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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007, IN THE Cl
HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 6:00 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
COUNCILMEMBERS: OFFICERS:
J. Turner
Bob Tavenner
Kevin Evans, City Manager
Mickey Evans
Dalene Zender
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Jim Willett
Mac Woodward
Thomas Leeper, City Attorney
Jack Choate
Clarence Griffin
Councilmember Griffin led the invocation.
Melissa Mahaffey
PRESENTATIONS
STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alsay inc. to perform repairs on Water Well 14 in an amount
$57,529.00, to be funded from budgeted funds, as presented by Jason Pierce, Water Services Superintendent.
Water Well 14 will normally produce around 600 gallons per minute. This wells production dropped to 200 gallons
per minute, therefore staff had the pumping equipment pulled and inspected. The necessary repairs needed to restore
this well to normal operating capacity has been determined and the bids were received on Thursday February 1, 2007 at
2:00 pm.
Alsay Inc. $57,529.00
Weisinger Water Well $58,257.00
Layne Texas $ 59,365.00 -
J & S No Bid
FISCAL IMPACT or FUNDING SOURCE:
This is budgeted in the Water Production Division of the water fund. Account number 220 - 361 -53060 with a balance
$84,190.17
' b. Approve Ordinance 2007 -02 -20.2 approving the Texas Department of Transportation Municipal Maintenan�
Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to execute such agreement, as presented by Steve Stacy, Director of Pub
Works.
This Ordinance and Agreement are to satisfy TxDOT's requirement to have a Municipal Maintenance Agreement
place with every city that has State highways within their current city limits. The new agreement also reflects the removal
Spur 94 from the state highway system.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement is updated on an "as requested" basis as requested by TxDOT. It was last updated in 1997 and TxDC
wants to insure that every city in the state has approved the same version. As mentioned above, the new agreement a1'.
CALL TO ORDER [6:00 p.m.]
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to US AND TEXAS FLAGS, INVOCATION
Councilmember Griffin led the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclamation — Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 4 — 10, 2007; and
b.
Stan Foley, Entergy. Mr. Foley presented City Council a print dedicated to Hurricane Rita to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a.
Dr. Karl Mahaffey (read by Dalene Smither) opposing Phase II of Montgomery Meadows.
b.
Ms. Dalene Smither. Smither spoke in opposition of Phase 11 of Montgomery Meadows. She was against the change in
the roadway and against exempting curb, gutters and fire hydrants.
C.
Rosalinda Lucero— Ms. Lucero spoke in opposition of Phase 11 of Montgomery Meadows and the need for improvements
on Prentice Lane.
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CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Consider minutes of February 6, 2007. [Danna Welter]
b.
Approve Joint Election Agreement with Huntsville Independent School District and Walker County Hospital District for
the election to be held on May 12, 2007. [Danna Welter]
C.
Consider Ordinance 2007 -02 -20.1 amending the fiscal year 2006 -07 annual budget. [Winston Duke]
d.
Consider Resolution 2007 -02 -20.1 assigning the authority to issue single family notes to Walker County as a sponsoring
political subdivision of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation.
Councilmember Wodward made a motion to approve the consent agenda and Councilmember Evans seconded
the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Alsay inc. to perform repairs on Water Well 14 in an amount
$57,529.00, to be funded from budgeted funds, as presented by Jason Pierce, Water Services Superintendent.
Water Well 14 will normally produce around 600 gallons per minute. This wells production dropped to 200 gallons
per minute, therefore staff had the pumping equipment pulled and inspected. The necessary repairs needed to restore
this well to normal operating capacity has been determined and the bids were received on Thursday February 1, 2007 at
2:00 pm.
Alsay Inc. $57,529.00
Weisinger Water Well $58,257.00
Layne Texas $ 59,365.00 -
J & S No Bid
FISCAL IMPACT or FUNDING SOURCE:
This is budgeted in the Water Production Division of the water fund. Account number 220 - 361 -53060 with a balance
$84,190.17
' b. Approve Ordinance 2007 -02 -20.2 approving the Texas Department of Transportation Municipal Maintenan�
Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to execute such agreement, as presented by Steve Stacy, Director of Pub
Works.
This Ordinance and Agreement are to satisfy TxDOT's requirement to have a Municipal Maintenance Agreement
place with every city that has State highways within their current city limits. The new agreement also reflects the removal
Spur 94 from the state highway system.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement is updated on an "as requested" basis as requested by TxDOT. It was last updated in 1997 and TxDC
wants to insure that every city in the state has approved the same version. As mentioned above, the new agreement a1'.
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reflects the removal of Spur 94 from the state highway system and the roadway becoming a city street.
FISCAL IMPACT /FUNDING SOURCE:
None.
Councilmember Choate made a motion to approve Ordinance 2007 -02 -20.2 approving the Texas Department o
Transportation Municipal Maintenance Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to execute such agreement, an
Councilmember Willett seconded the motion The motion Passed unanimously.
