HomeMy WebLinkAbout230612 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
Shannon Carroll, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Clay Brett, Councilmember
Matt Hart, Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6:30
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 and via Zoom.
Agenda items were as follows:
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council in attendance were Mayor Pro Tem
Montgomery and Councilmembers Carroll, Brett, and Hart. Staff in attendance were City Manager
Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, Parks and Recreation Director White, Fire Chief Maxwell, City Attorney
Bounds, Finance Director Kalka, Public Works Director Cameron, and Police Chief Walker.
John DeBurro, CPA with Weaver, was also in attendance.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Boy Scout Troops 54 and 1511 led the Pledge.
3. Public Comments
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items.
Alida Drewes, resident who did not provide address, spoke on various issues including policy changes
made by staff versus by Council; enforcement of policies; and flooding of cars parked on streets.
Craig Robertson, 6008 Charlotte, spoke regarding the elevation of new construction on the property
behind him (5925 Wakeforest) and asked that Council require the builders to add additional drainage
in that backyard so that it will not flood his property.
4. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Matters related to the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem. Recommended Action: Discuss and appoint Mayor
Pro Tem. Mr. Dave Beach, City Manager
Councilmember Brett moved to appoint Councilmember John Montgomery as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Carroll seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart
Noes: None
Absent: None
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5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances – Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Matters related to amending Chapter 46, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances by
adopting a new Section 46-47, prohibiting parking on unimproved surfaces. Recommended Action:
Approve amendment to Chapter 46, Section 46-47, on the first of two readings. Mr. Ken Walker, Police Chief
After a brief explanation by Chief Walker as to why this ordinance is being proposed and a few
questions and answers, Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery moved to approve the ordinance on the first of
two readings. Councilmember Brett seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Matters related to accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Recommended Action: Accept
the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
Finance Director Kalka, and John DeBurro with Weaver, gave a brief presentation. Following the
presentation and questions and answers, Councilmember Carroll moved to accept the Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report. Councilmember Hart seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart
Noes: None
Absent: None
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 Councilmember
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
Matters related to approving the City Council Minutes of May 22, 2023, and the Special
Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2023. Recommended Action: Approve City Council Minutes of May
22, 2023, and May 31, 2023. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
B. March 2023 Monthly Report
Matters related to the March 2023 Monthly Report. Recommended Action: Receive the City’s
March 2023 Monthly Financial Report. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
Councilmember Hart moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Carroll
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart
Noes: None
Absent: None
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8. Adjourn Regular Meeting
With no other business before the Council, at approximately 7:07 p.m., Councilmember Carroll moved
to adjourn the regular meeting. Councilmember Brett seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart
Noes: None
Absent: None
Audio of the meeting is temporarily on the City’s website. If the audio is no longer on the website, you can obtain
a copy, and any presentation, from the City Secretary’s office. Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approved: June 26, 2023