City Council Meeting Agenda Packet 5-2-20231
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
Vacant, Ward 1
Deloris Massey, Ward 3
Jon Strong, Ward 4
HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 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. Safety training for City Council
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.
PROCLAMATION
a. Proclamation No. 2023-9 National Day of Prayer
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
b. Proclamation No. 2023-11 Municipal Clerk Week
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
c. Proclamation No. 2023-13 National Tourism Week
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
PRESENTATIONS
a. Recognition of Girl Scout Troup of San Jacinto Council, Tannybo Community
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Penny Joiner, Director of Parks and Leisure
PUBLIC HEARING
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
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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 April 18, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
b. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the contract for rehabilitation of miscellaneous
sanitary sewer lines.
Brent Sherrod, Public Works Director
c. Second Reading-Consider the adoption of Ordinance 2023-11 changing the name of Parkwood Drive
to "Wischnewsky Drive".
Armon Irones, City Planner
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Consider Resolution 2023-7 supporting an application for additional funding for housing tax credits
and/or HOME/TCAP funding, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
FishPond Living at Walker, LP, a senior rental housing development proposed to be located at
approximately 935 SH 190 East.
Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
b. First Reading - Consider Ordinance No. 2023-13 - Authorizing the settlement of the proposed rate
increase of Entergy Texas, Inc.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
a. Consider and possible action to rescind City Council action on March 21, 2023, to keep Ward One
Seat vacant for the unexpired term
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
b. Consider and possible action to fill, by appointment, the vacancy in the City Council Ward One
Position for the unexpired term.
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
4. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
5. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551,
Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Attorney Leonard
Schneider.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
7. 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 –
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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: April 28, 2023 Kristy Doll
TIME OF POSTING: 9:30 a.m. Kristy Doll, City Secretary
TAKEN DOWN:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Safety training for City Council
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Manager
Presenter:
Recommended Motion: Not applicable
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Proclamation No. 2023-9 National Day of Prayer
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Council
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Recommended Motion: Not applicable
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: b.
Agenda Item: Proclamation No. 2023-11 Municipal Clerk Week
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Council
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Recommended Motion: Not applicable
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: c.
Agenda Item: Proclamation No. 2023-13 National Tourism Week
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Council
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Recommended Motion: Not applicable
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: a.
Agenda Item: Recognition of Girl Scout Troup of San Jacinto Council, Tannybo Community
Initiating Department/Presenter: Parks and Leisure
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Penny Joiner, Director of Parks and Leisure
Recommended Motion: None.
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion: The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Tannybo Community are the first organization to
adopt a park since beginning the new program.
The Girls Scout Troup adopted Kate Barr Ross Park and had their first clean up day on Sunday, April 16.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: None
Approvals:
Penny Joiner
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. San Jacinto Council Girl Scouts 1
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 1.a.
Agenda Item: Consider approving the Minutes from the April 18, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Secretary
Presenter:
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Recommended Motion: Mote to approve the Minutes from the April 18, 2023, Regular City Council
Meeting.
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. April 18, 2023 City Council Minutes
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MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD
ON THE 18th DAY OF APRIL 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 a workshop and 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
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember At-Large Position 4 Graham
OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard
Schneider, City Attorney
WORKSHOP (4:30 p.m.)
a.Joint Workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss proposed zoning
districts.
Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
Mayor Brauninger called the workshop meeting to order at 4:42 p.m.
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the workshop meeting at 5:37 p.m.
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.
Mayor Brauninger gave the invocation and led the pledges.
PROCLAMATION
a.Proclamation No. 2023-5 Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
PRESENTATIONS
a.Huntsville Municipal Airport TXDOT Award Recipient.
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING
a.Public Hearing to hear testimony in regard to Parkwood Drive, located between IH-
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45 Feeder Road and Veteran's Memorial, to be renamed "Wischnewsky Drive".
Armon Irones, City Planner
Mayor Brauninger opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Armon Irones presented information regarding the request to rename Parkwood Drive
to Wischnewsky Drive. Armon presented information regarding the Wischnewsky
Dodge dealership relocation of their business to the Parkwood Drive location. He
discussed the 380 Economic Development Agreement that was signed and agreed upon
by Wischnewsky and the City, stating that if they would complete the infrastructure and
road then they would be able to rename the road Wischnewsky when the project was
completed. The project is now completed. Armon called attention to an email received
by the Council and staff in opposition of the renaming and stated it was not from the
property owner.
The applicant provided information regarding the project.
