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MIN CC 08/04/1998CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1998 BOOK "S" _ 158 MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 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: Marjorie Rex Dave Luning Gene Pipes, City Manager Ann James Scott Bounds, City Attorney Danna Welter, City Secretary ABSENT: David Martinez, Vance Howard, Dan S. Davis, JOAnn Matthews CITIZEN INPUT/INQUIRY 1. Cliff Greenup, Waste Management. Mr. Greenup stated that he would like to address Council on the ordinance in the packet that approves a disposal services agreement with the cities of Bryan and College Station, thereby moving the City's waste from Security Landfill in Conroe to Bryan/College Station. He stated that for the past five years Waste Management has been under contract with Huntsville. Mr. Greenup stated that they are prepared to offer a savings to keep the City as a customer. He understands that this offer is coming in late, but there has been a merger of USA Waste and Waste Management and the turnover and restrictions have prevented other negotiations. Mayor Green stated that this item was not bid out, and the City has been negotiating an interlocal agreement with the cities of Bryan and College Station. This item will be addressed further during the formal agenda. 2. Lvndsav Phillips, Elkins Lake Resident. Mr. Phillips stated that before Elkins Lake was annexed by the City, he was on the MUD board for ten years where the second entrance to Elkins was a project. He feels that if the City had not annexed Elkins in 1994, they I would have their second entrance today. He requests that the City complete the second entrance to Elkins Lake and use funds necessary from the funds turned over to the City upon annexation. 3. Delora Rogers King, Elkins Lake Resident. Ms. King stated that she was representing the women in Elkins Lake and they do not want a street on the backside of Elkins Lake. They would request that the City construct the second entrance as has been planned For some time. She stated that she feels City Council is not paying attention to the petition signed by over 600 residents in Elkins Lake, nor the opposition expressed at previous City Council meetings. Ms. King stated that she visits with over 100 women per week and they have agreed that if the City insists on coming through their property and opening up the arterial street, they will boycott shopping in Huntsville. 4. lav Turner. Mr. Turner stated that he would like two questions answered: 1) how much annual revenue will be raised by the tax increase proposed, and 2) what is the annual expense anticipated to maintain the urban arterial road. Mayor Green stated that the answers to the questions would be made available. 5. Funding Requests: a. Jim Livingston. Director and Lois Blake Board Member, GRANDoersons Center. Mr. Livingston stated that they have asked the County for $10,000 in funding for next year and would ask that the City fund $10,000. Mr. Livingston thanked the City for the $1,500 funded last year for the meals program, and stated that in July, the Center prepared and delivered and /or had consumed 3,520 meals. Mr. Livingston invited City Councilmembers to take a day to visit the Center and see its functions. b. Charles Smither, Jr., Treasurer, Oakwood Cemetery Association. Mr. Smither stated that due to the low interest rates, increasing cost of maintenance, and ice and wind storms, earnings from the endowment fund will not cover maintenance costs. The historical part of the cemetery has not provided any funds for endowment. Although the cemetery is promoted as a tourist attraction, no outside funds are received for its maintenance. The Association can no longer afford to provide the degree of maintenance for the historical part of the cemetery to be considered as a tourist attraction and feels it is appropriate that the city of Huntsville participate in a major way. The Association is requesting $18,000 per year for maintenance of the historical section of Oakwood Cemetery. If the City prefers to enter into a contractual agreement for the maintenance of this section, such has been recommended by the City Manager, the Association is agreeable to this alternative. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1998 BOOK "S" INVOCATION Invocation by Reverend Lew Champ, First Christian Church. CONSIDER MINUTES OF JULY 14,1998 159 .............. Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve the minutes of July 14 1998 and Councilmember James seconded the moti The motion passed unanimously. NOTE: Councilmembers Martinez, Howard, Davis and Matthews absent. CONSIDER ORDINANCE 98 -08 -04.1 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITIES OF BRYAN AND COLLEGE STATION ENTITLED "DISPOSAL SERVICES AGREEMENT" Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 98-08-D4.1 approving and authorizing the execution and deliver contract between the City and the cities of Bryan and College Station entitled "Disposal Services Agreement', and Councilmen Lange seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 98 -08 -04.1 APPROVING ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve Resolution 98-08-04.1 approving all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation and Councilmember Lange seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 98 -08 -04.1 DECLARING EXPECTATION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITL �i WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT WITH THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL II AMOUNT OF OBLIGATIONS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED FOR THE PROJECT IS $12,000,000 Councilmember Lining made a motion to approve Resolution 98-08-04.1 declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt with the maximum principal amount of obligations expected to be issued for the project of $12,000,000, and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER TAX SALE TRUST PROPERTIES AS BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER Councilmember Luning made amotion to approve the tax sale trust properties as recommended by Grover Cook. Chief Appraiser, and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT 1. Consider reappointment of Councilmember Dave Luning to the Walker County Public Safety Communications Center for a three year term. Councilmember Rex made a motion to reappoint Councilmember Luning to the Walker County Public Safety Communications Center Board for a three year term and Councilmember James seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Discuss the design services contract with Klotz Associates, Inc., for plans and specifications for the west side arterial and Willow Street projects. Mayor Green stated that the design services contract with Klotz Associates, Inc., will be on the next agenda. He stated that negotiations are continuing with the Elkins Lake Recor and approval of the contract will not prevent changes to be made if needed. 3. Consider allocation of funds necessary for Councilmembers to attend the TML Region 14 Fall Meeting in an amount not to exceed $400. Councilmember Luning made a motion to allocate $400 for Councilmembers to attend the TML Region 14 Fall Meeting, and Councilmember James seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Luning made a motion to allocate $250 for the President's Reception at the TML Region 14 Fall Meeting, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4 1998 BOOK "S" 160 4 Discuss tb U--411 I d reques y untsvt e n ependmtSchoollhstncttoco nvertportionof7 ,8 and Avenue J adjacent to Mance Park Middle. School to one way. Mayor Green stated that he had met with representatives of the City and H.I.S.D. It was agreed that the City Manager would authorize the conversion of one way streets around Mance Park Middle School for a 90 day period to evaluate the situation. 5. Consider authorization of real estate acquisition for 14' Street and cross street right -of -way in an amount of $35,500. Councilmember James made a motion to authorize the real estate acquisition on l4'" Street and cross street right- of -wav in an amount of $35.500, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously. COUNCILMEMBER ACTION 1. 756 Anniversary of the State Park. Councilmember James stated that the State Park would be celebrating its 75° anniversary on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. 2. Report on Entergv /Gulf States rate case, as presented by Councilmember Luning. Councilmember Luning stated that it was hoped that the rebates and reduction in rates would take place beginning in August, but Entergy received a temporary restraining order in this case. A hearing is scheduled on this issue in August. MEDIA INQUIRIES None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Green recessed into Work Session to continue presentation/discussion of the FY 1998 -99 budget. [6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.] Danna Welter, City Secretary