C. Approve Ordinance 2007 -02 -20.3 Title 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic of the Code of Ordinances Traffic Schedul
Amendment by removing the no parking designation on Avenue O between 10" and 11'" Streets, as presented b
Steve Stacy.
Currently, parking is not allowed on both sides of Avenue O between 101" and 11"' Streets. With the Wynne HOME
operational, additional parking is needed during events held at the facility. As per Section 20.02.02 of the Code o
Ordinances, a trial period of allowing parking on the east side was tried. There were no problems noted or complaint
received. The impact to the traveling public down the roadway was minimal, if any.
Parking is available across Avenue O behind Miller Texaco. Approximately 30 spaces are available in the lot. Th
additional parking along the east side of Avenue O will provide approximately 18 additional parking spaces.
FISCAL IMPACT /FUNDING SOURCE:
Fiscal Impact: none
Funding Source: none
Councilmember Zander made a motion to approve Ordinance 2007 -02 -20.3 Title 20 Motor Vehicles and Traffic of th
Code of Ordinances Traffic Schedule Amendment by removing the no parking designation on Avenue O between 10' and 11'
Streets, and Councilmember Mahaffey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
d. Approve Resolution 2007 -02 -20.2 supporting Montgomery Meadows Phase II with in -kind services not to excee
$151,228 bywaiving the requirement to extend water, sewerand street improvements, as presented by Stan Hamrick
City Planner.
This agenda item seeks City Council support of Montgomery Meadows Phase II located just north of the Montgome
Rd. and Cline St. intersection. Per Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirements the ci
should provide in -kind support of the housing project as well as the attached resolution.
The proposed in -kind contribution will be in the form of a waiver from the requirement to extend water, sewer and stree
improvements between Montgomery Rd. and Lake Rd. as is standard. This would result in a savings to the project o
approximately $151,228, as per the attached engineer's preliminary opinion of probable construction costs provided b
McClure & Browne Engineering.
After review by Public Works staff, it was determined that there was no immediate need to extend the water or sewe
systems. Both systems are provided along Montgomery Rd. and Lake Rd. and no dead -end portions will be created.
Additionally, the developer is proposing to relocate Windridge Ln. to become an extension of Cline St. and to construc
this portion through the development. After review staff determined no immediate need to extend Cline St. to Lake Rd. at thi
time. As the adjacent property develops Cline St. will be extended as appropriate.
RESULT to be ACHIEVED:
Increase in safe, affordable housing options for the elderly.
BACKGROUND:
This development will be the second phase of elderly housing provided in the area by Mr. Glockzin.
FISCAL IMPACT/ FUNDING SOURCE:
Fiscal Impact: none
Funding Source: none
After discussion regarding the drainage and road issues, it was the consensus of Council that if this item was passed
there still would be time to visit with developers regarding those issues before the project is approved.
Councilmember Woodward made a motion to approve Resolution 2007 -02 -20.2 supporting Montgomery Meadow
Phase II with in -kind services not to exceed $151,228 by waiving the re uirement to extend water, sewer and stree
improvements, and Councilmember Choate seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimous) .
MAYOR I COUNCILMEMBER I CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. CPAC Report, as presented by Councilmember Evans.
Councilmember Evans stated that the next meeting of the CPAC (X) would be held on Thursday, March 1s ` at OOPrT
followed by an Open House at 6:OOpm at City Hall for the public. The CPAC would meet on Thursday, February 22" t
discuss the process review and work out the details for the open house. Councilmember Evans also gave a finance overvie
or the project. -
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Bill Hodges. Mr. Hodges spoke in favor of Economic Development for Huntsville.
2. John Wagamon. Mr. Wagamon spoke against the TIRZ and incentives for Economic Development.
3. Pam Markham. Ms. Markham spoke in favor of the Ravenwood project and the need for additional development.
4. Sarah Olsen. Ms. Olsen also spoke in favor of new development.
5. Dee McFarland. Ms. McFarland spoke in favor of the Ravenwood project.
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6. Jaime Hebert. Mr. Hebert also spoke in favor of the Ravenwood project and its projected jobs for SHSU students.
7. Jack Remeny. Mr. Remeny spoke in favor of the Ravenwood project and additional economic development.
8. Sandra Bell. Ms. Bell spoke regarding the revitalization of the downtown area to attract visitors.
9. Russell Martinez. Mr. Martinez thanked City Council for their support of the Boettcher Mill Park and spoke in favor of tf
Ravenwood project and additional economic development.
10. Nancy Franklin. Ms. Franklin also spoke in favor of the Ravenwood project and related that in today's time incentiv(
are used to attract these type of developments.
11. Cathy Pugh. Ms. Pugh spoke in favor of the Ravenwood Development.
12. Ray Martin. Mr. Martin asked if the CPAC meetings were open to the public. It was related that all meetings are post(
in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and are open to the public.
13. Danny Pierce. Judge Pierce spoke in favor of economic development and that competition only makes existing busine:
more inventive and prosperous.
MEDIA
None.
ADJOURNMENT [7:40 p.m.]
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Danna � ( Welter, City Secretary
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