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MIN CC 02/16/1993CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1993 IN THE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 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: Officers: BOOK "R" - 164 Dan S. Davis Harold L. Norton Gene Pipes, City Manager Ronald L. Lange JoAnn Matthews Scott Bounds, City Attorney William B. Green Ila G. Gaines Duna Welter, City Secretary '.'. Jim Carter Dave Luning Absent: W. H. Hodges, Mayor „ CITIZEN INPUTANQUIRY Mr. Carey Jordy. Mr. Jordy stated that a group of sixteen property owners on Southwood Drive are in the process of gaining access to the Phelps water system. This area of Southwood Drive is in the City's FIT and would require City approval to access the Phelps system. Mayor Pro Tern Green stated that the matter would be referred to the City Attorney for a recommendation. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Green called the meeting to order. Invocation by Reverend Clint Edison, First Baptist Church. CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1993 Councilmember Gaines made the motion to approve the minutes of February 2, 1993, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. NOTE: Mayor Hodges was absent. DISCUSS THE OPTIONS FOR REVENUE BOND FINANCING OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT MODIFICATIONS AND SEWER MAIN - LIFT STATION EXPANSION OF THE COLLECTION SYSTEM IN THE MCGARY CREEK WATERSHED CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 93.246.1 AUTIIORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF T.R.A.-C.O.H. SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FACILITIES INSTALLMENT SALE CONTRACT Mr. Pipes stated that four separate issues related to utility system improvements are included in this item. (1,2) The two permit renewal modifications to the South and North Plant; and (3,4) Water and sewer service to the McGary system. The City is proposing under the facilities plan of 1976 to build a major lift station out on the McGary Creek watershed and provide water service to a planned 2000 regional jail facility to be constructed by T.D.C.J: I.D. The City is proposing to spend $174,000 in water costs out of the reserve for utility allocation and $1.4 million in debt incurred through T.R.A. to build the sewer system which is one of the three facilities that are planned in the bond issue. The City needs formal assurance/commitment from T.D.C.J: I.D. that they will be a customer of this system for the duration of the debt Mr. Tom Merka from T.D.CJ. -I.D. stated that the state has mandated that by April 1, 1993, T'.D.C.J. must solve the jail overcrowding or face stiff penalties. Plans are in motion to build five 2000 bed regional jail facilities. The one under discussion is on the west side of the interstate on the Wynne property. He stated that T.D.C.J. is behind the proposal and has authorized the architect and engineering firm to proceed with the planning. Councilmember Davis made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 93 -2 -16.1, authorizing and directing the execution of the Trinity River Authority of Texas - City of Huntsville Sanitary Sewer System facilities installment sale contract, pledging and appropriating waterworks and sewer system revenues and levying a City ad valorem tax in connection therewith, and providing for the effect of said ordinance and contract and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. Councilmember Carter stated that if T.D.C.J: I.D. does not proceed with their project, the City will not build the water line or issue the bonds for the lift station expansion of the collection system in the McGary Creek Watershed. Mayor Pro Tern Green asked Mr. Merka if a formal written request will be forthcoming from T.D.C.J. -I.D. Mr. Merka stated that he would deliver a written request to the City Manager. A vote was taken. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. J CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY I6, 1993 BOOK "R" 165 ---------- PRESENTATION OF S.C.S. ENGINEERS TO UPDATE THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ' STUDY PROCESS AND CONSIDER AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO CLOSE A PORTION OF THE LANDFILL FACILITIES AND PERMIT A TRANSFER FACILITY Mr. John Wright, S.C.S. Engineers, stated that they have completed a feasibility study that looked at both a material recovery facility and a co- composting facility as an alternative to the present landfill. The study was completed in November and the study showed that either alternative would be feasible. At present, the pre - qualification process for a long -haul and disposal company to come in to handle the waste in the interim is being conducted. Recommendations are being presented to City staff. The bid document package will be issued to the top three qualified companies. Mr. Wright stated that the current landfill has 113 acres that have been filled and 45 acres remaining on the current j permitted site. In the feasibility study, S.C.S. recommends closing the landfill prior to October 9, 1993. The 113 acres need closing prior to that date no matter what. The 45 acres left have approximately 8 years of available use. At that time, the 45 acres would have to be closed under the Subtitle D regulations and the City would be at square one again. If the 45 acres are J upgraded to Subtitle D regulations - it will cost initially $1.1 million dollars. An additional $400,000 will be needed to close those 45 acres. In eight years - a new landfill will cost $3.3 million dollars in today's dollars. The process would need