PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a. Proclamation in honor of local resident and Bataan Death March survivor, Sergeant Virgil LaRue. b. Proclamation to recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week. c. Recognition of Jason January.
4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the City’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. [John Waldo] 5. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Related to any matter not on the agenda - 2 minutes per speaker b. Related to any matter on the agenda - 5 minutes per speaker
h. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of engraved and plain clay fired brick pavers for the patio entrance at the Huntsville Public Library. [Matt Lumpkins, Community Services Director] i. Presentation, discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 2011-09, to authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept, and implement, if awarded, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Grant for improvement to Kate Barr Ross Sport Fields. [Councilmembers Woodward and Olson and Dr. Sherry McKibben, Community Development Specialist]
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Ordinance 2011-18 to amend the Development Code, Chapter 11, Sign Standards, regarding Section 1104.5. Height Limitations and Measurements, 2nd reading. [Councilmember Wayne Barrett]
Presentation and discussion to approve Ordinance 2011-23 to waive the bidding process for City-owned property purchased with grant funding for moderate- to low-income housing, 1st reading. [Councilmember Montgomery and Dr. Sherry McKibben, Community Development Specialist]
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding clearing brush from lot in 500 block of Smith Hill Road. [Councilmember Wagamon]
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on settlement of the Wes Altom suit. [Councilmember Olson]
c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on settlement of the Chamber suit. [Councilmember Johnson] d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding financial relationship between First Tradition, LLC of Houston, Hometown Huntsville, and Councilmember Don Johnson, and his political motivations as they may relate to any proposed forfeiture of assets (HOT funds) obtained in the judgment from the civil case of City of Huntsville vs. Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce and Dee Everett. [Councilmember Wagamon] e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding conflict of interest by Councilmember Olson in the matter of Wes Altom vs. City of Huntsville and any proposed settlement of same. [Councilman Wagamon]
9. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Related to any matter not on the agenda - 2 minutes per speaker 10. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA 11. 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.) a. Rededication of plaque at Courthouse for Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m., lunch to follow at the Veterans Shelter, free and open to the public. b. TxDoT is holding a Public Hearing on Highway 19 on February 15, 2011, at 6 p.m., at the Veterans Shelter. c. Brief statement by Councilmember Barrett. d. Grant writing workshop to be held at SHSU CHSS building, Room C-90 in February 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, more information can be had at 936/291-5428. e. The Beautification Advisory Board will hold their annual Golf Tournament at Raven Nest Golf Course on February 25, more information is available at 936/294-5708. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071 to receive legal advice from City Attorney on status of Appellate proceedings in the Case No. 10-11-0010-CV: In the Tenth Court of Appeals: Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce and Dee A. Everett, Appellants v. City of Huntsville, Texas, Appelle, and to direct the City Attorney on response to Order of Mediation. [Leonard Schneider, City Attorney] 13. RECONVENE a. Consideration and Possible action on agenda item 12a, regarding the appeal by the Chamber. 14. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 15, 2011 City Council
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS a. Proclamation in honor of local resident and Bataan Death March survivor, Sergeant Virgil LaRue. b. Proclamation to recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week. c. Recognition of Jason January.
4. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the City’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. [John Waldo] 5. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Related to any matter not on the agenda - 2 minutes per speaker b. Related to any matter on the agenda - 5 minutes per speaker
h. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of engraved and plain clay fired brick pavers for the patio entrance at the Huntsville Public Library. [Matt Lumpkins, Community Services Director] i. Presentation, discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 2011-09, to authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept, and implement, if awarded, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Grant for improvement to Kate Barr Ross Sport Fields. [Councilmembers Woodward and Olson and Dr. Sherry McKibben, Community Development Specialist]
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Ordinance 2011-18 to amend the Development Code, Chapter 11, Sign Standards, regarding Section 1104.5. Height Limitations and Measurements, 2nd reading. [Councilmember Wayne Barrett]
Presentation and discussion to approve Ordinance 2011-23 to waive the bidding process for City-owned property purchased with grant funding for moderate- to low-income housing, 1st reading. [Councilmember Montgomery and Dr. Sherry McKibben, Community Development Specialist]
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding clearing brush from lot in 500 block of Smith Hill Road. [Councilmember Wagamon]
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on settlement of the Wes Altom suit. [Councilmember Olson]
c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on settlement of the Chamber suit. [Councilmember Johnson] d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding financial relationship between First Tradition, LLC of Houston, Hometown Huntsville, and Councilmember Don Johnson, and his political motivations as they may relate to any proposed forfeiture of assets (HOT funds) obtained in the judgment from the civil case of City of Huntsville vs. Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce and Dee Everett. [Councilmember Wagamon] e. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding conflict of interest by Councilmember Olson in the matter of Wes Altom vs. City of Huntsville and any proposed settlement of same. [Councilman Wagamon]
9. PUBLIC COMMENT a. Related to any matter not on the agenda - 2 minutes per speaker 10. MEDIA INQUIRIES RELATED TO MATTERS ON THE AGENDA 11. 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.) a. Rededication of plaque at Courthouse for Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m., lunch to follow at the Veterans Shelter, free and open to the public. b. TxDoT is holding a Public Hearing on Highway 19 on February 15, 2011, at 6 p.m., at the Veterans Shelter. c. Brief statement by Councilmember Barrett. d. Grant writing workshop to be held at SHSU CHSS building, Room C-90 in February 26, from 9 a.m. to noon, more information can be had at 936/291-5428. e. The Beautification Advisory Board will hold their annual Golf Tournament at Raven Nest Golf Course on February 25, more information is available at 936/294-5708. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Executive Session pursuant to 551.071 to receive legal advice from City Attorney on status of Appellate proceedings in the Case No. 10-11-0010-CV: In the Tenth Court of Appeals: Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce and Dee A. Everett, Appellants v. City of Huntsville, Texas, Appelle, and to direct the City Attorney on response to Order of Mediation. [Leonard Schneider, City Attorney] 13. RECONVENE a. Consideration and Possible action on agenda item 12a, regarding the appeal by the Chamber. 14. ADJOURNMENT