HomeMy WebLinkAbout032618 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 special regular session on Monday,
March 26 , 2018 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at
approximately 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING (6:00 p.m.)
Special Meeting Agenda was as follows:
Called Meeting to Order
Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council
and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmembers, Burke, Hi gley, and Turner,
City Manager Peifer, City Attorney Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director Beach , Finance Director Kalka, and Human Resources Director Urban .
1. Executive Session
Matters related to consultations with the city attorney regarding pending legal matters.
At 7:01 p.m., Councilmember Higley moved to recess the special meeting and convene into Executive
Session in accordance with Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) of Chapter 5 51 of the Texas
Government Code. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the moti on. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
2. Close Executive Session and Reconvene Special Meeting in Council Chambers
Take any desired action.
At 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Burke moved to close the Execution Session and reconvene the Special
Meeting. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
3. Adjourn Special Meeting
At approximately 6:31 p.m., Mayor Sample adjourn ed the special meeting.
REGULAR MEETING (6:30 p.m.)
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Mayor Sample called the Regular Meetin g to order at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Eugene McCarty, 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.
Regular Meeting Agenda items were as follows:
4. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating t o agenda and non -agenda items.
Robert Grossman , 4103 Ruskin, commented on issue s related to AT&T.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, commented on various issues , inclu ding but limited to the exemption
for senior citizens.
5. Award Concessionaire Contract
Matters related to awarding a contract for concessionaire services at Colonial Park. Recommended
Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director [
Councilmember Higley moved that City Council approve the concessionaire and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract between the City of West University Place and Jami’s Fine Foods for
the 2018 Colonial Park Pool season . Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. 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 March 12 , 201 8 . Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. Ms .
Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
B. Appointment to the Friends of West U Parks Fund, Inc.
Matters related to a resolution appointing Peyton Popp to Position 4 to the Friends of West U
Parks Fund, Inc. for a term beginning March 26, 2018 and ending August 31, 2019.
Recommended Action: Appoint Pey ton Popp to Position 4 of the Friends of West U Pa rks Fund, Inc., for a
term beginning March 26, 2018 and ending August 31, 2019. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation
Director
C. Utility Billing Ordinance Amendment
Matters related to the second reading of an ordinance for one -time utility billing adjustm ents for
residents who fill up their swimming pools. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance on the second
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and final reading . Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
Councilmember Burke moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Higley
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 6:45 p.m. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
April 9, 2018
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date