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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092611R CC Minnrdb The City of West University Place A Neighborhood City CITY COUNCIL Bob Fry, Mayor Susan Sample, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Heathcott, Councilmember Joan Johnson, Councilmember Dick Yehle, Councilmember STAFF Michael Ross, City Manager Alan Petrov, City Attorney Thelma Lenz, City Secretary CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in regular session on Monday, September 26, 2011, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, Texas beginning at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items were as follows: Call to Order: Mayor Fry called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council and staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tern Sample, Councilmembers Heathcott, Johnson, and Yehle, City Manager Ross, ACM/Public Works Director Peifer, City Secretary Lenz, City Attorney Petrov, Police Chief Walker, and City Planner Scarcella. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Yehle led the Pledge of Allegiance. Confirmation of Notice: City Secretary Lenz confirmed that Notice of the regular meeting was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. 1. Selection Public Comments This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items. There were no public comments. 2. Schedule Public Hearinq for 2012 Budget Matters related to scheduling a public hearing to hear comments on the 2012 City Budget. City Manager Ross presented and recommended that Council set the date for the public hearing on the 2012 Budget for October 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., at the City of West University Place Municipal Building. Councilmember Johnson moved to set the date of October 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., at the City of West University Place Municipal Building for the 2012 Budget Hearing. Councilmember Heathcott seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None 3. H-GAC 2011 General Assembly Matters related to the designation of a West University Place representative and alternate for the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2011 General Assembly. City Council Minutes, September 26, 2011 Mayor Fry presented and asked for Council's support and permission for him to continue serving as the City's representative and his recommendation of Councilmember Yehle as the alternate. Mayor Pro Tern Sample moved to designate Mayor Bob Fry as the City's representative and Councilmember Dick Yehle as the alternate to the 2011 H-GAC General Assembly. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None 4. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Southside Place Matters related to the consideration and approval of amendments to the City's Interlocal Agreement with the City of Southside Place. City Manager Ross presented and said the original agreement had two components - Emergency Medical Services and Public Works Building Code Inspections and Plan Review. Mr. Ross said this amended agreement adds a new component - cost sharing for the Public Information and Emergency Response (PIER) system. He said the City and Southside Place teamed up, due to the size of both cities, in order to qualify for a grant from Homeland Security. He said the grant provided the funds for a PIER system, which allowed us to create a joint PIER website for use during emergency situations. He said the system allows us to virtually connect to, and communicate with, TranStar so that the City does not have to send valuable personnel to TranStar during an emergency. Mr. Ross said the grant covered installation of the system, but the cities have to fund the annual maintenance cost of $2,400, which is to be split 50/50 with Southside Place. Councilmember Yehle moved to approve the updated Interlocal Agreement with Southside Place. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None 5. Consent Agenda All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member requests in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. City Council Minutes Approve City Council Minutes of September 12, 2011. B. Purchasing Ordinance Matters related to Amending the Code of Ordinance relating to Purchasing and approving an ordinance on the second and final reading. Page 2 of 3 City Council Minutes, September 26, 2011 C. Development Ordinance Matters related to closing the continued Public Hearing and approving an ordinance regarding minimum requirements for a conforming building site on second and final reading. D. Safekeeping Agreement with Chase Bank Matters related to the consideration and approval of a Safekeeping agreement with Chase Bank. Councilmember Heathcott moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Yehle seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None 6. Reports by Council/Staff City Manager Ross reported that on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, the City will join the nation for the 28"' National Night Out (NNO) and that from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters, and EMS paramedics. He said events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will occur simultaneously throughout the City and said anyone interested in hosting a NNO event should contact Officer Katie Wilson to arrange staff participation. Adjourn With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Heathcott moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None Meeting a Jo Pre EST a+® hel fi City Secretary Date Approved Page 3 of 3