HomeMy WebLinkAbout111218 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample, Mayor M. Chris Peifer, City Manager
Kevin Boyle, Councilmember 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,
November 12, 2018, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning
at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 5:45 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, and Human Resources Director Urban
1. Stay Loyal to Local Business Proclamation
Matters related to the presentation of a Proclamation to the Bellaire Business Association to support its
campaign to support local area businesses. Mayor Sample
Mayor Sample proclaimed November 12, 2018 as “Stay Loyal to Local Business” Day in West
University Place.
2. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham Street, spoke on various issues.
3. Selection of a Mayor Pro Tem
Matters related to selecting a Mayor Pro Tem. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action.
City Council
Mayor Sample moved to select Councilmember Turner as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Higley
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. Consent Agenda
All Consent 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 Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Regular Meeting November 5, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, November 12, 2018.
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Councilmember Higley removed the Minutes from the agenda for discussion related discussion
regarding the City Manager search. Mayor Sample said the Minutes accurately reflect what was
said and that his concern is a separate issue.
Councilmember Burke moved to approve the Minutes as they were presented. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, City Secretary
Council Approved: December 3, 2018