HomeMy WebLinkAbout062518 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 a workshop and regular session on
Monday, June 25 , 2018 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas
beginning at approximately 6:0 0 p.m.
Workshop Agenda was as follows:
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Bill W atson
Conference Room. Council and Staff in attendance were: Co uncilmembers Burke , Higley , and Turner,
City Manager Pe ifer, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Beach, City Attorney Petrov, City
Secretary Gilliam, and Police Chief Walker . Mayor Pro Tem Franklin was absent.
1. Citywide Drainage Study
Matters related to a city -wide drainage study. Mr. Dave Beach, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director
ACM/Public Works Director Beach presented a PowerPoint laying out the results of the study a nd
associated options on moving forward with the project . No action taken.
Mayor Sample adjourned the workshop at approximately 6:45 p.m.
The Regular 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: Co uncilmembers Burke , Higley , and Turner,
City Manager Pe ifer, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Beach, City Attorney Petrov, City
Secretary Gilliam, Police Chief Walker, Finance Director Kalka, Treasurer Nicholson . Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scouts Andy Walsh with Troop 11, and Holt Brickley and Landon Stuart with
Troop 266, led the Pledge .
Notice of Meeting: City Secre tary 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:
2. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Commenters were:
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• Ray Viada, 17 Swallow Tail Court, spoke as a representative for resident Robert Grossman
regarding the AT&T rezone application.
• Robert Grossman , 4103 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of AT&T’s rezone application .
• Kevin Trautner , 6341 Belmont, spoke to propose amendments to the Code of Ordinances as it
relates to leaf blowers.
• Deborah Culver, 4008, spoke in opposition of AT&T’s rezone application.
• Bruce Watkins, 4220 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of AT&T’s rezone application.
• Julie Ellis, 4004 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of AT&T’s rezone application.
• Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, spoke on various issues.
3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Matter related to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Recommended Action: Discuss
and take any desired action. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director and Laura Ham, Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP
Councilmember Higley moved to accept the CAFR as presente d. Councilmember Turner seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
4. Graphic Designer Services Contract
Matters related to awarding a contract for graphic designer services. Recommended Action: Award
contract for graphic designer services to Minor Design and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for
a term of five years with the potential of three (3) one -year extensions. Mr. Dave Beach, Assistant Cit y
Manager/Pu blic Works Director
Councilmember Bur ke moved to approve the contract with Minor Design and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract for a term of five years with the potential of three (3) one -year
extension. 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 and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Action Minutes of June 11, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
B. Resolution Naming TexPool Representatives
Matters related to a resolution amending the City’s authorized representatives at TexPool and
authorizing such representatives to conduct transactions for the investment of City funds.
Recommended Action: Approve resolution amending the City’s authorized representatives to TexPool.
Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
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Councilmember Hig ley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
6. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 7:35 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion . MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
07/09/18 Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date