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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1996, 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:
STAR Students
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Projected New Students
10
William B. Green, Mayor
Dave Lotting
Officers:
Dan S. Davis
David Martinez
Gene Pipes, City Manager
Ronald L. Lange
Andrew Holmes
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Marjorie Rex
JoAnn Matthews
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
Ann .lames
6 %- 36 Students
TOTAL STUDENTS
CITIZEN INPUTQNQUIRY
1. Stan Foley. Entergy /GSU. Mr. Foley stated that he was the new Gulf States/Entergy Area Manager for Huntsville and would be
relocating his family into the City. He requested that if City Council felt it necessary to approve the ordinance on the agenda
authorizing the filing of a rate review case before the PUC regarding the merger savings realized by the Company, he would request
that the deadline be extended to allow GSU/Entergy time to compile the data necessary for the review.
Mr. Bounds stated that there were conditions in the ordinance to allow for extensions of time.
2. John Harvey. Mr. Harvey complimented the City's inspection department on their professionalism and courteous treatment during
construction work on his home.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Kenneth Levingston, Pastor of St. James Methodist Church and St. Paul Methodist Church.
MINUTES
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the minutes of March 12. 1996, and Councilmember James seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve the minutes of March 26.1996 and Councilmember Rex seconded the motionthe minutes of March 26. 1996 and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion.
The motion Passed unanimously.
ATTENDING CITIZENS
1. Lerov Wilkinson Director of Juvenile Services and Sgt Alex Paiz STAR Protect, to update the Council on the orogress of the
Walker Countv STAR Program since Sentember 1995.
Mr. Wilkinson stated that in October 1995, the City entered into an agreement with the Walker County Department of Juvenile
Service s to participate in the STAR Program. He and Sgt. Paiz would like to give a six month report on the program and encourage
continued City participation in the program.
October 1, 1995 —March 25, 1996
STAR Students
19
Projected New Students
10
Prevent Students
198
Two Week Students
78
JP Court Students
104
Two Hour Interventions
200
Class Room Interventions
51
Probation CSR Students
19
Repeat Offender Rate
6 %- 36 Students
TOTAL STUDENTS
619
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Sgt. Paiz stated that these students have completed or are completing a total of $4,065 hours of community service with $21,340
dollars saved. Some of the various community service projects include HISD clean up, Housing Project trash pick -up, Courthouse clean
up (Fair on the Square); Main Street clean up, Castle Hill Park (graffiti clean up), Huntsville Hardware paint detail, Cedar Wood
Apartments ditch clean up, Mance Park graffiti clean up, Challenge Program paint detail; Feeder Road clean up, free City car wash,
School Zone paint detail; New Waverly School bus detail; HISD paint detail; Smith Hill trash clean up, STAR Program project, New
Waverly trash pick up, State Park clean up, Martin Luther King Drive clean up and Special Olympic project.
Sgt. Alex Paiz stated that for the past three weeks a pilot program is in place at the Challenge Program of H.I.S.D. and will continue
for five more weeks (80% of students were from Challenge during the past two months).
Mayor Green stated that he attended the second graduation of students through the STAR Program and met a very proud group of
children and parents.
Mr. Wilkinson stated that Sgt. Paiz is committed to the program and is doing a fantastic job.
CONSIDER MARCH TAX REPORT WITH ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TAX ROLL
AS RECOMMENDED BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER
Councilmember Davis made a motion to anprove the March tax report with adiustments to the tax roll as recommended by Grover
Cook, Chief Appraiser. and Councilmember James seconded the motion The motion Passed unanimously.
RESPONSE REPORTS:
1. Kit MCQuirter familv request for assistance in providing Public access to their property.
An analysis of the ownership situation in the area of the McQuirter property was presented by Gene Pipes. Council requested cost
estimates for a possible extension of 1st Street or other alternatives before any initiatives were taken to acquire right -of -way.
2. Junk Yard ordinance provisions review. Mr. Bounds distributed to Council information on `junky yards" from City of Huntsville
codes, state laws and other city's laws for review.
Mayor Green thanked Scott and asked that Council review the information.
3. Solid waste disposal options report. Mr. Pipes stated that the City has 2 Y, years before the contract with Waste Management needs
to be updated, but will keep Council abreast of alternates available; including the Polk County landfill, Dickey Landfill permitting,
T.D.C.J. partnership, composting, etc.
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS
(SOURCE OF FUNDS: FUNDS BUDGETED FOR DEBT SERVICE)
1. Consider Ordinance 96 -04 -09.1 authorizing the City Attorney to make an offer for acquisition of certain interests in property that
are required for public purpose and directing the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings in the event such offer is refused
(Haigis property).
Councilmember Rex made a motion to anorove Ordinance 96 -04 -09.1 authorizing the Citv Attornev to make an offer for acquisition
of certain interests in nroperty that is required for public purpose ($23.000 for a 10 acre tract) and directing the City Attomev to
institute condemnation proceedings in the event such offer is refused for the Haigis Pronertv. and Councilmember Lange seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
It was noted that the ordinance shows Mr. and Mrs. John Haigis and it should read Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Haigis.
