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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Janua ry 9, 1984
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, January 9,
1983,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Forristall, presiding;
Councilmen Polichino and Weatherly. The City Attorney and City Manager were also
present. Councilmen Lenhart and Jackson were absent.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance at the meeting who
desir~ed to bring any matter to the attention of the Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forrista11 directed attention to a sign-in
sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for use by any resident wishing to
discuss a specific item on the agenda.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Forristal1 noted that the consent
agenda included a request to advertise for bids for the purchase of twenty (20)
new fire hydrants and a request for approval of the payment of $290,408.00 in-
terest on the 1983 bond issue. No member of the Council desired to remove
either item from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that the consent agenda be approved as recommended by staff.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS: Following an explanation by the City Manager that the
'twenty (20) fire hydrants to be purchased were a part of thecity's on-going
fire hydrant replacement program, motion by Councilman \.Jeatherly, seconded by
Councilman Polichino, that the staff be authorized to advertise for bids for
the purchase of twenty (20) fire hydrants.
Vot i ng Aye : All
Voting No: None
INTEREST PAYMENT ON 1983 BOND ISSUE: A request was presented for approval of the
payment of $t9d,~08.00 1nterest on the 1983 bond issue.
Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that the City
Council approve payment of $290,408.00 to the First City National Bank of Houston
for interest on the 1983 bond issue.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that he had no legal matters for
consideration by the City Council at this time.
COMMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL: Councilman Polichino stated that his only comment was to
wish everyone a very Happy New Year.
Mayor Forrista11 also wished a Happy New Year to staff and Council members.
Mayor Forristal1 advised that staff consideration had been given to offering a
commercial annual pass to the Recreation Center to either the owner or manager I
of a commercial establishment in the city.
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Motion by Councilman Polichino, sec~nded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the staff and offer a commercial pass to
the facilities at Colonial Park.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh expressed appreciation on behalf of
he and his family for "flowers that had been sent to his' father by the staff and
City Council, noting that a Veteran's Hospital could be atbone'ly'ptace?arid his
father's room was the only one with flowers. Mr. Rockenbaugh also expressed
his thanks to staff members that carried on activities of the city while he was
out of the city.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
on December 12,1983 and a special meeting on December 19, 1983, were preserlted
for consideration.
"Motion by Counci lman Pol ichino, seconded by Counci lman Weatherly, that minutes
of the regular meeting on December 12, 1983 and a special meeting on December 19,
1983, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristall advised that a notice was be,ing included in the City eurrents that
implementation of new utility rates would be delayed until February in response to
numerous calls received from residents for a pro-rated charge of water bills for those
residents experiencing broken water pipes during the recent freeze.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to 'come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Mayor
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REGULAR CJTY,CQUNCI1 MEETING
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no resid~nts in attendance at 'the meeting desiring to
bring any matters to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEHS:Ther'e were no 'citizens 'in attendance who desired to
respondfo any specifici'tem on the Council agenda.
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ITEMS TO 'BE REMOVED FROM 'CONSENT AGENDA: : Following an explanation by Mayor Forristall
that the consent agenda included the payment of an invoice form NCR for the city's
maintenance agreement on its computer equipment and a request to advertise for
bids for the ~bnstrucfion'Qf new poli~e'facilitie~, no 'm~mberofthe Council de-
s,i red to remove either item:
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the consent agenda' be approved i,n accordanc~ wi th staff recommeridat ions.
Vot ing Aye: All
Voting No: None
AUTOMOTIVE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with previous action of 'the City Council, bids
received for delivery of one four-door passenger sedan and one cab and chassis
were opened arid results announced as 'follows:
Jimmie Green
Mort Hall
Knapp Chev.
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Olympic Int'l.
Port City Ford
Bob 'Robertson
South Loop
Tommie Vaughn
Dan Boone Chev.
Jack Roach Ford #1
Jack Roach Ford #2
17,139.58
18,287.00
17,449.00
16,927.50
19,977.80
17,995.00
20,330.70
17,~'94.00
18,610.16
No Bid
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Bidder
Cab &Cliassis
Passenqer Sedan
11 , 195.00
450.00
10,158.26 500.00
10,164.00 800.00
10,646.09
10,147.84 600.00
10,348.76 600.00
Motion by Councilman Jacks0n, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that bids re-
ceived for delivery of one four-door passenger sedan and one cab and chassis
for review and tabulation with a recommendation for purchase to be presented to
the Council at its next regular meeting.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAl NFWSPAPFR:
the designation of an official
notices:
Motion: by Councilman Lenhart,
Post and Houston Chronicle be
cluring the fiscal year 1984.
The Council was advised that it was necessary for
newspaper for the publication of required legal
seconded by Councilman Jackson, that the Houston r1
designated as official newspapers for the city ~
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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1984 PAVING PROJECT: Ordinance Number 1220, with certification! of the
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availabil ity of funds from the Director of Finance, was presented
to the Countilartdthe caption read as follows: ' i
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AN ORDINANCE AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENT OF THE 3800iBLOCK OF CASE,THE 4200 BLOCK! OF
ALBANS STREET AND THE 4200 BLOCK OF EMORY STREET; MAK:ING
CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO SUCH STREEjf
IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING MONEY TO PAY FOR SUCH
IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that Ordinance Number 1220 beapprovedcfinallyon first reading.
Voting Aye: All,
Voting No: Nope
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PAVING PROJECT: Ordinance Number 1221, together with cop~es of
estimated costs prepared by the city I s consul ting engineeri,was
presented for consideration and the caption read as follow?:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ESTH1ATE OF THE COST OF TH,E
IMPROVEMENT OF THE 3800 BLOCK OF CASE STREET, 4200 BLOCK OF
ALBANS STREET AND THE 4200 BLOCK OF EMORY STREET, ORDFRING
A HEARING IN CONNECTION.WITH ASSESSMENTS PROPOSED TO ~E
LEVIED.AGAINSTABUTTINGPROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREpF;
MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO; AND I
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. !
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Motion by Councilman Jackson; seconded by Councilman Lenha~t,
that Ordinance Number 1221 be finally approved on firstre~ding.
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Voting Aye: All
WATER RATES: Ordinance Number 1222 was
the caRtion read as follows:
Voting No: Nore
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ,THE CODE OF ORDINANC~S OF THE C~TY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE" TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION i
24-66(a) AND SECTION 24-67(a);AND PROVIDING AN EFFECrIVE
DATE. :
Motion by Councilman Pol ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, ,
that Ordinance Number. 1222 be passed finally on first,read~ng.
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Voting Aye: All
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY: The
the purchase of the city's insurance
for consideration:
Voting No: None
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As recommended by the City Council on Monday, Janu'ary: 16,
,1984, (Workshop Meeting), the following ins~rance cov~rages
will be purchased through the Texas Municipal League,:
effective February 1, 1984; ";
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1984 ,Insur.ance Coveraqes,
Annual Premiums
Worker's Compensation
Automobile/Equipment
General Liability/Property
Pa ramed i c / EMT
Police Professional
, Publ ic Official
Excess ($10 million)
$71,480
60,126
31,566
Included in Gen. Liab.
2,811
2,824
8,818
$ 177 ,625
Please note that there shall be no
deductible for automobile and General
Liability Policies
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager
and staff for the purchase of insurance needs for the city.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No: None
NCR MAINTENANCE INVOICE: An invoice in. the amount of $5,284.00 received
from NCRfor maintenance ,of the city's computer equipment was
presented for consideration.
Motion by ,Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the City Council approve payment to NCR in the amount of $5,284.00.
Voting Aye: All
, Voting No:, None
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: A request was presented to
advertise for bids for the construction of new police facilities.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the
construction of new police facilities.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney,David Allums had no legal matters for
c:o.lrs~fd'w't:ton by the City Council at this time.
COMMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL: No member of the Council had additional
comments at this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh stated that he had no
further comments for the Council's consideration at, this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGMINUTES:,~1inutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on January, 9, '1984, were presented for consideration.
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Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on
January 9, 1984, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voti ng No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Marla Forristall, Mayor
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Febr~~r~]3; ]984'
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, February 13,
1984, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Forrista]], presiding;
Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart and Weatherly. The City Attorney and City Manager were
also present. Mayor Forrista]] requested that ~he Cub Scouts in attendance lead the
Pledge of A]]egiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residnets in attendance. at the meeting desiring
to bring any matters to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no residents in attendance who desired
to speak to any specific item on the Council agenda.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Forristal] directed attention to the
Consent Agenda with no members of the Council desiring. to remove an item.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: A]]
Voting No: None
1I0FfICEF{ OF THE YEARII: Resolution, Number 84-0] was presented to the Council and read
in full:
WHEREAS, Michael Grabowski was appointed a member of the West
University Po] ice Department on June 7, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Patrolman Grabowski, throughout ]983, hasconsistent]y
performed at a ]eve],that is unsurpassed in law enforcement activities as a
uniformedpartol officer; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to,a request by the 100C]ub of Houston, the
Chief of Police submitted recommendations for a candidate to be honored by
the designation of Officer of the Year by such Club; and
,WHEREAS, THE lbb Cliib of Houston has selected Pa,trolman Michae]
Grabowski as ,II0fficer of the Yearll for the City of West University Place
and the award for such honor was presented on January 19, 1984; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to, express its congratulations
to Patrolman Grqbowski for ,his dedicated service to the, City of West Univer-
sity Police Department and its grateful ap~recJation to the 100 Club of
Houston for this honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby expresses its sincere
appreciation to Patrolman Michael, Grabowski of the, City of West University
Place Police Departme"t for, his exemplary service to the cHy and the citizens
thereof.
Section 2. That the City Council offers its congratulations to
Patrolman Michae] Grabows,ki for his selection by the 100 Club of Houston as
1I0fficer of the Year" for the City of West University Place.
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Section '3:, That this, Re,sol_uti6n'~sha1 r be"spread'infu11 upon',the
mi nutesof theC i:ty Counc i l' :and '>tbe ~MaYGr ,be;"and sbe:~ i s:-,bereby:;::'ai:Jtbor i zed
to deliver to Michael Grabowski a true copy hereof, signed by each member of
the City Counc i 1 ;:lnd attes ted by the" City Secreta ry.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February, 1984.
Resolution Number 84-02 was presented and read in full:
,WHEREAS, Steven Eisenberg was ,appointed a member of the West Uni-
versity Pol ice Department on December 15, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Patrolman Eisenberg, throughout 1983, has consistently
performed at a level that is unsurpassed In law enforcement activities as a
uniformed patrol officer; and
, ~JHEREAS, Subsequent to a req,uest by the 100 Club of Houston, the
Chief of Police 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 Patrolman Steven
Eisenberg as II0fficer of the Year'l for the City of West UnJversity Place
and the award for such honor was presented on January 19, 1984; and
: WHEREAS', the City Counci 1 wishes to express its congratulations to
Patrolman Eisenberg for his dedicated service to the City of West University
Police Department and its grateful appreciation to the 100 Club of Houston
for th i s honor.
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NOW, THEREFORE, , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
"WEST UN IVERS ITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby expresses its sincere
appreciation to Patrolman Steven Eisenberg of the City of West University
Place Police Department for his execp1ary, service to the ~ity and the citizens
thereof.
Section 2. That the City Council offers its congratulations to
Patrolman Steven Eisenberg for his selection by the 100 Club of Houston as
"Officer of the Year" for the Cityof West University Place.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be spread in full upon the
minutes of the City Council and the ~ayor be, and she, is hereby, authorized
to deliver to Steven Eisenberg a true copy hereof, signed by each member of
the Gity Council and attested by the City Secretary.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February, 1984.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that Resolution
Number 84-01 and Re101ution Numbe~ 84~02 be approved, as read.
Director of Pub1 ic Safety Walt Snjtken bri,efly reviewed actions of Patrolmen
Grabowski and Eisenberg which resulted in their being selected as Officer of
the Year, not[i.ng that many cities have no nominees for the award and that the
City of Wes t Uni vers ity P,l ace was .fortunate to have two representat i ves lOW the
Police Department.
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Mayor Forristall presented Patrolmen Grabowski and Eisenberg wit,h beautifully
framed originals of the Relolutions ahd expressed the Council's pleasure with
their selection.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
CUB SCOUT DAY: Resolution Number 84-03 was presented and read in full;
WHEREAS, The City is aware of the contribution of our younger
citizens to the quality of life in our community; and
WHEREAS, The City wishes to acknowledge the significant achieve-
ments made by our youngef citizens and their ofganizations; and
\-/HEREAS, the "Cub Scout Pack Number 266/1, 'sponsored by West Un i-
versity United Methodist Church, is the oldest consecutively sponsored Cub
Pack in the Golden Arrow District, holding its Charter since 1940; and
WHEREAS, the Pack will be celebrating its 44th Anniversary on
February 24, 1984, Cub Scout Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCILnF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
Section 1. That Cub Scout ~ack Number 266, its eighty-nine (89)
members, the Cubmaster, Jim Hal'l, and the parents who give so generously of
their time and money to support scouting, are hereby congratulated on this
historic anniversary.
Section 2. That the City expresses its appreciation for the
effort expended; the dedicationexnibited; and the good citizenship exempli-
fied by these young men and their leaders.
Section 3. That the City extends its best wishes as this outstand-
ing Cub Pack continues the tradition of excellence in scouting.
Section 4. That the City Council hereby declares that February 24,
1984, is declared in the City of West University Place, Texas, as
CUB SCOUT DAY
Section 5. That a copy of this Resolution be delivered to each
pack member and th~tr Cubmaster.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February.'
Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that Resolution
Number 84-03 be approved as read.
Mayor Forristall presented the original and copies of the Resolution to those
Cub Scouts in attendance.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS: In accordance with previous 'action of
bids received for del ivery of twenty (20) fire hydrants ,^Jere
announced as follows:
Bidder 4' bury 4!' burX 5 I bury
Mun i ci pa 1 Pipe $480.00 $491 .00 $502.00
Rohan Company 455.00 465.00 475.00
Uti 1 i ty Supply Co. 538.74 551. 08 563.43
Western Pipe 473.00 484.00 495.00
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opened and resultf:-:
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Mueller
American B62B
MuellerA-423
Kennedy K81 A
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by'CouncilmanWeatherly, that bids re-
ceived for del ivery of twenty (20) fire hydrants be referred to staff for evalu-
ation and staff be authorized to purchase hydrants from the low bidder meeting
all specifications.
Voting Aye: All '
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF STREET DIVISION CAB & CHASSIS~ In accordance with previous instructions
of the Ci ty Counci I, a recommendat ion was presented for the purchase of one
cab and chassis for the Street Division from the low bidder, Jimmie Green
Chevrolet in the amount'of $17,139.58. It was noted that such purchase would
be $7,860.42 under previously budgeted fundS.
Mot i on by Counc i 1 man \;Jeather 1 y, Seconded by Counc i 1 man Jackson, that the re-
commendation of staff be approved and the Council authorize purchase of one
cab and chassis from Jimmie Green Chevrolet on their low bid of $ 17,139.58.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1983 BUDGET AMENDMENT: The following 'amendment to the 1983 budget was presented for
consideration:
GENERAL FUND
Original Amended Increase/
Account # Account Description Budqet Budqet Decrease
RE 7000-0904-0000 Fund balance to '$189, 150 $397,576.68 $208,426.68
Cap ita 1 Projects
EX 0050-5100-0000 TranSfer to 189,150 397,576.68 208,426.68
Capital Projects
Justification- Increase budgeted transfer to fund 03 to allow for additional invest-
ments in general fixed assets: property acquisition and additional solid waste truck
RE 7000-0905 Fund balance to
debt service
38,200
42,611 .61
4,411.61
EX 0050-5099-0000 Transfer to debt
service
38,200
42,611.61
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Justification- Increase budgeted transfer of fund 02 to allow for error in original
budget; insufficient transfer to land purchase expenditure
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Original Amended Increase/
Account # Account Description Budqet Budqet Decrease
EX 0001-5301~0000 Land purchase/Univ. -0- 115,000.00 115,000.00
Blvd.
EX 0013-5301-0000 Packer trucks 85,000 180,000.00 95,000.00
Justification- Increase expense account to allow for unanticipated increase in utility
costs to operate new waste water treatment facility
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconged by Councilman Jackson, that the
amendment to the 1983 be approved by Council as submitted by staff.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES: An,Agreement for Engineering Services to be per-
formed by Langford Engineering, lric. for the city's Public Works Improvement Pro-
gram was presented for con~ideration.
Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that the Council
accept an agreement for engineering services with Langford Engineering, Inc. sub7
ject to previously discussed revisions.
Voting Aye: All
, Vot i ng No: None
WAKEFOREST WATER WELL #6: A negotiated invoice with Layne-Western in the amount of
$19,919.66 for reparis made to water well #6 was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, s~conded by Councilman Weatherly, that the Counctl
approve payment to Layne-Western in the amount of $19,919.66.
Vot i ng Aye : All
Voting No: None
DELIVERY OF PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS: Consideration was given to an invoice submitted by
Crown Poly, Inc. in the amount of $15,756 for delivery Qf 6,500 rolls of plastic
refuse bags.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the Council
approve pay~ent to Crown Poly, Inc. In the amount of $15,756.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SALE AND REMOVAL OF HOUSES LOCATED AT 3814 UNIVERSITY AND 3815 AMHERST: A request was
presented to advertise for proposals for the sale and removal of houses owned by
the city located at 3814 University and 3815 Amherst in preparation for construc-
tion of new police facilities.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for proposals for the sale and removal of
houses located at 3814 University and 3815 Amherst.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
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AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT: A request was presented to advertise for bids for purchase of
one (1) portable UGF Duplex/Multiplex Telemetry Unit and one (1) EKG Monitor (1111l
and Difibulator. U
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for.proposals for the purchase of ambulance
equipment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WAKEFOREST ELEVATED WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR: A request was presented to advertise
for bids for the rehabilitation of the Wakeforest elevated water storage re-
servoir.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for pids for the rehabilitation of the Wake-
forest elevated water storage reservolr.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that he had no legal matters for
Council consideration at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of the Council had additional comments to present at
this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Mana~er Di~k Rocke~baugh advised the Council that August White I~
and Henry Green would soon be retiring from their Street Division positions ani J
that a luncheon was planned in their honor on March 2nd. ,MrRockenbaugh noted'---1
that August White had been employed by the city for forty years, ther~py~beebm-
ing the employee with the longest tenure eVer in the city's history.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on
January 24, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that minutes of
the regular meeting of the City Council be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February '27, "1984.
The City Cauncil canvened in regular sessian at the CIty Hall an Manday, February 27,
1984, 7:30 p.m., with the fallawingmembers' present: MayO'r Farristall, presiding
Cauncilmen Jacksan, Palichina and Weatherly. The City Attarney and City Manager were
alsO' in attendance. Cauncilman Lenhart was aut af the city.
HEARING OF'RESIDENTS: There were'ri6 residentS in attendan~e aesiring to' bring a
matt~r'to the attentian af the Cit~ Cauncll.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayar Farrista11 directed attentian to' a sign-in
sheet ~t the rear af the Caunci1Chamber fa~ use of any resident wishing to' ad-
dress an item an the Cauncil Agenda.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayar Farrista11 neted that included en
the Cans~nt Agenda were payment t6 the Harris Ceunty Appraisal District in the
amount ef $5,128.00; payment to' Den S. Reichle & Asseciates in the ameunt ef
$6,195 fer engineering services ih cannectianwith the renavatian af the city's
water starage facilities; and payment to Cat Contracting, Inc. ih the amaunt
af $42,689.90 far replacement af a 1211 water line en Edlae.
No member'6f the City Cauncil wished'ta remevean itme farm the Censent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Matianby Caunci1man Palichina, secanded by Cauncilman Weatherly,
that the Cansent Agenda be appraved in accardance with staff recammendatians.
Vat i ng Aye: All
Voting, NO': Nane
TWENTY~FIVEYEAR SERVICE AWARD: Rese1utian Number 84-04 was presented and read
in full:
WHEREAS, Henry Green was empleyed by the City ef West Univer-
sity Place, Texas, an January 3,'1959, to' repaH:-:andmaintain equipment
us~d~by the "Street Departm~ni; 'and
WHEREAS, 'Henry Green has an excellent perfermance recerd fer
keeping a11"~q~ipment af ar near 100% availabiliiy;'and"
WHEREAS, Henry Green has praven many times that h~:l~ccapable,
will ing, respansible, and dedicat~d to' his pesitian; and
WHEREAS, Henry Green has accemp1ished all tasks 'assigned to'
him to' the very best af his ability; and
WHEREAS, the mettaef the Street Department describes Henry
Greenls devatien to' the City ef West University Place and the citizens
thereaf:
IIWE HAVE DONE SO MUCH WITH SO LITTLE FOR SO LONG
WE WILL TRY TO DO ANYTHING WITH NOTHING AT ALL.I'
W~EREAS, it is the desire af the C~ty Ceuncil to' give recagnitian
to' Henry Green far his unselfish service to' the city.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXA~:
Section 1. That the City of West University Place, acting by
and through its duly authorized City Council, hereby commends Henry
Gr~en for his distinguished service to the cit1tens and tb the city.
Section 2. That the C1ty COUncil, on behalf of all of the
citizens of West University Place, Texas, expresses its grateful ap-
preciation to him for his'unselfishdevotion 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 o~ the City Council and the Mayor be, and she is hereby, author-
ized to deliver to Henry Green a ttue copy hereof, signed by each member
of the City Council and attested by the City Secretary.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of February, 1984.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded'by Councilman Polichino, that Resolution
Number 84-04 be approved as read.
Members of the City Council congratulated Henry Green on completion of twenty-
five years service with the city and ~xpressed appreciation for the job he,had
done.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristall presented Mr. Green with the original Resolution which had
been framed for the occasion and a gold watch.
RETIREMENT OF CITY'S FMPIOYFF WITH IOW::l=C::T TI=NIIRI= 01= c;E~\IICE:- A Proclamation was
presented and read in full:
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are
an integral part of our citizens' everyday liv~s; and
WHEREAS, the support of anunclerstanding and informed citizenry
is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs
performed by personnel of the City's Street Department; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated per-
sonnel who staff the Street Department is materially influenced by the
attitude and understanding of the citizens; and
WHEREAS, August White was employed as a member of the Street
Department on April 6, 1944; and
WHEREAS, August White has served in such capacity for forty
(40) years and has the longest tenure of service to the City of West
University Place ever attained by an employee; and
WHEREAS, during such service A4gust White has performed his
duties ,in such manner as to reflect credit upon himself, his family
and the City; and
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WHEREAS, August White is thoroughly familiar with all of
the City.s heavy equipment and6perates the backhoe, front end loader,
motor grader, bul~doxer, etc. as may be r~quired for the many varied
operations bf the Street Department; 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; August White has elected to retire from active service
with the City'of West University Place on'April 6, 1984; and
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place values its employees
and desires to express' its appreciation to August White for many years
of devoted service to the city~
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Marla Forristall, as Mayor of the City of
West University Place, do hereby designate Friday, March 2, 1984 as
, AUGUST WHITE DAY
in the City of West University Place, Texas, and urge all members of the
City Council, the City staff and citizens to join in honoring this de-
dicated emplbyee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my 'hand and have
caused the official seal of the City of West University Place to be
affixed this 27th day of February, 1984~
~ayor Forristall presented August White the origina1 Procla~ation which had
been framed fro the occasionto~ether 0ith a Gift Certificate.
Members of the City-Council ex~ressed their congratulations to"Mr. White, noting
that forty (LID) years servi ce had to be a record and somethi ng the younger city
employees ShbUld look at.
CLOSING PUBLIC HEARING FOR OWNERS OF PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR PAVING: Ordinance
Number 1223 was presented ahd th'eCaptibn read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CLOS1NG THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE
OWNERS' OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ABUTTING ON:
ALBANS STREET IN THE 4200 BLOCK
CASE STREET IN THE 3800 BLOCK
EMORY STREET IN THE 4200 BLOCK
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AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS
TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY
VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AS TO THE PROPOSED ASSESS-
MENTS THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, RE-
GULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN
, CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS; AND ANY
MATTER OR THING CONNECTED THERE\.JITH: FINDING AND DETERMIN-
ING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMING
OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING AND LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT
LIENS AND" THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS: OVER-
RULI NG AND" DENY I NG ALL PROTESTS' AND OBJECT I ONS OFFERED~ EX-
CEPT AS TO PARTICULAR CASES MENTIONED: FINDING AND DETERMIN-
ING SPECIAL BENEF1TS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE
O~/NERS THEREOF BY REASON OF SA-! D" I MPROVEMENTS I N" EXCESS OF
THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTI VE< ASSESS~1ENTS'AGA I NST SA~1E: LEVY-
ING ASSESSMENTS; FIXING A CHARGE AND liEN AGAINST THE RE-
SPECTIVE PROPERT1ES ABUTTING'ON THOSE PROTIONS OF SAID
STREETS TO' BE IMPROVED AND AGAINST THE~TRUE' OWNERS THEREOF
FOR THE PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that Ordinance
Number 1223 be approved as read.
