MIN CC 06/03/2003I
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2003
BOOK "T"
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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 2003, 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:
COUNCILMEMBERS: OFFICERS:
Karl Davidson, Mayor Judy Kayse Paul Isham, Acting City Manager
Jack Choate Bob Tavenner Danna Welter, City Secretary
Vance Howard
ABSENT: Mark Erb, John Escobedo, Gary Crawford, Steed Smith
CALL TO ORDER [5:15 p.m.]
Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to US AND TEXAS FLAGS, INVOCATION
Reverend Ellen Willett of First United Methodist Church led the invocation.
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2.
ELECTION MATTERS
Approve Ordinance 2003 -06 -03.1, canvassing the regular election held within the City of Huntsville on the 31st
day of May 2003, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers, Wards One and Two.
Official Returns for the City of Huntsville City Officers Election held Saturday, May 31, 2003 for the purpose of electing
Councilmembers, Wards One and Tyro:
ward t
:::Early, , '
192;
Total
Jos Emmett
88
74
162
Jim Willett
1171
961
213
Ward 2
Early
Voters Voted
26q26
Total
Voters
Mac Woodward
87
92
213
John Strickland
41
56
14%
123
Precinct 102
Precinct 201
Precinct 206
Total
Registered
Voters Voted
Percentage
Voters
Early
Election Da v
Total
2,694
205
171
376
14%
2,246
85
148
233
10%
690
43
60
103
15%
5,630
333
379
712
13%
3. Administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected members of City Council: Councilmember Jim Willett (Ward
One) and Councilmember Mac Woodward (Ward Two), by City Secretary Danna Welter.
4. Consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Choate made a motion to name Councilmember Vance Howard as Mayor Pro Tem: and
Councilmember Kayse seconded the motion The motion was approved unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Davidson recognized Kim Ward, Huntsville - Walker County Communications Center Supervisor, for her recent
award by the Greater Houston EMS Council as Communicator of the Year for outstanding service to Harris County,
Walker County and surrounding areas, and presented her with a gold star from the City.
2. Kacey Krystyniak, Executive Director of Huntsville's Promise, gave a brief presentation and demonstration of
Huntsville's Promise newly - installed kiosks.
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PUBLIC HEARING on TCDP OCR PHASE 1 CLOSEOUT !;
Public Hearing required by the Citys contract wth the Texas Community Development Program regarding the completion
of the grant- funded, phase one installation of first -time sewer service in the Old Colony Road neighborhood. Chdsbna Laktas iii
of Gary Traylor and Associates opened with a few comments. Ms. Laktas announced that the City had recently also been 1 I
awarded a second grant for Phase II of the sewer service project, and provided Council some details on what Phase I of the
project had accomplished.
1. Charles Smither, Jr. Mr. Smither commented that the results of the grant project should be open to the public so that 'i,!,
they can be viewed prior to the end of the project. Ms. Laktas responded that the grant documents are available for the I;
public at the Service Center. „
PUBLIC HEARING on TEXAS CAPITAL FUND
Public Hearing for citizen input prior to the development of a grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Capital Fund. Mark Leonard, Grant Coordinator, opened the public hearing with a few comments about the grant l
process.
1. Joe Elliott. Mr. Elliott spoke as a member of the Literacy Council, requesting that any businesses that may benefit by any',%
grant from the TCF be open to allow input from the Literacy Council to help problem solve and/or promote literacy issues I!
from within their businesses.
2. Hollis Murray. Ms. Murray shared her insights as a Literacy Council counselor, and reiterated Mr. Elliott's request.
3. Carolvn Leonard. Mrs. Leonard clarified the workforce literacy program, in that private businesses that may benefit from
the Texas Capital Fund be asked to participate in literacy advancement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Davidson asked that persons addressing Council follow these guidelines: 1) State the topic; 2) Be as clear as
possible; 3) State what you have done to rectify the issue. 4) Explain what you would like the City to do specifically; and 5)
Please limit your remarks to five minutes.
1. Darrel Hall, Mr. Hall spoke at length in opposition to the City reaffirming their contribution to the Wynne Home funding.
2. Chuck Fields. Mr. Fields requested the City construct lights at the soccer fields with Soccer Association participation.
3. Delora King. Ms. King spoke in opposition to the City reaffirming their contribution to the Wynne Home funding.
4. Charles Smither. Jr. Mr. Smither addressed Council regarding the golf course structure and fees.
5. O. J. Moak. Mr. Moak requested the City enforce stricter criteria with respect to the use of the amphitheater, especially
monitoring loud concerts at night, and requested a copy of the City noise ordinance.
