HomeMy WebLinkAbout031119 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample, Mayor David J. Beach , City Manager
Mardi Turner , Mayor Pro Tem Alan Petrov, City Attorney
Bob Higley, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Kellye Burke, Councilmember
Kevin Boyle , Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a regular meeting on Monday, March
11 , 2019 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place .
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the mee ting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Counci l and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Turner, Co uncilmember Higley , City
Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Petrov, Police Chief Walker, Finance Director Kalka ,
IT Director McFarland, Parks and Recreation Director White, Communications Director Jett , and Assistant
Public Works Director Barrera. C ouncilmembers Boyle and Burke were absent.
City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.
Chris Lahoti with Boy Scout Troop 55 l ed the Pledge of Allegiance .
1. Public Recognition of Judge Ed Emmett
Matter s related to recognizing Judge Ed Emmett for his service to Harris County and the West
University Place community. Mayor and City Council
Judge Emmett was presented with a Proclamation, Key to the City, and Citizen Star Citizen Award
as recognition and appreciation for his dedicated service.
2. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and n on -agenda items.
Ed Sobash, 3031 Amherst, spoke to thank Judge Emmett for his service and he also spoke
regarding the Virtual Gate Program.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, spoke regarding dog parks and other topics.
3. Virtual Gate Security Program
Matter related to a pre sentation on the City’s virtual gate security program. Recommended Action:
Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Ken Walker, Police Chief and Mr. Gary McFarland, IT Director
After the presentation, Council discussed the official name of the project and whether to change it.
The consensus was to continue using “Virtual Gate” for consistency.
4. Ordinance Amending the 2019 Budget
Matters related to approving an ordinance amending the 2019 Budget for 2018 carryover expenses
on the first and final reading. Approve ordinance amending the 2019 Budget for 2018 carryover expenses
on the first and final reading. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to approve the ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to
the 2019 Budget for carryover of 2018 expenditures and appropriations on the first and final reading.
Mayor Sample seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, March 11, 2019
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Ayes: Sample, Turner, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: Boyle, Burke
5. Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda item listed was considered to be routine by the City Council and enacted by
one motion. There was no separate discussion .
A. City Council City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2019.
B. FEMA Community Rating System Ordinance – Second and Final Reading
Matters related to the second reading of an ordinance approving the FEMA Community
Rating System . Recommended Action: Approve ordinance on the second and final reading. Mr.
Clay Chew, Chief Building Official
C. Appointment to the Friends of West U Parks Fund, Inc.
Matters related to the appointment of Danny Droubi to the Friends of West U Parks Board
Fund, Inc. Recommended Action: Approve appointment of Danny Droubi to Position 21 of the
Friends of West U Parks Board Fund, Inc., with the term ending August 31, 2019. Ms. Susan White,
Parks and Recreation Director
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: Boyle, Burke
6. Adjourn
With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
7:26 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: Boyle, Burke
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary
Council Approved: March 25, 2019