Mayor Forristall recog'nized'Mr. John Lyle,' 4233 Alb~ms, who had indicated a
desire to speak to this item on the Council Agenda~
Mr.' Lyle expre~sed ~ppreciatibn to members of the City Councii for their
pursuit of' the proposed paving projects;" encouraged an affirmative vote on
the ordinance; and noted that many residents had begun painting homes and
making oth~r improvement~ as a result of the plans to pave the street.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ESTABLISHING A FEF Sf.HFnIII F FOR 'C:FRTAIN r.ITV SFR\/Ir1=". Resolution Number 84-05
was presented to the Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Council included in the budget for 1984 certain
fees as listed'below; 'for services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish said fees to be
charged.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following fee schedule for servites de-
scribed is hereby adopted and implemented:
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50.00
25.00'
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Section 2. The city staff. is hereby authorized to charge said
fees for the services d~scribed above~
PASSED AND APPROVED th.i s
day of
, 1984
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that Resolution
Number 84-05 be ap~roved a~ read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: In accordance with previous action of the
City Co~ncil~ bids r~c~ived fOr the construttion ofne~police facilities
were opened and results announced as follows:'
Bidder
Proposa 1 #1
lCohtrattot'~Sth~d~le)
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Kandu Contractors
EastexGeneral;Contractors
R. Joseph & Company
D.K.Struttures, Inc.
Mancorp, Inc.
Jesse Lovelace Constr.
Schultz & Lembo, Inc.
Mandecon, I nc.
Bratten Building Systems'
Dreyfus Construction
MoPack Construction
J.L. Ramirez Constr.
SOlid Corporation
Gary Shepherd Company
Dannersen Corporation
CIT Construction
Teal Construction Co.
May Construction Co.
Barringer Construction
Sub-Contract Bid
$ 509,800'.00
499,000.00
705,832.00
468,000.00
464,500.00
447,000.00
450,000.00
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510,000.00
483,125'.00
462,000.00
470,000.00
478,450;00
468,200~00
507,000.00
492,258.00
478,500.00
465,535.00
Proposal #2
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$514,800.00
519,000.00
705,832.00
468,000.00
526,782.00
450,000.00
450,000.00
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520',000.00
485,000.00
455,000.00
470,000.00
495,000.00
46'8,200.00
507,000.00
492,258.00
478,500.00
(None)
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that bids re-
ceived for the construction of new police facilities be referred to staff and
the architect for tabulation and evaluation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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MEDICAL DIRECTOR:
follows:
Ordinance Number 1224 was presented and the Caption read as
APPOINTMENT OF DR. ARLOHELTGE AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE PURSUANT TO
ART I CLE Il470 V. T. C'~ S; AND PURSUANT TO< SECT ION 197. 1
THROUGH 197.4 CHAPTER-1970F'THETEXASSTATE BOARD
OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVID-
ING FOR A TERM OF~SIX (6) MONTHS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, secOnded by Councilman Weatherly, that Ordinance
Number 1224 be approved as read.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristal1 administered th'eOath of Office to Dr~ Arlo Weltage as Medical
Director for the City.
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAYMENT: An invoice in the amount of $5,128.00
received from the Harri sCounty Appraisal District was presented for cons i-
deration.
Motion by Counci lman Pol ichino, seconded by Counci lman \~eatherly, that the City
Council approve payment to the Harris County Appraisal District in the amount
of $5,128.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REHABILITATION OF WAKEFOREST WATER STORAGE FACILITIES: An invoice in the amount of
$6,195.00 rec~ived from Don S. Reichle & Associates for ehgiheering services
in commection with the renovation of the cityls water storage reservoirs was
presented for consideration~
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council Authorize payment to Don S. Reichle & Associates in the amount
of $6.195.00 for engineering services.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REPLACEMENT OF 12" WATER LINE ON EDLOE: An invoice submitted by Cat Contracting,
Inc. in the amount of $42,689.90 for replacement of a 1211 water 1 ine on
Edloe was presented for consideration.' It was noted that a total of $6,000
was being withheld from the final estimate as a reserve by the city for
contingency of Brister Inc. IS claim agaihst said funds.
Motion by Counci lman Pol ichino, seconded by Counci lman \4eatherly, that the
City Council approve payment to Cat Contracting, Inc. in the amount of
$42,689.90.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums reported that he had no matters for
consideration by the Council at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson,
that the City Council approve a Lease Agreement for a 1984 Oldsmobile Delta
"88" for use of the City Manager.
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Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristall announced that there were two very proud Papas in the city
at this time. Councilman Polichino and his wif~, Jean, became the parents
of a daughteq" Sara Gayle,bn'February 22nd and Director'of Personnel/Purchasing
Mark Pendleton and his wife, Freba, became the parents of a son, Jason Frank,
orr February 23td.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh presented the following recommendation
for the purchase of a cab and chassis for the Street Division:
Jimmie Green Chevrolet has informed me that due to the recent
price increases they will not be able to honor their bid of
$]7,]39.58. The change about came after Jimmie Green placed
the order with the district office on Tuesday, March ]4th.
At that time the district office informed Jimmie Green of the
price increase who, in turn, notified this office that the
order could not be placed at the bidded price. The revised,
'>1 :"bid price would be $17,5]9.58 and would then represent the
third lowest bid after South Loop Fordls bid of $17,494.00.
As a result of these changes, I would like to recommend
the City award the cab & chassis bid to the next lowest
which is Knapp Chevrolet, in the amount of $]7,494.00.
purchase would sti]l be under budget by $7,55].00.
that
bidder
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Knapp Chevrolet has guaranteed this price until March 1, ]984.
De]ivery date is estimated to be 90 days.
Motion by Councilman Po]ichino, seconded by Cduncilman Jackson, that the re-
commendation of Mark Pendleton be~accepted and the City Council authorize
purchase of one ]984 cab and chassis from Knapp Chevrolet for $]7,449.00.
Voting Aye: A]l
Voting No: None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: MinOtes of the regular meeting of the City Council-
Mona~y, February ]3, ]984, were presented for consideration~
Motion by Counci lman Pol ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council on Feb~uary ]3, ]984, be approved
as submitted.
Vot i ng Aye: AI]
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With rio further business to come before the City Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned
at 8:30 p;m. '
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Ma re~ 12, 1984
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The City Counci 1 convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, March 12,
1984,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Forristall, presiding
Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart, Pol ichino and Weatherly. The City Attorney and City
Manager were also present.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: there were no residents in attendance desiring to bring a
matte~ to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RE~PONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: ~ayorForristall directed attention to a sign-in
sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for use of any resident wishing to ad-
dress fln Hem 'on the Counci 1 Agenda.'
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED' FROM CONSENT AGFNDA:' Mayor Forristall noted that included on
the Consent Agenda'were request to advertise for the purchase of plastic refuse
bags, payment of an invoice submitted by Alexander Grant Company for services
rendered in'the preparation of the 1981 audit, payment due on the 1976 general
obligation bonds; and payment tb the Houston-Galveston Area Council for purchase
of two pi'ck-up trucks'andone 3/4 ton pick-up truck.
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No'member of the City Council wished to remove an item'from the Consent Agenda.
APPROVAL. OF: CONSENT AGENDA:, Motion by Counci lman Ja~kson, seconded. by Counc i lman 0
Pollchlno, that the Consent Agenda be approved In accordance With staff recom-
mendations. '
Vbting Aye:' All
Voting No: None
MUNICIPAL COURT PRESIDING JUDGE: ' Resolution Number 84-06 was presented to the City
Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Orsburn has heretofore been appointed Judge
of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Judge Orsburn has become ill and is unable to function
in such cap~city at teh present time; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Schneider has heretofore been appointed Asso-
ciate Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schneider is'duly licensed and a practicing attorney,
and ca~able of serving as Judge of the Municipal Court of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to appoint Mr. Michael Schneider
as Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place, Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
~JEST UN IVERS ITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section -I. That Mr. Michael Schneider is hereby appointed Judge
of the Municipal Court of the City of ~Jest University Place.
Section 2. That Mr. Schneider is hereby vested with all the powers
and duties as set fo,r'flT in the Charter of -the 'City of \.Jest Universtiy Place
and the Statutes of the State of Texas pertaining to his official appointment.
Section 3. That Michael Schneider shall receive as compensation
for his duties the amount heretofore provided for such position.
Section 4. That Michael Schneider shall serve in such capacity
during the illness of Judge Charles Orsburn, unless removed from said posi-
tion during such period'by the City 'Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1984
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that Resolution
Number 84-06 be approved as read.
Vot i ng Aye : All
Voting No: None
MOVING OF HOUSES LOCATED ,AT 3814 UNIVERSITY AND 3815 AMHERST: In accordance with
previous action of the City Council, bids received for the sale and removal
of houses located at 3814 University and 3815 Amherst were opened and results
announced as follows:
Bidder
1814 University
i81l; Amhp.rc;t
A 11 Texas House Mov i ng, 'I ne.
30 days
Samuel Lynch Services
No Bid,
Williams House Moving
30 days
60 days
$
1,500.00
$ 5Ob.00
2,350.00 (demolish)2,450.00 (dem)
1 ,750.00
2,500.00
2, 100.00
2,600.00
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Coune!:l award bid to Wi-lliams House Moving on their bid for removal within 60
days contingent upon approval by the city staff of 'such firm's ability as a
house moving company.
, Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
PORTABLEUGFDUPLEX/MULTIPLEX TELEMENTRY UNIT AND EKGMONITOR AND,DIFIBULATOR: In
accordance with previous action,of the City Council, bids 'received for purchase
of ambulance equipment were epened and results announced as follows:
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Defibrillator
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Pioneer Medi~al Systems
Medical Com~unications
Hewlett Packard
Proposal #1
P roposa 1 .#2
Proposal #3
Phusio-Control
$ 6,400.00
6,750.00
6,325.00
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6,450.00 + 416.00
6,800.00
6,310.50
Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Pol i ch (no, seconded by Counc i 1 man Jackson, that bids re-
ceived for ambulance equipment be referred to staff for evaluation and recom-
mendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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REPAIRS & PAINTING OF ONE 250.000 GALLONELEVATEDV/ATERSTORAGE RESERVOIR: Bids re-
ceiv~d for reparrs and painting of one 250,000 gallon el~vated water storage
reservoir located on Wakeforest Street were opened at 2:00 p.m., reviewed by
Mr. Don S. Reichle, consulting engineer and Robert Simpson, Water/Wastewater
Superintendent, and the followin,9 recommendation presented to the Counci 1.
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Bids, opened at 2:00 p.m. thisd~te, have been tabulated
and all thirteen (13) bids are shown on the attached sheet
in the ,order in ~hich they were opened.
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On the second sheet we have shown the five (5) low bidders,
with their bids arranged in order with the lowest bidder
first. Also shown is our estimate of the cost of each
item :on the Bid Proposal Form.
We contacted the low bidder, Industrial Painters, Inc.,
Little Rock, Arkansas by telephone this date to verify a
slight discrepancy on their proposal.
Based on our findings, we recommend that award be made to
Industrial Painters, Inc. for the full amount of $62,7i5
with completion in ninety (90) calendar days.
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Motiqn by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of Consulting Engineer Don Reichle
and award the bid to Inductrial Painters, Inc.m Little Rock, Arkansas on
th~ir low bid of $62,725~ contingent ,upon receipt ofa letter setting forth
t~p'epaint to be used on reservoir.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF 1.014.000 REEFUSEBAGS: A request was presented to advertise for bids
for the purchase of 1,014,000 plastic refuse bags for use of the Sanitation
Division.
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Mot i on' by Counc i 1 man Jackson, seconded' by Counc i 1 man Po 1 i ch i no, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise fOr purchase of plastic refuse bags.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1983 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT: An invoice in the amount of $8,500.00 submitted by
Alexander Grant Company for s'ervices rendered in conjunction withtheexami-
nation of financial statements' for 1983, was presented for-consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Council authorize payment to Alexander Grant Company in the amount of $8,500.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1976 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PAYMENT: An invoice in the amount of $124,252 sub-
mitted by First Clty National Bank of Houston fo~ ~ayment of the 1976 general
obligation bonds was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Counc"il authorize payment to Hrst City National Bank of Houston in the amount
of $124,252.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
1984 CITY VEHICLE PURCHASES: The Council was advised that delivery of three trucks
purchased under the terms of the city's agreement with H-GAC would soon be
ready for delivery and H-GAC required payment prior to delivery.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Council approve payment to H-GAe in the amount of $23,522.11.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that arrangements had been made
for the lease of city's woned property at 2715 Milford Street for the sum of
$500.00 per month with Bay town Construction Company of Beaumont, Texas. Mr.
Allums noted that the company had also agreed to make some improvements on the
property which would revert to the city upon completion of the lease agreement.
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that the city
enter into a lease agreement for property located at 2715 Milford Street.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forristall advised that sometime ago a recommendation had
been~"received from Senior Services Director Lil Sims that Mr. Oscar Kotterman
be appointed as the city's representative to the area Planning and Advisory
Counei 1 (APAC).
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Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Counci1iTIc'rn Pol:ich'ino; that Mr.:oscar,u1
Lottermanbe officiallyappoirited as the city1s 'representative to the Area P1a\1
nning and Advisory Council.
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Voting Aye: All Voting No: None
STAFF REPORT:' Mr. Richa'rd Rockenbaugli, City Manager, reported that he had no further
comments for consideration by the':Ci'ty Council.
C I TV' COUNCI L' MEET I NG MTNUTES: ' Minutes of the regu 1 a r meet i ng of the City Counc i 1 on
Monday, Febr'uary 2]', 1984, were pre'sented for consi'deration:
Councnman Po1ichino requested that the minutes be corrected to show his new
daughter1s name to be Sara Gale.
Mot ion by Counc i 1man Jackson, seconded by Counc i 1man Lenhart, that mi nutes of
the regular meetingo'f the 'City Council on February 27, 1984, be approved as
corrected.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voti ng No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 26, ,1984
The City Council Convened in regular session on Monday, March 26, 1984, 7:30 p.m., with
the following members present: Mayor Forristall, presidLng; Councilmen Polichino and
Weatherly. The City Attorney and.City Manager were also present. Councilmen Jackson
and Lenhart were absent.
Mayor Forristall advised those in attendance thQtshe would deviate from the regular
Council meeting agenda in order to recognize the accomplishment of one of the city's
Departments. Mayor Forristall-:noted that for the first itme the city's Parks and re-
creation Department entered the competition sponsored by the Texas Municipal League
in recognition of the city's support of the arts in the.city and was one of two cities
selected in its population category.
Mayor Forristall presented Director of Administration/Finance with the TML CertiWitate
which had been framed for the occasion.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. David Ignash, 2705 Sunset, stated that the reason he and his
neighbors were in attendance was to present a petition signed by residents of the
2600, 2700 and 2800 blocks of SUn~et protesting the parking situation created by
the opening of the Sunset Tea Room at 2602 Sunset.
Mr. 'gnash reviewed the following sequence of events which had preceded appearance
before the Council of residents of the area:
October, 1983 to Present- overflow parking of customers of the Sunset Tea
Room has increased and now extends from Kirby to~Wake Forest.
October 1983 to January, 1984- Spoke to West University City Manager and
Chief of Police on several occasions concerning the parking.
January 26,1984- placed a sign on the tailgate of my Blazar stating, 'IThe
Sunset Tea Room is an inconsiderate Neighbor". As I watched, two restaurant
employees removed the.sign and put it insIde my truck. 'then called the
police and Officer Robert ,Norris came and spoke to the employees. After the
officer left, the employees blocked my sign by parking their car directly
behind mine and raising its hood.
January 27, 1984- Talked to David, the grown son of one of the owners.
, agreed to remove my sign and left my phone number when he assured me that
the owners would contact me that weekend. 'was available at that phone
number the entire weekend but there was no response from the owners.
January 31, 1984- , sent the owners a return-receipt-requested letter
stating the parking situation, my concern with their lack of communication
with me and the majority of the neighbors. '
February 1, 1984- The receipt signed by G. Shaver returned to me by the
Post Office.
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March 13, 1984 - Peggy Cannon and I filed a complaint with the county-run
Neighborhood Justice. A hearing was set for 6:00 p.m., March 20, 1984. The
Neighborhood Justice arbitrator notified the owners (by mail once and by
phone twice) of the hearing date, time and place.
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hearing; nor did they notify the arbItrator.
March 26, 1984 - Still no responsefrqm the owners of the Sunset Tea Room
nor anyspo~esman for them.
,Mr. Ignash then presented to Council the following petition:
We, the undersigned citizens of the 2600, 2700 ,and 2800 blocks of Sunset
Boulevard, ask our City Council grant us relief from:
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l)"a dangerous and intolerable traffic and parking situation that has
recently developed, and
2) prevent further depreciation and damage to our ,property values and the
tranquIlity of our nei~hborhood.
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Our neighborhood has always been residential, and we would'like to have it
remain that way. The Sunset Tea Room has turned our neighborhood into its
own commercial parking lot, with apparently 1 rttle or no regard for the
residents.
We respectively request that, our City Council take the appropriate steps to
return our neighborhood to the peaceful ,safe residnetial status it once enjoyed
and to improve the parking and traffic flow as quickly as possible before
tragedy results from this dangerous congestion.
touncilman Lenhart arrived at the meeting at this time.
Mr. Steve Cohen, 2711 Sunset, advised the Council taht the excessive parking denied
residents of the three (3) blocks personal enjoyment of their property; that pro-
perty va lues had ,decreased; and concern of the res i dents for the phys i ca 1 safety
of thei-r children. Mr Cohen suggestecl _three possible solutions that could re-
duce the p~oblem. '1) Restricted parking on one side of the street; 2) A change
should bemCide, for a required number of parking plades based on the type of
business establ ishnient; and 3) Make Sunset a one-way street going east.
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Christy\.Jalker, 2715 Sunset, stated th~t she would not let her children
on the sidewalk and that her primary concern was for their safety.
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Mrs. Margaret Smith, 2631 Sunset, stated that she was a realtor and that pro-
perty for sale could not be shown because of ' the parking situation thus result-
ing in the lack of sale.
Mr. Kent Davis, 2717 Sunset';'advisedthat recently shile on vacatH)n he had
observed the congestion especially during the"morntfig hours.
Mrs. Mary Jean Wilkinson, 2710 Sunset, recited an experience she had recently
encountered which resulted in her calling the police to have a car towed away
and was responsible for her missing a business appointment.
Mr. EugeneVJilkinson, 2710 Sunset, stated that he held an occasion to talk with
a representative of "Triangle Refineries located across the street from the Tea
Room and wasstold they consistently have to have cars towed from their parking
lot.
Councilman Lenhart reviewed steps taken to eliminate a similar problem in VJashing-
ton, D. C. by the issuance of resident parkin~ permits afid if a resident re-
ceived a certain number of parking tickets the permit was taken away. Council-
man Lenhart suggested that someone on staff, representatives of the residents
and Sunset Tea Roo~ meet to discuss the problem a~d try to find ~ solution that
would be favorable to all concerned. Mayor Forristall agreed to arrange such
meeting arid to advise those in attendance of the'date, time and place.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: No resident in attendafice desired to discuss any
item included on the agenda.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City Council desired to
remove an item from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart,
that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT: In accordance with previous in-
structions of the Council, a recommendation was presented for the purchase of a
telemetry ufiit from Motorola for the sum of $6,325.00 and a'monitor/difibulator
from Physio-Control for the sum of $8~310.50.
Motiofi by Councilman Polichino, seconded'by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council approve purchase of ambulance equipment- in accordance with staff recom-
mendations.
'Voting Aye: All
'Voting No: None
110l0NJ:AL"PA-RK.ATRSTRUCTURE:-'A request was presented to advertise for E>1ds for the
sale of the Colonial Park air'structure~
Motion by Councilman Polichino" seconded by Councilman Lehhart, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of the Colonial Park
air structure.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PURCHASE OF LIBRARY CARPET: A request was presented to advertise for bids for de- ~
livery and installation of carpet for the Library. I '
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Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the Cityl
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the delivery and installation ~
of carpet for the Library.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting' No: None
PURCHASE 'OF INFLATABLE COVER'FOR COLONIM 'PARKSWIMMINr,'pnnl .' A request was presented
to advertise for bids for purchase of an inflatable cover for the swimming pool
at'colonial Park.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids:for the delivery and installation
of an inflatable cover for the 'swimming pool at Colonial Park.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
A request was presented for payment to HGAC
delivery of a pickup truck.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart~ that the City
Council approve payment of $7,120.39 to HGAC for delivery of a pickup truck for
the Street Division.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None 1 i
had no legal matters fo'
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums advised that he
council consideration at this time.
COMMENTS OF'CITY COUNCIL: 'Councilmarr Lenhart introduced his mother, Mrs. Peggy Lenhart
who was visiting from Wisconsin.
STAFF REPOaT: City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh advised that he had no further items
for Council consideration.
CITY'COUNCIL'MEETINGMINUTES: Minutes'of the regular ~eeting of the City Council on
March 12, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that minutes
of the regular m~eting of the City Council on March 12, 1984, be approved as sub-
mitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to:come before the COuncil at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and, carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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REGULAR CiTY COUNCI,L MEETiNG
April 9., 1984
The City Council convened in reg~lar session at
7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
men Jackson, Lenhart, Polichiho and We~therly.
City manager was out of the city.
the City Hall on Monday, April 9, 1984,
Mayor Forristall, presiding; Council-
The City Attorney was also present. The
Mayor Forristall requested a moment of reflection in honor of the father of City
Manager Richard Rockenbaugh who passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 1984.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance desiring to bring a matter
to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS:, Mayor Forristall dlrected attention to a sign-in
sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for" Use of anyone desiring to speak to
a specific item appearing on the agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Mayor Forristall announced that consideration of any legal matters would
be moved from its usual place on the Council agenda in order that City Attorney
David Allums might be excused on the agenda.
Mr. Allums stated that the only legal matter he had at this time was to advise
the Counc i 1 that Cat Contracti ng Company had resol ved its earl i er probl em wi th a
sub-contractor on the replacement of a water line on Edloe and the Council could
now authorize release of the $6,000 retainage on the final estimate submitted by
Cat Contracting Company.
Mr. Allums was excused at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the Council desired to remove
an item from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
The Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendations.
Vot i ng Aye: All
'Voting No~ None
APPOTNTMENT OF ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE: Resolution Number 84-07 was presented
to the Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Schneider has heretofore been appointed Judge
of the Municipal Court of the City Of West University Place, Texas; and
\-/HEREAS, to provide compl iance with Senate Bi 11 1043, and to pro-
vide for orderly operation of the Municipal Court requires the appointment
of an additional Associate Judge of the'Municipal Court: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ross Rommel has been determined to be capable of
serving as an Associate Judge of the Municipal court; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Mr. Ross Rommel is hereby appointed Associate
Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of West University place.
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Section 2~ That'Mr. tommel is hereby vested with all the powers
and dut i es as set forth in th'e Charter of the City of '.Jest Un i vers i ty U
Place and the Statures of 'the State of Texas pertaining to his official :I~
appointment.
, Sect i on 3. That Ross Tomme 1 sha 11 rece i ve as' compensat i on for his
duties the amount hereto fore provided for such position.
Section 4. That Ross Tommel shall serve in such capacity until the
next regular City Gene~al'Election and thereafter ~ntil the appointment and
qualification of his successor, unless removed from said position during
such period by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED' this
day of
, 1984.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman lenhart, that Resolution
Number 84-07 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristall administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Rommel as Associate
Judge of the Municipal Court o~ the City of West University Place.
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS: In accotdance with previous action of the City Council, bids re-
ceived for' delivery of plastic refuse,'bags were opened' and results announced as
fo 11 ows :
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61,213.15
58,862.70
$ 72,793.50
81,435.35
76,982.88
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that bids received
for delivery of plastic refuse bags be referred to staff for review and recommen-
dation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF POI I r.F PATROl r.ARC:;. Arequestwas presented for payment ot the Houston-
Galveston Area Council in the amount of $40,494.00 for delivery of four (4)
police patrol units.
