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REGULAR CITY COMM I SS I ON MEET I NG
January 14, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
January 14, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole,
presiding; Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and
Acting City Manager were also present. Commissioner Horne was out of the city.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Rosenbaum.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held
on Saturday, December 29, 1979, were presented for consideration with Mayor
Cole noting that the meeting had been held 01) a Saturday in response to a re-
quest by residents wishing to attend a meeting but were precluded from night
attendance.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commi.ssioner Maneval, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the Commission on December 29,' 1979, be .corrected
to reflect that section 6 of his six-part motion read, "That the City Commis-
sion disolve one full-time position and two one-half time positions recommended
in the 1980 budget II and minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission
held on December 29, 1979, approved as corrected.
Vot ing Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. W. L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, requested that the Commis-
sion give consideration to the installation of a "No Parking" sign at the
corner of Ruskin and Academy at lea.st thirty (30) feet from the' IStopSign"
in order to facilitate movement of MTA buses around the corner. Mr. Partridge
reported damages incurred by the cul~de-sac, numerous automobiles and curbs
and gutters when the buses are unable to negotiate the turn.
In response to a question by Mr. Partridge regarding the holding of another
meeting of the Commission on a Saturday, Mayor Cole stated that one more meet-
ing would be scheduled with at least six weeks notice and if it was not well
attended no more would be planned.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: City Attorney David Allums advised Commissioner
Ahrens that he had discussed the city's membership in the Briar Club with the
Director of the Club and had requested that the city's membership be put on an
inactive status with no payment of dues or fees until a final determination is
made in January, 1981.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that mem-
bership in the Briar Club"is an inappropriate activity of the city and that
such activity be put not only on an inactive status but be lised with the Briar
Club for sale.
Voting Aye: Ahrens
Maneval
Rosenbaum
Voting No: Cole
SALE OF ABANDONED SEWER LINE EASEMENT: In response to a request by City Attorney
David Allums this item was changed in its order on the agenda.
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Mr. Allums stated that h~ had received a request from Unicenter Properties for
the release of a ]01 utility easement on property located at Bellaire and Rut-
gers. Mr. Allums presented a map showing the easement location, noting that
the easement had been granted to the city in 1952 to provide utility service to
a house being constructed at that location. Mr. Allums noted that it had been
determined that the easement had:neverbeen used and a clause in the easement
that such easement would revert to the property owners if not used. Mr. Allums
~iso noted that in accordance with'the provisions of State Statute~ a fair mar-
ket price must be obtained for the sale of any city property and that he and
representatives of Unicenter Properties had negotiated a"SOe per square foot
price for the purchase of the easement.
Resolution Number 80-2 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University Place
has received a request for the reconveyance of an easement granted to the
; '" €:itY~iin 1952, said easement granted for the purpose of uti 1 ity easement
," toc:a 1 sr>ec if i c res i dence; and,'
WHEREAS, the necessity for such utility easement no longer ex-
, i sts; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is of the opinion that a fair
market price for purchase of the easement owned by the City has been
reached.
NOW,-THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE," TEXAS:.
Section 1. That the utility easement conveyed to the City of
West Universi,ty Place; Texas by document as set out in Volume 2527,
Page 2528, Page 337 of the Deed-Records of Harris County, TeXas, said
easement located on Lot 2, Block 41 ;of West University Place Addition
is no longer necessary or desirable for the City to retain and that said
easement should be conveyed to the current land owner,UNICENTER' PROPERTIES,
INC., pursuant to their request of conveyance.
Section 2. That the sale price of said easement of $625.00 is
a fair market price for said easement conveyance.
Section 3. That Mayor James B. Cole is hereby authorized to
execute the necessary conveyance documents conveying theCityl~ interest
in said easement for the sum of SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($625.00) the consideration heretofore set forth.
Section 4. That the easement shall be withdrawn from the list-
ing of city property upon the execution of said conveyance.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-2 with the attached Quitcli:lim Deed be approved as read.
Vot i hg Aye: All
Voting No: None
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USE OF A PORT I ON OF SAN I TARY LANDF I LL SirE: Act i ng City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh
advised the Commission that the original request from Mr. Lowell Crew, repre-
senting the Braeburn Valley West Civic Association, for permission to use a U
portion of the city's sanitary landfill site for recreational purposes was
received in early September, 1988, that an investigation of the request was
made by staff personnel, and no further acti'on taken.
Mr. Crew, President of the Civic Association, presented the Commission a lay-
out showing projected location of tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields
and a football field on the site. Mr. Crew stated that it was the desire of
the Association to enter into a long-time lease ~greement wit~ the city prior
to the investment of funds into development of the area.
Mayor Cole advised Mr. Crew and other members of the Association in attendance
that their request would be considered by the City Commission in workshop ses-
sion and they would be advised of the decision made.'
STAFF REPORT: It was agreed by members of the Commission that this item be changed
in its order on the agenda.
The Commission was advised that consideration of a letter of agreement with Gulf
Coast Waste Disp6sal~Authority for the preparation of preliminary plans for
the construction of a solid waste transfer station on the city's landfill site
had been considered in a workshop session and was included on the agenda at
the request of the Commission.
City Attorney David Allums expressed his concern regarding any commitment of
funds that might be made by the city if the Letter of Agreement is executed 0, I
and the city subsequently does not want to proceed with a contract for the , I
project. Mr. Allums was advised that the purpose of the Letter of Agreement
was to enable Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority to proceed with its appli-
cation for a permit and work with Bernard Johnson, Inc. in the preparation of
a rough lay-out of the project.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that City At-
torney David Allums be instructed to re-draft the Letter of Agreement after
consulting with Mr. Paul Davis of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, for
further consideration by the Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Allums was instructed to investigate possible costs that might be involved
in a professional appraisal of the sanitary landfill property.
PURCHASE OF EXERCISE MATS: The following tabulation and recommendation for purchase
of exercise mats for which bids were received by the City Commission on Decem-
ber 29th was presented:
Bids were received from three (3) companies for the exercise
mats, they are:
Oshman's Athletic Goods
Persenaire Park & Playground Products
'Pasadena Sporting Goods
$ 34.27/mat
23.00/mat
23.00/mat
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The bid from Pasadena is for a premier mat, meeting the speci-
fications issued by the Community Services Department. The bid
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from p'ersena ire is for a mat manufactured by Un'i ted' Canvas 'and
Sling, which also' meetsspeCifi'cati6ns. Del iverydates are
approximately thirty (30)' d:ays "for each company.
The two b i ds,bas i Cel 11 Y 'be i ng' the same, 1 eave me no recourse
but to go back to my exper i ence' in dea 1 i ng wHh .products from
these two companies.
The Prem'i er mati s not of as high a qual i ty product as the
United' Canvas andSHng mat. Also, if 'the time aris'es that.
we need repairs, servke, etc., we would need to go through
the manuf~cturer in the case of Premier, which deaJ~ with sport-
ing goods stores around the country, whereas Persenaire is the
exclusive dealer in the State of Texas for United Canvas and
S 1 i ng .
Therefore, J am recommending the City Commission accept the
bid from 'Persenaire Park and Playground Products for $23.00/
mat, or a total of $1,150.00 for 50 mats.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Commission accept the bid of Persenaire Park & Playground Products for pur-
chase of fifty exercise mats as. recommended by Director of Community Services
Tom Carson.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF POLICE 'PJHROl UNIT CAGES: The 'following recommendation from Chi,ef of
Police Frank Robinson for purchase of polic~ patrol unit cages was presented
for consideration.
'1 have reviewed bids submitted on protective cages for patrol cars
from M.S. Sales and Modus Operandi Unlimited.'
I 'am concerned about the type of cage b i dded by Modus Operand i
Unlimited. There is no indication in the attached literature as
to ease and cost of conversion from one size vehicle:to another.
After several attempts to reach Mr. Art Simon he'was contacted
on January 8, 1980, and he advised the cost to convert from one
size vehicle to another was $31.50 each. Mr. Simon agreed to put
in writing the conversion cost and to warrant the ,fact that the
cages will convert from one size vehicle to another.
As of this date, I have not received anything in writing from Mr.
Simon. Mr. Simon has been extremely hard ,to each and it -appears
this may be indicative as to the type of service we can expect to
receive.
I recommend the Commission award ,the bid to M.S.Sales. We have
done business with M. S. Sales on numerous occasions and find them
to be above average in service and attention to 'our 'needs.
Motion byCommission~r Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
City Commission accept the recommendation of Chief Robinson and authorize
purchase of two protective cages 'from M.S. Sales at their bid price of $269.00
each.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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JUDSON PARK MINI-BASKETBALL COURT: The following recommendationfrom.Director of
Community.Services Tom 'Carson for construction of a mi,ni-basketbal1 court at
Judson Park was presented for consideration;
The bid received and opened ,at the Commission meeting on
December 29, -1979, was approximately $10,000.
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Since we have $5,000 to work with on this project, I am
recommend i ng we look into do i ng ,the job ourselves, II ve '
discussed this with Dave Eby and he has talked to Al Bearden.
We've come to the conclusion that the majority of the work
(sett i ng forms and 'pour i ng concrete) can be done by the S.treet
Department.
Discussion included the lack of qualified personnel in the Street,Department
to finish the concrete and the possible cost of $5,000 for required materials.
Mr. Carson was instructed to contact non-union contractors to determine an
estimated cost for employment of outside labor to finish the concrete court.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the bid
submitted by Clyde Beason for construction of a mini-basketball court at Judson
Park at a cost of $10,500 be rejected inasmuch as it was over and above the
estimated cost and approved budget for said project.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: The Commission was advised that in accordance
wi'th the provi.si:ons .of Article XXVI, .Section 15 of the City Charter, an of- II
ficial newspaper should be designated for the year 1980. U
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
(Argus). Surburbia Reporter, Houston Post and Houston Chronicle be designated
as official newspapers for the Ci.ty of West University Place for the year 1980.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Vot i ng No:. 'None
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMISSIONS PAID ON INSURANCE PREMIUMS: Subsequent to being advised
that commissions paid on the city's insurance premiums had been distributed to
eligible recording agents 'living in the city, the Commission requested that the
Insurance Committee be requested to hold a special meeting to discuss the prac-
tice and made a recommendation to the Commission at its workshop session on Mon-
day, January 21st.
1979 TAX ROLL: The Commission was presented the 1979 Tax Roll which had been certi-
fied by Tax Assessor/Collector Joseph Harris and Mr. Charles Gillan~ Chairman of
the Tax Board of Equalization. ,,'
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the 1979
Tax Roll as signed and certified by Mr. Joseph Harris and Mr. Charles Gillan
be approved by the City Commission.
Voting Aye:., All
Voting No: None
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HARRIS COUNTY TAX ,APPRAISAl nISTRIf.T' City Attorney David Allums advised the Commis-
sion that a request had been received from Ray & Wood, attorneys representing
County Clerk Anita Rodeheaver in the suit filed against her by the City of
Houston, that another Resolution be approved by taxing entities to retain the
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hine member Board of Directors of the Harris COLJntyTax Appraisal District
in evehtthey are needed in. the suit. Resolution Number,80-1 was presented
to the 'Comm'i S'S ion a'nd read i'n fu 11:'
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS.
BY PASSAGE' OF TH I S RESOLUTI ON, th i s govern i ng body express 1 y
adopts, validates an'drat i f i es :all prev i ousact ions taken c byth i s body
concerning .theformation of.and the election of the members of the Board
of Directors of the Harris County Tax Appraisal District.
IN THE EVENT that any court should declare the previous actions
taken by this governing body in the passage of or pursuant to its previous
',RESOLUT ION CONCERN I NG THE APPO I NTMENT OF THE BOARD OF OJ RECTORS OF THE
APPRAISAL DISTRICT-OF HARRiS COUNTY, TEXAS, this governing body expressly
resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas passed and the
Governor signed into law Senate Bill'621 (the P,roperty Tax Code) which
relates to ad valorem taxation; and
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WHEREAS, sa'idProperty Tax Code provides for the creation of
a central appraisal district within each County of the State; and said
Code further provides that said central appraisal district be governed
by a five (5) member Board which shall be elected by the qualified vot-
ing taxing unitswi'thin the County by the following formula as set forth
in Section 6.03(d):
V= ~ x 1000 x 5
V = The number of votes to which a taxing unit is entitled
u = The dollar amount of property taxes imposed by a taxing
unit during the preceding tax year.
T = The sum of the total dollar amount of property taxes .t~-
posed in the appraisal district for that yearby each
taxing unit that is entitled to vote.
WHEREAS, Section 6.03(i) of the Property Tax Code provides that
a majority of three-fourths (3/4) of the qualified voting units within the
County may change the number or members of the board or may change the
method of selecting members of the board;'. and
WHEREAS, Harris County is a large urban county containing in
excess of fifty (50) taxing units, ninety"':fjve(95%) percent of which
are small' in compariso'ntotax'es levied"by a:few'large units; and
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WHEREAS, the board size and method of selecting said board
provides in Sect i ons6. 03 (a) a:nd (d) would notprov i de a fair and
equitable board under the particula:r circumstances in Harris County; and
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'WHEREAS,' an expanded number of board members sel ected under
8' different method wou,ld.under .thepart.icular circumstances relevant
to Harris County provide a broader and more equitable representation
of all of the taxing units i~ Harris County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMM I S5 I ON OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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THAT, under theauthor'ity ~granted by Section 6.03(i) the
City,ofWest University Place C.ityCommission her.eby elects to proceed
with the selection of: the board of d.irect'ors for the Harris County Ap-
praisal District as set forth below:
I. The number of directors which shall comprise the Board
of Directors of the Harri's County Appraisal District sha;ll be nine (9).
I I. The method of selecting; the members of the.board of direc-
tors shall be as follows:
(a) The voting entitlement of a taxing unit that is entitled
to vote for d~rectors is determined by relative population. ,The authority
for determining the voting entitlement of cities and the county shall be
most current United States Bureau of Census population figures. The auth-
ori~y for determining the voting-entitlement of sbbool districts shall be
the most current Gross Average Daily Attendance Figures as published by
the Texas Educati'on Agency in the Directory of Public Schools.
Votes shall be. apport i oned to each tax i ng un i t ent.i tIed to 01
vote based on the following scale:
Taxing Unit Population
or Averaqe Dailv Attendance
City, County
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School District
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1 5,000
5,000-15,000
15,001-30,000
30,001-50,000
50,001 -] 5,000 .
75,001-105,000
.],05,001-140,000
140,001-180,000
180,001-225,000;'>
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5,
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7
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9.
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10
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*The County and cities or school districts having populations or average
daily attendance in excess of. 225,000 shall accrue one additinnal vote
for .each 50,000 above 225,000.
A taxing unit partidpating in two or more districts is entitled to vote
in each district.in which itpavticipates, but only the population in a
district is used to calculate the voting entitlement in that district.
b) The county clerk shall calculate .the number of votes of
which each taxing unit is entitled and shall deliver written notice to
the presiding officer of the governing body of each unit of its voting
entitlement before February 1, 1980.
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~} Each taxing unit that Is entitled to Vote may nominate
by resolution adopted' by its goveniing body one candidate for each
posit.ion to befilleid on the,board of directors. The,presiding officer
of the governing body of the unit shall s~b~it the-na~esof the units'
nominees to the county clerk before February 15th. Before February 29th,
the county clerk shall preparci a ballot;' listing the candidates alpha-
betically according to the first letter in each candidate's surnames,
and shall deliver a copy of the ballot to the presIding officer of the
governing body of each taxing unit that is entitled to vote.
d) The governing body of e~ch taxing unit entitled to vote
shall determine its vote by re~olution and s~bmit it to'the county
clerk before March 15th. The county clerk shall count the votes, declare
the nine candidates who receive the largest cumulative vote totals elected
and submit the results before April 1st to the governing body of each
taxing unit in the district and to the candidates.
e) The election shall be held in'accordance with Section 6.03
in all regards other than those herein changes pursuant to Section 6.03(i).
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolu-
t i on Number 80-1. be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RESOLUTION COMMENDING EMORY NEWSHOUSE: Resolution Number 80-3 was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, Emory Newhouse was employed by the City of West Univer-
sity Place on June 23, 1961 ; as a clerk' in theWater/Sciwer Department; and
WHEREAS, Emory Newhouse has responded to emergency calls, work-
ing under adverse weather'conditions at night, on week":'ends', and at any
time his services were needed; and
WHEREAS, Emory Newhouse has accepted administrative,responsibiltty
and has served as Acting Superintendent of the Water/S'ewer Department when
requested; and
WHEREAS, during all of his service, 'Emory. Newhouse performed his
duty and responsibility in such manner as to reflect credit upon himself,
hi,s fami.ly, his position: and thci city; and
WHEREAS, Emory Newhouse has elected to retire from service
with the city on January 31, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Emory Newhouse will long be reniembered. in the roll
and history of faithful employees of said city.
,,'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THECITY'COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Sec"ti0il~l~: That the'Mayor, City. Commission and all employees
herebyexpres-s the i rapprec i at i on to ~Emory Newhouse 'for his unselfish
devotion to his duties and.for the manner in which he faithfully per- 1
formed his- respons i b i.li tles . 1-
Sectiori2. That the City Commission and his fellow employees l-.-J
wish for Emory Newhouse and his family contentment, health and much
happiness always. .
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of the' City Commi:ssion and that the. Mayor be, and he is hereby,
authorized to deliver to Emory Newhouse a true copy hereof, signed by
each member of the City Commission and attested by the City Sec.retary.
PAS,SED AND.APPROVED this 14th d.ay of January, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolu-
tion Number' 80-3 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL FEES: An invoice in the amount of $3,298.70 which had been submitted by City
Attorney David Allums for legal services rendered during the months of.October,
November and December was presented to the Comm'i s.s i on for cons i derat ion.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that an in-
voice submitted by Attorney David Allums in the amount of $3,298.70 be approved
for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission that he had
discussed the proposed City Charter revisions with Mr. Frank McCreary of the
firm of Vincent, Elkins. Mr. McCreary has agreed to consult with other
members of his Section a method by which the project could be undertaken
and possible costs that would be involved.
Mr. Allums reviewed a recent case handled by the Police Department involving
an excessive number of dogs and unsanitary conditions.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that
John G. Holland Construction Company had 'completed excavation of trench at
the sanitary landfill; that Public'Works Director David Eby and Sanitation
Superintendent Odis Gregg had each inspected the work and were satisfied
and that an invoice in the amount of $7,557.56 had been received for the ex-
cavation.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that an invoice
in the amount of $7,557.56 submitted ,by John' G. Holland Construction Company
be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mr. Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that the Texas Water Resources Department
required that we officially abandon and plug water well #3 which has been
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inactive for a number of years. Consideration will be given to the employment
of Layne-Western for this project during the time they are in the city drill-
ing a water well.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commissibn at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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RECESSED, CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 16, 1980,
The tity Commission convened in recessed session on January 16, 1980, 9:00 p.m.,
subsequent to an agreement to hold its workshop session at 7:30 p.m., pending
the arrival of Commissioner Maneval. The following were present: Mayor Cole,
presiding; Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The Acting City Manager
was also present.
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Mayor Cole announced that the purpose of the recessed meeting was to further con-
sider a Letter of Agreement received from Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority
for the preliminary design phase of a solid waste transfer station proposed for
construction on the city's sanitary landfill site.
The Commission was advised that preliminary cost estimates had neen obtained from
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority as follows:
$ 7,200
5,500
200
150
Preliminary Design
Permit
So i 1 T es t i ng
Survey
It was noted that the estimates had been prepared by Bernard Johnson, Inc. and
the City of West University.s maximum one-third participation cost was estimated
at $5,400.00.
In accordance with instructions of the City Commission, the following addenda had 011
been prepared by City Attorney David Allums for addition to the original Letter
of Agreement:
The City of West University Place is agreeable to proceed
with the initial study of the matters, heretofore set forth.
However, the City of West University Place1s financial obli-
gation, if any, for the initial study will not exceed $5,400.
This authorization to proceed with the initial study shall
not be considered the City1s approval or authorization to
proceed with the total project proposed. Such authority
shall only be granted by authorization by the City to execute
a Contract which will be considered when prepared as set
forth above.
Following a general discussion regarding possible costs that might be involved
in the preliminary project stage; use of the city's property in lieu of any mone-
tary involvement; and the city1sinterest in participation in the project, Act-
ing City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh was instructed to direct a letter to Gulf
Coast Waste Disposal Authority advising such firm that the city wishes to express
an interest but suggests Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority be responsible for
preparation of preliminary plans and that in the event that the final project
is approved, the city would look favorably on including just and prudent prelimi-
nary design costs in the overall project costs. Such total cost would then be n
subject to the division of financial responsibility agreed upon in a signed con- II"
tract.
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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 9:55 p.m.
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REGULAR C IT.Y COMM ISS I ON MINUTES
Jariua l"y'28, , 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, Janu-
ary 28, 1980,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presid-
ing; Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and
Acting City Manager were also present.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Cole.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission
on January 14, 1980 and a recessed meeting on January 16t 1880t were pre-
sented to the Commission for consideration.
Commissioner Ahrens suggested that minutes of the recessed meeting of the City
Commission on January 16, 1980, be amended to include the following instruc-
tions to Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh for inclusion in a letter to be
directed to Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority: 'Ithat the city wishes to
express an interest, but suggests Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority be
responsible for preparation of preliminary plans and that in the event that
the final project is approved, the city would look favorably on including
Just and prudent preliminary design costs in the overall project costs.
Such total costs would then be subject to the division of financial respon-
sibility agreed upon in a signed contract.I'
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Janury 14, 1980, U!;'
be approved as submitted, and minutes of a recessed meeting on January 16,
1980, be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. W. L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, advised the Commission
that there were entirely too many dogs within the city. Mr. Partridge also
stated that subsequent information provided by Commissioner Rosenbaum he
had installed a "No ParkinglJ sign in front of his residence and such instal-
lation had eliminated problems for the MTA bus.
Mr. Oscar Kotteman, 6355 Rutgers, appeared before the Commission on behalf of
the Senior Services Department. Mr. Kotteman reviewed programs for seniors
in LaPorte, Bay town and Pasadena, noting that plans are being made for a
program in the City of Bellaire and the need for a permanent meeting place
for West University senior citizens. Mr. Kotteman requested that the Commis-
sion consider the feasibility of appointing a committee to meet with Community
Services Director Tom Carson to consider more use of the Community Building
for senior citizens.
Mr. Richard Ayres, 2723 University Boulevard, was advised by Mayor Cole that
his remarks regarding the designation of bicycle lanes would be heard when
that subject was discussed.
Mr. Bill Champion, 3832 Southwestern, asked what had been done to improve III i.,
drainage in his area of the city, noting that he had gotten water in his ....
garage a number of times and that two houses in the area had been raised two
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(2') feet to preclude flooding~ Mayor Cole responded that the city had worked
with Harris County Flood Contfo1 District and had gotten the drain between West
University and Southside.as clean as it could be and that the installation of
a storm sewer at the next intersection would be pursued further.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Cole s'tated that thi"s meeting of the Commis-
sion represented one year that the 'present Mayor and Commission had been in
office, noting that it had been an interesting and challenging year and that
he felt the coming year wou'ld be even more challenging. 'Mayor Cole further
stated that hopefully ~bjectives of the Commission which had recently been
published would be accomplished.
Commissioner Ahrens stated that he agreed with Mr. Kotteman regarding the
city's attitude toward andcooperat.ion with senior citizens and also the
teen-age program. Mr. Ahrens suggested tha't consideration be given to the
appointment of a sub-committee or workshop meeting to discuss with Mr. Carson
means whereby the city could bett~rserve both grou~s.
Commissioner Maneval 'requested that each member of the Commission, as indi-
viduals, take th~ opportunity to encourage neighbors not to telephone the
City H~lr during a cri~is situation 'to get information.,
BICYCLE LANES: Ina~much,.as there were a .numb~r of people in attendance at the
meeting desiring to speak to the issue of designating bicycle lanes on certain
streets in the ci~y and precluding parking on 'the south side of University
Boulevard, Mayor Cole advised that he would call for speakers from one row
of the Council Chamber to the next in turn.
Mr. Richard Ayres, 2723 University Boulevard, advised the Commission that he
had lived on University Boulevard for twenty years and had always kept the
yard and curb area as if it were his property knowing that it was city pro-
perty to 'be'usedby the city as it sees fit until legally challenged. Mr.
Ayres stated that he had observed bicycle riders since the first bicycle
lane was painted on University Boulevard and that as many people ride outside
the lane as use it and that it was his further observation that the;lane was
used very little, especially during week-ends when he was at home to witness
usage. Mr. Ayres also stated that consideration should be given by the Com-
mission to the rat problem .that was prevalent in the city, a point he demon-
strated by presentation of a photograph of one of his grandchildren with a rat
eighteen inches in length.
Mrs. Richard Ayres. 2723 UniversityBoule~ard, ~tated that during the time her
children were attending West University Elementary School it was the second
largest school in the United States arid parents then were as interested in
safety of their children as are patents today. Mrs. Ayres also stated that she
was mo~t concerned with teaching children to ride on the wrong side of a
street when using bicycle lanes.
Mr. James Norton, 3312 University Boulevard, stated thats.ince children as well
as adults must use all streets in the city he doubted that they would be able
to avoid a brush with vehicti1ar traffic and that a safety program should be
commenced. Mr. Norton also stated that there was a possibi1 ity of prohibiting
parkingc)n Univers.i.ty Boulevard would open such street to increased traffic
and that he felt the proposal to prohi"bit parking would. impose a burden and
intonvenience to residents living on.Uriiversi"ty.
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Mayor Cole requested. that 'Ord i nance Number 1148 be read for the benef it of
those in the audience ,in order that they .mi'ght know :exact-Ly ,what 'was being
propos:ed: -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF ~HE
CITY-OF WEST UNIVERSITY '~LACE, TEXAS; BY AMENDING
SECT I ON 23-181 ; PROH I BIT I NGTHE DR IV I NG 'OFVEH I CLES ,
, ON OR ACROSS BICYCLE LANES;- PROHIBITINGPARKI~G IN
BICYCLE LANE LOCATED ONUNIVERSITY'BOULEVARD.; PROVID-
ING FOR A FINE FOR PARKING VIOLATION; AND PROVI'DI.NG
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
'Section 1. That Sectton 23-181 of the Code of Ordinances
the City of West University Place, Texas, is hereby amended so that
"hereafter said Section shall read as follows:
IISection 23-181. Est'abl ishment of biCycl.e lane.
There is hereby established in the City of West University
Place,. Texas, bicycle lanes, the boundaries of which are
as follows: - A lane six (6') feet 'in width parallel' to the
face of the curb or edge of pavement to be designated for
the use of bicycles. in the fol1:owing :locations:
A. South side of University Boulevard beginning 'at Commun i ty
Dr i ve to 100' west of Kirby 'Drive.
B. West side of Academy from Law to Be 11 a i re Boulevard.
C. East side of Coll ege from University to Riley.
D. ' West . side of'Belmont :from Bissonnet to'University
E., East side of Edloe :from Sunset :to RYce-
F. West side of Edloe from RiCe to University
G. . ,East s,ide of . Co 11 eg e from Browning to'Milton
H. North side of Milton from ColI egeto Auden
The Traffic Engineer is-directed to post.,appropriate signs
and use other traffic 'contro) devices as shall ,be necessary
to properly mark said bicycle lanes.1I
Section 2. That Sect~on 23-121 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of West University Place, Texas, is hereby amended by the addi-
tion thereto of Sub-Section (15), which Sub-Section shall hereafter
read as follows:
IISection 23-121 (a) (15): Prohibited in specified places.
(a) - No per~on shall stop~stand or park a ~ehicle, except
when necessary to avoid confl ict with other traffic or in compliance
with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device,
in any of the following places:
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(15) In bicycle lane heretofore designated on the south
side of University,Bou1evard from, Community Drive
to 100' ,west of Kirby Drive between the hours of.
7:30a.m. and 6:30 p.m.1I
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
on and after March. 1, 198p. .
day of
, 1980.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
Mr. Jack Decker, 3516 University Boulevard, noted that children going to and
from s,choo1 do not travel between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and
that if parking is prohibited on the south side ,of University those residents
would be parking in front of his residence, in yards, etc. '
Mrs. Dennis Loren, 3515 University Boulevard, stated that she had observed
children misuse the bicycle lanes as they nOw exist and was quite concerned
that use of bicycle lanes would provide children with a sense of false security.
Mrs. Donald Young, 2507 Fenwood, stat~dthat she was aware of the inconvenience
and problems that would be caused some residents and that she had never known
ofa law that was fair to everyone and not inconvenient to some. Mrs. Young
also stated that she was concerned about creating false security for children
by the use of bicycle lanes when the same could be said for lanes for cars and
traffic 1 ights, and that ,she, supported passage of the ordinance.
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Mrs. Joy Hall, 3608 Plumb, stated that she was in favor of the ordinance, noting
that currently there is a law which prohibits parking on Buffalo Speedway and
that she realized that pr6hibiting parking on the south side of University
Boulevard would be an inconvenience for those livtng there.
Dr. Bill Findley advised the Co~mission that he was ,a representative of an or-
ganizationknown as the Two Wheel Transit Authority, and would to offer their
services to help the Commission addres.s a very ,controversial problem.
Mr. Ro 1 and Dah 1 in, 3310 Sunset, noted that, .of th.e eight 1 anes be i ng des i gned
parking was prohibited only on University Boulevard and that use of bicycle
lanes was no substitute for good judgment. Mr . Da,h li na 1 so stated that use
of bicycles rather than vehicles would be a contribution to the environment.
Mr. Dahl in suggested that lIisll be changed to lIarell as appears in the first
line of Section 23-181 of the proposed ordinance.
Mrs. Susan Christ, 4102 Southwestern, ,stC3ted tha,t traffic conditions had
changed throughout the years a,nd blcyc1e. lanes were needed for safety of the
ch i 1 d reo.
Mrs. Marlene Champion, 3832 Southwestern, stated that she was opposed to
taking a six foot strip from narrow streets that would create problems for
persons driving automobi1e.s, noting that No Parking regu'lations on Ed10e had
been enforced for only a two-week period.
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Mrs. Charlotte Rosenbaum, 3918 Coleridge, stated that she thought .the city
should have a bicycle lane for children to use and to provide for No Parking
since it. is useless to have a bicycle lane if cars a,re parked in it.
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that "is'l in
Section 23-181 of the Ordinance be changed to "arel'.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens that the ordinance be amended to provide for
a lane four feet wide in the western section of the city.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Commiss,ioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Section
23-121 (a) (15) be amended to read 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Voting Aye: Horne
Maneval
. Voting No: Ahrens
Cole
Rosenbaum
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordi-
nance Number 1148 be approved as amenued.
Voting Aye: Ahrens Voting No:
Rosenbaum
Cole
Horne
Maneval
the Commission
MUNICIPAL COURT FINE SCHEDULE: Ordinance Number 1149 was presented to
and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE RECOMMENDING A MINIMUM fiNE IN AN AMOUNT
THOUGHT TO BE JUST' AND REASONABL'E FOR TRAFF I C V I OLA-
TrONS IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, IN
ORDER THAT PERSONS DESIRING TO PLEAD GUILTY TO THE VIO-
tAT! ON CHARGED, MAY KNOW THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE rHAT WILL
BE ASSESSED WITHOUT APPEARING BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL COURT
OF SAID C1TY; COLLECT1NG, AND RE~ITTING THE AMOUNT OF
$3.50 IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE STATUTES; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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,WHEREAS, an Investigation has been made as to the fines now
being assessed' by 'the City of West University Place and various. other
muni~ipalities Incated in Harris County,' Texas, for violation of the
traffic laws; and .
WHEREAS, it is deemed advis-able by the City Commission to
bring the schedule: of fines in the City of West University Place more
closely in accord with the fines being assessed by neighboring munici-
pa 1 it i es; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to recommend and establish
a mInimum fine for various traffic violations in an amount thought to be
just and reasonable for the convenience of those persons desiring to
plead guilty to the violation charged without personally appearing before
the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place.
, NOW, THEREFORE, BE 'I TORDAI NED BY THE C.ITY COMM 15S I ON OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That from and after the effective date hereof, the
Clerk of the Municipal Court of West University Place, Texas, is authorized
to accept as full payment the amounts shown below for eacn of the listed
offenses where the person desires to plead guilty as charged and the of-
fense charged is the first offense. '
SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FINES - FIRST OFFENSE
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Speeding - School Zdne - first 10 miles over limit
Speeding - for first 10 miles over legal speed limit
($4.00 per mile in excess of 10 miles over legal
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Run red light or flashing red'light
Running I'stopl' sign
Illegal turns
Driving on wrong side of street
Driving wrong way on One-Way street
Failure to yield Righi-of-Way
Cutting Funeral Procession
Running over fire hose
111 ega 1 pa rk i ng
Blocking fire plug or parking in Fire Zone
B10cki~g pedestrian lane
Defective brakes
Defective lights
No muffler, defective or illegal exhaust
Drivers license violations
Failure to change address on drrver's license
No State Inspection sticker
Pedestrian crossing between intersection or walking
against red light
Operating truck where prohibited,
Failure to appear for trial
Unsafe passing
Negligent collision
$53.50
43.50
33.50
33.50
28.50
28.50
28.50
28.50
28.50
13.50
18.50
13.50
28.50
28.50
28.50
53.50
28.50
28.50
18.50
13.50
28.50
25.00
28.50
53.50
Section 2. The amount of $3.50 has been added to the amount
of the above noted fines where required by State Statutes that such fine
be l~vicid and remitted to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.-
Section 3. That when a person charged with a traffic violation
appears before the Municipal Court of West University Place either to
enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, the the Court finds such person
to be guilty, a fine shall be assessed as the'Court shall determine and
in accordance with the applicable statute and/or ordinance.
Section 4.- This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after February 12, 1980.
day of
, 1980.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that Ordinance
No. 1149 be amended to show Operator/Commercial/Chauffer license violations.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Motion by Commis'sioner Ahrens; seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Ordinance
No. 1149 be amended to show Failure to Change Address onOpenator/Commercial/ : '
Chauffer license.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Ord. No.
1149 be amended to increase the fine for No Vehicle License, or Illegal License,
from $18.50 to $28.50: .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens that Ordinance No. 1149 be amended to decrease
the fine for Dog at Large or no license from $28.50 to $23.50.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissi'oner Maneval, that Ordi-
nance No. 1149 be approved as amended.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #3: The Commission was requested for per~issi'on to advertise for bids
for the abandonment of water well #3 in accordance with requirements of the
State Department of Public Health.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the Acting
City Manager be author i zed to advert i'se for bids to abandon water well #3.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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FIRE DEPARTMENT DAYROOM AND COMMUNITY BUILDING 'CARPET: The Commission was advised
that the sum of $800 had been included in the 1980 budget to replace carpet
in the Fire Department dayroom and that carpet for the loggia area of the Com-
munity Building mi~ht be included in the same request for bids in order to ob-
tain a better price quotation.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval that the Acting City Manager be authorized to
advertise for bids for (1) Fire Department dayroom carpet (2) Community Build-
ing Loggia area carpet, and (3) a combined bid for installation of all carpet
required.
Motion died for lack of a second.
CONSTRUCTION OF JUDSON PARK MINI-BASKETBALL COURT: The Commission was advised that
in accordance with previous instructions estimates had been obtained from Brown
and Root for finishing a mini-basketball court to be constructed at Judson Park,
as fo 11 ows:
Crew to finish slab - $350.00
Crew to place and finish slab - $500.00
$0.20/square foot for pouring and finishing for a total
of $700 I]
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installa-
The Commission was further advised that consideration should be given
of posts, backboards and goals that would be required to complete the
tion.
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Acting City Mana'gerDrck Rockenbaugh was' instructed to ascertain cost estimates
for all proposed improvements at Judson Park and the construction of a proposed
mini-basketball court at Colonial Park, together with estimated time-frame for
the improvements and "report to the City Commis~io~.
WATER WELL #7 AND TRANSMISSION LINE: An invoice in the amount of $3,922.56 submitted
by Langford Engineering, Inc. for engineering services rendered in conjunction
wi th dr ill i ng water we 11 #7 and construct i on of a related 12" water transmi ss ion
line was presented for consideration. . .
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission approve payment of an invoice submitted by Langford Engineeri.ng, Inc.
in the amount ~f $3,922'.5&.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1150: In accordance with a request of the Electrical Board Ordi-
nance Number, 1150 wa"s" p'resented and read in fu 11 :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10~128 AND SECTIONS
10-129 AND ADDING SECTION 10-132 TO THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS;
BY CHANG'INGMIN I MUM REQU I REMENTS FOR SERV I CE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS AND SERVICE DISCONNECTS; REQUIRING NO MORE
THAN ONE SET OF SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT FOR EACH . J
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC!IVE DATE.
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BE IT ORDAINED. BY THE CITY' COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNI-
VERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Section 10-128 and Section 10-129 of the
Code of Ordinances of. the Cit~of West University Plate,' Texas,' 1~ hereby
amended in the follbwing manners' an"d particulars: .
(a)' Sec.tion 10-128 of the Electrical Code sh~:111 hereafter
read as follows:
Section 10~12a. ,Service ehtrance tonductors~
In any residence, apartment or apartment house, commercial
building or other building of whatsoever character now exist-
ing or to be constructed within the city, all service entrance
conductors, including undergrol:lnd conauct6rs",shall have amini-
mum current-carrying capacity of 150 amperes.
(b)
as follows:
Section 10-129 of the Electrical Code shall hereafter read
Section 10-129. Service disconh'ect.
In any residence, apartment, apartment house, commercial build-
ingor other buil dFn~f of whats;oever: character now exi sting or
to be constructedwlthiri, the city, all service disconnect means
shall consist of ho mote thah one switch 6r ci"rcuit breaker
having a continuous current ratirig of ~6 less than 150 ~mperes.
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S,ecti-on 2. Secti"on ,10-13.2 of the Electrical, Code 'shall be
added and r-ead.as follows:
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Section 10-132. Anyone separate, privately owned residential
property shall have no more than one set of service entrance
equipment.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
immediately from and after its passage an'd approval.
day of,
1980.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
Discussion by members of the Commission indicated concern with an apparent re-
quirement by provisions of the ordinance that all service entrance conductors
and service disconnects within the existing residences in the city would be
required to be replaced if less than 150 amperes.
The provisions of the proposed ordinance and intent of the Electrical, Board are
to be r.esearched and discussed at a workshop session of the City Commission
prior to further consideration of the ordinance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE INVESTIGATOR POSITION: The Commission was advised that this
subject,ha~:Lbeen :reviewed in a workshop session and that funds had been made avc'U 1-
able in the 1980 budget for the employment of a second investigator for the Police
Department to facilitate better clearance of offenses committed within the city.
Motion by Commissioner Horne that the City Commission authorize the employment
of an investigator for the Police Department.
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Motion died for lack of a second.