No citizen comments were heard in support of or opposition of the street name change.
Mayor Brauninger Closed the public hearing at 6:19 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 April 4, 2023, Regular City Council
Meeting.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
b. Consider adoption of Ordinance 2023-12 to amend the budget for FY 22-23
and/or CIP Project budgets.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
c. Consider Resolution No. 2023-5 authorizing the City Manager to apply for and
accept, if awarded, funding under the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-
Aside (TA) Program, Texas Department of Transportation, for the Martin
Luther King Jr. Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
d. Consider Resolution No. 2023-6 authorizing the City Manager to apply for and
accept, if awarded, funding under the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-
Aside (TA) Program for the IH-45 Section 2B improvement project.
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
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e. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the construction contract to
Crockett Construction, Inc. for the CIP FY22-23 Storm Sewer Line
Replacement Construction Project ID # 22-10-14 along 17th Street from Ave.
M to Sam Houston Ave.
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
f. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the purchase of submersible
pumps and accessories, for the McGary Creek Lift Station upgrade.
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
g. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for construction
and related services for improvements to the Sam Houston Statue Visitor's
Center porch and railings.
Tammy Gann, Director of Economic Development
h. Consider adoption of amendments to the 2023 City Council Strategic Plan
Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Items
a through h. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Russell Humphrey. The
motion passed 7-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Jon
Strong, Vicki McKenzie, Bert Lyle, Deloris Massey; No - None
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. First Reading-Consider the adoption of Ordinance 2023-11 changing the name
of Parkwood Drive to "Wischnewsky Drive".
Armon Irones, City Planner
First Reading, No action necessary
b. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the contract for Street
Milling/Overlay/Crack Sealing Services to Larry Young Paving, Inc.
Brent Sherrod, Public Works Director
Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to authorize the City Manager to award a contract
to Larry Young Paving, Inc for Street Milling/Overlay/Crack Sealing, in the amount of
$2,142,292.60. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki McKenzie. The
motion passed 7-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Jon
Strong, Vicki McKenzie, Bert Lyle, Deloris Massey; No – None
c. Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the construction contract to 5-
T Utilities, Inc., for the CIP FY22-23 Waterline Replacement Construction
Project.
Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to authorize the City Manager to
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award the construction contract to 5-T Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $1,275,118.00 for
the replacement of waterlines in multiple streets. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Vicki McKenzie. The motion passed 7-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger,
Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Jon Strong, Vicki McKenzie, Bert Lyle, Deloris
Massey; No – None
3. CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
a. Consider the appointments to the City of Huntsville Boards and Commissions
for expired terms or vacant board positions.
Mayor Brauninger
Mayor Brauninger announced that there was an oversight on the vacant seats for the
Tourism Board. Seat #9 on the Tourism Board has already been filled, and that
appointment does not expire until 8/31/2024. The only appointment to the Tourism
Board will be for seat #3 and that term will expire on 8/31/2025.
Mayor Brauninger made a motion to appoint the Board and Commission members as
presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki McKenzie. The motion
passed 7-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Karen Denman, Jon Strong,
Vicki McKenzie, Bert Lyle, Deloris Massey; No – None
BOARD NAME SEAT #APPOINT/
REAPPOINT
BOARD
MEMBER
TERM
EXPIRES
CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD
2 Appoint Bridget Maloney 08/31/2024
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
2 Reappoint Phillip Bruns 03/31/2026
3 Reappoint Russell Cooper 03/31/2026
5 Reappoint Greg Smith 03/31/2026
TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD
3 Appoint Rob Hipp 08/31/2025
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 for City of Huntsville
vs. Walker County SUD.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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b. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 to receive legal advice on claim by Hunter’s
Creek Interests, LTD and Legend Classic Homes, Ltd.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
c. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: regarding the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Manager Aron Kulhavy.
Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
City Council convened into closed session at 6:34 p.m.
7. RECONVENE
City Council reconvened from Executive Session into Open Session at 8:44 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 8:44 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 1.b.
Agenda Item: Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the contract for rehabilitation of
miscellaneous sanitary sewer lines.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Public Works
Presenter:
Brent Sherrod, Public Works Director
Recommended Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager to award a contract to CZ Construction,
LLC for the rehabilitation of miscellaneous sanitary sewer lines in the amount of $160,000.00.
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: During investigation for inflow and infiltration, staff identified sections of clay tile sewer
lines that are in need of rehabilitation. These sections are as follows:
• 313 Feet of 6 inch clay tile sewer line to be rehabilitated by pipe bursting, using 6 inch HDPE, in
the rear Right of Way between Pine Valley and Brittany Lane. Reconnect all private sewer
connections, and repair any street cuts.