6. Brooke Zeta r. Mrs. Zeller spoke on front -end intervention for youth.
7. Mark Leonard. Mr. Leonard requested the City enforce stricter criteria with respect to the use of the amphitheater,
especially monitoring loud concerts at night.
8. Mona Peck. Mrs. Peck spoke in opposition to the City reaffirming their contribution to the Wynne Home funding.
9. Brian Woodward. Mr. Woodward spoke in opposition to the Slivers utility extension request.
STATUTORY AGENDA
1. Accept the piano from Sandra Fitzgerald for the Wynne Home with sincere appreciation.
Ms. Sandra Fitzgerald has given a gift of a square grand piano to the City of Huntsville for the Wynne Home Arts
Center. The piano is a nineteenth century Steinway in excellent condition. Sandra and Bill Fitzgerald have sold their
home where the piano is located and offered the piano to the City of Huntsville for the Wynne Home Arts Center. The
piano will have been moved by May 30, 2003.
The piano is a gift, appraised at a value of $30,000. The cost of moving the piano with special handling will be less
than $300 and will be paid from budgeted funds for the arts.
Councilmember Choate made a motion to accept the piano from Sandra Fitzgerald for the Wynne Home and 9
Councilmember Howard seconded the motion The motion passed 6 -1 with Councilmember Tavenner votino against.'.'
2. Consider action on the Stivers utility extension request along Veteran's Memorial Parkway.
Joe Stivers has requested City participation in the extension of a 6" waterand wastewater line from Broadmoor Dr.
northerly along Brookhollowto Veterans Memorial Dr. then easterly to the proposed subdivision. The proposed utilities
will service a two -acre lot for Joe Stivers future office development as well as provide utilities accessibility to the adjoining
Smither property. Mr. Stiver's letter indicates his proposed development intentions. Additionally, a utility easement
across a City -owned 1 00' wide greenbelt is requested for electrical and other related services.
Assuming Mr. Stiver's development increases the property value by $100,000, the projected revenue increase to
the City will be an estimated total of $1,305.48 / yr.
Councilmember Howard made a motion to table this item and Councilmember Kayse seconded the motion The
motion passed unanimously.
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i 3. Approve expenditure of travel funds (registration, hotel, meals, transportation) per Councilmember to attend the NLC II
and/or TML conference(s) to be funded from budgeted funds.
Section 14.11 of the City Charter states that a Councilmember shall not be entitled to reimbursements exceeding �I
$500 each for each fiscal year; however, it specifically provides that such limitations shall apply only to reimbursed
expenditures and shall not restrict or limit the authority of Council to authorize expenditures by a Councilmemberfor such Ij
purposes in excess of such amounts prior to the time such expenditures are made.
The two conferences referenced are The High Performance Governing Body: Building Dynamic Council- Manager
Relations sponsored by the National League of Cities (Wichita, KS, June 26 -28) and The Newly - Elected City Officials'
Orientation sponsored by Texas Municipal League (Austin, July 25 -26). Projected approximate costs per
Li Councilmember for each of the conferences is for TML — approximately $273 /person and for NLC — approximately
'i $1492/person.
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve expenditure of travel funds (registration hotel meals
transportation) per Councilmemberto attend the NLC and /or TML conference( s )tobe funded from budgeted fundsand
Councilmember Choate seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
MAYORICITY MANAGER ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Mayor/City Manager/Councilmember Report.
a. June 17 City Council meeting rescheduled for June 24.
b. Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm on July 1.
C. Town Meeting scheduled for 6:00pm on June 10 at Mance Park Junior High School
2. Future Events:
June 5 4:00- 6:00pm Council Budget Workshop (note time change)
June 6 3:00- 5:00pm Council Budget Workshop (note time change) '
June 17 5:15pm City Council Meeting — RESCHEDULED
June 19 Juneteenth (City offices closed)
July 1 5:15pm City Council Meeting
July 4 Independence Day (City offices closed)
July 15 5:15pm City Council Meeting
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Mr. Sablatura of the Huntsville Observer inquired if the City monies set aside for the Wynne Home would be tax
deductible for the City.
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WORK SESSION [7:17 p.m.]
City Council conducted a work session to discuss the Wynne Home improvements and financing, with presentation by Linda
Pease, Cultural Services Coordinator.
ADJOURNMENT [9:07 p.m.]
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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