HomeMy WebLinkAbout060109R CC Min((010 The City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL
Bob Kelly, Mayor
Bob Fry, Council member
George Boehme, Councilmember
Steven Segal, Councilmember
Chuck Guffey, Councilmember
STAFF
Michael Ross, City Manager
Alan Petrov, City Attorney
Thelma Lenz, City Secretary
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in special session Monday, June 1, 2009,
in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Council and staff in attendance: Mayor Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern Fry, and Councilmembers Cohen and
Guffey, Councilmember Elect Boehme, Councilmember Elect Segal, City Manager Ross, City Secretary
Lenz, City Attorney Petrov, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Peifer, Fire Chief Ralls,
Human Resources Director Standorf, Parks and Recreation Director O'Connor, and Police Chief
Walker.
Notice of the meeting was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Agenda items were taken out of agenda order
as follows:
1. Please of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Mayor Kelly
Pledge to the Texas Flag - Led by Councilmember Guffey
2. Comments by Outgoing and Incoming Council Members
Comments were made by outgoing Councilmember Cohen who said that it was a pleasure to
serve with this and the former Council, as well as staff; and, she asked that the new Council give
priority to the police facility.
3. Administration of Oaths of Office to newly Elected Council
The Oaths of Office will be administered by the Honorable Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge.
The Honorable Ed Emmett gave the Oaths of Office to the newly elected Council. The new
members then took their seats and said a few words.
Mayor Kelly read and presented a plaque to former Councilmember Cohen for her service and
dedication to the City. Former Councilmember Talianchich was not present, but Mayor Kelly noted
that Mr. Talianchich's service and dedication was also appreciated.
4. Selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
Matters related to the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Boehme moved to approve the appointment of Bob Fry to serve as Mayor Pro
Tem. Councilmember Chuck Guffey seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
City Council Minutes, June 1, 2009
Ayes: Kelly, Fry, Boehme, Segal, and Guffey
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Adjournment
Councilmember Segal moved to adjourn the special meeting at 6:20 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Fry
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Kelly, Fry, Boehme, Segal, and Guffey
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. Social Reception
A social reception for outgoing councilmembers and the newly elected Council was held in the
Council Conference Room..
Prepared By:
Secretary
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