MIN CC 08/27/1996CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 1996 ' BOOK "S" 44
MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 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:
COUNCILMEM 3ERS:
William B. Green, Mayor Dave Luning Officers:
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�! Dan S. Davis David Martinez Gene Pipes, City Manager
Ronald L. Lange Marjorie Rex Danna Welter, City Secretary
Ann James JoAnn Matthews Scott Bounds, City Attorney
CITIZEN INPUT/INQUIRY
L Daryl Lawson, YMCA. Mr. Austin stated that the YMCA has a proposal for a community center as well as a possible contract to
be able to run the swimming pool and the H.E.A.P. program. An assessment was conducted in March by the YMCA with the Board
of Directors, leaders in our community, teachers and parents. It is believed that by intervening now, prior to children getting into
trouble, a center can be run that will be great for the youth in our community.
The YMCA is looking at expanding their program to make it more inclusive of younger children. The community center is not
just an idea of the Y, but a collaboration of several agencies, the Library (books and periodicals), H.I.S.D. (homework tutoring),and
the Winners Program (drug and alcohol training and prevention). The proposal also includes the formation of a Youth Commission.
There are many organizations and program in the community, but none know what the other is doing. H.E.A.P. is also included in the
proposal. The YMCA is requesting $20,800, based upon $15.00 per child per month (140.150 children), for the community center.
There is also a proposal to run the City pool.
Mayor Green thanked him for his comments and stated that the proposal would be taken into consideration. '
2. John Byrd. Mr. Byrd stated that there is a safety problem on 11th Street. The Chevrolet dealership is parking vehicles too close
to the curb and gutter and it makes it unsafe for citizens walking or riding a bicycle.
Mayor Green stated that he would have staff look into this problem.
Mr. Byrd stated that there are No Parking signs in front of Imperial Gardens that are not being enforced. Mayor Green asked the
Police Chief to check into this problem.
3. Ted Norris. Mr. Norris stated that he is Director of Fields and Development for the Huntsville Youth Soccer Association and
thanked Council for past support in development of soccer fields. Recently an individual came forward willing to donate funds, labor
and machinery to cut and fill dirt at Kate Barr Ross to provide fields. Due to time constraints he is not able to provide these services
at this time. HYSA is continuing to seek funds and support for additional soccer fields and thanked Council for their continued
support in this endeavor.
Mayor Green stated that City Council is aware that there is a shortage of fields of all kinds in the City and continues to look for
alternative ways to provide more fields.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Bobby Rigsby, Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
ATTENDING CITIZEN
1. Recognition of the retirement of C. M. Brown, Street Superintendent. Mayor Green thanked C. M. Brown for his service and
dedication to the City of Huntsville and presented him with ajacket and a plaque that reads: "In appreciation of 10 years of outstanding
service to the City of Huntsville." It was noted that very few communities of Huntsville's size have the quality streets that we have.
Council recessed for fifteen minutes for cake and punch.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 96 -08 -27.1 AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES I
BY EXEMPTING FEDERAL AGENCIES AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TRAVELING
ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS FROM THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL TAX
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve Ordinance 96 -08 -27.1 amending Chanter 27 of the Code by exempting federal
agencies and federal employees traveling on official business from the municipal hotel tax. and Councilmember Davis seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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CONSIDER PAYMENT OF THE ACCESS EASEMENT FOR THE SECOND ENTRANCE TO ELKINS LAKE
AS DETERMINED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE'S APPRAISAL
Councilmember James made a motion to aoorove the exnenditure of $14.000 for 2.80 acres (55.000 Per acre) for an access easement
for the second entrance to Elkins Lake from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from Elkins Lake Reserve Funds. and
Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion The motion Passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
HGAC Services Mid -Year Report, Councilmember Davis stated that at each Councilmembers place is a mid -year report from HGAC
for their information.
Finance Committee Meetine. Councilmember Davis stated that the Finance Committee met yesterday with Boyd London, First
Southwest Company, to discuss funding of the City's wastewater improvements program. Staff will work with First Southwest
Company to prepare the necessary documents to he approved at the next Council meeting authorizing First Southwest and the City to
work with the Texas Water Development Board to secure the necessary financing.
Service Center Kudos. Councilmember James stated that she had received compliments on the Service Center's staff and their
professionalism and competence.
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MEDIA INQUIRIES
ADJOURNMENT
acil adjourned into a WORK SESSION for budget presentation:
Continuation of General Fund;
Water and Sewer Fund;
Sanitation Fund; and
Capital Fund.
Danna Welter, City Secretary