Tore Fossum
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- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 46:08
- Avg per meeting
- 2:43
- Segments
- 613
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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 (20)
Motions Fossum 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
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Project Destination Huntsville Feasibility Study Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Tenaska Waterline Infrastructure Design Direction
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 9-02026-05-05
Ordinance 2026-13: FY 25-26 Budget Amendment and Airport Fee Schedule
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-07
Street Microsurfacing Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-04-07
Zoning Amendment: 145 Tall Timbers (Ordinance 2026-10)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-04-07
Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through d.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-03-17
Ordinance 2026-05: CenterPoint Energy Rate Suspension
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 9-02026-03-03
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through g.
- secondedpassed 9-02026-03-03
Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Professional Consulting an Expert Witness/Litigation Services for a pending Rate Case. Lance Hall, Finance Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-17
Engineering Agreement for Gravity Line Rehabilitation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-17
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-17
Conditional Use Permit for 1857 SH 30 E
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Palm Street Water Tank Rehabilitation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
- movedpassed 8-02026-02-03
Entergy Texas Rate Participation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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 7-02026-01-20
Councilmember Karen Denman made a motion to direct City staff and Attorney to continue discussions with FBO and Huntsville Aviation.
Decisions during term (283)
Recorded while Fossum 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 (113)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget (Ordinance No. 2026-23)
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance No. 2026-25 (I&S Debt Service Component)
Deny Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Request
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through d.
waive the two-reading requirement and approve Ordinance No. 2026- 21 for a Development District Amendment Request to go from Medium Density Residential (MR) to Mixed Use (MU) at 2201, 2301, 2303, 2303
Consent Agenda Approval
Sycamore Avenue Rezoning Ordinance No. 2026-21
Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve the City Council's intention to adopt a tax rate in compliance with the Texas State's Truth in Taxation laws; a rate not to exceed $0.3789 per $100 va
Announce Intention to Adopt Tax Rate Not to Exceed $0.3789
approve Consent Agenda Items a. through c.
waive the two-reading requirement and approve Ordinance No. 2026-20 for a Development District Amendment Request to go from Medium Density Residential (MR) to Mixed Use (MU), 123 Avenue M, Property ID
authorize the usage of funds allocated from TML, vehicle replacement fund, and police seizure funds to replace wrecked police vehicle 551-2303 for the amount of $90,750.95.
adopt Ordinance No. 2026-22 to amend the budget for FY 25-26 and/or CIP Project budgets.
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance No. 2026-20 (123 Avenue M Rezoning)
Police Vehicle Replacement Expenditure
Ordinance No. 2026-22 (Budget Amendment)
Councilmember Tore Fossum made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-28 authorizing submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Progr
Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items a. through k.
Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to waive the second reading requirement and authorize the City Manager to approve an annual purchase order for assorted road and drainage materials from various
Councilmember Jon Strong made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-30 adopting the 2026 City of Huntsville Strategic Plan prepared by Raftelis.
Councilmember Anissa Antwine made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-27 authorizing submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Non-Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Pro
Councilmember Bert Lyle made a motion to consider and take action on Resolution No. 2026-25 authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. department of Justice FY 2026 COPS Hiring Program.
Councilmember Vicki McKenzie made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into the second amendment to the Development Agreement with Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc., for the developmen
Second Amendment to Forestar Development Agreement
Voted against the development agreement amendment.