HomeMy WebLinkAbout022618 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood 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,
February 26 , 2018 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning
at approximately 6:3 0 p.m.
Called Meeting to Order
Mayor Sample called the meetin g to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council and Staff in att endance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmembers, Burke, Hi gley, and
Turner, City Manager Peifer, City Attorney Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, Police Chief Walker,
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Beach , Finance Director Kalka, Human Resou rces
Director James Urban and Executive Assistant/Assistant City Secretary Anna Evelyn .
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout s Grady Jones and James Duvall, Troop 55, led the Pledge.
Notice of Meeting: City S ecretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of the meeting was duly posted in
accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Agenda items were as follows:
1. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating t o agenda and non -agenda items.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Ford ham, commented on various issues.
2. Human Resources Director
Matters related to the introduction and confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of Human
Resources Director James Urban. Recommended Action: Confirm appointment. Mr. M. Chris Peifer, City
Manager
Councilmember Higley moved to confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Human Resources
Director James Urban. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absen t: None
3. City Council Goals Update
Matters related to City Council Goals for 2017 -2019. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired
action. Mr. M. Chris Peifer, City Manager
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, February 26 , 2018
2 of 2
No action taken.
4. Change in Meeting Date Due to Memorial Day Holiday
Matters related to rescheduling the date of the May 28, 2018 City Council Meeting due to the
Memorial Day Holiday. Mr. Chris Peifer, City Manager
Counc ilmember Higley moved to set May 21st as the City Council’s second meeting date in May
2018. Council member Burke seconded 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 February 12 , 201 8 . Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. 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
6. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 7:20 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
March 12, 2018
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date