• 324 Feet of 6 inch clay tile sewer line to be rehabilitated by pipe bursting, using 6 inch HDPE, in
the rear Right of Way between Plum Creek and Brittany Lane. Reconnect all private sewer
connections, and repair any street cuts.
• 322 Feet of 18 inch clay tile sewer line to be rehabilitated by pipe bursting, using 18 inch HDPE,
in the Hillcrest Right of Way near Veterans Memorial. Replace two fiberglass manholes with
concrete manholes and restore the area to pre-construction conditions.
Public Works staff evaluated available options to determine the best method to rehabilitate/repair the
sewer line segments identified, and determined pipe bursting to be the best method for each segment.
Pipe bursting is a trenchless means of replacing pipe and was determined to be the most cost effective
means for rehabilitation in these areas.
City staff utilized sealed bid proposals for the rehabilitation of miscellaneous sewer lines to achieve
optimal results at a competitive price. Multiple vendors were invited to bid, along with the invitation to
bid being advertised as required. Two (2) bids were received and opened on April 13, 2023. Due to
budgetary limits, location #3: Plum Creek/Peach Tree Street rear right of way, has been removed from
this project and will be added to next year's list. Staff have checked references for CZ Construction, LLC
and recommend approving them to provide the necessary services, as outlined within the quote, in the
amount of $160,000.00.
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Once a Notice To Proceed has been issued, CZ Construction,LLC expects to mobilize within three weeks
of receiving all materials, and complete all locations within 20 days.
Previous Council Action: None
Financial Implications: This item is budgeted in account 220-363-53030 in the amount of $214,204.45.
Approvals:
Brent Sherrod
Leonard Schneider
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Bid Tab - NO. 23-31 2023 Misc. Sewer Rehabilitation
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CZ Construction 5-T Utilities
Location 1: Pine Valley / Brittany Lane Rear Right of Way 26,500.00$ 159,331.00$
Number of days to complete this location ___________days. 5 days 20 days
Location 2: Brittany Lane / Plum Creek Rear Right of Way 26,500.00$ 161,388.00$
Number of days to complete this location ___________days. 5 days 20 days
Location 3: Plum Creek / Peach Tree Street Rear Right of Way 29,000.00$ 164,014.00$
Number of days to complete this location ___________days. 10 days 20 days
Location 4: Hillcrest Right of Way Near Veterans Memorial 107,000.00$ 249,935.00$
Number of days to complete this location ___________days. 15 days 20 days
Total Bid Amount 189,000.00$ 734,668.00$
Number of days from for completion of all locations from date of
Purchase Order 35 days 90 days
Bid Tabulation
Project Name: NO. 23-31 2023 Miscellaneous Sewer Line Rehabilitation
Date: April 13, 2023 Time: 2:00 P.M.
Location: 448 State Hwy 75 N Huntsville, TX 77320
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 1.c.
Agenda Item: Second Reading-Consider the adoption of Ordinance 2023-11 changing the name of
Parkwood Drive to "Wischnewsky Drive".
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter:
Armon Irones, City Planner
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance 2023-11 changing the name of Parkwood Drive to
"Wischnewsky Drive".
Strategic Initiative: 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.
Discussion: The Wischnewsky Dodge Dealership has constructed a new dealership at I-45 and Parkwood
Drive. Pursuant to the City of Huntsville/Wischnewsky Chapter 380 Economic Developer Agreement
(380 Agreement), Wisch Realty, LLC has completed the Public Improvements along Parkwood Drive.
One of the requests of the 380 Agreement was for Parkwood Drive to be renamed "Wischnewsky Drive".
The process of renaming a street is as follows:
1. Identify all adjacent property owners affected by the name change.
2. Send notice to all abutting property owners of the proposed name change and allow a comment
period.
3. Work with the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration.
4. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the proposed street name change.
5. If the ordinance is approved, staff will notify the property owners and service providers (post office,
911, utility companies, etc.) of the name change and request the Streets Division to install new street
signs.
6. File the appropriate documents with the County Clerk’s office as needed.
Parkwood Drive is located in the 100 block of IH-45 Feeder Road. A map of the proposed street name
change is attached to this item.
Previous Council Action: On April 18, 2023, Council held a Public Hearing to give the public the
opportunity to comment on the Ordinance. The property owner spoke in support of the Ordinance, and
no one spoke in opposition. The Council also held a first reading on this item at the April 18, 2023,
meeting.
