HomeMy WebLinkAbout070918 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, July 9 , 2018 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas
beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Workshop Agenda was as follows:
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the mee ting to order at approximately 5 :35 p.m. in the Bill Watson
Conference Room. Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Co uncilmembers
Burke , Higley , and Turner, City Manager Pe ifer , City Secretary Gilliam , and HR Director Urban .
1. Employee Benefits Consultants
Matt ers related to hearing presentations from two consulting firms in regards to the City’s Employee
Benefits. Mr. James Urban, Human Resources Director
Two consulting firms (Gallagher and IPS Advisors) were given thirty minutes each to present their
proposal s to Council. A third and final firm will present its proposal at a Council workshop before the
July 23, 2018 Council meeting .
No action taken.
Mayor Sample adjourned th e workshop at approximately 6:42 p.m.
The Regular Meeting Agenda was as follows:
Called Meeting to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:47 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, 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, Fire Chief Taylor, and Human Resources
Director Urban .
Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Andrew Sorak, Troop 55, led the Pledge.
Notice of Meeting: City Secretary 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:
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, July 9 , 2018.
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2. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Commenters were:
• Robert Grossman, 4103 Ruskin, spoke regarding the AT&T issue.
• Todd Emmerton, 3822 Southwestern, spoke regarding the flooding on Southwestern.
3. Hazard Mitigation Applications
Matters related to an agreement with DCMC Partners for assistance in the development of Hazard
Mitigation applications related to Buffalo Speedway and Auden Street drainage projects. Recommended
Action: Approve agreement wi th DCMC Partners for assistance in the development of Hazard Mitigation
applications in an amount not to exceed $105,049.00. Mr. Aaron Taylor, Fire Chief
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Agreement with DCMC Partners for assistance in
developmen t of the hazardous mitigation application in the amount not to exceed $105,049.00 .
Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. 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 A genda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City C ouncil Action Minutes of June 25 , 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Councilmember Turner moved to approve the Consent Agenda a s presented. Councilmember Higley
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmem ber Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 7:03 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion . MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date