to start in three years and would take five years to do the hydrogeologic investigation, permitting, etc. Mr. Wright also stated that the City has a potential problem in upgrading to Subtitle D due to the close proximity to the Airport. If the landfill is closed and one of the other alternatives are selected (co-composting or material recovery facility), the City will be in compliance with the goals in Senate Bill 1340, and the City would be in a project that gives approximately 20 years of planned solid waste management instead of the '.. eight remaining at the current landfill Mr. Wright stated that Council needed to make the decision to either close the current landfill or upgrade the landfill under the Subtitle D regulations. If Council decides to close the landfill, a transfer station would be required with either of the alternative options (co- composting or material recovery facility). S.C.S. recommends building the transfer station at the current landfill site. It was noted that the transfer station could not be permitted and built by the October 9 deadline. Mr. Wright stated ' that consensus is that the T.W.C. will look the other way if the transfer station is built before the permit can be obtained since the City would be making a good faith effort. Mayor Pro Tem asked if the alternatives had been discussed with the City's partner, T.D.C.J. Charles Morgan with T.D.C.J. stated that discussion had taken place between City staff, T.D.C.J. staff, and S.C.S. T.D.C.J. would also like to see the transfer station be built at the current landfill site. Councilmember made the motion to allow the City Manager to enter into a contract with S.C.S. to begin the closure process on the entire landfill, and Councilmember Norton seconded the motion. Councilmember Davis made the motion to amend the original motion to add allowing the City Manager to enter into a contract to begin the design and permitting phase of a transfer station to be located at the current landfill site. and Councilmember Matthews seconded the amended motion. Councilmember Carter asked about the cost of the contracts and Mr. Wright stated that it is estimated to cost $75,000 to close the landfill. A cost of $38,000 is estimated for the design and permitting of the transfer station. The cost would be paid out of the Sanitation reserve for capital expansion. A vote was taken on the amended motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. A vote was taken on the original motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATION OF THE FY 1991 -92 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Bickley, Bickley, Prescott & Co., stated that his company had completed their examination of the financial statements of the City of Huntsville, and a copy is set at each Councilmember's place. Mr. Bickley presented each member with a copy of the Management Letter prepared by his firm. Mr. Bickley commended the City staff for their cooperation and help during the audit. Mayor Pro Tern Green stated that Council would review the report and if questions arise, Bickley, Prescott & Co. would be contacted. ' Councilmember Davis made the motion to accept the FY 1991 -92 Annual Financial Report as presented by Bickle Prescott & Co., and Councilmember Gaines seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16,1-993 BOOK "R" - 166 CONSIDER THE QUARTERLY BUDGET, INVESTMENT AND TAX REPORTS AS ADJUSTED, AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Ms. Allen explained the format of the quarterly budget reports, investment reports, tax reports and budget adjustments to the new members of Council Ms. Allen stated that the year to date tax collections are 90.61 %, compared to 89% this time last year. 13.83% of the delinquent taxes have been collected, as compared to 12.27% this time last year. Council approval is requested for the Appraisal District to certify $101.76 in credits to the current tax roll and $405.00 in credits to the delinquent tax roll. Ms. Allen stated that budget adjustments are attached and also need Council approval. Councilmember Gaines made the motion to approve the adjustments to the tax roll and the budget adjustments, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Carter asked about the Planning budget - was the City currently in the process of replacing the Planner Position? Mr. Pipes stated that the position has been advertised and J. D. Schindler will be taking applications until March 15, ". 1993. COMMENDATION OF GRACE TURNER AS CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FOR THE YEAR 1992 -93 BY TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION - CUSTOMER SERVICE SECTION , Mr. Pipes stated that Ms. Grace Turner, Customer Service Supervisor has been named Customer Service Professional for the Year 1992 -93, by the Texas Water Utilities Association. She will be recognized on March 9, at a banquet held in College Station. