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MIN CC 07/26/1994CITIZEN INPUT /INQUIRY SESSION Dee McFarland, Chamber of Commerce. Ms. McFarland stated that she was reporting that the fund raiser for the base of the Sam Houston State is at almost $110,000, well surpassing the $66,000 goal. She would like to thank the City employees for their collective efforts to raise $2,000 themselves. The Chamber will continue to sell pavers for the site. Dolores Mathews Huntsville Housing Authority. Ms. Mathews stated that she was requesting that the City fund $5,000 toward the Youth at Risk art program. Mayor Hodges stated that this request would be submitted during the budget process. Jack Haney. Mr. Haney stated that he was present to submit a petition from property owners (36 names) in opposition to the proposed annexation of the Badger Lane addition. Louise Fondren. Ms. Fondren stated that she lived in the Westridge Subdivision and is opposed to being annexed into the City limits. She does not feel the City can offer more than the subdivision already has. John Burke. Mr. Burke stated that he lives on Anders Lane and this area is starting a petition in opposition of annexation. Steve Gilliland. Mr. Gilliland stated that he lives in Westridge and this is the third time in ten years he has spoken in apposition of annexation. He does feel annexation will come in the years to come and hopes that City services would be provided at that time within a short time frame. Michael Adrien. Mr. Adrien stated that he is the Interfratemity Council President for Sam Houston State University and would like to address the relationship between the Greeks and the City. He would like to offer his apologies for past conflicts between the fraternities and the City and is working to move the fraternities out of residential areas. He would like to offer his assistance to the City Council in the future. Bobby Morgan. Mr. Morgan stated that he was a board member of the Westridge Property Association. He stated that approximately 90% of the residents were against annexation. He does not feel many City services would be available upon annexation. Leroy Cripple. Mr. Cripple stated that he is also opposed to annexation. He does not mind paying for services if they are available, but don't annex Westridge if you do not plan to provide the services. Jack Spence. Mr. Spence stated that City should consider more commercial business to increase the tax base instead of annexation of residential areas. Morris Waller. Mr. Waller stated that he has been faced with the same issues in the past that are being faced today - ' annexation. In the past, consideration has many times involved enhancement of the greater community of Huntsville and through the years the City government has been faithful in extending City services beyond the City limits thereby saving those residents untold amounts of money. He suggests that Huntsville as it is, exists today because many elected officials have withstood the pressures and voted for the greater Huntsville. The time is right for standing fpm and holding fast to your convictions. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 1994 BOOK "R" 303 MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 26TH DAY OF JULY, 1994, 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: W. H. Hodges, Mayor Officers: Dan S. Davis JoAnn Matthews Gene Pipes, City Manager Harold Norton David Martinez Danna Welter, City Secretary Marjorie Rex Jim Caner Scott Bounds, City Attorney Ronald L. Lange ABSENT: Dave Luning CITIZEN INPUT /INQUIRY SESSION Dee McFarland, Chamber of Commerce. Ms. McFarland stated that she was reporting that the fund raiser for the base of the Sam Houston State is at almost $110,000, well surpassing the $66,000 goal. She would like to thank the City employees for their collective efforts to raise $2,000 themselves. The Chamber will continue to sell pavers for the site. Dolores Mathews Huntsville Housing Authority. Ms. Mathews stated that she was requesting that the City fund $5,000 toward the Youth at Risk art program. Mayor Hodges stated that this request would be submitted during the budget process. Jack Haney. Mr. Haney stated that he was present to submit a petition from property owners (36 names) in opposition to the proposed annexation of the Badger Lane addition. Louise Fondren. Ms. Fondren stated that she lived in the Westridge Subdivision and is opposed to being annexed into the City limits. She does not feel the City can offer more than the subdivision already has. John Burke. Mr. Burke stated that he lives on Anders Lane and this area is starting a petition in opposition of annexation. Steve Gilliland. Mr. Gilliland stated that he lives in Westridge and this is the third time in ten years he has spoken in apposition of annexation. He does feel annexation will come in the years to come and hopes that City services would be provided at that time