City Council Meeting Minutes 9-6-2022MINUTES FROM THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 6th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022, 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 workshop and regular session with the following:
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Brauninger, Mayor Pro Tem Humphrey, Councilmember Ward 1 Beebe, Councilmember At-Large Position 1 Lyle, Councilmember At-Large Position 2 Mullins, Councilmember
Ward 3 Massey, Councilmember At-Large Position 3 McKenzie, Councilmember Ward 4 Strong, Councilmember At-Large Position 4 Graham
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: None
OFFICERS PRESENT: Aron Kulhavy, City Manager; Kristy Doll, City Secretary; Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
WORKSHOP (5:00 P.M.)
Receive update on the status of the new City Hall project.
Aron Kulhavy, City Manager
MAIN SESSION (6:00 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER (6:00 p.m.)
Mayor Brauninger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES - U.S. Flag and Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible.
Councilmember Massey gave the invocation and pledges were led by Mayor Brauninger.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing on the FY 2022/2023 proposed Budget
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Mayor Brauninger opened a Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m.
Steve Ritter presented information regarding the Public Hearing requirements to the FY2022-2023 proposed budget.
No citizen comments were heard in support of or opposition of the FY 2022/2023
proposed Budget
Mayor Brauninger closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
The presiding officer will call for public comments 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.)
Mayor Brauninger requested Consent Agenda item 1.c. be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Statutory Agenda for consideration.
Consider approving the Minutes from the September 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Consider authorizing the City Manager to award Change Order No. 1 for Street Milling/Overlay/Rehab Services, to Larry Young Paving, Inc.
Kevin Byal, Director of Development Services
Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items a and b. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pat Graham. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger,
Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None.
STATUTORY AGENDA
Consent Agenda item 1.c. was moved from the Consent Agenda to the Statutory Agenda for consideration.
1.c. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2022-26 accepting the Certificate of Unopposed
Candidates, declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office, and canceling the
November 8, 2022 Election.
Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2022-26 accepting the Certificate of Unopposed Candidates, declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office,
and canceling the November 8, 2022 Election. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pat Graham. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe,
Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None.
Motion to postpone approval of the FY 2022/2023 proposed Budget to the September 20, 2022 Council meeting.
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to postpone approval of the FY 2022/2023 proposed Budget to the September 20, 2022 Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Pat Graham. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins;
No – None.
Consider approving Decision Packages for the FY 2022/2023 Budget
Steve Ritter, Finance Director
Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to approve the Decision Packages listed as items 2b (1) - (5) on the City Council agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki McKenzie.
The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None
Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into architectural facade easement agreements with property owners to continue the preservation efforts of the Richard Haas art murals
in the downtown area.
Annel Guadalupe
Councilmember Daiquiri Beebe made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into architectural facade easement agreements with the following property owners as listed to continue
the preservation efforts of the Richard Haas art murals in the downtown area. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki McKenzie. The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger,
Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None
1. R & G Interests, LLC - 1021 12th Street
2. GIbbs Brothers & Co - 1110 11th St
3. W.L. Smither Estate (Ralph Lawson)- 1104 11th St. & 1108 11th St.
4. Robert C. Ernst, Jr. - 1113 12th St.
5. Thomas J. Mitchell - 1112 11th St.
6. Gibbs Brothers & Co. -1118 & 1118 1/2 11th
7. Thomas J. Mitchell- 1114 11th St.
8. Carey Lee & Windy R. Looney - 1110 Sam Houston Ave.
9. Friends for the Improvement of the Old Town Theatre - 1023 12th St.
10. John Kerr Smither - 1215-1221 Sam Houston Ave.
11. Gibbs Brothers & Co - 1011 University Ave.
12. Drew Slack Management Corp, Inc - 1114 Sam Houston Ave.
First Reading - Consider authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Legacy Builders, Inc., for the construction of the Animal Control Facility.
Brent Sherrod, Public Works Director
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to waive the second reading requirements of the rules of procedure and authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with
Legacy Builders, Inc., for the construction of the Animal Control Facility in the amount of not to exceed $1,406,370. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Pat Graham. The motion
passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None
CITY COUNCIL/MAYOR/CITY MANAGER
Consider the appointments to the City of Huntsville Boards and Commissions for expired terms or vacant board positions.
Andy Brauninger, Mayor
Mayor Brauninger made a motion to appoint Board and Commission members as presented. Council confirmed appointments 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki
McKenzie, Deandra (Dee) Mullins, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle; No – None
BOARD NAME
SEAT #
APPOINT/ REAPPOINT
BOARD MEMBERS
TERM EXPIRES
ARTS COMMISSION
2
Reappoint
Betsy Maloney
08/31/2025
5
Reappoint
Rosalyn Kelly
08/31/2025
6
Reappoint
Margaret Smith
08/31/2025
HOUSING AUTHORITY
1
Reappoint
Sally Dowis
08/31/2024
2
Appoint
Sal Salazar
08/31/2023
4
Reappoint
Carolyn Lewis
08/31/2024
5
Appoint
Linda Roberts
08/31/2023
MAIN STREET PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD
2
Reappoint
Weslie Gray
08/31/2024
3
Reappoint
Sandra Gray
08/31/2024
6
Reappoint
Cheryl Spencer
08/31/2024
7
Reappoint
Malissa Williams
08/31/2024
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
6
Appoint
Jennifer Harrison
08/31/2024
7
Reappoint
Nessa Irving
08/31/2024
9
Reappoint
Nate Grigsby
08/31/2025
10
Appoint
Lateel Richardson
08/31/2025
11
Appoint
Airca Castleberry
08/31/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION
4
Appoint
Benjamin Sessions
08/31/2025
5
Reappoint
Jim Gumm
08/31/2025
6
Reappoint
Rhonda Carpenter
08/31/2025
TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD
2
Appoint
George Renner
08/31/2025
3
Reappoint
Matt Childers
08/31/2025
6
Appoint
Karla Christian
08/31/2024
7
Reappoint
Brandon Cooper
08/31/2025
VETERANS AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
1
Reappoint
Leigh-Anne Stewart
08/31/2025
5
Reappoint
Liesa Hackett
08/31/2025
6
Reappoint
Leta Reiner
08/31/2025
7
Appoint
Kimberly Klock
08/31/2024
10
Appoint
Duane Clark
08/31/2025
12
Appoint
Randy Thompson
08/31/2024
14
Reappoint
Trish Faires
08/31/2025
15
Reappoint
Robert Kane Jr.
08/31/2025
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.)
Sheila Molitor - Cat Problem
Not present
Zelma Gunn - Speaking on getting help to start a business.
Ritchen Matthews and Zelma Gunn addressed the Council.
MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
None
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Mayor and Council announced items of community interest.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Attorney Leonard Schneider.
Leonard Schneider, City Attorney
Council convened into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m.
RECONVENE
Take action on item discussed in Executive Session, if needed.
Reconvened from Executive Session into Open Session at 7:12 p.m.
Councilmember Russell Humphrey made a motion to renew legal services with our City Attorney, Leonard Schneider at the new rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vicki McKenzie.
The motion passed 9-0. Yes - Andy Brauninger, Russell Humphrey, Daiquiri Beebe, Vicki McKenzie, Deloris Massey, Jon Strong, Pat Graham, Bert Lyle, Deandra (Dee) Mullins; No – None:
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brauninger adjourned the meeting without objection at 7:12 p.m.
ATTEST: CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
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Kristy Doll, City Secretary Andy Brauninger, Mayor