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REGULAA MEETING OF crIT C(].MJ.SSION
JANUARY 13 "'191'5'
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
January 13, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Wallin, presiding; Connnissioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. The
City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pron01..mced by Mayor Wallin.
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, bids received for
furnishing ten (10) automotive units for use of various city departments,
for which funds were appropriated in the 1975 budget, were opened and the
results announced as follows:
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BIDDER UN IT I UN IT 2 UN IT 3 UN IT 4
A. J. Foyt Base Bid 4,733.86 4,050.66 4 , 733 . 86 4,733.86
Chevrolet Trade-In 1,475.00 1,475.00 1,475.00 1,325.00
Del. Price 3,258.86 2,575.86 3,258.86 3,408.86
Luke Johnson Base Bid 4,879.05 4,319.64 4,879.05 4,879.05
Ford Trade-In 2,200.00 2,100.00 2,150.00 1,400.00
Del. Price 2,679.05 2,219.64 2,729.05 3,479.05
Knapp Base Bi d 4,626.69 4,199.76 4,626.69 4,626.69
Chevrolet Trade-In 1,100.00 1,000.00 900.00 800.00
Del. Price 3,526.69 3,199.76 3,726.69 3,826.69
McMahon Base Bid 4,709.49 4,200.00 4,709.49 4,709.49
Chevrolet Trade-In 1,900.00 1,925.00 2,000.00 2,050.00
Del. Price 2,809.49 2,275.40 2,709.49 2,659.49
Don McMi 11 i an Base Bid 4,753.26 4,512.58 4,753.26 4,753.26
Ford Trade-In 1,500.00 1,400.00 1,500.00 1,100.00
Del. Price 3,253.26 3,112.58 3,253.26 3,653.26
Bud Moore Base Bid 4,823.22 4,238.22 4,823.22 4,823.22
Chevrolet Trade-In 650.00 550.00 650.00 600.00
Del. Price 4,173.22 3,688.22 4,173.22 4,223.22
Mosehart & Keller Base Bid 4,791.70 4,419.90 4,738.58 4,791. 76
Ford Trade-In 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,500.00
Del. Price 2,991.70 2,619.90 2,938.58 3,291. 76
Joe Myers Base Bid 4,629.83 4,399.20 4,629.83 4,629.83
Ford Trade-In 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1 , 350 . 00
Del. Price 2,629.83 2,399.20 2,629.83 3,279.83
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BIDDER UNIT 6 UN IT 7 UN IT 8
Don McMill i an Base Bid 5,268.48
Ford Trade-In 200.00 >~'
De 1 ., Pri ce 5,068.48
Bud Moore Base Bid 5,173.67
Chevrolet Trade-In 200.00
Del. Pri ce 4,973.67
Mosehart & Keller Base Bid 5,453.62 '. :
Ford , Trade-In 300.00
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Del. Price 5,153.62
Joe Myers Base Bid 5,041.94 9,744.61 '9 , 744 . 61
Ford' Trade-In 125.00 1~150.00 500.00
Del. Price 4,916.94 8,594.61 9,244.61
Port City Base Bid, 5,409.43 10,491.21 10,491.21
Ford, Trade-In 1 00 . 00 500.00 400.00
Del. Price 5,309.43 9,991 .21 10,091.21
Russell & Smith Base Bid, 5,384.51 12,676.10 12,675.80
Ford Trade-In 150.00 800.00 400.00
Del. Price 5,234.51 11 ,876.10 12,275.80
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Tommie Vaughn Base Bid 6 , 186 . 00 8,598.00 8,598.00
Chevrolet Trade-In 100.00 350.00 200.00
Del. Price 6,086.00 8,248.00 8,398.00
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissione~ Dunn, that bids rec-
eived for furnishin9ten'(l0):autom6tive:~unts~bereferred to the City Manager
for tabulation and a recommendation for purchase to' be furni'shed at the next
regular meeting of'the City Commission~ .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, bids received for
carpeting for the West University Library and loggia area of the West University
Community Building were opened. and results announced as follows:
LIBRARY
BIDDER # SQ. YDS. @ PER SQ. Y;D. TOTAL
Comoro Carpets 534 12.50 $ 6,675.00
Gulf Coast Carpets, Inc. 522.21 9.5Q 4,961.00
0 Ross, Inc. 515 6.10 3, 141 . 50
Sears, Roebuck Contract 508 7.10 3,606.80
United Carpet Dist. 508 . 77 8.25 4,197.35
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that bids
received for furnishing and: installing carpet in the West University Lib~ary
and'loggia area of theWest:UniversityJ Community Building' be' referred to the
Ci ty Ma,nager for: tabul ati on and a reconimendation for an' award of a contract
to be presented to the City Commission at its next regular meeting on
January 27, 1975.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No: None
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Commissioner Binig and Commissioner Stanley were appointed as a Committee to
assist the City Manager in the selection of the carpet to be used and a de-
cision as to the color selection.
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, bids received for
furnishing three (3) electric typewriters, for use in the Finance, Police and
Recreation Oepartments, were opened, together with bids submitted for one (1)
electronic typing system, and results announced as follows:
THREE (3) ELECTRIC TYPEWRITERS
BIDDER EACH TOTAL B'ID PRICE
IBM
$ 625.50
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$ 1,876.50
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Motion by Commissioner Binig" seconded by Commissioner, Stanley, that IBM
Corporation's bid for furnishing three (3) electrlc typewriters at a bid
price of $625.50 each, be accepted and bids received for,one (1) electronic
typing system be referred to the City Manager' with a recommendati on to be '
furnished the City Commission at its next regular .meeting.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No:
None.
In accordance with Article XXVI, Secti.on 15 of the City Charter, the Commission
was advised that it was necessary that an official newspaper be designated for
publishing legal notices, ordinances and other city notices. A schedule showing
comparative charges made by the Houston Chronicle, Houston Post and Southwestern
Argus for legal notices was presented to the Commission. '
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
Southwestern Argus and Houston Chroni cl e be desi gnated' as offi ci al news'papers
of the Ci ty oJ West Uni vers,i ty Pl ace. for the fi sca 1 year: 1975.
Voting Aye:' Binig
Dunn
Stanley
Thompson
Voting No:
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A schedule of rates charged for general admission and season tickets to the n
West University swimming pool for the years 1972, 1973 and 1974, was pre- U
sented to the'Commission with a request that rates be established for the
1975 season in order to provide residents an opportunity to purchase season
tickets on an installment plan wit~ their monthly water bill.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that rates
charged for both general admission and season tickets for the 1975 season
of the swimming pool remain the same as those' charged in 1974, i. e., single
ticket, $12.00; family of two, $17.00; family of three, $22.00; family of
four or five, $27.00; and family of six or more, $30.00. General admission
fees will remain 35q; for children five (5) through fifteen (15), adult gen-
eral admission being' 75q; and children under five (5) will be admitted free'
of charge.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No:'
None
Following a decision of the City Commission, to hold public dedication of
the new lighted softball field'on theHISD school grounds following com-
pletion, plans'were presented for proposed drainage and grading of the field
as a joint venture with the Houston Independent School District at ah est-
mated cost of $5,000.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by COlJ1missioner Dunn, that the City
of We'st University Place, enter into a joint, venture with the Houston Indepen- 0'
dent School District- for correction and improvement of drainage of the softball
fi e 1 d and if agreeabl e with HISD, the 'Ci ty wi 11 adverti se for bi ds with a
maximum expenditure of $2,500 each.
Voting Aye: All Voting No: , None./
Estimate Number 2 in the amount of $36,59,3.27, certified by Langwith, Wi.lson,
Ki ng and House, architects for remodel i ng of the Community B,uil ding, for pay-
ment to McCall Construction Company for materials and work performed to
date, was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
recommendation of the City Manager for payment of $36,593.27 to McCall Con-
struction,Company for work completed on the remodeling of the Community
Building be accepted.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No: ' None
Reso 1 uti on Number 75-1 was presented to. the Commi ss i on and read in full:
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WHEREAS;' in order to best serve the citl zenry, Muni cipa 1 Government
must be operated with efficiency and in an orderly fashion; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency and order with which Government carries out
its public functions could not exist without records and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the keepers of the records are those who work with these
procedures each day, the Municipal Clerks of our cities, towns and villages;
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WHEREAS, they strive constantly to improve the administration of
affairs of the office consistent with applicable law$" and through sound
management practi ces to{proceduce conti nued progre'sSf~'and. so ful fi 11 thei r
responsibilities to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF'WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
THAT we, as Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of West
University Place, Texas, do hereby appeal to Senator John Tower and to
Senator Lloyd Bentson and to Congressman Bill 'Archer to assist us in express-
ing our appreciation to all Municipal Clerks in this Congressional District
by working with Senator Russell Long in the United States Senate; and Con-
gressman M. Caldwell Butler and G. Whitehurst in the House of' Representatives
to have the President of the United States sign a Resolution observing the
Second Week in Mayas Municipal Clerk's Week in the presence of Mr. Kenneth
Lybolt, President of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and James
R. Mienvenue, International Chairman of the Municipal Clerk's Week Committee.
PASSED AND: APPROVED THIS 13th day of January, 1975.
Is/ Paul W. Wallin, Jr. Mayor
Mary Ann Binig, Pro-Tem
Phi'lip A. Dunn, Commissioner
Rufus F. Stanley, Jr., Commissioner
J. B. Thompson, Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/ Lee Lockard
AssL, City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that<Resolution
Number 75-1 encouraging President Ford to designate the second week in May
as Municipal Clerk's Week be approved as read. '
1 'Voting Aye: All
Vot.i ng No: None
Reso 1 uti on Number 75-2 was presented to the Comm; ss'i on and read in full:'
WHEREAS, Mrs. Juani ta Mill er, employed as a Cashi er and appoj nted:
Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place, has
resigned from. the emp10yment of the city; and '
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dell Grant and Mr. Charles Lang, employed as Police
Dispatchers, and appointed Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court of the City
of West University Place" Texas, have resigned their positions with the city;
and .
WHEREAS, Mrs.: Kathleen S. Walker has been employed as a Cashier, and
is qualified to assuine the duties,ofDeputy Clerk of the Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edward E. Roberts and Mr. Maurice P. Anderson have been
employed as Police Dispatchers, and are qualified to assume the duties of
Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE& BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF' WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
, (Section 1. 'That Mrs. Kathleen S. ,Walker, Mr. EdwardE. Roberts
and Mr. Maurice P. Anderson be, and they are hereby, appointed Deputy
Clerks of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place, Texas.
Section 2. That the appointment of Mrs. Kathleen S. Walker, Mr.
Edward E. Roberts and Mr. Maurice P. Anderson, as Deputy Clerks of the
Municipal Court of the City of West UniverSity Place, Texas, shall be
effective ,wi th the passage of this Reso 1 uti on and that. they sha 11 assume the
assi gned t1uti es of Deputy Clerk after havi ng been admi ni stered the proper, '
Oath of Offi ceo ". "
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January, 1975.
, CommissionersV6ting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
Is/ Paul W.Wallin, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Resolu-
tion Number 75-2 designating Mrs. Kathleen S. Walker, Mr. Edward E. Roberts
and Mr. Maurice P. Anderson as Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court, be
a~proved as read.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No:'
None
The Commission was advised that subsequent to a breakdown of the air condit-
ioning system at the West University Library during September, the firm of
Kerbow;..Simmons Service, Inc:~was employed to replace .the system compressor
and that materials cost had been corrected and the sum of $1,522.32 was now
in 1 inefor approval for payment.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Kerbow~
Simmons Service, Inc. be paid $1,522.32 for repairs made to the West University
Library air conditioning system.
Voting Aye,:
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Voting No:
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Attention of the City Commission was directed to the expiration of the sixty
(60) day appointment of Mr. :Charles Orsburn as Associate Ju'dge of the Munici-
pal Court and>re-appointment would be necessary"to provi'de for an Associate' 0
Judge to preside over the Municipal Court in the absence of Judge Bob Dunn.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Mr.
Charles Orsburn be re-appointed Associate Judge of the .Municipal Court of
the City of West; University Place for a period of siXt.y (.60) days. '
Voting Aye~~,. All
Voti ng N(ilJ..
None
The Commission was advised that Mr. Paul Black, 3731 Albans Raod, who had
filed a verbal protest against, the cul-de-sac constructed to close Albans
and Wroxton,at the' 3700 block of,Bissonnet,had requested-that the discussion
and decision ,to be made by the City, Commission at this regular meeting be
delayed. '
Pursuant to a number of interviews and discussions by the City Commission in
publi.c meetings with representatives of .engineering firms with regard to
making a study of the city's sanitary sewer collection system and sewage
disposal plant, the following action was taken by the, City Commission:,
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the
Ci ty Manager and Ci ty Attorney be authori zed to negoti ate an" agreement wi th
Bayshore Engineering Company, 2318 Center Street, Deer Park, Texas~ for pro-
fessional engineering services and a fee schedule for an analysis,of the
city's sanitary sewer collection system and investigation, of the condition
of the sewage treatment plant for the purpose of preparing a cost estimate
of any required rehabilitation. All phases of the study and analysis to
meet requirements of the Texas Water Quality Board and Environmental Protec-
tion Agen.cy of,theFederal Government. Such agreement and fee;schedule to
be approved by the Mayor upon execution of a formal 'written agreement.
Votin~ Aye:
All
.Voting No:
None
In response to a report setting forth the need for a ~idingmower for .use
in the city's parks, the City Manager was instructed to prepare specifica-
tions for a riding mower and advertise for bids to be received on February
10, 1975.
The CHyCommiss,ion was advised that all bicycle lanes were in need ,of re-
painting and proper. signs ,designating .such lanes for use of bicyc1es. "
Motion by Commissioner Stanley~ seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the City
Manager be author,ized to re-paint all bicycle lanes.,
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No: None
The City Manager was requested to furnish the City Commission a complete map
showing the number of signs and the bicycle lanes to be re-painted.. '
In response to a request that the city explore the use of, federal funds for
employment of people' to work in its health program, ,park program, proposed
sidewalk rehabilitation program, etc., the City Manager was instructed to
investigate reql,lirements for use of such funds. and make a,complete report to
the City Commission at its ,next regular, meeting. '
The Commission was advised that the Harris County Commissioners' Court was now
in the process of preparing its 1975 budget and that a request should be made
for st.reet repairs to Weslayan and Bissonnet from Academy to the railroad
tracks on the west.
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Resolution be draWn urging the Harris County Commissioners' Court to
return Weslayan Street and Bissonnet from Academy to the railroad tracks
to the Harris County Road Log.
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Voti ng No,:
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Pursuant to:'bEling advised' th~t the 1975 budget includes $5,000' for tennis
court lights at Weir Park; $2,500 for Judson Park tennis court lighting
and $600 for lignting the voihwball court at Whitt Johnson Park, the
City Commission requested that it be furnished copies of all recommenda-
tions.received by the previous Commission from the Tennis Association and
Parks'and Recreation Board with regard to lights for tennis courts, at its
next reguiarmeeting.' ; , , ",' ,."
The Commission was"advised that during the past year- two members of the
City Gommission, served with. the City Manager and City Treasurer as members
of an. Investment Committee in order. to facilitate investment of the city's
funds as Cer'tificates ,of Deposit matured. ' '. , ,.:.' ":, '
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Mayor Wallin appointed Commissioner Thompson and himself to serve with the
City Manager and City Treasurer as an Investment Committee. .i '
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The City Manager was instructed to.seek applications for the psoitions of
Manager andAssi~tant City Manager for the West University swimming pool
for the 1975 season 'and report, to the City Commission at its next regular
meeting. ,;,' ,,;' '\" '"
Mayor Wallin reported that the City of West University had received designa-
tion as a Bi-Centennial City and that the Bi-Centennial Committee was now in
the prncess;of selecting suitable. projects.
Commissioner Dunn; requested inform'ation with regard to approval by the pre-
vious Commission for rebuilding of the swimming pool park, and was advised
that p.lans had been suspended pending purchase of additional property adjacent
to the pool, and that plans might. now be reinstjtuted for such improvements.
The Commission requested that it be furnished a resume' of' the recommenda-
tions made by t~e. architect.that had been e~ployed to study the park.
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Commissioner Stanley reported on'me~tings he had attended regarding the city's
ambulance unit, stating that he, the City Manager and Fire Chief had reviewed
the contractura 1 agreement between the City of Houston and the City of Be 11 a ire.
Commissioner Stanley, further stated that ,a meeting had been arranged with Chief
L. O. Martin of the City of Houston to get his feelings and recommendations re-
garding the City of West University. .
Mayor Wallin reported on a seminar.he attended sponsored by County Commissioner
Bob Echbls. . " "
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety and Acddent Review Board on
December 10, 1974 were presented to the Commissionfor'their information.
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, December 23,
1974, were presented and the fOllowing action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson" that minutes,of the regular
meeting of the City Comrn}ssion on Monday, December ?"~",1974, be corrected to
showthatCommissiohers\'~m.m and'Thompson were in atfe'ndance' when the meeting
was called to order, and approved'as'corrected.
Voting Aye:
All
None
Voting No:
With no further business. to tome befor~theCommissionat this t~me, ,upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meet1ng adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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JANUARY'27,~1975 '
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The City Commission convened lnregularsession at the City Hall on, Monday,
January 27,1975,7:30 p.m., with the folloWi'ng'members present. Mayor
Wallin, presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. The
City AttorneY'and City'Manager'were also present.
The" Invocation was pronounce.dby Commis,s~~ner Binig.-
In accordance with previous action of the. City Commission, a tabulation of
bids received for delivery of ten (10) automotive and truck units for use by
various departments of the city, was presented with the following recommend-
ations for purchase:
UNIT DEPARTMENT
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5
6
7
8
9
10
COMPANY
NET DELIVERED PRICE
$ 2,210.80
2,100.95
2,110.80
2,460.80
3,967.48
4,9'16.94
8,594.61
9,244.61
2,872.04
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Police River Oaks Crysler-Plymouth
Police River Oaks Crysler-Plymouth
Police River Oaks Crysler-Plymouth
Police River Oaks Crysler-Plymouth
Administrative Letson-Davis Chevrolet
Street Joe Myers Ford
Sanitation Joe Myers Ford
Sanitation Joe Myers Ford
Water McMahon Chevrolet
Water McMahon Chevrolet
It was noted that $39,900.00 had been provided in the 1975 budget for the
purchase of automotive equipment and the total net delivered bid price for
all units was $41,401.07.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, 'seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
recommendation of the City Manager in his letter dated January 27, 1975, be
accepted and bids be awarded accordingly.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No:
None
The Commission was advised that.Commissioner Binig and Commissioner Stanley,
appointed as a Committee to assist the City Manager in the selection of carpet
for the West University Library and loggia area of the Community Building, had
reviewed bids received on January 13, 1975, and had examined samples submitted,
but would like to defer making a recommendation for purchase of the carpet
until the next regular meeting of the City Commission on February 10, 1975.
A review of the bids received for furnishing an electronic typing system was
presented to the Commission. It was noted that either the IBM Mag Card II
or the Xerox single tape system could be easily adapted to the city's needs,
however, the IBM system could be obtained only on a twenty-four (24) month
1 ease agreement at a cost of $275.00 per month, whereas the Xerox system 0:
could be obtained on a twelve-month (12) lease agreement at a cost of $220.00
per month, with no charge being made for maintenance of the equipment. It
was also noted that the Xerox included many features not included in the IBM
equipment and would provide more flexible operation.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the
City Manager be authorized to lease the Xerox electronic typing system for
a periOd of twelve (12) months at a cost of $220.00. per, month.
, Voting Aye:
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All
The Commission was presented a,list of firms which have performed audits on
the city's books, records and accounts since 1950, and a request that consid-
eration be given to the selection of an auditing" firm for the year 1975,. The
Commission was advised that the firm of Arendale and Werner were now i.n the
process of completing an audit for the ye,ar 1974', and that it would pOSSibly
be some time before the completed audH was: available for review. It was the
decision of the Commission to discuss the work of the firm of Arendale and
Werner with City Treasurer Wm. Dittert, Jr., and to defer the selection of an
auditing firm until a later: date~ '
Mr. Jim Hicks waS' introdl!ced' to members of the City Commission as the newly
employed Superintendent of the city's Water-Sewer Department. Mr. Hicks was
formerly employed as Water and Wastewater Sup~rintendent of the city of
Kingsville and also had worked with water'systems in Lubbock and Oklahoma City.
Mr. Hicks advised the Commission that he was pleased to become associated
with the city and looked forward to working with members of the Water-Sewer
Department'in making necessary changes and improvements in the Department.
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Authorization was requested to advertise for bids for annual chlorine require'-
ments for the water system, swimming pool and sanitary sewer disposal plant,
noting that approximately. 40,000 lbs. of chlorine in ton containers and ap-
proximately 13,500 lbs. of chlorine in 150-lb. cylinders are required annually
for the city's operation. ' ' "
Motion by Co-missioner Stanley., seconded by CommiSsioner'Binig, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise'for bids for delivery of 40,000 lbs. of
chlorine in ton containers and 13,500 Ibs. of chlorine in lSD-lb. cylinders
with bids to be received by the City Commission on February 24, 1975.
Voting Aye:
All
Voting No~None
City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised the Commission that the Agreement for
Engineering Services to be considered by the Commission was not the ,standard
form of agreement used by the city, but had been used by the engineering firm
in other agreements with municipalities'and had been approved by the Environ-
mental Improvement Agency. Mr. Cockrell read the project and compensation
categories of the Agreement.
Motion by Comrilissioner, Stanley"seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the Agree-
ment for Engineering Services between the City of West University Place'and
Bayshore Engineers, Inc. be approved with corrections as noted.
Voti ng Aye : All
Voting' No:
None
In accordance with a request of the City Commission recommendations made by
the Tennis Association for improvement of lights on the city.s tennis courts
were presented. Following discussion with regard to a number of methods -by
which the lighting could be improved, the City Commission requested that the
City Manager obtain a copy of specifications used by the City of Houston for
lighting on its tennis courts, and report back to the City Commission.
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the sum of $90,OOO~00-' for anticipated charges made by, Layne Texas Company for 11
necessary repairs to Water' Well #5~ ' All ,wo-rk has now: been 'compl eted with ex- iU
ception of the installation of an electronic measuring device and the balance
due for the entire project is:'$28,061.95, inasmuch as previous payment in the
amount of $66,986.00 has been made.
Moti:om ,by Commi'ssioner Thompson, ,s,econded<by Commi ssioner Bi ni g, that an addi-
ti ona 1, $5,047.99 be appropriate& to' defray additi ona 1 charges by Layne-Texas
Company for repairs to Water Well #5; that: Layne-Texas Company be paid the
sum of' $26,561.95 at this time; and that. the sum of $1 ,500~00nbe retained from
the final payment due to, insure installation of an electronic water level
indicator. ",' ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: : None
Ordinance Numb.er>^1032'was presented to,the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING-ORDINANCE NUMBER 111 OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE" TEXAS" BY AMENDING SECTION 2(9) TO
AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "FAMIL Y"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
: TIVE DATE..
Motion by Commission er Binig, seconded by'Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Number 1032 amending Zoning Ordinance Number 111 to re-define "Family" be
appro-vedas read.
Voting Aye:
All
, Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1033 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANC[,AMENDING ORDINANCE. NUMBER'lll OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; TEXAS , TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF
TOWNHOUSES AND/ORCLUSTERHOUSES, AS DEFINED HEREIN, ON '
,LOTS ONE (n AND'TWO .(2),' BLOCK93~ WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
2ND ADDITION; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO SET-
BACK AND LOT COVERAGE IN THE TOWNHOUSE/CLUSTERHOUSE DIS-
TRICT CREATED; REGULATING FENCES IN SAID DISTRICT; PROVID-
. ING FOR ON-PROPERTY PARKING SPACES'; DRIVEWAYS AND ACCESS
ROADS; REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING' COM-
- MISSION OF A' DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENCOMPASSING ALL OF SAID
AREA;, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY,CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion ,by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Number: 1033 be approved as read with corrections, to create a Townhouse/
Clusterhouse District on Lots 1 and 2, Block 93, West University Place 2nd
Addition. '
Motion amended by Commissioner Thompson, accepted by Commissioner Dunn,
that Section I of Ordinance Number 1025 be added to Ordinance Number 1033.
Voting Aye:
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Voting No:
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City Attorney Charles Cockrell was requested, to have the netessaryFire: Limit
ordi nances requi red by",,~he creati on, of TownhouseICll;t~,~<er.hoiJse Di stri cts pre-
pared for the, City Commi ss i on · s revi ew on Apri] 28tl1 ~ '..., ' " '
The Commission was read a notice received from Ms. Katherine Skinner Brown,
Director of the Harris County Public Library,:advising that smoking will not
be allowed"in' the public areas of a~y Harris County Public Library branch.'
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commis$ioner Dunn, that smoking
be prohibited at the West, University Library.
Voting Aye:' All
Voting, No: None'
The Commission was advlsed that a check had been received from Comiskey In-
surance Company in the: amount of $8,518.00 as 11 premiuinadjustmenton the
city's workmen's compensation..lnsurance,noting that work by thecity's'Safety
Committee was in great part responsible for the adjustment through it's, efforts
to reduce accidents in various departments.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the City
Treasurer be authorized to deposit the sum of $8~518.00, received as a premium
adjustment on the city' sworkmen:' s compensation i.nsurance, to ,the account of
the Insurance Reserve Fund: -
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Wallin stated that he would' direct a letter to members of the Safety
Committee commending their work in r~ducing accidents in varii'ous departments.
Inspection of the remodeling project at the Community Building indicated that
additional storage space could be added by the installation of a pull-down
stairway and flooring attic 'space.: "
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the City
Manager be 'authorized to negotiate 'a change order for the Comm'unityBui 1 ding
remodeling for a pull-down stairway and flooring .attic: space, such change
order not to exceed the sum of $1,800.00..
Voting Aye: All
Voting, No: None
The City Manager stated that he and Commi.ssioner' Binig,had metwith.representa-
ti yes of the Texas' State Hi ghway Department and that progress was: bei ng;made in
securing funds for traffic improvements on Buffalo Speedway. It was further
stated that Mr. R. T. Breidenbach of the Highway Department had been assigned'
to work with the city in making improvements. '"
Motion, by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that .the City
Manager be authorized to contact Mr. John ~udson and Mr. R. T. Breidenbach
of the -State Highway Department to go forward with signalization, channeliza-
tion, pavement markings:, signin:gand other improvements to Buffalo Speedway.
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Voting Aye: All
Voti ng No: ' None
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Commissioner Binig,reportedthat.she, Mayor Wall, Commissioner Dunn an,d the City
Manager had.met with: representatives: of local, churches and civ'ic groups to.
organize a Council for the Aging and that a meeting of a Steering Committee
would be held on Friday, January 31,1975, to plan a program of work.
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In response to' Commissioner Dunn'squestionregarding action taken to request
the COUAty Court to; return~Weslayan Street to the county road log, the City
Attorney was requested to have a Resolution prepared for consideration by the
City.Commission,at its next' regular meeting. ..
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The City Manager was requested to ,research any ordi nances that woul d requi re
residents to have street addresses posted on their homes.'
Commissioner Stanley. -reportedori a,meeting held by Chi~f L.. O. Martin of the
Houston 'Ambulance Division, Fire:Chief Ben Wilcher, City Manager Whitt Johnson
andhims,elf, regarding use.of the city'sambulance unit. :
Mr. Charles Cowan, Recreation Director, reported that sjx:activities had been
cancelled from the Fall Recreation Program because of lack of participation,
but all other classes and activities were well ,attended.
Mayor Wallin requested ,that: 0 &:'OConstr.uction Compa.ny be advised, in writing,
of repairs that are to be made in connection with.woY'kperformed,by SUG.h company
for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company on Academy Street.
After bei ng presented a schedul e of investment maturi ti es, Mayor Wa 11 in and 0...,
Comini ssi oner Thompson, as members of, the' ci ty' s ,Investment. CQmmi t;tee advised
that the Certificates, of Deposit maturing on January 31,1975,. should ,bere-
invested in Fannin State Bank for a period of 180 days at an interest rate of
7 3/4%. ". .
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zonin.g and Planning Commiss,ion on J.anuary
l~:, 1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety"eommittee on January 14, 1975, were
presented to,the Commission fo:rtheir information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on January 29, 1975,
were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on January
16, 1975, were presented tOI the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting ,of the Bicentennial Committee on January 21,
1975, were presented to the Commission' for their information.
Minutes of the joint public hearing held by theG:ity Commission and the Zoning
and Planning Commissjon on Jan.uary 14, 1975, were presented to the Commission
and the fo 11 owlhgacti 0:0' tak'en: Motion byCommiss i oner Thompson, seconded by
,Commis.sioner Stanley, that 'minutes: of the-joint p'ubllc hearing held by the
City Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission on January 14, 1975, be
approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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1975, were presented to the Commission and the following action take.n: Motion
by . Commi ss i oner Dunn, seconded by Commi s s i oner' B i n.i g; tha,t mi nu~es of the
regular meeting. of the City Commiss.fon on Monday, January 13, 1975, be approved
as submitted. . "c_:_
Voting Aye:; All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commis,sion at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 10, 1975
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The City-Commission convened inregula'r session at the City Hall' on Monday;
February 10, 1975, 7:30 p.m. ,with the following members' present: Mayor
Wallin, presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. The
City Attorney was also present. The City Manager was out of the city and
Assistant City Manager Dan Edwards presented the agenda in his absBBce.
The-InVocation was pronounced by Commissioner Dunn.
Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden reported to the Commission that he had
visited the Houston Southwest Tennis Center to inspect lighting used on the
tennis courts similiar to the double court located at Weir Park. Mr. Bearden
reported that by doubling the fixtures and repositioning of four poles much
better lighting could be obtained than that at the Southwest Tennis Center,
adding that any amount of light desi'red could be obtained provided a decision
was reached as to whether it.was. the intention to provide "court" lighting or
"tournament" lighting>
Upon being advised that the 1975 budget included $5,000 for lights at Weir
Park and $2,500 for Judson Park, Mr. Bearden was instructed to break down
costs involved showing manpower hours cost for Street Department personnel,
fixture7!costs, equipment rental costs, and cost for the services of an elec-
trician, in order that the City Commission would be better apprised in order
to reach a decision as to the lighting that could be provided, with such
report to be presented to the City Commission at its next regular meeting
on February 24th.
The Commission was presented an invoice in the amount of $22,960.00 sub...:
mitted by Powell & Stephenson, Inc. for the constructi on of a 1 i ghted soft-
ball fi e 1 d 1 oca ted' on the West Uni vers ity El ementa ry Schoo 1 Grounds , in
accordance.with their contract for the project, together with a certifica-
tion of the project engineer, Mr. Harol~ E. McConnell.
Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden advised the Commission that in his opinion
the lights were not aimed properly so as to not interfere with play on the
Little League field; that one light should be replaced; and it was his recom-
mendation that a retainage be made on the contract until necessary adjustments
have been completed.
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the firm
of Powell & Stephenson, Inc, be paid $22,'960.00 less 10%, to be retained
pending final adjustment being made on the lights.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
An invoice was presented to the Commission from Mr. Harold E. McConnell for
professional services rendered in the completion of the construction of the
lighted softball field.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Mr. O'
Harold E. McConnell be paid the sum of $399.57 for engineering services in
connection with the construction of a lighted softball field on the West
University Elementary School grounds.
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Voting No: None
Commissioner Stanley, as a member of a Committee appointed by the City Comis-
sion to assist the City Manager in the selection of carpet for the West
University Library and loggia area of the Community Building, reported that
they had inspected all samples submi tted, had consulted a number of persons
knowledgeable of carpets and had also consulted a representative of the
ar~hitectural firm of Langwith, Wilson, King and House.
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the firm
of Ross, Inc. be awar.ded the bid for carpet at tneWest University Library
and loggia area of the Community Building, on the:ir low bid of $3,708.81,
dated January 13, 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the City COmmission: bids received for
furnishing one {l} riding tractor mower for use in the city's parks were
opened and results announced as follows:
Goldthwaite's ~f Houston
International Harvester
Lansdowne-Moody Company
1,277 .50
1,950.00
1,381 ;00
Motion by Commissioner Bin.ig, seconded by Commissioner ThompsOn, that bids
received for. furnishing one c(l} riding tractor mower for use in, the city's:
parks be referred to the City Manager and Street Superintenaent for tabulation
with a recommendation for purchase to be presented to the Commission at its
next regular meeting on February 24, 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting ND:, None
An invoice in the amount of $532.68 representing membership dues in the.
Houston-Galveston Area Council for the period January 1,1975 through Decem-
ber 31,: 1975, was presented to the Commission for consideration. .
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Motion b#~ G9mmissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that annual
membersnip dues: in the Houston-Galveston- Area: Council in'the amount of $532.68
be approved for payment.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No: None
Reso 1 uti on Number 75-3 was presented to the Commi ssi on and read in full:
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1974, the City Commission pass:ed and approved
Resolution Number 74-13, employing Layne-Texas Company to restore and repair
water well #5, in accordance with their proposal outlined to the City Commission; .
and .
WHEREAS ,the Layne- Texa:s Company has submitted for p'ayment .i ts . final
statement for repairs to water #5, in the amount of $5,047.99; and
. WHEREAS, .it has been determined that all repa.irs ,have been made as
contemplated and that Layne-Texas Company is entitled to 'be'paid in a,ccordance
with its statement; and
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WHEREAS, it has been necessary to amend 'Resolution Number 74-13 to
appropriate an additional $43,000, for the reasons as specified in Resolution
Number 74-18, and it is now necessary to appropriate the additional sum; of
$5,047.99, to pay the' final ,statement as submitted.
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, NOW,. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY-THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UN I VmS!TY' PLACE, , TEXAS:
Section 1. That Resolution Number 74-13, as amended by Resolution
Number 74~18, be further' amended to appropriate an additional $5,047.99, from
the Water Fund, a's the amount necessary to pay the fina'l statement of Layne-
Texas Comapny for all'repairs to city water well #5. .
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioner Voting No: None
Isl Paul W. Wallin, Jr. Mayor
ATTEST:
Isl Lee Lockard
Asst. City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Bin:ig, that Re.solu-
tion Number 75-3 amending Reso] ution Numbe:r 74-13, as amended by Resolution
Number 74-18, to appropriate, an additional $5,047:.99 from, the'Water Fund as
the amount necessarY to pay the final statement recei ved from Layne-Texas
Company for repairs made to water well #5, be approved as read. "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75;.;4 was presented to the"Commission and read in full:
WHEREAs" he.retofore the' City of West University Place obtained
right-of-way easements along and over Weslayan Street; and
WHEREAS, thereafter Harris, County Texas, at its s'ole expense, improved
such ri ght-of-way by pavi ng and curbi ng such street;, and'
WHEREAS, Harris County and the City of West University Place for
many years have made minor repairs to said street; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place
has been advised that Weslayan Street has been removed from the Harris County
'Road' Log; and'
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WHEREAS, Weslayan Street has become a major thoroughfare by virtue of
connection into South Loop #610, Stella Link Road and Weslayan Street to the
north ,into City of Houston Streets., primarily San Felipe, Westheimer and
Richmond Road; and ' , ", -
WHEREAS,' there i,s an increased amount of traffi c due to the construc- D'. '
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WHEREAS, the vehicular traffic using Weslayan Street is essentially
traffic that is generated outside of the City of West University Place~
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WESt UNIVERSITY. PLACE~ iEXAS:'
Section 1. That the City Commission desires and requests that the
Commissioners' Court of Harris County, Texas, take s.uc,h action as is necessary
to return Weslayan Street to the Harri's County Road Log.and to thereafter con-
tinue it asa part of the County Road System. .,
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution signed by the Mayor and
members of the City Commission be forwarded to the Commissioners' Court of
Harris County, Texas, to evidence such desire and request.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY ~ 1975. '
IsI paul W. Wallin~ Jr:, Mayor
Mary Ann Binig, Mayor Pr,o-Tem
Philip, A. Dunn, 'Commissioner
Rufus F. ,Stanley, Jr. ,Commissioner
J. B. Thompson, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Is/ Lee Lockard'
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Resolution
Number 75-4 requesting Harris County Commissioners' Court to return Weslayan
Street to the County Road Log, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75-5 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been advised by the City
Manager that an apparent breakdown has occurred ,in the piping arrangement of
the sanitary sewer lift station located at the intersection of Duke ,and
Vanderbilt Streets; and
WHEREAS~ the city,does not have the facilities,-equipment and
personnel to make major repa'irs of this contemplated nature; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that this vital facility of the sanitary
sewer system be kept in operation at all times; and
WHEREAS, it is impractical to prepare spec.ificationsfor the
purpose of taking bids as the extent of repairs that may be required is un-
known and the cost of needed repairs ,is an indeterminable'amdunt; and-
WHEREAS, Mr. J.C. Childs of J C Construction Company, 5615
Corl, Houston, Texas 77017 has been recommended as acapab 1 e ~ontractor to
make such repairs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. J.C. Childs has agreed to furnish equipment, tools
and labor to make repairs to said sanitary sewer lift plant.
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OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: ' , .
i i '. Secti6nl. That, for the'preservati'on of the public health and
welfare, the repairs of the sanitary sewer lift station at the intersection
of Duke an~ Vanderbilt Streets is deemed to be of an emergency nature.
Section 2~::LThat in view,of the ,existing emergency condition,
Mr..!J;C: Chi.lds ofJ'SC Construction Coinp'any, be and he is hereby, :employed '
on a force-account basis in accordance with h,is schedule'of charges, to make
necessary repairs to the said sanitary sewer lift station.
Section 3.: That the neces'sary 'expense' for services rendered and
equipment furnished by JC Construction, Company to repair said sanitary'
sewer lift station be charged to the unappropriated surplus of the Water-Sewer
Operating Fund, for, the budget year19!75.,
Section'4. That the action of the Mayor and City Manager., engag-
ing the services' and equipment of J C Construction Company on a force-account
basis to perform needed: repairs to the said sanitary sewer lift station, be
and it is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye:, All
Commissioners Voting No: None
Isl Paul'W~l]in, Jr. Mayor
ATTEST
Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Reso-
lution Number 75-5 employing J C, Construction Company on a force-account basis
to perfor.m'needed repairs tb the sanitary sewer Lift station located at the
intersection of Duke and Vanderbilt Streets, be approved' as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1034 was presented to:' the- Commi'ssi,on' and read in full:
" AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,. TEXAS" BYAMENDJNG' SECTlON 23-137 TO
PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE IN-
CARCERATION OF lIS OPERATOR; TO PROV:r DE, FOR A STORAGE FEE;
. PROViIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION 'OF ABANDONED VEHICLES IN, AC-
CORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6687-9, V.R.C,.S.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Moti on by Commi ss i oner Thompson, s'econded by Commiss i oner Dunn, tha tOrdi nance
Number 1034 amending the Code of Ordinances to provide for the impoundment
of a motor vehicle upon: the incarceration of',its ,operator, providing'for a
storage fee and providing for the disposition of abandoned vehicles, be
approved as read .~,: , , ,;.~ < ,
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that action
with regard to Ordinance Number 1034 be tabled until the next regular meeting
of the City Commission. '
Voting Aye: Binig
Dunn
, Th~mpson
Members of the City Commission requested that they be furnished information re-
gardi ng the foll owi n9 pri or to further consi derati on of Ordinance' Number 1034:
Voting No: Stanley
1. The manner in which abandoned vehicles are now removed from
City property.
2. The length 'of time automobiles are held under the provisions
of State Statutes, prior to beln'g, auctioned..
3. What do neighboring cities (Bellaire, Southside, etc.) do with
respect to the same situation. ' , :
4. What do we do with abandoned automobiles at the present time.
5.' Do we lncur any liability by making charges for storage,.'
Commissioner Binig reported on the organization of..a~Jest UniversityCounc.il
on Aging and the results of meetings that have been held, stating that par-
ticipation, interest and publicity had exceeded expectations. Commissioner
Binig further; s.tatedthat information questionnaires are' being included with
water bills that are being mailed and,'whenreturned'will, be' tabulated and
a better idea gained as to the number of residents age 55 and QldeY' who
reside in the City.
Commissioner Stanley commended Commissioner -Binig, Commissloner Dunn and
Mayor Wallin on the work they have contributed to the Council On Aging.'
Application for Payment #3 executed by McCall and Sons, Constructqon, Inc.
for work completed on the Community Building remodeling as approved by
Langwith, Wilsori, King and'House, in the amount of $24,854.05, was presented
to the Commission for consideration~ ' ",
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that McCall
& Sons Construction, Inc. be paid the sum of $24;854.05 for Application for
Payment #3 as approved by L~ngwith, Wil son, King and House,.
Voti ng Aye:, All
Votlng No: None
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City .Attomey C,harlesCpckrell advised the Commission that oral arguments
in the case pf .Doy Meyer:; vs City of We:;t Universi ty Zoni ng and Pl anni,ng
Commission'would be;at ,9:00 a.m., February 13th: andinvite~members to
attend if they so desired.
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The Commission was provided copies of action taken by the previous City
Commis~ion on September 23', 1974, regar,ding the n~c!=!ssity of all property
owners abutting an abandoned sewer'line .from the 3600 block to the 3200
block of University to tie onto a line constructed at,the rear of the
property.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the
motion of the City Commission on September 23, 1974 requiring that the City
notify any residents whose sewer lines are connected into the abandoned
line on, University Houlevard that they must, within'sixty (60) days, connect
into the sa,n ita ry sewer 1 i nel ocated at the rea rof' their property, and
that appropriate records be kept, be rescinded.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by COO1m;.s:sionerStanley; seconde(:f: by,Commi.ssioner Thompson" th~t the
City Manager be authori~edto a~vertjse for,bi,ds for the cost of obtaining
proper connections onto the existing sewer, line on the rear easement,
requesting'cost for concrete pipe and an alternate'cost for cast iron pipe,
with bids to be received by the City CO{T1missi-on' on Monday, March 10, 1975.
,Voting Aye: All
Voting No:' None
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The Commission was,advise(jthat, the City'Manager !1ad,an .appointment on
Wednesday with a representative of the Houston Metropolitan Archives and
Research Center: andadditionalinfofmation would be provided at a later
date.
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A tabulat:ion:of' partsrequiredtp place the sewer:rodder unit into proper
operating condition, at. an estimated cost of $1,186.23; was presented to
the Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the
Water-Sewer Superintendent be authorized' to expend up to $1,500 for parts
requi red' to make: necessaryrepai rs to ,the sewer rodder unit,.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission wa~ advised that the proposed grading and drainage of the newly
constructed softball fiel d was to appear on: the agenda of the' Houston Indepen-
dent School Board meeting on Monday evening, February 10th, and it was believed
that .the projectwould'be apf:lroved on a 50/50% basis between the. HISD and the
city. . ,
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binin, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the grading ,and necessary D
drainage for the newly constructed softball field, contingent upon acceptance
by the Houston Independent School District of a 50/50 financial arrangement,
with bids to be'received by the City Commission on March 10, 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No~ None
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The Commission was advised that under the Public Serv,;ce Employment program
the CHyof,West Univer.sity had been determined eligible for the sum of
$22,806.00 for employm~./;1t of persons' meeting eligibj,Jj.ty:requirements,of
the program to fill new positions in the:city.' ,
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
City Manager be authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to implement
the Public Service Employment program to obtain available funds.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Members of the Commission' requested that copies of the overall Public,Service
Employment program be furnished to them and discussion of this matter to be
included as an agenda item for the Conference Meeting of the City Commission
on Tuesday, February 18th.
The Commission was advised that if the city planned to send eligible firemen
topara.,.medic training school, arrangements would be necessary within the De-
partment to schedule vacations., Commissioner Stanley, advised that prior to
making a recommendation to the Commission he was waiting for a report from
the City'Manager and Fire Chief as to the cost requirements to send personnel
to para-medic school, and would like this included as an agenda item for the
regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, February 24,1975.
Commissioner Stanley requested that the Commission be furnished with a cost
analysis of, the amount required for the city to enter into a full scale program
of emergency care at the para-medic level, such report to include the amount
necessary to add any additional personnel that would be required and to embody
the feasibility of using personnel from other departments as drivers, etc.
Minutes of the regular meeting, of the Plumbing Board on February 3, 1975,
, were presented to the Commission for the information, and Mr. Cockrell instructed
to look at recommendati ons made by the Board for proposed addi ti ons, revi si,ons
and deletions to the 1973 Gas Code.
Minutes of the special meeting of. the Zoning Board of Adjustment on January 30,
1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
City Commission minutes of January 24, 1975, were presented to the Commission
and the following action taken: ' Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by
Commissioner Stanley, that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission
on January 24, 1975, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None,
Commissioner Binig reported to the Commission on a meeting held with Mr. Charles
Trost of the, Houston-Gal veston Area Council regardi ng di screti onarygrants,
stating that Mr. Trost had furnished the city with necessary application forms
which must be filed by April 16th, noting that the City of. Bellaire had em-
ployed a young man who will handle community development grants, and that it
was her thought ,that a meeting should be arranged with the City of Bellaire
officials to discuss mutual problems. '
Commission members were reminded that a conference meeting 'had been scheduled
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With no further business:to come before the Commission at this time, ,upon
motion duly made, seconded and,carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:00
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 24, 1975
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 24, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Wallin, presiding; Commissioners Binig,Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. The
City Attorney and City Manager were also present. '
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Stanley.
Mr. Jeffry Corbin, Chairman, Independence Park Committee, present~d an Interim
Report of the Committee relating activities and recommendations for action neces-
sary to the continuation of the effort to create Independence Park. Mr. Corbin
reviewed the scope of the program which includes short-range goal of using the
Virginia Street right-of-way from University Boulevard to Corondo Court as a
bicycle trail which would not require costly concrete covering of Poor Farm
Ditch, and could very easily fit the guidelines ,for a grant under the Community
Block Program. Long range,plans would cover the completion of the park ,in its
entirety from Bellaire Boulevard to Bissonnet Street. '
Mr. Corbin stated that the Committee had met with Mr. Bi~l Schiebe, formerly
Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Houston, and now an independent
consultant to discuss possible funding of the project, both for the short-
range and long-range plans.
Following Mr. Corbin's presentation, it was the decision of the City Commission
to request a meeting with Mr. Schiebe, representatives of the Independence Park
Committee and representatives of the Bicentennial Committee for 7:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, March 4, 1975.
Mayor Wa'llin,thanked,Mr,.Corbin for his report, stating that the Committee had
accomplished a great deal in a very short time.
In accprdance with previous ,action of the, City Commission the following tabula-
tion of bids received for furnishing one (1) four cycle lawn, and garden riding
tractor were presented:
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Bolens G-14
Ford 120
1. H. 1250
Mr,. A. L. ,Bearden, Street Superintendent, advised the Commission that the two
low bids submitted d.id not meet the hydraulic lift specification, but that the
tractor-mower bid by Gol~thwaites 'of 'Houston had a manual lift that was so con-
structed'as to be easily operated,and he would recommend that their,proposal to
furnish one four cycle tractor-mower for a low bid of $1,277.50-be accepted.