2. Consider authorization to purchase one ten acre tract (McIthancy) for the Robinson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Councilmember James made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to purchase a ten acre tract (McIlhanev) in the amount of
$25,000 for the Robinson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion The motion Passed
unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 96 -04 -09.2 APPOINTING SCOTT BOUNDS, CITY ATTORNEY AS ITS AGENT AND
ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF TERMINATING THE SOUTIRVESTERN LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM
Councilmember Davis made a motion to anorove Ordinance 96-04-09.2 appointing the Citv Attorney as its agent and Attorney in
fact for the purpose of terminating the Southwestern Life Insurance Program, and Councilmember Holmes seconded the motion The
motion passed unanimously.
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CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY BY THE HUNTSVILLE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Scott Bounds stated that this agreement would be for the use of the `old BBQ room" at Fire Station #2 (storage, use and operation
of radio equipment).
Councilmember James made a motion to approve an agreement for use of Citv property by the Huntsville Amateur Radio Club,
and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 96 -04 -09.3 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A RATE REVIEW CASE BEFORE THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN REGARDS TO THE MERGER SAVINGS REALIZED BY ENTERGY /GSU
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve Ordinance 96 -04 -09.3 authorizing the filing of a rate review case before the
Public Utilities Commission in regards to the merger savings realized by Entergv /GSU. and Councilmember Lange seconded the
motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER BIDS
I. Bid 96 -12, Annual contract for Asphaltic Concrete, to pavers Supply for Type B, Type D, D Modified (both pick up and delivery).
2. Bid 96 -14, Annual contract for Flexible Base, to Gifford Hill in the amount of $8.75 /ton and $9.63/cy.
3. Polyphosphate, to Morris Products in the amount of $12.33 per million gallons treated.
4. Resurface City Pool, to Quality Pools in the amount of $28,727 (with options).
Councilmember Lumina made a motion to approve the four bids listed above to the respective low bidders and Councilmember
Lange seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER UTILITY EXTENSION CONTRACT WITH CEDRIC LANDRUM FOR WATER AND SEWER
' IMPROVEMENTS WITH LIEN
Councihnember Rex made a motion to approve a utility extension contract with Cedric Landrum for water and sewer improvements
with lien, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION FROM JOE M. HENRY FOR CURB AND GUTTER
PROJECT ON ELKS DRIVE
Mr. Wilder stated that Joe M. Henry has requested City participation in a street improvement on Elks Drive. Mr. Henry is offering
$6,000 for his participation. This amount will cover the cost of the curb and gutter, but the City Engineer will need to do some
design/field work to determine if the project will work without creating a drainage problem or a street grade change. Staff recommends
that the City Engineer be allowed to research this project to determine if the project will work, and will bring this information back
to Council at a future meeting with a defined description of the required City participation.
Councilmember Lange made a motion to allow the City Engineer to research the project and report to Council with cost estimate.
and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion oassed unanimously.
CONSIDER I?TILITY EXTENSION REQUEST FROM PETE ALBRITTON FOR 6" SANITARY SEWER
(50/50 COST - $3,340 EACH)
Councilmember Lunine made a motion to aoorove a utility extension request from Pete Albritton for 265 feet of 6" sewer line at
a cost to Mr. Albritton and the City of $3.340 each, and Councilmember Lange seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimouslv.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Consider appointment of Project Steering Committee for the Wage and Classification Study:
a) Members: Ron Lange, Chair; Marjorie Rex, Vice Chairman; Boyd Wilder; Patricia Allen; Hank Eckhardt, and J. D.
Schindler; and
b) Ex- Officio Members: Mayor Bill Green; Gene Pipes; Danna Welter; and Brenda LeNorman.
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the Project Steering Committee for the Wage and Classification Study, and
Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Bike Patrol Purchase. Mr. Pipes stated that in the FYI section of the agenda, there is a memorandum regarding the purchase of radar
units for the bike patrol to be funded out of the Narcotics Forfeiture Fund ($1649.00).
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CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
Ij Walker Countv Proud. Councilmember James stated that she hoped the Councihnembers would be available this Saturday for the
3! "Trash Bash ".
Bilingual Services. Councilmember Matthews stated that she had received a complaint that there is no one to communicate with the !
Hispanic Community when they call City Hall and they had been told to bring their own interpreter if they want to address City,
Council.
Mr. Pipes stated that there has not been a request for bilingual services at Council and there is someone on staff very fluent in
Spanish and functions daily in that regard. These residents need to contact the City Secretary or J. D. Schindler and they will be taken
care of.
None.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recess into an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss contemplated litigation:
1) Walker County Rural Water Supply System, Townsend v. COIL Townsend v. COIL and Lyons v. COH..
ADJOURNMENT -
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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