Motion by'Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Council approve payment ot Houston-Galveston Area Council in the amount of
$40,494.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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SALE OF 245 LINEAL FEET OF FENCIN~. A request was presented to advertise
for the saleof 245 lineal ,feet of fencing located behind the
dwell ing lotated at 3815 Amherst which will be removed for con-
struction of new police facilities.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the
sale of 245 lineal feet of fencing.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL #9 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.' The Council was advised that plans
and specifications for drilling water well #9 had been completed
arid the project was now ready to advertise for bids.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the
drilling Gf water well #9.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AMBULANCE EOUIPMENT: A request was presented for the payment to
Physio-Controlin the amount of $8,310.50 and to Motorola in the
amount of $6,400.00 for delivery of ambulance equipment.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Council approve payment to Physio~Control in the
amount of $8,310.50 and to Motorola in the amount of $6,400.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forristalladvised that consideration should be
given to the recommendation of the City Attorney for release of
funds which had been withhel d from the final estimate submitted by
Cat Contracting Company for the replacement of a water line on
Edl oe .
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson,
that the City Council approve release of the sum of $6,000 which
had been withheld from the final estimate submitted by Cat
Contracting Company.
VotingnAye: All
Voting No: None
STAFF REPORT: In the absence of the City Manager, Director of Adminis-
tration Donna Sims advised she had no staff report for consideration
by the Counc i 1 .
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the
City Council on March 26, 1984 were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart,
that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
March 26,1984, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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thistim~, upon motion ,duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
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April 23, 1984
7:30 p.m.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, April 23,
1984,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Forristall, presiding;
Councilmen Jackson, Pol ichinoand Weatherly. The City Manager was al so present.
Councilman Lenhart and the City Attorney were absent.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that she had been advised
that a joint meeting was to be held by the Long Range Planning Committee and
the Zoning and Planning Commission and it would be her request that no recom-
mendations should be accepted by the City Council until the entire problems of
the Zoning and Planning Commission had been resolved.
Mr. Chuck Gillan, 3620 Geoegetown, asked if there would be public hearings held
on the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance prior to their being enacted.
Mr. David Ross, 3304 Albans, stated that he had read in the Texan that there
were over two-hundred garage apartments in ,the city and that current new con-
struction were filling up the lot destroying much of the green area.
Mr. David Neeley, 2903 Nottingham, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cooksey, 2826 Sunset,
each asked if the city planned to do anything about garage apartments.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City Council desired to
remove an item from the consent agenda. ,
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that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff 'recommendations.
Voting Aye: ' All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristall announced that she would revise the agenda for the meeting to
permit recognition of some Proclamations.
PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING-HEATING-COOLINGMONTH: Mayor, Forristall presented the
following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling industry of the City of
West University Place holds a major responsibility for the protection
of public health and the advancement of living standards; and
WHEREAS, plumbing, heating and cooling are ancient professions
that have provided sanitation, fresh water~ comfort and convenience
since man began to gather in communities; and
WHEREAS, professional contractors in these fields are the origi-
nal ecol~gist~ and have taken the lead in the development and application
of environmental measures to insure the public health arid water and
energy savings; and
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WHEREAS, contractors and skilled journeymen and apprentices are
actively engaged in the plumbing, heating and cooing professions in this
area; and
WHEREAS, this area's leadership in building construction, indus-
trial development and agriculture is greatly enhanced by these industries;
and
WHEREAS, the national association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling
Contractors of Texas and the Plumbing & Mechanital Contractors Council
of Harris County, Inc. will lead their total industry of 1.5 million men
and women in special activities to focus attention on the vital contribu-
tion they make to the qualtty of life in our city, state and nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Marla Forristall, Mayor
of the City of West University Place have set aside June, 1984 for the
ce 1 ebrat i on of
PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING~HEATING-COOLING MONTH
in the City of West University Place; and
Be it further resolved that all ci~izens JOin with me in giving
recognitio~ to this vital profession and to the special events arranged
for this period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused
the official seal of the City of West University Place to be affixed
this 23rd day of April, 1984.
RETIREMENT OF FIRE CHIEF BEN VJILCHER: Mayor FOrristall presented the following
Proclamation.
WHEREAS, fire prevention and suppression services provided in
our community are an integral part of our citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding andinfromed citizenry
is vital to the efficient operationof the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and didicated personnel
who staff the Fire Department is materially inftuenced by the attitude and
understnading of the citizens; arid
WHEREAS, Benjamin F. Wilcher was employed as a member of the
Fire Department on October 1, 1956; and
WHEREAS, Ben Wilcher has .servedtwerity-eight years as a member of the
r ,- "oCfty'-:6vco,\i/estUh i vers i tyPl ace'-F i re:Depar'tment ~- aoa' as ltssGhlef :::s.iece: :, '. :'-",:
November 11, 1974; and
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place values its employees
and the City Council desires to express'rts appreciation to Ben Wilcher
for many years of devoted service to the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Marla Forristall, as Mayor of the City of
West University Place, do hereby designate Tuesday, April 24, 1984, as
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lri the City of West University Place, Texas,
City Counci,l, the City staff and citizens to
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused
the official seal of the City of West University Place to be affixed
this 23rd day of April, 1984.
CLOSING OF SUNSET BOULEVARD AT KIRBY DRINE: Mayor Forristall noted that discussion
of this item on the agenda had been deferred because of the number of residents
desiring to speak on this agenda item.
Mr. Chuck Fuhs, 6005 Annapolis, advised the Council that he was opposed to any
proposal to close Sunset at Kirby because it serves as a major collector street
for east-west traffic in the city; because such diversion would increase traffic
on other neighborhood streets; because the function of Sunset had not changed
~n thirty years; and b~cause the City of Houston was unaware of any plans to
close Sunset.
Mr. Steven Cohen, 2711 Sunset, stated that he would be presenting a petition
as a culmination of looking at the parking and traffic problem created by the
customers of the Sunset Tea Room.
Mr. W. R. Howard, 2905 Nottingham, stated that he felt it wrong to consider C
closing the street.
Mrs. Barbara Runge, 2905 SunsetJ requested that if closing of Sunset/Kirby was
considered that consideration also be given to closing Nottingham at Kirby.
Mr. David Healey, 2903 Nottingham, stated that he did not have any sympathy for
~he people on Sunset.because they' knew when they bought their houses that Sunset
was a major east/west thoroughfare.
Mrs. Peggy Cannon, 2703 Sunset, stated that property values in the area had been
damaged since the Sunset Tea Room opened.
Mr. C. W. Smith, 2631 Sunset, was advi,sed that the Traffic Committee report had
been given to staff members for review.
Mrs. Margaret Smith, 2631 Sunset, stated that residents of the area were faced
with the problem of having a commercial establishment change the entire neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Sharon Graffr 2617 Sunset, stated that residents on Sunset did not want to
infringe ,on other residents, but that they did not want car~ parking in front
of their homes.
Mrs. Sharon Cohen, 2711 Sunset, stated that
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area dangerous for children and-that it would be difficult for the Fire Depart-
ment, ambulance or anyone else-to get to her house.
Mr. Hal Scholin;'2625 Sunset, stated that he concurred with everything his wife
said.
Mr. 'Gene \Vilkinson, 2710 Sunset; stated that he had lived in his home for 16
years and did not want a cul-de-sac unless that was the olily way to solve the
problem.
Mrs. Mary Jean ~ilkinson, 2710 Sunset, stated that no commercial establishment
should be allowed to intringe on "other citizens.
Mr. J.O. Beauchamp, 2616 Albans, stated that he had gotten 21 signatures from
24 house~~that'oppoSid the cloSing of Sunset.
Mrs. Eleanor Walker, 3515 Sunset, stated that consideration should be given to
eliminating parking between 11:00 and 2:30 p.~.
Mrs. Sandra Perkins, 2825 Quenby, stated that Sunset was a major east/west
street t~rough We~t'UniverSity and served as a major acces~ road form her
neighborhood.
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Mr. Jeffrey OSchsner; 2825 Quenby, stated that'thei'questiori should be presented
to the entire city in ~ referendum.
Mr. 'Jerry Doll inger; 2915 Albans, stated that he was opposed to closing of
Sunset at'Kirby.
Mr. Bart Antle, 2931 Nottingham, stated that the problem should be of concern
.to all residents and he sympathized with residents living on Sunset.
Mr. Ron Thoinas; 2818 Nottingham, 'stated he appreciated 'the problem on Sunset
. but did'not feel that a cul-de-sac was 'theanswer'and that'before closing any
street in West University the question should be voted on by all residents of
the city.
Pauline Saludis, 2901 Sunset, stated that she agreed with Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Jerry Segal, 2901 Sunset, stated that the traffic study was due in a month
and the Council would conscider the problem that was presented to them several
years ago.
Mr. Forrest'Daniel', 3611' Suriset, stated that he had forwarded a letter to the
City Countil stating his thoug~ts on a proposal to close Sunset.
Mr. Brian \I!alker, 2715 Sunset, stated that he understood the situation.
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Mrs. Sally Lehniberg, 2908 \oJroxton, stated that she could appreciate the problem
of residents on Sunset but did not think barricading the street a good idea.
Mr. Gary Lehmberg, 2908 Wroxton, stated that they purchased their home on Wroxton
because it was a quiet street.
Mr. John Pitts, 2716 Albans, stated that traffic around noon on Sunset now ex-
ceeded that on Albans.
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Mr. Arnold She 1 by, 2707 Al bans, stated that i t ~Jas his thought that the sunseo..
Tea Room should take all their free publiCity and find another-location or
that the problem should be a referendum for the entire city.
Mr. Larry Burn, 2904 Robinhood, stated that barricading the street would not
have any affect on the parking problem.
Mfs. Elizabeth Cooksey, 2826 Sunset~ stated that the residents on Sunset have
a traffic problem and nothing had been done about it:
Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that she had no comment.
Mr. Jed Kenna, 2706 Albans, stated that the prob 1 em had been created by the open-
ing of the Sunset Tea Room.
Mrs. Pat Kramberg, 2910 Sunset, stated that the problem had been going on for four
years and was still the same problem.
Mr. Gene Hines, 3748 Rice Boulevard; stated that ~ther areaS of the city had a
similar problem and that he could not support closing Sunset.
Mr. Jim Gibbons, 2907 Nottingham, stated this was the first he had heard of a
meeting of' a committee and representatives of the Sunset Tea Room.
Councilman Polichino stated that he sympathized with both sides of the issue
and that no plan had been developed' to solve 'the 'problem. 0"
PURCHASE OF PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS! In accofdan~e with pfeViousaction of the City.. ,;'
Council, the following recommendation was presented for purchase of plastic r se
bag s .
After reviewing the bid results with Jerry Burns we would 1 ike to
recommend that the city purchase 1,014,000 refuse bags from Poly Bag
Supply Company in the total amount of $54,561. This figure represents
the low bid by $4,301.70 and does meet all bid specifications.
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Poly Bag Supply Company is the same firm that supplied the city with
refuse bags this past year.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Council authorize purchase of plastic refuse bags from Poly Bag Supply Company.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1984 CAP ITAL ' IMPROVEMENTS PROJ ECTS: Cons i derat i on was given to an invo i ce in the amoun1
of $9,092.25 for engineering services rendered by'Lari~ford\lEngineers on 1984 Capi-
tal improvements projects.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Heatherly, that the City
Council approve payment to Langford Engineers in the amount $9,092.25.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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WESLAYAN ROAD WASTEWATER REHABILITATION: The City Council was advised that plans and
rn;~l specifications for rehabilitation of the Weslayan Road wastewater treatment faci-
:'i{; 1 i tes had been comp 1 eted and the proj ect cou] d now be advert i sed for bids.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson; seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the City
Manager be authorized to adverti~e for bids for rehabilitation of the Weslayan
Road wastewater treatment facilities.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums was 'out of the city on vacation and no
member of ' the Counci'] had any legal matters for dIscussion.'
COUNCILCOMMENTS: No member of the City Council had additional comments at this time.
STAFF REPORT: ,City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he had noadditiona] items
for presentation at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular, meeting 'of "the City Council on
Ap~il' 9, 1984, were presented for consideration~
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded byl'Councilman Po]ichino, that minutes of
the regular meeting of the'City Council ,on April 9, ]984, -be ,approved as sub-
mitted.
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Vot i'ng No: ,None
ADJOURNMENT: With no.further business to come before the Council at this'time, upon
mot~on duly made, seconded ~nd carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 1984 '
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
May 14, 1984,7:30 p:~.,'with the fol~owing members ~resent: Mayor Forris-
tall; presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Le~hart, Polichino and Weatherly. The
City Attorney and City Manager were also present.
Mayor Forristall stated that she had two special announcements to make prior
to consideration of the agenda. Mayor Fqrristall noted ~hat some problems
had been encountered in review of the cont~act documents for the award of a
contract for the construction of new police facilities and that this item
would be deleted from the agenda and _a spcial meeting of the City Council
held on Monday, May 18, 1984, 8:00 ~.m. for ~uch consideration.
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Mayor Forristall advised that the \1ater Superintendent had requested via radio
that all residents of West University conserve water as much as possible and
had a 1 so reques ted that a 11 house numbers.on the even side of the street .on 1 y
water thei r laws on evendays of the month and house numbers on the odd side
of the street water lawns on the odd days of the month and that luxury use of
water be l,imited as ml!ch as possible.
Mayor Forristall 'introduced Mr. Frank Biflings, Chairman of the Zoning Board
of Adjustment, who was in attendance with a group of boy scouts. Mr. Billings
introduced Eric Engelhart who advised the Council that they were observers of
the meeting and to fulfill requirements for a Citizenship in Government Merit
Badge.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Ferd Reiger, 6516 Brompton, stated that the Mayor's
request that residents conserve water was not sufficient and that steps
should be taken to let all the people in the city know the problem.
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Mr. Reiger further stated that he had received about ten telephone calls
from residents who were upset by the article which had appeared in the
Bellaire Texan regarding the city's financial situation. Mr. Reiger stated
that such information should come from the Council through a spokesment for
the Council and it was his hope that this sort of thing will not happen
again.
Ms. Lynn Smith, 6018 Charlotte, was advised that the newsp~per article was
in error and that the city's financial situation was one-of the very best
in the state with l! million dollars in undesignated reserve.
Councilman Lenhart advised that the article had been written from a report
in the city's CCity Currents which stated that if steps were not taken at
this time to seek out options for the future someday the city might be in
trouble with its finances.
Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that the author of newspaper articles
did.nlotblwrite thhe hed~dlinMes aMndcaskedl if the coudncihl was making !hehmselvles n
aval a e to t e me la. s. c ay a so requeste t at someone WIt rea
estate knowledge be appointed to vill the vacancy on the Zoning and Planning
Commission and that such person be made aware of the desire of residents
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that the city not be overbuilt: With regard to tile possibility of a water
shortage, Ms. McCay requested that owners of,swimming pools be requested
to use the municipal pool rather than fill theit pools. Ms. McCay requested
that proposed amendments t~the zontn~ ordinance tonsider 61 side setbacks
to ptovide more green space-tnthe city. -- "
Mr. C: H. Hotalen, 3809 Sunset, 'was 'advised that the city does not have a
Beautification Committee as such;
LEGAL MATTERS~ 'City Attorney David Allums advised that he did not have any
legal matters f6r Couricll consider~t1on "at thi~ time.
ITEMS TO BE'REMOVED 'FROM GONSENT ~A: 'Coun'ci Iman Pol ichino reqested that
Item 12, Tri-Sports Association be remov~dfrom t~e consent ~genda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, secorided by Councilman Lenhart,
that the ,consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendations
with the exception of Item #12.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITlZENSHrp IN GOVERNMENT BOY SCOUT BADGE: ' Councilman Lenhart" request'ed that
consideration be given to obtaining certificates or appropriate souvenirs
in the 1985 ~udget preparatiorifO~pr~sentation to groups such as the boy
scouts attending-Council meetings.
APPO'INTMENTOF FIRE CHIEF: The Council~was advised that inasmuch as Fire Chief
Ben Wilcher had retired consideration should be given to the appointment
of Deputy Fire Chief Terry Stevenson as Fire Chief.
Motidn by Councilm~n Polic~ino, 5ecorid~d by Councilman Jackson, that Deputy
Fire Chief Terr'yStevenson be appointed Fire Chief of the City of West Uni-
ver's i t'y Place.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION 'OF WATER \-JELL#9:C'onsulti,ng Engineer Dieter Ufer presented the
following "fabulation of "bids received" and recommendation for the award of
a contr~ct for drilling water well'#9.
On Thurs"day,May "10, -atlO~OO a.m.', 'bids were recieved and opened
on\1ater \-Jell No.9. The results of the bid opening were as follows:
, Layre Texas Company
, Layne 'We"s tern I lie. ",
A1say Texas Cbr'p~ " "
$288 ;97 LI. 00
297;811.00
, 35'1,000.00
~ 220 calendar days
200 calendar days
180 calendar days
Pl~a~e find attached copies of thetabulatiori of bids received for
wh i ch the re shou 1 d be amp 1 e cop'i e's fo'r MayOr, each City Counc i1 mem-
ber, City Manager, City Secretary and Water and Sewer Superinten-
dent: " ,
After careful'ly ana'lyzing the tabulation of: bids, we recommend that
, the construct ion 'of \vaYer WeTl No.- 9 be awarded to Layne-T~xas Com-
pany in the amount of $288;974.00.
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Mr;Ufer explained the follOwing letter'received from Layne Texas Company:
Because of an oversight, we'havemade an error on the proposal In
form for theabmiereference project. By receipt of this letter,
we are requesting to amend supplementary item #8 of this proposal
to read $1,200.00 per eight-hour tour or $150.00 per hour. This
change does not effect the lump sum price of the original proposal
and your consideration of this request will be much appreciated.
We hope thi~d6es not create art" inconvenience for you and are look-
ing forward to working 'with you on 'this project;
Motion by 'Councilman Po1ichlno, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that the
consulting engineer1s recommendation' be accepted and a contract be award-
ed to Layne Texas Company on their low bid of $288,974.00 and that the
Council concurs with the letter from "Layne Texas Company dated May 14,
1984, in'reference to item 5.8.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SUPPORT OF INCREASED STATE HIGHWAY FUNDING AND PASSAGE OF "POTHOLE" BILL:
Reso lut i on 'Number 84-08 was "presented to' Counci 1 and read in fu 11:
WHEREAS, authoritative surveys reveal that:
(1) Texas leads the nation in the number of deficient
bridges (172,000) and deteriorated state roadways
(7,740 mi res).
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(2) The state's 5c per-gallon motor fuel tax is the
lowest in :the nation', and has not been increased
in 27 years. Moreover, in 1965, 27% of the state
budget went for transportation, while in 1982 only
about 10% of the state budget was spent for trans-
portation-related purpose~.
(3) , Each Texas' motori st pays a 11bad roadsll tax averag-
ing $291 pe'r year for wasted gasoline, tire wear,
car repairs, insurance and ~edical bills.
(4) Additional transpOrtation spending of $51 bi 11 ion ,""
will be needed over the nex't 20 years to overcome
the current backlog of needs--inc1uding 6.2 billion
fo~ road and bridge rehabi1itation~ $30.3 billion
for reconstruction, ~6;7 billion for new roads and
$7.7 billion for maintenance= and'
WHEREAS, the 'statels' transportation funding problems are
reflected at the local 'level,: as follows:
(1) The current backlog of city street repair needs exceeds n
$1 billion. Texas cities are spending an estimated $193
, mrl 1 ion' per year on sfreet repaTrs--more tlian ever before.
But they are sti11fal1ing further behind each year, be-
cause the street repair backlog is growing at rates that
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e~ceed .10CCll spend;ng increases. ,The. cities must
have statefinancia] assistance in order tobrin9
their,streets and br~dges up-to,standard. ,
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(2) Upwards of ,10 per-cent of all mun i c i pa 1 streets--more
than 13,000 mi1es-~are currently in need of major
repa i r.
(3) The deterioration of city streets and bridges will
.accelerate lnth~ fu~ure.The 10,~il1ionmotor vehicles
already in the, state are wearing,out.10ca1 roads and
bridges faster than they can be repaired; twenty years
. from nOIr{, tbe~jties will:have 16 milli.on vehicles to'
,contend with~~morethanhalf againtoday's volume; and
WHEREAS"the T~xas Municipal League sl,Jppo.rts.the state
funding and tax increases necessary to bring our state-local road
and bridges up to par.,
NOW, THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of West University Place, that the Texas Legislature is urged
to enact a state-local road and bridge financing package composed
of .the following:
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(1) An increase of $1 billion per year in funding for
for the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation.
(2) $100 million per year for the City Street Improve-
ment Fund (the.IIPothole"Bi 11) proposed, but not
approved, during the 1983 Legislative session.
(3} Doubling the rate of the state motor fuel tax to
10c/gal1~nand increasing motor vehicle license
. fees as necessary to generate adequate funding.
PAS$ED AND APPRQVED this
day of
, 1984.
Motion by Councilman Heat,hedy, seconded by Councilman Forristal1, that
Resolution Number 84-08 be approved as read. .
Councilman Lenhart stated that he was in full agreement with the need for
more money for highway funding but was unsure that the money was needed
for a "pothol~l!dbi 11 and t.hat. the ,mney should be allocated by cities and
counties for road repair. Councilman ,Lenhart urged re-consideration of the
necessity of issuing a resolution.
Voting Aye: Forristall
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Voting No: Jackson
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Motion fai led.
CONSTRUCTION .OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: Mayo~,forristal1 again noted that a
special meeting would be held at 8:00 a.m."Friday for further considera-
tion of this item.
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Clty Manager Dick Rockenbaugh',stated,that the contract had been received
on Friday afternoon and forwarded to the City,Attorney for review as
well as Inc'luded'in Countl 1 packets. The City Attorney's review of the
contract indicated some problemswhich might have been resolved prior to
the'meeting but it was theirdetision to delay such resolution. The
City Manager expressed his appreciation to tbe City Attorney for his
thorough review of the contact documents. '
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING - HANDICA~PED DISCRIMINATION RF~IIIATION~' The Council
was'advisedthat recent general regu1~tiQns issued by the office of
Reven~e Sharing included theneed:fordesigriati6n of an employee or office
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to be responsible,for the coordination of ~11 efforts to comply with the
handicappeddiscriminatioli regulations~, A request was presented that the
office of the City Manager" be designated as Coordinator.
'Motion'byCo~nci1Man Jackson~ sec6nd~d by Councilman Lenhart, that the
Office of the City Manager be designat/?d Coordinator for compliance
with the Handicapped Discrimination Regulations issued by the office
of Revenue Sharing.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
TRI SPORTS ASSOCIATION: An invoice in the amount of $3,750 from Site Develop-
ment to the Tri-Sp6rts Association for tbe installation of an automatic
lawn sprink1er,at the West University Baseball/Soccer fields and an
invoice in t~e amount of $3,500 from th~ Tri-Sports Association were pre-
sented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Mayor Forrista11, that the
CityCounc;il authorize ,payment ,to the Tri-Sports Association in the
amOunt of $3,500.
A lengthy di~cussion in~luded adva~tagesto all residents of the city; a
city park or sports complex; request included in 1984 budget as a conti-
gency item rather than as a line item; the fact that this is the third
year Tri-Sports has requested funds from the city; the lack of guide-
lines for approved'payment of city funds to individual groups; the reason
for the request being placed on the ,Council agenda; and whether or not
use of the Various field~ by the Tri~Sports Association constituted a viola-
tion of the city's lease agreement with the Houston Independent School
D i s t r ic t .
Motion amended by Councilman Po1ichino, accepted by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Council authorize,paymeflt t6'the Tri-Sports Association
of half the cost of the sprinker syst'em, or -$1,750.00.
Voting Aye: Po1ichino
Jackson
Weatherly
Voting No: Forrista11
Lenha rt
-Vot:ing" on the-motion as amended:
'Vot i ng Aye:' - Po 1i ch i'hO
JacksOri
\~eatherly
Voting No; Forrista11
Lenhart
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FIRE HYDRANT CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED WAT~R LINE: A request was presented to
advertise for bids for the conStruction of fire hydrants and related water
lines at Sewanee/Be11aire and Marquette/West Point.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson~ second~d by Councilman L~hhart, that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids fo"r the construction of
fire hydrants and r~latedwater 1ihes".
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
An i nvo'i ce in the amount of
various capital improvement programs
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenha~t, that the
City Council approve payment to Topco Company, Inc. in the amount of
$9,457.50.