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l i very of the Bo 1 in G-14 tractor to Godthwai tes of Houston, as all bi dders di d
not submit a price on the hydraulic lift specified, and it would be an unfair
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taken.
Motion by Cammi ssioner Thompson,. seconded pY: Commissioner Stanl ey,that
the bids received for furnishing one four cycle, tractor~mower be rejected and
the City Manager be authorized to advertise!'for bids for a tractor-mower
with a hydraulic lift and' providing for an alternate bid for a tractor-
mower with a manual lift, such bids to be received by the City Commission
on Monday, March 24, 1975. "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: ' None
Bids received for furnishing approximptely 40,000 pounds of liquid chlorine
in ton containers and 13,500 pounds of 1 iqu'idchlorine' in 150-pound cyl inders
were o,pened and results annouriced, 'as follows:
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Dixie Chemical Company
Jones Chemicals, Inc.'
TON CONTAINERS
$ 0 .120 lb.
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'Motion by Commissioner' Thompson, 'seconded by Commissioner Binig, 'that the, bid
submitted byDixie Chemical Company to, furnish ,approximately 40,000 pounds of
liquid chlorine in ton containers for $0.120 lbs. and furn'ishing approximately
13,500 pounds of liquid chlorine in 150-lb. cylinders for $0.167 per pound, be
accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous instructions of the City Commission, Street Super-
intendent A. L. Bearden presented the following cost estimates for improving
the tennis court lighting at W,eir Park to provi,dealmost IIclubll lights:
, Labor .
Equi pment rental & contractura 1 se.rvi,ces,
Material ' '
Supervisory salary
City owned tools & equipment rental
10% contingency
$ 1,624.00
450.00,
4,611.50
600.00
400.00
540.00
$ 8,225.50
Following a discussion regarding ,the la'rge expenditure of funds that would
be required .tocompletely revise the ligh~ing system, the City Manager
was instructed 'to .contact Houston Light, & Power Company engineers, and re-
quest that they loak at the tenni s' court 1 i ghts at both Wei r Park and Judson
Park and make a report to the City Commission at its next regular meeting
on March 10, 1975, and to advise the Parks Board of action of the Commission.
Ordinance Number ,1034, which.was ,tablecl by the City ,Commission at its
meeting,on'FebruarylO,.1975, pending receipt of additional information was
again presented for consicleration.
The following answers were provided for questions asked by members of the
City Commission:
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The manner in which abandoned vehicles are now removed from city
property. Abandoned vehicles are removed by wrecker service, and
are stored by the removing wrecker service.
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The length of tinle~automobiles are held under'the provisions of
State Statutes, prior to being auctioned. City Attorney Charles
Cockrell advised that after a caris taken i'nto custody by the
Police Department, the owner of such car must be so notified within
ten days;' subsequent to notification the owner has twenty days to
retrieve the car; An auction of the car may be held at any time
after the expiration of thirty days. Proceeds from such auction
to be used fbrPolice Department expenses, with the balance of such
proceeds going to the lien holder.
What do neighboring cities (Bellaire, Southside, etc.) do with,
respect to the same situation? Bellaire and Southside are all
in the Same situation as ~Jest University. The City of Bellaire
is currentlyworkihg on an ordinance which may cover this situation.
What do we do with abandoned automobiles at the present time?
Abandoned vehicles are stored by the removing wrecker service.
Do we incur any liability by: making: charges for storage? Mr.
Cockrell advised that he knew of no liability that would be
incurred.
City Attorney Charles CoCkrell was instructed to re-draw Ordinance Number 1034
to provide ,that no: charge may be made for storage of ancautotnobile for the
first forty-eight hours that a'vehicleremains in custody of the Police Depart-
ment.' " , , ,
Commissioner Stanley recommended that the City Commission consider the implemen-
tation' of'complete ambulance and first~aidservice' for residents by its own per-
sonnel'and training of already qualified emergency medical technicians to the
Paramedic level. Commissioner Stanley reviewed the operation of the first aid/
ambulance service from the time of the acquisition of the Modulanceambulance,
citing costs necessary to equip the unit for full ambulance service; additional
personnel that would be required in the Fire Department to provide. two trained
Paramedic technicians per shift, as wel'l as sufficient number of fire suppres-
sion per~onnel; the economics involved in providing such service; and various
means by which such service could be funded.
Following Commissioner Stanley's report, members of the City Commission dis-
cussed ways ,and means by which a determination could be made as to the desires
of residents with regard to having the service provided, as well as willingness
to pay for such service.
It was the decision of the Commission that a questionnaire be mailed to all re-
sidents inquiring 1) Do you want only first aid' service;' 2) Do you want first
aid service with conveyance provided by Houston',s ambulance"service; and 3) Do
you want full sophisticated ambulance service~ It was also the decision of the
Commission to devote a full issue of the City Currents to information regarding
ambulance service. '
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A schedule of rates to be charged for use of the Community~ Buil ding, together 0
with'rules governing the use of the building, were' presented for considera-
tion. '
, The West University Community Bui~ldlng is,avai]able for use bY
" residents and the' West University Recreation Department. Re-
s i dents are encouraged to use the buildi ng for s i ngl e orregul a r
meetings; however, there'will be no closet or storage'space
available on a temporary or permanent basis. The building shall
, "not be iJsed for'commercial or private enterprise purposes~'
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Use of the building will be subject to the following regulations:
1. Use will be restricted to groups of which in excess of 50%
shall be residents of WestUniv~rsit.y Place.
2. !Reservations may be ma'de, by contactin.g the West University
'Pl ace Recreati on Di rector at the Communi ty Buil di ng.
3. 'The rental agreement shall be s'igned or co,..sigtied by a'
citizen of West University Place who 'shall be held respon-
sible for any damages to the building or properties which
may occur during the time assi~ned fo~ octupation of a
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In the event of cancellation~ refunds-will bemade if cancel-
lation is prior totwo(::n days before the reserved date; if
cancellation is within two' (2) days oftherese,rveddate"re-
funds will be given only if reservations are made by others
prior to ~he reserved date.
5. A $5.00 deposit must be made at the time of reservation if keys
: to the building are to be given to applicant. This deposit
shall be refunded upon return of the keys: to the Community
Building; . ,
6. The following rental fee? shall be charged:
A. Civic and Educational groups such' as Garden Clubs, PTA1s,
Service Clubs and Churches, other than Sunday services,
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$ 10.00
$ 20.00
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clubs and other organizations:
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DO: All groups. Saturday and Sunday,: or city:holidays'.
Auditoriym and 10~gia $2G.00 per hour~ ~itha
minimum:idta,rge of $40.00, plus $lO.mPfor use of
kitchen. ' , "
The rental fee for the auditorium' incl udes use of the kitchen
for 'coff~e and refreshm~nt :;ervice only.' '
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The kitchen may be used for preparation Of food for serving
dinners, banquets, etc. for an additional $10.00 fee.
, Decorations may be used,' but they may not be used on the walls
or light fixtures. Nails, screws~ masking tape or other'
materials which WOU19 deface the building may not be used.
The use of hay" untreated crepe paper or any other flammable
decoration or material is prohibited.
All decorations: must be removed, general order restored and
the building vacated, by the exp.iratiori of the,designated
reservation period. If janitorial services are desired after
regular hours, previous arrangements must be made with the
Buil~ing Custodian.
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sumed On the premi ses. '
12: The piano in the building is available for use. Users must
furnish their own public address system or other musical
instruments.
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13. Chairs and: other equipment shall not be loaned 'for private
use away from the premises.
Motion' by Commissioner B'in-ig, seconded by CommiSsion'er Stan,ley, that the rules
and sc~edule of rates to be charged for use of the Community Building be adopted
, as submitted. '
Voting Aye: All
V.oting No: None
The Commissionwas advised that a 24" sewer line at the' city's sewage disposal
plant was in, need of repairs that would cost approxim~tely $1,000 to $1,500~
Motion by;Comm'issionerThomp'son, seconded by' Commissioner Binig, that necessary
repairs be made to a 2411 sewer line at the sewage disposal plant on a force
acco,unt bas is.
Voti ngAye: All
, :VotingNo: ; None
The Commi ssi on was advi sed that specifi cati ons for the purchase' of a' new 1250
, gpm fir.e truck had been prepared and the sum of $3,2 ,5.00 had been appropri ated
in previous budgets. The estimat,ed,'additio,nal sum of $17-,500' could be appro-
priated ln the 1976 budget inasmuch as 'it was expected to take between twelve
to eighteen months to receive delivery of the apparatus.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson,: seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for delivery of one 1250
gpm pumper"in,~ccordance with city spedfi.cations, with bids to be rec-
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An invoice d~ted'February,l9,: 1975, in the amount of $2,000 submitted by
Bayshore Engi neers, Inc. . ,in ,ac~9rdance" with their c,Ontract for an i nvesti -
gation of the wastewater treatment facility and the sanitary sewer collect-
ion system was presented for consi~~rati on,.,
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded'by Commissioner Stanley, that the
invoice submitted by Bayshore Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $2,000 be
authorizeq, for,payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A request for permission to advertise for bids for the following Police
Department -uni'forms was presented for consideration.' 40 pairs of pants,
40 longsleeve;$pecial dl)ty tr9pic,al style shirts,,50short sleeve special
duty tropica:l style shirts and 17 be:lt. sets to include Sam Browne handcuff
and cartridge cases and ~6,bu11~t ~ro6f vests~" "
Motion by ,Commissioner Stanley, secondedby:C~mmissioner Bjnig~ that' the City
Manager b~authori zed 'to;adv~rt,i s,e ,.for, bi ds:.for; 40, paJr, of, pants, 40, long
sleeve shirts, 50 short sleeve shirts, 17 belt sets andi6 bullet proof vests
for the Police Department, with bids to be received on March 24, 1975.
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Voti ng Aye: All,
Voting No: None
A statement for legal services for the months of October, November and December
was sUQmitted ,for consideration by City Attorney Charles Cocj<rell in the amount
of $2,506.50.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Comm,issioner Dunn, that Mr. Charles
Cockrelil'si statem~ntin the~mount of $2,506.60 for legal serv.ices rendered
during the months of October, November and December, be approved for payment.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolutjon Numbe:r 75-6 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, William Dittert, Jr. has submitted his resignation as City
Treasurer an;d Tax, Asses-sor/Collectorof the ,City of West University Place,
Texas; '~Jld
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the City Manager,'the City Com-
mission desire to retain the services of the said Wi,11iam Dittert, Jr. for
reason of his knowl~dge, ability and conscientiousness of the city's operation
'and financial records; and
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Univ~rsityPlace Employe'es Credit,Union; and '
WHER~AS, iti~ determined advisable to provide an 'office in the City
Hall, separate and ap,art.,from the Finance Office,saH:l::office to be located on
the second floor and shared with the Assistant Building Inspector; and
WHEREAS, William Dittert, Jr. has agreed to serve in a limited
capacity for a monthly retainer of $110.00 permont~ as a consultant with per-
sonnel of the Finance and Tax Departments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY, PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Manager be, and they are hereby author-
i zed to enter into an agreement with Will i am Dittert, Jr. emp 1 oyi ng Mr. Di ttert
as consultant with city personnel in the Finance and Tax Departments.
, Section 2. That Mr. Dittert shall becomper:lsated,for this services as
consultant for'each month that he serves as such consultant by the sum of $110.00.
Section 3. The Agreement shall be"effective March 1,1975 and shall
be terminable upon thirty (30) days written notice by the city or William
Dittert, Jr.
PASSED AND APPROVED this'24th day of February, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
/s/ Paul W. Wallin~ Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Resolu-
tion Number 75-6 authorizing an agreement with Wm. Dittert", Jr. for his employ-
ment as consultant to personnel of the Finance and Tax Depattments~ be approved
as read. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
An agreement with Mr. Wm. Dittert, Jr., who is retiring as City Treasurer and
Tax Assessor/Collector, to employ Mr. Dittert as a consultant to personnel
of the Finance and Tax Departments was presented for consideration.
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Agreement between the City of West UniversityPlaceand'Wm. Dittert, Jr., be
approved as read.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No:'~one
The Commission was, advised that the re~ignation,of Mr. Wm. Dittert, Jr. as
City Treasurer and Tax Assessor/Collector would create a vacancy in th~ posi-
tion of Clerk of the MunicipalCourt'and ,that' Mr. Robert Harper, Assistant
City Treasurer and Tax Assessor/Collector was qualified for appointment to
such position.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig,that Mr.
Robert Harper, Assistant City Treasurer and Tax Assessor/Collector be appointed
Clerk of the Municipal Court.
Voting Aye: , All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that remodeling of the Community Building could not
be completed until a decision was made regarding color of the paint .tobe used
,on the exterior of the building.
Motion by Commissioner Binig~ seconded' by Commissioner:Thompson, that the color
of paint selected by the architect to match the color of the Library be used
on the exterior of theCornmunity Building.,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Subsequ~nt to being advised that a sample ordinance had been received providing
that each residence be required to post a house number on such residence, the
City Manager was instructed to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the
Ci ty Commi ssi on. '
In response to a question regarding ,the Commission's interest in endorsing the
creation of a State Utility Commission, the City Manager was requested ,to furnish
Commission members with information on the subject received from the Texas Muni-
cipal League.
It was suggested that the newly constructed lighted softball field be officially
dedi cated duri ng the week of the openi ng of the softball season. Recreati on
Department Director Charles Cowan will be requested to furnish a suitable date
for such dedication.
Following'9 disc,ussion with regard to necessary equipment to be placed in the
darkroom at the Community Building, the following action was taken by the
City Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley,secon ded by Commissioner Binig, that the City
Manager, or hi s. designee" be authori zed to purchase equi pment, for the darkroom
located at the Community Building, at a cos,t not to exceed $400..00.
VbtingAye: All'
Voting No: None
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The Commission was advised tha:t prog'rams offered by the Recreation Department
would include a girls' spftbaJlleague', consisting ofa two-part league, junior
girls age 8 through 1 i ,an(l senior girls age 12 througH'15. '
Members of the Commis,sionwere reminded o,f a meeting posted for :Wednesday night,
February 26th for i ntervi ews andrecommendati ons :for ,appointment to certain
boards and committees. ' ,
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Bicentennial Committee meeting on Feb-
ruary 4, 1975, were presented to 'the 'Commission for their informafion.
Minutes' of the recessed meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday,
February 10, 1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Mi'nu'tesof'the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning :Commission on Feb-
ruary 11, 1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the reg'ula'r meetin:g of the Electrical Board on February 17, 1975,
were presented to the' Gommissionfor their i.nform,ation. .
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, February 10,
1975, were 'presented for consideration andthefollowfngaction taken: Motion
by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that minutes of the "
regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday., February 10, 1975, be approved
as changed to 'show' that AssiStant' City Manager Dan Edwards pres;ented' the Agenda
in the absence of the City Manager at the regular meetingof'theCjtyCommission
on February 10th.
Voting Aye: All
Voti ng, No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the..meetingadjourned at 11 :10 p.m.
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, MARCH 10, 1975
The City Commission convened in regu~lar ses:sion at the 'City Hall on Monday,
March 10, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners Binig, Stanley, Dunn and Thompson. The City Attor-
ney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by :ColTimissionerThompson~
Resolution Number 75-7 was presented to the Commi~sion and read in full:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Commission, pursuant to
provi s ions 'o'fthe Ci ty 'ChaTter and' o:rdinances heretofore adopted, to appoint
members to va ri ous B:oa rds; and' .
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission have contacted
and interview.ed numerous ,q:ualified: citizens to serve on the Parks and Recreation
Board of the City of West University Place, Texas; and
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WHEREAS,- certain persons have indicated a desire and willingness to
serve as members of the Parks and' Recreation Board.
NOW" THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY' THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY'PLACE, TEXAS:,
Section 1. That the following persons be appointed to serve as mem-
bers of the Parks and Recreation Board:
Mr. Larry'Aillet
, Mrs. Sue Cole
Mrs. Mary Lou Farrar
Mrs. Peggy Martin
Mr. Mike Parks
Mr. Jerry Parish
Mr. Joe Williams
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to the Parks and Recrea-
tion Board shall serve without compensation~
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to the Parks and Recrea-
tion Board shall serve until the next regular general City Election of the City
Commission, and thereafter ,until the appointment and qualification of their
successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of March, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
Is/ Paul W. Wallin, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
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Number 75-7 appointing members of the Parks and Recreation Board, be approved
as read.
Voting Aye: All'
Voting No: None
Mayor Wallin then administered the Oath to the following as members of the Parks
and Recreation Board of the City of West University Place:
Mr. Larry Ail let,. 4221 Sunset:
Mrs. Sue Cole, 3523 Robinhood
Mrs. Mary Lou Farrar, 4124 Marquette
~1rs. Peggy Martin, 4037 Arnold
Mr. Mike Parks~ 6427 Buffalo
, Mr'; Jerry Pari sh, 4007 Browni ng"
, Mr.' Joe Will i ams; 3112 Lafayette
Resolution Number 75-8 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
, WHEREAS, it is the obli,gat,iO,n'of;the City Commission, pursuant to provisions
of the City Charter and ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint
members to various Boards; and '
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission have contacted
and interviewed numerous qualified citizens to serve on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment of the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certafn persons have ii1dicateda de'sire and willingness to
serve as members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Secti on 1. That the foll owing persons be appointed to serve' as mem-
bers of the Zoning Board of Adjustmenv:
Mr. John Ayres'
Mr. Frank Billings
Mr. Mike Casey'
Mr. Bob R. Johnson
Mr. Richard Wilkins
Mr. Frank Burge" Alternate
Mr. Dan Doughty, Alternate
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of
'Adjustment shall serve without compensation;.:
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Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall serve until the next regular general City Election of the City
Commission, and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of their
successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED,THIS 10th DAY OF MARCH, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
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Assis'tant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Reso-
lution Number 75-8 appointing members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, be
approved as read. "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Wallin then adminfstered the Oath to the following as members of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of West University Place:
Mr. 00hi1Ayres, 2727 Amherst
Mr. Frank Billings, 3123 Sunset
Mr.' Mi ke Casey, 3115 Duke
Mr. Bob Johnson~ 3514 AlbansRoad
Mr. Richard Wilkins, 3305 Amherst
Mr. Frank Burge, 6345 Brompton (Alternate)
Mr. 'Dan Doughty" 3840 Byron (Al ternate)
Reso 1 uti on Number 75-9 was presented to: the Commi ssi on and read' in full:
',' WHEREAS, it is the obligati'on of the City Commission, pursuant to
provisions of the City Charter and ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint'
members to various Boards; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission have contacted
and interviewed numerous qualified citizens to serve on the Personnel Board of
the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and willingness to
serve as members of the Personnel Board.
, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS :
Section 1. That the following p~rsons be appointed to serve as mem-
bers of the Personnel Board:
Mr.: Joe Bracewell
Mr. Harry Bristol
Mr. H. L. Britton
Section 2 .: That the persons hereby app:otnted to the Personnel Board
shall se~vewithout ~6mpensation. '
Section 3. That the persons, hereby appointed to the Personnel Board
shall serve until the next regular general City Election of the City Commission,
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and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
PASSED AND APpROVED THIS 10th DAYOFMARC;~,,;,1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
/s! Paul Wallin, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that Resolution
Number 75-9 appointing mefube~s of ~he Personnel Board, be approved as read~
Voting Aye: All
Voti ng No: -None
Mayor Wallin then administered the Oath to the following as members of the
Personnel Board of the City of West University Place:
Mr. Joe Bracewell, 3609 Plumb
Mr. Harry Bristol, 2801 Nottingham
Mr. H. L. Britton, 3609 Albans
Mr.' Dieter Ufer, Bayshore Engineers~ Inc., presented an interim repor:ton the
infiltration/inflow analysis of the city's sanitary sewer collection system
and their i,nvestigation of the existing wastewater treatment facility.'
Mr. Ufer stated that the sewer disposal plant completed in 1947 was in bad,
conditi'on"as were all of the'city's lift 'stations with exception'of the:
newly constructed lift station on Weslayan. Mr. Ufer stated that most of
the monitoring of the lines had been completed and that another report
would be presented to the Commission in a month.
Mayor Wa 11 in ,thanked Mr. Ufer for hi s report and expressed the Commi ssi on's
appreciation for the work being done.
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, bids received for
drainage and gradin.gof the newly constructed softball fi.eld :located on
Houston Indepe"ndent School Di'str:i ct prop'erty, were opened and results an-
nounced as follows:
Duty Construction
Ben Fel ts :
: Hustl er Con'structi on
K & C Utility
McDonald Construction
J. C. Construction
Precision ,Grading
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6,907.57
'8,419.00
12,554.50
9,474.50
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Moti on by 'Coniniiss.;orte'r' Stanl ey, seconded by Corhmi ssioner Thompson, that bi ds
received for drainage and grading of the softball field be referred to the I]
City Manager for study and tabulation with a recommendation to be made to I I
the City Commission at its next regular meeting on March 24, 1975. ~
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1034 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 23-137 TO
PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE IN-
, CARCERATION' Of' ITS OPERATOR; liD'PROVIDE-FOR,ASTORAGE FEE;
PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES IN AC- '
CORDANCEWITH ARTICLE 6687-9, V.R.C.S.; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. '
Motion by CommJssionerThompson,seconded by Commissioner Dunh, that Ordinance
Number 1034 providing for the impoundment of motor vehicles upon the Incar-
ceration of its operator and providing for a storage fee, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: Commissfoner Binig
Commissioner Dunn
Commissioner Thompson
It was the decision ofth~ Commission that a policy. be established whereby 0 I
all persons incarcerated in the city's jail be advised that following a forty-
eight hour period a storage fee would be charged on any vehicle left on city
property~ '.,
Voting No: Commissioner Stanley
Resolution Number 75-10 was 'presented to the- Commission ahd read in fun:
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Wa,ite, employed as Pol ice Dispatcher and
appointed Deputy Clerk of the Muni ci pa r Court oftheCi ty of West University
Place, Texas, has resi.gned his, employment with the city; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. RebeccaAnz has been employed as Police Dispatcher, and
is qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
. Sect'i on 1'. That Mrs. Rebecca, Anz be, and she 'i s' hereby, appointed
Deputy Clerk of the Municipal:Court'of the Cftyo'fWest University Place, Texas.
Section 2. That the appointment of Mrs. RebeccaAnz as Deputy Clerk
of the Municipal Court of' the, City of West University Place, Texas, shall be
effective with the .passage of this Resolution ,and that she shall assume the
assigned duties of.De.puty Clerk after 'having' been administered the proper Oath
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Commissioners Voting Aye: ' All
Commissioners Voting No: ,None
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Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Binig'~: seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Resolution
Number 75-10 appointing Po1.ice Dispatcher: Rebecca Atlz as Deputy Clerk of the
Numicipal Court, be approved: as read.
Voting Aye:' All
Voting No': None
The Commi ssi on was advi sed that the current appoi ntment of: Mr.', Charl es Orsburn
as Assistant Judge of the Municipal Court would expire on March 13, 1975, and
consideration should be given to re-appointment if it was the desire of the
City Commission to retain such position.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson~ seconded by Commissioner Binig!t that. Mr.
Charles Orsbu.rnbe re-appointed Assistant Judge of the Municipal Court for
a period of sixty (60) days beginning March 13; 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:,' None
The Commission was advi.sed that $2,500,had been appropriated 'in the 1975 budget
for publication of an annual report, for the year 1974, and that consideration
shoul dbe gi yen to the format to be used,. c010rs ,for both the print and: paper"
and information to be contained in the report. ' ,
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, s.econded by Commissioner; Binig, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on April 14, 1975,
for pub1ication of an annual report u~ing two or three colOrs. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
It was the decision of'the City Commission that further discussion regarding
the annual':report. could be held at a Commission workshop meeting to be held'
on Monday ,March 17, 1975. '
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The Commission wasadvi sed: that newly employed Water Superi'ntendent ,Jim Hicks
had made an investigation of" the control equipment used in the city's water
system and new equipment would be necessary for the modification and updating
of the pump control equi pmen't. '
Motion by Comffiissi oner Bi nJg, se:condedby, :Commi ss,i oner: Stanl ey, .thatth~ City
Manager be authori zed to advert; se for bi ds to be receiveq on Apri 114, 1975,
for the necessary equipment 'for modification and updating of pump control
equipment located at the Water Plant.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mr. Mike Parks of the Parks and Recreation Board presented an estimate pre-
pared by Valmic Electric Company to relocate poles and lights at the Weir
Park tennis courts for a total sum of $2,510.00. Mr. Parks stated that his 0
only purpose in obtaining the estimate was to compare current prices with
those recommended by the Board at the time the City Commission was consider- ,
ing the 1975 budget.
A report from Mr. A. L. Bearden, Street Superintendent, was presented listing
charges of approximately $4,041.00 for upgrading the Weir Park tennis court
lights in accordance with recommendations received from Houston Lighting and
Power Company.
Following a general discussion regarding ,the desirability of obtaining the
best lighting fo~ the tennis court with the least expenditur~ of funds, the
City Manager was instructed to prepare specifications for the lighting.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig" that the City
Manager be instructed to proceed with upgrading the lighting of the Judson
Park tennis:court1ights in accordance with" previous deds:ions as to method
and co~t.'" ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that there were 522 junk water meters located at
the Water Plant that had"accumulatedover a period of years and were not
suitable for trade-,;n on the purchase'of new meters. It was pointed out that
the best means of disposition of the meters would be sale, on a competitve
bid basis, to scrap metal dealers.
Voting Aye: All
Votihg No: None'
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Attention of' the Commi ssion wasdi rected:,to the fact that during the process
of cleaning the swimming pool it was discovered that the pool was in need'of
r.esurfacing, especially the bottom of the pool. An information quotation had
been receive? for" replasterin9 the po~l at an approximate cost of $6,700.00.
Members of the Commission were agreed that resurfacing of the poolwo:uld en-
hance its appearance and the comfort of its patrons, but in view of the ex-
cessive estimate for such repairs, it was their decision to delay the project
unti 1 1976.
Bids receivedbi the CityConimfsslon'on September 23, 1974, for the construc-
tion of a parking lot adjacent to the City Hall were rejected because of the
cost involved. The Commission was advised that it was now deemed feasible
to re-advertise for bids with the suggestion that bids be requested for con-'
crete constructi on with an alternate bid' for' aspha lt constructi on'.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on April 14,
1975, for ,the construction of a concrete parking lot, with an 'alternate bid
for asphalt constructio,n; " '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Bayshore Engineers in the preparation of an alternate bid.
Upon being advised that shades, venetian blinds or other type covering is
needed for the windows at the Community Building, and, that the estimated
cost would be approximately $2,000, the City Commission took the following
action :,-,., , ";fif'
Motion by Commissioner. Stanley, seconded 'by Commissioner Binig, that the:
City Manager be requested to prepare, specifications for coverings' for all
exterior windows at the Community Building using modern type venetian blinds,
, roll up shades, etc.
Voti ng, Aye: - All
Voting No: None
In connection with Item 17 on the agenda, re-evaluation program, Mayor Wallin
asked the City Manager to' present' information concerning this subject. The
following information was presented. The City Charter pe:rmH:s a maximum
tax rate of $1.85 perone hundred dollar valuation, ten 'cents of which could,
be allocated to the Health Fund and the ba.l ance to the Genera:l Fund. If it
was the decision of the Commission to have a complete re-evaluation of all
taxable property, personal and real, a professional firm could, be employed
to perform such re-evaluation or it could be performed bY staff personnel.
The following 1974-1975 compari.sons oJ tax assessment and collection was pre-
sented to the Commission:
1974 Tax Assessment and Collection
$ 50~491,000 x $1.5Q tax rate = $ 757,365.00
Collection, based on 95% - 95 x '$757,365.00.= ' $ 719,496.00 receivable
1975 Tax Assessment and Collection {Anticipated)
$ 50,491,000 plus 5% inc'rease over year 1974
$ 53,000,000 x $1.75 tax rate = ' $927,500.00
$927,506 x 95% ~ollection = $881,125.00
1975 receivable = $881,125.00
1974 receivable = $719,496.00
Anticipated increase
= $161,629.00
The,City Manager was instructed to request a professional,in the field of tax
,appraisal to meet with members 6fthe Ci tyCommi ss.ion i ri~'worksh6p , sesslon on
Monday, March 17, 1975, to fUY'ther,consider:a're:O:appraisal program. .
A review of the meeting helqb.}:' the City Com":,issioner Thompson, that the In-,
dependence Park Committee by authorized to proceed with its effort to make
the park a reality by deterfrfi,h:tD9,:tbe' Pnastng=-Jor~:.the:~n:tlre,~~paTk;defining
the scope and expense of Phase 1; reviewing plans with residents adjoining
the Virginia Street right-of-way and the employment of Mr. Bill Schiebe as a
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consultant, at a fee not to exceed $750,.00, subject to revi ew by the City
Commission before' formal acti'on is taken and approval by the Zoning and Plan-
ning Commission.
'Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised memoers of the Commission that he had
obtained a copy of the opinion in the case Doy D. Myers vs Zoning and Planning
Commission of the: City of West University Place and copies could be obtained
from the office of the City Manager.
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Mayor Wallin advised the Commission that a letter h,ad been received from
County Commissioner Tom Bass acknowledging receipt of a Resolution request-
ing the return of Weslayan Street to the County Road Log. Mayor Wallin
referred the corresponsde,nce to City Attorney,Charles'Cockrell 'for~review.
In response toa request: of the', City Comnii,ssion for informal quotations to
connect three University Boulevard residences to existing ,sanit~ry sewer
1 i nes.l ocated in the rear from connecti on into an abandoned sewer 1 i ne, the
followi~g quotations were presented.
Ray Hughes Plumbing Company
Layne'Plumbing,Company
A; l.Partatn Plumbing, Inc.
Jeanes Plumbing
3,500.00
3,194.00
2,478.00
1,934.50
The quotations were for the in.s.tallation of PVC pipe; use of concrete pipe
would increase each quotation by approximately $500.00.
The City Manager was authorized to negotiate with each of the residents
involved regarding participation in ,the work on a 50/50% basis with the city
and report to the City ,Commission at its next regular meeting on March 24th.
Commissioner Stanley was advised that included on the city's work order
was the regular spring maintenance of the trees and plants located in the
city's parks, and that Bradshaw's Nursery had been requested to replant one
tree and fertilize others included under their contract. '
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The City Manager was instructed to prepare a signing program for use in con-
junction with the city's bicycle lanes for presentation to the City Commission.
Commissioner Binig was requested to delay consideration of ,granting a $3,000
homestead exemption to property owners sixty-five years of age and more until
a decision had been reached regarding a proposed property re-evaluation pro-
gram.
The City Commission instructed that the Bicentennial Committee be advised of
the desire of the Commission to. me,et with the Committee :atits next meeting
to discuss financial assistance that may be required and to explore ideas
for the design of a "West University" f.lag.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Bicentennial Committee on February 18,
1975, were presented 'to the Commission for their information.
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on Feb-
ruary 25, 1975, were presented to the Commis'sion for their information.
Minutes of the regular me~ting of the City Commission/~;,o}1. Monday, February 24,
1975, were presented for, consideration and the followl'ng action taken: Motion
by Commi ssfoner Thompson ,'.'seconded by Commi ssi oner Dunn" that minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Commi"sslonon Monday, February 24, 1975, be ap-
proved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission 'at this; time, upon
motion duly ~ade, seconded and carriBd;themeeting adjourned at 11:OQ p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
Ma,rch' 24, 1975
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
March 24,,1975', 7:30 p.m., with the: following membe'rs present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners'Binig, Dunn, Stanley, and Thompson. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Invocati on was pronounced by Mayor Wall in.
In accordance; with previous action of the City Commission, bids received
for del i very of one 1250 gpm 'pumper were opened and results announced as
follows:
Mack Trucks, Inc.
J. W. Thompson
Ward LaFrance
$ 66,830.00
No Bid
61,466.00
180-220 working days
18 mos. delivery
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that bids
received for delivery,of one 1250 gpm pumper be referred to the City Manager
and Fire Chief for analysis, study and tabulation, with a recommendation to
be presented to the City Commission at its next regular meeting on April 14th.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, bids received for
delivery of Police Department uniforms were opened and results announced as
follows:
BInDER
ITEM
Special Duty Trousers
Short Sleeve Shirts
Long Sleeve Shirts
TOTAL
UNIT PRICE TOTAL ~RIGE BID PRICE
$ 1,763.50
Burke Uniform~ Inc.
$ 13.95 558.00
12.95 647.50
13.95 558.00
13.25 662.50
14.20 568.00
14.25 598.00
$ 1,828.50
FACTORY SALES COMPANY Short Sleeve Shirts
Long Sleeve Shirts
Special Duty Trousers
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that bids re-
ceived for furnishing 40 pair of special duty trousers, 50 special duty short
sleeve shirts and 40 special duty long sleeve shirts, as Police Department
uniforms, be referred to the City Manager for study and tabulation, with a
recommendation to be presented to the City Commission at its next regular
meeting on April 14th.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, bids received for
delivery of sixteen (16) armor bullet protection front vests were opened and
results announced as follows:
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Modus Operandi 49.00 784.00
J. W. Thompson 47.50 760.00
Winston Products 5n~ 00 800.00
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that bids
received for delivery of sixteen (16) armor bullet protection vests be referred
to the City Manager for study, tabulation and recommendation to the City Com-
mission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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delivery of one tractor mower for use in the city's parks, were opened and
results announced as follows:
MANUAL MEETS HYDRAULIC MEET
BIDDER MAKE BID SPECS. BiEI SPECS.
Goldthwaites of Houston Bolen 1,435~OO Yes 1,627.50 Yes
Craig Tractor Company Int Il. Harvester 1,454.61 Yes 1,746.37 Yes
Plains Machinery Company Int Il. Harvester 1,520.00 Yes 1,660.00 No
Fairbanks Tractor & I nt 1 1 . Harvester 1,588.00 Yes 1 ,926.10 Yes
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that,bids
received for one tractor mower be referred to the City Manager for review
and tabulation, with a recommendation to be presented at the next regular
meeting of the City Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that Mr. Bob Johnson, ;3514 Albans Road, recently
appointed to serve asa member. of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, was out of
the city on business. Mr~Johnson will be administered the Oath upon his
return.
Mayor Wallin administered the Oath to Mr. Joe Bracewell, 3609 Plumb, recently
appointed member of the Personnel Board~ inasmuch as Mr. Bracewell was unable
to attend the meeting at which other members of the Board were administered
the Oath.
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The Commission was presented Estimate Number 4, in the amount of $10,087.94,
submitted by McCall & Son 'Construction and certified by Langwith,Wilson,
King and House, architects, for work completed to date.on remodeling the
Community Bui 1 di ng.' , . "
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commi.ssioner'Thompson, that
Estimate Number 4, in the amount of $10~087.94, submitted by McCall 'and Son
Construction and certified by Langwith~ WilSon, King and House, :architects,
for work completed on the remodeling of the Community Building, be'approved
for payment. ' ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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The Commission was advised that additional information had not been prepared
regarding the $3,000 homestead' exemption for persons age sixty-five and older
because the extent of discussion and information desired was unknown.
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Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, 'that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordfnance for passage at the
next regular meeting of the City Commission, granting a $3,000 homestead
tax 'exemption to property owners age sixty-five and: over. '
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Motion amended by Commissioner Thompson, accepted by Commissioner Binig,
that an ordinance be prepared for consideration by the City Commission, rather
than for passage, at the next regular meeting.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Manager was instructed to request that the Tax Department analyze
the city's tax roll in order to provide the Commission a realistic cost esti-
mate to grant a$3~000 homestead exemption to property owners age sixty-five
and over.
In ,accordance with the provisions of Ordinance Number 995, the Commission was
advised that a Chairman should be appointed to serve for a period of one year
on the Parks and,Recreation Board.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Mr.
Mike Parks be appointed Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board for the
year 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voti'ng No: None,
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The Commission reviewed specifications submitted by the Parks and Recreation
Board for changes to th~ tennis court lights at Weir Park. It wa~ noted that
changes recommended were quite similar to those made by Street Superintendent
A. L. Bearden previously.
Motionby,Commissioner Dunn~ seconded by:Commissioner Thompson, that specifi-
cations be prepared and the City Manager authorized to advertise for bids for
improvement of the tennis court lights at Weir Park, such specifications to
include an alternatebid:forthe removal of the existing light pole foundations
two (2) feet below grade level, with:bids to be received by the City Commission
on April 28, 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that in order to comply with the request of the
Independence Park Committee, to engage the services of Mr. Bill Schiebe,
park consultant, in the preparation of a grant request under the Community,
Block Program, it would be necessary for the City Commission to authorize
employment of Mr. Schiebe.'
Motion by Commissioner Du~n,se~onded by Commissioner Thompson, that Mr. Bill 0
Schiebe, parkconsLiltant,'be employed to prepare an application for grant
funds under the Community Block Program, at a fee not to exceed $750.00'
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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May<;>r Wallin requested all members to attend a meeting to be held or March 25,
1975, 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room 4100A, 4th floor, Houston Ci1ty Hall
Annex, Bagby at Walker Streets'~ of local officia'ls wish-ing to join ithe City
of Houston in preparation of a case opposing a rate increase propso~d by
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The Commission was advised ,that Mr. Ben Felts of Ben Felts Utility ;Contract-,
ing Company had submitted a low bid of $6,907.57 for drainage and grading of
the softball field located on ,the West University Elementary School] campus
and had been highly recommended by the cities of Livingston, Deer P~rk and
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, tha:t Ben
Felts Utility Contracting Company be officially awarded a contract ~or drain-
age and grading of the softball field in accordance with city speci~ications
in an amount not to exceed $6.907.57. i
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Voting Aye: All Voting No: None~
The Commission was advised that inasmuch as the quantity of fi,ll di~tto.,be
used in the project was an estimated amount; the speci,fications inciluded a
provision for the city to pay on actual cubic yards delivered, the~efore" .
there was a possibility that the total cubic yards would exceed thel estima-
ted amount of $1,000 cubic yards, resulting in a higher fee for thel project.
Reso 1 ut ion .Number t5~lU, was /pl"esented:to::: the:Coli1mi ss jorLand;H~ead tn! 'full :"
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WHEREAS, Charles E. Duffin was heretofore employed by the! City of
West University Place, Texas, as Chief of the Fire Department of salid ci,ty for.
a period of seventeen (17) years; and ' I
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of the Fire Department of said city his compensation did not incluc\e any
amount for length of service; and I
WHEREAS, said Charles E. Duffin, has asserted a claim for additonal
compensation from said city in the nature of additi6nal~ sums ,for 'length of
service; and !
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WHEREAS, an agreement has been reached between Charles E.! Duffi nand
the City of West University Place, Texas, to compromise and settle I'the contro~
versy existing between them by the payment of the sum of ,$1,766.00 to said
CharlesE. Duffin in full satisfaction of any and all claims by Charles E.- ,
Duffin against said ,city. , , i '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISS'ION OF ITHE CITY OF
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Section 1. Tha tthe Mayor be, and he i-s hereby auth€lri zdd to pay to
Charles E. Duffin the sum of $1,766.00 in full satisfaction and se~tlement of
any and all claims by said Charles E. Duffin against said city. " I
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Section 2. That prior to the payment of said sum of $1,766.00 to-
said Charles E. Duffin, a properly executed release of all claims against the 0
city shall be, duly executed by said CharlesE. Duffin and delivered to the city.
Section 3. That all acts of the Mayor and City Manager:in connection
with the negotiation an.d settlement of this claim be, and they are hereby,
ratif;edandconfirmed~ <"
PASSED AND APPR9VED THI'S 24th DAY OF f4ARCH, :191'5.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
./s/ Paul W. l~a 11 in, Jr. Mayor
ATTEST:
'~s/Lee".Lo~cka'rd
Assi stant C,ity Secretary
Motion by 'Commissioner Blnig, seconded by Cominiss,ioner Dunn, that Resolution
Number 75~11 authorizing: payment, of the sum of $1,766~OO to former Fire Chief
C. E. Duffin in full satisfaction and settlement of any and all claims ~gainst
the city, be approved as read.'
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75-12 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, a claim has been asserted by Assistant Chief of Police
Harold E. Shipp (former Chief of Pol ice) for additional amounts as part of the
compensatipn due to hi~ during the time of his employment as Chief of Police
and as Assis.tant Chief of Police; and . ' ,', ,
WHEREAS, said claim is based upon amounts due for length of service,
rank pay, i ntenti ve pay: and pay increases as fallows: '
Longevity Payments (197301974)
Rank Pay (1974)
Incentive Pay (1974)
Difference in' Salar-y of
6% and 7-1-1/2% (1944)
$ 1,950.00
300.00
180.00
195.84
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WHEREAS, the claim of Assistant Chief of Poli,ce Harold E.; SMpp for
additional payment for length of service is not admitted, but is expressly
denied, but the City Commission of the City of West University Place, in an
effort tp compromise and settle the claim being asserted, has agreed to offer
to pay the sum of $ 2,625.84 in full settlement of all claims by Assistant Chief
Harold E. Shipp against said city.
, NOW,>tHEREFORE, BE, IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF '
WEST UNIVERSITYPLACE~ TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the Mayor' be, and he is hereby, -authorized to pay to
Assistant Chief HaroldE. Shipp the ~um of $2~625.84 in full settlement of all
claims asserted by said Assistant Chief Harold E. Shipp arising out of, or
because of his employment by the city in any capacitY,and specifically for any
length of service pay, and70r' any other sums as provtaed for in Resolution No.
73-18, passed August 13, 1973.
Section 2. That prior to the payment of said sum of $2,625.84 to said
Harold, E. Shipp, a properly executed release of all claims against the city
sha 11 be duly executed by said Harold E. Shi pp and deli vered to the city.
. Section 3. It is hereby determined that Assistant, Chief of Police
Harold E. Shipp is entitled to the following pay arrangements, retroactive to
January 1, 1975~ in addition to his regular salary as Assistant Chief of Police:
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Longevity Payment - $
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Rank Pay
Salary Difference
100.00 per month
15.00 per month
25.00 per month
16.32 per month
These sums shall be paid to Harold E. Shipp monthly until the termina-
tion of his services on June 1, 1975.
These payments do not include accrued sick leave or vacation, which
will become due and payable upon his retirement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24th day of MARCH, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: : No
Isl Paul W. Wallin, Jr~, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Lockard
Assl,stant City Secretary
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissi.oner Dunn, that Resolu-
tion Number 75-12 authorizing payment to Assistant Chief of. Police Harold E.
Shipp of certain sums for length of service pay, rank pay, incentive pay and
difference in salary of 6% and 7~1/2%, in accordance with the provisions of
Resolution Number 73-18, in the total amount of $2,625.84, be approved as
read. '
Voting, Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Resolution Number 75-13 was presented to the Commission ,ana read in full:
WHEREAS, Chief of the Fire Department Ben Wilcher and Chief of the
Police Department Richard Kesselus have requested that 'they be granted addi-
tional compensation for length of service; and
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WHEREAS, members of the Fire Department and Police Department of
of the City of West University Place, other than the aforesaid heads of
such Departments, have been receiving additional compensation for length
of s'ervice; and " - ,
, WHEREAS~ the City Commission has determined that it desires to
include the Chiefs of the Fire Department and the Police Department
among those persons entitled to additional compensation for length of
servi ce pay.' ,
, NOW, THEREFORE'" BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO~1MISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Chief of the Fire Department and the Chief
of the Police Department shall be entitled to receive length of service
pay, in addition to other compensation, in the amounts: and for the
periods specified in the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas.
Sect ion 2. Such 1 ength' of servi ce payments shall be effective
as January 1, 1975, and the Ci ty 'Tr-easurer is hereby authori zed to pay
to Chief of the Fire Department Ben Wilcher and Chief of the- Police
Department Richard Kesselus any monthly sums which have accrued since
that date. '
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24th day of March, 1975.
ATTEST:
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
Isl Paul W. WalJin Jr. Mayor
Lee Lockard
Assistant City Secretary
Motion by Commis-sioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Re'so-
lution Number 75-13 authorizing payment of longevity to Chiefs of the Fire
and Police Departments, effective January';l;,Jg:z~ be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A Fi na 1 Report from the Zooi ng and Pl ani ng Commi ss~onrr:eoommeria;j!gg-~tbaLtbe
city's Zoning Ordinance Number 111 be amended by the creation ot' a Townhouse!
Clusterhouse, District embracing Lots 9, 7,8, 9 and the east 10' of Lot 10,
Block 1, Kent Place Addition, was presented to the Commission for their
consi dera ti on.'
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the Final
Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission, dated March 24, 1975, recom-
mending an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create.a,TownoouselClusterbouse
Districtembracing,Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and the eas.tlO' of Lot 10, Block 1, Kent
Place Addition, be accepted~ '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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A Final Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission recommending an, amendment
to the city's Zoning Ordinance Number 111 to permit the additional use for
vehicle parking on Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10~ Block '2,~"" Collegeview 1st Addi-
tion, was presented to the Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the Final
Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission dated March 24, 1975, recommend-
ing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit parking on Lots' 5,'6, T,
8, 9 and 10, Block 25, Collegeview 1st Addition, be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1035 was presented to the Commission and read in full
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:30 P. M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1975.
TO CONSIDER A REPORT OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COM-
MISSION RECOMMENDING AN'AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NUMBER
111 TO REZONE LOTS 6, 7, 8, 9 AND THE EAST 10 FEET OF
LOT 10, BLOCK 1, KENT PLACEADDITION~ TO PERMIT CON-
STRUCTION ,OF TOWNHOUSES/CLUSTERHOUSES; AND TO REZONE
LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10~ BLOCK 25; COLLEGEVIEW 1St
ADDITION TO PERMIT THE ADDITIONAL USE fOR VEHICLE
PARKING; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT HEARING ON SAID DATE
BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND ZONING AND PLANNING COMMIS-
SION; DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE GIVEN
AS PROVIDED BY LAW; REQUIRING THAT A COpy OF THE REPORT
, OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION BE FILED IN THE,
OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AND' PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Ordinance
Number 1035 calling for a joint public hearing by the City COmmission and
Zoning and Planning Commission on April 22,1975, 7:30 p.m'., to consider the
Final Reports of the Zoning and Planning Commission, be approved asc,read~
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
City Attorney Charles Cockrel,l advised the Commission that' in the case Doy
Myers vs City of West University ,Place Zoning and Planning Commission, an,
application had again been submitted to the Court of Civil Appeals.
Members of the Commission were advised that the Bicentennial Committee would
meet on Tuesday, April 1st, 7:30 p.m., and they were requ,ested to attend in
order to review projects planned by the Committee; determine funding that
would be necessary for the Bicentennial projects; and reach a decision as to
plans for a 4th of July celebration honoring the 50th anrdversary of the City
of West University Place.
Members of the Commission were requested to suggest names of, candidates to
be interviewed for membership on the Plumbing and, Electrical Boards.
