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Home My WebLink About042213 CC MinThe City of West University Place A Neighborhood City MYCOUNCIL STAFF Bob Fry, Mayor M¢bwl Ross, City mwgu Susan Sai Mayor Pro Tem Alan Plans, City Attorney FA HeaNwM1 Councllintri Thelon lens, City Secmaty loan Johnson, Cowcilmember Dick YeMq Counalmembu CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in special and regular sesslons on Monday, April 22, 2013, in the Municipal Building, 38W University, West Universal Place, Texas beginning at 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP (Conference Room) Cell to Oder. Mayor Fry called the special meeting to order at 6:08 pm in the Conference Room. Council, staff and other officials in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Sample, Councilmembers HeathcoK, Johnson and Yelia, City Manager Ross, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Father, City Secretary Lenz, and City Attorney Petrov. Duane Barrett, Water Resources Program Manager with HDR /Claunch & Miller, was present to attend the Executive Session. At 6:09 p.m., Councilmember Yehle moved to recess the Special Meeting/Workshop to convene into Executive Session per Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and 551.072 (Deliberation regarding value or transfer of real property and other real estate) of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following. Mayor Pro Tem Sample Second" the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Headlong, Johnston, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None 1. Colleoe Street/Bellaire Boulevard Detention Matters related to detention for the College Street/Bellaire Boulevard storm water project. At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Sample moved to close the Executive Session and reconvene the Special MeetingANorkshop. Councilmember Heathcott seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, HeathcoK, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Abroad: None 2. College ShMzI Bellamy Boulevard Detention Take any desired action related to detention for the College StreeVBellaire Boulevard storm water Project City Council Minutes, Apra 22, 2013 No Action Taken. 3. AUlourn Special MedlneilsorkshOp With no further business, at 6:30 p.m., Councilmember Yehle moved to adjourn the Special MeetingMorkshop. Mayor Pro Tam Sample seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heatbcoff, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None REGULAR MEETING (Council Chambers) Agenda items were as follows: Call to Order. Mayor Fry called the meeffng to order at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council and Ststt in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tam Sample, Councilmembers Heathcott, Johnson, and Yehe, Cdy, Manager Ross, City Attorney Petrov, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Palter, City Secretary Lenz, Police Chief Walker, Finance Director Daugherty, Fire Chief Ralls and Assistant Fire Chief Taylor. Councilmember Heetmett led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Lenz confirmed that the Notice of the special and regular meetings was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. 4. Public Commends This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non - agenda items. There were no comments from the public. S. Appointment of Fire Chief Matters related to the appointment of Aaron Taylor as Fire Chief. City Manager presented and stated that the City advertised internally for the position of Fire Chief after Chief Rails announced his retirement, effective June 2013. He said staff recommends the appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Taylor as the City's next Fire Chief, effectively immediately. Mr. Ross said it will be beneficial to the City to appoint Aaron as Me next Fire Chief and appoint Chief Rails as Fire Chief Emeritus (next Rem on the agenda) at this time, because it will allow Chief Rule to stay on board in his role untl his June retirement date and Pravda assistance to Aaron as needed. He said Aaron's promotion at this time will also provide an opportunity for staff to hire a well - qualified fireman indartmed during the hiring process of two other firemen. He said R staff has to wait until June, more than likely the City would lose the candidate to another city . City Manager Ross said the Fire Chief Emeritus position is not a budgeted poster, but there are funds from vacancies within the Department that will allow the Fire Department to May within Rs overall budget for the year. Mayor Fry said it has been his pleasure to work with Chief Rails and will miss him. He marked him personally and professionally. 2 of City Council Minutes, April 22, 2013 After Mayor Fry gave Mr. Taylor his Oath Of Office, Councilmember Yehle moved to appoint Mr. Taylor to the position of Fire Chief in the City of West University Place. Mayor Pro Tom Sample seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heatbco6, Johnson, Yehle Noses. None Absent: None 6. Fire CbieF Emeritus Resolution Matters related to a resolution naming retiring Fire Chief Steve Fells as Fire Chief Emeritus because of his distinguished service to the City of West University Place. After Mayor Fry read the resolution naming Chief Falls Fire Chief Emeritus, Mayor Pro Tom Sample moved to approve the resolution as read Councilmember Yehle seconded the motion. MOTION PARSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, I leatheon, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None T. WeterR#ee Ordinance Matters related to an ordinance increasing the City water rates. City Manager Ross presented and explained that INS Is the City's annual pass - through of the City of Houston's increase to to City. He said the amount equals to 3.6% war the current rate of $2.5% per 1,000 gallons; so, for a customer who uses 12,000 gallons per month, the increase equates to approximately 85 cents. Councilmember Heathcoh moved to approve increasing the Guys water rate by 1.22 percent effective June 1. Mayor Pro Tom Sample seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heathcod, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: None S. Consent science All Consent Agenda items listed are Considered W be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There sill 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 April B, 2013. B. Investment Policy Update Models related to updating the City's Investment Policy by revising the Investment Officer's List. C. Public Service Recognition Were Matters related to recognizing the week of May 5 -11, 2013 as Public Service Recognlrlgn Weak in West University Place. 3 of City Council Minutes, Arm 22, 2013 D. Building Safety Month Matlers related to a Proclamation designating May 2013 as Building Safety Month in the City of West University Place. Councilmember Heathcoff moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heatbcoll, Johnson, Yelic Noes: None Absent: None 9. Reasons by COancibSYan City Manager Ross reported that he attended the Texas City Management Association's meeting in Austin and received an update on legislative matters. He said everything appears to be very good for ogles, but there is a lot of talk All going on about 'payday loan' businesses, which staff is keeping an eye on. Mayor Fry reported that Frank Sturzl, former Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League, spoke at the Harris County and Mayors and Councils Association meeting on April 18. 2013, and providetl insights on the legislative session, as well. Councilmember Yehle asked what measures are being taken to inform residents that the precincts have been combined into one polling locall at CM Hall on Election Day. City Manager Ross and City Attorney Petrov confirmed that a Notice will be posted at each of the typical past polling locations which is required by law. it was also confirmed by staff that the Notice will be on the City's website, press release will be sent to the local newspapers, and a blast email will be sent to residents who signed up to receive notices via "E- NOtity Ml Councilmember Yehle suggested also having other general signage directing people where to go (i.e. signs at the entry points to the City and at CM Hall). fiber Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at T.30 p.m. the motion. MOTION PASSED. Fry, Sample, Johnson, Yana None None /IlN/'li /3L.>21 3Y Date Ap;i 4 of