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 93 -2 -16.1 AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A FIXED TIME TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LIL 45 EAST FRONTAGE ROAD AND S.H. 75 NORTH Councilmember Matthews made the motion to approve Resolution No. 93 -2-16.1 authorizing the installation of a fixed time traffic signal at the intersection of LH. 45 East Frontage Road and S.H. 75 North, and Councilmember Gaines seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM STAFF AND THE USER DEPARTMENTS FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 1. Finance - PaVroll. Ms. Allen stated that staff's recommendation is to purchase the Encode software system, a 486 computer, printer and network software for two currently owned computers. The cost of the software is $8,100. Budgeted monies of $5,100 in the Finance budget and $3,000 in the Human Resources budget will purchase the software; and $4,600 in the M.I.S. budget to purchase the hardware. All of these monies have been carried forward from previous years' budget. The software system meets all of the needs of payroll and benefit administration, and although it is not a Personnel system, will aid the Human Resources Department. Councilmember Davis made the motion to approve $12,700 to purchase a payroll software system, 486 computer, printer and network software, and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 2. Police - Records. Chief Eckhardt stated that the NCR system currently at the Police Department was purchased in 1976. The maintenance cost per year on this system is $8,357 for both the hardware and software. The recommended package would change from the mini main frame to PC networking. Staff has evaluated several other cities systems and had several programs demonstrated in choosing the most workable system for the Police Department's needs. There would be a three year conversion to the system. First year conversion costs would be $15,466; second year, $9,428; and third year, $9,024. The $8,357 budgeted for maintenance on the mini main frame, the $4,500 budgeted for accreditation, and additional funds (approx. $4,000) from various accounts in the Police Department budget are recommended to fund the first year conversion. Five terminals (two in dispatch, two in records, and one in property and evidence) and one file server are planned in the first year. The system would be able to handle 20 terminals. There was a discrepancy in the costs of the system and Council requested that the figures be checked and be brought back for approval. Councilmember Lange made the motion to table the recommendation. and Councilmember Norton seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimous) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FOR THE CENTRAL EAST TEXAS NARCOTICS TASK FORCE FOR GRANT RENEWAL AUTHORIZATION 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 BOOK "R" 167 Chief Eckhardt stated that approx. three years ago, he, Sheriff, District Attorney, the Internal Affairs Director at TDCJ, '.! and the Sheriff of Madison County met and formed a task force to fight illegal drugs in Walker County and Madisonville. Grant funds were applied for and approved from federal funds through the Governor's office. This is the third year of the grant. 'I During the last several years, enough monies had been brought in or seized to ensure the grant match. He stated that this is not the case this year; he cannot guarantee that enough monies will be raised through seizures and forfeitures to make the cash match. Madison County Sheriff has stated that they will continue to be involved, but cannot participate in the cash match. This would split the cash match between the City of Huntsville and Walker County. The resolution provided shows a cash match not to exceed $62,535. The Sheriff and District Attorney plan to ask Commissioner's Court to approve the same grant application as in previous yens which would have a cash match of approximately $95,000- 98,000, with the understanding that the City would stand for 50% up to the $62,535. Chief Eckhardt stated that the District Attorney and Sheriff have asked him to present to ;, Council that the City would agree to above the $62,535 if the County approves it, that the City will be good for 1/3 of the it obligation up to $10,000 providing that the Task Force seizes and has forfeitures to meet the additional cash match. Ii Mayor Pro Tern, Green stated that he felt this item should be tabled. Councilmember Carter stated that not only is the money an issue, but is dependant upon the County and their approval of the grant application. Councilmember Matthews made a motion to table the resolution for the Central Fast Texas Narcotics Task Force for grant renewal authorization until the amount of the grant is firm and the other agencies have approved the application, and Councilmember Luninp seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER BID 93 -14, REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR THE UTILITIES DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Mr. Schindler stated that after Council authorization, a tie bid had been received for a replacement vehicle for the Utilities Division (Holland Chevrolet and Moore -Henry Ford). Staff is requesting Council draw lots to determine which dealer receives the bid. Mayor Pro Tom Green drew the envelope and Moore -Henry Motors was awarded the bid in the amount of $13,600. An insurance adjustment of $8,750 has been received, therefore, an expenditure of $4,850 is requested to be funded from the reserve for future allocation from the water and sewer fund. Councilmember Matthews made the motion to approve the bid to Moore -Henry Motors in the amount of $13,600, and Councilmember Luning seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN A DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT PROPOSAL OPERA HOUSE BALCONY FOR ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $398.75 Mr. Schindler stated that the Henry Opera House owned by the Rather family is requesting that the City fund half of the engineering and architectural services to be done on a new balcony for the Opera House. The family would like the balcony to conform to the Downtown model designed by Richard Haas in collaboration with Kim Williams. A proposal from Kim Williams has been