MIN CC 01/19/1999CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1999 BOOK "S" 189
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MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1999, IN THE CITY tl
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
Vance Howard
David Martinez
Danna Welter, City Secretary
JoAnn Castille
Dan Davis
Steed Smith
EXECUTIVE SESSION (4:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.) to consider candidates for the position of City Attorney.
CITIZEN INPUT /INQUIRY
1. Bettv Jackson. Ms. Jackson stated that her son had been killed in a pedestrian accident while trying to cross the roadway on
Highway 30in front of Blockbuster Video. She requested that lighting and/ or crosswalks be install ed to avoid this tragedy in the future.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Gene Pipes, City Manager.
CONSIDER MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 1998
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 1998, and Councilmember Davis seconded the
1:! The motion passed unanimously.
il ATTENDING CITIZENS
1. Joan Westerdahl, Huntsville Lakers Swim Team to present proposal foruse and enhancements /modifications of the Kate Barr
Ross pool in the amount of $9,919 (50150 split).
Councilmember Lange made amotion to approve $4,959.50 for enhancements/modifications to the KateBarr Rosspool, and
Councilmember Castille seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 99 -01 -19.1 CANVASSING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL
ELECTION OF JANUARY 16, 1999, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF COUNCILMEMBER, WARD FOUR
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve Ordinance 99 -01 -19.1 canvassing and certifying the results of the Special
Election of January 16, 1999, to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember, Ward Four, and Councilmember Luning seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimous)
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY ELECTED
COUNCILMEMBER WARD FOUR
City Secretary Danna Welter administered the Oath of Office to Steed Smith, Councilmember Ward Four.
CONSIDER TAX SALE TRUST PROPERTIES
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve the tax sale trust properties with the exception of Lot 5, Block 1, Boettchers
-� Mill and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
i' Mayor Green stated that the properties listed on page 7, Lots 21 and 22, Block 15, Elkins Lake Subdivision, Section 2, would be
considered at a subsequent meeting.
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CONSIDER ORDINANCE 99 -01 -19.2 AMENDING TITLE 20, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
!I OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ESTABLISHING ONE -WAY CONFIGURATION OF THE STREETS
IN THIN MANCE PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AREA
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Ordinance 99- 01.19.2 amending Title 20 of the Code of Ordinances by establishing
Ione -way configuration of streets and parking limits zones in the Mance Park Junior High School area, and Councilmember Castille
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1999
BOOK "S _ 190
CONSIDER BOUNDARY CHANGES TO THE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE SETTLER'S WAY,
SECTION 1 AND 2, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Councilmember Luning made a motion to calla public hearing for February 91h at 5:30 .m. , as recommended bv the Planning and
Zoning Commission to consider boundary changes to the zoning districts for Settler's Way, and Councilmember Lange seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER UTILITY EXTENSION REQUEST BY JOHN MALLORY FOR A DEVELOPMENT
AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 2821 AND SH 75 NORTH AT A COST TO THE CITY OF $3,685
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve a utility extension request by John Mallory at a cost to the City of $3,685, to be
funded from the water and sewer reserve. and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FROM KLOTZ ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES CONSISTING OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT STUDIES IN AN AMOUNT OF $9,660
TO BE FUNDED FROM THE CONTRACT CONTINGENCY FUNDS (WORK ORDER #6),
AND APPROVAL OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT IN AN AMOUNT OF $224,000
Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve a Traffic Signal Warrant Study in an amount of $9,660 with Klotz Associates (to
be funded from the contract contingency funds) and approve an Advance Funding Agreement with TXDOT in an amount of S224,000
(to be funded from the bond proceeds), and Councilmember Luning seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER THE PENDING PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT MATCH -
APPRAISED VALUE OF PROPERTY AND CASH CONTRIBUTION
Mr. Wilder stated that he and Glenn Isbell would be traveling to Austin on Thursday in hopes that the Commission would approve '
the City's pending grant application. Appraisals on the property came in counter to common logic and Mr. Wilder stated that upon
approval of the grant, the property would be reappraised.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF $29,600 TO REPAIR THE CASE TRAC -HOE (IN- HOUSE)
TO BE FUNDED FROM THE WATER AND SEWER UNALLOCATED RESERVE
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve $29.600 to repair the Case vac -hoe, to be funded from the water and sewer
unallocated reserve, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER APPROVAL TO USE CONTINGENCY FUNDS OF $9,092 FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS
NEEDED TO WELL #13, AND APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A NEW AGREEMENT WITH
WEISINGER WATER WELL COMPANY FOR "INTERNAL CASING PATCH" OF WELL #13
IN AN AMOUNT OF $27,340 (TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE WATER AND SEWER RESERVE)
Councilmember Rex made a motion to expend $9,092 in additional repairs to Well #13 (from contingencv funds), and approve a
new agreement with Weisinger Water Well Company for internal casing patch of Well #13 in an amount of $27.340 (to be transferred
from the water and sewer reserve), and Councilmember Castille seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER DOWNTOWN PARKING AGREEMENT WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve a lease agreement with First National Bank for use of their lot adjacent to the
Municipal Justice Center at a cost of $300.00 permonth and security forbank personnel and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion
The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST TO ADVERTISE AND ACCEPT OFFERS FOR THE COMPLETE REMOVAL
OF STRUCTURES FROM CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY
Councilmember Lange made a motion to authorize the advertising and acceptance of offers for the removal of four structures (505
Avenue M,.704 South Sam Houston 1001 Old Madisonville Road, and 604 10 Street) from City nroverty. and Councilmember
Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimousl
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1999 BOOK "S" ELECTION ADDENDUM
ORDINANCE NO. 99 -01
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD WITHIN WARD
FOUR OF THE CITY OF HUVTSVILLE ON THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1999, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING
A( COUNCILMEMBER FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF COUNCILMEMBER WARD FOUR; DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE ELECTION; FINDING THAT NOTICE OF THE ELECTION WAS DULY AND PROPERLY GIVEN,
THAT THE ELECTION WAS PROPERLY HELD AND RETURNS THEREOF MADE BY THE PROPER OFFICIALS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE.