The Commission was advised by the City Manager that Police Chief Richard 'Kes-
selus had been extended an invitation to attend the F.B.I. Academy for a three-
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month peri od and wi 11 1 ~a ve for Quanti co" Vi rgi ni a on Apr,i 16th. The sum of
$500.00 was provided in the 1975 )budget, for this training. ' Funds provided by I!]
the U. S. Department of Justice will defray costs involved in training, food
and lodging. The City Commission agreed that advance training of this nature
for the Chief of Police would be a decided advantage to the city, and concur-
red in the arr,angementS made by the Cit.y Manager in this respect.
The Commi ssion was advi sed that Street Superi'ntendent A. L. Bearden had pl aced
an order for the paint necessary for re-stripihg the bicycle lanes. Members
of the Commission requested that the Police Department consider holding a
class at the West University Elementary School on riding bicycles in designated
bicycle lanes. The Commission requested that members of the Police Department
be requested to make necessary arrangments with the West University Elementary
School for a presentation on riding in bicycle lanes.
The City Manager was instructed to put the selection of'a depository for city
funds on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the City Commission.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on March 11,
1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on March 17, 1975, were
presented to the Commission for their information. '
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Accident and Safety Review Committee of
March 11, 1975, were presented to the Commission for the informatioh.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and .Planning Commission on March 18,
1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, March 10,
1975; were presented to the Commission and the following action' taken:
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded: by Commissioner Dunn" that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, March 10, 1975, be
approved as submitted. "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the: Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
April'14,1975i
The City Commission convened: in regular session at th,e City, Hall; on Monday,
April 14, 1975, 7:30 p.in::~:With the fol'lowing members~c'present: Mayor Wallin,
preSiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn', Stanley and Thompson. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Dunn.
Misses Terry Sehested, Martha Binig, Jayne Amann, Catherine Bernhard and Susa
Peterman, representatives of Girls' Scout Troop 819, appeared before the City
Commission advising that window decals commemorating the 50th Anniversary of
the City of West University Place, in order to raise funds to attend a Girls'
Scout camp in Mexico during the summer, wou'ld be offered for sale to the public.
Commissioner Binig, Scout Leader of Girl's Scout Troop 819, who had returned
from a Girl Scout camp in Zilcher Park, Austin, Texas, and a visit at a session
of the State Legislature, immediately prior to the beginning of the City Com-
mission meeting stated that she needed to take the girls to'herhome where their
parents would pick them up and visit with her family momentarily.
Mr. Bob Johnsbn~ 3514 Albans Road, was introduced asa member of the Zoning Board
of Adjustment and administered the Oath by Mayor. Wallin inasmuch as he was' not
able to attend the meeting of the City Commission at which other Board members
were administered the Oath. '
Members of the Commission expressed their appreciation to Mr. Johnson for accept-
ing appointment as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Resolution Number 75-14 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Commission, pursant to
provi s ions of the Ci tyCharter and ordi n:ances 'heretofor'e adopted, to appoi nt
members to various Boards and Committees; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission have contacted
and interviewed numerous qualified citizens to serve on the Insurance Committee
of the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and willingness to
serve as members of the lnsurance Committee..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
-Section 1. ' That the following perso,ns be appointed to serve as
members of the Insurance Committee:
Mr. Jim Cornel ius, 3117 Georgetown
Mr. Wynne Creekmore, 3759 Tangley
Mr. Seth Ramey, 3409 Rice Boulevard
Mr. Hollis Waldt, 5932 Auden
Mr. Frank Wetzel, Jr., 6314 Brompton
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Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to the Insurance Com-
mittee shall serve without compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby, appbintedtothe' Insurance
Committee shall serve until the next regular General City Election of the City
Commission, and thereafter until the appointment and qualification of their
successors.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of April, 1975.
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commissioners Voting No: None
Isl Paul W.:Wallin, Jr.~1ayor
ATTEST:
Lee Lockard
Assi stant Ci'ty Secretary'
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the fol-
lowing be appointed as members of thecity's Insurance' Committee.
Mr. Jim Cornelius, 6430 Buffalo 0
Mr. Wynne Creekmore, 3759 Tangley
Mr. Seth Ramey , 3409 Rice "
Mr. HollisWaldt, 5932 Auden
Mr. Frank Wetzel~ Jr., 6314 Brompton
Voting Aye: All Voting No: None
In 'accordance with action of the previous, City Commission on September 23, 1974,
when only one bid submitted by Brown-Root Construction Company ';.n'the amount of
$34,630.00 was rejected, bids received for the construction of a parking lot adj-
acent t0the City Hall were 'opened and results announced as follows:
Brown-Root
Fraps Enter.
G. H.Hart, Inc.,
Hustler Constr.
Richmond Road Const.
$ 32,'310~00
39,980.00
26,046."00
34,000.00
28,884.75
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the con-
tract for the construction of a City Hall parking lot be awarded to G.H. Hart,
Inc. on their low bid of $26,046.00 after the City Manager determines the company's
capabilities and financial status to complete the contract.
Voti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the City ,Commission, bids received for D
printing and binding 6,000 copies of an annual report for the year 1974, were
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Beasley Company
Gulf Printing
WaddeJl' s Lithographing
Wehlf';Printi ng'
Western Lithograph
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$ 2,517.90
2,574.00
4,,;)20.00
2','1 33.00
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bid,of $2,120.00 for printing and binding 6,000 coples of an annual report for
the year 1974" submitted by Waddell,Lithographing, be accepted provided the City
Manager determines that the 'company can furnish the required materials:and'per-
form the work: in a satisfactory manner.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Commissioner Binig returned to the meeting at this time.
Bids received for delivery of certain equipment to make,necessary repairs to the
Water Plant control, system were opened and'results announced as follows:
Bristbl Divi~ion of Acco
Fischer-Porter
Foxboro
Honeywell
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No bid
No bid
No bid
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley', that the bid
by Bristol Division of Acco, in the amount of, $2,259.30, be accepted for Water
Plant control equipment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Bids received for the sale of junked, unuseable water meters were opened and
results announced as follows:
Beaumont Iron - 35.11ct per pound
Bodner Metal - 30ct per pound
Proler Ind. - 36.65 per cwt, or $3.10'each
Texas,Star - $4.10 each ','
Moti on by Commi ssi oner Thompson, seconded by Commi ss:i oner Bi ni g, that the junked
unuseable water meters located at the Water Plant be sold to Texas Star on their
high bid of $4.10 each. '
, Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that in compliance with its request, specifications
,for the purchase of one 1250 'gpm pumper had, been revised'deleting equipment that
can be pur'chased at a later date and making other revisions in an attempt to, se-
cure a lower bid price.
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Voting Aye: All
'Voting No: None
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Following a discussion regarding the practice' of: the Houston Fire Department to
rebuild pumps and engines in equipment in--the Department rather than purchase
new equipment, the City Manager was instructed to request a written opinion from
the State Insurance Commission as to whether the pumper considered for replacement
could be rebuilta.nd use continued, and to furnish the City Commission a report at
its regular meeting on April 28th. .,
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Bids received on March 24th for one riding 'tractor mower for use of the Park De-
partment were rejected inasmuch as all bidders did not meet specifications. Bids
received requesting quotations on mowers with both, manual and hydraulic lifts were
opened and results announced as follows:
Go 1 dthwa i te' s or Houston, Houston, Texas
Craig Tractor Co., Houston, Texas
Plains Machinery Co., Houston, Texas
Fairbanks Tractor Co., Houston, Texas
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1,454.61
1,520.00
1,588.00
1,627.50
1,746.37
1,660.00
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded bY: Commissioner Dunn, that 'the bid of
Goldthwaites of Houston for a Bolin H-14 model riding tractor mower on their low
$1,627.00 be accepted, in accordance with recommendations of City Manager Whitt
Johnson and Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden.
Voting, Aye:Al'
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Assistant Chief of": Po 1 ice Har.ol do Shi pp'c revi ewed oids, recei \led, on March:24 ,1975,
for del'ivery of sixteen (16) armor bullet protection vests, stating that he agreed
with Chief RiChard Kesselus in his recommendation that an award be made to Modus
Operandi, Inc. inasmuch as their bid of $784.00 included prepaid freight and a
2% discount for 30 'day payment. 'It was further pointed out that Modus Operandi,
Inc. quoted a total price of only $960.00, less that 2% for both front and back
vests being a unit cost of $60.00 per set.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that both front
and back armor~ullet protection vests (16) be purchased from Modus Operandi, Inc.
on their bid of $960.00, less 2% discount. for 30 day payment, with prepaid freight.
Voti ng Aye: Bi n'i g ,
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Thompson
Bids received for' Polic'e Department uniforms on March 24, 1975, were referred to
the City Manager and a tabulation of bids received was presented to the Commission.
Voting No: Stanley
Motion by'Comm;:ssioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the Police
Department uniforms be p:urchased from: Burke Uni form Company at a pri ce not to ex-
ceed $1,603.50.
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Voting No: None
Mrs. Edna Bergen~ 4248 Sunset~and Mr. Joe Eason,: 3773 Nottingham~ appeared before
the Commission to request that the classification of the Nekoosa Dancers be changed
from a social group witbregard to use of the Communi,ty Building, without payment
of a fee., Mrs. Bergen and';Mr. Eason reviewed the ac€i\dties of the group stating
that the primary function of the organization was the study of indian folklore.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the normal,
fee wh;~h would be charged the Nekoosa Dancers under the revised Community Build-
ing fee schedule be waived and that the Nekoosa Dancers be included in the classi~
fication which uses the Community, Building without fee payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None,
The Commission was advised that City Attorney Charles Cockrell had: furnished an
opinion regarding the necessary procedure' to b,e followed in designating deposi-
tories for city funds. Mr. Cockrell stated that notice should be published ad-
vising that the city will receive proposals to serve as depository and to advise
any banks deemed suitable for such designation.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the City
Manager be authorized to publish notice that the city is accepting proposals to
serve as depositories for city funds, such proposals to be submitted to the City
Commission at its regular meeting on May 12, 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with a request of the City Commission, Ordinance Number 1036 was pre-
sented to the Commi ss i on and, read in full :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY' ADDING A SECTION TO
BE NUMBER 22-3; PROVIDING THAT IF THE TAXPAYER FILES
A SWORN APPLICATION WITH THE TAX ASSESSOR DURING THE TAX
YEAR ESTABLISHINGTHAT'HIS PROPERTY IS A RESIDENCE'HOME-
STEAD AND IS OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY PERSONS'65 YEARS OF
AGE OR OLDER THAT THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) OF
THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF SUCH HOMESTEAD SHALL BE EXEMPT
FROM TAXATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion byComrnissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance Number
1036 providing for a three thousand ($3,000) dollar homestead exemption for pro-
perty owners age sixty-fi ve and 01 der', be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was presented a statement from Ben Felts Utility Contracting Com-
pany, in the amount of $.7,957.78, for work, performed on: the H ghted softball fi e 1 d
located on the Houston Independent School District property in the 3700 block of
University Boulevard. It was explained that 142 l;:upic yards of sand was authorized
to be spread over the dirt to facilitate the growing of grass, resulting in an ad-
ditional charge of $1,050.21, over the contract amount of $6,907.57.
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Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the City Manager
be authorized to pay the statement from Ben Felts Utility Contracting Company in
the amount of $7,957.78 and in turn obtain 50% reimbursement for the HISD.
Voting Aye:, All
Votin~ No: None
A letter from the Texas State Department 'of Health advising that the appointment
of Dr. Howard Evans as City Health Officer terminates on April 23, 1975, was pre-
sented to the, Commission. ' , , ,
Motion'by;Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Dr. Howard
Evans be re-appointed as City Health Officer. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commi ssi on was presented a request from the Tax Department for authority to
cancel an amount of $123.00 from delinquent taxes receivable as an erroneous as-
sessment.' , ,
Motion, by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the amount
of $123.00 be cancelled from delinquent taxes receivable since it is an erroneous
assessment for. Charley Brown's C~ffee Shop.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised the Commission that the Court of Civil
Appeals had over-ruled a motion for appeal in the case of Doy Myers vs City of
West University PlaceZoning and Planning Commission.
A letter from Mrs. Virginia Hood of the Tax Department was presented to the City
Commi ssi on. The letter advi sed that i nqui r,i es had been made by interested per-
sons in unimproved property in the 4100 block of Ruskin Street and that the Tax
Department had been unsuccessful in attempts to locate owners of the property.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the City
Attorney be authorized to take appropriate action to collect delinquent taxes
on Lot 44, Fairhaven Addition in the 4100 block of Ruskin Street.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In response to his inquiry regarding a decision of the City Commission to request
that the Chairman of one of the city's Boards and Committees visit with the Com-
mission, the City Manager was requested to invite members of the Safety Committee
to the next regular meeting of the Commis'sion.
The Commission was advised that April 22nd was the deadline for filing any infor-
mation to be included in the next issue of the City Currents.
Members of the Commission were advised that Mr. Gus Comiskey, Sr., of the Comiskey
Insurance Agency, passed away on Sunday, April 13th and that services would be
held on Wednesday, 10:OG ~.m. at'George H.Lewis on Sage Road.
Commissioner Dunn reportedon'a meeting with the Bicentennial Committee and Parks
and Recreation Board stating that plans were being made for a 4th of July cele-
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bration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the city and as the kick-off for the
Bicentennial celebration. '
Commissioner Binig reminded members of the Commission that a priority list was to
be prepared for the Parks,arrdRecreation Board and i~vited members to attend a
breakfast to be held at 9:00 a.m~, Saturday, April 19th at the Community Building
for volunteer survey workers on the Co(.tnci l,for Agi rlg.
Mayor Wallin advised the Commission that' he was in receipt of a Jetter from the
Rebekkah Lodge requesting permission to have storage space tonstructedin the
Community Building, and that he would advise the Lodge that this was' not in keep-
ing with the policies established for use of the building. It was also the de-
'Cisio'r) 'of the Commission that the Lodge be requested to remove a piano from the
bui1d'ing ifit was no longer'to be used fO'Y're'gular meetings.. ' ;
Minutes of the regular meetings of the Safety Committee on March 25th, April 1st
and April 8th were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on March 25th
were presented to the Commission for their, information.
Minutes of the meeting of the Bicentennial Committee on April 1st were presented
to the Commi ssi on for thei r i nformati on. Mayor Wall instated that he had re-
ceived a request from the Committee to replace inactive members and that members
of the Commission should suggesfany names' they might have for 'new members.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, March 24th were
presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that minutes of the regular meeting of
the City Commission on Monday , March 24th be approved as submitted. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: Nbne,
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 ~.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COMMISSION AND ZONING AND PLANNING tOMMISSION
APRIL 22, 1975
The City Commission of the City of West University Place and the Zoning and
Planning Commission of the'City of West-University: Place convened at 7:30 p.m.
at the City Hall, for the purpose of hol ding a Publ i c Heari ng called for thi s
date, with the following, members'present: Mayor Wall in, presiding; Commis-
sioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson; Zoning and Planning Commission
members, E. G,. Hines, Ch'airmail, presiding; meinbersDahlin, Bartholomew and
Weatherby. The' City Attorney' and City Manager were also present.. ' Zoni ng
and Planni ngr-Commi ss i on member W. P. Li pscomb was absent.
MayorWalliil stated that' this public heafing was being held jointly and simul-
taneously by the City: Commission 'and-Zoning ,and Planning tommission for the
purpose of giving consideration to the recommendation of the Zoning and Plan-
ningCommi:ssion to r.ezone the following -described property for townhouses
and/orclusterhouses: .
Lots 6,7,:8, 9 and East 10 ft'. of 10,
Block 1, Kent Plate Addition~ 3600
block of Bellaire Boulevard
Motion by Commissioner Stanley,' seconded by CommissiOner Thompson, that the,
public hearing to consider the proposition recommended by the Zoning and
Planningtommi"ssion to rezone certain properties contained 'in legal notice
published in the Southwestern Argus on January 22, 1975, be opened
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner, Weatherby, seconded by Commissioner Bartholomew, that
the Public Hearing to consider the proposition recommended by the Zoning and
Planning Commission to rezone certain properties as contained in the Final
Report of the Zoning and Planning Commission dated March 24, 1975, be opened.
Voting Aye: ' All
: "Voting No: "None,
Mayor Wallin ascertained from the secretary that notice of public hearing was
published in the Southwestern Argus on Wednesday, April 2, 1975, and notice
to individual property owners within a 220' radius of the property being con-
sideredwere mailed on April 2, 1975, thereby fulfilling legal requirements
for the Public Hearing.
Mayor Wallin requested Mr. E. G. Hines, Chairman, Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion, to review the activity sequence of such Commission during consideration
of the recommended change.
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Mr. Hines stated that the applications filed by Messrs. R. B. and E. A. Mayor
and Mrs. Paul S. Watts were received by the Zoning and Planning Commission on
January 14, 1975; Preliminary Report was filed with the City Commission on
January 17, 1975; notice was published in the Southwestern Argus on January 22,
1975 and notice to all property owners within a 200' radius of the property on
January 22, 1975. The Public Hearing by the Zoning and Planning Commission 0
was held on February 11, 1975 and the Final Report filed with the City Comis-
sion on March 24, 1975.
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In response to Mayor Wallin's question'regarding fulfillment of all legal
requirments for the Public Hearing, City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised
that Ordinance Number 1035 calling a joint public hearing was passed and ap-
proved by the City Commission on March 24, 1975, and that the secretary had
testified that the required legal notice had been published and, notice had
been ma i 1 ed to all property owners .';
Mayor Wallin announced that in order to expedite the public hearing, the follow-
ing regulations for procedure would be followed:
a. Those addressing the Commissions to give their name, address and
street address of the property they own in West University.
b. The applicant and others who may support the application would
be given an opportunity to present any relevant information in
connection with the application. '
Members of both Commissions may elict such additional information as
they feel proper, by questioning the applicants.
Questions may then be directed to the applicants from the floor.
c. Those wishing to present pertinent information in opposition to
the application may do so.
Again, questions may be asked by members of both Commissions, followed
by questions from the floor.
Mayor Wa,llin administered the Oath to Mr,. Richard Mayor, 226' Pine Hollow,
Houston, one of the applicants for rezoning o~ the property being considered.
Mr. Mayor stated that it was his belief that the reasons for the request for
rezoning were amply set out in the report and recommendation of the Zoning and
Planning Commission. Mr. Mayor then reviewed for the Mayor and City Commission
the recommendation of the. Zoning and Plann,ing Commission of March J1, 1974"
wherein the property being considered for rezoning for the construction of
townhouses, and/or clusterhouses, was ~ecommended as a visual park site, and
this tract of land waS the only vacant property deleted from the recommenda-
tion of the Zoning and Planning Commission for construction of townhouses
and/or clusterhouses.
Mr. Mayor advised the Commissions that he was aware of the city's ability,
to acquire the property for a park site by means of condemnation, but to ..
do so would be the acquisition of property without due process of law
and his right to equal protection under the law. Mr. Mayor then requested
that the City Commission follow the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning
Commission and grant the application.
Members of the Commissions and those in attendance at the Public Hear,ing had
no questions for, Mr. Mayor.
Motion by Mr. Weatherby, seconded by Mr. Bartholomew, that, the public hearing
be closed.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that public
hearing be closed.
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Voting No: None
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that
the Final Report and recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission,
to rezone Lots 6,7,,8,9 and east 10' of 10, Block 1, Kent Place Addition,
3600 block of Bellaire Boulevard for the construction of townhouses and/or
clusterhouses be accepted.
Motion amended, by Commissioner Thompson, accepted by Commissioner Stanley,
to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for the
rezoning.
Voting on the amendement.
Voting.Aye: ,All
Voting No: None
Voting on the motion.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Wallin recessed the meeting'for five minutes prior to calling the
second public hearing to order.
Mayor Wallin announced that a joint public hearing was being held by the
City Commission and Zoning and Planning Commission and would be opened to con- 0
sider the Final Report and recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Com-
mission- to rezone the following described,property for vehicular parking:
Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10~ Block 25
Collegeview 1st Addition
4000 block of Ruskin
Motion bY Commissioner Thompson~ secQnded by Commissioner Binig, that the
public hearing to consider the proposition recommended by the Zoning and
Planning Commission ,to rezone certain properties for vehicular parking,
be opened.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Mr. Weatherby, seconded by Mr. Dahlin, that the public hearing to
consider the rezoning of certain properties for vehicular parking, be
opened.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Wallin ascertained from the secretary that notice of public hearing
was publlshed in the Southwestern Argus on April 2,1975, and notice to
individual property owner.s within a 20Q'radius of the property being con-
s i dered were mail ed on April 2, 1975, thereby ful fill i ng 1 ega 1 requi rements
for the public hearing:
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Mayor Wallin requested Mr.E. G. Hines, Chairman, to review the activity'
sequence of the Zoning and Planning Commission during consideration of the
recommended change.
Mr. Hines stated that an applicati'on had been filed by Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company to rez0ne',Lots 5 and 6, Block 25,C611egeview'lst Addi-
tion and the -Zoning and Planning Commission had added Lots 7, '8, 9 and 10,
Block 25, Collegeview 1st Addition, as part of the property to be rezoned
for vehicular parking. The application by Southwestern Bell Telephone Com-
pany was received on December 10, 1974, and further considered by the Zoning
and Planning Commission on January 14, 1975. A Preliminary Report was filed
with the City Commission on January 17, 1975; notice of Public Hearing was
published in the Southwestern Argus on January 22, 1975; and notice of public
hearing was mailed to all property owners on January 22, 1975. A public
hearing was held by the Zoning and Planning Commission on February 11, 1975,
and Final Report filed with the City Commission on March 24, 1.975.
In response to'Mayor Wallin's question regarding fulfillment of all legal
requirements for the Public Hearing, City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised
that Ordinance Number 1035 calling a joint public hearing was passed and
approved by the City Commission on March 24, 1975, and that the secretary
had testified that the required legal notice had been published and notice
had been mailed to all property owners. '
Mayor Wallin again reviewed the procedure, to be followed in holding the
public hea.ring.
Mayor 'Wallin administered the Oath to Mr. Bill Knight, Mrs. Miriam Israel,
Mr. Wm. Patrrctge and Mr. Arthur Goldman.
Mr. Knight, District Manager, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, whose,
home address is 6214 Rutherglen, advised the Commission that adequate park-
ing spaces for employees of Southwestern Bell 'nag been a long standing pro-
blem for the company, the city, Police Department and residents of the area.
Mr. Knight stated they now have sixty (60) parking spaces on their
existing lot, twenty-five (25) spaces in front of the bui,lding, twenty
(20) spaces on the west side of~"AcadeIlJy~nd~tliat:.the neW lo,t ,construction
will provide an additional thirty-flve (35) spaces. Mr. Knight further
stated that a survey of employees indicated there~ere 185 of whom drove
automobiles to work. The proposed parking lot would be re-vamped to in-
clude the existing lot, with new lighting, re-sttiped and have a curb cut
onto Ruskin Street.
Mr. Knight advised the Commission that all recommendations by th~ Fire Chief
and Police Chief had been considered in the preparation of plans for the
parking lot in hopes that many of the problems encountered in the past might
be eliminated.
Mrs. Miriam Israel, 5511 Cheltenharri, stated that she owned the property at
4003 Ruskin, and that she was in' favor of the recommendation, however, she
felt some changes should be made in the construction of the proposed parking
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would be dangerous since it ,w.as a narr:ow street, and it was her belief that
all traffic should be onto Academy. " -
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, Mrs. Israel stated that she agreed with Commi'ssioner Thompson in that the
construction of tHe new parking lot would not be an'answer to the problem
of adequate parking for Southwestern Bell employees and that a personal
survey indicated employees were parking on Ruskin, Cason and Fairhaven.
r~rs. Israel 'further stated that she had not been permitted to construct a
carport at her home because of the,location of a utility easement, however,
it appeared that Southwestern Bell had paved over the same "
was her feeling that this should be investigated prior to the proposed new
construction.
In'response toa question by th~ City Commission, Mr. 'Knight stated that
in response to a request of the Chief of Police, the parking lot wDuldbe
constructed in a horseshoe shape'with 45 cars exiting onto Ruskin and
45 exiting onto Academy during peak ho~rs.
Mr. Arthur Goldman, 4032 Ruskin, stated that the existing parking lot was
virtually empty between four and five o'clock each afternoon and it was
his belief that an additional 35 cars exiting onto Academy would ~e ~o pro-
blem and that a curb cut on Ruskin would not be necessary. ,,'
Mr. Goldman stated that he was heartily in favor of the rezoning of Lots
5 and 6 for vehicular parking use by Southwestern Bell, but was very opposed
to rezoning of Lots 7,8, 9 and 10, inasmuch,as two of the lots were owned :0
by Corri gan Interests and specul ati on was a proposed use as ,a 1 oadi ng dock.
Mr. W. L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, stated that he was very much in favor of
rezoning the property for use by Southwestern Bell.
In response to a qu.estion regarding possible purchase by Southwestern Bell
of Lot 7, Mr. Knight stated that it was entirely an economical situation
inasmuch as owners of Lot 7 wanted too much money for the lot.
In response to questions regarding the city's ability to include certain
use restri cti on's into an Ordi nance rezoni ng the .property, City Attorney
Charles Cockrell stated that such provisions could be encorporated into
the ordinance and"it would ~e enforceable based on the ordinance, and
such restrictions could limit the character and size of a fence across
the rear easement.
Motion by Mr. Dahlin, seconded by Mr. Barthplomew, that the public hearing
be closed.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissi.oner Stanley, that the
public hearing be closed.
Voting Aye: All'
Voting No: None
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the application, the following action was taken:
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the
meeting of the City Commission be recessed until 7:00 p.m., Monday,
May 5, 1975. ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
April' 28, 1975
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday~
April 28, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presi di ng; -Comini ssi oners Dunn. :Stanl ey and Thompson. The City Attorney and
City Manag~r were also present.
The Invocation wa? pronounced by Commissioner Stanley.
Ms. Steffanie Ball was introduced to members of the City Commission as Assis-
tant toMs. Ann Weigand, Southwestern Argus Editor, who will now be covering
meetings Df'the'City C0mmission. '
Members of the Safety and Accident Review Board W. J. Eubanks and Carlton'
Tibbett were present at the meeting in response to an invitation by the
City Commission. Mr.' Ti:bbett reviewed inspections made by members of the
Board at the Swimming Pool; City Hall; Water, Sanitation and Street Depart-
ments; Library and CommunitY Building; Recycling Cente'r 'and Disposa'l Plant.
Mr. Ti bbett stated' that conditi 6ns throughout, the 'ci ty were much better than"
a year ago when similar inspections were made. In response to a request by
Mayor Wallin, Mr. Tibbett advised thatmemb.ers of the Board would make a
second inspection of the Swimming' Pool on May 12th.
Mr. Tippett stated that it would 'be' benefiCial' to' Boar'd members if they were
advised of action taken on recomri1endatio~sthey made.
Commissioner Birfig arrfved atth.emeeting 'at this'time.~
Members of the Boardwerecomplimentedfo.r the work they had:performed and
it was a:lso noted th-at much 'had been accomplts:hed" in the;area,of 'safety'
prevention, especially in the service departments of the city.
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In accordance~with previous ,action of the'Commission,bids received forin-,
stal1ation of additions and relocation of lighting fixtures and standards,
at Weir Park tennis courts, were opened and ,results~announced as follows:
A/C Systems, Inc.
1223 Waugh Drive
Powell & Stephenson
Post Office Box 18487
$ 5,260.00
7,100.00
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the City
l~anag~rbe:instructed to determine that the low:bid,of $5',260,00 submitted
by Ale Systems,.Inc; meets' an specifications 'and if 'so a'coritractbe awarded
to the low bidder. ' ,.,;
Votin'g Aye: Dunn,
Binib ,.:'
Thompson
Voting No: Stanley
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In accordance with previous actioniof the City Commission authorizing the in-
stallation of additional lights on the,Judsbn Park tennis courts, the City U
Manager was advised to employ the low bidder for such installation during the
time work was being done at Weir Park in order to prevent another charge for
rental and move;:'in time for a. pole truck.,' , , : , " ,,', .', '
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Ordinance Number 1037 was presented to the, Commission and read" in full:'
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ROLAND E. DAHLIN, O. C. BARTHOLOMEW,
H. ALLEN WEATHERBY, HARDY LA COOK' AND JAMES; :NORTON AS, MEMBERS,
OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
, UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS~
Motion by Commissioner Thomp~on', secon'ded" by Commissioner :Binig, that Ordina,nce
Number 1037 appointing members to serve on the Zoning and Planning Commission
be approve-d a's read.
Vot'ing Aye : All
Voti ng,'No: None'
Mayor Wallin then administered the 'Oath to the' following ''as members ofc the
Zonin'gand' Planning Commission of the CHy of ~est Un,ivers,ity.Place:
O.C. Bartholomew, 3618, Corondo :-
Rol and E. Dahlin, 33.10 Suns'et ':
Hardy LaCook, 3804 Swarthmore
J. L Norton-, :3312 Uni vers ity
H. A 1.1 en Weatherby, 2808 Wroxton
The Commission was advi.sedthalaletter had been received from ,the, Bicentennial
Committee setting forth names of members appointed to the Committee that had not
attended any meetings and had'made' no'contri,bulion to the work of the Committee,
with a request that the Commission remove such members from the, Committee.
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Motion by ,Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
following pe"op"le be remov.edas 'members ,.of ,the, :Bicenten"n5al Gommitt~~,;
Don Wilhelm; 2708 Pemberton
Harry Hedges, 3602 Plumb
Don Reynolds, 3001 Georgetown
,MaY'ti n Rodri quez, 3913 Oberli n
Danny Sullivan, 4231 Sunset
Iris Eaton, 2711 Nottingham
Voting Aye:. All
Voting No: None
Fo 11 owi rig the removal of the above persons as 'member$ of' the Bi centenni a,l Com-
mittee, the Commission was 'advised of the :need for appointment of additional
members in order that work of the Committee may progress. '
Motion by Commissioner 'Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
following persons be appointed to serve as members of the Bicentennial Commit-
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Doug Toole, Jr., 3759 Albans:Road:
Peggy<~kGoWeli, '3126 Robirihood
SheldQn Miller, 3835 University;'?
Robert ,Kendr:i ck, , 3127 Amherst
Paul Joplin, 3412 Plumb:,'
Voti l1,g' Aye: All
Votiri~ No: Nbne
Commissioner Binig' advised the Commission that: :she had discussed the', Bicenten-
nial celebration with a representative of the Bicentennial Committee,"of the City
of Bellaire and had learned that funds for their proposed participation had been
provided by interested merchants 'and'citizens,:'and no funds were'available from
the city budget.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson; second'ed'by Commissioner Dunn, that the follow-
ing persons bea:ppolnted to' serve on theci'ty's Plumbing Board during the admin-
istration of the present C0mmission:
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Roy P. Harper, 4038 Marquette
Ronald L. Taylor, 3131 Tangley
J. M. Hinrichs, 3742 Wroxton
Scott Cameron, 5716 Buffalo
Gerald Kerbow, 2630 University
J. D. Allstott',BuHding Inspecfor'
Wayne Perry, Ass:i stant Bld 1 din'g ,Inspector: .
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Dunn,:' :seconded by Co'mmfssioner Bini'g, that the following
persons be appoi nted to ser.v~:~s,members of 'the:' Independence Park Comm'ittee:
Burt Ballanfant, 4001 Case
, 'David Sanger, 3417 Georgetown
Votfng 'No:" , None
Voti ng Aye: "All
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Resolution Number 75..:.15 'waspresent,ed' 'to the Commissi on.and '-read' i nful1:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of' the 'City Comrriiss'ion~ ':
pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter and ordinance heretofore
adopted, to appoint'members to :Various Boards', and: : " ' ,
" WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the 'City Commi ssion have
contacted and' investi'gated numerous qualified citizens to ,serve on the"
Health Board and as Hea.lth 0fficer of the City of West University Place,
Texas; and" ., ,
WHEREAS, certain p~rsons have indicated a desire and willingness
to s.erve as members of the Health Board,. ',' ,'" " ,
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CITY OF" WEST UNIVERSITY 'PLACE, TEXAS:' , ,
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Section 1. That the following persons be appointed to serve as
members of the Health Board:
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Dr. Temple Williams, 3766 Nottingham
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Section 2. That the peTs0ns':b~reby,appoi:ntedtGl the Health
Board shall serve without compensation.
Secti'on 3~' That the persons hereby appoi nted ,to the Health
Board shall serve for a period of two years from the date of this
Reso 1 uti on; and ,thereafter unti 1 the :a:p:pofntment and qu~l i.fi c9.ti on of '
their succes~ors. '
PASSED; AND APPROVED this 28th day of April, 1975. >, ,,"
Commissioners Voting Aye: All
Commi ssi:oners Voti ng:' No: None
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Motion by Commissioner' Stanley, secon~ed byCommiss.ion,er Thompson, that Resolu-
ti on Number 75- l5"appointi n'g .the; foUQw:i.ng as,:members, ,of the city IS Health
Board, be approved as read:
Dr. Howard Evans, 6428 Belmont
Dr., ,Tel1}pl~'Williams', 3799-Nottingham,
Dr. N. C.Windrow,6328 Westchester,
Mr. Frank Stewart, 2916 University
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The Commission was: a~vtsed' that at the time the property at 4124 Byron Street
was purchased by the city for an addition to Case Park, an agreement was made
with the -own'erfor him to remove the house, but he had b,een unable to mak;e such
arrangements and consideration should be given to advertising for bids for the
removal and/or demolition of the residence.
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Motion by Commissioner Binig;'seq:mdeo Qy:~Co!1Jmissioner' Stanl~,.",that the,'. '
City Manager be authorized to prepare the necessary specifications and ad-
vertise forbids for 'the demolition'and/or: removal ,of the residence located at
4127 Bryon, such ',bids to, b,e 'received-:by th~:'City'Coml1)iss.ionon Nay 26" 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None'
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The Commiss'i'on was advised that'the number of ,'llllail-outs" being handled by
city personnel had incre.asedcon;stderably,and :that the sum of, $1 ,600 was in-
cluded in the 1975 budget for the purchase of an envelope stuffing machine and
permlssion was requested to advertise for bids.
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Motion by Commissioner Binig., seconded byCommiss~oner Dunn, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of an envelope
stuffing machine, such,b,i~s to be received by ~he.Gi~tCommission on May 26th.
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, In accordance wjth previous a~tion of the City Commission when bids were re-
jected Tor the purchase:' of' a new 1250' gpm fi re' truck, rev; sed specifi cati ons
wer.e: presented el1rninating appro'ximate,ly $7~000 from the bid price received '
previously.-" The Commission' was :also presented: 1:1 letter 'from Mr. Hugh Heflln
of the State Board of Insurance advising that the 1947 American LaFrance pumper
now in service would not be creditable after 1977 even though the engine might
be replaced \~lth a diesel engine'; The 'City. Manager was requested to furnish
the Commission, in wrlting, guidelines itidic'ating any beneflts to' be gained: in
the city's insurance key rate by re-conditioning of fire trucks along the lines
followed by the City of Houston. '
Motion 'oy Commiss'ioher Dunn, seconded,by' Commissioner Thomps~n,that the City
r~anager be' instructed to prepa're ne\~ speci fi cations and advert; se for bi ds for
the purchase of a 'new fire trucl<,s'uch bid:sto be 'received by the City Conimls-
sion on May 26, 1975.
Voting Aye: All
, Voti~g N6: None
Commissioner Binig reported to the Commission that approximately two-thirds of
the sur'vey' by the Council' on Aging"had been completed and that results were
quite rewarding~ with most interviewers reporting pleasure from their contacts
with the residents interviewed. Mrs. Binig further stated that aside from the
questi ons ansvJered on' the questi onna ire, resi dents had found the City Currents
most, informative an(that t~'e City ofWestolJnivers';ty Place hiida Isuper"'City
Manager. .
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Commissioner Binig requested that'theSoutliwestern Argus publish an articleadvis-
ing any residents that had not been included in the survey to call the City Hall
to rec~l ve<;me' of the'g:~estiOrinai ~e~,~" :. " " ,:." "
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A Proclamation designatitig,the 'vleek 'of May 18:'to 24; as Foster Children Week was
presented to the.Com~is~ion ~nd read 1n full:
.. ':: WI-lEREAS, ,the week of May 18to:24 has been proclaimed:National ActiQn
for Foster Chi 1 dren Week to ca 11attenti on to the vital needs of foster 'chfl dr-en;
and
W~EREAS,it isackno~ledged thata:fainily environment with 10vlng and
caring par~nts 'is the ideal situatton:fQrchildren,; and ,0' '
WHEREAS, in this area there are hundreds of foster children who
through' no' fault of thei r,own hav~ been "depr; ved, of thiS ncirma 1 home re 1 ati on:"
ship involVing iove, shelter~and other: needs that are the basic rights of' all
children; and " ,:'. ,,) ,
~Ji~ERE.L\S, social agencies~ both public andprivate, 'and dedicated.
foster, parerits:.are' attempting,~to provide these children with, a temporaryand
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provide the basic needs~~f these children, such as medical and denta1 care,
education, food, clothing, skilled social work; and
WHEREAS, these ends(;;an~e met only by increased, funding and concerted
public:effort--on the part qf.,'an cit,izen.s, gpvernment,and private agencies,
1 egi sl ators, and othf;!rs responsi bl~ and. concerned for: the future,' of. tnese chi 1-
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" , NOW, THE~EFORE, I, Paul, W., kJ~l1 in, Jr,.,. Mayor. or-the City of West
Unive.rsi,ty Plq.ce,: Texas, do heY:'~by,; procl a~im:' t~e:week of: May 18 to 24 as
ACTION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN WEE~
in West University Place, Texas,: and call upon all citizen~ to volunteer their
taclentsand energies to support the v;italrol,e played by foster parents ,in en...
ab)ing these children to, develop into'mature, responsib'le; productive q.du1ts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the
Official Seal of the City of West University Place to be affixed this 28th
day of April, A.D., 1975.
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City of West Uni versity Pl ace
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The Commis.s1Qn, was presented a statement,; :i,n ,the amount of, $1:60.00"dated'
April 21, 1975, ; submitted by Mr. cBill'Scheibe,-Park Consu1tant"for meetings
held on January 27, 1975 and March 5, 1975, regarding employment by the City
Commission to assist the Independence Park Committee in the preparation of a
grant application for funds under:, the Community Block Program:,"
The City Manager was instructed to consult w,ithMr: Jeffry, Corbin, Chairman
of the Independence Park Committee, regarding any obligation the city might
, have to pay for_ the initial meeting with' Mr~ Soheibe on January 27~ 1975.
A letter received from Chief of Police Richard Kesselus, who is attending the
F;.B,I. ACpdemy in Quantico, Virginia was presented to the Commission for their
- information. ';
The Commission was advised that two members of the Fire Department would manage
the swimming pool;for the 1975:season an!1 that preparati0ns:were being mad~ to
have the pool ready to be opened on Saturday, May 17th,'with Adult Learn-to~Swim
classes beginning the second week of May.
It was noted,that'plans'for' the retirement of,Assistant Chi'ef of Pdlice H. E.
Shipp,had been set:for June Js 1975, and such, notice 'would be included in the
next issue of City Currents.
Commissioner Dunn stated'that he, and Commissioner Thompson agreed with the need :J-
for window coverings at the Community Building and that specifications should
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be prepared in order to advertise for,bids"and that samples should be provided
for members of the City Commission at its recessed meeting to be held on May 5th.
Commissioner Thompson requested 'that Department Heads/report, in writing, action
taken to correct items included in Inspection Reports of the Safety and Accident
Revi ew Board. "', ,
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FollO\'1ing'Commissioner 9tanley's request that the'City Commission schedule some
work sessions within the next six weeks to study the, city's, traffic' problems,,:
Mayor Wallin advised that a meeting was held in Austin on Monday, April 28th
with representatives'of the State Highway Department 'where it"was learned that
consideration :to the:'city's: re:quest"for .funds for the signalization of Buffalo
Speedway woblcl be included inithe:June me'eting:'of the State Highway Commission
and favorable results ,were expeCted. ' .
The City Manager was instructed to advise the Zoning and Planning Commission of
action by, the:City Commission .to, improve; traf:Fic conditions on Buffalo Speedway.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on April 17,
1974 were"pre'Sen~ed to'the Cominission':For th'eir iiiformati,on:>, ,
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Minutes of the: joint 'F>'tlblit: hearing 'held by the City Commissi'on:,and Zoning and
planning Commission on April 22, 1975, were presented to the Commission for -
their information.
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Minutes of 'the regular meeting.. of the City Commission on ~,10nday, April 14', 1975,
were presented for consideration and the: following action taken: Motion by
Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that minutes of the
regulacr, meeti'ng,:of,fhe, ,l!:fty'Comrni ssi on:' om Monday; April; :14, :1975, ,be 'approved
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly. ma.de,: seconded and ,carr'i ed, the meeti ng adjourned 'at' 9': 15- P; ffi. ,,:,
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The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Monday;
May 5, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wal1in~
presiding;Commissione.rs' Binig,:Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. 'The City Attorney
and City "Mani:iget'[were also pres~nt:; , '
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Mayor. Wa 1] in advised. that thi.s was,: a conti nuatj.on.. of amee:t.i ng of, th.e C~ity , ..
Commission on April 22', 1975,-,a't which time a pub1ichear.ing was held to ,
consider a recommendation and final report of the Zoning, and Planni,ngCommis-
sion to rezone Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Blgck~25, Co]JegeYi2w l~t:Addition '
for vehicular parking.
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The Commission was advised that. a motion did: not have to be on the floor in
order to discuss the recommendation.
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City Attorney Charles Cockre,Badv.ised..the C.ominissionthp,-t the r,ecommendation.
could be accepted as contained in the Final Report of the Zoning and Planning
Gommi.ssi.o'n; : amended if destred ,by the :City Commis,si on;' or additipn,sa,nd changes
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The fact that only Southwestern Bell Telephone Company had filed a formal
application.'re.questingthat Lots 5 and 6 owned byt,hem be!,reZ;OY;le,d for,p,arking
purpos'es;was di's,cus,sed by the,Commi:ssi.o.n., " r., ,'.
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Plans; for the construction of the parking 10t'planne,d'bySouthwesternBell
Telephone Company were reviewed by the Commission with considerable:cdi:scussion
regarding the proposed curb cuts onto Ruskin Street. Some members of the Com-
mission were opposed to the curb cuts inasmuch as there was a possibility of
adding additional traffic onto a residential street.
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Discussion concerningr~mors that owners of .Lots land 8 proposed to use such
property for a loading dock concluded that the provisions of an ordinance
could preclude such usage.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
Final Report including all of the nine (9) points of the Zoning and Planning
Commission dated March 24, 1975, recommending that Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10,
Block 25, Co11egeview 1st Addition be rezoned for the purpose of parkingno/1-
commercial passenger vehicles be accepted.
Voting Aye: Binig
Thompson
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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REGULAR'MEETING OF CITY ,CO~1r~ISSION
MAY 12, 1975
The City Commission co~vened in regular session at the City Hall,on Monday,
May 12, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding;Commis'sioners 'Dunn; Stanley and Thompson. The City Attorney and
Ci ty Man'ager were also' present. " , .. " " . ,
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Thompson..
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Mr. John Schmidt, 3302;,Robfnhood, advised the Comm'ission ,that he would 'like
to protest the construC'tion of.an eight (8') foot fence and swimming pool
adjoining- his:proper'ty; to the west.,' Nr. Schmidt stated that the fence was
in violation of his air rights and it was' his belief that the 'swimmin.gpool ;'
had not beenc!Jnstructed in compliance with the building code.
Mayor Wallin requested that the Building Inspectorbeinstrutted to check the
construction an~ advise Mr. Schmidt, in writing, of his findings.
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Mr. Burt Ballanfant; 4001' Case, asked if consideration 'had been given 'to
screeni ng :a'nd l~andscaping :in connection \",i th the proposed ref-zoning of the;'
4000 block of Ruskin Street.
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Mayor Wallin, advised Mr'~ Ballanfant t'hata draft of an o"rdinance.had been,' pre-
pared for consideration by the City Commission, and such .ordin'ance'wouldc:re':"
quire prQper screening and landscaping should the property be developed as a
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Mayor Wallina,dministered 'the Oath: of Office to the following 'p:erson' as members
of the .city" s Plumbing Board: .
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Roy P. Harper, 4038 Marquette
Ronald LTaylor,3131' Tangley
J. M. Hinrichs, 3742Wroxton '
Scott Camero'n" 57:l6::Buffalo
J. D. Al 1 stott,: Building Inspector
Wayne Perry,' Asst. Buil ding Inspector
Members of the Commission thanked members of the Plumbing Board for accepting
such a~POi:h't~.e-l1t." ,,, ~"~~""';"I' ":,,, ",,-:
Mayor Wallin administered ,the: Oath of Office to the fo'llowing :persons as members
of the ci'tY's,llealth Board. ,,:' , ,
Dr. Howard Evans, 6428 Belmont
, Dr. ' Temple' Will tams,' :3766 Notti h'gham
Dr. N. C. Windrow, 6328 Westchester
Mr. Frank Stewart, 2916 University
Members of the Commission' thanked members of the Health Board for accepting
such appointment and expressed their appreciation for the work done by such Board.
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Resolution Number 75~16was,pr~seilted to the 'Commission ahd read in full:
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Harper, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City U,
of West University Place, Texas, has been reassigned duties as Assistant City
Treasur.er; 'a,nd:'.':!", . : ':"! ,~:;' ',' '; ~ ;' :.." "."" .' :!('
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WHEREAS,' the reassignment of ~1r. Robert Harper creat~s,the necessity
of appoi nti ng anothe r qua 1 i fi ed person to serve 'as Clerk. of-; the; fy1unj c'i pa 1
Court; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Putney has been employed by the city and is
qualified to assume the dut;ies of Clerk bf the MuniCipal'Court; 'and
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as Deputy,: Clerks ,of the Munidpal ,Court: , ", ,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE , TEXAS:
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Section 1. That Mr. Robert Harper, Clerk of the Municipal Court of
the City ;of,'Wes't University Place, :Texas,be: and'he is hereby; re;li~ved ,of the
duti:es of the: Clerk of said Court effecti.ve with th'e passage of thi,s Resolution.
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Section 2. That Mr. Richard Putney, be and he is hereby, appointed
as Cler.k,' of bhe,Municipal Cour,Lof the CHY,Qf West University Plac;e,-, ,Texas,
replacing: the: said Mr. .Robert :Harp'er:. ", , ' ',,', ,
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Section 3. That the following qualified employees be appointed as
Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place,
Texas, :the'csaid De'putys to assist Mt; Richard 'Putney in' performing the duties
of the Clerk of the Municipal Court, as prescribed by the State Statutes and
the Charter of the City of West University Place, Texas.
Maurice Anderson
Rebecca Anz. q;' '~'
, Cl1ri stine Crump,
Tola :Pickul
: .Eddi.e .Roberts
Kathleen Walker
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Section 4. The date of appointments of the 'said Ric~rdPlltn~yas
Clerk of the Municipal Court and Maurice Anderson, Rebecca An~~ Christine Crump,
Iola Pickul;"Eddie'Robertsand Kathleen, Walker as DeputyClerkso'f the Municipal
Court of the City of West University Place, Texas, to become effective with
, the passage of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th ,day dfMay, 1975.
