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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 1985
7:30 p.m.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
Janaury 14, 1985, 7:30 p.m., with the following membes present: Mayor
Forrista1l, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart, Po1ichino and Weatherly.
Also present were the City Attorney ,City Manager ,Ci ty Secretary, Director
of Administration, Director of Public Safety and the Water-Wastewater
Superintendent.
\tARING OF RESIDENTS: Ms. Joann McCay, 3029 Carnegie, advised the Council
that she had not received a list of projects proposed forengineerin~
studies that she had requested sometime ago. '
r.1s. McCay was advised that a copy of the report by the Traffic Committee
and recommendations on such report would be available as soon as it
is acted on by the City Council.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forrista1l directed attention to
a sign-in sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for use by any
resident desiring to address a specific item included on the Council
agenda .~
LEGAL r~ATTERS: The Ci ty Manager, members of the Counc il, nor City Attorney
David Allums had any legal matters for consideration by the Council
at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Weatherly requested
that Item 17, Phase Iofa Computer System Study be removed from
Consent Agenda and Councilman Polichino requested that Item. 19,
Emergency Sewer Line Replacement be removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart,
that the Consent Agenda be approved subsequent to the removal ,of
Items 17 and 19, and the City ~~anager authorized to implement each
item in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTI ON OF WATER MAINS ON ARNOLD AND COLERIDGE: Mr. Di eter Ufer,
of Langford Engineering, Inc., reviewed the bids received for the
construction of water mains in the 3900 block of Arnold and Coleridge,
noting that the low bid of Ella Contracting was approximately $10,000
less than the engineering estimate for the project; that Ella Con-
tracting had previously worked for the city; and that it was his
recommendation that a contract be awarded to Ella Contracting.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Pol ichino, that
the recommendation of Consulting Engineer Dieter Ufer be accepted and
a contract for the construction of water mains in the 3900 block of
Arnold and Coleridge be awarded to Ella Contracting on their low
bid of $30,342.66.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PROCLAMATION HONORING DR. W. LERAY FOWLER: Mayor Forrista11 presented
the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, on January IS, 1962, Dr. W. LeRay Fowler became
pastor of the West University Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Dr. ,Fowler served able in such capacity until
his retirement from active service; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fowler has served his church and its
members in a manner that is a credit to him as an individual
and to the church to which he has devoted so much time and
effort; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the church, Hr. Fowler
has served on numerous Boards and Committees ,of various religious
organizations, including but not iim.ited to, his long service as
a member of the Southern Baptist Convention; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I. Marla Forrista11 by virtue of the
authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of West University
Place in the State of Texas, do hereby pnTc1aim Janaury 27,
1985, as
DR.W. LERAY FOWLER DAY
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in the City of West University Place, Texas, and urge all
members of the City Counci1,"theCity staff and citizens of the
City, to join in honoring this dedicated and respected Servant
of God. "
FEES TO BE CHARGED BY INSPECTION DEPARTMENT FOR PERMITS: Ordinance Number
1234 was presented for second reading and the caption read as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE AMOUNTS OF FEES TO
BE CHARGED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING OR REPAIRS, INSTALLATION
OF HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION
OF SWIMMING POOLS, DRIVEWAYS,"ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING
AND VARIOUS OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Councilman Jackson. seconded by Councilman Po1ichino that
Ordinance Number 1234 be approved as read.
Voti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES: Ordinance Number 1235 was
presented for second reading and the 'caption read as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ,M>10UNTS OF, FEES
TO BE CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR AMBULANCE FEES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion by Councilman Jackson', seconded by Council man Weatherly,
tha:f;Ordinance Number 1235 be approved as read.
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Voti,n.g Aye: ,All
Voting No: None
ADOPTION OF NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES: Ordinance Number 1236 was presented
for second ,reading and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTiNG AND ~NACTiNG A NEW CODE OF
ORDINANCES,FORTHE CITY OF ,WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS;
ESTABLISHING THE SAME; PROVID1NG FOR THE REPE~L OF
CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOr INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A
PENAL TV FO~ THE VIOLAT10N THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE
,MA~NER OF AMENDING SUCH COD~; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH
CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL,BECOME EFFECTIVE.
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Moti on by Councilman Pol ichino, seconded by Council man Jackson, that
Ordinance Number 1236 be approved a$ read, and the title page
forwarded tp the Municipal Code Corporation for reprinting to
, include the ,City ~4anager.,
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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At~ENor.1ENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Ordinance Number 1237 was presented for
first reading and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND
ALL THE PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN.~AD AND ALL THINGS DONE
PREREQUISITE TO THE HOLDING OF A'PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE AMENDING OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO!' 111 OF,
THE,CITY OF WEST U~IVERSITY,PLACE, TEXAS, SO AS TO
PROVIDE CERTAIN CH~NGES IN TERMS ANDDEFI~ITIONS USED THEREIN;
FINDING THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDER-
ING AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 111 HAS BEEN DULY
A~D LEGALLY HELD; APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REPORTED RECOM-
MENDATION OF THE ZONING, AND ,PLANNING COMt4ISSION THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 111 BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CHANGES
IN TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED THEREIN; FINDING THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SHOULD
BE AMENDED SO AS TO PERtHT SUCH CHANGES; AMENDING ORDINANCE
,NO. 111 TO PROVIDE SUCH CHANGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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Motion by Councilman Pol ichino, seconded by Council man Weatherly,
that Ordinance No. 1237 be approved as read in first reading.
Following d~scussion regarding the definition of pervious material;
the lack of addressing the question of sides~tback regulations; and
the inclusion of swimming pools as pervious materials it was the
decision of the, Council that swimming poolS be removed from the
definition of pervious materials and included as a separate para-
graph under definition?
Voting Aye: Forristall
PoliGhino,
Wea the,r 1 y
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR YEAR 1985: The Council was advised
that on an annual basis consideration is given to the designation of
an official newspaper for publication of legal notices, ordinances~
etc.
Voting No: Lenhart
Jackson
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the Houston Post and Houston Chronicle be designated as
official newspapers for the year 1985.
Voti ng Aye: All
. Voting No: None,
CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE BOX FOR INFLATABLE SWIMMING POOL STRUCTURE: In
accordance with previous acUon of the City Council,.bids received
for the construction of a storage box for the swimming pool inflatable
structure were opened and results announced-as follows:
Dixie Engineers & Constructors
Plastic Fabricators
Win-Way, Inc.
$ 10,200.00
$ 9~500.00
$ 22,315.00
Motion by Councilman Jackson,' seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
tha t bi ds recei ved for the constructi on of a storage box for the
swimming pool inflatable structure be referred to staff with
authority to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder.
Voting Aye: All
Voting' No: None
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LEGISLATIVE REQUEST: The Council was advised that consideration had been
given to a request to the State Legislature to include water laterals
in 1 egi sl atibnpassed in 1983 whi ch permits ,a city to contract for
the relocatiOn or replacement of a sanitation sewer lateral.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Attorney, Ci ty Manager and Mayor be authorized to write to the
City's legislative representatives t6inc1ude water laterals in
legislation regarding sewer laterals.
Voti,ng Aye: Forrista11
" Jackson
Lenhart
Pol ichino
Voting No: Weatherly
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INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL ON 1983 BONDS: An invoice in the amount of
$295,347.50 received from First,City National Bank for interest,and
principal due, on 1983 bonds was ppesented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded: by Councilman Lenhart, that
the Council approVe payment to the First City National Bank in the
amount of,$295,347.50.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No: None,
NCR SERVICE CONTRACT: An invoice in the amount of $5,,548.00 received from
NCR for the city I s annual servi ce contract on the computer was
presented for consideration.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the Council approve payment to MCR in the amount of $5,548.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PHASE IOF A COMPUTER SYSTEM STUDY: An invoice in the amount of.$10,834.00
for servi ces. renderedduriog Octdberand Noyember, 1984, byA1 exander
Grant and Company on the prepar~tion of a computer s~stem study was
presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the Council approve, payment ,to,.Alexander Grant and Company in'the
amount ',of $10,834.00 contingent..u,pon receipt of a, report showing
the point in their proposal which. has been covered at this time.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: Estimate No.8, in the amount of
$57,717.00, submitted by ManDeCon; Inc. for work completed to date
on the construction of new police facilities was presented for
consideration. .The City Manager noted some corrections on the
Estimate regarding change orders and also noted that the amount
due was correct as presented.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the Council approve payment to ManDeCon~ Inc. in the ~mount of
$57,717.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
EMERGENCY SEWER-LINE REPLACEMENT: The Council ~as advised that the waste-
water collection 1ine'in the 3300 thru 3400 block of Cason had
collapsed and that there was need foremergency,slip1ining the line.
The lowest ,proposal received for,the project was not to ,exceed
$8,305~00 submitted by Shur-F10,.Inc.
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Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the Council authorize slip1ining of the wastewater collection line
in the 3300 thru 3400 block of Cason by Shur..F1o, Inc. for a total
amount not to exceed $8,305.00
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
REPAIRS AND, PAINTING OF WAKE FOREST ,ELEVATED WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR:
Presented for consideration was the final pay estimate submitted by
Industrial Painters, Inc. for their work on the,Wakeforest elevated
water storage, reservoir in. the amount of $23,006.00.,
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the Council approve the final estimate submitted by Industrial
Painters, Inc. in the amount of $23~006.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BELLAIRE BOULEVARD ELEVATED WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR: Estimate No.1 in
the amount of $13,630.50" submitted by R.E. Dow & Sons, for work
completed to date on repairs and painting of the Bellaire Boulevard
elevated water storage reservoir was presented for consideration.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the Council approve Estimate: No.1 submitted by R. E. Dow & Sons in
the amount of $13,630.50. . '
Voting Aye: All
Voti n9 No: No
PURCHASE OF 7,020 ROLLS OF. PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS~ Consideration was given
to payment of an invoice'in the amount of $19,641.96 received from
Po};yBag-Supp1y Company, Inc. for delivery of 7,020 rolls of plastic
refuse bags for distribution to residents by the Solid Waste Division.
~4otion by Councilman Jackson,,' seconded by Councilman Lenhart,that
the Council approve payment to Poly Bag Supp1y,Co., Inc. in the
amount of $19,641.96. .
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH H-GAC: A request was presented for
the purchase of thefoll owing automotive equipment through the city I s
cooperative purchase agreement with the Houston~Galveston Area
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a) Four- (4) Plymouth Gran Fury police cars in,the amount of
$43,891.88
b) One ha1f~ton short bed pickup truck in the amount of
$8,266.78 '
c) One three-quarter ton long bed pickup truck in the amount of
$9,639.46
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Manager be authorized to purchase automotive equipment from
H-GAC.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: A request was presented to advertise for
bids for purchase of the following autom&tive equipment:
a) One (1) ambulanCe for Fire Division
b) One (1) new craw1er/t~uck loader for Solid Waste Division
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
the Ci ty Manager be authori zed to adverti se forbi ds for one new
ambulance and one new crawler/truck loader~
Voting Aye,: All
Vot'ing No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Polichino noted ~. prOV1Slon in the new Code
of Ordinances which required that animals be,fed'good food.
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Councilman Lenhart requested that staff members be more- inovative in
preparation of a calendar for 1986.
Councilman Lenhart read the following letter:
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Recently, Peat, Marwick,}1itchell ~ Co. was retained by the
Harris County Appraisal District (HeAD) to donduct a management
audit of HCAD's operations. I will be in charge of directing
the project.
Since my position as a Councilman, for, the ,City of West University
Place occasionally involves matters relating to HCAD, this
could pose a potential conf)ict with my Peat Marwick responsi-
bilities. Consequently, in Gompliance with the City Charter of
West University Place, this letter serves as my written notice
of my intention to abstain from voting on any issue relating to
HCAD until the project described above is complet~.
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Please distribute this letter as necessary to comply with City
requirements. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Mayor Forristall read the following letter:
We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual
financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1983
qualified for a Certificate of Conformance in Financial Re-
porting., The Certi,ficate. of Conformance is the highest form of
recognition in governmental accounting and. financial reporting,
and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management.
When a Certificate of Conformance is awarded to a government an
Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is also presented to the
individual designated by the government as primarily responsible
for its having earned the certificate. . Enclosed is an Award of
Financial Reporting Achievement for:
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Director of Administration & Finance
The Certificate of Conformance will be shipped under separate
cover in about six weeks. We hope that you will arrange for a
formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial
Reporting Achievement, and that appropriate publicity will be given
to this notable achievement. A sample news release is enclosed.
We suggest that you provide copies of it to the local newspapers
and radio and television stations.
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We hope that this example will encourage other government
officials in their efforts to achieve&nd maintain an appropriate
standard of excellence in'finahcial reporting. If you have
any questions regarding this matter, or if we may be of any
further assistance, please do not, hesitate to contact us.
Mayor<.Forri sta 11 then pre,sented Di r.ector of Admini strati on & Finance
Donna Sims a framed certificate. ,
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh had no further comments for
Council consideration at this time.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of ther.egu1ar meeting of the City
Council December 10, 1984, were presented for consi deration.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, 'seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on December 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 made, seconded and carried the meeting
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 1985
7:30 p.m.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
January 28, 1985, 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forrista1.1 ~ presiding; Councilman Jackson, Lenhart, Po1ichino and Weatherly.
Also ,present ,were the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary, Director
of Administration and Director of Public Safety.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: In response to her question regarding a proposal by
the City Council to close certain streets, Mrs. Hazel Pitts,
4148 Riley, was advised by Mayro Forrista11 that corrections were
needed to an article which appeared in the Be11aire Texas regarding
closing of streets; that the Council was not considering the closing
of streets; and that the objective of the Council was to establish
guide1in~s'for the Council, to evaluate requests that streets be
c 1 osea~ o'r',mildeinto' a,tu1...de-sac .
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
citizen desiring to speak to a specific item included on the
Council agenda. '
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither a member of the Council, the City Manager nor the
City Attorney had any legal matters for Council consideration at
this time.
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ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lenhart requested
that Item No. 11, "A request to advertise for bids for computer
equipment and application software II be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman
Po1ichino, that the Consent Agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Ordiance Number 1237 was presented for
second reading and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND ALL THE
PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN HAD AND ALL THINGS DONE PREREQUISITE
TO THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE AMENDING
OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 111 OF THE CITY DF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CHANGES IN TERMS AND
DEFINITIONS USED THEREIN; FINDING THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 111
HAS BEEN DULY AND ~EGALLY HELD; APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
REPORTED RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
THAT ORDINANCE 111 BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CHANGES IN
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED THEREIN; FINDING THAT ORDINANCE
NO. 111 OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SHOULD BE AMENDED
SO AS TO PERMIT SUCH CHANGES; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111 TO
PROVIDE SUCH CHANGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Motion by Counci1manPo1ichino, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that Ordinance No. 1237 be approved as read.
Councilman ,Jackson stated that hewou1d,like to:reiterate his.reason
for opposition to the ordinance as being the fact that the questjon
of side setbacks had not been addressed.
Councilman Lenhart stated that he was opposed to the Ordinance because
he did not believe that it accomplished anything and that he was
still not convinced there was a flooding problem in.thecity.
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Voting Aye: Forrista11
Po1ichino
Weatherly'
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: An invoice in the amount of $6,088.84,
submi tted by Langford Engi neering, Inc. for-engineering services on
various capital improvement projects was presented for consideration.
Voting No: Jackson
Lenhart
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman P61ichino, that
the City Council approve Nyment to Langford Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $6,088~84.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CITY HALL BOILER: A request was considered to advertise for bids for the
purchase of a new ~oiler for ~he City Hall.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Pol ichino, that
the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase
and installation of a new boiler in the City Hall.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: A request was presented for authority to
purchase through the ci ty' s cooperative purchase agreement with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council a teletype1and1ine communications
system and a 20 channel, dual trarispo~t recorder/reproducer.
Motion by Council man Jackson, seconded by Council man Pol i chi no, that
the City Council approve the purchase of communication equipment from
the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: Following a request to advertise for bids for
'computer equipment and application software, Councilman Lenhart was
advised by Mr. Jones of Alexander Grant, the city's consultant, that
future projecti ons had been consi dered in thei r study of the city I s
information system requirements and that a more detailed list had
been given to Directo~ of Administration Donna Sims.
Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Po1ichino, that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for
the purchase of computer equipment and application software.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Pblichono was advised that Mayor Forristall
had responded'to a request by a citizen 'at the last Council meeting for
informati on.
Director of Pub1 ic Sa:fetyWa1 t Snitkin advi sed Councilman Lenhart that
he had attended a recent meeting of the 9-1..;1 Emergency Network where
he had been advised that' there would be no cost to municipalities for
the installation of the equipment and that the city could expect
installation by July, 1985.'
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he had no
further business for Council consideration at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on Janaury 14, 1985, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
minutes of'the regular meeting of the City Council on January 14,
1985~ 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 8:10 p.m. '
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 11, 1985
7:30 p.m.
The City Council convened in regular session at. the City Hall on Monday,
February 11,1985,7:30 p.m., with the following members present: Mayor
Forrista11, presiding; Councilmen Jackson and Weatherly. Also present
were the City Attorney, City Manager ,City Secretary andDi rector of
Public Safety. '
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents in attendance wishing to
bring a matter to the attention of the City Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forristal1 directed attention to
a sign-in sheet in the rear of the Council Chamber for use by any
citi zen desiring to speak to a specific item included on the agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither a member of the City Council, the City Manager
nor the City Attorney had a 1 egalrilatter for consideration by the
Council at this time~
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Following a review of items
contained on the consent agenda and a correction in the amount to be
pa id ManOeCon Construction for work compl eted to date from $40,137 to
$39~076~ nomembel^of~the Council desired to remove an item from the
consent sgenda.
PETITION FOR "NO PARKING" IN THE 2600 AND 2700 BLOCKS OF SUNSET BOULEVARD:
Mrs. Peggy Cannon, 2703 Sunset, presented the following peti tion to
the Council:
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE:
NOW COMES on the 5th day of February, 1985, the undersigned
citizens (hereinafter referred to as JlPetitioners") of the 2600
and 2700 blocks of Sunset Boulevard, City of West University
Place, and hereby petition the Mayor and City Council as hereinafter
set forth.
WHEREAS, on March 26, 1984, a Petition was presented to the
Mayor.and City Counci]of the City of West University Place re-
questing relief from the dangerous and intolerable traffic and
parking situation caused by the customer-sand employees of the
Sunset Tea Room, a restaurant located at 2606 Sunset Boulevard,
parking their vehicles in front of the residential property on
the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Sunset BoO] eVard;
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, no substantial relief has
been granted from such dangerousandinto1 erable si tuati on and
the traffic and parking prbblem'onour residential street con-
tinues unabated;
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WHEREAS, it has come to the atte~tion of Petitioners that
proposed plans for a restaurant site on the southwest corner of
Kirby Boulevard at Sunset Boulevard have been submitted to The
City of West University Place for approval, and request has been
made for a license and permit to operate a restaurant establish-
ment thereon;
WHEREAS~ if such propo~ed restaurant becomes operational,
then'th~ current dangerous and intolerable parking a~d traffic
problem would be aggravated, and irreparable and unjust harm will
be inflicted upon Petitioners and other citizens of The City of
West University' Place;'
WHEREAS, as a result of the unabated parking and traffic
problem a~d the prospect that such problem will increase if no
affirmativeacti6n .is taken by the Mayor and City Council, Peti-
tioners hereby request'immediate relief therefrom in the manner
hereinafter set forth; and
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WHEREAS, the Petitioners~ in addition to requesting such
immediate relief, hereby pray for a permanent solution to the
intolerable and dangerous traffic and parking problem on our
residential st~eet-as hereinaft~r set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, Peti tione'rs hereby petiti on the ~-1ayor and
City Council of the City of West Uriiv'ersity Place to take the
following action in the best interests of Petitioners and other
citizens of The City of West Unviversity Place:
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IMMEDIATE RELIEF
A. The Mayor and members of the City Council shall promptly
cause "No Parking" signs to be placed in front'of the residential
property on both side's of the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Sunset
Boulevard~ prohibiting parking during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M.', Mo~aay - Friday, or during such other hours as the
Mayor and members of City Council of the City of West University
Place may deem appropriate to best accomplish the relief
requested herein.
B. In the event'that a permit or license is granted to
operate the proposed restaurant at the corner of Kirby Boulevard
at Sunset Boulevard, the Mayor and members of the City Council
shall require~ as a condition to granting the permit or 1 icense,
that all access to and from the restaurant be made from Kirby
Boulevard and that hny ingress to or egress from the restaurant
via Sunset Boulevard be strictly prohibited.
C. The Mayor and members of the Ci ty Counc i 1 shall grant
. the relief' requested by Petitioners in the Article I at the
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled on Monday, February
11, 1985, or primpt1y thereaft~r.
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
In addition to. the prompt and immediate re1 ief requested
under Articl e I hereinabove, the Mayor and members of the City
Council shall cause an amendm~nt of (or addition to) Section 23
of the City of West University Place Code to be adopted so as to
make it unlawful for any customer, owner or employee of a commer-
cial establishment to park his vehicle in front of any residen-
tial property onCl.ny street located,within the Ci.ty of We$t Uni-
versity Place during the time in which such person is on the
premises of such commercia1estab1ishment~
ARTICLE III.
FURTHER AND OTHER RELIEF'
The Mayor and members of the City Council shall grant such
other- and further relief, general or special, as they may deem
necessary or desirable, to accomplish the relief requested
herein.
Mrs. Cannon was advised by Mayor Forris,ta11 that the petition had been
referred to the Ci tyAttorney to determine if there. waul d be any
legal problems with recommended action of the City Council at its next
regular meeting.
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Mr. Ramero Ramos, 2616Sunset,stated,that since the Sunset Tea Room
had opened he had consistently experienced sewer problems.
CALLING A GENERAL CITY ELECTION:, Ordinance Number 1238 was presented to
the Council and the caption read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION WITHIN THE ,CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE SIXTH (6TH) DAY OF APRIL,
1985, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND.FOUR(4)
COUNCIL MEMBERS; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES ; APPOINTING
ELECTION OFFICIALS AND, PROVI DING FOR THEIR ' PAY; PROVIDING
THAT ALL DUL YQUALIFIED RESIDENT ELECTORS SHALL BE QUALI-
FIED TO VOTE; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BALLOT; PROVIDING
FOR NOTICE OF ELECTION; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELAT-
ING TO SAID EL~CTION;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY~
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that Ordinance Number 1238 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: . All
Voting No: None
DESIGNATION OF A CENTRAL COUNTING STATION: Resolution Number 85-01 was
presented to theCounci1.and read as fQ11ow$:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE DESIGNATING A CENTRAL COUNTING STATION;
APPOINTING A MANAGER FOR SAID STATION AND A TABULATION
SUPERVISOR; APPOINTING A PRESIDING'JUDGEFOR THE CENTRAL
COUNTING STATION; APPOINTING A PRESIDTNGJUDGE FOR THE
SPECIAL CANVASSING BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the City of West University Place will conduct
a General Municipal Election on April 6, 1985; and
.WHEREAS, Texas election laws require.that the City
Council 'establ ish a central. countiligstation to receive and
tabulate voted ballots, as well ~sa manager and tabulation
supervisor for the central counting station; and
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WHEREAS, ,it is a1 so ,required that a presiding judge for
the Special Canvassing Board for absentee ballots be appointed
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. ,That the City Council ,Chamber and Conference
Room areas in the City Hall of the City of West University
Place, 3800 University Boulevard, are hereby established as
the Central ,Counting Station to ,receive and tabulate voted
ballots in the April ,6, 1985, General Municipal Election.
Section 2. . That Lee Lockard is hereby appointed as the
Manager of the ,Central Counting Station and also as the Tab-
ulation Supervisor for the April 6, 1985 General City Election.
Secti on 3. That J. T. Hood is hereby appointed as the
Presiding Judge for the Special CanvaSSing Board for the
April 6, 1985 General ,City Election.
Section 4. That J. T.Hood is hereby appointed as the
Presiding Judge for the Central Counting Station for the
April 6, 1985 General City Election.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect from
and after its passage by the City Council of the City of West
UniversityP1 ace.
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~10tion: by Councilman Jackson, seconded, by Councilman .~Jeatherly,
that Resolution Number 85~01 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
DESIGNATINGMEMORIAb.,DAYAS AN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY: Resolution Number 85-02
was presented and read in full:
WHEREAS, city employees have suggested that they be granted
an additional holiday to be included in the approved schedule
of ho1idays,granted city employees; and,
WHEREAS, a survey of other cities indicate that consideration
should be given to including Memorial Day as an approved
holiday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That city employees be granted Memorial Day
as a paid annual holiday.
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Section 2. That the following schedule of:ho)idays is
hereby approved by the CityC6uncil for city ernpl oyees:
New Year I s Day
Good Fri day
Memori a 1 Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Fri dayfol1 owing' Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect from
and after its passage by the City Council of the City of West
University Place.
Motion by Councilman Jackson that Resolution Number 85-02 be tabled
until the next regular Council meeting.
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PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 3836 A~1HERSTSTREET: Resolution Number 85~03
was presented and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that additional
real property is needed in conjunction with municipal operations;
and
WHEREAS, the City proposed to enter into an Earnest Money
Contract for the acquisition of Lot One (1) in Block Nineteen
(19) of Collegeview First Addition of the City of West University
Place, in Harris County, Texas, according to the map thereof
recorded in Volume 6~ Page 44 or the Map Records of said
County, also known as 3836 Amherst Street; and
WHEREAS, there has been appropriated, and there is avai1-
able in the Water andSewer Fund the sums of $100,000.00 to
acqui re such property.
NOW~ THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That in the best interest of the. City, the
sum: of $100,000.00 be appropriated from the Water and Sewer
Fund for payment for the, acqui siton of Lot .one (1 ) in Block
Nineteen (19) of Collegeview First Addition"Harris County,
Texas, according to the map or plat, thereof recorded in
Volume 6, Page 44 of the Map Records of Harris County,
Texas, also known as, 3836 Amherst Street.
Section 2. That Marla Forristal1, Mayor of the City of
West University Place, Texas, be, and she is hereby authorized
to exe,cute all documents to. conc1 ude the purchase and sa1 e of
said Property for the City of West University Place, Texas.
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Motion by Councilman Weatherly, seconded by Councilman Jackson,
that Resolution Number 85-03 be appro~~d ~~ read.
t.1ayor Forrista1T recognized Mr.'Lawrence Hand, 3832 Amherst, who
had signed tb sp~ak to this item6n the agenda.
Mr. Hand stated that during a walk with his daughter on Sunday he
saw the Council agenda which had. been posted at'.the Community
Building and his reading such agenda was the fi~st knowledge that
he had that the city was contemp1 ating purchase of the property
next door to his home. Mr. Hand stated that he was ~rimari1y
concerned about two things: His desire for'his family to live in
a nice neighborhood and the bulk of their family's 'assets and
debts are in their home which he felt would have its value
diminished because of something they had nothing to do with and was
beyond their control.
Mr. Hand requested'thatth~'Couricilforego consideration of the
Resolution until they had an opportunity to talk to the Council
about the proposed purchase.
Mrs.Kite, 3826 Amherst, stated that she was sure the value of
their property, waul d decrease, with a water well or other city use
of the property being considered by the. city; that there was pro-
perty across the street for sale; and that she would like action
deferred until they could discuss the proposal with property
owners across the, street and discuss the proposal with the City
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Councilman Jackson stated,that he thought the requests were fair and
that he had been swayed by their,arguments.
Councilman Weatherly stated he thought the Council, should have a
meeting, in. fairness to them.
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Mayor'Forrista11 stated that a problem had been encountered with
the purchase price of the property that must be resolved and that
the city was contemplating the purchase of the property ,not as much
for the location of a new water well, but the cost of,transmission
lines.
Motion by Councilman Jackson that Resolution 85-03 be tabled.
BANK DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT: Resolution Number 85-04 was presented and
read in full:
, WHEREAS, the City, Council has heretofore entered an
,agreement with the Texas Commerce Bank - Chemical, to act
as the City depository; and
WHEREAS~ said agreement is to expire on or about
April 30,1985;~and
WHEREAS, the pol icy of the City Council has been to
allow, new Counci1menbers in election years to review
depository bids and award the depository contract as they
determine appropriate during their,adriliniStration; and
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WHEREAS, in view of the City Charter prOVl Sl on that
City Council elections will ,be on the first Saturday in
April in odd-numbered years, this being Apri1 6, 1985,
wht the offic~ being a~~umed on or after .Ap~i1 8,~1985; and
WHEREAS, that the time span between April 8, 1985. and
Apri130, 1985, the ending date of the depository agreement,
is insufficient to allow thestaff to establish bid speci..;.
ficationS, obtain the bids~ evaluate the bids and make
recommendations to the City Council and for City Council
to consider same; and
WHEREAS, th~ depository agreement may be extended by
mutual agreement of the partie~ until and through July 31,
1985, under the same terms and conditons as set forth therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That in the best interest of the City, the
City Council hereby extends the depository agreement currently
in force and effect with;TexasCommerce Bank - Chemical, from
May 1, 1985, through, and int1uding July 31, 1985~
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Section 2. That Donna Sims, Director of Administration,
be, and she is'hereby authorized to execute all documents
necessary to extend the depository agreement until and through
July 31, 1985.
PASSED AND. APPROVED this
day of
, 1985.
Motion by Councilman Jackson. seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that Resolution Number 85-04 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BELLAIRE BOULEVARD ELEVATED STORAGE RESERVOIR: Estimate Number 2, in
the amount of $4,458 submitted by R. E.Dow & Sons~ Inc. for work
completed to'date on, repair-sTand painting of the Bellaire Boule-
vard e1 evated sto.ragereserW0i r was presented for consi derati on.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the City Council approve payment to R. E. Dow,,& Sons, Inc.
in the amounto:f'$4;458.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
$LIPLINE PROJECT - 3400 CASON: Consideration was given to an invoice
in the amount of $7,850 for completion ofaslip1ine project in
the 3400 block of Cason.
