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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1995, 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:
William B. Green, Mayor
Dan S. Davis
Ronald L. Lange
Marjorie Rex
ABSENT: Jim Carter
Dave Luning
JoAnn Matthews
Ann James
David Martinez
CITIZEN INPUT/INQUIRY
Officers:
Gene Pipes, City Manager
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
James Berry and Bill Dixon. Both of these gentlemen spoke in opposition of the Police Department conducting concealed firearms
classes.
Mayor Green stated that this item would be discussed later in the agenda.
Jean Holly. Ms. Holly requested Council's assistance in cleaning up the Sycamore area. She understands there are ordinances in
place to control the problem and asked that Council have these ordinances strongly enforced.
Mayor Green stated that the problem would be addressed to try and improve the situation.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Patrick Antwi, City Planner.
CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12 AND OCTOBER 3, 1995
motion. Corrections were made. A vote was taken and all were in favor and the motion passed 8 -0 NOTE Councilmember Carter
Has absent.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the minutes of October 3. 1995. and Councilmember Matthews seconded the
motion. A correction was made. All were in favor and the motion Passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 945 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF THE TRINITY RIVER
AUTHORITY OF TEXAS - CITY OF HUNTSVILLE WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, WATER
TRANSMISSION AND CLEAR WELL STORAGE FACILITIES AMENDATORY CONTRACT
Mr. Bounds stated this resolution directs execution by TRA to expand the water treatment facilities and lines to provide water
service to the Ellis Unit, Estelle Unit and Medical Facility Unit. This is an amendment to the City's existing TRA contract for operation',
of the water treatment plant.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 945 authorizing and directing the execution of the TRA -COH water
treatment facilities, water transmission and clear well storage facilities amendatory contract. and Councilmember Davis seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion Passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 95 -10 -24.2 SUSPENDING THE TWELVE MONTH BAN ON ALL
PORTABLE SIGNS IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mr. Bounds stated that he made a mistake advising City Council about portable signs. Based upon a state statute he has changed''.
his opinion regarding portable signs. He requested that Council approve Ordinance 95 -10 -24.2 suspending the twelve month ban on
portable signs with several corrections.
Mayor Green stated that there will be no new portable signs allowed, but existing signs can remain in place until they are
substantially destroyed or dilapidated, in which case it cannot be replaced.
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the corected Ordinance 95 -10 -24.2 suspending the twelve month ban on all
portable signs in the City of Huntsville. and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion Passed
unanimously.
Mr. Bounds stated that an inventory of all signs as of August 15th has been completed.
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CONSIDER ORDINANCE 95 -10 -24.3 ORDERING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
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JANUARY 20, 1996 FOR THE PURPOSING OF ELECTING FOUR AT LARGE COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 93-10-24.3 ordering a municipal election to be held on January 20 1996
and Councilmember Lange seconded the motion All were in favor and the motion Dossed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 95 -10 -24.4 AMENDING CHAPTER 12, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
BY PROVIDING STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 247 AND FM 980 (3 -WAY)
The Texas Department of Transportation will install the signs after approval of City Council.
Councilmember Lange made a motion to approve Ordinance 95 -10 -24.4 amending Chanter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, by
Providing stop Sims at the intersection of FM 247 and FM 980 (3 -way). and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. All were
in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES WITH WALKER COUNTY
Mr. Bounds stated that staff was still working with the County on the contract for fire services. There is a draft of the revised
version for your review. At this time, it is requested that Council authorize the Mayor to extend the existing agreement an additional
30 days.
Councilmember James made a motion to authorize the Mavor to extend the existine fire services agreement with Walker County
for an additional 30 days. and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 95-10 -24.1 SELECTING APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve Resolution 95 -10 -24.1 selecting appraisal district director nominees (Fred Cherry,
Jerry Lamson Ralph Lawson Sue Martin J. S Robinson. Jovice Robinson. Willie Williams), and Councilmember Rex seconded the
motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
' CONSIDER ADOPTION OF $10.00 FEE FOR FINGERPRINTING AT THE REQUEST OF CITIZENS
AS ALLOWED BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Councilmember Lange made a motion to approve the $10.00 fee for finaerorinting at the rearrest of citizens. and Councilmember
Davis seconded the motion A vote was taken and all were in favor except Councilmembers Luning and Matthews. The motion passed
6 -2.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF $90.00 FEE FOR THE CONCEALED WEAPON INSTRUCTION CLASS
TO BE CONDUCTED BY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS IN THE HUNTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
After discussion it was the consensus of Council that the Police Department not perform this service.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF FRONT LOAD CONTAINER AND ROLL -OFF CONTAINER TRUCK
THROUGH HGAC COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
Councilmember Lange made a motion to approve the purchase of a front load container in the amount of $126.500.35 and the
purchase of a roll off container truck in the amount of $92,811.24 through HGAC. and Councilmember James seconded the motion
All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER 1995 STOP LOSS RENEWAL TO ITT HARTFORD
Mr. Schindler stated that there is no increase in this coverage from last year.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the 1995 stop loss renewal coverage to ITT Hartford. and Councilmember Davis
seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Consider Boards and Commissions appointments:
a) Appoint Robert Bmner and Joe Shaw replacing Ed Smith and Winnie Sandel, respectively, and reappoint Charles Smith to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
b) Appoint Aubrey Hill to replace Don Coers to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
c) Appoint Jody Crawford and Milton Fisher replacing Darryl Patrick and Ray Moore, respectively, and reappoint Tommy Martin
to the Parks Advisory Board.
d) Appoint Janelle Paris replacing Sharon Camfield and reappoint Mary Jeanne Coers to the Huntsville Lay Representatives to the
Houston Area Library System.
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Councilmember Lange made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointments and reappointments as listed above to the Boards and
Commissions. and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. '
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2. Discuss Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application by Walker County Rural Water Supply System.
Mr. Bounds stated that he had scheduled a meeting with the WCRWSS to discuss issues relating to the City providing water service
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in areas where they provide water service and fire service to these areas. In the process of the meeting, it was noted that WCRWSS
has filed an application for a CCN for a large area of Walker County including the area in which the City's water plant is located, a
portion of the Ellis Unit where the City is currently in the process of providing water, basically an area from Parker Creek to the County
line around to West Sandy Creek (about '/2 of Walker County). Staff did express frustration with WCRWSS staff for filing this CCN
prior to discussing the issues with the City.
Mayor Green stated that his position is to oppose all aspects of the CCN until the issues can be resolved and identify areas the City
needs to service and areas that WCRWSS can and needs to service. Mayor Green stated the best course would be for the Walker Ali
County Rural Water Supply System to withdraw their CCN application. If the City opposes, the hearing will cost both entities in the
range of $30,000. Members of staff and Council will attempt to schedule to meet with members of the WCRWSS Board to discuss i
this CCN application, but if these efforts fail the City will oppose it actively.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
Walker Countv Proud. Councilmember James thanked members of staff and Council who attended the kick -off of Walker County
Proud at the Fairgrounds last week.
Clean Up. Councilmember Rex stated that in conjunction with Walker County Proud, the City should pursue some clean up of areas
such as those addressed on Sycamore.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
None.
Recess into a EXECUTIVE SESSION to consider items as follows: III
*Threatened litigation - McDonald Creek;
• Real estate acquisition - Finney /10th Street right -of -way; and
• Pending litigation - Townsend v. COH.
Danna Welter, City Secretary