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' HALL, LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 5:15 P.M.
The Council met in a regular session with the following members present:
COUNCILMEMBER
William B. Green, Mayor Dave Luning
Officers:
David Martinez Mark Erb
Bob Hart, City Manager
Vance Howard Steed Smith
Paul Isham, City Attorney
JoAnn Castillo
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Absent: Marjorie Rex
Dorothy Shandera
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Green called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Bob Hart, City Manager.
Dr. Ali Jafar At Hispejou
Karen Howard
Kim Tibiletti
Charles Wagamon
Dan Slater
Terry Vogler
J. R. Lawlis
Jared Aldinger
Elizabeth Grona
Matt Buchanan
2. Receive public input regarding an ordinance adopting rules regulating on -site sewage facilities to abate or prevent
pollution or injury to public health in the City of Huntsville, Texas.
Charles Smither, Jr. asked if these rules are to be added to the Development Code. Mr. Isham stated that a new section
will be added to the Code of Ordinances to address on -site sewage facilities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Charles Smither, Jr. Mr. Smither asked if he could talk to Councilmembers relative to the Executive Session discussion
on the 16 acres the City sold to the Walker County Fair Association since the sale was approved.
Mr. [sham stated that there is no law prohibiting Councilmembers from discussing items discussed in Executive Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
1 Approve the minutes of June 6 and 27, 2000.
2. Approve bid for four sewer projects (Powell Road, Thomason Street, Eastham, and East Feeder Road) to SLC
Construction in an amount of $155,394.
3. Approve Resolution 2000 -07 -11.1 authorizing submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of
Transportation for financial assistance for airport rehabilitation.
4. Approve Contract to Purchase Real Estate between the City of Huntsville and Walker County Fair Association for the16
acres of City owned land adjacent to the Walker County Fairgrounds.
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve the items listed in the Consent Agenda (1 -4), and Councilmember
Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NOTE: Councilmember Rex absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Receive public input regarding smoking in restaurants.
Thirty nine citizens spoke
(or sent letters) regarding smoking
in restaurants:
Mathew Wagner
Bert Lyle (letter)
Dorothy Shandera
John Strickland
Diane King (letter)
Ed De La Garza
Doug Berthing
Blaine Mann (letter)
Johnny Heath
Mike Park - Merchants
Charles Smither, Jr.
Mardi Henderson
Assoc.
Suzette Beckham
Elaine Allen
Lillie Mae Haymon
Margaret Gulledge
Bob Case
Gerry Davis
Dana /Kelsey Smith
Rolando Salazar
Tom Soare
Laurie Wood
Mike Logan
Travis Bartoshek
Matt Clegg
Travis Lehman
Mona Baroshek
Chris Jenman
Marian Wagamon
Dr. Ali Jafar At Hispejou
Karen Howard
Kim Tibiletti
Charles Wagamon
Dan Slater
Terry Vogler
J. R. Lawlis
Jared Aldinger
Elizabeth Grona
Matt Buchanan
2. Receive public input regarding an ordinance adopting rules regulating on -site sewage facilities to abate or prevent
pollution or injury to public health in the City of Huntsville, Texas.
Charles Smither, Jr. asked if these rules are to be added to the Development Code. Mr. Isham stated that a new section
will be added to the Code of Ordinances to address on -site sewage facilities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Charles Smither, Jr. Mr. Smither asked if he could talk to Councilmembers relative to the Executive Session discussion
on the 16 acres the City sold to the Walker County Fair Association since the sale was approved.
Mr. [sham stated that there is no law prohibiting Councilmembers from discussing items discussed in Executive Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
1 Approve the minutes of June 6 and 27, 2000.
2. Approve bid for four sewer projects (Powell Road, Thomason Street, Eastham, and East Feeder Road) to SLC
Construction in an amount of $155,394.
3. Approve Resolution 2000 -07 -11.1 authorizing submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of
Transportation for financial assistance for airport rehabilitation.
4. Approve Contract to Purchase Real Estate between the City of Huntsville and Walker County Fair Association for the16
acres of City owned land adjacent to the Walker County Fairgrounds.
