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MIN CC 11/30/1993n CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 1993 BOOK 'R" 255 MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 14ELD ON THE 30TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993, 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 regular session with the following members present: COUNCILMEMBERS: W. H. Hodges, Mayor Officers: Dan S. Davis Harold L. Norton Gene Pipes, City Manager William B. Green JoAnn Matthews Danna Welter, City Secretary Ronald L. Lange Ila G. Gaines Scott Bounds, City Attorney Jim Carter Dave Luning CITIZEN INPUTANQUIRV REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hodges called the meeting to order. INVOCATION CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1993 Councilmember Gaines made the motion to approve the minutes of October 19 and 26, 1993, and Councilmember Norton seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. ATTENDING CITIZEN Ms. Paula Moak, Oakwood Cemetery Association. Ms. Moak stated that the association is in desperate need of additional cemetery/bmial space. She requested some relief from the City in using equipment to shape and level some additional space. Mayor Hodges recommended that Ms. Moak contact the City Manager and discuss this project. CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR FUNDING THROUGH A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY THE HUNTSVILLE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM Mayor Hodges stated that he was a member of this Board and would abstain from voting on this issue. Mayor Hodges did state that several yews ago the State of Texas passed enabling legislation to pass through alcohol taxes collected at the City level for these types of programs. It was noted that these funds are included in the General Fund reserve for future allocation. Mr. Brindley outlined a proposal to Council for the treatment program for female participants. He stated that the program has affected the lives of 24 females in the City of Huntsville. Mr. Brindley stated that the County provides rent free space and the Hospital District contributes $18,000 per year. Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve $9,600 for the Addiction Program for Females sponsored by the Huntsville Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, and Councilmember Carter seconded the motion. Councilmember Green asked why this program was segregated from the other programs in respect to other local /State funding. Mr. Brindley stated that in asking for funds from the City they choose this program for City support. A vote was taken. Councilmembers Matthews, Carter, Davis, Gaines, Norton, Luning and Lange voted for, and Councilmember Green voted against. The vote passed 7 -1. Mayor Hodges abstained from the vote. CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM DAVID ADICKES TO FUND THE COST OF THE FOUNDATION (BASE) FOR THE 70 FOOT SAM HOUSTON STATUE This item was postponed until the next agenda. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 93 -11 -30.1 DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS City Attorney Scott Bounds stated that this is a resolution requested by our Bond Council relating to the certificates of obligation that the City issued relating to the transfer station and vehicles. This authorizes the City to reimburse itself for funds spent ($20,000 to $30,000) prior to receiving the bond funds. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 1993 BOOK "R" Jiff unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 93 -11 -30.2 AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT IN THE LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL Investment Pool, and Councilmember Gaines seconded the motion All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR FY 1992 -93 Green seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimouslv. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR FY 1993 -94 Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Carter asked about the funds for the Boettcher's Mill Store and stated that it may be the time to reco: the project. Mr. Schindler stated that the building continues to be vandalized, but the City has not received word from the regarding the contaminated soil. CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR ISTEA ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Mr. Schindler stated that staff is requesting approval for a grant application for the Intermodal Surface Transported Efficiency Act ( ISTEA) of 1991. Spur 94 in Huntsville is the shortest highway in the State (leading from 11th Street to S Houston's Grave). This program allows the State to spend highway enhancement money on non - highway transportation needs. I grant match with the State would improve Spur 94 with sidewalks, acquire some property on the comer if possible to make entrance to the area, and also connect the downtown with sidewalks from the Spring site to Spur 94. Staff is requesting appro for a sum of $56,200 from the Downtown Revitalization Project reserves to be used as the local match. The total project is $337,2 of $56,200 from the Downtown Revitalization Project reserves, and Councilmember Green seconded the motion. Councilmember Luning stated that he understood during the budget discussions that this money was to be reserved for parking for the downtown area. Mr. Schindler stated that at the current time the parking issue has been addressed, but that it was,! not a permanent arrangement. li A vote was taken. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. � III CONSIDER REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE A CANOPY ON THE JUVENILE SERVICES BUILDING ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE II' Mr. Schindler stated that this canopy would extend over the City's right -of -way, but would not interfere with pedestrian,) traffic. Councilmember Lange made the motion to approve authorization to place a canopy on the Juvenile Services Building oa University Avenue, and Councilmember Gaines seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER ORDINANCE 93 -11 -30.1 REJECTING SELF PROPELLED STREET SWEEPER BIDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR A 1994 CAB AND CHASSIS FOR ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR, A 1994 DIESEL POWERED FRONT LOADING GARBAGE TRUCK AND A SELF PROPELLED STREET SWEEPERI Councilmember Green made the motion to approve Ordinance 93-11-30.1 authorizing the publication and notice of intend' to issue certificates of obligation for three pieces of equipment as listed above, and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion ''. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY ON SHEPARD DRIVE Mr. Wilder stated that during recent research on water and sewer improvements in the area, it was discovered that the street; right-of-way does not exist. The street already exists and staff is recommending that Council accept the street right -of -way, 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 1993 BOOK "R" 257 Councilmember Lange made the motion to accept the street right -of -way on Shepard Drive. and Councilmember Norton seconded the motion. Councilmember Lange stated that it states in the memo that the Shepards will dedicate the right -of -way to the public with the limitation that it never become a thru street into the Tanglewood Mobile Home Park. He asked Mr. Bounds if future Council's were bound by this limitation. Mr. Bounds stated that a reversion clause could be added to the contract, but the current Council cannot bind future Councils. A vote was taken, All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. UPDATE ON SOLID WASTE PROJECTS Mr. Wilder stated that Goodwin Loiter has completed their preliminary report. The transfer station with the changes recommended are estimated to cost $481,000. Funds appear to be sufficient to complete the project. Advertisement for bids should take place in late January or mid February. Mr. Wilder stated that Waste Management had indicated that they would like to submit proposals to the City on constructing and operating the transfer station. He did not hear from Waste Management regarding this proposal and called to check on the project. He was informed that the person he had dealt with had been reassigned in the Company. The manager of Security Landfill stated he would take on the project, but several weeks later was no longer with the Company. Staff recommends proceeding with the preliminary reports by Goodwin Loiter on construction of the transfer station. Staff is currently reviewing a proposal by Waste Management on credit per ton on the gate rate at the landfill at Atascocita if the City does transfer its solid waste to this facility, Information regarding this proposal will be related to Council as soon as it is available. The landfill closure project is currently progressing very well. The transfer trucks and trailers have been received. ' MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT 1. Chief Eckhardt stated that the Texas Department of Public Safety was going to join the Regional Drug Task Force. CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION Curfew. Councilmember Luning asked about the possibility of enacting a curfew ordinance since the Dallas suit had been upheld. Mr. Bounds stated that he had reviewed this case and it appears it will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court and it will be approximately four months until it is decided if the Supreme Court will hear the case. The City of Dallas has stated that they will delay the implementation of their ordinance for one month. Tourism Council. Councilmember Carter asked several questions regarding the Tourism Council annual report: 1. Brochure developed listing the 93 things to wine to Huntsville to see and do - has it been reviewed and several items listed be reconsidered. 2. How did the Chamber support the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of the Samuel Walker Houston Cultural Center - if monetary, how much? 3. Agreement with Howard Peacock, Travel Writer to edit articles to promote Huntsville - How much did we spend? Where are the articles? 4. In the report, it states that the list is incomplete, where is the complete list? 5. Are we increasing or decreasing revenues on tourism? MEDIA None. IADJOURNMENT Danna Welter, City Secretary