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The 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 regular session on Monday, May 20 ,
2019 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place .
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room . 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 , Fiscal
Financial Officer Steubing, Parks and Recreation Director White, Police Chief Walker, IT Director
McFarland, and City Planner Scarcella .
Also present were John Robuck of BOK Financial Securities and Alan Black, Director of Operation for the
Harris County Flood Control District.
Boy Scouts Pack 266, Den 1, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.
1. Approval of Bond Sale
Matters related to approving the bond sale. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action.
Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director (Fiscal Services Officer Darla Steubing presented)
Councilmember Higley moved that Council approve the ordinance authorizing the issuance of
Certificates of Obligations, Series 2019, for the City of West University Place. Councilmember Boyle
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Tu rner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
2. Harris County Flood Control District
Matters related to a presentation from the Harris County Flood Control District regarding the Poor Farm
Ditch project. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Dave Beach, City Manager
Alan Black, Director of Operations for the Harri s County Flood Control District, made a presentation to
Council and received questions and comments. No action taken.
3. Public Comments
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Susan Bickley, 6401 Virginia Court, spoke against the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD)
Poor Farm Ditch project as proposed.
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Bob Scott, 5401 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project as proposed.
Paul Asofsky, 6417 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project as proposed.
Christian McMurray, 6413 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project a s
proposed.
Kathryn McMurray, 6413 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project as
proposed.
Lynn Rosas, 6433 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project as proposed.
Alex Rosas, 6433 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project as proposed.
Lisa Tate, 4240 Emory, spoke against the Virtual Gate project.
Rachel Hoepner, 6409 Virginia Court, spoke against the HCFCD Poor Farm Ditch project as proposed.
4. 2018 Budget Amendment
Matters related to an o rdinance amending the 2018 Budget. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance
amending the 2018 Budget on the first and final reading. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director (Fiscal Services
Officer Darla Steubing presented)
Councilmember Higley moved that City Council adopt the ordinance approving and adopting
amendments to the 2018 Budget on the first and final reading. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the
motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, H igley
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Fence -Like Hedges
Matters related to the final report from the Zoning and Planning Commission regarding fence -like
hedges. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Ms. Debbie Scarcella, City Planner
City Council received the final report. No action taken.
6. Existing Elevated Structures in a Special Flood Hazard Area
Matters related to the final report and first reading of an ordinance regarding maximum height of
exist ing elevated structures in a special flood hazard area. Recommendation: Approve ordinance on the
first of two readings. Ms. Debbie Scarcella, City Planner
Councilmember Higley moved that City Council accept the final report and approve the ordinance on
the first of two readings. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
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7. Whitt Johnson Park Redevelopment
Matters related to the redevelopment of Whitt Park. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any
desired action. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director
Councilmember Higley moved to a pprove the Friends of West U Parks Fund, Inc., expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $166,000; a dopt an ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the
2019 Budget; and a uthorize the City Manager to execute necessary agreements to complete the
specified Whi tt Johnson Park updates in an amount not to exceed $166,000. Councilmember Boyle
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Direct Link Update
Matters related to an upd ate on Direct Link, the City’s alarm monitoring system. Recommended Action:
Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Ken Walker, Police Chief
No action taken.
9. Virtual Gate Contract
Matters related to awarding a contract for Phase I of the Virtual Gate Project. Recommend Action:
Award contract to Minuteman Security Technologies in the amount of $1,731,902.00 for services related to
Phase I of the Virtual Gate project and authorize t he City Manager to execute the contract. Mr. Ken Walker,
Chief of Police and Mr. Gary McFarland, IT Director
Councilmember Boyle moved that City Council award the contract for Phase I of the Virtual Gate
Project to Minuteman Security Technologies in the amount of $1,731,902.00 and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract. Mayor Pro Tem Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
10. Consent Agenda
All Cons ent 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 Agend a and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2019 and May 20, 2019.
B. Seniors Board Appointments
Matters related to appointing Karen Kenny and Carol O'Neill to the Seniors Board. Recommended
Action: Appoint Karen Kenny and Carol O'Neill to the Seniors Board. Ms. Susan White, Parks and
Recreation Director
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Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Turner
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
11. City Manager Evaluation – Closed Executive Session
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will convene into Executive Session in accordance with the
provision of Chapter 5 51 of the Texas Government Code.
At approximately 8:46 p.m., Councilmember Boyle moved to recess the regular m eeting and convene into
regular session. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council convene d into Executive Session in accordance with section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code: Deliberation concerning the evaluation of the City Manager.
12. Reconvene Regular Meeting and Take Any Desired Action
Matters related to action, if any, as a result of the City Manager’s evaluation.
At approxima tely 8:58 p.m., Mayor Sample closed the Executive Session and reconvened the regular
meeting.
Councilmember Higley moved to approve an increase in the City Manager’s base salary to $175,000
annually . Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PA SSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. Adjourn
With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 9:00 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary
Council Approved: June 1 0, 2019