HomeMy WebLinkAbout101419 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Bob Higley, Mayor David J. Beach, City Manager
Kevin Trautner, Mayor Pro Tem Alan Petrov, City Attorney
John P. Barnes, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Lauri Lankford, Councilmember
Ed Sobash, Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a workshop on Monday, October
14, 2019, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Higley called the workshop to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building Bill
Watson Conference Room. Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Trautner,
Councilmembers Barnes, Lankford and Sobash, City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City
Attorney Petrov, and Interim Public Works Director Barrera
Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey was also present.
2. Bees
Matters related to urban beekeeping, including a brief presentation followed by a question and answer
session with Council. Recommended Action: Discuss and provide staff with desired direction. Mr. Gerardo
Barrera, Interim Public Works Director and Ms. Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey
Tara Chapman with Two Hives Honey in Austin, Texas, gave a presentation to Council, which included
reviewing some of the requirements/restrictions outlined in the City of Austin’s ordinance.
Ms. Chapman stated that Council basically has three options:
1. Outlaw bees all together;
2. Legalize beekeeping, with restrictions; or
3. Do nothing
Ms. Chapman recommended Option 2 and suggested that the City consult with her or another bee
expert when drafting an ordinance if it decided to go that route.
During and following Ms. Chapman’s presentation, there were questions and answers by Council. The
following members of the public were also given the opportunity to ask questions:
• Judy Faulkner, 5820 Amherst
• Sonny Lyles, 4143 Southwestern
• Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham
• Bruce Beneke, 2704 Tangley
• Simon Jones, Houston resident
• Orval Marlow, 3823 Marlowe
3. Adjourn
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, October 14, 2019
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With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Barnes moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Sobash seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Higley, Trautner, Barnes, Lankford, Sobash
Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary
Council Approved: October 28, 2019