Financial Implications: There are minimal costs associated with the public hearing and the possible
future installation of street signs associated with this item that can be absorbed within the respective
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departmental operating budgets.
Approvals:
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Ordinance 2023-11 Wischnewsky Drive
2. Vicinity Map
3. Letter to property owner-Imperial Real Estate
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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-11
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE NAME CHANGE OF PARKWOOD
DRIVE TO WISCHNEWSKI DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTSIVLLE,
TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A
SEVERABILTITY CLAUSE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas to change the
name of Parkwood Drive to Wischnewski Drive in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE:
SECTION 1. That the facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby declares the street named “Parkwood Drive” located
within the City limits to now be named “Wischnewsky Drive”.
SECTION 3. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict with the
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 4. If any portion of the Ordinance shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining
provision hereof.
SECTION 5. The City Secretary or appropriate City staff is directed to notify property owners
and other service providers of the name change including, but not limited to, the
local Huntsville Fire Department, the appropriate utilities and franchises, and the
Walker County 911 Emergency Network. Further the City Public Works
Department or appropriate City staff is directed to put up new street signs.
SECTION 6. If is further directed that the City Secretary or appropriate City staff record the
name change in the Official Public Records of Real Property for Walker County
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on the ________ day of ____________________, 2023.
__________________________
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ___________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TXENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / GIS DIVISION
8 CREATED DATE: 4/11/2023
Vicinity MapHuntsville GIS Division
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On 8.5 x 11 inch Print
On Any Print Size
Service Layer Credits: City of Huntsville GIS Division
The City of Huntsville, Texas or its employees gives NO warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. See full GIS Data Disclaimer at: www.huntsvilletx.gov/gis
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448 SH 75 N ˑ Huntsville, TX 77320-1118 ˑ 936-294-5700 ˑ 936-294-5701 fax ˑ www.huntsvilletx.gov
Our vision for the City of Huntsville is a community that is beautiful, historic, culturally
diverse, affordable, safe, and well planned with great opportunity for our citizens.
Huntsville
March 30, 2023
Imperial Real Estate & Construction Huntsville LLC
P.O. Box 9985
Huntsville, TX 77340
RE: Proposed Street Name Change
Dear Property Owner:
The City of Huntsville has received a request to change the name of “Parkwood Drive” to
“Wischnewsky Drive”. You are receiving notice of this request since you own property that
fronts the street in question.
The City Council will hold a first reading to consider the name change on April 18, 2023, at
6:00PM in the Staggs Community Room at the Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street,
Huntsville, TX 77340. Should the Council approve the name change, the City will install the new
sign(s) and notify you and local service providers of this change.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me by email or by phone.
Sincerely,
Armon Irones
City Planner
airones@huntsvilletx.gov
936-294-5781
C I T Y O F
Incorporated in 1845 under the Republic of Texas
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 2.a.
Agenda Item: Consider Resolution 2023-7 supporting an application for additional funding for housing
tax credits and/or HOME/TCAP funding, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
FishPond Living at Walker, LP, a senior rental housing development proposed to be located at
approximately 935 SH 190 East.
Initiating Department/Presenter: Development Services
Presenter:
Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
Recommended Motion: Move to approve Resolution 2023-7 in support of an application, for housing
tax credits and/or HOME/TCAP funding, to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
FishPond Living at Walker, LP, a senior rental housing development proposed to be located at
approximately 935 SH 190 E.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #3 - Economic Development - Promote and enhance a strong and diverse
economy.
Discussion: FishPond Living at Walker, LP is proposing to construct a second senior living, age 55+,
rental facility called FishPond Living at Walker that will be located at approximately 935 State Highway
190 E., just east of State Highway 19. The project is not tax-exempt and will be subject to the same
property assessment as all other multi-family projects.
The facility will be 1 story cottage style apartments with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. The
project will contain approximately 48 apartment units. The finished site will provide amenities to the
residence such as a club house and support services tailored to the resident’s needs.
FishPond Living at Walker, LP intends to make an application to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Program. The program is one of the primary
means of directing private capital toward the development and preservation of affordable rental
housing for low-income households. Tax credits are awarded to eligible participants to offset a portion
of their federal tax liability in exchange for the production or preservation of affordable rental housing.
More specifically, the application to TDHCA will be for the 9% Housing Tax Credit round, which is highly
competitive and awarded based on a Regional Allocation Formula (RAF) with additional set asides for
developments at risk of losing affordability and subsidy, developments financed through USDA, and
those with nonprofit owners.
