Minutes - 02/20/2018
MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 20 TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2018, 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:
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Brauninger, Joe Emmett, Tish Humphrey, Ronald Allen (arrived at 5:27 p.m.), Joe P.
Rodriquez, Paul Davidhizar, Tyler McCaffety (arrived at 5:13 p.m.), Keith D. Olson, Clyde D. Loll
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, Interim City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Leonard Schneider, City
Attorney
WORK SESSION \[5:00 p.m.\] Aron Kulhavy, Interim City Manager, Brent Sherrod of ACES Engineering, Steve Ritter, Finance
Director, and Boyd London and Joe Morrow of Hilltop Securities took the Council through the schedule and planning for the upcoming
issuance of Proposition 3 bonds and construction of the related projects.
MAIN SESSION \[6:00 p.m.\]
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Brauninger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible.
Mayor Brauninger gave an invocation and Ronxavian Major of HISD led the pledges.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Texas Week Proclamation
- Texas Law Enforcement Agency’s (TLEA) Best Practices Program presentation by Police Chief Gene Ellis, City of Belton
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments will be called for by the presiding officer before action is taken on these items. (Approval of Consent
Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. An item may
be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion by request of a member
of Council.)
a. Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 6. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
b. Authorize the purchase of replacement network and server equipment for the IT Department in the amount of
$73,552.73. \[Bill Wavra, IT Director\]
c. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a change order with Timberline Constructors, Inc., in the amount of
$60,000, for roof repairs to the Statue Visitors Center, and adopt Ordinance 2018-12 for the associated budget
amendment. \[Aron Kulhavy, Interim City Manager\]
d. Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract for the Wells 18 and 19 Connector Project – Project
No. 17-10-01. \[Y.S. “Ram” Ramachandra, City Engineer\]
e. Authorize the purchase of six (6) Gummi Jaeger Drop-in OxyStrip Aerator Assemblies, associated piping, hose,
pipe supports, and fittings for all six (6) units, and one (1) 15 HP UBI 509 blower to power all associated units, with
a NEMA weatherproof enclosure and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), for a total of $91,500. \[Daryl Uptmore, Director
of Public Works\]
Mayor Pro Tem Olson moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Davidhizar.
The motion was approved, 9-0.
5. STATUTORY AGENDA
a. FIRST READING - Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2018-09
supporting an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for 2018 Housing
Tax Credits for a development named Huntsville Estates, to develop affordable rental housing. \[Aron Kulhavy,
Interim City Manager\]
Item was pulled prior to the meeting by the developer.
b. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider agenda item submitted by Mayor
Brauninger to discuss, consider, and possibly take action to direct City staff to take all necessary steps to make
the remainder of the property located at 1930 A Sam Houston Avenue, Property ID #30286 (more specifically, the
front 0.102 acres), available for sale to the public in accordance with state law, the City Charter, and the City’s
purchasing policies. \[Aron Kulhavy, Interim City Manager\]
Councilmember Allen moved to direct City staff to take all necessary steps to make the remainder of the property located
at 1930 A Sam Houston Avenue, Property ID #30286 (more specifically, the front 0.102 acres), available for sale to the
public in accordance with state law, the City Charter, and the City’s purchasing policies; the motion was seconded by
Councilmember Rodriquez. Councilmember McCaffety moved to postpone the discussion until the next Council meeting;
the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Olson. The motion to postpone was adopted, 8-1, Mayor Brauninger voting
against.
c. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into
a contract with Architects Design Group for the design of the Huntsville Police and Fire Department
Proposition/Bond Project #1, second reading, and adopt Ordinance 2018-11, in support of same. \[Chief Kevin
Lunsford, Director of Public Safety; Aron Kulhavy, Interim City Manager\]
Councilmember Humphrey moved to authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Architects Design
Group for the design of the Huntsville Police and Fire Department Proposition/Bond Project #1, second reading, and adopt
Ordinance 2018-11, in support of same; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Davidhizar. The motion was adopted,
8-1, Councilmember Allen voting against.
d. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2018-05 authorizing the City
Manager, Finance Director, City staff, and the City’s Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to proceed with all
necessary processes and documents in connection with the sale of Proposition No. 3 bonds for water and sewer
projects. \[Steve Ritter, Finance Director\]
Mayor Pro Tem Olson moved to adopt Resolution 2018-05 authorizing the City Manager, Finance Director, City staff, and
the City’s Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel to proceed with all necessary processes and documents in connection with
the sale of Proposition No. 3 bonds for water and sewer projects; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Davidhizar.