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Motion by Commissioner StanleY:~'secondedby C0IninissionerThompson;that Resolu-
tion Number. 75-16 appointing the following Clerks of the Municipal Court be
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Richard Putney, Court, Clerk
Maurice Anderson, Deputy Clerk
Rebecca' Anz ~ :Deputy Cl erk
, ",tiChristine Crump, 'Deputy Clerk
", ' I 0 1 a Pi cku,l ;, Deputy ,Cl erk '
Eddie Roberts, Deputy Clerk
Kathleen Walker, Deputy Clerk
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mayor Wallin then administered, the bath ,to::r4r.' Richard'Putney as Clerk oJ the
Muni~ipal Court ~f the City ~f ~est University Place.
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Mr.' Gerald;' Kerbow~ prev.ious'ly ~a:ppointe'd a' member 'of the Plumbing Board, who had
arrived at the me'eting 's:ubsequent to the administration ,of the Oath to other: board
members" wasadmi ni stered the Oath' a,tthi s time ,bY Mayor :Wa'l i~.
The Commi ssion was advi sed, that a statement'ih:the 'amount' of'$3,96:3.51 ,ha:dbeen
received from Ross, Inc. for the installation of carpet in the Library and Com-
munity Building, such fnvoice including $30.50 addition error in the proposal
submitted by Ross, Inc. .
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Moti on' by' Cbmmi S5 i oner Thompso:h, secoride~ by Comm;:ss'foner, Stan 1 ey; that Ross,
Inc. be p'aid a totat':5'um' of$3,933.0'2~: in; accordance"with,' the,o,r;gimil bid,';
for the,installat;on 'of carpet in the 'Library and Community Build;ng~ "
Voting Aye(' A11
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nie Commi:ssion was 'aavised that em.ergency'<re-pai rs had been: necessary to :Unit :
207 when the transmiisslonfailed:,and:a;,;statement in ,the a:mollnt,bf $1; llO'.47 :
submitted by International Harvester Company was now recommended for payment;
Moti,onby :Commissi oiier Thompson, s'econded"by Commi ss;:one.r Dunn,- that the s'tate-
"ment' submitted 'by International Harvester': Company for repairs'to Unit 207, in
the amount of $1,110.47, be approved for payment.
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A certificate of completion prepared by Mr. Harold E. McConnell, consulting,
engineer, on the construction of a lighted softball field on the Houston In-
dependent School grounds was presented' to' the: Commtssfon together with a req'uest
that the ,$2,296.00 retained of the contfaat price of $22,960.00 from Powell and
Stephensdh El ectri ca 1 Contractors, be- pai d'. i ":c' :;;'. <,,' , ,
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in the amount of $2~296. do submitted by 'Powell and :Stepherison 'for. the balance
due on the constructiori of a lighted softball field bepaid.
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Commissioner Binig arrived, at the meeting'~tthis :time.
In accordance with previous dis~ussidn by' the CityCommissi~n regarding the I'~'I '
need for window coverings at the Community Building, the following action \11
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, secon~ed by; Commissioner Stanley, that the
City Manager be authorized, tb ad.vertis,e,'fio-r'bi'ds,toc,Over the windows at the
Community Building, with such'bjds.to. b,e r,ece:ived by,the City Commission on
Monday, June 9, 1975. .,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Proposals received from eligible banking institutions to serve as a depository
fur C:ity,'funas wer:e ,opened andi results 'reviewed. 'I '.. ,
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that proposals
recei vedto serv:e as a depository for ci,ty :funds received ,from Fannin Bank,
:River Oaks Bank, Western B~nk, 'Gu;lfCQast Jtan.k,' Coloni:aLSavj:ngs, West Loop
National Bank, a'nd Chemical Bank, be r'eferred ,to the Fin~nce' Committee and
City Manager for study with a recommendation to be presented to the City Com-
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Mrs. John Berti ni, 2829 Wroxton Road, and ~4r. John Mi tc'he 11, 2908 Wroxton' Road,
appeared before the Commiiss;:<min behalf of petitions 'filed by residents of 0
the 2800/2900 block ofWroxton:Road re:questing a speed limit of ,20 miles per hour
in an effort'tO' deter excessive "cut'":through'!, traffic using the, street.
Mrs. Bertini. ,and Mr. Mitchell stated that the traffic volulIJeand.speed has con-
tinued to increase and they had worked for many months trying to find a permanent
solution to..the, problem and it,:was their, belief that red,uc-ingthe'speed.'1imit to
15~mil~s ~er. hQu~ might se~ve' as a deterent, even though it would not be a per-
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Motion"byGommi.ssi oner Bi'ni g, seconded,:.by' Commi ssioner Stanley,: that the.spe~d
limit i.n the 2800/2900 block of,Wroxton,Road be reduced, to 15-miles\ per hour as
soon as possible.
Motion alJ1ended by Commissioner Stanley, accepted by Commiss-ioney!;Binig, that the
speed limit in the 2800/2900 block of Wroxton Road be reduced to 20-miles per
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Motion amended by Commissioner Thompson~ accep~ed by: Commis~ioners Binig and
Stanley, that the speed limit in the 2600 through 3100 blocks of WroxtonRoad
.inclusive, be reduced to'20-miles per hour, on a trial basis untila,full 'writ-
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thirty ,days to determine what effect,: if any,' the 'lower speed 'limit 'had,on' traf-
fic inthe,area,aswell':asthe number,of~arning'~nd'dtatiOriscissued; '''-
Mr. Mike Parks, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board,' appeared before the'City
Commission to present the fee schedule for the summer recreation program of the
Recreation Department. Mr. Parks stated:that his purpose in presenting the fee
schedule was to avoid a~y mix~up in the program: of collection of ~fees and th~t
everyone would be advised of the proposed fees:' , ,
Mr. Parks stated that the primary change planned for thissummer was an inc~ease
in family memberships'from $5.00to'$10.00 and the del~tion'of separate activity
fees. "Family ,memberSh'ip fees :for, non-resident participants. in the :recreation
program will be increased from $10.00 to $15.00: '
Mayor:,Wallin thanked My:< Parks and expressed 'the Commission's appreciation
for the work done by the Parks' and Recr.eati on 'Board. '!.e.,,:' ,
In accordance with the provisions of Resolution Number 75-5 authbrizingthe
employment of J C Construction'Companyto'make'certaiYr'repairs to the sanitary
sewer lift station at the intersection of Duke and Vanderbilt Streets in West
University on the basis of cost, plus 20%, an invoice in the amount, of $3,:38L60
was presented for consideration.
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Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the City: '
Commission authorize for payment an invoice in the amount of $3,381.60 for
work performed in making repairs to the sanitary sewer lift station at the'
intersectio~ o'fDuke, and Vanderbilt :S~re'ets' i n,We'st Uliiversi ty,. ", "
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The Commission was advised that the current appointment of Mr. Charles Orsburn
, as Ass'odate Judge of the', MunicipaT'Court 'would ,'expire on ,May '12, 1975,; and if
it. Was the aesire, of the'City Commissi6nto retain ~1r.. Q.rsburn 'as 'an'Associate
'Judge in the absence ofliJugge Bob Dunn!; consideration shoul d}i begi ven,to :re-';:-
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rvJbt1'on by CommissionerStanlei~; secori'ded by,Commissioner Thompson, that Mr.' "
Charles Orsburn be'>reappoi'nt'ed;,AssociateJudgeof the {'1unicdpal Court for a
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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A statement in the amount of $12,850.00';~mbmit<ted:by Bays'hore~Ehg:ii1eers, Inc.:,
for engineering services completed to date in accordance with the provisions
o,f thei r contract: with the Cit.Y~ dated-: Ja,nuary :27",,1975;, for-an" investi gati'on
and recommendati on of exi sti n:g' wa:stewa:ter: treatment' fad ~ ity and,the prepara'ti on
of an infiltratio~/inflow analysis of ~xisti~g sanitary sewer collection system.
Motion,'by 'Commissi'oner Thompso.n~:<seccinded;byCommissioner Stanley"that the' ,
invoice in'the amount of$12,B50.-00 submftted by 'Bayshore"Enginee.r.s be author-
fzed for payment. ' , , ' "'
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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" C;tyAttorney tCf:iat~es: Cockrel] :advi sed''''the'GQmmi ssi on that"'he:,:had: preparecl'an
a~swer in the;~Jr.j,t:'of Errbr.,.in !the~'u'i~ o:f;:Doy D.:}1yers'ys."CitYQf ~e~t: ~niver- 1-)
Slty Place Zon1ng and Plann1ng Com~~sslon and such answer ~ould be f11ed 1n the nearl
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Commissi'oner.,Binig reported that results. ~f ;the' Council on; Agjng: Sljrvey..were
bei ng organi zed"and" that ,the"'city ,was most fortunate in ..that ,the Houston-Gal veston
Area Council had agreed to use its staff and Rice University C9JTlputpr service
for tabulation of the survey.
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, Mayor,Wa]l;n compliment~d Commissi!9.J,!.er,Binig and,Commis'sioner; Dunn on' the,
Counc:H on Aging ,survey resultsand~xpressed'sincer'e appreciation for all
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Commi,ssi oiJer-;Dunn" repoded thatl,pl ans'-we,r,e bei ng formulated for, the 4th of/',':
July celebration and that the Commi.ssion would be kept advised as p,lans progressed. ~.',
Following, a, discussion regarding funds.requested:bythe B;<;:entenniaJ,ConJ!TI,itte~,
for,their prop.esed activities,: it was the ,decision of the.Commission to being'
work"with the' Committee to obtain as much money as possib.le from sources other
than city funds... '
Mr. Cockrell reviewed a letter from Houston Natural Gas Company advising of
their new;:rates;, ; ',' .. .' ; " '
It was, the dedsion of the CityCoITImission .to meet on Tue,sday,:May '20th, 7:30 p.m.,
to discuss the major works proposal: prepared by Bayshore Engineers, Inc.,fur~ 0
ther consideration of an ordinance rezoning the 4000 block of 'Ruskin Street for
the additional use of parking; traffic conditions within the city; and work
of the Bicentennial Committee.
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The ,Commission: reviewed the draft of a'f)" ordinance, prepp.red py Mr.-,Coekrell for
thei'rezening of Lots 5, 6;' 7;: 8,,;9 and :JO; :B-1Qek25:;Colle"geview' First Additipn
in, accordance, wi th recommendati ons, contai ned in the '~Fi nal Report o,f' :the Zoni ng
and Planning Commission and previous requests of the City Commissio,n. Follow-
ing a lengthy discussion the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a draft
for study ,by the City Commissjon:at'a w,o'rks~ssion. on TU8sday,May 20th, elimina-
tingacurbicut:.onto: Ruskin from Lots 5.ahd,6, and requiri'ng.:that li,ze and,loca-
tion of a curb cuts for tthe other lots be reviewed by the City Commission when
property developed as a parking lot.
Minutes of the Bicentennial Committee meeting on April 29, 1975, were presented
to the Commission for their information.
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Mi.nutes of" the:-meeting of the ParKs .and Recreation Board on Apri,l 22" 19.75, were
pre'sente~ to> the Commission for. their,Jnformation.. " ,
Minutes of the special meeting of the Electrical Board on April 28, 1975, were
presente,d to the Commission, foY\!their infor.mation. The City, Manager was instructed
to,adv.ise Mr.. ,Ben Frieler, SupL !of;,:West:,University,.Eleme,ntary Schoo:l, w1ith'a co,PY
of such letter to be forwarded to the President of the West Universi;tySchpol PTA,
action taken by the West University Electrical Board.
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Mi nutes of the regul ar meeting on April 28th and the recessed meeti ng on t4ay 5th
of the City Commission, were presented and the following action taken: Motion by
Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that minutes of the regular
meeting Qf the City Commission on. April 28th and the,recessed me~ting on, May 5th, be
approVed "as, $ubnii'tted;. h. " ,'; ;',:, " ,.'" " "', "
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With no further business to come before,the Commission at this tim~, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the ine~tlrigC adjourned 'at lO:45p.ni.
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REGULAR MEETING DF CITY COMMISSION
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The 'City C'6mmi"ssion convened in regular session at the'City Hall on Monday,
May 26,1975,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commiss.ioners Sinig, Dunn, Stanley and Tho!l1Pson~, The, City Attorney
. and City Manager were also present. ' .'
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The Invocati9n w,as pronoun;eq~y Maior~allin: "
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Mr. Burt Ballanfant, 4001 Case Street, stated that he was present at the meet-
ing to compliment personnel of the swimming pool for the speed and efficient
manner in \'/hich they pulled his, young daughter from the pool.
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Mr ~ .;John 'Burns,Co-Chaj rm(in,of "th~ city' s Bicentennial Committee, stated that r,
he would defer to:tbe other Co-Chairman, Mrs. Betty Sellers, for presentation'
of projects selected to denote phases of the National Bicentennial Observation
in order for the city to be designated as a Bicentennial City.
Mrs. Sellers listed the following projects, each falling in one of the three
phases of the observance, Heritage, Festival and Horizon:
1. Avenue of Flags
2. Mosaic Garden
3. Playground ',\
4. Lighted Softball Field
5. City Marquee
6. 4th of July celebrations
7. Independence Park
, Mrs. Sellers reviewed plans for each of the projects stating that some of the
, activities planned would celebrate the city's 50th Anniversary, while others
would be part of the national Bicentennial celebration.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
i seven (7) Bicentennial projects recommended by the Bicentennial Committee
, be approved for the purpose of the Bicentennial Committee applying for designa-
tion of the City of West University Place as a Bicentennial City.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Following a general discussion regarding the proposed construction of amosiac
garden on city owned property at College and Northwestern Streets, and the erec-
tion of a city marquee, it was the decision of the Commission to meet with members
of the Bicentennial Committee to review these plans.
Mrs. Shirley Glash,6712 Brompton Road, representing residents in the 6700 block
of Brompton and surrounding neighbors, presented a petition requesting the City
Commission to authorize the installation of a cul-de-sac at the intersection of
Brompton Road and Holcombe Boulevard. The following were listed by Mrs. Glash
as reasons for the request:
1) A great increase in traffic on Brompton Road since the apartments
have been built on Brompton on the Houston side of Holcombe Blvd.
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,2)- liitter,which is thrown in yards by through. traffic from beyond
Holcombe ,Boulevard.
3), The traffic on Holcombe 'Boulevard, beingexceptionally'heavy makes
crossing or en te'ri'ng, Holcombe BoulevardextreinelYdangerbus. ' The
history of accidents at Holcombe Boulevard and Brompton Road assures
the ,val idi'ty of this statement~ '
4) We feel the recent rash of burglaries and attempted burglaries of- '
homes on Brompton Road is largely due to this traffic from the City
of Houston. '
We also feel the citizens of West University Place\villbe taxed
continually to replace or repair worn out paving which will be a
result of this "heavy traffic load. ' :
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The fact that Brompton' 'Road 'is cipenedand a throughstree't also 'en-
,tour-ages the us'e:' 'of our al ready:overc:roWded :parks qby -re'sidents, of
the City of Houston.
It is our understanding that a prior feasibility study recommended
such' acul-de~siac at the intersec'tton of 'Brompton Road, and, Hol combe
Boulevard in anticipation of -an, i"ncrease in ,traffic when the: above ,
mentioned apartments and other developments were still in the planning
stage. ' ,
Mrs. Dorothy Rei ger; 6515 Brompton Road; Mr. Don Herrin, 6711 Brompton Road;
Mr. Gerald Rulfs,,> 6538 Brompton Road; Mr. Raymond Daniel, 6644 Brompton Road;
and r~rs. Mabel Ja,ckson, 6404 Brompton Road wer.e all :inattendance at the meet-
ing in support of the petition for the construction of ,a cul-de-sac at the inter-
secUon' o'f Brompton Road 'and Holcombe Boulevard. : ""
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The petitioners were'~dvised that reports would be requested' from theP01ice,and
Fire Departments regarding the construction, and that the petition would be re-
ferred to the Zoni ng and Pl anni ng Commi ssi on for thei r' recommenda:t~ On.
Mr,.George, Spence, 6645 Vanderbilt, ad'vi sed tlieCommi ssi on that' residents of the
"'6700blocko,fVanderbilt were also' concerned about the traffic ion their street
and would like the Commission to consider the construction of a cul-de-sac at
the i ntersecti on of Vanderbi 1 t and Holcombe Boul evard. Mr'.: Spence further
stated that most of the traffic on Vanderbilt was ,lIshort cutll traffic and the
situation wasy!ot as serious as that which existed at Brompton Road and Holcombe.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the request
'arid 'petiti,on :.filed' by' resi'dents!orf'the :,.6700: block "ofVanderb-i:lt and the~6700
"brock of Brompton Road for the :constructioriofcul-de-sacs,be 'accepted and
tile recommendation be presented to~the Zontng arid Planning Commission for their
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"recommendation" be changed to read "request".
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It was established by, the City Commission ,that: requesting: re,~pml)lenda,tions from
the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Zoning and PlannJng;C.omm-i$sion-regarding
the construction of cul-de-sacs at the intersection of Vanderbilt and Holcombe
Boul evard and Brompton Road ,and Hol combe, -Boul,evardwoul d not precl ud~ further
study by the:C.ityCommission of general 'traffic condittonsthroughput'~ the city.
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In accordance with previ ous acti on of the: City' Commi"ssion ~'bids: re.ce'i vep for
delivery of one new 1,000 g.p.m. pumper were opened and results announced as
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18 month delivery
,240,:day' del ivery
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by :Commissioner ThompS,,'On,;'that bids
submitted for delivery of one new 1,000 g.p.m. pumper be referred to the City
Manager and' F-ir.e Chief, for. analysis 'and st:udy, with a :recommendation to be pre-
sentedto..the 'City 'Commission at: U'S' Jlext' regular meeting on:Monday, June 9th.
Voting Aye: All
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,Bids ,received for the removaljdemolfti.on:'of a: frame residence and, garage located
at 4124"Byron S,treet 'were, opened and',r,esult:s ann:ounced-::as fo:11ows:..~,' ,
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Olshan Demolishing Company, Inc. - Charge 975.00
Stevenson-Daril~k, In~~ Charge 600.00
,WarkDemolishing Charge 9,00.00'
: ',U.' S. :W~lli~,ms:'Demoli shi ngCo~ " ,-:PaY.rl ,.~50 .,00 :
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Motion by Commissioner Thompso.n; seconded byG,ommiss'ioner Binig, that the:.bid
submitted by U. S. Williams Demolishing Company to pay the sum of $1,150.00
t,o demo~ i,:~ ;(~;e,( frame~"'f;'esidenee~ ~O~~~~,?,::\~~.~;,zn24:::.BYf.'OriSSteeeLbe.:,a;ce~Pted.
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In,'accor,danc:e with previous action of ' the City Commission,: bids received 'for, delivery
of one automa ti c :e 1 ectri c inserter were opene:d :and resul t:s;announced as fo11 ows :
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North Freeway Bapt'ist:Chunch
Pitney: Bowes .
Singer
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Mot:i on by. Commissioner Stanl ey,seconded. by' Commi,ss ione,r,Tholllpson , that bids re-
ceived .for de.Uvery-ofone autori1atic,:electric~inserter be referred,to'the City
'iManager for, study and :tabulation with a :recommendati.on to be presented to the
City Commission at its next regular meeting on June 9th, if a recommendation could
not be made later in this meeting.
Voting Aye: All
Voti',ng No : None,
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Ordinance Number 1038 was presented to the Commission ,for consideration, Following
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Commission in their final report, City Attorney Charles Cockrell. was instructed to
clarify the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and return an ordi-
nance for:'ftirther consi'dera.ti'on by the City Commis'sidh"atits :regular meeting on
June 9,'1'975. ' " ,
Ordinance Number 1039 was, presented to the Commission and re~d in full.
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AN: ORDINANCE 'AMENDING' ORDINANCE 'NUMBER 111 OF THE:CITY,OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY PERMITTING LOTS 5, 6, 7"
8, 9 AND 10,BLOCK 25, COLLEGEVIEW FIRST ADDITION, CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, TO BE USED FOR PARKING'
PURPOSES SUBJECT TO VARIOUS RESTRICTIONS: AND PROVIDING
,'AN ,EFFB€TIVE DATE.' , , '
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconde:dby 'Coinmissioner Starrley., that the gross
vehicular weight be changed from 8,000 pounds to 6,000 pounds, and Ordinance Number
l039<rezonln.g"Lots 5,: 6, 7, 8~'9'and In,; Block 25,Colle'geview First 'Addition for
,parking,pur~oses~~be approved 'as, read.'" '
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commiss:ion was advised that when Layne-Texas Company made repairs to Water Well
Number 5 the sum of $1,500.00 had been retained to insure the installation of a
water:, leveld'nstrumerit so that thedepthopera.tion' water level could be continuously
monitored.;' , Engineers. for Layne:..Texas ,Coinpani,,'as 'Well. as' r~r,:{.Owen F ~ Jensen, Jr.,
Consulting' CivN Engineer, have advised that it was not feasible to install such an
instrument would require much additional expense and would still be doubtful. In a
" etter dated Apri 1, 2, '197~', Layne-Texas Company agreed to a deduction of; $1 50,00
from'the'fina,l amount due for {Gost of'materlals and, labor for an airline';
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$150~00 be deducted from the final invoice from Layne':"TexasCompany and the amount
of $1,350.00 be authorized for payment to Layne-Texas Company as final payment for
'repairs made to Water We 11 Number ,'5 ;' ' ,
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Voting No:
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The Commi ss i orl' was:' advi-sed that the Inves tmentCommittee: had. :revi'ewed all proposal s
submitted to serve as. a' depository,for.the,citY: and it was be'lieved that the pro-
posal submitted by Fannin Bank would be most advantageous for the city inasmuch as
in additio~ to supplyin~ printed checks for daily banking needs, Fannin Bank will
furnish a monthly account analyses which will indicate excessive demand balances
that:may lJe 'available for investment. ' ,
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commi.ssionerStanley, that Fannin Bank,
Chemical Bank and University State Bank be named depository banks for the city's '
-River OilksBankand' Tr.ust, West ,loop National 'Hank" andWe'stern'Bank be designated
, as' 'depository. banks foriiwestment,:of ,funds.. " .' ' ,
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Voting No: None
Commis,si oner ;Phil:i p' Dunn reported, tha t ,plans" were progressinfJ' we 11 :for. the: 4th of
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AI statement :in."the amount i:>:f<,: $757. 5t:t TorJ:ega 1 ;servi ces!' rendered 'duri'ng' the months
of~anuary, February and March, 1975, submitted by City Attorney Charles Cockrell
was presented for consideration.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the invoice
in the amount of $757.50 subIi1,i ttedby CityAttortleyCha,rles Cockrell be authorized
for payment.,-"
Vo~ing Aye: All
Voting No: None'
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Invoi ces in the amount of $197.83 and $80.00 submittedby'Peterson ;El ectri ca 1 ' "
Contractors for emergency repairs made to the electrical panel at the water plant
were presented to the Commissioh for consideration.: .~' ,
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amount of $797.83 and $80.00 received from,Peterson Illectrical COl'iltractors for
emergency repairs made to the electrical paDel at the water plant be approved for
payment. ;, . . ,
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The Commission waspresei1ted a: statement in the amount of $500.00 submitted by
Bayshore Engineers, Inc. 'forengi'neering servicesrendere.dqin preparation of cost
, 'estimate for. various water :Hnes:, ,storm 'sewer and street, :improvement::'.
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ment in the amount of $500.00 subm:itted by Bayshore Engineers, Inc." for engineering
services, be approved for payment.
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Permission was requested to auction off bicycles,thathad'been Il'icked up by the
Police Department and unclaimed as part of the 4th of July celebration.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner, that the City Manager be
authorjzedto:advertiseforauctionbicyc~les in the possession of the' Police
Departmentat/a:time to be designated:on'the'4th: of July.
, Not i n g,: Aye : A~ 1.
"Voting N.o:., None ,:
In response to a request by the City Manager., ,:Mrs: Lee LockaTd'reported' on her
recent trip to Denver, Colorado to attend the annual meeting of the International
Institute of 'Municipal Clerks,. , ' ,
Ci:ty:,Manager,i.Jhitt Johnson repo~rted that the Steering Committ~eappointedto assist
with arrangements for a public rece'ption :honor.ing Chief'Har.old Shi'fIlp'syears of
service had worked very hard and it was believed that the reception would be a
success. " , '
Motion by Conlli1.issioner ''Stanley, ,seconded by Commissioner Bin:ig, that an appropriate
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Voting No: None
The Commiss'"on was advised that Chiefof Police Richard Kesselus had returned home
from the F.B.I. Academy for the long Memorial Day week-end and had reported the
school was providing excellent training and that he looked forward to completion
of the course and returning to work.
Members of the Commission were reminded that a workshop meeting had been posted
for 7:30 p.m., :Tuesday, May 27, 1975, to discuss operation of the Library, traffic
problems in general and finances and taxes in regard to a, proposed bond issue.
~ The City Manager was instructed to arrange a meeting with'membens,of the City Com-
{C' mission and members of the Parks and Recreation Boardaswe<11 as memb.ers:of the
t:' Zoning and Planning Commission to review plans for the proposed improvements to
=: be made at Case Park, and to furnish Chairmen of each group with a copy of the
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Plumbing Board on May 12, 1975 were presented
to the Commission for their information. It was noted that the Board recommended
certain additions to the Plumbing Ordinance.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the City At-
torney be instructed to add to the Plumbing Ordinance Section 18-13.1 and a new
section as recommended by the Plumbing Board such ordinance to be presented to
the City Commission at its regular meeting on June 9th.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on May 19, 1975, were pre-
sented to the Commission for their information. The City Manager was instructed
to advise West University Elementary School principal, Ben Freiler and the presi-
dent of the West University P. T.A. that Mr. B. M. Bl ack of the Houston Independent
School District had renewed his master electrician's license with the City of West
University Place.
Minutes of the Safety and Accident Review Board on May 13, 1975, were presented
to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on May 13,
1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, May 12, 1975,
were presented for consideration and the following action taken: Motion by
Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Commission on Monday, May 12, 1975, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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With no further business to come before the Commission at this time upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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': JUNE 9,>1975
The C'ity: Co-mmission ceonvened in regular session at the CityHHall on ~10nday,
June ~~ 197-5,.'7:30'p'.m.~ with the following members present:' ~,1ayor Wallin,
presiding;'iCommissi:oners Binig;, Dunn, Stanley' and Thompson. ' The ,City At-
torney and Ci ty Manager were also present. '. '
The [nv0catien'was proMunced, byComri1issionerDunn-~
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Mr. John Sthmidt,,3302'Robinhood, stated 'that he had' previously appeared be-
fore the City Commission to complain about 'an, eight (81) foot fence and swim-,~
ming pool that had been constructed adjacent to his residence and had subse-
quently been,;advised that all of the construction was w'ithiilthe pr.ovision's
of the ci ty IS bui1 ding and fence codes. Mr. Schmi dt advi sed that' he would
like to request that the City Commission give consideration to permitting con-
struction that would adversly affect adjoining neighbors. Mr..Schmidt invited
members of the Commission to visit his home and witness the noise created by
the swimming'pool pump and filter in order to better understandsltuations
that had already been created, and could well be continued, by permitting
erection of eight (8') foot fences. :
Mayor Pault4allin, Jr. read the following letter recieved by Governor Dolph
Brisco:
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Paul- ~J. . Wa 1:1 fri, J.r.' . ." ~l
Mayor, City of West, tlniversity Place,
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Dear,Mayor Wallin: '
As Governor of Texas, it is,a pleasure forme to take this opportunity to
extend,:coTrgratulations to' ,the: citizens 'o'f the City of West UniversitY: Place
on the lQttas~'bn. 'of the;'Ci.ty' s Fifti e,th, Ann,;,versary. The gr.owth: of your City'
is ev.i'dence a..fits attractiveness as 'a pla~e;_ to reside.:
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Our many fine Texas communities and cities such as yours truly'reflects our'
great Texas heritage and I am sure that each and every citizen of West Uni-
vers,i tyPlace ,fee 1 s a deep sense of"persona 1 pride i nthei'r City and their
State.I":: ' "
I know your Fiftieth Anniversary celebration will be a most eventful 'one, and'
I extend my sin~ere best wishes for a successful observance.
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Is! Dolph Briscoe"
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Mayor Wallin stated that, he 'had, received'a simila:r congratulatory letter from
State Representative Kay Bailey and she had accepted an invitation to be pre-
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Mr. Robert Kendri-ck, a member of, the" Bi centenni al, Comm.ittee, appeared before
the Commission to present a drawing ,showing the' concept that is to be developed 1'1--1
as a Mosiac Park on the vacant property located at College and Northwestern
Streets. Mr. Kendrick stated that it was so near the 4th of July that time
would precl ude anything bei ng developed, or planted ,at ,the park at; that' t'ime, UJ
however, a symbolic ceremony ,could be: planned, at which.t:ime improvements '
planned for, the park coul dbe ,exi'bHed, and: residents advi:$ed of permanent
improvements proposed for the park. \/" :
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconaed>byCommissioner -Dunn, that ,the City
Manager be authorized to engage the services of a D-4 dozer with operator
fo,r the ,purpose of reshaping the :bermatthe Mosiac: Park in aC,corda:nce,with
a pllan preseflted by Mr'. Robert' Kendrick., - , ". '-'
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Motj on: amended, by Cbmm'i ss'i oner Thompson:,': seconded, by Mr.' Dunn,\; that - the' area
be grassed by; vol unteer 1 abor..
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Voting-No: None
Mr. Allen Weymouth, member of the Independence Park Committee, reviewed a
report of the Independence Park Committee dated June 2, 1975, requesting
that the City Commission pass a resolution encompassing certainrecommenda~
ti ons in order for the Independence Park Committee' tO~bmplete an' app1 i ca-,'
tion for funds for the construction of the park, such application to be com~
pleted by July 10th.
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r4r. Cl ifford Potter, 3622 Duke, advi sed the Commi ss i on that he' had filed a
letter on June 2, 1975, setting forth questions that he felt should be investi-
gated ,prior to, any ty'pe of development: on: Independence' Park,. 'Mr. PoJ:,ter stated
that, residents on the ,dead end~ streets wou.l d:bedj sJ'upted ,ri1oJ'oe~_th~n:.()th~Y;$._j i1f:?
asmudlas their peace and quiet would interrupted: bicycles, 'noise, trash'
and debri s 1 eft by people vi s i ti ng: the a rear, and wo:u ld' ,1 Oseuse of the Flo,od ,
Control Easement they had beautified and maintained over the years as a por-
tionofthej~,yard. -
Mr. Philip ,Lewis', member of the Independence Park Committee, requested that
the City Commission invite Mr. Potter to serve as a member of such Committee
inasmuch as he lived adjacent to the proposed park site and would be able to
provide valLiable'input to the Committee; " -
Mr. Potter stated that even though he was retired he had certain commitments
that required him to be out of the, city a great deal and would be unable to
accept such an appointment.
Mr. Weymouth reviewed the proposed Phasing of the project in response to a
re~Liest by those concerned with the p,ark.si development.
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Resolution Number 75-15 was presented to the Commission and ,read in ,full:
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Place, Texas, has appointed a Committee known as the Independence ParkCommit'-
tee for the purpose of exploring the possibility of using such areas in and
along Poor Farm Ditch as' a possible park; and ~ -
WHEREAS,'said Independence Park Committee, after numerolls meetings~
has recommended"'asPhase I of' the ,improvements of sai d park the deve 1 opmetlt
of a hike and bike trail along the thirty (30) foot wide Virginia Street right-
of-way ,from Bellaire Boulevard to University-Boulevard; and,
WHEREAS, the use of the area for park purposes has been approved by
the Zoning and Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation .Board,jof the
city.' , ,
NOW; THEREFORE~, BE IT RESOLVED; BY THE CITY'COM~lISSION OF"THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:' ,','
Section 1. That it is the intention~of the City Commission to de-
vote to park purposes certain spaces adjacent to and above Poor Farm Ditch
extending from BiSsonnet to Bella,ire Boulevard, such area to, be called,Inde-d
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Section 2. As evidence of this intent, the City Commission hereby
gives -its permission. for the area designated as Virginia Street right-of-way
, , on the official map of the city to be used for park purposes as designed in
Phase I of a report 'of the Independence Park Committee, at such time as funding
is receivedin'such amount for the necessary development o.fthe area;
Section 3. That it is the desire of the City Commission that other
ag~ncies, both private and public,be encouraged 'and requested to make funds
available for the completion of Phase I of Independence Park by July 4, 1976,
, as part of nur national bicentennial celebration.
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Section 4. The City Commission hereby designates the Independence
Park GommHtee'as its representati ve to engage in confer.eiltes and negoti ations
'witn other parties in furtherance of Phase I in order to thereafter recommend
to the' CHy :Commission' such actions: a's 'are felt ,to be necessary.
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Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect and 'oein fprceimmecliately
from and after its approval as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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, , Motion by'Commissioner Binig, seconaed by' Commissioner Durin; that Resolution No.
19-1'5 be approved as read.' ' ' , ,
Motion amended by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, ,that Reso-
lution Number 19-15 be amended to include "and upon approval of the project by
the City Commissionllatthe end of'Section 2. '
Voting 8ye: All
Voting No: None
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Vcitfng Aye:,' CommiSs i oner.j'Bi ni g "
Commissioner Dunn
Commissioner Stanley
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Voting ~No:Commissioner Thompson ';<
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In accordance, with ,previous'actionof'the City Commisston" bids received for de-
livery and installation of blinds for the Community Building were opened and re-
sults announced as follows:
House of: Shades
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Proposal Number 2
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Motion by Commissioner Dunn thatbidsy,received',f0r furnisMng:'blinds for the Com-
munity Building be rejected and the City Manager authorized to advertise for only
veneti anbl i nds:' for all windows.",' ,i '
Motion withdrawn by Commissioner Dunn.
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley~ seconded by Commissioner Binig, that bids received
. for furnishing blinds for the C"ommuni:ty Bliilding be: referred: to', the:, City Manager
and the Community Building Blind Committee (Commissioners [)unn'pnd .Thompsonl.for
study and a recommendation made to the City Commission at its next regular meet-
ingon June: 23.~ 1975.: ' '
Mr. Robbie Barnett was introduced as the newly employed City Treasurer and Tax
Assessor/Collector for the city.
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Resolution Number 75-16 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
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Tax Assessor/Collector, has retired from active duty with the City of West
Universit~~:place; Tex;as; and,' "
WHEREAS', Mr:~ Robbi eRe Barn'ett 'has been empl Qyed to serve 'as City
Treasurer and Tax Assessor/Collector. " ,','
, ' NOW, THEREFORE, BEijRESOLV~D. BY THE CITY COMMISSlorf OF THE 'CITY OF
WEST UN DJ~RS ITY 'PLACE, rEXAS: " ", , ., '. ' "
, Section, 1. The Ci ty Commi ss';on 'hereby names and appoints. RobbieR.
Barnett as City Treasurer and Tax Assessor/Coll e~torof the; C,ity of West Uni-
versity Place, Texas, and he is hereby vested with:all of the duties and 'res-
ponsibilities as set forth i.n the, Charter of said City and th~ Statutes of the
State of 'Texas'. ", , ,;' '. " ," ,
Sectio,n 2. That Robb'ie R. Barnet't shall receive annu~lcompe.!Jsatl(),nj
in'the amount of $17 ,000.00 payabh~":inequal monthly payments, for-the perfor-
mance of duties, in accordance with the heretofore adopted salary schedule for the
fiscal year 1975.
., , Sed:i 011 3., .Th.~ .effectiv,e date of such. appoi n-tment, shall be retroacti ve
to June 2,1'975. ' , ,
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Mot'i on b/ Commi ss i oner ,~punn,secon:ded' by ,Comrn:i.ss,i oner Bi ni g, '~h'at ;Re~o:l utihn
Number 75.16 ,apPo,intin'g Robbie: R. ,Barnett to s,e,rveas Gfty Treas,urefand Tax
Assessor/Collector of the City of WesfUniversfty Place, be approved'as re,'ad.
Voting Aye: All
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Mayo~W~llinadmiriistered the Oath 'to'~obbie R. Barnett at thJ,$ time!
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City Manager Whitt Johnson reviewed the city's fire insurance key rate in' ac-
cordance with a previous request of the City Commission listing charges as
well as credlts as promulgated by the State Board of Insurance:
letters tr<1m :Ffre ,Chtef Ben Wi 1 cJler and the City M<\nager ,recommendi ng :the '
acceptanc'e 'o:fa proposal submitted biMack Ffre' Apparatus t6 fabricate and -
deliver one Mack #MB611F(l0) 1,000 g.p.m. pumpert.with a Thermodine diesel engine
for, the total sum, of $,54,303.,00" ,were presented to the Commi,ssi,on for thei,r con-
sideration. " ' " "
Ch'i ef Wi'l ch~r' cidvi sed 'the "Comhdssion: that he had,tal ked \~fth a representative
of the McAllen Fire Department and was advised that they were so ,pleased with
thei r Mack ~:p'um'per they"hadpl aced an order for a second uni t. Chi ef Wi 1 cher
,also,advised that availabi.lity of.parts ,and service, locally made the .purchase
of the': Mack truck much more feas'ible. :,' , " '" ',:"
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C;'ty" Commlssion aothor.ize'the' purchase of Ii 'Ma'ck ';#MB611F(1 0) '1 ;OOOg'..p .m~ pumper
on ~1ack' F'ireApparatus' alterhate bid 'forthe total sum' of $54,303.00. '
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The Commis'sio'n was advised that ii' recommendation for the:.p)Jrch.a~:eof.ana,utomatic
electric inserting machine in accordance with bids received and instruttinns of
the City Commi~si on on May 26, J ~75" ,would be presented at the next regular meet-
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The City Manager advised the Commiss'ionthat an ~rror h,ad,beer;t,made ,by U.S.
Will iams bemol is'hing Company' when' submitting their bid, 'for' the' pemo'l ition of
the house and garage located at 4124 Byron Street. Mr. Williams had intended
that his bid reflect his desire to. charge" the city the sum of $1,150.00 for
th~' demolition -, work, however, th~l'b.i.d form w,as completed to' show: that he would
pay ,the; su!'l pf $1,1-50.00' for the ho~se, anq:...~arage.', " , " "
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Negotiations with Mr. Williams resuited in his agreement to forfeitthe'$200.,OO
included with his proposal to insure removal of all debris from'the property fol-
lowing the demolition; paytng the city an additional $20Q.00; ,and ,his agreement
tq i r~.rJ1ov~ th~ rouse fou'ndati;on 9-ndi qriv~way ?:' leavi ng ~he property ~r~l;!, of a 11;
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Ci,'4y,Mqnager to renegotiate a,de:molitiolJ <:ontr:actfor the house an~ garage
located at 4124 Byron Street with U. S. Williams Demolishing Company be approved.
Votin~ A~e: All
Vot i ng No: None.,-
An:invqice in the amount of $-3,375.00 ,submitted by G. H., Hart Company, Inc. for
work performed:in theconstruct,ion of the.City Hall parkio,9 lp.'J:' was presented 0
t,othe Commi~sion for consideration,. noting th'at Bayshbre' Engineers had approved
Estimate Number 1. ' ", , ,',' I. "
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Motion by Commissioner 'niompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that Estimate
Number 1, in the, amount of,$3,375.00, submitted by G. H. Hart Compa,ny, Inc. for
work performed 'in the constructi on of the Ci ty Hall parki ng lot be approved for
payment. , . , ,
, "V'o'ting Aye: "All
"Votin~'No: None
An invoice :in the, amount of $1~25g,99 submitted,by Ben Felts Utility Contracting
Company for,:comp'leted repair on a discharge line at .the sewage ,disposal plant
was pres~ntedi'forconsideratjon., ,,' '..',,' ,
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Modon by Commis'sioner Stanley, seconded by'Commissioner Thompson, 'that Ben
Felts Utility Contracting Company be paid the sum of $1,259.99, representing
full paymentt;or repairs ,made to a,discharge,l ine at ,the sewage di spQsal ,pl ant.
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Voting Ay~: All
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The Commission was advised that Lang~ith,' 'Wilson, King 'and House had :'recommen'ded
payment of the final sum of $10,636.30 due McCall & Sons Construction Company
for remodeling of the Community Building" however, a leak had developed in the
loggi,a, area a,nd other minor repai rs had been requested. Jstimate,number 5 wi 11
be presented to the Corimlissi,o.nfor consideration upon final,'complet,;,on of all
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A request was presented to the Commission to advertise for bids for the following
material stobe, useaby" the Street Department :ii1 ',its 'regular street maintenance
program: 2,000 tons crushed limestone'base material; BOO tons Grade 6, Type 'PB
c<Jver's-ton'e.and 30,000 ga'llons colas. ','" ' " .
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
City Mimager 'beautno'rfzed '-to advertiSe for bids to be received'on July 14,
1975, for delivery of the following street materials':2,000:tons crushed lime-
stone base material, 800 tons Grade 6, Type PB coverstone; 30,000 gallons of
colas',.ana:to;'re'quest thafbi.dClers; furrrlsh'an,alterriate bid for 800 tons of
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,Vcfting Aye:c All
, .. Voting No: Non~
Ordinance Number 1038 was presented to the Commission and read in full, with
Mr: Cockrel Pnoti ns('that slich orainanc~ contained the' recommendation' of the
Zonlng and;:Plann:ing Commlssion:regarditig ,access roads: ;',": '
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1025 OF THE 'CITY 'OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY INCLUDING WITHIN THE' PRO- .
VISIONS THEREOF LOTS 6, 7, 8, 9 AND EAST 10 FEET 'OF'LOl' lO'~
BLOCK 1, KENT PLACE ADDITION, AND ti!AKING SUCH LOTS SUBJECT,
TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 1025~AND :PROMIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Moti~n by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that Ordinance
Numberl038 rezoning Lets 6;7,'a;:,9;and''the :east 10 feet of Lot 10, be ap-
proved aSre'ad. ,: .., ., ',' ' , ,
Voting Aye: All
: Vdti ng No: 'No'ne'
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The Commission was advised that ft 'had: be'en determined that necessary material
required to improve the Judson Park'ten'nis court lighting would costin excess
of the $500.00 provided by the City Charter and bids should be 'received for such
materials.
Motion,by d>ri1missioner D'unn,seconded' by Commissioner Bfni'g; 'that the City Manager
be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on July 14, 1975, for :deli'very
of four (4) 1,000 watt metal halide fixtures; four (4) 2-fixture cross arms; and
four (4) 1,000 watt metal halide lamps, for improvements 'to the Judson Park
tennis court. ""
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:. None
~esol~u~~9n N~iin,~er, 75.:.:nwaS,{ presente'd:'to ,'thee Commission and: read tn, :ful,l:
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posals from' banking institutio'ns to serve a's'deposito'ry forc:ity. funds;' and
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Ma'yor Paul 'w:.' Wan in, Jr., Cbmmfs:si oner 'J .'8:' 'Thomp-S'bn' 'and C'fty 'Manager ,Whitt
Johnson ~ :fo'r study cindrecommerida tton,,;f and : :' ;': '. " ,. ':" ,:,' , "
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WHEREAS, after revi ewi i1g .sa id"proposa 1 s,- the CommUtee madej ts 're,:"
commendation'tothe City Cominission" that Ghemital Ba.nk~ F,annin Bank, Gulf COjist
National Bank, River Oaks Bank and Trust, West lo.op; National BanJ<,and Western:
Bank be designated as depositories for the city's funds.
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Sect.ion 1. . The following banking instit1Jtions located, in HO,uston,'
Texas are hereby designated to be and serve as official depository for' all
funds of the city until such bank depository is renamed or reassigned: Chemical
Bank, Fannin' Bank, G1Jlf:Coast National Bank, River Oak$,Bank and,Jrust, West Loop
National Bank and Western Bank.
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Section 2. That the City Treasur~r: js herepy Qi:rect~,d to ~,s,tablish
accounts wi th Fanni n Bank, and to ,ke~p therei n the -to l}owi ng aG,C;:,ounts, to ,wit:
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accounts with Chemical Bank and to keep therein the following accounts, to wit:
Sanitary Sewer :Capital Improvements Fund
Insurance Reserve Fund
Charter, Amendment 'Reserve Water Fund'
: Charter: :Amendment Reserve Sewer ,Fund'
Revenue,Sharing Fund,
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Section 4. That the City Treasurer is hereby directed to establish
,accounts with Univer'sity 'State Bank and to. keep ther~in the fonowing accounts;
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Water-Sewer Fund
Swimming Pool Fund
Water Meter Deposit Fund
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'Sec.ti on5. , That the City Treasurer ,is 'her,eby 'di re~ted to establ,i sh
accounts with Chemical Bank, Fannin Bank, Gulf Coast National Bank, River Oaks
Bankf:andTr.ust, West Loop National Bank and' We:stern Bank, and to deposit there-
in such funds; at such times , for investment purposes: as he shall be di rected by
the City Commission.
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, ,:Section 6. That the City'TY'easurer be"authorized to' close Qut FundE
now on 'deposit with University:'St.ate 'Bank.which has b,een an inactjveaccount -for
more than one (1) year, and that the balance of said account be'transferred'to 'I~',
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Section 7; ,That .theCity'Treasurer.Assistant City Treasurer, ~'ayor,
Mayor Pro-Tern and City Manager are hereby directed to sign or countersign the
necessary signature cards to establish the necessary bank accounts with the said
Chemical Bank~ Fannin Bank and University State'Bank df ~ouston, Texas.
Section 8. The said depositories shall be notified of their designa-
tion as official depository of the City of West University Place. Texas, and
shall in accordance with Article 25-59 through 25-66a of Vernon's Revised
Civil Statutes of Texas, provide the proper securities for the purpose of secur-
ing said city funds in an amount equal to the amount of said city funds on de-
posit in said depository bank or banks.
Section 9. All Res61utions relating to the deposit of funds or
designation of banks to serve as depositories in conflict with this Resolution
are hereby repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Resolution
No. 75-17 designating certain banking institutions to serve as depository for
city funds. be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No! None
Resolution No. 75-18 was presented to the Commission and read in full ~
\~HEREAS, Harold E. Shi pp has served as Chi ef of Pol ice of the City
of West University Place from March 11. 1947 until October 29, 1973; and
WHEREAS, thereafter to the present date, Haro~d E. Shipp, at his
request, served as Assistant Chief of Police of sa,id city; and
WHEREAS, during all of such service Chief Shipp performed his duties
in such manner as to reflect credit upon himself, his family and the city; and
WHEREAS, Harold E. Shipp shall retire effective July 1,. 1975~ and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to recognize Harold E. Shipp's
long and faithful service to the citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of West University Place, Texas, acting by
and through its duly authorized City Commission, hereby commends Harold E.
Shipp for his unquestionable professional integrity during the many years of
service to the citizens and to the city.
Section 2. That in appreciation for his unselfish devotion to the
duties of his. office and to honor Harold E. Shipp for the manner in which he
so faithfully performed his service to the city, the City Commission hereby
names and designates said Harold E. Shipp as Chief Emeritus of the Police De-
partment of the city.
