City Council Meeting Agenda Packets 4-4-20231
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Bert Lyle, Position 1 At-Large
Karen Denman, Position 2 At-Large
Vicki McKenzie, Position 3 At-Large
Pat Graham, Position 4 At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem Russell Humphrey, Ward 2
Ward 1
Deloris Massey, Ward 3
Jon Strong, Ward 4
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M. - Staggs Community Room
REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. - Staggs Community Room
Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street, 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. Discuss the 2023 City Council Strategic Plan
Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
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.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Emancipation Park Playground Build Volunteer Appreciation
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Penny Joiner, Director of Parks and Leisure
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 March 21, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates,
Inc. for professional engineering services for the FY 22-23 CIP Drainage Fee Study Program.
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
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3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
4. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
5. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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
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: May 30, 2023 Kristy Doll
TIME OF POSTING: 9:30 a.m. Kristy Doll, City Secretary
TAKEN DOWN:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
4/4/2023
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Discuss the 2023 City Council Strategic Plan
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Manager
Presenter:
Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Recommended Motion: No action necessary
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. 2023 Strategic Plan Initiatives adopted 2.7.23
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CITY COUNCIL
2023 STRATEGIC PLAN
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
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CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
STRATEGIC PLAN
Adopted by the City Council February 7, 2023
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 23 and 24, 2023 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 eight broad areas of strategic initiatives aimed to address 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.
In addition to the key objectives included in the plan under each of the strategic goals, the City
staff has several major projects already in progress. While each of these are not included in the
list of objectives for 2023, they are included in the narrative of the plan below. These items include
the following:
•Consider the adoption of traditional zoning districts
•Complete construction of the Service Center and reach 25% completion on City Hall
•Complete construction of the MLK Community Center and host a public event to celebrate
its dedication
•Review and consider implementation of the water and sewer rate study as part of the 23-
24 budget process
•Complete construction of and begin operations of the Animal Control Facility
•Review and implement additional security measures to help prevent cyber attacks
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
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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.
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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
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Goal #1, City Appearance - Provide policies, amenities, and events that enhance
the City’s already beautiful and historic natural environment.
•Consider funding the placement of existing overhead powerlines underground
downtown utilizing downtown revitalization grant funding
•Consider requirements for higher standards of maintaining the exterior appearance
of commercial structures
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.
Goal #3, Economic Development – Promote and enhance a strong and diverse
economy.
•Explore creation and funding opportunities for an Economic Development
Commission
•Continue to invest in the Huntsville Municipal Airport and provide opportunities for
additional private investment
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•Complete an updated inventory and review of City properties available for
sale/development/incentive offering
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.
•Consider prioritizing and a creating a funding package for road improvement
projects
•Increase the pavement condition index score for existing streets by providing
additional funding for the annual street maintenance contract
•Continue implementation of the preliminary drainage master plan by completing the
drainage fee study and considering identified projects
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.
•Review policies and programs to assist in affordable housing development
•Appoint a Charter Review Committee
•Provide a cost estimate for the construction of a sports complex for Huntsville
•Pursue funding opportunities for phase two of the MLK Community Center
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Goal #6, Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound
government through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
•Review and maintain competitive compensation for employees to assist with employee
recruitment and retention efforts
Goal #7, Public Safety - Provide safety and security for all citizens.
•Create and fund a feral cat colony management program
•Identify the locations of frequent accidents and identify potential improvements to
increase safety at such intersections
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
4/4/2023
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Emancipation Park Playground Build Volunteer Appreciation
Initiating Department/Presenter: Parks and Leisure
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Penny Joiner, Director of Parks and Leisure
Recommended Motion: N/A
Strategic Initiative: N/A
Discussion:
Previous Council Action: N/A
Financial Implications: N/A
Approvals:
Penny Joiner
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
4/4/2023
Agenda Item Number: 1.a.
Agenda Item: Consider approving the Minutes from the March 21, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Secretary
Presenter:
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Recommended Motion: NA
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. March 21, 2023 City Council Minutes
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MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD
ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH 2023, AT THE HUNTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
LOCATED AT 1219 13th STREET, IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF
WALKER, TEXAS, AT 6:00 P.M.
The Council met in regular session with the following:
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Brauninger, Mayor Pro Tem Humphrey,
Councilmember At-Large Position 1 Lyle, Councilmember At-Large Position 2 Denman,
Councilmember Ward 3 Massey, Councilmember At-Large Position 3 McKenzie, Councilmember
Ward 4 Strong, Councilmember At-Large Position 4 Graham
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard
Schneider, City Attorney
MAIN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER (6:00 p.m.)
Mayor Brauninger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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.
Councilmember Lyle gave the invocation and Mayor Brauninger led the pledges.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. A public hearing to consider amending Article 8, Signs, of the City of Huntsville
Development Code, to revise Prohibited Signs.
Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
Mayor Brauninger opened the Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m.
No citizen comments were heard in support of or in opposition of amending Article
8, Signs, of the City of Huntsville Development Code, to revise Prohibited Signs.