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Motion by Council man Jackson, seconded by Council manWeather'}y
that the City Council approve payment to Shur-F10, Inc. in the
amount of $7,850.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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NEW POLICE FACILITIES: Estimate No. --9, in the co'rrected amount of
$39,076.00, submitted by r~anDeCon, Inc. for work completed to
date on the c6nstructionof new police facilities was presented
for consideration.
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~1otion by Councilman Jackson~ seconded by Councilman Weatherly,
that the"City'Counci1 approve payment "to ManDeCon, Inc: in the
amount of $39,076.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of the City Council had additional comments
for consideration at this time~
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he had no
staff repcirtfor presentati'on to the Council and requested that
consideration be given to a workshop meeting to discuss a paving
petition filed by residents on Corondo Court and the purchase of the
property at 3836 Amherst Street. "
It was'the decision of the Council that a workshop meeting be
held on Monday, 'February 18,1985.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regu1ar'meeting of the City
Council on Monday, January 28~ 1985, were presented for consideration.
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Weatherly, that 0
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
January 28, 1985, 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 8:25 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 25, 1985
7:30 p.m.
The City C6u.nci1~convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
February 25, 1985, 7:30 p~,m.,with the following members present: Mayor
Forrista1l, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Lenhart ,and Po1ichino. Council-
man Weatherly was absent. A1 so present were the City Attorney, City
Manager, City Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of Pub1 ic
Safety, Fire Chief and Solid Waste Superintendent.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Dr. Arrighi, 3036 A1,bans,reported that the storm
sewer in the 3000 block of A1bans stilT had hot been repaired even
though she had reported the problem numerous times and it was her
belief that such action was highly incompetent. Dr. Arrighi further
stated that unless the storm sewer,was properly repaired an injury
could result in a lawsuit against the city and ultimately require
another bond issue to repair storm,sewers.
Mayor Forri sta 11 advised Dr. . Arri gh itha t ' the city was in the process
of repairing water,lines, sewer lines and storm sewers with funds
received in a previous bond issue.
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LEGAL MATTERS: Councilman Polichino was advised that legislation proposed
by the city to permit municipalities to fund waterline replacement
projects would likely be included on the Consent Agenda for both the
Senate and House to consider. '
Neither the City Manager,nor City Attorney had any legal matters for
consideration at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA : Mayor Forri stall removed Items
#14 and #17 from the Consent Agenda-for discussion by residents in
attendante at the meeting.
Mr. H. M. Corley, 3030 Pittsburg, protested tax increase and property
revaluation instituted by the Harris County Appraisal District, and
was advised by Councilman Polichino that the city had been one of
the first in Harris County to complain about, the ,excessive budget of
the Appra i sa 1 Di strict. .
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman
Jackson~ that the Consent Agenda be approved in, accordance with
staff recommendations foll owing the removal of Items #14 and #17.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION: Mayor Forrista11 announced that honoring
Mrs. Melody A. Richarason had been placed on the agenda for her
actions in the apprehension of a criminal. Mayor Forristall then
turned the meeting over to,Chief,ofPo1ice Walt Sriitkinwho presented
the following Citation to Mrs. Richardson:
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Melody A. Richardson-
On Febr~ary 8, 1985 while on, the way home, you witness~d the
kidnapping of E1na Ruth Harbich. Placing your own personal
safety and that of your children second to that of Mrs. Harbich,
whom you had never met, you chased the kidnappers, engaging in
a high speed pursuit... You were ,successful in notifying a
passing police officer who, with tbe assistance of the West
University Place Pol ice, was succes,sfu1in apprehending the
kidnappers. Your instrumenta1ro1e 1nthe apprehension of
the crimina1i resulted ,directly in the safe release of
Mrs. Harbich. Your testimony played a key role in the inves-
tigation, resulting in criminal charges of Aggravated Kidnapping
and Robbery being fi.l ed on the Criminal s. '
You are hereby commended for ,your unse1 fi sh act of heroism,
for Which the West University Place Police Department and all
the citizens of West University Place are extremely grateful.
In token of this appreciation,you are hereby presented the
Public Service Award, the.highest civilian honor bestowed by
the West University Place Police Department.
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his encoUragement and help during the,escapade.
Members of the City Council congratulated t~rs., Richardson for her
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE IN FINANCI8L REPORTING: Mayor Forrista11 ~
advised those in attendance what the City had been awarded a Certi-
ficate of Conformance in Financial Reporting by the Government
Finance Offi.cers Association of the United States. Mayor Forristall
introduced City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh and Director of Finance
Donna Sims as being responsible for the award and further introduced
Mr. Jim Hayden and Mr. Rand1y Hadley of Alexander Grant & Co., the
city's financial advisors who assisted. in obtaining the award. 'Mayor
Forrista11 :presented a beautiful plaque which bad been received along
with the Certificate. . .
DESIGNATING MEMORIAL DAY AS AN'OFFICIAL HOLIDAY:. Resolution No. 85-02
was presented to the Council and read in full :
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WHEREAS, a ?urvey of other municipalities indicated that
consideration should be given,to ,including Memorial Day as
an approved holiday; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to give
such consideration.toinc1uding Memorial Day in the approved
schedule of holidays for the 'City of West. University Place.
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,NOW, THEREFORE, BE I~ RESOLVED BY THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That city employees be granted Memorial Day
as a paid annual holiday.
Section 2. That the following schedule of, holidays is
hereby approved by the City Council for city employees:
New Yea r' s Day
Good Fri day
Memori a 1 Day
Independence Day
Labor Daly'.-
Thanksgiving Day.
Friday following Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Section 3. That this Resolution shall, take ,effect from
and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
West University Place.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
.dayof
, 1985.
Motion by Councilman Jackson~ seconded by Mayor Forristall, that
Resolution No. 85-02 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 3836 AMHERST: Resolution Number 85-03 was presented
to the Council and read in full:
WHEREAS, the City Council has,determined that additional
real property is needed in conjunction with municipal operations;
and
WHEREAS, the City prpposes,to enter into an Earnest Money
. Contract for the acqui siti on of Lot One (1) in, Block Nineteen
(1~) of Collegeview First"Addition of the City of West Univer-
sity Place, in Harris County, Texas, according to the map
thereof recorded in Volume 6, Page 44, of the Map Records of
said County, also, known as 3836 Amherst Street; and
WHEREAS, Ih~~~ h~g b~~ri a~~rbpti~f~d irid fh~~~ is avail-
able in the Water and Sewer Fund the sum of $105,000 to acquire
such property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE,IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section L, That in the. best. interest of the, City, the
sum of $105,000 be appropria t,ed from the Water and Sewer Fund
for payment for the acqui siti on of Lot One (1) in Block Nineteen
(19) of Co1legeview First Addition, Harris County, Texas,
according to the map or plat thereDf recorded in Volume 6,
Page 44 of the Ma p Records of Ha rri-s CQunty, Texas, also
known as 3836 Amherst Street.
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Section 2. That r1ar1a Forristall, .Mayor of the City of
West University Place, Texas,pe,and .she is hereby authorized
to execute all documents to conclude the purchase and sale of
said proper.ty for the City of West University Place, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
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Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded ,by Councilman Jackson, that
Resolution Number 85~03 be removed from the table for further
consideration.
'Mr. Lawrence Land was recognized by Mayor. Forrista1l inasmuch as
he had signed in to speak on this item ,on the.Agenda.
Mr. Land stated that he felt there had been a misunderstanding
of their objections to the purchase of the property, noting
that hebeli.eved the Council ,understood their concern for the
quality of the neighborhood and property value. However,
Mr. Land continued that he did not believe that the Council
was aware that they were also concerned that the best site
for both the city and proper.tyowners be selected. Mr. Land
stated that he had learned from the Mayor and City Manager
that an alternative to accomplish the city~s objectives had
not been setious1y addressedA
Mr. Land stated that there was viable space available adjacent
to the Library and also at JMH and that residents were concerned
that the Council .was considering spending such a large sum of . 0,
city funds without investigating some a1 ternatives and costs
justified.
MayornForrista11 recognized.~1rs. Janice Kite of 3826 Amherst who had
also asked to speak on this agenda item.
Mrs. Kite stated that she felt as Mr. Land did that purchase of
the property by the city wou1q devalue their property.
Mrs. Kite,suggested that the property owned by JMH was already
commercial property and would not.be damaged by purchase by
the city and that the area currently used for gravel storage
could be considered as a futur~ water well site. Mrs. Land
noted that there was already sufficient parks nearby that the
need for another,on the site of the property being considered
would not be necessary and. her fear that additional parking
in front of their homes would result from such purchase.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Forristall
Councilman Lenhart
Voting No: Councilman Jackson
Councilman Po1ichino
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TYPE I AMBULANCE:. In accordance with previous
act,i on of the City Counti 1, bi ds recei Ved for the purchase of
one Type I ambu1 ance. were opened and resu1 ts announced as
follows:
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Superior Southwest, $ 49,014.00 $ 4,500.00
May dedu~t $450~00 if picked up inAtlant~, G~orgia
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~raun $ 54,647.00 None
Bid rejected because bid bond submitted for only 10%
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Collins Ambulance
Bid rejected because Bidder's Proposal not included
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Motion by Councilman Jackson, . seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
bidsrreceived for the purchase of one Type I ambu1arice be referred
to stqff for review and recommendation.
~oti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
LANDFILL CRAWLER, TRACTOR TYPE. LOADER: ' In accordance with previ ous acti on
of the Ci ty Counci 1, bi ds received for the purchase of a crawl er
tractor type loader for use at,the sanitary landfill were opened
and results announced as follows:
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$ 72,814
$ 92,558
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Motion by Councilman Jackson"seconded by Mayor Forristall, that
bids ~eceived for the purchase of a crawler tractor type loader be
refer~ed to staff for review, and recommendation.
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Voting No:
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FIRE LINE ON BELLAIRE BOULEVARD: The Council was presented,a request to
advertise for bids for. the construction of water main on Wer1ein,
Ho1co~be arid Belmont~
Motiory by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by
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tion~f water main on Werle.in, Holcombe and
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VI'oting."DiY€: All
Councilman Jackson, that
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Voting No: None
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INFORMATIO~ SYSTEM INVOICE: An invoice in the amount of $7,258 submitted
by Al exander Grant & Company for the comp1 etion of Phase I of the
Computer System Selection Study was presented'for consideration.
Motio~ by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council approve payment to Alexander Grant & Company in
the amount of $7,258. ~
Voting Aye: All
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PAVING OF CORONDO COURT: Mayor Fo.rristall stated that this item had been
remo.ved fro.m the Co.nsent Agenda inasmuch as Mr. Arlo Van Denover had
expres~ed his desire to speak ,to. such item.
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Mr. Van Denover stated that seven (7) or eight (8) property
o.Wners o.nthe blo.ck had signed a petitio.n to. have the 3666 I
block o.f Co. rondo. Court-paved they had no.tbeen ,advised that ~
theywo.u1d have to. pay fo.r the project immediately upon comple-
tion and had been under the impressio.n that owners wo.u1d be
given a pay~back schedule o.ver a perio.d o.f years. Mr. Van
Denover questio.ned the reason they were to be treated differently
than the owners o.f property paved with bond funds.
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Motio.n by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
consideration of paving the 3600 block o.f Co.rondo. Court be tabled
for discu~sion at a workshop meeting to. be held on Monday, March 4th.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: No.ne
COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICAtION PLAN: Invoices ihlthe amount of $2,364
and $3,800 submi tted by Touche Ross & ,Company for work comp1 eted to
date on the preparation of a co.mpensation and,c1assification plan
were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Po1ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council appro.ve payment to To.uche Ro.ss & Company in the
amount o.f $6,164.00
Voting Aye: All
Vo.ting No: None
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SURVEY WORK ON, BELLAIRE BOULEVARD,: An invo.ice submitted by To.pco., Inc.
for sur.vey,work on Be11aire from Belmont to Vanderbilt, in the
amount o.f $504.00 was presented for co.nsideratio.n.
Mo.tio.n by Co.unci1man Po.1 ichino., seconded by Co.uncilman Jackso.n,
that the City Co.unci1 approve payment to. To.pco., Inc. in the amount of
$504.00.
Vo.ting,Aye: All
Vo.ting No.: No.ne
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS: Mayor Fo.rrista11 stated that this item had been
removed from the Consent Agenda for, discussion ,with a resident who was
no longer present at the meeting.
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Motion by Councilman Lenhart, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the City Council authori ze increasing the price for lIo.ver the counter
plastic bags purchasesll fro.m $3.00 to. $4.00 per roll.
Vo.ting Aye: All
Voting No.: None
1984 BUDGET AMENDMENT: The fo11o.wing request for an amendment to the
1984 budget was presented as follows:
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As you know several un budgeted projects were authorized by Council
during the 1984 fiscal year. Since there existed a pressing need
to accomplish these projects in 1984, both the capital projects
fund and the water sewer fund exceeded budgeted expenditures and
expenses in the following ~reas:
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Account
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Water Sewer
Capital Prljects
Construction/water well #9
Street Paving*
$ 57,988
12,861
It is recommended that the above funds and accounts be,amended by
the amounts indicated to accomodate these additional expenditures
and expenses.
Fund Total Original Total Amended
Budget Budget
Water Sewer $ 1,576,550 $ 1,634,538
Capita 1 Projects 931,000 943,861
*Origina1ly included in 1983 budget.
Motion by Council man'., Pol ichino, seconded by Councilman Jackson, that
the 1984 budget be amended in accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forrista11 advised that she had received a
letter from Jr. Donald Ghiz,3217 Amherst Street, requesting that the
city's ordinance be amended to prohibit the throwing of newspapers at
resi dences who di d~,not des i re them
Di scussl on deve10p;ed thai'the' prob1 em was not with the newspapers but
with the carriers who changed frequently.
Mayor Forrista11 read the following letter which had been mailed
to all residents in the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Sunset Boulevard:
In accordance with your petition regarding the parking
problems on Sunset Boulevard, the City Council has acted
favorably: on your request for restricted parking in the
2600 and 2700 blocks. The "no parking" signs will pro-
hibit parking between the hours of a:oo a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
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six month trial period. During this time, the situation
will be closely monitored by city staff.
The other matters mentioned in your petition will be considered
by the city 'staff. If you have any questi ons, p1 ease feel
free to contact me.
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The Council was advised that in. response to the city's request a
price quotation from Municipal Code Corporation had been received.
the city's Zoning Ordinance could be published as a part of the n
current Code of Ordinances at a charge of $1,040.00 or as a separate
sale and distribution pamphlet at a cost of $233.00 for fifty (50)
copies or $253.00 for publication of one-hundred (100) copies.
Motion by Council man Lenhart, seconded by Council man Jackson, that
the Municipal Code Corporation be instructed to prepare one~hundred
(100) copies of the city's Zoning 'Ordinance in pamphlet form.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh had no further matters for
consideration by the Council at, this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City'
Council on Monday, February 11, 1985, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that
minutes of the regu1 ar Ci ty Council meeting on February 11, 1985,
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, seco~ded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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March 11; 1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday.
March 11, 1985, 7:30 P.M., w:i,th the following members present: Mayor
Forristall. presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Polichino and Weatherly.
Councilman Lenhart was absent. Also present were the City Attorney,
City Secretary, Director of Administration and the Solid Waste Super-
intendent.
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: There were no residents in attendance
desiring to speftk to an item included on the agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: Neither City Attorney DavirlAllums,Director of Adminis-
tration nor a member of Council had any legal matters for consideration
at this meeting.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Forristall noted that there
were no consent items included on the agenda, so this item and
approval of the consent agenda were not considered.
CITY HALL BOILER In accordance with previous action of the City Council,
bids received for thepU1"chase and' ins t a:L1: at ion of a replacement boiler
for the City Hall were' opened and'results announced as follows:
BIDDER
LUMP SUM BID
Har-Con Corporation
Polar Air
RaydanMechanical
Way Holdil1g Company
, Wood-Leppard.
$ . T, 393.00
7,856.00
8,975'.00
7, 7/j7 .00
13.326~OO
Voting Aye: All
Voting'No: None
STREET DIVISTONCAB'& GHA.8'SIS: In accordance with previous action of the
City Council, bids receivecl for the purchase ofai5.500g.v~r.w.
cab and chassis for the Street Division were opened and results
announced as follows:
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Knapp Chevrolet
Don McMillian Ford
Port City~'For,d
South Loop Ford
$21,149.22
17,582.00
18,893.89
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bids received for the purchase of a 25, 500 g.v.r.w. cab and chassis
be referred to staff for review and a recommendation for purchase be
presented to Council at it9 next regular meeting on Maroh 25, 1985.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Forristall stated that in response to a request
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received from a number of residents for a change in garbage pick~up
days in weeks in which a holiday occurs on a Monday or Tuesday, the
question had been researched by Solid Waste Su~erintendent Jerry Burns.
Mr. Burns recommended that no change be made inasmuch as there were
only two holidays on a Monday during 1985.
Mayor ForristalLadvised that she had received a letter from Ms. Letticia
Tate submitting her resignation as a member of the Zoning and Planning
Commission inasmuch as she had recently been named a Bankruptcy
Judge and her new schedule would not permit her to continue to serve.
Mayor Forristall stated that she would not fill the vacancy since
this Council had so little time left to serve.
Mayor Forristall stated that members of the City Council had received
copies of the opinion of City Attorney David Allums regarding a
request from th~ residents for re-paving Corondo Court and that she
would direct letters to each of the eight residents in the 2600 block
of Corondo Court and forward copies of Mr. Allums' opinion.
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Mayor Forristall noted that on April 6, 1985, an election would be held
for the purpose of electing a Mayor and four (4) Council Members and
would also 'be the date for the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the
Parks and Recreation Board.,' Mayor Forris,tall stated that the number
of eggs hidden had been increased each year but were stili gone in
a short time.
STAFF REPORT: Director of Administration Donna Sims reported that the
investigation for information system equipment was continuing.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council on Manday, February 23, 1985, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,
February 25, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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time, upon motion duly made, seconded and' carried, the meeting
adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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,March 25, '1985
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on Monday, March 25,
1985, with the following members present: Mayor Forristall, presiding; Counci 1-
men Jackson, Polichino and Lenhart. Also present were: the City Attorney, City
Manager, City Secretary, Assistant City Secretary, Director of Finance and Dir-
ector of Finance and Director of Public Safety.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were nO residents in attendance at the meeting de-
siring to bring any matter to the attention of the City C6uncil.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Forristall directed attention to a
sign-in sheet at the rear of the Council Chamber for use by any resident
desiring to speak to a specific item included on the meeting agenda.
LEGAL MATTERS: No member of the City Council; the City Manager nor the City At-
torney had any legal matters for Council consideration at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Counei Iman Jackson requested that con-
siderationof payment of $6,445.00 to the Harris County Appraisal District
for the second quarter be removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart,
that with the deletion of Item 21 the Consent Agenda be approved in accor-
dance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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ASSOCIATE PROSECUTOR OF MUNICIPAL COURT: The Council was advised that considera-
tion should be given to the appointment of an additional Associate Prosecu-
tor for the Municipal Court, and that Mr. andelario Elizondo had expressed
an interest in such appointment.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that Mr. Can-
derlario Elizondo be appointed Associate Prosecutor of the Municipal Court.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
The Oath of Office as an Associate Prosecutor of the Municipal Court was
administered to Mr. Elizondo.
PURCHASE OF TYPE I AMBULANCE: In accordance with previous action of the City
Council, bids received for the purchase of a Type I ambulance were opened
and results announceq as follows:
. Bidder Bid Amount Trade- In Total Bid Price
Collins Ambulance $44,056.25 $ 6,500.00 $ 37,556.25
Southwest Prof. 45,108.00 5,900.00 39,208.00 0
Al ternate 44,108.00 5,900.00 38,208.00
Superior Remount 41,248.00 4,500.00 36,748.00
Alternate 39,448.00 4,500.00 34,948.00
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Motion by Counci lman Jackson, seconded byCounci lman Pol ichino, that bids
rece i ved for the purchase of a Type I ambul ance be referred to staff for
review and recommendation.
Voting Aye: All
Voting' No: None
SELECTION OF INFORMATION SYSTEM: Director' of Finance Donna Sims' advised the
Counci 1 that a great deal of time and effort had been spent analyzing both
the equipment and software needs of the city and that the city1s consul-
tants, Alexander Grant and Company had niade a recommendation to award con-
tracts to I.B.M. Corporation and Municipal Software Consultants, Inc. for
the purchase of computer hardware and software applications; MiL Sims in-
troduced Mr. Ron Jones and Ms. 'Susan Jenkins of Alexander Grant, Mr. Michael
Dunn of Municipal Software Cons~ltants and Mr. Bob Battistone ofl.B.M.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Counci 1 accept the recommendation of Alexander Grant and Company and a con-
tract be executed with I.B.M. and Municipal Software Consultants, Inc. for
the purchase of computer har'dwareand software applications. .
Vot i ng Aye : All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE LINE ON WERLE1N~HOLCOMBEAND BELMONT: Mr. Dietet Ufer,
Langford Engineering, Inc. presented a tabulation of bids rec~ived on March 19,
1985, for the construction of a fire line on Werlein, Holcombe and Belmont
and recommended that a contract be awarded to Jess Lovelace, Pasadena, Texas,
on his low bid of $89,397.60.
Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Jackson, seconded by Counc i 1 man Po 1 i ch i no, that the City
C.ouncil accept the"recommendatJon of the city's consulting engineer and a
contract be awarded to Jess Lovelace on his low bid of $89,397.60.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF POll CE PATROL UN ITS: A request' was presented for payment to H-GAC
in the amount of $43,625.94, for the purchase of four (4) police patrol units.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council approve payment to H-GAC in the amount of $43,625.94 for the purchase
of four (4) police patrol units. '
Voting Aye: All
, Voting No:' None
PURCHASE OF ONE-HALF TON PICKUP: A request was presented for paym~nt to H-GAC in
the amount of $8,266.78 for. the purchase of a one-half ton pickup.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council approve payment to H-GAC in the amount of $8,266.78 for the purchase
of one one-half ton pickup.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF THREE-QUARTER TON PICKUP: A request was presented for payment to
H-GAC in the amount of $9,639.46, for the purchase of one three~~uarter ton
pickup.
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Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Pol i ch i no, second~d by Counc i 1 man Lenha rt, tl)at the
City Council approve payment to H-GAC in the amount of $9,639.46 for the
purchase of a three-quarter ton pickup.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITY HALt BOILER: In accorda'nce with preyious ~ction of the City Council, a
recomendation was presented that the low bid of $7,393.00 submitted by
Har Con Corporation be accepted fO,r the installation of a new boiler in
the City Hall.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, serionded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council accept staff recommendation ana a neW City Hall boiler be purchased
from Har Con Corporation for $7,393.00. '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CAB & CHASSIS: In accordance with previous'action of the City Council, a recom-
mendation was presented that the low bid of $17,582.00 submitted by Knapp
Chevrolet for delivery of a 25,500 g.v.r.w. cab and chassis be accepted.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council accept staff recommendation and a new cab ,and chassis purchased
from Knapp Chevrolet for their low bid:of '$17 ,582.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CRAWLER-LOADER FOR SANITARY LANDFILL: In accordance with previous action of the
City Councn, a recommen~ation was pr,esented that the ,low bidof $72,814.00
submitted by Fogle Equipment Company for del ivery of a Fiat Allis loader
for the sanitary landfill be accepted.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council accept staff recommendation and a Fiat Allis loader be purchased from
Fogle Equipment for the low bid of$72,8l4.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF,WATER WELL #9: Estimate No., 3, in the amount of $14,655.15, sub-
mitted by Layne-Texas Company for work completed to date on drilling water
well #9 and Change Order #1, in the amount of $5,552.00 on the watei<well
construction, were presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilmari Pblichino, secon~ed by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Counci I' approve' payment of Estimate '#3,' in the amount of $14,655.15, to Layne-
Texas Company for work completed to date on,drilling water well #9, and approve
Change Order #1 . '
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF PLASTfc REFUSE BAGS: A request was presented to enter into an agree-
ment with H-GAC for the purchase of plastic refuse bags.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council approve the purchase of plastic refuse bags from H-GA.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS: An invoice in the amount of $2,702.08, submitted
by Langford Engineering, -Inc.-for engineering services on various capital
improvement projects was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Pol ichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council approve payment to Langford Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$2,702.08.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN: An invoice in the amount of $7,500 sub-
mitted by Touche Ross & Company for w6rk completed to date on the prepara-
tion of a classification and compensation plan, was presented forconsidera-
tion.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the City
Council approve payment to Touche Ross & Company in the amount of $7,500.00.
Voting Aye: All
Votihg No: None
1984 TAX -REFUNDS: A request was presented to make certain 1984 tax refunds as
required by the Tax Code.
Mot i on by Counc i 1 man Pol i ch ihO, sec6nded by Counci 1 man Lenha'r't, that the
City Council approve refunds of taxes in excess of $500, in accordance
with the Tax Code.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PAYMENT ON 1976 BOND ISSUE: A request was presented'for approval for the payment
of principal, interest and agentl~ feet_in the amount of $122,052.00 to First
City National Bank of Houston on the 1976 bond issue.
Motion by Councilman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, that the
City Council approve payment to the First City National Bank of Houston in
the amount of $122;052.00.
Vot i ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: , An invoice in the amount of $6,445.00 sub-
mittedby the Harris County Appraisal District for the second quarter of
1985 was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, 'seconded 'by Councilman Pdlichino, that the Cit-
Council approve payment to the Harris"CountyAppraisal District in the amount
of $6,445.00.
Councilman Lenhart noted that he had previously gone on record as abstaining
from any discussion or vote on matters relating to the Harris County Appraisal
District.
Each remaining member of the Council expressed their concerns regarding the
Appraisal District and its accuracy of appraisals.
Vot i ng Aye : All
Voting No: None
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CONSTRUCTI.ON OF NEW POLICE FACILITIES: .... An invoice in the amount of $3,645.08,
submi tted byPauT' H; Addington for arch i,t:ectura 1 servi ces rendered on
the construction 'of new police facilities was presented for consideration.
Motion byCounciTman Polichino, seconded by Councilman Lenhart, ,that the
'City Council approve payment to Pa'ul 'H; Addington & Associates in the
amount of $3,645.08.
Vot Lng'Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER FOR 'THE CONSTRUCTrDN OF THE NEW POLICE FACILITY:
:6hange Order No. ,12 wassubinitted to indicate all the'necessary portions of
the work to be performed, by the Ci tyor by others, and the amount required
to complete or correct these portions of the work, to be deducted:from the
contract amount.
The total cost of Change Order 112 is $40~242.00.
The Council" was advised that the problems with the construction had been a
continuous problem and not corrected by the contractor, and that it was felt
this action would':permit completion and occupancy of the building.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Polichino, that the
Council accept the recommendation of tnearchitect on the project and ap-
prove Change Order #12.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Polichino noted that April 8th would be the final
meeting of the current 'City Council and would also be the final meeting
covered 'by Ed Conaway who was moving to Lake Jackson.
Councilman Polichino welcomed Council Candidate John Maloney and congratu-
lated him on hi~'interest in finding outvihat is going on.
Mayor Forristall announced that the citywide Easter Egg Hunt would be held
on Saturday, April 6, 1985, and that the General City Election would also
be held on that date.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Dick Rockenbaugh advised that he had no further items
for Council consideration at this time,'but Polfce Chief Walt Snitkin had an
item.
Chief Sni1ikin presented each member 'of the City Council with framed photo-
graphs of menibersof the Pol ice Department.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
on March 11, 1985, were presented for'consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Mayor Forristall; that minutes of
the regular meeting on March 11, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Vot ing Aye: All'
Voting No: None
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upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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The City ~o~ncil ririn~~D~J i~ ~pec~al ~ess~o~ at th~ City Hall on Monday~
April 8,,1985,7: 05 p,.m., wi,tht_he foll qwi ng members p~esent: Mayor
Forrista11, presiding;CounciTirierf JacKson, 'PcHichino and Weatherly. Also
present were the City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary, Assistant
City Secretary, Pol.ice Chief, Fire Chief, Deputy Finance Director and
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS::' Mr. 'Frank Wor1ey~ 2735 Taibot, congratulated members
of the ,Council for per'servering ,and su"rviving' their term of office.
CAN'v'ASS OF ILECTHlN RETtlRNS. Members of the Council were furnished tally
,lists prepared.bythe.Pr'esidi"n,g Judge 'of'th"e, Central Countvng Station.
'Resolution Number 85..05 wa:s presen'tedto the CounCil and read in full :
WHEREAS, 'in accordimc'e with the "Charter of the City of West
, University P1 ace, Texas'; the Texas E1 ection Code; and Ordinance
Number 1238 of;' th~ C'ity'of West UniveY;sity Place, a general City
E1ecti.on was,he1d on Apri"~, 198,5, in tflE:!.CJty of West University
Place for the purpose' of electing a Mayor and four Councilmembers
for a two-year term as prescribed .bythe City' Charter; and
W~EREA~, {n a~c6rdan~e with the t~rms and provisions of
Arti.cle 8.29a of the E1ectionCode,~;the Judges ~f the election
have made out, signed and 'delivered the voted ballots, together with
the poll 1 i sts, to' the Mayo'r 'and City' councfl of the City of West
University Place, Texas; a~~
WHER~A~, t~e May~r ,and City C~~ncil of the Ci~y of West
UYliversityPlac~" Texa,'s"Jrf ~pe~ial sessi.on;:.assemb1ed on April 8,
1985, have opened and examined the 'election returns and have
canvassed the 'resul ts"'thereofin accordarice with the provisions
of the City Charter and the Texas Election Code and as a result of
suc'h 'examina"tion'~and canvass~' said 'Mayor and City Councilmembers
find that at such e1 ecti on the foll owing votes were cast :
NAME CANOl DATE PRECINCT PRECINCT PRECINCT PRECINCT ABSENTEE
FOR 15 87 133 183
Mike Parks ~1ayor 237 269 125 197 114
J. Alan Alexander ' M~yor 161 200 181 182 39
Boone Schwartze1 Counc i 1 260 210 118 224 113
Beth Ann Bryan . , Council, 258 308 159 260 127
John H. MaJ oney Counci 1 165 210 205 173 47
Jim Cummings 'Counc i 1 · 264 "316 135 251 124
Laura C. Hi,gl ey Council 265 325 165 272 116
Tom Mc~arver Cou'nci1 215 272 258 203 53
WHEREAS~, a$,J result of such e1e~tion, it was determined that Mike
Parks, with.a ,total of 942 votes cast for him was elected MAYOR of
th~ City of W~s,t_University Place, Texas; and that Boone Schwartze1,
with a total number of 1025 votes cast for him and Beth Ann Bryan,
with a total number of 1112 votes cast for her, and Jim Cummings,
with a total number of 1090 votes cast for him, and Laura Carter
Hi gl ey, with a total nuber of 1143 votes cast for her ,have been
elected COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
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CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE~ TEXAS:
... ',- Section -1 ;,. ,Tha 1;- .the.offi'Ci'a 1resul ts' -of, such, ,election
,sha l1~rbe'; and they' 'are he'reby" dec1 ared pursuant to canvass
"of the returns of ,such e1 ectton. by 'the"Mayor and, c.i,ty"Counci1
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Boone Schwartze1
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Laura Carter Higley
was elected Mayor,
was e1 ec'ted Councilmember
was elected-Counci1member'
. . ,.was, 'e 1 ected- ,Counc i 1 member
was elected Councilmember
of, the Ci ty'of t~est Uni-ver.sj:,ty Place', 'Texas" at sa'id el ection
and shall serve in such capacity until the next regular election
o'f a ~1ayor and 'City ,Counc-il ,as prescri bed by ,the ,City Charter.
