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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26~ 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, February 26, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Pro Tem Bell, presiding; Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Mayor Higley was absent. Also present were the Acting City Manager,
City Secretary, the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police and the Deputy
Director of Operations.
Councilmember Bell presented the following:
IIAFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on this day
personnaly appeared Mr. Buddy Bell, Mayor Pro Tem of the
City of West University Place, Texas, personally known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed hereto and
upon his oath deposes and says:
(1) He may have a substantial interest in property
located at 4126 Marlowe Street, in that he has been
negotiating for a purchase of such property in conjunction
with his father.
(2) Such property could be peculiarly affected by a
vote or deci s i on by the Ci ty Counci 1 of the Ci ty of West "
University Place with respect to requested improvements at
the intersection of Marlowe Street and Bissonnet Street.
This affidavit is filed in an abunda~ceof caution, and I
intend to abstain from partiCipation in any City action
regarding this matter. '
Is! Buddy Bell
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 26th day
of February , 1990.
IslAudrey Nichols
Notary Public
(SEAL)
My commission expires: 4-19-93
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FILED WITH ME, the official record keeper of the City,
on this the 26th day of February" 1990 at
6:28 olclock P. M.
Is/Audrey Nichols
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR MARLOWE STREET AT BISSONNET
Mr. and Mrs. Wah Chiuproposed to improve the landscape at the
dead end of Marlowe at Bissonnet. Their proposal included the
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(1) to plant more trees and bushes. They would supply 7
multi-trunk ligustrums, 10 red tip photinia and the
City would provide soil, mulch and labor for plant~ng.
(2) to install a cedar fence of approximately 8lxll' ,at the
east end of the photinia planter and another fence of
approximately 81x141 with a 41x81 cedar gate along the
south end of the phontinia planter. They would provide the
materials and asked the City to furnish the installation.
In discussing the proposal with the Acting City Manager, Curtis
Cooper, Mrs. Chiu agreed that the gate across the sidewalk would
not be appropriate. Mr. Cooper suggested that Mrs. Chiuwould
have to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment and request a
variance before they could build a fence between the two houses.
City code does not allow fences in the front yard areas of
residential property, however, the proposed fence along Bissonnet
would not violate code. It was further explained to Mr. and Mrs.
Chiu that at the last meeting City Council agreed to submit the
city1s stub streets to the Long Range Planning Committee for
development ofa standardized treatment for stub streets 'like the
Marlowe/Bissonnet area.
Councilmember Jenkins suggested the city proceed with planting
trees and bushes, but defer the decision on the fenceuntil~uch
time as the Long Range Planning Committee makes a, recommendation
to Council. Counctlmember Jenkins explained that with proper
notice, the committee would be able to develop a standard policy
rather quickly.
Councilmember Watson stated he was in favor of the City planting
the trees and bushes and the ins ta 11 at i on of a fence along
Bissonnet. Motion was made by Councilmember Watson that City
Council approve planting trees and bushes and the fence on
Bissonnet.
Councilmember Jenkins recommended that Council approve the
planting but to wait for the recommendation from the Long Range
Planning Committee before deciding on the fence issue.
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After discussion, Councilmember Watson amended the motion to state
that Council approve planting trees and bushes and defer a
decision on the fences until the Long Range Planning Committee
made a recommendation to Counci 1. Councilmember Jenk.ins seconded
the motion which carried by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
Mayor Pro Tem Bell
DISCUSS FEE SCHEDULE
City Council reviewed a portion of the fee schedule. It was
agreed to proceed with the first reading of the ordinance and
suggested the following amendments:
On Page 3:
House Moving Fee be increased from $200 to
Demolishing Permit be increased from $25 to
$300.00
$125~00.
City Council further agreed that if there were more recommended
changes before the next regular meeting, the fee scheduled could
be amended on second reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Bell recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to
convene in regular session.
At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Bell reconvened the workshop session
with the following present: Mayor Pro Tem Bell presiding,
Council members Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Mayor Higley was
absent. Staff members present were the Acting City Manager, City
Secretary, Ci ty Attorney, the Chi ef of Pol ice, the Fi re Chief and
the Deputy Director of Operations.
DISCUSS ORDINANCE REQUIRING POSTING OF STREET ADDRESS NUM~ERS
The City Attorney reviewed the proposed ordinance requiring the
posting and maintenance of assigned street address numbers on
certain buildings or structures within the City. City Council
agreed to place the ordinance on the agenda for the.March12th
regular session. .
LANDFILL CLOSURE PLAN AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
MODIFICATIONS TO EAST AND WEST DRAINAG~ UIICHtS
Curtis Cooper explained that in accordance with the landfill
closure plan submitted to the Texas Department of Health, the City
is required to make modifications to the drainage. The
modifications involve digging anew ditch across the southern
slope of the fi 11 ed area, wi deni ng the western di tch and maki ng
two cuts from the landfill into Keegan's Bayou. The plans and
specifications were approved by the State and the Harrts>Gounty
Flood Control District. If the project is approved by Council,
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Mr. Cooper recommended that funds be transferred from the garbage
trucks purchase accountiri the amount of $40,000.00. There was no
money budgeted. Staff is prepared to advertise for bids and
requested authorization to proceed.
Councilmember Jenkins requested a copy of the closure plan and the
estimated cost of each step of the plan. Mr. Cooper agreed to
furnish the information to all of Council.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker,
seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, that City Council authorize the
transfer of $40,000 from account 01-13-00-6550 and authorize
advertising for bids for the project.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
~}) DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR
b4-;'CI RCUIT / FI RE STATION
Mr. Cooper explained that the emergency generator in the fire
station was removed in 1988. Funds to replace the generator were
requested but it was deleted during the budget process. However,
some type of back up power was necessary for the Fire Department.
Fire Chief Terry Stevenson recommended a 100 AMP fee be' installed
from tHe existing generator located in the Police Station to the
distribution panel located in the Fire Station. This would
provide power for the radio equipment, computers and lights for
the Fire Department.
. Moti on was made by Counci lmember Watson, seconded by CounciJmember
Jenkins, that City Council appropriate $3,500.00 for the
installation of a 100 AMP feed from the existing generator located
in the Police Station to the distribution panel located in the
Fire Station.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Members of Council had nothing further for consideration at this
time.
STAFF REPORT
Acting City Manager, Curtis Cooper, asked for clarification on
contract reporting to Council. The code of ordinances provides
that the city manager submit a report listing the contracts
executed without submission to the Council since the last regular
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counc 1 meeting. After discussion, it was decided that a copy of
the c eck register would be submitted to Council.
Mr. Cooper reported on the following contracts:
(1 ) Ha ro 1 dE. McConne 11, P. E. contract not to exceed $2500 to
investigate the motor at water well #8. This motor has
burned up four times in the last 5 years. Mr. Cooper decided
to have Harold McConnell analyze the motor to determine if
there were outside causes for the problem.
(2) The Fi at All is front end loader used at the 1 andfi 11 needed
repair. Since the machine is vital to the landfill
operations, Mr. Cooper authorized the repair at an estimated
cost of $8,812.41.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if the equipment at the landfill were .
on a maintenance schedule. Mr. Cooper agreed to furnish that
information.
Mr. Cooper distributed the Recognition Response RequestNonthly
Report. The closing date of the report was January 31. In March,
Mr. Cooper would distribute the February report and continue
through the year so that at the first meeting of each month,
Council would receive the prior month's report.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if the report could be changed so that
an employee reporting a problem would have his name on the
report. Mr. Cooper agreed to see if this could be done.
DISCUSS AND FORMULATE CRITERIA FOR NEW CITY MANAGER
City Council discussed criteria for a new city manager and agreed
that each one would list the qualifications and submit them to the
City Secretary. From that list a compilation of t~e
qualifications would be typed and sent back to Council for
discussion at the next session. City Council further agreed to
hold a special session before the next regularly scheduled meeting
to finalize the criteria and proceed with interviews of search
firms.
J)~:~PURCHASE, EXCHANGE AND VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY: 4106 BYRON
City Council remained in open session for discussion of the
purchase of 4106 Byron.
The City Attorney, Jim Dougherty, explained that Council
previously appropriated $150,000.00 for the purchase of 4106 Bryon
at the February 12, 1990 meeting. Since that time, it became
apparent there were closing costs to be considered not included in
the $150,000. Mr. Dougherty further r~ported that there may be
deed restrictions on the property that might hinder the use of
4106 Byron as a municipal or park facility. Mr. Dougherty
recommended that if Council wished to proceed to purchase the
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property, Curtis COQper, Acting City Manager, be authorized to
waive any condition based on such restrictions should the waiver
be necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Bell presented Resolution 90-04, as follows:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-04
WHEREAS, the City CQuncil has heretofore determined
that additional real property is needed in conjunction with
municipal operations;'and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore authorized
the negotiation of an Earnest Money Contract for the
acquisition of the Lot Twelve (12), Block Twenty-seven
(27), of Colonial Terrace, Section C, in the City of West
University Place, in Harris County, Texas, according to the
map records of said County (also known as 4106 Byron) ,and
the City Councilhereby<finds and determines that there is
a pressing need to make a public expenditure for the
purchase of such property in order to protect the pub lie
health, safety or welfare, and that such expenditure is for
a municipal purpose as authorized by state law; NOW,
THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BYTHFCITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 10 That the sum of $150,600.00 is hereby
appropriated from the General Fund for payment of the
purchase price and other acquisition costs of Lot 12, Block
27, Colonial Terrace, Section C, and the Earnest Money
Contract for such property is hereby approved and
authorized in substantially the form attached to this
resolution.
Section 2. That Buddy Bell, Mayor Pro Tem of the City
of West University Place, Texas (or, in his absence, the
Acting City Manager) be, and he is hereby authorized to
execute an Earnest Money .Contract for said purchase and
furtber, that the Acting City Manager (or his designee) is
hereby authorized to ex.ecute all addi tiona 1 documents to
conclude the purchase and sale.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of
February , 1990.
Voting Aye:
,Voting No:
Absent:
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Signed:
Buddy Bell, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
(SEAL)
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that City Council adopt Resolution No.
90-04 as presented and authorize the Acting City Manager, Curtis
Cooper, to waive any condi.tion based on restrictions arising out
of the currently-pending earnest money contract between the City
and WDC. Inc.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Counci 1 members Jenkins,
Redeker
Councilmember Watson
Mayor Higley
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before Council at thistime~
motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that the workshop session adjourn. Such motion
carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, February 26, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
,Pro Tem Bell, presiding; CounCilmembers Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
,Mayor Higleywas absent. Also present were the Acting City Manager,
City Secretary, City Attorney, Deputy Director of Operations, the Fire
Chief and the Chief of Police. Councilmember Jenkins delivered the
i nvocati on and 1 ed the Allegiance to the Fl ag.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Bell invited residents to speak
who had matters they wished to bring to the attention of the City
Council whi ch had not previously been submitted to the City
Manager.
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Larry Wiese, 2615 Werlein, presented the following petition to
the City Council:
liThe heavy vehicular traffic flow at the intersection of
Kirby and Holcombe is disturbing the quiet enjoyment of
West University residents living nearby, as well as
creating a safety hazard for them. Specifically, drivers
traveling south on Kirby and drivers traveling eqst on
Holcombe are using the detour route of Werlein Street .and
Annapolis as a means of avoiding the delays caused by the
traffic light at the Kirby/Holcombe intersection. This has
resulted in high volumes of transient auto traffic by
nonresidents, particularly during the morning and evening
rush hours, often "loving at excessive rates of speed.
We, the residents of Werlein Street, believe that a
reasonable solution to this problem would be to close off
vehicul~r access to Werlein street at its intersection with
Kirby Drive and we support the proposal to City Council to
this effect.1I
The petition was signed by every fami11 on the two block area.
Mr. Weise explained that traffic at rush hour and during special
events at the astrodome are using Werlein as a short cut to get
to Holcombe and avoid the traffic light at the intersection of
Kirby Drive and Holcombe. Several suggestions were considered by
the residents, but thaone proposal they agreed to was to close
Werlein at Kirby Drive.
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Mayor Pro Tem Bell asked if Mr. Weise thought closing Werlein
might put more traffic on Cason Street. Mr. Weise did not think
that would be a major problem.
After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Bell referred the petition to the
Traffic Committee for their study and recommendation. Mayor Pro
Tem Bell also suggested that the Police Department monitor the
s ituati on.
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Susan Freeman, Chairman of the Communications Committee, had
sall)ples of recycled paper she was considering to use for printing
"City Currents" and asked Council's approval to order enough paper
for trial. Purchase of the recycled paper was acceptable to
Council. Ms. Freeman suggested phone numbers of the members of
Council be printed on "City Currents". Council members agreed
their home phone number could be used.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Pro Tem Bell invited
r,esidents 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.
ITEMS' TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jenkins
requested Agenda Item No. 10, Re-Roof of Colonial Park Facility,
be removed from the consent agenda.
CONSENTAGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded
byCouncilmember Redeker, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Counci lmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO WARNER CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.: Consideratlon was glVen to tne second, but not
final, reading of Ordinance Number 1365. Mayor Pro Tem Bell read
the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1365
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1342 OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, WHICH ORDINANCE GRANTED A
FRANCHISE TO WARNER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, ING.; AMENDING
SUCH FRANCHISE AND SPECIFYING A TIME WITHIN WHICH SUCH
FRANCHISE, AS AMENDED, MUST BE ACCEPTED; AND CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RElATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1365, in the form required for
adoption, were avail ab 1 e to a 11 members of City Counc i 1 and a
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reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Ordinance Number 1365 be accepted as presented on
second, but not final, reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
~50RDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE:
~'\' Consideration was given to the first reading of Ordinance Number
1366. Mayor Pro Tem Bell read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1366
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING FEES AND
CHARGES FOR ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1338 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 27,
1989; CONTAINING A PROVISION'TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1366, in the form required for
ado.ption, were available to all members of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present.
Councilmember Jenkins suggested that, on Page 3, the charges for a
house moving permit be increased from $200.00 to $300.00 and a
demolishing permit be increased from $25.00 to $125.00.
Motion was made byCouncilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1365 be accepted on first
reading with the amendments stated.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
4{~O RF-ROOF OF COlONIAL PARK FACILITY: Consideration was given to
:8 staff's recommendation for award of contract to re-roof the
Colonial Park Facility.
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Staff's recommendation was to accept the bid of Marton Roofing
Company in the amount of $15,985.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council accept staff's recommendation and
award the contract to Marton Roofing at the price of $15,985.00.
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CouncilmemberJenkins asked if Council should consider rejecting
the bid and rebidding the project.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported that the MQrton
Roofing bid was acceptable. The company has done work for the
city on two other occasions and is known to be a reputable firm.
Mr. Cooper suggested it would be better to proceed' and get the
roof fixed and then the racquetball court floors may be repaired
before the leaking roof does more damage to them.
The necessity to re-roof the Police Station was discussed.
, Councilmember Redeker suggested that City Council authorize
re-roofing both buildings. Mr. Cooper explained that the Police
Station roof was scheduled for repairs next year and therefore not
budgeted this year. Council would need to appropriate funds for
that project.
It was the concurrence of City Council that staff be authorized to
request quotes from three acceptable bidders to re-roof the Police
Station on an emergency basis and for Council to appropriate the
necessary funds for the project.
Voting on the motion was as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
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PURCHASE OF MINI EXCAVATOR: Consideration was given to staff's
recommendation for the purchase of the mini excavator and
trailer. Staff recommended that the contract be awarded to the
third lowest bidder, Trencher Haus, Inc., in the amount of
$36,856.00. Trencher Haus, Inc., was the only bidder meeting
all critical minimum requirements (the closest to the required
specifications) and the bid most advantageous to the City.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by'Councilmember
Redeker, that Council accept staff1s recommendation and award the
contract to TrenchserHaus, Inc., for purchase of the mini
excavator and trailer at the bid price of $36,856.00.
Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
Voting No: None
Absent: Mayor Higley
I _AJqnpURCHASE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Consid-
W eration was given to staff's recommendatlon tor purchase of
protective clothing for the Fire Department. Staff recommended
the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Casco Industries, at
the bid price of $526.00 per set with the total price for 10 sets
at $5,260.00.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Council accept staff's recommendation and award the
contract for purchase of protective clothing to Casco Industries
at the total price of $5,260.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
~ 1976 BOND PAYMENT: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
lo'.-' amount of $TlO,175.00 submitted by First City National Bank of
Houston for principal and interest due on the 1976 bond issue.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Council member
Redeker, that the invoice submitted by First City National Bank of
Houston in the amount of $110.175.00 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
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"r/ 1988 BOND PAYMENT: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
~ amount of $314,743.75 ~ubmitted by First City Bancorporation of
Texas for principal and interest due on the 1988 Bond Issue.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Council approved for payment the invoice in the
amount of $314,743.75 submitted by First City Bancorporation of
Texas.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
~n HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Consideration was given to the
~t)/ invoice in the amount of $7,781.00 submitted by Harris County
Appraisal District for the second quarterly payment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of.$7,781.00 submitted by
Harris County Appraisal District be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, February 12, 1990; and
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(b) City Council Regular Session, February 12, 1990.
Councilmember Jenkins offered the following corrections to the
minutes of the February 12, 1990 workshop:
Page 10, second paragraph from bottom of page:
Councilmember Jenkins questioned feAe4A~ curbing the
west end of the property.
Page 10, last paragraph:
Curti s Cooper advi sed that feAe4A~ curbi ng was not.
put into the contract but the City would provide it.
Hearing no further corrections or amendments, motion was made by
Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Councilmember Watson, that the
minutes be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
Mayor Higley
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Redeker reported there had been
some conflict 6ver the days to celebrate "Earth Day" and~aspecial
event planned by the Parks Board. Councilmember Redeker suggested
a community ca.lendar be kept in the City Secretary's office and
that the commi ttees and poards be requested to call the dates of
their special events to that office. If a date were already
chosen by one group, that same date would not be available to
another. Perhaps, with the use of the community calendar,
conflicts of this type would not occur. Those organizations
reporting would be the City.s ,boards and committees, school
projects, Tri-Sports, etc.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper stated he would
make his report in workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that the regular session adjourn and Council
return to workshop sessi()n. Such motion carried and the regular
session was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. '
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
5:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Thursday, March 8, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Council-
member Bell arrived at 5:45 p.m. Also present was the City Secretary.
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~ DISCUSS AND FORMULATE CRITERIA FOR NEW CITY MANAGER:
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Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 5:55 p.m. to go into
a closed executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act,
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Article 6252-17, Section
2(g). The City Secretary was excused at this time.
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
INTERVIEW SEARCH FIRMS:
Mayor Higley and members of City Council interviewed five firms.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:00 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard" in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, March 12, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, the Fire
Chief, the Chief of Police and the Deputy Director of Operations.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER IN-TANK MONITORING SYSTEM:
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reviewed the alternatives
available to Council concerning in-tank monitoring requirements.
Mr. Cooper explained that the ,tanks have been tested but the
ground under the tanks had not. The main concern was the age of
the tanks which was estimated to be between 30 and 40 yearS old.
Should Counci'l opt to remove the tanks, the, prices under review
do not reflect ground clean up after removal. If, after the tanks
are removed, it is discovered there is a problem the city would be
responsible for up to $10,000 for the cost of remediation plus the
cost of ground clean up.
The options available for consideration were, as follows:
1. In-Tank Monitoring Using the Probe Method.
As discussed previo[Jsly, the bid was $13,900. If divided
over 8 years, the cost would be $1,137.50 per year. Using
this method, in 1998 we must proceed with cathodic protection
and spill/overspill, quoted in 1989 as $17,600 (see no. 3)
for a total cost of $31,500.00
2.
Inventory Control and Yearly Tank Tightness.
Cost to stick tanks and reconcile daily is $6.23 extended to
a yearly cost of $1619.80. Tank testing is $1600 fora total
of $3219.80 per year. Over 8 years = $25,758 plus
spill/overspill and cathodic protection $17,600 (1989 price)
equals $43,358.00.
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Inventory Control and Five-Year Tank Tightness.
Cathodic protection and spi l1/overspi 11 must be install ed
plus two 5-year tank tightness tests. $20,800 divided by 8
yrs. = $2,600 per year plus daily inventory and
reconciliation at $1619.80 for a yearly total of $4219.80 X 8
yrs. = $33,758.40 + $13,900 for monitoring system in 1998=
$47,658.40.
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4. Abandon Existing Tanks and Purchase Fuel Elsewhere.
In checking 10 surrounding gasoline stations, the average
cost per gallon of unleaded plus was $1.06/gallon.
Presently, we purchase fuel at $0.65/gallon resulting in a
difference of $0.41/gallon. Over the last six months, the
City's average usage has been 4000 gallons per month. To
calculate, take $0.41 less 30% discount = $0.29/gallon X 4000
X 12 months = $13,920 per year.
Over the last six months, the city has used approximately
1900 gallons per month of diesel. In checking the same 10
stations, only 3 sold diesel at an average of $1.27/gallon.
Our cost is $0.72/gallon, a difference of $0.55/gallon. To
calculate, take $0.55 less 30% discount = $0.39 X 1900
gallons X 12 months = $8,892.00.
In summary, the difference in costs wou-ld be approximately
..$22.812.00 per year.
To abandon the tanks, a cost estimate was prepared by
Ensafe, Inc., an underground storage tank specialist.
Their calculation resulted in the following:
Less 30% due to bidding process
TOTAL
$5,200
9 , 100
20.530
$34,830
10.449
$24,381
To Inert Asphalt Tank
Remove unleaded 3626 Milton
Remove unleaded and diesel @ 3625 Milton
Summary to abandon and purchase elsewhere:
Purchase fuel $22,812 (difference)
Remove Tanks 24.381
TOTAL COST FOR 1990 $47,193
5. Remove All Tanks and Install New Ones.
Removal of 3 tanks andjnert one
Installation of 2 new tanks
TOTAL COST FOR 1990
(Original quote by Ensafe was $54,350 less
$24,381
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30% for bidding)
FINAL SUMMARY
To reach complete compliance by 1998:
1. $ 31,500 Includes 4 tank~ 40+ years old.
2. $ 43~358 Includes 4 tanks 40+ years old.
3. $ 47,658 Includes 4 tanks 40+ years old.
4, $206,877 Re'flects $0.29 and $0.39 difference ir} fuel
prices for 8 years plus pulling tanks.
5. $ 62,426 Pullout 3 tanks-Inert 1 tank and install 2
new tanks. This would leave us w1th nu
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Councilmember Bell recommended as the most cost effective solution
to test the tanks once a year and monitor them every day (option
2) .
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Councilmember Jenkins was also in favor of option No.2.
Curtis Cooper agreed Council may go with option 2 now and budget
the money next year.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize staff to proceed with option
No. 2 and to give proper notification to the Texas Water
Commission.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZING TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC., TO DEVELOP
~o DRAWINGS FOR PROPOSED WIDENING DESIGN OF WESLAYAN THROUGH TWO
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Mayor Higley advised that there was a recommendation submitted by
the Traffic Committee to widen Weslayan at the Rice Boulevard and
University Boulevard intersections.
Mr. Cooper explained that the proposal from Traffic Engineerls
Inc., included the following:
Phase A
1.
Phase B
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Phase C
1.
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Develop schematic drawing showing a proposed widening
design through the two signalized intersections. The
schematic design would reflect the existing right of
way, the proposed curb widths and the transitional
length. The schematic would reflect the exisiting
physical features, i.e., trees, signals, sidewalks,
etc., within the right of way.
Prepare drawings and report of proposed design. Prepare
for a presentation to the City, if desired.
Develop utility modifications and utility relocations
necessary to construct the proposed schematic design.
Develop costs estimates for the proposed project.
Prepare report of findings and present to City Council.
Prepare construction plans, specifications and estimates.
Assist the City in obtaining bids and construction.
For Council IS consideration tonight was Phase A.
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There were many people present who were interested to hear
Council1s decision. Among those who spoke in opposition to the
project were residents from the following addresses:
3936 Arnold
4001 Byron
3936 Milton
4016 Marlowe
3935 Arnold
4001 Rice
3938 Coleridge
6615 West Point
4002 University
3933 University
4141 Riley
4002 Case
4001 Rice
4016 Marlowe
3926 Case
4002 Milton
3928 University
3932 Amherst
One resident, 2907 Nottingham, thought there was a problem with
the traffic and that the intersections were too tight.
After hearing from the residents, moti on was made by Council member
Bell, seconded by CounciTmember Watson, that City Council not
authorize Traffic Engineers, Inc., to develop schematic drawings
for proposed widening design of Weslayan.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Voti ng No:
Absent:
01.0 DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SANITARY .5EWERNEAR EDLOE FROMALBANS TO
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Consideration was given to the following:
(1) authorizing engineering services for preparation of plans and
specifications to relocate the line; and
(2) approving Acknowledgment and Consent Form for 3707 Nottingham.
Mr. Cooper explained that the house at 3707 Nottingham has a
sanitary sewer line apprpximately 10 feet from the westerly lot
line. The sewer line runs north/south through the property.
There are similar situations on Nottingham, Arnold, Tangley and
Plumb. The area lies within the Priority Area 4 of the Sanitary
Sewer Renovation Master Plan which is the next scheduled priority
area for renovation. Staff proposes Council consider authorizing
engineering services for plans and specifications to construct an
8" sewer line to Edloe Street and a lift station, force main and
sewer lines on the east side of Poor Farm Ditch. There is .
sufficient money in the bond fund balance to complete the
project. As the City advances to Priority Area 4 improvements,
this area will be completed and will tie in- with the ,master plan.
Engineering costs for plans and specifications are estimated at
$51,000.00.
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The second part of staff1s request was for Council to consider
approving the Acknowledgment and Consent Form for 3707
Nottingham. The City Attorney, the property owners and the
potential property owners have worked diligently to come to an
agreement. The form before Counc.i 1 tonight is the onefi na lly
agreed to by all parties.
Mr~ Cooper explained there was an understanding among all parties
that the City would begin the relocation of the sewer line after
the Rice Bridge is replaced. That decision was made to avoid
unnecessary inconvenience during the Rice Bridge construction.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize Langford Engineering Inc., to
prepare plans and specifications for Priority Area 4, modified
Phase 1 on Edloe Street.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Motion was then made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
CouncilmemberJenkins, that Council approve the Acknowledgment and
Consent Form for 3707 Nottingham.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
R.ooeker,Watson
None
None
At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session to
convene in regular session.
Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session at 8:12 p.m. with the
following present: Mayor Higley presiding; Councilmembers Bell,
Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Staff members present were the
Acting City Manager, City Secretary and the Superintendent of
Utilities.
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Two firms were interviewed by City Council.
CA..O nT Sr.IISS AND r.Q~SI n~R PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY SEARCH FI RMS:
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Mayor would check references on two firms : MSN (Mercer,
Slavin, & Nevins, Inc.) ,and Ralph Andersen.& Associates.
Based on the references, Mayor Higley would dec'ide with which
to contract.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
No member of Council had additional items for discussion.
STAFF REPORT:
Curtis Cooper reported that when the Rutgers Place Townhouses
were built, there was no utility easement granted to the city.
Several years ago there was a letter agreement that if repairs
were needed to the utility lines, the city would make the repairs
and the townhouse association would be responsible for repairing
the concrete work. There is a water leak in the city1s.line to
the townhouses under the driveway. However, the city does not
work on private property. A letter, dated March 9, 1990, from the
president of Rutgers Place Community Association stated that if
the city would repair the line, that Rutgers Place Community
Association would be responsible for such surface repair to the
driveway (concrete and pea gravel). Mr. Cooper recommended that
staff proceed to repair the water leak under the conditions stated
in the letter agreement and, further, that staff develop an
easement procedure for similar situations involving other
townhouse developments~ By general consent, City CounciTagreed
staff should proceed as recommended.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
motion was made by CounciTmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COVNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, March 12, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, .Deputy Director of Operations, the Fire Chief and the Chief
of Police. Councilmember Redeker delivered the invocation and led the
Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Higley invited residents to speak who
had lI1attersthey wished to bring to the attention of the City
Council which had not previously been submitted to the City
Manager.
Michael T. Walsh, President, Rutgers Place Community
Association, addressed Council concerning a water leak on the
townhouse property. The City has no easement on the property on
which to access the leak to make repairs.
Mayor Higley responded she was aware of the problem and advised
Mr. Walsh that the City would be willing to work out something
so that the city crews can go on the property and repair the
line.
Mr. Walsh stated the townhouse association would be willing to
grant an easement for the repairs and have it on record for the
future.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jenkins
requested item No. 8, Re-Roof Police Department Building, and item
No.9, Certificate of Occupancy for Theode Auto Supply, be
removed from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded
by Councilmember Redeker, that with the exception of items 8 and
9, the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff
recommendation.
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Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson .
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~ ORDINANCE RELATING TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO WARNER CABLE COMMUNI-
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1)./ CATIONS, IN{;.: {;OnSloeratlon was glVen 'to the third dud Firldl
n:!ddillg-of Ordinance Number 1365. Mayor Higley read the caption,
as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1365
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1342 OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, WHICH ORDINANCE GRANTED A
FRANCHISE TO WARNER CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.; AMENDING
SUCH FRANCHISE AND SPECIFYING A TIME WITHIN WHICH SUCH
FRANCHISE, AS AMENDED, MUST BE ACCEPTED; AND CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1365, 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 Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Ordinance Number 1365 be adopted on third and final
reading as presented.
Voting ,Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
~~_~~ ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE:
Consideration wasglven to tne secono readlng of Ordinance Number
1366. Mayor Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1366
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING FEES AND
CHARGES FOR ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1338 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 27,
1989; CONTAINING A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1366, 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.
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Motion was made by Coundlmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that Ordinance Number 1366 be adopted on
second reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, WatsOn
None
None
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO POSTING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET ADDRESS
NUMBERS: ConslderatlOn wasglVen to tnefl rst reaOl ng Of uroinance
Number 1367. Mayor Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1367
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE POSTING AND MAINTENANCE
OF ASSIGNED STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS ON CERTAIN
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE; AMENDING THE CODE DF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1367, in the form required for
adoption, were available .to all members of City Council and a
reasonable number of addltional copies available to interested
citizens present.
Councilmember Bell questioned the language in subparagraph (2)
which required that lIat least part of the number must be located
within eighteen inches of the principal entrance to the bui'lding
or structurell. Councilmember Bell thought eighteen inches might
not be acceptable in ~ertain cases.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell that the ordinance be
amdended to "at least part of the number must be located within
twenty-four inches of the principal entrance to the building or
structure". Councilmember Redeker seconded the motionwhi~h
carried by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent: .
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Motion was then made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1367 be accepted on first
reading as amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell ,Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
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staff1s recommendation for award of contract to re-roofthe Police
Department Building.
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Marton Roofing Co., in the bid amount of $13,693.00.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned the warranty. Deputy Director of
Operations Jerry Burns responded that the manufacturer inspected
the installation and if the installation were approved, the
manufacturer would give the city a warranty of twelve years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that City Council acceptstaff1s recommendation and award
the contract for the emergency re-roof project to Marton Roofing
Co., in the amount of $13,693.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redek~r, Watson
None
None
~j"O CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THOFnFAIITO SIIPPIY. Considerationwas
~ given to authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to
sign the Certificate of Occupancy Affidavit for Theode Auto
Supply.
Councilmember Jenkins asked how much was the city's lease with
~heode Auto Supply. Mr. Cooper explained he did not know but
would get the information.
The City Attorney advised-that the City of Houston was requiring
the Certificate of Occupancy for Thoede Auto Supply. The
Certifi~ate carried with it an Affidavit relating to deed
restrictions (if any) on the property. Mr. Dougherty recommended
that either the Acting CHY Manager or his designee be authorized
by Council to sign the affidavit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that the Acting City Manager or his
designee be authorized to sign the certificate of occupancy
affidavit on behalf of Thoede Auto Supply.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS UTILITY REI ATEn PRO.JECTS:
Consideration was given to the invoices totaling $11,708.77
s.libmitted by Langford Engineering Inc., for the following:
(a) Invoice No. 6070 in the amount of $1,084.44 for Sanitary
Sewer Renovation, Priority Area 3;
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(b) Invoice No. 6072 in the amount of $6,406.97 for Water
Line Replacement Project, Water Priority Area No. 2b; and
(c) Invoice No. 6073 in the amount of $4,217.36 for
Improvements to the Wakeforest Water Plant.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the invoices submitted by Langford Engineering Inc.,
be approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
no PURCHASE OF GARBAGE BAGS: Consideration was given to authorize the
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Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council.