Mayor Brauninger closed the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
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 March 7, 2023, Regular City Council
Meeting.
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Kristy Doll, City Secretary
b. Consider approving the Minutes from the March 13, 2023, Special Session City
Council Meeting.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
c. Consider adoption of Ordinance 2023-10 to amend the budget for FY 22-23
and/or CIP Project budgets.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into additional opioid settlement
agreements, consistent with the previously adopted Texas Term Sheet.
Sam Masiel, Assistant City Manager
Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Items a
through d. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pat Graham. The motion
passed 8-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Vicki
McKenzie, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deloris Massey; No - None
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Receive presentation from Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP, CPAs and consider
acceptance of the audit for FY 21-22.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Chris Pruitt from Patillo, Brown, & Hill L.L.P. presented the annual comprehensive
Financial Report and the Independent Auditor's Report.
Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to approve the FY 21-22 audit from Patillo,
Brown, & Hill L.L.P. Certified Public Accountants. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Vicki McKenzie. The motion passed 8-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger,
Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Vicki McKenzie, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle,
Deloris Massey; No – None
b. FIRST READING: Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-8 Development
Code Amendment - Prohibited Signs, amending Article 8 of the Huntsville
Development Code.
Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to temporarily suspend the Rules of
Procedure by waiving the two-reading requirement and to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-8
Development Code Amendment - Prohibited Signs, amending Article 8 of the Huntsville
Development Code. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pat Graham. The
motion passed 8-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Vicki
McKenzie, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deloris Massey; No – None
c. FIRST READING: Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-9 suspending the
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rates proposed by Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a Centerpoint
Energy Entex Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (“GRIP”) filing made
with the City on March 2, 2023.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to temporarily suspend the Rules of
Procedure by waiving the two-reading requirement and to adopt Ordinance 2023-9
suspending the rates proposed by Centerpoint Entergy Resources Corp., d/b/a
Centerpoint Energy Entex Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) filing made
with the City on March 2, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bert Lyle.
The motion passed 8-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman,
Vicki McKenzie, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deloris Massey; No – None
3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
a. Consider action to appoint a member to City Council Ward One position for
the unexpired term.
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Councilmember Pat Graham made a motion to leave the City Council Ward 1 position
vacant for the remainder of the unexpired term. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Jon Strong. The motion passed 8-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell
Humphrey, Karen Denman, Vicki McKenzie, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deloris
Massey; No – None
4. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
None
5. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor and Council announced Items of Community Interest.
6. 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 Dallas, Fort Worth,
Houston, et al v Disney DTC, LLC, Hulu, LLC and Netflix, Inc, Cause No. DC-
22-09128 the 14th District Court of Dallas County.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
b. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 to receive legal advice for City of Huntsville
vs. Walker County SUD.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
City Council convened into Executive Session at 6:51 p.m.
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7. RECONVENE
Council reconvened from Executive Session into Open Session at 7:19 p.m.
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to oppose HB 1303 and SB 1117 as
introduced in the current State Legislative Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Pat Graham. The motion passed 8-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell
Humphrey, Karen Denman, Vicki McKenzie, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deloris
Massey; No – None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:19 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
____________________________ ________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
4/4/2023
Agenda Item Number: 2.a.
Agenda Item: Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kimley Horn and
Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for the FY 22-23 CIP Drainage Fee Study Program.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Engineering
Presenter:
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager to enter an agreement with Kimley Horn
and Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for the FY 22-23 CIP Drainage Fee Study
Program in the amount of $93,500.00.
Strategic Initiative: 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.
Discussion: The City Council adopted the City of Huntsville Strategic Plan on February 7, 2023, which
includes 7 Goals with a total of 16 Items.
Goal #4, Infrastructure includes “Continue Implementation of the Preliminary Drainage Master Plan by
Completing the Drainage Fee Study and Considering Identified Projects.”
A Request for Qualification (RFQ) process was conducted, and twenty-seven (27) applications from
Engineering Firms were received. The Evaluation Committee consisted of five (5) staff members from
three (3) departments. As a result of this process, several Engineering Firms were selected for the ARP
funded and traditional CIP funded projects, which include Water Lines, Wastewater Lines, Storm Sewer
Line and Lift Station.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was selected and recommended to provide professional services for
the evaluation and potential enactment of a Drainage Fee Study Program.
This agreement consists of two (2) Phase Services:
Phase 1 Services Cost
Task 1 Development of Impervious Detaset $49,000.00
Phase 2 Services
Task 2 Account Review, Final Fee Structure and Evaluate
Billing Mechanism
Task 3 Recommendations for Ordinance and Project
Documentation
$44,500.00
Total $93,500.00
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The scope and fee proposal from Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional services for
the evaluation and potential enactment of a drainage fee program is attached.
Previous Council Action: The City Council approved the Strategic Plan on February 7, 2023.
Financial Implications: Item is budgeted in the amount of $100,000.
Approvals:
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch
Leonard Schneider
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Kimley Horn proposal 3 28 2023
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