MIN CC 02/08/2000CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 2000 BOOK'S 249 -
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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000, 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 Davis Officers:
Dave Lining Marjorie Rex J. D. Schindler, Acting City Manager
Vance Howard Steed Smith Paul Isham, City Attorney
David Martinez Danna Welter, City Secretary
ABSENT: Mark Erb, JOArm Castillo
FINANCE COMMITTEE [4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.]
a discuss quarterly budget adjustments;
b. discuss proposed amendment to the Investment Policies; and
c. audit report from Ken Davis, City Auditor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION [5:00 p.m. - 5?2 p.m.]
a. land acquisition- arterial road right -of -way, Robinson Creek easement acquisition, and 13" Sheet and Avenue N.
CITIZEN INPUTIINQUIRY
1. John Stewart, Sunset Lake Property Owner. Mr. Stewart stated that he had property at Sunset Lake and was not willing to sign an
easement with the current configuration for a sewer line to cross his property. He realized that sewer service was needed in the area,
but he was against the cutting of the majority of the trees on his land.
' Mayor Green asked that Mr. Stewart visit with City Engineer Glenn Isbell and see if an alternate plan could be reached.
2. Ahdallah Muhammad -Bey, Huntsville Housing Association.
Mr. Bey stated that he was President of the Housing Association and would like to request speed bumps or signage to protect the
children in the subdivision.
Mayor Green asked that staff review this request.
3. Charles Souther, Jr. Mr. Smither stated that in the FYI portion of the City Council agenda there was an unsigned two page report
from the Smoke Free Coalition and he did not feel that unsigned material should be allowed in the packet. Mr. Smither also stated
that in the proposed ordinance regarding junk and junkyards, it is unclear whether it applies only to companies or also to
individuals. He did not feel the Council should adopt tlris ordinance as it is written.
INVOCATION
Invocation by James Featherstone, Calvary Baptist Church.
MINUTES
Counci Imember Rex made a motion to approve the January 25, 2000, minutes, and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously. NOTE: Councilmembers Erb and Castillo absent.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -02 -08.1 ORDERING THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON MAY 6, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE FOUR AT -LARGE COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000 -02 -08.1 ordermR the City's Municipal Election to be held on Mav
6 2000. and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -02 -08.2 AMENDING TITLE 20, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
BY REPEALING SECTION 20.07.11 "REGULATION OF READY -MIXED CONCRETE VEHICLES"
City Attorney Paul Isham stated that state law limits the weight of ready -mixed concrete vehicles and City police officers are
authorized to enforce state law.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000 -02 -08.2 repeating Section 20.07.11 of the Code of Ordinances,
and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -02 -08.3 AUTHORIZING A $3.00 SECURITY FEE
AND A $4.00 TECHNOLOGY FEE AS A COST OF MUNICIPAL COURT
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000-02-08.3 authorizing a $3.00 security fee and a $4.00 technology
fee as a cost of Municipal Court and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -02 -08.4 AMENDING TITLE 21, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS,
BY ADDING A NEW PART 21.02 "JUNK AND JUNKYARDS ".
After discussion, the consensus of Council was to table this item for staff review.
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Councilmember Smith made a motion to table Ordinance 2000-02-08.4 adding anew part 21.02 "Junk and Junkyards" to the Code:'
of Ordinances and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -02 -08.5 AMENDING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICIES
Comrcilmember Lunine made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000 -02 -08.5 amending the City's Investment Policies and
Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER QUARTERLY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Councilmember Lunine made a motion to approve the quarterly budget adjustments, and Councilmember Howard seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER BIDS
1. Bid 00 -04, Playground equipment, to Miracle Recreation in an amount of $83,005.00 to be funded from budgeted funds.
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve Bid 00 -04, playground equipment to Miracle Recreation in an amount of
$83.005.00, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Bid 00 -07, 8 yard dump truck, to Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet in an amount of S50,971.00, with $48,000.00 from budgeted funds,
and $2,971.00 from General Fund unallocated reserve.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Bid 00 -07. 8 yard dump truck to Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet in an amount of
$50,971.00, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Urban Arterial Segment 1, Smither Col lector, Robinson Creek Parkway Extension (Work Orders 1, 2 and 3), to Smith and Company
in an amount of 55,358,876.95 to be funded from budgeted funds.
Billy Cooke, with Klotz and Associates, stated that the bid for this portion of the project came in under budget and from a reputable
company. The contractor has 300 working days to complete project.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the bid for the Urban Arterial - Work Orders 1, 2 and 3, to Smith and Company
in an amount of 55,358,876.95, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER SEWER UTILITY EXTENSION REQUEST BY JOHN AMICK, JR., FOR 3410 OLD HOUSTON ROAD
AT A COST TO THE CITY OF $2,766.50 TO BE FUNDED FROM BUDGETED FUNDS
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve a sewer utility extension request by John Amick. Jr. on 3410 Old Houston Road
at a cost to the Citv of $2,766.50 and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER WATER UTILITY EXTENSION REQUEST BY SAM COOPER FOR PROPERTY ON OLD COLONY
ROAD AT A COST TO THE CITY OF $2,722.50 TO BE FUNDED FROM BUDGETED FUNDS
Mr. Wilder stated that although Mr. Cooper's property is just outside the City limits, the property is in the City's CCN for water
service. The consensus of Council was to offer the City's standard utility extension policy to those residents in the City's CCN.
Councilmember Luring made a motion to approve a water utility extension request by Sam Cooper on Old Colony Road at a cost
to the City of $2.722.50, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO WATER WELL #20 IN AN AMOUNT OF $14,338.00
TO WEISENGER WATER WELLS, INC.
Councilmember Luning made a motion to ratify the emergency repairs to water well #20 in an amount of $14.338.00 to Weisentic I
Water Wells, Inc., and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER #10, WILLOW STREET DRAINAGE OUTFALL ONE
REDESIGN IN AN AMOUNT OF $5,485.00
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve work order #10, Willow Street drainage outfall one redesign in an amount of
"dRC M and ('nnnnilm Pmher Hnwnrd carnnded the mntinn. The motion na.csed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2000 -02 -08.1 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,000.00 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE OWNER- OCCUPIED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WITH A $24,750.00 CASH OR IN -HIND MATCH
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 2000 -02 -08.1 authorizing the submission of a HOME Investment
Partnership Program application in the amount of $495.000.00 for the Owner - Occupied Housing Assistance Program, with a S24.750
cash or in -kind match and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions:
a. Board of Adjustment and Appeals -reappoint Dan Phillips and Robin Murtishaw;
b. Police Promotional Review Board - reappoint Walter Bennett and appoint Ross Quarles; and
c. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - reappoint Dalene Zender and Dorothy Shandera.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the Mavor's recommendations to the boards and commissions listed, and
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Upcoming Events ...
' February7, 2000, 6: 00p. m. --Public Meeting- receive comments on the creation of a development plan for Eastham- Thomason
Park
February 10, 2000, 7:00 p.m. — Public Meeting - receive comments regarding the future of library services
February 24, 2000, 7:00 p.m. - TXDOT Public Meeting - Widening of US 190 (Huntsville Intermediate School)
!March 2, 2000, 11:00 a.m. — Texas Independence Day, Sam Houston Birthday Celebration (at grave site)
March 9, 2000, 4:00 -8:00 p.m. — Trade Expo
ADJOURNMENT [6:38 p.m.1
Danna Welter, City Secretary