Because the Houston-Galveston Area Council can del iver refuse bags
at the lowest cost to the city, staff recommended that the Apdl
issue of refuse bags be purchased through H-GAC at the cost of
$18,059.45.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that staff be authorized to purchase refuse bags through
H-GAC.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell ,Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $4,671.40 submitted for legal services provided on the
city1s behalf for the month of February 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the invoice for legal services be approved for
payment as presented.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None,
CITY COYNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
mi nutes of the City Counci 1 meeti ngs, as follows:
(a) CitY"Council Workshop Session, February 26, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, February 26, 1990.
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The City Secretary offered that the mi~utes of the workshop
session on February 26, 1990 be amendea, as follows:
On Page 5, Under Staff Report:
"Mr. Cooper distributed the Recog~ition Response
Request Monthly Report. The closing date of the
report was January 31,. In March~ Mr. Cooper
would distribute the February report and continue
through the year so.that at the ft~st
second meeting of each month, Cou~cil would
receive the prior month1s report.r
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council approve the minutes as amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Jenkins brought to Council1s
attention the letter from Ms. Offman cbncerning the piano at the
Community Building. Mr. Cooper advisetl that staff would work to
an agreeable solution. I
Councilmember Jenkins asked about the removal of concrete chunks
from the JMH site. Jerry Burns respon~ed that the site was
being cleared, but it was not yet comp~ete. '
Council,!,ember~edeker reported that thrre was so,!,e confusion
concernlng Sprlng Clean Up day scheduled for Aprll 28 and Earth
Day celebration scheduled for April 221. Councilmember Redeker
suggested a community calendar be maintained and inform the
Recycling Committee Co-Chair of events.
Councilmember Redeker suggested staff Igather information on
hazardous waste disposal between now Td Fall Clean Up.
Councilmember Bell asked when the Swa~thmore/Academy intersection
would be completed. Mr. Cooper expla~lned that the concrete had to
cure for a certain period of time before the overlay was applied.
Councilmember Bell inquired into the Jil tank with the barricade
located at the recycling drop off.
Jerry Burns reported the tank was for recycled oil and the
barricade was to contain any spill.
Mayor Higley thanked staff for the reoycling effort and
congratulated them for working to exp~nd recycling to grass
clippings and composting.
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Mayor Higley appreciated the report fr6m Inspection Divison and
recommended the report be placed on th~ next agenda for
discussion. I
Mayor Higley reported that Curtis Cooper was working with the
Little League.to g:t their trash p~acer behind the f:nce.
STAFF REPORT: ActlngClty Manager Curtls Cooper had nothlng further
for Council IS consideration at this ti~e.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to cbme before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilm~mber Bell, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that the regula~ session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the meeting adjournbd at 8:10 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, March 26, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Council members Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councilmember Redeker arrived at 6:35 p.m. Also present were the
Acting City Manager, City Secretary, Acting Director of Operations,
Chief of Police, Captain Moultin, Chief Building Inspector, Assistant
Building Inspector and Superintendent of Utilities. The City Attorney
arrived at approximately 7:10 p.m.
AGENDA REVIEW:
Members of Council asked questions concerning several agenda items
including the following:
(a) The Tri-Sportsinvoices submitted for payment;
(b) Purchase of uni forms;
(c) Emergency repairs for the pumps at the wastewater treatment
plant;
(d) Repai r of the front end loader
(e) Street address ordinance
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INSPECTION DEPARTMENT PLAN:
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(b)
Red Tag Procedures '
High Weeds and Grass Procedures
Chief of Police Steve Griffith reported on modifications in,the
Inspection Division. Progress has been made in the areas of
departmental organization, communications, records management,
code enforcement and professional development. Chief Griffith
presented areas for Council'S consideration.
The red tag procedures adopted in July 1989 were not working and
created too much time delay. It is frustrating to the residents.
It was the Chief1s recommendation that the inspectors beglven the
authority to issue' citations on the scene at the time violations
are observed. .
Currently the Southern Building Code provides a process whereby
the Building Official can shut down a construction site for safety
or health violations. The cityls current ordinance removed the
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code. The recommendation was to give the Building Official the
discr~tion to shut down job sites.
The current ordinance allows a contractor 180 days from the time a
permit is issued to install site drainage. This results in
neighboring properties being flooded because of dirt stacked on
lots during the construction process. It was recommended the
building regulations ordinance be amended to require builders to
remove the excess dirt.
Chief Griffith recommended the tree ordinance be simplified so
that the lists refers to a species rather than specific types of
trees.
city Council recommended staff make recommendations concerning the
tree list.
The Chief further recommended that contractors be required to
provide protective fencing around trees at new construction sites
to protect tree roots from damage. He also recommended
contractors be required to erect temporary fencing along the side
and rear borders of a new construction site to keep workers and
materials restricted to the job site.
In an effort to increase the department1s efficiency, it wa,s
recommended the Inspection Division be closed from 12:00'noon to
1: 00 each day for 1 unch. The offi ce acti v i ty is more than one or
two people can handle whi ch resu 1 ts in inspectors coming in from
the fi el d to work in the offi ce duri ng 1 unch. I f the offi c.e is
closed for an hour for lunch, theinspectprs would not be required
to be out of the field for that time. City Council concurred with
the recommendation.
After discussion, motion,was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Councilmember Bell, that City Council authoriz.estaff
to develop and implement policies and procedures for the.
inspectors to issue citations to replace. the current red tag
procedure.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins
Redeker, Watson
None
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The City Attorney arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Chief Griffith explained that the current policy for code
violations pertaining/to high weeds and grass was to send a notice
of the violation which allows a 10 day period for the property
owner to clean the area. What the Inspection Division would like
to do is to issue a citation one day and mow the next day. The
fine would offset the cost of mowing. The Inspection Division has
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already sent letters of warning to property owners of vacant lots
and to those who have a history of violations.
City Attorney Jim Dougherty explained that the law provided for a
city to summarily abate a nuisance. However, the health code has
a lO-day notice rule. Mr. Dougherty recommended he be given time
to research the question more thoroughly before Council made a
decision on mowing these lots.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council adopt the citation/mowing policy
subject to the City Attorney and Chief of Police working out
procedures.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
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Councilmember Jenkins asked when the policies and procedures would
be prepared in writing for presentation to Council.
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thief Griffith responded that the policies and procedures should
be ready for presentatjon at the next regular council meeting.
Steve Toomey, 6344 Rutgers, stated the current ordinance requires
site drainage on new construction at least by the 180th day
following the day the construction begins. The Inspection
Division's interpretation is to allow the contractor 180 days
after construction begins. Mr. Toomey thought the ordinance
should clearly require contractors to provide drainage during
construction. . Also, contractors ,as a matter of course, are
raising the elevation of lots to the point that water will
continue to drain onto neighboring properties. Mr. Toomey
thought this problem needed to be addressed.
Steve Griffith suggested the city might require a retaining wall
around property of new construction when the lot elevation is
raised.
It was the consensus of Council that the City Attorney wOFk up a
recommendation for site drainage either by a different interpre-
tation or amending the ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that staff make recommendation to amend
Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances (Building Regulations) to
incorporate protective fencing around trees during construction.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Council members Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
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Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to convene
in regular session.
At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley presiding; Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Staff members present were the
Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, the Chief of
Police and the Acting Director of Operations.
Chief Griffith continued the review of Inspection Department
plans. He suggested that amendments to Chapter 6 of the Code
include a form survey. To insure compliance with set back
restrictions, a form survey would be performed before a slab is
poured. Currently, this is done by visual inspection. A form
survey would be a relatively inexpensive method for ensuring
compliance with set backs. Many cities already require them.
By general consent, City Council accepted the recommendation to
require a form survey.
Chief Griffith suggested a dumpster be required on building
sites-during framing, bricking and interior phases of
construction. The Chief also suggested there needed to be a
clarification of the issue of stacking materials or placing
dumpsters on city easement. Usually, when a house is
demolished, side walks are removed as part of the process of
cleaning the lot. The Building Inspection Department has
interpreted the current ordinance to allow a contractor to stack
building materials behind the curb line. If dumpsters are
required, this interpretation would need to continue. There would
not be enough space to place a large dumpster in the area of the
front set back.
In discussion, City Council was not in favor of requiring
dumpsters. It was thought the dumpster would require too much
space at the construction site. City Council agreed staff should
prepare a compromise for handling construction trash.
Chief Griffith continued that the Inspection Department
recommended new construction contractors be made responsible for
the street and curbs in front of building sites. If a bonding
process is required, the Inspection Department could handle the
bonds. Another suggestion was to require contractors to
replace/repair curbs (where a curb existed previously) whether the
contractor caused damage or not.
City Counci 1 genera lly concurred wi th the suggesti ons and asked
staff to report back to, Council with a recommendation.
The Inspection Department suggested the Streets and Sidewalks
section of the code be amended to require sidewalks for all lots
and the sides on corner lots.
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City Council agreed with the suggestion and ask that an amendment
be prepared to the Streets and Sidewalks ordinance.
Chief Griffith pointed out that there have been several instances
where unscrupulous remodeling contractors have preyed on senior
citizens. The Inspection Department recommended a
licensing/registration process for all contractors be implemented.
This would require an amendment to Chapter 6 of the Code (Building
Regulations).
City Council concurred with the recommendation.
The City Attorney advised that amendments to Chapter 6 would be
numerous since ,the last legislative session enacted laws which
triggered the changes. He would trY to have the Chapter 6
revision ready for Council in the next two weeks.
?_ qQHOUSE MOVING ORDINANCE..:
@, Chief Griffith reviewed suggested changes to the House Moving
Ordinance. Included in the changes was the recommendation to
increase the house moving permit fee to $500 which would cover the
cost to the city to provide an escort officer for the moving
contractors.
Bob Norris, former police office who was the escort officer for
house moving contractors, suggested Council consider the liability
issue involved if it was decided to use empl.oyees of the city.
After discussion, Council agreed to place the authority for
selection of an escort officer with the Chief of Police and to
authorize the amendments to the ordinance be prepared for their
consideration.
~oDISCUSS ZONING AND PLANNING ISSUES:
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Chairman Wilson of the Zoning and Planning Commission asked for
Council IS direction pertaining to issues under consideration by
the Z&P. Technical changes to the zoning ordinance were reviewed
as well as other issues.
After discussion, Council decided that the Mayor would communicate
with Chairman Reid Wilson the following:
(a) to strive for a compromise on set back lines on bigger lots;
(b) that established building lines remain as stated in the
zoning ordinance;
(c) Kirby Drive area: Reid Wilson to talk to the Long Range
Planning Committee concerning feasibility of the Kirby
Townhouse District; include Community and Bissonnet in their
recommendation.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Higley recommended the Recycl in9 Committee be allowed to
sell t-shirts during Earth Day and Park Fest Celebrations.
Members of City Council concurred.
STAFF REPORT:
Acting City Manager Curtis" Cooper reported that Southwestern Bell
would be making a utility cut down Bissonnet from Newscastle to
Academy. Mr. Cooper exp la i ned he contact~d the newspapers to run
articles so that the residents~would know to avoid the area as
much as possible. According to Richard Cole, from Southwestern
Bell, construction should begin next week and take one month to
complete.
Mr. Cooper reported on staffls meeting with the Long Range
Planning Infrastructure Committee. Information was shared which
should prove mutually beneficial. to the committee members and
staff.
Curtis Cooper reported that a computer terminal had been installed
in the lobby of City Hall for residents and other interested
parties to use to gain information from the tax rolls.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, March 26, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Acting Director of Operations and
the Police Chief. Councilmember Watson delivered the invocation and
led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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.
Linda Brannen, 4131 Southwestern, Co-Chairman of the Recycling
Committee, addressed Council and left minutes of committee
meetings to be distributed. Ms. B.rannen thanked the members of
Council and staff for their participation in the townhall meeting
on February 6.
Ms. Brannen presented a brochure designed for the Earth Day
celeb~ation. The Recycling Committee wished to have 6,000
printed and mailed to residents. Ms. Brannen asked City Coyncil
to authorize the expenditure of $87.00 to pay for the printing.
Ms. Brannen also asked Council's permission to sell t-shirts on
Earth Day and Parks Fest Day.
By genera] consent, City Council felt they could agree to
authorize $87.00 for printing the brochures.
Michol O'Connor, 6119 Lak~, Chairman of the Long Range
Recycling Committee, addressed Council and left minutes of the
February and March meetings to be distributed to Council.
Sarah DeLatorre, representative from the Long Range Recy~ling
Committee, presented and read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
OF
THE LONG RANGE RECYCLING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Long Range Recycling Committee of the
City of West University is interested in recycling plastic;
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WHEREAS, Michol O.Connor, the chair of the Long
Range Recycling Committee appointed a subcommittee to study
the possibility of having curb-side pick-up of plastic;
WHEREAS, the Recycled Plastic Subcommittee met and
voted to recommend weekly pick-up of plastic;
WHEREAS, the Recycled Plastic Committee presented its
report to the Long Range Recycling Committee at the March
6, 1990 meeting;
WHEREAS, the Long Range Recycling Committee adopted
the recommendation of the Recycled Plastic Subcommittee at
the March 6, 1990 meeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, Sarah DeLatorre, as the
representative to the Long Range Recycling Committee
presented this resolution to the Mayor and City Council of
the City of West University Place;
BE IT RESOLVED: The Long Range Recycling Committee
requests that City Council study the possibility of adding
plastic to the items that are picked up at curb-side.
/s/MicholOIConnor, Chair
Is/Sarah DeLatorre, Representative
Mayor Higley received the resolution and advised Sarah DeLatorre
that Council would consider the requested.
Charl es Gi 11 an, 3620 Georgetown, expressed hi s appreci ati on for
the way the city fire hydrants are being repainted .and the work
the recycling committee is doing and the new recycling
containers. Mr. Gillan appreciates the temporary "no parkingU
signs on Georgetown where there is a great deal of construction in
progress. Mr. Gillan ask~d if the parking at the, corner of. Rice
and Auden could be investfgated. Parking on both sides of the
street makes it difficult to make a safe turn at that corner.
Mayor Higley thanked Mr. Gillan for his comments and agreed,the
Rice/Auden parking needed to be remedied. With not only community
building activities, but with the added Little League and. other
games in progress, parking was a problem at that location. Mayor
Higley referred the question to the Traffic Committee for their
recommendation.
Mr. Gillan asked if there would be a "clean up-spruce Up" effort
before the Economic Summit.
Mayor Higley offered she had planned to write an article in II City
Currents II about the Economic Summit.
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Councilmember Redeker suggested the South Main Center Association
has a program for that purpose and perhaps the city could be
included.
Pearl Chiu, 4143 Marlowe, expressed the appreciation of the
residents in the 4100 block of Marlowe for the city staff trying
to remedy the drain at the corner of Bissonnet and Marlowe. Mrs.
Chiu reported that seven photinias were planted and the area
looks much better. Residents were working on getting a fence on
one of the residentls property. Mrs. Chiu reported she attended
the Long Range Planning Committee last Tuesday and she was aware
there was a recommendation for more trees at the end of Marlowe at
Bissonnet. The problem was there is a sewage drain there and
trees do not do well at that location. That is why she wanted
some sort of fence.
Mayor Higley advised that when the Long Range Planning Committee
completed their recommendations, Council will put that on the
agenda for discussion. Hopefully that would happen in the next
few weeks.
Jesse Hickman, 3777 Arnold, expressed his problem with the
construction site at 3775 Arnold. The contractor has been working
for a month but has not provided a port-a-can. Workers were
knocking at the Hickmanlsdoor to use their bathroom. Also,
there is a pool installed that has 6 inches of water in it. Mr.
Hickman would like something done about these situations.
Mayor Higley thanked Mr. Hickman for bringing the issues to
Council's attention and referred the problems to staff.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of City
Council suggested removlng an ltem trom the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made ,by Counci 1 member Redeker, seconded
by Councilmember Jenkins, tnat the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO POSTING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET ADDRESS
NUMBERS: Conslderatlonwas 11ven to tne second and findl redding of
Ordinance Number 1367. Mayor Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1367
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AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE POSTING AND MAINTENANCE
OF ASSIGNED STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS ON CERTAIN
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE; AND
CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1367, in the form required fo~
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 Redeker, seconded by, Council-
member Jenkins, that Ordinance Number 1367 be adopted on second
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SEARCH FIRM CONTRACT: Consideration was given to authorize the
Mayor to execute a contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates to
perform a search for a city manager.
The--contract before Council was the one reviewed by the City
Attorney and agreed to by David Eisenlohr with Ralph Andersen
& Associates.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned Item No. 5 of the contract which
stated that Ralph Andersen would IIconduct detailed background
checks, exceptpol ice and credit checks, as appropriatell.
Councilmember Jenkins asked who would do these checks. TheCity
Attorney stated that if the checks were to be done, they would be
done by the city. The credit check could be done at the cityls
expense and the police check would have to comply with Department
of Public Safety rules.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned Item No. 6 IIDevelop and review a
recommended list of finalists for the position with the Gity
Council II. He was concerned that the city have the right to
designate the number of finalists. Mayor Higley agreed it would
be Gouncills discretion to specify the number of finalists to Mr.
Eisenlohr.
Councilmember Jenkins asked for clarification of the statement
that lIif the appointee resigns or is dismissed by the City within
one year of appointment, Ralph Andersen & Associates shall
conduct another recruitment to fill the position without a fee for
profess i ona 1 servi ces, but thi s ob 1 i gati on does not apply if the
applicant is dismissed without a substantial reasonll.
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The City Attorney explained that the original version stated that
"if the appointee resigns or is dismissed by the City for cause
within one year of appointment, Ralph Andersen & Associates
shall conduct another recruitment to fill the position without fee
for professional servicesI'. Mr. Dougherty asked Mr. Eisenlohr
for clarification of the statement and Mr. Eisenlohr stated that
i'f Council dismissed the city manager without cause, then his firm
would not be obligated under this provision. For instance, if
there were a charter amendment to remove the position of city
manager;', then you would have a city manager with no position with
the CitY,. That would be dismissal without cause.
Hearing no further comments, motion was made by Councilmember
Redeker, seconded by Councilmember Bell, that City Council
authorize Mayor Higley to execute the contract with Ralph
Andersen & Associates as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
EDLOE SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT: Consideration was given to the
Acknowledgment and Consent Form for 3706 Robinhood.
Motion wasmadebyCouncilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council approve the Acknowledgment and
Consent Form for 3706 Robinhood as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Counci lmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS: Consideration was given to staffls
recommendation for award of contract for purchase of uniforms for
the Operations Department.
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Al's Uniform Supply, at the bid price of $170.66 per complete
. set wi'th the heavy coat or $168.99 per set with the windbreaker.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Council accept staffls recommendation
and award the contract to the low bi dder, A lis Uni form Supply,
at the prices stated.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: Consideration was given to
authorize advertlslng tor D10S for the following:
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(a) Weslayan/Stella Link Beautification; and
(b) Janitorial Service for Police Building and Library.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Council authorize advertising for bids
for the items listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TRI-SPORTSASSOCIATION FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Consideration was given
to the invoices totaling $13,330.00 submitted by Tri-Sports
Association for fencing and backstop improvements at the West
University Elementary School playing fields.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by CounciT-
member Jenkins, that City Council approve for payment the invoices
totaling $13,330 s~bmitted by Tri-Sports Association.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SEWER LINE REPAIRS: Consideration was given to the invoice in. the
amount of $27,664.00 submitted by Channel Construction Co., for
emergency sewer line repairs for the 3800 - 3900 blocks of Case
and Swarthmore. )
Motion was made byCouncilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $27,664.00
submitted by Channel Construction Co., for emergency sewer line
repairs be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY REPAIR: Consideration was given to
authorize payment in the amount of $52,000 to Hahn & Clay
Machinists for emergency repairs to #2 Screw Pump and #1 Screw
Pump at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Hahn & Clay submitted an invoice in the amount of $111,986.61
for their work. The submitted invoice includes charges for
equipment and additional work required due to a failure of the
first repaired screw pump. Currently, the additional charges are
being negotiated. Staff recommended that the invoice submitted be
considered for partial payment in the amount of $52,000 which was
the agreed upon price before the repairs were begun.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Council authorize payment of $52,000 to
Hahn & Clay Machinists for emergency repairs to the screw pumps
at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the balance of the invoice to
be negotiated.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson .
None
None
REPAIRS TO FRONT END LOADER: Consideration was given to the invoice
in the amount of $"'9':"453.41 submitted by Hi-Way Equipment Company
for emergency repairs to the Fiat Allis front end loader used at
the landfill. '
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $9,453.41
submitted by Hi-Way Equipment Company be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUII:.S: Consideration was given to the minutes
of the City Counci 1 meetings, as foll ows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, March 8, 1990;
(b) City Council Workshop Session, March 12, 1990; and
(c) City Council Regular Session, March 12, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley" Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Jenkins asked for a copy of all
the written department heads' evaluations.
After discussion, Mayor Higley agreed to call a meeting fora
closed executive session for the purpose of reviewing the
evaluations. However, no copies were to be distributed to Council
and all information would be returned to the Acting City Manager
at the conclusion of the closed session.
Councilmember Bell inquired into the unemployment claim against
the City. The City Attorney advised that an appeal document was
submitted to the Texas Employment Commission.
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Mayor Higley reported that the City.s joint agreement with Metro
to pave Rice Boulevard was approved by the Metro Board of
Directors and the City WQuld receive $215,000 from Metro for their
share of one-half of the project cost.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that the regular session adjourn to
reconvene in workshop session. Such motion carried and the'
regular session was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDIN~
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Cou nc i 1 convened in works hop ses s.; on in theMun i c i pal Bu i 1 di ng ,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Thursday, Apri 1 5, 1990, wi ththe following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; CouncilmembersBell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present was the City Secretary.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER MATTERS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED ADVERTISEMENT
FOR THE CITY MANAGER; ADOPTING AND APPROVING SAM!:.:
D~vid Eisenlohr, Senior Vice President with Ralph Andersen &
Asspciates, reviewed the summary of each City Council member's
,views relating to the recruitment profile for a city manager.
Copies of the proposed recruitment profile were distributed to
City Council.
After consideration of the profile, motion was made by
Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council member Jenkins, that
City Council approve and adopt the city manager recruitment
profile as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voti ng No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, CouncilmembersBell ,Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
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Mr. EsienlohrexpTainedthe recruitment'process and estimated
that May 25 would be the close date for advertising. By mid-June,
he planned to present a list of finalists to Council for their
consideration. Mr. Eisenlohr anticipated that the city manager
search could be completed in the month of August.
'ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the workshop session adjourn. Such motion carried
and the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 ,UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in.the City of West University Place, on
Monday, Apri 1 9, 1990, with the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councilmember Redeker was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration, the
Acting Director of Operations and the Chief of Police.
AGENDA REVIEW:
City Attorney Jim Dougherty reviewed with City Council the
ordinances on the regular, session agenda.
The first ordinance related to site drainage and grade raising
and, among other things, stated the following:
(1) IIIt shall beunlawful for any person who owns or
controls any la.ndwfthtnthe City, or who performs any work
upon such land that affects the elevation of the surface of
the land, to cause or allow a significant part of the
surface of thela.nd to be significantly raised, unless such
raising is authorized by a permit issued by the building
official. A used inthis section, IIsignificant partll means
one or more separate areas aggregating 200 square feet or
more in any given 12-month period, and significantly raised
means to be raised to a level that is two inches or more
above the level of the area or areas as of April 9, 199.0.
The buil di ng offi cial shall not issue a permi t for such a
grade raising project unless the area raised is completely.
surrounded by a retaining wall designed and constructed so
that it will retain the soil and any structures in the
raised area, and it must also include permanent facilities
that produce adequates.ite drainage for the entire area
ra i sed. The i S5uance of such a permit does not author.ize
the permittee to violate any other person's right to
a 11 ow water to drai nonto or across the permitee I s 1 and,
but instead, it shallrema in the respons i bi 1 i ty of the
permittee to receive such water to the extent re,q.uired~by
the Texas Water Code or other applicable regulations. The
building official is not required or adjudicate or enforce-
any such rights of other persons.
(2) It sha 11 be the duty of each person who owns or
controls a building site where major development occurs, or
who contracts to perform a significant part of the work for
such major development, to do all of the following: (i)
provide and maintain temporary site drainage measures which
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produce adequate site drainage for the entire building
site, and (it) provide and maintain permanent facilities
(including any necessary grading) which are designed to
produce, and which actually produce, adequate site drainage
for the entire building site.
(3) All permit applications for grade raising or
major development must describe clearly any temporary
measures and the permanent facilities required by this
section. The temporary measures may incorporate all or
part of the permanent facilities. The building official
may require that the permit application include an
engineering analysis of the the existing and proposed
drainage facilities and temporary measures in order to
assist in determining if they produce adequate site
drainage.
(4) IIAdequate Site drainagell means drainage
sufficient to: (i) capture substantially all of the
rainwater that would fall over a given area as a result of
a rainfall of one inch in one hour and (ii) to cause the
rainwater to be absorbed in that area or conveyed to a
street or other lawfully available recieving place for
rainwater without escaping onto any other building site and
without washing soil or debris onto any other building
site. The permanent facilties required by this subsection
for a whole building site shall not be deemed to produce
adequate site drainage unless they include, at a minimum, a
drain pipe or'other facility with a conveyance cross
section of at least 12 square inches, or larger if the size
and configuration of the building site so requires.
(5) The temporary site drainage measures required by
this subsection must be put into effect no later than the
time when the foundation for the major development has been
poured or otherwise affixed. The temporary measures must
remain in effect until the permanent facilities are
installed and are operating as designed. The permanent
facilities must be installed and operating as designed
before the earlier of the following: (i) the date the major
development is completed, or (ii) the 180th day following
the date that such development begins.1I
Section 2. Subsection (a) of Section 6-3 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas
is hereby amended by adding thereto the following new
definition:
"Major development" means the construction of a
new principal building or additions to an existing
principal building which increase its gross floor area
to 150% or more of its gross floor area on April 9,
1990.
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Section 3. This ordinance applies to all grade
raising work and major developments where work is commenced
on or after the effective date of this ordinance, except as
provided in this section. This ordinance shall not apply
to any IItransitional projectll described below if all of the
applicants for the permit for such project sign a written
instrument stating: (i)the applicants are aware that this
ordinance is designed to prevent drainage problems and (it)
theapp 1 i cants neve,rthe 1 ess des ire to proceed without
complying with this ordinance. A IItransitional projectll is
a project involving major development that is contracted
for, designed and substantially cleared through the Cityls
"plan checking" process prior to the effective date of this
ordinance, pro~ided that a completed building permit
application is filed for such major development, without a
substantial change in plans, on or before the sixtieth day
following such effective date. The ordinances of the City
in effect prior to the effective date of this ordinance
shall continue to apply to all such transitional projects
and to all offenses occurring prior to the effective date
of this ordinance, and for this reason such prior
ordinances are continued in effect.
Chief of Police Steve Griffith explained the ordinance, as
written, provides a disincentive to raise the lot elevation.
Several members of council expressed concerns about requiring a
retaining wall and were dissatisfied with the language perta-ining
to retaining walls.
Councilmember Hell suggested the ordinance be amended to disallow
the extension of a retaining wall beyond a building line. Members
of Council concurred with Councilmember Bellis suggestion. Mayor
Hi,gley requested the city attorney prepare an amendment for
consideration during the regular session.
The City Attorney reviewed the other proposed ordinance relating
to the condition of private property, including stagnant water,
weeds, rubbish and other unwholesome, impure, objectionable,
unsightly or unsanitary conditions. Each section was reviewed
and Council agreed the ordinance be considered at the regular
session.
Councilmember Bell made inquiry concerning staff's recommendation
regarding the purchase of the mini excavator. Superintendent of
Utilities Bob Simpson explained that the machine offered for
delivery was not as agreed for purchase.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: WERLEIN STREET:
Jerry Nickell, Chairman of the Traffic Committee, explained that
the committeels recommendation was for Council to consider closing
Werlein Street where it intersects Kirby Drive. However, Mr.
Nickell did not think the committee could recommend a street
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closing without construction of a cul de sac. Connie Clark,
traffic committee member, suggested part of the problem was the
signal at the corner of Kirby at Holcombe. She offered
information that the City of Houston was willing to construct a
right-turn lane at the intersection.
Mayor Higley reminded the participants that the Long Range
Planning Committee was studying the issue and would be making a
recommendation appl icable to a street closure plan so that~he
city would have uniform methods of closing streets. The Long
Range Planning Committee would meet in the next week to finalize
their recommendations.
Councilmember Jenkins suggested the city install a uNo Right Turnu
sign on Werlein. Mr. Nickell responded that was offered to the
residents of Werlein but was not considered acceptable by them.
CouncilmemberBell suggested the City pursue construction of the
right-turn lane by Houston and Metro.
After hearing from the residents on Werlein street, motion was
made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins,
that City Council authorize the temporary blocking of Werle in at
Kirby Drive; authorize staff to conduct a traffic count on Cason
Street to determine what the affect of the closing of Werlein
might be on Cason; and authorize staff to contact Houston and
Metro for construction of the right-turn lane on Kirby Drive onto
Holcombe Blvd. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to convene
in regular session.
At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley presiding; Councilmembers
Bell ,Jenkins and-Watson. Councilmember Redeker was absent.
Staff members present were the Acting City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration and the
Acting Director of Operations.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER CLOSURE PLAN FOR LANDFILL:
Acting Director of Operations Jerry Burns reported that staff
submitted a Land Closure plan to the Texas Department of Health
which designated neither methane detection wells for migration of
methane gas or a methane gas venting system. However, the
Department of Health returned the plans and requested the
installation of the methane gas detection wells and methane gas
venting. The original closure plan cost was estimated at
$78,000. Methane migration detection would be handled through a
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series of 5 wells on the eastern boundary. Estimated cost of the
wells was $5,000.00. The methane venting system would require 3
major horizontal perforated pipes running north to south .with
approximately 55 ventilation spouts throughout the system.
Estimated cost is $58,395.00. If acceptable to the Texas
Department of Health, these two additional projects would run the
total projected closure cost to $136,395.00.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper explained the updated plan was
submitted to Councilmembers so that they may be aware what staff
plans to propose to the State. No money was involved at this
time.
City Council concurred with staff's recommendation.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUDIT LIAISON:
City Attorney Jim Dougherty proposed that, in an effort toge;t
City Council more involved in the annual audit, Council consider
appointing a Council Liaison member to the auditors.
Mayor Hi gl ey recommended the appoi ntment. The Mayor also
recommended inviting the auditors to a workshop session to discuss
any recommendations they may have or ,members of Council may have.
Mr. Cooper pointed out that the council liaison proposal may
increase the cas t of the aud it. .
Councilmember Jenkins asked what the extra costs might involve.
Mayor Higley responded the extra costs would occur in the event
Council should ask the auditors to perform special services.
Counci lmember Bell agreed it would be helpful to have the auditors
come before Council perhaps once a quarter.
After further discussion, motion was made by CouncilmemberWatson,
seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, that Councilmember Redeker be
appointed Council Liaison to the auditors.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
No members of Council had anything further for discussion at this
time.
STAFF REPORT:
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported that the Zemanek Taw
suit against the City was considered settled. However, the City
Attorney would submit a written report to Council in a few days.
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One member of staff had asked Council to consider a special
meeting for Monday, April 16, 1990. Council decided to not hold
the spec i a 1 meeting as there was a confl ict on that day.
Curtis Cooper reported that the computer terminal was inst&lled in
the lobby. The terminal was placed there for use by residents in
researching property value information.
Mr. Cooper further reported that a quarterly financial report
would be submitted to Council on a regular basis.
Curtis Cooper asked if Council wished to continue recognition of
Secretaryls Week. It was the concurrence of Council to continue
the precedent established. through the years and acknowledge
Secretaryls Week for city staff.
ADJOURNMENT:
With, no further,business to come before Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded byCounciTmember
Jenkins, that the workShop session adjourn. Such motion carried
and the meetingwasuadjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, April 9, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councilmember Redeker was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration,
Acting Director of Operations, and the Chief of Police. Mayor Higley
delivered the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING:
Mr. Walter Ince, member of the regional ,chapter of the
Government Finance Officers Association, presented the Award in
Financial Reporting for year ending December 31, 1988, to Donna L.
Sims, Director of Administration. Ms. Sims was applauded for the
outstanding achievement. Mayor Higley congratulated her and
announced that it was, the sixth consecutive year that Ms. Sims had
been awarded the certificate for the city.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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 Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENOA:Councilmember Jenkins
reques ted the fo 11 owi ng items be removed from the consent agenda :
Item No. 11
Item No. 14
I temNo. 15
Item No. 16
Item No. 18
Item No. 19
Authorization to Advertise for Bids
Wastewat~r Treatment Facility Repair
Engineering Services for'Util ity Related-Projects
Purchase of Mini Excavator .