received and the City's 50% would be $398.75 to be funded from the reserve for future allocation in the Downtown Revitalization budget. Councilmember Gaines made a motion to approve $398.75 for engineering and architectural services to be done on a new balcony for the Henry Opera House, and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. Councilmember Carter asked if this architect is the same that designed the canopy on Gibbs building that was installed incorrectly. Mr. Pipes stated that Kim Williams designed a canopy for the Gibbs building, but the building owners chose an independent contractor for the project. A vote was taken. Councilmembers Green, Davis, Matthews, Gaines, Norton, Luning and Lange voted for and Councilmember Carter voted against. The motion passed 7 -1. CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO SURVEY QUALITY OF SERVICE AND CITIZEN SATISFACTION FROM QUALITY CHECK Mr. Schindler stated that in the management study a recommendation was made that "the City Council should, at least biannually, conduct a citizen's survey to determine citizen satisfaction with governmental services, identify areas of concern, and assist in updating the City's long range plan." A proposal from Quality Check from the Bryan - College Station has been received to do a two -phase survey. Staff recommends that if Council would like. to pursue this, it be considered at mid -year budget. Councilmember Carter stated that he feels it is a good idea. Mayor Pro Tern Green stated that there were several issues in the management study that he felt should take priority. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 BOOK "R" - 168 STATUS UPDATE OF THE HISTORICAL SURVEY REPORT OF HUNTSVILLE BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND SITES BY HARDY • HECK • MOORE OF AUSTIN, AND CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF $1,692 FOR A SURVEY MAP ' Mr. Schindler stated that the final draft of the Historical Survey is being reviewed by staff and the historical commission. The final corrections will be made, 25 copies will be printed, and it will be presented to Council shortly. Staff is recommending that a mylar survey map which will plot the historic sites be produced by Hardy • Heck • Moore at a cost of $1,692. This map was originally scheduled to be done in -house by our Planning Department. Mayor Pro Tern asked if this map should be done in Auto Cad instead of on mylar- Mr. Schindler stated that it would ''.. be preferable, but at the time do not have anyone in the City available to do the map. Councilmember Davis made the motion to table the request for authorization of $1,692 for a survey map, until staff isI, :. available to produce the map, and Councilmember Lange seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed . unanimously. CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADDRESSES ON SOUTH SAM HOUSTON TO FACILITATE E -911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Staff withdrew this item from the agenda. CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT WITII T.D.CJ: I.D. FOR SEWER METERING FOR THE GOREE UNIT FACILITIES Mr. Wilder stated that approx. 5 -6 years ago T.D.C.J. built a system to pump waste through the City sewer system at -�' the Goree Unit. There is currently at the site a treatment facility which they have an irrigation permit. They pump to it when they are not able to irrigate. There is a meter at this site but it is non - functional. T.D.C.J. has requested that the City install a :. meter similar to the one installed at the Diagnostic Unit T.D.C.J. will reimburse the City an amount not to exceed $13,255 (City ' staff estimate of cost). The City would own mud operate the meter. Matthews made the motion to approve an agreement with T.D.C.J. -I.D. for sewer metering for the -Councilmember Goree Unit facilities, and Councilmember Gaines seconded the Motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. ' CONSIDER GIBBS PARK SEWER MAIN REPAIR PROJECT ANALYSIS AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION SUBJECT TO E.P.A. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER Mr. Wilder stated that there were three options in repairing the Gibbs Park sewer main (11th Street near Town and Country Cleaners to 19th Street at Gibbs Park through the wooded area). Option 1 is conventional construction - digging the ditch from one end to the other and putting pipe and manholes in it - at an estimated cost of $173,773. Option 2 is the standard construction from 11th Street to 16th Street right -of -way, then insituform the remainder of the line to 19th Street - at an estimated cost of $215,464. Option 3 is to insituform or rehabilitate the entire line. - at an estimated cost of $239,178. There is $216,000 budgeted for this project. This project was identified in an EPA Administrative Order that we are currently under, and deadline for completion is December 1993. There are two properties along this line that the City does not have easements. Mayor Pro Tern Green asked what the benefits of Option 2 and 3 were as compared to the least costly Option 1. Mr. Wilder stated that since it is in a wooded area, Option 1 would require a considerable amount of clearing from one end to the other for construction purposes. Mr- Wilder stated that the Haynes property would require deeper cuts and has the least room on the creek bank to operate. Staff does not recommend Option 1. Staff strongly recommends the easement acquisitions regardless of which option Council chooses. The costs of acquiring the easement would be additional. Councilmember Carter made a motion to approve