Voting Aye: All
Vot i fig No:' None
LANGFORD ENGINEERING, INC.," CONSULTING ENGINEERS: An invoice in the amount of
$16~58.34 submitted by. Langford Engineering, Inc; for engineering services
rendered on various projects', was presented for consideration.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council approve payment 'to Langford Engineering, Inc.' in the amount
of $16,458.3LI.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman ~Jeatherly was advised that in the event the city
does not have easements in front of a 1-1 res i dences where the water 1 i nes
are to be moved from the rear to the front easements will be obtained.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he had no further
matters for COunc i1 cons i derat ion at th is time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on April 23, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, ~econded by Councilman Polichino, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council on April 23, 1984, be approved
as submitted.
Vat i fig Aye:' All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT:: With no further business to come before the Council at this time,
upon'motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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REGULAR CIT~ COUNCIL MEETING
May 28; ,1984
The City Council convened in regu]ar, session at the
1984,7:30 p.m., with the follow'ing members present:
Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart, Polichinoand Weatherly.
Manager were also present.
City Hall on Monday, May 28,
Mayor'Forrista1~, presiding;
The City Attorney and City
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Mayor Forrista11 requested that all in attendance observe a moment of silence in
honor of Counci1man'Pollchinols mother who passed away on Sunday, May 20,"1984.
Mayor Forristall announced that the Council would again depart from the regular
agenda to recognize Mr. & Mrs. Ferd Reiger who would be celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 2nd.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Linda Co1thart, 4224 Lehigh, stated, that. she had a
statement on behalf of Mrs. Clara Alice Beaver, President, West University
Civic Club and the College Court Citizens Association.
The Civic Club of the City of West University Place and the
College Court Citizens AS,sociation respectfully request a copy
of the.Long Range Planning Committee's report analyzing the
financial picture of the City through 1990.
Citizens of these, civic bo,dies,want to be knowledgeable concern-
ing the statistics and bases for the summation of the work of
the Long Range Planning Committee as printed in "City Currents'.
Volume 11, Number 4, April, 1984.
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"Mayor Forristall advised Mrs. Colthart that the Council was awaiting
the corrected copy of' the report and when received she would be happy
to re 1 ease" it.
Mr. Ferd Reiger, 6516'Srompton, Road" stated that, he, would ,1 ike to thank
the City Manager and his staff for" removing a traffic hazard at Brompton
and Cason. Mr. Reiger also stated that he thought the Council most gen-
erous in ~ ~ec~nt ptess release.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forrista11 announced that one resi-
dent had" signep to. speak, toa specific agenda item and 'would be recognized
when the Council considered such item.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh and City Attorney David Allums
advised thqt they had no legal matters for COuncil, consideration at this
time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED fROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Forrista11 noted th~t the Con-
sent Agenda included payment to John J. Holland in the amount of $26,084.25
for estimate numbercone on the street paving project; payment to Harris
County Appr-aisa1 District in the amount of $6,843.00 for the third quar- J
ter; payment to Kanpp Chevrolet in the amount of $17,449.00 for delivery
of a 4~ ton cab and chassis; and payment to Paul H. Addington & Assoc-
iates in the amount of $15,988.70 for architectural fees for the new
po 1 ice facl 1 i ty.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Weatherly, that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STEVE GIBSON - CANCER COUNSELING DAY PROCLAMATION: Mayor Forrista11 an-
nounced that she would delay presenting the Proclamation' pending the
arrival of a representative of Cancer Counseling, Inc.
TRI-SPORTS ASSOCIATION: Mrs. Donnie Kornegay, 3823 Riley, was advised that
a workshop meeting had been held prior to the Council meeeting to work
out an agreement and that the presentation had been made to Council and
would be acted upon during the meeting.
Motion by Counci 1man Jackson,' seconded by CoulicJ1man Weatherly, that the
Council increase the funding to Tri-Sports Association to $3,500.00.
Motion amended by Councilman Polichino~ se~onded by Councilman Weatherly,
accepted by Councilmen Jack~on and Weatherly, that the City Council ap-
prove payment to Tri-Sports Association in the amount of $1,750.00.
Counc i Iman Lenhart stated that he was go ing on record as vot i ng aga i nst
payment to Tri-Sports AssoCiation and would like to say specifically why
so everyone fu11y'understands ana that he: would make it perfectly clear.
"I mentioned it to Stan earlier and I also mentioned it to several
people who called me this week who were concerried that I was not in
favorcif kids by voting not to support this~ Let me say that my
opposition to this has nothing to do specifically with Tri-Sports
Association, but it has to do with policy and fairness on the part
of the city 1:0 all community organizations requesting funds from the
city. I fully support'the idea-that the city should be the last
resort for funding for community organizations, however, I feel all
such organizations should compete equally for that money under a
policy established by the city. Currently there is no such policy
and I dori't believe in furiding any organization in the absence of
such policy. My belief ls that before going~head and expending this
dollar or any other dollars', and 'I voted the same way last time for
the same belief, is that we should establish certain criteria by which
any organization can come before the city in regular budget process,
make their ~equest and be funded if they meet those criteria that the
city has adopted.:
Asl have sa1d~ there are nU~erous states, this state, and others
that' set ~side General Revenu~Sharing Fu~ds, General Fund monies
or'wha1:ever it'might"be, fortne purpose of"suppo'rting community
. organizations if it' is a~worthwhile cause.' ,
The other thing I was going to say 'is that I think the parks program
should be funded in relation toan'overa11 plan rather than each one
individually. For that reason I will not support this tonight and it
is' in no way a refl ect i on on Tr i-Sports o'r any other c6mmun i ty organ i-
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Voting on amendment:
Voting Aye: Forristal1
Jackson
Po1ichino
Weatherly
Voting No: Lenhart
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Voting Aye: Forrista11
Jackson
Pol ichino
Weather 1 y
Voting No: Lenhart
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9: Ordinance Number 1225 was presented to the
Count i 1 and the capti on read as fo'11 ows:
AN ORDINANCE FI NDING THAT THE CITY TREASURER HAS
CERTIFIED THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS' IN THE WATER/
SEWER FUND, RETAINED EARNINGS 'ACCOUNT, TO PROCEED
WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER-WELL #9 AND RELATED
FEES; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $325,000 FOR THE SOLE
PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR WATER WELL #9 AND RELATED FEES;'
AUTHOR I ZING THE' MAYOR TO EXECUTE" I N BEHALF OF THE CITY
A PROM:I SORY NOTE WITH THE CITY I S DEPOS I TORY, BANK FOR
THE SUM OF $325,000; PROVING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF
SUCH AMOUNT SO BORROWED;-AND' PROVIDING THAT NO TAX BE
LEVIED SINCE FUNDS HAVE BEENPROPfRLY APPROPRIATED
AND DESIGNATED FOR THE REPAYMENT OF'SUCHDEBT AUTHOR~_
IZEDHEREIN'TO BE CREATED. .
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Motion by'Counci1man Jackson, seconded by COuncilman Polichino, that
Ordinance Number 1225 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REHABILITATION OF SEWAGE'COLLECTION SYSTE~ ON WESLAYANSTREET: Consulting
Engineer Dieter Ufer pres~nted the- f0110wingtabulation and recommendation
for award of a contract for the rehabilitation of the sewage collection
system on"Weslayan'Street.
On Thursday, May 24, 1984, at 10:00 A.M. bids were received and
opened on Rehabilitation of Sewage Co11~ctionSystem on Weslayan
Street. Please find attached copies for the Mayor, each City
, Counc i 1 Member'; City Manager, C'i ty Secretary and Water and Sewer
'Superintendent. FrOm the attached bid tabulation it can be seen
that four bids were received of which only'onebidder', Nayor Muni-
cipal Services, bid on'thel.lBase COntract" in'the'amount of
$186,928.50. Also, from the attached bid tabulation it can be
seen that four contractors bid'on the "Alternate Contract" with
. the fo.11 owi ng' resul ts:
Channel Construction
Shur-F10, Inc.
Rel iance Construction, Inc.
Naylor Municipal Services
$127,736,; 50
156,609.73
161,871.12
173,032.25
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The difference between the ,Base bid and the Alternate bid,was
that the Base bid was to: ut i 1 ize the ins i tuform method of 1 in i ng
the existing sanitary sewer lines, while the Alternate bid was
to utilize a polyethylene slip1iner to rehabilitate the sewer
line. The use of either of the two construction methods is
quite acceptable, however, the use of the insituform type con-
st~uction makes for a shorter construction time and therefore
is least disruptive to the traffic. It' was hoped that the in-
situform method would be within the budget of $130,000~00 but
obviously this did not occur.
Therefore, after carefully analyzing the tabulation of bids, we
recommend that the construct ion of rehab i"li tati on of' sewage
collection system on Weslayan Street be awarded to Channel Con-
strutt"ion Company in the amount of $127",736.50.
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that the
recommendation of the consul t i Iig eng i nee'r and City Manager be accepted
and that a contract be awarded to Channel. Construction Company in the
amount of $127,736.50.
Voting Aye: All"
Voting No: None
LANGFORD ENGINEERING, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEER: An invoice in the amount
of $26,084.25subinitted by John G. Holland and approved by the city's
consulting eng'ineer for work completed to date on the' Emory, A1bans and
Case paving project was presented .for consideration.'
Motion by CounciJmali Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment to John G. Holland Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $26,084.25 for work completed on the paving project.
Voting Aye: All
Vot i ng No.: ,None
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PAYMENT: An invoice in the amount of $6,843.00
for the third quarter payment to the Harris County Appra:isil1 District was
presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment to HCAD in the amount of $6,843.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STREET DIVISION PURCHASE OF CAB & CHASSIS: An invoice in the amount of
$17,449.00 submitted by Knapp Chevrolet for delivery of one 4-ton cab &
chassis for use by the Street Division was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment to Knapp Chevrolet in the amount of $17,449.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
INV01~E FROM PAUL H. ADDINGTON FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEES AND REIMBURSABLE ITEMS:
An invoice in the amount of $l~ga:.70 sub~tted by Pau~H. Addington
for architectural fees rendered on the new police facilities was pre-
sented for consideration.
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Motion by Coun~ilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve paymeht to PaulH. Addington in the amount of
$15',988.70. .
Voting Aye: All
Vot i n9 No:. None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The crty Manager was requested by Counc"ilman Pol ichino to
give the Council a time-frame for restripping the:,bicyc.1e.1andes at the
next workshop meeting. Also, looking at some type of turning procedures
on University to stay out of the btke 1anes~
Councilman :.Jackson was advised that representatives of ManDeCon would be
starting construction of the new police facilities in the near future.
Councilman Lenhart directed attention to a recent article in the Texas
Town and City Magazine regarding productivity.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh requested tha't no more meetings
be he 1 d oli Memor i a1 Day.'
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on Monday, May 14, 1984, and a special meeting on Friday, May 18,
1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson; seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that minutes
of'the regular meeting on May 14, 1984, and aspeclal meeting on May 18,
1984, be approved as submitted.
, Voti ng Aye: A 11
Voting No: None'
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to 'come before the Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned
at 8:0 p.m.
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REGULAR C ITV COUNC I L MEETI NG,
Julie' 11; . 1984 '
The City Council convened in regular session
June 11, 1984, 7:30 p.m.~ with the following
presiding; Councilmen Jackson and Weatherly.
ger were also in attendance.
at the City Hall on Monday,
members present: Mayor Forrista11,
The City Attorney and City Mana-
Mayor Forrista11 advised those in "attendance that 'inasmuch as the regular
agenda of the City Council could be dispensed with in a short time that the
Counci 1 would consider those'matters pri'or to opening the pub1 ic meeting to
discuss the relocation of the water distribution system in the Pemberton and
Belle Court Additions.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were nO residents in attendance at the meeting
desiring to bring any matter to the attention of the Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA'ITEMS: Inasmuch as those residents in attendance
were interested in discussing the city's water distdbution system there
were none wi th other agenda i,.tems to be d i scus~ed. ..
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LEGAL MATTERS: Neither the City M~nager nor the City Attorney had "any legal
matters for consideration by tbe Council at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: There were no items included on the
consent agenda which a member of Council desired removed.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
tnat the Consent Agend~ be approved in accordance'with staff recommenda-
t ions. . .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: Mayor Forristall stated 'th~t Mr. James Wallis, 2924
Amnerst had been 'considered by the Council as a member of the Communications
Committee and had consented to serve in such capacity.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that Mr.
James Wallis be appointed'toserve'as a member 'of the Communications
Committee.
Voting Aye:' All
Voting No: 'None
Mayor Forristall administered the Oath to Mr. Wallis as a member of the
Communications Committee.
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS ON WEST POINT, MARQUETTE AND BELLAIRE: Mr. Dieter
Ufer,consultihgengineer,presented the following tabulation and recommen-
dation for the construction ofwater"mains on'West Point, Marquette and
Bellaire.
On Thursday, June 7, 1984 at' 10:00 A.M., bids were received and
opened on construction of water mains on West Point, Marquette and
Be11aire Streets. Please find attached copies of the tabulation
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of the b ids received for whlc.n tljeresnou Id be ample cop i es for
the Mayor, each City Co~ncrf Me~ber,City Manager, City Secre-
tary, and Water and Sewer Superintendent. From the attached bid
tabulation it can be seen that Seven (7) bids were received and
that 'all contractors wereinstr~cted to complete die job in~
seventy'-five calendar days. " theresuTts of the bid operiin9
were asfo 11 ows: .
1. D. George Company
2. Skyhawk Construction
3. "Moon Construction
4. S& t Construction
5. R~W .L:Coristruct ion
6. Ella Construction
7. Ben Felts Constructor
$ 49,031.00
54;270.00
57,775;00
61,753.00
69,080;00
69,686;34
87,906.60
After careful1yari~ly:iing the tabulation of bids, and investigating
the ability and past experience of the three low bidders, we recom-
mend that the constrUction of Water Mains on West Point, Marquette
and Be1fciire Streets be awarded to D. George Company, in the' amount
of $49,031.00.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, Seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
Council accept 'the "recommendation of the conSUlting engineer and a con-
tract b~ awarded to D. George Company, Inc. in the amount of $49,031.00.
Vot i ng 'Aye:' A 11
Voting No: None
PNEUMATIC POOL STRUCTURE'FOR SWIMMING'POOLi' In accordalice withprevrous
action oftheC"ityCouncil,bidTs"'received for the purchase and instal-
lation of a pneumatic pool structure for covering Colonial Park swimming
pool were opened and results announced as follows:
Alpha Structures, I nc.
Ai r--Techlndustries,
$ 59,600.00
60;950 (401 hi~h)
57,947.., (361'h i gh)
59,990.00
Thermo-Flex, ~Inc~
Mot iort by Counci 1nlan Jackson, seconded by Counc i lnianWeather 1 y, that bids
received for the purchase and installation of a pneumatic pool structure
be referred to staff for review and recommendation for purchase.
Vot i ng Aye: ' All
Voting ;No: "None
REVIEW AND CHECKING'OF CONSTRUCTION'PtANS: 'Res61utionNumber'84-08 was pre-
sented to the Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1984, by Resolution Number 84-05
t~e City Council "took official action t6 modify fees established
for pr6vidingcertain city services; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Council
that fees estab1 ished for'reviewing and checking plans for new con-
struct! on are not adequate to defray costs incurred for provi ding
such services.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council approve the following
fee schedule for reviewing and checking plans for new construction:
Construction cost under $25,000 '
Construction cost between
$25,nOO - $50,000
Costruction cost over $50,000
Regu1at Permit Fee
Pl~n Fee - $50.00.
Plan Fee - $150.00
Settion2. That the city staff be; and they are hereby,
~utho~izedto ~ollect'fees ~o established.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1984.
day of
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
Resolution Number 84-08 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting: No: None'
SUPPLEMENTAL AND CORRECTED APPRAISAL ROLLS: Director of Administration Donna
Sims'presented. the following supp1ementalahd corrected appraisal rolls
as approved by the App~a i sa 1 Rev i ew Boa rd .'and cert if i ed by the Ch i ef Ap-
praiser of the Harris County Appraisal District.
Net Taxable Value
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1983 Original Tax Roll
1983 Supplemental &
Corrected Tax Roll
$651,855,867 '
24,112.290
$'675,968,157
$'2,183,717
80,776
$ 2,264,493
Total
Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded b~ Councilm~n Jackson, that the
Council accept the'finalsupp1ementa1 and corrected tax roll as presented
by the Director of Administration.
Voting Aye: All
Voting' No: None,
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON 4200 BLOCK OF EMORY 4200 BLOCK OF ALBANS AND 800 BLOCK
OF CASE: Estimate Number 2, in the amount of 93; 1 .79, submitted by John G.
Ho n and Construct i on Company for work comp 1 eted to date on the 1984 pav i ng
projeCt was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, se60nded' by Councilman Weatherly, that the
Council approve payment to John G. Holland Construction Company in the
amount of $93,414.79.
Voting Aye: All'
Voting No: None
ENGINEERING SERVICES'FORSTREET PAVING'PROJECT: An invo'ice in the amount of
$615.10 submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. for engineering services
rendered on the 1984, paving project was presented for consideration.
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City Council approve payment to Langford Engineering, Int. in the amount
of $615. 10.
Voting Aye: All
Votirig No: None
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subm i tted by Langford Eng i neer i rig;' I nc. for eng i neer i ng serv ices on
various planned capital improvement programs was presented for considera-
tion.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment to Langford Eri~ineering,- Inc~ tn the amount
of $9,509,23.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILiTIES: App1itation No. One submitted by Man-
DeCon, Inc. for move-in and site preparation for the construction of new
police facilities in the amount of $7,290.00 was presented for considera-
tion.
Motion by CouncHman Jackson"seconded by Councilman Weatherly, 'that the
'City Council 'approve payment to ManDeCon~ 'Inc., in the amount of $7,290.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Weatherly stated that he was delighted that the 01
C9ulicil had taken action that would provide assistance to Inspector
Wayne Perry.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he had no further
matters for Council consideration at this time.
COUNCJL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the fegular ~eetirig of the City Council
on May 28, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council on May 28, 1984, be approved as
submitted.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forrista11 advised that consideration would now be given to comments by
those in attendance regarding the relocation of the water distribution system
from the rear easement'to the front of residences in the Pemberton'and Belle
Court Additions. '
City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh presented a slide presentation showing the
reason for the proposed re-10cation of the line from the rear easement
to the front of the property which included various encroachments, in-
cluding construction, trees, shrubbery, etc.
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for the proposed project, reviewed plans for the re-location of the
water distribution system as well as answered many questions from
those residents in attendance.
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presentation.
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meetin9adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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June-J2,.J.984
The City Counc i 1 convened in regu'l a r sesS ion a't the City Ha 11 on Monday,
June 25, 1984, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor For-
ristall ,presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart, Pol ichino and Weatherly.
The City Attorney, City Manager, Director of Administration and City Secre-
tary were a.1 so' pr~sent..
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. H. C. Kriegel, 4152 Coleridge, was advised that
recommendations from the cityls consulting engineers regarding the clos-
ing of the west end of Coleridge Street had been forwarded to the Traffic
Committee with their recommendation to be considered by the Council in
approximately a month.
Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that West University in the past
could have won an award for being a "Tidyl"town butwa's bei'ng allowed
to deteriorate to the point where it is now a "Tacky" town. Ms. McCay
listed a number of locations where she saw cracks in the street pavement
with grass growing including the 4100 block of Tennyson, 6600 and 6700
blocks of Vanderbilt and 6700 block of Belmolit. Ms. McCay requested
that the grass be killed and the streets maintained better. Ms. McCay
stated that she had spent an hour on Sunday afternoon driving around
and during such time she found 83 signs that were illegally placed.
Ms. McCay requested that the police carefully monitor all house movers
and construction to keep the streets from being ruined.
Mr. Ferd Reiger, 6516 Brompton Road, requested that consideration be
given to having Port-A-Cans located in less conspicuous locations and
that there was one even in the street on Mercer.
Mr. Reiger" stated that a fence had been located across the street from
his home by a member of the City Council without a permit.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDAIT~S: Mayor Forristal1 directed attention to a
sign-in sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for use of any resident
desiring to address any item on the regular agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Attorney David Allums nor City Manager Dick Rocken-
baugh had any legal matters for consideration by the Council at this time.
ITEMS TO BEREMOVEDFROMCONSENTAGENDA: Councilman Polichino requested that
Subsidence District Fees be removed from Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Ja~kson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart,
that a tax refund be granted Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church for the pro-
perty at 2914 Sunset Boulevard inasmuch as it is used as a residence for
one of the ministers and had been granted tax exempt status by the Harris
County Appraisal District and final payment for services rendered by Alex-
ander Grant Company for examination of the city.s financial statements for
1983, be approved in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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recommendation for the purchase of an' inflatable cover for Colonial Park
Swimming Pool was presented for consideration~
Alite and I have been reviewing and discussing the'three bids that
were submitted for the purchase of a pool bubble. We would like
to recommend that the City award the bid to Air-Tech in the amount
of $57,947.00. $65,000 was budgeted for this expenditure.
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The bid from Air-Tech does represent the low bid and meets all of
the b'i d spec i fi cat ions; TWbrefererices were contacted regardi ng
Air-Tech in which both references stated that they were extremely
satisfied with the Air-Tech service crews as well as with the
bubbl e i tse 1f.
In summary, the City would be purchasing the following items:
>~ Pool Bubble 1131411 X 1381411 X 361
>'~ Five year warranty
* Clamp system' for the per'imeter of the bubble that would make the
structure air-tight
>~ Both emergency exit doors would be re-galvanized and painted
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* The control panel would be remounted on its own pad with new
anchor'bolts
" * Because of the new structure's reduction' in size and because of
'its air-tight capabilities, Air-Tech will re-adjust the inflation
package because less air wi11 be needed to inflate the bubble.
, * The present ineta 1 supply ducts wou1 d be' extended 3 feet wh i ch
would reduce the amount of heat loss that, . in the past, has been
escapting from the heater/blower unit
* The two return ducts will be re-designed into one opening, re-
sulting in a single attachment process instead of a double attach-
ment process
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>~ A' 113 '411 X 138 '411 po 1 ye'the 1 ene sheet to cover the poo 1 when the
bubble is inflated as well as when it is deflated
An:analysis of the bids for a 40',hlgh b~bb1e i~'as follo~s:
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2)" Alpha-Structures
3) Thermo-Flex
$ 58,450
59,600
59,990
It is our recommendation that
Air-Tech with a center height
vious list of accessories, as
of $57,947.
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Motion by Councilman Lenhart; seconded by Councilman Jackson, that the
City Counc.n accept staff- recommendation and purchase a pool bubble
from Air-Tech for theirlow'bid of $57,947.
Voting Aye~ All"
Voting No: None
STREET PAVING PROJECT ON CASE STREET: Change Order #2, in the amount of
$2,781'.50, for'the street paving project on Case Street was presented
for consideration.
Mr. Rockenbaugh exp1ained,that the change was necessary for driveway
'construct i oli because of the exces's ive depth of the street~
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Coun~i1man Lenhart, that the
City Council approve Change Order No.2 received from John G. Holland
Construttioli Company in theamount'of $2,787.50.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT FEES: An invoice in the 'amount of $5,850.00 recelved
from the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District for groundwater
withdrawal fees was presented for consideration;
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Counci1'app~ove pay~entto the Har~is-Ga1vestoli Coast~l Subsidence
District in the amount of $5,850.00.
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Consulting engineer Dieter Ufer explained to Counti'lman Po1ichino that
the Subsidence District was created by the State Legislature to try to
curb subs idence- in the Harr i s-Ga lveston County area and that some suc-
tess had been obta ined by compe'll i ng , all busi ness in the' sh i p channe 1
area to go'to" surface water rather" than ground water.
Councilman Po1ichino requested that a copy of the District's budget be
obtained for his review.
Forrista11
Lenhart
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TAX REFUND: A request was presented for payment of $864.00 as a tax refund
for the Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church inasmuch as the church had been
given a tax exempt status by the Harris County Appraisal District on
residence which was used by one of the church1s ministers.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Jackson
Po 1 i ch i no
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council approve $864.00 for payment to Palmer Memorial Episcopal
Church as a tax refund.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
FINAL AUDIT PAYMENT: An invoice in the amount of $7,000.00 received from
Alexander Grant Company'as the final payment due for examination of
the cityls fin~ncial statements for 1983.
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Motion by Councilman Jacksori, seconded by, Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council approve payment to Alexander Grant Company in the amount
of $7,000.
Voti~g Aye~, Ali c,
" V~ting No: None
COUNCIL,COMMENTS: Councilman Lenhart- stated that he would l'ike to see
residents p~e61uded from cutting"gtass and trimming lawns at 7:30 a.m.
on Sunday morning and after review of ordinances now available he
would recommend that something be drafted to prohibit the practice
prior to 9:00 a.m.'
Councilman Po1ichirio'was advised that changes he had'requested on re-
commendations would be avai lable: prior to a joint meeting with the
Zoning and Planning Commission oli Thursday evening.