Purchase of Vehicles
Purchase of Replacement Police Vehicle
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded
by Councilmember Jenkins, that with the exception of the items
listed above, the cons~nt agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendation.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO DRAINAGE AND GRADE RAISING: Consideration was
given to the firstand'final reading of Ordinance No. 1368. Mayor
Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1368
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DRAINAGE AND GRADE RAISING;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1368, with amendment, 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.
The City Attorney presented the following amendment to Section 1.
(b) Site Drainage:
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person who
owns or controls any land within the City, or who
performs any work upon such land that affects the
elevation of the surface of the land~ to cause or
a 11 ow a s i.gni fi cant part of the surface of the
land to be significantly raised, unless such
raising is authorized by a permit issued by the
building official. As used in this section,
IIsignificant par1i1l means one or more separate
areas aggregating 200 square feet or more in any
given 12-month period, and IIsignificantly raisedll
means to be raised to a level that is two inches
or more above the level of the area or areas as
of April 9, 1990. The building official shall
not issue a permit for such a grade raising
project unless the area raised is completely
surrounded by a retaining wall designed and
constructed so that it will retain the soil and
any structures in the raised area, and it must
also include permanent facilities that produce
adequate site drainage for the entire area
raised. Addin: However, a retainin wall is
neither re U1re nor a owe: 1 a on e ront
setback line, 11 1fl t e ron se ac area,
iii alon t e Sl estreet 1ne or 1V 1n the
side setback area adjacent to a Sl e street
1 i ne. ' The issuance of such a perml t ,ooes not
authorize the permittee to violate any other
personls right to allow water to drain onto or
across the permittee's land, but instead, it
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shall remain the responsibility of the permittee
to receive such waters to the extent required by
the Texas Water Code or other applicable
regulations. The building official is not
required to adjudicate or enforce any such rights
of other persons.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the amendment be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Motion was then made by Counci 1 member Bell, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that Ordinance Number 1368 be adopted as
presented on first and final reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Council members Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY:
Consideration was given to the first reading of OrainanceNumber
1369. Mayor Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1369
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF PRIVATE
PROPERTY, INCLUDING STAGNANT WATER, WEEDS, RUBBISH AND
OTHER UNWHOLESOME, IMPURE, OBJECTIONABLE, UNSIGHTLY OR
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1369, 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 CouncilmemberJenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that Ordinance Number 1369 be accepted on
first reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION: Mayor Higley presented and read a
proclamation designating January 20, 1991 as Arbor Day in the City.
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Jenkins, that the Proclamation designating January 20, 1991 as
Arbor Day be accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
BIKE SAFETY WEEK PROCLAMATION: Mayor Higley presented and read a
proclamation des1gnat1ng the week of April 13-20, 1990 as Bike
Safety Week.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the proclamation for Bike Safety Week be
accepted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None'
Councilmember Redeker
INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT: Consideration was given to
approve and authorize the contract with KPMG Peat Marwick for
Jaudi t servi ces for fi scal year 1989.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council approve and authorize the engagement
letter with KPMGPeatMarwick for audit services for fiscal
year 1989 at the cost of $19,000.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley,Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Counci lmember Redeker
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: Consideration was given to
authori ze adverti s ingfor bi ds for the fo 11 owi ng:
(a) Construction of Water Line Replacement Project for Priority
Area 2b; and
(b) Purchase of Recycling Truck.
Councilmember Jenkins asked what was the estimated cost of Project
2b. Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson responded the
estimated cost was $458,000.00. The project encompasses the area.--
from Wakeforest to Kirby and University Boulevard to Bissonflet.
,Councilmember Jenkins asked what was the estimated cost of the
recycling truck. Acting Director of Operation Jerry Burns'
responded the estimated cost was $30,000 for the cab and chassis
and $12,000 to $16,000 for the,truck bed.
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Councilmember Jenkins asked if staff had investigated the best
methods of picking up recycling material. Mr. Burns responded
that staff was reviewing modifications ,:to the truck bed $,0 that it
would more appropriately fit the needs for picking up recycling
material.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper explained that the purchase of
the truck would go hand-in-hand with curb-side pick up of plastics.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize advertising for bids for the
items requested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, CouncilmelTibers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
CITY HALL LOAN PAYMENT: Consideration was given to the )nvoice in
the amount of $88,918.88 submitted by South Main Bank for final
payment on the Ci ty Ha 11 .Loan.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councflmember
Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $88,918.88 be>approved
for payment to South Main Bank.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
CouncilmemberRedeker
SEWER LINE REPAIR: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $5,200.00 submitted by Channel Construction for
emergency repair to slip line the sanitary sewer line at 3706 and
3707 Nottingham. '
Moti on was made by Counc i 1 member Bell, seconded by Counc i lmember
Jenkins, that the invoice submitted by Channel Construction be
approved for payment,as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY REPAIR: Consideration was given to
approve the settlement with Hahn and Clay Machinists in
connection with the emergency repairs to Screw Pump #2 at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Councilmember Jenkins asked for an explanation of the settlement.
Curtis Cooper reported that staff negotiated Hahn and Clay to a
settlement in the amount of $12,385.00. Mr. Cooper recommended
Council .approve the amount subject to receipt of a release ,signed
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by Hahn & Clay that the amount represented full and final
settlement of all claims arising out of th~ project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council approve the settlement with Hahn and
Clay in the amount of $12,385.00 contingent upon receipt of the
release.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS: Consideration was
given to the invoicestotal1ng $19,U03./1 submitted by Langford
Engi neeri ng Inc., for the following:
(a) Invoice No. 6096 in the amount of $1,803.70 for Sanitary
Sewer Priority Area 3;
(b) Invoice No. 6098 in the amount of $3,643.58 for, Water
Li ne Replacement Pri ori ty Area 2-b; and
(c) Invoice No. 6099 in the amount of $13,606.43 for the
Wakeforest Water Plant Expansion.
Councilmember Jenkins requested an explanation of Invoice No.
6096. Dieter Ufer, Cityls Consulting Engineer, responded that
Langford Engineering Inc., was in the construction phase of this
project. Design phase charges and survey and soils investigations
charges were complete.
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Councilmember Jenkins asked for an explanation of the field staff
hours charges under design surveys & geotech report on Invoice
6098. The invoice differed from the way it has been reported on'
previous invoices. Mr. Ufer explained that the 110.50 referred
to hours of field staff time and was reported depending on whether
it was in-house staff or subcontractor people. Councilmember
Jenkins asked if the $70.DO per hour for field staff was regular
time or overtime. Mr. Ufer responded that it was regular time.
Hearing no further questions, motion was made by Councilmember
Watson, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, that the invoices
totaling $19,053.71 submitted by Langford Engineering Inc., be
approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
PURcHASE OF MINI EXCAVATOR: Consideration was given to authorize
the foll owi ng:
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(a) rejection of the machine offered for delivery by Trencher
Haus; and
(b) award of the contract to the fourth bidder.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if there were no manufacturers of the
mini excavator in the .USA. Superintendent of Utilities Bob
Simpson responded that the majority of excavators of this size
were built in Japan.
Mayor Higley reminded Council that the first bidders were rejected
because their bids did not meet specifications. The fourth bid is
within the budgeted amount.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
memper Bell, that City Council reject the mini excavator from
Trencher Haus and award the purchase to the fourth bidder,
American Maintenance & Rentals, Inc., for the Nissan N45mini
excavator and trailer in the amount of $38,155.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $5,238.75 submitted for legal services provided on the
cityl.sbehalf for the month of March 1990.
Motion was made byCouncilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenki ns, that the i nV,oi ce for 1 ega 1 servi ces be approved for
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payment as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $~0.57 submitted by Thoroughbred Chevrolet Inc.,
for delivery of three pickup trucks.
Councilmember Jenkins stated he thought the City was going to
purchase 3 small trucks.
Curtis Cooper responded that the small truck was for the
Inspection Division. The larger trucks were needed to carry
equipment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $31,980.57 submitted by
Thoroughbred Chevrolet be approved for payment.
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Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT POLICE VEHICLE: Consideration was given to
the following incohnection with the purchase of a replacement
police vehicle: '
(a) to appropriate the funds in the amount of $12,706;
(b) to authorize the purchase through H-GAC; and
(c) to amend the budget.
Councilmember Jenkins inquired as to whether the City needed to
purchase another car. Chief of Police Steve Griffith explained
that the police department could get by with four cars if there
were no maintenance problems.
Councilmember Bell asked how many staff cars there were in the
police department. Steve Griffith responded there were 4 unmarked
cars plus an animal control truck. If the replacement vehicle
were not purchased the department would have to cut back on the
traffic control program.
Mayor Higley commented the police visibility had increased
significantly as evidenced from the municipal court reports.
Curtis Cooper stated that next year the City would buy one less
~ehicle for the police department.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council appropriate $12,706 to purchase the
replacement police vehicle through Houston-Galveston Area Council
and authorize amending the budget accordingly.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
TAX REFUND: Consideration was given to the tax refund for account
900-034 for refund resulting in a reduction in the personal
property valuation by the Appraisal District.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize the tax refund as requested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, March 26, 1990;
(b) City Council Regular Session, March 26, 1990; and
(c) City".cQullcil Workshop Session, April 5, 1990.
Councilmember Jenkins offered the following amendment to the March
26, 1990 Regular Session minutes:
Page 7 under Council Comments: The minutes read: IICouncilmember
Jenkins asked for a copy of all the written department heads I
evaluations. II Councilmember Jenkins suggested adding: Curti,s
Cooper stated that the former city manager, Richard Rockenb(iugh
assisted in the evaluation of all department heads.
Hearing no further amendments, motion was made by Councilmember
Bell, seconded by Councilmember Watson, that the minutes be
approved as amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell ,Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Bell questioned the status of the
lot at 4106 Byron. Acting Director of Operations Jerry Burns
responded that staff was in the process of leveling thelot~
Councilmember Bell thanked Chief Griffith and other staff members
for the work and cooperation that led to a successful opening day
for the Little League. .
Councilmember Jenkins asked about the pilot program whichwiJl
provide curb-side pickup of leaves and grass clippings. ,Jerry
Burns explained the plan was to pick up Thursdays and Fridays and
will be performed by different truck crews other than the ones
picki ng up household garbage. Three routes will be split into two
routes. Staff is asking citizens to place their garbage bags on
one side and the compost on another side. The City has ,an
organi zati on th(1.t wi 11 take the materi a 1 at no cost, however, the
City must give them clean compost loads. Leaves and grass .
clippings,amount to approximately 30% of the cityls pick upload.
Councilmember Jenki-ns asked about the rocks and concrete chunks at
the JMH park site. Curtis Cooper responded it was a
conditioning process. Each time it rains, more rocks surface.
Staff will continue to remove the rocks and concrete.
Mayor Higley congratulated staff on the neighborhood maintenance
meetings. It was an excellent out-reach program for our
citizens.
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STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper had nothing further
for Council's consideration at this time. He would report on
several items during the workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by
Counci 1 member Watson, that the regul ar sess i on adjourn to J
reconvene the workshop session. Such motion carried and the
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
, Monday, Apri 1 23, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also prese~t were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, Director of
AdministraNon, Fire Chief and the Acting Director of Operations.
AGENDA REVIEW:
City Council reviewed the regular session agenda. Questions were
asked concerning the Tri-Sports invoices, the Rice Blvd~ bridge
replacement project, and auction of city vehicles.
PETITION CONCERNING WAKEFOREST/BISSONNET INTERSECTION:
Consideration was given to a petition signed by residents on
. Wroxton Street and the office building manager at 2715
Bissonnet. The petition was, as follows:
"PETITION TO THE WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE CITY COUNCIL
In order to improve appearance and safety at the
Wakeforest-Bissonnet entrance of West University Place, we
request that the City of West University remove the cement
s lab and insta 11 a curb from the southeast corner, ,south
approximately seventy-five feet, at the
Wakeforest-Bissonnet intersection. Certain residents of
West University Place, in conjunction with The Trees for
West Universi ty Program, will pl ant trees and 1 andscape the
site. Water and maintenance for these trees will be
provided by Skip Christy and Associates, managers of the
office building at the corner of that intersection.fl
Dan Prashner, 2801Wroxton, explained that with the opening
of Westpark, the Wakeforest entrance to the city was heavily
traveled. The concrete slab was the remains of a gasoline station
which was demolished and removed years ago. The slab is unsightly
and has become dang~rous. Drivers are using the concrete slab to
cut across the corner into Bissonnet to avoid the traffic light.
The residents requested the city remove the slab, install a curb
and place fill dirt in the site. After talking to members of city
staff, Mr. Prashner understood the cost to the city would amount
to $2,500.00. Trees will be planted to beautify the area. The
res i dents agreed to buy the 1 andscapi'ng, buy the trees and
maintain the site.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper suggested he try to get the
demolition of the slab donated to the City. The area is within
the cityls right-of-way.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize (t) staff to have the.
concrete slab removed at the intersection of Wakeforest and
Bissonnet and provide curbing and fill dirt as requested, and (it)
authorize the appropriation of $2,500.00 for the project.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi gley, Counci lmembers Bell, Jenki ns,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
REPAIRS TO FORT END LOADER: Consideration was given to the cost of
repairing the Fiat Allis front end loader used at the landfill.
The use of the front end loader is necessary and cri ti ca lto the
operation of tha landfill.
'Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker that the im(coice in the amount of $6,302.81 submitted by
Waukesha-Pierce, Inc.., for repairs to the transmission of the
Fiat Allis loader be apPr'pved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Counci lmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
mscuss PILOT PROGRAM, FOR, CURB-SIDE PICKUP OF LEAVES AND BAGGED
CLIPPINGS; DISCUSS STAFFiRECOMMENDATION FOR {;UHB-SlUl:.'Pl~KUP UI-
PLASTI CS :
Curtis Cooper explai:ned the purpose of the pilot program was to
assist staff in determining if there were enough current man power
to provide curb-side pickup service of leaves, grass clippings and
limbs. The program calls for pickup of composting material on
Thursdays and Frida,ys for one month.
Mayor Higley questioned whether one month's time would be adequate
to make a determina~ion concerning man power. Mr. Cooper agreed
the program might need to be extended. If the pickup can be
handled duri n9 the 5 1 owmonths, before Fall, then staff can look
at budgeting for the heavy months.
Councilmember ,Redeker suggested the pilot program run for two
months and be publicized in the "City Currents". City Council
concurred with the suggestion.
Curtis Cooper reported staffls recommendation concerning curb-side
pickup of plastics requested by a resolution from the, Long Range
Recycling Committee~ However, commencement of the s~rvice would
be delayed until such time as the recycl ing truck was delivered.
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Mayor Higley recommended Council consider approving the request
stated in the resolution presented to Council by the Long Range
Recycling Committee on March 12, 1990. Mayor Higley requested
this be an agenda item for the May 14 regular agenda and invite
the Long Range Recycling Committee to attend.
SCHEDULING SECOND COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
Curtis Cooper explained that the second regular council meeting
fell on Monday, May 28, which is Memorial Day and a city holiday.
Mr. Cooper recommended Council consider Tuesday, May 29 or
Thursday, May 30.
After discussion, City Council agreed the second meeting in May
would be on Tuesday, May 29, 1990.
DISCUSS PROPERTY VALUATIONS:
Director of Administration Donna Sims distributed information to
Council relating to property valuations in the City. Ms. Sims
reviewed the information, which among others, addressed hoW the
city would file a challenge to the appraisal district. However,
that decision could not be made at this time because the City
would not receive the appraisal role from the Harris County
Appraisal District until next week. At that time staff would
prepare a summary for Council IS consideration.
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Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m., to
convene in regular session.
At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley presiding; Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Staff members present were the
Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of
Administration, Chief of Police and the Acting Director of
Operations.
DISCUSS PROPERTY VALUES ( CONTINUED):
City Council discussed various ideas to meet the concerns of
residents relative to their property values. The consensus of
Council was to see what could be offered to help the resiQ~nts
learn how to protest their values. Mayor Higley suggested staff
prepare a recommendation concerni ng a challenge to the distri ct
and report to Council on May 14.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 9:05 p.m., to
convene in closed executive session as authorized by the Open
Meetings Act, TEX. REV..CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Section
6252-17, as follows:
Section 2(f) Discussion with respect to purchase and value of real
property knows as 4110 Byron;
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Section 2(e) Discussion of Contemplated Litigation; and
Section 2(g) Personnel Matters.
At 11:00 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
DISCUSS. AND CONSIDER OPTION AGREEMENT FOR FRIENDS OF WESLU PARKS
FUND, INC., TO PURCHASE LOT ON BYRON STREET AND AUTHORIZE THE
EXPENDITURE.BY FRIENDS, INC.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that City Council deny the request for approval of the
option to purchase the property located at 4110 Byron Street as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS RELATING TO THE TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
CASE INCLUDING CONTEMPLATED APPEAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED
THERETO:
No action was taken by City Council.
DISCUSS ANQEVALUATE PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES OF ACTING CITY MANAGER AND
CITY SECRETARY; DISCUSS AND EVALUATE PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES OF
DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Motion.::was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council approve the evaluations of
department heads as presented with the recommendation that those
who request a re-evaluation be re-evaluated in three months.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Redeker, Watson
Counci lmembers Bell, Jenki ns
None
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
CouncilmemberWatson, that the Personnel/Purchasing Division be
temporary placed under the City Secretary. ' .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
None
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmell1ber
Jenkins, that City Council authorize the necessary budget
amendments to reflect the salary increases in the following
accounts:
01-08-00-1003
01-11-00-1003
01-19-00-1001
01-08-00-1001
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi gl ey, Councilmembers Bell, Jenki ns,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council approve the salary increases for the
Acting City Manager and City Secretary as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Council members Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Higley asked if staff were pursuing a grant application to
help support the Cityls recycling efforts. Mr. Cooper responded
that the Texas Municipal League sent him information and he had
the City.s name added to the list for the grant money.
STAFF REPORT:
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported the effective date of
the EPA gui de 1 i nes for 1 andfi 11 operati ons had been extended to
August. Mayor Higley asked if the City may reschedule closing the
landfill. Mr. Cooper explained the City has eighteen months after
the regulations are approved, whenever that may be, to close the
1 andfi 11 .
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, Apri 1 23, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Co.unc.ilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker andWatson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Acting Director of Operations,
Fire Chief and the Chief of Police. Councilmember Bell delivered the
invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag. .
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Higley invited residents to speak who.
had matters th~y wished to bring to the attention of the City
Council which had not previously been submitted to the City
Manager.
S. B.Needham. 4112 Albans, expressed his concerns about the
cost to the property owner to connect to. the new sewer line in the
street right-of-way. Mr. Needham stated he was unaware the
sewer lines on his property would need to. be mo.ved. Mr. Needham
thought the city should provide some guidance as to the type of
material the residents needed to use. Mr. Needham felt the
plumbers were charging more than they should and perhaps the city
crews might do the work for the residents.
Mayor Higley e?Cplained that city crews can not work on private
property. The Mayor requested staff prepare guidelines fo.r
publication in the "City Currents".
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley invited residents
who wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at this time.
Jane Brazeal, 4109 Rice, stated the Senior Citizens were
interested in finding out more about the Harris County Appraisal
District and why it increased all the values in the city. Mrs.
Brazeal thanked the Mayo.r for the article in the paper relative
to pro.perty values and expressed her appreciation to the City
Council for their concern for the seniors.
Harold Shipp, 3905 University, stated his values increased this
year and last year. He did not find the appraisal district very
helpful last year when he protested his taxes. Mr. Shipp asked .'
Council to consider increasing the over-65 exemption and reducing
the tax rate.
Mayor Higley responded that, as a City Co.uncil, they would perhaps
be able to reduce the cityls tax rate and reconsider the over~65
exemptio.n.
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Dottie Shaw, 6434 Rutgers, stated the appraisal district had
increased her taxes every year and this year by 54%. Insurance on
the houses will also increase. Mrs. Shaw stated she was on a
fixed income and the increases would make it very difficult for
her and for others. She felt she was being moved out of the city.
Marie Fish, 4211 Byron, requested Council try to help the senior
citizens by reducing the taxes. She felt the same way as the
previous speakers.
Dorothy Reiger, 6516 Brompton, addressed Council stating she
read the article in the newspapers suggesting all the seniors
protest their property values. Mrs. Rieger did not feel it
would do any good to talk to the appraisal district. Mrs.,
Reiger thought the new homes had not been increased and she
thought those bomeownersshould pay more.
Betty Buck, 3914 Coleridge, agreed with the other speakers
Mary Grice, 4127 Case, agreed with the other speakers.
Anna Lay Turner, 3514 University, stated she protested her
property values in the past and the appraisal district personnel
were not cooperative or helpful.
Harold Smith, 3609 Robinhood, suggested Council consider adjusting
theover-65 exemption. Mr. Smith suggested City Councilcotlsider
adopting a homestead exemption.
Walt Whistle, 6412 Buffalo Speedway, reported an increase of
$62,000 on his property. Mr. Whistle stated it was difficult to
standby and watch the district go up every year. The residents
needed'some help. Mr. Whistle suggested Council write a letter
and make an appearance to the district and appeal for theover-65
citizens in the city.
Mayor Higley responded that when the city received the appraisal
roll, City Counci 1 and staff wi 11 be able to compare the city. s
appraisals with other areas in the Houston area to determine if
the values appear to be equitably assigned.
Beth Ann Byran, 3410 Robinhood, addressedCounci 1 and stated. she
was present because she was concerned that the people who built
the city areqeing kicked out because of the increases in property
values. ,Ms. Bryan sugge~ted City Council look at the section of
the tax code that says an appeal may be made to the appraisal
district for relief. Ms. Bryan encouraged the City Council to do
whateverthey~ould to help the citizens and stated she would
encourage people to protest the values. The appraisal district
does offer information relative to appraisal exemption and
proposed values after age 65. Ms. Bryan suggested city ,staff
request the form from the district to have available for the
senior citizens.
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J. T. Hood, 6320 Community, stated the big taxes will be the
city's. The county taxes are not that much and the school
district taxes are frozen.
T. R. Rawlings, 3933 Case, stated the property values were out
of reason.
Chuck Gillan, 3620 Georgetown, suggested councilmembers talk
to Kenneth Graeber at the district as soon as possible and~sk
him if the property values were at market value last year, how can
he justify the increases this year. Mr. Gillan suggested the
city find out what the square foot values of property in River
Oaks are and compare that with those in West University Place and
Southside Place.
Orien W. VanDyke, 6438 Buffalo, suggested there should be a
limit on how much the rates could be raised in anyone years.
Dottie Shaw asked if there were any way the city could contact
the appraisal district and ask them to be more polite to the
people from West University Place.
James Council, 6327 Belmont, asked what the over-65 exemption
was.
Mayor Higley responded the current over-65 exemption was
$42,850.00. Director of Administration Donna Sims reported that
the county exemption was $150,000. The school district taxes were
frozen at the rate it was when the resident turned 65 years of
age. The cityls exemption rate has not changed since 1981.
Mayor Higley stat,ed she felt strongly that Council will reconsider
the exemption during the next budget preparation. The May:or
thanked the residents for attending the meeting and bringing their
concerns to the attention of City Council. Mayor Higley explained
that the problem was an overall problem affecting other age groups
as well as the senior citizens. Council would need to look at the
affects on the city as a whole.
Mayor Higley requested M~. Donna Sims review the inform.ation
available at city hall for those who wish to protest their,
values. Ms. Sims reported that there were (i) tax maps on land
sa les and improved sa 1 es, (i i) an appra i sa 1 manual whi ch tells how
the district a.rrived at your value, (ii) reports from thedistirct
which lists property by street address, by alphabetic listing and
by the legal description. All the information will be updated by
the district and the city should have that information available
by early next wee.k.
Mary Ann Binig, 6634 Vanderbilt, complimented Donna Sims for her
help last year on tax information. Mrs. Binig stated that
sewer line connections had not worked out as was expected. The
city issued a warning to the residents that they would have to
connect to the new line and suggested the residents see if they
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could get a better plumberls rate if several property owners
signed up for work with one plumber. However, that effort did not
get them a better rate., The inspection division did not offer any
information on plumbers. The sewer line connection was very
expensive and more than the residents were expecting.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of City
Council suggested removing an item from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded
by Councilmember Jenkins, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY: Consider-
ationwas given to tne seconO ano tlna I reaOlng of Ordinance
Number 1369. Mayor Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1369
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF PRIVATE
PROPERTY, INCLUDING STAGNANT WATER, WEEDS, RUBBISH AND
OTHER UNWHOLESOME, IMPURE, OBJECTIONABLE, UNSIGHTLY OR
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY P-l-ACE, TEXAS; AND
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenki ns, that Ordi nance Number 1369 be adopted as pres'ented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
DRAINAGE PROJECT AT LANDFILL: Consideration was given to staff's
recommendation for award of contract for the drainage project at
the landfill.
Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder
meeting bid specifications, Cagle Construction Co., at their bid
price of $44,500.00.
Mayor Higley explained the low bidder did not submit a complete
bid document. He had the opportunity to be present tonight and
appeal to Council to waive the technicality. However, the low
bidder did not choose to attend.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Council accept staffls recommendation and
award the contract to Cagle Construction Co., for $44,500.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RICE BOULEVARD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Consideration was given
to authorize payment to the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation of the balance of $13,215.56 due in
connection with the Rice Boulevard bridge replacement project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize the payment to the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi gl ey, Councilmembers Bell, Jenki ns,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TRI-SPORTS INVOICES: Consideration was given to the following
requests for payment by Tri..,Sports Association;
(a) $4,468.78 for improvements to the playing fields; and
(b) $5,000 for maintenance of the playing fields.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council approve the payment to Tri-Sports
Association for the amounts as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO AUCTION VEHICLES: Consideration was given to
authorize staff to auct10n three vehicles, as follows:
Unit No.
523
625
318
Age
1983
1983
1986
Type
Chevrolet Pickup
Chevrolet Pickup
Dodge Four-Door
Mileage
46911
41168 '
55301
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins~ that staff be authorized to auction the three vehicles
listed.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Bell, Jenkins,
,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, April 9, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, April 9, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Jenkins reported he received a
letter from a resident about Johnson Park and the basketball
courts. The resident was concerned about the time the courts were
closed and the lights were turned out. Chief of Police Steve
Griffith explained that the city has rules concerning the use of
the parks, but they are not enforceable by ordinance. The lights
are supposed to be out by 10:00 p.m.
Councilmember Jenkins commented there were large weeds growing up
at the border around the JMH Park site.
Councilmember Jenkins requested a recommendation on the' concrete
work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. There was a question as
to whether there was a problem with the foundation settling which
may have caused damage earlier to the screw pumps at the plant.
Counc i lmember Bell reported that before the Eas ter ho li day the
residents put their trash out to be picked up. Councilmember Bell
questioned why people did not know the trash would not be picked
up. Acting Director of Operations Jerry Burns responded that the
city published notice in the "Currents" that the city would be
closed on Good Friday. He thought people forgot and took the
garbage out. Counc i 1 member Bell reques ted that perhaps a better
method of 'publicizing the notice of holidays be developed.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported that the
striping of Academy and Bissonnet was to be done by Wednesday.
The type of product the contractor required to be used to stripe
the streets needed dry weather. If the weather will stay dry, the
striping will be done.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that the regular session adjourn and Council
reconvene in the workshop session. Such motion carried and the
regular meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 10. 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:00 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Thursday, May 10, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary and the
Director of Administration.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Dorothy Reiger, 6516 Brompton, requested
City Council to ask the appraisal district why the property owners
are appraised so highly. Mrs. Reiger thought it was important
for Council to help the residents.
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Rick Spencer, 3933 Amherst, did not think the City could
disagree with the values that were placed on the property. Mr.
Spencer thought the best legal remedy was for each individual to
protest their property values. The Chief Appraiser has been very
accommodating in allowing the appraisal review boards to come to
our neighborhoods to hear individual protests. If the City
Council has any stroke, it will be to have assurance that the
appraisal review boards are held in the City. The only way the
City can get the relief is through the legislative process.
Michael Parks, 6427 Buffalo Speedway, urged Council to consider a
ihree-pron~ed approach to the property values. Mr. Parks thought
the first problem was in dealing with a body outside the Cityls
jurisdiction that are not elected by the people. There is no way
to bring about a change in a political contest. Mr. Parks
suggested a change in the legislation governing appraisal
districts. Mr. Parks suggested that a tear-down house should
carry a negative value and the district bring appraisals down to
an individual basis. Mr. Parks further suggested that each
homeowner in the city be urged to file a protest with the
appraisal district. Finally, Mr. Parks urged City Council to
consider a formal challenge to the district. '
Beth Ann Bryan, 3410 Robinhood, stated she thought the citizens
wanted City Council to address the appraisal district concerning
the values placed on residential properties in the City. Ms.
Bryan urged everyone to file to protest their values. TheCity
has been re-evaluated for the last three years. The amount of the
percent increases have put a tremendous burden on the citizens.
Ms. Bryan questioned the fairness of the method of appra.isal which
she did not think addressed the variables in the residential
properties. Ms. Bryan thought the computer formula for appraising
property was one of the main problems with the system. The
computer approach to the comparables are established so as,to
obscure the facts and confuse the residents trying to determine
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the real values in their neighborhood. Ms. Bryan suggested City
Council ask the appraisal district to give information so that it
is more easily understood.
Elizabeth Mossley suggested Council consider rolling back taxes
for residents who have lived in the city for fifteen years or more
and to put the tax money in escrow until the residents get a fair
appraisal.
Chuck Gillan, 3620 Georgetown, suggested that in California
there is a limit on the rate of increase per year and also a limit
on when the value for tax purposes would become effective. This
puts a, freeze on the purchase value of the property and any change
in property value was realized at the time of a transaction. Mr.
Gillan emphasized that the taxes that citizens pay into the city
provides them with direct benefits versus money that is paid into
the school system or to the county. Mr. Gillan stated that the
senior citizens realized significant benefits from their city tax
do 11 a rs .
Helen Poindexter, 6335 Belmont, stated her values increased over
50% this year.
Mayor Higley explained that the appraisal district increased the
values 30% or more over the last year. It varies from home to
home. City Council was aware of the concerns and wanted to help
the residents. -May 31 is the deadline for citizens to file their
protest with the appraisal district and City Council encouraged
residents to file their protests before that date.
(2) Staff was instructed to prepare a good check list of qUick
things to present in a protest;
(3) Council would sponsor a class on how to protest your taxes.
The class is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m, in
the Community Building auditorium;
(4) Plans are underway to find facilities so the protest hearings
can be held in West University Place;
(5) City Counci 1 can cha 11 enge the values of the res i denti al
properties in the city.
Director of Administration Donna Sims advised that City Council
can .ask the appraisal district to reappraise the city and the
district will do it at the city's expense. This expense would be
an addition to the payment the city makes quarterly to the
appraisal district.
Dave Agerton, 3020 Pi ttsburg, urged Counc i 1 to challenge the
district's values.
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DonnaSims presented facts relating to the evaluation of
preliminary values and recommendations for Council IS
consideration. The recommendations were, as follows:
Ill. There seems to be some inequity in West University
Place being examined annually where other areas of the
District are not. The law requires reevaluation every
three years. If West University Place is raised .
yearly on the off years , we are absorbing not only a
greater share of District budget costs, but a larger
basis for school district and county tax assessmentS.
This procedure should be applied uniformly to all
areas of the District.
2. In exami n i n9 sal es of tear-down pro pert ies or sa 1 es of
vacant lots by builders, the District should take
additional factors into consideration. We have found
that often builders will include suchbenefi tsas:
demolition costs, architectural plans, landscaping,'
custom accessories, etc., in the sale of lots for new
home construction. Obviously, this distorts upwardly
the value of the IIlandll which is used in the
District's sales analysis. We recommend the inclusion
of a modifier to more accurately reflect the value of'
the actual land sale.
3. Although the District has made neighborhood boundary
changes for the 1990 Apprai sa 1 process, addi ti onal
consideration should be given to West University Place
One, which is presently divided at Buffalo Speedway
into two neighborhoods; 7427.1 and 7427. At least two
additional neighborhoods should be recognized to
accommodate the disparity in properties that range
from University to Bellaire Blvd.1I
After discussion, Mayor Higley recommended City Council file an
informal challenge at this time and, if necessary, proceed to a
formal challenge after the Harris County Appraisal District
responds to the informal challenge.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council file an informal challenge to the
appraisal district and,i f necessary, follow through with a formal
challenge.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Red~ker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Members of City Council had no further items for
discussion at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
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Councilmember Watson, that the meeting adjourn. Such motion
carried and the workshop session was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, MAY 14, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, May 14, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councilmember Redeker was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Chief of Police, the Fire
Chief, the Director of Administration and the Acting Director of
Operations.
