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MINUTES OF THE HUNTS VH.LE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER. 1996, IN THE CITY
HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 5:15 P.M.
The Council met in regular session with the following members present
COUNCILMEMBERS:
William B. Green, Mayor
Dave Luning
Officers:
Dan S. Davis
David Martinez
Gene Pipes, City Manager
Ronald L. Lange
JOAml Matthews
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Ann James
Marjorie Rex
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
4:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss pending litigation (Walker County Rural Water Supply Corporation proposed
settlement); and real estate acquisition (Fish Hatchery Road utility easements and non - conforming lots). [5:10 p.m.]
INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Boyd Wagner, First United Methodist Church.
CONSIDER MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the minutes of September 24. 1996. and Councilmember Rex seconded the
motion The motion passed unanimously.
' OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE CHANGES TO
ADDRESSES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO FACILITATE RESPONSE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Comments were received from Catherine Foster (Town and Country), Jeanette Weiser (Sumac Road), Shirley Archie (Montgomery
Road), Maudie Boyd (Southwood Drive) and Betty West (Southwood Drive).
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 96 -10 -15.1 REDISTRICTING COUNCIL WARDS
Councilmember Rex made a motion to anorove Ordinance 96 -10 -15.1 redistricting Council wards to conform to the County's new
redistricting plan and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 96 -10 -15.2 CALLING THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1997
Councilmember James made a motion to anorove Ordinance 96 -10 -15.2 calling the City's Municipal Election for the Mayor. Ward
Councilmembers and Councilmember At -Large Position 3. to be held on January 18. 1997. and Councilmember Rex seconded the
motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER A CONTRACT FOR BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES WITH AMERICAN BANK
(A BRANCH OF EAST TEXAS BANK OF PALESTINE)
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve the bank depository services contract with American Bank, a branch of East Texas
Bank of Palestine and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER THE SEPTEMBER TAX REPORT WITH ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LEVY AS RECOMMENDED
BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to anorove the September tax report with adjustments to the levv as recommended by
Grover Cook Chief Annraiser, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
'CONSIDER RESOLUTION 96 -10 -15.1 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF COSTS TO FINANCE ENGINEERING
+. DESIGN WORK TO IMPLEMENT THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT MODIFICATIONS TO THE
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY FACILITIES
Councilmember Davis made a motion to anorove Resolution 96-10-15.1 authorizing the refunding of costs to finance engineering
design work to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act modifications to Trinity River Authority facilities. and Councilmember Rex
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FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE THROUGH THE CITY'S TRANSFER STATION FACILITY
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve a contract for services with TDCJ for disposal of solid waste through the
City's transfer station facility, and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH BJS CONSULTING (BRUCE SPITZENGEL, CONSULTANT) FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE TALL TIMBERS HUD GRANT TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000
Councilmember James made a motion to approve a contract for services with BJS Consultin¢ for administration_ of the Tall Timbers
HUD Grant to Drovide sewer service in an amount not to exceed $30.000. and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion
assed unanimousl
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 96 -10 -15.2 AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED SIGNATORIES FOR THE
PURPOSES OF THE TALL TIMBERS HUD GRANT
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 96 -10 -15.2 authorizing designated signatories for the purposes of the
Tall Timbers HUD Grant. and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion Dassed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 96 -10 -15.3 PROCLAIMING APRIL 1997 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 96 -10 -15.3 proclaiming April 1997 as Fair Housing Month. and
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. '
CONSIDER WORK ORDER #5 TO THE WISENBAKER, FIX & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING CONTRACT
FOR FISH HATCHERY ROAD, MCDONALD CREEK, AND ROBINSON CREEK OUTFALL SEWER
LINE DESIGN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,506
Councilmember Davis made a motion to aoomve work order #5 to the Wisenbaker. Fix & Associations engineering contract in the
amount of $22,506, and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER BIDS
1. Rejection of the bid for replacement of light poles at the Kate Barr Ross Park baseball complex and rebid with modified
specifications.
Councilmember James made a motion to reiect the bid for replacement of light Doles at Kate Barr Ross baseball comDlex because
the bids came in over budget. and rebid with modified specifications. and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion
assed unanimousl
2. Annual rental contract for employee uniforms.
Councilmember Martinez made a motion to annrove the annual rental contract for employee uniforms to RUS of Conroe in the
amount of $3.95 /man/week. and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Consider reappointment of Ila G. Gaines (Commissioner), Anita Escobedo (Advisory), Diana Johnson (Advisory) and Hattye
Owens (Advisory), and appointment of Robert Bennett (Advisory) and Robert Johnson (Advisory) to the Huntsville Arts
Commission.
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to annrove the appointments listed above for the Huntsville Arts Commission. and
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Notice of Pathways bulletin board service termination.
Mr. Pipes stated that the Pathways bulletin board will be terminated the following day. Changes in technology and access to the
Internet by other means have made the existing bulletin board system antiquated in its current configuration and the University did not
want to support the system any longer. The Pathways Board unanimously recommended its termination.
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3. Texas Department of Transportation request to install stop and yield controls at various locations.
Mr. Pipes stated that he had received a letter from the Texas Department of Transportation recommended modifying traffic control
at three locations on Highway 75: Exit 112 - Gorge ramp, converting SH 75 to a yield condition for the traffic exiting IH 45 at the north
bound Exit 112; Exit 118 - Citgo Truck Stop, converting SH 75 to a yield condition for the traffic exiting IH 45 at the south bound Exit
118; and Spur 59, converting the SH 75 intersection with Spur 59 to an all way stop condition.
Councilmembers expressed their concerns over these changes. Mayor Green requested that a letter be drafted to Gary Law, Texas
DOT, to request that a signalized intersection be considered for the intersection of Spur 59 and SH 75.
4. Consider Resolution 96 -10 -15.4 amending the Parks Board.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 96-10-15.4 amending the Parks Board by the addition of a permanent
member from Sam Houston State University. and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Consider settlement agreement with Walker County Rural Water Supply Corporation.
This item was postponed.
6. Notice of proposed site of the Post Office.
Mayor Green stated that he has received a letter stating that the proposed site of the new Post Office would be on Normal Park
between Cable TV and the car wash on the comer at 19th Street. There are some concerns with site including the proximity to Little
Red Schoolhouse and to Gibbs Elementary; current traffic problems in the area; and it is only a two lane street.
Councilmember Lange recommended that Council direct the Mayor to communicate with Mr. Tom Jacobs, U.S. Postal Service,
to indicate the concern of the proposed location of the new Post Office. This location will mirror many of the major problems that this
community has at the present location. The other Councilmembers concurred.
Mayor Green stated that he would stay in contact with Mr. Jacobs and communicate the City's concerns.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
911 Presentation. Councilmember Davis stated that he attended HGAC today and reviewed a 911 Presentation of the latest technology.
He has instructed Mr. Pipes to contact the appropriate official with HGAC for a copy of the presentation.
25th Anniversary Gulf Coast Trade Center. Councilmember James stated that she attended this 25th Anniversary and it was a grand
experience and encouraged all Councilmembers to tour the Center.
Entergy Meeting. Councilmember Luring stated that he, Mr. Pipes and Councilmember Matthews attended a meeting sponsored by
Entergy in Conroe last week. The meeting was very informative, but City officials will continue to monitor Entergy's actions.
Izndine Seminar. Councilmember Rex stated that the seminar will be held on October 29th and invited all Councilmembers to attend.
There will be speakers from all areas of the state.
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Donna Welter, City Secretary