Mayor Forristall noted that this was the final Council meeting prior
to the 4th of July and extended an invitation to all residents in
attendance and members of the City Council to attend the city's annual
Fourth of July celebration.
STAFF REPORT: 'City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh'advisedthat he had nothing
further for consideration by the Council at this time.
CtTY COUNC.ILMEETINGMINUTES: Mi6utes'of the regula~ meetilig of the City
Council on June 11, 1984, wete presented for consideration~'
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
mlnutesof the regular meetin~of the Cit~ Council ofi June 11, 1984, be
approved as submitted.
Vot'ingAye: All'
, Voting No~ None
ADJOURNMENT: :With no'furtherbusiness to comebeforethe'Council at this
time,'upon motion duly made~ setohded and carried; 'the meeiing ~djourned
at 8:17 p.m.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Ha1101i Monday,
July 9, 1984, ]=30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor Marla
Forrista11, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Polichino and Weatherly. :The City
Attorney, CityManag~r, City Secretary,"Directo~ of Adm~nistratio~ and Director
Of Publ ic Safety were also present. '
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that she had
worked very hard with a previous administration to get rid of the city's
membership in the Briar Club butl inasmuch as the Counci 1 had held a work-
shop meeting ther~ she did not think'the membership had ever been relin-
quished. Ms. McCay further stated that"she thoOght the meeting at the
Briar Club was totally illegal and any action taken at such meeting should
be declared"void.
Mayor'Forrista11 stated'that the"meeting had been properly posted, as re-
quired by law; that no official action had been taken by the council; and
was not a violation of the City Charter. Mayor Forrista11 further stated
that no future meetings would be held away from the City Hall.
In response to Ms. McCayls questions regarding illegally placed signs
throughout'the city, Mayor Forristal1 stated that l~tters had beert written
to firms' in th~ area requesting that such signs'be removed'or relocated.
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Mr. Ferd Reiger, '6516 Brompton Road, stated that"he had been appalled to
read an article regarding the meeting at the Briar Club and was glad that
he had been assured that such a meeting would not be held again.
Mr. Reiger further stated that if the reported plans for the employment of
two Assistant City Managers was pursued further he would oppose it, noting
that the city was still the same two-mile area it had"always been and that
it was his be1ief"that the administration of the tity should be the func-
tion of the City Manager.
Mr. Reiger teferred to an article he had read about bicycle lanes; his
oppos.ition to the placement of traffic buttons to make such lanes; and
th~need 10r'bicyc1e eduction.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forrista11 directed attention to a
sign-in sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for use by any resident
desiring to speak toa specific agenda item included on the Council agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Manager Richard Rockenbaugh, nor City Attorney
David Allums, had any legal matters for Council consideration at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Forrista11 stated that the only
item included on the consent agenda was payment to ManDeCon, Inc. in the
amount of $27,715.00 for work completed to date on the construction of new U
police facilities. No member of the Coun6il desired to remove this item
from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Number 84-09 was presented to -theCounciT a.nd read in full:
WHEREAS, on June 15, 1984, the Houston Lighting &-Power
Company (HL&P)' fi led a Statement of Intent to change its rates for
electric service within the City of West University P1'ace and has
requested that said change become effective on July 20, 1984; and
WHEREAS, HL&P has filed revise'd Tariff Schedules to-
gether with statements specifying in detail each proposed change,
a rate fi 1 in'g package; and supporting testimony; and'
WHEREAS, Section '17ta) 6f'the Public Utility Regulatory
Act, Article 1446c, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, gives the govern-
ing body of each municipality exclusive jurisdiction over electric
rates within its municipal boundaries; and
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WHEREAS, Section 43(d) of thePub1icUttlity Regulatory
Act authorizes the go~erning 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 ninety (90) days beyond the date
on which the scheduled rates would otherwise go into effect, which
perior may be furth~r extended for an additional thirty (30) days; and
WHEREAS, HL&P's proposed rate changes and'detai1ed material
supporting those changes require comprehensive evaluation and study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
, CITY OF WEST UN I VERSI TY PLACE,' TEXAS:
That the changes in rates for electric service within the
City of West University Place proposed by Houston Lighting & Power
Company to become effective on July 30, 1984, should be, and are
hereby~ suspended for a period of ninety (90) days beyond said pro-
-'posedeffectiverate, until October 18,1984, subject to an addi-
tional suspension of up to thi rty (30) days beyond the date upon
further resolution of this Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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, 1984.
Mot i on by Counc i 1 man' Jackson, seconded by 'Counc i 1 man Po 1 i ch i no, that Reso-
lution Number 84-09 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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DELINQUENT TAXES: The Counci 1 was advised that del inquent tax suits had been
biled by the County Attorney on behalf of Harris County and the city had
been invited to intervene in such stiits for the collection of delinquent
taxes due the city. A request was presented that the City Attorney, act-
ing as Delinquent Tax Attorney for the city b~ authorized to Intervene
in suits for the collection of delinquent taxes.
Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Jackson, seconded by Counc i 1 man Po 1 i ch i no, that the
City Coancit'~uthorize the City Attorney as Delinquent Tax Attorney, to
intervene in suits filed by Harris County for the collection of delinquent
taxes.
Voting Aye: All
No: None
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CONS'TRUCTlON OF:NEW POLICE FACILITIES: An invo'icein the amount of $27,715.00
submitted by ManDeCon, Inc.'fbrwork'comp1eted to date on the construction
of new police facilities was presented for consideration.
Motion' by Council man Jackson , seconded byCounc i 1 man Pol i ch i no, that
the CityCclun"cil approve payment to Ma"nDeConj "Inc. in- the amount of
$2i,715.00'~ '
Voting Aye: 'All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forri'stal1 requested that al1"residents in the area
of the Coleridge Street barricade be notified of the meeting to be held
with me~bers of the Traffic C~mmittee on Monda"y,Ju1y 16th.
Mayor Forristall'furtherrequested ttie'Counci1 be furnished a question
and answer sheet on 'the,water 1 ine repl'acement project and-a corrected
draft of the house moving ordinance for study prior to being placed on
the Couri~f1 ~g~nda for "the meet i ng on Ju1 y 23rd.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetirigof the City Council
on ~une 25, 1984, were presented for cons iderat ion. '..
Motioilby, Councf1man Pol ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that minutes
of the regular meeting of the City Council on June 25, 1984, be approved
as"submitted.
Vot i ng Aye : All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT~ With no further business to tome before the Council at thls time,
upon motion ~u1y made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at
8:05 p.m.'
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REGULAR C I TYCOUNC I L MEETING '
July 23, 1984
The City Council convened in regular -session at the City Hall on Monday, July 23,
1984, 7~30 p~m., with the fol1owing.members present: Mayor Marla Forrista11,
presiding; Councilmen Pol ichino and Weathe,r1y., The City Attorney, City Manager,
City Secretary, Director of Administration and Di~ector of Public Safety were
also present. '
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: ' Mr. Ferd Reiger, 6516 Brompton, stated ,that 'he had a new
experience the previous week when two young ladies knocked on,his front
door and requested permission to come in and discuss world affairs. Mr.
Reiger suggested that an article be included in City Currents to urge
re~identsto not permit entry into their homes by stran~ers.
CITIZEN"RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS~ Mayor ForristalLdirected.attelit:ion to a
sign-in sheet for use.by any residenf that wish~d tospeak:to an item
included on the regu1arCfty Council agenda and noted that a number of
residents desired to speak to Ite~ 7.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Attorney David Allums no City Attorney Dick Rock-
enbaugh, had any legal matters for Council consideration at' this time.
ITEMS,TO, BE REMOVED.FROM-CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City Council desired
, to remove any item from the Consent Agenda.
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COtJS[NT ACENB.\:Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the consent agenda be approved, in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: .None
ZONING:BOARDOF ADJUSTMENT: Mayor Forrista11 stated that an alternate member
of the Zonl-l1g Board of Adjustment had moved from the city and a second
alternate had been appointed to the Zoning and Planning Commission and
it was, .therefore; necessary that additional alternates, by appointed to
serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Motion byeouncilman Po1ichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
Ms. JoAnn Padgett, Mr. Robert,Crain and Mr. Charles Lusk be appointed
as alternate members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Voting f.ye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristal1 administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Padgett, Mr.
Crain and Mr. Charles Lusk as alternate members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
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BUILDING DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Charles Baldwin, 2903 Robinhood, appeared before
,the'Council to express his concern with the. re,..development of the city
and the impact of new construction on" citizens who currently live in
the city. Mr. Baldwin directed attention to the construction of a
speculative house being constructed at 2915 Robinhood the required three
(,3 I) feet, from the property 1 i ne, wi th a th i rty,..f i ve foot wall on 1 y six
(61) feet from the adjoining residence of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Rich. Mr.
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Baldwin stated that all of t,he driveways in the block are constructed
on the east side of the residences but the contractor had decided to ~t!,l
locate the driveway on the west side of the new residence.
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Mr. B~l dwinrequested that the' I nsp~cttqn Department re-check the LJ
.bui Iderlsapp1 Lcation tol1lake sure th;:lt .it ,was in comp1 iance liIIit.h
the cLty's,requirements; that a~e~fQrt be made to ,assure that a tree
located in the parkway would not be damaged and that someone'try to
persuade the contractor to re-locate the proposed driveway.
Councilman Po1ichino advised Hi';' Ba1dwtn th~t he very muc~ appreciated
.his pre~entation ,and that the Zoning ,an~'Pla~riing Commission had been
studying changes to be made in the.Z<?riing'Ordinarice to provide more green
space.
Mr. Ferd Reige~, 6516 Brompton, stated tDat the Council was aware of his
feel i ngs about crowing of lois, noting that ,at one point int ime the city
requiredfive (5') foot setbacks." Mr.. Reiger requested tha~ action be
taken to have port-a-cans relocated at least fifteen (15') feet inside
the property line in as obscure a location as possible.
Mr. Marshall R.ich~ 2911 Robinhood, statedthathe'was the home owner of
the property referred to by Mr. Baldwin and had been a resident of West
University mqre than 42 years. Mr. Rich stated that he had been proud
to let people know that he lived iRWest Un.!vers!ty, but with the loca-
tion of a pOrt-a-canalmost on his front l~wn he no longer felt that way.
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Mr. Rich stated the,relocation.of the driveway of the new resident being
constructed next door to his home would cause monetary damage to his home
and the loss of many hours time as well aS,money on th~ rose garden in
his back yard.
Mrs. Peggy Kerkenda11, 2912 Robinhood, stated that she would like to call
attention to a house located b~hindher,home on Quen6y.
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Mrs. Kerkend~ll was advised by Mayor Forristal r to write a letter to her
and to the Zoning and Planning Commission.
Mr. Larry Burns, 2904 Ropino09, stated"that his'faini1yhad lived in West
University only a year, but had,already seen many changes and requested
that something be done as soon as possible.
LIBRARY CARPET: In accordance with previous action of the City Council, bids
received for the purchase and installation of approximately 530 square
yards of' carpet were opened .andresu1ts announced as follows:
Bidder
Net Bid
Price Per Square Yard
Bagdad, Ca rpet
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Southwes't Carpet,
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8,342.40
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Motion byCounci 1 ma,nPo 1 i ch i no" secon9"ed by Counc i Iman Weatherly, that bids
received for purchase and instal fat ion of Library carpet be referred to
staff for review and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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ELEVATED WATER~ STORAGE RESERVOIR: The 'Council was advised that Consulting
Engineer Don Reichle had completed the contract documents, plans and
specifications f()r pa,inting of the Be1li:lire elevi3ted storage, reservoir
and a request presented to advertise for bids to be received on August 27,
1984. "
Motion by Counci 1man Pol ichino, seconded by Counci 1man Weatherly, that
the City Manager be authorized t6 advertise for bids for painting and
repairs to the elevated water storage reservoireon Be]laire Boulevard.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER LI NE REPLACEM,ENT PROJ ECT: A request Wi3s presented to the Counc i 1 'for
authority to advertise for bids for the relocation of water-lines in the
2600/2700 blocks of University, Fenwood, Pemberton, Barbara Lane and Caro-
lina Way.
Motion by Counci 1man Pol ichino, seconded by 'Counci lman Weatherly, that the
City Manager be autbori~ed to advertise for bids for relocation of water
lines fn 'the 2600/2700 blocks of University, Fenwood, Pemberton, Barbara
Lane, and Carolina Way.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1984 CAPJTALJMPROVEMENTS: 'An invoice in the amount of $3,937.53 submitted
b~ Langford Engineering, Inc. for englneeriMg services on various 1984,
capital improvement projects was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Cbun~iJman Weatherly, that the
Ci.ty Council approve payment to, Langford Engineerhig, Inc. in the amount
of $3,937~53 for ~ngineering services on various 1984 capit~l improvement
projects.
, Voting Aye: , All
Voting No: None
STREET PAVING PROJECTS: An invoice in the amount oJ $372.56 sU,bmitted by Lang-
ford Engin~ering, Inc. for engineerihg services on the paving project was
presented for consideration.
Motion by Coun,ci lman Po1ichino, seconded by Counci 1man 'Weatherly, that
the City Council approve payment to ~angford Engineeri~g, Inc. in the
amount of $372.56 for engineering services on the street paving project.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
NEW POLICE FACILITIES: An invoice submitted by the Texas Department of Cor-
rections in the amount of $9,874.50 for detention equipment to be placed
in the new police faci1ties was presented for, consideration.
Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment ,to the. Texas Departme.nt ofCorre.ctions in the
amount of $9,874.50.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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1983,BONDS INTEREST"PAYMENT:,-Arequest w~~. presented for,payment of interest
and, agent's fees ,in the am~unt of $145,269.50: for the 1983 bond issue.
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Motion by C.ound1man PoUchino-" :seconded by Coun,cilman Weatherly, that
the City Council approve payment of $145,269.50 for interest and agent's
fees for the 1983 bond issue.
,Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF 3814 UNIVERSITY: A request~~as presented for payment to Texas
Commerce Bank/Chemical in the amount of $120,813.88 for, payment on the
property located at 3814 UnversityBoulevard.
Mot i on by Counc i ,1 man Po 1 i chi no, 'seconded byCQunc i1 mariWeather 1 y, that
the Ci.ty.Council,approvepayment to Texas-Commerce Bank/Chemical in the
amount of $120,813.88.
Vot i ng Aye: All
'. Vot i ng No: None
COUNCIL COMMENT: ' Mayor Ford,sta1-1 5 "tC'!ted , that she; City Attorney David Allums
and City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh had met with a young man who had a
Masterl~ Degree in Planning to discuss the possibility of preparing a
comprehens:ive city plan.
Counci 1man Weatherly stated that !TIembers of the Zoning and P.1anningCommis-
sipIl,shou1d be advised by -letter ,thqtunde.r-the .law as i,t exists the charac-
ter of-the c"ity has been i nvol untarUy" changed and the -law: should be
changed and requested to address setbacks quickly.
Councilman'Pol,ichino requested that a solution ,be found for the bike lanes
and get them done and consideration be, given tO,signs requesting "slow
parks".
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he. had no additional
information for consideration by the Council at this time.
CITY ,COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Mi,n,utes, of the regular meeting of the City Council
on Monday, July 9, 1984, were presented fo,r consideration.
Motion by Counci1manPolichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
minutes of-the -regular meeting of :the City Council on July 9, 1984, be
approved as submitted.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to ~ome before the City Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting 'was adjourned.
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 84"';10: Mayor Forristal1 advised that notice
of an emergency meeting had qeen posted ,in order for the City Council to
-give.consideration to Resolution Number 84-10 guthori,zing pal"ticipation
tri the Coalition of Cities ~rth Ori~ina1 Jurisdiction to jointly evaluate
the $336 mi 11 ion revenue inc:rease requested by Houston Ughting& Power
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Resolution Number 84~10 was presented to the Council and read as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE COALITION
OF CITIES WITH ORIGINAL JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE DATA SHARING
AND INTERVENTION WITH SAID'COALITlON IN THEHL&P RATE REQUEST,
DOCKET NO: 5779, BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMM1SSION OF
TEXAS.
WHEREAS, on:'Jur.leJ5~"1984..Houston Lighting & Power
Company (HL&P) filed a Statement of Intent to change its fates for
electric service within-t~e'City'of West University Place, Texas,
and throughout its setvic~ area~ ~nd has req~e~ted that sAid changes
~ithi~ th~ unincorporated areas-of"the se~vice'~rea~'and'
WHEREAS~ theCity'of \/Jest University Place, Texas, had
original jurisdlCt'ion over sa'id'rate request witliinits' corporate
1 im its ; and "'.
WHEREAS~ "the GOlnp1exities of the issue ana the'magnitude
of: the ~equestedrateincrease' requires e~tensivest~dy,data and
'~na1~Sis for the city to respbnsibl~ eXercist lts original juris-
diction and protect the general welfare of all ratepayers within
its bound~ries; and '
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place, Texas, desires
to coo~er~te ln a joiht'effort with other citles with original juris~
diction to provide for anadeq~~te analysis of the iss~es raised by
the rate change requ~st and to:retain realauthorlty and"establish
a genuine impact on the rate setting process by municipalities with
"original jurisdiction~' ,'"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
"CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLAtE,-TEXAS:
THAT the City Council of the City of West University Place,
Texas hereby ratifies and authorizes the full participation of the
City of WestUniversity:Pl~ce, Texas, 'in the Coali-tion of Cities
'with Original Jurisdiction, inclUde data and'analysis sharing and
intervention as a member"city of tl1eCoalitioli 'in the HL&P Rate
ChangeApplication~ Dock~t-No:5779,now pending before the Public
Utility Commission of Texas~' ,
PASSED AN APPROVED this
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Motlon by CouncflmanPo1 iChino,seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that Re-
, :solutionNumber' 84-10 be apprOVed as read.' '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:, None
ADJOURNMENT:' With nofLirther business to come before the CouncHat this
time, upon motion duly made', seconded and'carrled, the meeting adjourned
at 8:50 p.m. " ""'
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL,MEETJNG
August 13, 1984
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The City Council convened in'regular sesSi,ort at the City Hall on Monday,
August 13, 1984;7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forrista11, presiding; Councilmen Polichino and,Weather1y. The City Attorney,
City Manager, City Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of Public
Safety and Water/Wastewater Superintendent were alSo present.
,HEARING OF RESIDENTS: ' Mr. Mer1e~atfi~ld~ '640 P~mhprtnn~ stated that it
'washis belief that ,the letter from the City Manager dated July 27th
with its attached questions 'and answers was more or 1ess"the same thing
that was discussed at the June 11th public hearing and was not responsive
to the concerns ofth~ cit'iz~ns,.: 'Mr.. Hatfield stated that he would be in-
terested'in"knowing the several poi'nts referred to'in'the letter with regard
to violations of the Rules and Regulations of the Texas ,Department of Health.
Mr. Hatfield stated that he" concurred with the letter presented to the
Counci1by,Mr. RJchard'Ayres and,that further'cons1deration should be
given'theproposed replacement program'before any actiOn is taken.
Mayor Forristal1 requested that Mr. Ayres' letter be included in the minutes
of the regular meeting of the Council as fo110w~:
"The basic purpose ofthis'letter is to confirm my'discussion of the above j
subject at the t::ounci1 Mef3ting, June'll, 1984.~ Secondly; the letter con- I
firms, further discussions with the City Manager and interested citizens. LJ
The information presented herewith is valid and of 'mutual interest to
many citizens of our City.
I did not have my June 11, '1984, "comments in note form; therefore, the
order of such in this letter is not necessarily the order in which com-
ments were presented to the'Counci1. 'My comments were:
1: "I do not take issue with the' placement of the water mains.
2: Maintenance experience wi 11 show that once leaks start in a con-
crete'orcast iroh pipeline, they can be expected to increase in
frequency, at a rapid rate, unless conditions are changed.
3. The major cost of this new 'wOrk is the cost to'individuals to
reroute the pipeline from the City's meter to the individual's
house.
4. It is the writer's firm belief, that if each citizen has to
negotiate with plumbers fot the installation of new piping to
his house, the I'cost ofworklJ wi 11 'be far worse than citizens
experienced during the recent freeze damage. I donlt think the
City Council can allow this to happen.
5. I discussed the entire problem with Robert Simpson, Water/
Wastf3waterSuperintendent; as was suggested "in the City
Manager's ,letter, dated May 24, 1984.
6. He mentioned the idea of obtaining bids, on a block by block
basis, from a se1ect;listof:'p1urhbers thatClo"busi'ness:,i:n--West
Uhiversity. I think,this is an excellent idea and mentioned it
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at the June 11" 1984;'meeti,ng.. ' I was told that the City was
not allowed to use City funds to perform work on private pro-
, perty, or words to that effect,.
7. My an,swercw~s for, the City to obtain ,bids, ena block by block
basis" fr.om a selected bidders, 1 ist. The' City could determine
the successfu,l b,idder,_ on a block by block basis,. Each citizen,
in every blOck concerned, could then arrange for a contract be-
tween himself'and the successful bidder.' I,would expect the
. City to provide' inspection of the.,work; as usual.
,8. The City owes the citi~ens this service" as described above,
because:' (a) ,such expert i sei s not. a 1ways available on an
individual basis"and' (b)' the,citizens'did not request this work
to be done.
9. The-meter location could be se~ected along the easement to suit
the locat'ion of the' individua11s relocated water-line.
There weremany,comments from otherindiv,idua1s-atthe meeting and are, no
doubt, ~covered in the minutes kep on the CouncilMeeting~ Some of these
comments, plus ideas gathered since the Council 'Meeting are:
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'.1. Would the City pay for the p,ipe1ine from the new meter location
to the new pipeline the individual installed-'l 1'5 not sure this
was answered, but I suggest the answer to this'question be, "yes
but the City would meet the owner's 1 ine at his property line and
that the City would pay for the connection;"
2. The, City shou,ldwaive the permit fee for this new work, because
the citizens did not request the work. (May not have been stated
at the, meeting, but should be part of this package.)
,3.,' The'consu1tantmentioned that the State published JIRu1es and Re-
gulations for Public Water Systems'l and this was used as a design
guide. ,I,have'a copy revised February'23, 1980 and effective
date- March 17, 1-980. Pages 24, 25 and 26 (.005 Water Distribu-
tion) are attached. Pages 24 and 25 describe location of main.
4. Page 26, Item 2, discusses I~here water lines are installed in
areas which have existing sanitary 's,ewers..."; " Please note, at
the beginning, that if the nine foot (9') spacing between new
line and existing'sewermentioned,at the Council-Meeting cannot
be achieved, then some other spacings are, suggested and allowed
under certain conditions - Items A, B, C arid D. "
5~ These regulations do describe other ways to do the job without
the nine foot (9') clearance, under set conditions.
6. If the sewer line is bad, and probably is in many instances, it
should be repaired.' Working in ,the easement would be a good time
to do the work on both sanitary water line and sanitary sewer.
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I understand thatthe'consu1ting engineers have "submitted plans of this
work to the Texas Department-of' Health, Rosenber.g, Texas, for approval.
I suggest that the City Manager,- consulting engineer and Water Superinten-
dent arrange to personally discuss this work with State Health personnel
to see if any of the 'exceptions discussed-inState Regulations (attached)
can be allowed as a solution- to:this problem. If so, every homeowner would
save a lot of'moliey. It must be'r;ecognlzedthat many of our citizens do
not have ready cash to pay -for the i r port ion 'of the project as presented
at the Council Meeting.
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, The totaltost of owner work wi 11 be far more t~~n the cost of City work,
with this .CityprdposaLThe CHy Cehncil should strive to find a way
to reduce this owner cost. One. idea wourd be to .is'sess each owner for
his prorated 'share "(lot width:}' of cost :increa's,efor10cating the 1 ine
in the existing back easemen't" versu's the easement-at the street. May
'save s~rne money., provi'di iig the State appro.ves t,he des} gn.
All aVenues' she'uld be eip1oredbefo:re this work be allowed to start. The
City Manager's letter, dated Ju:ly 27,: 19.84'~ 'stated a'starting time in
October', '1984.I's'uggestthat this" date bere\;:tsed to further study this
project. The citizens' cannoth;:l\ie their portion: of this proposed work
designed: and priced by'October, 1984. ,;. ',,'".' ,
Tha':lk you in advan<:efoi-,all~wJrlg,me to: read,-this, letter to the Council.
The' City Manager wi 11 have cop i es for: each of you. I:' hope that the Counc i 1
wi 1 ~ accept some ~f t~e~e ideas and s,uggestions and request that this water
project b~,stud!edfurther before coiist.!,ucti()n' is allowed to start.
