HomeMy WebLinkAbout102317 CC Min1 The 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 , October 23 , 2017 , in the Municipal Building Council Chambers , 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: Councilmembers Burke, Higley, and Turner, City Manager Peifer , City Attorney Zachary Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, Finance Director Kalka , Fire Chief Taylor, and Police Chief Walker . Mayor Pro Tem Franklin was absent. Councilmember Burke led the Pledge. City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of this meeting was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Cha pter 551. 1. Chevron Houston Marathon Matters related to the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon. Recommended Action: Listen to presentation and take any desired action. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director Councilmember Higley moved to recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to take the necessary actions to support the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon event in West University Place. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: Franklin 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. Reco mmended Action: Approve the conceptual design and authorize retaining the architect for design development and construction phases for Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director and Mr. Jim Patterson, White Oak Studio Residents Eddie Matthews, Doug Friedman, and Andrew Kopel spoke on this issue and then Councilmember Turner moved to recommend that City Council approve revised Concept 1 for Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and ent er into an agreement with White Oak Studio to move forward with the design development, construction and bid document preparation phases, competitively bidding the construction, and conducting the
City Council Meeting Minutes, October 23 , 2017 2 of 3 construction administration phases of the project. Council member Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: Franklin 3. Public Comments This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items. Alida Drewes provided comments. 4. Sale of Property at 6332 Wakeforest Matters relat ed to the sale of property at 63 32 Wakeforest. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Dave Beach, Public Works Director Councilmember Burke moved that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a sales contract in the amount of $50,000 for 6632 Wakeforest Avenue with the condition for the purchasers to replat the property and to allow conditional approval of the per mits for the installation of an emergency backup generator while the sale and replat are finalized. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: Franklin 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 an d considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. City Council Minutes Approve City Council Minutes of October 9, 2017 and October 16, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes . B. Revisions to the Fee Schedule Matters related to an ordinance adopting revisions to the City’s Fee Schedule . Recommended Action: Approve ordinance adopting revisions to the City’s Fee Schedule on the second and final reading . Mr . M. Chris Peifer, City Manager C. Appointing Members to the Seniors Services Board Matters related to a resolution appointing Joan Johnson and Tom Brombacker to the Seniors Services Board. Recommended Action: Approve the resolution appointing Joan Johnson and Tom Brombacker to the Senior Services Board. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director D. Quarterly Investment Report Matters related to receipt of the City’s Quarterly Investment Report . Recommended Action: Receive report. Mr. Wally Waits, Treasurer Councilmember Higley moved to remove Item 5D for discussion.
City Council Meeting Minutes, October 23 , 2017 3 of 3 Councilmember Turner moved to approve Items 5A, 5B, and 5C as presented. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: Franklin After discussion, Councilmember Turner moved to approve Item 5D as presented. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: Franklin 6. Adjourn With no fu rther business before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: Franklin Prepared by: 11/06 /17 Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Date Approved