MIN CC 08/12/1997CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1997 BOOK "S"
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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 12111 DAY OF AUGUST, 1997, 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:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
William B. Green, Mayor
Marjorie Rex
Officers:
Dan S. Davis
Dave Luning
Gene Pipes, City Manager
Ronald L. Lange
Ann James
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Vance Howard
JoAnn Matthews
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
David Martinez
Convene and recess into EXECUTIVE SESSION [4:30 p.m.] to consider real estate acquisitions - 10th Street, 13th Street and Highway
30 West
CITIZEN INPUTANQUIRY
None.
INVOCATION
Invocation by J. D. Schindler, Director of General Services.
CONSIDER JULY TAX REPORT WITH ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LEVY
AS RECOMMENDED BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to annrove the July tax report with adiustments to the levy, and Councilmember James
seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS
OF ARTICLE 6687D - TO DENY RENEWAL OF A DRIVERS LICENSE FOR THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR
Mr. Schindler stated that staff recommends approval of this contract with Texas Department of Public Safety's Failure to Appear
Program. This allows the City to file a report with the State of its fail to appear warrants. The State then does not allow renewal of
a drivers license until the citation is taken care of.
Councilmember Lange stated that Judge Haney has discussed this program with the Personnel Committee and he is very enthusiastic
about the program.
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve a contract with Texas DPS to imnlement the provisions of Article 6687d and
Councilmember Rex seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
TXDOT Meeting. Mayor Green stated that he would be in Bryan tomorrow to make a presentation on the City's two highest priorities
to a member of the Texas Department of Transportation appointed by the Governor.
TML Fall Meeting. Mayor Green stated that many Councilmembers were at the TML Fall Meeting and congratulated Councilmember
Dan Davis on his re- election as President of TML Region 14.
COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
Timberwilde Water System. Councilmember Lange made a motion to annrove the acquisition of the Timberwilde water system and
related real Property and improvements for $75,000, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
TXDOT Priorities. Councilmember Matthews asked what two priorities the Mayor would be presenting at his meeting in Bryan. Mayor
Green stated that the first priority will be the implementation of the I-45 corridor study and the second priority will be the continuation
of four lanes on Highway 19 on the east part of town.
Utility Deregulation. Councilmember Luning stated that at the TML Fall Meeting, Councilmembers had a chance to visit with Allen
Hightower on utility deregulation. It appears the City's position compliments his position on this issue.
Combined Law Enforcement Dispatch Center Meetings. Councilmember Luning stated that he and Councilmember Howard have been
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attending the combined dispatch meetings as representatives of the City.
Ouarterly Work Shoo Meetings. Councilmember James stated that she supported Councilmember Matthews' suggestion that quarterly
work shop meeting of City Council be held.
Mobile Art Distlay. Councilmember James stated that die mobile art display is at the Walker Education Center and encouraged
Councilmembers to view the display.
Goodbv Amy Unshaw. Councilmember James wished Amy much success in her new career.
Wilson Prooertv. Councilmember Davis made a motion to direct staff to accuire a tract of land on l Oth Street and Old Madisonvil le
Road owned by Blandene Wilson in an amount not to exceed $14,500, and Councilmember Lange seconded the motion The motion
passed unanimous]y.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Wayne Sorge, KSAM Radio, asked if the City had anything in writing confirming the finalization of the post office deal. Mayor Green
stated no.
ADJOURNMENT
Recess into WORK SESSION for presentation and discussion of the FY 1997 -98 budget.
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