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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:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Mark Erb OFFICERS:
William B. Green, Mayor John Escobedo Bob Hart, City Manager
Jack Choate Vance Howard Paul Isham, City Attorney
Gary Crawford Judy Kayse Danna Welter, City Secretary
Ralph A. Davis, Jr. Steed Smith
CALL TO ORDER [5:15 p.m.]
Mayor Green called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by City Manager Bob Hart.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Dan Slater, 2804 Lake Road. Mr. Slater voiced strong opposition to adopting the Transportation Plan, mainly with
regards to the proposed expansion of 16" Street. Mayor Green noted that the long -range Transportation Plan had been
adopted, not just approval of the presentation. Mayor Green also stated that not all items may be implemented
immediately,
2. Danny Slater Bear Books 1108 16'" Street, Mr. Slater voiced complaints about the City's process for notification,
stating that the City should notify individual citizens that may be affected by any possible changes to streets, etc., such
as the Transportation Plan present. He stated that not all citizens subscribe to the Item and should not be "penalized"
with respect to not receiving notice for public meetings.
3. Ed Davis. 2003 Avenue P. Dr. Davis questioned some of the aspects of the Transportation Plan, asking the underlying
philosophy for adopting the Plan, and stating his opposition to 16'" Street being widened through the University.
4. Sharon Lynch 2003 Avenue P. Ms. Lynch stated she feels blessed to live in Huntsville as fifth- generation Houstonian.
She voiced concern against the 16° Street expansion portion of the Transportation Plan, as it would impact the quality of
life in the historic Avenues area, asking to preserve the area. Mayor Green responded by saying that the Council shares
her level of concern but are trying to alleviate the problem of 111h Street not being able to carry all of the traffic Huntsville
has. The Avenues will become sources of much traffic if there's not some well - defined alternative to 11" Street. We are
trying to define one corridor that will alleviate the problem of traffic throughout the Avenues. To move some traffic; 16""
Street is the only logical corridor.
5. Gene Addison, 3501 Boettcher. Mr. Addison voiced concerns over quality of life issues regarding the Transportation
Plan. He also questioned the City's priorities, stating funds used for the Transportation Plan implementation would be
better used to improve existing organizations such as police department and fire department.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the purchase of in -car video system for patrol vehicle at a cost of $4,665.00 to be funded from police
department forfeiture funds.
2. Approve Resolution 2002 -06 -18.1 amending the authorized representatives in Texpool.
3. Approve water utility extension fortwo lots on Shannon Lane in an amount of $1,966.25 (50% participation) to be funded
from the unallocated CIP funds.
4. Approve wastewater utility extension on Tall Timbers Lane in an amount of $15,240.50 to be funded from the
unallocated CIP funds.
4. Approve wastewater utility extension on Tall Timbers Lane in an amount of $15,240.50 to be funded from the
unallocated CIP funds.
The Bradford property is located on Tall Timbers Lane. In 1995, Horace Bradford submitted a plat to the Planning
and Zoning Commission to form two tracts from a 6.91 acres tract in order for a sister to place a mobile home on one of
the tracts with a 60' section of right of way dedicated for Tall Timbers. Mr. Bradford also owns two long narrow tracts
which are parallel to the original subdivision and Tall Timbers. With the recent construction of the south part of Tall
Timbers an additional 1.20 acres was obtained from the Bradfords for right of way. Mr. Bradford is replatting the original
6.91 acres with the additional acreage to form six lots which will be more accessible. The lots will then be deeded to
family members. Currently, there are five residential units on the property with water and wastewater services. The
realignment of the lots will require the extension of the wastewater lines to service all the newly formed lots.
Councilmember Escobedo made a motion to approve the wastewater utility extension on Tall Timbers Lane in an
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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:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Mark Erb OFFICERS:
William B. Green, Mayor John Escobedo Bob Hart, City Manager
Jack Choate Vance Howard Paul Isham, City Attorney
Gary Crawford Judy Kayse Danna Welter, City Secretary
Ralph A. Davis, Jr. Steed Smith
CALL TO ORDER [5:15 p.m.]
Mayor Green called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by City Manager Bob Hart.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Dan Slater, 2804 Lake Road. Mr. Slater voiced strong opposition to adopting the Transportation Plan, mainly with
regards to the proposed expansion of 16" Street. Mayor Green noted that the long -range Transportation Plan had been
adopted, not just approval of the presentation. Mayor Green also stated that not all items may be implemented
immediately,
2. Danny Slater Bear Books 1108 16'" Street, Mr. Slater voiced complaints about the City's process for notification,
stating that the City should notify individual citizens that may be affected by any possible changes to streets, etc., such
as the Transportation Plan present. He stated that not all citizens subscribe to the Item and should not be "penalized"
with respect to not receiving notice for public meetings.