LEGAL MATTERS:,. City Attorney David Allums stated that he had no new matters to bring
to the attention of the City Commission at this time.
STAFF.REPORT:. :Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that he
had received from Mr. F. W. McNeir an invoice for progress billing on remodeling
of the Police Department. Such invoice included $2,504.65 for materials, $525.00
for labor and $605.93 for supervisiorr~ aria totallnvoice.cost of $3,635.58.
TLwas noted that the remodeling project was to%/60% complete at this time.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded'byCommissioner Maneval, that an invoice
in the amount of $3,635.58 submitted by F. W. McNeir for Police Depattment re-
modeling be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Rockenbaugh presented the Commission a request from Director of Public Works
David Eby for repairs that are necessary on the~ lighting system at the wastwater
treatment facility. Attention of the' Commission was directed to the immediate
need for such repairs.
Motion by Mayo.r:Cole, seconded by Commissioner Horn~, that specifications fori i-~
lighting ~t the:wastewater treatment" facility be changed to sodium vapor or
mercury vapor" fixtures' in 1 ieu of incandescant, and the Acting City Manager LJ;
authorized to advertise for bids.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the following meetings of Board and
Committees were presented to the Commission for their information:
Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on January 10, 1980
. Plumbing'Board ~~etih~'on Jan~ary \4~ 1980
Zoning Bo~rd of Adjustment m~~ting on J~nuary 16, 1980
Electrical Board meet1ng on January 21, 1980
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, secohd~d'~nd ca~ried, th~ meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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.REGULARCITV COMMISSION MEETING
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The City Commission convened in regular session. at the City Hall on Monday, Febru-
ary 11, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:,cMayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. ,The City Attorney and City'Manager
were also pr-esent. Commissioner Horne was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ahrens.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
Monday, January 28, 1980, were presented to the Commission for their considera-
tion.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on January 28, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
100 CLUB OF HOUSTON "0FF I CER OF THE YEAR": Reso 1 ut i on Number 80-04 was presented to
the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, Vicki Ruhman was appointed a member of the West
University Place Police Department on December 23, 1978; and
WHEREAS, as a result of long hours of service, diligent
study and dedication, Officer Ruhmann was promoted to the rank of
Detective on August 27, 1979; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to a request by the 100 Club of
Houston, Police Chief Frank Robinson submitted recommendations
for a candidate to be honored by the designation of Officer of
the Year by such Club; and
WHEREAS, the 100 Club of Houston has selected Detective
Vicki Ruhmann as "0fficer of the Year" for the City of West Uni-
versity Place and the award for such honor was presented on
February 4~ 1980; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to express its con-
gratulations to Detective Ruhmann for her excellent, energetic
and intelligent service to the city during the year 1979, and for
her selection as "0fficer of the Year".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Commission hereby expresses
its sincere appreciation to Detective Vicki Ruhmann of the City
of West University Place Police Department for her exemplary
service to the city and the citizens thereof.
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Section 2. That the City Commission offers its congra-
tulations to Detective Vicki Ruhmann for her selection by the 100
Club of Houston'as "Officer of the Year'l for the City of West
University Place.
Section 3." That this Resolution shaLl' be spread in full
upon the' minutes of theC'ity Commission and that the Mayor be,
ahd he is hereby~ ~uthorlzed to deliver'to Vicki Ruhmann a true'
copy hereof, signed by each~member of the City Commission.and
attested by the City Secretary.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of February, 1980.
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Re-
solution Number 80~04 be approved as submitted.
Vot i ng , Aye:' A 11
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Voting' No:' None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Susanne Street, 3106 Robinhood, requested that' existing
bicycle lanes be put back in service or consideration again be given to estab-
lishing new bicycle lanes. Ms. Street stated that she supported bicycle lanes
wi th in, the ci ty 'and: thought they were usefiJ 1 to ch i 1 dren' as' we 11 as adiJl ts, and
very valuable for safety.
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Mr. Ande Courtin, 2707 Quenby, requested that the bic~clelane program be rein-
stated. Mr. Courtln stated that he had di~cussed bicycle lanes with representa-
tives of the Two-Wheel Transit Authority who were present at a previous meeting
of the'Coll1llission, 'and their' presentation'had been presented on facts contained
in a book by Forrester based on collective riding studies conducted in other
parts of the country and not appliCable in West University. Mr. C6urtin ques-
tioned whether representatives of the Transit Authority were speaking in the
best 't'hterest of such Authority on bi'cycleriders'in West University. Mr.
Courtinstated'that both youn~ and adultbtcycleriders used University Boilile-
vard and had prOblems with parked cars and that it was his understanding that the
use of only one lane"on' University was i'n confl:ict'with'state law.' Mr. Courtin
offered a suggest'ton that two lanes be established on University and parking pro-
hibited east/west from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 0est/east from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Court i n a 1 so suggested the use of add it i ona 1 liB i ke Lane'l si gns and that such
designation be painted in the lane itself. Mr. Courtin'ended his presentation
with a request that bicycle lanes be reconsidered by' the City Commission.
Mr. Dona 1 Myers, 2619 Robinhood, reviewed problems he had encountered with the
city's Inspection Department as a result of'lrrstallingtwo'electrical outlets
subse~~ent to remodelIng of a porch at his residence. Hr. Myers requested that
the city get a casein District Court dismIssed.'Mayor Cole'and'City Attorney
David Allums each explained to Mr~ Myers that the casein District Court was a
direct result of an Appeal filed by him to a decision of the city's MunicIpal
Court and that the city no longer had any jurisdiction in the case.
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In response toa request that the City Attorney represent him at a trial to be
held in District Court on Monday, February 18, 1980, Mr. Myers was advised that
he' wou 1 d. have" to employ h is own r attorney ~ ' ' . .
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Ms. Dorothy Clary, 4131 Ruskin, advised that she had been told sometime ago
the Zoning and Planning Commission were considering a recommendation that the
4100 block of Ruskin be rezoned for commercial purposes and she would like to
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know if such rezoning was being considered. Members of,the Commission advised
Ms. Clary that they were unaware of any such recommendation and assured her
that no plans were being made for any rezoning at this time.
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CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens was advised that a meeting
had been arranged.' between representatives of the Harris'County Health Depart-
ment and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depa~tmerit tepresentatives to discuss
eliminAting the rat infestation in Poor Far~'Ditch prior to it being cleaned
by the Harris"CoDnty Fl06d Control "District.
Commissioner Ahrens stated that he would like to prevail on other members of
the Commission to' reopen consideration of bicycle lanes, noting that the West
University Elementary PTA has a committee that will assist in any way neces-
sary to obtain any additional information that may be desired.
Commissioner Ahrens expressed appreciation for recent publicity regarding
health insurance for city employees in other municipalities did not affect
the City of West University Place in view of the manner in which the city's
insurance affairs are handled.
ADJUSTED 1979 TAX' ROLL: The Commission was presented the following explanation and
adjusted t~x roll pre~~red by Tax Assessor/Collector Joseph Harr1s.
Attached you will find an adjusted tax roll and a collection report
thru January 31.
The tax roll has a considerable loss in regard to the original tax tl~1
roll. The loss and reduction is the result of key punch errorsj senior
"citizens and disabled veterans not claiming the exemption at the proper ~
time. The tax statements were'mailed November 20, 1979, and since this
day there have been eighty (80) senior citizens and two (2) veterans who
have'claimed the exemptions~ Some were" not punched at the t'ime of
the change over t6 ad valorem tax service. There were so many key punch
errors and t10uble billings that we did not have the time to check each
account. Some errors were in our favor~ The ones' not in our favor out-
weighed the'other. Ad'Valorem Tax Se~vice did a good job for the/short
notice and amount of time.
I would, if I may, suggest we get our'own computer'on lrne before next
billing time. I feel with the' personnel we have available we could do
our own work at less cost.
When we were working with our computer during the time Mr. ,Kostiwas
programming for us, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Seward were very proficient in
making changes. This is something' to think'about,and billing time will
be here before we know what or where the time has gone.
One last report and that is, to date, we have had 1302 senior citizens
sign who were on the exempt list for 1979. We have had 34 new ones to
sign.
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City of West University Place
Adjusted Tax Roll
January 31, 1979
Land
Improvements
Senior Citizen Exemption
Disabled Veteran Exemption
Personal Property
Utilities
39,831,561
64,769,256
- 18,664,166
106,740
2,291,740
11,512,160
99,630,811
1.42
Total all taxable property
Tax Rate
Total Revenue (Adjusted)
1,414,757.52
Or i g i na 1 Tax Ro 11
Adjusted
101,268,260
99,630,811
1,655,499
Less
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission accept the Adjusted T9:79 Tax Roll as prepared and submitted by Tax
Assessor/Collector Joseph Harrls.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums reported that the City of Houston had
fi led for a re-'hearing in lts suit filed against County Clerk Anita Rodeheaver
in the Harris County Tax Appraisal District selection of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Allums stated that he did not know the date set for the re-hearing but that
it was his feeling that it would be denied.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City "Manager Richard Rockenbaugh reported that in accordance
with instructions of the City Commission IINo Trespassing" signs had been posted
at the landfill site; tmat the Public Works Department had completed its water
meter survey and would soon report to the\;:Commission; that an inspection of all
city sidewalks had been initiated; that the water transmission line has been in-
stalled south of Browning; that equipment for drilling water well #7 would be
moved on location next week; that the personnel lift approved for purchase by
the City Commission had been delivered; that no problems had been encountered
during recent hea~y rains; and that proposed MTA route changes had been submitted
to MTA for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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. REGULAR CITY :COMM ISSI ON MEET! NG
Febru~ty25; 1980 "
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 25, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: 'Mayor Cole,
presiding; Commissione~s Ahrens, Horne, .Maneval and Rosenbaum~ . The City Attorney
and City Manager we~e also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Horne.
CITY COMMISSION MINUJES: Minutes of the.,regularm,eeting of.the City Commission on
February 11, 1980, were presented to the Commission for their consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on February 11, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD: In accordance with previous action,of the City Commission
on February 11, 1980, Mayor Cole presented Resolution Number 80-04 to Detective
Vicki Ruhmann cominendirig':her: sele'ct.ion asOfficer'of the Yea,r for the. City of
West Universit~ Place by the 10Q!Club of Houston. Mayor Cole congratulated
Detective Ruhmann and expressed appreciatibn of the citizen~,of the city on her
selection.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Miss Dorothy Clary, 4141 Ruskin, advised the Commission that
she had lost a bracelet and was very grateful to have. been able to find it even
though .thec i ty,ls vacuum truck had been down her street ' during the period such
bracelet was lost.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Rosenbaum expressed, her. concern that
newspapers collected by residents and placed on the curb for the city's recycling
pick.-upwere being ta.ken by other'persons:" Commissioner Rosenb(3um was advised
.that this pr,actice..had,occurred froni ti'me.to Hrne and when notified,by residents
the Police Department advised those persons.taking the rieWSPClPers that such news-
papers 'were a,nport i on, of the. city I s recyc 1 i ng p.rogram and not to be taken by other
than citY employees. ..
Commissioner Rosenbaum reported that during the last month 'numerous mo.torists
were using Marlowe Street ina wrecklessnianner and at high rates of speed. In
response, to, a q.uest ion rega rd i ng the. t i me;,ofi daysLich v i,o lat ions. were occurr i ng,
Commi ss ioner Rosenbaum responded that they were se,en most frequently after school
hours.
Commissioner Rosenbaum ,was advi.sed that there was a State law governing cruelty
to animals.
Commissioner Ahrens stated that he had received a number of calls commending the
Police and Fire Department for the speed with which they responded to a number
of fire bombings within the city the past week, noting that it was believed that
both Departments were adequate for such calls.'
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In response to a request by Mayor Cole, Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh re-
ported that the city.s Arson Investigator had visited with the Arson Division
of the Houston Fire Department and had been advised that such Departments had
not experienced fire:-bombing's.Mr.- Roc-kenbaugh -further -r'eported that charred
remains from the fires had been delivered for analysis and that there were no
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HOUSTON LI GHT.I NG & POWER COMPANY RATE ItiCREASE":' Ord i nance Number 1050 was presented
to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING TFlLHOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY
TO F I LEMOD I.F I ED RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED I N THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE FOR SUCH RATE SCHEDULES; PROV ID I NG COND I TI ONS UNDER
WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED
,.. . .ORWITHDRAWN;' GONTAINING FINDINGS ANDPROVI.SI.ONS RELATED,TO
THE SUBJECT; REPEALING 'ANY. OTHER ORD I NANCE. OR PART OR
. PARTS THEREOF WHICH MAY BE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DE-
" . CLAR I NG AN EMERGENCY. .
WHEREAS, on July 2, 1979, the Houston Lighting & Power Company
(HL&P) filed 'with the City of. West' Urriversity Place' a' request for an in-
crease in rates to be charged within the city in the amount ot $179~4
million per year on a system-wide basis; and
WHEREAS, the City suspended the effective date of such proposed
rate increase for 120 days beyond August 7, 1979; 'and
WHEREAS, the City Commission ~aving reviewed the Company.s rate
filing package and supporting testimony as well as the Final Order of the
Public Utility Commi~si6n of Texas r~g~rding th~ same rate application in
Docket No. 2676,' is of the opinion that a lesser lncreasein rates should
be approved by HL&P; and
',WHEREAS, the Ci~y ttommission fl~d~ that the total increase ap-
proved by the Final Order: in Docket No. 2676 will provide revenues that
are adequate to the Company and will result in rates that are just and
- reasonable to both customers and the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Place orders the Houston Lighting & Power,C0mpany 'to file rate schedules to
be effective within the City of West University Place identical to those
rate schedules filed with and approved by the Publ ic Utility Commission of
Texas pursuant to the Commission.s Fina~ Order in Docket No. 2676.
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Section 2.' ;Therates:~et f6rtn.;on such rate schedules are those
.under whieh said Coinpany"shall'be.atithorized t6 render electric service and
to collect charge~ from it~ customers for the sale of electric power and
ener~y within the City of West UniVersity Place until such~time as said rate
schedules may be changed,modif-j-ed;amendecl or withclrawn as provided by law,
but-shall hot be ,hi excess of 'rates approved by the Public Utility Commission
for any other municipality' pursuant to the rate filing of HL&P on July 2, 1979.
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. '$~cti9n 3.' _ The rate schedules fi led ~y Houston Lighting & Power
Company, shall' be effective, from apd after f,inal, pasS,age of this ordinance
.and shall .apply tO,each cU$tomerbf.H~&P within the City of West Univer-
sity Plac~ for electricityc;:onsu.med. :prior to such ,date:. , .
Section 4. That this ordinance constitutes the final action
of the City Commission of the City of West University Place in determin-
ing the ra-tes, for. sale of electric power- an.d. energy. by Houston L:ighting
& Power Company within the City of West University Place in accordance with
Section 43(f) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
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dpy of.
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Mr. . LeRoy Gardner, District Manager, Houston Lighting & Power Company, reviewed
action taken by the Public Utility Commission reducing the rates placed into ef-
fect by. f1L&P under bond by $2~QOO,000systern-wide, l7Ioting:that such reduction
would be reflected on bil.lsbasedon mete.rreadin.gs .after, March 7, 1980, as a
cred it on each; b i,ll. Mr. Gardner stated that new rates requ i red by the Pub 1 i c
Utility Commission had been filed with the city and reflected an over-all in-
crease:"of 10.55%.
Mot i on.. by.. Cpm!11i ss i<;mer Horne,,, seconded by,- CommJ sS,i oner Maneva 1 ,. that Ord i nance
Number lD50 be approved as read,. . ,. "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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WASTEWATI;R TREATMENT.. PLANE_Sill H2.liliANT OFFER: .,Resolution Number 80-05 was presented 0
to the Commission and read in full:
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WHEREAS; the City of West University Place, Texas deems it
.necessary-and proper to ~pply for Federal grant assjstance under the
Federal'Water Po,l,lution Control Act Amendment. of 1972, Public Law
92-500, and the rules and regulations pur$uant thereto._
" . NOW, THEREFORE, BE:,!T'RESpLVEO,!BY.THE:,CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIV(RSITY PLACE, TEXAS~
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That James M. ,Cole, as the Signatory. Agent of the- Appl icant,
or successor of said Agent, is hereby authorized and directed to
make application for grant assistance under Public Law 92-500 and the
rules and regulations pursuant thereto, specifically 40 CFR 30.3l5-1
(1975) and to sign the acceptance of the grant assistance, when made.
and any other documents required to complete th~ project, on behalf of
the, above-named. Appl i cant. - "..,.'..
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Mr. Dieter Ufer, Bayshore Engineers, Inc., who is the city's consulting engi-
neer on the:wastewater..t:reCjtmentlplant 6011!?truction project; advised the Com-
missiOn that-~al1co Engine~r~ng,,;lnc.~,j0int.venture comtraqtor for the project,
desired to amend the Joint Venture Contract-to cover increased overhead and U',
costs.due to inflation t~at had occurred since theorigina.1 contractwas ap-
proved in May of.,1978.; ',Mr,. .Ufer stated:that.he hC\d.spoken with Mr. Don Nelson
of the, Texas Depa rtment, of Mater Resources and learned .that amended. ,contracts
were not l!nusual,'.when a'proJe<;:t had beeF) in 1 imbo!3s,long as the city.s appl i-
cation had been and that proper forms for use in such request were included .
with the material received with the grant offer.
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Mr. Tomas Sanchez of Sanco Engineering, Ihc. advised the Commission that the
electrical engineering fees on the proposed amended contract..would be for sub-
contracting most of the-'elechical service inasmuch as he did not have an elec-
trical engineer on his staff as had been projected when the original contract
was signed. Subsequent to Mr. Sanchez stating that he had included a l5% profit
in the over-all contract members of the Commission noted an error in such calcu-
lation which Mr. Sanchez' agreed to change.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosehbaum, that Reso-
lution Number 80-05 be approved as corrected to show the, Mayor'~ title in his
desi~nation as Signatory Agent for the city.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commlssd,oner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval ,that the Grant
Agreement/Amendment for the Step 2 project received from the US' environmental
Protection Agency be accepted by the city.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ABANDONMENT OF WATER WELL #3: In accordance with previous action'of the City Com-
mission, bids received to abandon water well #3 in accordance with provisions
of the Texas ,Department of'Health were opened ahd results' announced as follows:
Alsay-~tp~~nceorporation
Layne-Texas Company
Layne-Western Company
7,300.00
3,496.32
5,795.00
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by
cei ved for the abcmdollment of water we ll#3
Works for tabulation and review, and" if the
with specifications of the city'that Acting
authorized to execute a contract.
Commissioner Maneval, that bids re-
be referred to ihe Director of Public
low bid received is in accordance
City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh be
Vot i ngAye: All
Voting No: None
SANITARY SEWER PLANT LIGHTING: Bids received for improvements in lighting at the sani-
tary.sewer plant were opened and results announced as follows:
pfe i ffer-Gambr.e ll, Inc.
Rulon Electric Comp~ny
l,800.00
2,474.00 .
Motion by Commissioner Horne" seconded by Cbmmi~sloner Rosenbaum, that bids re-
ceivedforimprovements to the sanitary sewer plant lighting be referred to the
Director of Public Works for review and recommendation.
Vat i ng Aye: All
Voting No~ None
MUNICIPAL COURTASSOC'IATES: The Commission was advised that the sixty-day appointments
of Michael Sc'hneider, Terry Collins and Thomas Taylor as Associates of the Muni-
cipal Court hadexpired'and re-appbintment was required.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the follow-
ing be reappointed to the Municipal Court for an additional sixty-day period:
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Michael Schneider, Associate Judge
Terry Collins, Associate Judge
Thomas Taylor, Associate Prosecutor
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting ~o: None
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STREET DEPARTMENT MATERIALS: The Commission was advised that bids should be ad-
vertised for the delivery of 1200 tons of coverstone and 50,000 gallons of
emulsified asphalt for the city's resurfacing program in order to receive
an earlier delivery date.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the Acting
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for delivery of-1200 tons of
coverstone and 50,000 gallons of emulsified asphalt.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Vot i ng No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission that in their con-
sideration of acceptance of the Step #2 Grant Award for construction of a waste-
water treatment facility they had failed to authorize Bayshore Engineers, Inc.
to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded, by Commissioner Ahrens, that Bayshore
Engineers, Inc. be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the con-
struction of a wastewater treatment plant in accordance with the provisions of
the city.s grant program.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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STAFF REPORT:. Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that he was
in receipt of a request from Fire Chief Ben Wilcher for the, purchase of a wet/dry
vacuum for which funds had been provided in the 1980 budget.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Fire Chief
Ben Wilcher be authorized to purchase a wet/dry vacuum from Evans Vacuum Cleaner
Company for their total quoted price of $445.00.
Voting Aye: All,
Voting No: None
Mr. Rockenbaugh reported that he had followed up on the status of cleaning Poor
Farm Ditch with permission being received from the-Harris County Flood Control
District. However, Harris County Pollution Control Department and the US Bureau
of Fish and Wildlife had not given permission. Mr. R~ckenbaugh stated that Ms.
Anna Fisher of Commissioner Tom Bass' office had worked very hard with him on
this project and was attempting to get the project coordinated.
Following a report that tennis court rehabilitation at Wier ParI< was 75/85%
complete and work on Judson Park would start next week, Mr. Rockenbaugh was in-
structed to have the windbreak a~~Wier Park checked before it sustained damage.
ELECTRICAL BOARD MINUTES: 'Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board
on February l8, 1980, were presented to the Commission for their information.
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upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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" REGULAR C!TV COMM I SS J.ON MEET I NG
',March 'lO;1980'
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, March lO,
1980,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding; Commis-
sioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and Acting City
Manager were also present. The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Maneval.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
February 25, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on February 25, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: The Commission was advised that citizens willing to fill
vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board had been interviewed and that Janice
Loftice and Jerry Dollinger had been recommended to fill such vacancies.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Janice
Loftice and Jerry Dollinger be appointed as members of the Parks and Recreation
Boa rd.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mayor Cole then administered the Oath of Office to Janice Loftice and Jerry
Dollinger as members of the Parks and Recreation Boar:d.
COUNCIL ON AGING: The Commission was advised that residents willing to fill vacancies
on the Council on Aging had been interviewed and that Mary Medler and Sue Cole
had been recommended to fill such vacancies.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Mary
Medler and Sue Cole be appointed to fill such vacancies.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole then administered the Oath of Office to Mary Medler and Sue Cole as
members of the Council on Aging.
CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE: The Commission was advised that consideration had been
given to the selection of a Committee to study the existing City Charter to
make recommendations for amendments to be presented for consideration of the
voters.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the follow-
ing persons be appointed as members of the Charter Revision Committee:
Robert R. Park
Ralph Pearson, Jr.
Wi 11 iam Nettles
G. Tom Browder
Mary Esther"Youog
Poll y Campbell
Mary Ann Binig
3752 Plumb
6345 Sewanee
3928 Arnold
6352 Buffalo
2607 Fenwood
3519 Robinhood
6634 Vanderbilt
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Sue 'Coverstone
Elvin Ainsworth
Sandy Moore .
Sharon Strang
Betty Hord
Jim McLaughlin
, 'Robert Turner
Joy Ha 11
3310 Sunset
4025 Southwestern
6319 Westchester
4226 Un iver's i ty
3017 Albans
3707 Tangley :
37I}7 Rice'" '::'!
3119 Pittsbur~
3608 Plumb (Alternate Member)
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:Voting No: None
Mayor Cole then administered the Oath of Office to theifollowing members of
the Charter Revision Committee who were present: !
William Nettles
Elvin Ainsworth
Sandy Moore'
Robert R. Park
Robert Turner
Polly Campbell
Sharon Strang
Mary Esther Young
Jim McLaughl in
SIMMONS PARK ACTION COMMITTEE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Robert M. Sherrod, 5712
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posed of citizens in the vicity of Simmons (Judson) Park to present results
of citizen reaction to proposed improvements at the park.
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Mr. Sherrod noted that most residents were opposed to the construction of a
mini-basketball court at the park inasmuch as such construction would eliminate
much of the open IIplayll area for chi Idren. Mr. Sherrod pointed out numerous;
instances where the park had not been properly maintai~ed and stated that resi-
dents were pleased that the park was being considered for some improvements.
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he and members of the Committee would be pleased to wotk with the Parks and Re-
creation Board for the most acceptable plan for parks Improvement.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in the aUdie"lce desiring to present
matters to the Commission for consideration.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Members of the City Commi~sion indicated that they
'- had ho~matters of Concern at this time.
MUTUAL AID FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT: Resolution Number 80 06 was presented to the
Comm i ss i on and read i'n fu II :
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO E~TER INTO A .
MUTUAL AI D FIRE PROtECTI ON AGREEMENT WITH OTHER MUN 1-
CIPALlTlES IN HARRI,S COUNTY, TEXAS PURsiliANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF ARTtCLE 4413(32c} V.T.c.sl, AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED TO THAT SUBJECt
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WHEREASi Article 44l3(32c) aUthorizes a county or municipality
by Resolution of its governing body to enter into an agreement with any -1
neighboring municipality or contiguous county for the purpose of provid-
ing mutual aid in the area of fire protection; and '
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place desires to enter
into such a mutual aid fire protection agreement" wherein the equipment,
facilities and trained personnel of each Fire Department is available
to the other participants in the mutual aiaagreement on an as requested
basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE,- TEXAS:
Section l. That Mayor James M. Cole is hereby authorized to
enter into a mutual aid fire protection agreement with other municipal
Fire Departments for the purpose of providing and receiving assistance
when required pursuant to the terms and conditions of Article 4413(32c)
V.T.C.S.
Section 2.
unduly impairing the
accomplish its usual
University Place.
That such mutual assistance may be furnished without
capability of the West University Fire Department to
and customary responsibility within the City of West
Section 3. That the agreement authorized by this resolution
. shall become effective whe~ executed by the Mayor in behalf of the city.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by' Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-06 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE BENEFITS: Resolution Nubmer 80-07 was presented to the Commis-
sion and'read in f~ 1":
WHEREAS, attentioh of the City Commission has been directed to
the lack of provisions whereby hourly employees of the City of West Uni-
vers1ty Place have heretofore be~n ~ble to accumulate sick leave benefits,
prior to the adoption of th~ city's Personnel Policy and Proced~~e Manual
on January l, 1979; and
WHEREAS, sick leave shall be computed and accrued on the basis
of one day for each full month of employment; and
WHEREAS, sick leave may be accrued from year to year to a maximum
of ninety (90) days; and
WHEREAS~ it is the desire of the City Commission to make sick
leave benefits and the accumulation thereof available to hourly employees
retroactive to ,the date of employment; and
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WHEREAS" the accumulation of sick leave for hourly employees
employed prior to JanuaryT, 1979, shall be:,regulated and be in compl iance
with the terms and conditions set forth in the Personnel Policy and Proce-
dur~ Manual adopted on January l,1~79~,
NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY: THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS~
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Secti on l. Tha tall hou r 1 y einp:loyees employed by the City of
West University Place prior to January l, 1979, shall be granted sick
leave on the basis of one day for each full month of employment to a cum-
ulative total of ninety (90) ~ays under the terms and conditions as set
forth in the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual adopted on January l,
1979.
PASSED AND APPROVED thJs
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-07 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
MUN I C I PAL COURT DEPUTY CLERKS: Reso l'ut,i on 'Number ,80-08 was presented to the Comm i s-
sion and read in full:
WHEREAS, Patrida Kerekesh, 'employed'as Pol ice Dispatcher and
appointed Deputy 'Clerk of, the Municipal Court. of the City of /West Univer-
sity Place, has resigned her position ~ith the city; and
WHEREAS, Linda Bale and Jan Garrett have been employed as Police
Dispatchers and are qualified to serve as Deputy Clerks of the Municipal
Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Linda Bale and Jan Garrett be, and they are
hereby, appointed Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court of the City of
West University' PIClce" ~exas. ' "
.' ,Sect~On; 2~ 'Tha~ the appo1ntmen~ of 'Linda Bale and Jan Garrett
as Deputy C~~rks of the Municipal Court of the City of West University
Place, Texas, shall be effective with the passage of this Resolution and
that they shall assume the'assigned duties of Deputy Clerk after ha~d'ng
been administered the proper Oath of Office.
PASSED AND APPROVED thi~
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-08 be approved as read.
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Voting No: None
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RECOMMEN"DATION-S OF THE E.LECTRICAL BOARD:' Ordinance; Number 115l, as modified by the
City Attorney, was :presen.tedtotheCoinmrssion' and r,ead,"in full:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION, lO-l27 AND SECTION lO-l29
AND ADDITING SECTION 10-l32 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
TH8 tlTY OF, WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; CHANGING MINI-
MUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS AND
SERVICE DISCONNECTS; REQUIRING NO MORE THAN ONE SET OF
SERVd CE-:ENTRANCE EQU I PMENT FOR EAC.H RES I DENT IAL PROPERTY
AND 'PROVIDING AN' EFFECTIVE ~ATE.
BE IT ORDAINE~ BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNI-
VERS I TY PLACE, TEXAS:'
Section 1. That Section 10-l28 and Section lO-l29 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Wes~ Univer~ity Place, Texas, are her~by
amended in the following manners and particulars:
(a) Section 10-l28 of the Code of Ordinances shall hereafter
read as follows:
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In any residence, apartment, apartment house, commercial
building unntherbuilding of:whatsoever character now
existing or to be constructed within the tity,~~ll servie
entrance conductors, including underground conductors,
'. sh'a'll. :have a mi n,imum dur'rent-ca-rrying capac i ty of 150
ampers. On "b:t.iil.dings with"exLsting serv.ice, ;this require- D!,
ment shall ap'pfy when owner 'is'adding to or modifying load,
or whenever an existing service is found to be inadequate
for' -demand,~or an unsafe~coridition exists.1I
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(b) Section lO-l29 of the Code of Ordinances s,haJ-l. hereafter
read as follows:
IISection 10-l29. Service disconnect.
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In any residence, apartment, apa~tment house, commercial
burlding or other building of whatsoever character now ex-
isting or to be constpuctedwithi~ the ~ity, all service
disconnet means shall consist of no more than one switch
or c i r.cu i t breaker havi ng a -cont rnuQus current rat i ng of
no lests than 150 amper.es.On buildings with existing ser-
vice, this requirement shall apply when owner is adding to
or modifying load, or whenever an unsafe condition exists.1I
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Section 2. Section lO-132 shall be added to the Code of Ordinances
and hereafter sha ll' read as fallows:
IISectian lO-l32. Anyone separate, privately, owned residential
property shall have no more than one set of service entrance
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PASSED AND ,APPROVED' 'th is'
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.day'of
Discussion on the provisions indicated approval by members of the Commission
with the addition regarding service entrance conductors and service disconnet
however, concern was expressed that the provisions of Section 10-l32 would re-
quire existing residences with garage apartments having separate service to
change serv'ice.,' ,-
City Attorney David Allums reminded the Commission that consideration of garage
apartments had been included in a rep~rtfromthe Zoning and Planning Commis-
sion and that this subject could be addressed by the Commission er not as they
desired.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens that Section lO-l32 of Ordinance:,t-Jumber 115l be
amended to include, liOn buildings with existing service, this requirement shall
apply when owner is adding to orr,modi.fying, load,' 'or whenever an unsafe condi-
tion exists."
Mot ion died for lack of a s"econd.
Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by 'Commissioner Horne, that consideration of
Ordinance Number ll5l be removed from the agenda and re-presented to the Com-
mission after terminolgy has been clarified.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LIGHTING: The Commission was presented a recommendation
from Director.':of Public Wo-rks, David,Ebythat- the proposal submitted by Pfeiffer
Gambrell, Inc. be accepted for making improvements to,the lighting at the wast-
water treatment facility, including the installation of light fixtures on their
low bid of $1,800.00.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
recommendation of the Public Works Director be accepted and Pfeiffer-Gambrell,
Inc. be authorized to proceed with making light improvements at the waste-
water treatment facility.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #7: A Change Order in the amount of $l,500 for the deletion of the con-
struction of a six-foot chain link fence at the new water well site by Layne-
Western Company was presented for consideration. The Commission was advised
that it had been determined that there was sufficient chain link fencing on
hand to fence the project and that Director of Public Works David Eby had ad-
vised that Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden and his department could install
such fence.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that Change
Order #1, in the amount of $l,500, submitted by Layne-Western Company be
accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REPA I RS T<LSAN ITAT! OR DEPARTMENr:PACKER BODY: ' 'Ail: i nvo ice in the amount of $620.86
submitted by Davis Truck & Equipment Company for repairs made to a Heil packer
body used in the Sanitation Department was presented for consideration.
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by COinmissioner' Rosenbaum, that an
invoice in the amount of $620.86 be~approved for payment to Davis Truck and
. Equipment Company.
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Voting No: None
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LEG.At' MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission that he had no
,new matters for presentation at this time.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaughadvised ,the Commission that
respresentatlve~ of the Harris County Flood Control District were to clean
P~or Farm Ditch on Wednesday morning.
Mr. Rockenbaugh also advised that he had received a telephone call from Mr.
Mike L~~"regarding the status of his request for an amendment to the city's
Code of Ordinances. to permH'the'driTling of two wells on the site of his new
residence for solar energy installation.
Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that City Attorney David
Allums be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Code for considera-
tion by the Commission in workshop' sessi'on on Wednesday, March 19ty.
Voting Aye: All
Vot i ngNo: None'
COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council on Aging
on February 2l, 1980, were presented to the Commission for their information.
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ADJOURNMENT:'With'nofurther business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made', seconded and carr,ied, themeeti.ng.adjourned at 9:l5 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMiSsioN MEETING
March 24. 1 <380
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, March 24,
1980,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding; Commis-
wioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and Acting City Mana-
ger were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Rosenbaum~
CITY COMMISSION MiNUTES: Minutes of the regular meeti~~ of the City Commission on
March lO, 1980, were presented for cohsideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commis~ioner'Horen, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on March 10, 1980, be corrected
to change each reference to Charter Change Committee to Charter Revision Com-
mitted and approved as corrected; ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL ON AGING: Appointment of Ms. Aileen P. McElreath and Ms. Jewelle Ketchbaw
as members of the Council on Aging was not considered inasmuch as the ladies
were not in attendance at the meeting.
Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that this item be in-
cluded on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the City Commission on
Apri 1 l4, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. William L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, advised members of the
Commission that he would like to express his concern for the number of dogs run-
ning loose within the city, noting that there seems to be a number of residents
who turn dogs loose at night.
The Acti~g City Manager was instructed to give consideration to new work sche-
dules for members of the Humane Division to provide coverage during early morn-
ing hours. .
Ms. Esther Faerber, 3902 Villanova, advised the Commis~ton that she had been
named as a party toa suit against a company desiring to dispose of arsenic
in wells drilled for such purpose. Ms. Faerber stated that she had consulted
with geologists and hydrologists and had been advised that it was possible for
the waste arsenic to enter the public water supply through shifting of the
earth or faulty well casing.
In response to a request by Ms. Faerber for support of the city in her endeavor
she was instructed to present all information she had available to the City At-
torney for his review and determinati0n as to whether the city should become in-
volved actively in the proceedings, or determination of additional material re-
quired prior to the City Commis~ion making a decision on such involvement.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens requested that the Zoning and
Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment further identify all pro-
perty t06e considered by the inclusion irilegalnotices of street addresses,
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block designations, or other information'to assist members of the Commission
and residents in identifying the property in question.
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SUNSET BOULEVARD TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS: Acting City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised
the Commission 'that Mr. Frank Billings, 3123 Sunset Boulevard, was not in at-
tendance, however,' in a telephone comzersatJon with Mr. Billings he was advised
that residents were concerned with traffic violations and lack of concern for
students trying to cross Buffalo Speedway enroute to school each morning and
afternoon. It had been suggested that an unmarked patrol unit be placed in the
area and that consideration be given.to'painting of cross-walks.
Commissioner Horne advised that he_had received some complaints regarding speed
on Sunset between Kirby and Wakeforestand that the area also be considered
for the presence of an officer, noting that it was believed that some of the
.violations were by 'residents of the area.
RUTGERS 'PLACE TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT: The Commission was presented a request from
Mr. Charles Porter of Unicenter Properties for recognition of a private street
within a townhouse development at Rutgers and Bellaire as 'IRutgers Placell for
the purpose of designating individual units within the development as #1 Rut-
gers Place, #2 Rutgers Place, etc.
Mr. Porter advised the Commission. that recognition of the-street by the city
was required by the Post Office Department for delivery of mail, noting that
gang-type mailboxes would be provided on the site for such delivery.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City IU1 I
of West University recognize Rutgers Place in accordance with the provisions
contained in Mr. Porter's letter of March 12, 1980.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
ORDINANCE NUMBER ll5l~Ordinance Number 1151 was presented to the Commission and
. read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION lO-128 AND SECTION 10-129
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS; CHANGING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE
ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS AND SERVICE DISCONNECT; AND PROVID- .
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY 'COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNI-
VERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section l. That Section lO-128 and Section lO-129 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas are hereby
amended in the following manners and particulars:
'(a) Section lO-l28 of the Code of Ordinances shall hereafter
'read as follows:
"Section 10-l28. Service entrance conductors.
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building or other building of whatsoever character now
'existing or to be constructed within the city, all service
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entrana~ conductors, including underground conductors,
shall have a'mini~~m ~~trent-carrying capacity of 150
amperes. On buildings with existing service, this require-
'mentshall apply when owner is 'adding to or modifying load,
or whenever an exi'sting 'service is' found to be inadequate
"',' ~'for:'demand;-;or:-',anTunsafe condition exists.l.
"(b) Section lO-l29 of the Code of Ordinances shall hereafter
read as follows:
"Section 10-l29. Service disconnect.
In 'any residence, apartment, apartment house, commercial
building or other building of whatsoever character now
existing or to be constructed within the city, all service
disconnect means shall consist of no more than one switch
or circuit breaker having a continuous current rating of no
less than l50 amperes. On builclings with existing service,
this requirement shall apply when owner is addim~ to or
modifying load, or.whenever an unsafe condition exists.1I
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
immediately ,from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1981.
day of
Motion by Commissioner Horne; seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordinance
Number 1~5l be approved as read.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
STREET DEPARTMENT MATERIALS: In accordance with previous action of the City Commis-
sion, bids received for delivery of 50,000 gallons of asphalt emulsion colas
were opened and results announced as follows:
Gulf.States Asphalt Company
Wright Asphalt Products
.5450 @ gallon
.5775 @ gallon
Motion .by Commissioner Rosenbaum;secondecl by Commissioner Horne, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of approximately 50,000 gallons of asphalt emulsion colas
be referred to Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden for comparison with price
paid last year and recommendation for purchase.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Bids received for delivery .of approximately 1200 tons of pre-coated rock asphalt
were opened and results announced as follows:
: . - , :Wh i te 's Mines"
34.50 per ton (truck delivery)
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that bids received
for del ivery of approximately..l2'o-O tons of pre-coated rock asphalt be referred
to Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden for comparison with price paid last year
and recommendation for purchase.