AGENDA REVIEW: City Council reviewed the regular session agenda and
made inquiries pertaining to the house moving ordinance and the
alarm system ordinance.
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED NEW-COMERS BROCHURE: Jean Howse,
Chairman of the New-Comers Brochure Committee, submitted a draft
of the brochure for City Council IS review. Cost to print the
brochure was estimated at $375.00 plus $100.00 if a map of the
city was included. .
Mayor Higley thanked the committee members for their hard work and
agreed Council would report back to them.
REPORT FROM THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE: Linda Brannen, Co-Chairman of
the Recycl1ng Comm1ttee, requested Council consider additional
trailers for the recycling center on Milton. The one collection
trailer for plastics was filling up on a daily basis. The cost of
the trailers was estimated at $1500 for a glass and aluminum
trailer and $1300 for the trailer for plastic items. plus $200 for
miscellaneous expenses bringing the total of $3,000. Ms.
Brannen requested Council consider implementing a usage charge
for garbage bags. This would be another effort to encourage
recycling. The people using more garbage bags would be charged
more than those using less. The Recycling Committee also
requested that the yard clippings composting program be continued
after the pilot program was completed. Chairman Brannen
recommended that Joan Hargis be appointed to the Recycling
Committee.
Ms. Brannen reported that recycling participation has increased
to 60% over a 20% participation when the committee was appointed.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m., to
convene in regular session.
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley, presiding, Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins and Watson. Councilmember Redeker was absent.
Staff members present were the Acting City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, and the
Acting Director of Operations.
Mayor Higley asked for Council IS consideration to the requests
from the Recycling Committee. The Mayor recommended Council
consider postponing unbudgeted expenditures for items which
could be considered during the budget process.
Moti on was made by Council member Watson, seconded by Counci 1 member
Jenkins, that City Council appropriate $3,000.00 for the purchase
of the two trailers as requested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
Mayor Higley
Councilmember Redeker
Mayor Higley recommended that staff prepare a plan for
improvements to the Milton Street recycling collection center and
that Council discuss a usage charge for garbage bags at a workshop.
Mayor Higley recommended Council consider appointing Joan Hargis
to the Recycling Committee as requested.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that Joan Hargis be appointed to the
Recycling Committee.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE BISSONNET
TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTS: Bob Slmpson, Super1ntenOentoT utll1't1~s,
presented the form for a temporary construction easement which
would allow city crews to construct a sanitary sewer line in the
IIcommon areall of the University Place Townhouses. With the
temporary easement, the line could be auger constructed. The
alternative was to hand dig the line which would be very
expensive. The estimated savings to the City to
auger-construct the sewer line was be $27,582.00.
The City Attorney explained that if Council approved the easement
form, it would be approved in substantive form only. However,
with approval of the form, staff could proceed to obtain the
signatures from the townhouse association representatives.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council approve the temporary construction
easement in substantive form for the construction of a sanitary
sewer line at the University Place Townhouses.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
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Councilmember Redeker
DEVELOPMENT ON COMMUNITY DRIVE: City Council considered the
recommendation from staff pertaining to development of lots on
Community Drive. A builder was granted a variance by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment for a garage five foot setback from the front
building line on the garage at one building site on Community
Drive. At a later date, the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied
identical requests for variances for two other building sites on
the same street. The Inspection Department staff recommended that
if Council wpuld like to encourage this type of development on
Community Drive, they consider forwarding a letter to the Board
indicating their wishes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmemger
Bell, that staff draft a letter to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
expressing Council IS desire to encourage development on Community
Drive to allow for a garage five-foot setback on the garage from
front building lines. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
REPORT ON PARKS GRANT APPLICATION AND PARK DEDICATION PROCEDURE:
Acting City Manager, {;urt1s {;ooper, presentea a report on the
parks grant application with the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. According to the Comprehensive Planning Branch of the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a political subdivision can
only apply for one site during one application period. The
application periods are July and January. Other considerations
included:
(a) land for which the application is requested for acquisition or
development must be formally dedicated as a park. This is done by
resolution and included in the grant application. Henceforth, the
land must be used as a park for open space and recreational
purposes and may not be, used for any other purpose;
(b) the 50% matching fund is actually interpreted so that the
City encumbers all the funds in an account line item and as the
park nears completion, the State will reimburse up to 50% of the
actual costs; and
(c) according to the grant agreement, the sites must have all
underground utilities, however, the City would not have to
relocate the utility lines which exist along the perimeter.
Mr. Cooper further reported that it was the recommendation of the
Parks Board that the JMH site be developed first and then Colonial
. Park.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Council designate development of the JMH site
for application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department..
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: Dave
Agerton, representing the Parks Board, recommended removing the
merry go rounds from all park sites. The merry go rounds were
considered unsafe and may be the cause of injuries.
Councilmember Jenkins andCouncilmember Bell were not in favor of
removing the merry go rounds. Councilmember Jenkins stated that
if the merry go rounds were properly maintained, there might not
be a probable risk for injury.
Mayor Higley recommended the merry go rounds be ,removed to avoid
risk.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Mayor Higley, that the merry go rounds be removed from
a 11 park si tes.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Watson
Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins
CouncilmemberRedeker
Mayor Higley recommended City Council consider the recommendation
again at the next workshop.
GUIDELINES AND ASSISTANCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS CONCERNING CONNECTION OF
NEW SEWER LINES:
Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson discussed the guidelines
for property owners to connect to water and sewer lines and the
type of assistance offered by the city.
After consideration, motion was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, that City Council authorize
assistance to residents to reconnect their residential water and
sewer lines as a result of capital improvements, as follows:
1. Advertise for bids for the reconnection of residential sewer
laterals - based on three typical lot drawings. As part of
the notification to bidders, require that the low ten
companies hold their respective bids in force for a period of
no longer than 24 months. However, the company would be
granted the right to increase the unit prices by no more than
10% during the contract time,
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2. Adopt the low ten plumbing companies as city-recommended
firms. This would allow all residents to take advantage of
the bid price.
3. Based on the capital project size, award the assistance
program contracts to the low three bidders. The number of
companies awarded could be based on the number of requests
for assistance.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS: City Council reviewed a proposed letter to
challenge the Harris County Appraisal District to reconsider the
property values in the city. Several changes were discussed. City
Council concurred that staff would incorporate the changes and present
the letter to the Mayor for signature.
STAFF REPORT: Curtis Cooper reported on the traffic count on Cason
which reflected an increase since the closing of Werlein Street.
Mr. Cooper distributed a list of high weeds and grass citations.
Councilmember Jenkins asked what it cost the City to mow the
various parks and other areas and suggested the City might save
money by contracting for mowing.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at this
time, motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 14, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, May 14, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor Higley,
presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson. Councilmember
Redeker was absent. Also present were the Acting City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration, Acting Director
of Operations, the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police. Councilmember
Jenkins delivered the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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.
C. H. Hodelin, 3809 Sunset, explained his garage was found to be
a safety hazard. He elected to repair it himself. Mr. Hodelin
was told he was in violation because he did not complete the
project within a certain time frame. Mr. Hodelin was told that
if he appeared before the Inspection Department they would issue
him a time extension. Mr. Hodelin requested City Council require
the people in the Inspection Department to leave him alone long
enough to complete the repairs to the garage.
Mayor Higley referred Mr. Hodelinls concerns to staff.
Mark Johnson, 3032 Albans, reported that a few months ago the
street in front of his property buckled. The buckle was taken out
but the street was left unpaved. Mr. Johnson reported to the
Public Works Division that he thought the areas were unsafe and
unsightly. He was told that the street would not be repaved until
the sanitary sewer lines were constructed, however, that would be
many months in the future. Mr. Johnson requested the street be
repaired before the sanitary sewer construction was completed.
Mayor Higley advised Mr. Johnson that the issue would be referred
to staff t6 see what would be appropriate action in this situation.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley invited residents
who wished to adOress a specific agenda item to speak at this time.
Dave Agerton, 3020 Pittsburg, spoke concerning a workshop
agenda item concerning the Parks Board recommendation to remove
the merry go rounds from all city parks. Mr. Agerton expressed
his opinion that the merry go rounds were considered unsafe and he
thought they should be removed.
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Lee Mabry, 3933 Oberlin, reported that on Thursday night two
weeks ago the house next door to her was moved. The moving
contractor ran over her property and destroyed two of her trees.
The mover cut off some limbs from other trees. The contractor did
replace the two trees he destroyed, but she considered his manners
to be very rude.
Councilmember Bell reported he was one of the witnesses to this
particular house moving. He expressed concern over cutting of
tree 1 imbs.
Chief of Police Steve Griffith responded that the house moving
ordinance on the agenda for consideration at this meeting would
requ ire the height of the house to be no more than 14 feet. Thi s
restriction would require the roof to be removed from the house
before it is moved, thereby eliminating the need to cut tree limbs
in most cases.
Mrs. Mabry asked Council to consider restricting the length of
the house as well as the height.
Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, questioned why the house moving
ordinance was presented for enactment on an emergency basis.
Mayor Higley advised that City Council had previously agreed to
amend the ordinance to remove the emergency clause. The ordinance
would have two readings.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of City
Council suggested remov1ng an 1tem tromthe consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded
by Councilmember Watson, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
RESPONSE TO LONG RANGE RECYCLING COMMITTEE: Consideration was given
to the resolution,presented to C1ty {;ouncil by the Long Range
Recycling Committee requesting curb-side pick up of plastics.
Mayor Higley explained that the Long Range Recycling Committee
submitted a resolution to City Council requesting curb-side pick
up of plastics. City Council authorized staff to purchase a new
recycling truck and as soon as the truck was delivered, city crews
would be able to pick up the plastics. The city will then be
picking up glass, aluminum cans, paper, plastics and composting'
materials.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council authorize and approve the curb-side
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pick up of plastics as an additional operation of the recycling
program, .such program to commence at the time of del ivery of the
truck.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO HOUSE MOVING: Consideraton was given to the
first reading of Ordinance Number 1370. Mayor Higley presented
the ordinance and read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1370
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO HOUSE MOVING AND BUILDING MOVING;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1370, 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 Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Ordinance Number 1370 be accepted on first reading as
amended, deleting the emergency clause. from the caption and in
Section 7, but not changing the effect'ive date.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned the definition of "observer~ in
the ordinance. He was not in favor of the ordinance as it was
written.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper advised that he would like to
meet with house moving contractors before the second reading of
the ordinance. Mr. Cooper thought staff would benefit from
feedback from the contractors as to practicality of the
requirements stated in the ordinance.
Mayor Higley called for a vote on the motion.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS: Consideration was given to the
first reading of the Ordinance Number 1371. Mayor Higley
presented the ordinance and read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1371
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS; CONTAINING RULES,
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO SUCH SYSTEMS;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
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UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1371, 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 Watson, seconded by Counctlmember
Bell, that Ordinance Number 1371 be accepted on first reading with
an amendment to the definition of the alarm shut-off time from
thirty minutes to fifteen minutes and an accompanying amendment in
Section 6-383 (b).
Mayor Higley invited discussion. Councilmember Jenkins thought
that some alarm systems might not have a fifteen-minute shutoff
and a resident might have to repalce their entire alarm system.
After discussion, the following vote was taken to accept the
ordinance on first reading with the amendment requiring a
fifteen-minute shut off time.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
Councilmember Redeker
Councilmember Jenkins stated he would address certain portions of
the ordinance at the second reading. Councilmember Jenkins
recemmended Counci 1 consider lowering the permit fee toga; n
compliance but increase the penalty on false alarms.
ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREET FRONTAGE OF LOTS OR TRACTS:
Consideration was given to the first andf1nal reading of
Ordinance Number 1372. Mayor Higley presented the ordinance and
read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1372
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREET FRONTAGE OF LOTS OR TRACTS
IN SUBDIVISIONS, INCLUDING RE-SUBDIVISIONS: AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1372, 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 Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Ordinance Number 1372 be adopted on first and ,final
reading as presented.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Cou~cilmember Redeker
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER: Mayor Higley
presented the following resolution for Counc1l's consideration:
RESOLUTION 90-05
WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 1322, adopted August 8,
1988, City Council designated the city secretary to
administer the records management program for the City of
West University Place; and
WHEREAS, such Ordinance 1322 stated the city secretary
shall be responsible for city-wide files management and the
direction and control of the City. s records disposition
program; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Records Act, effective
September 1, 1989, enacted by the 7lst Legislature,
inaugurates a new era in the management and preservation of
local government records; and
WHEREAS, Section 203.025 of the Local Government
Records Act requires each local government by June 1, 1990,
to designate a records management officer by (i)
designating an individual ; or (it) designating an officer
or position, the holderDf which shall be the records
management officer.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby appoints the
city secretary, and the successive holders of said office,
to serve as records management officer for the City of West
University Place.
Sect.ion 2. As provided by State law, each successive
holder of the office shall file his or her name with the
director and librarian of the Texas State Library within
thirty days of the initial designation or of taking up the
office, as applicable.
Section 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
the conflict only.
Section 4. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the
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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 application.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.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
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 Council ratifies,
approves and confirms such notices and the contents and
posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
May , 1990.
14th day of
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell,
Jenkins, Watson
Voting No:
Absent:
None
Counci 1 member Rede"ker
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved as to form:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
(SEAL)
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Bell, that Resolution Number 90-05 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER: Consideration was
given to staffls recommendation for purchase of miscellaneous
equipment for the Fire Department pumper.
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Staff recommended that the contract be awarded to Casco
Industries in the amount of $15,693.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that City Council accept staffls recommendation and award
the contract to CascoIndustries in the amount specified.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $4,460.64 submitted for legal services on the city's
behalf for the month of April, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the invoice in the amount of $4,460.64 b~ approved
for payment as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
RE-ROOF OF COLONIAL PARK FACILITY: Consideration was given to the
invoice, in the amount of$T5,985.00 submitted by Marton Roofing
Inc., for re-roofing of the Colonial Park Facility.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Council approve for payment the invoice in the amount
of $15,985.00 submitted by Marton Roofing Inc., for the
re-roofing project at Colonial Park
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR-UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS: Consideration
was given to the invoices totaling $26,867.93 submitted by
Langford Engineering Inc., for the following:
(a) Invoice No. 6123 in the amount of $3,780.42 for Priority
Area No.3, Sanitary Sewer Renovation;
(b) Invoice No. 6124 in the amount of 11,588.49 for Priority
Area 4, Phase 1, Sanitary Sewer Renovation;
(c) Invoice No. 6126 in the amount of $7,431.57 for Water
Priority Area No. 2b Water Line Replacement Project; and
(d) Invoice No. 6127 in the amount of $4,067.45 for 500,000
Gallon Pedestal type Elevated Storage Tank.
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Motion was made byCouncilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the invoices submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc.,
be approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
CITY COUNCIL MEETINC MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, April 23, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, April 23, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Bell thanked the Chief Building
Inspector and the Chief of Police for the way they dealt with the
house moving incident.
Councilmember Jenkins reported there was debris in the southwest
corner of the Rice Bridge. The debris needed to be removed.
Councilmember Jenkins reported that the Byron Street lot needed to
be cleared and graded.
Councilmember Jenkins asked the status of the recommendation for a
non-slippery surface around the swimming pool.
Councilmember Jenkins requested copies of the "City Currents"
responses.
Councilmember Jenkins requested the negative impact of the
drainage requirements in Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances (the
building regulations) be studied. There is an impact of that on
the trees and on the amount of water that is thrown on the streets.
Mayor Higley congratulated the Police Department on the no-parking
enforcement at the Rice and Auden intersection.
Mayor Higley requested staff prepare a write-up congratulating
John Cardoni, who was a recipient of Mayor Whitmire's Senior
Volunteer Award.
Mayor Higley requested the letter requesting that Sewanee Street
be closed be forwarded to the Traffic Committee for their creview
and recommendations to Council.
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Mayor Higley requested staff determine the status of the Texas
Employment Commission claim to verify that payments to the
claimant had stopped and at what point the commission would be
ab 1 e to prov i de the ci ty wi th refunds.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper advised he would
make his staff report in the workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the regular session adjourn to reconvene
in workshop. Such motion carried and the regular session was
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Tuesday, May 29, 1990, with the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Council members Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
. Attorney, the Fire Chief, Chief of Police, the Acting Director of
Operations and the Superintendent of Utilities.
AGENDA REVIEW: Members of City Council reviewed agenda items for
the r~gular session.
DISCUSS HOUSE MOVING ORDINANCE - PRESENTATION OF CHANGES FROM A
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE INDUSTRY: Mr. Rick Cherry, V1ce Pres10ent of
Cherry House Moving, presented suggested changes to the house
moving ordinance which he believed to represent industry
standards.
The City Attorney presented proposed amendments to the ordinance
which addressed many of Mr. Cherry's concerns. After discussion,
City Council agreed to accept amendments, as follows:
AMENDMENT TO DECREASE THE TIME FOR GIVING ADVANCE NOTICE OF
CANCELLING A MOVE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FEE: Amend Section 19-155(a)
to read as follows (and conform the fee schedule):
(a) The building official shall have authority to establish and
direct, as a condition to the issuance of a permit under this article,
the earliest and latest time when the house moving shall start and the
time within which it shall be completed, the routes over which
buildings of specified dimensions may be moved and such other
regulations and conditions which he may deem necessary, and any
deviation therefrom shall constitute an offense. The building
official mil den the use of an route or portion thereuf iF there is a
robabilit 0 unreasonae lsru 10n 0 rees, u 1C c
use of the streets, or 0 er aC1 1 orac 1V1 . 0 m v
begin until t e U1 lng 1S oa e on e equ1pment, an inspe~tion of
the loaded rig by the build.ing official has been requested and the
building official has been given at least twelve hours advance notice
of the exact time when the move is planned to start. The licensee may
give notice of cancellation of such a scheduled start. If such notice
is given not less than four hours prior to the scheduled start, no
additional fee is required for faF the rescheduling of a move.
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AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM SIZES OF BUILDINGS TO BE MOVED: AMEND
SECTION 19-155(c) to read as follows:
(c) The building official shall determine the proper size limits
of the building or part thereof that may be moved. The building
official ma{' impose special size restrictions in connect1on wan amove
over a partlcular requested route 1n orOer to m1n1mlZe Olsrupt1on'to
trees, public fac111t1es, use of tne streets or otner act1va1es or
facilities. In no event may the he1ght of a structure oe1ng moveo
exceed 14.5 feet, exce t that a central eak may extend to a hei ht
not to exceed 17.5 feet, nor may t e W1 excee ee. e
Ra~~ewest J3ayeel seeUeR ef tRe st~eets ~t w~H t~aYe~se tlfleasl:l~eel f~elfl
el:l~Bfaee te el:l~B faee; e~ f~elfl eel~e ef J3ayeRleRt te eel~e ef J3aYelfleRt;
wRe~e tRe~e a~e Re el:l~BS~T Height and width are determined by ,
measuring the building loaded on the equipment, including any vehicle,
braces or wheels that may be used for the move. ~R Re eyeRt lfIaytRe
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AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR EXTENSION OF THE TIME TO CLEAN UP THE LOT,
BECAUSE OF WEATHER DELAYS: Amend Section 19-167(b) to read as follows:
(b) The removal, disposal and grading shall be commenced by the
licensee as soon as practicable after the building is movedand.must be
prosecuted diligently to cpmpletion by the licensee. In all cases, the
licensee must complete the removal, disposal and grading on or before
the tenth day fall Qwi ng the day the building is moved., It i san
affirmative defense to prosecution for a delay .in complet1on tnat'
inclement weather' revented the com letion anad111'ence was used>to
complete the work at the ear iest pract1ca e 1me.
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A ,LICENSEE TO SHED THE DUTY TO CLEAN UP THE LOT
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES: Amend section 19-167 by adding a new
subsection (c) to read as follows:
AMENDMENT TO RE-INSTALL THE DUTY TO PICK UP DEBRIS, ETC.: Add a
section 19-168 (and change the numbers of the existing Sections 19-168
and 19-169):
Sec. 19-168. Removal of debris, etc.
It shall be the duty of the licensee to remove and properly
dispose of all trash or debris in any street resulting from the moving
of any building, and such work shall be done within four hours
following the time that the move is completed.
DISCUSS ALARM ORDINANCE: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper asked the
Fire Chief, Terry Stevenson, to report on findings fromresearch
he had done relating to modifications to existing alarm systems.
The ordinance was amended on first reading to require a 15 minute
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shut-off device rather than a 30 minute shut-off device. Chief
Stevenson reported that retrofitting the devices to shut off time
varied from a small amount of money to hundreds of dollars. The
systems that had both fire and burglar alarms did not provide for
retrofitting which would make them more expensive to come into
compliance with the ordinance. However, it was staffls
recommendation that all system be required to comply with the
terms of the ordinance. The more reputable companies would be
able to alter the shut-off device at a lesser charge.
Councilmember Bell reported he had heard from a few residents who
thought the permit fee at $100 was too high. Councilmember Bell
was in favor of lowering the permit fee and other members of
Council agreed.
Mayor Higley suggested Council consider the recommendation made by
Councilmember Jenkins at the last meeting to lower the permit fee
to $25.00 and increase the penalty for false alarms so that more
than three false alarms would be chargeable.
City Council agreed to the following amendments:
Permit fee
$;I:QQ$25.00
First f~Ye three chargeable activations in any calendar
year, per alarm system $-0-
~4*'~ Fourth through tenth chargeable activations in any
calendar year, per alarm system $50.00
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m., to
convene in regular session.
At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley, presiding, Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker'and Watson. Staff members present were the
Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Chief of
Police, the Fire Chief, the Acting Director of Operations and the
Superintendent of Utilities.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT VALUATIONS:
Mayor Higley reported that the Harris County Appraisal District
notified her that it had agreed to lower the values approximately
8% on properties west of Buffalo Speedway. It was further agreed
the district would hold the protest hearings within the city. The
District agreed to review the delineated neighborhoods and
determine if additional neighborhoods should be designated prior
to implementing the next appraisal cycle. Mayor Higley advised
Council that if City Council wished to file a formal challenge to
the district, the deadline to do so was May 31. A hearing would
then be scheduled for June 6. The letter of May 14, 1990, which
Council submitted to the appraisal district, would not hold up as
a formal challenge. A formal challenge woul d need to, refl ect
groups of properties in every area of the city that would show
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that the properties were appraised at 98% or more of their market
values. The City would need to hire an appraiser to study the
square footage of all the properties and then to come up with the
numbers that the city would include in the challenge. The up-side
of the situation would be that the City could file a successful
challenge and have all the property values lowered. The down-side
would be that the numbers would not indicate an effective
challenge but provide evidence to the district to perhaps raise
the values. The district could choose to reappraise properties
and hold up the tax roll until sometime next year and thereby put
the city in a financial bind. Mayor Higley suggested Council
might want to consider hiring a tax consultant to continually
monitor the appraisal district. The expense could be included in
the budget for the next fiscal year.
Councilmember Bell asked what the affect would be if the district
held up the appraisals. Mayor Higley responded that the city
wou ld not be able to 1 evy a tax and co 11 ect property tax
revenues.
Councilmember Watson was in favor of filing a formal challenge and
hiring a tax consultant.
Councilmembers Bell and Redeker were not in favor of filing ,a
challenge, but were in favor of hiring a tax consultant.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Rede~er, that City Council not file a challenge to the Harris
County Appraisal District but hire a tax consultant to represent
the city for fairness in the appraisal process.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker
Councilmember Watson
None
Councilmember Watson explained he voted against the motion because
he was in favor of submitting a challenge to the district,
however, he agreed with Council on the hiring of a tax consultant.
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EMERGENCY SLIPLINING OF THE SANITARY SEWER LINE
FOR 3800- 3900 BLOCK OF BYRON: Super1ntenOent otUt1 11t1es ~OD
Simpson explained that. over the last few weeks the Util ity
Division had ,investigated a sewer complaint from the 3900 block of
Byron. Upon investigation, five areas were determined to require
repair and visual inspection of another line in the same area
indicated it was in extremely poor condition. Three firms were
contacted to submi t proposals. The estimated cost to rehabi li tate
the lines should not exceed $35,000. It was staff's
recommendation that the sewer lines be declared an emergency
condition and Council consider authorizing staff to contract with
the firm submitting the best proposal. The 1990 budget does not
have sufficient funds for the project, however, the Assessll1ent
Expense Account (#04,..5000-4024) has funds that could be used.
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After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Council member Redeker, that City Counci 1 decl are the
sanitary sewer lines in the 3800 - 3900 block of Byron an
emergency repair item; authorize staff to contract for the repair
and to fund the project from the Assessment Expense Account.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EMERGENCY REPAIR TO THE WESLAYANLIFT STATION:
Bob Simpson reported that the Weslayan Lift Station was operating
with a by-pass .submersible system. The original pumps and motors
failed and were removed. Two options were examined for the
rehabilitation of the station and estimated costs determined, as
f 011 ows :
OPTION 1
Repair the existing pumps and motors
by Hahn & Clay
Rehabilitate two plug valves
Replace controls, floats & panel
Electrical work
Sub-total
Replace roof of station 1991 budget
Option 1 total
$16,569.00
1,000.00
6,500.00
3,000.00
$27,069.00
1.000.00
$28,069.00
OPTION 2
Purchase two submersible pumps as
quoted by EBARA International
Purchase Quick Disconnect with rails
Purchase lifting chains
Purchase controls, floats & NEMA 4X
panel (quoted by EBARA)
Equipment sub-total
Electrical work
Check valves and pipe fittings
Wet well connections
Installation quoted by A-I Utility
Installation sub-total
Structure Modification 1991 budget
Option 2 total
$ 8,316.00
1,338.00
144.00
1.424.00
$11 ,222.00
$ 5,000.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
15.000.00
$26,000.00
~10.000.00
$47,222.00
Over the years, the city has received requests from the residents
adjacent to the lift station to remove the structure and to more
effectively control the odor. Option 2 includes the modificatio~
of the structure to a two-foot open enclosure and would provide
less maintenance and repair costs. It was staffls recommendation
that Council consider declaring the Weslayan Lift Station an
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emergency condition and to authorize staff to proceed with the
repairs as outlined in Option 2 provided funds can be obtained for
the project.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Councilmember Bell, that City Council authorize and
approve the emergency repairs to the Weslayan Lift Station as
listed in Option 2 and further authorize the funds for the project
be expended from the Water/Sewer Reserve Fund.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
DISCUSS SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS: City Council agreed to postpone
discussion of sidewalk requirements until the next workshop
session.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of Council had anything further for
discussion at this time.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported that staff
was prepared to extend thecomposting pick-up pilot program to
Mondays and Tuesdays as well as continuing Thursdays and Fridays.
Monday and Tuesday pick ups will begin in July.
Mr. Cooper further reported that the company (Humusoil) that is
presently accepting our compost material has proposed a pilot
joint project whereby the city would lease a portion of the
landfill to Humusoil for processing the composting material. If
Counc i 1 approved, s ta ff wi 11 proceed to negot i ate with
Humusoil. It was the general consensus of Council that staff
should proceed.
Curtis Cooper advised he was contacted by an individual who
requested the city loan the Colonial Park air structure for use
during the Economic Summit. Because the air structure is ,
engineered and designed specifically for the Colonial Park pool,
Mr. Cooper thought it would be risky to loan out the equipment.
It was the concurrence of Council to deny the loan of the. air
structure.
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS RELATING TO THE TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
CASE INCLUDING CONTEMPLATED APPEAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS. RELATED
THERETO: Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session to gointo.a
closed executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act,
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Secti on 6252-17, Secti on
2(e) Discussion of Contemplated Litigation. With the exception of
the City Attorney, staff members were excused at this time.
Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session at 10:00 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at
10 : 00 p. m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Tuesday, May 29, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Acting Director of Operations,
the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police. Councilmember Redeker
delivered the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Donna Sims, Director of
Admi n is tra t ion, introduced the fo 11 owi ng employees:
Wanda Gray, who will begin work on June 1 as Cashier in the
Finance Division;
Patricia Koo, who was working as Cashier, has been promoted
to Deputy Tax Assessor/Collector;
Ann Caruthers, Secretary/Receptionist
Hoa Diep, who was working as a Cashier, has been promoted
to Junior Accountant in Data Processing.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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. .
Linda Brannen, 4131 Southwestern, Co-Chairman of the Recycling
Committee, reported the Recycling Committee would like for Council
to consider the pick up of composting material four days a week.
Ms. Brannen requested that Cathy Sisk be appointed to the
Recycling Committee.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of City
Council suggested removlng an 1tem trom the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded
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by Councilmember Bell, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO HOUSE MOVING; Consideration was given to the
second reading of Ordinance Number 1370. Mayor Higley read the
caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1370
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO .HOUSE MOVING AND BUILDING MOVING;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell that the ordinance be
adopted as amended, as follows:
AMENDMENT TO DECREASE THE TIME FOR GIVING ADVANCE
NOTICE OF CANCELLING A MOVE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FEE:
Amend Section 19-155(a) to read as follows (and
conform the fee schedule):
(a) The building official shall have authority to
establish and direct, asa condition to the issuance of a
permit under this article, the earliest and latest time
when the house moving shall start and the time within which
it shall be completed, the routes over which buildings of
specified dimensions may be moved and such other
regulations and conditions which he may deem necessary, and
any deviation therefrom shall constitute an offense. The
buildin official ma den the use of an route or ort1on
thereof if there is a pro a 1 1tf 0 unreasona e
disrution to trees, ubl1C faC1 t1t1es, use or the
streets, or oter. aCT 1 y or ac 1V1 y. 0 move s all
begin until the building is loaded on the equipment, an
inspection of the loaded rig by the building official has
been requested and the building official has been given at
least twelve hours advance notice of the exact time when
the move is planned to start. The licensee may give notice
of cancellation of such a scheduled start. If such notice
is given not less than four hours prior to the scheduled
start, no additional fee is required for fel'lthe
rescheduling of a move.
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM SIZES OF BUILDINGS TO BE
MOVED: AMEND SECTION 19-155 (c) to read as fo 11 ows :
(c) The building official shall determine the proper
size limits of the building or part thereof that may be
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moved. The building official may impose special size
restrictions in connection with a move over a part1cular
requested route in order to minimize disru~t1on to trees,
public facilities, use of the streets or 0 her act1v1t1es
or facilities. In no event may the height of a structure
being moved exceed 14.5, feet, except that a central peak
may extend to a height not to exceed 17.5 feet, nor may
the width exceed 30 feet. t~e RaFFewest ~aYee seet~eR
ef t~e stFeets ~t w~~~ tFayeFSe t~eas~Fee fFe~ e~FB faee te
e~FB faee; eF fFe~ ee~e ef ~aYe~eRt te ee~e ef ~aYe~eRt;
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determined by measuring the building loaded on the
equipment, including any vehicle, braces or wheels that may
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AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR EXTENSION OF THE TIME TO CLEAN UP
THE LOT, BECAUSE OF WEATHER DELAYS: Amend Section
19-167(b) to read as follows:
(b) The removal., disposal and grading shall be
commenced by the licensee as soon as practicable after the
building is moved and, must be prosecuted diligently to
completion by the licensee. In all cases, the licensee
must complete the removal, disposal and grading on or
before the tenth day following the day the building is
moved. It is an affirmative defense to rosecution for a
delay in completion t at1ncemen wea er ~reven e e
completion and diligence was used to complete tne work at
the earliest practicable time.
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO SHED THE DUTY TO CLEAN UP
THE LOT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES: Amend section 19-167
by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
AMENDMENT TO RE-INSTALL THE DUTY TO PICK UP DEBRIS, ETC.:
Add a section 19-168 (and change the numbers of the
existing Sections 19-168 and 19-169):
Sec. 19-168. Removal of debris, etc.
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It shall be the duty of the licensee to remove and
properly dispose of all trash or debris in any street
resulting from the moving of any building, and such work
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shall be done within four hours following the time that the
move is completed.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1370, as amended, 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.
Councilmember Redeker seconded the motion which carried, by the
following vote:
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS: Consideration was given to the
second reading of Ordinance Number 1371. Mayor Higley read the
caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1371
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS; CONTAINING RULES,
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO SUCH SYSTEMS;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1371 be adopted with the following
amendments:
Permit fee
UQQ $25.00
First ftve three chargeable activations in any calendar
year, per alarm system $-0-
~;j.*tR Fourth through tenth chargeable activations in any
calendar year, per alarm system $50.00
Copies of Ordinance Number 1371, as amended, in the form required
for adoption, were available to all members of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
ci t~zens present.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
APPOINTMENT TO THE REGYCLINGCOMMITTEE: Consideration was given to
Resolution Number 90-06. Mayor Higley presented and read the
resolution, as follows:
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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
committees; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council, by
Resolution 89-16, adopted on August 28, 1989, appointed
qualified citizens to serve on the Recycling Committee for
the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Chairmen of the Recycling Committee
have recommended that Joan Hargis be appointed to serve
on the Recycling Committe with the other members; and
WHEREAS, Joan Hargis has indicated a desire and
willingness to serve as a member of the ~ommittee.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Joan Hargis be appointed to serve
as a member of the Recycling Committee.
