City Council

CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS Andy Brauninger, Mayor Paul Davidhizar, Position 1 At-Large Mayor Pro Tem Joe Emmett, Ward 1 Dee Howard Mullins, Position 2 At-Large Tish Humphrey, Ward 2 Clyde D. Loll, Position 3 At-Large Ronald Allen, Ward 3 Mari Montgomery, Position 4 At-Large Joe P. Rodriquez, Ward 4 HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019 - REGULAR SESSION 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS & LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM HUNTSVILLE CITY HALL, 1212 AVENUE M, HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, 77340 Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary’s office (936.291.5413), two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements. WORKSHOP [4:30 P.M.] – The City Council will hear presentations on non-profit applications and CIP budget for FY19-20. MAIN SESSION [6:00 P.M.] CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGES U.S. Flag and Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one, and indivisible. 1. CONSENT AGENDA Public comments will be called for by the presiding officer before action is taken on these items. (Approval of Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion by request of a member of Council.) a. Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on July 18, 2019. [Brenda Poe, City Secretary]. b. Consider adoption of Ordinance 2019-40 to amend the budget for FY 18-19 and/or CIP Project budgets. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director] 2. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Consider adopting Ordinance 2019-39 authorizing the issuance of City of Huntsville, Texas general obligation bonds, Series 2019; authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of the bonds; approving an official statement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and other related documents; awarding the sale of the bonds; and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds. [Steve Ritter, Finance Director] b. Consider approval of announcing the City Council’s intention to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.3307 per $100 valuation for the City’s 2019 – 2020 Fiscal Year (Tax Year 2019). [Steve Ritter, Finance Director] c. Consider authorizing the City Manager to apply and accept a TxDOT Safe Routes to Schools grant, designating the City Manager as the City’s Authorized Representative, and adopting Resolution 2019-35 in support of same. [Y. S. “Ram” Ramachandra, City Engineer / Kristie Hadnot, Grants Manager] d. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-41 for the proposed annexation of approximately 1,155 acres located northwest of the current City limits, near IH 45 and SH 75 N, and known as “Area A,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner] e. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-42 for the proposed annexation of approximately 776 acres located northeast of the current City limits, near SH 19 and FM 2821, and known as “Area B,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner] f. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-43 for the proposed annexation of approximately 137 acres located east of the current City limits, near US 190 and Old Phelps Rd., and known as “Area C,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner] g. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-44 for the proposed annexation of approximately 254 acres located east of the current City limits, near SH 75 S and Rush Rd, and known as “Area D,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner]  h. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-45 for the proposed annexation of approximately 3,548 acres located south of the current City limits, near SH 75 S, IH 45 and Park Rd 40, and known as “Area E,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner] i. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-46 for the proposed annexation of approximately 164 acres located west of the current City limits, south of Westridge Subdivision, and known as “Area F,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner] j. FIRST READING - Consider Ordinance 2019-47 for the proposed annexation of approximately 1106 acres located west of the current City limits, near SH 30 and FM 1791, and known as “Area G,” first reading. [Leigha Larkins, Planner] 3. CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY a. Consider approving nominees for City boards, committees, and commissions. 4. REQUESTS FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION An opportunity for citizens to be heard on any topic and for the City Council to participate in the discussion. No action will be taken. Jason January would like to discuss City of Huntsville policies and City Charter issues. 5. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA 6. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (Hear announcements concerning items of community interest from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no action will be discussed or taken.) 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. City Council will convene in closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, 551.071 to receive legal advice on the proposed annexation of area “A” thru “G” and threats of legal actions regarding proposed annexation. 8. RECONVENE Take action on items discussed in executive session, if needed. ADJOURNMENT *If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council determines that a Closed or Executive session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 – consultation with counsel on legal matters; 551.072 – deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; 551.073 – deliberation regarding a prospective gift; 551.074 – personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; 551.076 – implementation of security personnel or devices; 551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Sec. 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits; and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session. CERTIFICATE I, Brenda Poe, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the August 6, 2019, City Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City’s website, www.HuntsvilleTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. DATE OF POSTING: 8/2/19 TIME OF POSTING: 7:30 am Brenda Poe_______ TAKEN DOWN: Brenda Poe, City Secretary