The motion was adopted, roll call vote, 9-0.
6. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY
a. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider adopting the City Council’s 2018
Strategic Plan. \[Aron Kulhavy, Interim City Manager\]
Councilmember Davidhizar moved to adopt the City Council 2018 Strategic Plan; the motion was seconded by
Councilmember Rodriquez. The motion was adopted, 9-0.
b. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to consider approve the nomination of David
McBroom to an open position on the City of Huntsville, Texas Veterans Affairs Advisory Board. \[Mayor Brauninger\]
Mayor Brauninger moved his nomination. The motion was adopted, 9-0.
7. REQUESTS FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
An opportunity for citizens to be heard on any topic and for the City Council to participate in the discussion. No action will be
taken.
No requests were received by noon on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Mayor Brauninger allowed Tim Davis to offer public
comment on item 5c.
8. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
There were no inquiries.
9. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
(Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for
which no action will be discussed or taken.)
Mayor Brauninger also noted that, as has been seen in the paper recently, SHSU announced traffic changes around the campus.
The permanent changes to the streets will take place over Spring Break and take effect March 19. He noted that the City’s next
Brand Review presentation will be here at City Hall at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13. There will be more of these meetings
this spring. If you would like a presentation for your group, church, or workplace – we’re happy to come visit you! The Mayor also
said early voting began today and encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote.
HISD Minute! (Mayor Pro Tem Olson) – Huntsville High School will hold a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student
Showcase with an Open House from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, February 22 at the HHS Practice Gymnasium.
CoH Clean Minute! (Councilmember Humphrey) announced that WineQuest is an upcoming annual charity event sponsored
by the Rotary Club of Huntsville, benefiting the students of HISD. It will be an elegant evening of fine wines, great food, soft
music, and a live auction at Magnolia Lake on February 23. She urged all to come out for the Prison City Film Festival and
welcome visitors to the community Feb. 28-March 4. She also shared that Councilmember McCaffety’s ribbon cutting at K & G
Mortgage was held this morning.
Councilmember McCaffety shared that the City of Huntsville Parks and Leisure Department will host a free Major League
Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ and Jr. Home Run Derby Competition for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, Saturday, March 3, at Kate
Barr Ross Park. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with competitions starting at 10 a.m. Find out more online at HuntsvilleTX.gov.
Councilmember Loll shared information on the upcoming Main Street Program’s Bacon and Brew Festival, happening on
Saturday, March 24. The family-friendly event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to members of the public of all ages.
Councilmember Emmett reminded all of the Chamber’s annual Business and Community Expo to be held March 1 at the
Fairgrounds. He noted that the $5 admission includes dining at The Taste of Huntsville and access to all the exhibitors.
Councilmember Emmett said the public can call 205-8113 for more information.
Councilmember Davidhizar shared the annual Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston Birthday activities, which will take
place on March 2. There is more information on the events section at the Tourism Department’s website, HuntsvilleTexas.com.
Councilmember Rodriquez shared the City of Huntsville’s Main Street Program was recently advised that with the state’s FY16-
17 evaluation of activities and progress, they have again been recognized as a Nationally Accredited Main Street Program.
Texas Main Street, part of the Texas Historical Commission, said that they are honored to have our program in the Texas
network, and are proud of the great work you are doing. The National Center will officially announce Accreditation at the March
national conference in Kansas City. But we don’t have to wait to say, “Way to go, Debbie, and your interns, board members and
local businesses!”
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. City Council met in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 - consultation with
counsel on legal matters to receive legal advice on litigation Kimberly Webb – an attorney may speak by conference
call in Executive Session. \[Leonard Schneider, City Attorney\].
b. City Council met in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 – personnel matters
regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public
officer or employee, concerning City Secretary Lee Woodward.
The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:58 p.m.
11. RECONVENE
a. Take action on Executive Session items, if necessary.
The Council reconvened at 8:29 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 8:29 p.m.
Lee Woodward, City Secretary