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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 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 Luning Marjorie Rex Bob Hart, City Manager
Vance Howard Steed Smith Paul Isham, City Attorney
David Martinez JOAnn Castille Danna Welter, City Secretary
Mark Erb
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FINANCE COMMITT EE MEETING 14:05 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.]
a. Sales tax holiday scheduled for August 2000;
b. Implementation of a credit card program;
c. Senior Center funding request
d. Financing - southern arterial; and
e. Water / Wastewater /Sanitation rate study update.
CITIZEN INPUT /INQUIRY
1. Mrs. Peeey Cole. Mrs. Cole spoke in favor of the proposed junkyard ordinance.
INVOCATION
Invocation by J. D. Schindler, Director of General Services.
MINUTES
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the February 29. 2000 minutes, and Councilmember Martinez seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ATTENDING CITIZENS
a. Reverend Dave Smith, Good Shepherd Mission, to request that the City provide labor and equipment to pave the City's street
adjacent to the Mission for a parking lot, with the Mission contributing $6,000 for the cost of materials.
Reverend Smith stated that to be eligible for state grant funds, the Mission must be ADA approved. Representatives from the State
have indicated that at least four paved parking spaces will have to be provided. He requested that City Council pave the street right -of-
way, with the Mission contributing $6,000 for materials.
Councilmember Liming stated his reluctance to pave a street right -of -way as a parking lot and felt that if it was done, it would be
difficult to extend the street in the future.
Mayor Green referred this item to staff to see if there was a way to at least add the four paved spaces.
b. Dan Phillips to discuss proposed `junkyard ordinance ".
Mr. Phillips stated that he felt the proposed junkyard ordinance was vague and has the possibility of adversely affecting
individuals /businesses. The resale market in Huntsville serves a very large portion of the community. He stated that one man's
eyesore is another man's smorgasbord. Mr. Phillips stated that he also wanted a tidy community but felt that many times beauty is in
the eye of the beholder. He suggested that if the ordinance is approved, perhaps a citizens review committee could be established.
Mayor Green thanked Mr. Phillips for his comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) PROGRAM FUNDS
' Mayor Green opened the public hearing. Lieutenant Cleere stated that the advisory board had approved expending grant funds for
the purchase of six Panasonic laptop computers with necessary software for the patrol units. No citizens were present Mayor Green
closed the public hearing.
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CONSIDER RELIANT ENERGY /ENTEX COST OF SERVICE ADJUSTMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF
S.19 PER RESIDENTIAL BILL TO BE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2000
Johnny Dworsky, Reliant Energy /Entex stated that a cost of service adj ustment would be implemented April 1, 2000, in an amount
of $19 per residential bill.
No action taken.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -03 -21.1 ADDING A NEW PART 21.02 "JUNK AND JUNKYARDS"
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
Mr. Isham stated that this ordinance was requested by the Beautification Committee and basically tracks State law. If and when '!
problems arise, the ordinance can be amended by City Council.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000-03-21.1 adding anew part 21.02 Junk and Junkyards to the Code
of Ordinances. and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -03 -21.2 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE OFFERS
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN PROPERTY REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
(SUNSET LAKE SANITARY SEWER LINE) AND AUTHORIZE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFERS ARE REFUSED
This item discussed after the Executive Session.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2000 -03 -21.1 DECLARING EXPECTATION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT
This item postponed until a later meeting.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2000 -03 -21.2 ASSIGNING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SINGLE FAMILY
MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO WALKER COUNTY AS A SPONSORING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Councilmember Rex made a notion to approve Resolution 2000-03-21.2 assigning the authority to issue single family mortgage
revenue bonds to Walker Countv as a sponsoring political subdivision of Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation and
Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ALLOCATIONS AND ACCESS LINE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE FEES
UNDER HOUSE BILL 1777
Councilmember Luring made a motion to approve the allocations and access line at $0.8751.8811.88 (residential /non -:,
residential /point -to- point) for telecommunications franchise fees under House Bill 1777, and Councilmember Davis seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER BIDS
a. Bid 00 -10, Police Department Uniforms, to Direct Action Uniforms in an amount of $20.85 for trousers, 525.75 for short sleeve
shirts, $27.60 for long sleeve shirts, and $104.50 forjackets.