FOR COUNCILMEMBER, WARD FOUR
STEED SMITH 193
WRITE -INS 44
JANUARY 16, 1999 SPECIAL ELECTION
UNEXPIRED TERM, COUNCILMEMBER WARD FOUR
Total voters casting ballots in Early Voting - 2* *counted in Ward 4
Total voters casting ballots in Precinct 205 - 220 93 percent of total;
Total voters casting ballots in Precinct 401 - 17 7 percent of total.
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTERS CASTING BALLOTS IN THIS ELECTION 237
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS - 205 1,845
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS - 401 2,848
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN WARD FOUR 4,693
PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED VOTERS WHO VOTED 5
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COUNCILMEMBER, WARD 4
,STEED SMITH
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193
Ben Wilson -
1
Brian Elvin -
7
Ben Wilson 1
Lonnie Richards -
1
David Weitzel -
2
Lonnie Richards 1
Diana Story -
26
Diana Story 26
WRITE-INS
Jim Balzaretti -
5
Jim Balzaretti 5
Brian Elvin -
2
Brian Elvin 9
David Weitzel 2
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Total voters casting ballots in Early Voting - 2* *counted in Ward 4
Total voters casting ballots in Precinct 205 - 220 93 percent of total;
Total voters casting ballots in Precinct 401 - 17 7 percent of total.
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTERS CASTING BALLOTS IN THIS ELECTION 237
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS - 205 1,845
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS - 401 2,848
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN WARD FOUR 4,693
PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED VOTERS WHO VOTED 5
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1999 BOOK "S" 191
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT GIFT OF AHYSEN ART WORK FROM THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK AND INSTALL ON THE FRONT FACADE OF THE MUNICIPAL JUSTICE CENTER
AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $700.00 IN UNALLOCATED ARTS FUNDS
Councilmember Rex made a motion to accept the Rift of Ahysen art work from FNB and authorize $700.00 from the unallocated
arts funds for placement on the front facade of the Municipal Justice Center, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Consider City Council committee appointments; and
Mayor Green stated that Councilmember Lange would continue to Chair the personnel committee with other members including
Councilmembers Davis, Rex, Matthews and Martinez. Councilmember Liming will Chair the finance committee with other members
including Councilmembers Howard and Smith.
2. Consider retainer agreement with Scott Bounds and the continuation of his designation as City Attorney until replaced.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve a retainer agreement with Scott Bounds for $100 per hour, continue his designation
as City Attorney until replaced, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
� 1. Discuss an interlocal agreement with Walker County to temporarily reallocate the Combined Dispatch Coordinator position to the
Huntsville Dispatch System pending the completion of the Law Enforcement Center.
Councilmember Liming made a motion to approve an interlocal agreement with Walker County to temporarily reallocate the
Combined Dispatch Coordinator, and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Entergy Rate Case. Councilmember Luning updated City Council on the proposed settlement.
3. 11`s Street Sienalization. Councilmember Lange stated that the signalization on l l'r Street has become a nightmare and asked staff
to check with TXDOT to see if it can be modified. It was also noted that there are signalization problems on Sam Houston Avenue
and that the intersection of Sam Houston and 16° Street is one of the most dangerous in town.
4. Welcome Steed Smith. Councilmembers welcomed new member Steed Smith. Councilmember Smith stated that he was happy
to be a member of this Council.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Green recessed into EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss: [6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.]
a. Real estate acquisition - Wynne Home;
b. Personnel Matters - EEOC Claim, and resume the consideration of candidates for the position of City Attorney.
Danna Welter, City Secretary