HomeMy WebLinkAbout071221 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample, Mayor David J. Beach, City Manager
John Montgomery, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Bounds, Olson and Olson, City Attorney
John P. Barnes, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Melanie Bell, Councilmember
Shannon Carroll, Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a workshop and regular meeting on
Monday, July 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building at 3800 University Boulevard, for the
purpose of considering the agenda of items listed. The meeting was held in person, but the public was
also able attend via Zoom.
Agenda of as follows:
Workshop (6:00 p.m.)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Sample called the workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers Barnes, Bell, and Carroll
were present. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery was absent.
Staff present were City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Bounds, Assistant to the
City Manager Thompson, Finance Director DuBose, Fire Chief Taylor, Public Works Director Barrera,
and Police Chief Walker.
Lyle Sumek attended via Zoom.
2. City Council Goals
Matters related to City Council goals. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. City
Council and City Manager Dave Beach
Lyle Sumek reviewed and discussed prioritization of Council’s goals. With more discussion necessary,
Council had further discussions during the regular meeting.
3. Adjourn
At 6:35 p.m., Mayor Sample adjourned the workshop.
Audio of the meeting in its entirety is temporarily on the City’s website. If the audio is no longer on the
website, you can obtain a copy from the City Secretary’s office.
REGULAR MEETING (6:30 p.m.)
4. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Sample called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers Barnes, Bell, and
Carroll were present. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery was absent.
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Staff present were City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Bounds, Assistant to the
City Manager Thompson, Finance Director DuBose, Fire Chief Taylor, Public Works Director Barrera,
and Police Chief Walker.
Lyle Sumek attended via Zoom.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Barnes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Public Comments
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items.
Speakers are required to register in advance and must limit their presentations to three minutes each.
There were no public comments.
7. City Council Goals
Matters related to discussion and approval of City Council goals. Recommended Action: Discuss and take
any desired action. City Council and City Manager Dave Beach
City Council continued its discussion and process that started in the workshop. After discussion, the
following prioritized 2021-2022 Policy Agenda and Management Agenda resulted from the combined
Strategic Vision and Goal Setting sessions:
Policy Agenda – Top Priority
City Facilities Master Plan
Intergovernmental Partnerships
Poor Farm Ditch Improvement/Public Use
Stormwater Detention Property Availability
Bond Proposal and Election in 2022
Policy Agenda – High Priority
Sustainability Task Force
Community Engagement Strategy/Program
City Government Transparency
Non-Profit Organizations (Contract Review, Future Funding, and Accountability)
Community Greenspaces/Greenways Expansion
Senior Services
Management Agenda – Top Priority
Expanding Revenue Options
Buffalo Speedway Road Replacement and Drainage Project
Third Party Contracts
Emergency Notification System to Residents
IT Upgrades
Management Agenda – High Priority
Financial Software Upgrade/Enterprise Resource Planning
Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Customer Connection Upgrade
Financial Plan/Model with 5-Year Projections
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Professional/For-Profit Trainers and Instructors Use of Parks and Fields
Succession Planning Program Implementation
American Rescue Plan Dollars
8. 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 Meeting Minutes
Approve Minutes of June 28, 2021. Recommended Action: Approve City Council Minutes of June 28,
2021. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Councilmember Barnes moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Bell
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Barnes, Bell, Carroll
Noes: None
Absent: Montgomery
9. Adjourn Meeting
With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Bell moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 8:50 p.m. Councilmember Barnes seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Barnes, Bell, Carroll
Noes: None
Absent: Montgomery
Audio of the meeting in its entirety is temporarily on the City’s website. If the audio is no longer on the
website, you can obtain a copy from the City Secretary’s office. Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approved: July 36, 2021