Voting Aye: All
Vot i ng No':
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NON-CONSUMPTION HEAT EXCHANGE 'SYStEMS INSTALLATION: Ordinance Number ll52 was pre-
sented to the Commi~sion and'read i~ full:
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AN 'ORDINANCE AMENDING tHE CObE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
. OF WEST 'UNrVERSITY PLACE', TEXAS, BY'THE ADDITION THERETO
., OF A's~ciION'TOBE NUMBERED'24-30;'~~OVIDING FOR DRILLING
OF PRIVATE WATER WELLS FOR THE SOLE AND EXPRESSED PURPOSE
'OF ~ON-CONSUMPTION HEAT E~CHANGE 'SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL USED IN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS; PROVIDING FOR A
PERMIT FEE FOR EACH WELL TO BE DRILLED; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE' IT ORDA fN'ED BY THE CITY COMM I SS ION OF THE
CITY ,OF WEST UN I VERS I TY PLACE. TEXAS:
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;"Un'ivers'ity ;Place,'Texas 'is hereby' amended by the addition of Section
'<!'24~3(i); s'aj;d~SecHon"td read'~as,.-f0llows:
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"Section 24-30. Private water wells.
A. A 'private water well is 'hereby permitted to be drilled for
the 'expressed and sofe 'purp'ose 'of'non""consumption heat ex-
change systems for environm~ntal control used in single
family dwell ins 'under the following conditions:
'1)
Plans and"specifications sufficient' in scope and detail 0' I!,
to adequately describ~ said ~Ystem, including size of
units, water supply characteristics, amount of water re-
quired, location and depth of wells and materials to be
used shall be submitted to the Building Inspector for re-
view and 'approva 1 . .
2) That any well drilled under.,these pr:ovi?i'<jns shall be
used exclusively and only for non-consumption heat ex-
change and environmental control systems, and for no
other purpose.
'3)' That any well drilled on a single family lot shall be
a minimum distance of ten (lO.) feet from any property
1 ine.
4) A permit fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be
paid for each well to be drilled, together with any other
fees required for normal installation and fees for in-
"staHation of all components':of the water system.
5)
Any well or wells drilled must be approved by all Govern-
ment regulatory agencies :asto their requirements and
such approval must be provided in writinn to the Build-
ing Inspector by the owner of said non-water consumption
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B. The Building ana/or ,Director of Public Works is here-
by authorized, upon notification to the property owner,
to enter upon said property for the purpose of inspecting
said water well ,heat exchange system.
C'. I n the event of non-comp 1 i ance by' the property owner with
these provisions, a fine of three-hundred ($300.00) dollars
pe~ violation shall'be i~posed for the first offense. Sub-
sequentdeterrilination of non-compliance shall require a
penalty of five-hundred ($500.00),doJlars, together with
theauthorify to disconnect all electric power to said
system.
Section 2. This Ordinance sh~ll'be in: full force Clndeffect
immediately from and after its passage and approval.
PAssED AND 'APPROVED th1s
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens that Ordinance Number ll52 be approved as read.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motionfby Commissioner Horne', seconded by' Commissioner Maneval, that Section
A92) be amended to read:
"That any well dri lled under these provisions shall not be integrated
with nor into the city's water supply system, and shall be used ex-
cldsively and only for non-consumption heat exchange and environmental
control systems, and for no other purpose."
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Vot i ng No: Rosenbaum
Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ordinance Number
ll52 be re-typed as amended and Item 9 berecessed until Wednesday, March 26th.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS OF EPA: ResolutIon Number 80-09 was
presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place does not' presently
treat, or accept any industrial waste; and
'WHEREAS,the City of West University Place ~oes not anticipate
in the future to treat nor accept any industrial waste.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT'RESOLVED BY THE 'CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the City of West'.Universify Place does not need to cr:eate
nor adopt the Environmental Protection Agency's required "Industrial
Cost Recovery Systems'Requlrements". However, H, at any time in the
future, the City of West University Place does agree to treat any indus-
trial waste, the required "lndustrialCost'Recovery Systems Requirements.'
will be adopted and enforced~
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PASSED AND APPROVED this
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, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolu- I
tion Number 80-09 be' approved-as read. I
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Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS:, City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission that he had no
matters to bring to their- attention at this time.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Dick~Rockenbaugh'advised the Commission that con-
sideration should be given to a recommendation of the Insurance Committee that
the city purchase an umbrella policy. in the amount of $5,000,000 at an annual
premium rate of$l5,OOO to insure against inflated'costs, death, etc.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the
Acting City Manager be authorized to'purcha~e umbrel1a'insurance coverage
in the amount of $5,000,000 at an annual premium of $l5,000.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was presented a request from Police Chief Frank Robinson for
the emergency~purchase'of two "re-condltioned IBM typewriters due to complete
failure of one typewriter and very poor condition of a second. It was noted
that s supplier had advised that two fully reconditioned machines with trade-in
could be purchased for $950.00.
Motion by,MayorCole,' seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the Mayor here- !~
by determ;nes that purchase oftypewr;ters for the Pol;ce Department ;s an ~D
emergency and authorizes bypassing normal bidding procedures, and authorizes
Chief Robinson to purchase two (2) reconditioned typewriters at a cost of
$950.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission 'was advised ,thatequipment'consisting of 39 joints of 61'x2tlxt"
complete columns and one lO.x6" column, bowl section and motor removed from
water well #3 could be offered for sale to another municipality. It was re-
quested that sufficient time be allowed for advertising in Texas Town and City
magazine-and other publications.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the Acting
City Manager be authorized to advertise for the sale of equipment removed from
water well #3.
Voting-Aye: ,All,
Vot i ng No: None
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee meetings
were presented to'the Commission for'their information.
Plumbing Board meeting on March lO, 1980
Electrical Board meeting"on'March.1T, .l980,
Zoning & Planning Commission meeting on March l3, 1980
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on March 19, 1980
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Members of the Comm'ission were advised that no action would be required on re-
commendations of the Plumbing Board for amendments to the Plumbing Code until
such B.da,rd had completed its study and presented complete recommendations for
consideration.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at
8:45 p.m., until Wednesday, March 26, 1980, 7:30 p.m.
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:C ITV- COMM I SS I ON RECESSED .MEET I NG <
March 26,' 1980
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The City Commission convened in recessed session on Wednesday, March 26, 1980,
7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding; Commis-
sioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The Acting City Manager was also
present.
Mayor Cole announced that the purpose of the recessed meeting was to further con-
sider Ordinance Number 1152 after its amendment at the regular meeting of the
City Commission on Monday, March 24th.
Mayor Cole read Ordinance Number ll52, as amended, in full:.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY THE ADDITION THERETO
OF A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 24-30; PROVIDING FOR DRILLING
OF PRIVATE WATER WELLS FOR THE SOLE AND EXPRESSED PURPOSE
OF NON-CONSUMPTION HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL USED IN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS; PROVIDING FOR A
PERMIT FEE FOR EACH WELL TO BE DRILLED; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Univer-
sity Place, Texas, is hereby amended by the addition of Section 24-30, said
Section to read as follows:
Section 24-30. Private water wells
A. A private water well is hereby permitted to be drilled for the
expressed and sole purpose of non-concumption heat exchange
systems for environmental control used in single family dwell-
ings under the following conditions:
1) Plans and specifications sufficient in scope and detail
to adequately describe said system, including size of
units, water supply characteristics, amount of water re-
quired, location and depth of wells and materials to be
used, shall be submitted to the Building Inspector for
review and approval.
2) That any well drilled under these provisions shall not be
integrated with nor into the city's water supply system,
and shall be used exclusively and only for non-consumption
heat exchange and environmental control systems, and for
no other purpose.
3) That any well drilled on a single family lot shall be a
minimum distance of ten (lOI) feet from any property line.
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4) A permit fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be
paid for each well to be drilled, together with any
other fees required for normal installation and fees
for installation of all components 'of the water system.
5) Any well or wells drilled must be approved by all Govern-
mental regulatory agencies as to their requirement~and
such approval must be provided in writing to the Building
Inspector by the owner of said non-water consumption heat
exchange system. .
B. The Bu il ding I nspector and/or Di rector of Pub 1 i c Works is
hereby authorized, upon notifictation to the property owner,
to .enter upon sa i d property for the purpose of inspect i ng
said water well heat exchange system.
C. In the event of non-compliance by the property owner with
these provisions, a fine of three-hundred ($300.00) dollars
per violation shall be imposed for the. fi rst offense. Sub-
sequent determination of non-compliance shall require a pena-
lty of five-hundred ($500.00) dollars, together with the
authority to disconnect all electric power to said system.
Section 2. 'Jhis Ordinance shall be in full force and effect im-
med i ate 1 y from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Numerous modifications were suggested by members of the Commission, to the
ordinance as presented, including:
Section A(2): That any well drilled under these provIsIons shall
not be integrated with, or connetted to, the city's
water sypply system......
Section B The Building Inspector'and/or Director of Public
Works is hereby authorized, at reasonable times
and intervals. to enter upon said property...
Section A(5): Delete the word Ilwater'l from the last sentence.
Other items discussed for possible inclusion in the provisions of the ordi-
nance included:
l) Second well injection into same aquifer
2) Depth of wells (m~nimum/maximum)
3) Inspection during dri II ing and upon completion
4) Six (6) month interval inspection
5) Closing requirements
6) Why limit to single family dwellings?
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Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Ordinance Number
1152 be re-drafted so that it more clearly conforms to the recommendations
of the Plumbing Board.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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The Commission was advised that Street Superint~ndent A. L. Bea~den had not com-
pleted his evaluation of bids received for del ivery 'of emulsified asphalt .Icolas" II
and pre-coated rock asphalt and consideration of the purchase of street repair ;:
materials would be included on the agenda for the 'next regular meeting of the
City Commission on Monday, April 14, 1980.
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the recessed meeting adjourned at 8:l5 p.m.
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REGULAR C I TYCOMMISS I ONMEETI NG
Apri 1 14; 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, April 4,
1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding; Commis-
sioners Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City Manager were also
present. Commissioner Ahrens was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Cole.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
March 24, 1980, and a recessed meeting on March 26, 1980, were presented to the
Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on March 24, 1980, and a recessed
meeting'on March 26, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
GOOD HEALTH WEEK: Mayor Cole presented the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the hea 1 th of all i nd i v i dua 1 s ls::a 'pr.lme concern of
the Houston-Galveston Area Council Health Systems Agency; and
WHEREAS, the greatest contribution individuals can make is to
keep themselves healthy; and
WHEREAS, all citizens are urged to take responsibility for
their own health and to adopt appropriate lifestyles which contribute
to good health.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James M. Cole, by virtue of the authority
vested iri me as Mayor of the City of West University Place, in the State
of Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of April 20 through April 26 as
GOOD HEALTH WEEK
in the City of West University Place, and I hereby furthermore proclaim
Saturday, April 26, 1980, as
WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR C/TIZEN1S GOOD HEALTH DAY
and urge all citizens to unite in an awareness of health care and the
effective use of community health care resources with emphasis on personal
responsibility for health care.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the City of Wes~UnlYersity Place, Texas to be affixed at
West University this fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord
one thousand-nine hundred and eighty.
Mayor Cole presented theProcla~a.iin to Mrs. Joyce Benner, Director of the
West University Senior Services. .
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COUNCIL ON AGING: The Commissiohwas advised that Ms. Aileen P. McElreath and Mrs.
Jewele Ketchbaw had agreed to serve a~members of the Council on Aging. Motion
by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded b~ Commissioner Maneval, that Ms. Aileen P.
McElreath and Mrs. Jewele Ketchbaw be appointed to serve as members of the
Council on Aging.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No:,None
Mayor Cole admInistered the Oath of O~fice to Ms. McElreath as a member of
the Council on Aging after having been advised that Mrs~ Ketchbaw was out of
the city. I " '"
APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER: Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner
Maneval, that this item be deferred urltil all members of the City Commission
were in attendance.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Ms. Joan McCay, 30291 Carnegie, advised the Commission that
she wanted to commend Mrs. Benner for the outstanding work she had been per-
forming in her position as Director o~ Senior Services, noting that numerous'
residents had been helped by Mrs. Benne~.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY SECRETARY: Resolution Number 80-ll was presented to the Commis-
sion and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission has deemed it desirabile and in 0
the best interest of the city to appoint an official City Secretary of ,
the City of West universitYPlacl Texas; and
WH EREAS, Lee Locka rd has se rved in the capac ity 'of As s i stan t
City Secretary and is qualified tic assume the duties of City Secretary;
" and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to provide for
the services of other persons to perform such "duties as may be necessary
during the absence of the City Secretary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT JESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TE~AS:
Section l. That the City Commission hereby names and appoints
Lee Lockard as City Secretary of the City of West University Place, Texas,
for an indefinite period at the 1leasure of the City Commission.
Section 2. That said Lee Lockard is hereby invested with all
of the duties and responsibilitie~ as set forth in' the Charter of said
City and the Statutes of the State of Texas.
Section 3. ~ That said Lle Lockard shall receive such compensa-
tion as shall be fixed by the Cit~~ Commission from time to time and shall
furnish a surety bond in an amount to be fixed by the City Commission.
". 'Section 4. That the ~~ ointment of Lee Lockard as City Secre-
tary of the City of West UniverSil~Y Place, Texas shall become effective
April 14, 1980.
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Section 5. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to
designate such persons as he deems necessary to perform such duties
as may be required during the absence of the City Secretary.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1981.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Reso-
lution Number 80-ll be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Lockard as City Secretary
of the City of West University Place, Texas.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens arrived at the meeting at
this time.
Commissioner Rosenbaum advised that she was very concerned with the parking of
large objects on the streets, such as dumpsters and large trucks, and that it
was her belief that consideration should be given to an ordinance to prevent
these ~ehicles parking on the streets.
Commissioner Ahrens was advised that the Director of Public Works was attempt-
ing to get the City of H6uston to repalr a water leak at Edloe and ~issonnet
and to repair Bissonnet Street near Liberty Hill Park.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER: Resolution Number 80,.,lOwas presented to the Commis-
sion and read in full:
WHEREAS, the Code or Ordlnances of the City of West University
Place, Texas, provides that the City Commissinn shall appoint and employ
a City Manager who shall have and perform the duties, functions and obli-
gations of such office; and
WHEREAS, Jim B.lOown served in the capacity of City Manager
from June 5,1978, until October 31, 1979; and
WHEREAS, said Jim Bf:own has resigned his duties with the City
of West University Place, Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMM I SS ION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section l. That Richard R. Rockenbaugh be, and he is hereby,
appointed to serve as City Manager of the City of West University Place,
Texas, for an indefinite period at the pleasure of the City Commission.
Section 2. That said Richard R. Rockenbaugh shall be the prin-
cipal administrative head of the municipal government of the City of West
University Place under the direction and supervision of the City Commission.
Section 3. That said RichardR. Rockenbaugh shall receive such
eompensation as shall befixe&'bythe City Commission from time to time,
and shall furni~h a surety bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars as required by the City Commission.
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Section 4. That sa1d Richard R. Rockenbaugh shall have the
powers amd'duties as set forth in the Code of Ordinances of the City U
of West University Place~ 'Texas~ and as otherwise prescribed by the '
City Commission.
Section 5. That the appointment of Richard R. Rockenbaugh
as City Manager of the City of West University Place, Texas shall be-
come effective March 31, 1980.
, PASSED AND APPROVED this
1980.
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Commissioner Rosenbaum stated prior to a vote' on Resolution Number 80-12:
"As a matter of principle ~-, I should vote "no", but in an effort to bring
back'lines of communication and with' the hope that the Mayor might open up
and communicate with all members of the Commission~ I will cast my vote,
"yes" .
Motion by Commissioner Horne~ seconded by Commissioner Maneval~ that Resolution
.Number 80-10 be approved as :'read .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole administered'the Oath of Office to Mr. Rockenbaugh as City Manager
of the City of West. University Place~ Texas.
NON-CONSUMPTIVE HEAT.EXr.HAN~F. ~Y~TF.M~' Ordinance Number 1152 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 THE ADDITION
THERETO OF A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 24-30; PROVIDING
FOR DRILLING OF PRIVATE WATER WELLS FOR THE SOLE AND
EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF NON-CONSUMPTIVE HEAT EXCHANGE
SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL USED IN SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLINGS OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES; PROVIDING
FOR A PERMIT FEE FOR EACH WELL TO BE DRILLED; PRO-
VIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING
AN~EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE~ TEXAS:
Section!. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of West
University Place, Texas, is, hereby amended by the addition of Section
24-30~ said Section to read as follows:'
"Section 24-30. Private water wells
A. A private water well or multiple integrated wells are
hereby permitted to be drilled for the expressed and [j
sole purpose of non-consumptive heat exchange systems
'for environmental control used in single-family dwell-,
ings or commercial properties, under the following
conditions:
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1) Plans and specifications sufficient in scope and
detail to adequately describe said systems, in-
cluding size of units, water supply characteristics,
amount of water required, location and depth of wells
and materials to be used, shall be submitted to the
Building, Inspector for review and approval.
2) That any well drilled under these prOV1S1ons shall
not be integrated with nor connected to the city's
water supply system, and shall be used exclusively
and only for non-consumptive heat exchange and en-
vironmental control systems, and for no other purpose.
3) That any well drilled on a single family lot or commer-
cial lot shall be a minimum distance of ten (10') feet
from any property line.
4) A permit fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be
paid for each well to be drilled, together with any
other fees required for normal installation and fees
for installation of all components of the water system.
5) Any well or wells drilled must be approved by all
Governmental regulatory agencies as to their require-
ments and such approval must he provided in writing
to the Building Inspector by the owner of said non-
consumptiv~ heat exchange system.
B. The Building Inspectorand/qr Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized, upon notification to the property owner,
to enter upon said property for the purpose of inspecting
said water .,well heat exchange system at any time, but
.not less than six (6) month'intervals.
C.. In the event of non-compliance 'by the property owner with
these provisions, a fine 6fthree-hundred($300.00) dollars
per violation shall be imposed for the first offense. Sub-
sequent dete+,mination, of non-compliance shall require a
penalty of five-hundred ($500.00) dollars, together with
the authority to disconnect all electric power to said
system.
D. In the event the well or wells are abandoned, such abandon-
ment and plugging of such wells shall be prescribed by the
Building Inspector and Director of Public Works.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall, be in full force and effect im-
mediately from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVEDthii:l
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ordinance
Number 1152 be approved as read.
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REGULATING WRECKER OPERATIONS IN WEST UNIVERSITY: Ordinance Number 1153 was
presented to the Commission and read in full.
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING WRECKER; REQUIRING A PERMIT TO OPERATE
A WRECKER; PROVIDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN APPLICATION TO
OPERATE A WRECKER; SETTING THE ANNUAL FEE FOR A WRECKER PER-
MIT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR
THE DISPLAY OF SIGNS TO INDICATE ISSUANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPIRATION ON THE 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR; PROVID-
ING THAT A PERMIT IS PERSONAL TO THE OWNER; PROVIDING THE CITY
MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND CHIEF OF POLICE MAY PRESCRIBE
RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT UPON
WRECKERS; REQUIRING WRECKER DRIVERS TO OBEY POLICE OFFICERS
INVESTIGATING ACCIDENT AND PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE; REQUIRE-
ING:'WRECKER DRIVERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GLASS FROM THE STREET;
PROVIDING FOR PERMIT HOLDERS LIABILITY; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION HEREOF, OF NOT LESS THATN $25.00 NOR MORE THAN $200.00
FOR EACH DAY'S VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. For the purpose of this ordinance the term "wrecker" 01
shall mean any automobile, truck, or other motor vehicle used for the .
purpose of towing, carrying, pushing or otherwise transporting any
motor vehicle.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or
operate or cause to be driven or operated any wrecker upon any public
street in the City of West University Place, Texas, for the purpose of
towing or hauling wrecked or disabled vehicles, either for hire or as
an incident to obtaining the business of storing, wrecking or repairing
such wrecked or disabled vehicles or for any other purpose, without
having first obtained a wrecker permit from the city duly issued to
such person to operate a wrecker on the streets of the city.
Section 3. Any owner desiring to operate a wrecker in the City
of West University Place shall apply in writing for a permit to the
Director of Finance and shall state the following on his application:
a)
The name and address of the owner. If an individual, the ap-
plication shall so state. If a partnership, the partnership
name and address shall be given together with the names and
addresses of all partners. If a corporation, the corporate
name and office address shall be given, together with the
names and addresses of the president and secretary.
b)
The humber of wreckers the applicant desires to operate,
listing the make, model, motor number and correct state
license number of each wrecker.
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c) The true ownership of each wrecker. If not owned outright
by the owner, the name and address of the true owner shall
be given. If the wrecker is operated under the terms of a
contract with some other company than the owner, a copy of
the contract shall also be attached.
d) That the owner will obey the provisions of this ordinance
and of all other ordinances and statutes applicable to motor
vehicles and agrees that upon his failure to so obey such
laws, that his permit maybe revoked or suspended.
e) An application under this section shall be signed by the
owner. If a partnership, it shall be signed by a member
of the firm. If a corporation, it shall be signed by the
president and attested by the secretary and the corporate
seal affixed. In all cases, the'person signing shall execute
an affidavit on the application form, that the statements con-
tained in such affidavit are true and correct.
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Section 4. The fee for a wrecker permit shall be $25.00 per year
for each wrecker to be operated by the applicant. If a permit is granted
subsequent to the 15th day of February in any permit year, the fee shall
be paid pro rata for the balance of the year, and any portion of a month
shall be considered as an entire month in calculating the fee to be charged.
By "month" is meant a permit month, that is from the 15th day of one month
to the 15th day of the next month. This fee shall not be refundable in
any case.
Section 5. After the owner has filed his wrecker permit applica-
tion and any proof of financial responsibility and insurance policies re-
quired by the regulations promulgated by the Director of Finance and the
Chief of Police, and if the same are found to be in compliance thereto,
the Director of Finance shall be authorized to issue to the owner a permit
to operate a wrecker in the City of West University Place, Texas, upon
payment of the permit fee.
Section 6. The Director of Finance or the Chief of Police is
empowered to prescribe regulations for the displaying of signs on wreckers
showing that a permit has been issued as provided for in this ordinance.
Section 7. All permits issued under this ordinance, shall expire
on the 15th day of February next following the date of issuance, and shall
then be renewable until the next succeeding 15th day of February.
Section 8. A wrecker permit issued under this ordinance shall
be a personal permit to the owner and shall not entitle any other person
to operate such wrecker.
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Section 9. The City Manager, Director of Finance and Chief of
Police are authorized to make such rules and regulations as they deem
appropriate for the operation of wreckers on the streets of the City of
West University Place and for the storage of any motor vehicle transported
by a wrecker to a storage facility.
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Section 10. Small license plates or medallions shall be
issued by the Director of Finance at the time'a permit is issued
under this ordinance, which shall be attached to the wrecker. The
Director of Finance is hereby empowered to prescribe regulations
for the displaying of signs and the location of such medallions on
wreckers showing that a permit for the same has been issued under
this ordinance.
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Section 11. All wreckers shall be provided with the follow-
ing minimum equipment, which equipment shall be adequate for the pur-
pose(s) for which it is designed and shall further be kept in usable
condition at all times.
a) Friction bumper jack, such friction bumper jack being
defined as that piece of equipment commonly used in the
wrecker business to disengage vehicles locked together
as a result of an accident or collision by the appli-
cation of force.
b) One fire extinguisher that is properly filled and located
so that it is readily accessible for use. The fire ex-
tinguisher must be securely mounted on the vehicle. It
must be designed, constructed, an~ maintained so as to
permit visual determination of whether it is fully charged.
c) Three (3) flares or three (3) red electric lanterns or
three (3) portable red emergency reflectors, each of 0
which shall be capable of being seen and distinguished
at a distance of not less than six-hundred (600) feet
under normal atmospheric conditions at night time. No
flare, fuse, electric lantern or warning flag shall
be used for the purpose of compliance with the require-
ments of this section unless such equipment has been ap-
proved by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
d) Tow bars equipped with rubber covering which covering
shall be one (1) inch in thickness and cover all of the
bridle. The tow bar is a part of the wrecker and is
used to hold a vehicle which has been elevated for towing
, in a rigid position, and to prevent swinging of such
raised vehicle as it is being towed. When a vehicle is
being towed-the bar shall be in place to prevent swinging.
In the alternative, a pliable non-scuffing sling may be
used in lieu of the above described tow bars.
e) Broom - such broom being that piece of equipment commonly
known as a "shop" or "push" broom with a head not less
than twelve (12) inches in width.
f) Shovel, axe and First Aid Kit.
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g) Wench and Boom - such winch being a power operated winch
line and boom with a factory rated lifting capacity (or
tested capacity) of not less than 5,000 pounds, single
line capacity and a boom not less than five (5) feet
in length. Wench operating controls must be operable
from either side of the truck or from inside of the cab.
h) Size - no wrecker shall be permitted which is less than
3/4 ton in size.
i) Safety Chains - two (2) safety chains being not less than
seven (7) feet in length and having a minimum factory
test strength of eight (8) thousand pounds.
Section 12. All wrecker drivers arriving at any place where an
accident has occurred shall obey all lawful orders given them by any police
officer of the city investigating such accident and ,shall not in any manner
interfere with such police officer in the performance of his duty.
Section 13. It shall be the duty of the driver of each wrecker
that picks up a wrecked or disabled vehicle for the purpose of towing the
same away to clear the street of any and all debris, parts or glass. In
the event two (2) or more wreckers pick up vehicles for towing, it shall
be the duty of each driver to clear the streets of debris, parts or glass.
Section 14. The holder of any wrecker permit shall be responsible
and liable for any damages or losses inflicted to automobiles or other vehicles
being lifted, hauled, transported or any other activity being performed by
a wrecker which is the subject of the holder's permit; provided, hpwever,
that this responsibility and liability shall extend only to damages caused
by the negligenc~ of the permit holder, his agent or by the improper main-
tenance of his equipment. Before any permit shall be issued under this
ordinance, an affidavit acknowledging this responsibility and liability
shall be executed by the person applying for a wrecker permit, which form
shall be provided by the city.
Section 15. Any person violating any prov1s10n of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined
not less than $25.00 nor more than $200.00. ' Each day such violation occurs
shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 16. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
immediately from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval. seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordinance
Number 1153 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PURCHASE OF STREET MATERIALS: A recommendation from Mr. Bearden for the purchase
of asphalt emulsion colas and crushed limestone coverstone was presented to
the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the recom~
mendation of Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden for the purchase of asphalt
emulsion colas from Wright Asphalt and the purchase of crushed limestone cover-
stone from White's Mines be accepted.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION PLAN:. A revised Public Safety Employees Com-
pensation Plan was presented to the Commission for consideration.
Commssioner Horne advised those persons in attendance that the increases re-
flected in the compensation plan were necessary inasmuch as West University's
Police Department was one of the lowest paid in the county and many difficulties
were being encountered in recruitment of replacement personnel.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Commission adopt the Public Safety Employees Compensation Plan dated April 14,
1980, to become effective April 15, 1980.
Motion amended by Commissioner Ahrens for the plan .to become effective July 1,
1980, in accordance with the provisions of the Personnel Policy and Procedure
Manual. Amendment to the motion died for lack ofa second.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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LEGAL SERVICES: An invoice in the amount of $3,562.tJ.6, submitted by City Attorney,
David Allums for legal services rendered during the months of January, February
and March, was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that an invoice
in the amount of $3,562.46, submitted by City Attorney David Allums for legal
services rendered during January, February and March be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL 117: Estimate Number 1 in the amount of $121,504.50
submitted by Layne-Western Company for work completed on drilling water well #7
was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that an invoice
in the amount of $121,504.50 submitted by Layne-Western Company for work com-
pleted on water well 117 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ABANDONMENT OF WATER WELL #3: The Commission was advised that work had been com-
pleted by Layne-Texas Company to abandon water well #3 in accordance with the
provisions of the Texas State Department of Health and an invoice in the
amount of $3,496.32 submitted.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Layne-
Texas Company be paid the sum of $3,496.32 for completion of the project to
abandon water well #3.
Voting Aye: All
Voting' No: None
PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT STORED AT SANITARY LANDFILL SITE: Quotations received for
the installation of an overhead,door on the storage shed located at the sanitary
landfill site were presented as follows:
Overhead Door, Inc.
Hollywood Door
All Door Inc.
$960.00
835.00
810.00
Director of Public Works David Ebyrecommended that the proposal submitted by
Hollywood Door be accepted inasmuch as he was familiar with such company and
its products.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that further
discussion of this item be recessed until Wednesday, April 16, 1980, during
which time Mr. Eby will investigate the products handled by All Door, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODELING: A progress billing in the amount of $1,000 submitted
by Forest W. McNeir & Son for work completed on remodeling the Police Department
was submitted for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that an
invoice in the amount of $1,000 submitted by Forest W. McNeir & Son for work
completed on the Police Department remodeling be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER TRANSMISSION LINE: An invoice in the amount of $73,994.00 submitted by Jalco,
Inc. for completion of a twelve inch water transmission line from the site of
water well #7 to the Milton Street water plant was presented for consideration.
Mrs. Penelope Parrish, who was in attendance at the meeting, requested permis-
sion to speak on this subject, and presented members of the City Commission
the following letter:
Mr. Jack DeNina, Jalco Construction Company, rented my property at
5600 Weslayan (two vacant lots) for a period of two (2) months for
use as a construction staging area. My written agreement with Mr~
DeNina was that the property would be returned to its original state
at the, conclusion of the project.
Our specific written agreement did not address the use of my property
as a land fill site from excess ditch dirt. However, a verbal agree-
ment was reach which yielded mutual benefit to Contractor and land
owner.
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My qualified approval for allowing fill dirt to be added was, 1)
not more than 12 to 18 inches uniform increase in grade elevation,
2) maintain one inch in 10 feet of slope from the rear of the site
to the street to insu:r-e" good drainage, and 3) provide swa1e ditches
at the south and west property lines to insure good drainage ,and not
trap rain water run-off from my neighbors. Previously, a portion
of my neighbors properties drained across my property. Although
this condition should not exist, I believed it would be inappro-
priate for me to dam up the existing run-off and create a problem
for them.
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At the present time, Ja1co Construction Co., has not completed their
work and several mounds of dirt still remain which must be hauled
away. My last conversation with Jack DeNina was last Wednesday,
9 April 1980, whereby he stated the would would probably be finished
by Saturday; 12 April 1980.
I'm sure Jack has good intentions and probably good excuses as
to why the work is not completed.
However, unless Ja1co Construction Company has a vested interest in
the completion of their land fill dirt problem, it will remain a
low priority item in timely execution.
I, therefore, respectfully request that the City of West University
Place retain sufficient monies from the Contractor's contract pay-
ment until the project generated fill dirt is disposed of properly.
Respectfully yours
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Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that further considera-
tion on payment to Ja1co Construction Company in the amount of 73.994.00 be
recessed until Wednesday, April 16, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that a hearing had been held
on the Ash vs City of West University ~lace suit to secure payment for unused
sick leave benefits on behalf of Police and Fire Department personnel and the
case had been postponed until June 2, 1980.
Mr. Allums also advised the Commission that he would soon have ready for pre-
sentation an appraisal of the property where the sanitary landfill site is
located.
The Commission was advised that various Sub-Committees of the Charter Revision
Committee were meeting on a regular basis at this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh advised the Commission of the death .u-
on Saturday, April12, 1980, of Ar1ee Tann, an employee of the Street Department
for more than twenty (20) years.
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Mr. Rockenbaugh presented an invoice submitted by the Texas Municipal League
in the amount of $1,222.00 for annual dues, noting that the amount was calcula-
ted by the use of population figures used for General Revenue Sharing of 15,367
times $.06 per capita, plus a $300.00 base charge for cities having populations
between 15,000 and 20,000.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that an invoice
in the amount of $1,222.00 submitted by the Texas Municipal League be approved
for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Rockenbaugh advised that corisideration of a contract with Gilbert Garcia
for preparation of a computer system payroll program had been inadvertently
omitted from the agenda, but should be considered by the City Commission as
soon as possible.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that considera-
tion of a contract with Gilbert Garcia be considered as an emergency item for
a recessed meeting on April 16, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for their information.
Charter Revision Committee meeting on March 26, 1980
Parks and Recreation Board meeting on March 25, 1980
Plumbing Board meeting on March 24, 1980
Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on April 10, 1980
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mayor Cole that this meeting of the City Commission be re-
cessed until Wednesday, April 16, 1980, for further consideration of Items 15
and 17, and also for consideration of a contract with Gilbert Garcia for pre-
paration of a computer system payroll program. Motion was seconded by Commis-
sioner Maneval, and the meeting recessed at 9:30 p.m.
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RECESSED CITY COMMISSION,MEETING
April 16, 1980
The City Commission convened in recessed session at the City Hall on Wed~
nesday, April 16, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Cole, . presiding; Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosembaum.
The City Manager was also present.
Mayor Cole announced that the purpose of the meeting was to consider items
that had been recessed from the regular meeting of the Commission on Monday,
April 14, 1980.
Protection of Equipment StoredatSanitarv Landfill Site: In accordance with
instructions of the City Commission, Director of Public Works David Eby had
visited with Mr. Harvey Hutchens of All-Door, Inc. to ascertain the type con-
struction and materials used in overhead doors quoted by his company. Mr. Eby
advised that he approved the Windsor door used by All-Door, Inc. and recom-
mended the City Commission accept the low bid of All-Door, Inc. of $810.00.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Commission accept a proposal from All-Door, Inc. for installation of an over-
head door on the storage shed located at the sanitary landfill site for a
total bid of $810.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Water Transmission Line: Director of Public Works David Eby advised the
Commission that he had talked with Jerry Parish and Jack DeNina to resolve
a problem involving Jalco, Inc. using a lot owned by Mr. Parish as a stag-
ing area during construction of a 12" watertransniission line. Mr. Eby
stated that he had agreed to use the dirt remaining on the lot to fill and
level the .site of water well #7 and that Mr. DeNina had agreed that Jalco,
Inc. would correct any drainage problems which might develop from his use
of the property.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
City Commission approve payment of an invoice in the amount of $73,994.00
submitted by Jalco, Inc. for the installation of a 12" water transmission
line from the site of water well #7 to the Milton Street water plant.
Voting, Aye: All
Voting No: None
Computer Systems Payroll Program: In accordance with instructions of Mayor
Cole, this item was added to the recessed session agenda for consideration
by the Commission as an emergency item.
Director of Finance Patrick O'Connor briefly reviewed a contract proposal
submitted by Gilbert Garcia for a complete payroll computer system soft-
ware package for a total of $3,000.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
City Commission approve the execution of a contract with Mr. Gilbert Garcia
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for a complete payroll computer system software package.
Voting Aye: Horne
Maneval
Rosenbaum
Cole
Voting No: Ahrens
With no further ,business to come before the Commission at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried the recessed meeting was adjourned
at 8:25 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 28, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, April
28, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Manager was also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Ahrens.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission
on April 14, 1980, and a recessed meeting on April 16, 1980, were presented
for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that
minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 1980, be amended to include the
following statement by Commissioner Rosenbaum prior to a vote on Resolution
Number 80-12:
"As a matter of principle, I should vote "no", but in an effort to
bring back lines of communication and with the hope that the Mayor
might open up and communicate with all members of the Commission, I
will cast my vote, "yes".
and that minutes of a recessed meeting on April 16, 1980, be corrected to
indicate that a motion approving a contract with Gilbert Garcia was made
by Commissioner Horne, and approved as amended and corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
TAX BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Resolution Number 80-12 was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation 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 qualified citizens to serve on the Tax
Board of Equalization of the City of West University Place, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and willing-
ness to serve as members of the Tax Board of Equalization.
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 members of the Tax Board of Equalization:
Charles Gillan
Peter Taafe
Donald R. Young
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Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to the Tax
Board of Equalization shall serve without compensation.
Sectio~ 3. That the persons hereby appotnted to the Tax
Board of Equalization shall serve until the appointment and qualifi-
cation of their successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that
Resolution Number 80-12 be approved as read.
Motion amended by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that
Resolution Number 80-12 be amended to read, Dr. Donald R. Young.
Voting on amendment:
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Voting on motion:'
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Charles Gillan as a member
of the Tax Board of Equalization.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Charles Lubowski,5702 Academy, and a number of
residents of that area of the city, appeared before the Commission to request
that a traffic light be installed at the intersection of Bissonnet and Academy
because of the danger and the number of accidents that have occurred at that
location.
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Mr. Terry Saxton, 4037 Browning, advised that there was at least one accident
at that location each week, noting that the majority of the accidents occurred
between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. when motorists ,are going home from work and ,that
it was his belief that motorists trying to avoid the Wes~ayan/Bissonnet inter-
section and left turns from Bissonnet onto Academy were the largest contribu-
tors,to the accidents.
Commissioner Horne arrived at the meeting at this time.
Mayor Cole advised those in attendance that this intersection had previously
been considered for some type correction, however, efforts were complicated
by the proximity of the light at Weslayan/Bissonnet and the railroad tracks,
together with the fact that Bissonnet was a City of Houston Street. Mayor
Cole further advised that another approach would be taken in conjunction
with a safe route to school for students and the situation again studied.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Cole advised the Commission that he had
read an article in the newspaper regarding the City of Houston Tax Department
mailing out tax notices and a lettercexplaining, the 100% valuations 'under the
provisions of Texas law. Members of the Commission expressed concern with
such publicity at the present time and will reconsider this matter at a later
date.
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STANDARD HOUSING CODE APPEAL: Mayor Cole explained that a hearing had been held
on an appeal filed by Mr. Vincent Bustamante regarding action taken by the
Building Inspector under provisions of the Standard Housing Code, and that
this item was on the Commission agenda for formal action.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the
appeal filed by Mr. Vincent Bustamate be denied and the action of the City
Administration be upheld.
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Voting Aye: Ahrens
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Horne
Rosenbaum
Voting No: Maneval
City Attorney David Allums arrived at the meeting at this time.
REQUEST BY WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY P.T.A. SAFETY COMMITTEE: City Manager Dick
Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that he had received responses from Police
Chief Robinson and Director of Public Works Eby regarding items 2 through 5 in-
cluded in the request received from the P.T.A. Safety Committee. Mr. Rockenbaugh
also stated that he had visited with Mr. Jim Hart who is a resident of West Uni-
versity and Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Houston, noting
that Mr. Hart had offered the assistance of his planning staff if the city desired.
Mr. Rockenbaugh advised that some of the requests by the P.T.A. group would be
in conflict with provisions or the Uniform Traffic Manual but that a study would
be continued to determine action that would be possible including a study of
certain intersections.
