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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2001
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
6:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in Special Session in the Municipal Building Council
Chambers on October 1, 2001, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis
presiding, Council Members May, Farley, Griffin and Jackson. The City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director and Parks and
Recreation Director were also present.
The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code,
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Chapter 551, on the 28 of September 2001 at 11:45 a.m.
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Public Hearings.
Public hearings were held to consider the 2002 proposed budget covering all funds for the
City of West University Place and to consider total tax revenues.
City Manager Sherman Yehl presented an overview of the 2002 proposed budget.
Members of the public were invited to ask questions or speak concerning the proposed
budget and tax rate.
Joan Johnson, 6615 West Point, encouraged the Council to not continue to incur debt.
She stated that the YMCA is functioning fine as it is now.
Leo Sachi, 3768 Rice, stated that he concurred with Mrs. Johnson. He commented that
the fluctuating market was putting a squeeze on people.
There being no other persons wishing to speak, the public hearings were closed.
There were no written comments on this topic.
Matters relating to City finances, facilities and programs, including:
a. Revenues and expenditures for current and future years for all funds.
b. Capital improvements program: Park projects (including YMCA, Colonial Park,
and Edloe Street/Poor Farm Ditch development); police and public works
facilities; street lighting, sidewalks, flood control, animal recreation facility,
traffic and parking, and other public improvements.
The City Council addressed the 2002 budget and proposed tax rate.
City Council Special Session, October 1, 2001
Council Member Farley questioned the funding of the proposed capital improvement
projects. He stated that he was uncomfortable that, other than this year, nothing was
funded.
Mr. Yehl stated that the City Council would have an opportunity during the year to
consider each capital project on an individual basis
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c. Ordinance adopting 2002 Budget
Matters relating to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1698.
Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1698 as follows:
An ordinance approving and adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2002 and ending December 31, 2002; appropriating funds for such budget; and
containing findings and provisions relating to the subject.
Copies of Ordinance No. 1698, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the
Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member May, to
approve Ordinance No. 1698 on the first reading.
A vote was taken on the motion with the following result:
Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley, Griffin and
Jackson
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
d. Ordinance levying and assessing ad valorem taxes for tax year 2001.
Matters related to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1699.
Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1699 as follows:
An ordinance levying and assessing ad valorem taxes for tax year 2001; confirming and
granting exemptions; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject.
Copies of Ordinance No. 1699, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the
Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Farley, to
approve Ordinance No. 1699 on the first reading.
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City Council Special Session, October 1, 2001
A vote was taken on the motion with the following result:
Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley, Griffin and
Jackson
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
e. Matters related to the above-listed items.
Matters related to pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer.
(a) Priority Area 6B and final payment to Contractor Technology, Inc.
(b) Priority Area 12
Closed Executive Session to be held under Sections 551.071 Texas Government Code
The City Council recessed the Special Session and convened in Executive Session at 7:17
p.m.
The City Council adjourned the Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened in open
session.
Mayor Lewis called for a motion.
A motion was made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Farley,
to authorize the City Manager to make a settlement offer to Contractor Technology, Inc.
and in the event the offer is not accepted the City Manager is authorized to complete a
letter of engagement to pursue the matter further.
A vote was taken on the motion with the following result:
Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley, Griffin and
Jackson
Voting Nay: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made
by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Farley, to adjourn. The
Regular Session adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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