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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 25TH DAY OF JULY 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 a regular session with the following members present:
COUNCILMEMBER:
William B. Green, Mayor Dave Luning Officers:
David Martinez Mark Erb Bob Hart, City Manager
Vance Howard Steed Smith Paul Isham, City Attorney II
JoAnn Castilla Danna Welter, City Secretary 'I
Marjorie Rex
Mayor Green called the meeting to order.
CALL TO ORDER
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council conducted a closed session under Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, for the following matter:
1. Section 551.072 - to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property or interest in real property, to wit:
a. Lot on Avenue P; Lot on Sam Houston Avenue; and Property on Avenue O.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Bob Hart, City Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. John Strickland. Mr. Strickland stated that he had two proposals for City Council consideration: one regarding parking
on 12'h Street and the other regarding the traffic problems at 12'h Street and Sam Houston Avenue. 1 - remove the no
parking signs in front of Stonewall Antiques on 12" Street; and 2 - one -way 12" Street for one block in front of the
Courthouse and the block between Sam Houston and Avenue M. He stated that with the students coming back from
summer vacation, the traffic problems at this intersection will escalate and more accidents will occur.
Mayor Green stated that staff would review these proposals.
2. Marjorie Bennett. Ms. Bennett stated that she had a petition signed by her and her neighbors opposing the changing of
Avenue P from 7'h to 10'" Streets to Samuel Walker Avenue. Within the last year the area code and zip code has
changed and she did not want another change.
3. Bruce Moore. Mr. Moore stated that he bought a home on 10" Street and that the crime in that area is very bad. He
stated that he calls the police department numerous times each week and would like to see more additional enforcement
in the area.
Mayor Green stated that he would refer this to the Police Chief.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Report on the `Wynne Home Arts Center Strategic Direction and Action Plan' and recommendations regarding several
priority issues listed in the Action Plan, as presented by Representatives of the Huntsville Arts Commission.
Ila Gaines updated City Council on the report and recommendations in the Action Plan. She stated that a decision
package for consideration during the regular budget process has been submitted reflecting the preliminary estimated funding
needs for the Wynne Home. The total amount estimated over a four -year period is $980,720, with sources of funding to
include the City, grants and gifts.
1 Mayor Green thanked Ms. Gaines and the Arts Commission fortheir reportand stated that Council would studythe report
and vote on its acceptance at the next Council meeting.
2. Esto Photographics sampling, as presented by Dr. Darryl Patrick of the Huntsville Arts Commission.
Dr. Patrick presented a slide show presentation of the Esto Photographics sampling.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Approve minutes of July 11, 2000.
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement for Fixed Base Operating Services at the Huntsville Municipal
Airport,
3. Approve sale of trust properties as recommended by Grover Cook, Chief Appraiser.
4. Approve Resolution 2000 -07 -25.1 for Grant Management Services from Gary R. Traylor & Associates for the HOME
Program.
5. Approve Resolution 2000 -07 -25.2 authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant in the amount
of $350,000.00.
Councilmember Rex made a motion toaoprovetheConsentAgenda and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
STATUTORY AGENDA
1. Discuss public hearing held on July 11, 2000, regarding smoking regulations in restaurants, bars /taverns, public places
and /or hours; and provide direction to staff regarding the preparation of an ordinance.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to direct staff to prepare an ordinance permittinq a restauranUbar /tavern to declare
whetheritwill besmoking or non- smoking and ifthey electto providefor both smoking and non - smokinq sections theareas
must be separated by a wall and a separate ventilation system and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion
After in -depth Council discussion a vote was taken. Councilmembers Rex, Martinez Castilla and Smith voted for and
Mayor Green and Councilmembers Howard Luninq and Erb voted against The motion failed 4 -4.
2. Approve Ordinance 2000 -07 -25.1 renaming and redesignating Avenue P between 7'" Street and 10'" Street as Samuel
Walker-Avenue.
Mayor Green stated that this request was made by the Sam Houston High School Alumni Association and they have
since requested that the street be named Samuel Walker Houston Parkway.
Councilmember Castilla made a motion to rename Avenue P between 7" and 10'" Streets to Samuel Walker Houston
Parkway, as requested by the Sam Houston High School Alumni and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion
Councilmembers Castilla. Rex and Mayor Green voted for and Councilmembers Luninq Smith Erb Howard and Martinez
voted against. The motion failed 3 -5.
3. Consider and take action necessary with regard to the real estate matters listed in the Executive Session preceding the
Regular Session.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve purchase of land on Avenue P from the Robinson family in an amount
of $9,410.00, to be funded from the land acquisition fund and Councilmember Erb seconded the motion The motion passed
unanimously.
Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve purchase of property at 910 Avenue O from Deneice L Sanders in an
amount of$32,000, with $22.000 to be funded from Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funds and $10,000 to be funded from
general fund capital projects fund, and Councilmember Luninq seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Martinez made a motion to approve acceptance of property on Sam Houston Avenue and $1,000 from
Area Management Services, Inc.. in exchange for sewer extension on Louis Davis Drive with extension to be funded from
the water and sewer reserve for future allocation and authorize the City Manager to enter into a developer contract with Area
Management Services, Inc. for the extension and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Approve Resolution 2000 -07 -25.3 adopting the Eastham- Thomason Park Development Plan.
Councilmember Erb made a motion to approve Resolution 2000 -07 -25.3 adopting the Eastham- Thomason Park
Development Plan as prepared by Halff Associates with the cost estimates included therein and Councilmember Howard
seconded the motion. All were in favor except Councilmembers Castille and Martinez. The motion passed 6 -2.
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1. Consider allocation of City Council travel funds for Councilmembers to attend the TML Region 14 meeting at Del
Lago on August 18 -19, 2000,
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve allocation of travel funds for City Councilmembers to attend
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the TML Region 14 meeting at Del Lago in August and Councilmember Smith seconded the motion The motion
passed unanimously.
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2. Consider allocation of travel funds for Councilmember Castilla to attend a meeting of the TML Policy Committee
on General Government in Austin, Texas, on August 18, 2000.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve allocation of travel funds for Councilmember Castilla to attend
a meeting of the TML Policy Committee on General Government in Austin in August and Councilmember Martinez
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider reappointment of Councilmember Howard to the Walker County Public Safety Communications Center
Executive Board for a three year term.
Councilmember Castille made a motion to reappoint Councilmember Howard to the Walker County Public Safety
Communications Center Executive Board for a three year term and Councilmember Luning seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
RECONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION [6:40 p.m.]
The City Council conducted a closed session under Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, for the following matter:
a. Section 551.074 - to deliberate the evaluation of the Charter Officers (City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and
City Judge) [no action to be taken]; and
b. Section 551 -086 - to discuss financial and other incentives in the City's response to Sam Houston State University's
Request for Proposal for Lease of Land and Design, Construction and Operation of a 18 -hole Golf Course and Golf
Facilities [no action to be taken].
ADJOURNMENT [8:45 p.m.]
Danna Welter, City Secretary