Section' -2.' 'That an, executed copy'of thi s Reso1 uti on shall'
'be de1'ivered ,to each;' Mi-ke. Parks" Boone ,Schwartzel, Beth Ann
.Bryan, -Jim, Cummi'ngs' and, La'ura Carter'Hi'gl ey as hi s or her
,Ce'rtificate ,of [1 ection and dupl i cated copies' hereof shall be
'delivered to. the 'Gity Secretary, of the, City o'f West University
. P1 ace, Texas.'
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of April , 1985.
Motion' by Councilman. Jackson, seconded by 'Councilman Pol ichino, that
Resol utton ,Number 85-05 be approved as 'read.' -
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
In accordance with, '-the "provis-ions' of Article ,6.09 of the E1 ection Code
the."followi'ng record of ballots delivered to precinct polling places
... and fo'r absentee voti'ng was presented. '
ABSENTEE 'VOTING: "
'400 ballots printed and delivered
'158 votes cast
2 ballots declared invalid
242 ballots remaining
PRECINCT 015:
500 ballots delivered -
415 ba110ts voted
"1 ba 11 ot mut il a ted
"084. ballots rema in i ng
PRECINCT 087:',>" '- .;500"ballors deli'vered
- -486 ball otsvoted
. '3 ball ots muti1 aged
11 ballots remaining
PRECINCT 133:' ,.. 500 ballots delivered
327 ba110t~ voted
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'CouNCIL COMMENTS: COl,inci 1 inari po11chin9 requested th~ t trenches again
, be dug arouYld tre~s jn.the ~ity,parks.to'perinjtg:rowth,of. t~e small
trees.
PRECINCT 183:
. STAFF., REP,ORT:.' Cjty Manager:- bi~k Ro'ck~nbaugh ,had.. no' furt'her,items for
consideration by the Council citthi's time~ . '. , .
ADJOURNME:NT: With no further b,usin~ssto come beJore the Counci1,at
this time,upon motion duly Qlage, seconded and carr]e~, the meeting
adjourned at 7:20p.m. .' '.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 8, 1985
The City Council'convened in' regular session at the City Hall on Monday,
April 8, 1985,',7,:30 p~m~';with the following members present: Mayor
Forris~a11, presiding; Councilmen Jackson, Po1ichino and Weatherly.
- Councilinan,.Lenhart' was absent.-. 'Also'present were the'City Attorney, City
,Manag'er, City Secretary, Assistant~ City SecretarY', Police.Chief, Fire
Chief, Deputy" Finance Director and Municipal Court Clerk. "
. ' HEARING ,OF, RESIDEN:rS: Mrs. 'Mary,Ann..Bincig, 6634, Vanderbil t, tha,nked members
of the Council for"serving,'notingher'appreciation fer all of the
hours spent by the Council. '
. CITIZEN RESPONSE'TQ AGENDA, ITEMS: . There were no citizens in attendance
desiring to address a specific agen~a item.
LEGAL MATTERS: There were no legal matters for consideration by the Council
at this time.
ITEMS TO BE REM.QVED. FROM CQNSENT AGENDA: No member of the City Council desired
to remove an item from::'the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Po1ichino,
that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommenda-
tions.
Voti ng Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF ONE TYPE I AMBULANCE: The following recommendation was
presented for the purchase of one Type I ambulance:
The bids for the ambulance were reviewed by the Personnel/Purchasing
Division and the Fire Department. The results are as follows:
Superi or Remount, Inc.
Del ivery:
Bid Amount
Trade-in:
Net Bid:
60-90 days
$41,248
4,500
$36.748
after receipt of chassis
$39,448 (Alternate)
4,500
$34,948
Bid Bond:
5% Bid Bond
Collins Ambulance Sales & Service
Delivery:
Bid Amount
Trade-in:
Net Bid:
90-120 days ARO
$44,056;25
6,500.00
$37,556.25
Bid Bond:
100% Bid Bond
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Bid Amount:
Trade~in :
Net- Bid:
60. days after -receiptofchass is
$45,10.8 $44,10.8 (Alternate)
5,90.0. 5,90.0. '
-'. $39,208 ' '$38,208- '
Bid Bond:
100.%' Bid Bond "
As yo'u are aware, a bid bond of-100% was requested ,in the specifications.
Superior Remount; Inc. submitted a' 5% bid bond, -therefore, we rejected
their bid due to not meeting specificatiQn~.
, It ;-5 our recommendation that the City purchase the Type I Ambulance
from Collins Ambulance Sales"andService for the amount of $37,556.25.
The 1985 budgeted amount is $40.,0.0.0.. The ambulance will be built as
per the specifications with no exceptions. .'
Motion by Council man Jackson,. seconded by Councilman Pol ichi no, that
the recommendation of staff be approved and one Type I ambulance be
- - pu.rchased from Col1 ins Ambulance Sal es & Service for, the net sum of
$37,556.25.
, Voting Aye-:' All':
, Voting 'No': None'
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CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9: Change Order #2, in the amount of $1,740~Oo.
submitted by Layne Texas Company for the constructi'on of'water well
- #9 was presented for considera,t-ion,.'
Motion ,by Councilman Jackson, seconded by Councilman Po1ichino, that
change order #2 submitted-by Layne Texas Company for the construction
of water we'll #9 be approved. "
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
INFORMATION SYSTEMS STUDY: An invoice in the amount of $20,408 for the final
payment to Alexander Grant &, Company for the preparation of an informa-
tion system study and selection, was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilman Jackson,;- seconded by Counci'lman Pol i-Chino, that
the CounGil approve -'payment to Alexander Grant & Company in the amount
of $20.,408.
Voting Aye:" All
Voting' No: None
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL-MEETING 'ON MARCH 25; 1985: Minutes of the
meeting of the City Council 'on ' Monday, March 25, '1985, were submitted
for consideration.
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minutes of the regu1ar"meeting of the 'City'Counci1' on March 25, 1985,
be a pprovedas submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COMMENTS BY OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS":" Couricflnian Weathetlytongratu1 ated
all those who ran in the city'~ general election held on April 6,
1985, 'p'nd adv{ se,d' that 'it'Would 'bean experience each 'waul d remember
for a 1cing'time.' ", ',,' ,
Councilman Polichino advised newCouncilmembers that they could expect
to get "sworn at" as well as "sworn in", and expressed his appreciation
to former members of the Council with whom he had served, members of
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waul d administer 'the "Oath 'of 'Of~'i,ce .to "the'riew1ye,l ec~ed 'members of
the City Council. ? " -"
:'Jtidge' Ric'hardsory'adIi1i'niste'red th~e ,Oath 'of Office 'to Mfchci'e1 L. Parks as
~1aY9.r o~ th,e City or'West Un iVe:r:s ity Place"
Judge Richardson administered the Oath 'o'f'Office to Beth Ann Bryan,
. ' ~a!lles W.~ummi"!gs,, Laura Carter Higl,ey an_~ Boone Schwa.rtzel as members
of t,he City Cbunc:n of the 'Cit~,ofW~st Un.iversity Place.
, Mayor Forris'ta1f, CounC-;lmeri J'iH:ksori, 'P'o;ichino and Weatherly retired
from the Council Table at this time. "
MEETING CALLED TO'ORDER: Mayor Parks' call ed the meeting to order and
welcomed new ,members .of the City Council,
'Fo110wfng 'an 'announcement' by Mayor Parks that' there were some housekeep-
ing chores necessary for ea'Ch new City Cound1 ~ the first being the
~1 ~cti on9,f a Mayor Pro- ~em,
MotiOli'by Councilmember BrYan~ seconcied'byCo.u!lci1member'Schwartze1,
that Councilmember Laura Carter 'Higley be e1ected'Mayor'Pro-Tem of
the City o~West University Place, '
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Voti~g, No: None
R~solut'i6n'Numb'er 85-06 was R,rese,ntedto the council and read in full:
WHEREAS, a city election was held on the sixth day of April,
)985, inthe,Clty o(West, Unhiefsity P1ace~ Tex~s, for the purpose of
el ecti ng a Mayor and f6'ur members of the' Clty COlint'i 1; ~nd
WHEREAS, the votes cast at the election on April 6, 1985,
werecanvass'ed by members of the' City'Counci1on the date of April 8,
1985, and it was determined that Mike Parks had been duly elected
, Mayor 'and Boone Schwartief~' Beth'Ann Bryan', Jim' Cummings and Laura
Carter H'ig1ey ahd been duly elected' Councilmenibers of the City of '
West Urliversi,ty Place, Texas; and ".'" " ' '
'-. -0 WHEREAS, 'in special ceremonies"bf'the C'ity'Council held
at the WestUhiver~iityPlace Council' Chambers on April 8,1985', each
of the above named persons were a.dministered ttieOath of Office and
du1 y i nsta 1.1,ed to thei r respect,iye el ected .posit; ons; and
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Carter Higley was elected Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of West University
Pl ace, Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Mayor Mike Parks and Mayor Pro-Tem Laura
Carter Higley, be and they are hereby, designated and authorized to
sign or countersign checks drawn on all banks or financial institutions
serving as depository for funds of the City of West University Place,
Texas, and any banks or financial inititutions which may be hereafter
designated as depository of city funds during the term of their
offi ce .
Secti on 2. Be it further resol ved that all provi si ons of
such prior Resolutions as may conflict herewith are hereby expressly
repealed; and be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be, and
she is hereby directed, to furnish each depository bank or financial
institution with which the city has funds on deposit, or with which
the city may transact any banking business, a true and correct copy
of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of April, 1985.
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Motion by Councilmember Schwartze1, seconded by Counci1member Cummings,
that Resolution Number 85-06 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
With no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon
motion duly made, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn to the
Community Building for a reception.
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APRI!> 22, 1985
7:30 P.M.
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The City Counc~lconyened in regular session at the City Hall, on
< Monday,. ApriJ., 22, 1985, ';7:.30 P.M., with the fo;llowing members present:
Mayor Park$"pres~ding; Councilmemb~rs ~igley,.Bryan, Cumming~ and
Schwartzel. Also pr~sent we~e the City Manager, City Attorney, City
Secret~ry, Assistant. City ~ecreta~y ?nd Dir~ctorof Administration.
Councilmember Cummings delivered the invocation.
HEARING OF.RESIDENT~: ,Mayor Park~ re~ognized Pa~.Bosse, 4137
Swartbmore,w~o expres~~d her concern apout the bicycle thefts
occurring in West University Placea~ th~s time. Her son's
bicycle was stolen and an eye-witness called the police
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departm~nt. A patrolman, made. an inves~igati~n, but advised Mrs.
Bosse that it might pe thre~ weeks before a complete, investigation
could be made due to other investigations ~urrently tak~ng
priority. Mrs. Bosse suggested that more patrolmen were needed
and ~ Juyenile Investigat~~ be assigned to work with children to
alleviate the case load on the other patrolmen. Julie Fletcher,
4101,Swar~hmore, stated that ~he.andMrs. Bosse had talked to
other parents relating to bicycle thefts. The bicycles are locked
up, but they are still being stolen. The school ground is where
most bicycles ?restolen but they. are also s~olen from homes. Ms.
Fletcher said she would like to be advised on what can be done and
f~lt ~l:1at. mor~ officers we:r:e needed. Mayor. Parks assured Mrs,.
BOSSe'and Ms. Fletcher, that. Council would take the matter under
advisement. The City Manager stated that ~ity ~taff was, in the
process of getting the appropriate response to Mrs. Bosse's letter
and working to get an idea of exactly what can be done and the
avenues that can be taken to alleviate the problem. Mayor Parks
commented that budget time would be the opportune time to consider
additional police officers. The Mayor advised that bicycle thefts
are a concern and that Council would respond at the next council
meeting.
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CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no citizens in
attendance desiring to address a specific agend~ item.
ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY: Mayor Parks presented and read Resolution
Number 85-07:
WHEREAS, Lee Lockard, appointed City Secretary of the City of
West University Place, Texas, on April 14, 1980, has
announced her retirement to be effective June 28, 1985; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Nichols was employed by the City of West
University Place, Texas, on March 4, 1985, to serve as
Assistant City Secretary; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Nichols is qualified to assume the duties of
Assistant City Secretary.
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NOW, THE~~FORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby names and appoints
Audrey Nichols Assistant City Secretary of the City of West
University Place, Texas.
Section 2. That the appointment of Audrey Nichols as
Assistant City Secretary shall become effective immediately from
and after the passage and approval of this resolution.
Section 3. That the City Council, on June 28, 1985, or as
soon as practical thereafter, shall appoint Audrey Nichols City
Secretary of the City of West University Place, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS
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, 1985.
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley
that Resolution Number 85-07 be approved as read.
voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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steering the new Council through their first meeting. Mrs.
Lockard will work on special assignment with the City Attorney
until her retirement.
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS ON 3900 BLOCK ARNOLD AND 3900 BLOCK
COLERIDGE STREETS:'Estimate.#1 in the amount of $26,128.38, submitted
by Ella Construction, Inc., for work completed on water mains was
presented for consid~ration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Estimate #1 submitted by Ella Construction Inc.,
for the construction of'Mat~r mains on 3900, Block Arnold. and 3900
_Block Coleridge., S"br.eets be. -approved 0"
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9: Estimate #4 in the amount of
$51,009.'57 submitted by Layne-Texas Company for work completed to
date on Water Well #9 was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Estimate #4 submitted by Layne-Texas Company for
construction of Water Well #9 be approved.
Voting Aye: ,All
Voting No: ,None
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to advertise for bids for city uniform rental was presented for
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Motron byC~tipcilffie~er Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids for city uniform rental.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None.
EXAMINATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: An invoice in the amount of
$12,000 for interim payment to Alexander Grant & Company for
services rendered in connection with -the examination of financial
statements;,as of December 31, 1984, was presented for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the invoice in the amount of $12,000 to Alexander
Grant & Company for examination of financial statements be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF DICTAPHONE EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY: A
request for payment to Houston-Galveston Area Council in the
amount of $15,508.06 for the purchase of dictaphone equipment for
the Police Building was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded byCouncilmember
Cummings, that the payment to H-GAC for the purchase of dictaphone
equipment for the Police Building be approved.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Cummings voiced his concern about
the thefts in the City and thanked Mrs. Bosse and Ms. Fletcher for
coming to Council to express their concerns. Councilmember Schwartzel
urged those citizens present to talk to their friends and neighbors to
become more involved in the City and volunteer their time serving on
one of the various boards and committees. He suggested interested
citizens to submit their names by May 31. Mayor Parks expressed his
thanks to Mrs. Bosse and Ms. Fletcher for coming to Council to state
their concerns.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the special meeting of
City Council on Monday, April 8, 1985, and the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, April 8, 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that the minutes of the special meeting on April 8, 1985, and the
regular meeting on April 8, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business
this time, upon motion duly made,
meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall, on
Monday, May 13, 1985, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Mayor Parks, presiding; Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, Cummings,
and Schwartzel. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney,
Assistant City Secretary, Director of Administration, and Director of
Public Safety/Police Chief. Councilmember Bryan delivered the
invocation.
OUTSTANDING SENIORS DAY: Mayor Parks recognized two gentlemen
attending the Council meeting: Douglas Burns, 3114 Quenby, and
Richard Skains, Jr., 3018 Robinhood. Each of these
graduating seniors have attained the honor of being among the 500
Finalists chosen by the United States Presidential Scholars
Program as potential candidates to be selected as one of the one
hundred twenty-one 1985 Presidential Scholars. Mayor Parks
presented and read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, The United States Presidential Scholars
Program was 'established in 1964 by Executive Order of the
President to recognize and honor our nation's most
distinguished graduating high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, The Scholars are representative of the
achievement of excellence in education and of the promise
of greatness in young people; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Burns as a graduating senior at
Mirabeau B. Lamar and Richard Skains, Jr., as a
graduating senior at The High School for the Performing
and Visual Arts have been awarded Certificate by the
President's Commission on Presidential Scholars; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Burns and Richard Skains, Jr.,
have attained this most high honor bestowed by the 1985
United States Presidential Scholars Program by being
chosen from among the nation's most outstanding
graduating seniors to become one of the 500 Finalists in
the Scholars Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Parks, by virtue of
the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of West
University Place in the State of Texas, do hereby
proclaim Tuesday, May 14, 1985, as
OUTSTANDING SENIORS DAY
in the City of West University Place and urge all members
of the City Council, the city staff and citizens of the
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Skains, Jr., for their achievement of academic
excellence.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of this city to be affixed.
On May 4 1985, it was announced that Douglas Burns had been named
a 1985 Presidential Scholar. Richard Skains, Jr., was among 36
out of 5,000 students nationwide to win the National Arts
Competition Award and the only classical percussionist to win.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Peter Taft, 3724 Rice Blvd. was recognized
and addressed the Council concerning bicycle thefts. He wanted to
tell a little bit of the other side of the story. He has had
three bicycles stolen, two of which were his fault. The other
bike was taken off the school yard. Mr. Taft related that when
the theft was reported to the police, Detective Johnson's efforts
were above the call of duty. He worked with my sons, ages 8 and
10 years old. Detective Johnson did a wonderful job of getting
that bike back. We would like to know what we can do better and
how we can help the police do their job. How can we help - we
look to you for leadership and we will respond.
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Mark Chapman stated his son has had three bikes stolen this
year. He suggested that the police need to be more diligent about
these small crimes. He lost, about $'800 'on the bikes. He felt it
was unrealistic. to ask a'child~to-Iock his bike.
Mayor Parks asked the date of one occurrence to which Mr.
Chapman had referred. Mr. Chapman:said it. was in October 1984.
Councilmember Cummings asked Mr. Chapman if any of his
bicycles had been registered with the Police Department. Mr.
,Chapman' sresponse:.'was negativ.e.-', "
Paul Wallin~Jr., 3311 Albans,:,'stated.that for some time there
had been a siege of bicycle' thefts.- 'A' truck would drive up and
drop kids off on Bellaire and at the shopping center to "case"
the neighborhoods. It'is difficuilt"to catch up:with' them - they
are in and oilt so fast. Maybe if,:the: city_'used the "City
Currents" to help publicize the need to lock bicycles.
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bikes stolen through April 30 of ,this year. Since that date no
bicycles have been reported stolen. In comparing prior years,
Chief Snitkin reported that 'the. number of bike thefts were about
the same (one- less in, 1983)_ . We donJt have an epidemic---we do
have a problem. The Chief read a lengthy list of schools held on
the subjects of bicycle safety and crime prevention. Statistics
were quoted that a person is five to six times more likely to have
a bike stolen if the bike is reft,urrlocked than if it is locked.
"Operation ID" and neighborhood watch programs are encouraged and
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assisted by the Police Department. Chief Snitkin recommended
that a brochure on crime prevention be prepared and addressed
primarily to the adults. The Police Department is going to update
its bike registration program and will begin by purging their
records. Bicycle owners will be notified that old registration
lists are being destroyed and that they should register the
bicycle again. This will help keep the files up to date. Patrol
officers will be encouraged to, upon seeing an unlocked bike in
front of a residence, approach the owner and inform him in a
courteous manner. However, the police are not the answer, the
citizens are the answer. The citizens must lock up their
buildings. Working with the residents, the Police Department has
currently improved our statistics on bike thefts. Police Chief
Snitkin added that a night-time task force is now in
operation. The task force consists of two officers on bikes, two
, in personal cars, and two officers in patrol cars. So far, a
profile has not been established - the thefts are the results of a
gamut of people.
Paul Wallin offered to help through the Little League
organization. Kathryn Maloney suggested more neighborhood
watch programs be started in the City. Chief Snitkin responded
that the Police Department encouraged that kind of cooperation.
Councilmember Bryan suggested that as children tour the police
facility, the Chief explain crime prevention emphasizing the
necessity to lock their bicycles. Councilmember Bryan
questioned the attitude of the police officers. Councilmember
Bryan was assured that attitude was continually stressed in the
Police Department.
Councilmember Schwartzel remarked that we may have some
attitude problems with the police which are probably unavoidable.
But Council only hears the complaints. We do not hear the
positive. There are probably many cases where the officers have
prevented thefts. We have a limited police force and a limited
budget. Chief Snitkin is to be commended on the approach he has
taken, but it is a family problem. What we need is to turn our
attention to the preventable crimes.
Councilmember Higley suggested that there has been a change
since the citizens expressed their concerns to Council.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no citizens in
attendance desiring to address any other specific agenda item
other than what had already been addressed under agenda item #7.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City
Council desired to remove an item from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
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Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9: Change Order #3, submitted by
Layne-Texas Company, requesting approval of rates on labor
and/or materials and/or equipment in the amount of $5,250.00 for
construction of Water Well #9 was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzeli ~econded by
Councilmember Bryan, that Change Order #3 for construction of
Water Well #9 be approved.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9: Estimate No. 5 in the amount of
$19,766.97 submitted by Layne-Texas Company, for work completed
to date on Water Well,#9 was presented for consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that.Estimate No.5 in the amount of
$19,766.97, submitted by Layne-Texas Company be approved.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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INFORMATION SYSTEM: An invoice in the.amount of $13,243.33,
sUbmitted by Municipal Software Consultants Inc., for application
software license fees was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel,' seconded. by
Councilmember Bryan, that the invoice to Municipal Software
Consultants, Inc., be approved.
Voting Aye;: All,
Voting No: None.
PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: An invoice in the amount of
$61,556.00, submitted by IBM for equipment and operating software
was. presented.' ,
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that the invoice for $61,556.00 to IBM be
approved.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: Mayor Parks presented and read the following
Proclamation :'
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WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States of America
has designated the week ,of May, 15 to be dedicated as
"National' Police Week" and May 15 of each year ,to be
"Police Memorial Day"~ and
WHEREAS, The law enforcement officers are our
guardians of life and property, defenders of the individual
right to be free men, warriors in the war against crime and
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WHEREAS, The City of West University Place desires
to honor the valor, service, and, dedication of its own
police officers.
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dedicated to the preservation of life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael, L. Parks, by virtue of
the authority vested in-me as Mayor of the City of West.
University Place in the State of Texas, do hereby
proclaim the Week of May 12 to 18, 1985, to be
POLICE WEEK
and call upon all our citizens in this community to
especially honor and show our sincere appreciation for the
police officers of the City of ,West University Place by
deed, remark and atti-tude.. I call upon all our citizens
to make every effort to express their thanks to our men
and women who make it possible for us to leave our homes
and family in safety each day and to return to our homes
knowing they are protected by men and women willing to
sacrifice their lives, if necessary, to guard our loved
ones, property, and government-against all who would
violate the law.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of this city to be affixed.
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SIGN REOUEST: A request for a permanent sign at the West University
Elementary School was presented for consideration.
Mayor Parks read Resolution Number 85-08.
WHEREAS, The West University Elementary School has
submitted a request to place a permanent sign at the
school site within a city right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, The non-illuminated, double-sided sign is
designed to be placed perpendicular to University
Boulevard on columns three (3) to four (4) feet above
the ground; and
WHEREAS, The sign is to be purchased and installed
at no expense to the City of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.34 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of West University Place defines the authority
by which City Council may approve the placing of a sign
in and upon city property.
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 hereby establishes
that the size of the sign shall not exceed fifty (50)
inches by forty (40) inches.
section 2. That the City Council further establishes
that the West University Elementary School and the West
University Elementary School Parent Teachers Association
shall coordinate the exact location of the sign with
the appropriate city departments to provide for the
health and safety of those students and residents entering
and exiting the school grounds in the proximity of said
sign.
Section 3. That the City Council establishes that
the sign shall not be replaced without the prior approval
of 'the City Council.
Section 4. That the City Council by this Resolution
hereby grants permission to West University Elementary
School and the West University Elementary Parent Teachers
Association for said sign under the conditions and limita-
tions herein stated.
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day of
, 1985.
Motion by Councilmember CUmmings, seconded byCouncilmember
Bryan, that Resolution Number 85-08 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of City Council had additional comments
at this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Richard R. Rockenbaugh distributed to
City Council an agenda for the Workshop Session scheduled for
Thursday, May 16, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. The City Manager then
presented a list of items to be addressed concerning the Houston-
Tenneco Marathon Race to be held on Sunday, January 16, 1986.
Councilmember Schwartzel suggested adding to the list a request
for-a letter from the Methodist Church-and also from the Baptist
Church stating their feelings relating to the race being routed
down University Boulevard during church time. Councilmembers
agreed that there'might be a need for an extra hand-out
explaining to the residents living on University Bouelvard
the logistics involved for them to leave and return to their
homes during the race.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of City
Council on Monday, April 22,1985, were submitted for considera-
tion.
Motion by COUncilmember Higley, seconded by CouncilmeIDber
Cummings, that the minutes of the regular meeting on April
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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ADJOURNMENT: with no further business to come before the Council
at this time, upon motion duly made,- seconded and carried,
the meeting adjourned at 8,35 ~
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 23, 1985
7:30 P. M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, May 2~, ~1985, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Mayor Parks,~ prevding~ Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, Cummings,
and Schwarte~l. ~'Ai~o present were the City Manager, City Attorney,
Assistant City Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of
Public Safety and the Superintendent of Public Works. Councilmember
Cummings delivered the invocation.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak at this
time. Teresa Hoffman, 3700 Gramercy in Braes Heights, Houston,
expressed her concern regarding the elevated water tank in the
2700 block of Bellaire Boulevard. She stated that the water
tank was in need of painting and general maintenance. Ms. Hoffman
then presented the following petition signed by residents in the
Braes Heights area, mainly on Gramercy and Belfontaine
Streets:
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and Souths ide Place, Texas, reside in the neighborhood
of the West University Place, public watertower in the
2700 block of Bellaire Blvd.
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The watertower has been rusted, without paint and in a
state of disrepair since December 1983, a period of 17
1/2 months (over 1 1/2 years). The watertower is an
eyesore, public nuisance and a detriment to property
values.
Requests for repair have been to no avail.
we respectfully demand that the watertower
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be painted
Mayor Parks advised Ms. Hoffman that the city was aware of
the 'problem. The contractor for this project had declared
bankruptcy and the city was in the process of going through
the bonding company. City Attorney David G. Allums predicted
the work should be completed within three to four weeks.
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Ms. Joanri Mitchell, 6352 BUffalo Speedway, ,expressed, the
appreciation of the West University Elementary School and
herself for the manner in which City Council responded to
their request to install a sign at the school site. Ms. Carla
Trammel, 2700 Fenwood, also expressed her thanks for the city's
permission for the sign and for Council's prompt action.
Mr. Jack Browder, 4149 Amherst, urged City Council to grant
approval to the Houston"':'Tenneco' 'Marathon Race, scheduled for
January 19, 1986. Mr. Browder thought routing of the race
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down University Boulevard would be of great interest to
many of the residents.
Mr. E. Blake Hawk, 3923 Arnold,- expressed his desire to see
the Houston-Tenneco Marathon Race routed through West
University Place.
These gentlemen were advised by the Mayor that protection of
the city was the priority of City Council, but that the Mayor
and Council looked forward to working with the Marathon
Committee if possible.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Todd Gregory, 1335 Kress,
with Cintas, the Uniform People, requested to speak at the time
Council considered Agenda Item No.5, City Uniform Rental.
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 Councilmember Higley, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations:
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CITY UNIFORM RENTAL: In accordance with previous action of the
,City Council, bids received for the city uniform rental
contract were opened and results announced as follows;
BIDDER BID AMOUNT PREPARATION CHARGE
Best Uniform Supply Co. $4.90 per employee 75<: per garment
per week (waived for
initial placing
of order)
Admiral Uniform Service $9.00 per employee $4.50 per uniform
per week
Cintas Corporation
No charge
$9.50 per employee
per week
Texas Industrial Services NO BID (requested to remain on bid list)
Mayor Parks recognized Mr. Gregory, Cintas Corporation, who made
some brief comments concerning the fabric used in the uniforms
from his company.
Motion by Councilmember CUmmings, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that bids received for rental of city uniforms be re-
ferred to staff for review and a recommendation for awarding
the contract be presented to the Council at its next regular
meeting to be held on June 10, 1985.
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Voting No: None
RENEWAL OF PROMISSORY NOTE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL, # 9:
Ordinance Number 1239 was presented and the caption read as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ,THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE. NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE PROMISSORY NOTE PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1225 DATED JUNE 1, 1984; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF SUCH AMOUNT SO BORROWED; AND
PROVIDING THAT NO TAXES WILL BE LEVIED SINCE ,FUNDS HAVE
BEEN PROPERLY APPROPRIATED AND DESIGNATED FOR THE REPAYMENT
OF SUCH DEBT AUTHORIZED HEREIN.
In accordance with City Charter requirements, printed copies of
Ordinance Number 1239, in the form required for adoption, were
available to all members ox Council and a reasonable number of
additional copies were available to interested citizens present
at the Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that Ordinance Number 1239 be approved as read on
first reading.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No: None
PROPOSALS FOR OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY: ..A request for authorization to
advertise'for proposals from banks in Harris County to serve as
the depository for city funds was presented for consideration.