3. Ed Davis. 2003 Avenue P. Dr. Davis questioned some of the aspects of the Transportation Plan, asking the underlying
philosophy for adopting the Plan, and stating his opposition to 16'" Street being widened through the University.
4. Sharon Lynch 2003 Avenue P. Ms. Lynch stated she feels blessed to live in Huntsville as fifth- generation Houstonian.
She voiced concern against the 16° Street expansion portion of the Transportation Plan, as it would impact the quality of
life in the historic Avenues area, asking to preserve the area. Mayor Green responded by saying that the Council shares
her level of concern but are trying to alleviate the problem of 111h Street not being able to carry all of the traffic Huntsville
has. The Avenues will become sources of much traffic if there's not some well - defined alternative to 11" Street. We are
trying to define one corridor that will alleviate the problem of traffic throughout the Avenues. To move some traffic; 16""
Street is the only logical corridor.
5. Gene Addison, 3501 Boettcher. Mr. Addison voiced concerns over quality of life issues regarding the Transportation
Plan. He also questioned the City's priorities, stating funds used for the Transportation Plan implementation would be
better used to improve existing organizations such as police department and fire department.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve the purchase of in -car video system for patrol vehicle at a cost of $4,665.00 to be funded from police
department forfeiture funds.
2. Approve Resolution 2002 -06 -18.1 amending the authorized representatives in Texpool.
3. Approve water utility extension fortwo lots on Shannon Lane in an amount of $1,966.25 (50% participation) to be funded
from the unallocated CIP funds.
4. Approve wastewater utility extension on Tall Timbers Lane in an amount of $15,240.50 to be funded from the
unallocated CIP funds.
4. Approve wastewater utility extension on Tall Timbers Lane in an amount of $15,240.50 to be funded from the
unallocated CIP funds.
The Bradford property is located on Tall Timbers Lane. In 1995, Horace Bradford submitted a plat to the Planning
and Zoning Commission to form two tracts from a 6.91 acres tract in order for a sister to place a mobile home on one of
the tracts with a 60' section of right of way dedicated for Tall Timbers. Mr. Bradford also owns two long narrow tracts
which are parallel to the original subdivision and Tall Timbers. With the recent construction of the south part of Tall
Timbers an additional 1.20 acres was obtained from the Bradfords for right of way. Mr. Bradford is replatting the original
6.91 acres with the additional acreage to form six lots which will be more accessible. The lots will then be deeded to
family members. Currently, there are five residential units on the property with water and wastewater services. The
realignment of the lots will require the extension of the wastewater lines to service all the newly formed lots.
Councilmember Escobedo made a motion to approve the wastewater utility extension on Tall Timbers Lane in an
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amount of $15,240.50 to be funded from the unallocated CIP funds and Councilmember Crawford seconded the motion
The motion Passed unanimously.
STATUTORY AGENDA
1. Approve Ordinance 2002 -06 -18.1, renaming and redesignating Avenue F between 13" Street and F.M. 2821 as Martin
Luther King, Jr. Drive and redesignating Magnolia Street as Murray Lane.
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve Ordinance 2002 -06 -181 renaming and redesignating Avenue
F between 13" Street and F M 2821 as Martin Luther King Jr Drive and redesignating Magnolia Street as Murray
Lane; and Councilmember Erb seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. �I
2. Approve purchase of Lot 4 of the Jones Addition for the proposed lift station location for the Old Colony Road Grant !I.
project in an amount of $7,600.00 to be funded from grant funds.
Originally approved by City Council on January 22, 2002 for the price of $4,500.00, Mr. Jordan has since incurred
additional expenses of hiring a lawyer to prepare the affidavit of heirship, warranty deed and additional taxes. Due to the
additional expenses incurred, Mr. Jordan is now requesting the amount of $7,600.00.
Councilmember Crawford made a motion to approve purchase of Lot 4 of the Jones Addition for the proposed lift''
station location for the Old Colony Road Grant project in an amount of $7,600.00 to be funded from grant funds; and
Councilmember Erb seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
MAYORICITY MANAGER ACTIVITY REPORT
1. City Manager Project Updates:
a. A number of the street seal coat projects are still underway.
b. Mr. Hart returned Saturday evening from a trip to China with SHSU and TDCJ officials. The SHSU School of '
Criminal Justice is working with several countries on an international joint training and research project. As China
is one of the many countries the school is working with, SHSU officials met with Ministry of Justice officials in
China. SHSU took City and TDCJ officials to help strengthen the University's position.
2. Future Events:
July 2 5:15pm City Council Meeting
July 4 City Holiday
July 16 5:15pm City Council Meeting
August 3 8:OOam- 4:00pm Budget Advance Planning
August 6 5:15pm City Council Meeting
August 20 5:15pm City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT [5:47 p.m.]
WORK SESSION ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION PLANS [5:55 p.m. — 7:10 p.m.]
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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