Section 2.-- That Joan Hargis shall serve on the
RecycUng Committee without compensation.
Section 3. That Joan Hargis shall serve until the
next regular city election of the City Council and
thereafter until the appointment and qualification of her
successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 29th day of
May , 1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Ni cho 1 s
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
(SEAL)
James L.Dougherty , Jr.
City Attorney
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that Resolution Number 90-06 be adopted as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Mayor Higley administered the Oath of Office to Joan Hargis.
WATER PRIORITY AREA 2b: Consideration was given to staffls
recommendation for award of contract for construction of the water
line project in priority area 2b.
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Staff recommended the contract be awarded to the low bidder, RWL
Construction Co., Inc., for the bid amount of $537,015.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that City Council accept staff's
recommendation and award the contract for construction of the
water line project in priority area 2b to RWL Construction Co.,
Inc., in the amount of $537,015.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES: Consideration was given to the invoice in
the amount of $21,502.10 submitted by Bill Munday Pontiac for
delivery of two four-door sedQns for city staff.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the invoice in the amount of $21,502.10
by approved for payment to Bill Munday Pontiac.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Consideration was given to the
i nvoi ce in the amount of $7,775.00 submitted by the Harri s County
Appraisal District for the third quarter payment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that City Council approve for payment the
invoice in the amount of $7,775.00 to the Harris County Appraisal
District.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PARK DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: Consideration was given to the invoice in
the amount of $'2'7800.00 for professional services in connection
with the design development of five parks sites.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Be 11, that Ci ty Gounci 1 approve for payment the i nvoi ce in
the amount of $2,800.00 to Tapley-Lunow Architects for
professional services in connection with the design development of
the park sites, such amount representing 10% completion of the
proj ect.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
HARRIS GALVESTON COASTAL SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT: Consideration was
given to the request for payment in the amount of $5,525,.00 from
the Harris Galveston Coa~tal Subsidence District for the
groundwater withdrawal permit fee.-for 1990-1991.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell ,that City Council authorize payment of the permit fee
in the amount of $5,525.00 to the Harris Galveston Coastal
Subsidence District for the period July 1, 1990 through June 30,
1991.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi,gley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TRI-SPORTS INVOICES: Consideration was given to the final payment
due to Tri-Sports in connection with the improvements to the
playing fields located.at the West University Elementary School.
Motion was made by Gouncilmember Redeker, seconded by Counctl-
member Bell, that City Council approve final payment due to the
Tri-Sports Association in connection with the $25,000 allocated
for improvements to the playing fields located at the West.
University Elementary School.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,-
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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TAX REFUND: Consideration was given to the request for tax refund of
a duplicate payment to account 01-00-00-7288 in the amount of
$70Q.00 and account 01-99-00-0115 in the amount of $189.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council approve the tax refund as requested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RE-ROOF POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY: Consideration was given to the
invoice in the amount of $I37693.00 submitted by Marton Roofing
Co., for the re-roof project at the Police Department Building.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that the invoice in the amount of $13,693.00
submitted by Marton Roofing Co., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, May 10, 1990;
(b) City Council Workshop Session, May 14, 1990; and
(c) City Council Regular Session, May 14, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, ,Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmemper Jenkins asked that the Byron Street
lot be cleared and graded and that the easement between Auden and
Sunset be mowed.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if the city allowed citizens to put in
improvements on the streets such as curbs and was it legal for
the citizens to do so~
The City Attorney responded that the only thing that might
prohibit it would be ,an engineering question. The City Attorney
did not know of anything in the code to prohibit the addition of
curbs.
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Mayor Higley asked for a report on the standards for curbs at
those locations where curbs did not exist as part of the street
construction.
Councilmember Redeker asked what the policy was when water
continually stands in front of a house. Acting City Manager
Curtis Cooper responded that staff tries to fix the worst ones,
but the conditions are allover town. To fix it permanently, the
city would actually need to redo the streets. If you patch a
portion of the street, it simply moves the water to another
location.
Councilmember Redeker questioned the status of the cable TV
channels. Director of Administration Donna Sims responded that
the distribut1.on system in the city is antiquated and the system
would not support any more channels. Until such time as the
system is brought up to the state of the art condition, the city
will not experience improvements in reception.
Councilmember Redeker questioned the amount of money spent at a
local hardware store. Ms. Sims responded that the city has an
account and a variety of repair items are purchased. Council-
member Redeker asked if the city received a discount. Ms. Sims
advised that the city did not. The items are bought on emergency
and convenience basis. Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson
explained that only certain employees are allowed to purchase the
1. tems .
Councilmember Jenkins suggested staff try to negotiate a discount
at the store.
Councilmember Redeker asked if anyone from the city planned to
attend the meeting on redistricting. Mayor Higley did npt think
there was anyone, going. Counci 1 member Redeker asked that the
city try to get some feedback from the meeting.
Councilmember Redeker asked about a residentls utilitybi,Tlthat
refl ected the change to two uti 1 ity bi 11 i ngs per month. Donna
Sims explained that the residentls utility bill would be
adjusted. Staff eliminated penalties for the first month of the
new billing cycle.
Councilmember Bell reported that the two houses on Community Drive
would be built. Councilmember Bell suggested Council consider a
review of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Councilmember Bell asked if the city had a program for cleaning
the storm sewers. Acting Director of Operations Jerry Burns
responded that the storm sewers were cleaned approximately every
three months.
Councilmember Bell suggested the Cable TV construction notice be
published in the "City Currents" so that all residents would have
the information.
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Councilmember, Watson reported a citizen complaint and stressed to
staff to be polite to the residents.
Mayor Higley congratulated the Police Department on t,he many
letters of commendation from residents. Mayor Higley
congratulated Jerry Burns on the successful compostin,g pilot
program.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported the City
received verbal confirmation regarding the abandoned street
right-of-way at Westpark and Dincans. The price for !the
abandoned strip was approximately a 50% reduction from what was
previously considered~ Information will be forthcomi!ng in written
form. '
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Council member ,Bell , that the regular session adjourn ito reconvene
in workshop session. Such motion carried and the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:00 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, June 11, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Hi gl ey, pres i ding; Counci lmembers Bell, Jenki ns, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager and the City Secretary.
David Eisenlohr, representing Ralph Andersen & Associates, was
present.
Mayor Higley called to order the workshop session and announced
that the City Council would convene in closed executive session
involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
including review of candidates for City Manager and a retirement
case (Hammons Case).
The closed executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings
Act, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Section 6252...;17;
Section2(g) began at 6:14 p.m.
Mayor ,Higley recessed the closed executive session and re,convened
the workshop session at 7:24 p.m., at which point Mayor Higley
recessed the workshop session to go into regular session.
Mayor Higley reconvened, the workshop session at 8:00 p.m. to
consider workshop agenda items not previously discussed.
DISCUSS REPORT ON STATUS OF WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS:
Dieter Ufer, city.sconsultant engineer, reviewed the water and
sewer projects under construction and those authori zed ,for
engineering services. The five projects were listed as follows:
1. 'Improvements to the Wakeforest Water Plant. This project was
divided into 3se'parate phases:
(a)
construction of an elevated storage tank: in July will
advertise for bids;
(b)
constructi on of 2 ground storage tanks: In May 1991,
will advertise for bids and the project will take
approximately 8 months to complete; and
Water Plant Improvements/Booster Pumps: Plans are to
advertise for bids in December 1991.
(c)
(2)
Water Line 2b: The contract has been awarded and construction
should begin in approximately 30 days.
(3) Surface Water Tie-In: Plans and specifications will be
completed in November and request will be made to authorize
advertising for bids some time thereafter. These plans must
be submitted to Houston for approval before the city may
advertise for bids.
(4) Sanitary Sewer Line Priority Area 3: Contract awarded and
construction underway.
(5) Sanitary Sewer Line near Edloe from Albans to Georgetown
(Priority Area 4): development of plans and specifications
will begin shortly.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper advised that the repaving of
Rice Boulevard and the replacement of the Rice Boulevard bridge
were projects that would be under construction during the same
time period.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF NEW-COMERS BROCHURE: The draft of
the new-comers brochure was reviewed. Staff submitted
recommendations for amendments to the first draft. City Council
offered several other changes and generally approved the brochure
for printing. After discussion, Council asked Jean Howse,
Chairman of the New-Comers Brochure Committee, to determine the
cost of printing 5,000 and to report back to Council. City
Council concurred that the brochures would be made available to
residents; realtors would be charged.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER WESTPARK PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Curtis Cooper
presented information concerning the abandonea right-of-way on
Westpark at Dincans. The city has the opportunity to purchase
8,537 square feet for the price of $51,250.00 which equates, to
$6.00 per square foot. The city deposited $2,700.00 in escrow for
the property. Thi s amount wi 11 be deducted from the $51,250
leaving a balance of $48,550.00 which Council would need to
appropriate to proceed with the purchase. The land adjoins a
city-owned tract and would increase the size of the city's
property at that location.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that City Council authorize the appropriation of
$48,550.00 for the purchase of 8,537 square feet of street
right-of-way abandoned by the City of Houston. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
The members of City Council concurred they would be agreeable to
considering a short-term lease of the property.
At 9:14 p.m., Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session and
reconvened the closed executive session, as authorized by the Open
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6252-17, Section 2(g).
Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session at 9:35 p.m.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS: Councilmember Bell
suggested amendments to the sidewalk ordinance. City Council
generally agreed to consider the proposed amendments, as follows:
(a) If a property owner does major modifications to a house and
it does not have a sidewalk, the property owner must put in a
sidewalk.
(b) If the sidewalk is in bad repair and the property Qwner does
major modifications, he would have to replace the sidewalk.
(c) Require sidewalks to be constructed around all parks and
schools, but to wait until the park plan is implemented.
Countilmember Bell suggested Council consider offering financial
assistance to certain homeowners for sidewalk construction.
Council agreed to consider the three amendments stated above, but
to not consider financial assistance at this time.
Mayor Higley recommended, and Council concurred, that the Inspec.;.
tion Department develop a recommendation for the definition of
IImajor modificationsll. Council would discuss sidewalk
requirements again at that time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: No member of Council had other items for
discussion.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager, Curtis Cooper, distributed a
list of ideas for Council to consider in preparation for the
Economi c Summi t. ,The 1 is twas developed from s ta ff . Mr . ,Cooper
asked Council to review the list and discuss appropriate action at
the next workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that the meeting adjourn. Such motion
carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, June 11, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Director of Operations, the Fire
Chief and the Chief of Police. Councilmember Watson aelivered the
invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Fire Chief Terry Stevenson,
introduced Captain Steve Salyer from the Fire Department.
Captain Salyer introduced Clay Caldwell who was recently
employed as a firefighter.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Higley invited residents to speak who
had matters they wished to bring to the attention of the City
Council which had not previ-ously been submitted to the City
Manager.
Charl es Endress, 3750 ,Georgetown, stated he was a senior
citizen. He and his wife made numerous trips to the library and
senior wing. He was concerned about the white landscaping rocks
\ that were placed around the entrances to these buildings. The
rocks spill onto the sidewalks and might cause someone to fall.
Mayor Higley thanked Mr. Endress for bringing his concern to the
attention of City Council. Staff would take measures to keep the
rocks off the sidewalk or remove them.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: No member of City
Council suggested removing an item from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded
by Councilmember Redeker, that the consent agenda be approved in
accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
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APPOINTMENT TO RECYCLING COMMITTEE: Mayor Higley presented
Resolution 90-07 for Council consideration. The resolution was,
as fallows:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-07
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
committees; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council, by
Resolution 89-16, adopted on August 28, 1989, appointed
qualified citizens to serve on the Recycling Committee for
the City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Chairmen of the Recycling Committee
have recommended that Cathy Sisk be appointed to serve on
the Recycling .Committe with the other members; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Siskhas indicated a desire and
wi 11 i ngness to serve asa member of the commi ttee.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Cathy Sisk be appointed to serve as
a member of the Recycling Committee.
Section 2. That Cathy Sisk shall serve on the
Recycling Committee without compensation.
Section 3. That Cathy Sisk shall serve until the
next regular city election of the City Council and
thereafter until the appointment and qual ification of her
successor.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 11th day of
June , 1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor'
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ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
(SEAL)
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Resolution 90-07 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FLAG DAY: Mayor Higley designated June
14, 1990 as Flag Day in the City.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that City Council approve the proclamation as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker" Watson
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: Consideration was given to
authorize advertising for bids for the purchase of an automatic
inserter machine for the Finance Department.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that City Council authorize staff to
advertise fbrbids for the purchase of the inserter machine.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ANNUAL AUDIT: Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount
of ~OOO.OO submitted by KPMG Peat Marwick for payment due
in connection with the 1989 annual audit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $17,000.00 be
approved for payment to KPMG Peat Marwick.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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REPAIRS TO WATER WELL #8: Consideration was gi~en to the invoice in
the amount of $5,000.00 submitted by Houston Armature Works, Inc.,
for repairs to the pump at Water Well #8. The actual invoice was
$6,623.94 less a credit memo in the amount of $1,623.94.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by CounciJ-
member Redeker, that City Council authorize payment in the amount
of $5,000.00 to Houston Armature Works, Inc.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY MANAGER SEARCH CONTRACT: Consideration was given to the
invoice in the amount of $3,091. 92 submi tted by Ralph Andersen &
Associates for services in connection with the search for a city
manager.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $3,091.92
submitted/by Ralph Andersen & Associates be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS: Consideration was
gi ven to the invoi ces total i ng $33,833.,98 submitted by Langford
Engineering Inc., for the following.
(a)
Invoice 6153 in the amount of $11,247.13 for
construction of Priority Area No. 3 Sanitary Sewer
Renovation;
(b)
Invoice 6154 in the amount of $17,295.43 for Water line
Replacement Project, Water Priority Area No. 2b;
Invoice 6155 in the amount of $2,350.63 for construction
of the Surface Water Transmission Line; and
(c)
(d)
Invoice 6156 in the amount of $2,940.79 for Construction
of 500,000 Gallon Pedestal Type Elevated Storage Tank.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoices submitted by Langford
Engineering, Inc., be approved for payment as listed.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PUBLIC AUCTION OF CITY VEHICLES: Consideration was given to
authorize the auction of two city-owned vehicles, as follows:
1982 Dodge - four-door sedan, Unit No. 302
1982 Dodge -'four-door sedan, Unit No. 204
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
membe~ Redeker, that City Council authorize the auctionofc. the two
vehicles as requested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount
of $5,109.04 for legal services provided on the cityls ,behalf for
the month of May, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $5,109.04 for
legal services be app~oved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes
of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, May 29, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, May 29, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the,minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Re,deker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL ,COMMENTS: Councilmember Bell urged staff to promptly see
what could be done at the library and the community building about
the rocks.
Councilmember Bell requested that, in the future, all
proclamations be placed on the consent agenda.
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Councilmember Redeker reported she received comments from
residents concerning people who do their yard work on weekends and
the debris is not picked up until Thursday.
Curtis Cooper responded that in July the city will expand the
program to pick up yard clippings and grass on Mondays and
Tuesdays, as well as Thursdays and Fridays.
Councilmember Redeker recommended the citizens be informed of the
program expansion by publication in the "City Currents".
Councilmember Redeker advised that Saturday service by Metro
through West University Place would be eliminated due to <lack of
ridership on that day.
Councilmember Jenkins asked w.hat the city was doing to the
contractors who did not appear in court on their court date~
Chief of Police Steve Griffith responded that if warrants were
issued there would be an additional charge of $52.50 for failure
to appear.
Councilmember Jenkins stated he would li,ke the city to get tough
on the issue.
Councilmember Jenkins commented that at one time there was an idea
on having contractors replace curbs whether they damaged itor not.
Chief Griffith advised the contractorls responsibility to replace
a curb was addre.ssed in the revi s ions to Chapter 6 whi ch will be
presented to Council for discussion next week.
Councilmember ,Jenkins asked what a "complete service check" meant
on ,the fleet maintenance schedules.
Curtis Cooper advised that when all the data is entered onto the
computer, the complete service check will be administered on the
Inter-City Vehicle Repair Order and all .listed items would be
inspected.
Mayor Higley congratulated staff for a successful Health Fair.
Mayor Higley'complimented the inspection division and municipal
court for their efforts in enforcing the city.s codes.
STAFF REPORT: Mr. Cooper aavised Council that he would make his
staff report in the workshop session when it reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council ,at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the regular session adjourn. Suchmotion
carried and the regular session was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. to
reconvene in workshop session.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:00 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
, Monday, June 18, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, the Chief of Police and the Chief Building Official.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL ALTERNATIVES: Mayor
Higley invited Mark Spradling to report his findings relative to
negotiating for a tax consultant to represent the city before the
Harris County Appraisal District on a year-round basis.
Mark Spradling reported he had talked to Glen Rosenbaum and Bob
Jones who represent the River Oaks Civic Association.
Recommendations made by them were for the city to start a tax
consultant at the first of the year. Mr. Rosenbaum and Mr.
Jones offered to provide names of persons who are well-respected
in the field and who wou,ld be able to represent West University
Place. Mr. Rosenbaum met with realtors to establish the
sub-neighborhoods in River Oaks to be used in the appraisal
process. Mr. Spradling advised, that from the information he
gathered, the Council needed to be aware that West University
Place may not be able to get smaller delineated neighborhoods, but
it was worth trying. Also, the results of a tax consultant may
not benefit everyone. Mr. Spradling recommended that Council
remain strong in their belief that some of the value of land
evaporates if the house is demolished.
Mayor Higley suggested Mark Spradling establish a time table for
Council action and also suggested that Mr. Spradling ask Mr.
Rosenbaum or Mr. Jones for names of persons they would recommend
to represent the city.
DISCUSS CHAPTER 6 REVISIONS: City Attorney Jim Dougherty presented
the revisions to Chapter 6 and reviewed them with City Council.
Of special interest were changes, as follows:
A 11 references to the General Appeals Board ("GAB") in thi s
or any other ordinance or resolution shall be construed as
references to the Building & Standards Commission
("BSC"). This amendment was the result of legislative
action.
"Major development" means the construction of a new principal
building or additions to an existing principal building which
increase its gross floor area to 150% or more of its gross
floor area on April 9, 1990.
Definition of the "Large qualified street tree" was moved out
of the zoning ordinance and included in Chapter 6.
Councilmember Bell recommended that language' be added to
address lIunusual or giant treesll, whether they were on the
list of qualified trees or not. City Council accepted
Councilmember Bellis recommendation.
A change in the definition of "qualified tree" [Z&PC
species list] was to delete ash trees and add American
sycamores. After discussion, Council agreed to delete
American sycamores as well.
Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks. Council agreed to add the following:
Major Development would require the property owner to add new
sidewalks where there were none or replace an existing one in
llli ke newll conditi on. Replace curbs or place in llli ke newll
condition.
Major Remodeling (remodeling with a total value of $5,000 or
more) replace curbs or place in lllike newll condition.
City Council voted to not include a clause to require at
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (any change of ownership
or residency) repair or installation of sidewalks or to
require repair of sidewalks with no more than 111 deviation in
edges or adjoihing surfaces.
Mayor Higley left the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Bell
presided.
The remaining additions and amendments presented by the City
Attorney were generally agreed to by Council. It was further
agreed to consider the Chapter 6 revisions at the next regular
Council meeting.
One other amendment to the Building Code was acceptable to
Council, as follows:
City Council agreed to an amendment that Section .6-52 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place,
Texas is hereby amended by deleting therefrom subparagraph
II(V)II (relating to a minimum number of exits). It was agreed
that a 5/811 sheet rock fire wall be required for houses of
more than two stories, but to delete the requirement for two
exits for three level homes.
DISCUSS ELECTRICAL CODE: The City Attorney presented draft of an
ordinance adopting the 1990 National Electrical Code. After
review, City Council accepted the ordinance as presented and
agreed the ordinance would be placed on the regular agenda for
June 25, 1990.
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DISCUSS ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported
that staff planned to use the street sweeper to keep streets clean
and to re-stripe streets where needed. There were other
house-keeping items that staff planned to do.
After discussion, Council agreed that if the City of Houston does
not mow the median on Bissonnet, that the city would see if
Houston would allow West University to have it mowed. Curtis
Cooper would call Houston on this.
The members of City Council expressed their preference for the
city to mow the medians on Bellaire Blvd. as well.
STAFF REPORT: Curtis Cooper distributed a memo from the Parks Board
concerning the grant application to Texas Parks & Wildlife for
park development. In the memo the Parks Board explained they
changed priorities and recommended the city apply for a land
acquisition and development grant before July 31, 1990, for
Colonial Park. . Previously, development of the JMH park site had
first priority. The Parks Board would like to postpone submission
for a grant to develop the JMH site until January, 1991. Mr.
Cooper advised Council that Mr. Agerton wished to speak to
Council at the June 25th meeting and present the Parks Board's
reviSed plans. In order for the park planners to complete a grant
application by July 30, Council would need to decide by July 9.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Time was.not allotted for comments from Council.
However, Mayor Pro Tern Bell requested that discussion of the
University Bridge be on the next workshop agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Bell declared the workshop session
adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, June 25, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Redeker and Watson.
Councilmember Jenkins was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, Ci ty Secretary, and the Acti ng Di rector of Operations.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PRIORITY 1 AND 2 PARK ACQUISITION AND
DEVELOPMENT:
Mayor Higley invited Dave Agerton from the Parks Board to
discuss the priorities and development of the parks and,following
Mr. Agerton, Tom Rushing, Chairman of the Friends of West U
Parks, would discuss fund raising for park land acquisition and
development.
Mr. Agerton addressed ~ouncil and stated the Parks Board
requested Council's endorsement of the direction the Board should
take in setting priorities for the Texas. Parks and Wildlife
(TP&WL) grant. It was the Parks Board's recommendation that
the grant application be. directed to land acquisition to 'expand
and develop Colonial Park. Initially, development of the JMH
park site was first priority. However, in light of land
acquisition opportunities now present, the Parks Board recommended
to delay development of the JMH site grant application for six
months and to 'advance Colonial Park forward now. . Harris County
Park Planner, John deBessonet, encouraged the Board to make the
change as he feels there. is a strong possibility for success in a
grant application for that purpose. Colonial Parks serves the
entire community and has broad appeal. Although the Parks Board
can not predict donations, the members feel donations area
possible source of income to fund the park development.
Mayor Higley asked which lots Mr. Agerton thought might be
available. Mr. Agerton suggested five lots, but pointed out
that when the ci ty gets a grant, it wi 11 not be for speci fi c
lots. The owners of the properties under consideration indicated
verba11 y they wou 1 d be wi II i ng to se II to the city, howeveYl, they
did not say when.
In answer to questions from Council, Mr. Agerton reported that
the grant money would have to be spent in three years. As the
city spends the money, the TP&WL would make reimbursement.
The grant application deadline is July 30th and the city will be
notified in January 1991 if the grant is awarded or not. The
TP&WL will retain 5% until the project is complete.
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Councilmember Bell asked if purchasing land now would affect the
chances for success of the grant application or perhaps not be
included in the grant award.
'Mr. deBessonet advised that a waiver of retro activities may
be applied 'for which could be given to the city if the lots become
ava ilabl e before, the grant is approved. On these projects, the
city would have to go through an appraisal process which includes
two appraisals of the lots and submit the appraisals to the
State.
Councilmember Bell asked Mr. deBessonet if it would hurt the
city because of the small amount of land at the current prices
where another city may be able to get more land for less money.
Mr. deBessonetrespondedthat it would have nothing to do with
the success of' the grant application.
Mayor Higley asked what if something. happens and the city would
need to apply the money to another Tot. Mr. deBessonet advised
that the city would then file a substitute lot with the State. It
was not~n unusual occurrence.
Mr. Tom Rushing. stated the main job of the Friends of West U Parks
was to raise money for the development of pay..ks and recently this
window of opportunity opened up. Mr. Rushing did not think it
important which direction the Friends focused their attention.
The different priori ty was an ideal opportuni ty for land
acquisition. It was his.thought that the Friends would need to
raise $250,000 in three years and he thought that was achievable.
However, he thought the funds raisers would need to be specific.
To seek donations for a grant in hand would be specific.
Mayor Higley asked Mr. Rushing what the Friends were trying to
raise for development of the JMH site. Mr. Rushing responded
they were seeking $100,000, but they had a shorter time frame.
Members of Council questioned the actual amount the Friends would
be obligated to raise. '. It was calculated that using thE! Dave
Ignash donation of $46.000 and donations from water bills
currently over $11,000, and utilizing money in the Parks Board
Fund of approximateTy$10,000, the actual amount the Friendswould
need to raisewas$183,QOO.
Mayor Higley suggested Mr. Rushing's committee consider
including theJMH site development in the first fund raising
campaign. Those who are anxious to develop JMH would be able to
give to that. Mayor Higley thought that one large campaign
rather than two campaigns might get a better reception.
Mr. Rushing recommended the Friends should go after one specific
project at a time.
Mayor Higley asked Mr. deBessonet what his experience was if the
city would get one project funded and then turn around and ask for
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another grant. Mr. deBessonet responded that it was the usual
process. The park survey and needs survey and the master park
plan would be beneficial to the city in future grant
applications. The only thing that will penalize the city is if
the TP&WL determined that the city has not drawn down enough
money on an existing grant. The TP&WL does not usually do
that except after an 18 month's period of time.
The City Attorney, Jim Dougherty, came in at this point.
Councilmember Bell suggested that the city owns a lot of property
onWestpark. The city might be able to move the Operations
Department from Milton to the area on Westpark. Metro owns a lot
across Westpark from the city's land and perhaps the city would
need to buy tha t. '
Mayor Higley asked the City Attorney to explain the restrictions
on municipalities concerning the purchase of land.
Mr. Dougherty explained that the city would be required to buy
land with some public purpose in mind. .
Councilmember Watson asked how much money would the city be
required to put up and when would it come back.
Dave Agerton responded that should the city endorse the plan,
when a lot became available to purchase, the city would buy it and
send the bill to the TP&WL.Within a period of time the city
would get a reimbursement from TP&WL for 50% of the amount.
CouncilmemberRedeker thought the city was not obl igated to spend
any money until it has a grant. Was that a correct assumpti on.
Mr. Agerton responded affirmatively. Mr. deBissonnet
explained that the city would submit with the grant application a
Certification of Funds stating that the total funds were
available.
. Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to convene
the regular session.
At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley, presiding, Councilmembers
Bell, Redeker and Watson. Councilmember Jenkins was absent.
Staff members present were the Acting City Manager, City
Secretary, Acting Director of Operations, Director of
Administration, the Chief of Police and the Superintendent of
Util ities.
Discussion of the park grant application continued. MayorHigley
summarized what had been discussed previously:
(a) the city would commit to $500,000;
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(b) the Friends would raise $250,000 or actually $183,000 using
donations already collected from various sources if the city
council decides to develop Colonial Park before JMH;
(c) fund raising for park development could include both Colonial
Park and JHM.
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Councilmember Redeker stated the point is whether Council wants
the Friends to raise money for both parks at the same time. From
what she understood to raise money for JMH would not be
difficult within the community. The majority of the funds for the
Colonial Park expansion would be from sources outside the city.
Curtis Cooper informed Council that the city's biggest advantage
for a successful grant application was the need assessment survey
and the master park plan. If the city does not get the grant, the
city may reapply in six months. Council's decision at this point
is which site to submit first.
Councilmember Watson was in favor of submitting the Colonial Park
expansion for the first grant application.
Mayor Higley suggested that Council consider making the commitment
for the $500,000 grant, but should the Friends fall short of the
money raised, City Council would sell off one of the city's
properties to reimburse the fund balance.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Councilmember Redeker, that City Council authorize the
application for a grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
for the acquisition of land to expand and develop Colonial Parks,
as follows:
(a) the amount of the grant application would total $500,000;
(b) the city's portion ,would ,be $250,000;
(c) $250,000 of the total is to be raised by the Friends of West
U Parks for reimbursement to the city, however, the Friends
may include the Ignash donation and the donations from
water bi II co II ecti ons and the Parks Fund; and
(d) should the Friends fall short of their allotted amount, the
city would sell off some land to reimburse the fund balance,
such spec ifi c parce 1 of 1 and to sell to be dec i ded a t the
time of necessity.
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Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
Voting No:
Absent:
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE POSITION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO THE HARRIS CUUNIY APPKA1::iAL Ul~IRll;l:
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Mayor Higley presented the following resolution for Council's
consideration.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-08
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE POSITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS, WITH RESPECT TO
APPRAISAL DISTRICT HEARINGS
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District
("HCAD") has increased tax valuations in the City by
enormous sums for two years in a row; and
WHEREAS, it ap,pearsthat only the City and a few other
areas received increases of this magnitude, which has led
many people to conclude> that the City has been unfairly
subjected to selective tax value increases; and
WHEREAS,City representatives met and conferred with
HCAD representatives to express the City's serious
concerns, and, in response , HCAD representatives agreed
to hold tax value hearings in the City in July; and
WHEREAS, HCAD's commitment to hold the July hearings
was made by its Executive Director with the knowledge and
consent of the, ~CAD governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City 'relied upon HCAD's commitment and
has ,publicized the July hearings; and
WHEREAS, the City has heard that the HCADgoverning
body has unilaterally decided to cancel the July hearings,
and worse, that HCAD not only failed to contact anyone
with the City before (or after) taking such unilateral
action, but also failed to give even the customary public
notice that it would consider- taking such action; and
WHEREAS, HCAD's precipitous procedure, besides being
discourteous,also seems to have been designed to foreclose
any public discussionof'the matter, because the failure to
give prior notice prevented the City from even addressing
the board.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
,UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council formally expresses its
utter astoni shment that the HCAD woul d uni 1 atera lly
abrogate its solemn commitment to the people and taxpayers
of this area.
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Section 2. The City Council formally requests and
demands that the HCAD board: (1) call a special meeting
to reconsider this matter, (2) put this matter on the
agenda and give the customary public notice, (3) reinstate
the hearings without further delay.
Section 3. The City Secretary is requested to deliver
an executed copy of this resolution to H~AD at once.
,Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
the conflict only.
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Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the
application thereo,f 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 ,application 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.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upoYlwas
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 Council ratifies,
approves and conTirmssuch notices and the contents and
posti.ng thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th day of
June ,1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved as to Form:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
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Motion was made by Council member Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Bell, that Resolution Number 98-08 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers BeJl, Redeker, Watson
None /
Councilmember Jenkins
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RICE BOULEVARD BRIDGE:
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper explained to Council that the
city was notified by the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation that from their annual bridge inspection it was
determined that the Rice Blvd. bridge structure had deteriorated
to the point it was unsafe. It was the highways department's
recommendation the bridge be closed immediately. Staff
temporarily closed the bridge the morning of June 25th and
requests Council 'consider taking formal action to close the bridge
until repairs are completed.
It was further reported that in correspondence received from the
Texas Department' of Highways and Pub 1 i c Transportati on Depal"tment
the bids for replacing the Rice Bridge were opened and the low
. b,idder was 11% above the estimate. The highway department
requested the city send <them a check for $3,313.77 for:the
additional expense which will bring the total submitted by the
city to $38,629.22 or>20l of the actual project cost of'
$193~146.11. This represents the city's share for the bridge
replacement.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Counctlmember
Redeker, that City Council authorize closing the Rice Bridge until
the State Department of Highways and Publ ic Transportation '
complete the replacement<project and authorize the additional
expenditure of $3,313.77 for that purpose.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker,Watson
None ,
Councilmember Jenkins
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD BRIDGE:
The old fence on University Bridge was discussed. On previous
occasions Councilmember Bell requested staff to investigate the
o.ldfencing on the bridge and determine how to replace it.
Council member Bell suggested that cedar fencing and latti(:e work
beu~ed to replace the old cyclone fence. After discussion,
Council agreed that staff would get prices on wrought iron fencing
arid report back to Council on the difference in the cost between
the two options.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE FOLLOWING IN CONNECTION WITH , THE
'TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF UTILITIES AT WAKEFOREST AND WI:S I PARK:.
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Mr. Cooper explained that the plans and specifications were
complete for construction of the WakeforestElevated Storage
Tank. However, the electrical lines at that location need,to be
temporarily relocated to allow for the construction. Staff"
contacted Houston Lighting & Power Company who responded that,
upon execution of an agreement between the company and the city,
they would relocate the electric distribution facility at a cost
to the city of $32,708.00. The money wou 1 d be s pent out of
available bond money. Houston Lighting and Power also advised
that Southwestern Bell would need to relocate their facilities.