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WATER WELL #7: An invoice in the amount of $69,187.50 received from Layne-Western
Company and approved by Langford Engineering, Inc. and Director of Public/Works
David Eby was submitted for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
invoice in the ,amount of $69,187.50 received from Layne-Western Company for
work completed on water well #7 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
VACANT LOT MOWING: A schedule of rates to be charged for mowing of vacant lots in
accordance with an agreement with Mr. Joel Berry was presented for considera-
tion.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
following rates be established for mowing of vacant lots in accordance with
an agreement with Mr. Joel Berry:
100' x 200' - $23.00 per mowing
50' x 100' - $11.50 per mowing
Two or more adjoining 50' x 100'
per mowing. All other lots will
of .001725~ per mowing
lots - $9.20 each
be cut at the rate
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:
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WIER & JUDSON PARK TENNIS COURT RE SURFACING: An invoice in the amount of $8,400
submitted by Teni-Trak for re-surfacing of tennis courts at Wier and Judson
Parks in accordance with their bid dated November 24, 1979, was presented for
consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the invoice
submitted by Teni-Trak in the amount of $8,400 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STREET DEPARTMENT CAB & CHASSIS: A request was presented to the Commission to
advertise for bids for purchase of a 19,000 g.v.w. cab and chassis for use by
the Street Department which was included in the 1980 budget.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for 'bids for delivery of a 19,000 g.v.w.
cab and chassis for use by the Street Department.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PUMP FOR SANITARY LANDFILL SITE: A request was presented to the Commission for
purchase of a 2" pump to be used as a back-up to the pump,'at the sanitary
landfill site. The Commission was advised that Homelite pumps had previously
been purchased and a quotation had been received within the $450.00 budgeted
amount for such purchase.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
City Manager be authorized to obtain three quotations for purchase of a pump
for use at the sanitary landfill and to purchase the pump with the lowest
quotation, and also to advise the Commission of action taken.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SUPREME COURT RULING ON FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS: City Attorney David Allums reviewed
a newspaper article regarding:action of the Supreme Court on Federal Civil Rights,
noting the lack of immunity by municipalities and the need for caution on the
part of elected officials.
Mr. Allums reported that he would give further details subsequent to review the
case involved.
LEGAL MATTERS: Mr. Allums advised the Commission that there was a lot located at
Duke and Belmont that had been reported as being rat invested because of the
partial demolition of an old structure on the property. Mr. Allums requested
that he send a final notice to the property owner and if no response received
that the city clean the lot and file a lien against the owner.
City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he and Building Inspector Wayne Perry
had been working on this problem and that the final notice had been sent to the
owners and that the city would see that the lot was cleaned.
STAFF REPORT: Mr. Rockenbaugh distributed copies of the minutes of the Parks and
Recreation Board meeting on April 22nd inasmuch as they were not received in time
for regular distribution.
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BOARD, AND COMMITTEE MERTIN(; MTNnTR~' Minutes of the following Board and Committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for their information:
Electrical Board meeting on March 21, 1980
Parks and Recreation Board meeting on April 8, 1980
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjoured at
9:00p.m.
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,REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
May 12, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, May 12,
1980,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding, Commis-
sioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Manager was also present.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
April 28, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, .seconded by Commissioner Horne, that minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Commission on April 28, 1980, be corrected to
show that Commissioner Maneval seconded 'a motion by Commissioner Ahrens to amend
Resolution Number 80-12 to show the name Dr. Donald R. Young, and approved as
corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
GOOD CITIZENSHIP COMMENDATION: Mayor Cole read the following letter of commendation:
Mr. Jim Abell
4031 Rice Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
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Dear Jim:
On behalf of the City Commission and the citizens of West University Place,
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your diligent
citizenship which assisted our police in the apprehension of a criminal on
April 26, 1980.
The actions you took and the interest showed by your actions exemplifies
the concern of our.communit.y to provide for a safe, free from fear, atmosphere
for our families.
Please continue your pursuit of citizen awareness, and by this letter which
will be spread upon the minutes of the City Commission, all citizens are
urged to participate in keeping our city a safe neighborhood of homes.
With sincere appreciation, I am,
Yours very truly,
James M. Cole, Mayor
City of West University Place
Mayor Cole presented the letter to Mr. Abell.
CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE: The Commission was.oadvised that Mrs. Sandy Moore had
resigned as a member of the Charter Revision Committee and that Mr. Dwayne
Loftice had expressed an interest in serving on such Committee.
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Mr. Dwayne
Loftice be appointed to serve asa member of the Charter Revision Committee.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Loftice as a member of the
Charter Revision Committee.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, secbndedby Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission accept the resignation of Mrs. Sandy Moore as a member of the
Charter Revision Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
City Attorney David Allums arrived at the meeting at this time.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Tom Browder, 6352 Buffalo Speedway, stated that he was a
member of the Charter Revision Committee and that in such capacity he had dis-
covered that the city's Charter had no provisions for Civil Defense.
Mr. Browder presented City Attorney David Allums material that he had obtained
from the City of Houston and Harris County on requirements of Civil Defense
in order that any required ordinance might be prepared for consideratioILof
the City Commission.
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Mr. W.L.Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, advised the Commission that he still had
his usual complaint about dogs running loose and the parking of cars on Ruskin '1Ii','l
at Academy making it difficult for MTA buses to negotiate the corner. ~
Mr. Browder requested that the City Commission have the Building Inspector
examine the fake brick exterior being used on the Auburn Place townhouse con-
struction to determine that it was in compliance with provisions of the build-
ingcode.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Horne stated that he was concerned
with the condition of the bleachers located on the West University Elementary
School grounds after hearing a report of a child being seriously injured in a
fall. Mr. Horne requested that the Sports Association be contacted to determine
plans of~"the Little League for repairs.
Commissioner Horne also stated that he was very impressed with the response of
City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh to questions by members of the Commission.
Commissioner Rosenbaum stated that she had received a number of complaints re-
garding too much chlorine in the swimming pool, noting that some of the parti-
cipants on the swimming team planned to quit because of the excessive chlorine.
Commissioner Ahrens expressed appreciation fora letter being forwarded to Mr.
Jim Waite expressing appreciation for his donation of a storage building on
the school grounds and for repairs made to a,water leak at Bissonnet and Edloe
by the City of Houston.
Mayor Cole stated that May 12th was the National Transportation Day, the week of
May 10/16 was Municipal Clerks and Secretaries week and that the week of May 12
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was National Police Week. Mr. Cole also expressed appreciation to the Chief of
Police and members of the West University Police Department for a job well done
with a minimum amount of controversy.
Mayor Cole further stated that in the month of May the City had twelve (12)
certificates of deposit totaling $4,065,000 invested at an average daily interest
rate of 14.44%.
APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT ASSOCIATES: The Commission was advised that in accor-
dance with the provisions of the City Charter consideration should be given to
the re-appointment of Associate Municipal Court personnel. .
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that Michael
Schneider and Terry Collins be reappointed Associate Municipal Court Judges
and that Thomas Taylor be reappointed Associate Municipal Court Prosecutor for
an additional sixty day period.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
MUTUAL AID LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT: The Commission was advised that a request had
been received from the City of Houston Legal Department to include Brazoria
County in the mutual aid law enforcement agreement approved by the City Commis-
sion on October 8, 1979. .
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Chief of
Police Robinson be authorized to execute an amendment to the mutual aid agree-
ment with Harris County to include Brazoria County.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES: The Commission was advised that funds
were provided in the 1980 budget for the purchase of two police patrol units
and two radios, one to be used in a police patrol unit and one to be installed
in the vehicle assigned to the Director of Public Works.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of two police patrol
units and two radios.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
FIRE DEPARTMENT DAYROOMCARPET: The Commission was advised that the 1980 budget
included funds for the purchase of carpet for installation in the Fire Depart-
ment dayroom.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for installation of carpet in the
Fire Department dayroom.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REQUEST OF WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA~ City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh pre-
sented the Commission the following response to a request by the Safety Commit-
tee of the West University Elementary School PTA for certain, changes to provide
a safe school route for studentsi .
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After careful review of the request submitted by the West University
Elementary School Safety Committee, it is my recommendation that the
City Commission consider the following information:
The Safety Committee has obviously accomplished much by the completing
the student survey. However, I think efforts subsequent to the survey
should take a somewhat different direction than the requesting of improve-
ments based on the survey. The survey information should be used to de-
velop a safe school trip plan. The school trip plan should be in consi-
deration of existing traffic conditions and traffic controls, since routes
should be planned to take advantage of the protection afforded by exist-
ing traffic controls. Trips that then cannot be accomodated safely
should be evaluated to remedy unsafe conditions. The remedy must be
weighed against many factors with some trips, perhaps, being recommended
to be made by vehicle arid other trips to have protection at some of the
crossings of major thoroughfares. An unbiased and unemotional, objective
evaluation is required in all programs such as this.
The school trip plan provides each household in the city with a safe
routing minimizing crossing of major thoroughfares and taking advantage
of available protection of traffic controls and sidewalks. The school
and parents participate in the education and training of students. I might
mention that at one time, efforts were made to initiate the school trip
plan but time and other factors did not allow the successful completion
of the pro j ec t.
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In the application of traffic. control devices' for school areas, the Manual !i l
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which West University Place has com-
mitted to obeying by ordinance, emphasizes the need for reasonable and L-J
standard application of controls and the need for an engineering study of
each location as a basis for the application. In addition, it has come
to my attention that all school speed zones must be established in accor-
dance with the "Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways." Where
pedestrian signals are added to existing signalized intersections, the con-
tract is currently costing $2,000 tb~$2,500 where'no additional poles are
required and existing conduit can accept the additional cables.
As you can see, there are a number of considerations to ponder in making
a decision on this matter. Based on the data I have collected, I would
like to propose the City Commission entertain the thought of discussing
a safe school trip plan and the establishment of bike routes with a pro-
fessional traffic engineering consultant firm. I think that it would accom-
plish a good, thorough, and objective study which could be utilized and
would meet all standards and criteria required of the City by appropriate
agencies.
I will be glad to schedule this item for a future workshop session if you
so desire. In the meantime, if I can provide further information please
let me know.
Following a general conversation regarding location of a mini-basketball court
at Colonial Park and the purchase and proposed location of playground equipment,
it was the decision of the Commission that this item be scheduled for the next
Commission workshop session and included in the Staff Report.
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LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS: The Commission was advised that funds were provided in the
1980 budget for additional shelving at the Library and that such shelves would
be of wood or hardwood veneer.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of shelving for the
Library.
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Voting No: Ahrens
Rosenbaum
DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE PROGRAMS: The Commission was presented contracts
prepared by Mr. Gilbert Garcia of Systems Design, Laredo, Texas, for a complete
general ledger with budgetary, fund accounting software system and a complete
tax billing and accounting software system, each in the amount of $4,500.00.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to execute contracts with Mr. Gilbert Garcia for prepara-
tion of general ledger and tax billing software programs.
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Rosenbaum
Voting No: Ahrens
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT. FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The Commission was advised
that purchase of an automobile for the Department of Public Works for which
funds were included in the 1980 budget would enable such Department to re-
allocate certain automotive equipment for better overall utilization.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authoriied to advertise for bids for delivery of an automobile for
the Public Works Department.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RECORDS. CLERK FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Commission was advised that difficulty
had been encountered in the employment of dispatchers for the Police Depart-
ment and that it was believed that the employment of a records clerk would
relieve a dispatcher of some of the current responsibilities and make such
position more attractive to applicants.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission authorize the employment of a records clerk for the Police Depart-
men t .
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Voting No: Ahrens
Rosenbaum
EMPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL PATROL OFFICER: The Commission was advised that employment
of an additional patrol officer would increase police service to residents of
the city and would provide for better operation of the department when other
officers were ill, on vacation or attending schools.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded
Commission authorize the employment of
the Police Department
by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
an additional patrol officer to work in
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Rosenbaum
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EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE INVESTIGATOR: Motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Commissioner
Horne that discussion on this item be deferred until later in the agenda to
permit members of the Commission to review the Police Department monthly report
for April.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL AND TRANSMISSION LINE:
by Langford Engineering, Inc.
well #7 and construction of a
consideration.
An invoice in the amount of $5,905.96 submitted
for services rendered on the drilling of water
12" water transmission line was presented for
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Commission approve payment to Langford Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$5,905.96 for services rendered on water well 117 arid the 12" water transmis-
sion line.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums reported that he had received a call
from former Acting Chief of Police Sonny Fenwick advising that he had been
served a summons in connection with a suit filed by former patrol officer
Bill Schroeder.
Mr. Allums also reported that he had received a copy of the charter review pre-
pared by Attorney Bill Olson and that he was pleased with the work accomplished
by the Charter Revision Committee at this time.
Mr. Allums stated that he had prepared two motions for summary judgment in
the suit Bernard Ashys the City.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that he had re-
ceived additional information from the Texas Municipal League regarding the
meeting of Mayors and Councilmembers to be held in Brownsville.
Mr. Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that the next regular meeting of the
Commission would be on Memorial Day and it was the decision of the Commission
that all members other than Commissioner Horne would be available for the re-
gular meeting.
Mr. Rockenbaugh reported that he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Susan
Christ advising that the Senior Girls' softball team had won second place in
a tournament in Denton.
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be made of the winning softball team with
cost of such photograph.
Commissioner Ahrens, that a photograph
their trophy with the city paying the
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Plumbing Board
on April 28, 1980 were presented to the Commission for their information.
EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE INVESTIGATOR: The Commission was advised that with only one
investigator many times police 'officers have to take reports and spend what
time they can on investigations thereby taking them off patrol duty, and that
the employment of a second investigator would enable the Police Department to
make investigations when the need arose.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission authorize the employment of an additional investigator for work in
the Police Department.
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Voting No: Ahrens
Rosenbaum
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
.May 26, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, May 26,
1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding, Commis-
sioners Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Manager was also present. Commissioners
Ahrens and Horne, as well as City Attorney Allums, were absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Maneval.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
May 12, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on May 12, 1980, be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
TAX BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Mayor Cole advised that inasmuch as Mr. Peter Taaffe
Dr. Donald Young had not been in attendance at the meeting when appointed to
serve as members of the Tax Board of Equalization for the year 1980, the Oath
of Office would be administered at this time.
Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Peter Taaffe and Dr. Donald
Young as members of the Tax Board of Equalization.
COUNCIL ON AGING: Inasmuch as Mrs. Jewelle Ketchbau was not in attendance, this
item was deferred.
HEARING OF 'RESIDENTS: None of the residents in attendance at the meeting had matters
to discuss with the City Commission.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION:, Commissioner Rosenbaum expressed her concern with
a water leak on Marlowe Street, noting that it had been repaired a number of
times and was still leaking. Mayor Cole noted that there was a sewer leak on
Sunset, and requested that the line be jetted out until corrections are made.
SCHOOL TRIP SAFETY PLAN: The Commission was advised that the Office of Traffic
Safety would conduct a school trip safety plan for the city at no cost.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
City Commission authorize the preparation of a school trip safety plan by the
Office of Traffic Safety.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STREET DEPARTMENT CAB AND CHASSIS: In accordance with previous action of the City
Commission, bids received for delivery of one 19,000 g.v.w. cab and chassis for
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use by the Street Department were operted and results announced as follows:
n Bidder Base Bid Trade-In Net Bid Delivery
A. J. Foyt 10,993.25 200.00 10,793.25 ??
Joe Myers Ford 12,142.37 325.00 11,817.37 90 days
South Loop Ford 11,759.84 900.00 10,859.84 8/10 weeks
Westway Ford 9,585.00 600.00 8,985.00 6/8 weeks
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that hids
received for delivery of one cab and chassis be referred to the City Manager
and his staff for review and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
City Attorney David Allums arrived at the meeting at this time.
WATER WELL AND TRANSMISSION LINE: The Commission was presented an invoice in the
amount of $1,578.79 submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. for professional
services rendered for the drilling of water well #7 and construction of a 12"
water transmission line.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
City Commission approve for payment an invoice in the amount of $1,578.79 sub-
mitted by Langford Engineering, Inc.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
INSPECTION BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: The Commission was presented an in-
voice in the amount of $2,750.00 submitted by Water Tank Service Company for
inspections made to the two overhead water storage tanks and repairs made to
ground reservoirs in compliance with requirements of the Texas Department of
Health.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice from Water Tank Service Company in the
amount of $2,750.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODELING: The Commission was presented an invoice in the amount
of $414.42 as final payment to Forest W. McNeir & Son for remodeling work per-
formed in the Police Department area.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice from ForestW. McNeir & Son in the
amount of $414.42.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COUNCIL ON AGING: Mayor Cole announced that inasmuch as Mrs. Jewelle Ketchbau had
arrived at the meeting he would administer the Oath of Office as a member of
the Council on Aging.
Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Ketchbau.
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MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN: Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded
by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that consideration of this item be recessed until
Wednesday, May 28, 1980, for consideration by all members of the City Com-
mission.
Voting Aye: All
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MOSOUITO INSECTICTDE AGREF.MENT' Members of the C0mmission were presented copies of
an agreement between Harris County and the city whereby purchases of insecticide
in bulk quantities may be made through the Mosquito Control District.
It was explained to the Commission that such an agreement had been to the city's
advantage last year inasmuch as Harris County purchases insecticide in bulk
quantitites at relatively low prices and execution of the agreement will permit
the city to purchase only insecticide required in its mosquito control program.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Mayor
Cole be authorized to execute an agreement with Harris County for the purchase
of insecticide.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Commissioner Ahrens arrived at the meeting at this time.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that the City of Houston was still
pursuing its suit against the Harris County Tax Appraisal District; that he was
working on the Ash vs City of West University Suit and that the suit filed by U
former police officer William Schroeder was still pending. I :
Mr. Allums advised that he had reviewed the Tax Appraisal form and that in his
opinion the information requested was for such group's budget request. City
Manager Richard Rockenbaugh was instructed to answer the questionnaire in a
most conservative manner.
STAFF REPORT:., City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that Channel
BIs Live at Five program would be telecast from the WUP Swimming Pool at 5:00
p.m. Mr. Rockenbaugh also advised that a request from Entex for a rate increase
would be included on an upcoming workshop agenda.
CONCERNS OF CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens advised that he had received a call
from a resident who would like.to lend the city an antique clock to be put in one
of the public rooms of the City Hall, and would also like to purchase, at his
expense, a clock for mounting on the City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting recessed at 8:30 p.m.
until Wednesday, May 28, 1980.
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CITY COMMISSION RECESSED MEETING
May 28, 1980
The City Commission convened in recesses session at the City Hall on ,Wednesday,
May 28, 1980, 7: 00 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, pre-
siding; Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Manager was also
present. ,Commissioner Horne was out of the city.
Mayor Cole announced that the purpose of the meeting was to consider an amended
Municipal Employees' Compensation Plan that had been deferred from the regular
meeting of the Commission on Monday, May 26, 1980.
City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh presented the amended compensation plan, noting
that over-all the plan had been adjusted by approximately 1% whereas the compen-
sation plan for public safety employees had been amended by approximately 7%.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission accept the amended Municipal Employees' Compensation Plan as proposed
by the City Manager.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Rockenbaugh presented the following schedule showing 1980 budget total per-
sonnel expense:
m General Health Water/Sewer
Fund Fund Fund
1980 BUDGET-TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSE $ 1,992,831 $ 34,236 $ 262,011
Projected Expense First Half 1980 883,1:1'.2 12,652 120,056
Projected Expense Second Half 1980 931,929 12,711 117,776
New Salaries Second Half 1980 45,000 7,000 -0-
(Personnel Clerk, Purchasing Agent,
Police Officer, Records Clerk)
Total Projected 1980 Expense
Before July 1st Merit Raises 1,860,041 32,363 232,832
1980 Budget Balance Available 132,790 1,873 29,179
Less Maximum "Related" Expense
to cover payroll related items - 24,831 387 7,404
(Court time, Over time, Holiday
Pay, Social Security, Retirement,
Workmen's Compensation)
1980 Budget balance available -
for base salary increases from 107,959 1,486 21,775
U July 1st merit reviews
Less Average 5% merit raises
for second half 1980 - -46,596 633 5,889
1980 Budget Balance - Year End 58,363 853 15,886
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New Semi-Annual Expense -
(Including raises)
1,048,356
New Annual Expense
2,096,712
Annualized Increase Over 1980 Budget
5.21%
20,791
41,582
21. 45%
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that
Manager use 3%, or $31,870, from all three funds for salary increases
city employees.
Voting Aye: Ahrens
Maneval
Rosenbaum
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Voting No: Cole
With no further business to come before the Commission at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 9, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, June
9, 1980, 7: 30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Rosenbaum.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of. the regular meeting of the City Commission on
May 26, 1980, and a recessed meeting on May 28, 1980, were presented for con-
sideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner .Maneval, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on May 26, 1980, and a recessed
meeting of May 28, 1980, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITIZEN PRESENTATION: Mrs. Ruth Snoble, 6336 Buffalo Speedway, presented Mayor Cole the
1928 bronze dedication plaque which had been removed from the city's original City
Hall when it was demolished in 1954 for the construction of the present City Hall.
Mrs. Snoble noted that she had the plaque mounted on the wall of the den of her
home for many years, but inasmuch as she had sold her home she wanted to present
the plaque to the city.
Mayor Cole expressed appreciation on behalf of the City Commission and citizens
of West University for Mrs. Snoble's gift.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr.W. L.partridge, 4040 Ruskin, repeated his request that
something should be done about the number of dogs in the city. Mr. Partridge
also stated his displeasure with the erection of a "No Parking" sign in front
of his neighbor's <residence.
The City Manager was requested to investigate the height and location of the sign
to assure it's compliance with the provision of the Uniform Traffmc Manual and
to further investigate removal of the sign upon a route change by the Metropoli-
tan Transit Authority.
Mr. G. Tom Browder, 6352 Buffalo Speedway, was advised by City Attorney David
Allums that he had not had an opportunity to review the material furnished on
emergency operation plans.developed by Harris County. Mr. Allums suggested that
he and Mr. Browder meet at a mutually convenient time to review current provisions
the city has for civil defense requirements.
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Mr. Dwayne Loftice, 4037 Marquette, advised the Commission that he wanted to ex-
press his personal appreciation to members of the Police Department for the calm,
thorough manner in which they investigated a problem of a very sensitive nature.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Horne advised that he had received a
call from a citizen who jogs on Rutgers Street expressing concern for th~ street
at the site of the Rutgers Place townhouse development. Mr. Horne noted that
it appeared that the base of the street might, be in jeopardy.
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Mayor Cole noted that there was also a problem on Rutgers Street at
Robinhood and at Nottingham.
Commissioner Rosenbaum stated that a fire hydrant located at Academy and
Arnold had been leaking for quite sometime.
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Commissioner Maneval advised that he shared the concern of Mr. Partridge
with so many dogs running loose and that he would like to encourage everyone
to obey the city's leash law.
Commissioner Ahrens requested information regarding knowing when MTA might
change the route of the University bus and was advised that MTA would be
called to check.
Commissioner Ahrens repeated an earlier concern about the scheduling of adult
softball leagues during a time when fields are needed for practice by the
Little League and youth programs to prepare for tournament play. Following
further discussion regarding usage of the fields and the need for an early
resolution of the problem, it was the decision of the Commission to schedule
this item for a workshop session to provide the Commission an opportunity to
arrive at a policy decision.
Commissioner Ahrens expressed his concern with the lack of activity by the Parks
Fund~ari.d -'wasadvise'dc,tha t:the:::&rigiiial;tllree,member'F1.ind' 'had 'to accept orre-
ject recommendations of the Commission for appointment to the Board of Trustees
prior to any additional action being taken by the city.
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Commissioner Ahrens stated that he was also concerned about the Long Range Plan~
ning Committee inasmuch as no formal meeting had been held and members of the
Committee had expressed concern because the chairman had not scheduled a meeting.
Mayor Cole stated that he would address a letter to the Chairman of the Long
Range Planning Committee.
Commissioner Ahrens was advised that the Office of Traffic Safety had been ad-
vised to proceed on the development of a Safe Trip plan but that no other
information was available at this time.
In response to a question from Commissioner Ahrens regarding the long range plan
for'replacement of sidewalks and sewers, it was the decision of the Commission
that this item be included on a workshop agenda.
City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh stated that some discussion had been held regard-
ing members of the Fire Department constructing atrophyccase,but that nothing
definite had been decided.
CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr. Jim McLaughlin, Chairman, Charter Revision
Committee, appeared before the Commission to present such Committee's report
and recommendation following its study of the provisions of the present City
Charter.
Mr. McLaughlin reviewed the report noting the findings of the Committee includ- ~...i!II""'"
ing the length and poor organization of the present charter; provision in con- .
flict with constitutions of the State of Texas and United States; the age of
the present charter; lack of conformity to provisions of the present charter;
and the difficulty of understanding.
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Mr. McLaughlin reported that it was the unanimous recommendation of the
Committee that the City Commission call an election to permit the voters to
determine whether or not the charter should be re-written and to elect a
Charter Committee. It was further determined that in the event the charter
is re-written it should be submitted for a vote by residents of West Univer-
sity at a time other than an election of city officials to prea1ude any
political interference with such election.
Mayor Cole expressed appreciation to members of the Committee for their work
and stated that the report would be considered at a workshop meeting of the
Commission on Monday, June 16th.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Alex Pancheri, Chairman, Parks and
Recreation Board, presented such board's recommendation for improvements at
Judson Park, as follows:
We, the members of the Parks and Recreation Board, after studying
the issue of Judson Park improvements and discussing with the
Judson Park Action Committee their plans, have several recommenda-
tions to make to the City Commission:
We recommend that:
1) The mini-basketball court planned for Judson Park be dropped.
2) The Commission transfer the monies allocated for the court
to the monies allocated for playground equipment.
3) They allow the Parks and Recreation Board to begin work
immediately on equipment renovation, working with the
Judson Park Action Committee.
4) The money allocated for playground equipment be used also
to fence part of Judson Park.
AfteLdiscussing~ideas wi,th, the Judson Park Action",Committee;, we -agree
with them that Judson is the only park with a green space large enough
for some ball playing, frisbee throwing, etc. We see no need to re-
duce this space with a basketball court. Colonial Parks is c1ose':"by, a
matter of blocks, and it will soon (hopefully) have a basketball court
for use. With the completion of Colonial Park, three of the four parks
in West University will contain multi-purpose basketball courts. Judson
need not have one.
We feel now that the greatest need is in the relocation of playground
equipment, the updating of it, the repair of the water fountain, and
the fencing of the south side of the park.
Please act as soon as possible and advise us so that we may begin work.
Mr. Pancheri also presented the Commission a tabulation of a survey made by
members of the Judson Park Action Committee of residents near the park, regarding
desired improvements, including new playground equipment, repair of the water
fountain, beautification of the park, etc.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that
action of the Commission designating. funds for the construction of a mini-
basketball court at Judson Park be rescinded.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:. None
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that recom-
mendations of the Parks and Recreation Board contained in its report of June
9, 1980, be accepted by the City Commission and plans for implementation of
items one (1) through four (4) be included em the agenda for the next regular
meeting of the City Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Pancheri presented the Commission plans for the location of a mini-basketball
court (50' x 70') at Colonial Park 10' north of the original location planned
with a 5' apron around it. He advised that construction of the court would in-
clude the installation of ground sockets to permit use of the court for volley
ball.
Mr. Pancheri stated that consideration of additional playground equipment at
Colonial Park would be on the Board's meeting agenda for June 10th.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that considera-
tion of the mini-basketball court at Colonial be included with information re-
garding additional playground equipment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mr. Pancheri stated that complalntshavebeen received from the resident who
lives east of the park about broken windows and that the Parks and Recreation
Board plans to recommend the constructi?n of a fence on the east perimeter of
the park be included in the 1981 budget.
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH: Mayor Cole read the following Proclamation designating
June as Parks and Recreation Month:
WHEREAS, our city's greatest asset is the welfare and health
of its people; and
WHEREA$, the City of West University Place is dedicated to con-
serving, preserving and developing safe parks and recreational facilities
for its residents; and
WHEREAS, all residents, young and old alike, are urged to use the
city parks and take advantage of its recreational programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James W. Cole, by virtue of the authority
vested in me as Mayor of the City of.West University Place, in the State of
Texas, do hereby proclaim the month of June, 1980, as
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
in the City of West University Place~ Texas, and urge all citizens to
support all parks and recreational activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of West University Place, Texas, to be affixed at West
University this 9th day of June, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissi@ner Horne, that the
Proclamation be amended to show, "WHEREAS, all residents, of all ages, are
urged to use the city parks and take advantage of its recreational programs."
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AUTOMOTIVE BIDS: In accordance with previous action of the City Commission bids re-
ceived for delivery of two (2) police patrol units and one (1) sedan for use of
the Department of Public Works were opened and results announced as follows:
Bidder
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
Base Bid 7,784.45 7,784.45 6,689.39
Trade-In 1,600.00 1,600.00 500.00
Net Bid 6,184.45 6,184.45 6,189.39
Base Bid 7,477.26 7,477.26 6,529.72
Trade-In 900.00 1,050.00 450.00
Net Bid 6,577.26 6.427.26 6,0'].9.72
Base Bid 6,598.54
Trade-In 450.00
Net Bid 6,148.54
Jimmie Green Chevrolet
Bob Robertson Chevrolet
Bob Robertson (Alternate)
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that bids received
for delivery of three automotive units be referred to the administrative staff
for evaluation with a recommendation for purchase to be presented to the Commis-
sion at its next regular meeting on June 23, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Commissioner Ahrens requested that each bidder be requested to, furnish, it). writing,
the exact year model on which their bid was based.
RADIO EOUIPMENT: Bids received for delivery of one high-band radio for use of the
Police Department and one low-band radio for use of the Public Works Department
were opened and results announced as follows:
General Electric
UHF Unit
VHF Unit
$1,115.00
861.00
Motorola
UHF Unit
VHF Unit
$1,863.00
1,350.00
The Commission was also presented a letter received from the Houston-Galveston
Area Council quoting a price of $1,466.72 for delivery of a Motorola UHF unit
and $1,099.53 for delivery of a Motorola VHF unit under the provisions of a bid
contract between HGAC and various manufactu{ers.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of one UHF mobile radio and one VHF mobile radio be re- Ui
ferred to the administrative staff, withUa recommendation for purchase to be
presented to the Commission at its next regular meeting on June 23rd, and that
such recommendation include additional information from HGAC regarding prices
foruGE radios and other makes.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LIBRARY SHELF UNITS~ Bids received for delivery of five (5) library shelf units
were opened and results announced as follows:
Highsmith Company
Brodart, Inc.
(AI terna t,e Bid)
LaGallerie
$1,179:.11
1,000.00
1,237.00
2,551. 78
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of five (5) library shelf units be referred to the Adminis-
trative staff for evaluation, with a recommendation to be presented to the
Commission at its next regular meeting on June 23, 1980, with concurrence by
the librarian.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
FIRE DEPARTEMNT CARPET: In accordance with previous action of the City Commission
bids received for the installation of approximately seventy (70) square yards
of carpet in the Fire Department dayroom were opened and results announced as
follows:
Carpet World
(Alternate bid)
La Gallerie
Wal-Con Floors
$ 903.00
794.50
1,161.22
1,495.00
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that bids
received for installation of approximately seventy (70) square yards of carpet
in the Fire Department dayroom be referred to the Administrative staff for
evaluation, with a recommendation for purchase to be presented to the City
Commission at its next regular meeting on June 23, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE PATROL UNITS: The Commission was advised that two police patrol units ordered
in December, 1979, had been received nad placed in service and an invoice in
the amount of $6,077.26 for each unit received from Bob Robertson Chevrolet.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission authorize payment of $12,154.52 to Bob Robertson Chevrolet for de-
livery of two police patrol units.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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STREET DEPARTMENT CAB & CHASSIS: A recommendation was presented to the Commission
to award a bid for delivery of a 19,000 G.V.W. cab and chassis for the Street
Department to Westway Ford on their low bid of $8,985.00.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Commission accept the recommendation of the Administrative staff and a 19,000
g.v.w. cab and chassis be purchased from Westway Ford on their low bid of
$8,985.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SANITATION DEPARTMENT CAB AND CHASSIS: The Commission was advised that two cab
and chassis units and two packer bodies ordered in December, 1980 had been
delivered and that a problem had developed in one packer body and one of the
cabs. However, both have now been repaired and the truck placed in service.
An invoice in the amount of $34,260.00 was presented from Port City Ford for
delivery of the cab and chassis units and an invoice in the amount of $21,640.00
from Astro Trucks for delivery of the packer bodies were presented for consid-
eration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the sum of ten percent (10%) be withheld
from invoice for a period of thirty (30) days to assure that both units were
operable.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission authorize payment of $34,260.00 to Port City Ford and payment of
$21,640.00 to Astro Trucks.
Voting Aye: Ahrens
Horne
Maneval
Voting No: Cole
Rosenbaum
SANITARY LANDFILL TRENCHING: The Commission was presented the following quotations
for approximately 700' Of trenching at the sanitary landfill:
Holland Construction Company
.829 per cubic yard, plus approximately $3,000 move-in, move-out
Star Concrete
1.75 per cubic yard, plus $1,400 move-in, move-out
Precission Grading
1.40 per cubic yard, plus $2,000 move~in, move-out
N.M. Brown
1.35 cubic yard, flat fee
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Holland
Construction Company be employed forcapproximately 700' of trenching at the
sanitary landfill at their quoted price of .82 per cubic yard, plus and approxi-
mate $3,000 move-in, move-out charge.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #7: Estimates Number 3 and Number 4 submitted by Layne-
Western Company for work completed to date on the drilling of water well #7 were I:, 1
presented for consideration. It was noted that there was no amount due on esti-
mate number 3 inasmuch as it covered the period while the contractor was awaiting
delivery of the pump for the well. ~
Motion by Commissioner Maneval; seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
City Commission approve Estimate #3 and Estimate #4 and authorize payment of
Estimate #4 in the amount of $59,553.00.-
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONAl, c'HAR'I" Ordinance Number 1154 was presented
to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-32 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A DEPARTMENT
OF PERSONNEL AND PURCHASING; CREATING APPROPRIATE
DEPARTMENT HEAD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to establish
a department to be known as the Department of Personnel and Purchasing; and
WHEREAS, the addition of another department requires a new organi-
zational plan designating the chain of command.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED~Y THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That Section 2-32 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West University Place, Texas, be amended so that hereafter said
Section 2-32 shall read as follows:
"Section 2-32. That several single function departments
shall be reorganized into seven (7) multi-function depart-
ments.
That these departments shall be identified as the Depart-
ment of Public Works, Department of Community Services,
Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Housing
and Community Development, Department of Finance and
Operations and Department of Personnel and Purchasing.
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Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after June 9~ 1980.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval~seconded by Commissioner Horne~ that Ordinance
Number 1154 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL: OrdinaIice Number 1155 was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1133 BY AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
MANUAL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE TO PROVIDE
FOR CERTAIN CHANGES DESIRED BY THE CITY COMMISSION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS~ a Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual was heretofore
adopted by the City Commission on Jaunary 22~ 1979; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to make certain
changes in the hereinbefore mentioned Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. 'That the attached "Exhibit A" setting forth changes
desired in the prreviously adopted Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual is
made a part hereof for all purposes the same as if it were copied in full
herein, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Commission of the City
of West University Place, Texas.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, ' seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Exhibit "A"
to Ordinance Number 1155 be amended to add "Director of Community Service to
Section B(a) (6).
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Horne~ seconded by Commissioner Ahrens~ that Ordinance No.
1155 be approved as read and amended.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FOR HUMANE OFFICER'S PATROL UNIT: The Commission was advised
that a check had been made with a representative of the air conditioning firm
who had quoted a price for installation of an air conditioning unit in the patrol
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unit drive by the Humane Officer and it was learned that the installation of a
heavy duty fan permitted installation in a unit with a standard radiator and no
problems had ever been encountered with such installations.
There was no recommendation from the City Commission regarding the purchase
of an air conditioning unit for installation in the Humane Officer's patrol
unit.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums stated that the Junge had approved a
motion for summary judgement in the suit Ash vs City of West University. Mr.
Allums also stated that an extension of time had been granted in the Schroeder
suit and that an answer would be filed by Vincent, Eikins.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh advised that he had no
further items for consideration by the Commission at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for their information:
a) Parks and Recreation Board meeting on May 27, 1980
b) Electrical Board meeting on May 19,1980
c) Plumbing Board meeting on May 19, 1980
d) Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on May 21, 1980
ADJOURNMENT: WIth no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 25, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session on Wednesday, June 25,1980,7:30 p.m.,
inasmuch as there was not a quorum available for the meeting posted for Monday, June 23,
1980. The following members were present: Mayor Cole, presiding; Commissioners Horne,
Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronQunced by Mayor\C61e.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of, the regular meeting of the City Commission on
Monday, June 9, 1980; were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on June 9, 1980, be approved as sub-
mitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: ,Mr. Dan Doughty, 3840 Byron, appeared before the Commission to
determine the~city's policy for after hours parties at Colonial Park swimming
pool. Mr. Doughty advised the Commission of events that had happened when he
attempted to schedule an after-hours party for members ofa West University
Little League team, noting a conversation with the City Manager as well as the
pool manager and his dissatisfaction with a policy which-had been established
by a city employee rather than members of the City Commission.
City Manager stated that subsequent to his conversation with Mr. Doughty he had
requested that Director 'of Community Services Tom Carson call Mr. Doughty and
work out the situation. Mr. Rockenbaugh further stated that he was unaware of
any policy that had been established regarding after-hours parties. Mr. Rocken-
baugh explained that in the day~to-day operation of any city department it becomes
necessary for the Department Head to establish policies, however, it would be his
recommendation that policies for operation of a city facility such as the pool be
established by the City Commission.
Commissioner Ahrens arrived at this time.
Commissioner Horne requested that Mr. Rockenbaugh be given an opportunity to
explore the events that had taken place and get back with Mr. Doughty.
Mr. James Jones, 3916 Arnold, appeared before the Commission to express his con-
cern with the inability of citizens so desiring to construct fences eight (8')
feet in height. Mr. Jones noted that he had spoken personally with each members
of the Commission and would request that they hold a vote to return to the provi-
sions of a prior ordinance permitting construction of eight (8') foot fences. Mr.
Jones stated that he had secured a petition with over two hundred signatures and
only fifteen or twenty people contacted ,had any objections to eight foot fences.
Mrs. Mary Jane Orsburn, 5910 Fordham, stated that she believed the Commission should
permit the construction of eight. foot fences where necessary to shield a homeowner's
view of unsightly residences.
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Mrs. Joann Jones, 3916 Arnold, stated that it was her belief that the City
Commission should make a provision for the construction of eight foot fences i-'
where desired, or at least provide an appeal process by which individual !
residents could make their needs known and considered. I
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When questioned by Mr. Jones regarding his promise to appoint a committee to
investigate the question of fence heights, Mayor Cole, reviewed the problems
facing the Commission which resulted in a request to members of the Zoning
and Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment for assistance.
