MIN CC 08/26/1997CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26 1997 _ BOOK'S 109 —
MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 26TH 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
David Martinez Ann James Danna Welter, City Secretary
Vance Howard JoAnn Matthews Scott Bounds, City Attorney
ABSENT: Ron Lange
CITIZEN INPUT/INQUIRY
1. Mr. Moore, Summer Lane. Mr. Moore brought a sample of the brown water collected at his home. He spoke of his displeasure
in the taste and color of the water.
Mayor Green stated that funded in the upcoming budget is a study on this problem and thanked Mr. Moore for his comments.
2. Mr. Sewell, Allen Road. Mr. Sewell stated that he had been recently annexed and asked information about the exotic animal
ordinance, as they own a 17 foot python.
Mr. Bounds stated that City ordinance prohibits constrictor snakes, five feet in length or more.
PUBLIC HEARING - RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
OCTOBER 1, 1997, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
' 1. Charles Smither. Mr. Smither objected to 1) $25,000 budgeted for City Hall remodeling and 2) monies transferred to the Chamber ..
of Commerce for tourism.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Reverend Charles Greggs, Robinson Memorial Church of God in Christ.
CONSIDER MINUTES OF JULY 29, AUGUST 5 AND AUGUST 12,1997
Councilmember Matthews made a motion to approve the minutes of July 29, 1997, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion
The motion passed unanimously [NOTE: Councilmember Lange absent]
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the minutes of August 5, 1997, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the minutes of August 12, 1997, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
ATTENDING CITIZEN
Margaret Reece, to discuss a Boys and Girls Club in Huntsville. This item was withdrawn to be discussed at a later date.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 97 -08 -26.1 ASSIGNING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE QUALIFIED MORTGAGE
REVENUE BONDS TO WALKER COUNTY AS A SPONSORING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF
SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 97 -08 -26.1 as listed above, and Councilmember Davis seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimous]
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 97 -08 -26.1 AMENDING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICIES
' Councilmember Davis stated that the Finance Committee had reviewed these policies.
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve Ordinance 97 -08 -26.1 amending the City's investment policies, and
Councilmember Luning seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR DRIVEWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITH LIEN TO MOSES MINOR
IN THE AMOUNT OF $592.29 TO BE REPAID OVER A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve a contract for driveway improvements with lien to Moses Minor, and
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Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
CONSIDER BID 97 -23, ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PERIOD PURCHASE OF CYLINDERS OF CHLORINE
AND SULPHUR DIOXIDE TO JONES CHEMICAL IN THE AMOUNT OF 5387.50 AND $425.00 RESPECTIVELY
Councilmember James made amotion to approve Bid 97 -23 as listed above and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion The
motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 97 -08 -26.2 ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE A.J. BROWN W WTP IMPR
UNDER THE CITY'S WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD SHE PROJECT NO. 2912 -01 -03
AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve Resolution 97 -08 -262 as listed above and Councilmember Matthews seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDITION OF JENKINS ROAD SEWER TO THE 1997 -98 CIP BUDGET
Mr. Wilder stated that this project was originally planned in 2001 -02 as a part of a $700,000 project to provide sewer to the entire
area. A resident of Jenkins Road has requested that this part of the projectbe addressed in the 1997 -98 plan. With Council approval,
this project could be added to an area near this location (Tracy and Leigh Ann Streets) off FM 980 which is currently under design and
planned for 1997 -98.
Councilmember Luning made a motion to add the Jenkins Road sewer project to the 1997 -98 CIP budget at an estimated cost of
$28.000, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
Combined Dispatch. Councilmember Howard stated thathe and Councilmember Luning are contin am-, to attend meetings representing
the City regarding the combining of dispatch services.
Sewer CCN. Councilmember Rex stated that she was glad to see the City had received the approved sewer CCN.
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.
Michael Ann Straughan, Huntsville Item asked about the monies budgeted for the remodeling of the Chamber. Mr. Pipes asked her
to talk to the City Secretary following the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT`Jj / / /_ /`,
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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