TDHCA awards points to applications that meet a myriad of criteria. Two criteria that are relative to this
resolution are the Governing Body of the municipality supporting the development and the second
being the Governing Body’s commitment to reduce development fees by no less than $250.
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Previous Council Action: Approval of Resolution 2022-3 on February 1, 2022.
Financial Implications: Financial Implications:
Item is not budgeted: Waiver of $250 in permit fees
Item is estimated to generate additional revenue: The City will receive permit fees, property taxes and
utility revenue from the finished project.
Approvals:
Kevin Byal
Leonard Schneider
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Reso. 2023-7 - FishPond at Walker FHLB
2. Vicinity Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TX, IN
SUPPORT OF AN AFFORDABLE SENIOR RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE
KNOWN AS FISH POND AT WALKER, AND IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR FISHPOND AT WALKER, A DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 935 STATE HIGHWAY 190, HUNTSVILLE, TX , BETTER DESCRIBED
AS PROPERTY I.D. 16961 ON THE WALKER COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, BEING A
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.83 ACRES OF LAND,
THE APPLICANT BEING FISHPOND LIVING AT WALKER, LP; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY’S SUPPORT OF THIS
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS FishPond Living at Walker, LP (the “Applicant”) has proposed a development for
affordable senior rental housing named FishPond at Walker in the City of Huntsville,
Texas, located at approximately 935 State Highway 190 E., just east of State Highway 19,
Huntsville, Texas, better described as property ID 16961 on the Walker County Appraisal
District, being a tract or parcel of land containing approximately 7.83 acers of land;
WHEREAS there is a need for affordable senior housing in the City of Huntsville Texas;
WHEREAS the applicant has advised that it intends to submit an application to the Federal Home Loan
Bank of Dallas for 2023 Affordable Housing Program funding for FishPond at Walker;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
Section 1 The City of Huntsville, acting through its governing body, hereby confirms that it supports
the proposed FishPond at Walker, located at approximately 935 State Highway 190 E.,
Huntsville, Texas, 77320 and that this formal action has been taken to put on record the
opinion expressed by the City of Huntsville on May 2, 2023.
Section 2 The City of Huntsville, acting through its governing body, hereby confirms that FishPond
at Walker supports the City’s community revitalization efforts.
Section 3 The City Manager is designated as the City’s Chief Executive Officer and Authorized
Representative to act in all matters in connection with this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of May 2023.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
_____________________________
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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_____________________________ _______________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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Subject Property
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 2.b.
Agenda Item: First Reading - Consider Ordinance No. 2023-13 - Authorizing the settlement of the
proposed rate increase of Entergy Texas, Inc.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Attorney
Presenter:
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: FIRST READING – The Council is requested to take action to approve the
settlement at its next available meeting, which is this meeting. 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 No. 2023-13 authorizing the settlement of the proposed 2022 rate
increase of Entergy Texas, Inc.
Strategic Initiative: Goal #6, Finance - Provide a sustainable, efficient and fiscally sound government
through conservative fiscal practices and resource management.
Discussion: Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or “Company”) filed a Statement of Intent and Application for
Authority to Change Rates (Application”) in 2022. The City of Huntsville and other cities took action to
suspend the effective date and took action to deny the ETI’ base rate increase. The Public Utility
Commission, ETI and the Cities have reached a final agreement regarding the Company’s request for a
base rate increase, including revenue requirement, class allocation, and rate design. The Lawton Law
Firm, who represents the Cities has attached the proposed ordinance for cities to approve settlement.
If a City takes no action, it will be assumed the City remains unopposed to the settlement.
ETI previously requested a revenue increase above what customers were paying of $131.4 Million. The
proposed settlement agrees to an increase of $54 Million which is 58.9% lower than the original
requested amount. Additionally, some other terms are:
• A return on equity of 9.57% as opposed to ETI’s proposed 10.8% return. This 9.57% profit level
is a slight decrease from the Company’s current return on equity of 9.65%.
• Several adjustments to the Company’s proposed depreciation rates, lowering the Company’s
depreciation expense by approximately $23.7 million per year.
• Longer amortization periods for recovery of expenses related to the Company’s pension
accounts, self-insurance storm reserve accrual, bad debt recovery related to COVID-19 costs and
impacts, and its transition to AMS or “Smart” meters. Lengthening the amortization periods will
lower costs to customers by about $6.5 million per year compared to the Company’s original
proposal.
