MIN CC 07/13/1999CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 BOOK "S" 220
ii MINUTES OFTHE HUNTSVILLECITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 3THDAY OF JULY, 1999, IN THE CITY HALL,
LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTS VILLE, 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 Marjorie Rex Officers:
f Dave Luning JoAnn Castille Gene Pipes, City Manager
Vance Howard Steed Smith Paul Isham, City Attorney
Dan Davis David Martinez Danna Welter, City Secretary
Mark E. Erb
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING [3:35 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.]
a. Conduct an annual review of the budgetary and fiscal policies, investment policies, and approve broker /dealer list;
b. Consider request by MBIA to establish a money market account
c. Prioritize the outside requests for budget decision packages;
d. Discuss the City employees' retirement (TMRS) contribution rate and the disposition of residual funds from prior year
contributions; and
e. Consider the method of utility billing (post card statements, delinquent bill and cut -off policy changes, utility billing credits for
unusual circumstances).
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING [4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.]
a. Meet with Judge Jack Haney for a report on Municipal Court; and I
b. Recess into EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss recommendations on the salary and benefit package and compensation for the
Charter Officers and unclassified positions.
CITIZEN INPUTANQUIRY [5:15 p.m.]
1. Charles Smither, Jr. Mr. Smither stated that it had been several months since the issue of the Stonewall Antiques building at the
comer of 12' Street and Sam Houston Avenue was discussed and asked about the status of the wall. City Attorney Paul Isham
stated that he had discussions with an attorney regarding the sale of the building and would follow up.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Regan Cooksey, Northside Baptist Church.
MINUTES
Councilmember Cas6lle made a motion to approve the June 29, 1999, minutes, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 99 -07 -13.1 APPROVING THE ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN ROAD
RIGHTS -OF -WAY ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY ELKINS LAKE RECREATION CORPORATION
Mr. Isham stated that Exhibit I w the Resolution states that the City will abandon the right -of -way received from the Texas Board
of Criminal Justice by easement dated November 1, 1995, save and except that portion of the easement needed for the Urban Arterial
Roadway.
Councilmember Rex made a motion to approve Resolution 99 -07 -13.1 approving the abandonment of certain road rights -of -way
across property owned by Elkins Lake Recreation Corporation. and Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed '
unanimously.
CONSIDER TAX SALE TRUST PROPERTIES AS RECOMMENDED BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 62, CITY OF HUNTSVILLE TOWNSHIP THAT THE
CITY WILL PURCHASE FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAM HOUSTON AVENUE
Councilmember Lupine made a motion to approve the tax sale trust properties as recommended by Chief Appraiser Grover Cook,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999 BOOK "S" 221
with the exception of Lot 4 Block 62, Huntsville Township to be purchased by the City for the extension of Sam Houston Avenue,!
and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER BID 99 -23, GRADE 5 BASALT ROCK, TO VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
IN AN AMOUNT OF $33.94 PER TON DELIVERED
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve Bid 99 -23, grade 5 basalt rock, to Vulcan Construction Materials in an amount
of $33.94 per ton delivered and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 99 -07 -13.2 APPROVING THE ABANDONMENT OF A SEWER EASEMENT
BY THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ACROSS A PORTION OF HUNTSVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROPERTY
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve the amended Resolution 99 -07 -13.2 approving the abandonment of a sewer
easement by the City across a portion of Huntsville Memorial Hospital property and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TEXAS RECREATION AND PARKS ACCOUNT AGREEMENT,
CERTIFICATE OF LAND DEDICATION FOR PARK USE, GENERAL PROVISIONS, AND
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL PARK GRANT ASSISTANCE PROJECTS
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve the Texas Recreation and Parks account agreement, certificate of land
dedication for park use, general provisions, and summary of guidelines for administration of local park grant assistance Protects,and
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimous]
CONSIDER GRANTWORKS RECOMMENDATIONS OF HOME PROGRAM FUND ALLOCATION
TO VARIOUS HOME OWNERS
Mr. John Montoya with GrantWorks gave City Council a handout on Applicant Ranking for the City of Huntsville HOME Program.
He stated that the first four, #6 and #7 would be funded, and added that if funds were available #9 would also be funded. Applicant
#5 and #8 were rejected A total of $200,010 grants funds will be spent, with $20,000 - $28,000 per approved applicant.
Councilmember Howard made a motion to approve GrantWorks recommendations for funding of the applicants for the HOME
Program and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT
1. Consider allocation of travel funds for Councilmembers to attend the TML Region 14 Fall Meeting in Galveston.
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve $2,000 in travel funds for Councilmembers to attend the TML Reeion 14 Fall
Meeting in Galveston to be funded from the reserve for future . allocation and Councilmember Luning seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION
1. Regional Review Committee. Councilmember Martinez stated that he would be attending a Regional Review Committee meeting
at HGAC tomorrow and would report back to Council.
2. PUC Hearing. Councilmember Luning stated that he would be attending a PUC Hearing regarding the Entergy Rate Case later
this week.
3. HGAC Seminar. Councilmember Smith stated that he attended a HGAC Seminar for Councilmembers and felt it was very
informative.
MEDIA
None.
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION /ADJOURNMENT [5:47 p.m. -6:14 p.m.]
Discuss real estate acquisitions: 13' Street and Avenue N, and Green operty.
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Danna Welter, City Secretary