Mayor Forrlsta11 'advised that 'replacement of water 1 ines throughout the city
had been considered by the Council, for the, past three years and many areas,
'including the Pemberton area, haa been walked by the Counci 1. Mayor For-
ristall stated she:would:have'to consult members of the City Council prior
to knowi~g wheth~r ornot a second publ ic he~ring would be held.
LEGAL MATTERS: .Neither CitY,Manager Dic~'Roc~enbaugh.; norCity Attorney David
A11ums',had ahy':leg~l matters for,consid~ra~i0n.by theCounci1 at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:: Fo110wirlg review of items included
on the Cons~nt Agenda no member of ~he Ceunci1 d~sired to remove an item.
CONSENT AGENDA: "Motion by Counci liriari Pol ic~ino~ seconded by Councilman Weath-
erly, that ,the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with staff recom-
mendat ions. .
Vo~ i ng Aye:, All '
Voting No: None
STREEt PAVING PROJECT: :'Ordinance Nufribe'r"1226 was pr~sented and the caption
read as follows:
AN ORD I NANCE :ACCEPTI NG THEW6~K OF I MPROV I NG:
ALBANS STREET IN THE 4200 BLOCK;
CASE'STREET IN THE 3866 eLOCR:
EMORY STREET'I N THE 4200 eLOCK
(N'THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
UNDER THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT HERETOFORE ENTERED
, , INTO; FIND I NG AND OE-rERM I N I NGTHAT' SUCH WORK
HAS BEE~ COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH'
CONTRACT AND THAT" THE C ITV I S CONSULT I NG
ENGINEER, ON BEHALF 'OF THE CITY, HAS SO '
, CERTIFI ED' T01:HE CITY ~OUNC I L; AUTHORI ~ i,NG
.AND,DIRECTING THEPAVMENTOF THE FINAL ESTIMATE
, OF CER~AIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES; AND
DECLARING AN'EMERGENCV.
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Motion by Councilman Pol ichino"seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
Ordinance Number 1226 be approved as read on first reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Estimate Number 3, in the, amount of $85,986.98 and Estimate Number 4,
in the amount of $27,973, submitted by John G. Holland Construction
Company for work completed on the paving projects were presented for
consideration.
Moti on by Counc i:1man Po Ii chi no, seconded by Counc i 1man Weatherl y, that
the City Council approve payment to John G. Holland Constructlon Company
in the amount of $113,959'.98.'
Vot'ing Aye : 'All
Voting No: None
An invoice submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc.' in the amount of
$1,458.70 for engineering services on the paving project was presented
for consideration.
Motion by' Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
the City Counci 1 approve payment to Langford Engineering, Inc. in the
amount of $1,458.70.'
Voting Aye: ,All
Voting No: None
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, presented and the caption read as follows:
, AN ORDINANCE REGULATI NGTHEMOV I NG OF HOUSES
o ON P-UBLI C S'TREETS; AND PROV I DING FOR A PENALTY.
Motion by. Cound ImanPol ichino,- seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
Ordinance Number 1227 be approved as read on first reading.
Voting Aye:, "All
Voting No: None
LIBRARY CARPET: In ~ccordance with previous instructions of the City Council,
the following recommendation was presented for,the purchase and installa-
tion of carpet at the Library:
Jerry Burns and myself would like to recommend that the captioned
bid be awar:ded to Carpet Services in the amount of $8,342.40. This
'amount represents the low bi'd by $757.,60 and ,is $1,657.60 under
budget.
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can be carpeted, as was stated in the bid specifications using
530 sq. yds '. of' carpet. A recap of- theb i'ds submitted is as
"fallows:
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Bagdad
Southwest Carpet
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The inst~llation of the carpet rn" ~helib~~ry can begi~ the last
week Of September .
Motion 6V Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by' CounCilman' Weatherly, that
the recommendation of the staff be accepted, and 536 yards of carpet
be purchased from and installed ~y Carpet Services for thei r1~w bid
"of'$8,34:i.40. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting' No: None
CONSTITUTION WEEK: Mayor Forristal1 pre"sented the f~,llowing Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Constitution of'the Uriited States of America
giyes us the foundation for a free, prosperous, and independent
life for every citizen, but each gene'ration, in t:i"me, mustwork
for and claim it; otherwise through carelessness or indifference,
the ri ghts a!1d li bert'i es we, have enjoyed: may van ish;' and
WHEREAS, it is of the greatest corise~uencethat the
citizens fully understand the provisions and principles contained
in the Constitution of the United States o'f America in 'order to
- be ahle to support it properly as, 'lIThe greatest document for
human 1 iberty in two thousand years of recorded historyll; and
WHEREAS, the people of the United States should be deeply
grateful ~o the Founding Fathers for the wisdon and for~sight they
disp1~yed i~ Writing~nd adopting the Constltution; 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 September 23, as designated
by_ procl ama,t ion' of the Pres i dent of the Uj,'i ted States "in accordance
with Public Law 915: '
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Marla Forrista1l, by virtue of the
authority, vested )n me, as Mayo! of the City of West University Place
in the St~te 'of Texas,dd- hereby, proclaim the w~ek of September 17
'th rough 23, '1984, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
arid Urge all cifizenst6-'study the COnstitution, to express grati-
tude for the pr'ivi lege ot" Amer'ican cltizen'shTj:> ,in our Republ ic fun-
ctioning under the superb body of laws - the Constitution of the
United States of America.
,I~ ~ITN~SS ~HEREOF, I have hereurito set my hand and caused
the seal ~f the -City of West University Plate, Texas, to be affixed
at West University Place this thirteenth day of August, in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four and the Inde-
pe....dence of the United States of Amedca ~he two hundred and eighth.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSENGINEERIN'GSERVICES:'o Consideration was given to an
invoice, in the amount of $4;94"8.65, submitted by Langford Engineering,
Inc. for engineerl.ng services on 'various' capital' improvement projects.
Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded byCounci1mari Weatherly, that
the City Council approve payment to Langford Engineering, Inc. in the
amount of $4,948;65. '
Voting Aye:, All
Voting No: None
WAKEFOREST ELEVATED WATER RESERVOIR: An invoice in the amount of $1,320.00,
submitted by lndustrial Paintings, Inc. for work completed to date on
repairs and painting :of ,the Wakeforest elevated water 'reservoir was pre-
sented for consideration.
Motion 'byCounci1manPo1ichino, seconded by Counc"i1man Weatherly, that
the City Council approve payment to Industrial Paintings, Inc. in the
amount of $3'1,320.
Voting Aye: All
'Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTlON"OF WATER MAINS ON WEST POINT,MARQUETTE&'BELL:AIRE: Considera-
tion was given to an invoice in the amount of $41,085.90 submitted by
D. 'George Coinpanyfor work completed on' the' Construction of water mains
on 'West Point, Marquette and Be 11 a ire.
Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment toO. George Company in the amount of $41,085.90.
Vot ing. Aye: "All'
Voting No: None
REHABILITATION 'OF'SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM ON WESLAYAN: Consideration was
given to an invoice in the amount of $6,787.80, submitted by Channel
Construction Company for work completed to date on the ,rehabi 1 itation
of the sewage collection system on Wes1ayan.
Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, secOnded by Councilman Weatherly, that the
City Council approve payment to Channel Constr.uctLon Company in the amount
of $6,787.80.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER WELL NO.9: An invoice in the amount of $63,451.58, submitted by Layne~
Texas for work completed to date to drill water well #9 was presented for
consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, thqt
the City Council approve payment to Layne-Texas in the amount of $63,451.58.
Voting Aye: All
'Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: Consideration was given to Estimate
No.3, in the amount of $20,527.00, submitted by ManDeCon for work com-
pleted to date on the construction of new police facilities.
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MotTon 'by Cou'ncl:lma'n Po1ichino,seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
'the City Counci 1 approve 'payment to ManDe'Con for work completed to date
on ,the constr'uc'tion of new pol ice 'faCi1 ities.'
Voting Aye: All
Voting 'No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Weatherly requested that recOmmendations of
the Zoning and Planning Commission be acted on as quickly as possible.
Councilman Polichino was interested in plans for shade for the baby pool.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenba'ughadvised that he had no further
Ttemsfor 'Counci 1 cons'iderati6n at this 'time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
'Council on July 23,1984, were pres'ent"ed for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Counci'lmali Weatherly, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Counci 1 on July 23, 1984, be
approved as submitted. '
Votihg Aye: All:
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: 'With:no further business to come'before the Council .at this
time, upon motion duly made; s'e"'conded and carried; t"he meeting adjourned
at 8:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 27, 1984
7:30 p.m.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
August 27, 1984, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forristall, presiding; Councilmen, Jackson, Lenhart, Polichino and Weatherly.
The City Attorney, City r~anager, City Secretary, Director of Administration,
Director of Public Safety and Water/Waste-Treatment Superintendent were
also present.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance at the meeting
"-desiring to bring any matter, to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no residents in attendance
desiring to address any matter appearing on the regular City Council
agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Manager Di ck Rockenbaugh nor Ci ty Attorney Davi d
Allums had any legal matters for presentation to the Council at this
time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Forristall directed attention
to the installment payment on water well #8 which was the only item on
Consent Agenda. No member of Council desired to remove the item.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Polichino~ that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with staff
recommendations.
Voti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
TWENTY-FIVE YEAR SERVICE AWARD: ,Resolution Number 84-11 was presented to
Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, Leroy Hunter was employed by the
City of West University Place Street Department on
May 20, 1959; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Hunter has served'the City as
an equipment operator during the twenty-five years
of his employment; and
WHEREAS, during all of such service to the
City, Leroy Hunter has performed his duties in
such manner as to reflect credit upon himself, his
fami ly and the City; and '
WHEREAS, by great .courage, c.lear wisdom,
remarkable patience and unusual thoroughness and
consci entiousness, Leroy has .establ i shed a recor,d ,of
achievement; and
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from active service with the City on August 31, 1984;
and
WHEREAS, tne City Council desires to
recognize Leroy. Hunter's long and faithful service
to the citizens and the City.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY. THE CITY
COUNCIL 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, Council , hereby commends Leroy Hunter for his
many years of service to the citizens and to the City.
Section 2. . That the City Councjl, on
behalf of the citizens served by Leroy Hunter, expresses
its grateful appreciation to him for his unselfish
devotion to his duties and for the manner in which he
faithfully performed his responsibilities.
Section 3. That this Resolution be spread'
in full .upon the minutes of the City Council and
that the Mayor be, and she is hereby, authorized to
deliver to Leroy Hunter a true copy hereof, signed
by each member of the City Council.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of
August, 1984.
Motion by Councilman Pollichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson,
that Resolution Number 84-11 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Forristall presented Mr. Hunter'with the original of Resolution
Number 84.,.11 which had been framed for, the occasion, and Mayor Pro-Tern
Jackson presented nim with a gold watch honoring his twenty-five
years service.
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MUNICIPAL COURT CLERKS: Resolution Number 84-12
was presented to the Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, Mary Giottaemployed as
Records Cl erk and a.ppoi nted Deputy Clerk of the,
Munic,ipal Court of the City of West University
Place, Texas has resigned her position with the
city; and
WHEREAS, t.1ark, Kirk employed a.s Pol ice
Dispatcher and appointed Deputy Clerk of the
Municipal Court of the City of West University
Place, Texas has resigned his position with the
city; and
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WHEREAS, Lisa Comeau has been employed
as Pol ice Di spatcher and '~ts,~qlfalifted ,.,t@',:a~'sume: the
duties of Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Martin has been employed
as Records'Clerk and:is qualified to assume the
duties of Deputy Clerk'of the Municipal Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That Lisa Comeau and Deborah
Martin be, and they are hereby, appointed Deputy
Clerks of the Municipal Court of the City 6fvJest '
University Place; Texas.
Section 2. That the appointment of Lisa'
Comeau and Deborah Martin as Deputy Clerks 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 having been
administered the proper Oath of Office.
, PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of
1984.
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that Resolution Number 84-12 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REPAIRS & PATNTTN~ OF RFII ATRF 'RnllIl='\IARn
City Manager advised that bids had
and painting of the elevated water
with the following results:
1='1 I='\IATED STOR8~E RESERVOIR: The
been received and opened for repairs
storage reservoir on Bellaire Boulevard
R. E. Dow & Son
W.J.M. Enterprises
Industrial Painters
ABC Painting, Inc.
Lupton Painting
$ 49,650
56,573
57,224
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The City Manager further advised that the recommendation at this time
was to give the consulting engineer and Water Superintendent'Bob
Simpson an opportunity to check the 'references submitted by R. E.
Dbw& Son, and that a recommendation for the award of a contract
would be presented to the City Council at its next regular meeting
on September 10, 1984. '
REGULATIONS FOR MOVING HOUSES: 'Ordi:nance Number 1227 was presented for
second reading and the caption read in full:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE MOVING OF HOUSES ON
PUBLIC STREETS; AND PROVTDr"NG FOR A PENALTY
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Motion by Councilman Jackson,s.econd~d by Councilman Polichino, that
Ordinance Number 1227 beap~~oved, on seGond readipg.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No: None
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filed an Intent to increase rates within the city and that Mr. Fridel
and Mr. Tyson with Entex were in attendance at the meeting to answer
any questions members of the Council might have.
Mr. Fridel responded to questions noting that the increase was to
become effective on August 29, 1984; that the minimum bill would
increase from $7.51 per month'io $8.74 ~er ~onth; that there were
5,174 residential customers, 79 small commercial customers and 6
large volume customers within the city; that the iYlcrea:~e would
increase the Companyls revenues by approximately $77,770 per year;
had been approved by the Railroad Commission; and was already in
effect in Houston.
It was the concensu5 of the City Council to let the requested rate
become effective on August 29, 1984.
HARRIS COUNTY Cor4MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 'AGENCY: ' The Council was advi sed that
each year the city was provided an opportunity to participate for
Community Development Block Grant funds or not. If the city chooses
to "Opt in" the county program itls population would be counted'in
the countyls base thereby increasing the total amount ,of the grant.
It was further:' pointed out that the city, was to receive a Grant tow liT!
provide additional services for the cityls senior citizens by
enlarging the Community Building.
Motion by CoundlmanJackson, seconded by Councilman POlichino, that
the Mayor be authorized to sign an Agreement with the Harris County
Community Development Agency for participation.in Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Funds.
Voti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: Mayor.Forristall recognized a number of
residents affected by the water line replacement program.
Mr. A. O. Fisk, 2727 Barbara Lane, asked if it was legal to
put both lines in the easement; that the city is going to
put a burden on the home owners; and if the city planned to
take bids for putting the water in ,the front.
In response toa question by t4r . Bernie Bernard, 2639 Pemberton,
Councilman Polichino advised that first consideration was given
by the Council to relocate the 'new waterline in the existing
rear easement, but after reviewing the damage that would be
done to private property by.the equipment that would be required
it was decided that relocation of the line would be less
destructive to private back yards.
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Mr. David Hall, 2631 Barbara Lane, requested that consideration
be ~iven to those h6me owners who would be required to relocate
water lines in the form of an incentive by granting them a lower
monthly water rate.
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Councilman Weatherly stated thai he 1 ived in the area and that he
understood the logic for the city's proposal 'even though all of
the residents of his neighborhood were opposed to the project.
Councilman Weatherly suggested hiring another engineer to determine
if both lines can be put in the rear easement. '
Councilman Jackson ~tated,that he was of the opinion that if
everyone in the area was opposed to the project that the city
should consider going to another area.
Motion by Councilman Lenhart" seconded by C6uncilmanWeatherly, that
the city cease and desist on any efforts to replace water lines in
this area and all efforts be abandoned. Upon questioning Councilman
Lenh~rt claiifi~d hi~ motion to refer to Phase I of the water line
repl aceme~t program.
After recognition by Mayor Forristall, Mrs. Joan Worley, 2735 Talbot,
stated that most people agreed that the water line was needed and that
a health hazard already 'exists.
Voting Aye:, Lenhart
Jackson
Weatherly
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: An invoice in the amount of $6,970.00
for payment of fourth quarter dues to the Harris County Appraisal
District was presented for consideration;
Voting No: Forristall
Polichino
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Mayor Forristall, that the
City Council authorize payment to the Harris County Appraisal District
in the amount of $6,970.00 for fourth quarter du~s.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None'
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Lenhart stated that he had a point of informa-
tion. Mr. Lenhart quoted from Section 2.10 of the City Charter regarding
Rules of Procedure as follows: liThe Council shall by ordinance '
determine its own rules and order of business.II.....Mr. Lenhart inquired
into the procedure u~ed in getting something on the Council agenda.
Mr. Lenhart was advised that in the absence of a report from a Sub-
Committee appointed to review various Council Agendas used by other
localities and make a recommendation to the Council on Rules of
Procedure had b~en adopted.
Mayor Forristall advised that the usual procedure was for a preliminary
meeting between the Mayor and City Manager on Wednesday prior to a
Council meeting when various pending matters, correspondence, etc. was
reviewed and a decision made with regard to placing such items on the
agenda.
Councilman Lenhart further stated that it was his opinion that an
agreement had been reached by members of the Council that a report
would be placed in the City Currents to share with the citizens the
activities of the city and that only one article had appeared.
Mr. Lenhart was advised that a second article would be appearing
shortly.
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Councilman Polichino was advised that a.decision should be made as to
the location of the bicycle lanes when left~turn lanes put in at
University and Buffalo. It was the decision of the Council that staff
members were more familiar 'with the problems and should make such
decision.
Councilman Weatherly stated that he Would like very much to compliment
the City Attorney for resolving the matter with the Sunset Tea Room.
Councilman Polichino was advised that under the revised budget
calendar the staff would be ready to present the.proposed 1985
budget to the Council the first week of October.
Mayor Forristall stated that she was in receipt of a letter from
Nichole Baker of the Communications Committee requesting additional
members and also had received such request from the Zoning Board of
Adjustment~
Mayor Forristall advised that she had received a. letter from Mary
Cash as one of the sponsors of a local resident, Jan~ Snyder, who had
been chosen as an entrant in the Tricathalon meet to be held in Hawaii,
requesting permission to place advertisingin'various parts of the city
requesting support. Councilman Polichi~o suggested that Mrs. Cash
, be requested to contact the Communications Committee and that such
things a~ posters be placed'in busines~ locatiorts.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick'Rockenbaugh advised that he had no additional
matters for Council consideration at this time.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of'the City
Council on August 13, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council meeting on
August 13, 1984, be approved as presented.
Vati ng Aye: All'
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this
time, upon motion duly made" seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 9:10 p.m. .
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 10, 1984
7:30 p.m.,
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
September 10~ 1984, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present:
Mayor Forristall, presiding, Councilmen,Jackson, Lenhart, Polichino and
Weatherly; Also present were the City Attorney, City Manager, City
Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of Public Safety and the
Water/Wast~~ater Superintendent. '
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:, Mrs. Rosema~y Mullin, 4019 Byron, advised the Council
that she had been in attendance at the Council meeting to discuss
proposed changes to Weslayan;off-street parking; and bicycle paths.
Mrs. Mullin stated that any plans to close Auden Street at Bissonnet
would put a burden on residents living on Weslayan, Academy and College;
that the streets were too narrow for bicycle, paths; and that on
street parking should be prohibited.
Mayor Forristall advised Mrs. Mullin that the Council would hold a
workshop within the next few weeks for further discussion of the
report of the Traffic Committee.
Dr. Arrighi, 3036 Albans, requested that a storm sewer in her area
be repaired inasmuch asit had been repaired once since Hurricane
Alicia, but not very well. Dr. Arrighi also requested that the water
fountain in the lobby outside the Council Chamber be repaired.
Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that she would like to commend
the Police Department for its partial successful effort to have
realtors re-locate their signs behind_property lines and the re-
location of porta-cans., Mayor Forrjstall,invit~d Ms. McCay and others
to attend a meeting within 'the, next two or three weeks_between members
of the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council to'discuss
the Commissionls recommended changes in the Zoning Ordinance including
the possible change fro~ three (31) foot side set-backs.
Ms. McCay invited members of the City Council to visit the site of the
townhouse development located at Belmont and Bellaire to see two
beautif~l, old oak trees and check the foliage which had been damaged
because of the roots 'being incased in concrete and improper use of
pervious material.
LEGAL ~1ATTERS: Neither Ci ty Manager Di ck R9ckenbaugh nor City Attorney
David Allums had any legal matters for consideratjon by the CHy
Council at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: ',Foll owing a revi ew by Mayor
Forristall of items included on the Consent Agenda, no member of the
Council desired to remove an item.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mati on by, Counc i 1 man Pol i chi no, seconded byCounc i 1 man
Jackson,' that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with staff
recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PAINTING & REPAIRS TO BELLAIRE BOULEVARD..ELEVATED ~IATER RESERVOIR: The
Council was advised that Consulting Engineer Don Reichle and Water/
Wastewater Superintendent Bob Simpson were in the audience to answer -,
any questions regarding their recommendation that a contract be
awarded to R. E. Dow & Sons of Mineral Wells, Texas, for making
repairs and painting the elevated water reservoir located on Bellaire. ~
Mr. Reichle reviewed bids that, had been received for the project,
making a comparison of bid~ received for the Wakeforest reservoir and
the Bellaire Reservoir. .
Motion by Councilman Jackson,'seconded, by-Councilman Polichino, that
the Council accept the recommendation of staff and a contract be
awarded to R. E. Dow & Sons of Mineral Wells for making repairs and
painting the elevated water reservoir on Bellaire for their low bid
of $49,650. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY RATE INCREASE REOUEST: Ordinance Number
1228 was presented to the Council - and read in full :
AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE. APPLICATION OF HOUSTON
LIGHTING AND POWER COMPANY FOR AUTHORITY TO
CHANGE RATES TO BE CHARGED THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE.
WHERAS, on June 15, 1984, Houston Lighting
and Power Company q (lithe, Company II ) fil ed with the
City of West University Place, Texas an application
for authority to change rates to be charged within
the Ci ty; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council, having reviewed
the Company'srate'filing package and supporting
testimony, is of the opinion that the rate, application
should be denied in all particulars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the
City of West University Place denies the application
of the Company for authority to'change rates to be
charged within the City of West University Place.
Section 2. That this ordinance constitutes
the final action of the City of West University Place
in determining the rates for sale of electric power
and energy by the Company within the City in accordance
with thePubl ic' Util ity Regulatory Act, Texas Civil
Statutes Annotated, Article 1446c,Section 43 (f)~
Section 3. That the City Council orders the
Company to continue- in. effect the rates set forth in
ratesch'edules previously made effective for sale of
electric power and energy within the City until, such
time as said rate schedules may be changed, modified,
amended or withdrawn as provided by law.
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Section 4. There exists a public emergency
requlrlng that this ordinance be passed finally on
the date of its introduction, and the Mayor having in
writing declared the existence of such emergency and
requested such passage, this ordinance shall be passed
finally on the date of its introduction, this 10th
day of September, 1984.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1984.
day of
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Polichino, that Ordinance Number 1228 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT PROPOSALS: Mayor Forristall advised that pro-
posals had been presented to the City Council by management
consultants to study the organizational structure of the city and
to recommend changes in thecityls classification/compensation
pl an. '
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
1) The city retain the firm of Touche Ross to:
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o Recommend staffing needs by position and responsibilities
o Conduct classification/compensation study based upon
recommended organization and staffing patterns
2) Authorize the City Manager to contact Touche Ross and
negotiate with them to accomplish the proposed scope for pro-
fessional fees not'to exceed $25,000.
3) Require preliminary report on organization and staffing within
two (2) months of this meeting.
Votihg Aye: All'
Voting No: None
1976 BONDS INTEREST PAYMENT: A request was presented for payment of
$22,000 for interest due on the 1976 bond issue.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson,
that the City Council approve payment of $22,000 for interest due
on the 1976 bond issue.
Voting Aye: All'
Voti ngNo : , ' None
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WATER WELL #9: Estimate Number 2 in the amount of $108,398.47 submitted
by Layne-Texas Company for,work completed to date on water well #9
was presented for consideration. -'
Motion by CouncilmanPolichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council approve payment to Layne-Texas Company in the
amount of $108,398.47.
Voting Aye: ' All
Voting No: None
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CONSTRUCTION OF WATER'MAINS ON WESTPOINTb MARQUETTE & BELLAIRE BOULEVARD:
Estimate No.2 and final invoice su mittedby D. George & Company,
in the amount of $8,037110 was presented for consideration, together [j
with the engineer's Certificate of Completion submitted'by Langford
Engineering, Inc. .
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Motion by Councilman Polochino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council approve payment to D. George Company in the amount
of $8,037.10 and accept tne engineer's Certificate of Completion.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM ON WESLAYAN: Estimate
Number 2, in the amount of $82,910.45, submitted by Channel Construc-
tion for work completed on the rehabilitat10n of the sanitary sewage
collection system on Weslayan was presented for consideration '
together with-Change Order N~mber 1 in the amount of $1,279.72.
