HomeMy WebLinkAbout121018 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 10, 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 6:35 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. 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.
2. Charter Review Committee
Matters related to a presentation and recommendations by the Charter Review Committee.
Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Ms. Katherine Brem, Chair of the Charter
Review Committee and Mr. Alan Petrov, City Attorney
No Action Taken.
3. Parks Master Plan Update
Matters related to an update of the Park Redevelopment Program in the Parks Master
Plan. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation
Director
Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to approve the updated Park Redevelopment Program recommendation
in the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: Boyle
4. Employee Benefits
Matters related to the results of the proposals received for employee benefits. Recommendation Action:
Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. James Urban, Human Resources Director and Mr. Julian Fontana,
HUB/IPS Advisors
No Action Taken.
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, December 10, 2018.
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5. 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.
6. Smart City Virtual Gate Project Update
Matters related to City’s virtual gate project. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action.
Mr. Gary McFarland, IT Director and Mr. Ken Walker, Police Chief
No Action Taken.
7. Consent Agenda
All Consent Agenda items listed were considered to be routine by the City Council and was enacted by
one motion.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Action Minutes of December 3, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve
Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: Boyle
8. Adjourn
With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 8:58 p.m. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley
Noes: None
Absent: Boyle
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, City Secretary
Council Approved: January 14, 2019