HomeMy WebLinkAbout061217 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Nei ghborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample , Mayor M. Chris Peifer , City Manager
Wayne J. Franklin , Mayor Pro Tem Alan Petrov, City Attorney
Bob Higley , Councilmember Thelma Gilliam , City Secretary
Kellye Burke , Councilmember
Mardi Turner , Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in special and regular session on
Monday , June 12, 201 7 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas
beginning at 6:0 0 p.m.
Agenda items are as follows:
Call ed Special Meeting to Order . Mayor Sample called the regular meeting to order at approximately
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers . Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin,
Councilmembers Burke , Higley, and Turner, City Manager Peifer , City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney
Pet rov, and HR Director Standorf
1. Employee Compensation and Benefits
Matters related to city employee compensation and benefits. Recommended Action: Discuss and take
any desired action.
City Council heard from staff regarding the status of the C ity’s compensation and benefits, the
bidding process , and other related iss ues .
2. Close and Adjourn Special Meeting
Mayor Sample adjourned the special meeting at 6:30 P.M.
Call ed Regular Meeting to Order . Mayor Sample called the regular meeting to order at approximately
6:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers . Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin,
Councilmembers Burke , Higley, and Turner, City Manager Peifer , City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney
Petrov, Public Works Director Beach, HR Director Standorf, Finance Director Kalka, Treasurer Waits,
and Police Chief Walker.
Boy Scout Rob Las u ra , Troop 266, led the Pledge .
City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of the meeting was posted in accordance with law.
Agenda items were as follows:
3. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Kamran Mouzoon , 2729 Werlein, spoke regarding construction of a new home next to his property.
He said the construction is causing draining issues on his property and asked that the city issue a
stop work order for the construction until any non -compliant issues are resolved. He also asked
that the City hold the builder responsible.
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Alida Drewes , 6112 Fordham, spoke regarding her disabled daughter bein g charged a fee for use
of the Recreation C enter and requested that she be reimbursed because the City’s polic y is not to
charge a fee for disabled residents.
4. 2016 Budget Amendment
Matters related to an ordinance amending the 2017 Budget. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance
amending the 2017 Budget. Mr. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
Councilmember Higley moved to adopt the ordinance amending the 2016 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley , Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Future Agenda Items
Matters related to future agenda items. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action.
City Council
There were no items added.
6. C onsent Agenda
All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be
enacted by one motion. There w ill 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 regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2017 and special City Council
Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes . Ms. Thelma
Gilliam , City Secretary
B. Quarterly Investment Report
Matters related to accepting the City’s Quarterly Report. Discuss and take any desired action.
Ms. Mr. Wally Waits, Treasurer
C. Investment Policy
Matters related to a resolution adopting the City’s Investment Policy. Approve the resolution
adopting the West University Place Investment Policy Mr. Wally Waits, Treasurer
All items were removed from the Consen t Agenda for discussion/changes. After discussion of each
item , the following actions were taken:
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Minutes as amended (changed vote on one of the
items on the June 1, 2017 age nda to reflect the new Council’s names). Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Burke moved to accept the Quarterly Report. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to approve the resolution adopting th e City’s Investment Policy.
Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. Adjourn
At 6:35 p.m., Councilmember Higley moved to adjou rn the regular meeting. Councilmember Mayor
Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary