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HomeMy WebLinkAbout230710 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, July 10, 2023, 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 and via Zoom. SPECIAL MEETING (6:00 PM) Agenda items were as follows: 1. Call Special Meeting to Order Mayor Sample called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council physically in attendance were Councilmembers Carroll and Brett. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery and Hart attended via Zoom. Staff in attendance were City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, and City Attorney Bounds. 2. Recess Special Meeting and Convene Executive Session City Council will recess the regular session and convene an executive session to consult with the city attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and to deliberate real property in accordance with Sections 551.071 and 551.072, respectively, of the Texas Government Code. Mayor Sample recessed the special meeting at 6:01 p.m. and convened an executive session per sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. 3. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene Regular Session Matters related to any action resulting from Executive Session deliberation. At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Sample adjourned executive session and reconvened the special meeting. No action taken. 4. Adjourn Special Meeting With no action resulting from executive session, at 7:00 p.m., Councilmember Carroll moved to adjourn the special meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett Noes: None Absent: Hart (CM Hart had not signed onto zoom meeting at the time vote was taken) City Council Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2023 2 of 3 REGULAR MEETING (6:30 PM) Agenda items were as follows: 5. Call Meeting to Order Mayor Sample called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Council physically in attendance were Councilmembers Carroll and Brett. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery and Hart attended via Zoom. Staff in attendance were City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, Parks and Recreation Director White, Fire Chief Maxwell, City Attorney Bounds, Assistant to City Manager Bishop, Public Works Director Cameron, and Police Chief Walker. Dale Clark with Burditt, landscape consultants, was also present. 6. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Carroll led the Pledge. 7. Public Comments This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items. Alida Drewes, resident who chose not to provide address, spoke on various issues including elder abuse, Wier Park concept, distribution of funds, and the need for a park on the east side. Joe Peckis, 6532 Rutgers, spoke to request Council consider changing the lighting ordinance so residents can display lights on all federal and state holidays, not just during the Christmas holidays. Eileen Peckis, 6532 Rutgers, spoke regarding garbage collection and asked that the rule of not putting garbage out before 6pm the night before track pickup be enforced and, also, how would someone know when their complaint is being handled. Thomas Clingerenpeel, 2706 Albans, spoke regarding Wier Park and said he is happy the city invited residents to be part of the process and as a park user thinks it is a great step forward for that area. 8. Wier Park Concept Matters related to a presentation on the concept of Wier Park. Recommended Action: Accept the concept design for Wier Park and authorize staff to move forward with the funding request to the Friends of West University Park Fund to begin the bid process. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Director White presented. After Dale Clark with Burditt reviewed the conceptual plan with City Council, Councilmember Brett moved to move forward the funding request to Friends to begin the bid process. Councilmember Carroll seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart Noes: None Absent: None 9. Crime Trends Presentation Matters related to a presentation on current crime trends. Recommended Action: Hear and discuss presentation. Mr. Ken Walker, Police Chief Police Chief Walker gave a presentation on current crime trends and answered questions from Council. No action required. City Council Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2023 3 of 3 10. Houston METRO Grant Opportunity for Sidewalk Repair and Rehabilitation Matters related to the submission of a grant application ($15,500) to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County to secure and commit up to $400,000 in funds to assist with the repair and rehabilitation of city sidewalks. Recommended Action: Approve the submittal of the grant application, committing up to $400,000 in local match funds. Mr. Austin Bishop, Assistant to the City Manager After Assistant to the City Manager Bishop provided background, Councilmember Brett moved to approve submittal of the grant application and authorize the city manager to spend $15,500. Councilmember Carroll seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart Noes: None Absent: None 11. 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 an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. City Council Meeting Minutes Matters related to approving the City Council Minutes of June 26, 2023. Recommended Action: Approve City Council Minutes of June 26, 2023. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary B. Monthly Finance Report Matters related to the acceptance of the April 2023 Finance Report. Recommended Action: Accept the April 2023 Finance Report. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director Councilmember Carroll moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Brett seconded the motion. MOTON PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Montgomery, Carroll, Brett, Hart Noes: None Absent: None 12. Adjourn Meeting With no further business, Councilmember Carroll moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. 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: July 24, 2023