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CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 3, 2007 BOOK X''.
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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 3rtl DAY OF APRIL 2007, IN THE CITY
LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 5:00 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CALL TO ORDER [5:00 p.m.]
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
Melissa Mahaffey
5. Shelley Petkovsch. Ms. Petkovsek spoke in favor of the plan and economic development.
CONSENTAGENDA
a. Consider minutes of March 20 and 27, 2007. [ Danna Welter]
b. Authorize the Huntsville Police Department to participate in the 2007 Click It or Ticket Memorial Day Mobilization Sd
Grant. [James Fitch]
C. Approve tax property bid as recommended by Grover Cook, Chief Appraiser. [Winston Duke]
Councilmember Woodward made a motion to approve the consent agenda and Councilmember Willett seconded
the motion The motion passed unanimous)
STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Approve Ordinance 2007 -04 -03.1 revising the City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Title 14, Garbage, Refuse, ar
Rubbish by revising yard waste trimmings, and adopting heavy trash and large waste collection procedures, a
presented by Bill Daugette, Director of Public Utilities and Cindy Blaylock, Solid Waste Superintendent.
The Solid Waste Division has been collecting yard waste on a call -in request since October 1, 2005. The Custom
Service Department received 6,898 call-ins for yard waste service through September 30, 2006 (52 weeks). The Solid Was
Division drove 5,555 miles (106.8 miles average per Wednesday) and collected 415.86 tons (8 tons average per Wednesda
during the same time period. In September 2006, the Solid Waste Division was awarded a 2007 H -GAC grant and purchase
a new Heavy Trash Truck with dual loader /grapple.
TABULATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Solid Waste Division recommends eliminating the Yard Waste Collection call -in request program and proposes
collection every other Wednesday (1s', 3rtl, 5'h Wednesday of the month) program scheduling all four (4) trucks. The Sol
Waste Division also recommends amending the ordinance for inclusion of Heavy Trash / Large Yard Waste Collection eve
2ntl and 4' Wednesday of the month on a call -in basis scheduling the Heavy Trash Truck.
FISCAL IMPACT or FUNDING SOURCE.,
$162,302.90 Fiscal Year 2007 H -GAC Solid Waste Implementation Grant for Heavy Trash / Large Yard Waste Truc
CALL TO ORDER [5:00 p.m.]
Mayor Turner called the meeting to order.
PUBLIC HEARING [5:00 p.m. — 5:50 p.m.]
Receive comments on the draft of the Huntsville Horizon Comprehensive Plan.
1. Charles Smither, Jr. Mr. Smither spoke in opposition of the plan .
2. Allyson Ramsey. Ms. Ramsey encouraged Council to adopt the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Delora King. Ms. King spoke in opposition of the plan.
4. Ellis Milam. Mr. Milam spoke in opposition of the plan.
5. Shelley Petkovsch. Ms. Petkovsek spoke in favor of the plan and economic development.
6. Stella Milam. Ms. Milam spoke in opposition of the plan.
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7. Dick Lindeman. Mr. Lindeman spoke in opposition of the plan.
8. Paul Davidihzer. Mr. Davidihzer spoke in favor of the plan but encouraged Council to add private education to
appropriate sections.
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9. Charles Rushing. Mr. Rushing spoke in favor of the plan.
10. Sandra Bell. Ms. Bell spoke regarding the plan and adding bullet points to make it more readable.
11. Brian Woodward. Mr. Woodward spoke in opposition of the plan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to US AND TEXAS FLAGS, INVOCATION
Councilmember Griffin led the invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 8 - 14".
b. Wynne Home Presentation on first six months of operation, by Linda Pease, Cultural Services Coordinator.
CONSENTAGENDA
a. Consider minutes of March 20 and 27, 2007. [ Danna Welter]
b. Authorize the Huntsville Police Department to participate in the 2007 Click It or Ticket Memorial Day Mobilization Sd
Grant. [James Fitch]
C. Approve tax property bid as recommended by Grover Cook, Chief Appraiser. [Winston Duke]
Councilmember Woodward made a motion to approve the consent agenda and Councilmember Willett seconded
the motion The motion passed unanimous)
STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Approve Ordinance 2007 -04 -03.1 revising the City of Huntsville Code of Ordinances, Title 14, Garbage, Refuse, ar
Rubbish by revising yard waste trimmings, and adopting heavy trash and large waste collection procedures, a
presented by Bill Daugette, Director of Public Utilities and Cindy Blaylock, Solid Waste Superintendent.
The Solid Waste Division has been collecting yard waste on a call -in request since October 1, 2005. The Custom
Service Department received 6,898 call-ins for yard waste service through September 30, 2006 (52 weeks). The Solid Was
Division drove 5,555 miles (106.8 miles average per Wednesday) and collected 415.86 tons (8 tons average per Wednesda
during the same time period. In September 2006, the Solid Waste Division was awarded a 2007 H -GAC grant and purchase
a new Heavy Trash Truck with dual loader /grapple.
TABULATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Solid Waste Division recommends eliminating the Yard Waste Collection call -in request program and proposes
collection every other Wednesday (1s', 3rtl, 5'h Wednesday of the month) program scheduling all four (4) trucks. The Sol
Waste Division also recommends amending the ordinance for inclusion of Heavy Trash / Large Yard Waste Collection eve
2ntl and 4' Wednesday of the month on a call -in basis scheduling the Heavy Trash Truck.
FISCAL IMPACT or FUNDING SOURCE.,
$162,302.90 Fiscal Year 2007 H -GAC Solid Waste Implementation Grant for Heavy Trash / Large Yard Waste Truc
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Councilmember Woodward made a motion to approve Ordinance 2007 -04 -03.1 revising the City of Huntsville Code o
Ordinances Title 14 Garbage, Refuse and Rubbish by revising and waste trimmings, and adopting heavy trash and lar
waste collection procedures, and Councilmember Willett seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimousl .
b. Approve Ordinance 2007 -04 -03.2 amending Title 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic by restricting the turn movement on
University Avenue at 11" Street on both sides, as presented by Steve Stacy, Director of Public Works.
Mr. Stacy stated that this intersection has been hazardous for pedestrians and several have been hit by vehicles. TxDo
has suggested restricting the left turn movement on University Avenue (both east and westbound).
Councilmember Choate made a motion to approve Ordinance 2007 -04 -03.2 amending Title 20 Motor Vehicles an
Traffic bv restricting the turn movement on University Avenue at 11 Street on both sides and Councilmember Evan
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Woodward made an amendment to the motion to authorize staff to request a warrantstudy b TxDota
his intersection and Councilmember Tavenner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
A vote was taken on the original motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Authorize staff to purchase startup equipment supplies for aquatic facility operations in an amount not to excee
$17,372.49 to be funded from Pool Construction Contingency Funds (818- 81801 - 62601), as presented by Stephani
Brim, Director of Community Services.
A matching grant was awarded to the City of Huntsville from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the City to
construct a new aquatic center and other amenities in Eastham- Thomason Park. After completion of the Aquatic Facility ,
startup equipment for the lifeguards and the aquatic facility would be required; however, funding for these items was no
included as part of the original project funding, neither as part of a package with the construction pricing nor with operations
budgeting. Construction contingency funds have not been exhausted during the construction of the pool; staff requests the
use of these funds to purchase necessary equipment in order to open and operate the facility safely.
FISCAL IMPACT / FUNDING SOURCE:
Equipment (including freight) in an amount not to exceed $17,372.49
Pool Construction Contingency Funds (818 - 81801- 62601), available balance $39,307.55 (as of 03/29/07)
Councilmember Zender made a motion to authorize staff to purchase startup equipment su lies fora uatic facili
erations in an amount not to exceed $17,372.49 to be funded from Pool Construction Contingency Funds 818 -81801
2601 and Councilmember Griffin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR / COUNCILMEMBER I CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. CPAC Report, as presented by Councilmember Evans.
Councilmember Evans stated that the Comprehensive Plan would be on the April 100 City Council meeting for approval
He also gave a financial report.
b. Approve Resolution 2007 -04 -03.1 authorizing participation with other Entergy Service Area cities in matters concerning
Entergy Gulf States, Inc. at the Public Utilities Commission of Texas in 2007, as presented by Thomas Leeper, City
Attorney.
Councilmember Evans made a motion to disapprove Resolution 2007 -04 -03.1 authorizing artici ation with other
Entemy Service Area cities in matters concerning Enterqv Gulf States Inc. at the Public Utilities Commission of Texas in
007 pending presentation by local EnterqV representative regarding the issues at the PUC and a clearer formulation of bill
oending, and Councilmember Choate seconded the motion.
Councilmember Evans then made a motion to table the issue and Councilmember Griffin seconded the motion. The
'notion Passed unanimously.
Approve Resolution 2007 -04 -03.2 supporting the passage of House Bill 2818 delaying retail open access in Entergy
Gulf States, Inc's service area, as presented by Thomas Leeper.
Councilmember Evans made a motion to disapprove Resolution 2007 -04 -03.2 sugoorting the passage of House Bill
818 delavinci retail o en access in Entergy Gulf States Inc's service area pending release of Bill 2818 and Councilmember
Choate seconded the motion.
Councilmember Evans then made a motion to table the issue and Councilmember Choate seconded the motion. The
motion Passed unanimously.
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d. Consider mid year review of Charter Officers — City Attorney.
This item was discussed in executive session.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. John Strickland. Mr. Strickland spoke against the City using the 380 agreement for economic development.
2. Jack Wagamon. Mr. Wagamon stated that he missed the public hearing, and spoke regarding the comprehensive
3. Ray Martin. Mr. Martin spoke regarding the comprehensive plan and acceptance of plan and growth.
EXECUTIVE SESSION [7:15 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.]
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of items covered by this notice, City Council determines that a closed
executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Cc(
Chapter 551, Sections:
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 election, appointment and/or duties of one or more officers and
employees;
551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices;
551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; and /or
Other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
ADJOURNMENT [7:30 p.m.]
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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