MIN CC 04/14/1998CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 14, 1998 BOOK "S"
OF "I HE HUNTS V ILLS
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ONTHE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1998, 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:
COUNCILMEMBER:
William B. Green, Mayor
Ron Lange
Dan S. Davis
Dave Luning
Vance Howard
Ann James
JOArm Matthews
David Martinez
Marjorie Rex
Officers:
Gene Pipes, City Manager
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
PROCLAMATION - April 1998 Fair Housing Month
CITIZEN INPUTANQUHIY
1. Kelly Hooker. Ms. Hooker stated that she has written a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting that the City consider
putting flashing school zone signs on each end of Stewart Elementary on Boettcher Drive. She understands that the City sent this
request to the School District for a recommendation and Mr. Okruhlik and Dr. Peterson are looking into this matter at this time. Ms.
Hooker stated that she has been a crossing guard at the school and feels there is a big problem with speeding. Ms. Hooker stated that
she was requesting two things from the City: 1) if and when the City receives the District's request for the school zone signs, that it
is looked upon favorably and have them installed; and 2) increase police patrol of school zones during drop off and pick up times.
Mayor Green thanked her for coming and stated that Council is also concerned about the safety of our school children.
It was noted that Stewart Elementary is on a modified calendar and attends school for ten months of the year.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Charles Greggs, Robinson Memorial Church of God and Christ.
CONSIDER TAX SALE TRUST PROPERTIES
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve the tax sale trust properties, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT FOR RENOVATIONS AT THE CITY SERVICE
CENTER AND ADA COMPLIANCE TO DAN SLATER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 57,900
Councilmember Lange made a motion to approve an architectural contract to Dan Slater in an amount not to exceed $7,900 for the
renovations of the Service Center and ADA compliance, and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion Passed
unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE WATER WELL SCADA SYSTEM PROJECT
It was noted that this change order does not include the hardware for the computer monitoring. It will be bid through the City's
MIS department.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve change order #1 to the water well SCADA proiect by adding a computer monitoring
station at each of the two wastewater treatment plants in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and Councilmember Howard seconded the
motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF A SPARE PUMP FOR THE MCGARY CREEK LIFT STATION
FROM HAHN EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF 523,919 (WATER AND SEWER RESERVE)
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the purchase of a spare pump for the McGary Creek lift station from Hahn
Equipment in the amount of $23,919 (to be funded from the water and sewer reserve), and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE ON ALLEN ROAD
Mr. Wilder stated that he had received a request for water service on Allen Road. This residence currently utilizes water service
from a neighbor's well, but the neighbor is selling and water may not continue to be available. This project is currently scheduled in
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the 1999-2000 CIP budget. The CIP crew is currently building the sewer line extension on Jenkins Road and at the completion of that
project they are scheduled to construct the 12" water line on FM 2821 (estimated completion 9/98). The Post Office project is pending.
Staff is requesting Council's guidance on whether or not to move the Allen Road /Anders Lane project up to this budget year.
The consensus of Council was to move the project to this budget year if feasible.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to move the Anders Lane /Allen Road water project to this CIP budget yew, and
Councilmember James seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER SALE OF HOUSE ON MLK BLVD. TO TERRY PRESLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the sale of the Finnev house on Martin Luther King Blvd to Terry Presley in the
amount of $750, and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Status report on the negotiations with Tenaska and IRA, and the retention of Alan Plummer, Associates to assist in the evaluation
of proposal.
Mayor Green stated negotiations are continuing with Tenaska for the possible sale of water. The City has employed some engineers
to evaluate alternatives in search of a workable solution.
2. ,Japanese visitor reception. Mayor Green reminded Council that on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall there will be a reception for
our Japanese visitors from Niihiru Village.
3. Consider increase in Airport grant participation from an estimated $5,000 to $8,750, and establishment of an airport account for
any deposit of revenues from airport operations.
Mr. Bounds stated that in January, City Council approved an Airport grant participation agreement with an estimated City cost of
$5,000. The final contract documents have been received and Council needs to: 1) approve the City portion at $8,750 (previously ,
estimated at $5,000), and 2) establish an airport account for deposit of revenues from the airport operations.
Ms. Allen stated that the City has had an airport account for years, but it has never been formalized through City Council. The State
is requesting written assurance of this airport account.
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the Airport grant participation agreement with the Citv cost of $8.750, and the
establishment of an airport account for deposit ofrevenues from the airport operations, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion
The motion passed unanimously.
4. Mayor Green stated that preceding the City Council meeting on May 5, there will be a recognition ceremony to recognize the gift
of Entergy Corporation of the street lights on University and 12i° Street at 3:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
TML Support. Councilmember Davis thanked Councilmembers for their support in attending the TML Region 14 Spring Meeting in
Houston.
Mance Park Junior High School Exhibition. Councilmember James stated that she attended this exhibition and it was outstanding.
It is refreshing that our young children are so talented.
Council Meeting Change. Councilmember lames requested that the June 30th meeting be changed to June 230. She will be on vacation
on the 30'.
Combined Dispatch. Councilmember Liming stated that discussions are still taking place regarding the location of the combined
dispatch.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Recess into EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss pending litigation: Entergy /GSU rate case and franchise agreement audit.
[5:50 p.m. - 6:12 p.m.]
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Danna Welter, City Secretary