MIN CC 06/23/1998CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23 1998 BOOK 'S' 152
MINUTES OF THE HUNTS VILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 23RD DAY OF JUNE, 1998, 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:
COUNCILMEMBER:
William B. Green, Mayor Ron Lange Officers:
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i; Dan S. Davis Dave Luning Gene Pipes, City Manager
Vance Howard Ann James Scott Bounds, City Attorney
'I JOAnn Matthews David Martinez
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Marjorie Rex
CITIZEN INPUTIINQUIRY
1. Jay Turner. Mr. Turner stated that as an architect, he has been an observer of the urban fabric and patterns and is worried that
adding a west arterial roadway will detract from the downtown area. He is concerned that this is not the best use of $10 million
dollars.
2. Tom Curtis. Mr. Curtis thanked the City Council for its help and support in the Post Office land acquisition and the West Hill
development.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Steve Reling, First Presbyterian Church.
CONSIDER MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 1998
Councilmember Rex requested that the section regarding the Revitalization Programbe changed to read : "Thisprogram was started '
in the 1980's, continued in the 1990's, but has not been in progress the past few years."
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve the minutes of June 9 1998 with the above correction and Councilmember
Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 98-06 -23.1 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BRAZOS VALLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR DISPOSAL SERVICES
Mr. Wilder stated that agreement for disposal services currently in place with Waste Management will expire in September.
Negotiations have taken place with Brazos Valley Waste Management Agency, an entity owned and operated by the cities of College
Station and Bryan, for an interlocal agreement for this service. The cost is $20.50 per ton, fixed for three years, with possibility of
increase in years four and five at no more than 6'h %. Sludge could be disposed of at $13.00 per ton. The distance to this landfill is
seven miles more each way.
Mr. Bounds stated that there are a few problems that have been identified that will need to be addressed before the ordinance is
passed.
Councilmember Lange made a motion to table Ordinance 98 -06 -23.1 and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion The
motion Passed unanimously.
CONSIDER REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON THE N. B. DAVIDSON W WPT
AERATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Wilder stated that the bids for this project came in substantially higher than estimated and staff recommends they be rejected.
Councilmember Luning made a motion to reiect the bids received on the N B Davidson W WTP aeration system improvements
and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF USE OF $33,000 CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR ARCHEOLOGICAL
SITE DELINEATION FOR THE MCDONALD CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER LINE PROJECT
Mr. Wilder stated that the archeological study was recently completed and nine sites were identified (three in the McDonald Creek
area) that needed additional study.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve use of $33,000 contingency funds for archeological site delineation for the
McDonald Creek interceptor sewer line project. and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 1998 BOOK "S" 153
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF LOT 27, BLOCK 3 IN SANDBROOK SUBDIVISION FOR $3,300
FOR THE LOOPED WATER SYSTEM FOR THE SANDBROOK SUBDIVISION
Mr. Wilder stated that the purchase of this lot in the Sandbrook Subdivision will provide an alternative route for a looped water
system for the subdivision and would eliminate 165 Lf. of 6" water line, plus 801.f. of bore and encasement. The lot can also be used 'I
to access a drainage area.
Councilmember Luning made a motion to allocate $3,300 for the purchase of lot 27, block 3 in the Sandbrook Subdivision for the
purpose of a waterline and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 98 -06 -23.2 ADOPTING ADDRESS CHANGES FOR VARIOUS AREAS
Mr. Wilder stated that City Council passed an ordinance in February adopting address changes in the City. This ordinance corrects
the changes that need to be made to various addresses previously adopted. Mayor Green asked about future changes and Mr. Bounds
stated that unless it is a major street or block change, or a disputed change, staff could correct the problems administratively.
Councilmember James made a motion to approve Ordinance 98 -06 -23.2 adopting address changes for various areas. and
Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
Seminar. Councilmember Matthews to request funds to attend the AMCC seminar in Bryan/College Station on July 16 -19, 1998.
Councilmember Matthews stated that she would be receiving an award for continuing education at this seminar.
Councilmember James made a motion to approve the funds necessary for Councilmember Matthews to attend the AMCC seminar
on July 16 -19 and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
TML Legislative Update. Councilmember James stated that at each Councilmember's place is the recommendations for legislation
to be given to the economic development council in Austin.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Michelle Lyons, Huntsville Item, asked what the next step would be in the Post Office process. Mayor Green stated that as soon
as there is a closing on the Post Office, the City is committed to build a portion of the road for the site.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Green stated that there would be a 10 minute break before the executive session to celebrate Mr. Pipes' birthday with cake
and punch.
Mayor Green recessed into Executive Session to discuss: pending litigation - Energy /GSU rate case and franchise agreement audit;
and real estate acquisition - 14'" Street right -of -way lot and Avenue F/Willow treet right -of -way extension.
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Donna Welter, City Secretary