Option 3 to repair the Gibbs Park sewer main in the amount of $23917850 and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. Councilmembers Carter and Matthews voted for, and Councilmembers Green Davis Gaines Norton Luning and Lange voted no. The motion failed 6 -2. Councilmember Carter made motion to approve Option 2 to repair the Gibbs Park sewer main in the amount of $215,464.15, and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lange made the motion for City staff to proceed with obtaining the two easements needed along the ' Gibbs Park sewer main and brine the cost back for Council approval and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 BOOK "R" 169 CONSIDER A SEWER LINE RELOCATION AND AVENUE O RIGHT -OF -WAY PROJECT ' ON 11TH STREET AT AVENUE O Mr. Wilder stated that at the corner of 11th Street and Avenue O (site of Old Smither home) a request has been made for a building permit to construct a ]if- E -Lube. A sewer line runs across the middle of the property where the building is scheduled to be placed. The property owner has agreed to give all easements required to move the line and also an easement at the corner of Avenue M and 11th Street to repair the radius of the turn from 11th Street onto Avenue O. The sewer line relocation will cost approximately $22,440. Estimates to repair the corner will be brought to Council a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Lange made the motion to approve the sewer line relocation and Avenue O right -of -way protect on 11th Street at Avenue O. and Councilmember Gaines seconded the motion. Councilmember Norton asked if the intersection would be repaired for disability use; staff responded yes. Councilmember Carter stated that he felt this was a bad intersection to be developed because of the traffic problems. He felt it was a negative for the quality of life in Huntsville. A vote was taken. Councilmembers Green Davis, Matthews, Gaines, Norton, Loaning and Lange voted for, and Councilmember Carter voted against. The motion passed 7 -1. CONSIDER REPAIRS TO ROSS PARK PAVILION ROOF AND DECKING DUE TO STORM DAMAGE Mr. Wilder stated that the Ross Park pavilion roof and decking was extensively damaged during a storm in January 1993. Staff is recommending the replacement of the roof and some decking work at a cost estimated at $2,500. This would be funded from the reserve for future allocation from the General Fund. Councilmember Davis made the motion to approve the repairs to the Ross Park Pavilion roof and decking at an estimated cost of $2,500, and Councilmember Gaines seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO REPAIR WATER WELL #19 ' Mr. Wilder stated that Water Well #19 is located at the Spring Creek Water Plant in Spring Lake. This plant's sole source is wells #19 and #20. The well has dropped off considerably in the last year in the pumping capacity. At this time, it has not been determined if it is a pump problem or a different problem. This pump is 600 feet down in the ground. Smith Pump out of Waco will charge $2,500 to take the pump out of the ground, plus parts and labor. The last time the pump was worked on in 1986, the cost to the City was approximately $30,000. At this time staff does not know the extent of the damages. Councilmember Gaines made the motion to authorize the repairs to Water Well #19, and Councilmember Carter seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER A GIFT OF $1,000 TO TIIE DAVID ADICKES SAM HOUSTON SCULPTURE PROJECT AND A CONTRACT FOR ARTISTIC SERVICES Mr. Pipes stated that $1,000 had been donated for the David Adickes Sam Houston sculpture project. This requires a contract for artistic services. Councilmember Carter made a motion to approve the contract with David Adickes for the Sam Houston sculpture moiect in the amount of $1,000, and Councilmember Luring seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR A RECYCLING PICK -UP PROGRAM Mr. Bounds stated that the City is contracting with the Serenity Place Social Rehabilitation Club to place a container at a lot at the intersection of 13th Street and Avenue M for a recycling pick -up point. This group is some of the clientele of the Tri -County MHMR. The contract is set up in this way so that the clientele of MHMR will benefit from the proceeds of the program. This group does not have liability insurance. Mr. Bounds stated that the contract may be terminated at any time with 30 days written notice. Councilmember Carter made the motion to approve the agreement for use of City property for a recycling pick -up ' program with Serenity Place Social Rehabilitation Club, and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. MAYOR'S ACTIVITY REPORT 1. Consider reappointment of Richard Watkins to the Police Promotional Review Board. Councilmember Gaines made the motion to reappoint Richard Watkins to the Police Promotional Review Board, and CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 BOOK "R" 1'!0 Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CITY COUNCILMEMBER ACTION Video Tape Presentation. Councilmember Carter showed a video tape of a Wal-Mart in Fredericksburg Texas that has retained " a large number of trees in their parking area. These trees were made into islands and took up a large portion of their parking lot. The tape also showed the trees scheduled to be removed from the Huntsville site. Jack Steele Visit. Councilmember Gaines stated that Jack Steele from H -GAC will be in Huntsville on February 22nd at 11:00 a.m. for a meeting. All councilmembers are invited to attend the meeting. MEDIA INQUIRIES None. ADJOURNMENT Danna Welter, City Secretary -