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, Section 3. That this Resplution be spread in full upon th~ minutes
of the Ci ty Commi ssi on and that the Mayor b~, ,and he is, hereby, authori ied to :001
deliver toHarold E. Shipp, Chief Emerit\.ls, a, true copy her~of, signed by
each member of the City Commission. ' "
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Motion by Commissioner Binig,. seconded by COlOmissjoner Dunn, that Resolution
No. 75-18 designiitingHarold E. Shipp as Chief Emeritus of the po1ic~ Department
of the city, be approved as read.
Voting Ay~: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1040 was presented to the Commission and read, in full!
AN ORDINANCE AMENDIN~ SECTION 19-1 (0) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE. TEXAS.
BY CHANGING THE COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL OF THE POLICE,
DEPARTMENT BE ELIMINATlNG THE POSITION,OF,ASSISTANT
CHIEF OF POLICE; CHANGING THE NUMBER OF PATROLMEN, IN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM SIX (6) TO 'SEVEN UhAND
PROVIDING AN ~FFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commis~ioner Thompspn~, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that Ordinance
No. 1040 changing ,the complement of personnel of the Police Department. be ap-
prove<:i as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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In accordance wi t,h previ pus iicti on of, the Ci ty Commi ss i on the fo 11 owi ng schedu 1 e
of maturities was presented to the Commission for their information.
Maturi ty. , Invest.
Dates Rates Term C.D.# ' Date Chemical '-Rive'Y" -Oaks -Fann'l n
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7-20-75 7.375% 180 14720 1-31-75 150,000
7-20-75 ,7.375% 180 14721 1-31-75 150,000
7-20-75 7.375% 180 14722 1-31-75 185,000
8-7-75 7.125% 90 4914 S-7.;.75 1 00 ,000
9-2-75 7.75% 180 4648' 3-6-7.5 100~000
2-24~76 7..50% 1 , yr 46,10 2-,24-75 161,,600
3-22-76 7.,50%. 1 yr 4704 3-22-75 1 00 ,000
5-7-76 7.50% 1 yr 4919 5-7-75 212,915.43 ~85'OO~.OO J
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In accordance with action of the City Commission at its regular meeting on May 12.
1975, 20-mile per hour speed limit signs have been erected by the Street Depart"
ment for the 2600 throu~t 3100, blocks of Wroxton Road},:,
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The followtng meetin@dateswe're established by the Commission!
Tuesday, June 10 - 5~30 p.m. ... Review public works projects~
storm sewer, paving, etc. Trip to view the proposed project
site~. Finance. Recreation. Personnel
Thursday, June 12 - 7:30 p.m. - Joint meeting with Parks and
Recreation Board to discuss various projects
Wednesday - June 18 ... 7130 p.m. ... Study'public'works projects~
Decision on city marquee. Financial matters. Traffic p'roblems
Monday - June 16 - Meeting of Texas State Highway Department
Mayor Wallin advised the, Commission that he had been requested by the Bicentennial
Committee to appoint Mrs. George (Marla) Forristal as a member of such Committee.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Mrs. George
(Marla) be appointed to serve as a member of the Bicentennial Committee.
Voting Aye: Commissioner Dunn
Commissioner Stanley
Commissioner Thompson
Mayor Wall in
Voting No: Commissioner Binig
In response to questions from Commissioner Dunn~ tbe Commissiqn was advised that
arrangements could be made at the Swimming Pool for diving instructions as a part
of the city's recreation program.
In response to a general discussion regarding the establishment of a liason by
the City Commission with members of various city boards and committees, the
Commission was advised that consideration would continue to be given extending
an invitation to Chairmen of various boards and committees to appear before
the Commission. ~
Minutes of meetings of the Bicentennial Committee on May 20 and May 27 were pre-
sented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, May 26, 1975
were presented to the Commission and the following action taken I Motion by
Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that minutes of the re-
gular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, May 26, 1975, be approved as
read.
Voting Aye' All
Voting No~ None
With no further business to come before the Commis~ion at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried,~the meeting adjourned at 12.15 p.m,
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITYCGMMISSION
June23~ 1975
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on'~
Monday, June 23, '1'975, 7:'30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Wallin, presiding; Commissioners Binig, Stanley and Thompsorl.
The City Manager was also present. Commissi.oner Dunn and the City'
Attorney were absent. '
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Stanley.
In accotdance with pt~vious iction of the City Commission on June 9,
1975, wh~n bids r~c~ived for 'delivery rifan electric inserter ~ere
referred for tabulation and recommendation, Assistant City' Manager
Dan EdwatdS mad~ th~folldwing 'r~c~mm~ndatf6n:'
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
City of West Unive~sf~y, Place -
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'D~ar Mayor and Coimissioners~
We, the undersigned wo~ld ,like to recommend that the City Commission
accept the proposal submitted by'Pitney"Bowes for del ivery of one
ins e r tin g m a chi n e for a tot a l' "b i d P r ice 0 f $ 2 , 03 6 ~ 00 . ' "
The following is a tabulation of bids received:
'North Freeway
Bell & Howell
Pitney Bowes
Si~ger '
Baptist Church
$ 2;500.00',
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3,994.35
2,036.00
No Bid
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The machine bid by Pitney, Bowes has been demonstrated to city employees
and will ~i~form't~~ ta~k'req~i~ed 'by the city~ Th~ machine will be
located in the tax office aajacent to the'offset press and' foldlng
machine.
We re~ommend a~ceptance of the low bid ?f Pitney Bo~es.
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Robbie Barnett, City Treasurer I
Dan Edwards, Assistant City Manage~
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, ~M6tionby Commis~ionerStanley; seconded by Commissioner Binig, that
'thecity'purch-ase fr'om,' P'itney'Bowes an electric inserting machine at
. a'pri~e not to exceed $2;036:00. '
v 0 tin g Aye : All
Voting No: None
City'Atto~ney Charles Co~krell~a~rived at'themeeting a~ this time.
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for over forty years." Mr. TO'wnes has re,cently retired and it
was the desire of th~ Commission to commend hl~ for his many
years of service.
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Resoluti'on Number 75~19 was presented to the CQmmissionand read
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WHEREAS, James E. Townes was employed by the City of West
University Place on June 1, 1934, as a member of the Water De-
partment; and,
WHEREAS, thereafter James L Townes' was promoted ,to the
posi,tion' of foreman of the' Water Department maintenance cr~w; and,
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capacity until the present time; and
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various duties, from those of manual labor digging water and se~er
line trenches for the city, to the maintenance'of water water meters
and pumps; and
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WHEREAS, James E. TowneS has responded to emergency calls
working under;adverse weather'cbnditions at nlght and, week-ends
as his services were needed; and ' ,
WHEREAS, said James E. Townes has the longest tenure of I~
service.of'any employee of thec'ity, working forty (40),,'years, ten U
(10) months and twenty-nine (29) days; and
'WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to give, recognition to
James E. Townes for his long tenure of service to the city.
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NOW, THEREFORE~ BE-'IT RESOLVED BY:THE CITY COMM{SSION OF
THE CITY' OF WESf-UNIVERSITY' PLACE, TEXAS:
Sectdon~l. That the City of West University Place, Texas,
acting by and through its' d~lyauthorized City Commission hereby
commends JamesqE. Townes, formerly of the Water Department, for his
dist'inguished service to the' citizens and to the city for the forty
, (40) ye~rs,ten'(lO)'months and twenty-nine (29) days he served as
an employee.
. . See t i on 2 : That the C i t yc Com m i s si on , on: be h a 1 f of the' c i t i zen s
who'knew James E.'Townes"expresses its,gratef'Ul appreciation to him
for his unselfish devotion to his duties and for the manner in which
he faithfully perf?rmed his responsibilities.
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Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
mihutesbf theCityCorilmission"iHld that..the Mayor be, an-dhe is
hereby, authorized to deliver to James E. Townes a true copy hereof, lJ
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Mot ion bj:Cdmm'tssi one:t? ~In n i g, sec'onded; by ',C.omro'ig;s i o'n'~:r Thompson, ,t,ha t
Resolution Num'bEH: 75-19 :coni'me'ndfng ,James'E'.: Townes for hi'S many years
of faithfulse.rvic,e to the'City of:'Wers,f Uni'v,ersity Place be a,pp-roved
as read. ' .' ' ..", ,. ,
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Voting No: None
In ' accordance with personnel reg'ulatfons heretofore adopted ali;thoY;'i zi ng
the payment for all accuJl1Ulated and unused sick,leave to retiring 'city
employees, Mayor Wallin presented ,Mr. Townes with a check in the amount
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Mr. 'ro~nes i:wife,'t~uise;hismother, Minervia;'daughters Betty'Jean
and Audrey; sons Harold and Charles;'as well as nume'ro'usotherre-'
latives and fr.iends were in attendance at the meeting to help honor
him. " " , '," ,
Me,nibers 'of, theconll~i,ssi:on expre~se'd theirappreci',ation :fo'r'the .work
done by,M~. Townes and thanked members of ,his family fortaking~the
time'fo:~fte~dthe meetfng.' '" '.' ,
City Manager Whitt.Johnson introduced Mr. Willie Stewa~t, another
10ng-tf~eemp10yee 'of the city's Water Department,~stattn~ that he was
confident that Willie Stewart an4 James Townes had visited ,more West
University Place back yards' than had anj othet city emp-loyees~, M~.
J 0 h n son a 1 so s tat e d t hat in a s m u c has a v e r y goo d f r i end b f ' M r ~ " T ow n e s I
was the owner of a ~oatr the two plann~d,m~ny fishing trips.
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be missed.as an,em~loyee:of his department.
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Bids received on June 9, 1975, fordeliV~rY:and ihs~all~tion of blinds
for the Community Building were referred 'for 't~commendation~ and in
accordance therewith, the following recommendation was presented to
the Com m i s s ion. '. " " ' " ,
The the Honorable Mayor and,Membersof the City Commission "
City of West University Place, Texas
Dear Commission Membe~S~
Bids received on June 9, 1975'for constr~ction a~d..installationof
blinds for the Community Building wererefe~red for ~ahulationCand
recommendation. ,
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Attached is a tabulation ofthe..b~dsreceived. '..:
The bids were discussed with the: three low bidders, however,'I w~s
'unable to' get any exact information, from the Venetian,Blind Shop
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as th.. owner, Mr. J. R. Corlass, wa,s, ill and o,u.t of h.is o.f,fice. . I
The low bid of $714.20 submitted by 'the Verietian B1'ind 'Shoip was
on MARK II,' which I -understand h~s, q.n in,fe,rio,rwa;,nd .,whi.ch, is used
to open, an.d, cJose the, blinds and >,ha.s ,a.smallhe,ad.ra:il. I ,was
unable. to 're,e'eive f,iY.'m ,i-nformatie;n concerning thei,r,pri'ce for 'in,..
stalling the additional eighteen (18) 'blinds in the loggia area in-
stead of the Temlite, Loom Wood roll-up shades.
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Mr. Mike Crossman, owner of House of Shades; agreed to install all
'metal blinds Bali Archite'ct ma,ke, in all forty-thnee (43) openings
for ,thesullJ,of ,$1 ,275.'00, ,1 essl 0% in ,di scount.' '
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From the information I have received'over the 'telephone', I,recomme,nd
t hat the pro p 0 s a 1 sub m i t t e d by H 0 use 0 f S had e s for fu r n is h i ri g for fy - "
three, {43},- 1" metal :b1.inds, Bali Architect, fo,r the sum of $.1 ,275.00, ~;i
1 es,sl 0% di:sco,unt" be accepted. ',' ',:
Motion by Commissioner Thompsori, ~e~ond~d b~ ~ommi~sion~r~Sta~ley,
that action of the City Commission to award a contract for the 'de~
liver~ and-fnstal}ati,onof.the Community,Buil~i.ng blinds,be tabled
until ::nierribers of.the ,Commissio,nhave a,n opportunfty to exami,ne the
blinds and offer other bidderi an opportunttyto bid on '~lindsfQr
all windows. '
v 0 tin 9 , Aye : All
VotirigNo: None
Resolution Number .75...20 ,was presented to the Commission and rea,d 0
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE~ TEXAS TO ,PREPARE,AN APPLICATION ,FOR GRANT
FUNDS 'UNDER TITLE I OF' HOUSING AND COMMUN~TY DEVEL-
OPMENT ~CT OF 1974, AND APPOINTING THE'CITY'MANAGER
,AS TEMPORARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO PRE-
R~RE'SUCH APPLICATION. ' "
WHEREAS, The Federal Government has made available grant
funds through Title I of the Housing and Community Develo~ment Act
of 1974;,and,'
WHEREAS, such grant funds may be used for a'variety of
Community Development activities and purposes.
, , NOW;,THEREFORE; BE,IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ~EST UNJVERSIT~-PLAcE ,TEXAS:,'
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S ec t ion 1.
prepare a Community
partment of Housing
funds.
That the City of West University Place, Texas
Development program and application to the De-
~ndOrban De~elopmentfor such abovementioned
Section 2.
That the City Man~ger be the C1ty's temporar~
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form such other duties as required bY such Act and regulations per-
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PASSED.ANDAPPROVEDthts
day of'
. 1975.
"'Motion by tommissioner Thnmps6n, setonded by Com~is~ioner Stanley;
that Resolution Number 75-20 authorizing the City of West University
Plac~ to prepare ~n appli~ationfcir ~rant f~nds under:Title I of
Housinga~d'Community Developmerit Act'of 1974,'beap~r6ved ~s 'read.
v 0 tin g Aye : All
Voting No: None
~ Members 9f tije Commission requested that consideration of Ordinance
c.c Nuniberl041 amending the Plumbing Code De :withhelduntil theytlcid an
t.= 'opportunity to study the'fee'schedule conbiinedtherein., It was re-
:C. quested that suchcorlsideration be included'as an Agenda'item for
0: the next meeting of the City Commission and that the Chairman6f the
Plumbing Board be requested to attend the meeting. '
Mr. Richard Putney~'recently appointed as MLinicipal' Court 'Clerk advised
the Commission that filing and storage space was limited in the clerk's
office because Complaints' on 'which disposition had been made by;the
C6urt wer~ retainedind~finitely~" Mr: Putnej stated that Judge.Dunn
had advised th~t a three-year period'wassufficienttime for these
Complaint~ to'be ~etainedin his office. ' , ,
Resolu~ion N~mb~,:, 75-21 was 'presented tothe:Commissi'on',and-rea'd 'in full.
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WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of
West University Place, Texas, has reported to the City Commission that
inactfve'ffleshav~'been-unduly.accumLilatin~',in the Clerk's office;
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WHEREAS, it has been determined,thatit has been ,the practice
to reta'in'Com'plidnts in the;filesfo'r"an iridefinite:period, after such
Complaintshavebe~n ac~ed upon;:and,,' : " ", "
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WHEREAS, it has been determined, that simil~r~ecords are re-
tained by state ~gencie~ for,a peri~d of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, it will' be' in the best,interestof.:the,city,and'to
conserve office and' filing'cabinet'spate to retain Comp]airit~ for a
peribdof'three (3) years only-from and after the date<that said
Complaint has been acted upon. ' '"
NOW , THEREFORE , BE' IT 'RESOLVED . B Y THE CITY" COM MIS S ION < OF THE
CITY OF WEST'UNIVER$ITY'PLACE~ TEXAS:
Section-,l'~ That-the 'Cle'rk"of the Munic'ipaLCourt of the' City
of West University Place, Texas, is hereby directed and, authorized to
remoVe and destroy all Complaints of the Municipal Court upon which
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Section 2. That the Clerk of the Municipal Court is here-
by author i zed and d i rec ted to hereafter 're'ta in: the ,Comp la in ts in the
files for a period of three (3) years after the date of entry of
judgment and final disposition, and-to r'emove and destroy all: others.
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forceimmediatelyfrom'and'after its paSsage and approval by the
Mayor.
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day 0 f
, 1975.
Motion by Commissfoner'Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson,
that 'Resolution Number'75~21 authorizing the Clerk of the Municipal
Court to'remove and destroy all Complaints QPon which final dis-
pos}tion has been made after a peribd of'three (3) years, be ap-
prov'ed as read.
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Voting No: None,
A report was presented'o~-a m~eting held with property owners of
3618 and 3620 University; Boulevard ~oncetning'the necessity of'~dis-
connectin"g sanitary'sewer~service'from,an abandoned,line"located in
fro~t of such ~esidences and.cbnnecting'tothe city's main located
at the rear of such property. The residence at 3614 is for sale 0
and the realtOr handling the property has -been advised. Owners of I
the property are to contact plumbers of their choice for price
quotati6ns.
Th~ Commission was advis~d,that,Mr. Ed Rea of the architectural firm
of Langwith, Wilsan, King and House had made an inspection of the'
Community Building remodeling project and recommended that final
payment in the amount of$10~636~30 not be made to McCall & Sons
Conttactors'until :certain corr~ctions'are made; TheCity:Manager
was instructed to contact Honeywell concerning locking covers 'for
the air conditioning units to avoid tampering by children"and others
using the building.
It was ~eported to the Commission that an inspection had been maae
of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company construction on Academy
Str'e'et with the project engineer anti 'needed,correctio'ns were to be
mad e ~ S t r e e t Sup t. A,. L'. Be a r den 'i s w 0 r kin g 0 nth ere s tor at ion, 0 f
the street barricade planting.
Commissioner Stanley advised the Commission that he understood
members of the Zoning and PlanningCommissiDn~hadreviewed the request
for construction of a cul-de-sac at Brompton Road and Bellaire Boule-
vard, and requested that the Chief 6f Police be requested to 'make a
tra ffd ccoun t.
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The Commission was advised that 'the contractor had removed the
residence located at 4124 Byron Street and it was hoped the found-
ation would be rem'oved and the ent~ir,e'prQperty cleared' by July 12th.
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Mi nu tes 'of ther regu-l at 'meet ing'o'f the:, Safety ,~Y)d Acc i,d ent Rev i ew
Board on June 10. 1975, were presented to th~'Commission for their
information.
Minutes of the ,regular meeting of the City Commi~sion on June 9,
1975,were',presented 'for consideration'a'nd t'he following a'ction
ta ken: 'Mo,ti on, by,' Commi s si on er', Thomps on; s e'c onded ,by Commi ss ion er
Stanley, that ,thee'word' IIloose" in, the"seco,nd paragraph of Page Two
be'corrected't,o 1l10sell and' the minute,s approved as'corrected.
Vo,ting Aye: : All
Vo,tirig No:, None
With no further business to-c-ome,'beforeth'e Comm'ission-atthis ,time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried~ the meetlng adjourned
a t 9: 1 5 p' . m .
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
"'JULY 2,L 1975' I '
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The Ci ty Commi ss i on convened i n reg(fl~ar session lat the' Gi ty Hall on Monday
July 21, 1975,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presldin~t; Comrnlssioners Binig, Dunn', StanleY:- arid Thompsoyr. The City Manager
and-City Attorney were also present. i ,:
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner THompson.
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The, c~~m;.~sion:was '~presented ~ketche; of 'th'e tw~ te~nis courts 'located' at Weir
Park where. re€:ent additions and c;hanges \.^Jere' maqe' on the lighting, system. .. Each
sketch indicated" light meter readings srowing~iniprovements that had been made.
An Invoice daledJtine 12, 1'975, submitted byA/O Systems, Inc. in the amount
of $5,460.00 was pres~nted for consideration. It w~s noted that the invoice in-
cluded$5,460.00', the amount of the contract for! additions'and"changes at the
Weir I:'ark tennis,c~urt ~ights; $1.90..00. fer cuttilng dowY) a small tree in the area;
and $lQO.OOfo.r repalntlng four llght standards.i ' ',' , ..
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by COll1ll1issioner Thompson, that,A/C '
Systems, Inc. be paid a total sum of $5,460.00 ~or improvements made to the
Weir Park tennis court lights. ..
Voti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mrs. Jackie Patteson, president, West Universit~ Civic Club, presented members
of the Cemmiss,iQn copies of the City Directory df West University Place compiled
by club members. :
Mrs. Patteson also presented a request on behal~ of the Civic Club for considera-
tion by the City COlTinission for a new ordinance Iconcerning off-street parking.
Following a discussion by Commission members, i~ was decided that in view of
a lengthy agenda the request of the Civic Club ~ould be put on the agenda of
a later meeting of the Commission.
In accordance with previous action of the City Qommission, bids received for
additi ons to the Judson Park tenni s 'court 1 i ghtsi were opened and results an-
nounced as follows:
A/C Systems, Inc.
Valmic Electric Co.
$ , 21~297-. 00 .
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Contnissioner Stan,ley, that the
bid submitted for additions to the Judson Park ~ennis court lights by A/C
Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,297.00, be acclepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the City C:ommission, bids received for
furni shi ng Street Department materi a 1 s were open~ed and results announced as
follows: '
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2,000 tons ,crushed limestore... TexasCr,ushed '-1..20per,tpn
bas-e material, Grade 1 Stone Company 3.60, includes 3.3 surcharge
freight
800 tons THD Item 304 -Wh i te · sM i nes'
Coverstone'
4.75 per ton
4.03 per ton freight
800 tons Grade 6 Traprock - White's Mines
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3.88 per ton freight
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3.60 per ton freight
800 tons THD Item 304 -' Servtex Matepials '
Coverstone
,Motion by Commissioner ,Thompso'n, seconded 'by Commissioner Binig~thtltbids
received for furnishing Street Department materials be referred to the City
Manager for tabulation'and a recommendation for purchase presented to the City
Commission at its regular meeting on July 28, 1975.
, Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The 'Commission was adviSed that Mr. Ron Tayler; Chairman~ Plumbing Board~ was
not available to attend the meeting and present the Board's'recommendations,to
amend the city's Plumbing Code" and would not be in a position to attend a meet-
Tnguntilthe latter part'of:August.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissiener Thompson, that con-
sideration of Ordinance Number 1041 amending the Plumbing Code be deferred until
the meeting of-the City"Commission on August 11, 1975, and a des';gnee of the
Plumbing Board be invited to attend the meeting.
V6tingAye: 'All
Voting No: None-
An invoice'd~ted June'23~'1975; in the am6untof$6~750.00 for engineering , .
services by"Bayshore Engiheers, 'Inc~in actordance with the provisionsof,'a-:
contract to investigate and present recommendations for the existing wastewater
treatment facilities andan'infiltratibn/inflow anlaysis of , existing sanitary
sewer c~llectionsystem, was 'presented to' th~'Commissio~ for consideration..
Moti on by Commi ss i oner Thompson; seconded by ,Commiss i,oner 'Dunn, that Bayshore
Engineers, Inc. be paid the sum of $6~750.00 for engineering services in pre-
paration of a study,oLthe existing wastewater treatment,facilities q.nd'the
preparation of an infiltration/inflow analysis of existing sanitary sewer col-
lection system.
Voting Aye: All"
~ Voting No: , None
The Commission was presented an,invoice in the amount of $866.00 submitted by
Bayshore Engineers, Inc. 'for various' engineering' services,:performed, including
',inspection of parking lot construction; preparation of a cost estimate for 'pro-
posed bond .i sslie'; preparati on of' EPA' quarter~'y report; parki ng 'lot constructi on
staking; and layout of existing parRs. ' Attention of the 'Commissionwas~directed
to the carge for parking lot construction staking, noting that a second staking
was necessary inasmuch as the contractor's crew destroyeqthe first $take.
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Motion by'Cc>imnissioner :thompsori, 'secorrded bY ,Commissiorfer ,Binfg,
'submitted'byBays,hore Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $866.00,
engineering services be approved for payment following deduction
$286.00 for constr.uction staking of the City Hall Parking Lot.,
that~he invoice
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of the sum of
Voting Aye: :All
Voting No:
None
It was the decision of ' the Commission ,that the sum of $286;'QO,for construction
staking :of'theCity HaH parking lot a second time should be deducted' from the
contract amount due G. H. Hart, Inc. and subsequently paid to Bayshore Engineers,
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An invoice in the amount of $720.00 received from the Texas Municipal League
for the city's sh're of the cost of 'L'eag.ue :'serv'i ces was pres'ented for. cons i derati on.
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Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that an invoice in
the'amount of $120.00' from the Texas Municipal League be approved for paym~nt.
Voting Aye: All" ,
Voti rig No : None
The Commission was presented Estimate Number 5, submitted by McCall & Sons,
and approved by Langwith, Wilson, King and House, for the:final'amoutit of
$10,636.30 due for the remodeling of the West University Community Building.
The' Cqmmi ss i on was" advi sed 'that':a :1 eak had ,deve 1 opediri' the roof of the Li brary,
but had been rep~i'ired and t~atsuch' roof 'had 'a fifteen " (l5)year guarantee.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that McCall
& Son be paid the sum of $10,636.00 as final payment for remodeling of the
, Communi ty Buil di ng. .. ,
Voting Aye: All
.. VottngNo:None
The Commission was presented an inventory of all fire hose that the Fire De-
partment has on hand~broken into groups showing hose on 'each ofthe:fire
trucks, as well as the hose maintained in storage. It was pointed out to the
Commi'ss'ionthat'Nation Fi:re Protection As'sociation .requires suffiCient' hose,
on hand to' reP1ace all hose c~rried on eachpie~e of :fire apparatus.
Motion by-C6mmissioner:Thompson, seconded bji'ComrilissionerDunn,'that,the City
Manager be authorized to 'advertise for bids for. 1;OOOfeetof2~"fire hose
and 300 feet of 1~1I fire hose, with such bids to be received by the City Com-
m'ssibn at its regular m~ettng on~Augu~t"ll, 1975.
Voting Ay,e: ' All
Voting No: None
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Attention of the Commission was directed to the fact that the City Charter
'requires adoption of a budget on or before August 31st of each year and it
would be, necessary to call a public hearing for consideration and adopti'on
of the 1976 budget.
Motion by Commissioner thompson~ :seconded'by'CornmissiQner Dunn, that a public
hearing be called for'August:25, 1975,7:,30 p.ril.; for the purpose of tonsidera-
t,i on and 'adopti on: of a budget' for 'the CHy :of' West :Untvers ity: Pl ace for the
fiscal year January' 1, 1976 to:Decerilber.31;'1976: ::' " ,
Voting' Aye: All
Voting No: ' None
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line striping machine for which the sumof"$l,200.c:l0 was appropriated.in the,
1975 budget. ' .
Motion by,Commissionerli:j'liig; seconded by Commiss;-oflerStanley, that the,City
Manager be auth6ri2ed to 'advertise for bids 'for"the-purchase of, one, traffic
line striping machine with such bids to be received by the City Commission on
August 11,1975.
Voting Aye: All .
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1042 was presented to the Commi ss,ionand' read in full:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE: CITY,OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1; ADD:'"
INGCERTAIN PROPERTY TO ZONE 1 OF,' THE FIRE LIMITS; AND PRO-
VIDING'.AN.EFFECIIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the,
City Attorney be instructed to prepare Ordinance Number 1042 to include a
provision, excluding existing structures from the Fire Zone created by the'
Ordimmce,and, present such"Ordinanceat"the next regular, meeting of the City.
Commission on July 28, 1975, for,further consideration; ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1043 was presented,to the Commission and read in full:
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, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF ,THE' ClTY"OF
WEST:,' UNIVERSITY' PLACE, 'TEXAS, BY. THE ApDITION, THERETO PF'
SECTION (5-6'.4; DECLARING AND DELINEATING fIRE ZONE 9, OFTHE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING. AN' EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Stan,ley, .secon,ded,byCommi,ssioner Dlmn"that\theCity
Attorney be instructed to redraw'Ordina:nce Number 1043 to exclude present'.exist-
ing dwell ins from Fire Zone 9. .
'Voting Aye: All",
Voting' No: None
The Commission was advised that Mr. W. J. Bierne, Mr. Charles A. Gillan and
Mr. Dale Heiskell had 'been contacted with regard to ~erving .as members ,of the
, Tax Board of Equalization and. each had 'expressed a willingness to serve the
city in such capacity 'for the year 1975. '
Motion: by Commiss'ioner, Dunn', seconded, by. Commissioner Bir.lig, that, Mr. W." J..
Bierne, Mr. Charles.A.-Gillan,and Mrr' Dale Heiskell be appointed to serve '
as members of the Tax Board of Equal i zati on for the year 1975., ' ,
, Voting Aye: 'All
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Mot'i on~ by: Commissi oner' -Thompson ,,~econde(by, Commissi.oner, Stanl ey,' ,~hat Mr-.-
Charl es- A.' Gi 1-1 an beappoi nted to:serye as-Cha-i rman of the T;ax Board- of Equal i-
zation for the year 1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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The ne<;:essity of:changingthe',assessed ~value :of all, taxable property and;the
work invo1ved':in"so 'doing in preparation of a proposed-bond i'ssue, : arid therefore,
the need to establish a ratio of assessment was pointed out to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Staniey~ secohdedby'Commissioner Thompson, that tile
City Treasurer b~ author; zed to change the city":s'ratib of assessment from
50% to 70%.' " ,
Voting Aye: All
V ot i,r~g No: None
A letter from,Arendale, Young & Searcy setting forth a proposal to perform
audit services for the year 1975, waspresEmted to the Commission. Such '
proposal estimat~d_feesnot to exceed $5,500.00, plus direct expenses foi pos-
tage , reproduction, , etc: , ,,' ,', , ~, ,
City Treasurer Robbie Barnett advised the Commission that it is generally
accepted that an auditing firm looses money the.first'year an audit is per-
formedinasmucb as the firm is not familiar with the books, records and ac-
counts anq more time"is required., ' ,
Motj on byCommi ~si oner Thompson, seconded byt' Coinm'i ssi oner Dunn, that the pro-
posed of Arenda 1 e" Yoimg and Searcy to aud:it the: city" s records, boo'ks and
accounts for the year 1975 at a:'feenot to 'exceed $5,500.00 as set forth'in
their letter dated J\Jly8, 1975, be accepted.
Voti ng AYfj::, All
Voting No: None
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Mr. Mike Parks, Ch~irman. of the Parks and Recreation Board, appeared before the D!
Commi ss i on to present the B()ard 1 s' recomm(:!ndati on for capita 1 improvements in
Phase I of the ~olonial Park Deve'19Pll1ent~ Such recommendation: includes the
construction of an outdoor 25 meter swimming 'pool;lo<i:ker and health'facilities;
four lighted tennis courts; and three handball/racquet ball courts. Mr. Parks
pointed out that the Board's recommendation is based on the income produced by
user fees and that the combiDation of the facilities would have the widest base
of community suppOrt and have'the best c~ance of paSsage in: the proposed bond
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Mr. Parks further asked that the Commission consider giving special recognition
to the volunteer instructors in the Recreation Departmentis Chinese cooking class
and All About Wines class.
The Commission was advis~d:that Mr< Bill'Perlmutter,hadsubmi,tted'plans and'
specificafions for the construction of to~nhousesonBella:ire Boulevard between
Vanderbilt and Buffalo Speedway and that theconcept:of such plans had been ap-
proved by the Z9ning ~nd Planni,ng Commission, however, there needs to be some
clarification'b~tween the City ,Corilmiss,ion an~ Zoning'. and Plann'ing Commission as
to the provi sions' of the, ordi nances .rezo!li ngp~ri,phera 1- property~
City Engineer Monard, Kinman advised the Commission that development of townhouses
on Bellaire Boulevard would create a need for the installation ofa8" sanitary
sewer line. Mr. Kinman poi,nted out that the installation of a line on Cason
betwe~nBronipton~nd: Vqnderbil,t: could be:done by: augeringat an appr0xi:ma'te' 'il],
, total cost' of $2l,650'.00:'wh'ereas an' open: cut':method: could be done at anapproxi-
mate cost of $10,000.00, which the developer had agreed to:pay. '
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that Mr. Bill
Perlmutter employ an engineering firm to prepare :plans and specifications for
the,construction of the necessary santtary sewer line; perform the necessary
survey; award a contract for the construction and:paythe:full cost of such
construction. The City of West University Place wHlprovide construction"
supervision and inspection~ and set up means by which a pro-rata share of the
cost wi 11 ~be assessed'to other':developers and reimbursement made to Mr. Perl-
mutter.' ", ',1.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The following recommendation was made: by the Committee appointed to make'a
recommendation for the purchase of bl indsfo~ the Community Building.
Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
The Committee appointed to study proposals received for furoishingand
installing window and door'blihdsfor the Corill'nunity'Bui1djng has visited
tne shops bfthe three (3) ,lowest bidders: and inspected the various'makes
of bli nds prop'osed"for- i nsta,ll at; on:
The Committee asked the three low bidders to submit a written proposal for
furnishing and instalU,ng Levolor IIRiviera" l~" metal blinds, and an alter-
nate bi d of anothermai1ufacture; , The', fo 11 owi n9 proposals have: been recei ved:
Shade ShopHou~e'of Shades Venetian Blind Shop
Proposal #1
43 Levolor "Riviera" blinds
1,375.00
, 1 ;648:.00
1,191.47
Proposal #2 ,
43 Temlite blinds
43 Bali or Mark II blinds,
43 Alcan Mark II
2,139.25
1 , 147 . 50,
1,258.65
After inspecting the various types of"blinds proposed for installation it
is the re'commendatioriof the Committee:thilt the proposal of the Shade Shop,
Inc.,' 4015 Richmond Avenue, to furnish and install forty.-three (43), Levo1or
"Ri vi era II bl i nds 'for the total amount" of $1 ,191 .47 ,-be' accepted.
It is the opinion of the Committee that these blinds are Superior to'the
other venetian blinds in construction, appearance and there is a'fifteen
(15) year guarante'e, notwithstanding the fact that they are $43'.97 higher
than the low bid of $1,147.50 submitted by House of Shades, 2406 Bissonnet
on Bali or Mark II.
RespectfullY submi~ted,.
Philip A. ,Dunn, Commissioner
J. B. Thompson, Commissioner
Whitt Johnson, City Manager
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the recom-
mendation:'of the'Committee be accepted and:'forty-three (43) Levolor "Riviera"
blinds be pu,rchas'edfromthe Shade:-Shop'ata cost not to exceed"$l-,191.47~'
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Resolution Number'75,..22 was :presented _ to the Commission, and readi n' :fuH: '
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. WHEREAS,.tlieCityCCommission contemplates an' election to authorize the
issuance' of $1 ,700~000.00'of GeneraL ObHgati'ori'Bdnds .of-,the;~ity; and,
,'; 'WHEREAS, the City Commission has:heretofore confeY'r~d-with various
financial and legal advisors relative to the issuance and sale of said,bonds;
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WHEREAS, it has been getermined that a proposal submitted by Greer Moreland
Fosdick,-Inc~ ls'tne most advantageous'to'the cityin'rega-rd..to,the"services to
be rendered: aria' the, fee to be 'paid therefor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION; OF 1-HE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY ~LACE, TEXAS:
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Section L . That the 'City of West Un:iversityhereby'engages'GreerMoreland
Fosdick Inc'. to assist and advise the dty 'atidthe city offiCials-, ,in all matters
in connection: with an election authorizirig:th~-issuarice of'$1~70D,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds of the city and the, issuance and sale of such ~onds.
Section 2. "'The rights~ dutiesandobligations:'of the' c,ityand:Greer More-
land Fosdick" Inc.' shall be:'as'-provided in'thellFinan-cia'lAdvisory Contract II
dated June 25, 1975, by and between the parties, a copy of which contract is
:~ttached heret~_asExhibit A. .
Section 3. That the Mayor be and he is hereby, authorized to execute such
contract in behalf of the city. "
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day of
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner: Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig; that Resolution
Number 75-22 be approved as read.
'Motion amended by Commiss'ionerBinig~ seconded by Commissioner Stanley, to in-
cl ude the ' provision; IIfor ,submission tband ap,jJrova 1 by the governi ng -bodyll
, in Section. IIffl' o'f' the FinanC:lalAdvisory Contractsubinitted: by Greer Moreland
Fosdick Inc. and'included'as. Exh'ibitA of Resolution:Number 75-22~
Votin!;} on'amendment:
Vot:j,ng Aye: ' All
Voting on motion:
Voti ng AYe: . All
Voting No:' None
Voting No: None
Resoluti~n ~umber 75~23,was: presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission contemplates an election to authorize the
issuance of $1,:700,000.00 0:F G~neral Obligation Bo~ds of th~ city; and
. WHEREAS, the City Commis'sion has heretofore conferred wi,th various finan-
cial and legal advisors relative to the issuance arid sale of said bonds; and
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WHEREAS; i'Lha-s,'been ;determined tba:t:it~would be in the best interest of
the city to empl:oy"the firm of Vinson, Elkins;-Searles, Connally and Smith and
Frank ~McCrear.y: to advi sethe: cityon"l ega 1 matter.s' in':,connecti on with sai d'bond
election and theissuanc€ and sale of said bonds. .
NOW;THEREFORE~','BE lTRESOlVED .BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:' '
Section'l. 'That the fkm of Vinson, Elkins, Seatls,Connally and Smith
be, and it is hereby, retained to provide alllegaVserv;-ces arising ,out C!>f .
and pertaining to a bond electiC!>n authC!>rizing the issuance of $1,700,000.00 of
Gen~~alObligationBonds, the issuancean~'s~leoF'suchbondsand'including~con-
sulting with and advisingthe"firm of'GreerMorelandFosdick Inc. in connection
with all of such matters.
Section'2. That Vinson, Elkihs,'Searls; Connally and Smith and Frank
McCreary, jointly, shall be compensated for their services in accordance with
the usual ,'and customary charges made for 'such 'leaglservites in the community,
but such compensation shall .in:rioevent exceed '$2,800.00.
PASSED AND APPROVEDtnis
day of '
, 1975.
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Motion by Commiss i oner Stanl ey ,:: secondedby;Comlili ss i oner Thompson., , that Resol u-
tion NumberZ5~23 retai'ning the fi.rm~ofVinson, Elkins"Searls,:Conna-llY and
Smith and Frank McCreary to provide legal servi€es for a bond election authoriz-
ing the issuance of $1,700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No~ None
City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised the Commission that he had received notice
from the Supreme Court that the application for Writ of Error filed by Mr. Doy
Meyers in the case of Doy Meyers vs City of West University Place Zoning and
Planning Commission had been denied.
The Commi ss i on. was advi sed that the -1975 budget i ncl uded the sum .of ,$1.,000.00
for development of the ~9minUAi,tyPark located,on the West University Elementary
School' gr.ounds, and invoices had been received from Earl Kettle Lumber Company,
Inc. in the amount of $1~052.19 and from Seidel Company in the amount of $45.16
for treated lumber used in the Park development. "
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the ,City
pay the total amount of each i nvoi ce, a total of $1,097.35,. for 1 umber. uS,ed, in
the development of the Community Park.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with the provisions of Resolution Number 75-21, the City Commis-
sion was advised that all complaints upon which the Municipal Court has made
fi na 1 entry and di spos i ti on prior to June, 1972, have been destroyed.
Commissioner Binig presented members of the Commission results of the survey
made by the Council on Aging as tabulated by the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
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The City Mami:ger was requested"to';-nClude,cas ian<agenda item for the next meeting
of the Commissi'onthe traffic:count 'lriadeby,the- Police Departnient with regard to
a'request for the, constructi'on:~6f'a :'cul":de-sac iat' Brompton Road and Bell aire
Boulevard '
, Commi ss ionerStanl ey compHmented the' West Urliversi ty Ci'vi c Cl ubupon the pre-
paration of its City Directory.
Minutes of va\d ousmeettngs of the Parks and Recr.eatidn Board were presented
to the Commission' for' 'thei r ,i'nforrriati on.
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Minutes of'the regular meeting 'of~the--Zoning:Boardof'Adjustmentori June 19,
;975, were'presentedto'the Conmission for their inforli1ati-on. '
Minutes of meetings of the Zoning and Planning Commission on May 20th, June 17th,
an~ 'July 8th were-presented 'to the Commission 'for their information;
Minutes of theregul ar"meetingof~:the',El ectrical"Board'onJune'23, '1975, were
presented to the Commission for their information. ' .
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission oriJune 23, 1975 were pre-
sented for consideration and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner
Thompson, seconded by"'ConIilissioner' Binig~' that miriutes of- the regular meeting of
the City ~ommission on MOIlday, :,June"23, 1975, be approved as submitted.
. Vot;-ng Aye: ' All
Voting 'No: None
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duly m~de, seconded and carried"the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETINGOF,CITY COMMISSION
JULY 28;'.,1975'
The City Commission convened in ~r~gular session atth€City.Hall on Monday,
July 28, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following member,s present: Mayor Pro-
Tem Binig, presiding; Commissioners Dunn and Tnompson. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present. .Mayor Wall in was out of the city on
business and Commissioner Stanley was ill~
The InvocatJon waspronounc~d by Commissioner,Dunn.
Mr. David Healey, 2903,)Nottingham,-'wa~ introduced as a new West,Univ.ersity
resident who was int~res~ed in the city's affairs.
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Pol ice Chi ef Ri chard Kessel us presented,'sli des and a report on hi s attendance
at the F. B.I. Academy. Chief Kesselus stat.ed that the, Ac-ademy was operat.ed on
the. Universitypri!1icipal inasmuch as students are permitted to choose the'
specific 'cu,rrfculum that wills'erve .the-ir 'individual needs,.. Chief Kesselus.
listed hi scourse choi ce's'as Management for law EnfQrcement',. Advanced Budget,..
ing for Law Enforcement, Criminal Law, Police Problems in Urban Environment;,
Forensic Sciences in Law Enforcement and Education and Training in Law'Enforce-
ment.
Chief Kesselus advised the Commission that it was his. belief that he gained bene-
fici al training ,and educati on ,at' the Academy'and was confident he would be abl e
to better serve the city as a result of it.
Mayor Pro-Tem Binig thanked Chief Kesselus for being such a good representative
of the City Of West Universi.ty Place and expressed the Comm,issjon's apprecia-
ti on for hi S' attendance ~t the F;l3. I. AcademY., ' ,
The question regarding ,construction of a cul-de-sac on Brompton Road, had been
referred to the Zoning and Planning Commission who requested a 'traffic count
and that any cU,l-de-sac or .other method ofcJ os i ng the street be done on a
,tempora,rypasis (time'andstu~i).. ,',' ,'.'", ' , , '
Chi ef Kessel us reported tha:t niechahi caT- diffi culties.had been experi enced' with
the traffic counters and' they were 'now in place' and a ful} report would, be, made
upon completion of the traffic study, which would include an actual speed count
as well as car count.,
It ,was the' decision, of the CityComml-ssion that' any ty:pe ~~nstructton ,used, ,
should be temporary, in nature,' ea'~llY~ 'removahl,eand'not da,ngeraus, ,and that
residents of the area should be consulted with'regard' to their preference in
location - Cason and Brompton;. Brol)lpton and Bellaire; or intbe middle of, t,ne
blrick. ' '
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, second,ed by Commissioner, Dunn,that,the City
Manager take steps to deter.mi De'the, possibl e.p.reference ofresi dents. ,i nthe
6700 block of Brompton Road with ,regard to the', location of a cul:..de-sac, re-
questing a response within seven'(7) days, and' if possible locate the cul-de-
sac in accordance with citizen responses on a temporary'basis for the purpose
of an additional traffic study.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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In re~pons~ to ci~~zen ~ei~:~iya(~o)r,~~,~~~~,~~~~.~~~ ~;e:~el~~~{ ;~~~~~si~: ~~1-
i~:~~~n~e~o~m:~~~t~~~ ~as received from Police Chief Richard Kesselus:
IIReference:20 mi i e .per hour speed ,iohe,~ L~roxtonRoad2600, '2700,;2:800 s: 2900,
3000, 31DO blocks.
It is my recommendation to make theab~ve numbered blecks"'of L~roxton Road a
20-mile per hour maximum speed zone.
It appears that there has been a 'substan~ialincr:ase,"i~,'tr~!fiC~~hW~~~ton
Road in the .las:ttwelve(12)months~ ,Thl~ fact, ~nc:n~unc lon,wl ,
number of children in the ar~a. pr.ompts my recomm~ndat~o,~.", , '
. ke clear however that this recommendation i'n no way' is to be
I wlsh to ma, , ,', ' 'd 'tC'f' 't'" 't (20) mile per hour speed
construed to ,be ,used as, a prece en. or, wen y., '" ,.'
liniits'in West University Place. " ".. ''.' :d'"
I do have som~' concern a~ to 'th'e. effect ,of 'thi'~ ~i.jeniY .(iyo\~~1'e~~~~,.~~~r h~~~ed
limit resulting in a chaln, reactlon. of requests ~r wen ' '
.speeD .1 imits. II ,
Ordinance Number 1044 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
AN, ORDINANCE AMENDING.THE. CODE ,OF ORDINANCES OFTHE CITY or W:EST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY AMEND,iNG,SECTION ,23~'l05 TO-INCLUDE A,
MAXIMUM SPEED ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WROXTON ROAD; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner, Dunn, seconded byCorninissioner Thompson, th'at Ordinance
Number 1044 be approved as read. ,e,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that it was necessary.. for the c-aption of ,the Ordinance
to be published in the official City newspaper arid that enforcement of violations
wQuld beg.in ten (10) days subsequent to the p,ubl ication. ,. It was suggested:, that
the PoT; ce' Department, make a. traffi c ,count s.uhsequerit to enforcement of ,the.
.twenty-ini 1 e-per-hour speed., limit. ' ,
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Mr. Gha:rles Gillan and Mr. Dale Heiskell, recently appointed members to serve
on -the Tax Board of Equalization .were"scheduled to have been' administered the
Oath of Offic.e, by the Mayor~ butinasmuch'as.both,:were outof"the city, all
members of the Board will ,receive. the .oath at a:later'meeting of the Commiss,ion.
Ordinance Nuniber 1042, as amended by request of the City Commission, was pre-
sented to the Commission and read in full:
AN. ORDINANCE AM'ENDING, ,THE .CODE OF, ORDINANCES OF, THE CITY .oF
,. WEST UNIVE.RSITYPLACE, TEXAS,' BY AMENDING. SECTION 6-1 ; ADDING
. CERTAIN PROpERTY TO' ZONE~ 1 OF THE ~ FIRE' LIMITS ; AND:, PROVIDI NG '
AN EFFECTIVE. DATE.,.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Number 1042 be approve~as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Ordinance "Nuniberl043: was ,,presented. to' the Commi'ssion,and ,read :in>full.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF':ORIUNANGES ;:OF THE GlTY,OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF
SECTION-' 6...;6;4; DECLARING AND DELINEATING FIRE ZON'E'9cOF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. ' '.
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Motion by' Commissioner :Dunn,seconded by:C-ommissioi)er Thompson" that Ord'inance
Number 1043 be approved as read. ' -'. ..,.
Voting Aye: All
Voting NQ: ~on~
The' fo 11 owingrecommendation'was presented ,to-the :,Comm;,ss i on for the purchase
of Street Department. ma ter i a Is : ' "
"Bide received on July 21st for.matertals to'be'us~dby the. Street Department
in the mairitenance andretonstruction'of streets were referred for recommendation.
