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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121012 CC Min0 The City of West University Place A Neighborhood City CITY COUNCIL STAFF Bob Fry. Mayor Mrowl Ross, City Manage Susan Samples Mayor POiem Alan auov, Ciry Anmrsy Pit Bwtlh p. Coulmilmember Thelma Lenz, Cily wartime, loan Johriwn, CouncilmemMr piG: Yehle, Cnamllmember CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The City Council of the City d West University Place, Texas, met in regular session on Mobley, December 10, 2012, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at 6:30 p.m. Notice of the regular meeting was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Agenda items were As follows: Call to Order. Mayor Pro Tam Sample called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council and staff In attentimes were: Counalmembers Heathco6, Johnson, Yore, City Manager Ross, City Secretary Lenz, City Attorney Petrov, ACMIPublic Works Director Peeler, and Police Chief Walker. Mayor Fry was absent. Councilmember Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Public Comments This Is an opportunity for citizens he speak to Council relaiing to agenda and non - agenda items. There were no public comments. 2. Polling Locations for West U General Elections Matters related to decreasing the number polling locations for City of West University Place General Elections. City Manager Ross presented and stated that after discussion of this topic in November (2012), staff did its due diligence in immediately notifying residents so that they could have an oppommity to voice their concerns on this issue before the Council vote today. He said in addition to including nodes on the Citys website and publishing notices in the local newspapem, staff conducted an online survey (results included in Council's agenda packets) and received 112 responses, with 99 responses in favor of consolidation and 13 opposed. Mr. Ross pointed out that in reading the comments d was evident that most of those opposetl to consoidabon do not realize that polling locations would be combined only during standard City elections held in May. Mr. Ross said bond on the results of the survey, staff recommends Council consideration of consolidating the polling locations into one location at City Hall. City Council Minutes, Dumber 10, 21 Before the Council vote, Mr. Ross noted that a few of the responders who opposed consolidation did so with the idea that it might not be possible for seniors to get to the polling location at City Hall; so, he noted that staff has always provided, and will continue to provide, transportation to any senior that requests the service through the Ci y's Seniors Transportation Program. Councilmember Johnson moved to approve consolidation of to City's polling places into one location at City Hall for future standard City elections that are off cycle with County elections. Councilmember Heathcmt seconded the motion. For clarification, Cdy, About Petrov noted that should Council opt to go back to the four polling locations in the future, approval from the Department of Justice would be required. He stated that any and all changes to voting procedures require the Department of Justice approval, which means, if Council approves consolidation of polling locations tonight, he will submit a request for approval for the consolidation. At this time, a vote was made to the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, HeaMOOff, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: Fry 3. Consent Agenda Al 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 the Minutes of December 3, 2012, B. Resolution Appointing Member to this Friends of West U Parks Funtl, Inc. Matters related to the appointment of Christine Milligan to a position on the Friends of West University Parks Fund, Inc. Councilmember Yehle moved to approve Me Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Heathcoff seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathootq Johnson, Yeble Noes: None Absent: Fry 4. Reports by CouncillStaN There were no reports by Council or staff. S. Aciourn Meeting With no other business before Council, Councilmember Yehle moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Councilmember HeaMcoff seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, HeaMCOff, Johnson, Yehle 2of3 City Council Minutes. December 10, 2012 Noes: None Absent: Fry 3of3 `f N1 �i✓ Date prover!