Motion by Councilman Po11chino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council -approve payment to Channel Construction Company in
the amount of $82,910.45 and accept Change Order #1 in the amriunt of
$1,279.72.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SURVEY OF LANDFILL SITE: A request Was presented
to authorize the employment of Resource Engineering for a~complete
engineering survey at the sanitary landfill site. City Manager [, '
Dick Rockenbaugh advised that the survey would provide information
regarding the landfill capacity and existing space available as well
as the amount of time before the landfill will have to be closed.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council authorize, Resource Engineering to prepare a complete
engineering survey of the landfill for the total sum of $5,800.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Polichino asked if area residents had been
advised of work to be done at University/Buffalo for relocation of
the bicycle lane. He also suggested that consideration be given to
removing the bicycle lanes from the streets and the Parks and Recrea-
tion Board be requested to consider possible options.
~1ayor Forr;stall requested that the draft prepared by City Attorney
of Rules of Procedure for the Council be considered at a workshop
meeting and requested that the City Attorney review material sub-
mitted by the Braes Bayou Association prior to any Council action.
STAFF REPORT: In response to a questi on by the City Manager, it was the
decision of the Council to~hold a workshop meeting on Monday,
September 17th at 6:30 p.m. .
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: ' Minutes of the regular meeting of the
Ci..:t:Y--C.ou~c.:i.l....ou....MQ.n.da.y...,....August 27,' 1984, were presented for
consideration.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
August 27, 1984, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at
this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting ad-
journed at 8:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIl MEETING
September 24, 1984
7~30 p'.m. "
The City Council convened in regular session at the Ci:ty Hall on Monday,
September 24,1984,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: '
Mayor Pro-Tem Jackson, presiding in the absence of Mayor Forristall,
Councilmen Lenhart, Polichino and Weatherly. Also in attendance were
the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary and Director of Admin-
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS-: · M~ Joa'n'r1cCay, 3029 Carnegie, stated that the
provisions of Ordiriarice Number 1212 did not take into consideration
trees and, that the pervious material requirement of the ordinance
must be changed. Ms. McCay presented the Council photographs she
had made of large oak treeS located in the townhouse development
at Belmont/Bellaire noting that those with dirt surrounding the
roots were in full foliage while those located surrounded by bricks
and/or concrete had very little foliage.
Ms. McCay was advised that members of the Council had been ,working
on the pervious material provision of the Ordinance and that a
public hearing had been scheduled with members of the Zoning and
Planning Commission to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance.
CrHZEN.RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITms: Those persons in attendance were 0
advised that a check.,..in form had been provided for use by anyone
desiring to speak to a specific item included on the Council agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh nor City Atrorney
David Allums had any legal matters for consideration by the Council.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the Council desired
to remove an item from Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman
Weatherly, that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance witk
staff recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ACCEPTING GIFT OF SCOUT HOUSE BY LION'S CLUB OF WEST UNIVERSITY:
Resolution Number 84-13 was presented and read in full:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GENEROUS
GIFT TO THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY FROM THE
LION'S CLUB OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
WHEREAS, the Lion's Club of West University
Place, Texas has, for many years, contributed to the
general welfare of the City by itls active involvement
in the scouting function of our citizens; and
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WHEREAS, the Lionls Club of West University
Place, Texas desires to transfer, give, assign and
convey to the City the building known as the Scout
Building located on the northeast corner of the West
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WHEREAS, the City appreciates the Lion's
Club generosity and desires to accept the gift. ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE-CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
Section 1. That the gift by the Lionls
Club of West University Place, Texas of the Scout
'Building is hereby accepted. '
Section 2. That the City Attorney is hereby
directed to prepare the necessary documents of transfer
and to process them for the benefit of the City.'
Section 3. That the City Council expresses
it's sincere and deep appreciation to the Lionls
Club of West University Place, Texas for it's
generous and thoughtful gift.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
September, 1984.
day of
Motion by Mr. Pol iChino, seconded' by Council man Weatherly ,
that Resolution Number 84-13 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
DISAPPROVAL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT'S 1985 BUDGET:
1 uti on Number 84-14 was presented to Council and read in full:
TO THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the tax burden on the ownership of
property in Harris County continues to increase from
year to year; and
WHEREAS, the'increase in the tax burden has
been brought about by many factors over which the
Harris County Appraisal District,haslittle or no
control; and
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District
has in the distharge of its responsibilities under the
law taken over the appraisal of property within the
County of Harris, State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the most recent proposed evaluation
and/or revaluationbf property'for theqyear has caused
~ramatic arid substantial increase in values within its
district; and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for the Harris
County Appraisal District for the year 1985 is
$23,9:36,826.00; and'
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WHEREAS, the proposed budget expenditures for
1985 are for the purpose of supporting a substantial
increase in person rial and fadl iti es that are not
essential for the discharge of-the legal responsibilities
of the Harris County Appraisal District.
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OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
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THAT the City Council of the City of West University
Place being a taxJng unit entitled to vote on the appoint-
ment of board members in accordance with the requirement
of Section 6.06 of the Tax Code of the State of Texas
RESOLVES and DISAPPROVES the Ha'rr'is County Appraisal
District's budget of'$23,936,826.00for the year 1985,
and urges the District to amend and to make a substantial
~eduction in the bud~et for the year 1985.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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1984.
Motion by Councilman,Polichino, seconded by Councilman L~eatherly
that Resolution Number 84-14 be approved as read.
Councilman Lenhart directed attention to the fact that the Resolution
only addressed the 1985 budget of the Harris County Appraisal
District; did not address specific problems the city had faced such
as undue delays-in the cityls budgetary process because of delays
by HCAD in producing the cityls tax rolls in a timely manner; and
that he was unaware of excessive compl aints by West University
residents~ as well as'the desirability of meeting with HCAD
representatives.
Councilman Polichino withdrew his motion and Councilman Weatherly
withdrew his second following a decision to further consider a
Resolution to the HCAD at a'workshopmeeting on Monday, October 1st.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION: Ordinance
No. 1229 was presented and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING AT
7:30 P.M., OCTOBER 15, 1984, TO CONSIDER
A REPORT OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMIS-
SION RECOMMENDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND '
ADDItIONS TO ORDINANCE NUMBER III TO CLARIFY
AND UPDATE DEFINITIONS OF SUCH ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR A JOINT HEARING ON SAID DATE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND ZONING AND PLANNING
COMMISSION; DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING BE ~IVEN AS PROVIDED BYLAW; RE-
QUIRING THAT A COPY-OF THE REPORT OF THE
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION BE FILED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY; AND
, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded bY Councilman Lenhart,
that Ordinance No. 1229 be approved as read.
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1230 was presented and the caption read as,follows:
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE
AND AN ORDER OF BUSINESS
Motion by Councilman Polichino,seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that Ordinance No. 1230 be approved as read.
Ms. McCay requested that consideration be given to including a
provision directing that Council members be on time for meetings.
Councilman Lenhart stated that'the ter~ "excessiVe" included in the
first section was vague and could vary; recommended that a Council-
member have to miss six (6) meetings within a four (4) month period
before a position be declared vacated, with such vacation requiring
a 4/5 vote of the Council; that a Council member be permitted to tag
an agenda item one time for the acquisition of additionalinforma-
tion; and that modification and/or suspension of rules require a
4/5 vote of Council.
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Following a decision by Council to give further consideration to
the Ordinance in workshop session motion withdrawn by Councilman
Polichino and second withdrawn by Councilman Weatherly.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS: An invoice in the amount of $6,497.67
submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. for engineeri ng servi ces
rendered on various capital improvement projects was presented
for consideration.,
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
tha t the City Council au thori ze paymen t to Langford Engi neeri ng,
Inc. in the amount of $6,497.67.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REHABILITATION OF SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM ON WESLAYAN: An invoice in
the amount of $26,456.47 submitted by Channel Construction Company
for work completed on the rehabilitation of the sewage collection
system onWeslayan was p~esented for consideration together with
the Certificate of Completion of the project submitted by the con-
sulting engineers, Langford Engineering, Inc. '
Motion by Councilman Polichino,seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Council accept the Certificate of Completion and
approve payment to Channel Construction Company in the amount of
$26,456.47.
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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: Estimate Number 4, in the amount
of $41,845.00, submitted by Mandecon, Inc. for work completed to
date on the construction of new police facilities was presented for
consideration.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Council approve payment to Mandecon, Inc. in the
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: Non~
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Polichino was advised that "No Parking"
signs would be erected at University/Buffalo where work had been
performed to change the bicycle lane.
STAFF::REPORT :':_~:.::.workshop'ineeting': will, be :'hel d on Monday, October 1st.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the,City
Counc i 1 on r'1onday, September 10, 1984, were presented for cons i dera ti on.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that minutes of the regular meeting of th eCity Council on
September 10, 1984, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the' Council at
this time, upon motion duly mad~, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Jerry Jackson, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Lee Lockard, City Secretary
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING,
October 8, 1984
7:30 p.m.,
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on r~onday,
October 8, 1984, 7:30 p.m., with the ,following members present: Mayor
Forristall, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart and 'Weatherly. Council-
man Polichino was out of the city on vacation. Also present were the
City Attorney" City Manager, City Secretary, Dir.ector of Administration
and Director Of Public Safety.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance desiring to
bring an item to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Those persons in attendance were advised
that a check-in form had been provided for use by anyone desiring
to speak to a specific item included on.the City,Council agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Attorney David Allums nor City Manager
Dick Rockenbaugh had any legal, matters for consideration by the
Council at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City Council
desired to remove an item from the Consent Agenda.'
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CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman, Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Lenhart, that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with
staff ,recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
DISAPPROVAL OF THE HARRISHCOUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICTISBUDGET: Resolution
Number 84-14 was presented and read in full :
TO THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the tax burden on the ownership of
property in Harris County continues to increase from
year to year; and
WHEREAS~ the increase in the tax burden has
been brought about by many factors over which the Harris
County Appraisal District has little or no control; and
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District
has in the discharge of its responsibilities under,
the law taken over the appraisal of property within
the County of Harris, State of Texas; and
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WHEREAS, the ,most r~cent proposed evaluation
and/or reval uation of property for the year has'
caused dramatic and substantial increase in values
within its di~trict; and
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WHEREAS, the,~proposed.,budget for the Harris
County Appraisal District for the year 1985 is $23,936,826.00;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget expenditures for
1985 are for the purpose of supporting a substantial
increase in personnel ,and faci.l iti.es ,that ~re not
essential for the discharge of the legal responsibilities
of the Ha rri s County. Appra i sa 1 Di stri ct; and" ,
WHEREAS, repeated de;ays by Harris County
Appraisal District in providing the City with a .
certified roll has caused unwarranted delays in the
budget and tax levy process, a 11 to the fi nanc ia 1 '
detriment .of the City; and
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th~reare so many mistakes and corrections required,
that the checking and correction pr.ocess required by
the City is excessive and disproportionaly costly to
the Ci ty; and
WHEREAS, the annual fee charged by ,the Harris
County Appraisal District to the City has escalated
each year and said fe~ exceeds a reasonable cost that
the City should pay for the, appraisal process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the City Council of the City
of West University Place being a taxing unit entitled
to vote on the appointment of board members in accordance
with the requirement of Section 6.06 of the Tax Code.
of the State of Texas, RESOLVED and DISAPPROVES the
Harris County Appraisal Districtls budget of $23,936,826.00
for the year 1985, and urges the District to amend and
to make a substantial reduction in the budget for the
year.1985.
Section 2. That the City objects to the
untimely delays in providing an accurate certified roll
to the City and to the excessive cost incurred by the
. City for the Harris County Appraisal District services.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
, 1984.
day of
Motion by Councilman Jackson"seconded by Councilman Weatherly~
that Resolution No. 84-14 be, approved as read. ,
Mr. Rockenbaugh stated that. in accordance, with a request of I~
the City Council he had inVi,ted representatives of the Harri s County I I
Appraisal District to attend the Council meeting in order to answer I
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Mr, Bel Basky introduced Mr. Frank Badillo and 'Mr. Bill Gorkin and
stated they were from the Southwest Region I office of HCAD. Mr. Bel
Basky stated that he would like to bring the Council up to date on
action taken by the HCAD Board of Directors earlier in the day,
stating that staff members had been instructed to revise the 1985
budget to re-evaluate all property every other year rather than on
an annual basi s. In response to a concern expressed by Councilman
Lenhart regarding increased personnel for HeAD, Mr. Bel Basky stated
that last year the HCAD served 250 jurisdictions which h~d been increased
to 370 this year.
Councilman Lenhart was advised that approximately si~ hundred (600)
copies of the annual budget was prepared and mailed to all jurisdictions
served by HeAD; that two (2) public hearings were heldon'the proposed
budget and virtually no input had been received from anyone until the
outcry over the appraised property values had been received by the
pu b 1 i c .
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Councilman Jackson stated that he was not surprised' they had gotten
no participation in the budget process.
MY.. Bel Basky stated that with the impl ementati on of reappraisal s
on a two-year basis HCAD would have an additional period of time in
which to amend the budget. '
In response to a question by Mayor Forristall, Mr. Bel Basky stated
that the HCAD had received resolutions from 20 taxing jurisdictions
rejecting the 1985 budget and if the required 24 were received the
Property Tax Code would mandate that the budget be amended.
Mr. John Burns, 3114 Quenby, was advised that the Board of Directors
has instructed that the budget be amended toreflectrappraisal of all
property on a two-year basis. Mr. Burns said that he would like to
see HCAD cut back to about five (5) appraisal districts and reappraise
property each four years;
Tax Assessor/Collector Donna Sims stat~d that the HCAD had been
discussed many times and the main concern of city staff was its
failure to present a tax roll ina timely manner.
City Attorney Davi d All urns asked if there was any assi stance that could
be pravi ded by the city to HCAD in order to assi st in assuring the
receipt of a certified tax roll earlier in the year.-
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Voting Aye: Forristall
Jackson
Weatherly
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM,STUDY: The Council was advised that proposals
had been received for the pr.eparation of a Management- Information
System Study; representatives of each firm had been interviewed; and
that consideration should be given to the award of a contract for
such study.
Voting No: Lenhart
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City Council ,authorize the employment Qf the firm of Alexander Grant
to perform. a Management Informati on System Study and the City -------
Manager be authorized to negotiate such contract.
Voting Aye: All
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PAINTING & REPAIRS TO WAKE FOREST ELEVATED STORAGE RESERVOIR: Estimate
No.2 in the amount of $6,399.00 submitted by Industrial Painters, Inc.
for work completed to date on the painting and'repairs of the Wake~
forest E1 evated Storage Reservoir wa~ presented for consideration.
r.1otion by Councilman Jackson, ,s,econded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the City Council approve payment to Industrial Pail)ters, Inc. in
the amo~nt of $6,399.00. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: Estimate NQ. 5, in the amount of
$49,219.00 submitted by Mandecon, Inc. for work completed to date on
the construction of new police facilities was presented for considera-
tion ~' .
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council approve payment to Mandecon, Inc. in the amount of
$49,2l9.00. "
V0tt.r\g Aye: All
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DELIVERY OF PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS: An invoice in the amount of $18,131.04
s~bmitted by Poly Bag Supply Company, Inc. for delivery of 6,480
rolls ,of plastic refuse bags was pre$ented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the City Council approve payment to Poly Bag Supply Company, Inc. in
the amount of $18,131.04. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forristall reminded that a public hearing would be
held on Monday, ,October 15th at the Community Building to consider
recommendations from the Zoning and Planning Commissionfo~amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance.
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Mayor Forrista1l stated that it was her desire to publicly recognize
the City Secretary who had been employed at the city since September 28,
1964, for a period of twenty years.
Mayor Forristall advised that an invoice in the amount of $500.00 had
been received from the Harris County Mayor & Councilmenls Association
for membership dues.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
the City Council not join the association.
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Voting No: None
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Mayar ForristaU adv.ised that a response had: beenrecei'led from the
staff ,regardin'g establishing Pocket Parks and wauld like ta schedule
discussion an the respanse at a warkshopmeeting within the next manth
and to include discussian an cul....de-sacs. 'Mayar Farristall stated
that she WQuld refer staff response ta the Parks and Recreation Baard
with a request' that theyr'eview and make any recammendatians they
may have., ,,',
Mayor Forristall stated that a request had been received fram the
HQuston~Gal'leston Area Council far the appaitltmentof a delegate
and alternate from the city to serve as the cityls representative.
[1otion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
Councilman Joe Polichino be' appainted' as the ci ty I S representative
an HGAC.
Vating Aye ~ All
Voting No ~ None
Mation by Cauncilman Lenhart, seconded by Mayor Forristall, that
Councilman' Jerry Jacksan be appainted 'as the city IS alternate
representative an HGAC.
Voting Aye~ All
Vating Na ~ Nane
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Mayar Farristall reminded Caunci1members that a warkshap meeting
had been set fOr Wednesday, October 10th far an .overview of the propased
1985 budget. '
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes .of the regular meeting .of the City
Cauncil an September 24, 1984, were presented far cansideratian.
Motian by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Councilman Jackson,
that minutes .of the meeting .of the City Council an September 24,
1984, be carrected ta show that amatian an the adoption .of City
Cauncil Rul es .of Pracedure made and withdrawn by Counc i1 man Pal i china,
with Councilman Weatherly nat withdrawing his secand, had been defeated
and the minutes approved as corrected.
Vating Aye ~ 'All
Voting Na: Nane
ADJOURNMENT~ With na further business to came befare the Cauncil at this
time, upon 'motianduly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned
at 8:45 p.m~ '
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October 22 ~ 1984 .
7:30 p. m.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
October 22, 1984, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forristall, presiding; Councilmen Lenhart, Polichino.and Weatherly.
Aslo present were the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary and
Director of Administration. ".. ,
r~ayor Forristall directed attention to members of Den 6, Pack 55, Boy
Scouts of America who were in attendance at the meefing and requested that
the troupleadthe Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance at the
meeting who desired to bring any matters to the attention of the
Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: ,Mayor Forristali directed attention
to a sign-in sheet for use by any resident wishing to speak to a
specific agenda item.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Attorney David Allums nor City Manager Dick
Rockenbaugh had any legal matters for consideration by the Council
at this time. '
CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the Council desired to remove an item from
the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman
Weatherly, that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendations.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WEBELOS GROUP, DEN 6, PACK 55. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Mayor Forristall
~]ntroduced Mr. Dallas Parker and members of Den 6, Pack 55 a Webelos
Troup. Each me~ber of the troup introduced himself and some had
questions for the Mayor.
In response to individual questions, Mayor Forristall reviewed the
function of the Consent Agenda included on the Agenda and Council
plans for no new laws regarding riding bicycles, followed by the
presentation of Attendance Certificates to Mr. Parker and each
member of the ~rdup. ' .
REGULATIONS FOR FENCES. SWIMMING POOLS AND OFFSTREET PARKING: Ordinance
Number 1231 was presented to the Council for first reading and the
caption read as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 111, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, BY INCORPORATING ORDINANCES RELATING TO
SWIMMING POOLS, FENCES AND PARKING INTO AND AS A
PART OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Councilman Pol ichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that Ordinance Number 1231 be approved on first reading.
'Voting Aye: All
Voting, No: None
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS: An invoice in the amount of $1,043.21,
submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc. 'Jor engineering services on
vari ous capital proJects was presented for considerati on.,
Motion by Councilmcln PoUchino, seconded by Councilman . Weatherly,
that the City Council approve payment to Langford Engineering, Inc.
in the amount of $1,043.21.
Voting Aye; ,All
Voting No: None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forristall reminded those in attendance that the
city IS annual Spo.oktacular would ,be held on Friday, October 26,
1984, with the costume contest beinghel d at the Community Buil ding
followed by the Spook House at the Scout House.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh had no, addHi ona 1 i terns for
Council consideration at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on Monday, Qctober 8, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
October 8, 1984, be approved as submitted.
Voting ,Aye: All
Voting N6: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carriE!d, the meeting adjourned
at 8:00P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
"November 12, 1984
7:30 P. M.
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The City Council convened in regular session'at the City Hall on Monday,
November 12, 1984, 7:30 p.m., wit~ the following members present: Mayor
Forristall, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart and Weatherly. Also
present were the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary, Director of
Administration, Director of Publ ic Safety and Water/Wastewater Superin-
tendent. Councilman Polichino was ill.
I:!.EABllliL.!l.Ll\ESlDFNTS' Mr. Ed Hill, 5814 Buffalo Speedway, ,appeared before
the City Council to discuss the conditon of the house next door to
him at 5810 Buffalo noting that the,house had been boarded up for
,six to eight months; a rodent problem that he is encountering; the
occupancy of a garage apartment located behind the house occupied
by the daughter and son-in-law of the owner; decision of the Inspection
Department that,the house could not be repaired and would have to
be torn down; and the lack of any visible activity to remove the
house.
~1ayor Forristall advised Mr. Hill that she would ascertain the current
status of the house and adv;-se him by letter.
CITIZEIi...HE~S,eD.NS.E ID...AGHlA-1TEMS' Mayor Forri sta 11 di rected attenti on to
a sign-in sheet for use by any citizen to speak to -the Council on
an item appearing on the Council agenda.
LEGAL M~IIER.S :. Neither City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh nor City 'Attorney
David Allums had any legal matters for consideration by the Council
, at th i s time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED .ER.QM....c..a.JiS.EMLJ\~F:NDA..:.. No member of the Council desired
to remove an item from the Consent Agenda after being advised by
Mayor Forristall that staff members were not prepared to discuss a
request by the contractor for a change order extending the contract
time for construction of new police facilities.
C..Q!:!~.EJH-A!iEIiQ.8.;.. Moti on by Council man Jackson, seconded by Counci 1 man
Weatherly, that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendations.
Councilman Lenhart requested that an invitation be extended to
Mr. Jack Steele, Executive Director of the Houston-Galveston Area
Council,- to meet with the City Council to review additional services
that might be provided to the city and increased participation by
the city in the H-GAC.
, Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REGULATIO~Q~_EENCES, SWIMMING-POOl S ANn O~~STR~~T PAR~TNG' Ordinance
Number 1230 removing regulations for fences, swimming pools and off-
street parking from the Code of Ordinances to the Zoning Ordinance
was presented for second reading as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 111, THE
XONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, BY INCORPORATING ORDINANCES RELATING
TO^SWIMMING POOLS, FENCES AND PARKING^INTO AND AS A
PART OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Councilman ,Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that Ordinance Number 1230 be approved on second reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: ,No objection was made to Mayor Forristall
administering the Oath of Office to Ms. Fredell Pollak, and
Ms: Susan Brewer as members of the Communicatinns Committee.
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded
by Mayor Forristall, that the City Council reconsider the water line
replacement program included in the Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program.
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In response to Councilman Lenhart's questions regarding alternatives
to the relocation of water,lines and the best way to pursue the pro-
ject, City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh stated that other alternatives
had been pursued and this was the best way to accoffiplmsh the project.
Consulting Engineer Dieter Ufer advised the Council that there were
three alternatives for the project:
1) Do nothing and repair what now exists where possible
2) Replace water line in front
3) Replace water line in back
Mr. Ufer stated that he had been advised that in order to replace
the 1 ine in the rear easement with only a ten (101) foot easement
that the existing sewer line would have to be pressure tested and that
inasmuch as such line could not be pressure tested the existing
sewe~ lin~ would also have to be replaced.
City Attorney David Allums advised that approval of ,the motton to
reconsi der the project woul d provide the means for further Council
consideration.
Voting Aye: Forristall
Lenha rt
Jackson
Voting No: Weatherly
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NEW POLICE FACILITY: ^ Estimate Number 6, in the amount of $38,968, submitted
by Mandecon, Inc. for work completed to dat~on the construction of
new police facilities was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the ,City Council>approve payment to Mandecon, Inc. for work
completed to date, in the!amount of $38,968.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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office-furniture, a g~nerator and ~etenti6n equipment.
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that the Ci ty Manager be authori ied to adverti se for bi ds for the
purchase of office furniture, a generator and detention equipment for L-J
the new pol icefacil ity.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No:" None
NEW LIBRARY CARPET: "An invoice in the amount of $8,342.40 received from
Carpet Services, Inc. for the installation of new carpet in the
Li brary was 'presented for consi de~~tion.
Motion by Councilman jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Council approve payment to Carpet Services, Inc. in
the amount of "$8,342.40.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL: An invoice in:the amount of $480.00
received from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for 1985 membership
dues was pre~entedfor consideration.