Mayor Cole advised those in attendance that consideration was being given to the
placing of a "straw vote" on the August 9th election ballot to determine the
over-all citizen feeling regarding the height of fences permitted in the city.
Mr. Tom Beard, 5919 Fordham, requested that consideration be given to the
construction of seven foot feences as an alternative in the "straw vote".
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commssioner Rosenbaum expressed her concern with
a complaint by a citizen in the 4200 block of Dartmouth regarding an automobile
on blocks, excessive street parking making it impossible for her to park in
front of her residence and an apparent lack of patrol on the part of the Police
Department.
Commissioner Rosenbaum also questioned actions of members of the Police Depart-
ment when a complaint was received about soliciting within the city.
Commssioner Ahrens requested that better supervision at the swimming pool to II~I
determine who had paid the necessary fee and those who had not paid.
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DEPUTY MUNICIPAL COURT CLERKS:. Resolution Number 80-13 was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, Jan Garrett and Linda Bale, employed as Police Dispatchers
and appointed Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court of the City of West
University Place, have resigned their positions with the city; and
WHEREAS, Rebecca Young, employed as Police Dispatcher and
appointed Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of West
University Place, has been re-assigned duties as a Police Officer; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Seward has been employed to fill a newly
created position as Records Clerk, and is qualified to serve as Deputy
Clerk of the Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, Mark Kirk, Marilyn Biggs and Joel Castaneda, III,
have been employed as Police Dispatchers and are qualified to serve
as Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
Section 1. That Pamela Seward, Mark Kirk, Marilyn Biggs and
Joel Castaneda, III, be, and they are hereby appointed, Deputy Clerks
of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place, Texas.
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Section 2. That the appointment of Pamela Seward, Mark
Kirk, Marilyn Biggs and Joel Castaneda, IiI ,asDepu~y Clerks of the
,Municipal Cnurt of the City of West University Place, Texas, shall be
effective with the passage, of this Resolution and that, they shall assume
the assigned duties of Deputy Clerk after having been administered the
proper Oath of Office.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Resolution
Number 80-13 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SPECIAL CITY ELECTION: Ordinance Number 1156 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ALLOWING THE VOTERS OF" THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, TO ANSWER THE PROPOSITION, "SHALL A COMMIS-
SION BE CHOSEN TO FRAME A NEW CHARTER?"; PROVIDING FOR THE
ELECTION OF A COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF SUCH
ELECTION ON THE NINTH DAY OF AUGUST, 1980; PROVIDING FOR
THE HOURS OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES
AND THE OFFICERS OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR ABSENTEE
VOTING; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION BY POSTING
AND PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Comrilission of the City of West University Place,
Texas, has determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to
seek the election of a Charter Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is of theop1n10n that a special
election should be called for the purpose of allowing the voters to
determine whether a Commission should be chosen to frame a new charter
and elect a Charter Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a special election shall be held in the City
of West University Place, Texas, on the 9th day of August, 1980, at which
election there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of West Univer-
sity Place, who reside within the corporate limits of said City, the
following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION 1
SHALL A COMMISSION BE CHOSEN TO FRAME A NEW CHARTER?
Provided that a majority of the qualified voters ',vo,t,~Jlg
on the above proposition shall have voted in the affirmative
there shall be elected a Charter Commission composed of fifteen
member,s.. Regardless of whether you have voted "FOR" or "AGAINST"
or hayenotvotedat all on the above proposition, you are en-
titled to vote for fifteen, but no more than fifteen, candidates
for the Charter Commission.
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Section 2. The hours during which the polls will be open
for voting in said election shall be from seven o'clQck a.m. to
seven o'clock p.m.
Section 3. Voting shall be at the following respectively ~
designated polling places in each of the following numbered Harris
County Voting Precincts in the City of West University Place hereto-
fore established and described by natural or artifical boundaries or
survey lines by order adopted by the Commissioner's Court of Harris
County and duly setout in its minutes. The following named persons
are hereby appointed officers to conduct said election in the said
election precincts, respectively.
The presiding judge for each election precinct shall appoint not less
than two election clerks to serve at the polling place under his juris-
diction.
Section 4. It is hereby determined by the City Commission that
voting on the day of said election shall be by the use of voting machines,
that absentee voting shall be by use of paper ballots and that the ballots
of said election shall conform to the requirements of the Texas Election
Code and shall have printed thereon in Engl~sh and Spanish the following:
OFFICIAL_BALLOT
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Each voter desiring to vote in favor of the proposition
shall pull the lever beside the word "FOR". Each voter
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desiring to vote against the proposition shall pull the lever
beside the word "AGAINST".
PROPOSITION
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"SHALL A COMMISSION BE CHOSEN TO FRAME A NEW CHARTER?"
INSTRUCTIONS: Provided that a majority of the qualified voters, voting on
the above question, shall have voted in the affirmative, there
shall be elected a Charter Commission composed of fifteen (15)
members. Regardless of whether you have voted "FOR" or "AGAINST"
or have not voted at all on the above question, you are entitled
to vote for fifteen (15), but no more than fifteen, candidates
for the Charter Commission~
Vote for the candidates of your choice by pulling the lever
beside the candidate's name. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES
YOU HAVE VOTED FOR MUST NOT EXCEED FIFTEEN (15) CANDIDATES.
RECHECK YOUR BALLOT TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT VOTED FOR
MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) CANDIDATES.
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Absentee voting shall be conducted by Lee Lockard, City Secretary,
and the place at which the absentee voting shall be conducted is designated
as the office of the City Secretary in the City Hall, 3800 University
Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005, which is also the mailing address to
which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail maybe sent. Said
City Secretary shall keep said office open for at least eight (8) hours,
that is, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each day for absentee voting which
is not a Saturday, a Sunday, or an official State holiday; provided, however,
except as authorized by Article 5.05, Subdivision 3d, Texas Election Code,
said City Secretary shall not permit anyone to vote absentee by personal
~ppearance on any day which is not a regular working day for the City
Secretary's office, and under no circumstances shall she permit anyone to
vote absentee by personal appearance at any time when her office is not
open to the public.
Absentee voting shall be conducted on printed paper ballots. The
ballots shall have printed on them the following:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Place an "X" in the square beside the statement indicating the
way you wish to vote.
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PROPOSITION
() FOR
() AGAINST
"SHALL A COMMISSION BE CHOSEN TO FRAME A NEW CHARTER?"
INSTRUCTIONS: Provided that a majority of the qualified voters, voting
on the above question, shall have voted in the affirmative,
there shall be elected a Charter Commission composed of
fifteen (15) members. Regardless of whether you have
voted "FOR" or "AGAINST" or have not voted at all on the
above question, you are entitled to vote for fifteen (15)
but no more than fifteen, candidates for the Charter
Commission.
Vote for the candidates of your choice by placing an "X"
in the square beside the candidate's name. the TOTAL
NUMBER OF CANDIDATES YOU HAVE VOTED FOR MUST NOT EXCEED
FIFTEEN (15) CANDIDATES. RECHECK YOUR BALLOT TO MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT VOTED FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15)
.CANDID.ATES.
FOR CHARTER COMMISSIONER:
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The ballots, beneath the heading "INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES" shall
have listed the names of all candidates who have submitted their appli-
cation to the City Secretary as a candidates seeking election to the
Charter Commission.
Section 5. That any duly qualified voter who resides within the
corporate limits of the City of West University Place, Texas, may file
his/her application with the City Secretary as a candidate for election
to the Charter Commission.
Section 6. That all of the duly qualified voters who reside
within the corporate limts of the City of West University Place, Texas,
shall be qualified to vote in this special election.
Section 7. That notice of said election shall be given by post-
ing a Notice containing a substantial copy of this Ordinance in English
and in Spanish at the City Hall, West University Place, and at each of
the election precincts of said City at least twenty (20) days prior to
the date on which said election is to be held, and by publication of [jll..
said notice in English and in Spanish in a newspaper or newspapers
published in Harris County, Texas of general circulation in the City,
and designated as an official newspaper of the City in accordance with
the City Charter, said publication to be made not later than thirty (3)
days prior to the date set for said election.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordinance
Number 1156 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ENTEX RATE INCREASE REQUEST: Resolution Number 80-14 was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
WHEREAS, on May 23, 1980, Entex filed a Statement of Intent to
change its rates for natural gas service within the City of West University
Place and has requested that said changes become effective June 27, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Entex has filed revised Tariff Schedules together
with statements specifying in detail each proposed ,.change, a rate filing
package, and supporting testimony; and
WHEREAS, Section17(a) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act,
Article l446c, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, gives the governing body
of each, municipality exclusive original jurisdiction over gas rates
within its municipal bondaries; and
WHEREAS, Section 43(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act
authorizes the governing body of any municipality acting as a Regulatory
Authority to suspend the operation of any proposed change in rates for
a period not to exceed 120 days beyond the date on which the scheduled
rates would otherwise go into effect, which period may be further ex-
tended for an additional 30 days; and
WHEREAS, Entex' s proposed rat,e changes and the detailed material
supporting those changes require comprehensive evaluation and study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the change in rates for natural gas service within the City
of West University Place proposed by Entex to become effective on June 27,
1980, should be, and are hereby, suspended for a period of 120 days beyond
said proposed effective date, until October 25, 19BO, subject to an
additional suspension of up to 30 days beyond said date upon further
resolution of this Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolution
Number 80-14 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE PATROL UNITS: The following recommendation for purchase of two (2) police
patrol units by Chief of Police Frank Robinson was presented for consideration:
After studying the bids received and contacting both companies, it is
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my recommendation to accept bid proposal from Jimmie Green Chevrolet.
On both bid proposals the trade~in allowance is firm unless the condition
of the vehicle traded are drastically altered (mileage excepted).
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Although the F.O.B. Houston price is higher, the trade-in allowance is
much greater than on bid proposal submitted by Bob Robertson Chevrolet.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the proposal
from Jimmie Green for delivery of two (2) police patrol units at a net delivered
price of $6,184.45 be accepted.
Voting Aye: . All
Voting No: None
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AUTOMOTIVE UNIT: The Commission was advised that the bids re-
ceived for delivery of a four-door sedan for use of the Director of Public Works
had quoted prices for a 1980 model, provided an order was received prior to
June 10th, however, inasmuch as the deadline could not be met, it was recommended
that hids received from Bob Robertson Chevrolet and Jimmie Green Chevrolet b~
rejected and bids here-advertised for a 1981 model.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the bids
from Bob Robertson Chevrolet and Jimmie Green Chevrolet for delivery of a four-
door sedan be rejected and the city staff authorized to advertise for bids for
delivery of a 1981 four~door sedan.
Voting Ay.e: All
Voting No: None
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RADIO EQUIPMENT: The following recommendation from Chief Frank Robinson for purchase
of one UHF radio and one VHF radio was presented to the Commission:
After reviewing bids for radios, it was quickly determined that General
Electric, low bidder, is honoring its contract price with H-GAC whereas
Motorola has suspended its contract prices.
Although I would prefer to be consistent with radio equipment, all of
which at this time is Motorola, I cannot justify a purchase from Motorola,
the high bidder.
Ken-Zac Electronics, our local radio repair shop in West University Place,
will not be able to service the General Electric radios due to a lack of
proper test equipment for this brand; however, the Fire Department has a
General Electric unit in the ambulance and has not had any problems with
this equipment.
My recommendation is to accept the bids from General Electric.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded.by Commissioner Maneval, that the proposal
submitted by General Electric for delivery of one UHF radio for a net delivered
price of $1,115 and one VHF unit for a net delivered price of $861, be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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LIBRARY SHELF UNITS: The following recommendation from Director of Community
Services Tom Carson was presented to the Commission:
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After reviewing the three bids submitted, I can immediately rule
out the bid from LaGallerie for $2,551. 78, because we only have
$1,500 appropriated for this item. Therefore, the selection is
cut down between two companies, Brodartand Highsmith. These two
companies submitted bid prices on two sizes of shelving units, ,5;
shelf and 7-shelf.
Before I get into either company's product, I feel we should go with
the 7~shelf unit which will provide the library with more space for
books than the 5-shelf unit.
The bids to bereviewed,are:
A. Brodart: One starter unit, four add-on units and five painted
backs. Total cost, $1,237.00.
Note: This shelving is made of solid Northern Hard Rock
Maple and Red Oak - no particle board or synthetic materials
are used.
B. Highsmith: One starter unit, four add-on units and five backs. Total
cost, $1,179.11.
Note: This shelving is made of hardwood veneer over core
plywood with white birch shelves faced with hardwood.
The bid from Brodart is $57.89 higher than the bid from Highsmith, but the
difference, in my opinion, is wood shelving over veneer shelving.
My recommendation is to go with the bid from Brodart for the hardwood shelves,
which in quality, appearance and longevity will not only enhance the W.U.
branch, but will also serve the purpose of adding more shelf space for books.
I've discussed the two bids with the W.U. branch personnel and they also
recommend the shelves from Brodart.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the recom-
mendation of the Director of Community Services and the City Manager be accepted
and libr~ry shelves be purchased from Brodart for a net delivered price of
$1,237.00.
Voting Aye: Horne
Maneval
Cole
Voting No: Ahrens
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FIRE DEPARTMENT DAYROOM CARPET: The Commission was presented the following recom-
mendation from Chief Ben Wilcher for the purchase of carpet for the Fire Depart-
ment Dayroom:
After an inspection of all of the carpet samples, it is my decision
that the alternate bid from Carpet World would be my choice of carpet.
The carpet will be glued to the concrete floor, thus eliminating the
padding. From the information I have received from various sources,
it will wear better installed in this manner.
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the
recommendation of the Fire Chief and City Manager be accepted and the bid for !ii-1
installation of carpet in the Fire Department dayroom be awarded to Carpet
World on their alternate bid of $794.50 be accepted.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #7: The, Commission was presented an invoice in the amount of $3,325.36
submitted by ~arigford Engineers, Inc. for professional services rendered on
the drilling of water well /17 and construction of a 12" water transmission
line.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded,by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice in the amount of $3,325.36 submitted
by Langford Engineers, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
IMPROVEMENTS TO COLONIAL AND JUDSON PARKS: Mr. Alex Pancheri, Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Board submitted the following report to the City Commission:
In response to your directive from the meeting of June 9th, we
request the purchase of the following equipment for Judson Park:
1. No. 5770 Ramble Climber $ 2,712.00
2. No. 5722 3-Leve1 Balance Beam 205.00
3. No. 5761 Climbing Pole 392.00 C
4. No. 2133 Aluminum Bench 180.00
5. No. 5793 Sheltered Picnic Table 751.00
6. No. 60 (Waist-Hi) Barbecue Stove (Permanent)
(Three (3) @ $71.00 each) 213 . 00
Total $ 4,453.00
We advise Game-Time Equipment or at least their specifications as
their reputation for quality construction and durability is establ-
ished in the parks equipment area.
For Colonial Park, we request the purchase from Game-Time 1980 catalog of:
1. Four (4) Picnic Tables $ 528.00
No. 768-8 foot wood top & seats @ $132.00 each 376.00
No. 769 end frames @ 94.00 each
2. Six (6) barbeque stoves, permanent type 426.00
No. 60 (Waist-Hi) @ $71.00 each
3. No. 5784 Double Slide Climber 1,452.00
Total $ 2,782.00
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We hope that this will satisfy your directive to us and that you will take
action immediately to begin purchase of the requested equipment.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board; that
plans and specifications be prepared for the requested equipment; and a request
to advertise for bids be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of
the City Commission. .
Voti.ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission because of time
limits it would be necessary to call a Special Meeting of the Commission if it
was desired to place a question regarding the transfer of funds voted for Street
Paving Improvements to the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant on
the ballot for a Special Election on August 9, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that a special
meeting be called for Monday, June 30, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh presented an invoice in the
amount of $5,694.29 received from Attorney Bill Olson for professional services
rendered in conncection with a study of the current city charter. Mr. Rockenbaugh
noted that included in the amount of the invoice were charges for telephone con-
ferences, charter review, legal research, preparation of a written review of the
charter and meetings with the City Commission and Charter Committee.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
invoice submitted by Bill Olson in the amount of $5,694, be approved for pay-
ment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No : None
BOARD ANDtOMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Electrical Board
on ~une 16, 1980, were presented to the Commission for their information.
ADJOURNMENT: 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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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 30, 1980
The City Commission convened in special session at the City Hall on Monday,
June 30, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole,
presiding; Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present.
Mayor Cole announced that the purpose of the special meeting was to consider
an ordinance to provide voters of the city an opportunity to authorize the City
Commission to use bond funds approved in 1976 that have not been used to be de-
signated for use to defray a portion of the cost of construction of a new waste-
water treatment facility.
Ordinance Number 1157 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS,' TO ANSWER THE PROPOSITION, "SHALL BOND PROCEEDS
WHICH HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED, SOLD AND DELIVERED FOR
A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES?"
PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION ON THE NINTH DAY
OF AUGUST, 1980; PROVIDING FOR THE HOURS OF SAID ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES AND THE OFFICERS OF SAID
ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR ABSENTEE VOTING; AND PROVIDING FOR
NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION BY POSTING AND PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of West University Place, Texas, at
a special election held on the 10th day of February, 1976, authorized the
City Commission to issue and sell the bonds of said city in the amount of
$860,000 for the purpose of constructing permanent drainage improvements
in and for said city; and
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of West University Place, Texas, at
a special election held on the 10th day of February, 1976, authorized the
City Commission to issue and sell the bonds of said city in the amount
of $490,000 for the purpose of constructing permanent street improvements
in and for said city; and
WHEREAS, upon~completion of the construction of permanent drainage
improvements, there remained the sum of $30,707 to the credit of such
Drainage Bond Funds; and
WHEREAS, the construction of permanent street improvements has been
abandoned because of the lack of citizen participation in such project and
the sum of $490,000 remains to the credit of the Street Improvement Bond
Funds; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to use such unexpended
bond funds, together with all accrued interest thereon, to defray a portion
of the cost of the construction of wastewater treatment facilities as pro-
vided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That a special election shall be held in the City of West
University Place, Texas, on the 9th day of August, 1980, at which election
there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of West University Place,
who reside within the corporate limits of said City, the following proposi-
tion; to-wit:
PROPOSITION
"SHARL BOND PR€JCEEDS WHICH HAVKHERETOFORE BEEN c: ISSUED" SOLD
AND DELIVERED FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES BE USED FOR OTHER
PURPOSES?"
Section 2. The hours during which the pools will be open for voting
in said election shall be from seven o'clock a.m. to seven o'clock p.m.
Section 3. Voting shall be at the following respectively designated
polling places in each of the following numbered Harris County Voting Pre-
cincts in the City of West' University Place heretofore established and de-
scribed by natural or artificial boundaries or survey lines by order adopted
by the Commissioner's Court of Harris County and duly set out in its minutes.
The following named persons are hereby appointed officers tocoriduct said
election in the said election precincts, respectively:
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Section 4. It is hereby determined by the City Commission that voting
on the day of said election shall be by the use of voting machines, that
absentee voting shall be by use of paper ballots and that the ballots of
said election shall conform to the requirements of the Texas Election Code
and shall have printed thereon in English and Spanish the f6110wi~g:
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
Each voter desiring to vote in favor of the proposition shall
pull the lever beside the word "FOR". Each voter desiring to
vote against the proposition shall pull the lever beside the
word "AGAINST".
PROPOSITION
( ) FOR SHALL BOND PROCEEDS WHICH HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED,
SOLD AND DELIVERED FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES
( ) AGAINST BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES?
Absentee voting shall be conducted by Lee Lockard, City Secretary, and the
place at which the absentee voting shall be conducted is designated as the
office of the City Secretary in the City Hall, 3800 University Boulevard,
Houston, Texas, 77005, which is also the mailing address to which ballot
applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent. Said City Secretary
shall keep said office open for at least eight (8) hours, that is, from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each day for absentee voting which is not a Saturday,
a Sunday, or an official State holiday; provided, however, except as author- il
ized by Article 5.05, Subdivision 3d, Texas Election Code, said City Secre- LJ
tary shall not permit anyone to vote absentee by personal appearance on any day
which is not a regular working day for the City Secretary's office, and under
no circumstances shall she permit anyone to vote absentee by personal appear-
ance at any time when her office is not open to the public.
Absentee voting shall be conducted on printed paper ballots. The ballots
shall have printed on them the following:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Place an ~'X" in the square beside the statement indicating the
way you wish to vote.
PORPOSITION
( ) FOR
"SHALL BOND PROCEEDS WHICH HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED, SOLD
AND DELIVERED FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES BE USED FOR
OTHER PURPOSES?"
( ) AGAINST
Section 5. That all of the duly qualified voters who reside within the
corporate limits of the City of West University Place, Texas, shall be
qualified to vote in this special election.
Section 6. That notice of said election shall be given by posting a
notice containing a substantial copy of this Ordinance in English and in
Spanish at the City Hall, West University Place, and at each of the election
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precincts of said City at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which
said election is to be held, and by publication of said notice in English and
in Spanish in a newspaper or newspapers published in Harris County, Texas of
general circulation in the City, and designated as an official newspaper of
the City in accordance with the City Charter, said publication to be made on
the same day in each of two (2) successive weeks, the date of the first pub-
lication to be not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date set for
said election.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordinance
Number 1157 be amended to reflect the following language for the Proposition and
approved as amended:
"SHALL BOND PROCEEDS WHICH HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED, SOLD AND
DELIVERED IN 1976 FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES BE USED FOR
OTHER PURPOSES (CONSTRUCTI0N OF A NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES)?"
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 8:15 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 14, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall
1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole,
sioners Horne and Rosenbaum. The City Manager was also present.
and Maneval and the City Attorney were absent.
on Monday, July 14,
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The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Horne.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
Monday, June 25, 1980-, and a special meeting on June 30, 1980, were presented
for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on June 25, 1980, be corrected to
indicate the arrival of Commissioner Ahrens and a "no" vote cast by Commissioner
Ahrens and Commissioner Rosenbaum on the purchase of library shelving and approved
as corrected, and that minutes of a special meeting on June 30, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Commissioner Maneval arrived at the meeting at this time.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. W. L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, was advised that an election 011!1
had been called for August 9, 1980, to permit voters to decide whether or not
they desired that a new charter be written for the city and to vote for fifteen
residents to serve on a Charter Commission. Subsequent to that election,;if a
majority of the voters desire a new charter the Charter Commission would prepare
such a document which would be mailed to each residence in the city prior to an
election on a new charter to be held on April 4, 1981.
Mrs. Pat Moore, 3103 University, advised the Commission how pleased residents
were to see City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh at various sites throughout the city
and to have a City Manager that is visible. Mrs. Moore stated that sometime
ago she had been very upset to learn that the leaf machine was used only part-
time and that it was her opinion that residents should have been advised of the
schedule followed. Mr.s. Moore further stated that garbage service appalled
her by the amount that was spilled and left, and that if anything was to be done
about bike lanes prior to opening of school something needed to be considered.
City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised Commissioner Horne and Mrs. Moore that a
representative of the Office of Traffic Safety had visited the city and had met
with the Safety Committee of the West University PTA in preparation of a School
Trip Safety Plan and that his report the latter part of July was hoped to pro-
vide information that would be beneficial to the study of bicycle lanes.
Mr. Rockenbaugh also advised that consideration would be given to the pre-
paration of information similar to that distributed by the Inspection Depart- lJl 1
ment providing residents information on the operation of the leaf machine,
,chipper truck, etc.
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Mrs. Dorothy Clary, 4131 Ruskin, was advised that the only qualification for
voting in the August 9th election was a valid voter registration certificate
and that renters as well as property owners would be entitled to vote.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Rosenbaum advised that she had received
a complaint from the parents of a member of the Little League about a broken
handle on the drinking fountain located near the large baseball diamond. Mayor
Cole was advised that the water fountain at Judson Park would be checked to
determine that it was operable. Mayor Cole was also advised that Director of
Public Works David Eby had some information regarding the traffic sign survey
which would be presented to the Commission at workshop meeting.
In response to a question by Mayor Cole regarding the city's water situation,
City Manager Rockenbaugh advised that the motor for the new water well was ex-
pected to be delivered to the site this week and after the motor installation
the:fence woudbe put up. Mr. Rockenbaugh advised that the city was currently
pumping between three to three and a half million gallons of water a day with
the operation of two wells and that 4.3 million gallons had been pumped the
past week-end and that no problems were anticipated.
RESOLUTION HONORING STREET SUPERINTENDENT A. L. BEARDEN: Resolution Number 80-15
was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1955, Mr. A. L. Bearden reported for duty
as Superintendent of the Street Department of the City of West University
Place; and
WHEREAS, July 1, 1980, marked Mr. Bearden's twenty-fifth anniversary
as an employee of the city; and
WHEREAS, A. L. Bearden has been called upon to perform duties above
and beyond those of Street Department Superintendent on many occasions; and
WHEREAS, A. L. Bearden, through his warm and friendly personality
and good sense of humor, gained the confidence and friendship of city employees,
past and present, and residents of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to give recognition to A. L.
B~arden for his excellent, energetic and intelligent service to the city.
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, acting by and
through its duly authorized City Commission, hereby commends A. L. Bearden
for his distinguished service to the citizens and to the city for the twenty-
five years he has served as an employee.
Section 2. That the City Commission, on behalf of the citizens who
know A. L. Bearden, expresses its grateful appreciation to him for his un-
selfish devotion tO,his duties and for the manner in which he faithfully per-
forms his ~asponsibilities.
Section 3. That this Resolution be signed by each member of the
City Commission and spread upon the minutes of the City Commission, and that
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the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to deliver to A. L. Bearden
a true copy hereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of July, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission approve Resolution Number 80-15 commending the service of A. L.
Bearden.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole presented Mr. Bearden with the original Resolution Number 80-15 which
had been framed for the occasion, together with a Seiko watch. Mr. Cole then
read a list of major accomplishments by Mr. Bearden and his Department during
the past twenty-five years, including: building of the public works buildings
which house the Street, Sanitation and Water Departments; paving of many miles
of streets in the city; installation of storm sewers; swimming pool maintenance;
layout of sanitary landfill site; remodeling of the recycling center; and the
design and construction of the leaf machine. Mr. Cole noted that retirement
for Mr. Bearden would hot be possible soon because he was working on a five- .
year street improvement program.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AUTOMOTIVE UNIT: Bids received for deliv.ery of one four-
door sedan for use of the Public Works Department were opened and results
announced as follows:
Bidder
Base Bid
Trade-In
Net Delivered Rid
Jimmie Green Chevrolet
Bob Robertson Chev.
$ 7,082.46
6,081. 97
$ 6,632.46
:s ,631. 97
$ 450.00
450.00
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that subject
to a review by the Director of Public Works for conformity of bid with speci-
fication that the bid submitted by Bob Robertson Chevrolet be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PLAYGROUND EOUIPMENT FOR COLONIAL AND JUDSON PARKS: In accordance with instructions
of the City Commission following a request by Mr. Alex Pancheri, Chairman of the
Parks and Recreation Board, a request to advertise for bids for the following
equipment for Colonial and Judson Park was presented:
Judson Park
No. 5770 Ramble Climber
No. 5722 3-Level Balance Beam
No. 5741 Climbing Pole
No. 2133 Aluminum Bench
No. 5793 Sheltered Picnic Table
No. 60 (Waist-High) Barbecue Stove (3)
Colonial Park
Four Picnic Tables
Eight foot wood top & seats
No. 769 wood frames
Six Barbeque Stoves
No. 5784 Double Slide Climber
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for playground equipment to be located in
Judson and Colonial Parks.
Voting Aye: All
Voting ,No: None
HOUSTON-LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY RATE INCREASE: Resolution Number 80-16 was
presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, on June 30, 1980, the Houston Lighting & Power Company
(HL&P) filed a Statement of Intent to change its rates for electric service
within the City of West University Place and has requested that said changes
become effective on August 5, 1980; and
WHEREAS, HL&P has filed revised Tariff Schedules together with
statements specifying indetail each proposed change, a rate filing pack-
age, and supporting testimony; and
WHEREAS, Section l7(a) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act,
Article l446c, Texas Revised Civil Statutes gives the governing body of
each municipality exclusive original jurisdiction over electric rates within
its municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Section 43(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act
authorizes the governing body of any municipality acting as a Regulatory
Authority to suspend the operation of any proposed changes in rates for a
period not to exceed 120 days beyond the date on which the scheduled rates
would otherwise go into effect, which period may be further extended for
an additional 30 days; and
WHEREAS, HL&P's rate changes and the detailed material supporting
those changes ~equire comprehensive evaluation and study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the change in rates for electric service within the City of
West University Place proposed by Houston Lighting & Power Company to become
effective on August 5, 1980, should be, and they are, hereby suspended for
a period of 120 days beyond said proposed effective date, until December 3,
1980, subject to an additional suspension of up to 30 days beyond said date
upon further resolution of this Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Resolution
Number 80-16 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1981 BUDGET HEARING: The Commission was advised that it was necessary to call a Public
Hearing for consideration of the adoption of a budget for the city for the period
January 1, 1981 through December 31, 1981, in order that the required publication
might be made.
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that a Public
Hearing be called for Monday, August 25, 1980 for the purpose of considering
for adoption a budget for 1981.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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RE-APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT ASSOCIATES: The Commission was advised that in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the City Charter, consideration should be given
to the re-appointment of Associate Judges and Prosecutor for the Municipal Court.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the follow-
ing persons be appointed to serve the Municipal Court for an additional sixty (60)
day period:
Michael Schneider, Associate Judge
Terry Collins, Associate Judge
Thomas Taylor, Associate Prosecutor
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITY ATTORNEY FEES: A statement in the amount of $4,110.50 submitted by City Attorney
David Allums for legal services rendered during the months of April, May and June
was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the statement
in the amount of $4,110.50 submitted by City Attorney David Allums for legal ser-
vices rendered during the months of April, May, and June be approved for payment. I 1
Voting Aye: All Voting No: None LJ
HARRIS-GALVESTON COASTAL SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT PERMIT FEE STATEMENT: An invoice in
the amount of $3,483.00 submitted by the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence
District for permit fees for the operation of the four (4) city water wells was
presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
invoice in the amount of $3,483.00 submitted by Harris-Galveston Coastal
Subsidence District for permit fees for the period July 1, 1980 through June
30, 1981, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: Inasmuch as City Attorney David Allums was not in attendance at
the meeting there were no legal matters for discussion.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that con-
sideration should be given to establishing dates for workshop sessions on the
departmental budgets which were now ready for review.
After consideration of a number of options, the Commission agreed on the
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following dates for workshop meetings on the budget:
Wednesday, July 16th - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 17th - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19th - 10:00 a.m. -2:00p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
July 28, 1980
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, July
28, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding,
Commissioners Ahrens, ,Cole, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney was also
present. The City Manager was out of the city.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Maneval.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
July 14, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on Monday, July 14, 1980, be ap-
proved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. W. L. Partridge, 4040 Ruskin, advised the Commission that
if something is not done prayer will be prohibited at public meetings such as
the meeting of the City Commission.
Mr. George Faison, 3726 Nottingham, advised the Commission that he had been upset
by an article appearing in the Beacon regarding the number of garage apartments
within the city. Mr. Faison asked who had the responsibility for enforcing the L1lj
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, noting that it was his belief that garage
apartments had been declared illegal many years ago, and that it had been brought
to his attention that other buildings were being erected in the city that were
not in compliance with the single family residential requirements of the Ordinance.
City Attorney David Allums advised Mr. Faison that some of the garage apart-
ments located in the city were legal inasmuch as they were constructed prior
to the passage of the Zoning Ordinance while others were being rented illegally.
Mr. Allums also advised Mr. Faison that the City Commission had given some con-
sideration to control of garage apartments and would be studying the question in
depth soon. Mr. Allums noted that responsibility for enforcement of the Zoning
Ordinance belongs to the City Commission with staff personnel carrying out in-
structions, and that both City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh and Building Inspector
Wayne Perry were aware of the problem and working on it.
Mayor Cole stated that use of garage apartments was one of the problems this
City Commission is addressing and that additional consideration will be given
to the subject when the 1981 city budget has been completed and the August 9th
election is over.
Mr. Tom Browder, 6352 Buffalo Speedway, advised that it was his desire to com-
mend the Commission on the stand taken on the rate increase requested by
Houston Lighting and Power Company, noting that more publicity should be
given to such action. Mr. Browder was advised that the action had been only a
delaying tactic and that the ultimate decision would be made by the Public
Utilities Commission.
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Mr. Browder also requested information regarding the construction of a new
residence at 6528 Mercer where there was an existing house and garage on
the front of the property.
Mr. Louis Alexander, a member of the Citizens' AdvisoryGro~p" to the MTA,
appeared before the Commission to discuss proposed locations for stations in
conjunction with the development of the Wastpark corridor propose. Mr.
Alexander pointed out that stations proposed for the Shepherd/Greenbriar area
and Newcastle had received some criticism, one because of narrow streets and
probable parking problems and the other because of opposition to completion
of the opening of Newcastle. Mr. Alexander stated that he favored moving
the Shepherd/Greenbriar station to Kirby and the Newcastle station to the 610
Loop area near the Houston Post Building. Mr. Alexander noted two meetings
being held by the MTA and requested that members of the Commission appear at
one or both to express their desires regarding the proposed station locations.
Mr. Burt Ballanfant advised the Commission that he served with Mr. Alexander
and as a resident of the City could assure the Commission that Mr. Alexander
would vigorously represent any requests they might have.
Mrs. Doris Covel, 6519 Westchester, appeared before the Commission to express a
complaint against a neighbor who was operating a business in his garage. Mayor
Cole advised Mrs. Covel that both the Police Department and Inspection Depart-
ment had investigated her prior complaints and that the resident was using his
garage in the pursuit of a woodworking hobby.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Cole advised" those in attendance that the
beautiful antique clock in the Council Chamber had been loaned by Mr. Ralph
Pokluda, 3930 Rice Boulevard.
ENGINEERING SERVICES: An invoice in the amount of $1,104.25 submitted by Langford
Engineering, Inc. for professional services rendered on water well #7 and the
12" water transmission line was presented for consideration; together with a
recommendation from Director of Public Works David Eby that the invoice be ap-
proved.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that on the
basis of the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the invoice
in the amount of $1,104.25 submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. be approved
for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR: Resolution Number 80-17 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, Joseph Harris, employed by the City of West University
Place, Texas, and appointed Tax Assessor/Collector, has resigned his
position with the city; and
WHEREAS, Patrick O'Connor, employed as Director of Finance and is
qualified to serve as Acting Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of West Uni-
versity Place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That Patrick O'Connor be, and he is hereby, ap-
pointed Acting Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of West University
Place, Texas.
Section 2. That Virginia Hood be, and she is hereby, appointed
Assistant Acting Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of West University
Place, Texas.
Section 3. That the appointment of Patrick O'Connor as Acting
Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of West University Place, Texas, shall
be effective with the passage of this Resolution.
Section 4. That the appointment of Virginia Hood as Assistant
Acting Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of West University Place, Texas,
shall be effective with the passage of, this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that passage of
Resolution Number 80-17 is temporary action by the City Commission until an ew-
ployee is found to serve as Tax Assessor/Collector in order that the Finance
operations and Tax operations of the city remain separate and the Resolution be
passed as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Commission was presented a request to
of 40,000 pounds of liquid chlorine in ton
liquid chlorine in l50-pound cylinders for
facility, swimming pool and water plant.
PURCHASE OF CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS:
advertise for bids for delivery
containers and 15,000 pounds of
use at the wastewater treatment
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the city
staff be authorized to advertise for bids for delivery of 40,000 pounds of
liquid chlorine in ton containers and 15,000 pounds liquid chlorine in 150-
pound cylinders.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY: Mayor Cole advised the Commission that there were
two candidates to serve the sixteen smalL,:city members of the MTA as represen-
tative for the next four-year period and that a choice should be made in order
for him to cast the city's ballot at an election to be held on August 7th.
It was noted that one of the candidates was Edward V. Donr who has held such
position since March, 1979, and the other candidate was former Mayor of the
City of Bellaire, Louise Ware.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Mayor Cole
be instructed to support Mr. Edward Dorr, the incumbent, as MTA representqtive.
Voting Aye: Ahrens
Cole
Horne
Maneval
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LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that he had no legal matters to
bring to the attention of the Commission at this time.
STAFF REPORT: Inasmuch as the City Manager was out of the city, there were no staff
matters to be reported~
Members of the Commission requested that the red light eastbound on Sunset at
Buffalo be replaced.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for their information:
Parks and Recreation Board meetings on June 24th and July 8th
Electrical Board meeting on July 21st
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on July 17th
Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on July 10th
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 11,1980
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, August
11, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City Manager
were also present. Commissioner Horne was out of the city.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissione~ Rosenbaum.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
July 28, 1980, were presented to the Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on July 28, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye,: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There we,re no residents in attendance at the meeting having
matters to discuss with the City Commission.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens requested that the City Manager
direct a letter ,to the City of Houston expressing appreciation for repairs that
had been made on a water leak on Edloe.
Mayor Cole was advised hy the City Manager that the existing house and garage rli,'..l
located t6528 Mercer would be torn down upon completion of a new residence W
that is being constructed on the property. Mayor Cole was also advised that
a complete investigation had been made of a complaint registered by Mrs. Doris
Covel, 6519 Westchester, and no evidence ,had been found regarding the operation
of a business in a residence.
Mayor Cole advised those in attendance that the city's Civil Defense plan went
into operation on Friday, August 8th at 6:00 p.m., and again on Saturday,
August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Cole expressed gratitude that Hurricane Allen
had missed this part of the state and also expressed gratitude to City Manager
Dick Rockenbaugh, Department Heads and staff personnel for being ready in event
an emergency had arisen. Mr. Rockenbaugh advised that he had directed a letter
of appreciation to each Department, Head with a request that it be posted for
benefit of their staff 'and ,that it was his belief that residents of West Univer-
sity Place were very fortunate to have city employees who care and are willing
to work.
CANVASS RESULTS OF SPECIAL CITY ELECTION: Results of the Special City Election
held on August 9, 1980, were canvassed by members of the City Commission and
Resolution Number 80-18 presented as follows:
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, the
Charter of the City of WestUniversityPlace,.and Ordinance Number 1156
adopted pursuant thereto, an election was held within and for said city
on August 9, 1980, for the purpose of permitting the qualified voters
of the City of West University Place to vote for or against a conunission
to frame anew charter and .elect a Charter Commission.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms and prov~s~on of Article
8.29a of the Election Code, the Judges of the election have made out,
signed and delivered in sealed envelopes the returns of said election,
together with the poll lists and tally lists, to the Mayor and City Com-
mission of the City~ofWest University Place, Texas; and:
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of West Uni-
versity Place, Texas, in regular session assembled on August 11, 1980,
have opened and examined the election returns and have canvassed the
results thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter
and the Texas Election Code and find that at such election the following
votes were cast,:
Precinct
15
FOR: "Shall a Commission be
chosen to frame a new
Charter?"
