MIN CC 02/21/2006CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
EHUN SVILLLECTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 2I ST DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006, IN THE CITY
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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
Clarence W. Griffin
Jack Choate
WORK SESSION [5:00 p.m.
— 5:37 p.m.]
a. Police Department Take Home Car Policy; and
b. Racial Profiling Report.
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.
PRESENTATION
a. Proclamation — Severe Weather Awareness Week
b. Proclamation — Relay for Life
C. Public Library Presentation — Robert Vann, President, Huntsville Public Library Board.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) '
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve minutes of January 31 and February 7, 2006.
Councilmember Kayse made a motion to approve the consent agenda. as amended. and Councilmember Smith.!.
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimousl
STATUTORY AGENDA
a. Approve the purchase of a 2006,'/ ton Suburban from Classic Chevrolet in the amount of $29,285.84, to be purchased
from budgeted funds.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
b. Authorize application and acceptance (if awarded) Huntsville Police Department for the 2006 JAG Grant in the amount
of $10,234 with funds to be shared with Walker County Sheriffs Office.
Lieutenant Altom stated that the Police Department would like to apply for and receive the 2006 JAG Federal Grant.
This grant must be used for law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education, corrections and
community corrections, drug treatment programs or planning evaluation and technology improvements.
For each of the last several years, the police department has received JAG funds from the federal government for the
purchase of equipment. The grants are divided between jurisdictions in the county, specifically the City of Huntsville and
Walker County Sheriffs Office. The Huntsville Police Department has been assigned as the 2006 administrator.
FISCAL IMPACT /FUNDING SOURCE:
The grant award will be for $10,234 with no match required.
Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Authorize the funding of water and sewer projects for unserved and underserved areas, with budgeted funds.
This item was pulled from the agenda for further review.
d. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Grisham Construction in an amount not to exceed'' ,
$1,207,613.45 for the construction of public improvements within the West Hill Park development to be paid by the
Developer.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
e. Approve Ordinance 2006 -02 -21.1 authorizing the City Attorneyto make an offerfor the acquisition of certain interests in I,
real property that is required fora public purpose and directing the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings
in the event such offer is refused (easement acquisition in the Tract 45, Parker W Survey, A -37, Walker County, Texas).
This item was discussed in executive session.
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f. Consider and take action to authorize an agreement with Local Government Services, L.L.C., to assist the City in
performing an audit, franchise fee payment review, jurisdictional coding test and franchise transfer review and response
related to cable television franchises within the City, or some combination or alternative of such services.
City Attorney Thomas Leeper stated that he had several options from Local Government Services, L.L.C. to assist the
City in performing an audit ranging from aid in the transfer and franchise agreementwith newcompanyto a complete audit of
the current franchise with Cox Communications. After discussion, the consensus of Council was to authorize an agreement
for the full audit.
MAYOR / COUNCILMEMBER I CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Update on pending or contemplated litigation.
b. Update on land acquisition.
Items a and b were discussed in executive session.
C. Mayor reported that he and Councilmember Woodward had met with the Mayorof Brenham and reached an agreement
relating to the City's respective high school football teams. They agreed to "bet" on the game each year. If Brenham
wins, Huntsville City Council would make two gallons of homemade ice cream and serve to their Council. If Huntsville
wins, Brenham City Council would serve two gallons of Blue Bell with Huntsville City Council choosing the flavor. He
also stated that during their visit, he and Councilmember Woodward visited with Representative Lois Kolkhorst
regarding several issues including legal issues and school funding. Councilmember Smith stated that John Sharp had
been appointed by Governor Perry to research school finance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Delora King. Ms. King asked about the agreement between the City and SHSU for a portion of the franchise fee
from Cox Communications. Staff replied that SHSU does receive 1/5 of the payments.
b. Jack Ross. Mr. Ross stated that he felt the City needed a larger library. Many residents visit the library and it is too
small.
G. Patrick Sleightholm, KSHU -TV Channel, stated that "News 7" has been selected as one of the top three finalists for
the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. The winner will be selected in April. The BEA Festival is
one of the largest in the nation, competing with schools nationwide. "News 7" is produced entirely by Mass
Communication students and airs live every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:OOpm.
MEDIA
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION [6:50 p.m. - 7:07 p.m.]
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of items covered by this notice, City Council determines that a closed or
executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Sections:
551.071 - consultation with counsel on legal matters;
551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property;
551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift;
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551.074 - personnel matters regarding the election, appointment and/or duties of one or more officers and /or
employees;
551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices;
551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; and /or
Other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code.
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT [7:10 p.m.]
Dann@ Welter, City Secretary