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Bids were received on the following items;
Item,l - 30~OOO gallons asphalt emulsionllcolasll. Wrjght, Aspha}t,:Products Com-
pany submitted a bid of $0.30per"'gal,lon,"plus '$0..014'per"gallon freight.' This
bid is in line with last year1s bid. .
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Item 2 ... 2,000 tons trushed:"limestone'base:'material. ':Texas ~rushed Stone:C!)mpany
submitted the only bid on this material. Their bid of $1.20 per ton~ plus $3.60
per ton freight represents:no:tncrease',inmaterials cost;:other than the'freight
rate. ' " , . ,
. Item 3;;. 800 tons Grade.6'coverstone." ,Twlr firms, submittedbjds on three: different
materials. Inasmuch as the materials vary in weight, it is necessary to' convert
to the price per' cubic yard to arrive at a-true cost of the materiaL The follow-
ing is a tabulation of the bids received~ -
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GRADE 6 ~.- PREeOATED ROCK ASPHALT
Materials Cost Freight Weight Per Cost Per
Per Toh, Per Ton Cubi c Y'ard Cubic Yard
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GRADE 6 -TRAP ROCK
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7.00 3.60 2400# 12.72
Whi te I s M'i nes
. White1s Mines
Servtex Materials
Street Superintendent A. L.Bearden was consulted concerning materials bid and
it is our recommendation that the low bid of White1s Mines on precoated rock
asphalt be accepted.
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Moti on -by: COmnli ssioner Thoni'pson, . secorided l5y :Comm;;ssi oner Dunn,. that the City
Manager be authorized to purchase street materials in accordance with the re-
commendation contained in hislE!Uer'ofJuly 28,'l975~",
Voting, Aye: All
Voting Nb:None
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City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised the Commission that the city~sCode of
Ordinances presently prohibits overnight parking for storage on any paved street
during 'the hours fromsuriset :to :'sunr; Se and enforcement would : meet the request
made by the West University Civic Club in a pr.evious meeting of the City Com-
mission.
Mrs. Jackie Patteso~, President of the Civic Club, stated that such organiza-
tion had been 'advised that its:'requestwould be considered by the ,Commission
at a later date and they were not prepared for this'meeting.
Members of the:Commission notedthat'themonthof August would primarily be
devoted to stLidy'and adoption of the 1976 Dudget'and'advisedMrs.'Patteson
that the request of the Civic Club would be considered at the first meeting
of the City Commi ssi on in September. : .'
. Commissioner Dunn'suggested that:aportiori of the next; issue of City Currents
be devoted to the 'question of parkingon'st~eets.
Mayor Pro-Tem Binig invited members of the Commission and,any others interested
to attend a meetingofthe'West:Univer~i~r'Counc~l ori:Aging ,on Friday.
Minutes of the :regular meetlng 'of the:CitJ Commission on Monday, Ju'ly 21~ '1975, 0
were presented to the Commission and the following action taken: Motion,by
Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that minutes of the regular
meeting of the thy CO~lIi1ission on MondaY':,July '21 ,:~1975,--be approved as read~
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'Voting No,:~ :None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded andcar.ried~ 'the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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,:REffiULAR MEETHlG.-:OF :,CITYCOMMIS$ION
, " ' AUGUST ,ll, 1~75',
The City Commission, convened in, regular session'at :thEteity'Hall on Monday,
August 11, 1975, 7:3Q p.m'~, with the fonowing:memp~rs present:" Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. ' The City Manager
,was also present. ThecCity Attorney was out of the city on business.
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The,: Invocation was pronounced by Mayor'Wa 11 i n~
Mayor Wallin introduced 'Mr.~ Dean Gorham"Director., Texas Municipal Retir.ement
System, who had come from Austin to attend the meeting for a special presenta-
tion. '
Mr. Gorham advised the Commission that his presentation had'been planned for a
June'meeting, however, he had become ill :and was unable to be present. Mr.
Gorham stated..that C~ty Manager ~Whitt Johnson~' had, ,set a record' as"Chai.rman of
the Board of Trustees of:the Texas, Munici pal:Retireinent System, having served
in such capaci ty duri ng the years 1953, 1958, 1970 ,and 1974. " Mr,. Gorham briefly
reviewed the progress made by the Texas Municipa,l Ret,reme,nt System during 'these
years, noting ,that ,in1953,th~ membership,-was'8,OOO as compared: toa. cu,:,re~~
membership of 43,000. ',Hef~rther noted that'assetswer.~ $2',750;000 as compared
to the present $170,000,000"with a growth.' of 20% during the year 1974.
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Mr. Gorham preseoted:Mr. Johnson:with a'b~autifuL plaqueupon'which,wer.emounted
the gavel used by Mr. Johnson as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a pl ate
i,ndi cati ng~''the'years during;whi Qh"he.-'served 'i n'5ucn capacity'.', '
Mr. Johnson thanked Mr. Gorham and.'stated that employees of the City: of West:,Uni-
versity Place, both those that bad previ,ously retired and those retiring in the
future, would'benefit from decisi-ons'ma'deby the City Cdmniission toparticipa'te
in the Texas Municipal Retirement 'System. " ','
Mr. R. 1. 'Butcher, ,2830 Bellaire :Boul:evard,appeared before the Commis,sion .to
express his opposition to the proposed closing of Brompton Road on either a
temporary or permanent basis,. Mr. 'Butcher 'stated that there were seventy-one
,houses on Brompton and a traffic count of '300 to 400 cars was very 'small 'as c.om-
pared to 22000 cars on, Bellaire boulevard during a twenty-four' (24), hour traffic
count.
Mayor Wallin advised Mr. Butcher that the purpose of the proposal to erect a
temporary barr,icadeor .cul-de-sac,'was in 'response, to 'a petitionpres'ented to
the Commission by residents of BromptQn,Road and to make 'an additional traffic
count to determine it there was a need for a permanent installation to close
the street.
The Commi ssi on was ,advised that. a, sev.en ", (7) 'day traffic ~ol:lnt, prepared by 'the
Police Department indicated that during peak hour'traffic; -morniRgs'between;
6:00 a.m. and 10:OO'a.m., therewas"an'averageof,98 ears'each period and
evening traffic between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. averaged 122 cars for each
period. '
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Mr. Darrell Donaldson, 6417 Bel~ont~ stated~ihat torisideratfon should be given
to satell ite streets of .Annapol j'5, 'Belmont ,and Vanderbilt if Brompton Road was
to be closed.
Mrs. Jan Fry, 6431 Belmont, state<;l that it was her opinion that there was a,need
for police,enf6rcemerit rather than closing of the stre~t. .
Mr. Jeff'Warn~r~6421B~lmont, stated that f~sidentsCon ~~lm0nt wefe fearf~l of
increased traffic on their street, in the event Brompton was close<;l. He further
stated that a bicycle lane located on Belmont' Street:would.be quite dangerous if
the trafficusjn9 Brompton were re~routeq to Belmont Street. Mr. Warner asked
ifany,timescnedule had '/;>een established:for ~losing of Brompton' Road was
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of the Cit~ Manager'and~could be studied ,by anyone so desiring." .
Mrs'. ;Na~cy 'Ti.!cker', 2903 Ui1'iv~rsity, ~t~tE~((that there were forty -'40;) childr.en
in"ihe b16~k, and that she thoi.!ghtthat' BrQrnpton shbuld be clos~d inasmuch as
. traffic' control had 'to~tartso~ewhere. '.' , ' '
Mr.: M~ C. Caidwell, 6434 Belmont', . stated that he was concerned about'the'density
and speed of traffi c on, Vanderbilt~ .'Belmont and Brompton- and fearful, of ,the, re-
sults of , cloSing one street and not' closing others. Mr. Caldwell also stated
that he would like to formally request that the City Commission close Brompton,
Belmont 'and Vanderbilt and madei'a study ~f"all'three streets. ". .' ~' ,
Mr. Sidney Ramsey~6533 Belmont, : stated 'thatit' 75% of the^,residerits on 'Belmcmt [I
had signed a petition requesting that the street be closed why were they not pre- U
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petitiQn to close Brompton, but had worked very had on it.: . .
Mr. Alex Wong, 3'001 Carnegie, asked if"ariy time 'schedule had"beeri set up. ..
Mr.'Frank Burge, 6345 'Brompton, 'stated that ,the r.equest'to close Brompton was not
somethi ng that' came up the' past two or three weeks. ' Res identshad been concerned
since'tonstructi'on'was "begunon:an'apartmentcomplex 'on Brompton south of Bellaire
Boulevard, and inasmuch as residents of Brompton had filed a petition with the
City Commission, consideration should be given to their requ~st.
Dr. Roy Harris, 2922 BellaireBoulevard,wanted to know about fire and police
. protectlonl n'e\lentBt:'ompton was closed ~': ' " .'
Commissloner Binig advised those in attendance that,reports had been received
from both the Chief of Police and Fire Chief that adequate safety measures
could be enforced if ~r~inp,td,ri Road were qlosed ,cmd that, it was hoped by the
City Commi~sien':that:work'withthe State/Department bf ;Hi'ghways fbr funds for
signalizatibn,6n~Buffald.Sp~edway'would :provide'a better- traffi~:flow.
Mr. Val Carl son, 6344 Brompton, stated that he 1 ived on the corner of Duke'and I,ll
Brompton and had a personal feeling about Brompton Road and that they had taken I
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Mr. George Faison, 3726 Nottingham, stated that he was opposed to blocking any
street.
Commissioner Thompson advised that the City Cemmission, at its regular meeting
on July 28th, had taken official action to erect a temporary barricade on
Brompton for the purpose 'of mcik-ingan a:dditionaltra:ff'fcc0unt., '
Mr. Butcher stated that Mrs. Applebaum and,Mrs. DeVallewere opposed to the
closing of Brompton, but would not be able to respond to a letter from the
City Manager, requesting a reply within~severi (7) aays expressing an opinion
with,regard to where the temporary barricade,should be erected.
Mr. T.E. Stubblefield, 660~ Belmont, requested that consideration be given to
additional law enforcement on Belmont and Vanderbilt Streets.
Mrs. Annis ,Jolly, 6415 Belmont, stated that ,police didnot p'atr'ol the area"'as
frequently as they shou'ld and Ot~at additional' ~ffort should' be'made. '
'Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissiorler'Binig, that the City Com-
mission defer any action to erect a barrica.deor cul~ae-sac until such time as
additional traffic counts ~re made on all streets and given further considera-
tion. '
Motion amended by Commissioner Stanley, accepted by Commissioner Dunn" that
the traffic count be started this wee~ and provide that direction, nor.th and
south and the number of cars might be determined, and that consideration be
given by the City Commission' immediately following thecontlusion of the traf-
fic count for a meeting with Mr. John'Hudson', traffic engineer, to further
analyze the results of the traffic count and to secure his recommendation as
. to the erection of a temporarybar,ricade.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with previous action of the'City Commission, bids received for
furnishing 1,000 feet of 2-:-1/211 fite hose and 3001 of 1-1/2I1fire'hosewere
opened and results announced a? follows:
Fire Fox Corporation,
1,0001 - 2-1/2" hose - $1.89 per foot = $1~890.00
3,001-, 1-,lj2li hose - ':1. 26 per foot = 378.'00
Fabric Fir~ Hose Company
1,000 - 2-,1/211, hose - $1.79 per foot = $1.,790.00
300 - 1-1/211 hose - 1.17 per foot = 351.00
Claude Wright & Assoc~a~es
'1,,000. - 2-1/211 hose -$L84' pe"r:foot =$1;840.00
"3qO I -, 1 ~ 1/2" hos:e- ~ ,1;'.31"' per foot = '. '393 ~ ao
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson,- that bids.-
received for furnishing 1,0001 of 2..,1/211 fire hose and 300. of 1-1/211 fire hose,
- be referred to the "oi tY Manag"er for tabuTati on and' arecommenda'ti on be presented
to the City Commiss;lon~__a:tits n,ext' regLllar~eetin'g on' Aug'u,s't 25, ,1975. .
Voting Aye: All
Votlng. No: None
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Bids received for furnishing one new self-propelled paint striping machine
wereopenea and re'sults announced as' follows:
A.. Aaeron - Joe Bryant Equipment Company
Model 3-11$ 1~066.00
Model 5-11 1,375~OO .
(plus estimatedfreight'of $50.00)
Smith Municipal Supplies, Inc.
$ 1,435.00
,,(F.O~B. We'st'Uni-versity Place)
Motion by COminissionerThompson"secondedby Commissioner'Binig, that, bids re-
ceived for, furnishing one newself-prop:elled paint striping mac-hinebe referred
to the City Manager for tabulation and conformity to the city's specifications,
. and a 'recommendation" for 'purchase to be presented to"the' City' Commiss,ion, at its
next regular meeting on :August25,1975.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resol uti on 'Number 75-24 was presented to the Commi ss:ion and read in full: .
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rebecca Anz; employed as Pol ice Di,s patcher andappoi nted
Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the'City 'Of Wes.t, Univers:ity Place, Texas,
has resi gnedher emp'loymentwi th the city; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Andrew Thomas Walters has been employed as Police Dis-
patcher, and is qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Clerk of the Municipal
Court. " . .
, NOW, THEREFORE, 'BE. IT 'RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSIo.N OF THE CITY OF
WEST. UNIVERSITY-PLACE, TEXAS: ~"
Section 1. That Mr. Andrew Thomas Walters be, and he is hereby, ap-
pointed Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the'City of West University Place,
Texas.
Section 2. That the app.ointment of Mr~ Andrew Thomas Walters as Deputy
Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place, Texas, shall
be effective with the passage of this Resol~tion and: that he shall assume the as-
signed duties of Deputy Clerk after having been administered the proper Oath of
Office.
. PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
,1975.
The Commission was advised that the appointment of Mr. Charles Orsburn as
Associate Judge of' the,Munieipal C.o,urt expired 'on August 9,' 1975, and if it
was the desir.e, of the City Commiss.ion .tocontinue to provide an Associate
Judge for the Municipal Court consideration should be given to re-appointing
Mr. 'Orsburn.
Motion by Commissioner, Stanley, seconded by Commissioner' :Binig, that,Mr~ Charles
Orsburn be re-appointed'as Ass'ociate: Judge' of theMuni-ci,p,~'lCourt for, a period
of sixty (60) days in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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A statement submitted by City Atterney Charles,F. Cockrell in the amount of
$995.44~ for legal services rendered during the months of April, May and JURe,
1975,incll..lding iilcidental' printing charges', Was" presented to the Commission'
for consideration. '
Motion by Commissioner"Binig, seconded by Commissioner "Dunn, that the statement
submitted'by City Attorney Charles Cockrell~ in the" amount of $995.44, for
1 ega 1 servi ces rendered duri ng the months of Apri'l ~ "May and June , "1'975, be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A letter dated July 29, 1975, from Bayshore Engineers, Inc. setting forth an
explanation of charges of $28'6.00 "by' tli'at firm for'construction staking of
the CityHal1 parkin'g'lot, was'presented "~o the Cominlssio~. '
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
firm of- Bayshoi:e' Engineers', Inc." be"paid th'e s'um;of $'286~00 for construction
staking of the City Hall parking lot.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: " None
An invoice in the amount of $900.00, as the balance due under a contract be-
tween the cityand'BayshoreEngineers for the preparetionof ,an investigation
and recommendations for the existingwas:tewater 'treatmeiltplant facitilie's, was
presented for considerati~n., .' '
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded byCommissioner.Binig, that the in-
voicern the' amount of"$900.00for':the'preparatfon 'of anirivestigat,ion and re-
commendations forth"e exi:stingwastewatertreatment plant fa'cilities, by Bay-
shore Engineers, be approved for payment. '
Voting Aye: All"--
Voting No: None
Action by the City Commission to establish IINo Parking Anytime" zones at the
fo 11 owi ng 1 oca t ions was revi ewed: ' , ,
On Sunset Boul evard" from the"' west curb 1 ine on Be lmcint Street, west
to the alley on the south side of the street. '
On Unive"rsity Boulevardfroiri 'the east curb line of Wesla~an
Road to" a' point 55"feetea:ston both' sides 'of the street.
On Browning Street from the west curb line of Weslayan Road
to a point fifty (~O). feet west on th.e nO!'th side .of :thestreet.
On the east side of the Fed::"Mart buildingllTrucks on'ly - 1 hour Hinit".
The" review 'indicated:that action'was taken by the Comm'issiononMay 14~ '1973, to
establish the UNo Parking Zones",.for'a trial per1od'ofsi;)( (6) months:; 'subsequent
to such action , the Commission 'requested"another 'recollimendatien from the Ch'i,e'f
of Police and took action to make the IINo Parking Zones" permanent. However,
the City Attorney was not instructed to prepare an ordinanee pro\;iding for the
enforcement of such action.
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Moti-on by Commissi'oner--Thompson, seconded ,by'Commissiorier; Stan]ey,that the
Ci.ty Attorneyoeinstructed ,to prepare"an ordinance cteating~i'No Parki ng'~
areas in 'accordance with the recommendation of'Chief'Richa:rd KesselLis dated
November 26, 1973.
Mot i on amended by Commi s's i oner ;Bi ni g, accepted by Commi ss i orier :Thomps-on ,that
the,off-str:eet area on the east :side of:the:Fed....MartBui,ldfng be designated
as IINo Parking During Delivery Hours 9.;4, Week-Daysll~ .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Reso.lution Number 75-26 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
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WHEREAS" the City ofWes't University ,Place-has requestedassistanc.e
for the des i gn and. install ationof 'S i goaH zat'i on on Buffa 10 Speedway at :i nter-
sections of Uni versity Boul evard, Rice Avenue and Sunset Bou'l evard; and
WHEREAS, BLlffalo'$peedwayhas been included ,in 'the Urban System of
the State Department of Highways; and
WHEREAS, it i sthe desire of the State Depa:rtment of Highways to
assist the City of West University Place in such work; and
WHEREAS, the 'State Department of- Hi 9hways has, subject to the avai 1-
. ability 'of Urban System aid-funds, agreed to:
1. Prepare construction plans and specifications.
2. ,;Provide for 'installation oLtraffic signals at an estimated
cast of $133 ,400 as authori zed, in the 1975-1976 Urban :System
Program.
NOW, -THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION "OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the City of ~Jest University Place, Texas, hereby agr,ees to: .
1., .Maintain and 'operatethe installationuponcompleti(m in a manner
satisfact.ory to the State Department of Highways. "
2. . Adopt and: enforce such ,ordi'nances 'and reg.ulati ons as, may be
necessary for 'p'roper'; operati on of "the i hsta 11 ati on.
PASSED AND APPROVED. this
day of .
, ,1975.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Rice Ave.
be'changed: to 'Ri ce Bouleyard 'and:--Reso 1 ution Number 75-25 be approved as changed.
, M()ti on amended by Commi ss ioner, Stan 1 ey, _~:ac-cepted: by Commi s'sione'r Bi nig:,' that ;
,the provision: that th~ City of-'Wes:t Univers;-ty Placeres~rves therig,ht:to
reg,ulate speed in:the area be added,to the ;provisibns:'of the Resolution.
Voting Aye: All
, Voti ng No: None
The Commission was advised that a call had been received from Mrs. Robert Bunch,
4120 University Boulevard, requesting permission for the Gaslight Garden Club
to landscape the newly constructed City Hall parking lot with particular emphasis
on the University Boulevard entrance and screening for the adjoining residential
fences.
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It was ,the dec'isiqn of the City Commission that members of the 'Gaslight Garden
Club submit a sketch' of, the'ir plarmed landscaping to'the City Commission" for
its approval. .:' " ., ., " '" , '
The City Commission wa:s cbminended fo:r'itsprior'action~ in. amending the city's
Zoni.ng Ordinance No. l;i to include a definiti'c;jn of "familyll as handed d0wri,'~by
the Supreme Court, noting that enforcement of the provi si on had 'elimi'r'lat'ed some
of the problems previously encountered.
Attention of ~the Commission was directed to a letter received from former City
Treasurer Wm. Dittert, Jr:, advising that he and Mrs. Dittert had placed their
West University home on the marKet 'and plahried to move to Fort W6rthupdn'cem-
pletion of a sale, and would terminate his position'as a'consultant to the City.
The Commiss'ion'was 'advised that numerous citizens had requested perrilissionfrom
the Fire Chief as'wen as'tne'CityManagerto paint the city's'fire hydrants'as
a part of the national Bi~Centennial celebration. The City Commission directed
that all requests to paint fire hydrants be directed to the Bi-Centennial Cam-
mi ttee and the Fire Chi ef. " . . "
An invoice in the amount of $22,671.00 for completion of a contract for the con-
struction df the City Hall 'parking lot has been -received from G.H. ,Hart 'Com-
pany, Inc., however~ no request will be submitted for payment until it has been
determined that the parking lot has been constructed' in accordance with plans
and specifications. ' " '" .
A letter dated July 22, 1975, receiv~d from Joe Myers' Ford, Inc. requesting
an additiohal cost of$160.49'for a~t6motiveunit~6~ 7 arid 8 inasmuch as the
,Ford Motor Cbrilpari,yhas' discontif)ued prlce:pr0tection on ordered units, result-
ingin additional cost to ,Joe MYe.rs"Ford~was pr~sented for consideration.
Motion by Commis~ioner Thompson, seconded by Commis,sioner Stanley, that the
City Manager be instructed to reply to ,the letter dated July 22, 1975, from
J<;>e Myers' Ford, t<;> the effect that the City Commission accepted a firm bid
on each of the three units, wi thno provi s fon for esca 1 ati on; and, therefore,
coul d not. ccms i der an increase in the amount theY: agreed' to pay. ' '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Following a discussion with rega~d to time schedules planned by the Bi-Centennial
Committee; fer projects des.,i.gnated as Bi -Centennial projects, the City Manager
was' instructed to request that co-chairmen of the Committee be requested to
appear at the next meeting of the City Commission.
Commissioner Binig stated on a recent trip to Austin she noticed all of that
city's signs prohibiting right turns on red lights were II No Right Turn om
Redll whereas those used'i n West University stated IIRi'ght-,Turn' on RedProhibited".
Commissioner Binig expressed concern with the number of ,violations she had
witnessed. The City Manager advised that he had directed a letter to Street
Superintendent A. L.Bearden to make preparations to change the signs and had
requested from City Attorney Charles Cockrell the correct wording for the signs
in accordance with the provisions of State Statutes.
Commissioner Binig reviewed the minutes of the Council on Aging on August 1,
1975, noting that only seven (7)'names had been received for nominees as members
of a permanent Council on Aging.
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Commissi'onerStanleystatedthat he ha;d.become,aware,that the City. Secretary
had recently been 'awardedthedesi,gnat-.ionef'Ass0c'iateCerti'fiedMunicipal,
nerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. tl
Motion by Commissioner Stanley~ s'econaed"by Commissioner Binig, ,that the City i\,j
'Attorney' be 'i nstructed to prepare 'a :resolution' commending the City Secretary _
on;thts:h6n~r. . '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor l~a 1 r; n reqLies ted that each member .'of, the' Commi, s,s i on complete a form pre-
viously furniShed-them showing recommendations of persons to assist- in pub-
licizing the proposed 'bond issue.
Members- ,'of 'the Commi'ss ton were reminded of a- workshop meeti ng to be held on
Wednesday evening, August 13th, 7:00 p.m. for :'additionalwork on the city's
1976 '-budget. .'
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board'on July 21~ 1975, were
presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes oLthe regular meeting of the Safety & Accident Review Board on July 18,
1975~were'presented'to. the Commission fortheir,inf~rmation'.'
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adju~tment'on July 31, ,1975,
were presented to the Commissi'on for their information.
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Minutes of the regularmeetin9 of the City Commission,on Monday, 'July 28', 1975, l-J
were presented to the Commission and the following action :taken: 'Motion by
Commissioner ,Dunn; secorided ,by CommiSsioner, Stanley,' that minutes of'the"regtllar
meeting of the City Commission on Monday, July 28, 1975, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
"Voting No: None
With no furth~r action to 'come before"the ComllJission'at.thistime, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned 'at 10:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETlNG:OF CITY COMMISSION
~AUGUST 25~c1975
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall 'on Monday,
August 25, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with thefol1awing niembers present: Mayor Wall in,
,presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn, Thampson.and Stanley. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Dunn.
Mr~ Jeff Warner; ,6421 Belmont,.expressedhis;jnterest in learning~there~ults
of traffic surveys that were being conducted on Belmont, Brompton and Vander-
bilt Streets, and that he would like to urge that the ,City Commission not be
hasty in its decision to close streets. '
City'Manager Whitt Johnson introduced Miss IrisSullard as'a new member of the
Southwestern Argus staff who will cover meetings,of the 'City eommission.Mr~
Johnson noted that Miss Bullard'was~a native of --the City,of Bellaire.
Mayor Wallin administered the Oath of Office to Mr. W. J. Bierne and Mr. Charles
Gillan as members of the Tax Board of Equalization for the ,year 1975. Mr. Dale
Heiskell was attending another meeting and will be administered the Oath at'a
later date. .
'In accordance with previous acti0n of..the City ,Commission the following recom-
mendation was presented for de'liyeryof 1,000 feet of 2.,.1/211 fire'hoseand'300
feet of 1-1/211 fire' hose. '
1I0ear Mayor and Comm,issioners:
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fire hose were referred to me and Chief Ben Wilcher.
Attached hereto is a tabulation of the bids'received.
Chief Wilcher has made: an investig~tion of the proposals and has' conferred with
representatives of the bidding firms.'~'
Chief Wilcher advises me that the fire hose manufactured by the Bi-lateralFire
Hose Company ,(Akron Double Jaok~t', Fire Hose) is a better hose by reason tt:lat
the threads are woven'more closely-'and appear to "be a more coarse thread, and
is heavier than the otherho.se;'i,n excess of,two (2)'pounds per fifty (501) foot
length, y~t is just as easy to.' hand1e and i's' pliable. .
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The -Akron hose ,is dis,'tr-i!;>uted by a, local representative: and ,is stocked locally.
In event of a warranty replacement the problem of adjl.Jstment could oehandled
immediately.
If the Akron hose is accepted the city would be paying,' $50,.;00 additional'ly for
the 1,000' of 2-1/211 hose and $42.00 additionally for the 1:"1/211 hose.
We have i nthe. past'. purchased, Akron Bi ..Lateral fi re hose and. have' obtai ned, good
results. For the ad,9i,tjonal $~2.00, ,or 4% of t~e, total bid price, ,I believe we
are justified in purchasing the hose we consider better grade and construction."
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2-1/211 fire hose and 300 .feet ofl';'112~i fire nose:
Bidder
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300' - 1-1/2" Fire. Hose
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$"1.89 $ 1;890.00 $ 1.26 $ 378.00
"1:79 '1";790.00 1.17 351.00
1 ~84 1~B40:.00 ' 1.30 393:00
Fire Fox Corporation
w. H. lumpkinAssoc~
Claud Wright ~ Assoc. .
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the City
Commissi9n ~ccept the recommendatlonof the City Manager and Fire Chief and
that 1 ,000fe~t of 2-1/211 firehose and 300 feet of r:..'l/211 fire hose be pur-
chased from Claude Wrignt & Associates for' a' totaFbid price of $2~233.00. .
Voting Aye:: Binig .
Dunn
Thompson
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Thefollo~ling recom!TIendatio~ for the,pur'chase: ~nd de,ll'iiery or one se:lf-propelled
paint stripin~j'machine was presented for consideration., . , '
Voting No: 'Stanley
IIDear Mayor and Commissioners:
,Bids received on August 11th fgr one self propelled paint striping machine were
referred to me and A. L"Bearden, -Str'eef'Super~n't~ndent', 'for evaluation and're-
commenda t ion. " '" ..,.,
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Of the two bids received the Kelly-Cresswell'pafnt: striping machine,. Model C
(self propelled) meets all of the city's. speCifications.' ". .
Of the four model s of M8 machi nes, offered: by A Aa.eron-Joe Bryant: Equ:i pment "
Company, all lack some of the features s'pecified:" Tne-'MB 5--11 offered at an
,estimated delivered price of $1 ,'425~00 ine~ts'a'll::specifications,with the ex-
ceptionof two: The most imp~>rtan:t bmfs:sjon'is, thegu;-de plates. The'se are
necessary to prevent wi nd dri ft of, the' pai nt' at ,the' gun head' when ,wind v'e loc,i ty
exceeds eight (8) to ten (10) m.p.n. As the wind speed is normally at or above
these speeds, in 'this locality, guide plates are 'ne~'essoarito obtain stripes "
with well defined edges. ,. .' ., , ,
For an additional $10.00 :the guide plates which'Mr. Bearden attaches great
. significance ca,n, be obtained. ' " .
It is our recommendation tha:t the City Commission accept the bid submitted by n
Smith Municipal Supplies, Inc. fora Kelly-Cresswell Model C (self propelled)
paint striping'machine~f.o!b~West University, for ,the:'sum of $'1 ~~3.5,.00~ l
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city purchase from Smith Municipal Supplies, Inc. a Kelly-Cresswell ModelC
self-propelled paint striping machine ata cost not to exceed $1,435.00, f.o.b.
the City of West Univers~ty Place.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1047 was presente{:!to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY TIME AT CERTAIN
SPECIFIED LOCATIONS;UMITING PARKING AS TO TIME AND' TYPE
OF VEHICLE IN TH~ AREA'OFI THE, FED-MART BUILDING;' PROVIDING
A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ' , '
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY: OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS: ;
Section 1. That parking of any vehicle at any time is hereby pro-
hibited at'the following locations: .
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On Sunset Boulevard from the west curb line on Belmont,
Street, west to the alley on the south side of the street.
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. On University Boulevard'from the east curb line of Weslayan
Road to a point 55 feet east on both sides of the street.
On Browning Street fr6mth~westcurb line of Weslayan
Road to a point fifty '(50;): feet' west on~ the' north' side
of the street.
Section 2. That parking in the off-street parking area on the east
side of: the Fed.,..Mart Building,:on Weslayan Street is hereby limited to tr:l:.lCks
only and fora period not in excess of one (1) hour, during the hours of
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
each week.: 'At all other times and on all other days parking of any ,vehicle
shall be permitted.
Section 3. The Chief of Police is authorized and d.irected to provide
appropri~te sign~ or markings at the above stated locations clearly indicating
the parki~g prohibitions; , . ,
Section 4'. Any violation of the provisions of this ordiriahce shall
be punishable in the manner as provided in the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Wes,t University Place, Texas';
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Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force immed-
iately from and after its passage as required by law.
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. PASSED AND: APPROVED,-this :
, 1975.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Numberl04T limiting parking in certaihar~as, be approved',as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Ordi Qance ~umberl 048:wcls; presented -<~O' the:C6mml' ss iOi{':a~d'read:' i'n ful1:
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AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING A RIGHT: TURN ON:A:RED SIGNAL AT'-
CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS; DIRECTING THE" iNSTAlLATION OF SIGNS'
. READING uNO RIGHT TURN ON REDII; PROVIDING A PENAL TV; AND
PROVIDING'AN EFFECTIVE DATE. .
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE. CITY COMMISSION' OF 'THE CITY 'OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:.
Section L . :that it shall be unlawful for"any person operating a
vehicle tb fuake a right iurn at an intir~ectio~ whe~~fa~ed~with i traffic
control device exhibiting a red 'signal at the"followoing intersections:
University Boulevard and Auden Street
University Boulevard and Edloe Street
Edlo~ Street and Rice,Boulevard
Section 2. That the Chief of Police'iS a~tho~ized ~nd directed~tb
erect, at the aforesaid intersections, appropriate signs providing IINo Right
Turn On Red II .' , ' '
Section 3. Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be puni shab 1 e: in the manner as provi ded 'tn', the Code of' Ordi nances of the City
of West UnlversityPlace, Texas.' "
Sectlon'4. Thisorctinance-shall take effect and: be in force immed-
iately from and: after its passage as'requlredbj law~ '
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1975.
Moti'on by' Commit ssi oner" Bini 9 ,seconded' by' Commi ssiO'ner Dunn, that Ordinance'
Number 1048 be approved as 'read~ '
, ' Voti'ng Aye: All'
Voting No: None'
The Commission was advised that a meeting would be held at the City Auditorium,
311:Pennsylv'an'ia'Avenue, Webster,: Texas 'on the 10th of , September, 1975, at
3:30 p.m'.for ,the purpos'e of considering information "concerning:' the deter.;.
mination by the Board of the rate of a permit fee for-the removal of'surface
water from water wells, and that members of the Commission should plan to
attendwith:staffi'menibers'~ : ", " - ',' ,
It was the decision of the Commission that th:isitembe induded on the City
Commission agenda for September 8th with as much information as was available
on the subJecL " " ';', ' ' ,. ,
Action on a status report of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority concern-
ing a proposed sanitary landff11 area i'n the;'E-11ington Air Force Base vicinity
was deferred pending receipt of additlonal information.
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Resolution. Number 75-26';was presented to',the~ Commission and: ,read, in full.
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, WHEREAS~the Clty'C'ommiss:iQn has beenadvised,'that Mts~ tee loc~ard,
Ass i stant Ci ty S~cretarY of ' the ci ty, has been: awarded' the'des'i gnation of 'Asso-
ciate Certified"Municipal Clerk ,by the Inter,natiQnal rInstitllte,'of Municipal'
Clerks by virtue of her meeting the s'tandards'of educaticinal experience and
service requiremE;!nts established by said Institute; ai'id
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lockard has long been active in the Association of City
Clerks and 'Secretaries of Texas,'and has .'served in, several'offi'cial'capatities in
said or'ganization; and '
WHEREA$; ~rs. tockard is currently Vice...:Presideht of the-cTexas City
Cler~s ~nd Secretaries Association and:'will assume 'the leadership ,'of this ,Asso-
ciation as' its: President during the year '1976; and>'
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lockard i's,the::fWst Texas'Associate City Secretary'to
hold the designation of Ass~ciat~ Certified Municipal Clerk; and '
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, WHEREA;>; herpersoniil action reveals' a dedicationto':her profession
in 'that she 'piJrsue~' to' a successful conClusion duties,"and ;reSponsibil-ities'.as-
signed to her; a~d " . ' ,
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, 'WHEREAS, her warm 'and personable attitude toward het-fellow' being
has bas brought many friends'into'h'er pathway' of life and :these'frHmds' will:
embellish her :withnmuch kindness and thahksg'iving f'or ~ heraccol'npl i shmentsi n
her chosen professional career.
'NOW,' THEREFORE~: BE IT' RESOLVED:BY':THEeITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Cammission hereby commends~Mrs.lee'Lockard for
her achievement, i~obtai~ing th~designation of Associate Certified Municipal
Cl erk. and :for, her activ,iti es Hi, the va'rinus' muni'ci pal' clerk'ls:: ergani\zati onS, in
which she has so ably served: " " " ' ", , "
Section 2. That the City Commission expresses' its appreci,at;liIrl ta
Mrs. Lee Lockard for talking such active interest and service in the afaresaid
organizil't1'oris: and ins'o ably representing ,theC'icty of'lQest Un;ver,sity Pla:ce:,in
such activities.
Sec,tion3. Th~t 'this"Resolution, shall' be"spread upo'n :the official
minutes of 'the City Commis's-i'on and- that: a: true' and' correct' copy, of ' this Resalu-
tion, s'igned by the ,Mayor, 'each rn'ember' of-' theCfty' Comnifssttfn'\:and ",the City Manager
shall be presentedta Mrs~. Lee Locktlrd. " , "" '
PASSED AND APPROVED this ,_ d~j' of
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that. Resolu-
ti an, Numbe,r, 75-26 be app~o.ved ,~~rea~., . ,
, Voting Aye: ,All
,,' Votin~'No:', NQh~
Moti anoi Comini ssi onerr-Stanl:ey ,.se.conded:;by~;Gommi ss'ioner Th.ampson ,:,that the
regular meeting .of the City Commission be recessed for the purp,ose :bfholdih'g
a public hearing on the City of West University Place's budget for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 1976, and ending on December 31, 1976.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Moti'on.by Commi:ssioner'Thompson" seconded :by :Commissioner 'Bini-g,-- that the
. Pub 11 c Hea-ri ng . ca 11 ed in accordance wi th the provi si ons' of ,the Ci ty Charter.
for tile :purpos e,of adopti nga:budget :for theCi'ty :'of ,'Hest ; Uni vers ity ,Place
for the: fiS ca Lyear 1975,' be called to order. ' ...
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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The City,'Mariager presented' the 1-97'6 proposed ,budget to the City ,Commission
and those in attendance by means of visual aids consisting of an opaque
projector and screen, showing operating expenses and capital expenditures in
each of the cit.y'sdepartments~asrwell"as ~xpeGged.in<;:ome for the year 1976.
He alsopreseilted recapitulations of:,therGeneral 'Fund, Swimming Pool Fund"
Health Fund, Water-Sewer Fund, RevenueShariRgFund' and Tax Revenue Sinking'.
Fund, showing a total proposed budget for the period beginning January 1,
1976 and, endi ng December 31, 1976, of'$2:;4~5,B50. 00.
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Mayor Wallin, members of the Commission and the City Manager answered questions
posed by members ofthe"audience. rega'rding possible sale of city owned pro-
perty to assist' inprojects'to be:intluded--in a proposed: bond ,issue; salaries
included in the 1976 budget for Police Department personnel'; reasons for the
proposed elimination of the Patrolman II classification within the Police De-
partment; use of Revenue Sharing"funds received by the city; possible dangers
involved in providing 'onlY:'$83,245.00'in'funds available for appropriation; ,
and funds Y'equired~'f0rpayment:of pr'incipal-,and interest on a' proposed' $1 ,700,000
city bond issue. . " '
Moti on by Commiss,i o'ner Stanl ey, seconded' by' Commi ss i oner Thompson, that the
public hearing be closed.
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Voting No: None
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,Motion" by' ,Commi ssi oner Thompso.n;, -- secohd~cl PY' ComlT\-;tss:i oner Bi ni g, ,-that. the.,
regular meeting of the City Commission be re-conyened.".,
Voting Aye:' AH
Voting~o: None
Ordinance Number'l045 was. presented to:' the Commission and read in,full:'
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL'
, , TAXABLE PROPERTY, WITHIN' THE~ CO,RPQRATE', UMITS OF, THE CITY OF
. WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,' TEXAS, FOR :THE YEAR, 1976;' PROVIDING
THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF ,APPRAISED'VALUE, AND PROVlDINGFOR
THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE 'RATE OF $1 .~6,' ON THE ONE HUN-
DRED ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. ~hat there is hereby levied and assessed against all
taxable propertY, both real and personal, within the corporate limits: of-the
City of West University Place, Texas, and there shall be collected by such
city, a,tax of$1.46ontne 'one-hundred ('$lOO.OO)'as,sessed,'tax,valua,tjon 'for
the year 1975. ' "
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the 'terms ~nd, provi'~ions of Section 1 of'A~ti'cle:-XXl of the City of'West Un,..;
versitj' Place City Eharter and the applicable Statutes €If the State of:Texas,
such 1 evy ~nd assessmeirt );IS ,made f9r the :'followi ng po~p<?ses, tm-wi t: . , ' :
(A) Forth~ upkeep arid"maintenance of the Department
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For ,Tax Revenue Sinki rig FunEl' to "pay the'
princi~al, inter~st and fi~~al' a~ent's ~ees
on apto~osed $1,700,obo~oo bohdisi~e of the
Ci ty " .. " ' , '"" .,.'. :
$ 0.29
Total Tax Rate
$ 1.46
Section'3.That:'the Tax'Asse'ssor and"Collector for:the City of."
West'University Place,Texasishereb.Vdirected to assess.and collect '
taxes on all of the property, both real and personal, within the'corporate
.. , Jimit~ of t,he City of'West University Place, Texas on the basis of 70% of
, !"--assessed valuation asherein provided~,', '. ,.',., .:' '
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day ,of
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Number 1045 he approved as read. ..,.....,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1046 was presented to,th.eComm.lssion and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FIscAL'YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
1976, AND ENDING DECEMBER ,31, 1976, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET
FOR SAID PERIOD AND -APPROPRIATING. THE NECESSARY, FUNDS OUT
OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF WEST,UNI-
VERSITY PLACE FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE ,MAINTENANGE AND OPERA-
TION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND 'FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS,'asr~quired by the City Charter, the budget has been pre-
pared and submitted to the City Commission with estimatesof:expenditures
and revenues'of all city departments and activities for the year--beginning
'January 1, 1976 and ending December 31, 1976. ., ,
WHEREAS,'notice of a public hearing upon said budget has been duly
and legallY pUblished; and C ,', ,
WHEREAS,-, said publ ic hearing has been h'eld and' ,full n and final consi-
deration given'said budget. ' ' ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMtSSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITX PLACE, TEXAS: .
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, Section 1; That' for' the purpos'e of' providing the funds ,necessary
and proposed to:'be expendedin:the.,budget for said cityfo\7"the ftscalyear
beginning January 1 ,. 1976~and ending ',December 31, 1976, the budget 'was pre-
pared and ,stlbmitted' to the City Commission for: its consideration and apJi>roval.
and that said budget in the total ameunt of $2,435~850.nO be, and the same is
hereby, approved and the availableresources'and revenues of said city are
hereby appropriated for the maintenance and operation Of the' various depart-
ments of~the government of the city and the various activities and improvements
as set forth in said budget. . ,
Section 2. That the said budget of the City of West University Place,
Texas, for the fiscal year beginning January',l , 1976 and ending December 31,
1976, an exact copy of which is marked IIExhibit A":'andmade:a part hereof for
all purposes the same' as i f it were copi ed in fullherei,n, is ,hereby approved
and adopted by the City Commission of the City of West University Place, Texas,
as the bUdget for the city for the fiscal year 1976. .
Section 3. This ordinance approving and adopting a budget for the
twelve month period hereinabove specified is made.' in,all things in 'accordance
with the terms, and provisions of the'City Charter of the, City of'West:Univer-
sity Place, ,Texas.' . . ,
Section 4. This ordinance sh9-'ll take effect and be'inforce immediately
from and after its passage and approval as required bylaw.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1975.
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CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITy'PLACE BUDGET
FOR TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD
BEGINNING ,JANUARY 1 ,1976
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1976
ITEM I'
R'E V E N U E
ANTICIPATED INCOME AND AVAILABLE CASH'
General Fund
Current Taxes'
Delinquent'Taxes "
City Sales Tax "
Mixed Beverage Tax
Franchise & Gross Receipts Tax
Licenses & Permits'
Municipal Court Fines
Revenue from Property
Garbage Collection Fees
Recycling
Bicycle ,Registration
. Vacant Lot Mowing'
Recreation Program
Miscellaneous Income
$ 750,992.00
28,500.00 .
90,000.00
3,500.00
95,000.00
18,800.00
64,000.00' ,
66,550.00
'185,000.00
12t500:00
1,000.00
2,000.00
30,000.00
3,850.00
$ 1,351,692.00
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Water-Sewer Fund - Available Cash 1-1-76
Total Water-Sewer Fund
Revenue Sharing Fund
Re~e~pts and Interest
Sinking Fund
Current Taxes
TOTAL INCOME AND TRANSFERS
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;$"l~599,692_00 '
. . 10,461.00
$ 1,589,231.00 '
$
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$
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10,461.00
$ 28,661.00
$ 245,000.00
128,000.00
11,000.00
$ 384,000.00
150,000'.00
$ 534,000.00
$
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$ 192,723.00
$ 2~435,850.00
$ 19 ,300.'00
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Tax
Legal
Zoning and Planning
Zoning'Board of Adjustment
Police
Fire
Inspection
Engineeri ng
Street
Waste Collection
Waste Disposal & Sanitary Landfill
Recycling
City Hall
Community Building
Parks
Recreati on '
Street Li ghti ng
Library
Capital Outlay
, Transfer to Swimming Pool
Health Fund
Operating Expenses
Swimming Pool Fund
Operating Expenses
Water-Sewer Fund
Water>'" -
Sewer COlrecti on
Sewage Treatment
Capital Outlay
Revenue SharinQ Fund
Police Department
Fire Department
Recreation Program
Sinking Fund,
Bond and 'Interest
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33,053.00
10,834.00
'2,970.00
650.QO
310,480.00
265,816.00
34,192.00
14,249.00
, 155,547.00
304,953.00
'40,752.00
12,500.00
16,353.00
7,732.00
18,2?3.00
. -7'7,232.00,
20,900.00
7,532.00
107,687.00
10;461.00'
$ 1,598',005,,00
$
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$
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Available from Water-Sewer Fund
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TOTAL ,INCOME
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES'
$":' 83,245.00
$ 2,435,850.00
2,352,605.00
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that
OrdinanC~Number 1046 be approved a~ r~ad. -"
Voting Aye: All
Voting No::- None
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Members of the City Commission were reminded that a conference meeting had
been schedulea for \~ednesday, August 27, 1975, 7:30 p.m.,
The Commission was advised that some difficulty hild, been experienced in
placement of traffic flow counters, but necessary counters had been borrowed
from the City '0fHouston and the State Dep'artment'of Highways and were now'
in pl ace. A meeting ha's been arrangedC wi th Mr. 'John' Hudson' "on- Tuesday,
September 2nd, 9:00 a.'in. for review of the traffic'survey and hisrecommen-
dation regarding the ere~tion of :cul-de-sacs.' " ,
Following arequest:thatcharges'be established for use ofcJty water by
the City of Southside Place, the City Manager was instructed to determi'ne,
charges made by such city for residential and commercialusers.
The Coinini'ssion was: adv,ised that'prans'had been'made"toclose the swimm;ing'"
pool on Labor Day and to keep it open for week-ends on a week to week basis
thereafter as, d"emand 'and aaequate" pers'onnel di ctated.
In response to a request that the City Commission study the National Building
Code which haa heretofore been adopted by the city inasmueh as many of its
provisions were not adequate and the Code itself had not been updated in some
time~ "It was noted: that mos'tTexas~ cities now use:,theS.outliern Bu'i:ld-ing Code
and considerati on."s,houl a" be "given to itsadQption. ' It was the dec;-sion of
the City Commission that a three-man committee be app<:>'inted,to review: the,
provisions of the Southern Building Code and make a recommendation to the City
Commission. ., " , "
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A 1 etter; from' Mr:.' Mi:ke Parks ,Cha; rmaR of the' Parks and Re:Creati on , Board,
was presented to the Commission. Mr. Park's letter, dated August, 19; 1975;,
requested that the Commission appropriate between $250.00 and $300.00 for
the 'employment of 'the 'Recreatfon~'Director 'ofth'e Oity of; New Hope, Minnesota
to consult with the, city IS R'ecreation D;ire:ctor and the city on improvements
to the parks and recreation program.
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Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Col'nmissi'oner Thompson; that the City
Manager be authoriied to make an expenditure: of.not more than' $300.00 for the
employment of the Recreation Director of the City of New Hope, Minnesota.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
It was requested by the Commission that upon completi'on' of his inspections of
city facilities and conferences that the Recreation Director of the City of
New Hope be requested to furnish a written report of his findings and any re-
commendations ,he might ,have.