Motion by.Councilman Jackson, seconded byCouncilman Weatherly, that
the City Council approve payment to H-GAC in the amount of $480.00
for 1985 membership dues. " "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COUNCIL COM~1ENTS: No member of the City Council' had further comments at
this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh reminded Council members
that a workshop'meeting on Thursday, November 15th had been scheduled
fo~ further consideration of tne prop~sed 19~5 budget.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular 'meeting of the City
Cou~cil on Monday, October 22, 1~84, were presented for consi?eration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson,'seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
minutes of the regular City Council meeting on October 22, 1984,
be approved as submitted. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 26, 1984
7:30 p.m.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 26i 1984. 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forristall"presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart, Polichino and Weatherly.
Al so present were the Ci ty Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary , Di rector
of Administration and Director of Public Safety.
Mayor 'Forristall advised thoSe in attendance that consideration of a report
submitted by the Traffic Study Committee was not on the Council Agenda
and that a workshop meeting would be scheduled later to discuss the report.
Mayor Forri stall requested that those wishing to be advised of the date,
time and place of such workshop sould sign a sheet that had been provided
at the rear of the Council Chamber for such notification.
Mayor Forristall further advised those in attendance 'that Mr. Ferd Reigen'.,
6516 Brompton Road had pass~d away on Friday and requested a moment of silence
in his memory.
Councilman Poli'chino reviewed the ,many times Mr. Reiger had 'appeared before
the Council with his suggestions, comments and criticism,'notl.r'lg also that
Mr. Reiger's participation and interest inaction of the City Council had
made members of the Council aware of their actions.
Mayor Forristall advised Ms. Ann Harrison, 4131 Cason, that it would be
very expensive to notify each resident of the proposed workshop meeting
on the report of the Traffic Study Committee and that every effort would be
made to p~blicize such meeting.
Mrs. Kathryn Maloney, 4127 Dartmouth, advised that a fund would be
establ ished to receive donations in memory of Mr. Reiger, with such funds
being used for the purchase of a tree for one.of the city parks or other deter-
mined appropriate use.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no citizens in attendance at the meeting
desiring to bring any matters to the attention of the City Council at
this time.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forristall directed attention to a
sign-in sheet at the rear of the Council' Chamber for use by anyone
wi shing to speak to a specifieitem incl uded on the agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither Ci'ty Attorney David Allums nor City Manager Dick
Rockenbaugh had any legal matters for CounCil consideration at this
time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: NQmemberof the City Council
desired to remove an item from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mati on by Counei 1 m~n Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Polichino, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendations.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No ~ None
1984 APPRAISAL ROLL AND EFFECTIVE TAX RATE: In accordance with the
requirements ot the Property Tax Code the following was presented to
the Council for their information:
1984 Taxable Value of ' New Imp~ovemenis
Added since January 1, 1983
$19,018,930
1984 Appraised Value of ail_ Property 880,984,215
Less Exemptions Claimed (62,381,860)
Over-65
Veterans
1984 Taxable Value of all PrQperty$818,602,355
1984 Effective Tax Rate $0.309/$100 Value
CONSIDERATION OF THE 1985 PROPOSED BUDGET: Following a determination that
copies of the proposed ordinance had notbeen.made available to
residents in attenda~ce at the meeting, M~yor FQrri~tall req4ested
that consid~ration of the two .ordinances on the propqsed 1985 budget be
delayed until copies had beeri ,provided.
PROCLAMATION: "Mayor Forristall presented the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the City Council r~cognizes the
achieVem~nt~ of our citizens who have distinguished.
themselves; and
" W~EREAS, our "younger .citizens ofter obtain awards
that not only reflect honor to them and their family, but
also on the community; and
WHEREAS, RICHARD A. LINDSEY of 3718 Georgetown, has
served his Scout Troop. 'Troop 266, with honor and diligence
rec~iving numerous aWard~ such as Order of the Arrow and
nominee for the International Scouter Award; and '
WHEREAS, 'on November 27. 1984, Richard Lindsey
will rec~ive the highest hono~ iri scouting, The Eagle Scout
Badge, which is high1y.sought, "but seldom attained.
. NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclalmed that the City
Council of the nCity of West University Place, acting by and
through it's Mayor, the Honorable Marla S. Forristall, does
hereby congratulate Riahard A. Lindsey, his family and
associates on this singular honor, 'the Eagle Scout Award
THAT, RichardA. Lindsey is further applauded for his
contributions to this community"'through his 'school awards, his
music and hfs'general citizenship.
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THAT, the City Cauncil wishes Richard A, Lindsey
the very best as he pursues new- v.entures and reaches for ather
high gaals in life.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE AND AN ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 1231 was presented to. the Caunciland the captian read
as follows: '
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2.10 OF THE CITY CHARTER, AND AN ORDER OF,
BUSINESS FOR THE CITY OF WEST'UNIVERSITY PLACE
Motion by Cauncilman Palichina, secanded by Cauncilman Jacksan,
that Ordinance No.. 1231 be appraved,asread.
Matian amended.by Cauncilman Lenhart, accepted.by.Cauncilman Palichina,
that Sectians 6 and 7 af Ordinance Number 1231 be amended to. require'
a 3/4 vate af the Cauncil membership to. suspendar madify the rules
afpracedure.
Vating an amendment~
Vating Aye:" All,
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Matian amended by Cauncilman Lenhart, accepted by Cauncilman Palichina,
that Sectian 9 af Ordinance Number 1231 be amended to indicate that
any Cauncil member may request that an item be included an the
Cauncil agenda.
Vating an amendment:
Vating Aye: All
Vating Na:, Nane
Vating an Ordinance Number 1231 as amended.
. Vating Aye: ' All
Vating No.: Nane
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ELECTION OF A PERSON TO THE BOARD Of, DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT:
ResalutianNumber 84.,.15 was presented to. the Cauncil and read in
full:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, CASTING ITS BALLOT FOR THE
ELECTION OF A PERSON TO,THE'BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HARRtS COUNTY APPRAISAL ,DISTRICT
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,has delivered to. the Mayar ,af this City a ballat cantaining
the names af thase persan.sdulynominated as candidates to. serve
the remainder afthe current term af that pasitian an the Baard
af Directors af the Harris County Appraisal District to. be
filled by thase cities and towns; ather than the City af
Haustan, participating in said District; and
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WHEREAS,thisCitydeems'it appropriate and in the
public interest to cast its vote for the candidate of its choice
to fill such position; now,
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WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and recitations set forth in the
preamble of this Resolution'be, and they are hereby, adopted,
ratified, and confirmed.
- Section 2. That the,City of West University Place,
Texas, has cast its vote, and it does hereby cast,its vote,
for Marta Greytok to fill the remainder of the current term of
that position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County
Appraisal District representing and to be filled by those
incorporated cities and towns, other than the City of Houston,
participating in said District.
Section 3. That the Mayor be, and he or she is hereby,
authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered
an executed or certified copy of this Resolution to the
County Clerk of Harris County on or before November 30, 1984.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of November, 1984.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that
Resolution Number 84-15 casting the cityls vote for Marta Greytok 0
for a position on the Harris County Appraisal District be approved
as read. '
Voting Aye: Forristall
Jackson
Polichino
Weatherly
Voting No: Lenhart
Mayor Forristall determined that copies of budget ordinances to be
considered had been provided and requested that consideration now
be given to those items on the agenda;
CONSIDERATION OF THE 1985 PROPOSED BUDGET: Ordinance Number 1232 was
presented and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANAURY 1,
1985 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1985 BY APPROVING THE BUDGET
FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT
OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNI-
VERSITY-PLACE FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERA-
TION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS DF THE CITY
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded- by Councilman Polichino, that
Ordinance Number 1232, be approved as read.
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Polichino
Weatherly
CONSIDERATION OF THE 1984 TAX RATE: Ordinance Number 1233 was presented to
the Council and the caption read as follows:
Voting No: Lenhart
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD VALOREM TAX ON
ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE"TEXASs FOR THE YEAR 1984;
PROV I DJ NG THE. BAS ISO F ASSESSMENT, OF APPRAISED . VALUE; AND
PROVIDING fOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF $0.309
ON. THE ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLAR ASSESSED VALUATION.
Motion by CouncilmanPo.lichinos seconded by Councilman Weatherlys
that brdinance Number 1233 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: Forristall
Jac kson
Pol ichino
Weatherly
AIR STRUCTURE: An invoice in the amount of $57s947.00 submitted by Air
Tech Industries for del ivery and installation of a new air,: supported
structure was presented for consideration.
Voting No: Lenhart
Motion by Councilman Jacksons seconded, by Councilman Polichino, that
the City Council approve payment to,Air TechnIndustries in the amount
of $57s947.00.
Voting Aye: ,All
Voting No:, None
STORAGE BOX FOR,AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURE:, A request was presented to advertise
forbids for the purchase of a storage box for the air supported
structure at Colonial Park.
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Motion by Councilman Jacksons ,seconded by Councilman,Polichinos that
, the Ci ty Manager be authori zed to adverti se for bi ds for the purchase
of a storage box for the air supported structure when it is removed.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ORGANIZATION. CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STIIDY' An invoice in the
amount of $7,500.00 submitted by Touche Ross and Company for work
cOlj1pletedtodate on the preparation of an organization, classifi-
cation and compensation study was presented for consideration.,
Motion by.Councilman Jacksons seconded by Councilman Polichinosthat
the City Council approve payment to Touche .Ross & Company . in the
amount of $7,500.00 '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Jackson, that the City Attorney be appointed Sergeant of Arms and
Parlimentarian for the City Council.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mayor Fordstal1 presented the foll owing 1 etter from City Attorney
David Allums to the City Secretary to be ,included in the official
minu.tes 'of the City Councn meeti,ng:
In the latter par,t of 1982, I notified the Mayor and
Council" of my negotiation's to purchase an office parkin
the City, known as West Univeristy/N6rth, located at
Wakeforest and Bisso~net. 'In January, 1983, I notified
the Mayor and Council by 1 etter that" the purchase and
sale was completed and I was one of three general partners
of 9.- limited partnership that purchased the property.
Aft,er discussions regarding the purchases, the Council had
no objections and found noconflictt of interest in my
participation in the projett.lt.wa~agreed that in the
event a legal opinion or legal action was required while
I owned an interest in the project, that Council would obtain
outside counsel, at my expense, and, I would. excuse myself
on', that issue.' '
Since the purchase in January, 1983, no matters regarding
the project have been presented to Council, the Zoning
or Planning Commission or to me, as City Attorney, that
required any legal action or legal opinion. '
To continue my full disclosure to my Council, please be
advised that I am no longer associated with West University/
North, Ltd. in any form or fashion. ' I have no ownershi p
interest, actual, or benefidal, 'in West University/North
project" as of November 5, 1984. '
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Please notify those concerned and include this letter in
the minutes of the next regular. Council meeting so that
this disclosure becomes a part of the public record.
Mayor Forristall advised those in attendance that the first Public
Hearing onth~~roposed 1985 budget would be held immediately upon
adjournement of this Council meeting and the second hearing would be
held on Monday, December 3, 1984, 7:30.p.m.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh stated that he had no further
items for co~sideration by the Council at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on Monday, November 12, 1984, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
November 12, 1984, be approved as submitted. '
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the,~eeting
adjourned at 8:50 p.m. '
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 26, 1984
8:30 p.m.
The City Council convened in special session at the City Hall on Monday,
November 26, 1984., 8:30p.m., wi.th,the following members present: Mayor
Forristall, presiding';.qouhcilinen .,Jackson, Lenhart, Polichino and Weatherly.
Al so' preselJtwere the ,City Attorney, Ci ty Manager, City Secretary, Di rector
of Administration and Director of Public Safety.
Mayor Forristall advised those in attendance that this meeting would be
the first of two public hearings on the proposed 1985 budget and read a
letter of transmittal from the City Council, as follows:
The City Council presents for your consideration the proposed 1985
budget for the City of West University Place. This budget is balanced
and requires no tax increase and a decrease in the effective tax
rate from 33.5t per $100 to 30.9t per $100 of evaluation. However,
because of the increased evaluation of property in West University
during 1984 many property owners willsee an increase in their actual
tax dollars paid to the City. The City Council has attempted to
mitigate thiS evaluation increasing by lowering the tax rate.
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The City Council began deliberations on this budget in early October
when we ~eceived a partially certified tax roll from the Harris
County Appraisal Dfstrict. To this date, we have only an 80% roll 0
and are therefore having to estimate our total tax revenues. For
two consecutive years now the Appraisal District has been unable
to deliver to us a tax roll by July as required and therefore we
have had to delay our budget and the delivery of tax bills to our
residents. It is our hope to have your tax bills to you by mid-
December.
Mayor Forristall called attention to a letter included with the budget
summary from the City Manager highlighting major areas in the budget
where there have been changes or expenditures where we are hiring
extra personnel and the capital projects planned for 1985.
Mayor Forristall directed attention to an increase in revenue expected
from the issuance of building, electrical, and other permit fees as a
result of building activity in the city. Attention was also called to
an increase in providing ambulance service in order that those using such
service would pay for it. It was noted that the total budget was
$4,848,450.
In response to a question, Mayor Forristall explained that budget copies
provided were a summary and the full computer print-out of the proposed
1985 budget was available for review by anyone desiring to do so.
Mayor Forristall completed her review of the summary budget noting that
the total budget for the cityls General Fund was $4,848,450 with a tax
rate of 30.9t per $100 of evaluation.
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budget Mayor Forristall declared- the publ ic heari.ng adjourned at ~ :.55 p.m~
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 3, 1984
7:30 p.m.-
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The CityCouncicJ,convenedin spec:jal session at the City Hall on t40nday,
December 3, 198.4,'i,\T:30: p:m~,iMith, the following members present: Mayor
Forri stall, presiding; Councilmen Lenhart, Pol ichino and Weatherly . Al so
present were the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary and Director
of Administration.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance at the meeting
desiring to bring any matter to the attention of the City Council at this
time.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1985 BUDGET= Ordinance Number 1232 was presented
to the. Council and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1985 BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING
THE NECESSARY 'FUNDS OUT,OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF
THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF
THE CITY
t40tion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
Ordinance Number 1232 be approved as presented on second reading.
Councilman Lenhart stated that it was his desire to reiterate his
opposition to the budget as currently designed overall. He thanked the
staff for its diligence in preparing the recommendations and their efforts
and stated that his remarks and position were not directed to them.
Mr. Lenhart then stated his reasons for opposing the budget,including the
lack of inclusion of constraints; no plan or objective of the Council in
what is going to happen in future years; the impact on the individual
taxpayer; the fact that priorities are not geared to what the budget
should accomplish; consideration had not been given to the granting of
an overall homestead exemption and that a. time when other cities are
cutting back the city is increasing its spending by more than 7%.
Ms. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, was advised that she will be furnished
specific information within two weeks about the amount of money spent
for surveys, consul tants, etc.
Mr. James Teeter, 3716 Wroxton, was advised that only eighty (80%)
percent of the tax roll had been certified by the Harris County Appraisal
District, with twenty (20%) percent of the tax roll being under protest.
It was further stated that the city had been advised by HCAD to use 80%
of the taxable value of the 20% being protested in computing the budget.
Mayor Forristall explained to Mr. Jim Tyler, 3421 Plumb, that the increase
from $38,550 to $133,050 in the Personnel Services category of the
Legislative/Pol icy budget included $67,000 for a study of the cityls
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pay plan and job classifications to determine if pay for those classifi-
cations is comparable to the current market place, and the retirement
of the City Secretary and the hiring of another person to serve with
the City Secretary u':l~il, her retirement.
Councilman Polichino stated it had taken him four years to understand the
meaning of unreserved fund balance, and that this Council has debated
long and hard about what should be done the the city.s unreserved fund,
balance. Councilman Po1ichino -further stated that personally he preferred
to raise taxes every year rather than" being on a roller-coaster like
previous years when there was no increase in taxes one year then followed
by a big tax increase the following year.
Councilman Weatherly 'stated'tHat th~ cityls tax rate was striking with
is approximate 31i tax rate, Houston has 50i, Pasadena has $1.20, Bellaire
has 60 or 70 cents. Councilman Weatherly further stated that the taxes
in the city may seem high but they are not as high as they are other
places and there is better government in West University because of the
Police and Fire Departments.
Mayor Forristall expressed appreciation to staff members for the preparation
of the budget with the preliminary presentation being made to the Council
on October 2nd and the Council has been working on the proposed budget for
two months.
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Mayor Forristall continued noting that the budget presented to the Council
by staff on October 2nd had been balanced and requi red a zero tax increase,
and that during Council's deliberation of the budget some changes had
been made, including Councilman Lenhart.s recommendation that computer
equipment be purchased in 1985 rather than the previously scheduled 1986
by the use of unreserved fund balance. Suggestions were also made for
changes in personnel because 70% of the cityls budget is for personnel
costs. ' Real izing that a 7% budget increase was large, Mayor Forristall
noted that some years it had been bigger and other years it had been
smaller. Mayor Forristall stated she would rather see a growth in the
budget with the stabil i zation of employees and a continuation of the high
level of services while trying to keep the tax rate as low as possible.
Mayor Forristall reviewed responses she had gotten from persons with whom
the granting of a homestead exemption had been discussed rather than
the continuation of the_granting exemptions to residents 65 years of
age and over and the reasons for the decision of the Council to not
grant a ITomestead exemption overall.
Voting Aye: Forristall
Pol ichino
Weatherly
Voting No: \Lenhart
Ordinance Number 1233 was presented to the Council and the caption read
as follows:
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TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1984; PROVIDING
THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF APPRAISED VALUE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF $0.309 ON THE ONE
HUNDRED ($100) DOLLAR ASSESSED VALUATION
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Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that
Ordinance Number 1233 be approved as presented on second reading.
Voting Aye: Forristall
Polichino
Weatherly
Voting No: Lenhart
Wit~ no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried;cthe meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 10, 1984
7:30 p.m.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
December 10, 1984, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forristall, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Polichino and Weatherly.
Al so present were the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary,
Director of Administration and Director of Public Safety.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:Ther~ were no residents in attendance at the meeting
desiring to bring .an item before the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no residents in attendance
at the meeting desiring to speak to an item included on the agenda
for the meeting.
LEGAL MATTERS: City Attorney David Allums nor City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh
had any legal matters to br"ing before the Council at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM.CONSENT AGENDA: ,Mayor Forristall requested that
Item #12, payment for the completed codification of ordinances be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
'CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Pol ichino, that all items included on the Consent Agenda with the
exception of payment for, the codification of ordinances be approved
in accordancae with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: ,All
Voting No: None
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL: Ordinance #1231 was presented
and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 2.10 OF THE CITY CHARTER, AND AN ORDER OF BUSI-
NESS FOR THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
Ordinance #1231 be approved as read.
Motion amended by Councilman Weatherly, accepted by Councilmen Polichino
and Jackson, that the word,lIwillll included in the Agenda portion of
the Ordincince be changed to IImayll.
Voting on motion to approve Ordinance #1231, as amended, on second
reading.
Voting Aye: All
'Voting No: None
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FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR PERMITS ISSUED"BY INSPECTION DEPARTMENT: Ordinance
#1234 was presented and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE AMOUNTS OF FEES TO BE CHARGED
BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODEL-
ING OR REPAIRS, INSTALLATION OF HEATING AND COOLING EQUIP-
MENT~ CONSTRUCTION OF-SWIMMING POOLS~ DRIVEWAYS, .ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING AND VARIOUS OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
" EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Councilman .Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that
Ordinance Ntimber 1234 be approved as ~ead on first reading.
Motion amended by Councilman Pol ichino, accepted .bye Counci.lman Jackson,
that Ordinance Number 1234 be amended to provide for a fee of
$10.00 per 100 square feet for all new construction permits.
Voting on Ordinance Number 1234, as amended, on first reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AMBULANCE SERVICE FEES: Prior to the presentation of Ordinance Number
1235, the Ci,tyManager corrected the fee schedule to require a fee
of $85.00 for all ,cities other than West University for ambulance
service.
As corrected, Ordinance Number 1235.presented and the caption read
as follows for the first reading.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE AMOUNT OF FEES TO BE
CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR AMBULANCE FEES; AND PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
Ordinance Number 1235 be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES: " Ordinance Number 1236 presented and the
caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE OF
ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS; ESTABLISHING THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES-NOT INCLUDED THEREIN"
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PRO...
VIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND
PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman, Jackson, that
Ordinance Number 1236 be approved as read on first reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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services for the rehabil itation of,two elevated water storage reservoirs
in the amount of $3,375 was presented for consideration.
Motion-by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino~
that the City Council approve payment to Don Reichle,in the amount
of $3,375. ,-
Voting Aye: All
Voti ng No: None
WATER WELL, #7: A request was presented for approval of the final payment",
in theam6unt of $73,558.48 to Texas Commerce Bank-Chemical for
water well #7.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman, Pol ichino, that
the City ,Council approve payment to Texas Commerce Bank~Chemcioal
in the amount of $73,558.48.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES: An invoice in';the amount.of $2,409.11 submitted
by Municipal Code~Corporation,for delivery of~thecompleted Code of
Ordinances was presented for consideration.
Motion 'made by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Pol ichino,
that the City Council approve payment to Municipal ,Code Corporation in
the amount of $2,409.11.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded. by Councilman Polichino, ,
that consideration of an invoice submitted. by Municipal Code Corpor-
ation be teniporarily tabled pending a d~termination of the complete
cost of the codification.
SAN1TARY LANDFILL STUDY: An invoice in the amount of $5,800, submitted
by Resource Engineering for engineering services in October and
November in connection with the preparation ofa study of the sanitary
landfiil was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that the City Council approve payment to Resource Engineering in
the.amount of $5,800.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
WATER LINE AND FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT: A request was presented for
authorization to advertise for bids for the installation of a 6"
water line and fire hydrants on Arnold and Coleridge between
Weslayan and College.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the
installation of a 6" water ,line and fire hydrants.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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NEW POLICE FACILITY: ,Estimate #7 S' in the amount of $40s524, submitted by
Mandecon, Inc. for work completed to date on the construction of
new police facilities was presented for consideration.
Motion: by,CouncilmanJacksons seconded by qCouncilman Polichino,
that the City Council approve payment to Mandecon, Inc. in the
amount of $40,524.
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Voting No: None
WATER WELL NO.9 :A request for an extension of time for drill ing water
well No.9 by Layne Texas Company was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jacksons seconded by Councilman Polichino, that
, a.request from Layne Texas Company for an extension of time for
drilling water well#9sbe approved by the City Council.
Voting Aye: All
,Voting No:. None
CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by
Councilman Polichinos that ,payment of,an invoice submitted by Munici-
pal Code Corporation in, the amount of $2s409.11 for del ivery of a
new Code of Ordinances, be removed from the table and approved by
the Council for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE FACILITY EQUIPMENT: Subsequent to an announcement by Mayor
Forristall that the opening of bids for equipment for. the new police
facil ity had been omitted from., the agenda but had been posted, as an
emergency addendums bids were opened and results announced as follows:
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Detention Equipment
Net Bid
Integrated Detention Systems
Texas Department of Corrections
$ 16s063.00
9s957.21
Genera tor
Fisk Electric Company
Electro-Motion
Traco
$ 16,150.00,
14s300.00
13s744.00
Fu rn i tu re
Desk & Furnishings
Commercial
Robert Weisz Furniture
Carroll's Discount Furniture
Business Interiors
$ 13s889.00
36,788.86
30,821.36
25s730.00,
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that I(~I'
bids received for delivery of equipment for-the police facility be
referred to staff for review and authorization approved for the
acceptance of the lowest responsible bid. '~
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Mayor Forristall advised that an invoice
in the amount of $6,411 had been received from the Harris County
Appraisal District for the first quarter of 1985, and that inasmuch
as this was the final meeting' of the Council for 1984, consideration
should be given to,payment.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino,
that an invoice from the Harris County Appraisal District in the
amount of $6,411 ~e approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Weatherly was advised that recommendations
from the Zoning and Planning Commission for amendments to the
zoning ordinance had been forwarded to the City Attorney for pre~
paration of an ordinance for Council consideration. '
Mayor Forristall noted that this was the final meeting of the Council
in 1984 and wished all members of Council and Staff a Merry Christmas
and an invitation to attend the staff's luncheon on Friday, December
21st at 11:30 a.m. "
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh stated that he had no further
items for consideration by the Council at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the
City Council on November 26, 1984, special meeting on November 26,
1984 and a special meeting on December 3,1984; were presented for
consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Pol ichino, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council and special
meetings, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 8;15 p.m. '
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