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Minutes - 06/16/2015 th MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 16 DAY OF JUNE 2015, 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: Mac Woodward, Andy Brauninger, Lydia Montgomery, Don H. Johnson, Keith D. Olson, Joe Emmett, Ronald Allen, Joe P. Rodriquez COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Tish Humphrey OFFICERS PRESENT: Matt Benoit, City Manager, Leonard Schneider, City Attorney, Lee Woodward, City Secretary MAIN SESSION \[6:00 P.M.\] 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Woodward called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES – Mayor Woodward requested a moment of silence to remember the passing of former Councilmember and Mayor Morris Waller. Renette Haynes from the Boys & Girls Club led the pledges. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Preview of new City of Huntsville and Department of Tourism and Cultural Services websites \[Chris Vasquez, IT Director\] - Presentation of APA Planning Award \[Aron Kulhavy, Director of Community and Economic Development\] 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 June 2, 2015. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\] b. Authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to the 2012 Interlocal Agreement between the City and Walker County for the improvement and lease of the Ernst parking area. \[Leonard Schneider, City Attorney\] th c. Consider the abandonment of a Sanitary Sewer Easement on Polly A. Holbrook property located at 1820 16 Street, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas \[Y. S. Ram Ramachandra, City Engineer\] d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and enter into an interlocal agreement with Walker County, and adopt Resolution 2015-11 in support of same. \[Dr. Sherry McKibben, Director of Neighborhood Resources\] e. Consider the purchase of one 2016 Ford F250 XL Extended Cab 4WD and adoption of related Ordinance 2015-27 to amend the FY 14-15 budget. \[Mike Clouds, Fleet Manager\] f. Consider the purchase of four Chevy Tahoe PPVs (police patrol vehicles) and adoption of related Ordinance 2015- 26 amending the FY 14-15 budget. \[Mike Clouds, Fleet Manager\] g. Consider the purchase of six vehicles from Silsbee Ford. \[Mike Clouds, Fleet Manager\] h. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for printing and mailing services for utility bills and informative inserts. \[Steve Ritter, Finance Director\] i. Consider approval to extend the rental of an Automated Belt Press and contract for hauling services from Sprint Waste Services LP to assist with solids handling at the A. J. Brown Wastewater Treatment Plant, and approve related Ordinance 2015-29 to amend the FY15-16 budget. \[Carol Reed, Public Works Director\]. Councilmember Brauninger moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilmembers Montgomery and Olson. Motion was adopted unanimously. 5. STATUTORY AGENDA a. FIRST READING - Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2015-24, amending Chapter 12 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Section 12-27 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, first reading. \[Aron Kulhavy, Director of Community and Economic Development\] First reading, no action taken. Aron Kulhavy, Director of Community and Economic Development, showed some examples, and Mike Roempke, Building Official, confirmed the Mayor’s concerns about health and safety conditions caused by indoor furniture and appliances being stored outdoors, such as harborage of insects, rodents, or other animals. b. Presentation, public comment, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2015-30 continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Disaster, pursuant to the City of Huntsville Emergency Management Plan. \[Chief Kevin Lunsford, Director of Public Safety\] Single reading required, per the City Charter. Councilmember Olson moved adoption of Ordinance 2015-30, continuing the Declaration of Disaster, pursuant to the City of Huntsville Emergency Management Plan; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Montgomery. The motion was unanimously adopted. 6. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORT a. City Manager’s Report 1. Updates on City construction, grants, studies, City projects, City purchases, and economic development. There was no report from the City Manager. Councilmember Allen announced a meeting on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Scott Johnson Elementary. Mr. Roempke said notification for the Neighborhood Cleanup meeting would be distributed by placing bilingual door hangers on each home in the area, as well as placing signs. Councilmember Allen asked that additional time be allowed due to the weather. 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 June 9, 2015. 8. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA There were no media 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 Woodward announced: - At the recent Senior Assembly at HISD, students received over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid to continue their education!!! th - If you would like to play in the 12 Annual Beautification Golf Tournament on Friday, or be a sponsor, contact Penny Joiner at 294-5708. Proceeds benefit the purchase of wildflower seed and other projects around the community. - HISD is sponsoring a summer lunch program, which is free to children 18 or younger, and at a significantly reduced cost to adults. Call 293-2681 for a list of times and locations. - The City is calling for photos for this year’s calendar. Please see the most recent issues of our digital newsletter This Week in Huntsville, or contact us at 291-5403. - Feel the Sting! Day will be August 28, 2015, the date of the Hornets first game this fall. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 295-8113 to order a flag for your home or business, or to fly downtown. Show your support of our school district and its importance in our community! th - The Juneteenth Parade will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 10 am, along 10 Street, followed by a public event at the MLK Center. - The fourth of July is coming up – City facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3, but there will be no changes to the regular garbage or recycling schedules – the City will hold a celebration with fireworks at Kate Barr Ross Park on Saturday, July 4, from 4-8 p.m. Councilmember Emmett announced the Neighborhood Cleanup in the Boettcher’s Mill/Sycamore Drive area at 6:30 p.m. at Scott Johnson Elementary School. 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Woodward adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Lee Woodward, City Secretary