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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091117 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 MEETING MINUTES The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in regular session on Monday , September 11 , 2017 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at 6:3 0 p.m. Agenda Items were as follows: Call to Order . Mayor Sample called the 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, Assistant City Attorney Martye Kendrick , Public Works Director Beach, Parks and Recreation Director White, Finance Director Kalka , and Police Chief Walker . Also in attendance were consultants Jim Patterson and Cheryl Quinn of White Oak Studio Mayor Pro Tem Franklin’s son, Lionel Franklin, led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Secreta ry Gilliam confirmed that the notice of this meeting was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. 1. Public Comments This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items. There were comments from the following: Christina Propst, Alida Drewes, Spyros Maragos, D. Friedman, Melissa Pifko, Dick Yehle, and Jon Shoebotham. 2. Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park Matters related to approval of the conceptual design and authorization to proceed with professional services for the design development and construction phases for Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park. Recommended Action: Approve the conceptual design and authorize retaining the architect for design development and construction phases f or Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director and Mr. Jim Patterson, White Oak Studio After a presentation by Jim Patterson of White Oak Studio, discussion ensued and Bob Higley moved to postpone the item until the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley Noes: Turner Absent: None City Council Meeting Minutes, September 11, 2017 2 of 3 3. Certified Appraisal Roll Matters related to a resolution acknowledging receipt of the appraisal roll, the assessor -collector’s certificate and notice of a public hearing. Recommended Action: Approve resolution acknowledging receipt of appraisal roll and notice of public hearings, accept the 2017 Certification of Estimated Collection Rate from Harris County T ax Office, and accept Notice of the 2017 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rate as calculated by the City’s Tax Assessor/Collector. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director Councilmember Higley moved to approve the resolution acknowledging receipt of the appraise d role and notice of public hearing and to accept the 2017 certification of estimated collection rate from Harris County Tax Assessor office and accept the Notice of the 2017 Tax Year Proposed Property Tax Rates as calculated by the City’s Tax Assessor/Col lector. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 4. Recording Vote on Tax Rate and Setting Public Hearings Matters related to a resolution recording vote on tax rate on the proposed “not to exceed” tax rate of $.31980 and scheduling public hearings. Recommended Action: Approve resolution recording vote on tax rate and scheduling pu blic hearings for October 2, 2017 and October 9, 2017 . Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director Councilmember Higley moved to approve the resolution recording the vote on the tax rate and schedule the public hearings for October 2, 2017 and October 9, 2017 and that Council pass a not - to -e xceed tax of $.31980. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 5. Set Public Hearing for 2018 Budget Matters related to scheduling public hearing to hear comments on the 2018 City Budget. Recommended Action: Schedule a Public Hearing for October 9, 2017 to hear comments on the City’s 2018 Budget. Ms. Marie Kalka , Finance Director Councilmember Higley moved to schedule the Public Hearing for October 9, 2017 to hear the comments on the City’s 2018 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 6. Resolution to Waive Permit Fees Matters related to adoption of a resolution to waive permit fees for repairs related to damages incurred during Hurricane Harvey. Recommended Action: Approve resolution to waive permit fees for repairs related to damages incurred during Hurricane Harvey. Mr. Chris Peifer, City Manager Councilmember Higly moved to approve the resolution to waive permit fees (for a period of 60 day s) for repairs related to the damges incurred during Hurricane Harvey and that Council underscore the word “during” and put it in all capital letters. Motion failed due to lack of a second. City Council Meeting Minutes, September 11, 2017 3 of 3 Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to accept the resolution as presen ted. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 7. Future Agenda Items Discussion related to the list of future agenda items . Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. City Council There was no discussion regarding future agenda items. 8. 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 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes . Ms. Thelma Gilliam , City Secretary B. Appointing/Reappointing Members to the City’s Boards and Commissions Matters related to appointing and/or reappointing members to the City’s various boards and commission. Recommended Action: Approve resolution appointing members to the various boards and commissions. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 9. Adjourn With no further business before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Mayor Prom Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None Prepared by: 09/25/17 Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Date Approved