HomeMy WebLinkAbout082718 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, August 27 , 2018 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas
beginning at approximately 6:00 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 the Council
Chambers . Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Co uncilmembers Burke ,
Higley , and Turner, City Manager Pe ifer , City Secretary Gilliam , IT Director McFarland, and Police Chief
Walker .
1. Virtual Gate Security Program
Matters related to a w orkshop to receive an update on the City’s Virtual Gate Security Program.
Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Gary McFarland, IT Director and Mr. Ken Walker, Police Chief
Councilmember Higley moved to recess the workshop and c onvene into executive session in
accordance with Section 551.076 of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Councilmember
Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council held the executive session in the Council Chambers Conference Room where IT Director
McFarland and Police Chief Walker provided an update on the Virtual Gate Security Program.
2. Close Executive Session and Reconvene Special Meeting in Council Chambers
Councilmember Higley moved to close the executive session and reconvene the workshop at 6:34
p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
No Action Taken.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, August 27 , 2018.
2 of 3
3. Adjourn Special Meeting
Councilmember Higley moved to close the workshop session. Councilmember Burke seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Workshop c losed at approximately 6:35 p.m.
Regular Meeting Called to Order. Mayor Sample called the regular meeting to order at approximately
6:35 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, Communications
Director Jett, and Finance Director Kalka
Pledge of Allegiance: Mark Cheek, Troop 266 , 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 it ems were as follows:
4. 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.
• Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, spoke regarding various issues, including AT&T facility and the
purchase of police vehicles
5. Award contract for Police Vehicles
Matters related to the purchase of two (2) police vehicles. Recommended Action: Appropriate $96,000
from the Vehicle Replacement Fund for the replacement of two (2) police patrol vehicles and ancillary equipment;
award the bid to Helfman Ford in the amount of $62,290, and authorize the city manager to purchase the two
police vehicles and ancillary equipment. Mr. Dave Beach, Public Works Director
Councilmember Higley moved to (1) appropriate $96,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund for
replacement of two police patrol vehicles and ancillary equipment; (2) award t he bid received from
Helfman Ford in the amount of $62,290; and (3) authorize the city manager to purchase two police
patrol vehicles and ancillary equipment. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Bur ke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, August 27 , 2018.
3 of 3
6. Designation of Houston -Galveston Area Council Representatives
Matters related to a designating a representative and an alternate to the Houston -Galveston Area
Council 2019 General Assembly. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. M. Chris
Peifer, City Manager
Councilmember Turner moved to designate Mayor Susan Sample as the representative and
Councilmember Kellye Burke as th e alternate for the Houston -Galveston Area Co uncil 2019 General
Assembly. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Turner
Noes: Higley
Absent: None
7. 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 August 13 , 2018. Recommended Action: Approve
Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn t he meeting at
approximately 6:52 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion . MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Franklin, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
09/10/18
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date