appearance - Provide policies, amenities, and events that enhance the City’s already beautiful and historic natural environment.
•Award consulting contract to prepare zoning districts and associated regulations forconsideration
•Consider a residential rental occupancy and inspection program
•Review the feasibility of and the costs associated with relocating overhead utilities
either underground or behind properties
Goal #2, Communications - Provide public information outreach efforts that inform the public of City operations, accomplishments and policies and allows for citizens input on matters of Council policy.
•Utilize the monthly water bill to inform the public of city services to include heavytrash and contact information to report code violations or public works concerns
Goal #3, Economic Development – Promote and enhance a strong and diverse economy.
•Review and prioritize improvements needed at the Bruce Brothers HuntsvilleMunicipal Airport
Goal #4, Infrastructure - Ensure the quality of the City utilities, transportation and physical structures so that the City’s core services can be provided in an effective and efficient manner.
•Break ground and reach 75% completion on the Service Center project
•Complete design and award the construction contract for the City Hall project
•Review the city’s drainage infrastructure and prioritize future projects to includerecommendation on funding sources
Goal #5, Resource Development - Enhance the quality of life for citizens, businesses and visitors by leveraging the human and fiscal resources available to the community.
•Award the construction contract and begin construction of the MLK CommunityCenter project
•Enter into an agreement with a consulting firm to conduct a sports complex feasibilitystudy and commence work on the report
•Review and consider updating the City Council rules of procedure
Goal #6, Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
•Complete the water/wastewater rate study and consider implementation as part ofthe annual budget process
•Review and maintain competitive compensation for employees
Goal #7, Public Safety - Provide safety and security for all citizens.
•Reach substantial completion on the construction of the Animal Control facility
•Solicit proposals and enter into contract with a provider for operations of the AnimalControl facility
•Review and consider adequate staffing levels for public safety departments
Goal #8, Resiliency- Demonstrate resilience in the City’s efforts to overcome adversity and respond to emergency situations.
•Provide assistance to local non-profits through the use of American Rescue Plan Actfunds
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City Appearance 0
1 Consider contract for zoning district creation and prepare ordinance for presentation 4 4
2 Work with the County to make improvements to courthouse square 0
3 Create a vacant property registration/inspection process 6 6
4 Create a residential occupancy and inspection program 6 7 13
5 Review the possibility of relocating utilities (undderground or behind protecties.) 7 5 12
6 Create a day for service to clean up the community-improve the partnership with all-paws in 4 4
7 Identify an area for targeted code enforcement neighborhood task force 1 1
8 Increase abandoned vehicle enforcement 6 6
9 Ensure IH-45 landscaping is completed in accordance with plans 0
10 Maintain city owned property to a higher standard 3 4 7
11 Street light outages all over town-convert lights to LED as replaced 0
12 Increase number of code enforcemnet officers 3 3 6
Communication
1 Promote the heavy trash curbside pickup 3 3
2 Streamline the public information request process 2 2
3 Promote code enforccement violation reporting 0
4 Water bill insert for contact information for City services 1 2 2 5
5 Improve promotion of the state of the City-Provide forum for citizens to actively participate 2 2
Economic Development 0
1 Promote the installation of the Veteran's Memorial Wall 7 7
2 Continue quarterly meeting of key stakeholders and provide them with copy of strategic plan 0
3 Receive presentation/conduct workshop on economic development activities 1 4 5
4 Explore opportunities for a public/private partnership on City owned property 0
5 Review possibilities for airport expansion and improvements 1 4 5 7 7 24
6 Review the posibilities for an event/convention center 6 6
7 Determine a targeted list of businesses to focus economic development efforts 3 5 8
8 Include other community stakeholders (SHHSU, County, TDCJ) when responding to proposals 0
Infrastructure
1 Reach 75% completion on the Service Center project 0
Complete plans and award contract for the City Hall project 3 3
2 Complete the public transit study and consider implementing recommendations during the budget process 6 6
3 Explore funding opportunities for sidewalk/bike lane improvements 0
4 Review infrastructure for needed drainage improvements and prioritize projects 7 6 6 19
5 Consider the process for the implementation of a drainage fee 2 2
6 Consider funding for road construction projects through Infrastructure Improvement Act/debt issuance 1 1
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8 0
Resource Development
1 Award contract and begin construction of the MLK Community Center 0
2 Review the amount of vacant land within city parks to expand existing park facilities 5 5
3 Make improvements to and expand the disc golf course 2 5 7
4 Review policies and programs to assist in affordable housing development 7 7
6 Review the Council Rules of Procedure 5 5 10
Finance
1 Complete and implement the water/wastewater rate study 0
2 Review and maintain competetive compensation for employees 4 5 6 4 4 23
3 Review the impact of water use reduction from the Ellis and Estelle Units 0
Scores
Public Safety
1 Reach substantial completion on the Animal Control Center 0
2 Solicit bids and enter into contract for Animal Control Center operations 0
3 Review and consider adequate staffing levels for public safety departments 7 1 3 3 1 15
4 Review the interlocal agreement with Walker County for fire protection 0
Resiliency
1 Provide assistance to local non-profits through the use of ARP funds 2 2
2 Review the disaster response for seniors/disabled persons 2 2
3 Provide adequate training for staff to respond in emergency situations 0
4 Provide training opportunities for citizens in emergency response, i.e. CPR classes 1 1
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