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve Bid 00 -10 police department uniforms to Direct Action Uniforms, and
Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
b. Bid 00 -09, Miscellaneous Pipe, to ACT Pipe in an amount of $219,240.00.
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve Bid 00 -09, miscellaneous pipe, to ACT Pipe in an amount of $219.240.00 and
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO WATER WELL #20 IN AN AMOUNT OF $14,500
TO WEISENGER WATER WELLS, INC.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve emergency repairs to water well #20 in an amount of 514,500 to Weisenoer Water
Wells. Inc., and Councilmember Erb seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimouslv.
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CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,678
FOR THE EASTHAM- THOMASON PARK GRANT
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve additional matching funds in the amount of $57,678 for the Eastham- Thomason
park grant and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Recognize Debra Daugette, Lab /Compli ante Superintendent, for her distinguished service award presentedby Texas Water Utilities
Association.
Mayor Green stated that during the Texas Water Utilities Association meeting in early March, Debbie Daugette was presented with
an Award for Distinguished Service. This is an award that is presented to the person who has served the water and wastewater
profession for more than 15 years, and is the highest award presented by the TWUA in that category. Debbie currently holds an "A"
level certification in three different categories - water, wastewater and laboratory. She is only the third person in the State of Texas
who has acquired all three of these certifications.
Mayor Green and City Council congratulated her on the award and thanked her for her service to the City.
2. Consider letter to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs regarding Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and
stating Huntsville's need for low income housing.
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve the Mayor's letter to TDHCA and Councilmember Erb seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider allocation of travel funds for Councilmembers to attend the TML Region 14 Spring Meeting on April 6, 2000.
Councilmember Davis made a motion to allocate travel funds for Councilmembers to attend the TML Region 14 Spring Meeting,
and Councilmember Castille seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Discuss and set date for Advance Budget Discussion (May 19 -20 or June 2 -3).
Mayor Green asked City Councilmembets to check their calendars for May 19 -20 or June 2 -3 for a advance budget discussion.
The consensus of Council was to plan the advance for June 2 -3.
- 5. Mayor Green reminded City Council that the April 18 Council meeting will be postponed until April 25.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
a. Consider acceptance of 1998 -99 Financial Report prepared by Ken Davis, City Auditor.
Mr. Davis gave an overview of the 1998 -99 financial report.
b. Update on Finance Committee Meeting, as presented by Councilmember Luning.
Councilmember Luning updated City Council on the items discussed in the finance committee meeting.
c. Update on Combined Dispatch, as presented by Councilmembers Luning and Howard.
Councilmember Luning stated that the new law enforcement center was near completion and the combined dispatch would be in
full operation within the next month.
EXECUTIVE SESSION [6:48 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.]
a. land acquisition: Robinson Creek W WTP easement acquisition, arterial road right -of -way, and 13i° Street and Avenue N; and
b. pending litigation: Ford v. COIL
RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION [7:30 P.M.]
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -03 -21.2 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE OFFERS
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN PROPERTY REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
(SUNSET LAKE SANITARY SEWER LINE) AND AUTHORIZE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFERS ARE REFUSED'
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000 -03 -21.2, with the removal of Tract 47, and Councilmember Erb j, ,
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimous]
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CONSIDER EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR THE ROBINSON CREEK OUTFALL SEWER LINE
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY WENDELL BAKER, JR.
Councilmembet Castille made a motion to approve the easement acquisition agreement with Wendell Baker Jr for an additional -
sewer line on his property at a cost to the City of $30,000.00 with the modification that the line is to be built at the time the City
extends sewer to the Maiestic Forest subdivision. and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT 17:35 p.m
Danna Wetter, City Secretary