HomeMy WebLinkAbout072318 CCMinThe 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 23 , 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 mee ting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. in th e Bill Watson
Conference Room. Council and Staff in attendance were: Co uncilmembers Higley , and Turner, City
Manager Pe ifer , City Secretary Gilliam , and HR Director Urban . Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmember Burke were absent.
1. Citywide Employee Benefits Consultants
Matters related to hearing a presentation from the third and final consulting firm in regards to the City’s
Employee Benefits. Mr. James Urban, Human Resources Director
A representative from the third and final consulting firm, Marsh and McLennan Agency, was given thirty
minutes to present their proposal to Council. The other two firms presented their proposals to Council
in a Workshop at the July 9, 2018 City Council meeting.
No action taken.
Mayor Sample adjourned th e workshop at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The Regular Meeting Agenda was as follows:
Called Meeting to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:35 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Co uncilmembers Higley and Turner, City
Manager Pe ifer , City Attorney Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, Police Chief Walker, Human Resources
Director Urban, Finance Director Kalka, Treasurer Nicholson, Communications Director Jett , and General
Services Superintendent Barre ra . Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmember Burke were absent.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Turner 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 23 , 2018.
2 of 3
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.
• Kevin Trautner, 6341 Belmont , spoke regarding third party lawn service hours.
• Alida Drewes, spoke regarding several issues, including, but not limited to, seniors tax exemptions.
3. Communicat ions Director
Matters related to the introduction and confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of
Communications Director Patricia Jett. Recommended Action: Confirm appointment. Mr. M. Chris Peifer,
City Manager
Councilmember Higley moved to that Council concur with the appointment of Patti Jet to the position of
Communications Director. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin, Burke
4. Investment Policy
Matters related to a resolution reviewing and accepting the City’s Investment Policy in accordance with
the Public Funds Investment Act. Recommended Action: Approve resolution accepting the City’s Investment
Policy in accordance with the Public Fu nds Investment Act. Mr. Harrison Nicholson, Treasurer
Mayor Sample had questions about the policy, so after discussion it was decided to postpone taking
action on this item until the next meeting.
5. Underground Storage Tank
Matters related to awarding a bid for the removal and replacement/installation of a 10,000 gallon
Underground Storage Tank. Recommended Action: Approve contract with Steve’s Installation in an amount
not to exceed $300,000 and authorize the City Manager t o execute the contract for the removal and replacement
of the 10,000 gallon underground storage tank. Mr. Gerardo Barrera, General Services Superintendent
Councilmember Higley moved to authorize the city manager to execute the contract for the removal
and replacement of the 10,000 gallon underground storage tank. Councilmember Turner seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin, Burke
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 C ouncil Action Minutes of July 9 , 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. Ms.
Thelma Gillia m, City Secretary
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, July 23 , 2018.
3 of 3
B. Quarterly Investment Report
Matters related to receiving the City’s Quarterly Investment Report. Recommended Action:
Receive and take any desired action. Mr. Harrison Nicholson, Treasurer
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda a s presented. Councilmember Turner
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample , Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin, Burke
7. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 7:02 p.m. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion . MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin, Burke
August 13, 2018
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date