within a short time frame. Michael Adrien. Mr. Adrien stated that he is the Interfratemity Council President for Sam Houston State University and would like to address the relationship between the Greeks and the City. He would like to offer his apologies for past conflicts between the fraternities and the City and is working to move the fraternities out of residential areas. He would like to offer his assistance to the City Council in the future. Bobby Morgan. Mr. Morgan stated that he was a board member of the Westridge Property Association. He stated that approximately 90% of the residents were against annexation. He does not feel many City services would be available upon annexation. Leroy Cripple. Mr. Cripple stated that he is also opposed to annexation. He does not mind paying for services if they are available, but don't annex Westridge if you do not plan to provide the services. Jack Spence. Mr. Spence stated that City should consider more commercial business to increase the tax base instead of annexation of residential areas. Morris Waller. Mr. Waller stated that he has been faced with the same issues in the past that are being faced today - ' annexation. In the past, consideration has many times involved enhancement of the greater community of Huntsville and through the years the City government has been faithful in extending City services beyond the City limits thereby saving those residents untold amounts of money. He suggests that Huntsville as it is, exists today because many elected officials have withstood the pressures and voted for the greater Huntsville. The time is right for standing fpm and holding fast to your convictions. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 1994 BOOK "R" 304 REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER ; INVOCATION Invocation by J. D. Schindler, Director of General Services. CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1994 the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously NOTE: Councilmember Lunin¢ was absent CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM HUNTSVILLE BOYS BASEBALL, JIM SIMS, CHAIRMAN, TO PLACE A PLAQUE AT KATE BARR ROSS PARK IN MEMORY OF MR. STEVE STEWART and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER BIDS FOR SALE OF TRUST PROPERTIES AS RECOMMENDED BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER The two trust properties recommended for sale by sealed bid include: one acre, tract 4, section 1 in the Johnson to I. R. McMillian in the amount of $818.00; and .79 acre, tract 36. 1, Woodlawn North Addition to Percy Howard in the of $500.00. Chief Appraiser, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. unanimously. CONSIDER THE JUNE TAX REPORT AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LEVY ' AS RECOMMENDED BY GROVER COOK, CHIEF APPRAISER mber Norton made the motion to approve the June tax report and adjustments to the levv as recommended bvlll CONSIDER THE QUARTERLY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30,19'94, AND THE QUARTERLY BUDGET REPORT unanimouslv. CONSIDER DEPOSITORY BANK BIDS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO YEAR AGREEMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION 94 -07 -26.1 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 TO BE INCURRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TOURIST AND VISITOR'S CENTER AND THE SAM HOUSTON STATUE SITE motion. Councilmember Carter stated that he does have a philosophical difference with this type of funding for this project and', I , will vote against the motion. A vote was taken. All were in favor except Councilmember Carter. The motion passed 7 -1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 1994 BOOK "R" 305 —___ - -- - -- — .___-- -- -- - --- CONSIDER A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE HUNTSVILLE - WALKER COUNTY ' CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR TOURISM SERVICES TO INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF j THE VISITOR'S CENTER AT THE SAM HOUSTON STATUE SITE Mr. Bounds stated that at each Councilmember's place is a copy of the amended contract, a memorandum from Dee McFarland, and a copy of a proposed budget for the visitor's center. The term of the contract would be until 1996 and would be reviewed annually after that time. Councilmember Davis made the motion to approve the amended contract with the Huntsville - Walker County Chamber of Commerce for tourism services to include the operation of the Visitor's Center at the Sam Houston Statue site, and Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion. Ms. McFarland stated that the Chamber is planning to raise a portion of the funds listed to make the visitor's center the best it possibly can be. There may be some give and take in the first year, and the budget will be monitored carefully. A vote was taken All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 1 CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR AN INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT GRANT ( ISTEA - 80/20) IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR TWO YEARS TO INITIATE A STATEWIDE MARKETING OF THE HISTORICAL FEATURES IN HUNTSVILLE ASSOCIATED WITH SH 75 INCLUDING THE SAM HOUSTON STATUE PARK BY MR. RON ANDERSON (SAM HOUSTON CHARACTER) OF KERRVILLE, TEXAS Mr. Schindler stated that one requirement of the ISTEA grant application is that the City guarantee funds if the grant is approved. Staff is requesting a commitment of Council of $30,000 for the grant application ($15,000 per year for two years). There are a number of groups interested in the project and have actually committed to help in financing - Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, Sam Houston Folk Festival. Councilmember Rex made the motion to authorize the application for an ISTEA grant in the amount of $150,000 (80 /20), and Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. Councilmember Carter stated that he would not support this motion. All were in favor except Councilmembers Carter and Matthews. The motion passed 6 -2. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH KIM WILLIAMS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR PHASE II OF THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT Councilmember Davis made the motion to authorize a contract with Kim Williams for architectural services for Phase II of the Downtown Revitalization Project and Councilmember Matthews seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION ORDINANCE 94 -07 -26.2 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATED OF OBLIGATION FOR A 60" FLAIL MOWER TO WATSON DISTRIBUTION (HOUSTON) IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,480 Councilmember Davis made the motion to approve Ordinance 94-07-26.2 authorizing issuance of a certificate of obligation for a 60" flail mower to Watson Distribution in the amount of $11,480, and Councilmember Rex seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. CONSIDER ORDINANCE 94 -07 -26.4 ADOPTING PROPOSED SERVICE PLANS FOR AREAS BEING CONSIDERED FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY AND CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION City Attorney Scott Bounds detailed the services listed in the service plan for the areas being considered for annexation. It is intended that the annexation process will be complete in time that all areas annexed into the City limits will be able to vote in the upcoming January 1995 City Officer's Election. There are some special conditions related to the Elkins Lake area listed in the service plan. Councilmember Davis made the motion to approve Ordinance 94 -07 -26.4 adopting proposed service plan for areas being considered for annexation to the Citv and calling public hearings on the proposed annexation and Councilmember Norton seconded the motion. Councilmember Carter asked about police coverage in the areas proposed to be annexed. Mr. Pipes stated that each budget is prepared based on the prior year's experience. Staff cannot anticipate the need for the proposed annexed areas, but that CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 1994 BOOK "R" 306 records would be kept of actual experiences and any requests for additional personnel would addressed in the future. Mr. Pipesi� stated that all residents of the City are also residents of the County and are entitled to services from these authorities. Councilmember Carter also expressed his concerns over water /sewer and tax increases that could be required in the future if the proposed annexation is approved. Mr. Pipes stated that no increases were anticipated in the next year. Councilmember Lange clarified that the City is not required to build a second entrance into Elkins Lake with the R.U.D., funds if it is not economically in the best interest of the City. Mr. Pipes stated that the City has pledged in the service plan to use, the revenues generated by the M.U.D. and R.U.D. in the area in which it was generated. At this point there is no right -of -way or route designed for a second entrance. Councilmember Matthews stated that she was not in full support of the annexation, but would vote for the ordinance be able to listen to residents of the areas. Councilmember Carter stated that he is not in favor of annexation this year although he realizes that at some point in tin these areas will be annexed by the City. A vote was taken. All were in favor except Councilmember Carter. The motion passed 7 -1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE 94 -07 -26.5 AMENDING CHAPTER 12, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES, ESTABLISHING NO PARKING ZONES ON THE WEST SIDE OF AVENUE F FROM 11TH STREET TO 148 FEET SOUTH OF 11TH STREET Norton seconded the motion All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT '! �l � Danna Welter, City Secretary '