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AGAINST: "Shall a Commission be
chosen to frame a new
Charter?"
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CHARTER COMMISSIONERS
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Dwayne Loftice
W. T. "Bill" Nettles
Sue Coverstone
Lilli Elsas
Roland E. Dahlin II
Mary Esther Young
Elvin Ainsworth
Jim McLaughlin
Bette M. Hord
Polly Campbell
Robert V. Turner
Betty Sellers
Andrew J. Martin
Peter C. l'aaffe
G. Thomas Browder
Robert R. Park
Jackie Patteson
Ralph J. Pearson, Jr.
Ann W. Covert
Joan McCay
Peg Measom
Gayle Stokes
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113
97
77
104
115
110
118
121
106
106
93
85
79
73
105
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92
69
56
60
Precinct
87
Precinct
133
Precinct
183
244
73
145
169
141
64
152
158
137
169
173
147
162
141
121
119
101
163
73
137
155
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Bette Hord, with a total of 483 votes, Jim McLaughlin, with a total of
474 votes, Bill Nettles, with a total of 463 votes, Mary Esther Young, with
a total of 453 votes, Roland Dahlin II, with a total of 433 votes, Robert
Turner, with a total of 431 votes, Polly Campbell, with a total of 430 votes,
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133
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46
91
104
98
43
98
100
85
107
109
96
89
96
72
72
61
86
60
78
63
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77
76
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79
80
75
80
80
81
74
81
60
55
58
68
47
64
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Robert Park, with a total of 422 vates, Sue Coverstone, with a total
of 412 votes, Betty Sellers, with a total of 411 votes, Dwayne Loftice, U
with a total of 409 votes, Elvin Ainsworth, with a total of 407 votes, ~
Ralph Pearson, Jr., with a total of. 371 votes, Andrew Martin, with a
total of 338 votes, and Ann W. Covert, with a total of 337 votes, have
been elected Charter Commissianers of the City of West University Place,
Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the official results of such election shall be,
and they are hereby, declared pursuant to canvass of the returns of such
election by the Mayor and City Commission to be that:
A COMMISSION SHALL BE CHOSEN TO FRAME A NEW CHARTER AND
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS SHALL SERVE AS MEMBERS OF SUCH COMMISSION:
BETTE HORD ROBERT PARK
JIM McLAUGHLIN SUE COVERSTONE
BILL NETTLES BET!Y SELLERS
MARY ESTHER YOUNG DWAYNE LOFTICE
ROLAND DAHLIN II ELVIN AINSWORTH
ROBERT TURNER RALPH PEARSON, JR.
POLLY CAMPBELL ANDREW MARTIN
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Section 2. This Resalution shall take effect and be in force
immediately fram and after its passage and appraval as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by",Commissio.ner: Rosenbaum, _ seconded by "CoiDInissioner~,Maneval,;cthat Resolu-
tion Numb,er ;80~18 be2approvedas, read'. ,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No.: None
Resolutian Number 78-19 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, the
Charter of the City of West University Place, and Ordinance Number 1157
adopted pursuant thereto, an election was held within and for said city
on August 9, 1980, for the purpose of permitting the qualified vaters
of the City of West University Place to vote for or against the transfer
of bond praceeds issued, sold and delivered in 1976 to be used for the
construction of new wastewater treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms and provisions of Article
8.29a of the Election Code, the Judges of the election have made out,
signed and delivered in a sealed envelope the returns of said election,
together with, the poll lists and tally lists to the Mayor and City Com- I~
mission of the City of West University Place, Texas; and ~
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of West Univer-
sity Place, Texas, in regular session, assembled on August 11, 1980, have
opened and examined the election returns and have canvassed the results
thereof in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and the Texas
Election Code ang_as a. result of such examination, and canvass, said Mayor
and City Commissioners find that at such election,the following votes were
cast:
Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct
15 87 111 ill
FOR: "SHALL BOND PROCEEDS WHICH 170 165 119 234
HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED
SOLD AND DELIVERED IN 1976
FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR
PURPOSES BE USED FOR OTHER
PURPOSES (CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES)?"
AGAINST: "SHALL BOND PROCEEDS WHICH 23 39 44 57
HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED
SOLD AND DELIVERED IN 1976
FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR
PURPOSES BE USED FOR OTHER
PURPOSES (CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES)?"
WHEREAS, as a result of such election it was determined that 688
votes were cast FOR the transfer of bond proceeds and 163 votes were cast
AGAINST the adoption of the transfer of bond proceeds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERWITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the official results of such election shall be,
and they are hereby, declared pursuant to canvass of the returns of such
election by the Mayor and City Commission to be that:
BOND PROCEEDS WHICH HAVE HERETOFORE BEEN ISSUED, SOLD AND
DELIVERED IN 1976 FORA SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR PURPOSES SHALL
BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES (CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITIES)".
Sectiori 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force im-
mediately from and after its passage and approval as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commis~ioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-19 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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RECORD OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS: In accordance with prOV1S10ns of the Texas Municipal
Election Law, the City Manager submitted the following report from the City
Secretary:
Article 6.09 of the Election Code, which requires a record of
the ballots delivered to precinct polling places, was amended
in 1979 to require that a record also be made of ,the ballots
assigned for use in absentee voting.
Inasmuch as voting machines are used in each of the city's
voting precincts this Article does not apply to the polling
places other than the City Secretary's office which is used
to conduct absentee voting.
Morin Printing Company printed and delivered one hundred (100)
paper ballots (consecutive numbers from 001 to 100). There
was a total of 56 absentee ballots cast, and two (2) were mailed
but not returned.
There were no defectively printed, defaced and/or mutilated
ballots.
Commissioner Ahrens was advised that absentee ballots that have been voted are
delivered by the City Secretary to the Precinct Judge in each of the city's
four (4) voting precincts and are voted on the machine by such Judge.
RECREATION EQUIPMENT BIDS: In accordance with previous action of the City Commis-
sion, bids received for delivery of recreation equipment for Colonial and
Judson Parks were opened and results announced as follows:
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Persenaire Products Miracle Recreation Knori Assoc.
Ramble Climber
Double Slide Climber
3-Level Balance Beam
Climbing Pole
Aluminum Bench
Sheltered Picnic Table
Waist-Hi Barbeque Stove
2,868.00
1,553.00
195.00
407.00
l7?l.00
777 .00
Ea. 72.00
(9) 648.00
Ea. 94.00
(4) 376.00
2,203.00
1,625.00
158.00
421. 00
179.00
899.00
Ea. 77.00
(9) 693.00
Ea. 87.00
348.00
Picnic Table Frames
2,700.00
1,495.00
200.00
395.00
220.00
No Bid
Ea . 72 . 00
(9) 648.00
Ea. 99.00
396.00
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of recreation equipment for Colonial and Judson Parks be re-
ferred to the City Manager for evaluation with a recommendation for purchase to
be presented to the City Commission at its next regular meeting.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission that Mr. Joe
Damiani attorney for the plaintiffs in the Ash vs City of West University
Place had filed an appeal on the last day such appeal could be filed. Mr.
Allums also advised that attorneys for the City of Houston in the City of
Houston vs Anita Rhodeheaver suit had filed a Writ of Mandamus in such suit.
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CHARTER COMMISSIONERS: Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to the following
members of the Charter Commission: Roland Dahlin, Dwayne Loftice, Jim McLaughlin,
Robert Park, Ralph Pearson and Betty Sellers.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that petitions
had been received from property owners in the 4200 block of Albans Road, 3500
and 3600 blocks of Corondo Court and the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Emory Street
for street paving. Mr. Rockenbaugh suggested that this item be included on a
workshop agenda for discussion by the City Commission.
Mayor Cole read a list of city streets that were in need of paving and/or curbs
and gutters. Mrs. Dorothy Clary advised the Commission that property owners in
the second portion of the 4100 block of Ruskin did not want curb and gutters on
their street because it was high and prevented flooding.
Mr. Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that the Texas Municipal League's
Sterring Committee had decided to employ the firm of Touche Ross & Co.
to .,work with consultants in the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company rate
case. It has been requested that each city pay 3~ per capita (based on
the population shown by TML.
Members of the Commission agreed to participate in the TML sponsored pro-
gram and authorized the City Manager to complete the application and pay
the required 3~ ,per capita.
Mr. Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that he had met with Audrey Langley
who is working on arrangements for the Park and Recreation Board's annual
Splash Bash program and had requested an advance of $1,000. It was noted
that this had been the usual procedure for funds for preliminary expenses
incurred and would be returned to the city at the completion of the Splash
Bash, together with any profits that were made.
Director of Community Services Tom Carson advised that he would discuss
with the Parks and Recreation Board Commissione:r<~RosenbaO:m 'ussp.ggestion
that the name Splash Bash be extended to indicate other activities to be
held during the day.
Mr. Rockenbaugh advised that the final copy of the budget print-out had
been proofed and was to be delivered to each residence in the city by
Beacon Publishing Company.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the Parks
and Recreation Board on July 22, 1980 was presented to the Commission for their
information.
ADJOURNMENT: With no ,further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
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The City Commission convened in special session at the
August 18, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members
presiding; Commissioners Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum.
and City Manager were also present.
City Hall on Monday,
present: Mayor Go1e,
The City Attorney
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Mayor Cole advised those in attendance that the purpose of the meeting was to
review the proposed 1981 city budget, answer any questions that might be raised
and to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed budget. In response to
a question by Mayor Cole regarding the distribution of copies of the proposed bud-
get, only three persons in attendance stated that they did not receive a copy.
In response to a statement by Mr. Tom Browder, 6352 Buffalo Speedway, that he
did not understand the franchise, Mr. Ferd Rieger, 6516 Brompton, advised that
he had been advised by Houston Lighting & Power Company that the franchise tax
shown on residential utility bills represented a "fee" rather than a tax.
Mr. H. W. Goetzman, 2617 Wer1ein, was advised that sewer rates would be based on
the amount of water metered in compliance with requirements of the Environmental
Protection Agency and Texas Water Quality Board to secure a 75/25 grant for the
construction of a new wastewater treatment facility.
Commissioner Horne advised that the city was compelled to following rules that
had been esthab1ishe~ in cOhnjudndctibon Wihth the grant request, but that he and other I~I
members of t e Comm1ssion a ou ts t at construction of a new treatment plant
was necessary at this time, based on the treatment quality during the extremely ~
dry weather during the summer and it was thought that inflow and infiltration
into the system through bad sewer lines was more of a problem rather than treat-
ment." Mr. Horne stated that the entire sewer collection system would be investi-
gated in an effort to pinpoint certain bad areas and that the $490,850 included
in the 1981 budget would possibly replace 2% of the defective lines as a begin-
ning point for an ongoing program.
Mayor Cole reviewed the departmental General Fund expenditures noting that some
departments were higher in the proposed"budget such as Legal inasmuch as Judges
and Prosecutors serving the Municipal Court had been moved out of the Muniicpa1
Court budget into the Legal Budget; Inspection was also noted to be higher inas-
much as all inspection activities would be in~~uded in such budget.
In response to a question by Mrs. Peggy Bray, 3519 Rice Boulevard, Mayor Cole
stated that during budget hearings last year citizens were told that backdoor
pickup was one of the causes for a proposed increase in the Solid Waste Manage-
ment budget, but that those residents in attendance indicated they still wanted
their garbage picked up at their backdoor. Mayor Cole advised that plans were
being made for an experimental program in September whereby garbage and trash
would be picked up together twice each week, with only recycling material picked
up on the third day;
Mayor Cole reviewed cost that could be eliminated by the use of plastic bags
and curbside pickup.
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Mayor Cole advised that only $14,000 would be ramsed by a 1% tax increase and
that it was believed that an increase in fees would not only generate additional
capital but would be more acceptable to the majority of ,the citizens.
Mrs. Susan Christ. 4102 Southwestern, was advised that there was no reason why
garbage and trash could not be picked up on the same day.
Mrs. F. L. Worley, 2735 Talbot, stated that she believed citizens ,would have so
many problems with dogs getting into garbage cans and cans left on streets for
longer than necessary would pose many problems and she was still in favor of
backdoor garbage pickup.
Mrs. Lexie Hazlett. 6420 Sewanee. stated that she did not want strange men in her
yard and had to put her garbage outside the fence and it would not be a problem
for her to put it at the curb noting that the service would cost less and be no
more trouble than it is at the present time.
Mayor Cole reviewed Water/Sewer Fund revenues with special note to the transfer
of funds to the General Fund to defray costs of personnel. cashiers, billing
clerk. etc., who function as a part of the water/sewer operational costs.
Mr. Duke Landry. 3756 Rice Boulevard, asked if the 7% included in the'proposed
budget for salary increases for city employees would be sufficient in view of
the fact that the school and county are using 14% and that it appears that the
City of Houston will also use 14%. Mayor Cole noted that the proposed 1981 bud-
get included three less employees and that turn-over in most departments would
likely make additional funds available.
Mayor Cole reviewed personal services included in the proposed budget noting
increases that would be experienced in cost of Social Security and Texas Municipal
Retirement System over the 1980 costs. Mayor Cole also reviewed cost increases
that had been experienced in the price of unleaded gasoline purchased by the
city between January of 1979 and July of 1980. adding that the city did have a
contract for the purchase of gasoline.
Following a general discussion among those residents rema1n1ng at the meeting
and members of the City Commission. the Public Hearing adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 20, 1980
The City Commission convened in special session at the
August 20, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members
presiding; Commissioners Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum.
City Manager were also present.
City Hall
present:
The City
on Monday,
Mayor Cole,
Attorney and
Mayor Cole advised those in attendance that a special meeting had been called
in order to discuss the purchase of a police patrol unit to replace one that
had been involved in an accident on Friday evening, August 15th.
City Manager Dick Rockenbaughread the following recommendation from Chief of
Police Frank Robinson.
I have contacted General Motors Division and have learned that
Jay Marks Chevrolet in La Porte, Texas has one 1980 Chevrolet
. Impala police package fully loaded with a 350 cubic inch V-8
at a cost of $8630.00. This is the only police package in the
area.
In addition, I have obtained a price quote on a standard Chev-
rolet Malibu 1980 mOdel from Jimmy Greene Chevrolet and Bob Rob-
ertson Chevrolet:
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2.
Jimmy Greene
Bob Robertson
$7,000.00
$6,580.00
V-8
V-6
I feel the Chevrolet Impala police package is too large and will
be costly to operate in addition to the high purchase price.
In view of the fact that we have two new cars on order I am recom-
mending th~ purchase of a standard Chevrolet Malibu from Bob Robert-
son Chevrolet.
I will place my unit, which is a
the new car as a chief's car. I
for me to have a police package.
economical approach.
police package, in service and use
do not feel that it is necessary
To me, this seems to be the most
I am requesting authorization to make an emergency purchase.
I would sincerely appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Thank you.
Discussion by members of the Commission included that the current unit driven
by the Chi~f of Police is a 1978 Nova with 33,000 miles on it, and that after
being re-assigned as a patrol unit will be used as a trade-in on one of the
1981 units included in the porposed 1981 budget.
In response to questions by members of the Commission regarding the necessity
for the unit assigned to the Chief to be a police package, Chief Robinson re-
sponded that as Chief of Police he will not be chasing people in cars and he
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did not believe that the police package was necessary even though he might have
to put his unit on the line in another emergency situation was encountered.
In response to a question by Commissioner Rosenbaum, Chief Robinson stated that
the equipment in Unit #102 was not damaged in the accident and' that any addi-
tional equipment required in the new unit to be assigned to the Chief was on
hand.
City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh concurred with the recommendation of Chief Robin-
son that the new unit to be purchased should be assigned to the Chief and the
unit currently assigned to the Chief be assigned as a patrol unit.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to purchase a 1980 model Chevrolet Malibu with V-6 motor
from Bob Robertson Chevrolet for a purchase price of $6,580.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that purchase
of an automotive unit for use of the Police Department is an emergency that
should be corrected as soon as possible and the usual bid process not be fol-
lowed.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the special City Commission meeting
was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Cole announced that the second Public Hearing called to discuss the pro-
posed 1981 budget was now in session.
In response to a question from Mr. W. R. Grice, 3423 Albans, regarding the fund
showing the unexpended bond funds that had been voted in 1976 and voters were
recently asked to transfer, Mr. Grice was referred ,to the financial statement
prepared by auditors Coopers & Lybrand showing capital projects.
Director of Finance Patrick O'Connor reviewed the fund equities with a combined
total of funds-remaining in the Drainage Construction Fund and funds unexpended
in the Street Paving Fund which voters were asked to transfer. Mr. O'Connor
noted that the total amount of the funds exceeded the original amounts of bond
funds voted because of earned interest.
Mayor Cole advised that there were a total of 9~ blocks within the city without
curbs and gutters with 5~ of such blocks located in the College Court Addition
and that inasmuch as petitions had been received from two of such blocks it was
hoped that improvements would soon be made in that area.
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Mayor Cole reviewed proposed General Fund revenues, noting the increase antici-
pated in garbage collection fees as a result of increased charges. Mayor Cole
stated that garbage collection fees had not been increased since August, 1977
when such fees were increased from $2.00 per month to $4.00. Mayor Cole then
reviewed an experimental program that will become effective in September to de~
termine the advisability of picking up garbage and trash on the same day with
recycling material being picked up allover the city on one day each week.
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Mayor Cole then reviewed proposed General Fund expenditures by each department,
explaining to the five (5) residents in attendance at the meeting reasons for
increases or decreases in each departmental budget.
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In response to a question by Mrs. Frederick Trulan, 6023 Charlotte, regarding
the necessity for all of the increase proposed in garbage collection fees if
trash and garbage are picked up on the same day, members of the Commission ex-
pressed the hope that all of the increase might not be necessary if the experi-
mental program proves successful; that the proposed rate increase would not be-
come effective until January 1, 1981; and.that only a certain area of the city
would be affected by the experimental program.
Mr. L. B. Bricker, 3224 Sunset, was advised that the anticipated increase in
tax collections from $1,141,958 in 1980 to $1,214,000 in 1981, was because of
the construction of new townhouse projects that would not be complete in 1980
but would go on the 1981 tax rolls.
Mrs. Trulan was advised that revenues from recycling are expected to decrease in
1981, because the city no longer has a market for the sale of bi-metal and the
price of paper fluctuates from average highs to very low.
Mayor Cole then reviewed Water/Sewer Fund revenues, expenditures and the fund
summary, noting proposed fee increases for water and sewer services, increased
interest on investment (for which he expressed appreciation to Director of
Finance Patrick O'Connor), the loan process entered into for funds to drill a
new water well and the proposed 2% year sewer/water line replacement program.
Mr. Bob Park, 3752 Plumb, acknowledge the great work that the Commission had
done in the preparation of the 1981 budget and stated that the fact no one was
in attendance to protest the contents demonstrated such effort.
In response to a question from Mr. Park regarding the annual depreciation
schedule it was explained that the 2% replacement cost would provide approxi-
mately $90,000 for the proposed replacement of water/sewer lines. Mayor Cole
emphasized the fact that most utility lines were between 30 and 40 years old
and that no planned program for replacement had ever been initiated.
Inasmuch as those residents in attendance had no further questions regarding
the proposed budget, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Public
Hearing was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 25, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, August 25,
1980,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding, Commis-
sioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City Manager
were also present.
Mayor Cole advised those in attendance that the third Public Hearing to consider the
proposed budget for 1981 was now in session and asked for questions.
Mrs. Pat Moore, 3103 University Boulevard, asked if members of the Commission had pur-
sued other means by which needed funds could be raised other than an increase of $4.00
per month for garbage fees.
Mayor Cole reviewed.for Mrs. Moore the number of employees required in the Sanitation
Department to provide each residence with approximately 200 garbage pickups each year,
cost of trenching at the sanitary landfill, cost of diesel fuel and other costs re-
sulting in an annual budget for the Sanitation Department in excess of $500,000, not-
ing that the Commission had made an effort to make the department self-supporting.
In response to a comment by Mrs. Moore that she thought the $8.00 fee excessive, and
that perhaps a $6.00 fee would be more reasonable, Mayor Cole explained thatal% in
ad valorem taxes would only produce $14,000 and that property owners not using city
services would be paying for those who were using such services. .
Mayor Cole reviewed efforts made by the City Commission to fully advise all residents
in the city of the public hearings on the budget, the difficulty encountered in an
effective method of communicating with residents of the city and the projects that
had taken priority over a planned experimental program to upgrade garbage service
and reduce costs for such service.
Mr. Tom Browder, 6352 Buffalo Speedway, advised that consideration should be given
to the erection of a large sign in front of the City Hall advising residents of im-
portant meetings that would be forthcoming.
Mr. Charles Endress, 3750 GeQrgetown, was advised that the recycling program was be-
lieved to be very beneficial in view of the space participation in the program saved
at the sanitary landfill site.
Mayor Cole then extensively reviewed proposed capital outlay items included in the
proposed 1981 budget, including many items that were requested by various departments
but not included.
Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, was advised that funds allocated in the proposed budget
were for sewer line replacements and included no new sewer lines.
Following a discussion by members of the Commission regarding funds allocated for pur-
chase of a jet, vacuum truck for use in cleaning sewer lines, it was established that
such purchase was included in the proposed 1980 budget.
With no further questions from those persons in attendance at the meeting, Mayor Cole
declared the Public Hearing closed and announced that following a short break the
regular meeting of the City Commission would convene.
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The regular meeting of the City Commission convened at 8:45 p.m. with Mayor Cole
pronouncing the Invocation.
Ordinance Number 1158 was presented to the Commission and-read in full:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AJ). VALOREM TAX ON
ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1980;
PROVIDING THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF APPRAISED VALUE AND
PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF $1.42
ON THE ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLAR ASSESSED VALUATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF. THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That 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 $1.42 on the one-hundred ($100.00) dollar assessed tax valua-
ation for the year 1980.
Section 2. Such tax is hereby levied and assessed in accordance
with the terms and provisions of Section 1 of Articl~ XXI of the City of West
University Place City Charter and the applicable Statutes of the State of
Texas, such levy and assessment is made for the following purposes to finance
a certain portion of the 1981 budget, to wit:
(A) For current expenses and operation of the
General Fund and its various departments
$ 1. 27
(B) For General Debt Service Fund to pay the
principal, interest and fiscal agent's
fees on $1,400,000 bond issue of the city
Total Tax Rate
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$ 1.42
Section 3. That the Tax
University Place, Texas, is hereby
all of the property, both real and
the City of West University Place,
valuations as herein provided.
Assessor and Collector for the City of West
directed to assess and collect taxes on
personal, within the corporate limits of
Texas, on the basis of 70% of appraised
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Ordinance
Number 1158 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Ordinance Number 1159 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
1981, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1981, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET
FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT
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OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNI-
VERSITY PLACE FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERA-
TION OF THE,)TARIOUS. DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, as required by the City Charter, the budget has been
prepared and submitted to the City Commission with estimates of expendi-
tures and revenues of all city departments and activities for the year
beginning January 1, 1981, and ending December 31, 1981.
WHEREAS; notice of public hearings upon said budget has been duly
and legally published; and
WHEREAS, three public hearings have been held and full and final
consideration given said budget; and
WHEREAS, citizen participation, input and suggestions regarding the
budget'were considered by the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That for the purpose of providing the funds necessary
and proposed to be expended in the budget for said city for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 1981, and ending December 31, 1981, the budget was pre-
pared and submitted to the City Commission for its consideration and approval,
and said budget in the total amount of $4,559,798.be, and the same is hereby,
appropriated for the maintenance and operation of the various departments 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 1, 1981, and ending Decem-
ber 31, 1981, an exact copy of which is marked, "ExhibitA"and made a part
hereof for all purposes the same as if it were copied in full herein, is here-
by 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 1981.
Section 3. That this ordinance approving and adopting a budget for
the twelve-month period hereinabove specified is made in all things in accor-
dance with the terms and provisions of the City Charter of the City of West
University Place, Texas.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force
immediately from and after its passage and approval as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE BUDGET
FOR TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1981
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1981
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ANTICIPATED INCOME & FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION"
General Fund
Taxes $ 1,737,500
Licenses & Permits 67,000
Fines 120,600
Interests, Investments 166,000
Rents 70,400
Solid Waste Management 525,000
Services 20,150
Colonial Park Revenue 123,500
Community Building Revenue 74,000
Water/Sewer Fund Reimbursement 80,000
Decrease in Fund Balance 96,276 Il
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Total Available Revenue - General Fund $ 3,080,426
Water/Sewer Fund
Interest on Investment
Miscellaneous Revenue
Water Sales
Sewer Fees
Meter Installations
Total Available Revenue - Water/Sewer Fund
$ 50,000
5,000
664,900
425,100
5,000
89,000
$ 1,239,000
Depreciation Allowance
General Debt Service Fund
Current Tax Collection
Delinquent Taxes
Interest on Investment
Total Available Revenue - General Debt Service
Fund
$ 140,000
10,000
8,800 lJ
$ 158,800
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Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
n Interest on Investments $ 10,000
Grand Revenue 30,000
Decrease in Fund Balance 42,475
Total Available Revenue - Federal Revenue $ 82,475
Sharing Trust Fund
ITEM II
E X PEN S E
OPERATING EXPENSES
General Fund
Legislative/Policy $ 123,677
Administrative/Executive 65,386
Municipal Court 31,332
Finance 228,050
Personnel/Purchasing 45,428
Legal 36,850
0 Police 594,240
Fire 508,970
Inspection/Permit 79,903
Engineering 85,624
Street 294,463
Solid Waste Management 541,540
Building/Facilities 139,886
Parks 39,967
Recreation 234,603
Senior Services 30,507
Total General Fund Expenditure $ 3,080,426
Water/Sewer Fund
Water
Sewer Collection
Sewer Treatment
$
516,910
112,700
117,637
Total Water/Sewer Fund Expenditure
$
1,238,097
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General Debt Service Fund
Principal & Interest
Fiscal Agent's Fees
$
158,600
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$
158,800
Federal Revenue Sharinl2: Trust Fund
Capital Outlay
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82,475
Total Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
Expenditure
$
82,475
TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
$ 4,560,701
4,559,798
Motion by Commissioner Horne,. seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ordinance
Number 1159 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
August 11, 1980, and Public Hearings held on August 18th and August 20th were
presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on August 11, 1980, and Public
Hearings held on August 18th and August 20th, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Barbara Townsend, 2916 Georgetown, advised the Commission
that she would like very much to have her water meter read. Mrs .~Townsend stated
that her meter is located in an adj:acent yard ana theownet oft4e p:wperty had
made a flower bed around it. Mayor Cole assured Mrs. Townsend that one of the
newly purchased remove meters could be installed to assure regular reading of
the meter.
Mr. C. P. Endress, 3750 Georgetown, was advised that a postcard survey of de-
sired fence heights had replaced the August edition of the City Currents, but
efforts would be resumed to have an issue included with the September water
bills. Mayor Cole also advised Mr. Endress that property had not been revalua-
ted in West University and reviewed for those present the status of the Harris
County Appraisal District.
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CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Horne requested that the record re-
flect that he had waited from 5:55 until 7:00 p.m. for a University bus and
that his personal dissatisfaction, as well as that of many other residents,
made it impossible for him to support a multi-million dollar service by MTA
outside the Loop when there is no system inside the Loop.
Commissioner Rosenbaum was advised that there was a difference of opl.nl.on be-
tween the insurance carrier and an estimator with regard to the police unit
which had been wrecked. Members of the Commission were advised that the unit
will be removed from the parking lot in the near future.
Commissioner Maneval stated that on Sunday he had an opportunity to watch mem-
bers of the Public Works Department in their efforts to repair a broken water
main on Wakeforest and that not only was he impressed but that' he had received
numerous favorable comments from residents living in the area with the fact
that employees were working on Sunday to repair the leak.
Commissioner Ahrens was advised that posting "No Parking" signs generally
indicate plans by Mr. Rearden to top a street. Mr. Carson and Mr. Pancerhi
agreed to investigate Commissioner Ahren's complaint that the chlorine situa-
tion was still very bad at the swimming pool.
CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with previous action of the City Commission,
bids received' for delivery of annual chlorine requirements were opened and re-
sults announced as follows:
0 Dixie Chemical Company - 2,000 lb. containers $0.145 per pound
1,500 lb. cylinders $0.207 per pound
Jones Chemical, Inc. - 2,000 lb. containers $9.12 per pound
1,500 lb. cylinders $0.26 per pound
Weskem, Inc. - No Bid
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of approximately 40,000 pounds of liquid chlorine in ton
containers and approximately 15,000 pounds of liquid chlorine in 150-1b. cylin-
ders be referred to the City Manager for evaluation and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: Director of Community Services Tom Carson presented the follow-
ing recommendation for purchase of playground equipment for Judson and Colonial
Parks on which bids were received on August 11, 1980:
I've discussed these bids with members of the West University Parks
Board and also the neighborhood group at Judson Park, the results
being thei~ agreement with my. recommendation. The bids discussed
below will be taken item by item..
A.
Ramble Climber or Equivalent:
Persenaire Products meets all specifications whereas Miracle
Recreation has bid $665.00 less but the equipment does not
meet the specifications and Knori Associates have no pictures
of their equipment bid since they are using the specs we sent
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them to design their version of this piece, therefore we have
nothing to go by.
Recommendation - To accept the bid of $2,868.00 by Persenaire
Products based on specs.
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Low bid was made by Knori but, as in previous description we
have nothing to go by. Persenaire is next low bid and meets
all specs. Miracle's equipment is, high bid and also does not
meet the specs.
Recommendation - To accept bid of $1,553.00 by Persenaire.
C. 3-Leve1 Balance Beam:
Low bid is Miracle but does not meet total specs, beams are
4" x 4" and their product weighs 183 lbs. Next lowest is
Persenaire, $195.00, this item meets all specs plus it weighs'
substantially more, 342 1bs., than the Miracle item. Knori,
again, is designing their piece with the specs we sent them.
Recommendation - To accept the bid of $195.00 by Persenaire.
D. Climbing Pole:
Low bid is Knori but, again they are designing this piece from
our specs. Next low bid is Persenaire, it meets all the specs.
Miracle meets the specs but it is high bid.
Recommendation - To accept the bid of $407.00 bypersenaire.
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Aluminum Bench:
Low bid is by Persenaire and it meets all specs.
Recommendation - To accept bid of $174.00 by Persenaire.
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F. Sheltered Picnic Table:
Persenaire and Miracle meet the specs and Persenaire is the
low bid.
Recommendation - To accept bid of $777.00 by Persenaire.
G. Waist-Hi Barbeque Stove:
Low bids are by Persenaire and Knori ($72.00). Persenaire's
meets the specs and Knori's does not.
Recommendation - To accept the bid of $72.00 each, total bid
$648.00 by persenaire.
H. Picnic Table Frames:
All bidders meet specs. Low bid is Miracle, $87.00 each, total
$348.00 and next low is Persenaire, $94.00 each, total $376.00.
High bid is Knori, $99.00 each, total $396.00.
Recommendation - I have recommended acceptance of the bid by
Persenaire on all equipment items up to this point. Since there
is only a $7.00/item difference between Persenaire and the low
bidder, Miracle, I am recommending we accept the bid of $94.00
each, total $376.00 by Persenaire, thus awarding the total bid
of all equipment to Persenaire Products for $6,998.00.
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Mr. Carson also presented a poster display showing photographs of each of the
items bid and a concurrence with his recommendation by the Simmons Park Action
Committee for the Environment.
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that based on
the recommendation of the Director of Community Services, Parks and Recreation
Board and Simmons Park Action Committee that the bid submitted by Persenaire
Products be accepted for delivery of playground equipment forC9lonia1 and
Judson Parks.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #7 AND TRANSMISSION LINE: An invoice in the amount of $1,911.91 submitted
by Langford Engineering, Inc. for professional services rendered on drilling of
water well #7 and a 12" water transmission line was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice in the amount of $1,911.91 submitted
by Langford Engineer, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #7: Monthly .Estimate #5 in the amount of $26,505.00 submitted by Layne-
Western Company for work completed on water well #7 was presented for considera-
tion.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the re~
commendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted and the City Commis-
sion approve payment of Estimate #5 in the amount of $26,505.00 to Layne-
Western Company.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SANITARY LANDFILL TRENCHING: An invoice in the amount of $7,721.98 submitted by
John G. Holland Construction Company for the excavation of 5,759 cubic yards
of trench at the sanitary landfill site was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice in. the amount of $7,721.98 submitted
by Holland Construction Company.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that a suit had been filed by
an inmate at TDC against members of the former City Commission, former Police
Chief Bill Norman and former Patrolman Bill Schroeder. Mr. Allums noted that
he would check with the insurance carrier to determine the city's position in
the suit.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that on Sunday
over 5.5 million gallons of water had been pumped and that a number of water
leaks were being repaired.
Mr. Rockenbaugh gave the following current results of the postcard survey being
conducted to determine residential preference with regard to fence heights:
1834 cards mailed in first cycle billing
1799 cards mailed in second cycle billing
715 cards returned
487 cards expressed preference fo 8' fence
195 cards expressed preference fo 6' fence
33 cards expressed no preference
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the following Board and Committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for their information:
Electrical Board meeting on August 18, 1980
Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on August 14, 1980
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on August 20, 1980
Commissioner Rosenbaum expressed appreciation to City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh
and Director of, Finance Patrick O'Connor for all of .their assistance during the
budget process.
ADJOURNMENT: 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 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
September 8, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September 8, 1980, 7: 30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole,
presiding; Commissioners Ahrens, Horne and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present. Commissioner Maneval was absent.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Horne.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
August 25, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on August 25, 1980, be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Lexie Hazlett, 6420 Sewanee, appeared before the Commis-
sion to express her opposition to the construction of e~ght (8') foot fences
within the city. Mrs. Hazlett noted that there was such a fence next door to
her home which cut off air and sunshine and gave her living room a prison ap-
pearance. Mrs. Hazlett stated that it was her belief that most residents of
West University did hot realize what happens when an eight (8') foot fence is
constructed between two residences.
Mrs. Dorothy Clary, 4131 Ruskin, stated that there were not as many trucks
parked on the street in the 4100 block of Ruskin as had been reported earlier.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Rosenbaum was advised that an investi-
gatiun would be made as to the reason "No Parking This Side of Street" signs were
out of the ground and laying on the curb at Wes1ayan and Coleridge and Weslayan
and Arnold.
Commissioner Ahrens was advised that efforts will be made to organize a meeting
of the current Parks Fund Board in order to re-activate the group.
It was explained to Commissioner Rosenbaum that the reason for the West Univer-
sity Swim Team becoming associated with the Clear Lake group known as "Scat"
was because of a lack of funds as well as participants in the local group. It
was further explained that ei1:her group was, free to withdraw their participation
and that the city's only involvement was permitting the use of the pool facilities.
Commissioner Ahrens was advised that two oleander bushes had been removed from
the site of the foot bridge at Tang1ey and Ed10e, but that it was believed that
two more should be remuved to insure safe crossing for school children. It was
also reported that Street Superintendent A. L. Bearden would install reflectors
and paint the rails white.
Mayor Cole was advised that no information was available about the possible ship-
ping date of the book drop ordered for the Library and that the experimental gar-
bage and trash pick-up program was now in progress.
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CONSTITUTION WEEK: Mayor Cole presented the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America
gives us the foundation for a free, prosperous, and independent life for
every citizen, but each generation, in time, must work for and claim it; ~
otherwise, through carelessness or indifference, the rights and liberties
we have enjoyed may vanish; and
WHEREAS, it is of the.greatest consequence that the citizens
fully understand the provisions and principles contained in the Constitution
of the United States of American in order to be able to support it properly
as, "The greatest document for human liberty in two thousand years of re-
corded history": and
WHEREAS, the people of the United States should be deeply
grateful to their Founding Fathers for the wisdom and foresight they
displayed in writing and adopting the Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the independence granted to the American people to
enjoy such freedom and liberty, unknown to any other country, should be
celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution
Week, September 17 through 23, as designated by proclamation of the
President of the United States in accordance with Public Law 915.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James M. Cole, by virtue of the authority
vested in me as Mayor of the City of West University Place, in the State
of Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 1980,
as
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CONSTITUTION WEEK
and urge all citizens to study the Constitution, to express gratitude for
the privilege of American citizenship in our Republic functioning under
the superb body of laws - the Constitution of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREO~ I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of West University Place, Texas, to be affixed at West
University this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and eighty and the Independence of the United States
of America, the two hundred and fourth.
CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS: The following recommendation from Director of Community
Services Tom Carson and Director of Public Works David Eby for purchase of
annual chlorine requirements was presented to the Commission:
After carefully studying the bids submitted, we're recommending the
acceptance of the bid from Jones Chemical, Inc. for:
1. 40,000 1bs. liquid chlorine in one-ton containers:
$0.12/1b. Total: $4,800.00
2. 15,000 1bs. liquid chlorine in 150 lb. containers:
$0. 26/1b. Total: $3,900.00
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Total bid by Jones Chemicals, Inc. is $8,700.00. This
total bid is $205~00 less thandDixie Chemicals total
bid of $8,905.00. .
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the recom-
mendation of the Director of Community Services and Director of Public Works
be accepted. and annual chlorine requirements be purchased from Jones Chemicals,
Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
MISCELLANEOUS AND SURPLUS EQUIPMENT.: Bids received for the purchase of one Mue11ar
tapping machine and miscellaneous equipment removed from water well #3 were
opened and results announced as follows:
Tapping Machine
Wayne Baker, E1.. Campo, Texas
Ray Joslin, Porter. Texas
$476.80
517.50
No Bids were received on the water well equipment
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that bids
received for purchase of one Muellar tapping machine be referred to Director of
Public Works David Eby with the authority to accept the bid of Ray Joslin of
$517.50 if appropriate.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RE-APPOINTMENTOFMUNICIPAL COURT ASSOCIATES: The Commission was advised that in
accordance with the provisions of the City Charter consideration should be given
to the ie-appointment of Municipal Court Associates.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that Michael
Schneider and Terry Collins be reappointed Municipal Court Judges and Thomas
Taylor reappointed Municipal Court Prosecutor.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ON CALL FIRE PERSONNEL: Resolution Number 80-20 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of West University
Place, Texas~ has heretofore, by ordinance, created a regular paid Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to provide for additional firemen on a
part.... t ime basis to assist the fu11,-time firemen, if an when necessary, in the
preventing and extinguishing of fires in the,:_citzy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section .1.. The Chief:. of the Fire Department is hereby
authorized to employ such individuals as he shall deem necessary on a
part-time basis to assist the full time firemen in the prevention and
extinguishing of fires in the city.
Section 2. Persons employed on such part-time basis
shall be designated "on call" personnel.
