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A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample, Mayor M. Chris Peifer, City Manager
Vacant, 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 regular session on Monday, October
8, 2018, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at
approximately 6:30 p.m.
Called to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:32 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Councilmembers Burke, Higley, and Turner, City
Manager Peifer, City Attorney Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director Beach, Finance Director Kalka, Parks and Recreation Director White, Human Resources Director
Urban, and Communications Director Jett
In attendance to speak on behalf of the Houston Chevron Marathon were Brant Koch, President of the
Board and Race Director and John Stokes, a West U resident and Marathon volunteer.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jay Love, Boy Scout Troop 125, and his brother Tate Love, 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.
Agenda items were as follows:
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 City taxes and senior tax exemptions.
2. Houston Chevron Marathon
Matters related to the Chevron Houston Marathon. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired
action. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director
Councilmember Higley moved to authorize the City Manager to take the necessary actions to support
the 2019 Chevron Houston Marathon event in West University Place and continue to make it one of
the greatest events in our City. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
3. Second Public Hearing on the Tax Rate
Matters related to the second and final public hearing on the proposed property tax rate.
Recommended Action: Hold second hearing on the tax rate to hear from the public. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance
Director
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After a presentation by Finance Director Kalka, Mayor Sample opened the public hearing at
approximately 6:45 p.m.
With no public comments, Mayor Sample closed the public hearing at approximately 6:45 p.m.
4. Public Hearing on the 2019 Proposed Budget
Matters related to a public hearing on the City’s 2019 Proposed Budget. Recommended Action: Hold
hearing on the 2019 Proposed Budget to hear from the public. Mr. M. Chris Peifer, City Manager
After a presentation by Finance Director Kalka, Mayor Sample opened the public hearing at
approximately 7:10 pm.
With no public comments, Mayor Sample closed the public hearing at approximately 7:10 p.m.
5. Ordinance Dedicating Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park as Parkland
Matters related to the first of two readings of an ordinance dedicating Elizabeth Hughes Park as a
public park. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance dedicating Elizabeth Hughes Park as a Public Park on
the first of two readings. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director
Councilmember Turner moved Staff recommends that City Council approve the ordinance amending
Chapter 58, Article VI, by adding Section 58-136 of the Code of Ordinances on the first of two
readings. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. Ordinance Regarding Park Curfew Hours
Matters related to discussion and approval of an ordinance regarding Park Curfew Hours on the first of
two readings. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance designating park curfew hours on the first of two
readings. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director
Councilmember Higley moved to Staff recommends that City Council approve the ordinance amending
Chapter 58, Article I, Section 58-2 of the Code of Ordinances on the first of two readings.
Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. Consent Agenda
All Consent Agenda items listed were considered to be routine by the City Council and were enacted
by one motion. There was no separate discussion of these items.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Action Minutes of September 24, 2018 and the Budget Workshop Minutes of
September 29, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
B. Jennie Elizabeth Hughes (JEH) Park 20 MPH Speed Zone
Matters related to adopting an ordinance lowering the speed zone to 20 MPH in the area of
Hughes Park. Recommended Action: Adopt ordinance lowering speed limit to 20 MPH in the area of
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Hughes Park on the second and final reading. Mr. Dave Beach, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
Director
C. Lift Station Phase II Project Close-Out
Matters related to closing out the Lift Station Phase II project. Recommended Action: Authorize
staff to close out Phase II of the Lift Station project. Mr. Dave Beach, Assistant City Manager/Public
Works Director
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 7:18 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
October 22, 2018
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date