HomeMy WebLinkAbout120318 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample, Mayor M. Chris Peifer, 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,
December 3, 2018, in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 3800 University, West University Place,
Texas beginning at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Workshop Agenda:
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Turner, Councilmembers Boyle, Burke,
and Higley, City Manager Peifer, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Beach, City Attorney
Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, and Human Resources Director Urban.
Mike Tanner with SGR was also in attendance.
1. Convene into Executive Session (Council Conference Room)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will convene into executive session in accordance with the
following provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code:
Councilmember Higley moved to recess the regular meeting and convene into executive session per
Sections 551.074, 551.072, and 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Mayor Pro Tem Turner
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
2. Reconvene Workshop
Matters related to any action resulting from the executive session.
Mayor Sample adjourned the executive session at approximately 5:34 p.m. and reconvened the
workshop. No Action Taken.
3. Adjourn Workshop
Councilmember Burke moved to adjourn the workshop at approximately 5:34 p.m. Councilmember
Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Regular Meeting Agenda (Council Chambers)
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 5:35 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tem Turner, Councilmembers Boyle, Burke,
and Higley, City Manager Peifer, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Beach, City Attorney
Petrov, City Secretary Gilliam, Parks and Recreation Director White, Human Resources Director Urban,
Communications Director Jett
Matters related to the notice of this meeting – City Secretary Gilliam acknowledged that the meeting was
posted in accordance with law.
Pledge of Allegiance – Cub Scout Pack 266 lead the Pledge.
4. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, spoke on various issues.
5. Recognition of Principal John Threet
Matters related to a proclamation recognizing Principal John Threet for his services to West University
Elementary and the community. Recommended Action: Proclaim December 3, 2018 as John Threet Day.
Mayor Susan Sample
Mayor Sample proclaimed December 3, 2018, as John Threet Day in West University Place.
6. Updates on City Marketing and Communication Plans
Matters related to the City’s plans relating to marketing and communications. Recommended Action:
Hear updates from the Communications Director and take any desired action. Ms. Patti Jett, Communications
Director
No action taken. Councilmember Burke requested that this item be on the agenda for the next meeting
(December 10).
7. 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 Action Minutes of November 12, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve
Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary [see Action Minutes]
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
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8. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 6:05 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Boyle, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: None
Immediately following adjournment of the Council meeting, City Council attended the Christmas tree
lighting events at 6104 Auden.
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, City Secretary
Council Approved: December 10, 2018