Section 3. Such "on call" personnel shall be under the dir-
ection of the Fire Chief, or in his absence, of the captain on duty, or
designated person in charge of the station. Such "on call" personnel
shall have such duties and responsibilities as promulgated by the Fire
Chief and shall be subject to. the operating rules and procedures of the
Fire Department.
Section 4. Such lion call" personnel shall be paid on the basis
of the rates prescribed as follows:
A) $10.00 for each authorized training drill attended.
B) $10.00 for the first hour of attendance at a general
alarm fire, plus an additional $5.00 per hour for
each hour worked.
C) Any amounts due to such "on ca11" personnel based on the
above.prescribed rates shall be paid on an annual basis at
such time as designated by the Fire Chief, provided how-
ever, that in the event a member of the "on call" person-
nel terminates his services he shall be paid as soon as
practical thereafter.
D) The Fire Chief, or senior officer on duty, shall certify
the attendance of the. "on ca1l"personnel at all drills
and fires and the number of hours served.
Section 5. The "on call" personnel shall be those persons who
are selected and requested by the Fire Chief and approved by the City
Manager.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that .Reso1u-
tion Number 80-20 be approved as read.
Voting Aye:. Ahrens, Horne, Rosenbaum
Voting No: Cole
HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REQUEST: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised
the Commission that he had talked withMt. Lester Simon, Director of the Harris
CountY,lCommuni:\ly Development Association regarding a request that the City of
West University Place permit its population bobe included with that of Harris
County for Community Development Funds. Mr. Rockenbaugh explained that the city
had been requested to submit a Resolution to either "Opt In" or "0pt Out" of
such program and that inasmuch as there was not much chance that the city would
ever be able to participate in the sharing of Community Development funds it was
a matter of choice.
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that con-
sideration of joining Harris County to participate in the Community Develop-
ment Program be referred to the Long Range Planning Committee.
Voting Aye: Al.l
Voting' No; None
RADAR UNIT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: A request was presented to advertise for bids
for purchase of a radar unit for use by the Police Department.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of a radar unit.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COMMERCIAL MOWER FOR PARKS DIVISION: A request was presented to advertise for bids
for purchase of a riding lawn mower for use of the Community Services Department.
It was pointed out that the mower would be used to cut each of the city's parks,
lawns at the City Hall, Community Building and Library and other areas. Members
of the Commission instructed that mowers manufactured by John Deere, International
Harvester, etc. be examined.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of a riding lawn mower.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
VACUUM PUMP FOR RECREATION DIVISION: Following a discussion regarding exhaust that
might be caused by the use of a gasoline engine on a vacuum pump for the swimming
pool the request to advertise for bids for the purchase of a vacuum pump was re-
ferred back to Director of Community Services Tom Carson for additional informa-
tion.
MICROWAVE OVEN AND FOOD FREEZER FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager was instructed
to refer the request for the purchase of 'a microwave oven and food freezer back
to Chief of Police Frank Robinson with a request that the Consumers' Guide be
checked to determine recommended models.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums reported that a suit .had been filed
against members of a previous City Commission and that he had filed a motion for
dismissal of the Gray matter.
STAFF REPORT: In response to a question by City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh regarding
a reply to the request filed by the Charter Commission, members of the Commission
advised that funds had been included in the 1980 Budget and 1981 budget to defray
any expenses incurred in conjunction with the preparation of a new City Charter
and that Mr. Rockenbaugh address a letter to the Charter Commission advising the
procedure to be followed in making requests for funds for required expenditures.
It was the decision of the City Commission to have a workshop session onWednes-
day, September 10th even though Commissioners Horne and Maneval would be unavail-
able.
The City Manager was instructed to advise the Y.M.C.A. that provl.sl.ons of the
Building Code prohibited the moving of temporary buildings into West University
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congratulated on the work they did on the major fire on Fenwood and that the
Captains be advised that the Commission appreciated the excellent reports
filed. It was further instructed that members of the Police Department and
Houston Para-Medics be thanked for the assistance they rendered at the site
of the fire.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
September 22, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September 22, 1980, 7: 30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Cole, presiding, Commissioners Ahrens, Horne and Maneval. The City A.ttorney
and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Maneval.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
September 8, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Commission on September 8, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL ON AGING: Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne,
that Mr. William Marshall, 3718 Robinhood, be appointed to serve as a member
of the Council on Aging.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole administered the Oath of Office to Mr. William Marshall as a member
of the Council on Aging.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no persons in attendance at. the meeting with mat-
ters they wished to bring to the attention of the Commission.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens advised that he had received a
number of compliments to repairs that had been made to the foot bridge across
Poor Farm Ditch at Tang1eyand wanted to commend staff members on the removal
of the oleanders.
Mayor Cole was advised that the Police Department continues to monitor parking
on Ruskin Street and that the bookdrop ordered forinstal1atiorLat the Library
was en route.
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY RATE INCREASE: Mr. LeRoy Gardner, District Manager,
Houston Lighting & Power Company, advised the Commission that agreement between
various parties interested in the rate application had been reached with a
resulting rate increase approval of $135,000,000 over the entire service area.
Mr. Gardner requested that the Commission consider prompt action to adopt the
final order of the Public Utility Commission in order that all rates based on
the PUC's final order be placed into effect as soon as possible.
Ordinance Number 1160 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER
COMPANY TO FILE MODIFIED RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED
IN THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH RATE SCHEDULES; PROVIDING
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SHCEDULES MAY BE
CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEAL~
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MAY BE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, on June 30, 1980, Houston Lighting & Power Company
(HL&f) filed with the City of West University Place a request for an
increase in rates to be charged within the City in the amount of $214
Million per year on a system-wide basis; and
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posed rate increase for 120 days beyond August 5, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, having reviewed the Company's
rate filing package and supporting testimony as well as the Final Order
of September 15, 1980, of the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding
the same rate application in Docket No. 3320, is of the opinion that a
lesser increase in rates should be approved by HL&P; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the total increase
approved by the Final Order in Docket No. 3320 will provide revenues
that are adequate to the Company and will result in rates that are just
and reasonable to both customers and the company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of West
University Place orders the Houston Lighting & Power Company to file
rate schedules to be effective within the City of West University Place I \
identical to those rate schedules filed with and approved by the Ii )
Public Utility Commission of Texas pursuant to the Commission's Final ~
Order in Docket No. 3320.
Section 2. The rates set forth on such rate schedules
are those under which said Company shall be authorized.to render
electric service and to collect charges from its customers for the sale
of electric power and energy within the City of West University Place
until such time as said rate schedules may be changed, modified,
amended or withdrawn as provided by law, but shall not be in excess
of rates approved by the Public Utiiity Commission for any other
municipality pursuant to the rate filing of HL&P on June 30, 1980.
Section 3. The rate schedules filed by Houston Lighting &
Power Company shall be effective from and after final passage of this
ordinance and shall apply to each customer of HL&P within the City of
West University Place for electricity consumed after the date of filing
with the City, which date shall not be prior to October 1, 1980, and
may not be charged for electricity consumed prior to such date.
Section 4. That this ordinance constitutes the final action
of the City Commission of the City of West University Place in determining
the rates for the sale of electric power and energy by Houston Lighting
& Power Company within the City of West University Place in accordance
with Section 43(f) of the Public Utility-Regulatory Act.
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ordinance
Number 1160 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Vo~ing ~o : None
City Attorney David Allums expressed appreciation to Mr. Gardner and the Houston
Lighting & Power Company for the inclusion of an economy schedule in the new
rates.
LIBRARY RAILING: Following the presentation of a request to advertise for bids for
the installation of safety railing on the mezzanine and stairs at the Library,
members of the Commission suggested various materials that might be used in-
cluding p1exiglass, lexan and particle board.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation of safety
railing at the Library with an alternate provision for bidders to quote other
than p1exig1ass or 1exan materials.
Voting Aye: All..
Voting No: None
SWIMMING POOL VACUUM PUMP: The Commission was advised that Sygyzy Constructs, Inc.,
who had installed the inflated cover over the swimming pool, had been contacted
regarding the possibility of fumes arising from the use of a gasoline powered
vacuum pump at the pool and such company had stated that there was only such
possibility if the pump was used for long extended periods which would not be
the case inasmuch as cleaning the pool requires only an hour or so. It was
further noted that no fumes had been experienced when a gasoline powered water
pump had been used to empty the pool when the bubble was removed in the spring.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a vacuum pump
for use at the swimming pool.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SANITARY LANDFILL Ag~IS~: The Commission was presented an invoice in the amount
of $1,000 submitted by Mr.T. N. Edmonds, Sr. for an appraisal 6f the property
located at the city's sanitary landfill site.
Mayor Cole explained that the Commission had requested an appraisal of the pro-
perty as a result of consideration being given to the participation in a transfer
operation with the City of Be11aire and Gulf.. Coast Waste Disposal Authority and
to a request by the Braeburn Valley West Little League for lease of a portion
of the property for use as playing fields.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve for payment a statement from Mr. T. H. Edmonds, Sr. in the
amount of $1,000.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CHARTER COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING: The Commission was advised that approximately
$2~OO would be expended in mailing out by first-class mail notice of a Public
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Hearing to be held by the Charter Commission ,which
printing, folding, envelopes, mailing labels, etc.
McLaughlin, Chairman of the Charter Commission, had
time should be given to staff members in event such
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such costs including postage,
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Motion by Conlniissioner Maneval, secoridedby Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve payment of expenses incurred by the Charter Commission in
conjunction with a Public Hearing to be held on October 2, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Director of Finance Patrick O'Connor was instructed to charge expenses incurred
by the Charter Commission to the budget of the City Commission.
SANITARY SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT: The Gommissionwas advised that approximately
450' of sanitary sewer line between Academy and Fairmont would be slip-lined
at a coStL estimated.at $5,000 rather than the first projected cost of $15,000.
It was noted that city forces would do the labor under the guidance of Channel
Construction Company.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission authorize expenditures as required for slip-lining approximately
450' of sanitary sewer line.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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UTILITY BILLING COMPUTER PROGRAM: A Program Product Lease submitted by Mr. Gilbert
Garcia for the preparation of a complete utility billing program was presented
to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Mr.
Gilbert Garcia for the preparation of a utility billing program.
Voting Aye: Cole
Horne
Maneval
Voting No: Ahrens
WATER WELL 117 and 12" WATER TRANSMISSION LINE: An invoice in the amount of $464.18
submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. for professional services rendered on
drilling water well #7 and the construction of a 12" water transmission line
was presented to the Commission for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner.Maneva1, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve payment to Langford Engineering, Inc. in:the amount of
$464.18 for professional services rendered.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that Mr. Joe Damiani, attorney ;I.U"'I'
for the plaintiffs in the suit Ash vs City of West University Place was basing
his suit on the contention that Chapter XIX of the City Charter was the same
as Civil Service.
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Mr. Allums also advised that he had contacted the city's insurance carrier in
regard to a suit filed against a former City Commission and that converage had
been denied. Mr. Allums suggested that a meeting be held with members of the
Insurance Committee, representatives of the insurance carrier and members of
the City Commission to review the city's entire insurance program including
coverage and premium costs.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that a proposal for the purchase
of the police patrol unit which was wrecked had been received for $2,500 and it
was his recommendation that the proposal be accepted as an emergency measure to
dispose of the unit. Mr. Rockenbaugh also advised that it appeared that the
sum of $4,500 would be received from the city's Uninsured Motorist Insurance
coverage.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Commission declare the disposition of a wrecked police patrol unit as an emer;.
gencyand authorize the City Manager to accept the proposal of Cuni11 Motors
for the purchase of the unit for the sum of $2,500.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee meetings
were presented to the Commission for their information.
Parks and Recreation Board meeting on August 26, 1980
Electrical Board meeting on September 15, 1980
PERSONNEL/PURCHASING DIRECTOR: Mr. Rockenbaugh introduced. Mr. Patt Lilly who
has been employed as Director of Personnel and Purchasing. Mr. Lilly introduced
his wife, Cari and reported that he would assume his duties with the city on
Wednesday, September 24th.
ADJOURNMENT:; With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 13, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
October 13,1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole,
presiding; Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City
Attorney and City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced gy Commissioner Rosenbaum.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission
on September 22, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular City Commission meeting on September 22, 1980, be corrected to
show that Commissioner Ahrens voted against a Program Product Lease submitted
by Mr. Gilbert Garcia for a utility billing computer program and approved as
corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Maneval was advised that the city's
mosquito control program is currently in progress with' thecify being sprayed
each night. The program will continue as long as there are complaints regarding
mosquitos.
Commissioner Ahrens requested that the Police Department be instructed to in-
crease surveillance inasmuch as there have been three break-ins at the West
University Elementary School, three at the West University Methodist Church
and six at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
Commissioner Ahrens advised that he met with the Safety Committee of the West
University Elementary School PTA and that the School Trip Plan prepared by Mr.
Huffman of the Office of Traffic Safety had' been presented. Mr. Ahrens further
advised that the report of the Committee would be presented to the City Commis-
sion in a workshop meeting.
Mayor Cole advised that a meeting had been held at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning
to hear citizens wishing to speak on Metro's funding request for federal funds
for the Southwest/Westpark Corridor rail project.
HOUSE FIRE ON FENWOOD: Mrs. Kathleen Bridges, 2720 Fenwood, yielded her place on
the agenda to her husband, King, who presented the following:
I am King Bridges, Jr. I reside at 2720 Fenwood Rd. in West University Place.
My family and I have been privileged to be a part of the community since 1963.
This presentation will be brief and hopefully to the
to accuse or to ask for punitive action in any way.
tive and we hope you will accept it in that light.
point. We are not here
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I represent a group of concerned citizens. In the past few years we have
apparently failed to express ourselves in the appropriate manner. We have
finally learned that we should have appeared before this and previous councils
and made our concerns an official part of the city's records. The net re-
sult of several procedural errors and inaction is the loss of two lives and
considerable property damage.
Please let the record show that we do not appear before you with any rancor,
nor do we feel this council is in any way responsible for these,tragic losses.
Our primary purpose in appearing before you is to try to preclude any future
loss of this magnitude in either our own neighborhood or any other part of
our city.
On August 29,1980, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a very large residential fire
occured at 2727 Fenwood Road. Despite heroic actions and extremely diligent
effort on the part of the superb West University Fire and Police Departments,
two adults died in that fire. A young girl was miraculously saved by these
brave men.
For several years, nearby neighbors have complained to numerous city officials
and departments about the intolerable conditions of the property at 2727 Fen-
wood Road. We have subsequently learned that the inaction on the part of the
various individuals and departments was the result of legal restraints. We
have been advised, too late, that we should have appeared before this and
previous city councils with those complaints. In some way, we want .to try
to rectify that mistake this evening.
While we are in great sympathy with the families of the individuals who lost
their lives in this fire, we/feel that immediate and positive action is needed
to prevent other serious problems from occuring.
It is now October 13 and the cleanup and removal of debris at 2727 Fenwood
Road is progressing at an extremely slow rate. Again, complaints to city
officials and departments apparently are unheeded. At least minimum visible
results are forthcoming.
There is a continuing fire hazard at the 2727 FenwoodRoad site. There is no
one residing at or on the property. There are obvious, flammable materials
in and around the property. Debris and collection points for water are
breeding areas for mosquitos and germs of many potential diseases.
An attendant danger with this type of situation is the attraction it represents
for young<~chi1drenin the area. Without adequate fence enclosures and lack
of on-site residents, the temptations to "explore", with obvious hazardous
conditions, cause us further concern.
We have triedto.be reasonable and patient. But both virtues have been taxed
by lack of effective cleanup action and the increasingly dangerous conditions.
We therefore request that these concerns. become an official part of the minutes
of this meeting and that this city council, through whatever.:resourees .aEe at
your disposal, instigate immediate action to clean and clear this property to
a state of safety and health conditions appropriate with neighboring properties.
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Thank you for your time and attention. .And please know that we will be moni-
toring the situation.
Mayor Cole expressed his appreciation to Mr. King Bridges for his appearance
at the Commission meeting.
SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION: Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commis-
sioner Maneval, that discussion on the construction of a swimming pool by Mr.
Chris McCann, #6 Auburn Place, be held ater in the meeting pending the arrival
of Mr. McCann."
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ELECTRICAL BOARD: Resolution Number 80-21 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, A. B. Fisk has served as a member of the Electrical
of the City of West University Place since 1962; and
WHEREAS, A. B. Fisk served as Chairman of the Electrical Board
between 1962 and 1979; and
WHEREAS, during all of such service Mr. Fisk contributed his
time, knowledge and expertise to the functions" of the Electrical Board
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WHEREAS, A. B. Fisk has retired and no longer maintains a cur~D ~
rent electrical license with the City of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to recognize A. B. Fisk's
long and faithful service to the city and the citizens thereof.
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 com-
mends A. B. Fisk for his unquestionable professional integrity during the
many years of service to the city.
Section 2. That in appreciat.ion for his unselfish devotion
to the Electrical Board and to honor A. B. Fisk for the manner in which
he so faithfully performed service to the city, the City Commission
hereby names and designates .said A. B. Fisk as a Lifetime holder of an
Electrical License in the City of West University Place.
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of the City Commission and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby,
authorized to deliver to A. B. Fisk a true copy hereof signed by each
member of the City Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of October, 1980.
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, .seeonded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-21 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting Nb': None
Mayor Cole presented Mr. Fisk the original of Resolution Numbet 80....,.21 which
had been beautifully framed for the occasion.
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD: Chi.ef Ben Wilcher advised those. in attendance that
this was the first annual award for a Firefighter of the Year and that Ronny
Smith had been selected by members of the Fire Department as the recipient of
such award. Chief Wilcher presented a plaque to Firefighter Ronny Smith.
Resolution Number 80-22 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Fire Chief Ben Wilcher to establish
an annual award toa Firefighter who has made outstanding contributions to
the West University Place Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, members of the Fire Department have been requested to
cast ballots for a fellow firefighter who has made such contributions; and
WHEREAS, Ronny Smith has been selected as.the recipient of the
first annual Firefighter of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to express its congratulations
to Firefighter Ronny Smith for his outstanding contributions to the City of
West University P1ace~during the year 1980 and for his selection as
"FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Commission hereby expresses its apprecia-
tion to Firefighter Ronny Smith of the City of West University Place Fire
Department for his outstanding service to the city and the citizens thereof.
Section 2. The City Commission offers its sincere congratulations
to Firefighter Ronny Smith for his selection as "Firefighter of the Year"
for the City of West University Place.
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of
the City Commission and a copy hereof signed by the Mayor and each member of
the City Commission shall be presented to FIREFIGHTER RONNY SMITH.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of October, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by COmmissioner Ahrens, that Resolution
Number 80-22 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole presented Firefighter Smith the original of Resolution Number 80-22
which had been beautifully framed for the occasion.
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WATER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE: Resolution Number 80~24 was presented to the Commission
and read in full:
WHEREAS, Willie Stewart has been employed by the City of West
University Place as a member of the Water Department for thirty-one (31)
years, eight (8) months and nine (9) days; and
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WHEREAS, Willie Stewart has served as Pumper for the city's water
system since July 12, 195J; and
WHEREAS, during such service Mr. Stewart has performed his
duties in such manner as to reflect credit upon himself, his family and
the city; and
WHEREAS, Willie Stewart has responded to emergency calls working
under adverse conditions at night and weekeends as his services were needed;
and.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desire to give recognition to Willie
Stewart for his long tenure of service to the,;city.
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 Willie
Stewart for his distinguised service to the citizens and to the city.
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Section 2. That the City Commission, on behalf of the citizens
who know Willie Stewart, expresses its grateful appreciation to him for
his unselfish devotion to his duties and for the manner in which he faith-
fully performs his responsibilities.
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Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of the City Commission and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby,
authorized to deliver to Willie Stewart a true copy hereof, signed by each
member of the Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of October, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-23 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole presented Willie Stewart the original of Resolution Number 80-23 which
had been beautifully framed for the occasion and a gold watch.
TAX ASSESSOR/cOLLECTOR. ASSISTANT TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND ASSISTANT CITY TRF.ASTffiF.R.
Resolution Number 80-24 was presented to the Commission and read in
full:
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University
Place, Texas, provides that the City Commission shall employ and appoint
a Tax Assessor/Collector, and Assistant Tax Assessor/Collector and an
Assistant City Treasurer; and
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WHEREAS, Donna Lea Sims has been employed as Tax Assessor/
Collector and Assistant City Treasurer; and
.WHEREAS, Mildred Miller employed as Tax Clerk is qualified to
assume the duties as Assistant Tax Assessor/Collector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Donna Lea Sims be, and she is hereby, appointed
to serve as Tax Assessor/Collector and Assistant City Treasurer.
Section 2. That Mildred Miller be, and she is hereby, appointed
to serve as Assistant Tax Assessor/Collector.
Section 3. That said Donna Lea Sims is hereby vested with all of
the duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Charter of the City of
West University Place, Texas and the Statutes of the State of Texas.
Section 4. That said Mildred Miller is hereby vested with all
of the duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Charter of the City
of West University Place, Texas and the Statutes of the State of Texas.
Section 5. That the appointment of Donna Lea Sims and Mildred
Miller shall take effect immediately upon passage of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-24 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole administered an Oath of Office to Donna Lea Sims as Tax Assessor/
Collector and Assistant City Treasurer and to Mildred Miller as Assistant Tax
Assessor/Collector.
STOP SIGN REMOVAL: Mrs. Eunice' Meyer, 2709 Talbot, had requested a place on the
agenda but Mrs. Gaye Fowler spoke on behalf on number of residents who 1i~e.
on Tailibot.
Mrs. Fowler presented the following petition to the City Commission.
We, the undersigned residents'of West University Place, hereby request
that the City investigate the traffic conditions at the intersection
of Talbot and Annapolis and in support of this request offer the follow-
ing factors for consideration:
1.
There are fourteen (14) children under the age of ten years old living
on Talbot Street, whose safety is our primary concern.
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Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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commuters apparently avoid the ttafficsigna1 at the iritersection of
Holcombe and Kirby by detouring through West University Place (eastbound
on Talbot in the mornings a~d westbound on Talbot in the evenings).
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During heavit.y~'- attended sporting events at the Astrodome, the traffic
detours via Talbot Street when the line of vehicles backs up from the
Kirby traffic signal.
IV.
The detouring traffic frequently fails to observe the existing stop signs
and often travels at a speed which appears excessive for a residential
neighborhood with small children.
V.
Since this petition was first circulated, the four-way stop has been
eliminated, and the traffic level has increased and is also traveling
at an increased speed. We therefore request, at a minimum, the four-
way stop be re-estab1ished.
Mrs. Fowler noted that there are 38 occupied residences on Talbot Street and
that the petition had 32 signatures on it requesting that the four-way stop
signs be re-insta1led immediately.
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Mayor Cole advised Mrs. Fowler that a traffic survey had been made in 1976
which has.to do with state and federal laws and that there were fourteen
locations within the city where four-way stop signs had been removed. Mayor
Cole advised that the City Attorney had written an opinion which was available
for anyone desiring to read it, and that the Department of Public Safety had
been requested for a definition of the word, "safety".
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Mary Dowdy, 6417 Mercer, was advised that consideration
of the results of a postcard survey made to determine residential preferences
regarding the height of fences permitted within the city would be held at an
upcoming workshop session of the City Commission.
Numerous residents in attendance at the meeting continued discussion of the
removal of four-way stop signs on Annapolis Street and at Belmont and Sunset.
Mayor Cole advised that consideration would be given to this matter by the City
Commission as soon as possible and that it was anticipated that the City
Attorney would address this issue later on the agenda.
SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION: Mr. Chris McCann, 116 Auburn Place, advised the Com-
mission that it was his desire to install a jaccuzi tub in his yard, but inasmuch
as the tub would be four and a half feet deep it was the decision bf the Build-
ing Inspector that such installation would have to conform to the requirements
of an ordinance regulating construction of swimming pools and thereby be located
eight (8') feet from the property line. Mr. McCann noted that provisions of ['
the ordinance were for the benefit of adjoining property owners and that his
property was adjacent to Poor Farm Ditch.
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Mr. McCann was requested to submit a written request together with a diagram
showing the intended installation for review of the City Commission at a work-
shop meeting to be held on Thursday, October 16th.
PLUMBING ORDINANCE: Ordinance Number 1161 was presented to the Commission and
read in full.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OFdORDINANCESOF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY ADOPTING THE 1979 EDITION
OF THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE OF'THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE
CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC., EXCEPT AS TO CERTAIN PROVI-
SIONS SPECIFICALLY DELETED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED; PROVIDING
FOR THE FILING OF THREE (3) COPIES THEREOF WITH THE CITY
SECRETARY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ordinance
Number 1161 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LAWN TRACTOR BIDS: In accordance with previous action of.the City Commission, bids
received for delivery of a lawn tractor for use by the Parks Department were
opened and results aIinounced as fol1ows:_
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Brookside Equipment
$ 899.00
2,250.00
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of a lawn tractor be .referred to the City Manager for review
and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE DEPARTMENT RADAR GUN: In accordance with previous action of <the City Commis-
sion, bids received for delivery ofa radar gun for use by the Police Department
were opened and results announced as follows:
Em-Quip
CMI
$
1,387.50
995.00
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that bids
received for delivery of a radar gun be referred to the City Manager for review
and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES: An invoice in the amount of $45,891.45 submitted
by BayshoreEngineers, Inc. for services rendered: on the preparation of plans
and specifications for the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities
was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconCledby Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice in the amount of $45,891.45 submitted
by Bayshore Engineers, Inc.
Vot:J:l1g Aye: All
Voting No: None
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SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION REHABILITATION: ~invoice in the amount of $29,425.24
submitted by Sanco Engineering, Inc. for profession~lservices rendered on the
rehabilitation of sanitary sewer lift stations and a new force main was pre-
sented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that based on
the recommendation of the City Manager and Director of Public Works, that an
invoice in the amount of $29,425.24 submitted by Sanco Engineering, Inc. be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #7: A final invoice in the amount of $31,419.50 submitted by Layne-
Western Company for drilling water well #7 was presented for consideration, to-
gether with a Certificate of Completion submitted by the project engineer,
Langford Engineetfng,Inc.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice in the amount of $31,419.50 submitted
by Layne-Western Company as the final contract payment for drilling water well
117.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL SERVICES: An invoice submitted by City Attorney David Allums for legal ser-
vices performed during the months of July, August and September, 1980, in the
amount of $4,958.00 was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
statement in the amount of $4,958.00 submitted by City Attorney David Allums
be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums responded to the many concerns of resi-
dents regarding the removal of four~way stop signs noting that in 1~72 the
State of Texas adopted a uniform act regulating traffic on highways which pro-
vided that a manual be written that would comply with terms of the legislation.
In 1976 the City of West University Place began an intense program through use
of local funds and matching funds to change traffic lights in the city located
on Buffalo Speedway.
Mr. Allums reviewed the removal of traffic l;ightsat'Unive:r;sijry at Edilieearid
Rice at Ed10eas also being a.part of the city's implementation of the provis-
ions of compliance with the traffic manual.
Mr. Allums stated that his opinion regarding mu1tiway stop signs addressed to
the City Manager provided that the city may place at any intersection a mu1ti-
way stop it may deemuecessary to indicate and carry out the provisions of the
traffic manual and city traffic ordinances to regulate, warn or guide traffic
as long as the traffic control devices conform to specifications and the
manual adopted with safety of the general public as the primary consideration.
Mr. Allums further stated that inasmuch as thec:city traffic engineer disagreed
with his opinion, the City Commission had requested a third opinion from state
and federal officials as to the definition of "safety" and that action would
be taken by the City Commission upon receipt of such third opinion.
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh was advised that a workshop session
of the City Commission would beheld on ~ednesday, October 15th.
ADJOURNMENT: Wit~ no further business to come before the Commission at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at
10:05 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 27, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
October 27, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole,
presiding, Commissioners Ahrens, Horne and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and
City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Cole.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
October 13, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on October 13, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Mary Lou.Rushing, 2639 Carolina Way, presented the
following petition signed by residents on Carolina Way regarding the removal of
four-way stop signs:
We, the undersigned citizens of West University Place, living on
Carolina Way are concerned and upset about the action taken by the city
of the removal of the three (3) four-way stop signs on Annapolis. We
hereby.EE}quest the city to take the following factors into consideration:
1. We have 36 single family dwellings with 17 children under the
age of ten, and 2 over ten. We have 7 elderly couples who enjoy walking
in the neighborhood for exe:r.cli:.se;;'.We have any number.of families inter-
ested in jogging and bicycling. Since Carolina Way is only a two-block
street, Annapolis as a major artery between University Boulevard and
Holcombe Boulevard has changed dramatically the nature of our neighbor-
hood. We, the residents, want Annapolis to remain a street used by the
people living in the area, but not a street used as a thoroughfare for
avoiding traffic on Kirby, Holcombe.Boulevard, University Bouelvard,
and traffic signals at the intersections of these streets.
2. The normal increase in traffic during the peak traffic hours,
early morning and.dusk, make Annapolis a dangerous place even with
obstacles to slow the traffic down. We firmly. believe that we have
traffic coming through at those dangerous times that do not live in
our neighborhood. We also feel that since the removal oLthe four-way
stop signs that this traffic has increased and will continue to increase
until these signs are replaced.
3. The cut~through traffic does not observe the existing stop
signs on the side streets and does not drive at a speed necessary for
narrow two-way residential streets.
4. These factors have all developed into a situation no longer
safe for the residents of this area because of the increase in numbers
and the speed of cars.
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Therefore, we propose that the stop signs be reinstated along Annapolis
for the following re'asons:
1. Stop signs slow traffic.
2. Drivers will not use Annapolis for a cut~through~
3. With stop-signs can travel to and from their destinations
in an easy and logical manner as opposed to other proposals
now being considered.
Mrs. Elizabeth Register, 2703 Carolina Way, advised that the residents living on
Carolina Way were not requesting that stop signs be placed on Carolina Way, but
that those that had been removed be replaced on Annapolis.
Mayor Cole explained to Mr. Howard Marshall, 2939 Amherst, the adoppion of a
uniform transportation survey by the State of Texas in 1972 required that the
city conform to certain standards that had been established.
Commissioner Maneval arrived at the meeting at this time.
City Attorney David Allums advised those in ,attendance that the.prob1em was one
that would require careful long-range consideration in view of plans by the MTA
for location of a heavy rail system along the Westpark Corridor.
Commissioner Horne suggested that residents living in the areas that had been
affected develop options to the re~insta11ationof four~way stop signs and to
determine what inconveniences they as residents would be willing to incur in
an effort to work out the best solution.
Mrs. Lexie Hazlett, 6420 Sewanee, advised the Commission that Joyce Benner had
done an outstanding job as Director of Senior Services for the city and it was
her hope that justice would be done with regard to Mrs. Benner and her position.
Mrs. Arlee Perkin$~ 2921 Georgetown, advised the Commission that she had forwarded
a letter to them regarding her position on the Senior Services program.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens was advised that forms were
being placed beside the Library for the construction of a ramp.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR: Resolution Number 80-25 was presented to the
Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, Margarito Agundez was employed by the City of West Uni-
versity Place, Texas, as an operatpr at the wastewater treatment facility
on August 15, 1951; and
WHEREAS, Margarito .Agundez has continued to serve in that capacity
until the present time; and
WHEREAS, during usch service Mr. Agundez has performed his duties
in such manner as to reflect credit upon himself, his family and the city;
and
WHEREAS, Margarito "Morris" Agundez has been called upon to per-
form duties above and beyond those assigned on many occasions; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to give recognition to
Margarita Agundez for his long tenure of service to the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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. Section 1. That the City of, West University Place, Texas,
acting by and through its duly authorized City Commission, hereby commends
Margarito Agundez for his distinguised service to the citizens and to
the city.
Section 2. That the City Commission, on behalf of all of the
citizens of West University P1ace~ Texas, expresses its grateful apprecia-
tion to him for his unselfish devotion to his duties and for the manner
in which he faithfully performs his responsibilities.
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of the City Commission and that the Mayor he, and he is hereby,
authorized to deliver to Margarito Agundez a true copy hereof, signed by
each member of the City Commission.'
. PASSED AND APPROVED this twenty-seventh day of October, 1980.
Motion by Commission Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolution
Number 80-25 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mayor Cole presented Mr. Agundez with the original copy of Resolution Number
80-25 which had been framed.forthe .occasion and a gold watch.
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD CENTER: Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner
Ahrens, that this item be deferred until later in the meeting pending arrival
of Mr:.' Rosenbaum.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SAFETY RAILING AT WEST UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: In accordance with previous action of
the City Commission, bids received.forbbe instal1ation.of safety railing at
the Library were opened and results announced as follows:
Arcon Construction
Johansen Construction
Frank A. Peschel
$ 5,600.00
4,909.00
4,491.61
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that bids
received for the installation of safety railing at the Library be referred to
the City Manager for review with a recommendation to be presented to the Commis-
sion at its next regular meeting on November 17, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
VACUUM PUMP: In accordance with previous action of' the City Commission, the one
bid received for delivery of a vacuum pump for use at the swimming pool was
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opened and results announced as follows:
California Pool Company
$ 560.00
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Manager be authorized to accept the bid of California Eoo1Company when and if
it has been determined that the bid meets the city's specifications.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RADAR GUN: In accordance with instructions of the City Commission, the following
recommendation for the purchase of a radar gun was presented from Police Chief
Frank Robinson:
I recommend the bid proposal from CMI be accepted.. It is not only
competitive in price, but the other bid proposal from EM-Quip, Inc.
does not meet basic specifications.
In view of the fact that the CMI bid proposal is $995.00 and we were
prepared to spend $2,000, I would. like to recommend that-we purchase
two radar units instead of one and retire the other radar unit which
is becoming a problem to maintain.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Manager be authorized to purchase two (2) radar guns from CMI at their quoted
price of $995.00 each.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PARKS DEPARTMENT LAWN TRACTOR: In accordance with instructions of the City Commis~
sion, the following recommendation was made for the purchase of a lawn tractor:
We received two bids on the lawn tractor, Sears bid of $899.00
(regular price $1,029.00) and Brookside Equipment's bid of
$2,250.00.
The two bids meet the specifications and due to our budget for this
item, I am recommending the acceptance of the bid from Sears for $899.00.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
City Commission reject bids received fmr delivery of.a lawn tractor and see
if we can get a better bidder response.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #7 ANDl2" WATER TRANSMISSION LINE: The Commission was presented an in-
voice in the amount of $961.55 submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. for pro-
fessional services rendered on drilling water well #7 and construction of a
12" water transmission line.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission approve for payment an invoice in the amount of $961.55 submitted
by Langford Engineering, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY: An invoice in the amount of $22,500 submitted
by Bayshore Engineers, Inc. forwotk completed on the preparation of plans
and specifications "for the construction of a new wastewater treatment
facility was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
City Commission approve payment to Bayshore Engineers, Inc. in the amount of
$22,500.00.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CHANGE OF REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATE: The Commission was advised that
consideration should be given to the selection of an alternate meeting date
for the first regular meeting in November inasmuch as members of the City Com-
mission and staff members would be attending the annual meeting of the Texas
Municipal League on November 10, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Novem~
ber 17, 1980, be designated as the date for the first regular meeting of the
City Commission in November.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. UNIFORMS:
for purchase of uniforms to be
for identification purposes.
A request was presented to advertise for bids
worn by' members of the Public Works Department
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of uniforms for
members of the Public Works Department.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PROPERTY TAX CODE: Resolution Number 80~26 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
WHEREAS, the Legislature. of the State of Texas passed and Governor
Clements signed into Law Senate Bill 621 (The Property Tax Code) which re-
lates to Ad Valorem taxation; and
WHEREAS, said Property Tax Code provides for the creation of a
Central Appraisal District within each County in the State; and
WHEREAS, said Code further provides that the Central Appraisal
Districts created shall assume responsibility for and be required to
appraise all property within the boundaries of the District and to assume
all other ad valorem taxation functions previously provided by local
jurisdictions except for the setting of tax rates, the mailing of tax
statements agd the collection of taxes levied; and
, WHEREAS, the. implementation of the Code is proving to be extremely
cumbersome and controversial in urban metropolitan Counties as evidenced
by the current level of dissatisfaction among and between taxing juris-
dictions which has led to litigation; and
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WHEREAS, the Harris County Central Appraisal Board has indicated
that the implementation of the Code in Harris County is going to be an
almost insurmountable task; and
WHEREAS, the implementation and operation of the Code in metropo-
litan Counties will increase the cost of ad valorem taxation administration
and create another level of Government removed from local control.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED.BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the City Commission of the City of West University Place
hereby petitions the Texas Legislature to repeal or in the alternative to
exempt urban Counties from the requirements of Senate Bill 621.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolution
Number 80-26 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BELLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Commission was advised that consideration should
be given to retention by the city of its membership in the Be1laire Chamber of
Commerce. City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that during a
telephone conversation with Mr. Roger Westrup, Executive Diretor of the Be11aire
Chamber of Commerce, he had been informed that. the Chamber does not support local
municipal candidates in the city, however, the Chamber does actively support
issues affecting the city such as a bond issue.
Mayor Cole noted that the Chamber was the Greater Be11aireChamber of Commerce,
therefore not confined to the City of Be11aire and that it was his belief that
membership would provide the city a better opportunity of .knowing what was. plan-
ned and happening in the entire southwest area of the city.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the city
of West University Place not renew its membership in the Be11aire Chamber of
Commerce at this time.
Voting Aye: Ahrens
Maneval
Rosenbaum
Voting No: Cole
Horne
ENTEX REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE: Resolution Number 80-27 was presented to the City
Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, on May 23., 1980, Entex filed a'Statement of Intent to
change its rates for natural gas service within the City of West University
Place and requested that said changes become effective Ju~e_27, 1980; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 1980, the City of West University Place sus-
pended for a period of 120 days beyond said proposed effective date the
changes in rates for natural gas service within the city until October 25,
1980; and
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WHEREAS, the city has the option to extend such changes in rates
for an additional thirty days.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
That the change in rates for natural gas service within the City
of West University Place proposed by Entex to become effective on June
27, 1980, and susp~nded by the city until October 25, 1980, should be, and
are hereby, suspended for an additional 30 days beyond October 25, 1980,
until November 24, 1980.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissiorter Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-27 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITY EMPLOYEE GROUP HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE: The Commission was advised that as
a result of notification by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company of in-
creased costs for both employee and dependent group hospitalization coverage the
Insurance Committee had held two meetings to compare benefits offered by Mass
Mutual and Prudential Insurance Company coverage offered through the Texas
Municipal League.
In the opinion of the Insurance Committee the benefits given up by changing
coverage could not be justified by the monetary savings to the city and em-
ployees, primarily the benefits that would be given up include the PCS drug
card program, limited dental coverage and hospital bill coverage. It was,
therefore, the recommendation of the Insurance Committee that coverage be
continued with Mass Mutual.
