Minutes - 07/16/2013 (2) i
MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF JULY 2013,IN THE CITY HALL,
LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,COUNTY OF WALKER,TEXAS,AT 5:00 PM.
The Council met in a regular session with the following:
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mac Woodward,Lydia Montgomery,Don H.Johnson,Keith Olson,Joe Emmett.Tish Humphrey,Ronald Allen,Clyde
Loll
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT:None
OFFICERS PRESENT•Matt Benoit City Manaaer.Leonard Schneider.City Attorney Leg Woodward City Secretary
WORKSHOP[5:00 PM-Council may choose to resume workshop following 6 pm meeting]-The City Council will discuss
proposals for Charter amendments for the November ballot.[Mayor Woodward]
The City Council reviewed the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee and discussed making determinations on
selection for the November ballot. Concerns included ballot length and ability of voter to clearly determine necessity for inclusion at
the time of voting weighed against desire for improvement to Charter.
REGULAR SESSION[6:00PM]
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES -Paul Davidhizar of Alpha Omega Academy gave the invocation and Justin, Brittany, and
Mackenzie McCormick led the pledges.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council will receive public input on proposals for Charter amendments for the November ballot.
Mayor Woodward began the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Kendall Scudder spoke in support of lowering the age to run for City Council and reducing the size of the Council,particularly
by removing at-large positions.
Mayor Woodward closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Summers,John Smither,Elizabeth Florer,and Pam Connor spoke in support of Main Street and its beneficial effects on
their businesses. Charles Smither,Jr.spoke in opposition to item 5d,asking that the Council not offer items at such reduced
rates to other tax-supported entities. Carol Smith,former Councilmember Ron Lange,Paul Davidhizar,Samantha Humphrey
on behalf of Bill Daugette,Scott Homung,and former Councilmember Jim Willett spoke in support of item 7b,heaping praise
upon Poncho Roberts'encouragement and tireless efforts in making the aquatic center a reality.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
(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. Approve the minutes of the City Council Workshop and Regular Session held on July 2,2013.[Lee Woodward,
City Secretary]
b. Approve the revised minutes of the City Council Workshop and Regular Session held on June 16,2013
c. Adopt the revised Harnessing Huntsville's Potential Plan. [Dr. Sherry McKibben, Community Development
Specialist]
d. Authorize the City Manager to enter Into an interlocal agreement with Huntsville Independent School District
] (H1SD)for the sale of one automobile.[Billie Smith,Procurement Manager]
Councilmember Loll moved to approve the Consent Agenda and was seconded by Councilmember Johnson.The motion
passed unanimously,B•0.
6. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to amend the City of Huntsville, Texas Code of Ordinances,
specifically Chapter 26"Law Enforcement",reaffirming the existence of the Police Department;and making other
provisions and findings thereto;and declaring an effective date,1st reading.
Police Chief Kevin Lunsford, Director of Public Safety, said the department was working to reach standards for state
recognition,one of which required a document outlining the information in Ordinance 2013-33.
7. MAYORICITY COUNCIUCITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
a. Presentation,discussion,and possible action on statements concerning veterans affairs.[Councilmember Allen]
Councilmember Allen recounted his efforts to assist in acquisition of a second veterans affairs officer at the University. He
said further that he did not believe there was any member of Council who was not supportive of veterans,In opposition.to
what Councilmember said he had been told by Al Wooten of SHSU. The Mayor said the City had an active and vibrant
veterans affairs board and noted other veterans resources in the community.
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b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2013-12 renaming the City of Huntsville
Aquatic Center in honor of Frank D."Poncho"Roberts.[Mayor Woodward)
Mayor Woodward moved to adopt Resolution 2013-12 renaming the City of Huntsville Aquatic Center in honor of Frank D `•
"Poncho" Roberts and was seconded by Councilmembers Olson Johnson and Humphrey. The motion passed
unanimously.8-0.
c. City Manager's Report
1. Updates on City construction,grants,studies,City projects,City purchases,and economic development.
Carol Reed, Director of Public Works, updated the Council on Well #21, on which construction had begun in May
2012 due to declining groundwater supplies. She noted there was one component left to install and that all other
components had been independently tested. Ms.Reed said she believed the well would produce about 1000 gallons
per minute.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kendall Scudder spoke in for having 18-21-year-olds serving on City Council and a Charter amendment in support of such.
Katherine McKenzie of 12th Street Antiques asked the Council to remember how outstanding Kim McAuliffe's performance has
been at Main Street. Councilmember Keith Olson asked to clarify that his comment in the workshop was that he had yet to find
someone who would turn over their checkbook and business decisions to an eighteen-year-old. Paul Davidhizar said he took
exception to one of Mr. Scudder's comments about the constitutionality of the Council makeup, in that he felt the
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9. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
There were no media inquiries. r
10. 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.)
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The Mayor reminded all that voluntary water restrictions continued. He reminded everyone that citizen input on Charter ,
amendments was still being requested. Councilmember Humphrey announced that SHSU would have a regional rural studies
seminar on August 1 which could be registered for online.
® 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. City Council will convene In closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code, 551.071 and 551.087— I
deliberation regarding economic development negotiation Involving Project Hogwarts. [Matt Benoit, City
Manager,and Aron Kulhavy,Director of Community and Economic Development)
Mayor Woodward adioumed the Council into Executive Session at 7:05 Dm.
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12. RECONVENE
Take action,if necessary,on items addressed during Executive Session, S
Mayor Woodward reconvened the meeting at 7:44 pm.
13. ADJOURNMENT (.
Mayor Woodward adioumed the meeting at 7:44 am.
Respec ly submitted, !
Le Wo ard,City Secre ry
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