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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060898R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1998 COMMUNITY BmLDING 6104 AUDEN 7:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Community Building (6104 Auden) on June 8, 1998, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern Sparkman presiding, Council Members Davis and Starich. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Acting Police Chief, Finance Director, Public Works Director and Public Works Management Assistant were also present. Council Member Starich led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Fogler and Council Member Neal were' absent. ORDINANCE AMENDING 1998 BUDGET FOR THE ADDITION OF A SRCRRT A RTA T , POSITION: Consideration was given to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1593. Mayor Pro Tem Sparkman read the caption of Ordinance No. 1593 as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT Copies of Ordinance No. 1593, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Community Building. Public Works Director Ed Menville reported that the Building Division staff. has endured an enormous amount of stress due to the lack of personnel in the department. This is evidenced by the amount of overtime hours the staff has accumulated. Management staff in the department recently conducted an informal study of the staffmg needs for the division. It was concluded that, because customer service demands far outweigh the current staffs ability to provide efficient service, an additional full-time secretary was necessary for the proper functioning of the division. This action would amend the 1998 Operating Budget by approximately $21,000. This amount includes $16,815 for salary and benefits and $4,000 for necessary supplies, furniture and equipment. This full-time position will replace a part-time clerical position that is currently vacant, and will increase the total number of employees in the City to 113. . kU ,u...":-' __IJ.........._llL.J L.JlI.I..L.I..u .0.;,-<,1",,1..11&"-. ~ - ---- '"--- -~'TI:!!I!lIl1immlT'F'- - --_.- City Council Regular Session, June 8, 1998 A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Starich, to adopt Ordinance No. 1593 on the first reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem.Sparkman, Council Members Davis andStarich None Mayor Fogler and Council Member Neal PURCHASE OF SENIOR SERVICES VAN: Consideration was given to the purchase of a new van for the Senior Services Division in the amount of $40,702.25. Parks and Recreation Director Mark Mailes reported that the van currently being used in the Senior Services division was purchased in 1988, and because the vehicle transports approximately 100 seniors per week to various activities and seminars, the need to replace the vehicle has b~come necessary. Bids for a replacement vehicle were solicited through the Texas Department of Transportation, and Lift Aids of Houston, Inc., submittedthelow bid. The vehicle will meet the requirements directed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. An amount of $35,000 is budgeted for this expenditure in the 1998 Budget's Equipment Replacement Fund. The bid received for the purchase is $40,702.25. The shortfall will be covered by the fund's reserves. A motion was rnade by Council Member Starich, seconded by Council Member Davis, to authorize the Staff to purchase a new vehicle for the Senior Services division from Lift Aids of Houston, Inc., inthe amount of $40,702.55. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Sparkman, Council Members Davis and Starich None Mayor Fogler and Council Member Neal CITY COUNCIhMINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes of the following City Council meetings: 2 ..., ~L.._...U.L ___~___d_"",-J"'l~ ~.--.",;",..,~.--, L~. .... I ,.J..l,"-,~" '~-='9~nrJlfF-""'- City Council Regular Session, June 8, 1998 (a) Workshop Session conducted on May '11, 1998 (b) Regular Session conducted on May .11, 1998 (c) Town Meeting conducted on May 18, 1998 A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Starich, to approve the minutes as amended. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Sparkman, Council Members Davis and Starich None Mayor Fogler and Council Member Neal STAFF REPORT: City Manager Sherman Yehl reported that about 40 or 50 people attended the Town Meeting relating to the renovations of Whitt J ohnsori Park. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Sparkman inquired about the house on Audenthat burned. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Starich, to adjourn. The regular Session adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 3 I" '- ->.It, , r.-lrlr" ~r-I .."",.",.. "'-"'''.;-1,->11.'' _n' ---~,.--~~-~~ ---'L11IUllrfi1I'rlff'JlT'f"'~~-~_'-,-,-"r,",------''''"",,'''''''-'---'''--o---- TOWN MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1998 COMMUNITY CENTER, 6104 AUDEN 7:00 P.M. ********************************* The City Council.convened in a Town Meeting in the Community Building (6104 Auden) on June 15, 1998, with the following members present: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal and Sparkman. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney and Acting Police Chief were also present. Council Member Starich was absent. TOWN MEETING: A town meeting was held before the City Council and the Consulting Planners to discuss streetscape elements, corporate identity and graphic design. Chris Peck of The Goodman Corporation, Peter Brown of Peter Brown Civic Design and Rich Flier! of ED A W, Inc. conducted the Town Meeting. They addressed questions and comments relating to the comprehensive plan. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the Town Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.