Motion by Counci1member Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
proposals from banks in Harris County to serve as .the depository
from hanks:; in Harris County .to,' s.erve: 'as the" deposi t.oryfor
cityfunds~ "'",
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RECYCLING BUILDING REMODELING: A request for authorization to
advertise for bids for the remodeling of the Recycling Building
was considered.
Motion by Councilmember Higley" seconded byCouncilmember
Bryan, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bidsfor~the,remodeling"of,the,RecyclingBuild:Lng.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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PUBLIC AUCTION: A request was considered for authorization to
advertise for public auction various city owned items.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids
for the public auction to be held June 15, 1985.
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HARRIS COUNTY ~PRAISM. DISTRICT: An invoice in the amount of
$5,967.00 submittecil"by the Harris'County Appraisal District
the third quarter payment was considered.
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Voting No':" None
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the invoice to Harris County Appraisal District be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye: ' All
Voting No:' None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: City Council expressed their appreciatoin to city
staff for their time and effort spent on City Council Orientation
Day.
STAFF REPORT: The City Manager, Richard R. Rockenbaugh, discussed
agenda items for the workshop session scheduled for Thursday,
May 30, 1985. Mr. Rockenbaugh then presented a 'draft 'of the
"City Currents" issue for June, 1985, for Council's
consideration.' CAfter discussion, Couhcilagreed ,that the June
i'ssue publishing the 'city-wide July 4th' Celebration-should have
a drawing of the United States Flag on it. City Councik~made no
other changes and released the June issue of the "City Currents"
for printing.
City Attorney, David G. Allums, suggested that Council schedule a
visit with the 'Municipa~ Court personnel as they were not
included ort the Council Orientatio'n 'Oayand city tour. City
Council agreed to schedule the visit.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, May 13, 1985, were submitted for consid-
eration. Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by
Councilmember Schwartzel, that the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 13, 1985, be approved subject to correcting the
spelling of Peter Taft's name to: Peter Taaffe.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No : None
ADJOURNMENT:
at this
meeting
With no further business to come before the Council
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
adjourned at 8:20 P~M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: City Council convened in executive session
for discussion of legal matters with the City Attorney.
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JUNE 10, 1985
7:30 P.M.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, June 10, 1985, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Mayor Parks, presiding; Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, Cununings, and
Schwartzel. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney,
Assistant City Secretary, Director of Administration, and Director of
Public Safety. Mayor P~o-Tem Higley delivered the invocation.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Residents were invited to speak at this time.
Robin Vest, 3757 Sunset, addressed Council's decision to remove
the basketball goals at Wier Park and requested the goals be
replaced very soon. He felt there were two groups at odds
concerning the use of the goals, one of which had been pacified.
The other group, the basketball players, had been disfranchised.
Mayor Parks advised Mr. Vest that there had been complaints from
residents living near Wier Park concerning abuses by some users of
the basketball goals, but that the goals were only down
temporarily and would be replaced within thirty to forty-five days.
Jack Browder, 4149 Amherst, addressed Council regarding the
Houston-Tenneco Marathon. Mr. Browder presented a list of names
of several residents living along University Boulevard who
expressed their support of the use of University Boulevard as a
portion of the marathon course by signing the following
statement:
"Dear Mayor Parks:
I live along the proposed route for the Houston-Tenneco Marathon
and do not object to the inconvenienc~ on the Sunday morning of
the race in January."
The statement was signed by eight residents. Mr. Browder then
volunteered to serve on a committee to help protect West
University's interests during the race should Council decide to
form such a committee.
There were no other residents present who wished to speak at this
time.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: At this time,there were no
citizens present who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 Councilmember Bryan, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
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Vating No.: Nane
PROPOSED RESTAURANT AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF KIRBY AND TANGLEY:
Mr. Ali Bayegan presented a request far permissian to. use an
existing exit anta Tangley Street fram a prapased drive-thraugh
restaurant site at the lacatian af Kirby and Tangley. Mr. Bayegan
stated that when the site was chasen, it was assumed that the exit
to. Tangley cauld be used and the restaurant awner praceeded to.
build the restaurant an that assumptian. Later we were infarmed
the driveway cauld nat be used as an exit because City Cauncil did
nat permit a business ar cammercial site to. exit anta a
residential street. Mr. Bayegan presen~ed an architectural
drawing af the restaurant. The plans indicated two.
entrances/exits anta Kirby. Mr. Bayegan felt that if the
restaurant were nat allawed to. use Tangley Street as an exit the
site wauld nat accammadate a drive-thraugh restaurant. Mr. Bayegan
requested Cauncil waive the decisian af a priar City Cauncil,
which cancerning anather restaurant at this same lacatian,
'prahibited the use af the exit anta Tangley.
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Mayar Parks advised Mr. Bayegan that City Cauncil was cammitted to.
maintaining the character af the City's residential streets and to.
nat flaw cammercial traffic anta them. After further discussian
between Cauncilmembers and Mr. Bayegan, Mayar Parks recammended,
and Cauncilmembers concurred, to. take the questian under
advisement with the City Attarney and perhaps to. review the matter
during a warkshap sessian.
HOUSTON-TENNECO MARATHON: City Cauncil cansidered the request fram
the Haustan ...,Tenneco" :Marathon CoIlimi ttee' to.' -ino lude' rUniversi ty
Baulevard and Weslayan iil ,the::Hauston ar.ea-:wide caurse. Mayar
Parks advised Cauncil that at this time the items requested by
Cauncil had been supplied by the Marathon Cammittee and Tenneco..
Also.' that 'in a,'thtrdletterc:fram Tenneco. 'dated ,June 10,,1985, the
amaunt asked to. be escrawed had been:agreed upon and that the
Houston-Tenneco Marathan Cammittee agreed to. obtain the proper
insurance 'policy at::the:expenseaf Tenneco. T-,
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Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that City Cauncil approve the Houston-Tenneco. Marathon
Committee's: request to include University Baulevard and that
part ion of Weslayan Street narth af University Boulevard to.
Bissannet in the Janaury 19, 1986, Houstan-Tenneca Marathan's West
University portian af that course, subject to. and including the
agreements upan which items have been filed in City Cauncil's
files and that these items be. incarporated by reference herein.
Vating Aye: All
Vating No.: Nane
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APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Mayar Parks presented Ordinance
Number 1240 and'read the caFtian,as follbWS:
APPOINTMENT OF DR. ARLO WELT,GE AS.. MEDICAL DIRECTOR
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE PURSUANT TO
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ARTICLE 4470 V.T.C.S.; AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 197.1
THROUGH 197.4 CHAPTER 197 OF THE TEXAS STATE BOARD
OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS RULES AND REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
In accordance with City Charter requirements, printed copies of
Ordinance Number 1240, in the form required for adoption, were
availble to all members of Council and a reasonable number of
additional copies were available to interested citizens present at
the Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that Ordinance Number 1240 be approved and adopted on an emergency
basis as read on first reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RENEWAL OF PROMISSORY NOTE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9:
Ordinance Number 1239 was presented and the caption read as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE
PROMISSORY NOTE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NUMBER 1225 DATED JUNE 1, 1984; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPAYMENT OF SUCH AMOUNT SO BORROWED: AND PROVIDING
THAT NO TAXES WILL BE LEVIED SINCE FUNDS HAVE BEEN
PROPERLY APPROPRIATED AND DESIGNATED FOR THE
REPAYMENT OF SUCH DEBT AUTHORIZED HEREIN.
Printed copies of Ordinance Number 1239, in the form required for
adoption were available for members of Council and interested
citizens attending the Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that O~dinance Number 1239 be approved as read on
second reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Parks read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, workplace accidents ,each year kill
about 700 Texans and injure thousands; and
WHEREAS, these accidents cost Texans about
$1.65 billion annually; and
WHEREAS, employers and employees in the
public and private sectors must recognize the need to
safeguard the working place so that we may enjoy a
productive and healthy environment; and
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WHEREAS, the American Society of Safety
Engineers and the Texas Safety Associat~on will be
calling attention to the seriousness and magnitude of
this problem through appropriate activities~ and
WHEREAS, this endeavor is worthy of our
support and cooperation so that we may reduce the
toll of workplace injuries and deaths.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Parks, Mayor
of the City of West University Place in the State of
Texas, do hereby proclaim June 16-22, 1985, to be
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE WEEK
in the City of West University Place and urge the
citizens of the city and all the employees of the
city to join the members of the American Society of
Safety Engineers and the Texas Safety Association in
their attempts to improve our safety and health.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the City of West University Place,
Texas, to be affixed this 10th day of June,1985.
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CITY UNIFORM REN'l'ALBID RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with previous
instruction of the City Council, staff recommendation for awarding
the city uniform rental contract was considered.
Motion byCouncilmember Bryan, seconded by,-Counoilmember Higley,
that the recommendation of staff be accepted and the contract for
the rental of city uniforms be awarded to Best Uniform Supply at
the low bid price of $4.90 per week per employee.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS ON WERLEIN, HOLCOMBE BLVD. & BELMONT
STREETS: City Council'considered Change~Order No. 1:"submitted by Jess
Lovelace Construction Company, in the amount of $1,530.00 for the
construction of water mains on Werlein, Holcombe Blvd. and Belmont
Streets. . "" c,
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that Change Order No 1 to the Jess Lovelace Construction Contract,
in the amount of $1,530.00 be approved.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #9: Consideration was given to Estimate
No.6 in the amount of $5,530.50 submitted by Layne-Texas Company
for work completed to date on water well #9.
Motion by Councilmember ,Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that Estimate No.6 in the amount of $5,530.50 to Layne-Texas
Company for work completed to date on the construction of water
well #9 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1985 GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL FEE: City Council considered an invoice
in the amount of $5,850.00 submitted by the Harris-Galveston
Coastal Subsidence District for the groundwater withdrawal permit
fee for the calendar year 1985.
Motion by ,Counci~member 'Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that the~nvoic~)~ .ground~t~r withdrawal permit fee for 1985 be
approved for payment} ,
Voting Aye:. All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF CRAWLER/LOADER MACHINE: An invoice in the amount of
$72,814.00 to Fogle Equipment Company for the purchase of the
Crawler/Loader Machine to be used at the city landfill was
considered.
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that the invoice in the amount of $72,814.00 to Fogle Equipment
Company for the purchase of the Crawler/Loader Machine be approved
for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF 'NEW, HEATING BOILER FOR CITY HALL: The
invoice submitted by Harcon Corporation in the amount of $7,393.00
for the purchase and installation of a new heating boiler for city
hall was considered.
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that the invoice to Harcon Corporation be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Parks and City Councilmembers expressed
their commendation to Police Chief Snitkin for letter of praise
received from a citizen who expressed his appreciation for the
professionalism and genuine concern shown by Officers Brye and
Bush upon their investigation of the burglary of his van.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Richard R. Rockenbaugh, reveiwed the
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workshop agenda for Tuesday, June 18,'1985. Council's visit with
the Municipal Court personnel was scheduled for 6:00 on the 18th.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of City
Council on Monday, May 23, 1985, were submitted for consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, 1985,
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All.
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further busiriess to come before the Council
at this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 24, 1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regu~ar session at the City Hall on
Monday, June 24, 1985, 7:30 P.M., with the following members present:
Mayor Parks, presiding; Councilmembers Bryan; Cummings, and
Schwartzel. Councilmember Higley was absent. Also present were the
City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Secretary, Director of
Administration, Director of Public Safety and Superintendent of
Utilities. Mayor Parks delivered, , the invocation. .
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Ms. Lee McCulley, 2615 Tangley, expressed her
concern about the request from the representative of the proposed
restaurant to be located at the corner of Kirby and Tangley: the
request to use an existing curb cut from the restaurant site as an
exit onto Tangley. Ms. McCulley requested Council consider
prohibiting the restaurant from using the exit onto a residential
street and suggested a permanent remedy be considered.
Mayor Parks advised Ms. McCulley that Council had received an
application for the use of that exit onto Tangley an~ the
application has been taken under advisement. During a previous
coun~il meeting, the applicant was instructed that Council did not
consider it appropriate or necessary to have additional traffic on
our residential streets. The restaurant site has two curb cuts
onto Kirby and Council considers that to be adequate. The
application has been referred to the City Attorney and the Zoning
and Planning Commission to determine the legal position of the
City relative to that request.
There were no other residents present who wished to speak at this
time.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: At this time, there were no
citizens present who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance
with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
FERn RIEGER MEMORIAL: The proposed gift to the city by the Ferd
Rieger Memorial Committee was considered. The Committee desired
to donate and install a bronze sundial on a stone pedestal. Mrs.
Rieger chose two sites at Whitt Johnson Park for the placement of
the sundial and requested City Council select the one most
appropriate.
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Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan,that City CouIlCil'acceptthe donation of the Sundial of the
type presented by Mrs. Rieger at ,workshop, and also the pedestal,
and that it be installed at Whitt Johnson Park at the; location
that Mrs. Rieger marked on the map 'as' site #1 provided that there
are no problems with any utilities that may be in the vicinity of
that particular location~' -,
Voting Aye: Aye
Voting No: None
PROPOSALS FOR OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY: In accordance with previous
action of City Council, Bank Depository Proposals were opened and
results announced from the following:
(1) MBank Greenway Plaza
(2) Texas Commerce Bank-Chemical
(3) Houston National Bank
(4) 'First National Bank of West University Place.
Upon the City Manager's recommendation, motion was made by
Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by CouncilmemberCummings, that
the depository bids be referred to staff for tabulation and review
and that recommendation for awarding the contract 'be'p1aced on the
agenda for the July 8, 1985, regular council meeting.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
POLICE FACILITY: ;;An. invoice :in:.the amount of $9,957.21 submitted
by Texas Department of Corrections for purchase of,detention
equipment installed in the new Police Department Building was
presented for Counci1~s consideration.
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Motion by Councilmember CUmmings, seconded byCouncilmember Bryan,
that the invoice in the amount of $9,957.21 for detention
equipment be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting ,No : None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATERWELL'#9: Monthly Estimate No. 7 and final
payment in the amount of $38,703.76 submitted by Layne-Texas
Company was presented for Council's consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings:, seconded by-Councilmember Bryan,
that Monthly Estimate No. 7 and final payment to Layne-Texas
CompanY" be approved and the issuance ,of the Ce~ti_f'icate of
Acceptance be authorized.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS ON 3900 BLOCl( ARNOLD AND 3900 BLOCK
COLERIDGE STREETS: Monthly Estimate, No.2 and final payment in the
3;~ Regular City Council Meeting, June 24, 1985
amount of $2,903.15 submitted by Ella Contracting, Inc., for the
construction of water mains on 3900 Block Arnold and 3900 Block
Coleridge Streets was presented for City Council's consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Byran,
that final payment in the amount of $2,903.15 to Ella Contracting,
Inc., be approved and the issuance of the Certificate of
Acceptance be authorized.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS ON WERLEIN, HOLCOMBE BLVD. & BELMONT
STREETS: City Council considered Monthly Estimate No. 1 in the amount
of $74,300.49 submitted by Jess Lovelace Construction Company for
work completed through May 31, 1985, on the construction of water
mains on wer1ein, Holcombe Blvd. & Belmont Streets.
Motion by Counci1member Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that Council approve Monthly Estimate No. 1 in the amount of
$74,300.49 tb Jess Lovelace Construction Company for work
completed to date on this project.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of City Council had additional comments
at this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Mr. Rockenbaugh had no further reports
at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, June 10; 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion by Counci1member-Bryan, seconded by Councilmember CUmmings,
that the minutes of the regular meeting on June 10, 1985, 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 8:00 P. M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: City Council convened in closed executive
session to discuss personnel ~:J::\i~ L
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 8; 1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, July 8, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor Parks,
presiding; Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, Cummings, and Schwartzel.
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary,
Director of Administration and Finance, Police Chief and Deputy
Director of Operations. CouncilmemberSchwartzel delivered the
invocation and called for a moment of silence in gratitude for the
hostages' safe return from Lebanon and in recognition of the seven
remaining hostages.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents who wished to
speak to do so at this time.
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Ms. Odile Roberts, 2627 Nottingham, addressed the City's policy to
bill the owner of rent property if a renter moved without paying
his water bill. She owns a rent house and recently the renter
moved without paying his bill. Ms. Roberts stated she was not
aware the bill was overdue until she was informed by city staff of
her responsibility for the debt. Ms. Roberts felt 'the policy was
not fair and needed to be reviewed.
Mayor Parks advised Ms. Roberts that her concerns would be taken
under advisement with the City Manager.
Ms. Sharon Graff, 2617 Sunset Boulevard, expressed her 'displeasure
with the "No Parking" signs on both sides of the street in the
2600 and 2700 blocks of Sunset. Ms. Graff stated that with her
son home from college fo:r:,the summer, they had four cars at her
house. Ms. Graff stated that her family member~ had received
parking tickets because the cars were parked in ',front of her
home~) Ms. Graff 'sugges.ted City, Council consider some form of
identification for residents' vehicles (such as a card placed on
the dash) to allow residents to park on Sunset without being
ticketed:by the: Police Department.
Ms. 'Susan'Rice, 2622 Sunset, addressed Council concerning the "No
Parking" signs on Sunset Boulevard. She stated her family had two
cars and many relatives and friends who visited often. There is
no place for the visitors to park without getting a parking
citation.
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Mayor Parks advised Ms. Graff and Ms. Rice that City Council would
investigate, their concerns and would place the~subject on the
agenda for the next regularly scheduled council meeting on July
22, 1985. .-.
Ms. Lee: McCulley; 2615 Tangley, voiced her concern regarding dog
owners who were not obeying the city's leash law. Ms. McCulley
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stated she walks her dog ih the early morning and many times there
are dogs running loose~ She has reported the dogs to the Animal
Control Officer on several occasions but felt there might be a
better solution.
Mayor Parks suggested she continue to call the Animal Control
Officer as, this was the most best solution to the problem.,
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: ,At this ,time, there were no
ci tizens, present ,who wished ,to," speak concerning an: agenda item.
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 Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY SECRETARY: Mayor Parks presented and read
Resolution Number 85-09:
WHEREAS, Lee Lockard, City Secretary of the City of West
University ,Place,. Texas, ,has :r:etired from,her position with the City
of West University Place 'effective ' June 28, 1985; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Nichols has previously been appointed
Assistant City Secretary of the City of West University Place,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Nichols is qualified to assume the duties
of City Secretary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE.IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby names and
appoints Audrey Nichols as City Secretary of the City of West
University Place"Texas.
Section 2. That said Audrey Nichols is ,hereby vested with
all of the duties and responsibilities of City Secretary as set
forth in the Charter of said City and, the Statutes of the State of
Texas.
Section 3.
City Secretary shall
passage and approval
That the appointment of Audrey Nichols as
become effective immediately from and after the
of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of July, 1985.
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
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ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Resolution Number 85-09 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Parks administered the Oath of Office to Audrey Nichols.
APPOINTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Mayor Parks
presented and read Resolution Number 85-10:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances
heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various Boards; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council have
contacted qualified c~tizens to serve on the Parks and
Recreation Board of the City of West University Place, Texas;
and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and
willingness to serve as members ,of, the. Parks:.,and Recreation
Board.
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 following persons be appointed to
serve - as members of the ,parks and" Recreation Board:
Mallory Agerton
Charlotte-Banham
Pamela Blakely
Michael Cemo
Norman-Hanks
Deborah Niebruegge
Stephon J; Pruss
Russ Schulze
Sandra Viola'
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Section 2. That the ,persons hereby ,appointed to the
Parks and Recreation Board shall serve without compensation.
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Section, 3,.; That, the:.personw'hereby appointed to the
Parks and Recreation Board shall'serve until th~ next regular
City Election of the City Council and thereafter until the
appointment and qualification of their successors.
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Section 4. That Michael Cemo hereby be appointed to
serve as Chairman OL the Parks and Recreation Board.
Section 5. That Michael Cemo shall serve as Chairman
of the Parks and Recreation Board until the next regular City
Election of the City Council and thereafter until the
appointment and qualification of' his successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this~ day of July, 1985.
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
"Michael L.,nparks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
, City "Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that Resolution Number 85'-10 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Parks administered the Oath of Office to the board members
present: Michael Cemo and Norman Hanks were absent. Mr. Cemo and
Mr. Hanks would take the Oath of Office at a later date.
ACQUISITION OF LAND: Mayor-Parks opened discussion regarding the
proposal to purchase two (2) tracts of land located at 4119 Case
and 4123 Case which are in the proximity of Colonial Park. The
City has' the opportunity to purchase two contracts which have been
entered into by Mr. Stephen J. Pruss. By description, the first
lot would be one lot over from the tennis courts and the next lot
would be adjacent to it. ,',The purchase price will be exactly the
same as the contract price obtained by Mr. Pruss and the total
consideration for the two lots would be $197,000.00. The City
would be accepting the contracts as they are written. The
closings are scheduled for August 9 and August 15, 1985. At this
time, there is $4,000.00 'of earnest money pending at a title
company. Mayor Parks presented and read Resolution Number 85-11:
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that
additional real property is needed in conjunction with and
for'the'furtherance of municipal'operations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering the purchase
of twd (2) earnestmoney"contracts, currently owned by
Stephen J. PrUss, each contract designed to purchase the
following described real property within the City of West
University Place, Texas, namely:
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4123 Case
the legal descriptions'of said properties to be made a part
hereof for all purposes at the time of assignment of the two
(2) earnest money contracts described above; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the earnest
money contracts and are willing to assume the terms and
conditions therein stated qnd hereby authorize the purchase
of said earnest money contracts for the consideration to be
determined by Council; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has considered the funding of
the purchases of the earnest money contracts together with
the funding for the purchase of the properties and has
determined that adequate funds are available to exercise such
contracts and that no taxation inci:'ease,,'will: be necessary to
fund said purchases; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds that such purchases of the
above described properties would be in the best interest of
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 Michael L. Parks, Mayor of the City of
West University Place, Texi;ls, be, and he is hereby,
authorized to execute any and all documents required to
purchase the ,earnest money 'contract.s "from Stephen, J. Pruss
and he is further authorized to execute any and all documents
required to purchase. 'the 'real, property, ,under .the terms and
conditions of the two (2) earnest money cont+acts so
purchased. ,,/, "
Section 2. That the City Treasurer & Director of
Finance of the City 'of 'West University Place has certified
the availability of funds sufficient to purchase the earnest
money contracts and to fund the purchase of the real property
located at 4119 Case and 4123 Case and the City Treasurer &
Director of Finance is herebyauth6rizedtocissuethe
necessary checks as directed by the Mayor to accomplish said
purchases.
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Section 3. That the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Seven
Thousand Dollars ($197,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the
sole and exclusive,purpose of. paying' for said purchases.
: Section 4. That in view of adequate money having been
appropriated for payment of the purchases of the above
described real property, no additional tax need be levied for
repayment of the proposed purchases.
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Section 5. That this Resolution shall take affect and
be in force from and after its passage and approval by the
City Council.
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Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:' .
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
Mayor Parks explained that Mr. Pruss has had the ability to put
the properties under contract and he has delivered the contracts
to Capital Title Company which is the specified title company in
the contract. The seller pays the cost of the title insurance.
However, as I have an interest in Capital Title Company, I offer
the following Affidavit of Substantial Interest which I will
execute for inclusion in the minutes of this council meeting.
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I, MICHAEL L. PARKS, as a member of the City of West
University Place City Council, make this affidavit and hereby
on oath state the following: I have an ownership interest in
a company known as Capital Title Company. Council proposes
to use the services of Capital Title Company to provide title
insurance and other services in conjunction with the purchase
of two (2) pieces of, real property and my vote or decision
would be inappropriate regarding the choice of a title
insurance company.
I have an interest in th~ Capital Title Company for the
following reason: I own or control more than ten (10%)
percent of the stock in said Capital Title Company.
Upon the filing of this affidavit with the City
Secretary, I affirrnthat I will abstain from voting on any
decision involving the consideration of title insurance
companies and from any further participation on this matter
whatsoever.
Signed this ~ day of July, 1985.
/s/ Michael L. Parks
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, this day
personally appeared MICHAEL L. PARKS and on oath stated that
the facts hereinabove are true to the best of his knowledge
or belief.
Sworn to and s,ubscribed before me on this ~ day of
July, 1985.
/s/ Audrey Nichols
Notary Public
Mayor Parks left the Council Chamber.
Mayor Pro-Tern Higley proceeded andop~ned discussion relative to
Resolution Number 85-11.
After discussion, City Council concurred that there did not exist
a conflict of interest on the City's behalf to use the services of
Capital Title Company for the purchase of the two,lots.
Mayor Pro-Tern Higley noted receipt of the Certific~tion of Funds
from the City Treasurer and Finance Director for the purchase of
the tWQ lots for the amounts specified: 4119 Case Street
(110,000.00) and 4123,Case,Street (~B7,000.00).
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Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that CitY,Council adqpt Resolution Number 85-11 as read.
Voting Aye: 4
Voting No: None
Abstaining: Mayor Parks
Mayor Parks returned to Council Chamber at this time.
REMODELING OF RECYCLING BUILDING: In accordance with previous
action of City Council,the following bids received on July 5,
1985, for the remodeling of the Recycling Building were opened and
the res~lts announced as follows:
Name and Address
Amount of Bid
Lovett Companies
4545 Post Oak Place, #230
,Houston, Texas 77027
$11,996.00
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J. C. Contractors
11430 Bissonnet, #A-l1
Houston, Texas 77099
$ 9,550.00
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The Marton Company, Inc. $ 9,250.00
'15502 Galveston Rd'.~' #118 - _, _.. . . ,
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A-I Construction Company
555 Dalewood
Houston, Texas 77060
$ 9,400.00
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that the bids be referred to staff for tabulation and review and
the recommendation for awarding the contract be presented to
Council at the next regu~ar council meeting on July 22, 1985. ~
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
SENIOR SERVICES ADDITION TO COMMUNITY,BUILDING: The design of the
Senior Services Addition to the Community Building was presented
for Council's approval to consider authorization to prepare the
plans and specifications for construction.
Councilmember Bryan stated her 'concern -that the plans should be
reviewed, perhaps by a committee, as to structural and aesthetic
approval.
Councilmember Schwartzelcommented that a committee may not be
necessary. However, he felt that the city should consider
employing an architect to represent the city on this project and
also suggested Council consider ,whether or not it would be
desirable to employ an architect to supervise the construction.
councilmember Higley thought Council needed to investiage the cost
of employing an architect and suggested the addition to the
Community Building be referred_to a ,workshop session.
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel that the Senior Services Addition to the Commiunity
Building be tabled until the" workshop session scheduled for
July 11, 1985.
Voting Aye:
Voting No: None
BANK DEPOSITORY PROPOSALS: Mayor Parks read and executed the
following Affidavit:
I, MICHAEL L. PARKS, as a member of the City of West
University Place City Council, make this affidavit and hereby
on oath state the following: I have business dealings with
one or more business entities that would be peculiarly
affected by a vote or decision of, the City Council ,as those
terms are defined in Article 988b, V.T.C.S.
The business entities are-three of the four bidders on
the City Bank Depository Contract. I have an interest in
these business entities for the following reason:
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My private business dealings and personal income, to a
substantial degree, involve each of three banks that, 'have
submitted bids. While I have no ownership interest in the
banks, I feel the withdrawal from Council consideration of
the bids would be in the best interest of all involved.
Upon the filing of this affidavit with the City
Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from voting on any
decision involving these business entities and from any
further participation on this matter whatsoever.
Signed this 8th day of July; 1985.
/s/ Michael L. Parks
MICHAEL L. PARKS, MAYOR
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, this day
personally appeared MICHAEL L. PARKS and on oath stated that
the facts hereinabove are true to the best of his knowledge,
or belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 8th day of
July, 1985.
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/s/ Audrey Nichols
Notary Public
Councilmember, Bryan presented "and : read the 'following:
July 1, 1985
Mrs. Audrey Nichols.i
Assistant City Secretary
City of West University Place
3800 University Blvd.
Houston, Texas~71005' .
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Dear Mrs." Nichols:
Please be advised that I own thirty-three (33) shares
of common stock in the holding , company that controls First
National Bank of West University Place,~,one of the ,bidders
for the City Depository Contract.
While I will not allow this minority: interestc to affect
my decision on the City's Depository: Contract,' L want my
ownership interest reflected in, the corporate minutes 0:1; the
City Council.
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Pursuant to Article.. 988b, V. T. C. S., an affidavit of
substantial interestis'not required and this has been
confirmed by David G. Allums, City Attorney~
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Elizab~th Clipp Bryan
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Thank you for your assistance and pleaeinclude my
letter in the July 8, 1985, minutes of City Council.
with Mayor-Pro Tem Higley presiding, City Council considered the
proposals received for bank depository services for a two-year
period and reviewed the following recommendation from Donna Sims,
Finance Director and Director of Administration:
"June 27, 1985
To: Richard R. Rockenbaugh
City Manager
From: Donna Sims
Finance Director and
Director of Administration
Subject: Bank Depository Proposals
Enclosed please find tabulations of the Depository Proposals
submitted by the First National Bank of West University Place
and Texas 'Commerce Bank-Chemical. Only Texas Commerce
Bank-Chemical complied with the request for submission of
financial statements for the two most recent fiscal years.
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The selection committee consisting of City Manager, Richard
Rockenbaugh1 Donna Sims, Director of Finance; Ray White,
Deputy Finance Director and Jim Cummings, Council member has
reviewed and evaluated the proposals and concur on the
recommendations contairied in this report.
We have reviewed Texas Commerce Bank-Chemical's financial
statement for the year ending December 31, 1984. The results
of operations for the entire year are included in --Texas
Commerce Bancshares, Inc.'s financial statements. The bank
has relatively positive and conservative balance sheet ratios
and indicators. The financial condition of the bank appears
to be :sound with ample pledging capacity to handle the needs
of the City.
