HomeMy WebLinkAbout121117 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 regular session on Monday ,
December 11 , 201 7 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas
beginning at approximately 6 :30 p.m.
Agenda items were as follows:
Call ed Meeting to Order
Mayor Sample called the mee ting to order at approximately 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers .
Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmembers , Burke, Higley, and
Turner, City Manager Peifer , Assistant City Attorney Martye Kendrick , City Secretary Gilliam, Pol ice
Chief Walker, and Public Works Director Dave Beach
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Andreas Mason, Troop 55, led the Pledge .
Notice of Meeting: Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of the 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.
Comments were made by:
Ali da Drewes, 6112 For dham Street
Trisha Pollard, Bellaire City Councilmember
Michael Fife, Bellaire City Councilmember
2. Amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances – Second and Final Reading
M atters related to an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances as it relates to
animals, specifically chickens. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance on the second and final
reading. Mr. Dave Beach, Public Works Director
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the amendments to Chapter 14, Animals, on second and
final reading . Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
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3. Right -of -Way Ordinance – First and Final Reading
Matters related to an ordinance regarding the acceptance of any application for permission to place
above ground facilities in the City’s right -of -way ordinance. Recommended Ac tion: Approve ordinance
on the first and final reading. Mr. Dave Beach, Public Works Director
Councilmember Burke mov ed to accept staff ’s recommendation to app rove the amendment s to
Chapter 7 0 , Street Areas and Public Places , on first and final reading. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. Wakeforest Property Deed
Matters related to a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the deed for the Wakeforest
Property. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the deed for the Wakeforest
Property. Mr. Mr. C hris Peifer, City Manager
Councilmember Burke moved to a uthorize the C ity M anager to execute the deed for the Wakeforest
property. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin second ed the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
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 and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Minutes of December 4 , 2017. Recommended Action: Approve City
Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember
Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. Adjourn
Wi th no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjour n the meeting at
approximately 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC , City Secretary Council Approval Date