Jon Strong
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- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 43:25
- Avg per meeting
- 2:25
- Segments
- 686
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Top issues during term (20)
Budget Amendments and Financial Oversight
Determines the uncollectible revenue amount removed from the housing authority's active accounts for FY 2026.
Downtown and Tourism Development
Sets the operational framework and event schedules that impact city tourism and downtown economic activity.
Wastewater Infrastructure Expansion
Incurs a $3.13 million engineering cost now, with future construction costs estimated at $44 million.
Walker County Economic Development Corporation Funding Agreement
The city's financial contribution under the agreement is $76,000.
Zoning Changes for Development
Property value adjustments may occur following the zoning designation change.
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Expansion Petitions
Brings future properties into the municipal regulatory fold with minimal direct city financial impact.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Expansion
Financial details for the expansion phase will be discussed during the presentation.
Airport Infrastructure and TxDOT Projects
Impacts involve municipal airport revenues, fuel sales, and state-funded TxDOT capital improvement projects.
Federal Grant Applications for Public Safety and Infrastructure
The grant would offset costs, though a local funding commitment is required.
Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction and Drainage
The combined cost for construction and engineering is $1,201,683, partially supported by state grant funding with a city match.
Huntsville Municipal Airport Ribbon Cutting
Events generate modest economic activity through fuel sales and local visitor spending.
Parks and Leisure Department Operations
Updates may include operational budget statuses and programmatic revenues.
Federal Housing Inspections (NSPIRE)
Ensures continued federal funding eligibility and compliance with HUD operational standards.
Airport Fee Adjustments
Generates revenue from hangar rentals and fuel sales to offset municipal operating costs.
Cemetery Operations and Budget
The board will review the cemetery operations budget to ensure funds are being used effectively.
287(g) Immigration Agreement
The financial impact of the agreement was not explicitly detailed in the public session.
police use of force
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential litigation costs and settlements if the investigation finds the department’s pursuit policies were violated.
Emancipation Park Improvements
The grant projects require a 50-50 local match, totaling approximately $1.5 million for the indoor expansion and $750,000 for outdoor improvements.
Ferrara Fire Engine Restoration
Cost of $261,090.46 is fully covered by TML insurance funds.
IH-14 Central Texas Corridor Study
The study is a planning phase, but future construction could involve significant state funding.
Moved or seconded (22)
Motions Strong personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-02
Resolution 2026-20: Trinity River Authority Bond
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-06-02
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-02
LJA Engineering Agreement (First Reading)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-06-02
Resolution 2026-19: Private Resale of Tax Trust Property
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-05-05
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through f.
- movedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Tenaska Waterline Infrastructure Design Direction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Autumn Lake Flood and Drainage Project Engineering Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Robinson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Engineering Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-04-07
Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through d.
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-07
City Manager Contract Renewal
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-07
2026-2027 Budget Calendar
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-17
First Reading — Consider Ordinance No. 2026-07, modifying the Code of Ordinances Chapter 48, Article 3 - Tow Trucks, to allow for a comprehensive policy administered by the Police Department. James Barnes, Lieutenant Roy Moore
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-17
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-17
Receive presentation from Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP, CPAs concerning the audit and consider acceptance of the audit for FY 24-25. Lance Hall, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-03-17
First Reading -Consider and possible action approving expenditure of $2.35 million to purchase FBO Operating Agreement from Huntsville Aviation Inc. and Wade Gillaspie. Lance Hall, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-03
First Reading - Consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-01, Amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Ordinances. Kristy Doll, City Secretary
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Entergy Texas Rate Participation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Consider Mutual Release and Termination Agreement from the Public Improvement Agreement dated June 17, 2021, with Epoch Huntsville Tenant, LLC. Kathlie Jeng-Bulloch, City Engineer Ricardo Villagrand, Assistant City Manager
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Councilmember Casey Cox made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through e.
- movedpassed 7-02026-01-20
Approve Resolution Supporting Housing Tax Credit Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (283)
Recorded while Strong was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Absent Items G and H)
Annual Software Maintenance for Tyler Technologies
Annual Software Maintenance for Google Workspace
Rezoning at 674 and 674A Cline Street
ETJ Inclusion Petition for BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 Acres)
ETJ Inclusion Petition for TW Keeland LTD (644 Acres)
ETJ Inclusion Petition for TW Keeland LTD (322.8 Acres)
Dawson Lake Dam Reconstruction Contract
Dawson Lake Dam Engineering Services Agreement
Consider approving the Minutes from the September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Consider awarding a contract to 5-T Utilities Inc. for the replacement of approximately 352 feet of storm sewer piping on 16th Street in the amount of $118,072.50.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Freese and Nichols (FNI) for professional engineering services for the FY 25-26 CIP Project# AJ-8 B4 Gravity Line Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $200,000.00.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Black & Veatch (BV) for professional engineering services for the FY 25-26 CIP Project - 12” Water Line along Veterans Memorial from FM 1374 to Woodward in the amount of…
Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the purchase of Solid Waste Refuse Commercial Collection Containers to Wastequip in the amount of $135,269.77.
Consider authorizing the City Manager to award the purchase of FY 2027 vehicles and equipment from multiple vendors in the total amount of $2,411,329.37.
Consider Variance Request at 2301/2307 Sam Houston Ave
Minutes of the August 13, 2026 Board of Adjustment Meeting
Adoption of the FY27 Board of Adjustments Calendar
ETJ Petition for BS Investors Worldwide (51.2 Acres)
ETJ Petition for T.W. Keelan LTD (644.462 Acres)
Voting record (127)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.