The City Attorney was in the process of reviewing HL&P's
agreement for approval before it was submitted for signature~
Staff requested Council consider authorizing the following:
(a), the Acting City Manager to execute the agreement between the
City and Houston Lighting and Power Company to temporarily
relocate the overhead distribution of electrical service in
the Vicinity of Wakeforest and Westpark;
(b) the payment of $32,708 to Houston Lighting and Power for the
relocation;
(c) the Acting City Manager to negotiate and execute a .similar
agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone to relocate>their
communications lines.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Bell,secOnded
by Councilmember Redeker, that City Council authorize the Acting
City Manager to execute the agreement between the city and HL&P
to temporarily relocate the overhead distribution of electrical
service in the vicinity of Wakeforest and Westpark.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi gley, Counci lmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
Mot i on was made by Counc i 1 member Bell, seconded by Counc il member
Watson, that City Council authorize the expenditure of $32,708 to
Houston Lighting and Power for the relocation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None '
Councilmember Jenkins
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Councfl-
member Bell, that City Council authorize the Acting City Manager
to negotiate and signa contract, approved by the City Attorney,
with Southwestern Bell for relocation of their service lines.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker,Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE WAKE FOREST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:
Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson reported that the plans
and specifications were complete for construction of the
Wakeforest 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. With
Council's approval to proceed to relocate the utility service
facilities at that location, Mr. Simpson asked Council to consider
authorizing staff to advertise for bids for the project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that City Council authorize advertising for bids for
construction of the Wakeforest elevated water storage tank.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell ,Redeker,Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
No member of Council had items for discussion at this time.
STAFF REPORT:
Curtis Cooper asked for Council's direction on mowing of the
medi an on Bi ssonnet. Si nce the Economi c Summit was going;;to be
nearby, staff was making an effort to cl ean up all parts of the
city. However, the median on Bissonnet, which is in the city of
Houston, looked very bad. Mr. Cooper tried to contact the.Houston
people responsible for the Economic Summit clean up to see if
Houston would mow that median. Houston mowed the median with a
brush-hog and tractor and did a very poor job. He determined the
median could be properly mowed, edged and swept by a contractor at
the price of $1,000. After discussion, it was the conse,nsusof
Council to authorize spending the money to mow and edge the median'
if Houston would not do it.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at 9:50p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday ,June 25, 1990 ,>wi th the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; ,Councilmembers Bell, Redeker and Watson.
Councilmember Jenkins was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration,
Acting Director of Operations, and the Chief of Police. Mayor Higley
delivered the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Police Captain Mark Moultin
introduced LeonardSosa ~nd Rudolph ROdriquez, two new
officers in the Police Department.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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 Higley invited residents
who wished to address a specific agenda item to speak at this time.
Paula Doughty, 3840 Byron, spoke concerning the ordinance
requiring sidewalk<repair. She reported how she was injured when
she fell on a br6ken sidewalk. She was in favor of an~rdinance
requiring sidewalks be, repaired.
Mary' Ann Binig, 6634 Va'nderbilt, spoke in favor of the
sidewalk repair and replacement program. She, too, had fallen and
suffered an injury onabroken sidewalk.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE,<CONSENT AGENDA: No member of City
Council' suggested removing an item from the consent agenda. '
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded
by Council member Bell, that the consent agenda be approvediin
accordance with s-taffrecommendation.
.,.VQt:ing Aye:
Voting NO:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Council members Bell, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
ORDINAtfCE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS: Consideration was given
to the first readlngofUrdlnance Number 1373. Mayor Higley read
the caption, as follows:
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1373
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, CONTRACTORS
AND RELATED REGULATIONS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1373, 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 Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Ordinance Number 1373 be accepted on first
reading as presented.
Mayor Higley invited discussion.
Councilmember Bell questioned the provision which required an '
electrician licensed in another city to be required to take a test
in West University Place to be licensed to do work in the city.
Chief of Police Steve Griffith responded that the Inspection
Division was in the process of joining cooperative cities in the'
area who will recognize one license. IFan electri~ian is
licensed at one city, his license will be recognized by the City
of West University Place. The city has a little over 190 licensed
electricians. Several cities have the same problem, but by next
month there should be in place a mutual agreement to recognize an
electrician's license obtained through the cities included in the
cooperative agreement.
CouncilmemberBell questioned the workman's compensation
requirements for small and/or family operations. The City
Attorney reported he reviewed the law to see if sole proprietors
were excepted from the workman's compensation requirement but
could not find an exception. If it later becomes an exception, it
would be included automatically.
The City Attorney offered one correction to Section 1, Page 1, as
fo 11 ows:
Section 6-3 fa), (c), insert (d), (f), (g), (h), (i),(J).
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Councilmember Bell wanted an exception for homeowners to work on
electrical projects at a rent house. l'he, City Attorney advised
that the electrical exception is for the homeowner's property
only.
The Chief of Police responded that a property owner may do
carpentry work and other work at the rent house, but not
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Councilmember Bell made the motion that if a person owns the
property, can do a proper job and the Inspection Division accepts
the work, the property owner may do electrical work at a rent
house.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Redeker suggested that the people be educated
through city publications of the need to get permits and
inspections.
The City Attorney explained that this ordinance does not require
the owner to be licensed, but the owner would still be required to
get a permit.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Higley called for a vote on
the motion.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor ,Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTRICITY: Consideration was given to the
flrst readlng of Urdlnance Number 1374. Mayor Higley read the
caption. as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1374
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTRICITY; ADOPTING THE 1990
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; CONTAINING PROVISIONS
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS AND APPEALS; AND
CONTAINING OTHER RELATED FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1374, 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 Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1374 be accepted on first reading
as presented.
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occupied by that person and is not offered for sale, lease or
rent, and (it) that person has demonstrated to the satisfacti.on of
the chief electrical inspector or his designee that the work shall
be done in compliance, with all applicable ordinances.
Councilmember Bell recommended Section 4 be amended to include the
electrical work could be done by the owner of the rental property.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell that Section 4 (b) be
amended to read the work in question was performed completely by a
person on his own residence homestead or by the owner of the
property.
Chief Griffith recommended that-something be added so that
commercial property was not included in the exception.
Hearing no second to the motion to amend, Mayor Higley announced
the motion died for a lack of a second.
Mayor Higley called for a vote on the main motion to accept
Ordinance 1374 on first reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Redeker, Watson
Councilmember Bell
Councilmember Jenkins
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION, PRIORITY AREA 3: Consideration was given
to Monthly Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $206,577.74 submitted
by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for work performed on the
project for the period of April 2, 1990 through May 31, 199Q.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Monthly Estimate No.1 in the amount of
$206,577.74 submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for
work performed on the Sanitary Sewer Renovation, Priority Area 3
be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
CITY MANAGER SEARCH CONTRACT: Consideration was given to the
invoice in the amount of $4,796.90 submitted by Ralph Andersen &
Associates for services for the month of June in connection with
the search for a city manager.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that the invoice in the amount of $4,796.90 submitted
by Ralph Andersen & Associates be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
1986 BOND, PAYMENT:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
Consideration was given to the invoice in the
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amount of $159,725.00 submitted by First City Bancorporation of
Texas for interest due on the 1986 Bond Issue.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, the City Council approve for payment the invoice in
the amount of $159,725.00 submitted by First City Bancorpbration
of Texas for interest on the 1986 Bond Issue.
Voti'ng,Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES: Consideration was given to authorize
payment in the amount of $38,118.24 to Houston-Galveston Area
Council for delivery of three 1990 police patrol cars.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council authorize payment of $38,118.24 to
the Houston-Galveston Area ~ouncil for the police patrol cars.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
PURCHASE OF MINI
the invoice
Maintenance
trailer.
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
EXCAVATOR AND TRAILER: ,Consideration was given to
in the amount of $38,155.00 submitted by American
& Rentals, Inc., for delivery of the excavator and
Motion was made by Counci,lmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that the invoice in the amount of $38,155.00
submitted by American Maintenance & Rentals, Inc., be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes
of the City Counc i 1 meetings, as fo 11 ows :
(a) City Council Workshop Session, June 11, 1990;
(b) City Council Regular Session, June 11, 1990; and
(c) City Council Workshop Session, June 18, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by CounciT-
member Bell, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Counci 1 members Bell, Redeker,Watson
None
Councilmember Jenkins
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Watson reported he saw the new lawn
furniture at the pool and he thought it looked great.
Councilmember Bell commented he was excited to see the Attorney
General's opinion on stop signs and expressed his appreciation to
Brad Wright for his assistance in getting the opinion.
Mayor Higley remarked that she also was pleased to get the stop
sign opinion from the Attorney General. Mayor Higley expressed
her appreciation to Councilmember Bell for his persistence to get
the sidewalk repairs included in the building regulations. Mayor
Higley explained to the audience there was a clause in the new
ordinance that requires a property owner to replace the sidewalk
if he does major development or major remodeling on the home.
"Major development" means the construction of a new principal
building or additions to an existing principal building which
increase its gross floor area to 150% of more of its gross floor
area on April 9, 1990 (or the date it was completed, if completion
occurred after April 9, 199). "Major remodeling" was defined as
anyone or more alterations of or additions to a building for
which a permit or permits are required and which have a collective
fair market value of $5,000 or more (collective value of all
alterations and additions done at or about the same time). The
ordinance was so stated to encourage sidewalk replacements across
the city.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper stated he would
give hii staff report in workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that the regular session adjourn to
reconvene the workshop session. Such motion carried and the
regular meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY JULY, 9, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, July 9,1990, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern
Bell, presiding; Councilmembers Jenkins and Watson. Mayor Higley and
Councilmember Redeker were absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, Acting Director of Operations, the Chief of
Police and the Fire Chief.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PRESENTATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PlANS FOR
COLONIAL PARK AND JMH PARK SITE
Dave Agerton, representing the Parks Board, and John
deBissonet, Park Planner for Harris County, presented an update
of the park development plans. Mr. Agerton presented the design
as it has been developed to date. Within two weeks, the final
will be available and presented to Council to be executed for
, delivery to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The first
draft request will be to expand and develop Colonial Park and the
second request will be to develop the JMH park site. Subsequent
requests will be for Weir and Judson park development.
Mr. Agerton presented the design drawings for Coloni~l Park and
pointed out the different aspects of the development.
Councilmember Jenkin~ asked if the plans were to incorporate the
whole block for park use, why was the whole block not included in
the design. Mr. deBissonet explained that all the lots did not
have to be shown in the grant application which would allow for
more flexibility should Council later want to change the plans.
Mr. Agerton explained the grant application would request $700,000
for land acquisition and $300,000 for the development. After the
grant is applied for, two appraisals of the available property
would be required. The professional design fees are eligible for
reimbursement if they are included in the grant application which
had been done.
Mayor Pro Tern Bell commented the retaining wall on Case at
Westpoint was leaning. Could an item such as that be included
in the grant application. M~. Agerton responded affirmatively.
Mr. Agerton presented the design drawings for the JMH site.
Mr. Agerton explained there was a possibility that this site
might'be developed without a grant as it was amenable to smaller
contributions.
Council member Jenkins expressed his concern that, with all the
money already spent, he was interested that the parks be completed.
Mayor Pro Tern Bell recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m., to
convene in regular session.
At 8:37 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Bell reconvened the workshop session
with the following present: Mayor Pro Tern Bell, presiding;
Councilmembers Jenkins and Watson. Mayor Higley and Councilmember
Redeker were absent. Staff members present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, Acting Director of Operations and the
Fire Chief.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF NEW-COMERS BROCHURE:
Jean Howse and Mary Ann Binig, representing the New-Comers
Brochure Committee, presented the updated draft of the New-Comers
Brochure for Council IS review. After discussion, Council agreed
that the brochure be presented to them for approval before
printing. However, the committee would not be required to do so
at a council meeting. Council approved printing 500 copies.
Plans were that the brochure would be distributed to new residents
by members of the Police Department. However, Council agreed that
the brochure would be made available from the Finance Department,
as follows:
Residents
Non-Residents
$2.00
$5.00
after providing proof of residency. Real Estate agents may be
allowed to copy the information included in the brochure for their
own uses.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER HARRIS COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM:
The agreement would allow Harris County to include the population
of West University Place as a portion of Harris County's "urban
county" application for the Community Development Block Grant
Program. The primary benefit to the city would be entitlement of
elderly homeowners ina low income bracket to have their houses.
rehabil itated to a 1 ivable standard. Traditionally, the city has
participated in the agreement with Harris County.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize and approve the city's
participation with Harris County in the County's Communit~
Development Block Grant Program.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins, Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER REPAIRS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BULLDOZER USED AT
THE LANDFILL:
The bulldozer was scheduled for regular maintenance in this
year's budget at an estimated cost of $8,000 to $9,000. As the
repairs were in process, other problems were discovered and
authorized for repair. These additional items were necessary to
guarantee a good runni ng machi ne for 1 andfi 11 operati ons.
However, the addi ti ona 1 i terns brought the tota 1 i nvoi ce submitted
by Waukesha-Pearce Industries to $12,344.35.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Council approve the expenditure of $12,344.35 for
repairs to the International bulldozer.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins, Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Jenkins reported the vacant lot next to 6438 Buffalo
had sand piled on it. but there had~been no activity for about six
months. Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper agreed to investigate
the complaint.
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Councilmember Jenkins reported a resident's request for a park
curfew. Mr. Cooper explained that an ordinance was being drafted
to place a curfew for all parks at 11:00 p.m., and the ordinance
would be ready for Council's consideration within the next few
weeks.
Councilmember Jenkins requested police enforcement be increased on
unmarked construction vehicles. Chief Griffith agreed.
Chief Griffith reported he was working on the railroad clean up
project and thought progress would soon be evident.
Councilmember Jenkins asked for a list of streets to be included
in the Intercity Agreement with Harris County. The City
Secretary reported the list of streets for thi s program was
received and would be in Friday's packets to Council.
Councilmember Jenkins asked for the citizens' response in the
"City Currents" be copied for Council. The City Secretary
reported that the responses were copied and included but that the
number of responses had decreased.
Councilmember Jenkins requested the Dincans property be cleaned
up. Mr. Cooper reported that the clean up was scheduled for next
week.
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Councilmember Bell commented the citizen suggestion to move parked
police cars around the city was a good idea and should be
incorporated into police operations.
Councilmember Bell reported a citizens complaint that the garbage
bags were not as thi ck and sturdy as they used to be. Acti ng
Director of Operations Jerry Burns explained the bags were the
same at 1.25 mil. thickness.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper distributed
information for the Texas Municipal League Conference scheduled
for October 24-27, 1990. The procedures for reserving hotel rooms
were different this year and required a $100 deposit per room
reservation. Mr. Cooper suggested Council decide as quickly as
possible if they planned to attend so that the appropriate deposit
check could be sent with the reservation request.
Curtis Cooper reported the City of Bellaire telephoned him and
requested consideration be given to allow Bellaire to share the
city's landfill space. Bellaire's temporary permit for their
transfer station was due to expire very soon. Mr. Cooper did not
recommend the City of Bellaire be allowed to use the space at the
landfill because it would require, among other things, increased
trenching preparations. West University Place did not have
enough employees and equipment and the landfill space was needed
for thecity's own use. However, Mr. Cooper agreed to keep
Council up to date on the issue.
Curtis Cooper reported that the 1972 Fire Pumper needed to be
repaired at an estimated cost of $3,000 to $4,000. He had
authorized the Fire Chief to proceed to have the pumper repaired
so that the city would have the appropriate backup equipment.
Mr. Cooper reported that a workshop would be scheduled for Monday,
July 16, to review technical corrections and other matters
relating to the zoning ordinance revisions. Reid Wilson and the
City Attorney would review the changes at that time.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
Mayor Pro Tern Bell declared the workshop session adjourned at 9:50
p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, July 9, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tern
Bell, presiding; Councilmembers Jenkins and Watson. Mayor Higley and
Councilmember Redeker were absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Acting Director of Operations,
Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, Chief Building Inspector and the
Superintendent of Utilities. Mayor Pro Tern Bell delivered the
invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: The City Secretary introduced Alice
Benson, Personnel/Purchasing Manager who began her employment on
July 2, 1990. The Chief Building Inspector, Wayne Perry,
introduced Robert Stoddard who is the new inspector in the
Inspections Division.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Bell 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 Bell 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jenkins
requested the follo~ing agenda items be removed from the consent
agenda: No. 10, Purchase of Recvclinq Truck. No. 13, Sanitary
Sewer Renovation Priority Area 3, and No. 14, Design Development
of Parks.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded
by Councilmember Jenkins, that with the exception of items 10, 13,
and 14, the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff
recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS: Consideration was given
to the second and flnal readlng of Urainance Number 1373. Mayor
Pro Tern Bell read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1373
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, CONTRACTORS
AND RELATED REGULATIONS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1373, in the form required for
adoption, were available to all members of City Council and a
r~asonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that Ordinance Number 1373 be adopted on second and
final reading as presented.
Councilmember Jenkins ~sked how many pages were in the
contractor's registration form prescribed on Page 4 of the
ordinance. The City Attorney responded the form consisted of one
page.
Councilmember Jenkins pointed out three typographical errors on
pages 5 and 15.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if the requirement for temporary
fencing "large qualified street trees ona building site at a
distance not less than six feet from the trunk" might be too
restrictive. Chief Griffith responded that the inspectors would
have to work with the contractors on a case by case basis. It was
possible the requirements might be too restrictive.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if it would be necessary for the
contractor to go before the Building Standards Commission for
relief under this requirement. The Chief of Police responded that
it would not be necessary.
Councilmember Jenkins inquired into the intent of the Curbs,
Gutters and Sidewalks Section (h){B) lito replace or repair all
previously-existing curbs and gutters along streets abutting the
building site, so that such facilities will function like new
facil ities and wi 11 appear to be sound". Acting Director of
Operations Jerry Burnsrresponded the intent was to keep the water
flowing into the streets and to require the contractors to leave
the curbs and gutters in good condition when the construction is
complete.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if the last sentence in Sec. 6-42 (a)
did not need an amendment. The sentence reads: "A member who
ceases to be a resident of the City shall be deemed to have
resigned and may be replaced at any time thereafter but shall
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continue to serve until the successor is appointed and shall have
qualified". Councilmember Jenkins suggested the sentence end
after the word "thereafter".
Councilmember Watson was in favor of leaving the sentence as
written as it reflects the usual and customary language for
appointments to a board or committee. Councilmember Jenkins
agreed to leave the sentence as written.
Hearing no further questions, Mayor Pro Tern Bell called fora vote
on the motion to adopt Ordinance Number 1374.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTRICITY: Consideration was given to the
second and final readlng of Urdinance Number 1374. Mayor Pro Tern
Bell read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1374
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTRICITY; ADOPTING THE 1990
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; CONTAINING PROVISIONS
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS AND APPEALS; AND
CONTAINING OTHER RELATED FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1374, 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 Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Watson~ that Ordinance Number 1374 be adopted on
second and final reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Counci lmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONING EASEMENT: Consideration was given
to the flrst and tlnal reaolng or Ordinance Number 1375. Mayor
Pro Tem.Bell read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1375
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN
,A CERTAIN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY NEAR TANGLEY STREET;
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF SUCH INTEREST OF
THE CITY FOR A SUBSTITUTE EASEMENT; APPROVING SUCH
SUBSTITUTE EASEMENT; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Copies of Ordinance Number 1375, 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.
City Attorney Jim Dougherty explained that there was a substitute
ordi nance before Council for adoption. Copies of the substi tute
were on the table for citizens' review. The difference was the
reference to the right of way and the easement as it was referred
to as both in the first document. The city was vacating both of
them and that was the reason for the change. This particular
property is located on Tangley. The property had an easement
across the mid section of the lot. The intent of the city was to
have a five foot easement across the back of every lot and the
utilities, were installed in the back. The proposed solution was
an exchange of an easement at the rear of the lot for the one
through the mid section. The expense to the city was estimated at
$75.00 for the metes and bounds of the new rear easement. The
ci ty di d get anapprai sa 1 for whi ch the owner wi 11 defray the
cost. The Quit Claim Deed is to the city's interest in this
middle easement. Because it is an exchange of easements, the City
Attorney recommended it to the Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Ordinance Number 1375 be adopted as presented on
first and final reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
HOUSTON-TENNECO MARATHON: Consideration was given to the request
from the Houston-Tenneco Marathon Committee for the use of the
city's streets for the January 1991 Marathon.
John Stokes, 2920 Rice, represented the Marathon Committee and
explained that the marathon was scheduled for January 20, 1991.
The committee wished to use University Blvd. and Weslayan for the
race course as had occurred in the past years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize the Marathon Committee to use
University Blvd. and Weslayan for the Houston-Tenneco Marathon
scheduled for January 20, 1991, under the same terms and
conditions governing previous marathons.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
PURCHASE DF RECYCLING TRUCK: Consideration was given to staff's
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recommendation for award of contract to purchase the 27,000
G.V.W.R. Cab and Chassis Recycle Truck.
Bids received were as follows:
Bidder
Net Bid
Olympic International Trucks
P.O. Box 3050
Houston, Texas 77253-3050
Knapp Chevrolet
815 Houston Avenue
Houston, Texas 77210
$26,789.00
$27,589.00
Flowers Motor Co.
5915 Broadway
Galveston, Texas 77553-0300
Bayou City Ford Truck Sales
2625 Eastex Freeway
Houston, Texas 77026
$27,725.00
$29,898.89
Staff's recommendation was to award the contract to the low
bidder, Olympic International Trucks, Inc., at the bid price of
$26,789.00.
Councilmember Jenkins inquired if the truck was American made.
Acting Director of Operations Jerry Burns answered the truck was
American made.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council accept staff.s recommendation and
award the contract for purchase of the 27,000 G.V.W.R. Cab and
Chassis to Olympic International Trucks, Inc., at the bid price of
$26,789.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
JANITORIAL SERVICE~ Consideration was given to staff's
recommendation for award of contract for janitorial services for
the Library Building and the Police Facility.
Bid received were as follows:
Bidder
Net Bid
Per Month
All Star Domestic Agency
10601 Grant Road, Suite 110
Houston, Texas 77070
$ 1,200.50
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1615 Libbey Drive
Houston, Texas 77018
$ 1,225.00
Team Maintenance, Inc.
1434 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. 100
Houston, Texas 77043
$ 2,069.00
P.A.L.'s Cleaning Service
5903 Cochran
Houston, Texas 77009
$ 4,520.00
Staff's recommendation was to award the contract, to the low
bidder, All Star Domestic Agency, in the amount of $1,200.50 per
month.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council accept staff's recommendation and award
the contract to the low bidder, All Star Domestic Agency, in the
amount of $1,200.50 per month.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, CouncilmembersJenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR FOR 3800-3900 BLOCKS BYRON AND OBERLIN:
Consideration wasglvento the lnVOlce ln the amountot$33,220.00
for work completed on the emergency sewer line repair in the 3800
- 3900 block of Byron and Oberlin.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $33,220.00 submitted by
Channel Construction Co., Inc. be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION PRIORITY AREA 3: Consideration was given
to the Monthly Estimate No. 2 ln the amount of,$103,825.15
submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for work
performed June 1, 1990 through June 25, 1990.
Councilmember Jenkins asked how it was determined the project was
11.35% complete. He questioned the amount of inventory the city
was carrying on this contract.
Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson responded that he had
called a meeting with the engineer and the contractor for tomorrow
morning. There were problems with the contractor on this project,
but staff was keeping track of the inventory of the materi~ ls on
hand to make sure that the pipe was there. In the past,
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contractors have been allowed space within the city to put the
materials. In this particular case, the city did not have the
land available. Staff required the contractor to execute an
affidavit stating the material belongs to the city.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned why the pay estimate stated the
amount of time used by the contractor was 24.71%. The contractor
claims to have used a quarter percent of the time and also stated
the contract to be 11.35% complete.
Mr. Simpson responded the percentages are reflected by the way the
contract is worded. The contract language may be changed in the
future. Mr. Simpson explained that the contract calls for the
contractor to have two crews on the job. Staff sent him notices
to have him bring in two crews and he has failed to do so.
Mayor Pro Tern Bell suggested Council consider tabling the pay
estimate until the next meeting.
Councilmember Watson agreed that if Council tabled action on the
pay estimate, it might inspire the contract to get the second crew
on the job.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council table consideration of Monthly
Estimate No.2 until the next council meeting.
After discussion, Councilmember Jenkins amended his motion to
include that City Council would approve Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $10,500.00 to the George M. Construction, Inc. contract,
but to table Monthly Estimate No.2.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS: Consideration was given to the invoice
in the amount of $8,400.00 submitted by Tapley-Lunow Architects
for professional services in connection with the design
development of the parks.
Councilmember Jenkins expressed concern that the drawings had not
been presented to Council.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper explained that Tapley-Lunow
was not finished with all the drawings. The basic design was
presented at a meeting held at the Community Building about a
month ago. The invoice submitted for Council's consideration at
this meeting was a part of the $28,000 appropriated by Council for
the design develupment.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that the invoic~ in the amount of $8,400.00
submitted by Tapley-Lunow Architects be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
AUTHORIZATION TO AUCTION OR SELL CITY PROPERTY: Consideration was
given to authorize the auctlon or sale or the 1963 Seagraves
Fire Department Pumper.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize staff to auction or sell the
1963 Seagraves Fire Department Pumper.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount
of $5,136.95 submitted for legal services provided on the city's
behalf for the month of June 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoice for legal services for the month of June
1990 be approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUlt::i: Consideration was given to the
mi nutes of the City Counci 1 meeti ng, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, June 25, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, June 25, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins,
Watson
None
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Watson expressed his gratitude that
the "kick burglars" had been apprehended.
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Chief of Police Steve Griffith reported the burglars had been
identified.
Mayor Pro Tern Bell suggested a resolution be prepared for Corporal
Peterson for his participation and contribution to the Special
Olympics as the largest fund raiser in the state.
Mayor Pro Tern Bell further suggested that Zina Garrison be
presented a resolution honoring her performance at Wimbledon.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper offered to give the
staff report in the workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that the regular session adjourn to
reconvene in workshop session. Such motion carried and the
regular session was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, JULY 16, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday,July 16, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, and the City
Attorney.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LETTER PROPOSAL TO METRO: The following was
presented by Councilmember Redeker:
"STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
AFFIDAVIT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day
personally appeared Ms. Janet Redeker . who,
being by me duly sworn did depose and say as follows:
My name is Janet Redeker. I have a "substantial
interest" in the Metropolitan Transit Authority (the
"business entity"), in that I am employed full time by the
business entity and receive at least 90% of my annual
income from that entity. I believe that the business
entity would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision
of the City Council to consider purchasing a tract of land
near the intersection of Westpark and Wakeforest.
I intend to abstain from participation in any action
regarding this matter, and I am filing this affidavit to be
in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code and the
City Charter.
Signed: Is/Janet Redeker
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
BEFORE ME, a notary public, on this day personally
appeared Janet Redeker ,known to me to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing document and
being by me first duly sworn, declared that the statements
therein contained are true and correct.
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Given under my hand and seal of office this lQ1b
day of July ,A.D., 19~.
Is/Audrey Nichols
Notary Public, Signature
My commission expires: 4-19-93
FILED with me, the official record keeper of the City
of West University Place, Texas on this the lQtb
day of July ,1989, at ~ o'clock -E-.m.
Is/Audrey Nic~ls
City Council considered the proposed letter to Metro inquiring as
to whether the city might be in a position to negotiate with Metro
for the purchase of a parcel of Metro's property on Westpark at
Wakeforest. Councilmember Bell suggested the purchase in the
event the city's public works facilities would be moved away from
the center of the city.
After discussion, Mayor Higley suggested Council authorize staff
to survey the available land at the location, that already owned
by the city and Metro.s parcel, and to report back to Council on
the feasible uses of the land.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that Council accept the Mayor's suggestion and
authorize staff to proceed with the survey and investigation into
the utilization of the land.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Watson
None
None
Councilmember Redeker
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
RELATING TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE:
Reid Wilson, Chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission, was
present. The City Attorney and Mr. Wilson went through the
proposed technical changes to the zoning ordinance. After review,
City Counci 1 genera llyagreed with the changes. However, Counci 1
recommended the Zoning and Planning Commission consider the Side
Street Setback Amendment to apply to lots 51 feet or more in
width, rather than 65 feet or more in width.
Othe r items rev i ewed were, as fo 11 ows :
(1) Zoning map corrections for Lake/Kirby/Tangley/Plumb;
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(2) Rezoning JMH No.3 to residential;
(3) Considering front and side setbacks for lots on the west side
of Community Drive north of Bissonnet;
(4) Study Long Range Planning Committee's efforts regarding the
Kirby Drive Towhnouse District for recommendation to
Council;
(5) Rezoning the Eastern Star Temple site for townhouse
development;
(6) Investigate the prior non-conforming status of the
All-Shade Building on University at the ditch;
(7) Develop methods whereby the city may encourage the sale of
the Cellar Door Restaurant property;
(8) Location regulations for sexually oriented businesses; and
(9) Make recommendation concerning the revision of the definition
of single family to reflect the Fair Housing Act Amendments.
City Council agreed to hold public hearings on the zoning issues
in the month of September.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Higley reported that David Eisenlohr from Ralph Andersen
& Associates would meet with Council at the next regular council
meeting Monday, July 23.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the workshop session adjourn. Such motion carried
and the workshop was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, JULY 23, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in'the City of West University Place, on
Monday, July 23, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager and the City Secretary.
DISCUSSION ONLY: AGENDA REVIEW OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA: Mayor,
Higley invited questions concernlng the agenda Hems listed for
regular session. The City Attorney arrived at 7:00 p.m. and
reviewed the documents in connection with the grant application to
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Mayor Higley recommended
Council authorize and approve the grant application as presented.
Any amendments or changes to the application may be made at a
later time. The city retains the prerogative to withdraw the
application'at any point before receiving the money.
On other matters, Councilmember Bell stated he wished to remove
the purchase, of the inserter machine from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Jenkins stated he wished to remove items 12, 14 and
15 from the consent agenda.
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Mayor Higley recessed, the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to convene
in regular session.
At 9:40 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley, presiding; Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker, Watson. Staff members presentwere the
Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Acting
Director of Operations and the Superintendent of Utilities. '
DISCUSSION ONLY: PARK CURFEW ORDINANCE:
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance regulating the
hours the parks may be used. After discussion, City ,Council
agreed they did not want to set a park curfew, but would consider
a definitive nuisance violation ordinance pertaining to noise and
lighting. The City Attorney agreed to research for the
appropriate language.
REPAIRS OF WATER WELL #7 ON THE CORNER OF WESLAYAN AT BISSONNET:
Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson explained the apparent
problems with water well #7. Video televising reveale~ a hole in
the 20" steel casing at a depth of 390 feet. Both the 10" well
column and the 20" casing have a hole approximately 1 to 2 inches
in diameter. Two options for repairs were presented.
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Option 1: Install a swage patch over the hole in the casing
and reinstall the pump at an estimated cost of $37,234.
Option 2: Install a 16" liner inside the 20" casing and add
cement between the new liner and the existing 20" casing to a
depth of 710 feet, at an estimated cost of $55,000. Option 2
would be a more permanent repair.
Because of the risks involved with option 1, it was staff's
recommendation that option 2 would be the most cost effective.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Watson,
seconded by Counci lmember Redeker', that City Council authori ze
staff to proceed with the repairs to water well #7 using the
procedures outlined in option 2.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES OF
THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Mayor Higley 'recessed the workshop session to go into a closed
executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act,TEX.
REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Section 6252-17, Section 2(g).
At the conclusion of the closed session, Mayor Higley reconvened
the workshop session.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: /No member of City Council had anything further
for consideration at this time.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper had nothing further
for Council's consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at this
time, motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the workshop was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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MONDAY, JULY 23, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, July 23, 1990,with the fol1owing members present: Mayor
Higley,presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Acting Director of Operations,
Fire Chief and Chief of Police. Councilmember Jenkins delivered the
invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
BARBARA LANCTON OUTSTANDING SWIMMER AWARD: Mayor Higley recognized
the recipient of the First Annual Barbara Lancton Outstanding
Swimmer Award, Timothy Edwards. Swim Coach Kathy Doughty was
present as we 11 as the members of Barbara Lancton r s fami ly.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Fire Chief Terry Stevenson introduced
Don Sexton, a new firefighter in the Fire Department.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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.
Randy Bull ard, 6536 Buffalo Speedway, expressed hi s wish that
Council consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow him to
subdivide his property.