The submitted proposals have been tabulated in the following
attachments. Based on the terms of the proposal, Texas
Commerce Bank-Chemcial's proposal will yield the City 4.41%
higher potential earning power. Additionally, the limit
proposed by Texas Commerce Bank-Chemical on unsecured loans
is $1,000,000 higher than that either requested in-the
proposal or submitted by_ any other proposing bank. Of
further significance, the compensating balance quoted by
First National Bank-West University Place, on an estimated
future loan transaction of $250,000 would cost the City
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33.395% higher interest exp~nse during the first loan year
based on today's rat~s. The savings to the City for
unsecured short term loan transactions would be substantial
with the acceptance of TexasComm~rce Bank-Chemical's
proposal due to the lower interest rate and compensating
balance requirements.
In summary, I have confidence that both banks could
adequately handle the City's finances with a slight bias in
favor of Texas Commerce'Bank-Chemical due to its larger size
and greater lending ability. Both proposals are excellent
offers. I recommend we submit them to the City Council with
a recommendation favoring awarding the'depository contract to
Texas Commerce Bank-Chemical.'"
City Manager, Richard R. Rockenbaugh~ advised City Council the
City was in receipt of a lett~r from the First National Bank of
West University Place which made reference to additional
information regarding their bid, but that the letter could not
legally be considered as it was written and received after the
bids had been opened and read on the date so publicized for such
purpose. City Council concurred the additional information from
the First National Bank of west University Place would not be
considered due to the late filing of such information.
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Motion by Councilmember Cuminings, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that City Council 'award the bid for City Depository
for the. [two-year period to :c'rexas .Commerce Bank"'Chemi~caL:"
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voting No: None
Abstaining: Mayor Parks
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CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES: The proposed
Classification and Compensation Plan was presented:for Council's
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember.Schwartzel,'seconded ,by.Councilmember
Bryan, tht City Council 'adoptthe;proposed :Classification and
Compensation Plan as presented, effective July 1, 1985.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
NEW POLICE FACILITY: City Council considered the invoice in the
amount of $16,150.00 submitted by Fisk Electric Company for the
emergency power generator for the police facility.:,
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Motion by CouncilmemberCuinmingsi seconded by.CouncilmemlJer
Higley, that 'City' Council approve for: payment~the', invoice
submitted by Fisk: Elee:tric Company'for the generator.
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Voting No: None
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PURCHASE. OF PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS: Consideration. was' given Lo:an
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invoice in the amount of $17,421.32 submitted by Houston-Galveston
Area Council.for. the purchase of plastic refuse bags.
Motion by Councilmember. Cummings ,. .seconded by ,CouncilmeIlJber
Higley, that the invoice submitted by Houston-Galveston Area
Council in the amount of $17,421.32 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS:, .Consideration was given to an invoice
from First National Bank.oL Houston ,for payment of the ~Q83 bond
issue in the amount of $138,138.50.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings ,. sec.onded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council approve for payment the invoice in the
amount of $138,138.50 to First.National Bank of Houston ,for the
payment of the 1983 bond issue.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: . ,None
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
time the City
meet with the
for inclusion
Councilmember Cummings suggested that the next
requests bank proposals, interested banks should
Finance Director to clarify the city's expectations
in the proposals. .
Councilmember Bryan expressed her concern regarding the houses
t~at are run down and suggested the City Attorney check recent
laws enacted.by the State Legislature to see if there might be one
applicable to the situation.
Councilmember Schwartzel requested the City Manager check with the
Inspection Department regarding previously reported hazardous
houses to r~port thei~/current condition.
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Councilmember Higley stated'she had'.:r;eceived inquiries concerning
school crossing guards at University and Buffalo Speedway when
school starts. The City Manager advised that the City had
received a letter requesting cQnsiderationbe given to this item,
but he had determined that such request would be considered at
budget review.
Mayor Parks agreed that the matter would be a budget item and
would be studied at that time.
Councilmember Cummings pointed.out:.that two residents had appeared
at this meeting concerned about the "No Parking" signs on Sunset.
City Attorney, David Allums,. advised Council that the "No Parking"
signs were put up on Sunset during the last Council's session.
The reason they are there is by petition of the residents that
live on Sunset demanding that some relief be given to them from
the excess parking. It was at that time considered very carefully
by staff as to what would be proper. It was the residents' choice
to have "No parking" signs on both sides of the street. It was
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the recommendation ofcity<staffthat the signs be only on one
side of the street. The great majority of citizens that live on
Sunset on the blocks affectedinade the specific request that it be
both sides of the street. The prior City Council agreed to put up
the "No Parking" signs as requested for a trial period of six
months. The signs have been in place since March of this year.
Mayor, Parks recommended the '''No 'Parking" signs .on ~'Sunset :be on the
workshop agenda for July ,.18,1985. _" ~
STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Richard R.iRockenbaugh, had nothing
further to report at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of,theregular meeting=of
City Council on Monday, June 24, 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that the minutes of the regular meeting on June 24, 1985, be
approved as sUbmitted.
'-Voting Aye: All
:Voting. ,No: ,None.
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ADJOURNMENT: with no furtherbusiness'to come before the Council at
this time , upon motion duly ,made i' seconded . and carr:ied ,;the
m~eting adjourned at 8:'45 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: City Council convened in closed executive session
to discuss personnel.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 22, 1985
7:30P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, July 22, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor Parks,
presiding1 Councilmembers.Higley, Bryan, Cummings, and Schwartzel.
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary,
Director of Administration, Police Chief and Superintendent of
Utilities.Councilmember Bryan delivered the invocation.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents who wished to
speak to do so at this time.
Mr. John Hall, 2740 Cason, wished to pledge allegiance to the
flag. Mayor Parks requested all to stand and led the Allegiance
to the Flag.
Ms. Sharon Graff, 2617 Sunset Boulevard, addressed the situation
with "No Parking" signs on her street. She explained that neither
she nor any of the residents on Sunset desired the signs be
removed. Her position before Council on July 8, 1985, was to
suggest an alternative for residents during the summer months.
She presented a type of a sign she suggested be placed 'on the'dash
of the car to identify the car' as belonging to a resident,. She
felt this would be a temporary solution for college students home
for the summer.
Mayor Parks suggested the "No Parking" signs on Sunset Boulevard
be reviewed during a workshop session.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: At this time, there were no
citizens present who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 CouncilmemberHigley, seconded'by
Councilmember Cummings, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HARRIS COUNTY MAYORS, COUNCILS ASSOCIATON: Mayor Parks recognized
Ken Endris, Councilman from Katy, Texas, who represents the Harris
County Mayors, Councils Association. Mr. Endris, as Secretary,
Treasurer of the Association outlined benefits available to cities
as members of the association and urged Council to consider
joining. He advised Council that membership dues were based on
population and for the City of West University, the dues would be
$500.00 annually.
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Mayor Parks thanked Mr. Endris for his comments and advised him
that City Council would consider joining the association during a
workshop session.
REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT FENCE: Mayor Parks invited Mr. Morris to
speak concerning his request to construct a replacement fence at
the corner of Nottingham and Westchester.
Mr. George Morris, 3402 Nottingham, r~quested permission to build
a replacement fence outside his property line, into city
right-of-way approximately seven feet. There are indications that
a previous owner at onetime had a brick fence along this same
line. Mr. Morris explained he had presented his request to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment'onJune 19, 1985. The Zoning Board of
Adjustment advised him they were not authorized to grant variances
outside private property lines and that City Council was the
authority he needed to address. Mr. Morris outlined the benefits
to his family should City Council grant him permission to expand
the use of his lot by fencing seven.feet of the city's
right-of-way. Mr. Morris proposed to use a four-foot chain link
fence. He maintains the right~of-way as it is but thinks it would
be beneficial to the City as well as his family if he were allowed
to fence the area.
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Mr. Pappas, attorney for Mr. Morris, appealed to Council to
consider his client's request on an individual caseb~sis. Mr.
Pappas assured Council his client would work with a 'conditional
variance if thq.t would be permissable or a lease.." Mr. ,Morris was
willing to work out any arrangement that would be satisfactory to
City Council to guarantee the city access to the right~of-way.
Mayor Parks ',advised;Mr. Morr:bs',andMr. Pappas that City Council
wanted'to 'respond to individual problems, whenitc;waspossible.
Council!s concern:was,toprotectbheintegrity of the City's
zoning ordinance and avoid creating a "spot zoning" situation.
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Councilmember Higley advised Mr. Morris that Council had been
'given the'minubes ,oL;the 'Zoning: Board of Adjustment meeting on
June /19, 1985, a copy .of bhe ,plat. of, ,Mr. Morris ' p:r;operty, and a
letter from Mr. W. E. Perry, Chief Building Inspector, stating his
recommendation~ Councilmember Higley stated she, and most of
Council have driven past the property because they were interested
in his request:;.
Councilmember Schwartzed 'asked how much .wider, if"at all, is the
right-of-way on this street compared to other streets in the
City.
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Mr.~ Pappas: said he', did not know" but he guessed i,t would be five
to six feet wider than mostright-of-ways. He felt the excessive
right-of-way created a special condition.
Councilmember Higley suggested.-that the; plat drawing of
Mr. Morris' yard indicated that if the fence were placed without
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moving it outside oftheproper-ty' line;, the :back yard .would
measure 50 x 50 feet.' i
Councilmember Schwartzel stated that as a general rule he was not
in favor of granting variances. ,Anyone living along that street
could come in and request the same variance. However, if the
easement is excessive, he was inclined to allow all property
owners with similar easements to have equal rights to use such
land under the same terms and conditions.
Councilmember Higley suggested that City 'would have not only a
spot zon,ingsituation.'-but La ,fil:e ,of various and sundry ,agreements
made-property-owner by proper.ty-owner which would,become
burdensome for the City to administer, ,if not now, in the future.
Councilmember Schwartzel'suggested he would not be opposed to
referring the question to a study of that particular street and
maybe several streets that have extremely wide rights-of-way to
see whether all homeowners where the right-of-way is so excessive,
might be entitled to some concessions to use.the land.
Councilmember Higley' addressed Mr~:Mor-ris and stated ,that: she was
sympathetic. She lives on a corner lot.and maintains the
right-of-way outside my property line. However,I do not want to
burden the City for,years to come with a. special 'agreement that
follows along with my property, and for that reason,.I move that
City,Council deny the request. Councilmember CUmmings seconded
the motion. "
Councilmember Schwartzel stated he,had no problem with denying
this particular request, but felt the City should look at the
areas with excessive rights-of-way and thefeasibi1ity of allowing
special'conditional use of such land to property owners. He
recommended Council consider assigning the question to a committee.
Councilmember Bryan amended the motion by adding: that the
question concerning excessive rights-of-way be referred to the
Long Range Planning Committee-for study. Councilmember Cummings
seconded the amendment to, the,' motion 0 :
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Mayor Parks called for a vote on the motion.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE::q Mayor Parks presented and
read Resolution Number 85-12:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City
Council, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter
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and ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint members
to various committees1'and
WHEREAS, the, Mayor and members of the City
Council have contacted qualified citizens to serve on
the Communications Committee of the City of West
University Place,. Texas1 'and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as members of the
Communications Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Communications
Committee:
Judy Bristol
Joy'Delaveaga
Vickie Hamley
Caroline Heslop
Tina Lundy Melo
Joann Mitchell
Judith Ottoson
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Section 2. That tne persons hereby appointed
to the Communications Committee shall serve withQut
compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed
to the Communications Committee shall serve until the next
regular.CityElectionof ,the City: Council and.xhereafter
until the appointment and qualification of their
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd ::day:'of:,
July ,.1985., "
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Councilmembers Voting ,.No: :. "
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded byCouncilmember
Bryan, that Resolution Number 85-12 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Mayor Parks administered the Oath of'Office'to, Vickie Hamley and
Joann Mitchell.
APPOINTMENT OF RECYCLING COMMITTEE: Mayor_Parks presented and read
Resolution Number 85-13:
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WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances
heretofore adopted, to appoint mempers to various
committees 1 a,nd
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council
have contacted qualified citizens to ,serve on the Recycling
Committee of the City of West University Place, Texas1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and
willingness to serve as members of the Recycling Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be appointed to
serve as members of the Recycling Committee:
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Jack 'Browder
Phyllis Church
. Don Irby
Patricia Raborn
Bridget Schleicher
Larry Wilson
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed
to the Recycling Committee shall serve without
compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed
to the Recycling Committee shall ,serve until the next
regular City Election of the City Council and thereafter
until the appointment and qualification of their
successors.
Section 4. That Jack Browder hereby be
appointed to serve as Chariman of the Recycling Committee.
Section 5. That Jack Browder shall serve as
Chairman of the Recycling Committee until the next regular
City Election of the City Council and' thereafter until the
appointment and qualification of his successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of
July ,l985.
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Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
CUmmings, that Resolution Number 85-l3 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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Members of the Recycling Committee will take their Oaths of Office
at a later date.
APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH BOARD: City Council considered Eesolution
Number 85-14 appointing the Health Board and deferred taking
action at this'meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that Resolution Number 85-14 appointing the Health Board be
tabled to allow time for further study ina workshop session.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BELLAIRE BOULEVARD WATER TANK: City Council considered the
recommendation f~om staff for awarding the completion contract for
repairs and painting of the Bellaire Elevated Storage Project.
The following bids were op~ne~onJuly 2, 1985, 10:00 A.M., in the
Conference Room. Those present ,were R. E. Simpson, Superintendent
of Utilities1 Don S.Reichle, DonS. Reichle & Associates1 David
G. Allums, City AttorneY1 and Audrey Nichols, Assistant City
Secretary. None of the contractors attended the bid opening.
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Bidder
T.O.F. Enterprises
Crosby, Texas
Total Calendar Days
, ",. Bid' ,Tank in service
$32,547.00 45
Calendar Days
Project complete
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WJM Enterprises, Inc.
Conroe, Texas
$49,312.00
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Industrial Painters, Inc. $49,320.00
Little Rock, Ark
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Shawnee, OK'
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agreement between the City and Allied Fidelity for the completion
of this projectwhich,was al>an(ioned by the original c::ontractor, R.
E. Dow and Sons, Inc. Staff recommendation was to award the
completion contract to the third bidder, Industrial Painters,
Inc., at the bid amount of $49,320.00115 days to return the
storage tank to service and 90 days to complete the project. The
City-has:'available ,thedbalance,of $31.,261.35 from the o:r:;iginal
contract leaving a difference:of"$18,,058~65 plus additional
engineering cost,of $4,914'.,05,. or a total of $22;972.70 ' required
to complete the contract. ~lli~d Fidelity has agreed to pay to
the city $16,229.17. Experises to the City to complete the project
will be $6,743.53.
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Higley, that City Council accept the recommendation from staff and
award the contract to Industrial Painters, Inc., at their bid
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Voting No: None
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price of $49,320.00 and the total contract expense to tne City of
$6,743.53.
REMODELING OF RECYCLING BUILDING: In accordance with previous
action of City Council, staff recommendation for awarding the
contract to remodel the Recycling Building was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that Council accept the recommendation from staff and award the
contract to remodel the Recycling Building to the low bidder, The
Marton Company, at the bid price of $9,250.00.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RICE BOULEVARD WATER LINE REPLACEMENT: City Council considered a
request for authorization to advertise for bids for the
replacement of the water line on Rice Boulevard between Wakeforest
Street and Kirby Drive.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that City Council authorize the City Manager to
advertise for bids for the replacement of the water line on Rice
Boulevard.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY: A request for authorization to advertise
for bids for construction of the animal control facility was
presented for Council's consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids for construction of the animal control facility.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: City Council considered the
final invoice submitted by Alexander Grant and Company in the
amount of $5,500 for services in connection with the 1984 audit
and financial report.
Motion by'Councilmember Higley, 'seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the invoice to Alexander Grant and Company in the
amount of $5,500 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Parks requested that the situation with
Sunset Boulevard - No Parking signs and the fencing of
rights-of-way be placed on a workshop session agenda.
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Councilmember Schwartzel suggested Council consider the Harris
County Mayor, Councils Association in a workshop session.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Dick Rockenbaugh, had nothing
further for Council to consider at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, July 8, 1985, were sUbmitted for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that the minutes of the regular meeting on July 8, 1985, be
approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: City Council convened in closed executive
session to discuss personnel.
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REGULAR" CITY" COUNCIL,MEETING
AUGUST,12,1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, August 12, 1985, with the following members present.:
Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings, and Schwartzel. Mayor Parks and Mayor
Pro-Tem Higley were absent. Also present were the City Manager, City
Attorney, City Secretary, ,Director of ',' Administration, Acting Police
Chief and Deputy Director of. Operations. Councilmember Bryan led the
Allegiance to the Flag. CouncilmemberCummings delivered the
invocation.
In the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem, Councilmember
Bryan advised Council that the first order of business would be to
elect'an Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that Councilmember Beth Ann Bryan
be elected Assistant Mayor Pro-Temto preside over this regular
council meeting of August 12, 1985, and to represent the City at
the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board meeting scheduled for
August 14, 1985.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem Bryan invited
residents to speak at this time.
Mr. Alan Farrington, 6610 Wakeforest, expressed his
displeasure with some of the general contractors who are working
in West University and the way they dump construction trash in the
adjacent homeowner's yard. He has recently had such an
experience. Mr. Farrington explained to Council that he had
written this particular contractor a letter, but, to date, had
received no response.
Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem Bryan advised Mr. Farrington that
his concerns would be taken under advisement and be discussed at
Council's next workshop session.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: At this time, there were no
citizens present who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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HEALTH BOARD COMPOSITION: Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem Bryan
presented Or~inance Number 1241 for Council's consideration and
read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
BY REVOKING SECTION 12-26 AND ADOPTING THE
REVISED SECTION 12-26 SET FORTH HEREIN.
In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1241, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of Council, and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Councilmember Cummings made the motion that Ordinance Number
1241 be approved on first reading as written.
Councilmember Schwartzel suggested the ordinance be read in
full.
Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem Bryan read Ordinance Number 1241 as
follows:
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WHEREAS, the-City Council' has corrsidered Section 12-26
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University
Place, Texas, and find that revisions and modifications of
such Section are necessary for the benefit and welfare of
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE I~'ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF WEST
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Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the.City of
West University Place, Texas, being Chapter 12 HEALTH AND
SANITATION, DIVISION 2. BOARD'OF HEALTH, is awe~ded so that
hereafter said Section 12-26 shall read as follows:
"Section 12-~6. Composition.'
All matters relating to the public health of the city
shall be under the control of a board of health,
cQmposed of six (6) members, three (3) of,-such members
shall be' 'members of the dHarris County Medical Society
and one (1) member a duly licensed veterinarian."
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall become effective
and be in full force and effect from the date ;of final
passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this the
day of' ,,' 1985., . ' , ,
PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING this the
day of , 1985.
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Councilmembers voting No:
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Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary
(SEAL)
Councilmember Schwartzel seconded the motion.
Voting Aye:. All
Voting No: None
APPOINTMENT OF ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION: Resolution Number
85-14 was presented and read as follows:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
purs~ant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances
heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various committees1
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City
Council have contacted qualified citizens to serve on the
Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of West
University Place, Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a
desire and willingness to serve as members of the Zoning
and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Zoning and Planning
Commission:
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Buddy Bell
Robert Lindsey
Charles M. Lusk, III
Stephen Munisteri
Susan Rachlin
Reid Wilson
George Ruhlen
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed
to the Zoning and Planning Commission shall serve without
compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Zoning and Planning Commission shall serve until the
next regular City Election of the City Council and
thereafter until the appointment and qualification of their
successors.
PASSEQ AND APPROVED this
, 1985.
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Councilmembers Voting'Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem Bryan
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
(SEAL)
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that Resolution Number 85-14 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
Assistant Mayor Pro-Tem Bryan administered the oath of office
to the Commission members present.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PROJECTS:
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Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
CouncilmemberCummings, that this agenda item belayed on
the table.
Voting Aye:
Voting No: None
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SENIOR SERVICES ADDITION TO COMMUNITY BUILDING: City Council
considered the plans for the Senior Services Addition, to the
Community Building.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings that Council approve the
design of the Senior Services Addition to'the Community Center as
pr.esented at< the August 8, 1985, workshop.
Councilmember Schwartzel seconded the motion and offered the
following amendment: Council approve the design sUbject to the
alignment of the windows and wall'sections on the east side of the
building. Counci1member Cummings seconded the amendment to
the 'motion.
Voting on the amendment to the motion:
, . " Voting Aye: All
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Voting on the motion:
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
TAX REFUND: City Council considered the request for a tax refund
resulting from the Harris County Appraisal District reappraisal.
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Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that City Council approve for payment
the request for tax refund in the amount of $559.44 for 1984 taxes
paid on April 2, 1985.
Voting Aye: All
,Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF IBM EQUIPMENT: City Council considered the request to
purchase additional IBM equipment in accordance with ,the
previously approved plan for hardware implementation as follows:
1 pri~tej 1 Termirial \ Inspection $ 3,150
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1 Printer 1 Terminal, ,Police 3,150
1,320
1 Printer Personnel/Purchasing 4,388
1 Terminal Municipal Court 1,320
1. 320
1 Printer, l . Terminal ,PUblic.Works 3,150
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember ~ummings, that the request to purchase
additional IBM equipment be approved as presented.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Schwartzel expressed his
appreciation to the existing Zoning and Planning Commission for
continuing to serve beyond their term.
Councilmember Cummings expressed his gratitude to the existing
Zoning and Planning Commission and welcomed the newly appointed
members to the Commission.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Dick Rockenbaugh, recommended Council
consider scheduling a joint workshop session with the newly
appointed Zoning and Planning Commission to review the procedural
requirements to be defined by.the City Attorney. City Council
scheduled the joint workshop for August 26, 1985, immediately
following the regular council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, July 22, 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the minutes of the regular meeting on July 22,
1985, be approved as sUbmitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: City Council did not convene in closed executive
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AUGUST 26, 1985
7:30 P.M.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, August 26, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor
Parks, presiding; Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, Cummings, and
Schwartzel. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City
Secretary, Acting Police Chief, Superintendent of Utilities, Consulting
City Engineer and Director of Operations. Mayor Parks led the
Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Pro-Tern Higley delivered the invocation.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak at
~this time. There were none present who wished ,to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: . There were no citizens present
who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 Councilmember Bryan, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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WATER LINE REPLACEMENT ,ON RICE BLVD. BETWEEN WAKEFOREST AND KIRBY
DRIVE: City Council considered the recommendation for award of the
construction contract for replacement of the water line on Rice
Blvd. City Consulting Engineer, Dieter Ufer, with concurrence of
city staff, recommended that the construction contract be awarded
to the low bidder, Ella Contracting, Inc, in the bid amount of
$46,717.80.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that City Council accept the recommendation as
presented and award the contract for the construction of water
line replacement on Rice Blvd. between Wakeforest and Kirby Drive
to Ella Contracting, Inc., in the bid amount of $46,717.80.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: City Manager, Dick
'Rockenbaugh, advised City Council that five bids were received as
of the bid deadline at 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 23, 1985.
However, during the course of the bidding process, some
defictencies were discovered in the specifications relating to
structural soundness. Also, the animal control facility is I,!,."[t",'j.'",,,.,',','
located at the site of the Wastewater Treatment Plant which is in ....
the City of Houston and there were some items that had not been
followed up on with the City of Houston. In order to be fair to
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all the contractors, Mr. Rockenbaugh recommended that Council
reject all bids, returning the five bids received to the
contractors unopened and readvertise this project after all these
matters are resolved.
Councilmember Cummings suggested that a letter be sent to those
contractors who bid on the project explaining the situation and
apologizing'for the inconvenience.
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council reject all bids and authorize the City
Manager to readvertise for bids for the construction of the Animal
Control Facility Construction at such time as all deficiencies in
the specifications and with the City of Houston are resolved.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
HEALTH BOARD COMPOSITION: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance Number
1241 for Council consideration at second reading and read the
caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, BY REVOKING SECTION 12-26
AND ADOPTING THE:REVISEDSECTION 12~26 AS SET FORTH HEREIN.
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In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1241, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of Councill and'areasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Ordinance Number 1241 be adopted on second reading.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH BOARD:
Resolution Number 85-15:
Mayor Parks presented and read
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WHEREAS,"it.is.the obligation of:the,City
Council, pursuant to provisions of the City
Charter land . ordinances heretofore adopted; .to.
appoint members to various boards1 and
- WHEREAS" the Mayor and members of tbe City
Council have contacted qualified citizens to serve
on the Health Board of the City of West University
Place, Texas r, land .
'WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a
desire and willingness to serve as members of the
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'COUNCIL OF THE CITY..OFfWEST,UNIVERSITY.PLACE,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Health Board:
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Rhonda G~ Boone
William J~ Bryan, M.D.
Thomas, ,G. Cleary, M. D.
Larry K. Pickering, M.D.
George Stillman
, Paul Young, D.V.M.
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Section 2. That the 'persons hereby appointed
to the Health Board shall serve without
-,compensation.
Section 3. That.the persons hereby appointed
to the Health Board shall serve until the next
regular City Election ,of the City Council and
thsreafter until the appointment and qualification
of their successors.
Section 4. That Larry K. Pickering, M.D., be
hereby appointed to serve as Chariman of the
Health Board.
Section 5.' That Larry K. pickering, M.D.,
shall serve as Chairman of the Health Board until
the next regular City Election of the City Council
and thereafter until the appointment and
qualification of his successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of
, 1985.
.Councilmembers Voting Aye':
Councilmembers,Voting No:
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Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that Resolution Number 85~15 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
APPOINTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Mayor Parks presented and
read Resolution number 85-16:
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City
Council, pursuant to provisions of the City
Charter and ordinances'heretofore adopted, to
appoint members to various boards1 and
WHEREAS, the Mayor.and members of the City
Council have contacted qualified citizens to serve
on the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of
West University Place, Texas; and
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WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a
desire and willingness to serve as members of the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITX
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST, UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS:
section 1. That the foLlowing personspe
appointed to serve as, members of the ,Zoning Board
of Adjustment:
Frank Billings
Robert Crain
John H. Maloney
Opal McKelvey
Sterling Minor
Robert Heaton, Alternate
Doris J. Marshall, Alternate
Ralph McNeir, Alternate
John Pickul, Alternate
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Section 2. That the persons hereby
appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
serve without compensation. '
Section; '3. That: ,the persons" hereby .
appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
serve until the next regular City Election of the
City Council and thereafter until the appointment
and qual~fication OI their 'successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of
:, 1985.'"
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that Resolution Number 85-16 be adopted,as r~ad.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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members present~ '
APPOINTMENT OF HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND
ALTERNATE: Mayor Parks presented and read Resolution Number 85-17:
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WHEREAS, city officials have determined
that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
this city to continue its membership in the
HOtJSTON-GALVESTON'AREA COUNCIL;' arid
WHEREAS,' the By-Laws of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council requires the
appointment of a duly elected representative of
each of the governmental units for the year 1985.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVESITY PLACE,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That Councilmember JAMES W.
CUMMINGS be, and he is hereby, designated as
its representative to the General Assembly of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council for the remainder
of the year 1985.
Section 2. That the official Alternate
authorized to serve as the voting delegate should
the here1nbefore named'delegate become ineligible,
absent, or should he resign, is Councilmember ~
BOONE SCHWARTZEL'~
Section 3. That the Executive Director
of the Houston-Galveston Area Council be notified
of the designation of the hereinabove named
delegate and alternate.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
, 1985.
Counci~embers Voting Aye:
day of
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
Attest:
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Higley,
that Resolution Number 85-17 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
RENOVATION OF RACQUETBALL COURT #1 AT COLONIAL PARK: City Council
considered: the request to advertise for bids for the renovation of
racquetball court #1 at Colonial Park.
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember Cummings,
that City Council authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids
for the renovation of the racquetball court.
Voting Aye.: AIJ-
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Parks inquired as to the status of the
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wastewater flqw study and was advised by the City Manager that a
progress report was prepared and could be sUbmitted at workshop
session Thursday, August 29, 1985.
Councilmember Higley inquired as to the status of the Belliare
Boulevard Water Tower and was advised that the tower was in
service and the contractor was finishing the exterior.
Councilmember Cummings inquired if Mr. Farrington's problem with
the contractor throwing construction debris in his yard had been
resolved. Mr. Rockenbaugh stated that through the Inspection
Division's process of appropriate notification of violation the
complaint was being resolved.
Councilmember Bryan asked for a report on the progress toward
providing for permit parking on Sunset Boulevard and was advised
that the City Attorney was reviewing sample ordinances received
for possible application to Sunset Boulevard.
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Councilmember Higley inquired as to the status of the crossing
guards for school crossing intersections. Mr. Rockenbaugh advised
that the City of West University Place was ready to provide for
crossing guards at the intersections of Rice Blvd. at Edloe,
University at Edloe and University at Auden, and that he would
verify Souths ide Place's participation as of the first day of
school.
Councilmember Cummings welcomed Curtis Cooper, Director of
Operations, to the City of West University Place.
Councilmember Schwartzel expressed his appreciation to Frank
Billings, Opal McKelvey and Bob Crain for agreeing to serve
another term on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Dick Rockenbaugh, had nothing further
for Council to consider at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of'the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, August 12, 1985, were sUbmitted for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember Bryan,
that the minutes of the regular meeting on August 12, 1985, be
approved ad sUbmitted.
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Voting No: None
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ADJOURNMENT: with no further business to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:, Immediately following the regular council
meeting, City Council convened in executive session to discuss
personnel.
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JOINT WORKSHOP SESSION: After the, executive session, City Council
convened in a joint workshop session. with the Zoning and Planning
Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment fqr t~~ purpose of
reviewing procedural requirements.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 1985
7:30'P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, September 9, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor
Parks, presiding1 CouncilmeIDbers Higley, Bryan, Cummings, and
Schwartzel. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City
Secretary, Dir~ctor of Administration, Director of Operations and the
Police Chief. ' Mayor~Parks delivered the invocation and led the
Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak at
this time. There were none present who wished to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no citizens present
who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 byCouncilmember Higley, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
APPOINTMENT OF LONG RANGE PLANNING,COMMITTEE: Mayor Parks presented
and read Resolution Number'H5-18.