The Commission was advised that official action should,be:taken to accept or
reject the recommendation of the Bi-Centennial Committee for the erection of
a marquee on the City Hall lawn.
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Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson'; that on the
basis of position that the City Commission reject the recommendation of the
Bi-Centennial Commi'ttee and that a marquee be excluded from the city.s Bi-
Centennial projects at this time.
Voting Aye:, Binig
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A letter 'from the' 'West University Baptist Church requesting, use of the Community
Building on Sundays from'9:1S"until 10:4.5 for use of a Sunday School class was
presented to the Commission.. It was the,concenslis of. the Comm'issi'0n that under
the regulations established by. the'CityCorrimissibn' on February 24, -1975:, the lJ
Community Building could be so used and that the City Manager should study
charges for use to establish a fee'to-be'paid by the West University Baptist
Church. ' , . ,
Commissioner'Binig stated that she continued to receive requests from residents
w~nt:;ng: to paint fire hydrants as part-of'the B-i-Cente'nnial celebration.
Motion by Commissioner. Dunn, seconded 'by Commissioner Thompson, that a}l re-
Cjuests for painting fire hydran~s be referred to the Bi-C~ntennial Committee.
Voti ng Aye: All.
, V ot i ngNo :, None
CbmmissionerStailley reviewed -results of a survey form that hadbee'n included
with water bills regarding'the establishmentbf full'ambulances.erVice and
training of para;..medlcs. '
Mayor Wallin advised members of the Commission that a meeting would'be' arranged
with representatives of Bayshore Engineers, Inc. the second or thir week of
September to review the results"bf thei r 'studyof the c:i ty! s wastewater treat-
ment faci 1 ity.' " , ,
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Minutes of the regLilar'in'eeti:ng 'of 'the' Electrical Board. on Monday, August 18,
1975,-were presented to' the' Cominiss:ionfor theirinfb'rmati:bn. r "
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, Minutes of meetings of the Parks and Recreation Board on July 28, 1975 and
August 11, 1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
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Minutes of the regular meeting- of the ,City' Commission on Monday, August 11,
1975, were presented to the Commissiot:land thefQllowing action taken: Motion
by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Rinig, that the minutes be
corrected to show 22000 cars daily on Bellaire Boulevard, and approved as
corrected." .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and ~arried, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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. 'SEPTEMBER'S,' .1975'.
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September S, 1975, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: .Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn and Stanley. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present. , C~mmissioner Thompson was out of the city.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Stanley;
Police Chief Richard Kesselus and City Engineer Monard Kinman reviewed traffic
counts that had been made on Brompton, Belmont and Vanderbilt at their inter-
sections with Bellaire Boulevard and University Boulevard during the past two
wee~pe~iodduring .the hours of 6:30 a.m. until S:OO p.m. each day.
Using a schedule drawn ona blackborad the number of cars crossing the traffic
counters each hour, at each location was pointed out to members of the Coinmis-
sion, noting that much of the traffic was generated within the c~ty. The Com-
mission was advised that copies of the schedule would be fur~~shed members
for additional study and comparison.
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Mr. Ron Taylor, Chairman, Plumbing Board, was requested to review Ordinance
Number 1041 in order to determine that all changes desired in the city's Plumb-
ing Code had been included.
Mr. Taylor reviewed Ordinance Number 1041 pointing out a number of recommenda-
tions made by the Plumbing Board that were not included in the ordinance. Fol- ['J
lowing a general <iiscussion, it was the decision of the City Commission that
City Attorney Charles Cockrell and Mr. Taylor work together on completing
changes to be made to the Ordinance.
The Commission was advised that in compliance with House Bill 552 passed by
the State Legislature it would be necessary for the city to obtain a permit
from th~ Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District for the withdrawal of
water from city water wells. Members of the Commission were requested to at-
tend a meeting of the District to be held in Webster on Wednesday, September 10th
3:3Q p.m., at which time the rate of a permit fee will be established.
A delinquent tax statement received from the City of Houston and the Houston
Independent School District was presented to the Commission. It was noted
that the City Treasurer inadvertently failed to pay taxes in ApriI, 1971,
when a tract of land was purchased by the city from Mr. Ralph N, Galli. A
breakdown of the taxes showed City of Houston taxes due in the amount of
$124.20, with a penalty and interest charge of $43.16, and Houston Independent
School taxes of $140.76, with penalty and interest charges of $48.92. A total
of $357.04 being due for taxes on the property located at the southeast corner
of the intersection of Wakeforest and Milford Street.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the City
Treasurer be authorized to pay delinquent taxes in the amount of $357.04
to the City of Houston and the Houston Independent School District.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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A request was presented to lease a'Burroughs-Mini-Computer L~900b for a period
of one year. Arrangmentshave been made for a lease arrangement for $736.00
for the computer an~,$60.00 f~r a stacker-fe~deron a monthly basis.
Resolution, Number. 75-27"w~s preseI:1ted to th~ conin'iission' and : read in full:
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.' WHEREAS,' the City Treasurer 'has' d'eterni.ined 'that the present Burraughs
mini-computer L-80QOdoes not have the capab~lity of producing. all of the city's
desired accounting prog!amS; and
WHEREAS, . c,omplications have aris'~n relating to the ci ~y-' 5 change in
,prop'erty tax evaluation an.d then~ed for prod'llcing taX statements before Novem-
ber 1, 1975.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESGLVED,BY' THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSJTY PLACE, TEXAS~
Section 1. That a Burroughs L-9000 mini~eomputermachinebeleased
for a period of one year, effective September 10, 1975, for the sum of $736.00
for such'mini-computer and $60.00 for a stacker-feeder on a monthly basis.
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Section 2. There, is herepy apprpP!iate~ ,from the General Fund
$3,184'.Oq .to defrayexp~nse__ of said computer and stacker.-feeder' for the t-emain-
ing four (4) months of th~ fiscal,yeari975,' and $6,368.00, which has hereto~
fore been budgeted fore the f:1.scal year ~9i6. '
PASSE-DAND APPROVED this
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Motion by Commissioner St,anl.ey, ,seconded by Connnissioner Bi.nig" that Reso.lu-
tion Numbe;r 75-27. au;thor.iz.ing the lea~ingof aB:u.rrougp.s L-9000 mini,..coinputer
and stacker-feeder for a: period of 'one year be-",appraved as: read. "
Voting Aye: ,All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75-28 ~a~ presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, ~heCity of We~t Uniyersity flace, Texas has in its employ
more ,than one hundred (100) va:lu~d emplayees; ~nd
WHEREAS, said employees are and will be rendering 'valuable serVlces
to ,the City of West University Plqce; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Unive~sity Plac~ has consid~red t:he estab-
lishment of a Deferred Compensation plan for the said employees made available
to the City of West University Place and to said employees by'the'Interna-tional
City Mana~ement Association Retirement Corporat~on; and
,WHEREAS, said employees are unqble to ~cqu~re ,a defe~red'annuity
agreement under other existing and available retirement plans; and
WHEREAS, the City ;eceives ben~fits under 'said plans by being able to
aSSUre reasonqble retirementse~ur~ty to s~id employees, by being mare able 'to
attract competent persQnnel.toit~ service" ~nd by,increa~ing its flexibility
in personnel management through eliminatIon of the'n'eed for continued employ-
ment for the sole purpose of allowingancoemployee to qualify for retirement
benefits. '
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WEST UNIVERSITY PLAGEj~ TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of West University Place establi~h said " I
Deferred Compensation Plan, for ,said employees "and hereby authorizes its Mayor
to execute the Deferred Compensation Plan with the International City Manage-
mentAssociation RetirelIlent Co;rp0ratio~, ,.attached her~to as Append.ix A.
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all Joinder Agreements with said employees and other eligible officials and
officers, which are necessary: for said.. p,ersonspartic~pati0n in,\:he plan, an
example of which appears at Appendix ,B,. except that any Joinder, AgreemeIlt for
said designated official shall be executed by the Mayor.
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Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that Resolution
Number 75-28' be approved.as;read.
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Yo-:tingNo,: ,None
A recommendation was presented, to the ,City ,Commission, for the acceptance of
the, installation of four (4) 'additional ,lights, with ne~essary brakets, at
the ,Judson Park teIlni:; court, and approval- of ,an, invoice, received frQm AIC
Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,452~08. :Theoriginal,~ontract was. for
$2,297.00, with additional charges of $lOO~OO for repainting five (5) poles
and $.5'5.08 for the repair of a, ballast on one of 'the floodlights being added
under a separate agreement.
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,Motion. by Commissioner Stanley, second:ed.hy Commls.si-oner Dunn, th~t the City
Commission ac.cept the installation of, four (4) additional lights at the Judson
Park tennis courts and authorize payment of $2,452.08 to AIC Systems, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75-29 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, by appropriate, acti.on.of the ,City Commission, a committee
of interested persons was appointed to consider the needs and the area in which
the,City could' administer~to the 'Senior Citizens of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, after careful deliberation and forethought, an appropriately
worded questionnaire was distributed ,to approximately 5,000 homes in the City of
West University Place, with an estimated return of the questionnaire from 1,000
senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, an analysis was made of the results of the information ob-
tained through the questionnaire by the Houston-Galveston Area Council, which
revealed statistics indicating,the interests and:needsof such citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City'Commission has, considered it desirable to appoint
a certain number of persons to serve on a 'Council' on Aging, whose. re~ponsibility
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OF WEST UNIYERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. There is hereby created and established 'a' Council on
Aging of the City of West University Place, Texas, which Council shall eonsist
of seven (7) members; who shall be app0inted by the. City Commissian.
Section 2.' The Council shall have the authority and responsibility
and shall be required to:
a} Advlse the City Commission on matters relating" to'
'the coU:~ci1 on Aging'.
b) Make studies and investigation and recommend to the
City Commission,p1ans for implementing such.
c) Supervlse a person whose title shall be Director' of
the Cou~ci1 on Agin~.
Determine the area and extent to which the services of
the city at~ to be made avat1ab1e to such group of persons.
e) Perform stich duties.and'respoilsibilities not inconsistent'
with this resolution, as the City'Comndssion may from time
to ~ime r~q~ire.
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Section 3. "Members of the Council' on Aging shall be qualified
e1ectros of the city and shall serve without comp'ensation.
Section 4." 'The members or'the CoUncil oil Aging; shall serve until'
their successors, ate appointed'and qua1ifi~d~
Section 5. All personnel in the service of the city shall furnish
the Council on Aging information required by'it in the performance' of" its 'duties.
Section 6. The following named persons are hereby appointed as the
ini tia1 members of such Counci 1.
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Section 8. The: creation ofa Council, on Aging and all provisions' of
this resolution shall t"akeeffectand he in'force from and' after its passage
and approva1.
PASSED AND APPROVED ,this
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, 1975.
To11owing a discussion regarding funds for the employment of a Director; persons
to be appointed as members of such Council; and length of such "appointment; it
was the decision of the City Commission to defer a,ction on ,Resolution, Number 75-29
until the next regular meeting of the City Commission on "September 22nd; :
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A letter received frolIi;Mr~Sigvard 'B.N'e,lson;Jr.; 6504 Vanderbilt, was pre-
sented to the Commission. Mr. Nelson's letter set 'forth 'a proposal whereby
he would coordinate all 'West University garage sales at one location at the
Recycling Center site~
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No action. was ,taken 'on Mr. Nelson"s;request, however, the"Ci'tY Manl;lger., was in-
structed to include a review of the provisions of an ordinance regulating
garage sales in the next issue' of Currentsc an.d, that signs. pos,ted, ,on utility
poles and street easments be removed.
The City Commission' was 'advised ,that a, letter had been received f~om Mrs. Conrad
Smith, Constitution Week Chairman, Daughte+s'of,the Ameri~an Revoiution, wherein
she requested that Mayor Wallin sign a Proclamation designating the week of Sep-
tember 17-23 as Constitution Week. '
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tember 17-23 asConstitution'Week in"the' City of- West Uniyersity P,lace.
Commissioner Binig advised other members of the Commission of her concern with
regard' to the Bicentennial, Celebration; Commis'sioner ,Binig, was advised that the
Bicentennial Committee had been: advised ,by letter'thatthe,C0mmission had re-
jected plans for the erection of a marquee on the City Hall lawn as a part of
the Bicenteimial Celebration. and that 'shaping of ,the ,mosi~c 'park would be done
as soon as the berm had' sufficiently dried.
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to determine the 'procedure' by which the flag 'could be flown at'~ight as part
of the planned Avenue of Flags.-
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Minutes of the regular: meeting' of ,the Zoning 'Board :of Adjustment, on August 21,
1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.'
Minutes of the 'Safety & Accident Review Boa.rdwere presentedto,the Commission
: for their information and' the City Manager 'adviSed "to request reports ,:from ' all
departments regarding compliance with recommendations of such board.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning' Commission on August 12,
1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, August 25, 1975,
were presented and the following action taken: Motion by Commissioner Dunn,
seconded by Commissioner Binig, that minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Commission on Monday, August 25, 1975, be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:' None
With ilo;-further business' to' come before 'the Commi-s'sion' at, this' time, upon
motion' duly' made, seconded and carried; the meeting adjourned at'9 :35 p.m. '.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 22, 1975
The City Commission convened in regu~ar session at the"City Hall' on'Monday~
September 22, 1975, 1':30 p.m.-, 'with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. The City Attorney
and City Manager *ere, also present. : . , '
The Invocation was pronounced by"C;ommissioner Thompson.
Mrs. Janet Messer, 3508Corondo Court, advised the Commission that she had re-
ceived the following, suggestlons from the membership of the West University
Civic Club:
1. Shrubbery in the 3700 block of Robinhood at Auden should be
trimmed.
2. Installation of a refl~ctor light at West Point and Bissonnet.
City Manager Whitt Johnson presented Mayor 'W'allin: and members of the Commission',
as well as the citizens present, to Mr. Johnnie Priee, a long time city employee
who has recently retired from active duty. ' '
Reso 1 uti on Number 7 5;-30 was pres ~nted~to 'the Cbmmi s storti-and _ read 1. n "fil 11: .
~HEREAS'; John price; was'-born October 12,19'06 at Stockdale; Texas; and
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WHEREAS, John Price was employed by the City of West University Place
on November 28,1942 as meter reader:at:theprevaili'ng wage scale of $170.00
per month; and '
, WHEREAS, John Price 'was called 'upon: to:'perform~various duties from f
those of manual 1 abor, di ggi ngof 'water:': ana . s'ewer 1'1 rie' trenches for the ci ty,
to the maintenance of water. meters and pumps; and
WHEREAS, John Price was promoted to pumper and continued to serve in
that capacity until his retirement; and
,WHEREAS~ 'John Price has, responded: to' emergency. calls, working 'under
adver.se weather conditions at night and at any time his services were needed;
and . '.' ,
L1HEREAS, John Price has been for many years affectionately known by ,
his fellow employees and many citizens as Johnnie; and
'WHEREAS, in de1iberationcoricerning his duties with the city, Johnnie
gran-tadothers the opportunity' to, speak :fi'rst, he 1 istenei:l calinlya'nd courteously
to the vi ew of others' before express'i.ng: hi.s own"; and " , . .
WHEREAS, Johnnie Price: h'as. served the: City of: West University Place
asa loyal and faithful employee for th-irty-two(32) years, eight (8) months
and four (4)' days; and . .
WHEREAS, the City Commiss10n desires to give recognition to Johnnie
Price' for hi's long tenure' of, se'rvfceto the; cfty .'U
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section,l. That the City of West University Place, Texas, acting by
and through its duly authorized City Commission hereby commends Johnnie Price
for his distinguished' service to the:..citizens,andto the'c-ity for the thirty-
two (32) years, eight (8) months, and four (4}'days.he served as an,employee.
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Section 2. That the City Commission;, on behaJf'of.,thecitizens who
knew Johnnie Price, expresses its grateful appreciation to him for his unselfish
devotion to his duties and for the manner in which he faithfully performed his
responsibilities.
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S'ettion 3. That this'Resolution be spread in fuJl upon the minutes'
of the City Commission and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized
to deliver to Johnnie Price a true copy hereof, signed by each member of the
City Commission and the City Manager:
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
1975.
Motion by Comm~ssioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Re-
sol~tibn Number75~30 be approved as read~
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor,Wallin presented Mr. Price-the original copy,of Resolution-, Number 75-30
which had been beautifully framed fer the.occasi on.' Mayor ~Jall in expressed
appreciation to Mr. Price for his long years of excellent service on behalf
of both the City of West University and himself.
Mr. Johnson pres~nted Mr. Price a check'in'th~ amount of $1,548.47 represent-
ing payment for his unused vaction time and accrued sick leave.
M~. Price thanked the City Commission for the opportunity of having worked
for the city and expressed his appreciation for the resolution and c.heck.
Resolution Number 75-29 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, by appropriate action of the City' Commission a committee of
interested persons was appointed to consider the needs and the area in which
the City could administer to ,the:Senior Citizens of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, after careful deliberation and forethought, an appropriately
worded questionnaire was distributed to approximately 5,000 homes in the City
of West University Place, with an estimated return of the questionnaire from
1,600 senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, an'analysis was made of the results of the information obtained
through the questionnai-rre by'the HoustOn-Galveston Area Council, which re'lealed
statistics indicating the interests and need~ of such:citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Cfty Commission 'has'considered it desirable to appoint a
certain number of persons to serve on a Counci 1 on Aging, 'whose responsibil ity
it will be to consider and determine the logical assistance wh,ich the City,
through its resources could administer to its aging citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT.RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. There is hereby created'and established a Council on Aging
of the City of West University Place, Texas, which council shall consist of '.
seven (7) members appointed by the City Commission. One of the persons appointed
shall be designated Chairman;
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Sectioti2:, TheOotJricil'shall have theauth0rity and responsibility and
shall :ber~quired to:
a) Advise the City Commission 'on matters relating to the'Council
on Aging.
"0) Make studies and investigation 'and recommend to the City Com-
mission plans ,for implementing such.
c) Determine the area and extent to which the services of the city
are to be made available to such group 'of persons . .
d) Perform such duties and responsibilities'not inconsistent with
this resolution as the City Commission may from time to time
require.
e) Advise and consult with the Director of the Council on Aging.
Section 3. . Memb,ers of the Council on Aging shall be qualified electors
of the city and shall serve without compensation.
Section 4. The members of the Council on Aging shall serve until their
successors'are appointedandqualified~
Section 5.. All personnel in the service of the city shall furnish the
Council on Aging information required by it'inpthe'performance ,of its duties.
Section 6. ThefQllowing named persons are hereby appointed as the
initial members ,of such council:
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a) Reverend Albert Walling'
b) Mr. Allen t4cGinty"
'c) Mrs. Lorene Loftus,
d) , Mr. Clarence- M. . Kapp ,
e) Mr~ David Allums
" 'f) ,Mrs. Pat' Raulston'
g) Mrs. Merl'Howell'
Section 7. The creation of a Counci1 on'Aging and all provisions, of
this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROV'ED' thts .
. day' of'
, 1975 .
Commissioner Binig'introduced Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Raulston, Mrs. Loftus, Mr. Kemp
Mr. McGinty and Mr. Allums~ stating that Reverend Walling was unable to attend
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Number 75-2,9' be apprpved as read,., '
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Voting No: None
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Members 0'( the' Counc i 1 ,qriAging' ~dj ourried~to th'e Con-ferenae Roomr,to :'make plans for
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In accordance with previous action of the City Commission, Mrs:' JacKie; Patteson, In I,
,President, West University Civic Club, advised the Commission that she would
present as li d~ demonstration to show''members 'of ;-the Commiss i onpr.obh~ms that
were created by the parking of vehicles on various streets in West'University~ '
Mr. Pat Harris"Vice-President, West Univer.sity CiviC :'Club, enumerated the
following as principal reasons that cars should not be par,ked dn city streets:
looks; danger to persons using the bicycle lanes; security; and emergency situa-
tions. Mr.- Harris gave dimensions 'ofsome;'streets' to point 'out :the difficulty
encountered driving when cars are:parkedon ~tther ~ide,6f the street.
Mrs'.,, Patteson"sslide presentation' was, made ona ~Sunday morning. at seven a. m.
and showed numerQus automobiles parked on a 'number ofstreets~Mrs. Patteson
pOinted out that in a number of instances the cars would be parked on the street
in front of a residence with' an:empty garage and driveway. Following: her pre-
sentation; Mrs. pattesonrequestea thattne Cori'missi0l1consider'some solution
whereby residents would be required to park cars on their drives or in garages
and voluDteeredthe services of the Civic Club.
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City Attorn~y ,Charles.Cockrell advised the Commission that Section 23-131 of the
Code of Ordinances prohibited,overDight parking for storage on any paved street
in the city and that State Statutes provided that nO vehicle 'could be' parked at'
night without ,the,~~hibition of '19hts.
The City Manager was instructed to put this'matter on',the'CityCommiss;-orY'agenda
for its regular meeting on October 27th, for further consideration. It was sug- 0
gested:by,'the,'Commi~sionthaf a' samplingof:public opinlon on the: subject might
be of 'Denefitas 'well 'a's'!ah 'article:in"the, City'Cuyirents~ ;., ,: ',.' ,
The Commission: was 'advised that during a meeting wlth Mr. John Hudson, traffic
engineer, a suggestion was made that a license platesUfi'vey'be Iilade:in ani effort
to determine the origin and destination of traffic on Belmont, Brompton, and Van-
derbilt Streets. Results of a two day survey:tliathad been tabulated'were pre-
sented to the Commission. Following a general discussion regarding the survey
it was the decision of the City Commission to wait until entireresu1ts of the
survey had been tabulated before arranging a,meeting with Mr~ Hudson~
Representatives of four (4) architectural firms had:been interviewed'by the City
Commission regarding the preparation ,of a schematic~drawing or proposed improve-
ments to be made at ,Colonial Park,. Subsequently Mr. JQhn..~itchell and Mr. Jerry
Parish had bee!l requested to submitpr~posals for the,proje~t.
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Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the City
Commission employ Mr. John Mitchell, architect, to Rrepare a schematic layout
of,the proposed improvements't6~be made toColbriial Park. .
Voting ,Aye: An
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The City Manager was instructed to address a letter to Mr. Mitchell stating
that he had been employed to prepare a schematic layout of Colonial Park and lJ'
requesting that he meet with: the City Commission: on Thursday' evening, Septem-
ber 25th. It was further deci ded by the Commi ss'i on' that Mr. Mi ke Parks, Chai r-
man of, the Parks a~~ ~ecreation Board be invited to attend t~e meeting.
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The Commission was 'presented a request from':Chief of'PolicE:i'-Richard Kes~elus
that the Code of Ordinances be ,amended to change, the time covered for a twenty
(20) mile per hour speed around West Universi'ty Elementary School in keeping ,
with the change of school hours by the Houston ,Independent School District.
Ordinance Number 1049 was presented to the Commission~and'read 'in:fuTl: '
ANORDINANC~AME~DING SECnON:23~106,OF t~E G0DE OF ORDINANCES
OF 'THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; TEXAS; ;PROVIDING FOR A
SPEED OF NOT MORE THAN TWENT (20) MILES PER HOUR IN A SCHOOL
ZONE DURING THE HOURS FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 9:15 A.~. AND FROM
1 :45 P.' M. TO:3 :30 P.M . ON' SCHOOL 'DAYS; AND PROVIDING 'AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE. ' " , ' ' ,
Motion by Commission~r Thompson, se~onded by Commissioner Binig, that Ordinance
Number 1049 be apprbv~d as read. ;
Voting Aye~All
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'The Commission was presented a recommendation from the ~hief'of Police for the
installation of a "Yield Right of Way'! sign at Westchester at Georgetown to
control the east-west traffic flow on Georgetow~.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley,'secende'd 5y:Commissioney.:Thompson,' tliat a'lIYield
Right of Way" sign be installed at Westchester and Georgetown to control the
east-west traffi c flow on Georgetown' in aq:or~ance with the request contai ned
in a letter from Chief of Police Richard KesselLis dated September 18, 1975.
,Voting Aye: . Stanley
Thompson! .
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yotingNo:
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Dunn
The Commission was advised that the swimming pool had been closed on September
21st for the 1975 season inasmuch as very few people were using the pooJ.
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It was the decision, of the City, Commission that consideration of persons to beap-
pointed to serve on' a thteemember comlJ1ittee to stu9Y the Southern Build,in'g CQde
and made a recommendation to the City Commission would be included on the agenda
for a workshop meeting scheduled for Thursday evening, September 25th.
Results of a meeting of the Harri,s-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District in Webster
on September lOth were reviewed for the Commission. After a lengthy discussion
concerning'possible costs to the City of West University for a permit to operate
its water, wells; budget forrthe' Subsidence District; and subs,idence in general,
the City Manager was instructed to arrange a meeting, with the General Manager and/or
Chai'rman of the Board. Members of the City Commission agreed to prepare questions
that they desire answered at such meeting.
A letter dated September 12, 1975, from Mr. Ben D. Freiler, Principal, West Univer-
sity Elementary School, requesting a crossing guradat, the cO,rner of: Weslayan and
University Boulevard, was presented to the Commission. The Commission was advised
that the Chief of Police would be requested to furnish a recommendation on this
request.
A rough sketch prepared by the Gaslight Garden Club for lanGscaping the area sur-
rounding the parking lot adjacent to the City Hall was presented to the Commission,
followed by a request for a better drawing and itemized list of plants to be used.
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Commissioner Binig'.advised,the Commission that~.she ,had'ill)et with ,Dr.",\lictor. Brando,
4115 Lehigh, who was, helping promote :the~U~;S.,;Women'sV.oiJeyball,T~am'. 'Pr.., ' ,
Brando: requested ',that the 'city "do,an,:ithlf!gposs{b'le, ,to ~he] p, the team.
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The co~ission wa~ advised that a grade:"all would' b~'secured to shap'the berm for 'Ill
the mosiac :'park, andthe~ area sodded, i,n, rye, grass.".", 't:' . . ,-- " U
Commissioner Stanley advised the' Commissionnthat :the following, results had been
received from a survey questionnaire, incluiiled,with water Qillsregardtng the
city furnishing full .-ambulance service. "
176 -_contract:"wittvEity of-Houstqn'foram~u1anGe~ser,vice.,' " "
148 - furni~h city service and contract with Houston.f0r back-up' service
1333 - city should go ahead with its own para-medic program
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The City Manager was instructed to request Fire Chiief Ben;,W,ilcher to make appli-
cation for members of the Fire Department to begin training as para-medics 'in
preparation for tl:1e~citylsstart of a full scale ambulance program., ' ",
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Minutes of the, regular'meet,ing ,pf the:,Electrical,Board,on September, 15,'1975, were ;',~j
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presented to tbe.,Commi ss"ion, for.~ their.;,infor;-mat-ion! < 0 ,', , '",:,'
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Minutes of the regu,lar meeting ,of the,'Zoningand ,Planning Commission,on'Septem:".
ber 9th were presented to the Commission for:-thei,r: information. '
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Corrmission on r~onday, September,8, n
1975, were presented for consideration and the following"Jacti~m taken: 'M'otion U
by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn,. that ,minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, September 8, 1975, be approved
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Voting No: 'None
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With no' further- bu,s,i ness to come before,--the Commi ssi,on ,at thi s time, upon motion
duly made, sec'onded, and ca'rried, the. meeting', adjourned at. 9:45 p.m.
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,REGULAR MEETING OF, CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 13>> 1975
The City Commission convened in regular session at'the City Hall oh'Monday,
OC,tober13, 1975, .7:30 p.m. ,with the following members ,present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners Binig, Dunn, Stanley ana ,Thompson. The City Attorney
and City Manager were'also preserit. " .
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Wallin~
Mr. David Allums, previQusly , appointed ,by the City Commission to serve as the
Chairman of the'West University Council on ,Aging, presented an evaluation and
recommendations to the Ci'ty Commission. . Mr. Allums reviewed reeommendations '
including the employment of a Director of Aging responsibl,e for preparation
of 'a $7,680.00 budget ~stimate; 'd~finition:of priorities based on'responses
from the citiz,~ns; serving as _~entral clearing ho~se for'specifi'c requests for'
assistance; coordi.nation ,of $ervices; ditectar' of 'any activities that may be :
established;availability;ona daily basis to provide requested assistance; and
to secure volunteer services to assist in the program. ' ,
Mr. Allums answered questions posed by members of the Commission concerning per-
sons being considered for the position of Director of Aging; salary that will
be available for such position; ,~ndthe"d~veloPl!1ent <;>f the' program as specifiC
needs and requests are made known to the Counci 1 on Aging. .'
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Mayor Wallin expressed the Commission's appreciation to Mr. Allums for the work
done by members of the Council on Aging and pledged assistance from the: Commission.
Mr. JoeBracew~ll" 3609Pluinb, appear~d before th~'CoiTImission to'discuss;'plans '
for the First National Bank of W~st Utliversity currently being constructed at:'
the corner of Rlce and' Edloe~: .' , " ..' , , '." " , " ,',':
Mr. Bracewell stated that West Univ~Y'sity was the largest incorporated city' in
the State of Texa's without a bankw'ithin 'its c'orpora'telimits. A group of men;
six of whom are resident~ of We~t ~niversity" filed an application to establish
the bank anc;l weregrantea~a':~harter. ,Mr'~ Bracewell stated'that theprimary-objec-
tives for the bank were a'ttractiye appea,rance ,that w~uld' fit into the area;" a .
functional building thatwouldserve'~thE:! neighborhood; and that if was hoped" .
that the bank would be owned and operated bY West UrYiversi ty residents. ' ,
Mayor Wallin thanked Mr. Bracewell for appearing before the'Commission and wished
success for the bank.
A Certificate ,of Completjon:re~ehied {rom Mr~C. Dieter Ufer, cansultingengineer,
was' presented to the Comtni,ssiori,advising "that theCity'Hall parking lot had
been completecLand that the ~oi1trac'tor', G. H~ Hart Company, Inc. should be' paid
the final sum: of $22~602'.41 forsuchcons:truction. :' ' , .
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the re;..
commendation of the consulting engineer be accepted and G.' H. Hart 'Company, Inc.
be paid the, sum of $22,602.41 for ,cons~ru,cti6n.of the Citj' Hall park,ing lot.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No :'None' .
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Resolution Number 75-31 was presented '(to -the Commiss'idn: and read in full:
WHEREAS, Mr. Andrew Thomas Walters, employed as Police Dispatcher and
appointed Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place,
Texas, has resign~d' hi s ;employment wtththec.ity~; and
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WHEREAS, Mr~ Michael Wai,te has--been employed as, Police Dispatcher -and.
is qualified to assume the duties of Deputy Clerk~of, the M,u~icipal ,Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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'Section 1. That,Mr. Michael Wai,te, be, ~nd-he,i-s hereby, appointed Deputy
Clerk of the Municipal Court of the Gity of West University, Place, Texas.
Sectio.n 2 . That :the appoi ntment ',ofcMr .Micha~l Wai te as Deputy Clerk: of
the,Municipal,CoQrt:of,the'City",of WestUniver-sity Placei,Texas, shall beef- "
fective'withthepassage:of,this Resolution andithat he~hall assum~ the aS7'
signed duties of Deputy Clerk'after having been ,administered the proper Oath.
of Office.
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, 1975.
Motion-by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner'Dunn; that Resolution,
Number 75-31 appointing Police Dispatcher Michae,l Waite as a Deputy Clerk of
the Municipal Court be approved as read.
.' Voting Aye:' All
Voting No: ,None
In accordance'with' the provi sions of an 'agreement dated ,September 25, .1975" be- 0
tween the CitYQf West 'Univers-ity Place and JohnM'itche]l & Associates, Inc.. __,,--
for professional services for the preparation of schematic--design, programde-,
finition and description of facilities for improvements to Case Park, the
COminiss'ion was, :presented, a -statement"i n ,the;amount of $719.25 received ,from
John Mitchell & Associates ,for work performed through September 30,1975.
Motion by' Commissioner Dunn, seconded by--Commi.ss,ioner, Binig, that the City
Commission authorize payment of the :sum,of,$719-.25 to'John,Mitchell & Assoc'-
iates for professional' services"rendered through ,September 30, 1975" in
the development' of; improvements to Case Park.,
: Voting Aye': All
Voting No:"None
Payment for professional services for development of improvements to Case
. Park prompted a general'discussipn regardi'ng the designation of "Casell Park
or "Co 1 oni alII Park as' bei.ng' the proper name' ,for the' park 1 oca ted in thesout-
west quadrant'bfthe city. ,The,City: Cpmmi,~sion,was advis~d that city records
contained no information as to, th'e' official name ,of such park. Furtherconsi-
deration will be given by the City Commission for offic'ial names to this park
area as well as that located in the 'northwest quadrant of the city generally
known as IIJudsonll Park. '
The Commission was advised that the original agreement for codification of City JliU
Ordinances into a Code of Ordinances was made on April 13,1964, at whtch time I
supplements were prepared for the sum of $9.50 per page. On May 19, 1970, sup-
plements were prepared for $10.00 per page with another printing cost increase
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to $10.50 per page on November 1,1973. An invoice in the amount of $950.23
for printing 100 copies of Supplement Number 13, at a cost of $11.00 per page
was presented for consideration.
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the
Municipal Code Corporation be paid the sum of $950.23 for preparation of Sup-
plement Number 13 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University.
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Voting Aye: All
, Voti ng' No: None
General discussion regarding increasing cost for updating the Code and any pos-
sible alternative measures, resultedin'City Attorney Charles Cockrell IS sugges-
tion that the local Alpha'Law Brief Company be contacted with regard to their
publJ shi ng subsequent supplements. . ' .
The Commission was presented a letter received from Mr. Robert E. Hannegan,
Executive Vice-Presiderit and General Manager of the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling
Company, enclosing a Deed of Gift from such,company to the City of West Univer-
sity covering a ten foot wide strip of land adjoining the city"s water well and
reservoir site. '. '
Resolution Number 75-32 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place owns and operates a water well
and r~servoir adjacent to property ?wned.by Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company;
and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore been determined by city officials that it would
be advantageous to acquire additional property contiguous to' the, present 'site; and
WHEREAS, after discussion of the matter with the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling
.Company, said Company has generously agreed to give to the city a ten (10')
foot wide strip of land adjoining the City's water well and reservoir site; and
WHEREAS, Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company has now delivered to the city
a Deed of Gift toa tract Of land approximately ten (10') feet wide and one-
hundred twenty-nine (129') feet in length, containing ,0296 acres (1291 square
feet) . . " , '
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of West Universi,ty' Place accept the Deed of Gift
conferring a ten (10') foot' wide strip of land as more particularly described
in the Deed dated June, 1974, from Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company for what-
ever use and purpose the city may use such property in the future.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby expresses its gratitude and
appreciation to Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company for the donation of the
af~resaid property. "
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that subject
to the additfon of the date of the Deed of Gift~, that Resolut'ion Number 75-32
be approved as read. ' . ,
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Voting No: None'
It was the decision of the City Commission that'consideration of a contractural
agreement: with Houstono Coca;"Cola Bottling Company for painting the cUy's ,
250,000 gallon elevated storage reservoir on Wakeforest in exchange for use
of such reservoir for company advertising would be included as an agentlaitem
for the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, October 27, 1975.
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In accordaflte:'Withinstructions o,f the'City Commission'letters of'invitation
to 'serve as membersofa Committee to'study the'provisionsoftheSouthern
Building Code which is believed to be more applicable to construction in th,
City of West University were mailed to the following: Mr. Robert Musemach,
2803 University Bou-levard;cMr. William Burwell, 6101 Lake Street; Mr'. Jerry
Hazelwood, 5916 lake Street; and Mr. Ted Currier, 3524'AmherstStreet:
Motioriby Commissi-oner Thompson~ seconded by Commissibner.B"inig, that' Mr~
Robert Musemach, Mr. Jerry Hazelwood and Mr. Ted Currier be appointed as' a
Committee to study the provisions of the Southern Building Code for pos-
sible adoption' by the City COlTlli1ission.'
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A letter dated September 12,1975, received from Mr. Ben D. Freiler, Principal,
West University Elementary School, together with a petition signed by parents
of students 'of the ~choolhad'previously been referred to the Chief of Police
for his recommendation with regard to the need for a School Crossing Guard at
Weslayan and University Boulevard,
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Chief Kessel us I recommendation that there was no necessity for a School Cross-
ing Guard' at' this locatiori was based on the following"survey made by members
of the Police Department:
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2:20 - 2:40 p.m.
2:50 - 3:15 p.m,
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13 walking
o Ridin'g Bikes
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7:30 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. 3_ walking"
2:30 p~m. - 2:40 p.m'. '1 walking
2:50 p.m.' -3:15 p.m'- 16 walking
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Attention of the Commission 'was directed'to the possible use of t1School Crossing
Signs" and pavement markings denoting the crosswalk in accordance with the-pro-
visions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that the City
Manager be'i'nstructed to haVe the proper signs posted and pavement markings de- OJ
notingqcrosswal ks 'installed at Rice' arfd WeslayarY, 'Weslayan and University; and
University,Buffalo Speedway, and that the Chief of Police be instructed to meet
, , , with representatives of the school arid the parents signing the petition to ex-
plain action of the City Commission.
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Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that consideration should be given'to providing some'
type entertainment in addition to the Fire Department's usual Halloween program
on the West 'Uni versity' El ememtarySchool ~ Grounds in anattempt'to~'''aVoi d tragedies
whi ch have occurr'ed' in p'revious' years from :youngsters going from house to house
IItrick or trea:ting". .,.'" " . '. '"." <
A number of ideas:to'besponsored by the Recreation Department were discussed,
including'cartoons'for the yo~nger children~ a spook house, dunkin~tank to
be located on the city's'softball'field, and carnival type games.
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the City
Commission encourage partiCipation by the young people of West University by ,
their attendance at the 'Official firemen's functionon'Halloween evening and
with regard toyounger'ch;-ldren encourage their participation in the Recreation
Department aCtivities at. the softball field and Community Building and that door
to door trick or treating be de-emphasized.
Motion amended by Coinmissioner'Thompson, accepted by Commissioner Stanley,
that the reference to trick'or treating be deleted.
Voting on amendment: .
Voting Aye': All
Voting No: ' None
Voting on motion:
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was adv'ised that a container'had been placed at the Wat~r Plant.
site for use by residents for the'dispositionbf trash and other items not,"
normally picked up by the Sanitation Department. A procedure for payment b'y
means of color coded card system has been established using the following as
guidelines for determining charges to be made. '
O"range Card
Yellow Card
Blue Card
Green Card
Pink Card
$3.aO'permit fee
5.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
Automobile Load
Pick-up Load
Pick-up (with sideboards)
Four-Wheel Trailer
All Others
An evaluation of the system will be made after use to determine 'equity of charges
being madEr; adaptabil ity of using '30 cubfc yard container; and degree of useo'f
the facility by resi'dents.:
The City Manager stated that as requested by the City Commission, he had con-
tacted Mr. Kirby of'the East Texas Seed Company, who had recommended that the
Mosiac Park be sodded with fifty (50) pounds of unhulled bermuda seed; one-
hundred (100) pounds o'f red fescue (fi ne leaf grass ' seed);' and one-hundred
(100) pounds 'perennial rye seed, costingappro'ximately $147.50, and__ that an .' ,.
,additional $50.00 wo~ld be-,required, for: the purchase of 'loam and fertili'zer..
. The Commisslo'n wasadvi sed that reports' were now ready on the traffi c survey
made on Belmont, Brompton 'and Vanderbilt 'Streets 'a'nd that a meeting would be
arranged as soon as Traffic Engineer' Jo~n Hudson was available. It was sug-
gested that Mr. Dieter Ufer of Bayshore Engineering Company report on his
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at the residence of Mrs'; , Joe' Swart~burg ,--'2620 University. Boulevard and of Mr,'
Michael Schneider, 3618 University Boulevard. Difficulty has been encountered
with the residence of Mr. Clinto Miller, 3614 University Boulevard, inasmuch as
Mr. ~1i'ller'plans'to'sellhis residence and states 'that he'is not financially
able to pay hi,s" one-half,share,or $401.34';Mr~ Mil'ler.~hoWever; is willing
to sign a note to the city,' or' to permit the"'tity to' fi Ie' 'a 1 i en against hi s
property to insure future payment of his share of the cost.
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City Attorney Gharl es Cockrell stated that only certaih things can be used'
to place a"va'lid Hen against homestead property~ hoWever, inasmuch as the
relocation of'the' sewer line to the rear easement of the, property could be
'considered animprovement~ it was his thought tnat.a valid 'lien could be
placed against the property.
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Motion 'by' Comini'ssioher" Thompson, seconded by Commissioher' Binig, that the city
take a mechanic's lien on the property located at 3614 University Boulevard
to cover' the pr.eperty owner~~s: share of relocating the sewer 1 ine to the rear
easement of the property. '
Voting Aye': 'All
Voting No:' None
A notice received from the Houston Contractors Association advisinfj that the'
Commissioners Court had acted to authorize payment to contractors for 100% of
the cost of supplies was presented to the Commission.
In accordance with previous instructions" of the City Comm'ission ask"etch of
the proposed landscaping' of the "GityHall' pa'rking lot was presented to the
Commi ssi on.' .
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Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by'Commissioner Stanley, that the tity
Commission accept the offer of the Gaslight Garden Club to landscape the City
Hall parKing lot with' the city providing 'labor and funds for fertilizer and
peat moss.
Voting Aye: All
Voting -No: None
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the recommenda-
tion'of Mr. 'David Allums, Chairman, Council on Agi'ng, be accepted and,that'a
Director of Aging be employed by the city to implement.' a prog'ram for all of the'
city's aging citizens in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in the '
Evaluation and Recommendations of the Council on Aging dated October 13, 1975,'
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Voting Aye: 'All
Voting No: ,None
Attention of the Commission was directed to a letter received from Mr. O. G.
Bartholomew recommending that Ordinance Number'1025 be amended to require "
that.th~ waiv~rs specified irrS~b-Section' F-2be'recorded in the office of'
the County Clerk. Mr. Cockrell stated that it was his belief that amending l,I;U
the Zoning Ordinance was' not the'properway' to 'handle 'the request i.nasmuch
as it would be 'an administrative function 'and the waivers could be 'recorded
by the Zoning and Planning Commission if they so' desired. Mr. Cockrell was
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instructed to address a letter to members of the Zoning and Planning Commission
setting forth his opinion.
In response to questions regarding correspondence received from Mr. Frank
McCleary and City-Attorney' Charles Cockre,ll with regard .to the Vot~ng Rights
Act, 1975,. the Commission .wasadvised that Mr'~ 'McCleary was, to furnish an
estimate o.f the ;t,ime and:. q,Qst:.involved, in" fi 1 ing an., appli.eati onfctr approval
of the Justice Department to hold, a ptoposedbond ele,ction on November 18th.
Commissioner Stanley advised the.Co.mmission that he would meet with the City
Manager concerning training of Fire Department personnel to the para~medic
level ",back LIP service for ouram~ulance l,ln:it and, boundary lines to be fol.,.
lowed .in p,roviding.ambulance, service.
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Commissioner Stanley stated'that Dr.O'scarMaldon.ado would like to use the
ba 11 fi e 1 d north of the fenced Little 'League, fiel d, fOr a,soccer program,
and if the Commission felt this undesirable could he discuss with Recreation
Director Charles Cowan, working_in a soccer program as part of the dver-all
"recreation p'rogram. ..:rbe commission suggested that the ,program .be discussed
. with the Recreatton Director andal so that Dr~Ma 1 donadoirivestigate"the
poss i M 1 ity .,of using the soccer ,fi e ldat the Y.
Mayor Wallin advised the Commission that the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence
. District had,set a fixed fee of 1.2 cents, per 1,000 gallons for,w,jthdrawal of
underground water, and also that a letter had be~n received from Representative
Kay Bailey stating that there was a possibility that the bill creating the Dis-
trict should: be amended by the Legislature. ..
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Minutes of meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 18th and '
September ,29th were presented to the Commission for, their, information...
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Minutes of the meeting of the Bicentennial Committee on September 29th were
"presented to the Commission for their information. '
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Minutes of ther.egular meeting of the Plumbing Board on September 29th we,r'e
presented to the. Commission for their ,information and;the Commission ,advis,ed
, tha.t a meeting ,had been arranged between Mr. Cockrel'- and Board ,Chairman Rqn
Taylor on Friday, October 17th for further work o~ the Pluinbing Ordinance;,'
Minutes, of the Safety and Accident Review Board meeting on September 9th were
presented to the Commission for their informatHm. "
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, September 22nd
were presented for consideration, and the following action taken: 'Motion by
Commi ssioner-Thompson ,seconded by Commi ssi oner Dunn" that, minutes of the regu] ar
meeting of the, City Commiss.jon on Monday, September 22nd be approved as, submitted.
, . Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
, ,.With no further bus,ines-s ,to come, before the, Comm,issi on at this time, upon mqfion
, duly made, secondect' ,and carried, ,the meeting adjourned at ,10:30 .p.m.
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REGULAR'MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
OCTOBER 27, 1975
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The City Commi,ssion, conve,ned in regular' sesston,at th~' ~it'y: Hall on Monday,
October 27, 1975,7:30 p.m., with thefo]lowingm~mb~rs present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners. Binig, Ounn~ Stanley and Thomp,so'n, The City .Manager
was also present. The City Attorney was not present.
The Invocatio.o was pronouncE;!d, by COinJnis,,~ioner ,Stanley.
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Mr. Jeff Miller, Automobile Associatio'n 'Of Amer;<;:a, presented the Pedestrian
Safety'Citation award.,to Mayor Wallin and Police ChiefRich~rd Kesselus. stating
that this is, the fourth COns,E;!cutiveyear this . award has been received by. West
University Place and that not only had there been no fatalities, but nopedes-","
trian :injuries in, the city during the past,year.
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CbjH~f Kesselus accepted, the ,award for ,the city stating' that the fir.st 'credit goes:~~,:
.",~;jty:'the citizens of West University Place,for being good drivers,and'good pedestrians
and that'the city's enforcement system. keeps people driving through the. city aware
of traffic'safety. He thanked the AAA fo.r the award and for'its efforts in ped-
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Commissioner Binig,suggestedthat the citizens be informed of the award and thanked
for. thei r ef.forts vi a, ~'Ci tyCurret;ltstl", '
Commissioner Stanley thanked Mr. Miller and acknowledged his appreciation- to him
for not routing traffic through the ci.ty's residential streets on his radio, pr,ogram,
Mayor Wallin thanked Mr. Miller and stated that with the continued efforts of the
citizens and the Police Department, he hoped to ,tlseenim aga.in next yeartl,
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Robbie Barnett, Tax Assessor/Collector, presented the 1975 Tax Roll, certified by
himself and approved by, members of the Tax Board of Equalization. together with a
compClri-son cha.rtof.1974 and 1975, 'tax rol.l~., He stated this was the tax roll at .
the time of mai 1 in9, and due, to the fact that some of the property o.ymers over 65
had not as yet, filed for the,ir Homestead, Exemption, the total tax r,e'~eipts might
be slightly lower than presented, .