Maurice Stanton, 3615 Carnegie, reported he protested the tax
valuation on his property before the Harris County Appraisal
District. Mr. Stanton did not feel the district was acting
responsively to the citizens and, in fact, was being unfair to the
residents. Mr. Stanton requested CouncilprovidesuppQrt to the
residents and consider a liaison person to-work with the appraisal
district on the city's behalf.
Mayor Higley responded that Council was going to consider
emp loyi ng a 11 ai son tax person to represent the city.
Ted Eubanks, 2701 Amherst, reported he and his wife had been
assaulted in their drive.way and robbed. Mr. Eubanks suggested
that crimes of this magnltude should be reported in theUPolice
Blotterll .to help people be aware of the dangers of the same thing
happening to them.
Ms. Aaron, 2723 Amherst, a neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. Euba'nks,
asked what was being done about the crimes in West University
Place.
Mayor Higl ey responded that the IIPol ice Bl otter'iwas originally
written to make people more aware of crime problems so that people
would take extra precautions. Council began to get reports.that
the "Police Blotterll was frightening the citizens. Adjustments
were then made to the items listed in the lIPolice Blotter" to
respond to both sides. Mayor Higley suggested the residents
contact Chief Griffith who would be willing to have neighborhood
meetings and discuss ways in which the neighbors may help protect
themselves and their property.
Virginia Eubanks, 2701 Amherst, reported that the police had not
contacted she or her husband about the cr,ime since it happened.
Mayor Higley responded that the police staff would provide her
with a follow up report.
Chief of Police Steve Griffith reported that crime trends seem to
be changing. Police are seeing more volatile criminals who are
mor~ bold in their actions and less afraid of the police. Chief
Griffith suggested he would contact the Eubanks and schedule a
neighborhood meeting. '
Marti n Phill ips, 6134 Charlotte, reported he was very concerned
about the crimes. Mr. Phillips suggested the residents would like
very much to support the police and cooperate with any
constructive solutions.
Dr. Alvarez, 3014 University, expressed his concerns about the
sewer lines beinglocCitedunder trees. He was concerned that
tunneling under the trees would damage andk ill the, trees.
Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson responded the city has
done several large projects by boring under the trees and the
trees have suffered stress, but they have not died. The boring is
at a 7 foot minimum at the shallowest point and the trees have not
experienced major damage. Staff consulted with foresters and were
advised on the methods to use which will help protect the trees.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley invited resldents
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. '
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: The following items
\'/ere removed from the consent agenda i terns No. 12. Transfer of
Funds. No. 13. Purchase of Automatic Inserter Machine. No. 14,
San itary Sewer Renovation Priority Area 3. and No. 15,
Enqineerinq Services for Various Utility Related Projects.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moti on was made by Councilmember Jenkins. seconded
by Councilmember Redeker. that with the exception of items 12, 13,
14, and 15, the consent agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendation.
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Voting No:
,Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
1989 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: Rick Shell,
representlng KPMG Peat Marwlck, revlewed some of the
highligbts of the city's comprehensive report and the new
requirements for auditors to fulfill. Mr. Shell reported the
financial condition of the city was strong and healthy. KPMG
wi 11 issue a management 1 etter to Counci 1 that shoul d be out
soon.
Members of Council made comments and asked questions concerning
the report. Councilmember Jenkins cOlTUl1ented that Table II,
General Governmental Revenues by Source, from 1980 to 1989,
reflected an average compound growth rate of 10% for taxes making
the effective increase in taxes since 1980 at 10% a year.
Mayor Higley expressed her appreciation to Mr. Shell for the
review of the anrual report.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS
COMMISSION: Mayor Higley presented Resolution Number 90-09, as
, follows:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-09
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 commissions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 54.033 of the Texas
Local Government Code, the Mayor and (members of the
City Council have contacted qualified citizens to
serve on the ,Building and Standards Commission of the
City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as members of the Building
and Standards 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
appo~nted to serve~as members of the Building and
Standards Commission:
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Philip C. Lewis, Position 1
John N. Farrell, Position 2,
Nicholas J. Aschliman, Position 3
Sharon Mathews, Position 4
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Building and Standards Commission shall serve for
the unexpired term extending through August 31, 1991
and thereafter until their respective successors are
duly selected and shall have qualified.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Building and Standards Commission shall serve
without compensation.
Section 4. All resolutions and parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of the conflict only.
Section 5. 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
app 1i cati on' of such word, phrase, cl ause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to
any other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date~ hour; place and subject of each
meeting at which 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 C-ouncil ratifies,
approves and confirms such notices and the contents
and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of July
1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
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Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
(SEAL)
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty
Ci ty Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Resolution Number 90-09 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi gl ey, Counci lmembers Bell , Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RESOLUTION HONORING CORPORAL MIKE PETERSON: Mayor Higley presented
Resolution Number 90-10, as follows:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-10
WHEREAS, the Special Olympics is an international
organization that sponsors athletic events for mentally
handicapped young people; and
WHEREAS, these evel'Jts are designed for each
participant to experience the joys of achievement, self
worth and competition in a variety of sports in which mor.e
than 20,000 athletes take part; and
WHEREAS, the Special Olympics Torch Run is an event
where 400 police officers from eight different parts of the
State of Texas participate in a three-day run to the State
games hosted in San Marcos, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Mike Peterson has participated in
the Special Olympics Torch Run for three years; and
WHEREAS,Mike Peterson has for the last two
consecutive years raised the most money in the State for
Texas Special Olympics and this year Mike raised $22,900.00.
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NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE,c TEXAS:
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Section 1. That City Council express to Mi ke Peterson
their appreciation for his unselfish and dedicated
contributions to this outstanding organization.
Section 2. That City Council recognize and applaud
Mike Peterson for his continued participation in the Texas
Sp,ecial Olympics to benefit these very special athletes.
Section 3. That this resolution be spread in full
upon the minutes of City Council and that the Mayor be, and
she is hereby, authorized to cause to be delivered to
Corporal' Mike Peterson a copy of this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~ day of
July ,1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
Buddy Bell, Mayor Pro Tern
Jim Jenkins~ Councilmember
Janet L. Redeker,
Councilmember
Bill Watson, Councilmember
Attest:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Resolution Number 90-10 be adopted as presented.'
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Mayor Higley congratulated Mike Peterson. City Council would have
the resolution framed for him.
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RESOLUTION RELATING TO GRANT APPLICATION: Consideration was given to
Resolution Number 90-11. Mayor Higley presented the resolution,
as follows:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A GRANT;
APPROVING NECESSARY CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS; AND
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
BE IT R~SOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council appoves and authorizes an
application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
("TPWDIJ) for a grant relating to Colonial Park. The City
Council also approves and authorizes all necessary
contracts and related documents. The Mayor and the Acting
City Manager, acting separately or jointly, are each
authorized to sign and deliver such application, contracts
and documents and to take all other acti on necessary for
the proper completion and pursuit of the application.
Section 5. 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 application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this resolution to any
other persons or ci rcumstances shall not be affected
thereby.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
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the datet hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
this resolution was discussedt 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 Council ratifies,
approves and confirms such notices and the contents and
posting thereof.
Section 7. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately from and after its passage and
s i gn-a ture.
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayo~
ATTEST:
Approved as to Form:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty
City Attorney
(SEAL)
Motion was made by Council member Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Resolution Number 90-11 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEDICATION AND REDEDICATION OF PARK:
Consideration was given to the first and final reading of
Ordinance Number 1376. Mayor Higley read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1376
AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING AND REDEDICATING CERTAIN LAND
FOR PARKtRECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Copies of Ordinance Number 1376, in the form required for
adopti on. were avai 1 ab 1 e to a 11 members of City Counci 1 and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present.
City Attorney Jim Dougherty recommended that the caption be
amended to include "and declaring an emergency" and that Section 5
be amended in its entirety, as follows:
Section 5. +R;S e~s;Ra~ee sees Ret takeeffeet ~Rt;+ d~+Y ~;
~99h The public importance of this measure and the
requirements of the law create an emergency and an urgent public
necessity requiring that this Ordinance be passed as an emergency
measure. and a state of emergency is hereby declared, and this
Ordinance is accordinolv oassed as an emerqencv measure. This
Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1.
1991.
Motion was made by CouncilmemberRedeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell. that City Council adopt the amendments to Ordinance
No. 1376 as stated.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell,
Redeker, Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
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Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Ordinance Number 1376 be adopted as amended.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell,
Redeker, Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
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TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Consideration was given to authorize transfer of
funds and amendment to budget accounts as recommended by staff.
During the year several secondary
contract temporary help have been
due to unforeseen circumstances.
accounts be amended:
salary accounts (overtime,
flagged-as requiring adjustments
Sta ff reques ted the fo 11 owi ng
Division
Legislative
Executive
Account #/Description
Amount
Source
01-01-00-1099/Cont Temp help $ 300
01-02-00~1099/Cont Temp Help $ 800
Amendment
Transfer
from Auto
Lease
Account
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01-03-00-1025/0vertime
$ 4,550 Transfer
from
Assistant's
Salaries
Finance
01-04-00-1025/0vertime
$ 2,000 Transfer
from
Cashiers
Salaries
$30,000 Amendment
Police
01-08-00-1025/0vertime
01-19-00-1005/0perational
Salaries
$ 4,800 Amendment
Senior
Services
Councilmember Jenkins asked-if the $30,000 amendment in the Police
Department would make the total for overtime $66,000 for the
year. Chief Griffith responded the overtime for the year would be
$66,000 and reflected the STEP program plus the fact that the
department was two officers short for the first part of the year.
The amendment was necessary because the number of hours the
officers were required to spend in court was underestimated.
CouncilmemberRedeker asked what in the STEP program that was not
anticipated. Chief Griffith explained the level of officers who
were committed to work were the sergeants and corporals.
Mayor Higley asked if we were short two officers for part of the
year, does that mean that the salary budget is less? Chief
Gri ffi th expl ained that the department had two offi cers short for
the first six months of the year which will help make up the
balance of the $30,000.
CouncilmemberJenkinsstated that previous pol ice department
raised the citation revenues and asked if the Police Department
was getting the new officers out on the street quickly enough.
How long does it take to hire a new officer and get them trained
to be out on the street? Chief Griffith responded it takes four
months for an officer to be out on their own.
CouncilmemberBell suggested Chief Griffith come to the next
workshop session and visit with Council about the Police
Department. Mayor Higley agreed.
Hearing no further questions, Mayor Higley called for a motion.
Motion was made by Counci lmemberWatson, seconded by Coun,cilmember
Redeker, that the budget amendments be authorized and approved by
Ci ty Council. ...
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi~ley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeter,Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
None
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PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC INSERTER MACHINE: Consideration was given to
staff1s recommendatlon tor award of contract to purchase an
automatic inserter machine for the Finance Department.
Bids received were, as follows:
Bidder
Net Bid
Pitney Bowes
4200 Westheimer, Suite 101
Houston, Texas 77027-4413
American IMS
3420 Woodridge
Houston, Texas 77087
$ 7,634.00
$ 8,151.00
A-I Business Machines
5400 Westpark, Suite 245
Houston, Texa 77057
Friden Alcatel
6200 Rothway, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77040
$10,206.00
$11,584.00
Staff recommended the contract for purchase be awarded to the low
bidder, Pitney Bowes, at the bid price of $7,634.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Counc.ilmember
Watson, that award of contract to purchase the automatic inserter
machine be tabled until such time as other options were
investigated and the accuracy and capacity of the Pitney Bowes
machine can be verified.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION PRIORITY AREA 3: Consideration was given
to Monthly l:.stlmate NO. t. in 1:tJe amuunt of $103,825.15 submitted
by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for work performed June 1
through June 25, 1990.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if the project was 4.5% complete, why
was the recommendation to approve paying 11.35% of the contract
amount. Bob Simpson responded that the total to the contractor
was actually 10.44%. The total includes retainage. Thecity
has 98% of the materiali on hand.
Councilmember Jenki nsasked if this contract was
utility contracts the city has used in the past.
consulting engineer Dieter Ufer explained it was
contract and the standard in the industry.
the same as other
Ci ty' s
the same
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Councilmember Jenkins asked why other contractors did not load the
city with inventory. Mr. Ufer responded he did not know.
Councilmember Bell requested the backup infbrmationconcerning
payments include information so Council is aware of all pertinent
details.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council approve for payment Monthly
Estimate No.2 in the amount of $103,825.15 submitted by George M.
Construction Company, Inc.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS:
ConSlderatlon ,was glVen to tne 1 nv01 ces to td 1 illY $ll ,989.96,
submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc., for work performed as
fo 11 ows :
(a) Invoice 6170 in the amount of $1,072.81 for Surface
Water Line to Milton;
(b) Invoice 6171 in the amount of $10,980.91 for Sanitary
Sewer Renovation, Priority Area 3;
(c) Invoice 6172 in the amount of $4,937.38 for Sanitary
Sewer Renovation, Phase 1, Priority Area 4;
(d) Invoice 6173 in the amount of $1,550.53 for Water
Replacement Priority Areas 2-b; and
(e) Invoice 6174 in the amount of $4,448.33 for Wakeforest
Water Plant Expansion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoices totaling $22,989.96 submitted by
Langford Engineering be approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Councilmember Jenkins complimented Mr. Ufer on his
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professionalism.
1983 BOND PAYMENT: Consideration was given to the invoice submitted
by Flrst Clty Texas - Houston N.A.. in the amount of $102.387.50
for interest due on the 1983 Bond Issue.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $102,387.50
submitted by First City Texas - Houston N.A., be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS: Consideration was given to the invoice
in the amount of $2,800.00 submitted by Tapley-Lunow Architects
for professional services in connection with the design
development of the city parks.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Jenki ns, seconded by Council-
member Redeker. that the invoice in the amount of $2~800.00
submitted by Tapley-Lunow Architects be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SPECIFIC DRAINAGE AT LANDFILL: Consi derati on was given to, Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,500.00 included in the total
invoice for $47,000.00 submitted by Cagle Construction Co.,
Inc., for specific drainage work performed at the Landfill.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Change Order No. 1 be approved and the
invoice in the amount of $47,000.00 submitted by Cagle
Construction Co., Inc., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY MANAGER SEARCH: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $4,607.12 submitted by Ralph Andersen & Associates for
services in connection with the search for a city manager.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that City Council authorize payment of $4,607.12
to Ralph Andersen & Associates for services performed in the
search for a city manag~r.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Redeker, Watson
None
None
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes of the
City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, July 9, 1990 ;
(b) City Council Regular Session, July 9, 1990; and
(c) City Council Workshop Session, July 16, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Bell, that the minutes.be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Bell expressed his concern over the
crime report.
CouncilmemberBell reported that water well #7 had problems and
was down for repa ir. In the future, he requested that the members
of Council be notified when such an event occurred. Councilmember
Bell suggested messages might be left with the dispatcher if it
were after hours.
Councilmember Redeker suggested that there be some way to measure
recycling volume. Staff reports that recycling was increasing,
however, there did not seem to be an accurate measure of the
volume.
Acting Director of Operations Jerry Burns responded that the only
way to accurately measure the volume would be to weigh the
trucks. The way he determined an increase in recycling was by the
truck load.
Mayor Higley suggested staff try to find a way to measure the
capacity. Perhaps Mr. Burns could give Council an idea of on what
his assumptions were based.
Councilmember Redeker reported the easement between Poor Farm
Ditch and Auden had weeds and high grass which needed to be
mowed. After discussion, it was determined the easement belongs
to the property owners and they should be contacted to mow it.
Councilmember Jenkins asked how often recycling materials were
sold. Jerry Burns responded that glass was sold every two weeks ,
plastics every week, paper is sold every week. Aluminum is sold
every week unless the city takes it in more often.
Mr. Robert Park, 3752 Plumb, asked to address Council. Mr. Park
complained his residence had been without water service since 4:30
this afternoon. His neighbor was also without water. Repeated
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tries to communicate with city crews had been unsuccessful and Mr.
Park thought the citizens needed better responsiveness from city
services.
Mayor Higley thanked Mr~ Park for bringing his concern to
Council's attention. Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson
immediately left the meeting to investigate the water service
problem as well as the communication problem.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper had nothing further
for Council IS consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that the regular session adjourn to convene
in workshop session. Such motion carried and the regular meeting
was adjourned. at 9:32p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
8:00 A.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Wednesday, August 1, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present was the City Secretary.
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, OF
THE CITY MANAGER: INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR CITY MANA6t~:
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session to go into closed
executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, TEX.
REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Section 6252-17, Section 2(g).
At 5:45 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at
5:45 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Thursday, August 2, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, and the City
Attorney.
MATTERS RELATING TO AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration was given to Ordinance Number 1377. Mayor Higley
read the caption, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE
THE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL IN
RELATION TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY; PRESCRIBING
AND APPROVING THE TYPE Ot NOTICE TO BE GIVEN AND THE FORM
OF NOTICE; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY:
City Attorney Jim Dougherty reviewed the recommended form of
notice. Proposed amendments for technical changes not previously
discussed were reviewed by the city attorney, as follows:
(a) To increase the side street setback on corner lots; and
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(b) Lot realignment amendment to add some flexibility to the
rules governing realignment of lot lines between adjoining
lots. '
Councilmember Bell recommended an amendment be added to change the
regulations affecting building space in rear setback areas and
accessory quarters.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1377 be amended to include: Changes
in the regulations affecting building space in rear setback areas
and accessory quarters.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
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Voting No:
Absent:
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Motion was then made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1377 be adopted as amended
on first and final reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Councilmember Jenkins requested the drainage requirements for new
construction be discussed at a workshop.
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, OF
THE ~ITY MANAGER: CONSIDERATION OF CANDIDATES' QUALIFICATIONS FUR
SELECTION OF CITY MANAGER:
Mayor Higley recesses the workshop to convene in closed executive
session as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, TEX. REV. CIV.
STAT. ANN., as amended, Section 6252-17, Section 2(g).
Members of staff were excused at this point.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that City Council authorize Mayor Higley to contact
Michael A. Tanner to offer the position of City Manager to him.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at this
time, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that the meeting adjourn. Such motion
carried and the workshop session was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, August 13, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Councilmember Bell was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration,
Chief of Police, Acting Director of Operations and the Chief Building
Official.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY: Members of City Council reviewed
the items listed on the regular session agenda. Specific
questions related to the request to auction public service
vehicles, the sanitary sewer renovation project in priority area
3, legal services, and invoices for engineering services.
MATTERS RELATING TO PROPOSED PARK HOURS ORDINANCE - DISCUSSION ONLY:
The City Attorney presented a draft ordl nance tor l;ounC11 'S
review. The ordinance providej:! that it would not be illegal to be
in the city parks between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
However, it would be illegal to create a disturbance in the parks -
during those hours. The ordinance provided an affirmative defense
to prosecution if a person made no noise or engaged in other
activity that could disturb the sleep of a person of ordinary
sensibilities in any nearby residence.
Mayor Higley asked the Chief of Police how comfortable he was to
enforce the ordinance as it was written. Did the language give
enough guidance to the police department.
Chief of Police Griffith responded the ordinance provided the
police department with the authority to enforce the curfew if it
became necessary. It facilitates the police department to not
have to prove the person was mak,ing noi se or di sturbi ng the
neighbors. The department would write procedures for
enforcement.
Councilmember Redeker suggested that staff comm~nicate to the
citizens regarding this ordinance by writing an article in the
"City Currents" exact,1Y why City Gouncil was enacting the
ordinance and what it did not mean.
Chief Grifflth suggested the police department write enforcement
procedures and submit them to City Council for approval at the
same time as the ordinance is submitted to Council for a vote.
City Council agreed to proceed with ,the ordinance and to review
the enforcement procedures as suggested.
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MATTERS RELATING TO REAR YARD DRAINAGE - DISCUSSION ONLY: Chief
Building Inspector Wayne Perry addressed Council. He explained
the existing ordinance provides for retainage walls if a lot
elevation is raised more than two inches. It also provides that
rainwater be absorbed on the property or conveyed to the street
so that it does not drain to the neighboring property. However,
with the retaining walls, it might be necessary to address the
down spouts so that they do not drain to the neighbors' yards
and/or require a drain along the side of the houses at ground
level.
Three builders were present among whom were Steve Mann, with
Lovette Homes and Les Albins, resident and builder.
Questions were raised as to how a builder will accomplish getting
the water from the backyard to the street if the builders may not
raise the rear lot more than two inches. It was suggested that
every lot would be a little different and to make a standard
solution to the problem might be difficult. Water could be
drained to the front if the builders could adjust the grade of the
lot so that the water drains to the street.
Les Albins, a resident and a builder, spoke in favor of the
underground drainage systems and did not think they should be
eliminated. However, he agreed the rear lot grade needed to be
raised to allow a gravity system to work.
~Co{mcilmember Jenkins expressed his concern regarding drainage
pipes going through the curbs. He reported pipes were left
protruding out of the curb and were easily broken off and resulted
in damage to the curb.
It was suggested these problems might be caused by poor
workmanship and could be handled on final building inspection.
Another builder present thought the temporary drainage requirement
to be expensive. The Chief of Police advised that temporary
drainage was provided to keep the dirt from the foundation
excavation, as well as rainwatert on the constructon site.
Mr. Perry suggested City Council consider a combination of
solutions to get an answer to the problems such as, if the builder
does sloping and grading to the lot, he may also need underground
drainage.
Mayor Higley recommended, and Council concurred, that the builders
present at the meeting give their ideas to Wayne Perry and see if
staff can develop a variety of solutions to recommend to Council.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.mwto convene
in regular session.
At 8:03 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley, presiding; Councilmembers
Jenkins, Redeker and Watson, Councilmember Bell was absent.
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Staff members present were the Acting City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, the Chief of Police and the Acting
Director of Operations.
~ATTERS RELATING TO PROPOSED JOINT COMPOSTING/RECYCLING AGREEMENT -
DISCUSSION ONLY:
w. A. Eddy, representing Humusoil Enterprises, presented a
proposal for a joint project between his company and the city for
a yard waste composting program. The proposed project would'
include:
(1) The use of the undedicated portion of the landfill site
with an option to expand the operations to the dedicated
portion when necessary. The plan allows for the city to
continue using the landfill operations and closure plan.
(2) The city would prepare the site with an all-weather working
area, customer sales area and access.
(3) Humusoil would maintain all the area used for the recycling
project. Portions of the site not utilized by Humusoil
would be maintained by the city.
(4) Recycling operations would not interfere with monitoring of
the landfill by state, county and city officials.
(5) The operations of the recycling facility would be the sole
responsibility of Humusoil Enterprises.
(6) , The city would be exempt from all tipping fees and would
receive 25% royalty on all tipping fees charged to other
users of the facilities.
(7) Contracts and/or agreements would be written to limit the
city's legal exposure with regard to the recycling project
and limit Humusoil 's legal exposure with regard to landfill
operations.
(8) Terms of the agreement would be for a maximum of 15 years
with appropriate termination clauses.
Discussion centered around the undedicated portion of the
landfill, the estimated costs to the city and language for
termination clauses. Points brought out were that the water table
in this particular area is approximately four to five inches below
the top of the soil. It was likely that the state and the
Environmental Protection Agency would not be interested in this
area of the landfill. The project is considered ecologically
feasible.
City Council decided that Mr. Eddy should have his attorney
prepare a tentative agreement stating estimated costs to the city
with stated specific terms as to each party's responsibilities and
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termination clauses that would grant the city some flexibility in
the event the joint venture was not successful.
Council further decided that staff should investigate the sale
value of the l~nd as well as the lease value to assist Council to
determine the amount of royalty that would be equitable to the
city. City Council suggested the Recycling Committee be informed
of the proposed project.
MATTERS RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Council discussed items they wished the Chief of Police to
address at a future workshop session. Councilmember Bell left
written notice that he was interested in the number of units the
city is running and what the officers do in an 8-hour day.
. Other items to be included in the report were
* Structure of what each officer does and what each person does
per shift.
* Suggestions on how the city can get more visibility.
* Show the crime rate and increase over past years. Show
traffic cop vs crime control theory.
* Show service programs performed for residents and indicate
those implemented since Steve Griffith became Chief.
* Show how the career development program is progressing
including budgeted expenses. Show how the STEP program is
progressing and the money spent. Explain the under-estimated
expenses.
Council decided that Chief Griffith would submit a written report,
cover the high points at the workshop and Council would ask
questions.
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES OF
THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEMBERS:
City Council did not go into a closed executive session. All
discussion was completed in open session.
Applications were reviewed. After discussion, it was unanimously
agreed that the following be appointed to complete the Building
and Standards Commission:
Barnett L. Gershen
Carolyn Hodgins
Da 1 e Re i d
Margaret Williamson
M. Drew McManigle
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Alternate A
Alternate B
Alternate C
Alternate D
The resolution making the appointments would be considered at
regular session on August 27, 1990.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Higley suggested a welcoming party for City
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Manager Mike Tanner and include a congratulatory party for the
Tri-Sports teams that have done so well in the play-off games.
The party was agreeable to Council.
Mayor Higley suggested that the Traffic Committee come up with a
definition of lIappropriate engineering studies" for stop sign
placement and have the City Attorney review it. City Council
concurred with the Mayor's suggestion.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper distributed
information concerning cleanup of the Southern Pacific Railroad
behind Community Drive. Workers will be using a bulldozer to
remove brush and clear their property. The railroad will grade
the right of way to promote proper drainage.
Mr. Cooper also distributed an update on repairs to Water Well
#7.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the workshop was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, August 13, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Councilmember Bell was absent. Also present were the Acting City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration,
Acting Director of Operations, and the Chief of Police. Councilmember
Redeker de 1 i vered the i nvoca t i on and 1 ed the All egi a nce to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor 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.
Dorothy Reiger,'6516 Brompton, thanked the Mayor and the Chief
of Police for their assistance when she experienced problems with
the builder two doors down from her. Mrs. Reiger suggested the
items residents have the right to object to be published in the
II C ity Currents II and the res i dents we educa ted to ca 11 th_e po 1 ice
department if problems developed.
Mrs. Reiger asked why her water pressure was so low and at times
she was without water.
Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson explained that the city
has been operating with less pressure because of the repairs in
progress on water well #7. The water pressure was lowered city
wide to try to keep usage down while work was in progress at the
well.
Mrs~ Reiger asked if builders had the right to block the
sidewalks while constructing a new home.
Mayor Higley explained the builders could use the sidewalk area
during construction.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Jenkins
requested agenda items No.9, Sanitary Sewer Renovation, Priority
Area 3, and No. 12, Engi neeri ng SerVl ces for Van ous Utlll ty
Related Projects, be removed from the consent agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded
by Councilmember Jenkins, that with the exception of items 9 and
12, the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff
recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Higley proclaimed the city would participate in
the VOTE '90 Campaign sponsored by the Secretary of State1s office.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that the VOTE 190 Proclamation be approved as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
AUCTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES: Consideration was given to the
request to auction two police department vehicles and one fire
department vehicle, as follows:
Unit No.
729
128
112
Year
1985 Plymouth
1988 Ford
1984 Chevrolet
Mileage
50918
70062
94257
Department
Fire, Administration
Police, Administration
Police, Administration
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Gouncil-
member Jenkins, that City Council authorize staff to auction the
three vehicles as requested.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley! Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: Consideration was given to
authorize advertislng for bids for the following:
(a) Open-bed type truck body to be installed on new Recycle
Truck; and
(b) Insurance for employee health benefits.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Council authorize advertising for bids
for the items requested. '
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
WESLAYAN LIFT STATION REPAIRS: Consideration was given to Pay
Estimate No.1 in the amount of $8,910.00 submitted by A-I Utility
and Construction Services, Inc., for pump replacement at the
Weslayan Lift Station.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Council approve for payment Estimate No.
1 in the amount of $8,910.00 to A-I Utility and Construction
Services, Inc.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, CouncilmembersJenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION, PRIORITY AREA 3: Consideration was given
to Monthly Estimate No.3in the amount of $126,653.10 submitted
by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for work performed June
26, through July 25, 1990, on the sanitary sewer renovation
project;
Councilmember Jenkins questioned if the SDR-25 pipe at $5.24 per
foot was a fair price. Staff explained that $5.24 per foot was a
good price for the pipe.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council approve for payment Monthly
Estimate No.3 in the amount of $126,653.10 submitted by George M.
Construction Company, Inc., for work performed on the Sanitary
Sewer Renovation Project, Priority Area No.3.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY AREA 2b: Consideration was given to
Monthly Estimate No.1 in the amount of $21,584.00 submitted by
RWL Construction Inc., for work performed July 16 th-roughJuly
26, 1990, on the Priority Area 2b water line replacement.
Mot i on was made by Counc i 1 member Rede ker, seconded by Counc il-
member Jenkins, that City Council approved for payment Monthly
Estimate No. 1 in the amount of $21,584.00 submitted byRWL
Construction Inc., for work performed on Priority Area 2b Water
Line Replacement Project.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
LEGAL SERVICES: Consideration was given to the invoice in the
amount of $4,603.18 submitted for legal services provided on the
city's behalf for the month of July 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Council approve for payment the invoice
in the amount of $4,603.18 for legal services for July 1990.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins,Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
Voting No:
Absent:
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS:
Consideration was given to the invoices totallng $16,424.03
submitted by Langford Engineering, Inc., as follows:
(a) Invoices No. 6198 and 6199 in the amount of$96rr.49 and
$3,024.00 for Expansion of Wakeforest Water Plant;
(b) Invoice No. 6200 in the amount of $878.14 for Priority
Area 2b Water Line Replacement;
(c) Invoice No. 6201 in the amount of $1,867.66 for Phase 1,
Priority Area 4, Sanitary Sewer Renovation;
(d) Invoice No. 6202 in the amount of $7,553.32 for Priority
Area 3 Sanitary Sewer Renovation; and
(e) Invoice No. 6203 in the amount of $2,140.42 for the
Surface Water Line to Milton
Councilmember Jenkins questioned invoice No. 6198 in the amount of
$960.49.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper explained that the city's
standard insurance form used for city contracts became outdated.
The State Board of Insurance changed their criteria which caused
the city to make amendments. Several meetings were held with the
city attorney and the consulting engineer to discuss bringing the
city's form in compliance with the new insurance board
requirements.
Councilmember Jenkins commented there were alot of mark-ups for
survey stubs and sub-contractors and asked if Council got copies
of those invoices.
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Bob Simpson responded that every time there is an invoice in
regards to a contract service to Langford Engineering Inc~, it is
generally attached to the invoice if that work was done within
that month.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper explained if the invoice is for
a particular month and the service was done within that month, the
sub-contractor's invoice would be attached. Otherwise it would be
listed as a line item on Langford's invoice.
Hearing no further questions, motion was made by Councilmember
Redeker, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins, that the invoices
submitted by Langford Engineering Inc., be approved for paYment as
1 i s ted .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
AUDIT PAYMENT: Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount
of $2,000.00 representing final billing submitted by KPMG Peat
Marwick for professional services in connection with the city's
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1989.
Motion was made by Gouncilmember Redeker, seconded by Gouncil-
member Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $2,000.00
submitted by KPMG Peat Marwick be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, July 23, 1990;
(b) City Counci 1 Regular Session, July 23, 1990;
(c) City Counci 1 Workshop Session, August 2, 2990; 'and
(d) City Counci 1 Workshop Session, August 2, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
Councilmember Bell
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Watson expressed his appreciation
for the progress the sanitary sewer was making. The ditch up
Belmont Street was now paved which greatly improved the
environment in his area.
Councilmember Redeker reported she was still gathering information
on a pilot program to help senior citizens with their taxes but
she would be ready to discuss the program at the next meeting.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned two checks listed on the check
register. The first was a check in the amount of $886.50 for mint
fragrance. Superintendent of Utilities Bob Simpson explained it
was actually a mint disinfectant for the waste water treatment
plant. Secondly, Councilmember Jenkins asked about a check for
city stationery and envelopes. He noticed that each department
had their own letterhead and suggested there might be a savings to
the city if there was one uniform letterhead.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper reported that the check on the
check register represented staff's move to a uniform letterhead.
The stationery and envelopes were not only uniform but printed on
recycled paper.
Mayor Higley reported she recently received a call from a senior
citizen who wished to donate money to the Senior Services. The
resident wanted a tax exempt vehicle with which to make the
donation. Mayor Higley relayed the request to the law firm where
she is employed and the law firm agreed and approved to provide
the 501-C3 instrument pro bono. She would sub,mit the document
for city council approval when it was prepared.
