HomeMy WebLinkAbout220711CC 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 ACTION MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 11,
2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building at 3800 University Boulevard, to consider the agenda of items
listed. The meeting was held in person and via Zoom.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. In attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery
and Councilmembers Barnes, Bell, and Carroll.
Staff in attendance were City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, Assistant to the City Manager
Thompson, Fire Chief Maxell, Finance Director Kalka, Public Works Director Barrera, Police Chief
Walker, and City Attorney Bounds
Other in attendance were: John Robuck with Bok Financial Securities, Justine Markowski with PGAL,
Jeff Gerber with PGAL (via Zoom), and Marcus Dietz, Bond Counsel, Orrick
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Carroll led the Pledge.
3. 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.
Ramsay Elder, 2817 Tangley, spoke request Council use some of the bond funds to purchase parkland
on the east side of West U.
David Cole, 4104 Cason, spoke to urge Council to better regulate or create regulation for large permit
loads and require permits for trucks like the state does.
4. Cash Defeasance – General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017
Matters related to a resolution for Series 2017 Refunding Bonds. Recommended Action: Staff recommends
approval of the resolution calling for the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the City of
West University Place, Texas; directing the redemption of such bonds; and containing other matters related
thereto. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director and John Robuck, BOK Financial Securities
Following a brief presentation by Finance Director Kalka, Financial Consultant John Robuck, and Bond
Counsel Marcus Dietz, Councilmember Barnes moved to approve the resolution calling for the
defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the City of West University Place, Texas;
directing the redemption of such bonds; and containing other matters related thereto. Councilmember
Carroll seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
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Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Barnes, Bell, Carroll
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Public Works Maintenance Facility Design Criteria
Matters related to a discussion regarding design criteria for the Public Works Maintenance Facility,
including discussion on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) elements.
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction. Mr. Will Thompson, Assistant to the City Manager and
Mr. Jeff Gerber, President and CEO, PGAL
Assistant to the City Manager Thompson introduced Jeff Gerber and Justine Markowski with PGAL who
gave the presentation on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) elements for the
Public Works Maintenance Facility.
After questions and answers, Mr. Gerber and City Manager Beach said they will come back to Council
at a future meeting with more specific answers for dollar savings based on the LEED certified model.
6. Bond and Debt Discussion
Matters related to a presentation from the City’s financial representative regarding the issuance of debt.
Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director and John
Robuck, BOK Financial Securities
The City’s financial representatives provided an update to Council and discussed current market
conditions and the process for issuing Certificates of Obligation for projects identified in the 2022 Budget
and the first year of 2023 of the 5-year CIP.
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 Meeting Minutes
Approve City Council Minutes of June 27, 2022. Recommended Action: Approve City Council Minutes
of June 27, 2022. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Councilmember Barnes moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Councilmember Bell seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Barnes, Bell, Carroll
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Adjourn Meeting Meeting
With no other business before the Council, Councilmember Carroll moved to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 8:28 p.m. Councilmember Barnes seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Barnes, Bell, Carroll
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approved: July 25, 2022
Audio of this meeting is on the City’s website. If for any reason you are unable to download the audio from the
website, contact the City Secretary’s office to obtain a copy, as well as a copy of any presentation.