Motion.by Commissioner Stanley, s,econ<:ied hyCommissioner Dunn, that the 1975 Tax
Roll be accepted and approved as presented.
Voting Aye: ,All
Voting No: None
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A letter from ,Houston Lighting and Power. Compa'ny dat:ed ,October 17, 1915 signed by
Leroy,.Gardner, 'Manager Central Division, and'filed with the City Secretary on
October 17, 1975, along with a Schedule of fees increasing residential and commercial
gas rates in the city effective November 17, 1975 was presented to the Commission
for their. informati.on. ThiS notification.is in compliance with the, City of West
University,Place Ordinance No,. 1.002 requiring, that ,notificat10n of increased utility
rates must be filed with the city 30 days hefore the effective date of the increase.
Commissioner Stanley requested that the City Manager follow up on efforts of Harris
County Mayor's and Councilman's Association on behalf of member communities in
taking a decisive stand on utility increases and other issues of importance as
suggested in letter dated September 19, 1975 from Mayor E.P. r1arx, City of Hedwig
Village.
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A contract from Bayshore Engineers dated October 20, 1975 to complete the requirements
of the Wastewater Treatmerit'Facility Plan, cinc'ludlngthe Environmental Assessment in
accordance wlth all .Fede!"al regulations pertaining'thereto for. the additional following
amounts:' ' '
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2. Complete remainder of Facility Plan to comply
wit~, EPA requirements and regu~ations
was presented to the Com~isslon for c~nsideration.
Motion' by Commissioner Thompson,'secondedbyCommlssioner Binig, that the city employ
, Bayshore Engineers, Inc;, and enter into a' contraCt with them to perform the necessary
Facil ityPlan and Environrnerital Assessment in accordance with all Federal regulations
pertaining thereto'as outlined in their letter-contract dated'October 20, 1975 for a
total amount of $4,000.00.
$2,500.00
$1,500.00
Voting Aye: All
Voting,No:, None
The Commission was advised that a meeting between Mayor Wallin, Co-Chi:1irmen of the
B1Centennl'al Committee, John Burns and Betty Sellers, 1;lnd the city' Manager was held
la~t week to discussallocati6n of funds for BiCentennial ~rojetts. Mr. Burns and
'Mr.'s. Sellers 'advised that only' two projectsremain,;.the Avenue of Flags'and the'Mosaic
"'Park at College and Blssonnet, With permission from Houston Lighting and Power Company,
the Committee plans to mount flags on existing HL&P light poles and after an on the
site inspection by Mr. Burns and the City Manager to ascertain where trees need to be
trimmed 'awai' to a 11 ow for proper' show of the fl ags, to also prevail upon HL&P to do
the actual trimming of the trees', ' ,
Mr ~ Burns also' stated that Mr'. Robert Kendri ck" Landscape Archi tect, and member' of
the BiCEmtennialCommittee had' offered his services insofar as draw,ing pla!1s for the
park' are cqncerned:, '
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The Comm'i~;sioh was ad'vised that there is' allocated' in the 1976 Budget $5,000.,00 for
,BiCentennial projects.
Mo'tion by Commissioner Dunn', s'econded by Commissioner,Thompson', that the Bic'entennial
Committee be instructed to present plans for the Mosaic Park,in'cluding estimate of
co'sts' and'contract sp'ecificati'ons. · '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Stanley that the Chairman of the BiCentennial Committee be
,authorized to expend funds for misce'llaneous purposes, in 'the amount of $500.00 or
, under, 'uptO~ the budget am,ount ($5 ,()OO~ 00) with th'e approval of the' City Manager.
Motio'n died for lack of a second.'
Mr. Frank McCreary, of Vli<nson, Elkins, Sea'rls, Conn'ally & Smith,. FinanCial Advisor
, t~ the Commission conce~ning a pr~posed bond election, reviewed steps taken to comply
'wjth the 'Voting Rights Act as it is applicable to the State of Texas. He advised that
;-:'a'll bond eleCtions must be approved by the'CivilRights Commiss,ion of ttie Justice
, h'Department 'where chcfnges ,had been madein'the elec.tionlaws since November, 1972, i.e.,
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voting age' changedfrom20,to 18y~ars ,permanent ,voter registration, precinct,
changes'; polling ~la--cech-anges', etc, ,He stated that City Attorney Charles, 1'1'_1
Cockrell is presently in Washington, D.C. with application for the City of
West University to hold a bond election. It was his opinion that the application
would not receive an immediate,response,asthe,Act is ,so new that,the Civil
Rights Commission will proceed slowly in order to be sure that requirements are
met, inasmuch as we are one of the first local governments to make application
under the Voting Rights Act,
Mr. McCreary also reviewed a proposed ordinance calling a bond election.
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The Commission was presented a sketch showing proposed location of lighting
standard in the City"Hall parkinglotand--also indicatin'g 'existing conduit and
proposedconduit'for installation of same,' C,itY'Engineer Mtmard Kinman descrlbed
a-type of standard suggested for the'area'as being five globes arms and one globe
'i n the center mounted on a concrete base.'
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consideration.
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Mayor ~~anin advised that'he meet Mr. Kamrath of the'Texas',Air Control" Board at"
the Texas Muni'cipa l' League meeting on Monday, October 27th ,and he advisec\ that the
city's letter conc'erning ~lir control 'had been received and that a--letter to the
citY' s'tating it would 'be under speci alconsi deration because of' our unique position
of"being predominately residential,: no' industries ,and public transportation operat-
ed-- by theCi ty of Houston. 0,--
It wassuggested,thatthe proposed Plumbing Ordinance be tabled until further study il
of permit fees could be completed and included in the ord;-nance'; U
, ft was recommended ,by the City Managerthat.Southsi,de Place be charged 45~ per,
1 ;000' ,ga 11 ons 'for''', 162 ,400' g'a 11 ons of water' furnished them duri ng toe time th~y were
painting their elevated water reservoir. It was submitted that SouthsidePlace
,water ,charges are50~ per 1,000 for first 8,000 gallons, and it was felt that the
~rateof 45~' per'l,OOOwould allow them some margin of 'profit on the first 8,000
gallon charge of $4.00. '
Motion by Commissioner Thompson'-, seconded' by Commi'ssionerStan'ley, that the City
of West University Place charge the 'city of Souths ide Place 45~ perl ,000 gallons
for 1,161,400 gallons of water furnished them dur;-ngthe'timethey w~re painting
their elevated water reservoir,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Manager submitted th-atdue to the'increased cost 'of publication 'of legal
notices; a'dministrative 'handling co'st," etG. that the $25.00 fee charged for appli-
cations to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Zoning and Planning Commission
did not cover costs by the city. He was instructed to request recommendations from
the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Zoning and Planning Commission for fee to be
charged "for a'ppl ic'ationsto" these bO,dies.
C6mmiss~oner Birii9noted that the, Gener-alBusi'nes'sSession of the Texas ~1unicipal. I" j
league lS schedl1led'for 3:00 :p.m.'~Tuesday', October 28th and that several Resolutlons
would be on the Ag'enda for vote of members. _ The reso 1 uti ons were briefly reviewed \
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Commissioner Thompson stated that in his oplnlOn the city employees were not doing
a good job of picking up recycling material. That too much "picking overt! of
papers and glass and leaving them at curbside for little or no reason was being done.
The City Manager said that he, would meet with the Department Superintendent con-
cerning the recycling pickap,'ahddetermine the necessary'actionto'take for a more
effective program.
Commissioner Stanley inquired concerning Houston Coca~Cola painting the city's
reservoir at Wakeforest. The City Manager stated he had contacted the contractor
who last painted the other reservoirs and requested he give a quotation directly to
Coca-Cola. After this is done, he was advised by Coca-Cola officials that they would
determine whether they would contract dir~ctly with the contractor or let the city
include the painting of tflis reservoir in its contract for painting, the other re-
servoirs owned by the city, '
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on October 14,
1975 were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on October 16, 1975
and the special meeting on October 23, 1975 were presented to the Commission for their
information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety and Accident Review Board on October 14,
1975 were presented to the Commission for'their ;-nformation. Commissioner Stanley
noted that this was the third time in which the mi~ute~ had reflected that the chipper
operator was not wearing a hard hat and safety goggles while'operating the chipper.
Commissioner Stanley' stated that if this appeared again, he would instruct the City
Manager to terminate the employee not abiding by these safety' procedures.
It was also noted that a chlorine safety film was presented to all employees handling
chlorine, firerilenand'policemen in the Fire Department on October 23rd. .Water
Supe~lntendent Jim Hicks reported the film obtained dealt with loading and unloading
of chlorine tank cars, but that he felt some value was received by those who saw it.
Efforts are being made to obtain another film applicable to domestic water supply
chlorine problems.
Minutes ~f the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on October 20, 1975 were
presented to the Commission for their information. '
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on October 13, 1975 were
presented to the Commission' for consideration and the following action taken: Motion
by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that minutes of the reg-
ular meeting of the City Commission,on Monday, October 13~ 1975 be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
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The City Commission convened in regular.session at the~City Hall on'Monday,.
November 10,1975,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Wallin,
presiding; Commissioners Stanley and Thompson. The City ,Attorney ~nd City Mana-
ger were also present. Commissioners Binig and Dunn were out of the city.
The Invocation was pronounced by Cornmi~sjoner.Thompson. :
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Mayor Wallin introduced Mr. Bill Frank, former Mayor of the City of West Uni-
versity Place who had been transferred to New Orleans by Shell Oil Company.
Mr. Frank stated that it was his pleasure to visit with ,the Commission and he
and members of his family wished they still ,lived in West University, '
In accordance with previous action of the City Commission and traffic surveys
made by members of thed Po 1:i ce, .Department, Engi neeri ng Department and other city
employees, an analysis of ttie find.ings prepared bYqTraffic Engineers~ Inc. was
presented to .the Commission. '. '
A review was made of studies made at Brompton, Bella,ire and, Vanderbilt, both by
traffic flow counters and a license plate survey made by means of tape'record-
ers by personnel located at eaGh location. The.Commissionwas.advised that,
, within theclty there are four majQr tr,affic problems be:ing Weslayan"Bellaire,
Bissonnet and interior traffic. The Commission was further advised. that by"
1978 all of the city's traffic signs must be replaced to 'conform with new
standards; street marking signs must be upgraded and traffic signals. replaced.
It was the decision of the City Commission that the City Manager investigate
the possible, availability of funds Jrom"theTexas Traffic Safety Committee, for .
part of the cost involved in,this project.
Motion by Commissioner Thomp'son, seco'nded bY Commissioner Stanley, that based
on the results of traffic surveys there is no justification for closing Brompton
Road at th.is time and that all signers of the petition request.ing s,uch closur,e
be furni.shed a copy of the report by Mr. john Hudson of Traffic .Engi,neers, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Wallin stated. that he would like to express'appreciation' to members of
the Pol i ce'Department, Ci ty. Engi:neer, Monard,Ki nman ,and ,other. ci ty employees
for an excellent job done making the traffic surveys.
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Mayor Wallin read a letter he had addressed to Mr. Robert Kendrick regarding
his offer to prepar.epla,ns,specjficat,io,ns a,nd,cost,estimat,es for the.Mosiac
Park located at College and Bissonnet,.butstated that he .had not been in fur":
ther contact, with Mr.,. Kendrick. .
It Was suggested that plans be made for c,ity employees. to, cut the rye grass
that had been sowed on the park.
An invoice r,eceiNed from The Shade Shop, Inc, for furnishing and ins:~alla1:;ion '
of forty-five (45) Rivi.era blinds at. the Comm(mi-ty Buildi.ng was presented for.'
consideration. Attention ,of theCommissio.n wa-s ,directed to the fact that at
the time windows were counted two doors off the loggia area h~dn6t been in-
cluded and blinds for the doors resulted in a $57.48 increase in the bid'
quotation of $1,191.47.
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
City Commission authorize payment to the.Shaoe ~hope, Inf. the S!1m. of $41,248.95
for,instcrllati6nof blinos at the Cpmmun,ityBuilging.
. Voting, Aye: ,All,
,Voting No: None
Following a review of the f~e sched(Jle n~c9mm~nded by m~mbers of the. Plumbing
Board and establishing fees to be included'inan ordinance proposed to amend
the city's Code ,Of. Ordinances " Ordinance Number 1 050 w~s presented, to. the Com-.
miss10n and:read in full,. . "
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AN ORDI8ANCE AMENDINGcS~CjION18~]3:0FTHECOQ~ OF ORD1NANCES,
OF THE crtY OF WESTUNIVERSIT'f PLACE, TEXAS,' BY CHANGING THE
. SCHEDU-LE"OF PERMIT FEES: REQUiRING .A. LICENSE FOR. A LANDSCAPE
IRRIGATOR: CHANGING' PROCEDURE FOR TESTING OF WATER SUPPLY ,
SYSTEM':' CI:IANGING,,-THE ,PENALTY PRovisIONS': ,PROHIRITING BITUMIN-
IZE6 PIP~ AND FITTI~GS: 'PROHIBlttNG T'fPEM COPPER AND LEAD
WATER TUBING IN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: CHANGING DESIGNATION
OF CERJAINOFFICIALS:MAKING SUCH. ,OTHER CHANGES AS NOTED THEREIN:
AND PROV~DING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ' .
Moti on by COIilITii ssioner Stanl ey, secondedpy .Cotnmi s,si oner Thompson, that Ord,i-
nance Number 105Qamenoin,g the Code, of. Ordinance tp.,prpvide certain changes'
in the Plumbing Code, be approved ,as read~ . ' . , . ' ,
Voti,ng" Ay~ ; All
Voting No: None
The Ci ty Manager' was requested to put thi s. 'ordinance on the agenda for the
next regular meeting of the City Commission and to request members of the \
Plumbing Board and/or ~uild-i.ng, Inspector to attend such meeting to answer any
qtiestions. . .
The Comini ssi on was.pr~sented an i nvoi ce il): 'the ~mou~J of $700,00 submi tted by
Turner, Moore, Cummins, Zimmerman for surveying and drafting services of the
Case Park area. .
Motion by Commis,sioner Thompson, seconded py, Commissioner Stanley, that the
City Manager be"authdrized to pay Turner, Mo.ore"Cummings, Zimmerman the sum
of $700.00 for services rendereq in sur.veyand drafting Of the Case Park area.
Voting Aye: . All
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Members of the Commission were advised that no information had been received ,
from the Department of JuStice relative tothecity's application for permis,:",
sion to hold a bond election. Following a general discussion, it was the de-
cision of the Commission t~at the City Manager attempt to contact Representa-
tive Bill Archer to solicit his assistance, and tQ,ascertainfrom officials
of Texas City results that had been received on such city's application.
,The, Commission, was advi:sed, that; ,plans were being p.repar:e.d for lighting' of'the
newly constructed parking 101;, ,adjacent to the City Hall a,nd would soon be U
ready -to adverti se for hi ds,. It is estimated that cost f'or the project wi.ll
be between $1,500 and $2,000.
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After being advised that the large pecan tree on th~ ,front of the lot was in need
of topping on order that it may possibly be saved, the City Commission instructed
that a person knowledgeable on the subject be contacted prior to trimming by City
personnel. -
The' Commission was ad.vise,Q,Jha~ memb~rs, of the 'Gasl ight,GardenClub had made plans
for landscaping the parkirl'g'lot.'this week and that members of, the Street Depart-
ment were preparing the necessary flower beds, etc., '
Mayor Wallin stated that plans for Halloween activities to ,discourage "Trick or
Treatll by neighborhood children had been most successful and it was his desire'
to commend. Recreation Director Charles Cowan, Assistant C.ityManager Dan Edwards,
Police Lt., David Davey, members of the Fire Department and all those,who had
spent many hours making ar,rangementsfor the festiviti,es. ' .
Commissioner,Stanley direCted attention of Commission, members to,a letter addressed
to Mr. DickPutney, Municipal Court Clerk; frOlrt'Judge Charles R.. Dunncompli- '
menting the manner in whfch Mr. Putney has handled the activities o"f the Muni-
cipal Court and expressing his personal appreciation' for work which had. been
done. '
Minutes of the special meeting of the Plumbing- Board on,October' 27,1975, were
presented to ,the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regul ar meeting of the City Gommi ssi on on, Monday" October 27 ,
1975 were presented and the following action taken: ,Motion by Commissioner
Thompson, seconded by Comrnissioner Stanley,,!:hat minutes of,the regular meeting
of the Ci ty Commi ss i on, on Monday-, Oc~ober 27" 1975., .beapproved as., submi tted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: Non~'
With no further business to come before, the ,Commissio,n ,act this time, upon,
motion duly',made, seconded'andcarried~ ,the m'eeting adjourned at 8,:45 p.m.,
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The City Commission convened, in regular session at the, City Hall on ~10noay, ,
Nbvember24", "975, l:30p.m, ~'with:th~fol1owjn9 member's;pr~sent: Mayor Wallin;,
presiding; Comrriissioners Binig,Dun!l,.-'StCinl.ey and Thonipsori~ ' The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present. " ' , ,
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The. Invocation'was, pronounced by ComrrJissioner 'Qunn. ,
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Inacc:ordance with previ ousacti on of ,the CitfCom~i ss i'on , M.r ~ Mi ke" Hi nri chs
appeared before the Commissjon,to ,explain the r'eason the Pluinbing Board re-
commended the incl usion of the fon owing Section iti b'rdinance Number 1050
amending the,Plumbi~g Code, "(~). Se,ct.ion 923.Z, (Table). ,There is hereby
added to Footnote ,10 to said tablet.he following, "a washing machine connection
is not requ ired in a s i ngl e fami lY'dwe J 1'1 ng, but is hi gh ly recommended. II
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Mr. Hinrichs stated 'that this Section had not been aiscussedbythe current
board membership, but was included in recommendations made by a previous
board. Mr,Hinrichs further stated that,in hi~ opinion it w~s included inas-
much as ,Table 923~2 required 'washJng machJne, drains unless. central washing'
facilities were provided and that'since there was no connection between provld~
ing waShing machi,ne drains and the health, welfare.and safety of the community
there was, no. reason to actually requir~ such installation. "
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could see no reason for any changes to be made in Ordinance Number 1050 at '
this time.
City Engineer Monard, Kinman rev.iewed the requirements for participation in
the Governorls Office of'Traffic Safety for-funding an engineering study to "
evaluate requirements of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic. Mr. Ki'nman
stated that included in an engineering study would be an inventory of all re-
gulatory traffic control devices including IIStop", "Yield", "Do Not Enter"',
"Left Turn", "No Right Turnll, etc. utilizing a file index card system which
could be updated with no difficulty and wo~ld also be more useful to the
man i,nstallingthe signs,.', Mr. Kinman advised that according to Mr. John
Hudson of Traffi'c''- Engineer'ing, Inc, the program would cost between $8,000 to
$12,000 and if funded on a 90/10 basis would cost the city between $800 and
$1,200.
Resolution Number 75~33 was presented to the Commission and read in full.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING WHITT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE
THE NECESSARY APPLICATION INSTRUMENTS TO-APPLY TO THE GOVER-,
NORIS OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ANY OTHER AGENCY FOR GRANT
FUNDS TO FUND A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDY FOR THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; EMPLOYING THE SERVICES OF TRAFFIC
ENGINEERS, INC., 3200 SUL ROSS, HOUSTON, TEXAS, TO PREPARE
A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDY FOR SAID CITY,
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WHEREAS, Federal funds have been made available through the State of
Texas for Traffic Engineering Studies aimed at the problems defined in the 1966
Nati ona'l Highway Safety Act; and ',' '
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WHEREAS, The City6f West University Place desires 'to apply for a grant'
for a Traffic Engineering Study to identify the problems, needs and counter-
measurers for improving traffic safety; and' ' ,,', , ' ,
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place plans to implement the re-
commendations of this Traffic Engineering Study, insofar as feasible, for'im-
provement to', traffic safety." ' , ", ,
NOW, 'THEREFORE, 'BE iT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UN~VERSITY pLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Whitt Johnson, City Manager, be and he is hereby,
authorized to execute the necessary 'application instruments to' apply to the"
Governorts'Office'of Traffic Safety and any other 'agency for grant funds to fund
a Traffic Engineering Study for the City of West University Place. ' '
Section '2. That Traffic Engineering, Inc., 3200 Sul Ross, Houston.
Texas, be employed on agreed contractural basis to prepare a Traffic Engineering
Study for" the City of West University Place.' "
Section 3. This Resolution 'shall take effect arid be 'in force immed-
iatelY f'rom and after fts passage an'd 'appro'val' by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, second'ed by COnimissioner Dunn, that Resolution
Number 75-33 authorizing the execution of the necessary application to apply'
,~octhe G~vernorts Office of, Traffic Saf~ty for gran~ funds necessary to fund
a traffic engineering study,'be approved as read. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commisslon was 'adv;'sedthat Street Superintendent A. L~ Bearden had prepared
an estimate indicating that it, would cost app'roximately"$2;000 for lighting'the
City Hall Parking Lot and that Mr. John Watson had prepared a landscape illumina-
t-ion studY', but that ther'e'wereno speCifications available at th'is' time. This
i tern wi 11 'bei nc 1 uded on 'the' agenda for: 'the next regul a'r 'meet i rig of the Ci tyCom-
mi ss i on on Monday, December 8th. . .' ,
A letter was presented to the Commission tha't 'had' been received from Mr. E.
Boone Coy, D'lrector, Community Development Agency, advising that 'under the 1974
Housing Act the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was directed
to fund Community Block Grants, and that through a provision known as an "Inter-
governmental AgreementU the City of West Universfty' Place could join with Harris
Cqunty for participation in t~e ~unding.
Motion by Commlssioner Thompson, seconded 'by Commissioner 'Dunn;- that the City
Manager be instructed to advise'Mr. Coy' by letter that the Cityfsinte'rested
in discussin the Inter-governmental Agreement and will participate in the group
meeting when city officials are notified.
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-- Voting No: ' 'None
The City Manager was instructed to advise members of the Independence'Park Cem-
mittee that the city would be investigating the "Inter...governmental Agreement"
insofar as receiving Community Block- Grants'wasconcerned';-
In accordance with membership requirements'of- the Houston-Ga'lvestonArea,Council
the Commission was advised that it was necessary to designate a representative
and a'lternate to -- the General Membershi p- 'eody. '
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Thomps'on; that Mayor
Pro-Tem Mary Ann Binig be designated as the city's representative to the General
Membership Body of the Houston';Galveston Area'Collncil for the year 1976;
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson', seconded'byCommis'sioner Stanley, that Commissioner '.,r
Durin be des;-gnated as the city"s alternate repre--sentative'to the Generai Member-
ship Body of the Houston-Galveston Area 'Council for the year '1976.
Voting Aye: 'All
Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75-34 was presented to' ,the Commi'ssion and read' in full:'
l4HEREAS, C'ity Officials have determined'that it is to the b:est interest
of the citizens of this city to continue its membership in ,the Houston-Galveston
Area Council; and
WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Houston-Galveston Area Council requires the
appo'intment of a' duly elected representa1;iveof each of the governmental' units
for ,the year 1976, , .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY ,THE CITY' COMMISSION' OF THE CITY'OF WrST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That, Mayor Pro-Tem Mary Ann Binigbeand she is hereby,
designated as its representative to' the Genera,l Membership Body of the 'Houston"'-
Galveston'Area Gouncil for-the year'1976.
Se'cti'O'Y1'2. " That the official 'Alternate authorized to serve as the voting
delegate should the hereinabove named delegate become ineligible, 'or should she
resign, is Commissioner Philip A. Dunn. '
Section 3. --That' the Executive Dir'ector of the Houston-Galveston Area
Coun'til'be notifi-ed of ,the designation of the'here'i'nabove named delegate and
alternate.
PASSED -AND'APPROVED' thfs
.day' of'
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, that Resolution
Number 75-34 designating representatives to-the Gener.al 'Membership Body' of the
Houston-Ga 1 veston Area Council; be approved as' read-;.
Voting Aye:, All
"'Voting No: None
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The Commission was advised that on June 1, 1950, the City Commission had elected
to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System and that at the present
time there are 288 cities participating with a 'total'of 43,884 employees and '
that assets were in excess of $150,000,OOO~ Under the provisions 'of Legis,lative
Action in 1975 each member of the TMRS who has current service credit or prior
service credit in the system is allowed updated service credit. At the time Of
the prep~ration of the 197fr budget and th~ sum of $6,000 was budgeted to permit all
eligible employees to receive updated service credit. Such $6,000 was budgeted
n~ the basis .of 1.5% increase above th~ 1974 rate, hbwever~ after an actuarial
study it was determined that th'e increase would be 1.80% over the previous year's
rate, such amount being less than $200.00.
Ordfnance Number 10'51 was 'presented to the Commiss'ion and read -in full:
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO GRANT, PROVIDING FOR AND
ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL
,RETIREMENT SYSTEM, lIUPDATED SERVICE CREDIT" IN SAID
SYSTEM -FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF
SUCH SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNI-
VERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, ELECTING ,AND PRESCRIBING THE '
EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH UPDATED' SERVICE CREDITS.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commlssioner Dunn, that ,Ordinance
Number 1051 providing for Updated_Service Credit in the Texas Municipal Re-
tirement System be approved as read. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
A statement in the amount Of $150'.00 was presented to the Commission from City
Attorney Charles Cockrell for legal services rendered during the months of July,
August and September. '
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded bY,Commissioner Thompson, that the City
Commission approve payment of the sum of $150.00 to City Attorney Charles
Cockrell for legal services during the months of July, August and September.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Cockrell advised the Commission that he had received a telephone call from
Mr. Gross of the Department of Justice who advised that iH view of.the city's
need to find out something as soon as possible he was making a suggestion for a
possible solution. Mr. Gross advised that basically the application could be
looked upon in two parts, those that dealt with preCinct and polling place
changes and those that dealt with numerous legislative acts~ It was the opinion
of Mr. Goss that he could get approval of the two local matters wi,th a relative
short time, however, the investigation into the legislative acts could take a
much longer period of time.
Mr. Cockrell stated that it would be his advice to the City Commission that
they wait until after the expiration of the sixty day period prior to call-
ing a bond election,
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on November
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety & Accident Rev'iew Board on Novem-
beer n,. 1975, were' presented to the Commiss'ion for their information.
MYinutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board on November 17, 1975"
were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment on November 20,
1975 were presented to the Commission for their information,
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, November 10,
1975, were presented 'for consideration and the following action taken: Motion
by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, November 10, 1975, be approved ;~,{,;;,',:)"
as submitted. '
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Voting No: None
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duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting 'adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 8, 1975 ",
The City Commission conven~d ln' regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
December' 8~'1975, 7:30 p.m..with the following members present: Mayor l~alli'n,
presiding; Commissioners' Binig, Dunn, Stanley and Thompson. The City Attorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Inyocation was pronounced b~ Commissioner Stanley.
Mr. John Burns, Chairman, Bicentennial Committee, appeared before the Commission
to outline the proposed "Avenue of Flags" and IIColonial Road" displays planned by
the Committee as part of the city's participation in the Bicentennial celebration
during 1976. Mr. Burns stated that the theme of the display would be "1~est Uni-
versity Place, The City of One Hundred Flags"; > ,.
Mr. Burns advised the Commi'ssion that the Comm'ittee proposed to request that re-
sidents purchase flags of their choice, but such request could not be'made until
af'ter the holidays and the flags shauldbe ordered during 'the month of December
to insure delivery prior to April 1st when plans called for; their'mounti'ng on
light standards throughout the 'city. Mr. Burns stated "that by placing an order
with Capital Flag Company, a local flag supplier, for the fifty (50) state flags
and with a Chica'go fi rm for the Benni ngton Fl ags, total cost of the fl ags shoul d
be approximately $2,400.00.
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Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Binig, that the Bicen-
tennial Committe~ be authorized to order one hundred (100)" flags for the Bi-
centennial celebration at a cost not to exceed $2,400, and that the city under-
write" the cost of the flags. ' ': " t '
Motion amended by Commissioner Thompson, accepted by Commisser Stanley, that
the city will guarantee 'purchase of the flags.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Bill Perlmutter, 3111 Bissonnet, appeared before the Commission to request.,
permission for the construction of a fence at 31'09 Bissonnet to pr'event persons
waiting at a bus stop from trampling flower beds, prevent cut-through of a vacant
ldt to resi~ences onWrbxton Rciad, and to ~revent the blowirig of trash in the
front yards of townhouses located in the area. . .
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Following 'a general discus'sian regarding the 'h'eed to view the area where the fence
is proposed for constru'ction and the surrounding fenc'e location, it was the decision
of the City Commission to give further consideration to Mr. Perlmutter's request at
the next regular meeting of the, ,City Commission on December 22, 1975.
City Tax Assessor/Collector Robbie R. Barnett presented the Commission a report
"indicating that current tax' collections through December 5, 1975 are $416,232.62
. representingAl.42% 'o'f 'the 1975 tax levy of $1,015;434.91, less Old Age exemptions
deducted at the time! 'of payment of'$10,468.20 and' coiTIpares to $364.200.90 or 48.03%
collected, fO'r'the same period 'in 1974. . , "
Mr. Barnett 'also presen'ted a sChedule listing each subdivisiori sliowingthe riumber
of certifications for exemption of those property owners age 65 or over to be 1,118.
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Commi ssioner Thompson advi sed" the Comnii ss i on that the sum of $375 ,000 had been
placed in Fann;n Bank ;n a Certificate of Time Depos;t eVen though the interest
rate quoted was not as high as thatquot'ed by'Chemical ,Bank inasmuch as all of
the city's other Certificates are on deposit with Chemical Bank.
The Commission was 'advised that, the current appointment, of ,Associate Municipal
Court'Judge CHarles Orsburn had expired and in a.ccordancewith the provisions of
the City Charterre-appointment was necessary in order for him to be qualified'
to relieve Municipal Court Judge Robert Dunn. ' .
Motion by Commissioner Thompson; seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that Ass'Ociate
Municipal Court Judge Charles Orsburn be re-appointed for an additional sixty (60)
day'term.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was presented an invoice in the'amount 'of $2',241.68, dated October
31,1975, from Mitchell, Carlson and Associates, Inc. for professional services
rendered on pla'ns for the'recreat'ional development of, Case Park.
Motion by 'Commissioner Thompson,-seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the invoice
submitteCl by Mitchell, 'Carl son & Associ atesin the amount' of $2,24'1. 68 for re-
creational developm~nt of Case Park be approved' for payment.
Voting Aye: . All
'Votin~No: None
An evaluation of the city's park and recreation facilities prepared by Mr. Ronald
Lehman was presented to ,the Comtni ssi on together with a statement 'Of ,expenses' i n-
curred by Mr ~Lehmali i i1 the amount of $268'.84. ' "
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Stanley; that, the state'-'
ment of expenses submitted by Mr. Ronald Lehman in the amount of $268.84 be ap-
proved for payment~
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Manager was instructed to request that members of the Parks and Recrea-
tion!DepartmentreviewMr. Lehmants report and present th'eir recommendations to
the eityCommission about the middle of February.
Following 'a review of rates charged for mowing of certain vacant lots', and a re-
commendation that the current rateof'$O.Ol '~er square foot with a minimum charge
of $60.00 on an annual basis be increased to $O,Ol~ per square foot with a minimum
charge of $75.00: onanan'nua'l basis, ,it wais ,the 'dec;-sionof the' City Commission
'that they; 'be 'furnished copies 'of the current ordinance with recommended changes
for furtherc'onsi dera t i on by the Commi ssi on. '
The Commission was~advised that for many years it had been the city's policy to
distribute premiums paid on insurance pol ic;-es to insurance agents l-i'ving in the
city and owni'ng property, provided they met 'certain requi.rements for parti c;-pation
fn the program'. In 1971, the City Commission took action "to publish legal notice
in the Southwestern Argus stating that all interested insurance agents meeting
the required criteria should apply in writing annually to participate.
Motion by Commissioner'Binig, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that notice be
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published in the Southwestern Argus and-City Currents advising eligible agents
to apply in writing for participation in the distribution of insurance premiums
and that this 1tem be included on the regular City Commission agenda on January 26th.
Voting Aye: A11
Voting No: None
Attention of the Commission was called to fees charge for licenses, daily board
and impoundment of animals, noting that'such,feeshad not been increased for a"
number of years, ,and that costs to the city hadri sen. It was recommended that
the daily board charge be increased from:$0.15 to $1.00; that the fee for an
annual license tag be increased from $2.00 to $5.00; and that the impoundment fee
be increased from $5.00 to $10.00 in,an effort to deter residents from turning
dogs loose after regular working hours for the Humane Officers.
Motion by Commissioner Thompson,secpndedby Commissioner Stanley, that the fee
for daily board be increased to $1.00; that the annual license fee remain $2.00;
and that a charge of $5.00, be made to: retrieve an animal from the pound with each
additional offense within- a thirty (30). day period costing $10.00. .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was advised that in an effort to secure delivery of two truck units
ordered from Joe Myers Ford based on bids received, by the City Commission on .
January 13, 1975,--JoeMyers Ford had proposed that'the price increase affected by
Ford MotorCompanyon-'each of these units, as well as a truck which had been de-
liveredin June, be added to,the bid, price of the 1976 model truck, such increase
being approximately $-1,500.00 more than the bid price on the three, units.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, that a check be sent by r'~gistered mail to Joe Myers
Ford, Inc. in ,the amount of the prices bid on the three (g) units, with a request
,for immediate delivery of the -remaining, two units.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, ,that a 'check ,be sent
by registered mail to Joe Myers Ford, Inc. for the bid price of the unit on which
de 1 i very had, been -recei ved.
. Voting Aye: All
Voting No. None
Motion 'by, Gommi ssioner Thompson, seconded-by ,Commiss'ioner Stanl ey, that a check
be sent by registered mail to Joe Myers Ford, Inc. for the amount oLthebid
pri-ce, on ,the two units not delivered requesting immediate delivery,.
Voting Aye: None
Voting No: All
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Motion by Commissioner T-hompson, seconded by,Gommissioner Stanley, that the City
Manager ,be instructed to' write ,a letter, to 'Joe, Myers Ford, ..Inc. and demand that-
they del iver the other two truck uni tsforwhi ch their bid was accepted wi-thin
ten (10) days.
Voting Aye: Dunn
-Stanley
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,Voting No: Binig.
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bid"s' for the-fo'llowing equipment. app'roved in",the": 197.6 'b'udaet, . \ .
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Automobile. Replacement'
24,000 G-VW, Cab & Chassis
25,500 GVW Cab & Chassis
Pick~p Truck Re~lacement
Packer Body .
Two Pl ckup Truck' Repl~cenien'ts
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson" seconded, by Commissioner, B.inig,that the .Ci,ty
Manager be authorized to advertise' for bids to' De received on January 26thf'or
the equipment as, set out on the December 8th City Commission agenda.
Voting Aye: All
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City Attorney Char.1 e's ,Cockrell advised the Commi ssion that HO,use Bi JT '275 pro":
vided for uriifo,rm eleCtlon dates; hdwever, an interpretation of how the Bill
relate.d to the, West Uriiversity municipal elec,tion was difficult and ",su'b,sequent,
'to corresp.ondetice with- the Secretary of State's office ,the Texas L,egi sl at;ve" .
Counci 1 and the Offi ce of the Attorney General, he was advi sed that the next ' Oil
regular meeting of a Mayor and City Commission for West University should be
held in January, ,1977.
The Commission was presented lett'ers from Fire Chlef Ben Wilcher to the Chief of
Police and from the Fire Department on-duty personnel on Saturday, December ,6,
1975, when a fire was reported at 3505 Sunset Boulevard. Both letters ~raised
quick action of Police Officer~. C. Wallace and R. B. Cahill for the rescue of
a victim in the resldence.', - ,
Mayor Wallin stated that he would direct letters of commendation from the City
Commission to each of the officers.
Assistant City Manager Dan .Edwards reported to the Commission tha,t the total cost
for.the operation of the thirty-yard bin located at the Water Pl~ntfor disposi-
tion by residents ,of items not ,normally picked up by the Sanitation'Departmen,t,
had been $543.00, with a total of $278.00 collected through the sale of permits
for use of the container.
.~ayor Wallin advi.sed members of the Commission that he had receiv,ed notice from
the Texas Water Quality Board advisi.ng of a publ ic heari'ng notice .on December 18,
1975, :and that consulti.ng engineer. Dieter Ufer had made arrangements for city
officials to inspect reports and analysls of the' Texas Water Quality Board in
Austin on Friday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m.
The City Manager 'was requested to instruct, Mr. John Hudson of Traffi c Engineers, IIJ
Inc. to prepare an agreement for consideration by theCommjssion for preparation
of a proposed traffic study. It was suggested that Mr.. Hudson be further requested
to st4dy any projections concerning increased traffic that may have been prepared
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Commissio.ner Stanley requested that co.nsideration be given to preparing future
Commissio.n agendas to. include nCo.ncerns of the City Commission!' earl ier in each
meeting. '
It was the decision of the Commission to. meet. at 6:30, p.m. on Thursday, December
11th to. consider an ordinance regarding,ambulance,and first aid service.
Commissioner Binig advised members of the Commission that she had attended meetings
of the Houston-Galveston Area Counci,l'where.new ,regulations for community develop-
ment block grants to discretionary applicants had been discussed and where repre-
sentatives to the Executive Committee' had been elected.
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Commissioner::Binig requested that the City Co.mmission"consider the .ordi.nance per-
mitting the construction of an:,eight (81~) foot fence at, eithe'r its regular meet-
ing on December 22nd or the,-first meeting :in, January.,
Commissioner Binig adv.ised the Commiss'i,on. that plans had ,been made for a city..,wide
Christmas party on December 23rd which :would begin with caroling at 6:30 and
culminate at the Community BuHding.:
Minutes of theregul-ar meeting of. the Cft:y:-> ,Commission ,an. Novemb~r 24th were pre-
sented and the followinga.ction taken,: Mation' by Comniissioner,.Thompsan, seconded
by Commissioner Stanley, that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commis-
s i on ,on November 24, 1975, -be approved as s,ubmi tted. .
"Voting Aye:, All
Vottng No: None
With no. further business to come before the Cammissian at this time, upan motian
duly made, secandedand carried, the meeting adjaurned at 10:35 p.m.~
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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION
DECEMBER 22. 1975
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
December 22, 1975,6:30 p.m., with the following, members present:, Mayor
Wallin, presiding;.Commis,sioners Binig, Dunn,'and Thompson. The City At-
torney and City Manager were also present. 'Commissioner Stanley was out
of the city.
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The ~nvocation was pronounced by May~r:Wallin.
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In accordance with action of the City Commission on December 8, 1975, Mr.
Bill Perlmutter, 3111 Bissonnet" appeared before the Commission in behalf
of his request for permiS'sion to,' constr,uct a fence at 3109, Bissonnet to
prevent persons waiting at a'- b'us stop, from trampling flower beds and blow-
ing trash from littering frorit yards in th~ towhhouse are~. '
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By means of photog,raphs a'nd, an~ opaq'ue, projector, t.he Commission was shownth,e'
proposed location ofCthe fence with regard to 'an existing 'fence inthe area,
and the property lines. Mr. Perlmutter again assured the Cpmmission that
t~e proposed fence would be removed at the time a to.wnhouse was ,constructed
on the, adjacent, lot,t,iting the riecessity for such .removal inasmuch asa
new townhousewoul d us,e,~ cqmlJlon qri veway wi ththe existing townhouse,. , '
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded b.YCommissioner Dunn, that 'Mr. Bill
Perlmutter be permitted to construct a temporary fence in accordance, with hi s
plans for such fence, such fence to be removed at the req'uest of the City
Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was presented a letter received from Mr. David Allums, Chairman,
Council on Aging, setting forth results of interviews held by the Council for
the position of Director of the program. It was the Council IS recommendation
that Mrs. Marilyn Paxton, 3838 Durness, be employed as Director of the program
at a sa~ary of'$450.00 per month for a thirty-hour, six hour per day working
schedule. ' ,
Resolution Number 75-34 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, by Resolution Number 75-29 the City Commission of the City
of West University Place, Texas, established a Council on Aging; and
WHEREAS, the Council on Aging desires the city to employ an indivi-
dual to serve as Administrator of the program designed ~y, the CO,uncilon Aging;
and
WHEREAS, after interviewing various individuals, said Council on
Aging has recommended the employment of Mrs. Marilynpaxton to serve in the
capacity of Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That there is hereby established and created the position
of Director of the Council on Aging of the City of West University Place, Texas.
Section 2.. That- the ~,ndi'v,;-dual appointed'to suc::h positiorr shall re-
port to the City Manager, and sha 11 have' such: dufi es and responsibi'l iti es as '
assigned by the City ~ommissi~n and Cou~cil on Agi~g.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
'day'of
, 1975.
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Resolution
Number 75-34 creating the position of Director of the Council on Aging be ap-
proved as read.
Voting Aye: All,
. Voting No: . None
Motion by Commissioner Binig, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Mrs. Marilyn
Paxton, 3838 Durness Way~ be employed as Director of the:Counc'il 'on Aging
as recommended by the City Manager and Council on Aging, in accordance with
the provisions contained in a letter dated December 11, 1975~ from Mr. David
Allums, Chairman, Council on Aging.
Voting Aye: All
'Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1052 was presented,to the Commission and read in, full:
AN ORDINANCE ELECTING A SINGLE COMPOSITE PARTICIPATION
DATE FOR ,ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY'OFI~EST' UNIVERSITY.
PARTICIPATING IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TO BE USED FOR CALCULATON OF NORMAL AND PRIOR 'SERVICE
CONTRIBUTION RATES AND FOR DETERMINATION OF FUNDING
PERIODS OF CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS TO THE TEXAS 'MUNICIPAL
RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Motion by Commissi'oner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Number 1052 be approved as read~
Voting Aye: All
; Voting No:, None
Ordinance, Number 1053 w~s,presented to the Commission and read in flill:
AN ORDINANCE.AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1021 WHICH APPROVED '
THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1975, AND ADOPTED ON
AUGUST 26~ 1974. . . " : '
Motion by 'Commissioner Thompson, 'seconded by Commissioner ,Dunn, 'thatOrdiriance
Number 1053' be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All',
, . 'Voting No: None
Resolution Number 75-35 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commi ssi on has through the bU,dget proc~ss and
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appropriate aCJion, designated'certain proJects and'program$ which have, not
been', accompli shed,. 'nor funds expended; and
WHEREAS,- it is the desi re of the CityCommi ssion to encumber
certain funds' for these specific projects'and programs; and
WHEREAS, it will provide accounting guidelines, which the City
Treasurer may establish to properly eRcumber said funds for future expendi-
ture. '
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED ,BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WESTiUNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section". 'That funds for the following projects and programs be
encum?ered for future expenditure as deemed advisable by the City Commission:
T. Col on'i a 1 Park $ 35.630.22
2. ' Future Land Purchase 12,013.78
3. Traffic Controls, Signs, Equipment 24.900.00
and 'Engineering
4. Reserve for Replacement of City Hall 10,000.00
Air Conditioning System
5. ReserVe Fund' fbrFire Truck Replacement 32,500.00
6. Counci 1 on Ag'i ng 3,210.00
7. Tele~CareUnit' for Fire Department 7,500.00
Ambulance
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iately from and after 'its passage and approval by the Mayor'.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1975.
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The Commission was advised that 'memoers' had previously been furnished a copy'
of a letter dated December 11, 1975, received from Chief Richard Kesselus
submitting hisresignatiori as ChiefofPoliceuof the City of t4est University
Place. "
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'Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner ,Binig, that the
written resignation of Chief Richard Kesselus, dated December 11, 1975,
as Chief of Police of the City of11estUniversity Plac~; be accepted with
regret; that he be paid his authorized salary for the month of January, 1976,
which will include payment for all vacation, longevity and other benefits
earned; and that Chief Kesselus be relieved of duty effective ,5:00 p.m.,
Monday, January 5, 1976.
Voting Aye; All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that the City
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Attorney be authorized'to prepare a Resolution commendihg'Chief Richard Kesselus
for his outstanditlg 'serVice and tenure as Chief of' Pol ice of the City of' West
UniversityP'~ace. '
Voting Aye: All
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Motion by Commissioner Thompson, se"conded by Commiss"ioner 'Binig" that 'the City'
Manager be authorized to recommend for appointment a,qualified individual to'
serve as interim Chief of Police until the selection and appointment of a
Chief of Pol ice. ,.' . ,"
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Following a general discussion with' regard to qualifications' to the individual
to be appointed as interim Police Chief; candidates available within the De-
partment;an'd" the need for confinuity within tne'Department~ it was' the de- .
cision 'of.the City Commission to have a "personnel m'eetingon Thursday, January
8, 1975, 7:30 p.m. '
In accordance with a previous request of the City Commission copies of Ordi-
nance Number 993 establishing rates to be charged for mowing of certain vacant
lots were presented together with copies of ' an ordinance'inc'orporating changes
that arebelievea will be beneficial in' adm;':nistering 'the program. .
Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Dunn, that Ordinance
Number 1054 establishing rates to be charged for mowing vacant lots be approved
as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:
None
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A report:w~s':;~ppesented to ,the Commission on the Publ ic Hearing held by the
Texas Water Quality Board on' Thursday, December 19th. Included was a review
of recommendations made by TWQB; a letter received from the City of Houston
stating that 300,000 gallons of Houston sewage effluent now going into the city's
plant will be diverted in February upon completion of Houston's southwest plant;
and the differing opinions regarding the expiration date of the city's Permit
for the discharge of effluent into Braes Bayou. It was noted that the Hearing
Examiner requested an additional fourteen (14) days before making a decision
in the case. .
Minutes of the regul ar meeting Qf the Safety & Ac~-'den't': R~vi ew Board On Decem..;
ber 8, 1975, were presented to the Commission for their information. Following
comments regarding accidents involving garbage trucks being driven by other
than licensed, assigned drivers it was suggested that the city reinstitute a
previous program of assistance ,to personnel of the Sanitation Department in
obtaining driver's licenses,"
City Attorney Charles Cockrell advised the Commission that he had a conference
with Mr. Frank McCreary and was advised that if no objections were received
from the Justice Department prior to December 28th, plans should be made to call
and hold the proposed bond issue electinn; , Mr. Cockrell further stated that
Mr. McCreary would forward a letter to the Commission setting forth such procedure.
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A review of the 1976 winterrecreatfon'jJrogram classes and fe'es planned by
the 'Recreatio'n Department., to' oegin on January' 19,-1976;--indicated that some U
members of the Commission believe some fees to be excessive. The City ,
Manager was requested to ask the Recreation Department for a complete break-
down'of costs inVolved in the various classes and reasons for high charges.
Minutes of the reg'ul'ar 'meeting>' of the Electrical Board on Deceinbe'r 15.1975;
werepresen'ted t'o :the 'Commission for their informati.on~
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission on
December 9, 1975, were presented to the Commission for their information.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on December 8, 1975,
were presented and the 'following action taken: " .
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the regular meeting of the City Commission on December 8, 1975. 'be approved'
as submitted.
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Vot;-ng No: None
With no further' business to c'ome before the Commfssion at this tame; upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the me'eting adjourned at 8:'05 p.m.
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