• The average residential customer (using 1000 kWh per month) current rate was $140.81 and the
ETI proposed rate increase would have increased the current rate per month to approximately
$154.31. The proposed settlement rate is $147.16, an increase of approximately $6.35 per
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month, or 4.51% over current rates.
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Approvals:
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Ordinance No 202313 Authorizing ETI Base Rate Settlement
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ORDINANCE NO. 202313
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
(“CITY”) AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE
PROPOSED RATE INCREASE OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.;
FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on or about July 1, 2022, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or the
“Company”) filed a Statement of Intent and Application for Authority to Change Rates
with the City of Huntsville (“City”) and concurrently with the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (Commission”) to increase electric rates in the Entergy Service Area by
approximately $131.4 million per year; and
WHEREAS, the City denied the Company’s rate request and the Company
appealed the City’s rate denial ordinance to the Commission; and
WHEREAS, ETI, Commission Staff, and other intervening parties including the
Steering Committee of Cities participated in settlement discussions to resolve the rate case
issues without litigation; and
WHEREAS, ETI has agreed to settle the rate request at a rate increase level of $54
million per year; and
WHEREAS, the Lawton Law Firm and Commission Staff have recommended
approval of the Settlement terms as a reasonable alternative to resolve the rate case issues
without litigation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1.That the statement and findings set out in the preamble to this Ordinance
are hereby in all things approved and adopted.
Section 2.The City of Huntsville hereby authorizes the settlement of the ETI rate case
proceedings at the rate increase level of $54 million per year.
Section 3.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.
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Section 4.This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage.
First Reading: May 2, 2023
PASSED AND APPROVED on this _____ day of May 2023.
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
______________________________
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 3.a.
Agenda Item: Consider and possible action to rescind City Council action on March 21, 2023, to keep
Ward One Seat vacant for the unexpired term
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Council
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Recommended Motion: Move to rescind Council action to keep Ward One seat vacant for the
remainder of the unexpired term.
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion: On March 7, 2023, Councilmember Beebe submitted her resignation from her position as
Councilmember Ward One. The Council voted in Special Session on March 13 to accept the resignation
thereby creating a vacancy on the Council for the Ward One position. On March 21, the Council
considered the options for filling the vacant position under the Charter and voted to leave the Ward One
position vacant for the remainder of the unexpired term, which is until the November 2023 election.
Additional information concerning resignations and the resulting vacancies has been made available
since the Council considered the appointment for this unexpired term. Should the Council wish to
reconsider appointing an individual to fill the unexpired term of the Council Ward One position, Council
must first rescind the action taken at the March 21st meeting to leave the position vacant.
The recommended motion provided above in this item, if passed, would allow the Council to take up the
next item on the agenda relating to the vacancy.
Previous Council Action: The Council voted in Special Session on March 13, 2023 to accept the
resignation of Daiquiri Beebe from the Council Ward One position. During the March 21, 2023, Regular
City Council meeting, Council voted to leave the Ward One position vacant for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
Financial Implications: None
Approvals:
Kristy Doll
Aron Kulhavy
Associated Information:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 3.b.
Agenda Item: Consider and possible action to fill, by appointment, the vacancy in the City Council Ward
One Position for the unexpired term.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Council
Presenter:
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Recommended Motion: Recommended Motion: Should the Council choose to,
Move to nominate ___________ to the vacant Ward One Position for the remainder of the unexpired
term.
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion: The Huntsville City Charter states that if less than 12 months, Council may appoint a person
to fill the vacancy or call a special election.
Sec. 4.17. - Vacancies in the office of councilmember.
For vacancies in the office of Councilmember arising from any cause, for an expired term of twelve
months or less, the remaining members of the City Council may appoint a person to serve as a
Councilmember or call a special election to be held on the first uniform election date not earlier than 30
days after the vacancy occurs. The City Council shall not appoint more than one Councilmember in any
twelve-month period.
Previous Council Action: During the March 21, 2023, Regular City Council meeting, Council voted to
leave the Ward One position vacant for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Financial Implications: None
Approvals:
Aron Kulhavy
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
1. Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe Resignation 3-7-2023
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
5/2/2023
Agenda Item Number: 6.a.
Agenda Item: City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: regarding the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Attorney
Leonard Schneider.
Initiating Department/Presenter: City Attorney
Presenter:
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Recommended Motion: None
Strategic Initiative:
Discussion:
Previous Council Action:
Financial Implications:
Approvals:
Leonard Schneider
Kristy Doll
Associated Information:
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