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WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances
heretofore adopted, to appoint members to various boards1
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor 'and :members of the City Council
have contacted qualified citizens to serve on the Long
Range Planning Committee of the City of West University
Place, Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and
willingness to serve as members of the Long Range Planning
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be appointed to
serve as members of the Long Range Planning Committee:
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. Dr ~ Frances"E., Arrighi
Richard Ayres
Marcellus Bettler
Charles Evans
Roger A.. Farrow
Randall A. Friday
Larry George
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Kathryn W. Harper
Bill Hughes
Raymond W. Knapp
William G. Mack
Jeff M. Montag
Joseph A. Polichino
Richard A. Popham
,l;'atrick Row:les
Karin Shipman
LOui!3. Sklar
Richard Spencer
M~rk R. Spradling
James J. Tyler
Jon A. Vogler
Lawrence R. Whyte
Leonard Wilson
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Section 2. That the perspnshereby appointed to the
Long Range Planning Committee shall serve without
compensation.
Section 3. That tte persons hereby appointed to the
Long Range Planning Co~ittee phall.serve until the next,
regular City Election of the City Council and thereafter
until. the appointment and qualific~tion of their successors.
Section 4. That Louis Sklar be hereby appointed to
serve as Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee.
Section 5. That Louis Sklar shall serve as Chairman
of the Long Range Planning Committee until the next regular
City Election of the City Council and thereafter until the
appointment and qualification of his successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of
, 1985.
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councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
(SEAL)
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that Resolution Number 85-18 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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present.
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PROCLAMATION CONSTITUTION WEEK: Mayor Parks presented and read the
following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, September 17, 1985, marks the one
hundred ninety-eighth anniversary of the drafting of the
Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention1 and
WHEREAS, to accord official recognition to this
memorable anniversary,andto the patriotic exercise that
will form a noteworthy feature of the occasion, seems
fitting and proper1 and
WHEREAS, Public Law No. 915 guarantees the
issuing of a proclamation' each year by the President of the
United States of America designating September 17 through
September 23 as Constitution Week. '
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael L. Parks, by virtue of
the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of West
University Place in the State of Texas, do hereby proclaim
the week of September 17 through 23 as
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in the City of West University Place, and urge all our
citizens to pay special attention during that week to our
Federal Constitution and the advantage of American
Citizenship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of this city to be affixed.
/s/ Michael L. Parks
"'Michael L. Par]{,s" Mayor:
Date September 9, 1985
RENEWAL OF PROMISSORY NOTE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER WELL #8: Mayor
Parks presented' 'ordinance, Number ,,1242 and :.read Ithecaption as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE PROMISSORY
NOTE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1194 DATED
AUGUST 23,' 1982, "PROVIDING, FOR ~HE~ REPAYMENT OF, SUCH
AMOUNT"SO BORROWED; 'ANDPROVLDINGuTHAT NO TAXES WILL BE'
LEVIED SINCE FUNDS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY APPROPRIATED AND,
DESIGNATED FOR THE REPAYMENT OF SUCH DEBT AUTHORIZED
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In accordance with charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1242, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Motion by, Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by.
Councilmember Higley, that Ordinance' 'Number 1242 be adopted as
read.
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Voting Aye: All '
Voting No: None
RECYCLING BUILDING REMODELING: City Council considered the invoice
in the 'amount of $9,700.00 submitted by the Marton Company, Inc.
for the completion of the remodeling work on the Recycle Building.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, .seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the invoice in the amount of $9,700.00 sUbmitted
by the Marton Company Inc. be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
BELLAlRE BOULEVARD WATER TANK: City Council considered the invoice
in the amount of $18,651.24 sUbmitted by Industrial Painters, Inc.
for work completed to date on the painting and repairs to the
Bellaire Boulevard Water Tank.
Motion by Councilmember Higley,secorided by Councilmember
Cummings, that the invoice'in the amount of $18,651. 24 be
approved for payment to Industrial Painters, Inc. for work
completed to date on the Bellaire Boulevard Water Tank.
Voting Aye : All
Voting No:' None'
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: City Council considered the
invoice in the amount of $6,920.00 submitted by the Harris County
Appraisal District for the City's fourth quarter allocation.
Moti9n by Councilmemher Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the invoice in the amount of $6,920.00 submitted
by the Harris County Appraisal District be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member 'of City Council had any further comments
at this time.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager;'Dick Rockenbaugh, had nothing further
for Council's consideration at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:' Minutes of the regular meeting of City
Council on Monday, August 26,'1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the minutes of the regular meeting on August 26,
1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: with no further business to come before Council, at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, September 23, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor
Parks, presiding 1 Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, and Schwartzel.
Councilmember Cummings was absent. Also present were the City
Man~ger, City Attorney, City Secretary, Director of Administration,
Director of Operations and the Police Chief. Councilmember
Schwartzel delivered the invocation and Mayor Parks led the
Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak at
this time. There were none present who wished to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: There were no citizens present
who wished to speak concerning an agenda item.
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 Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by U[,~.'
Councilmember Higley, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFICERS: At this time, Mayor Parks requested
two of the city's police officers to come forward for special
recognition for the fine job done by each of them. The City
received two letters of commendation from the City of Bellaire
Police Department for assistance given to their department by
Officer Mary Kasmerick on August 17, 1985, and Officer James
Brady on August 23, 1985. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor
Parks expressed appreciation to these two officers: that it was an
honor and privilege to have the opportunity to bring special
recognition to them. Mayor Parks thanked Officer Kasmerick and
Officer Brady for being a part of the City of West University
Place and for doing such an excellent job.
RACQUETBALL COURT #1 AT COLONIAL PARK RENOVATIONS BID OPENING:
In accordance with previous action of the City Council, bids
received until 5:00 P.M., Friday, September 20, 1985, for
renovations to Racquetball Court #1 at Colonial Park were opened
and the results announced as follows:
Name and Address
Amount Bid
Alternate
No. #1
Alternate
Wall Treatment
U.S. Builders, Inc.
2519 Fairway Park
Houston, Texas 77092
$9,646.00
$752.00
$13,700.00
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9871 Tanner Road
Houston, Texas 77041
$5,800.00
No Bid
$13,700.00
Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that the bids be referred to staff for tabulation and
review and for staff to come back to City Council on October 14,
1985, with a recommendation for awarding the contract.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY: Mayor Parks presented and read
Ordinance Number 1243.
ORDINANCE ,NO. 1243
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CITY PLAN FOR LAND USE BASED ON
THE CURRENT LAND USE OF THE VARIOUS TRACTS OF LAND
WITHIN THE CITY1 RATIFYING' AND CONFIRMING PREVIOUS LAND
USE AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE 1111 ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY1 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the City's Zoning Ordinance, Number 111, a
Comprehensive Cd.ty Plan and Land Use .Map was adopted in
June 12, 1937 by the City Council1 and
WHEREAS, previous Ci ty Councils have, from time. to
time, considered and passed amendments to Ordinance 111
that reclassified the land use classification of certain
real property within West University Place, Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, the City Council has hired a consultant to
research and develop a Comprehensive City Plan and Land
Use Map reflecting the current land use classifications
and locations within the CitY1 and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed
Comprehensive City Plan and Land Use Map substantially
relates to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community 1 and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed
Comprehensive City Plan and Land Use Map does properly
represent the Comprehensive City Plan that has developed'
since June 12, 1937 and that the adopting of proposed
Comprehensive City Plan and Land Use Zoning, ,Map. is. in
the best interest of the citizens o.f the City of West
University Place, Texas.
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NOW, THEREFORE,. BE. IT: ORDAINED: BY :, ~HE CITY .COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE:j.;TEXAS: .'" ",
Section 1. That the' Comprehensive Plan for the City
of West University Place".. Texas, Volume', I, together
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with. all exhibits thereto, prepared by City Planner,
Thomas E. Palmer, is hereby approved and adopted by City
Council as the Comprehensive Plan for the City of West
University Place, Texas.
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Section II. That
prepared by: City
conjunction with
Comprehensive Plan,
the official Zoning
Place, Texas.
the Subdivision and Zoninq, Map
Planner,' Thomas E. Palmer, in
the preparation' of the City's
is hereby approved and adopted as
Map for the City of West Univ~rsity
Section III. That the City Council hereby ratifies
and confirms the legislative actions of previous City
Councils from June 12, 1937 to date that amended and
modified land use classifications under Ordinance 111.
Section IV. That the Ci ty Council hereby reconfirms
it's commitment to responsibly maintain the residential
character of the City.
Section V. That this Ordinance shall be effective
immediately and after it's final approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING this day of
, 1985.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING this
day of , 1985.
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Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David G~ Allums,
In accordance with charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1243, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Councilmember Schwartzel suggested the following changes to
the ordinance: (a) In Section II. after the words: "That the
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Subdivision and Zoning Map" , :add:' l'dated October 14,1985" 1 and
(b)'in Section v.: changing the word "it's'''. ,t.o' "i:ts'~.
Motion was then made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that Ordinance Number 1243 be approved as
amended on first reading and ,passed to the second,:r;:e,a,ding.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PARABOLIC OR DISH-TYPE ANTENNAE: Mayor Parks presented: and read
the caption of Ordinance Number 1244 for the first reading:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, THE CODE ,OF ORDINANCES ,CI'!'Y OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,BYADDING A SECTION TO
BE NUMBERED ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER SIX (6),BEINGAN
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION. AND PLACEMENT, OF . .
PARABOLIC OR DISH-TYPE ANTENNAE1 PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE1.PROVIDING;A PENALTY-CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
In accordance with charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1244, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of Council and area:sonable number of additional
copies ava'i lab le ,to inteTe:sted :ci'tizens preSeFl't.
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Motion by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that Ordinance Number 1244 be approved as presente4 at
first'r-eacil:ing and he:.passed, to; the 'second reading.:
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PROPOSED 1986 BUDGET: City Council considered setting the date for
public 'hearing :'on,:the ,:pro.p6sed 1,9,86 budget . Mayor I'~rks,announced
that the budget summary would be available for inspection on
September 24,1985 ,at 10: 00. A.:M. and called thepublio - hearing to
be held on October 14, 1985, at 7':00 P.M., in the Council
Chamber. The October 14th regular council meeting would convene
at 8:00 P.M. during which:Council would consider the f.irst reading
of the ordinance approving and adopting the budget,and the
ordinance adopting a tax levy:, for' the :year .1986.,. On OctOber 28,
1985, Council would consider the second reading of the budget
ordinance and the tax ordinance.
SUBMISSION: OF. CORRECTION: AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPRAISAL ROLLS FOR
1984: The Director of Administration sUbmitted for Counoil's
information and review all adjustments to the 1984 Appraisal Roll
through Correction and Supplemental'Rolls, numbersl,tnrough 13.
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was submitted for, CounciL's; information and review." , , :
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SUBMISSION OF 1985 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE: The 1985 Effectiye 'I'ax Rate
was sUbmitted for Council's information and review.
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PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE: City Council' p()ns,id13red a?, ~?voi:~e.:,in: the
amount of $37,556.25 submitted'by Collins Ambulance Sale's and
Service for delivery of the ambulance.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel,seconded by
Councilmember Higley,'thatthe invoice in the amount of
$37,556.25 to Collins Ambulance Sales and Service be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
1976 BOND INTEREST PAYMENT: Consideration was given to the invoice
sttbmitted by the First ~tional Bank of Houston for interest due
on the 1976 General Obligation Bond in the amount of $19,750.00.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember HigleYi that the invoice in the amount of
$19,750.00 for interest due on the 1976 General Obligation Bond
Issue be approved for payment. '
Voting Aye: All
,Voting No:,... None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINE REPLACEMENT ON RICE, BLVD.: City Council
considered Change.r Order No. Linthe ,amount of $1 ,200.00 subm.i tted by
Ella Contracting, Inc.
Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by.
Councilmember Higley, that' Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$1,200.00 to Ella Contracting, Inc. be approved.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS: Consideration was given to the
invoice in the amount .of $16,801.93 submitted by the
Houston-Galveston Area Council for the ,purchase of plastic
garbage bags.
MOtion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by,
Councilmember Higley~ that the invoice for plastic garbage
bags be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of City Council had any further
comments at this time.
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STAFF. REPORT: City Manager, Dick, Rockenbaugh, had nothing further
for Council's consideration at this time.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, September 9, 1985, were submitted for
consideration. .
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Bryan, that the minutes of the regular meeting on September 9,
1985, be approved as sUbmitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly' 'made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 7:53 P.M.
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Mlchael L. ParkS, Mayor
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SPECIAL CITY:COUNCIL.MEETING
OCTOBER:?, 1985
7:00 P.M.
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The City Council convened,-- in special -,session, in the Conference Room on
Monday, October 7, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor
Pro-Tem Higley, presiding1 Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings and
Schwartzel. Mayor Parks was absent. Also present were the City
Manager, City Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of
Operations and the Police Chief. Mayor Pro-Tem Higley called the
meeting to order.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Pro-Tem Higley invited residents to
speak at this time. There were none present who wished to speak.
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Mayor Pro-Tem Higley presented
Resolution Number 85-19 for Council's consideration::
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COqNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNlVERSITycPLACE,
TEXAS, NOMINATING ONE CANDIDATE TO BE
PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS
COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
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WHEREAS, the State of Texas Property Tax
Code requires that the voting taxing units of each:
county select directors to serve on their appraisal
district board of directors1 and
WHEREAS, in 1981 the taxing units of Harris
County adopted the "Three-Fourths" procedure
authorized by Section 6.031 of the Property Tax Code
to change the method of selecting directors1 and
WHEREAS, the City of West University Place,
Texas, as an incorporated city other than Houston
within the Appraisal District shall nominate one
candidate for the position on the Board 1 and
WHEREAS, The Mayor of the City of West
University Place, Texas, shall sUbmit the name of its
nominee to the County Clerk of Harris County for
placing on the ballot by the County Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
1. That the City of West University Place,
Texas, hereby nominates Marta Grevtok as a
candidate to be placed on the ballot for election to
a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris
County Appraisal District.
2. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be
delivered an executed or certified copy of this
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Resolution to the County Clerk of Harris County prior
to October 15, 1985.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of
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CouncilmembersVoting Aye:.
Councilmembers Voting No:
Laura C. Higley Mayor Pro-Tem
City of West University Place,
Texas
ATTEST:
Audrey t\ichols,
City Secretary
(SEAL)
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Motion by Councilmeinber:--Bryan"seconded by-'Councilmember
Schwartzel, that Resolution Number 85-19 be approved as read.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSIDERATION OF LEGAL SERVICES: Mayor Pro-Tem Higley presented
a Letter of Engagement ,for legal serv:ices for the City:
Octobe'r 4, 1985
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James L. Dougherty, Jr.
Attorney-at-Law
5300 Memor'ial Drive
Suite 1070
Houston, Texas 77007
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Re: City Attorney position for West
University Place
Dear Mr. Dougherty:
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This letter shall serve as a memorandum and
offer of acceptance for your services for the City
of West University Place, commencing on October 1,
1985, and extending one (1) year from that date.
The City shall have the right to review the
relationship at the anniversary date -to".determine
whether to continue the relationship for the
balance of this Council's term.
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This position is accepted subject to and
shall include by reference,. your letter of
September 3, 1985, (Exhibit "A") and all the
pertinent terms therein. Particularly by example,
Attachment 4 which details the hourly fee to be
charged. The hourly fees charged for work during
this period of time shall not exceed that
reflected in Attachment 4 and there shall be no
escalation during the one year period.
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In addition to that which is recited in
Attachment 4, it is agreed that your firm shall
not charge for travel time to and from the City
Hall. Further, the rate charged for copies made
at your firm shall be no more than 20 cents per
copy. There shall be no changes in hourly rate
during the one year period.
The Statements shall be provided with a date,
description of work performed and a unit of time
attributable to that description with a total at
the bottom of Statement showi;ng the total hours
for the month times the hourly rate of each party
who contributed to the billing (whether paralegal
or attorney). These statements shall be sent at
monthly intervals and the City shall pay within
thirty (30) days after receipt of the Statement.
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It is further understood that the City
Attorney will not accept calls except from the
City Manager, the Mayor, the Mayor Pro-Tem and
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary, unless the party
calling has been approved by one of the above
persons. All citizen calls are to be directed to
Dick R6ckenbaugh, City Manager.
It is understood and agreed that the City
Attorney will spend the amount of time necessary
with David Allums in order to complete the
transfer and make it as smooth as possible.
ACCEPTED this
day of October, 1985.
By:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City of West University Place
Michael L. Parks
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Motion by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that City Council approve the Letter of Engagement as
presented selecting James L. Dougherty, Jr., to be City Attorney
and authorize Mayor Michael L. Parks to sign the Agreement on
behalf of the City.
Voting Aye: Councilmembers Schwartzel,
Bryan and Higley
Voting No: Councilmember Cummings
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM: Consideration was given to
authorizing a contract for engineering services to perform
additional investigation of the City's wastewater collection
system.
Motion by CouncilmemberSchwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a contract
for engineering services for addit10nal investigation of the
city's wastewater collection system and, with the approval of the
City Attorney, enter into a contract wi~h Gutierrez, Smouse,
Wilmut & Associates, total consideration for such contract not to
exceed $10,000.00.
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Voting No: None
PROCLAMATION: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK: Mayor Pro-Tem
Higley presented and:read~the following proclamation:
The greatest: strength 'of''Our economic system
is the opportunity it affords to every American
to' prosper according to his or her own talents
and efforts. No':other nation in history has so
boldly set individual opportunity as, its leading
goal or come so close to achieving it.
This emphasis on opportunity works to the
benefit of all Americans, but it especially
helps Americans who are members of minority
groups. In the past, these minority- _'
entrepreneurs were subject to laws and,,,.
regulations that p~evented them from competing
freely in the marketplace. But those laws
contradicted the spirit of ocreedom that animates
our democracy, and today they are only an
historical memory, a reminder of: the need to ,be
forever vigilant in defense of individual
freedom.
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Minority enterprises today form a
significant proportion of-all, the Nation's
businesses, and their number is continuing;to
grow. The talents, insights, and hard work of
minority Americans: are adding to cur Nation's
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technological prowess,' providing us with new
solutions' for important problems and creating
jobs in many industries, some of 'which did not
even exist only a few years ago. This is the
genius of economic freedom, and we should do
everything in our power to preserve this freedom
and expand it so that opportunity for all will
continue to be the defining characteristic of
our society.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Laura C. Higley, Mayor
Pro-Tem of the City of West University Place,
Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of October 6
through October 12, 1985, as
MINORITY ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT WEEK
and I Hcall upon all Americans to join together
with minority business enterprises across the
country in appropriate observances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of this city to be
affixed.
/s/ Laura C. Higley
Mayor Pro-Tem
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Schwartzel offered the following
letter and requested it'be incorporated into the minutes of this
council meeting:
"October 7, 1985
BY HAND DELIVERY
Mrs. Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
City of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Dear Ms'. Nichols':
Please be advised that I am a partner of
Vinson & Elkins, the same firm emplo~ed by the
City of West University Place, Texas, from time
to time'for specific legal services, and
particularly as respects'City municipal finance
problems. I will not allow my membership in
Vinson & 'Elkins to cause me to interfere with or
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participate in 1) any services provided by the
firm to the City at the request of the City or
2) the review or payment of any invoices
submitted by the firm to the City. However, I
do want my employment reflected in the minutes
of the City Council. I have not participated in
and will not participate in any decision by the
City Council, the City Attorney or City staff
with respect to the employment of Vinson &
Elkins in any City'matter.
I have been advised by ,the City Attorney
that pursuant to Article 988b, V.T.C.S., an
affidavit of substantial interest is not
required.
Thank you for your assistance and please
include my letter in the minutes of tonight's
meeting of the City Council.
. Sincerely
/s/ C. Boone Schwartzel
C. Boone Schwartzel
Councilmember
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STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Dick Rockenbaugh, had nothing further
for Council's consideration at this ti~e~
ADJOURNMENT: with no further:businessto come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made,seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 7:'20 P.M. '
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PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1986 PROPOSED BUDGET
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 1985
. 7: OO'P.M..
The City Council convened in publi~hearing at the City Hall on Monday,
October 14,1985, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem
Higley, pr-esiding1 CouncilmembersBryan, Cummings and Schwartzel.
Mayor Parks was absent. Also present were the City Manager, City
Attorney, City Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of
Operations and the~Fire~Chief.'
Councilmember Bryan delivered ,the' invocation and led the Allegiance to
the Flag.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1986 PROPOSED BUDGET:
Mayor Pro' Tem Higley convened the public hearing on the Proposed
1986 Budget and announced that copies were available for all those
interested. Mayor Pro Tem:Hiqley "invited questions and comments
from the audience.
Mr. Merle Ha tf ield ,2640 ',pember.ton , ,'asked the time schedule for
the Capital Projects'Fund expenditures, specifically the water
system improvements. ~
Mayor Pro Tem Higley advised Mr. Hatfield that the 'City was in the
process of evaluating the water lines to determine project
priorities.
Councilmember Schwartzel advised Mr. Hatfield that last year it
was determined that Pemberton street was the area most
distressed. '. Based' on the C'ity's"current studies, it appears that
the Pemberton lines will again be priority, but. City Council has
not addressed the specifics at this time.
Ms. Mildred Chapin, 6615 Sewanee, asked if to save money the water
and sewer lines might be placed in the same trench.
Mayor Pro Tem' Higley, stated that health regulations required the
lines not be placed in the same trench.
Donna L. Sims, Finance Director, pointed out that the Revenue
Sharing Fund Budget was included as a part of the 1986 proposed
budget presentation and that Revenue Sharing Funds were proposed
to be used to assist the General Fund for the purchase of fixed
assets and that $11,600 represented investments for furniture and
fixtures for the new Senior Services Community Building'.
Mayor Pro Tem Higley announced that City Council would have the
first reading of the ordinance budget for adoption during the
regular session of City Council scheduled after this pUblic
hearing, and on the October 28, 1985, regularly scheduled meeting,
City Council would have the second reading of the budget
ordinance.
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with no further comments or questions from the audience, Mayor Pro
Tem Higley closed the public hearing on the 1986 Proposed Budget.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, October 14, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor
Pro Tem Higley, presiding 1 CouncilmembersBryan, Cummings and
Schwartzel. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, City
Secretary, Director of Administration, Director of Operations and the
Fire Chief.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Higley invited residents to
speak at this time. There were none present who wished to speak.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tem Higley invited
residents who wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at
this time. Mayor Parks came in at this point.
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Mr. Dwayne Jones, 3502 Cason, wished to address Agenda Item #7
parabolic or Dish-Type Antennae. Mr. Jones felt that if the
ordinance were adopted as it is now worded, requiri~g the
satellite dishes be ground mounted together with the height
restrictions (may not extend above fifteen feet from natural
grade) the ordinance will make it practically impossible.to
install satellite dishes that will receive more than one
satellite. Satellite Dishes will not receive communications
through trees. To receive all the satellites through the tall
trees in West University Place may necessitateidishes be installed
on poles to as high as 28 feet above ground level.
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studied examples of satellite dish ordinances from across the
United States already in effect, relating:-to the ,installation of
parabolic dishes. 'The ,ordinance :;presented iSLfairly standard and
not. an. unusually'restrictive ordinance.,:' AIL of the::ordinances
studied have the same restrictions requir>ing: the::-sateLbites be
ground mounted. This ordinance does represent a standard for
ordinances regulating the installation of satellite dishes.
Mr. Jones stated that, as a member 'of,.the antenna industry, he did
not think anyone living in a community that has as many tall trees
as West University Place couldr,put' a 'dish:Jat:ground.,leiel and
receive all the satellites.
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Councilmember Schwartzel addressed Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones had
stated that the ordinance might restrict cer.tain~,residents from
picking up all satellites rather than certain satellites. In
addition, the suggestions from Mr. Jones indicated he was
proposing virtually ,unlimited' installation of satellite dishes
mounted on 28 foot:polesand~unrestricted locations. All of which
could possibly result in these dishes being placed side by side in
the neighborhood. Councilmember Schwartzel asked Mr. Jones if he
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thought unrestricted instal~ation of satellites would be a good
idea for this community.
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Mr. James Kelly, 3511 ~orondQ~said he felt that the ordinance
as presented prohiQited,him from installing a satellite dish in
that there are townhouses across his back lot which would require
a greater height than 15 feet. Mr~Kelly said he felt the
ordinance was good but too restrictive for some residents and
suggested it be worded with some flexibility enough so that it
would provide for exceptions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings,. second~d by
Councilmember Higley, that City Council temporarily table the
ordinance for further review.
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Higley, Cummings,
Mayor Parks
Councilmembers Voting No:
Bryan, Schwartzel
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City
Council desired to remove an item from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendations.
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Voting No: None
APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES BOARD: Mayor Parks presented
and read Resolution Number 85-20:
WHEREAS, it is:the obligation of the City
Council, pursuant to provisions of the City Charter
and ordinances heretofore adopted,.. to appoint members
to various boards1 and
WHEREAS, the Mayor;and members of the City
Council have ,contacted qualified citizens to serve on
the Senior Services Board of the City of West
University Place, Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as members of the Senior
Services Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY:'OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Senior Services
Board:
Jane Breazeal
Mildred Chapin
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Elizabeth G. MCRoberts
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Kenneth Pearce
Doris Ramey
Dottie Shaw
,Harold Smith
Dalia Stokes
M. D. Wickerham
Section 2. That the p~rsons hereby appointed
to the Senior Services Board shall serve without
compensation.
Section 3. . That the persons hereby appointed
to the Senior Services Board shall serve until the next
regular City Election of the City Council and thereafter
until the appointment and~ualification of their
successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED t~is . 14th day of
October ,1985
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
CitY,Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that Resolution ,Number 85~20 be adopted as
read.
Voting Aye: All
. Voting No: None
Mayor Parks administered the Oath of Office to the members.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY: Mayor Parks preseIl~ed and read the
caption of Ordinance Number 1243 fo~ the second reading.
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CITY PLAN FOR LAND USE BASED ON THE
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RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING PREVIOUS LAND USE AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE
1111 ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY1 .AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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In accordance with charter'requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1243, as it was amended at first reading and in the form
required for adoption, were available to all members of Council
and a reasonable number of additional copies available to
interested citizens present.
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Motion was made by Councilmember H;gley, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that Ordinance Number 1243 be'adopted as presented at
second reading.
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In accordance with charter requfrements, copies' of Ordinance
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Ordinance Number l246, in the form required for' adoption, were
available to all members of Council and a reasonable number of
additional copies available to interested' citizens present.
1986 CITY BUDGET: Mayor Parks presented and-read the caption of
Ordinance Number 1245.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL "YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1986
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1986 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.
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Councilmember Cummings, that Ordinance Number 1245 be approved on
first reading as presented.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
TAX LEVY FOR 1985: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance'Nfuribet 1246 and
read the,caption as ~ollows:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD" VALOREM -TAX 'ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1985 PROVIDING THE BASIS
OF ASSESSMENT OF APPRAISED VALUE AND PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION THEREOF AT ,THE RATE OF $0.313 ON THE ONE HUNDRED
($100.00) DOLLAR ASSESSED VALtJATION~
Motion w~s made by Councilmember Higley, seconded by C9uncilmember
Cummings, that Ordinance NUmber" 1246 be approved on first reading
as presented.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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RACQUETBALL COURT #1 AT COLONIAL PARK RENOVATIONS CONTRACT AWARD: . .
City Council considered the. recommendation from staff to award the
contract for the renovations to Racquetball Court #iat Colonial
Park.
Motion was made by CouncilmemberBryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council accept 'the recommendation from staff and
award the contract for renovations to Racquetball Court #1 to
Bauer Frampton Corporation in the amount of $5,800.00.
Voting Aye:' All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAINS ON WERLE IN , 'HOLCOMBE BLVD. AND
BELMONT STREETS: City Council considered the Monthly Estimate No. 2
and Final in the amount of $16,616.11 and Change Order No. 2 and
Final submitted by Jess Lovelace Construction Company and the
Certificate of completion submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council authorize the issuance of the
Certificate of < Acceptance and final ,payment in the amount of
$16,616.11 to Jess Lovelace Construction Company for
construction of the' water:mainsl onWer1e'in, Holcombe Blvd.' and
Belmont Streets.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
CONSTRUCTION OF 'WATER'LINE ,REPU~CEMENT ,ON. RICE BLVD,.J, BETWEEN., "
WAKEFOREST AND KIRBY DRIVE: City Council considered Monthly: :
Estimate No.1 in the amount of $27,684.00 submitted by Ella
Contracting, Inc., for work completed through September 30, 1985,
for the construction of the water line replacement on Rice Blvd.
between Wakef.ore:st and .KirbyDrive~' :1, :u '-'
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Motion was made by Oouncilmember.-!Bryan, seconded by,'Councilmember
aigley,that Monthly Estimate No.1 in the amount of $27,684.00
submitted by Ella: Contracting, 'Inc~" be approved for payment.
Votipg Aye: All
Voting No: None
PURCHASE OF 1985 T,RUCK CAB AND CHASSIS FOR STREET DEPARTMENT: City
Council considered the invoice in the amount of $17,582.00
submitted by Knapp ,Chevrolet.for;deHvery,of.the ,1985 ,truck
cab and chassis ,for, the 'Street Department.,.:' ~
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Hig~ey, that the invoice in the amount of,$17,582.00 submitted by
Knapp Chevrolet be approved for payment.
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Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
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BELLAIRE E'LEVATED STORAGE',PROJECT:: Co.nsideration was, given to an
invoice in the amount,of,$13,'i56.88~submitted by Industrial
Painters,' Inc'., for work completed to date on the Bellaire
Elevated Storage Tank.
Motion'was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council approve for payment the invoice in the
amount of $13,756.88 submitted by 'Industrial Painters, Inc.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None
MR. DAVID FRISHMAN: Mr. Frishman, City's representative on
the Metropolitan Transit:Aubhority Board, gave a video
presentation ofcMetro~s,current, conditionsland future plans to
accommodate: traffic conge s:t ion: in, the area. His presentation
included:plans fori ,the continued- use 'and expansion of bus lanes
and the addition of ground railways, elevated railways and
subways.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of City Council had any further
comments at this time'.
STAFF REPORT:' City.Manager, Dick Rockenbaugh, had nothing further
for Council's consideration at this time.
