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MIN CC 02/10/1998CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1998 BOOK S" 130 n MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE l OTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1998, IN THE CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 7:00 P.M. 'j The Council met in regular session with the following members present: COUNCILMEMBERS: William B. Green, Mayor Ron Lange Dan S. Davis Dave Luring Vance Howard Ann James JoAnn Matthews David Martinez Marjorie Rex INVOCATION Invocation by Reverend Boyd Wagner, First United Methodist Church. CITIZEN INPUTANQUIRY Officers: Gene Pipes, City Manager Danna Welter, City Secretary Scott Boards, City Attorney Town Theatre. DanaNicolay, Felicia Myrick, Melvin Mason, Toni Bobmk, and Richard Beard spoke in support of the City buying the Old Town Theatre. Jim Wiggins and Jim Bingham from the Crighton Theatre spoke of the development of their theatre in Conroe and were available for information if needed. Mr. John Strickland suggested that the Chamber could be a vehicle for a money raising effort for the Theatre. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDER THE PROPOSED USE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) PROGRAM FUNDS Mayor Green opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Mayor Green closed the hearing. I CONSIDER MINUTES Councilmember Davis made amotion to approve the minutes of Jmmary 13. 1998, and Councihnemberlames seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimousl ATTENDING CITIZEN 1. Ms. Carmen Irvine to consider designation of a City lot as a nark in honor of Roxie Douglas. Ms. Irving requested that City Council name the City owned property located at 1515 10th Street the Roxie Douglas Memorial Park to honor her many contributions to Huntsville. The family would be willing to join in with the City to beautify the property and keep it clean. Mayor Green stated that it would be good to have a park in Roxie Douglas' name, and referred this item to staff. 2. Mr. Stan Foley. Entergy, to present funds for installation of decorative street lights on 12th Street. Mr. Foley presented the City with a check for the installation of decorative lights on 12th Street. He stated that Entergy is proud to be a corporate citizen of this community. CONSIDER ORDINANCE 98-02 -10.1 CALLING THE CITY OFFICER'S ELECTION ON MAY 2, 1998 Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 98 -02 -10.1 calling the Citv Officer's election on Mav 2, 1998 and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND H.1.S.D. FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE ELECTIONS ON MAY 2, 1998 Councilmember Davis recommended that a sentence be added addressing the possibility of cancellation of the City's election if there is no opposition. Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve the ioint election agreement between the City and H I S D for their respective elections on May 2. 1998, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1998 BOOK "S" 131 CONSIDER OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1997 TAX ADJUSTMENTS TOTALING ($4118.62) AS RECObIMENDED BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve the October November and December 1997 tax adjustments totaling ($4118.62) as recommended by Chief Appraiser Grover Cook and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 98 -02 -10.1 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION it FOR PURPOSES OF FUNDING TWO POLICE OFFICERS TO ADMINISTER TO A GROWING II PROBLEM CONCERNING STREET DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME ACTIVITY (BICYCLE - 5TH YEAR) Councilmember Lange made a motion m approve Resolution 98-02-10.1 authorizing the submission of a grant application (the 5th year of a five vear grant) for two police officers and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. I I jj CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL !� FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Rex made amotion to approve an interlocal agreement with HGAC for a public safetv answering point at the Police it Department and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. I I CONSIDER ORDINANCE 98 -02 -10.1 ADOPTING ADDRESS CHANGES FOR VARIOUS STREETS Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve Ordinance 98 -02 -10.1 adopting address changes for various streets, and Councilmember Lange seconded the motion. Councilmember Luning made a motion to amend his motion to change F.M. 1374 to Montgomery Road on Exhibit A of the ordinance and Councilmember Lange seconded the amendment All were in favor except Councilmembers Matthews and Rex. The I amendment passed 7 -2. A vote was taken on the original motion All were in favor except Councilmember Matthews. The vote passed 8 -1. �I CONSIDER RESOLUTION 98 -02 -10.2 AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED SIGNATORIES I FOR THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT 717339 it Councilmember James made amotion to approve Resolution 98 -02 -102 authorizing designated signatories for the TCDP contract III 717339 and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. j CONSIDER REQUEST FOR USE OF CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SURVEY AND REDESIGN WORK ON THE FISH HATCHERY SEWER PROJECT After discussion on the problems involved in easement acquisition, a motion was made to table to allow time for staff to provide additional information to Council. It was suggested that staff could talk to the residents in the Fish Hatchery area to see if they still wanted the project to proceed. li Councilmember James made a motion to table the request for use of contingency funds for survey and redesign work on the Fish Hatchery sewer project. and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. it MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT I. Consider reappointments to Boards and Commissions: • Board of Adjustment and Appeals: Dan Phillips and Robin Murtishaw • Parks Advisory Board: Cecil Marquart, Jody Crawford, and Milton Fisher • Police Promotional Review Board: Paul Reed l j Councilmember Matthews made amotion to approve the Mayor's reappointments to Boards and Commissions, and Councilmember '.,i Lange seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. j 2. Notice of cancellation of March 10, 1998 meeting. 3. Notice of FM 1791 right -of -way acquisition complete. 4. Highway 190 Coalition. Mr. Pipes stated that he attended a meeting in Polk County on behalf of City Council concerning the 190 Coalition. The Texas Highway Department's commission is considering new rules that would establish priority corridors in the Texas Highway Trunk System. The thought is that they would concentrate all available money to complete a corridor project before I I CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1998 BOOK 'S" 132 _ beginning on the next one. The problems with this is that Highway 19 and others would be absent funding for many, many years There is a committee hearing in Austin next week. With consensus of Council a letter will be written and signed by the Mayor expressing our concerns about the proposed changes in policy. COU NCILMEM13ER ACTION 1. Consider acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ended September 30, 1997, as prepared and submitted by Ken Davis, Auditor, and as presented by Councilmember Davis, Chairman of the Finance Committee. Councilmember Davis made a motion to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by Auditor Ken Davis and Councilmember James seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. 2. Consider approval of the investment policies, as presented by Councilmember Davis. Councilmember Davis made amotionto approvethe investment policies, and Councilmember Luning seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. 3. Consider authorization for the City Manager to enter into agreement for continuing disclosure services with First Southwest Company. Councilmember Davis made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for continuing disclosure services with First Southwest Company in an amount not to exceed $2,500, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. 4. Consider allocation of $7,650 from the allocated transition funds for the City's portion of a communications supervisor for the Consolidated Dispatch Center, as presented by Councilmembers Luning and Howard. McDonald Creek Councilmember Davis stated that McDonald Creek is flowing very well after the downpour of rain today. Thework , done by inmate crews under the supervision of the City seems to be effective. Staff should be commended for ajob well done. - Gulf Coast Trade Center. Councilmember James stated that she attended the dedication of two dormitories at the Gulf Coast Trade Center. Elkins Lake Second Entrance. Councilmember James stated that the entrance to Elkins Lake was blocked after the recent storm which exemplifies the need for a second entrance. Media - 911. Councilmember Rex requested that the media emphasize the reasons for the address changes to defuse the negative impact. MEDIA INQUIRIES Wayne Sorge, KSAM, asked if the City had assessed the weather damages today. Chief Eckhardt stated that the majority of damages was in the Elkins Lake and Spring Lake areas. Elkins Lake had numerous trees down on Augusta and approximately 26 homes that had damages by trees and limbs. ADJOURNMENT n Danna Welter, City Secretary 0