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve the items listed in the Consent Agenda (1 -4), and Councilmember
Howard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NOTE: Councilmember Rex absent.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2000 BOOK "S" 2220
__C_0f7IDER ALLOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL TRAVEL FUNDS FOR COUNCILMEMBERS 'J
TO ATTEND THE 2000 ASSOCIATION OF MAYORS, COUNCILMEMBERS, AND COMMISSIONERS (AMCC)
IN CORPUS CHRISTI ON JULY 28 30 2000
Councilmember Castilla made a motion to allocate travel funds for Councilmembers to attend the AMCC Conference in
Corpus _Christi on July 28 -30, 2000, at a cost of $600 per member. and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Green asked that Councilmembers interested in attending this seminar to contact the City Secretary for details
and reservations.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2000 -07 -11.2 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN
THE "TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM"
The possibility of applying to the Texas Historical Commission to become an official Texas Main Street City has been
discussed both informally and in a public meeting on Monday, June 26, with the positive consensus that participation would
benefit the Downtown and the broad community and would be compatible with the City's purpose and mission. If City
Council would like to apply, it must pass a resolution to be included with the application. The commitment is for a three -year
period, and an estimated $55,000 per year for a three -year period would be needed for local program administration. Staff
recommends approval of Resolution 2000 -07 -11.2, with funding to be budgeted in the next fiscal year if accepted in the
Texas Main Street Program.
Councilmember Luning made a motion to approve Resolution 2000 -07 -11.2 authorizing participation in the "Texas Main
Street Program" and designated the City Manager to coordinate all program activities and Councilmember Howard seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 2000 -07 -11.1 AMENDING TITLE 17, HEALTH AND SANITATION OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING A NEW PART 17.04, RULES FOR ON -SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES
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Under State law, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ( "TNRCC ") is responsible for inspecting on -site
sewage disposal systems. There is a procedure under State law for the inspection functions to be delegated to a local entity
such as the City of Huntsville. In order for such delegation to occur, the local entity must have an employee or employees
certified by TNRCCto perform Inspections. Huntsville employee David Barker has attended the TNRCC certification course
and is now certified to perform inspections of on -site sewage systems in accordance with TNRCC rules and regulations.
The delegation of authority to the local entity requires that the local entity adopt the state rules for on -site sewage
inspection and that the ordinance adopting such rules be approved by TNRCC. This ordinance has been sent to TNRCC
and it has approved the same. Adoption of the ordinance will transfer the inspection function of on -site sewage facilities
within the corporate limits of Huntsville from TNRCC to the City. Transfer of the inspection function to the City will allow the
City to control the inspections within the City limits. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2000 -07 -11.1.
Councilmember Castile made a motion to approve Ordinance 2000 -07 -11.1 amending Title 17 Health and Sanitation
of the Code of Ordinances, by adding a new Part 17.04 Rules for On -Site Sewage Facilities and Councilmember Martinez
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2000 -07 -11.3 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
The Airport Master Plan has not been updated since its creation in January 1983. The proposed TXDOT- Aviation Grant
is estimated to cost $100,000 with $90,000 funded by the State and $10,000 from City funds (90/10 grant). The proposed
Master Plan will inventory existing airport facilities and recommend future Airport improvements, both short and long range,
which need to be accomplished overthe nexttwenty (20) years. This planning document will allow TXDOT - Aviation Division
to program recommended improvements in the coming years and also allow the City to incorporate the recommendations
into the C.I.P. program. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2000 -07 -11.3, with funding to be budgeted in the next
fiscal year.
Councilmember Erb made a motion to approve Resolution 2000 -07 -13.3 authorizing a submission of a grant application
to the Texas Department of Transportation for an Airport Master Plan and Councilmember Castilla seconded the motion
The motion passed unanimously.
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1 Consider reappointment of Helen Watkins and Mercedes Loupe to the Huntsville Housing Authority. �I
2. Consider reappointment of Jane Monday, William Hammock and David Moorman to the Beautification Advisory
Committee. I!
Councilmember Castille made a motion to approve the Mayor's board appointments as listed and Councilmember
Martinez seconded the motion The motion passed unanimously.
3. Discuss revised budget schedule. Mayor Green stated that due to the TML Region 14 Meeting being scheduled on
August 18 -19, the budget meetings will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 21 -22.
WORKSHOPIGOVERNANCE DISCUSSION [8:15 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.]
1. Discuss the naming of streets; and
2. Discuss the Highway 30 Overpass project.
ADJOURNMENT [8:40 p.m.]
Danna Welter, City Secretary
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