CITY COUNCILcMEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, September 23, 1985 and the special meeting
of City 'Council on' 'Monday,' October ,7 ; 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Councilmember Cummings offered the following correction to the
minutes of the meeting on september 23, 1985: Under 1976 Bond
Interest Payment, the name of the bank requesting payment was
written "First National Bank of Houston" and should be corrected
to read "First, City National Bank of Houston".
Motion by Councilmember :Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the minutes of the regular meeting on September 23,
1985, be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye: All
Voting 'No: None
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Motion by.Councilmember ,Schwartzel, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that the minutes of the special meeting on October 7, 1985,
be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: All
Voting No: None'
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ADJOURNMENT: with no furtherbusin~ss to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 9:l5 P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 2B,. 1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, October 28, 1985, with the following members present: Mayor
Parks presiding1 Councilmembers Higley, Bryan, Cummings, and
Schwartzel. Also present were the Director of Administration, City
Attorney,City Secretary,andDirector of Operations. City Manager
Richard R. Rockenbaugh was absent. Councilmember Cummings delivered
the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak who had
matters they wished to bring to the attention of the City Council
which had not previously been sUbmitted'to the City Manager.
Frank Billings, 3123 Sunset, expressed his displeasure with the
Bicycle Moonlight Riders who used some of West University Place
streets (including SUnset) on their route. Mr. Billings stated
that the group was extremely noisy and disturbing at approximately
2:00 A.M., Sunday, October 27th. He called the Police Department
at that time, but was advised by the police to bring the matter to
the attention of City Council. This is the third year the
moonlight bike ride has occurred. Mayor Parks assured Mr.
Billings that the bicycle marathon was not sanctioned by the City
Council of West University Place, and that if the bicyclists had
become a nuisance, they would no longer be welcome to use the
city's streets. City Council would take the matter under
advisement for further study.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Parks invited residents who
wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at this time.
There were none present who wished to speak concerning an agenda
item.
IT'EMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City
Council desired to remove an item from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None
APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE: Mayor Parks presented and read
Resolution Number 85-21.
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and
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ordinances heretofore adopted,toappoint m~mbers to
various boards1 and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council
have contacted qualified citizens to serve on the
Traffic Committee of the City of West University Place,
Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as ,members of the Traffic
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE" BE IT RESOI,NED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF- WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Traffic Committee:'
Connie E. Clark
Royce Hassell
RichardP. Steele
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Councilmember.s'Voting 'Aye,: '.
CouncilmembersVoting No:
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Michael:L. parks,:Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(SEAL)
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
, -., Ci:tyAttorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Resolution Number 85-21 be adopted as read.
Voting Aye: , Mayor Parks" Councilmembers Higley, Bryan
,Cummings, Schwartzel
voting No: None
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APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICAL BOARD:. Mayor Parks presented and read
Resolution Number- 85'.,.22'.
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions: of the City Char,ter and:
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ordinances heretofore adopted, to appoint members to
various boards1 and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council
have contacted qualified citizens to serve on the
Electrical Board of the City of West University Place,
Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as members of the Electrical
Board.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE' IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIvERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Electrical Board:
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A. B. Fisk
Oscar iJohnson
Lloyd LaComb
Randolph E. Pettit
James Todd
Rob Peterson
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Electrical Board shall serve without compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Electrical Board shall serve until the next regular
city Election of the City Council and thereafter until
the appointment and qualification of their successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of October
1985.
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Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.,
City Attorney
(SEAL)
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Schwartzel, that Resolution Number 85-22 be adopted
as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None
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APPOINTMENT OF PLUMBING BOARD: Mayor Parks presented and read
Resolution Number 85-23.
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WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and
ordinances heretofore adopted, to ,appoint members to
various boards 1 and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council
have contacted qualified citizens to serve on the
Plumbing Board of the City of West University Place,
Texas 1 and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as members of the Plumbing
Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the ,following persons be
appointed to serve as members of the Plumbing Board:
Roy Harper
Robert K. Wark
T. o. Sword
James H. Pepin
Ron Taylor
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Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Plumbing Board shall serve,without,compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Plumbing Board shall se~ve until the next regular
City Election of the City Council and thereafter until
the appointment and qualification of their successors.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day ,of
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Councilmembers ,.voting '.Aye:,
Councilmembers Voting No;
Michael'L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS-TO FORM:
Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
James L.Dougherty, Jr.
; City, Attorney
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that Resolution Number .85-23 be adopted as read.
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Voting Aye: Mayor 'Parks" Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, and Schwartzel
Voting No: None
PARABOLICORDISH-TYFE'ANTENNAE::".Mayor:Parks presented Ordinance
Number 1244, with proposed amendments, for the second reading and
read the caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY 'PLACE, TEXAS, BE ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED
ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER SIX (6), BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT OF 'PARABOLIC OR DISH-TYPE
ANTENNAE 1 PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE1 PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE 1 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance Number 1244 was temporarily tabled for further review on
second reading, October 14,'1985.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that OrdihanceNumber 1244 be taken from the table.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None
City Attorney James L. Dougherty, Jr., defined the proposed
amendments to Ordinance Number .1244 as follows:
Section 6.301. Removing the phrase "ground-mounted"
from the definition.
- '-section 6.303. Adding a new sUbsection (2) and
renumbering 'the existing 6.303 as'subsection (I) thereof.
The new 'subsection' (2) would read as follows:
(2) It shall be an a'ffirmative defense in any
enforcement action under this Article that the
particular Parabolic or Dish-Type Antenna in
question was at all times constructed and
maintained in strict conformity with a special
permit issued by Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Persons desiring such a permit must apply in
writing to said board, and the board may only issue
such a permit if the antenna would be of virtually
no utility if constructed in accordance with the
other provisions of this Article. The board shall
be authorized to g~ant such permits, and the board
may include special conditions in such permits, but
the board shall always endeavor to uphold the
purpose and the intent of the other provisions of
this Article.
Mr. Dougherty stated that by removing the phrase "ground-mounted"
from the definition in section 6.301, the ordinance would apply to
all parabolic 'or dish-type antennae. To leave the phrase in the
definition might 'be 'construed to apply only to "ground-mounted"
antennae.
Ih accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1244, as amended and in the form required for adoption,
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were available to all membe~s of Council and a reasonable number
of additional copies available to interested citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
HigleY,cthat Ordinance Number 1244 be adopted as amended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None,
Frank Billings, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,
suggested a conference with the City Attorney to establish
procedures and guidelines relative to Ordinance Number 1244.
1986 CITY BUDGET: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance Number 1245 for the
second reading and read the caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE' CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1986
AND ENDING DE~EMBER 31, 1986 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."
In accordance with ChartE;1r requir~~ents, copies of Ordinance
Number 1245 i.in the 'form'<r'equired ,f9.~ adoption,were."available to
all members of Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interesteq citizen~ present.
Motion was, made byCounci1membe:r:.-Higley; seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that Ordinance Number 1245 be adopted on second reading as
presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: ,..None
TAX LEVY FOR 1985: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance Number 1246 for
second reading and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AN AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1985 PROVIDING THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF
APPRAISED VALUE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF
$0..313 ON THE ONE HUNDRED ($100...00) DOLLAR . ASSESSED VALUATION.
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In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1246, in the fo:qn required for adoption, were available to
all' members of., Council ,ans"a reasonabiLe number. of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that Ordinance Number 1246 be adopted on
second reading.
Voting Aye:. . Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None
RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-24: Mayor Parks advised that City Council
was considering items in the proposed Volume II of the
Comprehensive Plan relative to future land use plans and as a
result of this consideration were sUbmitting to the Zoning and
Planning Commission for study and recommendation to Council
certain proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
West University Place. Mayor Parks then presented and read
Resolution Number 85-24.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-24
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ZONING AND PLAWNING COMMISSION
CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE.
WHEREAS, in Volume II of the report entitled "Comprehensive Plan
for the City of West University Place," it is recommended that the City
establish a "commercial" zoning classification to include not only the
existing "retail'business" 'classification but also the "professional
and business office" classification and other commercial useS1 and
WHEREAS, the existing provisions of the City's zoning ordinance
differ as among the classifications proposed to be included in the
proposed new "commercial".classification, with the provisions
applicable to the "Professional and business office" classification
being the most comprehensive and complete; and
WHEREAS, to proceed with the implementation of the comprehensive
plan, the City Council desires to have certain proposed zoning
amendments thoroughly studied and submitted for pUblic hearing and
discussion1
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby formally sUbmits to the Zoning
and Planning Commission certain proposed amendments to the zoning
ordinance of the City of West University Place. The proposed amendments
are: (I) the establishment of the "commercial" classification as
recommended in said comprehensive plan, and (2) the establishment of
provisions within such classification on the subjects described in
Section 2, below.
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Section 2. The amendments should include provisions on the
following sUbjects~
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Existinq Zoninq Ordinance
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and (b)
24-B, (c) 1 29, (3) , (4) , (4-1) ,
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24-B, (e)
24-B, (f)
24-B, (g) 1 29, (4-1)
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Use designations
Setback
Building dimensions
Lot sizes
Parking
Transitions or buffers
Fronting requirements
Type of construction
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Height of structures
Signs
Other related items
Section 3. The City Council respectfully requests ,that the Zoning
and Planning Commission study said amendments and submit them to pUblic
comment and discussion. All City officers and employees are requested
to assist .the Oommission in' this.' regard ~ . ,: - :, " "
Section 4. The area proposed "to be included in the "commercial"
classification is the area now classified as "retail business" or
"professional and business office." This resolution does not propose
any change in use designationof'any other property.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of,
, 1985.
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Councilmembers Voting No:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
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Audrey Nichols, City Secretary""
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.,
Ci ty Attorney .
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Motion was made by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan, that Resolution Number 85-24 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings
Voting No: Councilmember Schwartzel
Councilmember Schwartzel recommended the minutes reflect that
Resolution Number 85-24, as adopted, had no amendments attached,
but it would be presented to the Zoning and Planning Commission
that they might develop those amendments.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-25: Mayor Parks presented and read the
following:
RESOLUTION 85-25
RESOLUTION RELATING TO CERTAIN BUILDING, PERMITS DURING A TEMPORARY
PERIOD PENDING THE CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, in volume II of the report entitled "Comprehensive Plan
for the City of West University Place," it is recommended that the City
establish a "commercial" zoning classification to include not only the
existing "retail business" classification but also the "professional
and business office" classification and other commercial useS1 and
WHEREAS, the existing provisions_of,the.City's.zoning ordinance
differ as among the existing classifications proposed to be
consolidated into the "commercial" classification, with the regulations
applicable to the "professionaLandr:business office" classification
being the most comprehensive and, complete;.. and
WHEREAS, to proceed with the implementation of the comprehensive
plan, the City Council desires to have certain proposed zoning
amendments thoroughly studied and sUbmitted for pUblic hearing and
discussion, and the City Council has formally sUbmitted these
amendments to the Zoning and Planning Commission by the passage of
Resolution Number 85-24 on October 28, 19851 and
WHEREAS, the areas proposed to be included in the "commercial"
classification are vital to the future welfare of the CitY1 and
WHEREAS, to preserve the status quo in the areas proposed to be
included in the "commercial" classification, so as to avoid any major
changes which might prove to be incompatible with,or in conflict with,
the permanent regulations applicable to such areas, there must be
temporary restrictions on the issuance of building permits in such
areas 1
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WHEREAS, a temporary period not exceeding 90 days should allow
sufficient time for full considerat~on of such zoning amendments1
NOW, ,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, 'TEXAS:
Section 1. During the temporary period described in Section 2,
below, no City official or employee shall approve or issue any building
permit for any structure within the area proposed to be included in the
"commercial" classification as described in Volume II of the City's
comprehensive plan, except as follows:
(1) Minor permits are not affected by this prov~s~on. Minor
permits are permits which meet all of the following criteria:
(i) No change in occupancy category is involved 1
(ii)
No new building is involved, unless it is an
addition to exiseing structures on the same
premises and the gross square footage of floor area
of the addition does not exceed 10% of the gross
squa'r~ footag,e,of flpor ,area of the existing
structures on the same premises1 and
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If a remodeling is involved, it involves
substantial alterations to less than 50% of the
gross: square foot~ges of, ,the, ,existing -structures on
the. same premises.
(2) Restricted permits are not affected by 'this prov~s~on.
Restricted permits, are those.for which the ,submitted plans
and specifications clearly demonstrate that the work will
comply with the. existing 'generally-applicable regulations
(other than use designati0n~), in both..the "retail business"
classification and the "professional and business office"
classification.
Section 2. The temporary .period,begins on the date of passage of
this resolution and ends on the.99th day thereafter, unless the 'City
Council has sooner adopted an ordinance establishing such "commercial"
classification and prescribing'compreh,ensive provisions for the
classification, in which case the temporary period ends upon the
adoption.of such ordinance.
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Section 3.
classification is
"professional and
any change in use
The area proposed to be included in
the area now classified as "retail
business office." This resolution
designation"of a.I1y.other property.
the "commercial"
business" or
does not propose
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Section 4. An applicant for a building permit which is denied
under this resolution maysub~~t a proposed amendment to this
resolution to the City's building official. The building official is
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requested to review any such proposed 'amendment as soon as practicable
and transmit it, together with his report, to the City Council for its
consideration, it being understood that any such amendment would be
subject to the legislative discretion of the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
',day of
, 1985.
Councilmembers voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
. Michael L'.' Parks,' Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.,
City Attorney
Mayor Parks recommended Resolution Number 85-25 for adoption to
provide a temporary period, not to exceed 90 days, to the Zoning
and Planning Commission for full consideration of the proposed
zoning amendments sUbmitted in Resolution 85-24.
Motion was made by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Bryan that Resolution Number 85-25 be adopted as read.
councilmember Schwartzelstated that while he was generally
supportive of the' thrust of Resolution Number 85-24 and Resolution
Number 85-25, he opposed the adoption in that he felt the scope
was too broad and did not think it was advisable at this time to
endorse studies of all the items outlined in Resolution Number
85-24.
Councilmember Higley pointed out that the Resolution included a
relief procedure that people who want to make minor changes would
be allowed to under the conditions defined in Resolution 85-25.
Councilmember Bryan wished to clarify that the resolution applied
only to commercial development ~nd professional and business
offices for a limited period of not more than 90 days.
Mayor Parks called for a vote on the motion.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
and Cummings
Voting No: Councilmember Schwartzel
PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: City Council considered the
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employment of planning or technical experts to provide assistance
in connection with the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
outlined in Resolution Number 85-24.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel that City Council
employ one or more traffic engineers, at the discretion, of the
City Manager, to study the proposed amendments relative to
off-street parking requirements.
Councilmember Cummings seconded the motion and amended the motion
to state that City Council employ .the necessary experts to assist
in the study of the proposed amendments as outlined in Resolution
Number 85-24, Section 2, in order that the proper amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance may be adopted consistently and fairly.
Mayor Parks called for a second to the amendment to the main
motion. CouncilmemberHigley seconded the amendment to the motion
which was then voted on and carried by the following vote:
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Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings
Voting No: CouncilmeInber Schwartzel
Mayor Parks called for a vote on the main motion.
Voting Aye: Councilmembers Cummings, Schwartzel
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Voting No: Mayor. Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
AMBULANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Parks pr~sented Ordinance
'Number '1247, for the,first:reading ,and'read the caption.as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,' TEXAS, IN REGARD TO THE AMBULANCE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1247, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of City Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.d
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember: BIi'yan;,: that Ordinance' Number ,1247',be CiPproved on
first reading.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan
Cummings, Schwartzel
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None
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SUNSET BLVD. ACROSS POOR FARM DITCH:
Consideration was given to:authorizing the Mayor to sign'the
Bridge Replacement Agreement with the State Department of Highways
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and Public Transportation for the replacement of the bridge on
Sunset 'Blvd'. across Poor Farm Ditch.
Motion was made by CouncilmeIJ1ber Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, th~t the Mayor be authorized t~ execute the Bridge
Replacem~nt 'Agre~ment with the state D~partment of Highways and
~ publi:c "Tk-ansportatiori' for 'the replacement of the bridge on Sunset
Blvd. across Poor Farm Ditch.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Copncilmembers Higley, Bryan,
'Cummings, Schwa::rtzel
Voting No: None
SWIMMING POOL REPAIRS AT COLONIAL PARK CON~RACT AWARD: Consideration
was given to the recommendation to award the contract to rewire
and replace the pool lights and repipe! the swimming pool filter
system a:t Colonial Park.
Motion was made by Councilmeinber Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council accept the recommendation from staff and
award the contract for the repairs to the swimming pool to Sylvan
Pools of Texas, Inc. at the bid price:of $19,930.00.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Parks requested that signs be placed in the
city parks prohibiting dogs either on :leash or off leash as
specified in Section'12-15'6f the Code of Ordinances of the City
of West University Place.
STAFF REPORT: Donna L.Sims, Director of Administration,
distributed for Council's information a report and recommendation
for the temporary location of city hall operations during the time
required for the remodeling of City Hall.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:' Minutes of the regular meeting of City
Council on Monday, October 14, 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion was made byCouncilmeIDber Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that the minutes of the regular meeting on October 14,
1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings and Schwartzel
Voting No: None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at this
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adjourned at 8:l0 P.M.
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NOVEMBER 11, 1985
7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, November 11_"l98J~L,w.ith the following members present: Mayor
Pro Tern Higley presiding; Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings, and
Schwartzel. Mayor Parks was absent. A 1 so present were the City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration,
Director of Operations, and the Police Chief. Mayor Pro Tern Higley
dellvered the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
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HEARING OF RESTnENTS. Mayor Pro Tern Higley invited residents to
speak who had matters they wished to bring to the attention of the
City Council which had not previously been submitted to the City
Manager.
There were none present who wished to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tern Higley invited
residents who wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at
this time.
There were none preient who wished to speak concerning an agenda
item.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Schwartzel
requested agenda items, numbers 13, 15, 17, 18, and 19, be removed
from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel,
seconded by Councilmember Cummings, that consent agenda items,
numbers 13, 16, 20 and 21. be approved in accordance with staff
recommendation.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: None
Absent: Mayor Parks
PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK: Mayor Pro Tern Higley presented
and read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS at this time crime continues to instill fear daily in mani
American people in their homes ,on the streets, and in all
manner of public or private places; and
WHEREAS in our time acts of terrorism have disturbed the
tranquility of our nation and many nations of the world; and
WHEREAS we live in an age when peace is threatened by those who
trust war-maki ng more than they trust the goodwi 11 of human
beings toward one another; and
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WHEREAS many Americans turn directly to the Bible to learn God's
Word for our times and for such understanding as, they
be 1 i eve, can solve the problems of crime and terrorism and
war as well as other problems of the human condition; and
WHEREAS THE Laymen's National Bible Committee has developed
materi a 1 sand medi a messages around the theme, "BR1NG- YOUR
MIND AS WELL AS YOUR HEART TO THE BIBLE", for National Bible
Week to help people discover the truths for daily life found
in the Bible: .
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Laura C. Higley, Mayor Pro Tern of the City of
West UniversityPl ace, Texas do hereby procl aim November 24th,
to December 1st, 1985 as
BIBLE WEEK
in West University Place, Texas and urge all citizens to
participate in this annual observance by reading the Bible to
become familiar with its teachings and principles.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of this city to be affixed.
/s/ Laura C. Higley
Mayor Pro Tern
Date November 11. 1985
AMBULANCE ADVISORY'COMMITTEE: ' Mayor Pro Tern Higley presented
Ordinance Number 1247 for the 'second reading 'rand read the caption
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY' PLACE, TEXAS" IN REGARD TO THE AMBULANCE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Number 1247, in the form required for adoption, were available to
a 11 members of Ci ty Counc i 1 and, a reasonable number of addit i ona 1
copies availcibleto interested .citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Sc'hwartzel,', that Ordinance Number 1247 be finally
adopted as presented on second reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor
APPOINTMENT OF AMBULANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Pro Tern Higle~
presented and read Resolution Number 85-26.
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WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City
Council, pursuant to provisions of the City
Charter and ordi nancesheretofore adopted, to
appoint members to various committees; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City
Council have contacted qualified citizens to serve
on the Ambulance Advisory Committee of the City of
West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a
desire and willingness to serve as members of the
Ambulance Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the following persons be
appointed to' serve 'as members of the Ambulance
Advisory Committee:
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Paul Handel M.D.
Kathryn Harper, R.N.
John Long, M.D.
John Marshall, J.D.
Arlo F. Weltge, M.D.
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed
to the Ambulance Advisory Committee shall serve without
compensation.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed
to the Ambulance Advisory Committee shall serve for a
period of one year and thereafter until the appointment
and qualification of their successors.
Section 4. That Arlo F. Weltge, M.D., be
hereby appointed to serve as Chairman of the Ambulance
~Advisory Committee.
Section 5. That Arlo F. Weltge, M.D., shall
serve as Chairman of the Ambulance Advisory Committee for
a period of one year and thereafter until the appointment
and qualification of his successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of
November , 1985.
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Councilmembers Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.,
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Resolution Number 85-26 be adop:ted as read.
Voting Aye: Mayor ProTem Higley, Counci,lmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
Voting No: Non.e'
Absent: Mayor Parks
ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION: In accordance with previous
action of the City Council, bids received until 5:00 P.M.,
November 8, 1985, for the construction of the Animal Control
Faci 1 ity, were opened and results announced as' fo 11 ows:
Bidder
Alpha Construction Co.
11999 Katy Freeway
Houston, Tx 77079
Amount Bid
-$26,150.00
Alternate Bid
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1012 Cable Street #24
Conroe, Tx 77301
Romex Construction Inc. "
7024 Capitol!Houston, Tx 77011
$34,320.00
Arnold Construction
P.O. Box 1424
Sugar Land, Tx 77487-1424 '
$30,944.00
Four Seasons Develop~ent Do.':
9095 Emmott Road
Houston, Tx 77040.
. $29,,011.00 less $1,350.00
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15660 W. Hardy #150
Houston, Tx 77060
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Swa imco, Inc.
10702 Sagerock
Houston, Tx 77089
$25;890'.00
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5811 Harvey Wilson Dr.
Houston, Tx 77020
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$37,890.00
Davi d Evans Contracting' Ino. : i'
1315 Saddlerock
Houston, Tx 77088
$24,0.72.00
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Everett Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 19614
Houston, Tx 77024
$25,900.00
The Marton Company, Inc.
8234 Braniff
Houston, Tx 77061
$41,425.00
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Schwartzel, that the bids be referred to staff for
review and recommendation for contract award be presented at the
next regular council meeting scheduled for November 25, 1985.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Hi gl ey, 'Counci 1 members Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartiel
None'
Mayor Parks
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tern Higley presented and
read Resolution Number 85-27.
WHEREAS, city officials have determined that
it is in the best interest of the citizens of this
city to continue its membership in the
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL; and
WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Houston-Galveston
Area Council requires the appointment of a duly
elected representative of each of the governmental
units for the year 1986.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVESITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Councilmember JAMES
W. CUMMINGS be, and he is hereby, designated
as its representative to the General Assembly of
the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year
1 986.
Section 2. That the official Alternate
authorized to serve as the voting delegate should
the hereinbefore named delegate become ineligible,
absent, or should he resign, is Councilmember C.
BOONE SCHWARTZEL. ----
Section 3. That the Executive Oirector of
the Houston-Galveston Area Council be notified of
the designation of the hereinabove named delegate
and alternate. . .
PASSED AND APPROVED this day
of , 1985. ----
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor Pro Tern
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ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James L. Dougherty ,Jr. ,
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Higley, that Resolution Number 85-27 be approved as read.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks
Voting No:
Absent:
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mayor Pro Tern
Higley presented and read Resolution Number 85-28.
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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 HARRIS COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
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. WHEREAS, the County Cl erk of Ha rr.i sCounty , "
Texas, has delivered to the Mayor of this City a
ballot containing th~names'of those persons duly
nominated as c~ndidates to serve on the Board of
DireGtors of the Harris County Appraisal District
to be filled by those cities and towns, other than
the City of Houston, participating in said
District; and
WHEREAS~' this City deems it appropriate and
in the public interest to cast its V9te for the
candidate of its choice to fill such'posit10n;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE J;T REtSOLMEDiBY THE; CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF 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 ~est University
Place~ Texas, has cast its vote, and it does
hereby cast its' vote, for Marta Greytok to fill a
two year term beginning Januar!'y 1, 1986"on'the
Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal
Di strict representing tho's!ei nCdrporated cities
and towns, otherthan,>the,c)ityof Houston,
participating irrsaid District.
Section 3. That the Mayor Pro Tern be, and
she is hereby, authorized and directed to deliver
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or cause to be delivered an executed or certified
copy of this Resolution and the voted Ballot for
Director to the County'Clerk'ofRarris County
prior to November 15, 1985.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of
November, 1985.
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Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers'Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James L.Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that Resolution Number 85-28 be adopted as
read. . ,
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmember Bryan,
Cummings, Sc-hwartzel
None
, Mayor Parks
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Mayor Pro Tern Higley presented
Ordinance Number 1248 for the first reading and read the caption
as follows. '
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT
GOVERNING THE TE'XAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED
SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE
EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmembers Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, that Ordinance Number 1248 be accepted as
presented on first reading.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
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Mayor Parks
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Absent:
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CITY HALL LEASE AGREEMENT: City Manager Richard R. Rockenbaugh
referred to the lease information previously presented to Council
for the relocation of city hall operationswhi'le the the City Hall
is being renovated. He suggested Council consider staff's
recommendation to enter into a lease agreement with James B. Kelly
and Partners Property Development for office space in the J. K.
Building located at 3400 Bissonnet at the approximate monthly cost
of $6,250.00. The lease would be effective for the period of time
necessary for completion of the renovations to City Hall. Mr.
Rockenbaugh stated that staff was in the process of searching for
a location to hold council meetings within the city limits.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded, by
Councilmember Bryan, that the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tern be authorized
to enter into a lease agreement with, James B. Kelly and Partners
Property Development for the relocation of city hall operations
during the renovations to city hall scheduled to begin in January
1986, under the terms and conditions outlined in the letter from
Mr. James B. Kelly, dated October 16, 1985, and after the approval
of the contract by the city attorney.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks
CITY HALL RENOVATIONS: City Council considered the request for
authori zati on" to adverti se for bi ds for the reno:vati ons' to Ci ty
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Motion was 'made by Counc'ilmember: Schwa'rtze:l, seconded', by,
Councilmember Cummings, that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise fori'bids for the renovations to City Hall.'
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
: Absent" I
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings ,i.Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks
LIBRARY BUILDING: ,l City Council clonsidered thel request for "
authorization to advertise for bids for the handicap remodeling of
the! restrooms in the, Library, Building.,
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Councilmember Schwartzel suggested consideration be given to
advertising for bids for this proj,ect at the same t'ime as the
County advertises for bids for the senior services addition to the
Community Building. J'
The City Manager expressed the question as to whether Harris
County, project engineers forthe<:senior services addition, would
take bids for a projectoLitsi:detheir scope of operations. Their
role in.the senior s:er.,vices, addition was to administer the federal
grant project.
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Motion was made by; Counei Imember Bryan , seconded by Counci 1 member U..,.
Schwartzel, that Agenda Items~ Number 14 LIBRARY BUILDING AND .
Number 15, COMMUNITY BUILDING. be temporarily tabled until the
workshop sessions'chedlil edfor Monday, November 18, 1985.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Hi gley, Counci lmembers Bryan,
Cummings ,'Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks
PURCHASE OF ,POLICE VEHICLES: Gonsideratton was given to the request
for authorization to purchase four police vehicles through the
H-GAC, such purchase to be for the;:fiscal year 1986 budget.
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Motion was made by Counci,lmember, Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that City Council authorize the purchase
of four police vehicles through the Houston-Galveston Area Council
for thei 1986 fiscal year.
Voting Aye:
Voti ng No::
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
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CARBP,CE TRUCKS: City Council considerecl:the request for
authorization to advertise for bids for two garbage trucks. One []
is a replacement for the garbage truck that burned and will be an
expense from the 1985 budget., The other truck is budgeted for .
fiscal year 1986.
Couneilmember Schwartzel suggested staff compare the bids with
what the Ci tywoul d beabl e to get purchas,ing the vehicles through
the City's Interlocal Purchase Agreement with H-GAC.
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City Attorney JamesL.Dougherty ; Jr. advised that such
information be included "in the notice to the bidders.
Motion was made by CouncilmemberBryan, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings., that City Council authorize the City Manager to
advertise for bids for the purchase ,of two (2) garbage trucks, and
that the, bid notice clearly 'reflect the City's option to compare
the bid prices with the cost of the equipment if purchased through
H-GAC and the option to select the lowest and best alternative.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks
DUMP TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS FOR :STREET DEPARTMENT: Consideration was
given to the request for authorization to advertise for bids for
the purchase of a dump truck cab and chassis for the Street
Department.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids for the purchase of the dump truck cab and chassis for the
1986 fiscal year and that the bid notice state the City's option
to compare the bid prices with the cost of the equipment if
purchased through the H-GAC and the option to select the lowest
and best alternative.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks
PURCHASE OF ONE HALF-TON PICKUP IRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT:
Consideration was given to the request for authorization to
advertise for bids to purchase a half-ton pickup truck~
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the City Manager, be authorized to, advertise for
bids for a half-ton pickup truck for the Water Department for the
fiscal year 1986 and that the bid notice state the City's option
to compare the bid prices with the cost of the equipment if
purchased through H-GAC and the option to select the lowest and
best alternative.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor. Parks
Councilmembers Bryan,
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LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to invoices'.for, legal
services in the amount 0 $1,083.20 for non-reoccurring
transitional: items' and: 'for; current:. legal:services, .thTough October
1985, 'in the amount of '$3,379.80, for a total amount due of
$4,463.00.
Moti on was made by Counci'lmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings'"that invoices for legal services in the
total amount of $4,463.00, submitted by James L. Dougherty, Jr.,
City Attorney, be approved for payment.
Voting Aye: '
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor:. Pro Tem'Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummi ngs , . Schwa rtze,l .
