HomeMy WebLinkAbout032519 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
25 , 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 uncilmembers Boyle, Burke,
and Higley , City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Petrov, Police Chief Walker,
Finance Director Kalka , and Diane White, Interim Public Works Director.
Also present were Richard Wilson, Chair of the Zoning and Planning Co mmission, and John Robuck with
Bok Financial Securities.
City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.
Cars t en Wilkerson, Boy Scout Troop 266 , l ed the Pledge of Allegiance .
1. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, spoke regarding dog parks and other topics.
2. Arbor Day/Tree City USA Designation
Matters related to an Arbor Day proclamation in conjunction with the City receiving the Tree City USA
designation. Recommended Action: Proclaim April 13, 2019 as Arbor Day in West University Place. Ms.
Debbie Scarcella, City Planner
Councilmember Higley moved to proclaim April 1 3 , 2019 as Arbor Day in the City of West University
Place. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
3. Calling Joint Public Hearing with the Zoning and Planning Commission
Matters related to preliminary reports and calling a joint public hearing with the Zoning and Planning
Commission regarding fence -like hedges, maximum height of existing elevated structures in a
special flood hazard area, and front porch projections. Rec ommended Action: Approve ordinances
calling a joint public hearing with the Zoning and Planning Commission on first and final reading. Ms. Debbie
Scarcella, City Planner
Councilmember Higley moved that City Council call for a joint public hearing between C ouncil and
the ZPC to hear more information and public co mments for the official public record regarding the
three proposed amendments. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
N oes: None
Absent: None
4. City Council Meeting Date Change
Matters related to changing the meeting date for the second meeting in May due to the Memorial Day
Holiday. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Dave Beach, City Manager
Councilmember Higley moved to change the Monday, May 27, 2019 regular meeting date to
Monday, May 20, 2019 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Councilmember Burke seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Notice to Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
Matters related to a resolution directing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Combination Tax
and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. Approve resolution directing publication of Notice of Intention to
Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
Councilmember Boyle moved that City Council approve of the Schedule of Events for the sale of
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019, not to exceed $4,500,000 for a 15 year term and approve the
resolutio n authorizing the publication of the Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation on May
20. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. Consent A genda
All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted by
one motion.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2019.
Councilmember Burke moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Boyle
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. Adjourn
With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
7:15 p.m. C ouncilmember Boyle seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary
Council Approved: A pril 8, 2019