MIN CC 01/03/2006CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2006 BOOK "T" 278
MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY 2006, IN THE CITY
HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 6:00 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
OFFICERS:
J. Turner Bob Tavenner
Kevin Evans, City Manager
Mickey Evans Jim Willett
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Judy Kayse Mac Woodward
Thomas Leeper, City Attorney
Steed Smith
Absent: Jack Choate, Clarence W. Griffin
WORK SESSION [5:30 p.m. — 5:50 p.m.]
a. to discuss the proposed Takeover Agreement with XL Specialty Insurance Company for the Wynne Home Arts Center
Rehabilitation Project.
CALL TO ORDER [6:00 p.m.]
Mayor Turner called the regular session to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to US AND TEXAS FLAGS, INVOCATION
Parks and Recreation Director Ray Black led the invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve minutes of December 13 and 21, 2005.
Councilmember Kayse made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended and Councilmember Woodward '
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Takeover Agreement with XL Specialty Insurance Companyforthe
Wynne Home Arts Center Rehabilitation Project, as presented by Thomas A. Leeper, City Attorney.
Stephens Construction Services, Inc., was the original general contractor awarded the project. The contract for the
project is secured by Performance and Payment Bonds issued by XL Specialty Insurance Company. Stephens has voluntarily
declared itself to be in default of the contract. In performance of its obligations under the bonds, XL Specialty Insurance
Company has contracted with Frost Constructors, Inc., to complete the project.
b. Approve Ordinance 2006 -01 -03.1 amending §16.16 and §16.18 of Title 16 "Cemeteries ", of the Code of Ordinances.
City Council adopted the Cemetery Policies and Procedures by Ordinance on November 11, 2003. The Cemetery
Advisory Board continues to review the policies and procedures annually and will make recommendations concerning any
changes that might need to be addressed.
Councilmember Woodward made a motion to aoorove Ordinance 2006 -01 -03.1 amending &16.16 and &16.18 of Title 16
"Cemeteries ", of the Code of Ordinances. and Councilmember Evans seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Approve Ordinance 2006 -01 -03.2 amending Titles 9, 11 and 12 of the Huntsville Code of Ordinances by the adoption of
the 2003 editions of the International Codes and 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code, as presented by Michael
Roempke, Building Official.
Effective September 1, 2005, an amendment to Chapter 214 of the Local Government Code requires the City to adopt
and enforce the 2003 editions of the International Building and International Residential Building Codes by January 1. 2006.
Because the 2003 edition of the International Building Code references the 2003 editions of the International Plumbing,
Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy, Property Maintenance and Fire Codes, it is necessary to adopt these codes to remain
consistent and fair in the enforcement of the building code.
The Texas department of Licensing and Regulation now issues licenses for electricians. The TDLR also requires
electricians to perform electrical work in conformance with the 2005 National Electrical Code or the edition of the city they may is '
be performing the work in. Adoption of the 2005 NEC gives consistency with the State requirements and uniformity with the
surrounding area.
Councilmember Evans made a motion to approve Ordinance 2006 -01 -03.2 amending Titles 9, 11 and 12 of the
d. Discuss and take action on claim related to lot at the corner of Avenue M and 12" Street. [Executive Session]
This item was not discussed.
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MAYOR / COUNCILMEMBER / CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Update on pending or contemplated litigation.
b. Update on land acquisition.
These items were not discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Gene Myrick.
Mr. Myrick requested some road work be done on Brookhollow, and requested that back up generators be
purchased for the lift stations in Elkins Lake. Mr. Myrick also commended City Council on their accomplishments this past
year.
MEDIA
a. Kelly Prew, Huntsville Item.
Ms. Prew asked if we would be coming back with a take over agreement for the fire station project. Mr. Evans stated
yes, and he would be glad to visit with her about that project.
ADJOURNMENTS [[6:20 p.m.]
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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