MIN CC 02/22/1993J
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 1993 BOOK 'R" 171
I MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE
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CTFY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1993 IN THE
.. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLEy COUNTY OF
'I WALKER, TEXAS AT 5:15 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
W. H. Hodges, Mayor
Officers:
Dan S. Davis
Harold L. Norton Gene Pipes, City Manager
Ronald L Lange
JoAnn Matthews Scott Bounds, City Attorney
William B. Green
Ila G. Gaines Danna Welter, City Secretary
Jim Carter
Dave Luning
REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hodges called the meeting to order. Invocation by Councilmember Ila Gaines.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2 -22 -93.1 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PIPE AND APPURTENANCES TO
CONSTRUCT 3,000 FEET OF 12" OUTER LOOP WATER MAIN TO SERVE THE WYNNE- ALBERTI UNIT
OF T.D.CJ. I.D. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Wilder stated that for the construction of this project, 2,300 feet of 12" pipe will need to be bought on an emergency
basis. Six quotes have been received and staff recommends the low bid by Golden Triangle for $6.89 per foot for a total of
$15,847. T.D.C.J. is requiring that water be provided by April 1, 1993, for construction purposes.
Councilmember Gaines made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2 -22 -93.1 authorizing the purchase of pipe and
appurtenances to construct 3,000 feet of 12" outer loop water main from Golden Triangle in the amount of $15,847, to serve the
Wvnne - Alberti Unit of T.D.C.J. -I.D. and declarine an emereenev. and Councilmember Green seconded the motion. All were in
favor and the motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR
COMPUTER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Chief Eckhardt stated $15,949 would be required from this year's budget; second and third year conversion costs would
be brought back to Council for approval, and budgeted in those years. The system currently on -line would be kept and
information accessed from it until the equipment fails. All data currently on this mini main frame is available on hard copy.
Councilmember Lange made the motion to accept the recommendation for the Police Department computer system
improvements in the amount of $15,949, and Councilmember Norton seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion
asked unanimousl
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE
CENTRAL EAST TEXAS NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
After discussion, Sheriff Dale Myers stated that Commissioner's Court has approved the grant renewal application. The
grant application is for $311,000. The entities' commitment is $103,000 (June 1, 1993 - May 31, 1994). Of the $103,000, $59,850
has been confiscated or forfeited. Sheriff Myers feels that the remainder of the monies will be raised through drug raids during
this period, however, the City would be obligated for up to $10,000 if the funds are not raised.
Councilmember Green made the motion to approve a resolution authorizing a grant renewal application for the Central
East Texas Narcotics Task Force for an amount of up to $10,000 to be funded out of the Police Department budget, and
Councilmember Luring seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lange asked that prior to the next renewal, staff inform Council how this task force is affecting the drug
problem in the area. Councilmember Matthews stated she would like to we these statistics if available at this time, and Chief
Eckhardt said he would provide these statistics at the next meeting.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR
ORGANIZED GANG UNIT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Eckhardt stated that Lt. Gary Howze oversees this grant. The grant was entered into last year with the State and
the City received 100% funding. This year, the grant will be funded at 80% by the State and 20% by the City. If approved, the
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State will fund $23,548 and the City $5,886 in matching funds, for a- police officer for purposes of identification, processing and
incarceration of offenders associated with gang related activity. The grant covers the period from September 1, 1993 to August '
li 31, 1994.
Councilmembers requested that they be furnished with statistics of how the grant is affecting the gang activity in
Huntsville. Lt. Howe stated that the gang investigator has been working since November 1, 1992, and has been able to seriously
weaken one large gang in the City. He stated that he will furnish Council with statistics on gang activity.
Councilmember Gaines made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing a grant renewal application for organized
gang unit in the Police Department with matching Citv funds of $5,886, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were
•j in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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