None
Mayor Parks
PURCHASE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Consideration was given to the
invoices in the amount of $20,158.50, submitted by IBM Corporation
for payment due for equ,i'pment previously ordered.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that the invoices in the amount of
$20,158.50 submitted by IBM Corporation be approved for payment.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
,Cummings Schwartzel
None
Mayor Park
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Bryan reminded Council that the
dedication of the Russell Mix Park at the West University
Elementary School was scheduled for November 15th. Councilmember
Bryan'wi"shed to commend' those who were involved with the
development of the park which was totally financed through
donations, primarily from the private sector.
STAF~ REPORT: City Manager Richard R. Rockenbaugh informed Council
that the "Moonlight Ramble"- bicycle'ride through West University
Place was sponsored by the Two-Wheel Transit Authority. According
to the club1s representative, Mr. Creager, the club promotes
bicycle safety and the the moonlight ramble is a fund-raising
event with approximately 3400 participants. They have been riding
through West University Place'for three to four years and were
given approval by a prior city official. Mr. Rockenbaugh advised
Council that the club has been notified that a change in policy
may be 'in the offering and that they should come before the City
for clearance before future bicycle rides are planned.
Mr. Rockenbaugh reminded Council of the workshop scheduled for
Monday, November 18th at 7:00 P.M.~ to discuss, among other
things, the proposals received from auditing firms~
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of ' the regular meeting of City
Council on Monday, October 28, 1985, were submitted for
consideration. '
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that the minutes of the regular meeting on
October 28, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Higley, Councilmembers Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
Mayor Parks'
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to' come before Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned at 8:23 P.M. '
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7:30 P.M.
The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, November 25 , 1985, with. the fo 11 owing members present: Mayor
Parks presiding; Councilmembers Higley, Cummings, andSchwartzel.
Counci 1 member Bryan was absent.Al so present were the City Manager,
City Secretary, City Attorney,. Director of Administration, Director of
Operations, the Police Chief, and the Community Building Manager.
Mayor Parks del ivered the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak who had
matters they wished to bring to the attention of the City Council
which had not previously been submitted to the City Manager.
, There were none present who wished to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS:. Mayor Parks invited residents who
wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at this time.
There were none present who wi shed to speak concerni ng an agenda
item .
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ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: No member of the City
Counc il des i red to removed ,an i tern from the consent agenda .
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel,
seconded by Counci lmember , CumrMngs, that the consent agenda be
approved in accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Cummings,
S:chwartzel : ,
None
Councilmember Bryan
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SENIOR SERVICES, ADDITION TO THE COMMUNITY. BUILDING: . City Council
considered approving the plans and spec'i,fications .'for the Senior
Services Addition to the Community Building. Director of
Administration, Donna'Si,ms';: introdu.ced the consulting architect on
the project, Mr. John Houch:jns:~" Mr. Houchins stated that he had
reviewed the plans and that they'wer:e complete and:acceptable for
Council's consideration for approval to begin the bidding process.
Community Building Manager, Natalie Baker, stated she had reviewed
the plans and recommended windows be added,to the plans for the
large room and ,also that the 'plans specify ,city staff be included
in the choice of colors.
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Mr. 'Houchins concurred with Ms. Baker's recommendations and
suggested the use of a committee to select the colors.
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Ms. Sims advised Council that any particular areas that Council ']1
wished to emphasize, such: as the right to pick colors in
conjunction with the Harris'County Engineers, could be specified
on the front of the plans. Also, there would be little difficulty
involved to add high windows to the specifications.
Motion was made by Councilmember',Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that City'Council approve the plans and specifications
for the Senior Services Addition of the Community Building~:~ubject
to the addition of high windows on the west side of the buiTding
and the specification that an appropriate committee from the city
select the colors.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Cummings,
Schwartzel
None :
Councilmember Bryan
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD: Mr. Paul Curtis, representative from the
American Automobile Association, presented the 1984 Pedestrian
Safety Award to the, City of West University Place for top
performance in pedestrian safety. The City of West University
Pl ace has the hi ghest', performance of. any ci ty in the State of
Texas with the exceptional record of fourteen consecutive years
of no pedestrian fatalities. In presenting the award to the
Mayor" Mr. Curtis exp,~essed special recognition to the work of 0,,1
both Police Chief Walt Snitkin and West University Elementary
School Principal Anne Ittner.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE RUSSELL W,; NIX PARK COMMITTEE: Mayor
Parks presented and read the folloWing Proclamation:
WHEREAS, individual and privately funded projects
are an integral part of, the success of any
municipality; and
WHEREAS, both of these are evidenced by the recent
development of the R. W. Nix Memorial Park in the
City of West University Place; and
WHEREAS, numerous' foundations, corporations and
West University Place and Southside Place citizens
have contributed to the furtherance of this effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mi chae 1 L. Parks, Mayor of the
City of West University Place, Texas, do hereby
recognize and applaud the R. W. Nix Park
Committee, its contributorsbo'th large and small,
and especially the Montclair. Corporation whose'
major donation enabled the completion of this
excellent endeavor which provides the citizenry of
West University Place with an exemplary park
facility.
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TEXAS, MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT, SYSTEM: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance
Number 1248 for the second reading and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, ,UNDER THE ACT
GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED
SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY
QUAL! FYING MEMBERS .OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE
EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY, PLACE; AND
.. ESTABLISHING AN 'EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS.
In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1248, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of City Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that Ordinance Number 1248 be adopted on
second reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks" Councilmembers Higley, Cummings,
Schwartzel .
None
Councilmember Bryan
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LIBRARY BUILDING: City Council considered authorizing the
adverti sement for bi ds for the hand; cap 'remodel i ng of the Library
Building.
Motion was' made . by i Councilmember SchwaY:'tze'l, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that. the City Manager be authorized to
adverti se for bi ds for the hand; cap remodeling.' of the Li bra ry
Building.
Voting No: .
Absent:
"Mayorl Parks~:CoUricilmember H.iglrey.,: Cummings,
Schwartzel ' . . ; .
None.
Councilmember Bryan
Voti ng Aye: .
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINE REPLACEMENT ON RICE BLVD. BETWEEN
WAKEFOREST AND KIRBY DRIVE: Consideration was given to Change Order
No. 2 in the amount of $5,412.40, _submitted by Ella Contracting,
Inc. 'I
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Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel,' seconded by
Council member Cummi ngs, that City Counci 1 approve Change Order No.
2 in the amount of $5,412.40 to Ella Contracting, Inc., for the
construction of water line replacement on Rice,Blvd.'
Voting Aye: Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Cummings,
Schwartzel-
Voti ng No: ' . None
Absent: Co.unci lmember Bryan, .'
SEWER SYSTEM RENOVATION PROGRAM: Consideration was given to
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authorizing an additional $2,0.0.0..0.0.' to the 'engineering services IIIU
contract to accompl ish the Internal (TV) Inspection of selected
sanitary sewer lines and authorizing execution of the contract
with Gutierrez, Smouse; Wflmut &:Assoc., Inc.
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Motion' was made by ColinCi 1 member SchwartzeT',' seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that City Council authorize an additional
$2,o.o.o.~o.o. to the contract with Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut & Assoc.,
Inc., for the Internal (TV) Inspection of selected sanitary sewer
lines for a total cost not to exceed $12,0.0.0..0.0..
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Cummings,
Schwartzel
None
Counc~lmember Bryan
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION'PRo.GRAM: Consi derati on was
given to the request for authorization to pay to the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation $12,40.0..0.0.
representing 10.% of the total estimated construction cost of the
bridge at Sunset Road at the Drainage Ditch.
Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Counc i 1 member Cummi ngs, that in accordance wi th the terms of the
previ ous ly approved contract -for bri dge rep 1 acement~ Ci ty Counci 1
authorize payment of $12,40.0..0.0. to the State' Department of 01
Highways and Public Transportation.
Voting Aye:
. Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor'Parks', Councilmember Higley, Cummings,
Schwartzel
None' ,
Councilmember Bryan
HARRIS Co.UNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Consideration was given to the
invoice, submitted by the Harris County Appraisal District, in the
amount of $456.0.0. for the adjusted balance due for 1985 plus
$7,128.0.0. for the first quarter of 1986 for a total amount due of
$7,584.0.0..
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Motion was' made by' Counc.ilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
C6'unci 1 member Cummings, that City Counci 1 approve' for payment the
invoice in the amount of $7,584.0.0. submitted by the Harris County
Appraisal District.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Cummings,
Schwartzel '
None ,
Councilmember Bryan
Co.UNCIL Co.MMENTS: Counci1member Schwartzel delivered a message from U
Councilmember Bryan who even though she was absent wanted to
encourage everyone .to 'vote in the Houston Independent School
District run-off election.
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Council member Cummings asked for: a status
construction of the animal control facility.
advi sed that the ,i tern woul d be on the agenda
session scheduled for Oecember 5, 1985.
report on the
The Ci ty Manager
for the workshop
Councilmember Schwartzel asked if a decision had been reached
concerning rules for non-resident use of Colonial. Park. The City
Manager advi sed Counci lmember Schwartze 1 that the Parks Committee
had made a decision for non-resident use of the park facilities
and that the matter would'be. addressed in workshop ,session on
December 5.
STAFF REPORT: City Attorney, James l. Dougherty, Jr., reported that
the Zoning and Planning Commission was looking ahead to a joint
pub 1 i c heari ng with City Council to cons i der a draft of the
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney
-recommended the Pub 1 i c Heari ng be call ed by ordi nance speci fyi ng
the date, time and place of the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
Ci ty Council on Monday, November 11, 1985, were submitted for
consideration. "
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Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Council member Hi gl ey, that the minutes of theregul ar meeting on
November 11, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
May-or' Parks, Counci lmembers Hi gl ey, Cummings,
Schwartzel .
None
CouncilmemberBryan
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before, Council at this
time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting
adjourned ,at 8:05~,1 <,
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 1985
'. 7: 30 P. M.
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, December 9, 1985', with .the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Parks pres idi ng; Count i'l members: , Hi gl ey,. Bryan, Cummi ngs, and
Schwartzel. Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Director of Operations, the
Police Chief, Superintendent of Utilities, and, City's Consulting
Engineer.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak. who
had matters they wi she,d to bri ng to the attenti on of the Ci ty
Council' which had not previously been submitted to the City
Manager.
There were none present who wished to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Parks invited residents who
wi shed to address a speci fie agenda item to speak concerni ng an
agenda item.
There were none present who wi shed to speak concerni ng an agenda
item .
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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 was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
SEWER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Consideration was given to
authorizing Langford Engineering, Inc., to proceed with the
prel iminary phase of engineering services for the sewer system
replacement project.
Mayor Parks recognized Mr. Ufer and Mr. Simpson and invited
their comments relating to the project.
Mr. Ufer advised Council that the sewer system replacement project
being considered was coveredrby Langford Engineering Corporation's
. existing contract with the /City for engineering services. The
Pri ority Number 1 area around the Duke' Street Lift Station
encompasses approximately 33,000 linear fe~t of sewer line which
needs to be replaced in its enti rety. - Mr. Simpson has advi sed
that the cost estimate wi 11 be in the two mi 11 i on do 11 ar range.
This exceeds the funds that the 'City has available. Langford ']
Engineering Corporation suggests tll'at within the priorities set by
Counci 1, City Counci 1 authorize Langford Engi neering to proceed,
in accordance with our contract, with only the prel iminary phase
of the entire Duke Lift Station area sewer ltne replacement. At
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the conclusion of the preliminary study, Mr. Simpson and I will
recommend how the City can replace that portion of the system and
the overall cost to replace the entire 33,000 linear feet of
1 i ne. We wi 11 also pri oriti ze withi n the area those 1 i nes whi ch
need immediate attention. . At the conclusion of that, Langford
Engineering will ask for authorization to proceed with the design
and construction phase~ At, this point, Mr. Ufer wequested City
Council consider authorizing 'Langford Enginner to' proceed with
the preliminary phase only.
The estimated total' engineering related fees, including surveying
services and soil testing, will amount to approximately
$125,000.00.
Councilmember Schwartzel questi oned whether the desi gn wi 11
include hook ups to homeowners.
Mr. Ufer explained the design will include taking a 4 inch main
from the ma.i n 1 i ne ,to ,the .property 1 i ne. Then it wi 11 be the
property owner1s r.esponsibility to bring their line to the
property 1 i ne , be it front or bac k. It is the property owner IS
responsibil ity to arrange to connect to the sewer main at the
property line.
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Councilmember Schwartzel asked Mr. . Ufer
yourJee , if any, if the City decides not
for the property owners.'
what affect is it on
to finance. the laterals
Mr. Ufer responded that Langford I s contract is predi cated upon
a percentage of the construction contract let. Once we come back
with our recommendation at ,the,' oonclusion, of the preliminary
phase, we wi 11 have ,the' break down of the cost for the, i ndi vi dual
!taps goi ng to the property',owner and, a . cost estimate, of what it
will cost to hook up to each house. !, -. '''I
Councilmember Schwartzelsuggested that. if the City does not
authori ze the expendHure.' of ,the 1 i ne from the property 1 i ne to
the house, that this decison would-reduce the engineering fee.
Mr. Ufer concurred. The
porporti onate to whatever 'City
construction cost thereon.
engineering fee is
Council authorizes
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Councilmember Schwartzel asked if 'Langford Engineering was
requesting authorization to proceed without any commitment as to
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Mr. Ufer stated that was correct. The engineering fee is
adjusted to the actual aonstructi.on, cost. Initi a 11-y it is off the
estimated cost because that is all we have.
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Mr. Ufer estimated approximately 10 months before actual
construction began. .
Councilmember Bryan questioned if anything had been done that is
part of the preliminary phase that has already been done before.
The water and sewer 1 ines : have : been studied a .great deal. Is
there anything on the preliminary plans which might be a
duplication that can be cut to save money?
Mr. Ufer stated that there is nothing that has been done to date
that will aid in the 'engineering ~esign and/or preparation.
Motion was then made by Councilmember Higley, seconded by
Councilmember Cummings, that City Council authorize Langford
Engineering Inc., to proceed with the preliminary phase of the
engineering work for the sewer line replacement project as
presented.
'-Voting Aye:
, . Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks ~ Councilmembers Hi gley, Bryan,
Cummings,Schwartzel
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INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT: In accordance with previous
acti on of the City Counti 1, Mayor Parks recommended that the
accounting firm of Peat Marwick be awarded the contract to 0
conduct the i ndependent audit of' a 11 City funds for the fi sca 1 ,
year 1985.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that City Council award the auditing services contract to
Peat Marwick to perform the annual audit and assist in the
preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for an
audit fee of $17,500.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
None
JOINT ,PUBLIC HEARING OF', CITY COUNCIL AND ZONING AND PLANNING
COMMISSION: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance Number 1249 calling a
joint public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the City Council to be held on Tuesday, January 7, 1986 at 7:00
P.M. 'in the Community Building at the intersection of Auden
Street and Rice Boulevard. Mayor Parks read the caption as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
PLANNING AND ZONING '.COMMI'SSION AND. THE CITY COUNCIL IN
RELATION TO CERTAIN PROpOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY; PRESCRIBING THE TYPE OF NOTICE TO BE
GIVEN; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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In accordance with- Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1249, in the form required for adoption, were available to
a 11 members of Ci ty Counci 1 and a reasonab 1 e number of add it i ona 1
copies available to interested citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Bryan, ,that, Ordtnance Number 1249 be adopted as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
'Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
None
PARKING IN A COMMERCIAL IMPACT ZONE: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance
Number 1250 for the first reading and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO" PARKING; DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL
IMPACT ZONE AND AUTHORIZING PERMITS FOR SUCH ZONE; PROVIDING
FOR A DEFENSE FOR CERTAIN' PARKING VIOLATIONS WITHIN A
COMMERCIAL IMPACT ZONE AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
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In accordance with Charter. requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1250, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of City Council andoa reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
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City Attorney, Jim Dougherty, pointed out that Section 2(c)
defined' ,the requirements fori the 'parki.ngpermits; Section 2(d)
clarified that the permits' 'were::temporary and. revokable; Section
2(f) specified the fees for the permits would be established from
time to time by the City Council; and Section 3 defined the actual
fees established at this time. The beginning of the ordinance
enumerated the necessity for the orclinance.
Motion was made by Oouncilmember Bryan,: seconded ,by Councilmember
Hi gl ey, that Ordi nance Number 1250 be accepted as presented on
first reading.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings', Schwartzel
None
None
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1985 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance Number
1251 and read the caption as follow~:'
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1232 WHICH APPROVED
THE 0 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 0 JANUARY 1, 1985, AND ADOPTED ON
DECEMBER 3, 1984.
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In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance U
Number '1251, i'ntheform'required for adoption, were available to
all members of City LDuncil and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Mayor Parks explained' the purpose' of the budget amendment was to
reflect the additional expenditures from the. General, Fund for land
purchases as follows:
4119 Case
4123 Case
$110,000
$87,000.
Motion was made by Councilmember Higley, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that Ordinance Number 1251 be accepted as presented on
first reading.
Voting Aye:
"Voting NO:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None'
None
GARBAGE RATE FEE: Mayor Parks 'presentedl:ai1d read the following:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY U
PLACE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING ;.A FEE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
GARBAGE AND TRASH; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,: Section 11~5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
West University Place; Texas,,' establishes ,a fee for collection and
disposal of garbage and trash shall be charged each month for each
dwelling; and ;
WHEREAS, Section n';5"of the Code of Ordinances of ,the City of
West University Place specifies that said fee shall be established
from time to time by the City Council;.and
WHEREAS, The City Council included in the budget for 1986
certain fees for services provided by the city; and
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WHEREAS, the Ci tyCounci 1 ha~ determined to confirm such a fee
to be charged for residential garbage service.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the 'following fee for the service described is
hereby adopted and implemented.
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(a) The fee for collecting and disposing of household garbage
and refuse shall be. ten dollars : ($10.00) per month for each
separate dwelling or living unit.
(b) Each two-family living 'unit shall pay ten dollars
($10.00) per month for each separate dwelling unit.
(c) All apartments in a multiple unit dwelling place shall be
considered as separate dwelling .units and shall pay ten dollars
($10.00) per month for each dwelling unit.
Secti on 2. The city staff is hereby authori zed to charge sai d
fee for the service described. above and the new fee shall apply to
each, customer billing period which begins on or after January 1,1986.
Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph,
section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance, shall .ever be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder
of this resolution and the applicat'ion of such word, phrase, clause,
sentence~ paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby:
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Section 4. All 'resolutions and. parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repeal ed to the extent of the conflict only. .
Section 5. The City Counci 1 officially finds, determines and
declares that a suffic.ient written ,notice of the date, ,hour, place and
subjectt of each meeting at. which .thi,s i resoluti:on . was . discussed,
considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open
Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended,
and that each such meeting has been open to the pub 1 i c as requi red by
law at all times during such discussion,: consideraHonand action. The
City Council ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the
contents and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
day of.
, 1985.
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
. Counci 1 members Voting.No!:'
Coun.ci 1 members Absent,:'
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
James 'L. Dougherty, Jr-.
, Gity Attorney
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings,'Schwartzel
NOiie
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Motion was made by Counci'lmember'Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Schwartzel, that Resolution' Number 85-29 be adopted as read.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-30
A RESOlUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'OF'THE 'CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS, ESTABUSH'tNG A' D~POSITFEEj 'FOR THMNTS 'APPLYING TO THE CITY FOR
WATER AND SEWER SERVICE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,- Section 23-74 '(a) of the 'Code of Ordinances of the City
of West University Place, Texas, provides that any person who shall
apply: to the city for water a:nd' sewer service shall make a deposit to
the city for the service;' and
WHEREAS, Section 23-74 (b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of West University Place specifies that the amount of the deposits
required shall be established 'from time ,to time by the' City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 23~74 '(c) of the Code of Ordinances 'of the City
of West. University Place,'requires. the City Council to establish
separate deposits for homeowners-, tenants and commercial users; and
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WHEREAS';: City Council has>determined that an increase in the
tenants I deposit for water and sewer: servi ce has become necessary to
assist in collection prOcedutes~
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF' THE 'CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the deposit re~uired' from ten~nts applying to the
city for water and sewer service 's'ha!llbe' sixty do'llars ($60.00).
Section 2. That the city staff is hereby authorized to charge
tenants said deposit fee for 'appli;cations received on or after
January 1, 1986.
Section 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph,
section or other part of this resolution or the application thereof to
any person or' circumstance, shall ever be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any 'Co'urt of competent jurisdiction, the remainder U
of this resolution and the application of such word, phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, sectio~ or other part of this resolution to any
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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Secti on 4. All reso 1 uti ons and parts of resolutions in confl i ct
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only.
Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of each meeting at whi~h- this resolution was discussed,
considered or acted upon was given in the manner required by the Open
Meetings Law, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. '.ANN. art. 6252..17, as amended,
and that each such meeting has been open to the public as required by
law at all times during such discussion, consideration and action. The
City Counci,l ratifies, approves and confirms such notices and the
contents and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED thi s'
day of
" 1985.
Councilmembers Voting Aye:,
Councilmembers Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent:
Michael L. Parks, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
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Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartzel, seconded by
Council member Hi gl ey, that Reso 1 uton Number: 85..30 be adopted as
read.
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Voting Aye:
Mayor, Pa.rks, Counci lmembers
Cummings" Schwartzel
None
None'
Voting No:
.Absent:
MEETING PLACES FOR CITY COUNCIL ,ZONING AND PLANNING,. COMMISSION AND
MUNICIPAL COURT: Considerat:ion was gi.vento selecting an appropriate
meeting place for the City Council, Zoning and Planning Commission
and the Municipal Court duringri,the time City Hall was being
renovated. ,'. ,
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City Manager, Dick Rockenbaugh; advised City Council that the
Minister of Saint George Orthodox Church located at 5311 Mercer,
had a.greed to a rental ,fee of I :$20 to $25 a < ni ght for meeti ngs.
Mayor Parks recommended a final agreement be prepared for
presentation to City Council.
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DECEMBER 23, 1985, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Mayor Parks,
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announced that the, regular City. 'Council 'meeting scheduled for IIU
Decembe'r 23, 1985, wou 1 d be ..convened in the City Ha 11 Conference
Room at 12:00 o'clock noon.
RACQUETBALL COURT #1 AT COLONIAL ,PARK RENOVATION CONTRACT::
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $5,800.00
submitted by Bauer Frampton Corporation for completion of
renovati~n~ to Racquetball~C6Urt, #l'at Colonial Park.
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Motion was made by Coimcilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that the invoice. in the amount of $5,800.00 to Bauer
Frampton Corporati on be approved fo'r payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings~ Schwartzel
None'
None
BELLAIRE ELEVATED STORAGE PROJECT: Consideration was given to the
final pay estimate in the total amount of $17,878.91, which
included the am6u'rifof"Change Order No.1 for $1,050.00, submitted
by Industrial Painters, Inc., for completion of the painting and
repairs to the Bellaire Elevated Water Storage Tank.
Motion ,was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley., that the final pay estimate in the"amo'urit of-$17,878.91 0
submitted by Industrial Painters, Inc., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None .
None
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $3,975.96 submitted. for legal services for the month of
November 1985.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Higley, that the invoice in the amount of $3,975.96 submitted by
the City Attorney for. 1 ega 1 servi ces provi ded for the month of
November 1985 be approv~d for payment~ .
:,. Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember' Bryan stated that City Council was
in receipt of two separate letters ,commending our police officers
for performing above and beyond the ca 11 of duty to hel pour
citizens and asked Police Chief Snitkin to convey Council's
appreci ati on to the offi'cers. '
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Mayor Parks advised City Council that he had a request to consider
a Bicycle Ramble proposed to' be routed through several of the
streets in WestUniversitj, Pl aCe at some date to be set in May
1986. Mayor Parks recommended the-sponsors be given the same list
of requirements given to the sponsors of the Tenneco Marathon.
ST1\FF REPORT: City Manager, 'Dick Rockenbaugh, advised City Council
that there would be no workshop meeting on Thursday, December
12th.
CITY COUNCIL'MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Cou.nc i 1 on. Monday, .November 25, 1985, were, submitted for
consideration.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, seconded by
Councilmember Higley, .that th'e minutes of the regular meeting on
November 25, 1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Higley, Bryan,
Cummings, Schwartzel
None
.None,
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made; seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 23r 1985
12:00 P.M. (NOON)
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The City Council convened in regular session at the City Hall on
Monday, December 23, 1985, wi th ,the fo llowi ng: members 'present: Mayor
Parks, presiding; Councilmembers! Bryan, and Cummings. Councilmember
Schwartzel came in at 12:12 P.M. Councilmember Higley was absent.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of:Administration, Director of Operations, Chief of Police and
Superintendent of Utilities.:, Councilmemb~r Bryan delivered the
invocation and led the Allegiance to the Fl~g.
HE1\RING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Parks invited residents to speak who
had matters, they 'wished to br-ing to 'the attention of the City
Council which had" not previously been 'submitted to ; the City
Manager.
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There were none present"whd wished to speak.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor: Parks invited ,residents who
wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at this time.
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There were none present who wished to speak concerning an agenda
item .
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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'was made byCouncilmember Bryan~ seconded by
Counci lmember Cummings ~ that, :the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings
None
Councilmembers Higley, Schwartze'l
PARKING IN A COMMERCIAL IMPACT ZONE: Mayor Parks presented
Ordinance Number 1250 for the second reading and read the caption
as follows:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING; DESIGNATING A COMMERCIAL
IMPACT ZONE AND AUTHORIZING PERMITS FOR SUCH ZONE; PROVIDING
FOR A DEFENSE FOR CERTAIN PARKING VIOLATIONS WITHIN A
COMMERCIAL IMPACT ZONE AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT
In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of Ordinance
Number 1250, in the form required for adoption, were available to [
all members of City Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Regular Council Meeting, December 23, 1985
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Moti on by Counci lmember Bryan, seconded by Council member Cummi ngs,
that Ordinance Number 1250 be adopted as presented at second
readi ng. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings
None
Counci:lmembersHigley, Schwartzel
1985 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Mayor Parks presented Ordinance Number 1251
and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1232 WHICH APPROVED
THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR
. THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1985,' AND ADOPTED ON
DECEMBER 3, 1984. ,. , , . .
In accordance with Charter requirements, copies of, Ordinance
Number 1251, in the form required for adoption, were available to
all members of City Council and a reasonable number of additional
copies available to interested citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cummings, secpnded by
Councilmember Bryan, that Ordinance Number 1251 be adopted as
presented on second reading~
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
, Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings
None
Counci1members~'Hig'ley, Schwartzel,
ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY CONTRACT AWARD: The City Manager advised City
Council that the apparent low bidder had agreed. to certain
concessions with the result that the cost of ,the construction of
the facility was now. estimated to be approximately $15,000. This
amount is $5,000 over, the budgeted;amount for ~he 'project but less
than the original low bid of $18,912.00. The Police Chief
recommended the contract be awarded with the changes as presented.
Council member Bryan questioned the City Manager as to how strongly
he felt the City neededto'build the facility. "
The City Manager responded that it is only a matter of time until
the City will be required to meet the State regulations 'applicable
to construction and maintenance of animal control facilities.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Cummi ngs, that City Counci 1 award the contract, as recommended,
:for theconstruct-ionof':,the. animal control facility to Secure
Development Corporation at the' agreed upon price of $14,867.00.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent: .
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CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINE REPLACEMENT ON RICE BLVD: City Council
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Bryan,'Cummings
None
Councilmembers Higley, Schwartzel
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considered Pay Estimate Numbe'Y' 2 .'inthe amount of $19,520.10 I:J.
submitted by Ella Contracting,: Inc. for work performed to complete
the construction of the water line on Rice Blvd. between
Wakeforest and Kirby Drive.
Mot i on was made by Counc i1 member Bryan, seconded by Counc i1 member
Cummings, that Pay Estimate Number 2 in the amount of $19,520.10
submitted by Ella Contracting, Inc. be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent: .
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Mayor Parks,Counci1members Bryan, Cummings
None
CoiJi1c;-lmembers Higley, Schwartze1
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INTERNAL INSPECTION OF WASTE ;WATERSYSTEM: City Counci1;:considered
the invoice in the amount of $8,834.91 submitted by Gutierrez,
Smouse, Wilmut & Associates, Inc. for their contract work on the
TV inspection of certain,sewer system lines.
Moti on was
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Gutierrez,
payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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made by Counci1member Bryan,Counci1member' Cummings,
invoice in the amount of $8,834.91 submitted by
Smouse, -Wilmut & Associates, Inc. be approved for
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Mayor Parks ,Counci1members Bryan, Cummings
None
Counci.lmembers Hi gl ey, . Schwartze1
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Cound1member'Cuminings'suggested that for the
January 13, 1986, Town Hall Meeting city staff be prepared to show
the effects of e1ectrb1ysis on the water and sewer lines.
Counci 1member Bryan suggested that city staff show how much the
'projects will cost the city 'and how much it will cost the citizens
and the total of what eath individual project might cost.
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Counci1member Schwartze'l came in. at this point.
Mayor Parks recommended that if property owner costs are
presented, the . residents "c1ear1y understand that the amount
mentioned are estimated figures.
Counci 1member Schwartzel suggested that citystaff..be prepared to
show estimated costs for both water and sewer 1 i nes and more
particularly water 1 ines and the city cost for placing the 1 ines
in the front yard versus placing the lines in the rear yard.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager, Mr. Rockenbaugh, suggested a workshop
session to review the. water 'and sewer line replacement projects.
City staff is prepared to give an outline of several items to be
addressed.
After di'scussion, it was decide,d" that the schedule for the next
City Council meetings and Town Hall meeting would be as follows:
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January 6, 1986
Workshop at 6:30
Regular Council meeting at 7:30
Workshop after the regular meeting
if necessary
Joint Public Hearing before Z&P
and City Counci 1 concerning proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Workshop
Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 P.M. to
present the water and sewer line
replacement projects
January 7, 1986
January 9, 1986
January 13, 1986
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of
City Council on Monday, December 9, 1985, were submitted for
consideration.
Motion was made be Councilmember Bryan, seconded by Councilmember
Cummings, that the minutes of the regular meeting on December 9,
1985, be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Parks, Councilmembers Bryan, Cummings,
Schwartzel
None
Councilmember Higley
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned at 12:28 P.M.
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