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Mr. Howard Marshall, a representative from the Insurance Committee, advised
that it was further the opinion of such Committee that benefits provided by
Prudential would adequately cover city employees should the Commission not
be able to economically justify the increased cost for the Mass Muuua1 plan.
Costs for coverage under plans offered by each company were discussed together
with proposals whereby the city would contribute toward the additional expense
for dependent coverage.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Mayor Cole, that the city retain group
hospitalization insurance coverage with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Com-
pany and the city contribute an amount equal to two-thirds of the employee's
dependent increase which would be roughly $17.00, thereby lowering the employee's
dependent cost to $65.68 a month, or an increase of $7.92.
Voting Aye: Horne
Cole
Voting No: Ahrens
Maneval
Rosenbaum
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accept the plan offered by Prudential Insurance Coverage for group hospitaliza-
tion coverage for city employees,. including dental expense insD:rance, and that
the city contribute the savings realized under the employee major medical by
changing carriers toward dependent coverage, being a difference between $37.84
and $50.38, whereby the amount an employee would pay for dependent coverage
would be $60.70.
Voting Aye: Ahrens
Maneval
Horne
Rosenbaum
Voting No: Cole
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums had no matters to bring to the attention
of the Commission at this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh established that the Commission will
hold a workshop session on November 6th to discuss the proposed school safety
trip plan and bicycle lanes.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of a meeting of the Electrical Board
on October 20, 1980, were presented to the Commission for their information.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meetlling adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 17, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, Novem-
ber 17, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presid-
ing, Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and
City Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Horne.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on
October 27, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Commission on'October 27, 1980, be approved as
submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SANITATION DEPARTMENT. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD: Resolution Number 80-28 was presented
to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, Henry Jackson was employed by the City of West University
Place; Texas, as caretaker of the city's parks on June 21, 1955; and
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until the present time; and
WHEREAS, his winning smile and enduring kindness have brought
to him the admiration and respect of his fellow employees and the citizens
of the City of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, Henry Jackson has been called upon by his supervisors
to perform various duties in the operation of the city unrelated to his
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Henry Jackson has accomplished all tasks assigned to
him willingly and to the best.,of his ability; and
WHEREAS, his reputation of reporting to work ear1y.and leaving
only when his duties were complete has been noticed and appreciated by his
supervisors and city officials; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to give recog-
nition to Henry Jackson for his unselfish service to the-city.
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 Henry
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Jackson for his distinguished service to the citizens and to the city.
Section 2. That_the City Commission, on beha+f of all of the
citizens of West University Place, Texas, eKpresses its grateful apprecia-
tion to him for his unselfish devotion to his duties and for the manner in
which he faithfully performs his responsibilities..
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of the City Commission and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby,
authorized to deliver to Henry Jackson a true copy hereof, signed by each
member of the City Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of November, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Resolu-
tion No. 80-28 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole presented Mr. Jackson with the original of Resolution No. 80-28 which
had been framed for the occasion and a gold watch.
Commissioner Horne acknowledged the pr.esence of Mrs. Jackson at the meeting,
noting that long-time employees were one of the city's biggest assets.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents present with matters they wish to dis-
cuss with the City Commission.
PROPOSED LOCATION OF A NIGHT CLUB AT UNIVERSITY AND KIRBY DRIVE: Commissioner Horne
advised that State Representative Brad'Wright had mailed a number of letters re-
questing support for his efforts to have a liquor license denied for a proposed
night club, "E1 Noa Noa" to be located at 2539 University. Commissioner Horne
stated that he had written a letter to Mr. Sherman McBeath of the Alcoholic Bev--
erage Commission as a citizen and as a member of the City Commission and would
urge that each member of the Commission express opposition to the proposed loca-
tion adjacent to the city limits.
Commissioner Horne directed attention to a Resolution recently adopted at the
Texas Municipal League Conference whereby cities of Texas would be authorized
to adopt such ordinances as they may deem necessary to control the use of alco-
holic beverages.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens was advised that further discus-
sion on the removal of "Stop Signs" from various locations would be included on
the next City Commission workshop session agenda.
Mayor Cole advised that he was in receipt of two letters from the Houston-Galves-
ton Area Council, one requesting that the city's reppesent~tive be named for the
1981 General Assembly and the other requesting payment of annual dues for the
period January, 1981 through De~ember, 1981.
The City Manager was instructed to put consideration of payment of annual dues
to the H-GACon the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Commission.
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UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SHOPPING CRNTRR' Mr. Jules Rosenbaum appeared before the Com~
mission to present plans for improvements to a small shopping center located at
University and Edloe. Mr. Rosenbaum stated that it was desire to make the area
more attractive by placing bricks in front of the stores that do not now have
them and to wat~r-proof the buildings. The Commission was advised that the
Building Inspector had denied a permit for the planned improvements inasmuch as
the property is now located on the property.line and the addition of bricks
would make the property encroach onto the city's easement.
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consideration of this item be deferred until the next regular meeting of the
City Commission on November 24th; that the City Attorney be prepared to report
what measurers might be taken in this particular situation; and that each member
of the Commission observe the location.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL COITRT .TTrn~R~' In accordance with the provisions of the City
Charter, the Commission cQnsidered re-appointment of Michael Schneider and Terry
Collin~as Associate Judges of the Municipal Court and re-appointment of Thomas
Taylor as Associate Prosecutor of the Municipal Court.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that Michael
Schneider and Terry Collins be re-appointed Associate Judges of the Muhicipa1
Court and Thomas Taylor re-appointed as Associate Prosecutor of the Municipal
Court.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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submitted by Layne-Western Company, Inc. for work completed on the water well
#7 project during the period August 1, 1980 through August 31, 1980. It was
noted that the amount of this invoice was included in the previously approved
contract:total but the invoice not submitted for payment approval.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the invoice
in the amount of $7,825.50 submitted by Layne-Western Company be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF ~AFRTY RATTTN~ AT TT~RA~Y, In accordance with instructions of the
City Commission, the following recommendation was presented from Director of
Community Services Tom Carson for construction of safety railing at,the Library:
The three bids to be considered are in order of low to high:
A. Frank A. Peschel
B. Johansen Construction Co.
C. ARCON Construction Co.
$ 4,491.61
4,909.00
'5,600.00
I have met with representatives from Johansen and ARCON
numerous .times to discuss this work~ but I have not met with
Peschel. I 've left phone messages for him at least six
times over the last two weeks. He has failed to call back
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Since I've never met with this person and he has not called
back, I feel his bid cannot be considered.
Therefore, on the basis _ of the o.ther two bids, whicJ;1. both-
meet the specifications, I am recommending we accept the
bid from Johansen Construction, Inc. for $4,909.00.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Comritissioner Horne, that the City
Commission accept the proposal submitted by Johansen Construction Company for
the construction of safety railing at the Library for a total bid price of
$4,909.00.
Voting Aye: Horne
Maneval
Cole
Voting No: Ahrens
Rosenbaum
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PUBLIC WORKS AUTOMOTIVE UNIT: The Commission was advised that the automotive unit
proposed for delivery by Bob Robertson Chevrolet in response to bids p~evious1y
accepted by the City Commission did not meet specifications and that considera-
tion should be given to rejecting the bid.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the bid of
Bob Robertson Chevrolet for delivery of a 1981 Chevrolet for the Public Works
Department be rejected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The City Manager was instructed to include
this automotive unit, .together with others
agenda for the,. next regular meeting of the
his recommendation for purchase
included in the 1981 budget, on
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SANITARY LANDFILL TRENCH: The Commission was advised that additional trench was re-
quired at the sanitary landfill and the following three quotations has been re-
received:
Holland Construction Company - $ 1.02 per cubic yard
Move-out charge $1,500.00
Precision Grading Company - $ 1.40 per cubic yard
Move-in, move-out charge $2,000.00
N. M. Brown - $1.35 per cubic yard
Move-in, move-out charge $1,500.00
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission accept the proposal of Holland Construction Company for excavation of
additional trench at the sanitary landfill site at a cost of $1.02 per cubic yard
with an additional move-out charge of $1,500.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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GARBAGE RATE INCREASE: Ordinance Number 1162 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TExAs, BY AMENDING SECTION l3;....7(a)
TO PROVIDE FOR A CHARGE OF $8.00; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Section 13-7(~L of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West University Place, Texas, be amended so that hereafter said
Section l3-7(a) shall read as follows:
"Section 13-7. Same - Fees.
(a) Established. The fee for collection and disposing
of household garbage and refuse shall be eight dollars
($8.00) per month for each separate dwelling or living
unit and each two-family living unit shall pay eight
dollars ($8.00) per month for each separate dwelling unit;
all apartments in a multiple unit dwelling place shall
be considered as separate dwelling units and shall pay
eight ($8.00) per month for each dwelling unit."
Section 2. The fee as provided for in said Section 13..;7 as amended1n. ...
shall become effective and payable on and after January 1, 1981. UlJ
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
immediately from and after its passage and approval as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ordinance
Number 1162 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AREA AGENCY ON AGING: The Commission was presented a request for the appointment
of a representative to serve on the Area Planning Advisory Committee to the
Area Agency on Aging. It was noted that Ms. Nancy Bringhurst now serves as the
elected secretary of this group and had been recommended for appointment.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Ms. Nancy
Bringhurst be appointed to serve on the Area Planning Advisory Committee as a
representative of the City of West University Place.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that he had visited with Attorney
Bill Olson regarding work of the Charter Commission inasmuch as a number of the
sub-committees had submitted drafts for legal review. Commissioner Horne recom-
mended that Mr. Allums contact the Justice Department to preclude delays in the
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proposed time schedule.
Mr. Allumsftirther advised that he had completed arguments in the suit Ash vs
WUP and would advise when a decision has been recieved.
A request of Mr. Allums to attend a three-day session sponsored by the Southwest
Legal Foundation on Decen~er 10, 11 and 12 was deferred by the Commission until
the next meeting of the City Commission.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh presented the following letter received
from Mr. Roy Harper, Chairman, Plumbing Board:
At the request of, the City Commission, the Plumbing Board met in
special session Thursday, November 6, 1980 to consider certain
sections of the Plumbing Code and the Swimming Pool Ordinance as
it concerns definition of a pool and requirement of eight foot
setback from property lines in the construction of a pool on resi-
dential lots.
It is understood that a request has been made to the City Commission
to amend the ordinances so that these requirements would be waived
to accomodate a pool on a particular iot within the city.
By official motion and majority vote, it is recommended that no
exception or amendments be made to current requirements for pool
construction.
The City Manager was instructed to place this item on the agenda for the, next
regular meeting of the City Commission.
It was established by the City.Commission that the next workshop session would
be set for Tuesday, November 25, 1980, with bicycle lanes, street paving peti-
tions, fence height survey, and zoning recommendations to be included on the
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Mayor
Cole announced that following a ten-minute break the Commiss10nwould go into
Executive Session.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 1980
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, Novem-
ber 24, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum~ The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Maneval.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission
held on November 17, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on November 17, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STREET DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD: Resolution Number 80-29 was presented
to the Commission and read in full:
WHEREAS, August White was employed by the City of West University
Place, Texas, on March 6, 1944, as an equipment operator in the Street Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, August White has been acting as Foreman of the Street 0
Dep'artment for the past twenty years, and is affectionately called '''Boss
Man" by his fellow employees; and
WHEREAS, August White has never been tardy nor absent for any
reason other a job connected injury during the years of his employment
with the city; and
WHEREAS, August White is thoroughly familiar with all of the
city's heavy equipment and operates the backhoe, front end loader, motor
grader, bulldozer, etc., as may be required for various projects; and
WHEREAS, August White has been instrumental in the installation
of many hundreds of feet of the city's water, storm sewer and sanitary
sewer lines; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to give recog-
nition to August White for his unselfish service to the city.
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 August
White for his distinguished service to the citizens and to the city.
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Section 2. That the City Commission, on behalf of all of the
citizens of West University Place, Texas, expresses its grateful appreci~
ation to him for his unselfish devotion to his duties and for the manner
in which he faithfully performs his responsibilities.
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread in full upon the
minutes of the City Commission and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby,
authorized to deliver to August White a true copy hereof, signed by each
member of the City Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of November, 1980.
Motion p,yCommissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Resolu-
tion Number 80-29 be approv.ed as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Cole presented August White with the original of Resolution Number 80-29
which had been framed for the occasion and a gold watch.
CHIEF OF POLICE.FRANK ROBINSON: Chief Robinson presented each member of the Commis-
sion with a beautifully framed photograph of the entire Police Dep?rtment, noting
that it was the first such departmental photograph made in eleven (11) years.
Detective Vicki Ruhmann, President of the Police Association shared the occasion
with Chief Robinson and expressed appreciation for the support given to the De-
partment by the Commission.
Commissioner Rosenbaum expressed appreciation for the photograph and expressed
her appreciation to members of the Police Department for an excellent job.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance at the meeting having
matters they wished to bring to the attention of the City Commission.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Maneval noted that the City Commis-
sion had been honoring some employees who have served for a long period of
time, noting that there were other employees who had not been employed by the
city for such a long time, but served equally well.
Commissioner Horne expressed appreciation to the Fire Chief, Police Chief and
City Manager for an excellent letter which had been forwarded to the Alcoholic
Beverage Commis.sionsetting forth problems the city might encounter with the
location of a club at the corner of University and Kirby and expressing confi.;..
dence that the letter would have a bearing on an application filed for a
liquor license for such operation.
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP DUES: An invoice in the amount of $532.68
for membership dues to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the period January 1,
1981 through December 31, 1981, was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission approve payment of an invoice in the amount of $532.68 for membership
dues to the H-GAC.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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. BICYCLE AUCTION: A request was presented from Chief of Police Frank Robinson to
hold an auction onDecember1~, 1980, for-the disposition of' twelve (12)
unclaimed bicycles which had been recovered by the Police Department~
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
City Commission approve an auction to be 'hEddon December 13, 1980, for the
purpose of disposing of twelve unclaimed bicycles.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: A request was.presented to advertise for bids for delivery
of a 4-door sedan included in the 1980 budget for the Public Works Department
and other automotive equipment included in the 1981 budget, noting that more
response may be received from bidders by advertising for all units at onetime.
Commissioner Rosenbaum noted that in some instances compact units, especially
pick-up trucks were higher than the regular 6-cy1inder models and this should
be taken into consideration when advertising for.bids.
Commissioner Maneval asked that consideration be given to soliciting bids on a
different basis, such as requesting dealers to bid with respect to their invoiced
costs at a fixed price over or under such costs.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the following automotive units:
1 - four door sedan
3 - patrol units
1 - pickup truck
1 - cab & chassis
1 - Vac Air Jet Truck
Engineering Dept.
Police Department
Inspection Department
Street:Department
Sewer Department
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SHOPPING CENTER REMODELING: . City Attorney David Allums
advised that he had made an on-site inspection of the center and that it was.
his opinion that the most expeditious manner in which to handle the request
filed by Mr. Jules Rosenbaum, owner of the property, would be by the issuance
of a general remodeling permit to include other improvements to the property
set forth by Mr. Rosenbaum, including installation of awnings, re-surfacing
of the parking area, re-location of the dumpster used for trash removal and the
facia work planned for the front of the building.
Mr. Rosenbaum agreed to all of the improvements and stated that all would be
completed within a sixty-day timeframe. Mr. Allums stated that he would review
all provisions to be included in the general remodeling permit with the In-
spector.
Mr. Rosenbaum expressed his appreciation to the Commission and stated that he had
been a real estate operator in the city since 1949 and though the:city had been
kept lovely.
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SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION: They Commission was advised that a request by Mr. Chris
McCann, #6 Auburn Place, for a variance from the provisions of the swimming pool
ordinance had been reviewed by the Plumbing Board and it was the recommendation
of such Board that no changes. be.made in the ordinance.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the recommen-
dation of the Plumbing Board be accepted, and the request of Mr. McCann be denied.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SOUTHWEST LEGAL FOUNDATION SEMINAR: City Attorney David Allums advised that he had
made further inquiry into a three-day seminar in Dallas on December 10, 11 and
12, sponsored by the Southwest Legal Foundation and that non-member registration
was $250.00, with registration being $150.00 for membership cities, with such
membership costing $50.00. Mr. Allums also noted that .he had talked with other
area city attorney who were planning to attend and thought the conference would
be beneficial.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the city join
the Southwest Legal Foundation and City Attorney David Allums authorized to
attend the conference.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY REPORT: The Commission was presented a
preliminary report filed by the Zoning & Planning Commission to consider an
application to rezone Lot 2, Block 92, West University 2nd Addition (3505
Bissonnet). The Commission.was advised that a Final Report will be filed sub-
sequent to a public hearing and if such re-zoning was recommended it would be
necessary for the City Commission and Zoning & Planning Commission to hold a
joint public hearing.
City Attorney David Allums advised the Commission that this property was owned
by St. George' Orthodox Church and was included in plans for the property which
were presented.to the Zoning and Planning Commission in 1970. Mr. Allums also
stated that time was critical to this application inasmuch as the church had
obtained funding for the project which might be lost if a long delay ensued.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that a personal injury suit which
had involved a motorcycle and a police patrol unit had been turned over to the
city's insurance carrier.
Mr. Allums also stated that he had not yet received an answer in the suit Ash vs
the city.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised the Commission that Mr. Elvin
Ainsworth had resigned as a member of the Cha.rter Commission inasmuch as he was
moving out of the city. It was established that members of the Charter Commission
would call on consultant attorney Bill Olson for any assistance that might be
desired in their work on preparation of a new City Charter.
Mr. Rockenbaugh reviewed the agenda for a workshop session on Tuesday, November
25th and was advised that special consideration would be given to items one
through four with additional items to be re-schedu1ed at a later date.
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for their information:
Plumbing Board meeting .on November 6', 1980
Zoning & Planning Commission meeting on November 13, 1980
Electrical Board meeting on November 17, 1980
Health Board meeting on November 18, 1980
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on November 19; 1980
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:45
p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 8, 1980
The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, December
8,1980,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding; Commis-
sioners Ahrens, Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City Manager were
also present.
The Invocation was pronounced by Commissioner Rosenbaum.
CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: Minutes of'the regular meeting of the City Commission on
November 24, 1980, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on November 24, 1980, be approved
as corrected to reflect that bids for automotive requirements should have an al-
ternate provision for trade-in and without trade~in.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING~OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Anderson Horne advised the Commission that he dB aot have
any matters he wished to bring to the attention of the City Commission.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Commissioner Ahrens was advised that the Parks Trust
Fund status remained the same pending recommendations for membership. It was re-
quested that this item be included on a City Commission workshop agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS: In accordance with previous action of the City Com-
mission, bids received for furnishing uniforms for members of the Water/Sewer De-
partment were opened and results announced as follows:
Best Uniform
Texas Industrial
National Linen
Rate per week per employee
Additional charges (if any)
Preparation charges
Lost garment charges
Other
5.50
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4.00 each
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9.00
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1.00
15.00 each
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5.75
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1.00
6.00/8.00
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that bids received
for furnishing uniforms for members of the Water/Sewer Department be referred to
the City Manager and staff for review and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting' No: None
GENERAL CITY ELECTION: ...Ordinance Number 1163 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH (17th) DAY OF
JANUARY, 1981, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND
FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS: DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES;
APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR
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PAY; PROVIDING THAT ALL DULY QUALIFIED RESIDENT ELECTORS
SHALL BE QUALIFIED TO VOTE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF
BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION; CONTAINING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO SAID ELECTION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a general election shall be held in the City
of West University Place, Texas on the 17th day of January, 1981, for the
purpose of electing a mayor and four (4) commissioners of said city.
Section 2. That said election shall be held in each of the four
(4) election precincts heretofore established by the Commissioners' Court
of Harris County, Texas, and the following presiding election judges and
alternate presiding election judges be appointed, to wit:
Voting Precinct #183
West University Community Building
6104 Auden
Sally McCandless
Stanley McCandless
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge
Presiding Judge J
Alternate Presiding Judge
Voting Precinct #133
City Hall
3800 University Boulevard
Allan Goldstein
Rhonda Feinberg
Voting Precinct #87
West University Elementary School
3756 University Boulevard
Vincent Fromen
William Watson
Presiding Judge
A1ternate.Presiding Judge
Voting Precinct #15
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
5308 Buffalo Speedway
Charles Orsburn
Ramsey Elder
Presiding Judge
Alternate Presiding Judge
The presiding judge for each election precinct shall appoint not less than
two election clerks to serve at the polling place under his jurisdiction.
Each polling place and the polls thereat shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. on said election date.
Section 3. The judges and clerks of said election shall receive J
compensation for conducting the election and filing the returns in accord- .~
ance with the provisions of Article 3.08 of the Texas Election Code, titled
Pay of Judges and Clerks.
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Section 4. It is hereby determined by the City Commission
that voting on the day of said election shall be by ,use of voting machines,
. that absentee.~,:voting shall be by use of paper ballots and that the ballots'
of said election shall conform to the requirements of the Texas Election
Code and shall have printed thereon in English and in Spanish the names of
the candidates and the office for which each candidate is seeking election.
The period for absentee voting.by personal appearance shall begin on the
twentieth day and shall continue through the fourth day preceding the date
of the election; provided, however, that when the twentieth day falls on a
day which is not a regular working day for the clerk's office, the absentee
voting by personal appearance shall begin on the next succeeding regular
working day.
Absentee voting shall be conducted by Lee Lockard, City SecretaliY, and the
place at which the absentee voting shall be conducted is designated as the
office of the City Secretary in the City Hall, 3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas, 77005, which is also the mailing address to which ballot
applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent. Said City Secretary
shall keep said office open for at least eight (8) hours, that is, from
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on each day for absentee voting which is not a Satur-
day, a Sunday, or an official State holiday; provided, however, except as
authorized by Article 5.05 Subdivision 3d, Texas Election Code, said City
Secretary shall not permit anyone to vote absentee by personal appearance
on any day which is not a regular working day for the City Secretary's
office, and under no circumstances shall she permit anyone to vote absentee
by personal appearance at any time when her office is not open to the
public.
Section 5. All resident, qualified electors of the City shall be
entitled to vote.
Section 6. This ordinance was read once by the City Commission
and shall take effect immediately.
Section 7. Notices of said election shall be given by posting a
Notice containing a substantial copy of this ordinance in English and in
Spanish at the City Hall, West University Place, Texas; by posting a substan-
tial copy of this ordinance in English and in Spanish in each of the election
precincts of said City not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date on
which said election is to be held; and same shall likewise be published in
English and in Spanish ina newspaper or newspapers published in Harris County,
Texas, of general circulation in the City, and designated as an official news-
paper of the City in accordance with the City Charter, said publication to be
made not later than thirty (30) days prior to the date set for said election.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum; that Ordinance
Number 1163 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PERSONNEL/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TYPEWRITER PURCHASE: A request was presented
to. the Commission to advertise for bids for purchase of two electric type- I
writers for which funds were included in the 1981 budget, noting that delivery .
time is quite extensive and that clerks<in the Personnel/Purchasing Department I
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Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that the City
Manager he authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of two electric
typewriters.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WET WEATHER TRENCH AT SANITARY LANDFILL SITE: The Commission was advised that wet
weather trench being excavated at the sanitary landfill site by Holland Con-
struction Company had filled with water and that there was. a need. for an addi-
tional trench approximately five (5') feet deep to be used during the time the
original trench was being lined to prevent seepage.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Horne, that the City
Commission approve the expenditure of $1,000 to $1,200 to extend a contract
with John Holland Construction Company for the excavation of additional wet
weather trench at the sanitary landfill.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #7 AND 12" WATER TRANSMISSION LINE:
1164 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
Ordinance Number
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
. DOCUMENTS TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE PROMISORY NOTE PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1146 DATED DECEMBER 29, 1979;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF SUCH AMOUNT SO BORROWED; AND
PROVIDING THAT NO TAXES WILL BE LEVIED SINCE FUNDS HAVE BEEN
PROPERLY APPROPRIATED AND DESIGNATED FOR THE REPAYMENT OF
SUCH DEBT AUTHORIZED HEREIN.
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has heretofore authorized James M.
Cole, Mayor of the City of West University Place, Texas, to execute a
promisory note on behalf of the city to Chemical Bank of Houston in the
principal amount not to exceed $350,000; and
WHEREAS, such promisory note was executed on or about December
30, 1979, said note being due and payable on or before December 31, 1980;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the renewal and
extension of saidpromisory note for an additional one (1) year period would
be to the advantage of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: ~\
Section 1. That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay I I
to Chemical Bank of Houston the sum of $70,000 to be applied as a principal ~
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reduction of the $350,000 promisory note, together with the sum of $15,944.44
representing interest accrued on said promisory note from date of execution
through December 31, 1980.
Section 2. That James M. Cole, Mayor of the City of West Univer-
sity Place, Texas, be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute a renewable
and extended promisory note on behalf of the city payable to Chemical Bank
of Houston, in the principal amount not to exceed $280,000 at the interest
rate of 5% per annum.
Section 3. That James M. Cole, .Mayor of the City of West Univer-
sity Place, Texas, be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute any additional
documents required to renew and extend the loan agreement made between the
city and Chemical Bank of Houston.
Section 4. That repayment of any sum so borrowed and any accrued
interest thereon shall be made from the Water/Sewer Fund, Retained Earnings
Account.
Section 5. That in view of adequate monies having been appropriated
for repayment of any debt authorized to be created herein, no additional
tax need be levied for repayment of the proposed indebtedness.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval by the City Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordinance
Number 1164 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: .None
1980 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: The Commission was presented a recommendation submitted by
Director of Finance Patrick O'Connor to amend the 1980 budget by the transfer of
certain General Fund Departmental authorizations resulting in surplus to other
Departments with deficit authorizations.
Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the City
Commission approve amendments to the 1980 budget in accordance with the schedule
contained in a letter from Director of Finance Patrick O'Connor dated December 1,
1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD SHOPPING CENTER REMODELING: The Commission was advised that
this item was included on the agenda inasmuch as no clear cut answer was given
by the City Commission to a request by Mr. Jules Rosenbaum for the installation
of brick on the front of buildings located in the center for which exact property
lines" had not been established. It was noted that Mr. Rosenbaum had made such
installation without obtaining a permit in accordance with his agreement with City
Attorney David Allums.
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Following a lengthy discussion regarding any need for action on the part of
the Commission, it was recommended by Commissioner Horne that the City IU:I~
Attorney be requested to contact Mr. Rosenbaum for an explanation of his
actions and a determination that the water-proofing of the buildings had been
completed prior to the brick installation, and to work with the Building
Inspector to see that all items previously agreed to were accomplished.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that the case Ash vs City had
been affirmed in the city's favor by the First Court of Civil Appeals. Mr.
Allums also advised that it was believed by the Tax Department that no suits
would be required on delinquent taxes and that he would furnish the Commission
a complete status report on all legal matters at the next regular Commission
meeting.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh reviewed items that should be considered
by the Commission prior to the first of the year and was advised to prepare such
items for a workshop session on Monday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further matters to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 22, 1980
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The City Commission convened in regular session at the City Hall on Moriday, December
22, 1980, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Ahrens, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney and City Manager
were also present. Commissioner Horne was absent.
The InvocatiOn was pronounced by Mayor Cole.
Motion. by Commissioner Ahrens., seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that Items .13 and
14 on the agenda be considered first inasmuch as Commissioner Ahrens would have to
leave the meeting.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No : None
CONSOLIDATION OF FUND ACCOUNTS: Resolution No. 30...,.31 was presented to the Commis-
sion and read in full:
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the city's Director of Finance
Patrick O'Connor and further upon recommendation of the city's Certified
Public Accountants, Coopers & Lybrand, the City Commission is of the
opinion that to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and
recommendation of the National Council on Governmental Accounting, the
city funds should be consolidated into four (4) major accounts; and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation by Patrick O'Connor the following
accounts are recommended to accomplish this consolidation:
1. General Fund
2. General Debt Service Fund
3. Water and Sewer Fund
4. Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
WHEREAS, the City Commission has considered these recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That beginning on December 31, 1980, the Finance
Director is hereby authorized to establish the following funds for the
benefits of the city:
1. General Fund
2. General Debt Service Fund
3. Water and Sewer Fund
4. Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
Section 2. That within each of the funds set forth above, the
Finance Director will allocate the various accounts of the city in compliance
with State Statutes, and the City Charter and Code of Ordinances of the City
of West University Place, Texas.
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that
Resolution Number 80-31 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RESERVE AND DESIGNATED FUND BALANCES: The Commission was presented a recommendation
by Director of Finance Patrick 0 'Connor that certain reserve and designated fund
balances be established prior to the end of the year.
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the Finance
Director be authorized to establish, prior to December 31, 1980, the following re-
serve and designated account balances:
A. GeneralFund
Reserved Fund Balances
Sick Leave
Fire Truck Replacement
1983 Fire & E.C.Premitim
WWTreatment Plant Contribution
Air Conditioning-City Hall
Sidewalk Repairs
Designated Fund Balances
Land Purchase
Patrol Car
Packer Truck
Self-Insurance
B. Water & Sewer Fund
Reserve Fund Balances
1976 BondlWW Treatment Plant
WW Treatment Plant
Water/Sewer Contingencies
43,000
15,000
15,000
586,000
40,000
20,000
70,000
10,000
30,000
100,000
820,000
300,000
100,000
and further, that all prior existing reserves and designated fund balances by
this Commission be superseded. All amounts not designated or reserved herein
will be established as undesignated account balances.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: . Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission on lilll....~
Monday, Deoember 8, 1980, were presented for eonsfderation. lJ
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Motion by Commissioner Ahrens, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Commission on December 8, 1980, be approved
as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attenance at the meeting.
CONCERNS OF THE CITY COMMISSION: Members of the City Commission had no concerns
for discussion at this time.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS: The Commission was presented a recommendation from
Director of Personnel/Purchasing Patt Lilly that a bid for furnishing uniforms
for Water/Sewer Department personnel be awarded to Best Uniform Supply Company
based on the fact that they are the lowest bidder and that their bid meets all
city specifications.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the
recommendation of the city's staff be accepted and the proposal submitted by
Best Uniform Supply Company be accepted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: Bids received for delivery of automotive requirements were
opened and results announced as follows:
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Standard Compact
Charlie Thomas Base-Bid. 6,687.65 6,500.27
Ford Trade-In 600.00 600.00
Net Bid 6,087.65 5,900.27
Jack Roach Base-Bid 6,659.47 6,675.07
Ford Trade-In 850.00 850.00
Net Bid 5,809.47 5,825.01
Jimmie Green Base-Bid 6,634.40 8,137.55
Chevrolet Trade-In 765.00 765.00
Net Bid 5,869.40 7,312.55
Bob Robertson Base-Bid 6,542.10 6,945.55
Chevrolet Trade-In 700.00 700.00
Net Bid 5,842.10 6,245.55
Standard
Public Works Department
7,054.02
400.00
6,654.02
6,899.02
325.00
6,574.02
7,266.49
315.00
6,951.40
7,121.44
350.00
6,771. 44
Police Department
Unit 1
Uni t 11
Unit 111
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Chevrolet
Base-Bid
Trade-In
Net Bid
9,312.49
1,265.00
8,047.49
9,312.49
285.00
9,027.49
9,312.49
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9,312.49
Compact
6,685.57
400.00
6,285.57
6,957.87
325.00
6,632.87
No Bid
6,006.86
350.00
5,656.86
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Unit 1 Uni t 11 Unit 111
River Oaks Base-Bid 8,191. 70 8,191. 70 8,030.70 lJ
Chrysler Trade-In 700.00 400.00 -0-
Net Bid 7,491.70 7,791.70 8,033.70
Town North Base-Bid 8,158.91 8,158.91 8,046.95
Chrysler Trade-In 900.00 500.00 -0-
Net Bid 7,258.91 7,658.91 8,046.95
Bob Robertson Base-Bid 8,414.75 8,414.75 8,414.75
Chevrolet Trade-In 1,000.00 800.00 -0..,.
Net Bid 7,414.75 7,614.75 8,414.75
The Commission was advised that no bids had been received for delivery of a 19,000
GVW truck for the Street Department and that it would be necessary to request bids
on this item at a later date.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of automotive equipment be referred to the city's staff for
tabulation, review and a recommendation to be presented at the next regular
meeting of the City Commission.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK: Resolution Number 80-30 was presented to the Commission and
read in full:
. WHEREAS, Joel Castaneda, III, employed as Police'. Dispatcher
and appointed Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of West
University Place, has resigned his position with the city; and
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WHEREAS, Linda Bingham has been employed as a Police Dispatcher
and is qualified to serve as Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
Section 1. That Linda Bingham be, and she is hereby, appointed
Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place,
Texas.
Section 2. That the appointment of Linda Bingham 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
duties of Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court after having been administered
the proper Oath of Office.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded.by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that
Resolution Number 80-30 be approved as read.
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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION FINAL REPORT: A final report of the Zoning and
Planning Commission concerning recommendations for rezoning Lot 2, Block 92,
West University Place 2nd Addition, 3505 Bissonnet, was presented to the'
Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission accept the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and
that a joint public hearing be called for Monday, January 12, 1981, to consider
the Final Report.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY: An invoice in the amount of $22,725.00 submitted by
Bayshore Engineers, Inc. for work completed in the preparation of plans and
specifications for the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities was
presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission approve payment to Bayshore Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $22,725.00
for work completed on the preparation of plans and specifications for the waste-
water treatment facility.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: . None
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES: An invoice in the amount of $17,291.82 submitted by
Sanco Engineering for work completed in the preparation of plans and specifica~
tions for the construction of new sanitary sewer lift stations and force main
was presented for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Maneval, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that the City
Commission approve payment to Sanco Engineering in the amount of $17,291.82 for
work completed on the preparation of plans and specifications for the construc-
tion of new sanitary sewer lift stations and force main.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: The Commission was presented an invoice in the
amount of $7,037.91 submitted by the Harris County Appraisal District as the
city's share of the 1981 budget of the District.
Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that dis-
cussion on this agenda item be included on the agenda for a workshop meeting of
the City Commission to be held on Monday, December 29, 1980.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STATUS OF LEGAL CLAIMS: City Attorney David Allums requested that discussion on this
item be included under Legal Matters on the agenda.
REPAIRS TO UNIT 11301: A request was presented for ratifica'tion of prior action of
the City Commission to purchase a re-built engine for Unit 11301 used by the Police
Department detectives, noting that while the unit is not in service mileage was
being paid for use of private automobiles.
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Motion by Commissioner Rosenbaum, seconded by Commissioner Maneval, that the
City Manager be authorized to purchase a re-bui1t engine for installation in
Unit 11301.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums reviewed the current status of a number
of pending legal claims.
1) Bruce Lee vs City Officials and Police Officer (Personal injury suit for
alleged damages arising out of a patrol car and motorcycle collision).
Suit referred to insurance carrier for answer and defense, with trial some
2~ to 3 years away.
2) John Gray vs Anderson and Clary (Police Officers) (Action for alleged viola-
tion of Civil Rights of prisoner, claiming cruel treatment, disappearance
ofa diamond ri~g and loss of a walking ca~e). Mr. Allums noted that the
majority of the caSe has been dismissed by the court on his motion for
Summary Judgment.
3) Dohenfort vs City (suit,;over seizure and impounding of a motorcycle when
arrested). This matter has been settled and a motion to dismiss has been
prepared and mailed to his attorney, but has not been returned.
4) City vs Chance Tucker (Suit filed by the city against the parents of a
juvenile involved in an accident with a patrol unit to be used in event
the juvenile fails to continue payment of damanges).
5) A1yne & James Go'uge vs City, Building Inspector, Assistant Building Inspec-'-
tor (suit alleges Inspection officials entered premises without search
warrant). Mr. Allums noted that Mr. & Mrs. Gouge have subsequently been
divorced and moved out of the city and believes the suit will be dismissed
if they can be contacted.
6) Paul McDonald vs City (Suit to challenge Building Code on setback require-
ments). This matter has been held in abeyance while all code requirements
were being studied.
7) Ballard vs City and two former police officers (suit alleges that slanderous
and false statements were made by former officers against another officer)
Depositions were scheduled but the attorney backed out at the last minute.
No further action at this time.
8) Schroeder vs City (suit alleges all defendants acted on a witchhuntarid .
conspiracy to embarass and injure him and slander) Defense of Mayor and
former Police Chief being handled by insurance carrier wit4 City Attorney
representing former police officers.
9) Ash vs City (suit for payment of unused sick leave at termination of employ-
ment). Summary judgment granted city.
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the following board and committee
meetings were presented to the Commission for~their information.
Zoning and Planning Commission meeting on December 11, 1980
Electrical Boardineetingon December 15, 1980
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on December 17, 1980
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Decemher 24, 1980
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The City Commission convened in special session at the City Hall on December 24,
1980, 12:00 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Cole, presiding;
Commissioners Horne, Maneval and Rosenbaum. The City Attorney was also present.
Mayor Cole announced that the purpose of the special meeting was to consider an
ordinance calling a joint public hearing with members of the Zoning and Planning
Commission to consider rezoning Lot 2, Block 92, West University Place 2nd Addi-
tion for church use.
Ordinance Number 1165 was presented to the Commission and read in full:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING AT 7: 00 P.M., MONDAY,
JANUARY 12, 1981, TO CONSIDER A REPORT OF THE ZONING AND
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDI:""
NANCE NUMBER 111 TO REZONE LOT 2, BLOCI,< 92, WEST UNIVER-
SITY PLACE 2ND ADDITION FROM A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DIS-
TRICT TO CHURCH USE; 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 EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That a public hearing shall be held at 7:00 p.m.,
January 12, 1981, at the City Hall of the City of West University Place,
Texas, located at 3800 University Boulevard, to consider the report of the
Zoning and Planning Commission recommending that Zoning Ordinance Number 111
of said City be amended to rezone Lot 2, Block 92, West University Place
2nd Addition, from a single family dwelling district to church use in the
City of West University Place.
Section 2. That such hearing shall be a joint hearing before the
City Commission and Zoning and Planning Commission of said City.
Section 3. The City Secretary shall publish notice of such hear-
ing in the official paper of the City of West University Place, Texas, at
least fifteen (15) days before the date of such hearing and in addition there-
to shall mail notice of such hearing to the owners of property lying within
200 feet of any point of the above described lot; such owners shall be de-
termined according to the current tax roll of the City of West University
Place, Texas, and the mailing of such notice shall be made at least fifteen
(15) days prior to the time set for the hearing.
Section 4. A copy of the report of the Zoning and Planning J
Commission shall be filed in the office of the City Secretary and shall be !
available for inspection by any interested party.
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Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day .of
, 1980.
Motion by Commissioner Horne, seconded by Commissioner Rosenbaum, that Ordinance
Number 1165 be approved as read.
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 12:15 p.m.
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