HomeMy WebLinkAbout081318 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, August
13 , 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 meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Council and Staff i n 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, Human Resources Director Urban, Finance
Director Kalka, Treasurer Nicholson, and Communications Director Jett .
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Burke 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.
Agenda items were as follows:
1. 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.
• Eric Orzeck, 2632 Wroxton , spoke regarding parking on the street near his home and the business
in the 5200 block of Kirby .
• Alida Drewes, spoke regarding several issues, including, but not limited to, seniors tax exemptions.
2. Benefits Consultants
Matters related to the selection of a consultant for services related to benefits for city employees.
Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. James Urban, Human Resources Director
Councilmember Burke moved to award the contract to HUB/IPS. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke
Noes: Higley, Turner
Absent: None
3. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Community Rating System
Matters related to the City’s participation in the NFIP’s Community Rating System which provides
discounts to qualifying policy holders. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Ms.
Susan Sample, Mayor and Mr. Dave Beach, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, August 13 , 2018.
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Per staff’s recommendation, Councilmember Higley moved to (1) appropriate $14,700 from the
General Fund Rese rves to associated CRS application cost; and (2) authorize the City Manager to
complete the application process for the Community Rating System with FEMA. Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke , Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. Consent Agenda
All Consent Agenda items listed were considered to be routine by the City Council and was enacted by
one motion. There was no separate discussion of these items.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Action Minutes of July 25, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. Ms.
Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
B. Appointment of a Deputy Court Clerk
Matters related to appointing Emily Beard as a Deputy Court Clerk. Recommended Action: Approve
resolution appointing Emily Beard as a Deputy Court Clerk. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
C. Investment Policy
Matters related to a resolution reviewing and accepting the City’s Investment Policy in accordance
with the Publi c Funds Investment Act. Recommended Action: Approve resolution accepting the City’s
Investment Policy in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. Mr. Harrison Nicholson, Treasurer
D. Interlocal Agreement with Harris -Galveston Subsidence District
Matters related to an Interlocal Agreement with Harris -Galveston Subsidence District.
Recommended Action: Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Harris -Galveston Subsidence District. Mr.
Dave Beach, Public Works Director
Councilmember Higley moved to app rove the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 7:20 p.m. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion . MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
August 27, 2018
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date