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MIN CC 06/09/1998F� CITY COUNCIL BOOK "S" 149 MINUTES OF THE HUNTS VILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 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 Dan S. Davis Vance Howard JoAnn Matthews Marjorie Rex Ron Lange Dave Luning Ann James David Martinez CITIZEN INPUT /INQUIRY Officers: Gene Pipes, City Manager Danna Welter, City Secretary Scott Bounds, City Attorney 1. Charles Smither. Jr. Mr. Souther stated that the new traffic lights that have been installed on SH 75 North and FM 2821, and 11's Street and Sycamore, need turning instructions for protected left turns. Mr. Smither also stated that he understands that the County is under a burn ban and suggested that signs be posted at the Fire Stations to this fact. 2. Leon Hams, Elkins Lake Recreation Corporation. Mr. Harris stated that the Elkins Lake Recreation Corporation vigorously opposes the urban arterial plan proposed by Klotz & Associates, Inc. Elkins Lake Recor's objections to the plan include but are not limited to: 1) the plan, particularly as it impacts Elkins Lake properly and that of individual homeowners in Elkins Lake, has notbeen sufficiently analyzed; 2) negative environmental and land use related impacts will severely damagenot only the Elkins Lake property through which the proposed route will ran, but the entire existing Elkins Lake area; and 3) the urban arterial set forth in the plan is unfair and contrary to prior representations made to and arrangements entered into with Elkins Lake relative to the entrance, which had dealt with the City in good faith; and the plan ignores the positions, needs and interests of your constituents in Elkins Lake. INVOCATION Invocation by Gene Pipes, City Manager. CONSIDER MINUTES OF MAY 21, 1998 Councilmember James made a motion to aoprove the minutes of May 21 1998 and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion vassed unanimously. CONSIDER PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY KLOTZ ASSOC., INC., ON THE URBAN ARTERIAL ROUTE STUDY AND THE ELKINS LAKE SECOND ENTRANCE STUDY Mr. Cooke stated that at the March 31, 1998, council meeting, Council asked that Klotz Associates meet with TXDOT and Elkins Lake Recreation Corporation to review alternatives for the connection of the urban arterial to I1145 new the Goree overpass. Meetings were held with Elkins Lake Recreation Corporation and three alternatives were developed. After discussions with TXDOT, two of the options were found to be unacceptable. The third option was acceptable to TXDOT with additional provisions, but after further evaluation had serious geometric problems. The findings reported to Council on March 31 remain unchanged. Councilmember James asked that consideration be given to the Brookhollow entrance as a possible second entrance. This option would give some territory back to the Recreation Corporation and keep it in one solid piece for the golf course. This option would be a shorter entrance in and an equal distance from FM 1374 to the Goree overpass. It would also be convenient for emergency vehicles. Councilmember Lange and Councitmember Luning supported this alternate. Councilmember Luning stated that a two lane road would be fine from 11145 to FM 1374, but would need the four lane from FM 1374 to highway 30. It was noted that the right -of- way would be available and the other two lanes could be added as needed. Councilmember Lange made a motion to accept the urban arterial route study and the Elkins Lake second entrance study by Klotz Associates Inc and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH KLOTZ ASSOC., INC., FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ELKINS LAKE SUBDIVISION SECOND ENTRANCE Mayor Green stated that Council will pass on this item for 30 days. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1998 BOOK "S" CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RETURN OF LAND TO HORACE BRADFORD AND 150 JOYCE BRADFORD PARKER (TALL TIMBERS SUBDIVISION) Councilmember Lupine made a motion to approve the return of land to Horace Bradford and Jovice Bradford Parker (Tall Timbers Subdivision), and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER BID 95 -15 A) flexible base, to Gifford Hill in the amount of S9.00 ton /yd. delivered and $7.00 ton/yd. pickup and B) stabilized flexible base, to Pavers Supply in the amount of $24.70 yd. delivered, $22.45 ton delivered, $21.95 yd. pick up, and $19.95 ton pick up. Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve Bid 98 -15 as listed above and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT 1. Notice of Board and Commission term appointments and request for suggested nominees. Mayor Green asked Councilmembers for suggestions on the various boards and commission appointments coming up in the next few months. 2. Townsend Case. Scott Bounds stated that notice has been received that the Judge Sandel's decision in favor of the City of Huntsville was upheld. 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements for personal services necessary for right -of -way acquisition for the water pipeline. Scott Bounds stated that there are three contracts regarding efforts to build the water line to serve the electric plant in Grimes County. The first contract is with Cantey & Hanger - a law firm specializing in right -of -way acquisition work. Retention of this firm is being requested to represent the City on any issues that may arise. The next two agreements are a consulting agreement and a property right- o£- way acquisition services agreement. The consulting agreement is with Billy Norris, who will act as a general overseer for our pipeline acquisition work. Most of the land type work would be done as covered in the right -of -way acquisition services agreement with James Daniels & Associates. Councilmember Rex made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements for nersonal services necessary for right -of -way acquisition for the water pipeline, and Councilmember James seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMEMBER ACTION 1. Councilmember Rex to discuss EMS Director resignation. Councilmember Rex stated that Paul Alexander will be resigning from the local EMS service to take ajob at Hermann Hospital. He has been a wonderful director for the past ten years and has been involved with the EMS service for over 20 years. The EMS Board is currently in the process of seeking a replacement. It is hoped that the position will be filled in the next few weeks. Revitalization Program. Councilmember Rex stated that she is instigating a revitalization program through the Realtor Board of Directors. This program was started in the 1980's, continued in the 1990's, but has not been in progress the past few years. Pleasant Street/Highwav 75. Councilmember Lange stated that he was pleased that TXDOT has removed the bushes and guard rail at Pleasant and Highway 75. He thanked the Mayor and staff for all the work done to see this accomplished. 7' Street/MLK. Councilmember Matthews stated that she has received complaints from residents on 71h Street and Martin Luther King Blvd. about the noise and late night activities taking place. She asked that Chief Eckhardt address this problem. Stewart Elementary Slenage. Councilmember James stated that money was in the currembudget to place the flashing signals at Stewart Elementary and it is in the process. Economic Development Subcommittee. Councilmember James stated that last Friday she attended this meeting in Austin and it appears that some good legislation will be presented at the TML Conference in October. :�� it -- CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NNE 9, 1998 BOOK "S" 151 MEDIA INQUIRIES Wayne Sorge, KSAM, asked if there was any new information on Tenaska. Mayor Green stated that we are continuing to work on the project, and word is expected within a few months from TNRCC on the permit applications. ADJOURNMENT Danna Welter, City Secretary