STAFF REPORT: Acting City Manager advised Council he would submit
the staff report in workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Watson, that the regular session adjourn andc:ouncil
reconvene in workshop session. Such motion carried 'and the
regular session was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on'
Monday, August 27, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Fire Chief, Chief of Police and
the Acting Director of Operations. Also present was the new City
Manager, Mike Tanner.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Council reviewed the items listed on the regular session
agenda. It was suggested that the park ordinance reflect all city
parks and future park sites.
MATTERS RELATING TO RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRACT ON CONSTRUCTION OF
ELEVATEDSTORAGI:. lANK - Ul::il;U~~lUNUNLY:
City's Consulting Engineer Dieter Ufer explained that the city
recei~ed one bid for construction of the elevated storage tank.
Four other bidders received the specifications, but chose not to
bid. One obstacle to receiving more bids was the tightness of the
construction site. Staff checked with the city attorney to seek
guidance on how to handle the one bid. The city attorney's advice
was to treat the one bid as if it were one of many. The single
bid was opened with the following result:
Bidder
Amount
$824,800.00
Pitt-Des Moines, Inc.
16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 720
Houston, Texas 77060
The bid came in $200,000 over the 1987 total construction cost
estimate of $627,000. One reason for the high bid was designed at
a time when shrouding of tanks was not a consideration. Since
that time, tank blowers have become extremely cautiouS of sand
blasting and painting because of possible litigation from the air
contamination. The proximity of Wakeforest Street, Westpark and
the Jack Roach Ford facilities lends to the complexity of the
project being so tight. To shroud the tank during sand blasting
and painting caused $100,000 of the overrun. Even though the
specifications dictate the use ,of vinyl paint, which is a dry-fall
paint, the tanks will need to be shrouded.
The other reason for the overrun is the contractor knew he was the
only bidder before the bidding deadline. The other part is the
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cost escalations that have occurred in the industry.
In 1987, the possibility of using the site across the street was
studied, but it was determined that it would not be cost effective
to do that because of the cost of the land.
The city has four options:
(1) The city c.ould do nothing. However, the city has made a
commitment to meet the demands for water supply and water
pressure;
(2) Rebid the project as it is which could result in getting no
bids or getting a higher bid than the one received.
Pitts-Des Moines stated they would not rebid the project
should the city choose this option;
(3) Redesign the tank on the property to the east; or
(4) If Council can find the financing, award the contract to
Pitts-Des Moi nes whi ch wi 11 correspond with the time frame
to have the elevated storage tank in operation before the
next surge of water usage.
Director of Administration Donna Sims advised that funds could be
made available from the water/sewer retained earnings fund. The
city may also have additional funds from capital improvements
projects that were completed under budget.
After discussion, Councilmember Bell suggested Council table this
item when it was open for action during the regular session. It
would allow time to contact the contractors and ask why they did
not bid.
Mr. Ufer suggested that if Council decided to rebid the project,
they wait until this time, next year.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to convene
in regular session.
At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Hi,gley reconvened the workshp session with the
following present: Mayor Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell,
Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Staff members present were, the City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Operations,
Director of Admfnistration, Chief of Police, the Fire Chief and
the Superintendent of Public Works.
MATTERS 'RELATING TO RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE OF INSERTER MACHINE:
Director of Administration Donna Sims presented the recommendation
concerning the folder inserter machine. The machine was
demonstrated at city hall and performed very well. A single
person performing the same task manually would require a minimum
of fifteen hours per cycle.
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Costs of a service rates were determined to be, as follows:
Cost range per piece
Monthly cost
Annual Cost
$ .02 -
$ 120.00-
$1,440.00 -
$ .05
$ 300.00
$3,600.00
Cost of the machine:
Purchase Price
Annual maintenance
Total cost
$7,634.00
$ 600.00
$8,234.00
The city would need same day service in order to continue to
provide residents with billings that reflect current payments.
Coastal Corporation unofficially offered same day service at $.02
per piece. However, Coasta 1 "had not commi tted to work for the
city. Compliance with Section 2-21 of the Code of Ordinances
would need to be maintained.
Purchase of the equipment would enable the city to prepare many
small or one-time jobs more efficiently that would not lend
themselves to using a service; such as tax statements, utility
friendly reminders, zoning notices, etc. With either option,
personnel would not be cut, but thirty collective hours of staff
time would be redirected to a better use than stuffing envelopes.
It was staff's recommendation to purchase the folder-inserter
machine from Pitney-Bowes. However, staff was agreeable to
using an outside service at a cost not to exceed $.02 per piece
with same day turn-around.
The City Attorney advised that, in accordance with the City
Charter and Section 2-21 of the Code of Ordinances, Councilmember
Bell would be required to submit an Affidavit of Substantial
Interest with the City Secretary and also be required to abstain
from all discussion and voting on the matter.
It was suggested that Ms. Sims document the other items requiring
envelope stuffing hours ~nd to calculate those costs. Council
further recommended that Ms. Sims pursue a commitment with Coastal
for one year or two years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that the Director of Administration pursue a formal
commitment from Coastal for a period of one to two years at $.02
per piece and one day turn-around for utility billing.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
None
Councilmember Bell
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MATTERS RELATING TO CPR CLUB (FAST AND COOL CLUB) LICENSES AND
PERMITS:
The City Attorney explained that the CPR Club building was
unsuitable for alcoholic beverage service, the site did not have
adequate parking spaces and the history of the previous club at
that location was on record with the Texas Alcohol and Beverage
Commission.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker,
seconded by Councilmember Watson, that City Council authorize the
City Attorney to make formal protest to the Texas Alcohol and
Beverage Commission and request denial of the liquor license
application. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
MATTERS RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES FOR PARK HOURS ORDINANCE:
City Council reviewed the enforcement procedures for park hour
restrictions~nd generally accepted the procedures as presented.
It was suggested that all city parks be included as well as future
park dedication sites.
MATTERS RELATING TO PROPOSED JOINT COMPOSTING/RECYCLING AGREEMENT -
DISCUSSION ONLY:
William A. Eddy, Humusoil Enterprises, discussed a Letter of
Intent prepared by his attorney which stated conditions for
consideration should the city decide to enter into a joint venture
agreement with his firm. Mr. Eddy introduced Bruce Thornton of
Living Earth Technology, Inc., who has merged with Humusoil
Enterprises.
A question was raised if, after the city's landfill is closed and
the city has an agreement to take yard waste to Humusoil
operations, the city could be required to take trash to two
places. What would the cost be to separate the trash. Other
questions addressed the proposed fifteen-year term of the
agreement. Humusoil has no track record of charging tipping
fees. Fifteen years is a long ti~e and it was proposed that the
parties consider a shorter term and some termination clauses so
that if Humusoilwas not making an acceptable amount each year,
the city can terminate the contract at that time.
After further discussion, Mayor Higley recommended:
(a) the City Attorney be requested to review the Letter of
Intent;
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(b) a clause be included that Humusoil Enterprises would
be responsible for security of the operations;
(c) termination clauses stating the city may terminate if
Humusoil is not successful; and
(d) provide a cap on expenses for improvements the city
would provide.
Mayor Higley requested staff determine for how much the city could
1 ease or sell the landfi 11. Also determi ne if there woul d be an
extra expense should the city close the landfill, separate the
garbage and split the dumping to different locations.
Member of City Council concurred with Mayor Higley's recom-:
mendation.
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, OF
THE TRAFFIt COMMITTEE:
City Council agreed the Chief of Police would develop criteria for
placing of stop signs for their approval. City Council would
review applicants to fill the vacancies on the committee at the
next workshop.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE HARRIS COUNTY MAYORS, COUNCILS' ASSOCIATION:
It was the general consensus of City Council to join the Harris
County Mayors, Councils' Association when the dues notice was
received in September.
COUNtIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Redeker inquired into the status of the building
site at 3628 Sunset.
The building permit was pulled and a hearing before the Zoning
Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 5.
Councilmember Jenkins commented on a letter he received from the
Harris County Flood Control District which stated the district was
not responsible for maintenance of Poor Farm Ditch. Councilmember
Jenkins requested staff determine what the city owns and what has
been dedicated to whom.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Mike Tanner had nothing further for
Council IS consi..deration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before City Council
at this time, motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the workshop was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, August 27, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Secretary, City
Attorney, Director of Administration, Acting Director of Operations,
the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police. The new City Manager,Mike
Tanner, was present. Councilmember Watson delivered the invocation and
led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Higley invited residents to speak who
had matters tney wished to bring to the attention of the City
Council which had not previously been submitted to the City
Manager.
Larry Wiese, 2615 Werlein, was concerned over the status of the
street closing plans atWerlein and Kirby. Residents on Werlein
were willing to beautify tne closure at their expense. Sonia
Myers, on Werlein, offered drawings to be considered asa closure
plan.
Mayor Higley explained the Long Range Planning Committee's
recommendation would be presented to Council in September and Mr.
Weise would be notified when the closure came before Council for
consideration.
Whitt Johnson, 3216 Nottingham, welcomed the new City Manager,
Mike Tanner.
Ca ro lyn Allen, 6204 Kirby, expressed her concerns over the CPR
Club which was seeking approval for a liquor license from the
Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. The CPR Club was in tne
same location as the previous Fast and Cool Club who's clientele
caused much disturbance to the residents in the city. Mrs. Allen
requested the city's assistance to protest the application.
Mayor Higley explained the CPR Club was on the workshop agenda
and would be considered at that time.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Item No.7,
Construction of Elevated Storage Tank, and item No. 13, Harris
County Appraisal Distrlct, was removed from the consent agenaa.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded
by Councilmember Redeker that, with the exception of items 7 an
13, the consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff
recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARK HOURS: Consideration was given to the
first reading ofOrainance Number 1378. Mayor Higley read the
caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1378
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARK HOURS AND A CURFEW;
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1378, 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.
Mayor Higley requested the ordinance be amended to read all parks
and future parks (with the exception of Liberty Hi 11). I he l;lty
Attorney agreed to have the language incorporated lnto the
ordinance at second reading.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Ordinance Number 1378 be accepted on first
reading including the proposed amendment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
R~SOLUTION ,1'.PPQINTHIl! MEMBERS TO THE BIIIlDHIG ANn C::TANnARns
COMMISSION: Consideration was given to the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-12
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 commissions; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 54.033 of the Texas
Local Government Code, the Mayor and members of the
City Council have contacted qualified citizens to
serve on the Building and Standards Commission of the
City of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and willingness to serve as members of the Building
and Standards 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 Building and
Standards Commission:
Barnett L. Gershen, Position 5
Carolyn Hodgins, Alternate A
Dale F. Reid, Alternate B
Margaret Williamson, Alternate C
M. Drew McManigle, Alternate D
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Buil~ing and Standards Commission shall serve for
the unexpired term extending through August 31, 1991
and thereafter until their respective successors are
duly selected and shall have qualified.
Section 3. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Building and Standards Commission shall serve
without compensation.
Section 4. All resolutions and parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of the conflict only.
Section 5. 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
application 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.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of each
meeting at which this resolution was discussed,
considered or acted upon was given in the manner
required by the Open Meetings Law, TEX. REV.
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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 Council ratifies,
approves and confirms such notices and the contents
and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of August ,
1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
( SEAL)
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Reso luti on Number 90-12 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Mayor Higley administered the Oath of Office to Barnett
Gershen, Carolyn Hodgins, Dale Reid and Drew McManigle.
Margaret Williamson was unable to attend the meeting and will
take the oath at a later time.
CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVATED STORAGE TANK: Consideration was given to
staff's recommendation for award of contract for the construction
of the 550,000 gallon pedestal type elevated storage tank.
Staff recommended that if finances were available, City Council
award the contract, to Pitt-Des Moines, Inc., at the bid price of
$824,800.00.
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Councilmember Bell expressed his concern over awarding a contract
with only one contractor bidding. However, he was reluctant to
wait a year to rebid the project.
Councilmember Redeker suggested Council consider tabling the
decision until the City Manager can review the issues to make a
recommendation. Councilmember Redeker did not think the project
should be tabled with the idea of rebidding.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council table the award of contract for
construction of the 500,000 gallon pedestal type elevated storage
tank until the next regularly scheduled council me~ting.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY MANAGER SEARCH FIRM: Consideration was given to the invoice in
the amount of $~.44 submitted by Ralph Andersen & Associates
for professional services in connection with the search for a city
manager.
Motion was made by Counciilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $3,530.44
submitted by Ralph Andersen & Associates be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PARKS: Consideration was given to the
invoice in the amount of $1,400.00 submitted by Tapley-Lunow
Architects for professional services in connection with the design
development of the city parks.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by' Council-
member Redeker, that City Council approve for payment the invoice
in the amount of $1,400.00 submitted by Tapley- Lunow
Architects.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PURCHASE OF REFUSE BAGS: Consideration was given to the invoice in
the amount of $18,069.52 submitted by Houston-Galveston Area
Council for the August shipment of garbage bags.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, sec9nded by Council-
member Redeker, that City Council approve for payment the invoice
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in the amount of $18,069.52 submitted by Houston-Galveston Area
Council.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
REPAIRS TO WESLAYAN LIFT STATION: Consideration was given to the
final invoice in the amount of $7,590.00 submitted by A-I Utility
and Construction Services, Inc., for pump replacement at the
Weslayan Lift Station.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the final invoice in the amount of $7,590.00
submitted by A-I Utility and Construction Services, Inc., be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voti ng No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TRI-SPORTS ASSOCIATION: Consideration was given to the invoice in
the amount of $5,000.00 submitted by Tri-Sports Association for
maintenance of the playing fields for the youth sports program.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $5,000 submitted
by Tri-Sports Association be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT: Consideration was given to the
invoice in the amount of $7,818.00 submitted by Harris County
Appraisal District for the fourth quarter payment in 1990.
Motion ,was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Ci ty Counci 1 approve for payment the i nvoi ce in
the amount of $7,818.00 submitted by Harris County Appraisal
District.
Counc i 1 member Bell suggested the i nvoi ce be pa i d with a letter of
protest. Mayor Higley suggested the city would not accomplish
anything to pay under protest.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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CITY cUUNCILMttrlNG MINUlt::i: Consideration was given to the
minutes of the City Council meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, August 13, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, August 13, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Jenkins welcomed Mike Tanner to the
city.
Councilmember Redeker commented that the TML magazine had an
article on ways to save money on street lighting and asked if the
city used the guidelines stated in the article.
Acting City Manager Curtis Cooper responded that the city has a
policy that as the street lights burn out, they are replaced with
a higher-intensity lights. When all lights are replaced, there
might be some savif!gs, but it would not be much.
Councilmember Redeker expressed concern over the complaint l~tter
which stated the odor at the wastewater treatment plant was
bothersome.
Mr. Cooper explained that the only place the wastewater
treatment plant emitted odors was at the point the sewage goes
into the plant. There is no raw sewage being discharged into
Braes Bayou.
Councilmember Redeker asked the status of the summer assessment
survey at Colonial Park.
Mr. Cooper replied that when the surveys are complete, they will
be made available to City Council.
Council member Redeker welcomed Mi ke Tanner to the ci ty.
Councilmember Watson asked if the city had sold the old fire
truck.
Fira Chief Stevenson responded that bids would be opened on
September 13, 1990.
Councilmember Watson expressed his appreciation to those planting
trees in the city and thought they should be commended for
providing such a worthwhile project.
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STAFF REPORT: Curtis Cooper thanked the members of staff for their
assistance during the time he served as Acting City Manager. Mr.
Cooper also expressed h.is appreciation to the members of City
Council for their support and assistance.
Mr. Cooper welcomed Mike Tanner to the City and to the position of
City Manager.
OATH OF OFFICE TO CITY MANAGER MIKE TANNER: Mayor Higley commented
that the unanimous choice of City Council for the person to fill
the position of City Manager was Mike Tanner. City Council was
impressed with his education, experience, energy and enthusiasm.
Mayor Higley welcomed Mike Tanner and asked him to come forward to
take the Oath of Office.
Mayor Higley administered the Oath of Office to Mike Tanner. Mr.
Tanner was seated at the council table.
Mr. Tanner commented he felt fortunate to be chosen as City
Manager and he looked forward to a long stay with the city.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at this
time, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the regular session adjourn to reconvene
in workshop session. Such motion carried and the regular session
was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, September 10, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Council members Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the ,City Manager, City Secretary, the Director of
Operations, Director of Administration, Chief of Police and the Fire
Chief.
MATTERS ,RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES OF
THE TAX lIAISON REPRESENTATIVE FUR (HI: CIIY:
Mr. Bob Jones di scussed with Counci 1 the prospects of serving as a
tax liaison person to represent the city on a continuing basis
before the Harris County Appraisal District.
Items discussed included a tax equalization study and the ability
to'collect sales data to use for comparison purposes. The idea of
dividing the city into smaller tax neighbdrhoods was presented as
a possi bl eremedy to enable the district to more accurately and
fairly evaluate the city's residential properties. Cost for a tax
liaison person was estimated at $25,000 to do a tax equalization
study plus $150.00 an hour for appraisal services. "
It was the general consensus of Counc il that perhaps, staff may be
able to provide a great deal of the information needed to monitor
the appraisal process. The City Manager suggested staff would
need two to four weeks to study the situation and develop a plan
to provide the type of service and information Council was seeking.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Council reviewed the agenda items, listed on the regular
session agenda.
MATTERS RELATING TO RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRACT ON CONSTRUCTION OF
ELEVATED STORAGE TANK - DISCUSSION UNLY:
City Manager Mi ke Tanner presented i nformati on concerning contacts
he had made to clarify and explain why the city received only one
bid. Problems with the tightness of the construction site was a
major issue as it increased the liability on the contractor. It
was determi ned tl}at there are only two contractors who I construct
the pedestal tank and they are CBI-NaCon and Pitt-Des Moines.
CBI-NaCon elected to not bid the project because of safety
concerns associated with the construction site. It was the
recommendati on of staff to not delay the project and to award the
contract to Pitt-Des Moines at their bid price of $824,800.
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in regular session.
At 8: 13, Mayor Hlg 1 ey reconvened the workshop sess -1 on with the
following present: Mayor Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell,
Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Staff members present were the City
Manager, City Secretary, Director of Operations, Director of
Administration, Chief of Police and the Fire Chief.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYST~M - DISCIlSSION
ONLY
Gary Anderson, representing the Texas Municipal Retirement System
(TMRS) reviewed the history of the city's participation in
TMRS and answered general questions concerning their
investments, stability and outlook. The buy-back provision
available by local option was discussed.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE RESPONSE TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL CLERKS
ASSOCIATION NOMINATING COMMITT~~:
The Nominating Committee of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association
(TfvlCA)} contacted the City Secretary for nomination to Trustee to
the TMCA Board. Mayor Higley 'recoinmendedCity Council approve
and support the nomination and to notify the Nominating Committee.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Redeker,
seconded by Counci lmembe,r Watson, that City Counci 1 approve and
support the nomination of the City Secretary to the position of
Trustee for the Texas Municipal Clerks Association for the coming
year.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Redeker, Watson
Councilmember Jenkins
None
Councilmember Jenkins requested a report be given to Council of
seminars and conferences attended by the City Secretary.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE SISTER CITY AND THE OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE:
Thi s item was di scussed duri ng the regul ar sess i on uhderHeari ng
of Residents.
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES OF
THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE:
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 9:17 p.m. to convene
,in closed executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings
Act. TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Section 6252-17,
Section 2(g).
At 9:37 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
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Councilmembers discussed the Tri-Sports parade scheduled for 10:00
a.m., Saturday, September 15, 1990.
STAFF REPORT:
The City Secretary distributed information concerning the Zoning
and Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September
13, 1990 and the Coalition of Cities meeting scheduled for Friday,
September 14.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councflmember
Watson, that the meeting adjourn. Such motion carried and the
workshop session was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, September 10, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
A 1 so present were the Ci ty Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of Administration, Director of Operations, and the Fire Chief
and the Chief of Police. Mayor Higley delivered ,the invocation and
led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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.
Dorothy Reiger, 6516 Brompton, thanked Mayor Higley for
arranging the pro bono service to prepare a 501-C(3) tax exempt
organization for Senior Services.
Mrs. Reiger also thanked Councilmember Jenkins for taking the
time to look up the cost of pipe for water and sewer line
replacement projects.
Mrs. Reiger welcomed the City Manager, Mike Tanner, to the city.
Mike Parks, 6427 Buffalo Speedway, spoke on behalf of the
Francophile Committee and recommended that Linda Swope and Jean
Wa 11 ace be appoi nted co-chairs of the committee to replace
himself as chair. Mr. Parks requested Council consider assistance
to the Francophil e Commi ttee in the form of fi nanci ng the use of
the City's fax machine for messages to France and secretarial
staff.
Mayor Hi gl ey suggested Mr. Parks di scuss the amount of money and
secretarial staff time with the Director of Administration.
Council would take the request under consideration during the
budget process.
Mr. Parks requested Council consider placing signs in the
entrances to the city acknowledging Saintes, France as the Sister
City. The Francophile Committee ,would contribute $300 for that
purpose.
Mayor Higley advised that City Council would consider the entrance
signs.
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Terry Elizondo, 2723 Sunset, spoke to Council so they would be
aware of the student exchange program. There were ten college
students who came to West University Place from Saintes this
summer. It was extremely successful and the committee plans to
expand the student exchange program in the future
Jean Wallace, 4120 Oberlin, gave an update on the Sister City
participation.
Linda Swope, 3036 Robinhood, presented future plans for the
,Francophile Committee. Saintes will send people to West
University Place in October 1991 and the committee would request
support from the City Council. The committee was considering
publishing a newsletter about Sister City activities and would
offer the newsletter to the members of City Council.
Mayor Higley thanked the Francophi 1 e Commi ttee members for thei r
comments and expressed her appreciation for their efforts.
Councilmember Redeker thanked the committee members for their work
to continue the program. Councilmember Redeker expressed her
support of their program.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Higley invited residents who wished to address a specific
agenda item to speak at this time.
There were none present who wi shed to speak concerning an agenda
item .
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Item No.7, Construction of Elevated Storage Tank, was removed
from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that with the exception of item No.7, the
consent agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARK HOURS:
Consideration was given to the second and final reading of
Ordinance Number 1378.
Mayor Higley read the caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARK HOURS AND A CURFEW; AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS;
AND CONTAINING FINDINGS ANU PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1378, 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.
Mayor Higley called attention to the amendment to Sec. 16-11(a)
which now reads, as follows:
(a) A curfew is hereby establ ished each night between the
hours of 11:DO PM and 5:30 AM within the following: Colonial Park,
Weir Park, Whitt Johnson Park, and Judson Park and all other
areas hereafter formally dedicated for park purposes by ordinance
duly adopted.
I Moti on was made by Counci lmember Watson, seconded by Counci lmember
Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1378 be adopted on second and final
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ZINA GARRISON:
Mayor Higley presented for consideration Resolution Number 90-13,
as follows:
RESOLUTION 90-13
WHEREAS, Zi na Garri son has proven herself successful
as the highest-ranked native American woman tennis player
in the tennis world today; and
WHEREAS, Zina Garrison has
performances over the years and
successes on the tennis courts; and
demonstrated brilliant
experienced remarkable
WHEREAS, Zina Garrison is the type of player who
we 1 comes and with perseverance anti ci pates the competi ti on
no matter what tournament in which she is participating; and
WHEREAS, Zina Garrison is a spokesperson for the
YWCA Tennis Program with a desire to interest and
encourage young people in playing tennis.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
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Section 1. City Council recognizes Zina Garrison
for her outstanding success as a top contender in the
tennis competition today.
Section 2. City Council recognizes and appreciates
ZinaGarrison as a resident of West University Place and
for her talent and exceptional ability.
Section 3. City Council wishes Zina Garrison
continued success both on and off the courts and in her new
endeavor with the YWCA.
Section 4. That this resolution be spread in full
upon the minutes of City Council and that the Mayor be, and
she is hereby, authorized to cause to be delivered to
Zina Garrison a copy of this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
September ,1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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day of
Buddy Bell, Mayor Pro Tern
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
Jim Jenkins, Councilmember
Janet L. Redeker,
Councilmember
Bill Watson, Councilmember
Attest:
(SEAL)
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Resolution Number 90-13 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVATED STORAGE TANK:
Consideration was given to staff's recommendation for award of
contract for the constructi on of the 500,000 gallon pedestal-type
elevated storage tank.
After a comprehensive study was completed as to whether the
$824,800 bid submitted by Pitt-DesMoines should be approved, it
was staff's recommendation to award the bid to Pitt-DesMoines.
Councilmember Jenkins questioned the color of paint specified for
the tank. City. s Consulting Engineer Dieter Ufer explained that
the contract gives the owner the right to choose any color they
wish.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that City Council accept staff's recommendation
and award the contract to Pitt-DesMoines at the bid amount of
$824,800.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
1988 BOND PAYMENT:
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of
$262,556.25 submitted by First City Bancorporation of Texas
representing interest due on the 1988 Bond Issue.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that the invoice in the amount of $262,556.25
submitted by Fi rst city Bancorporati on of Texas be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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Voting No:
Absent:
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY AREA 2b:
Consideration was given to the following submitted by RWL
Construction, Inc:
(a) Monthly Estimate No.2 in the amount of $97,741.70; and
Cb) Change Order No. 1 for an addition of $12,708.00 and
time extension of 15 Calendar Days.
Moti on was made Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Counci lmember
Jenkins, that the items submitted by RWL Constructi on, Inc., be
approved as listed.
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Voting Aye:
'Voting No:
Absent:
LEGAL SERVICES:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $3,392.99
submitted for 1 ega 1 services provided on the city IS beha lffor the
month of August, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council~
member Jenkins, that, City Council approved for payment the invoice
in the amount of $3,392.99 submi tted for 1 ega 1 servi ces provi ded
in August, 1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PAINTING OF WATER TANK:
Consideration was given to the proposal to paint the elevated
storage tank on Wakeforest.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Redeker, seconded byCounci 1-
member Jenkins, that City Counci 1 approve and auth,orize Don S.
Reichle & Associates to design, furnish materials, install and
maintain a "yellow ribbon and bow II on the city's Wakeforest
elevated water tank at no expense to the city provided Don S.
Reichle & Associates assumes all liability.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Consideration was given to the minutes of the City Council
meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, August 27, 1990; and
(b) City Council regular Session, August 27, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Bell suggested that if the signs at the entrances to
the city are repl aced to acknowl edge the si ster city, that the
city purchase prett i er si gns .
Mayor Higley suggested the population be added to the signs as
well. Mayor Higley recommended Council discuss the signs during
budget meetings.
Councilmember Bell reported that at the HL&P rate hearing
meeting, District Manager Roy White offered to help procure new
street lights for the city. Councilmember Bell expressed his
appreciation to Mr. Tanner, Chief Griffith and other staff for
their assistance concerning the issues involved in the home
construction site on Sunset at Poor Farm Ditch.
Councilmember Redeker inquired into a complaint from a resident.
Councilmember Redeker reported a huge pot hole on Vanderbi lt and
Be 11 a ire.
Councilmember Jenkins expressed appreciation for the letter from
the railroad specifying the yearly clean-up schedule. Council-
member Jenkins suggested staff pursue obtaining a written
commitment from -the railroad stating what their responsibility is
and when they will take care of it yearly. Chief Griffith
responded that the railroad inquired to see if the city would be
interested in 1 eas i ng that 1 and for a park area. Under a lease
arrangement, the city would maintain it.
STAFF REPORT: City Manager Mike Tanner reported the discharge line
at the wastewater treatment plant collapsed in the area between
the plant and Braes Bayou. There are three parties involved:
the Harris County Flood Control District, The Corp. of Engineers
and Houston uses it for a jogging trail. There is a juris-
dictional question, but staff is working with the County to get
the line repaired. '
Mr. Tanner requested a workshop session with council in the near
future to discuss goals and objectives for this fall and the next
fiscal year.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before Council at
this time, motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, secQ.nded by
Counci lmember Bell, that the regul ar city counci 1 meeting adjourn
to reconvene in workshop session. Such motion carried and the
regular session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION AND
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1990
COMMUNITY BUILDING AT THE INTERSECTION OF AUDEN STREET AND RICE BLVD.
7:00 P.M.
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The Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of
West University Place~ Texas, convened in public hearing at the
Community Building, at the intersection of Auden Street and Rice Blvd.,
in the City of West University Place, on Tuesday, September 18, 1990,
at 7:00 p.m. with the following members of City Council present:
Mayor Laura C. Higley
Councilmember Jim Jenkins
Councilmember Bill Watson
Mayor Pro Tern Buddy Bell
Councilmember Janet L. Redeker
with the following absent: none, thus constituting a quorum.
and with the following members of the Zoning and Planning Commission
present:
Chairman Reid Wilson
Commissioner Bonnie T. Homes
Commissioner Susan Rachlin
Commissioner Ralph Stivison
Vice Chairman George Ruhlen
Commissioner Robert Lindsey
Commissioner George Ruhlen
with the following absent: Commissioner Frank Billings, thus
constituting a quorum.
Staff members present were:
Mike Tanner, City Manager
Audrey Nichols, City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr., City Attorney
Wayne Perry, Chief Building Official
Reid Wilson welcomed those in attendance and introduced the members of
City Council, Zoning and Planning Commission and city staff.
Reid Wilson reviewed the background of zoning in the city and explained
the outgrowth of the 1987 zoning ordinance and the 1990 technical
corrections. The city adopted the first zoning ordinance in 1937.
There was an addition of townhouses and a professional office district
in the 1970's but there was little substantive modification to the 1937
ordinance. In the 1980's city officials became aware that the zoning
ordinance did not provide the protection from commercial zones. With
the increased residential construction, there was concern that the city
would lose the "West U" feel.
In 1987, after two years of work, the Zoning and Planning presented to
City Council recommendations for a comprehensive revision to the zoning
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ordinance. A public hearing was held for citizen input, both oral and
written, and another review by the Zoning and Planning Commission
resulted in a recommendation for the current 1987 zoning ordinance.
City Council adopted the ordinance on October 12, 1987. It was
anticipated at that time that the 1987 ordinance would require
technical corrections within a year or two. The Zoning and Planning
Commission has considered technical corrections for the past year and
one-half with intensive work in the last six months.
The proposals before the community tonight involve the technical
corrections as well as zoning map changes. Some of the proposals are
substantive, but were included in the technical corrections to conserve
time and city resources, and because the Zoning and Planning Commission
fe 1 t they were noncontrovers i a 1. Those proposals i nvo 1 ve the Eastern
Star property, the JMH No.3 site and the Kirby Drive/Lake/Plumb area.
Mayor Higley spoke to welcome those in attendance. Mayor Higley
expressed her appreciation to the Zoning and Planning Commission
members for thei r work and the extens ive work when they revi sed the
zoning ordinance in 1985.
Mayor Higley encouraged those in the audience to give their comments
concerni ng the zoni ng correcti ons and changes. City Council members
and Zoni ng and Pl anni ng Commi ssi on members were all interested in the
comments and the comments wou 1 d be cons i dered very seri ous ly before
final action would be taken.
,Reid Wilson advised the audience that the joint publ ic hearing was
called pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 1377, passed August 2,
1990.
Reid Wilson requested confirmation of joint public notice as required
by Ordinance No. 1377 and the Local Government Code of the following:
1. Publication in Houston Chronicle;
2. Publication in City Currents;
3. P~~ting notice in public places in the city; and
4. Mailing of notice to homeowners with property within 200 feet
of any property whose zoning classification is proposed to be
changed.
The City Secretary confirmed that such publications, mailings and
posting had been done and certified.
Reid Wilson explained that the joint public hearing was a requirement
of the Local Government Code prior to amending a zoning ordinance. The
Zoning and Planning Commission meetings are all "public meetings"
pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. As part of the process for drafting
the proposed amendments, the members of the Zoning and Planning
Commission met with city staff and solicited input from neighbors,
affected property owners and local builders.
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After the public hearing, the Zoning and Planning Commission would meet
to consider input received, making such modifications as are prudent to
the proposed amendments. I f the proposed changes are s i gnifi cant, the
Zoning and Planning Commission may request another joint public
hearing. If not, no additional public hearing would be necessary. The
Zoning and Planning Commission ~hall issue a written report to the City
Council setting forth specific recommended changes. City Council will
cons i der the Zoni ng and Pl anni ng Commi ss i on report and recommended
changes and after such del i berati ons as they deem proper, i ncl udi ng
additional public hearings if they deem necessary, the Council will
pass the amendments. It is anticipated by the Zoning and Planning
Commission and the City Council to have the amendments passed and
effective by year end.
Written comments presented during the hearing shall become part of the
record of the heari ng. Maps deli neati ng proposed zoni ng map changes
are to become part of the record of the hearing. Also the master copy
of the proposed amendments is at a table in the rear of the Community
Building. Any typos or grammatical corrections should be noted on the
master. The master shall become a part of the record of the hearing.
Reid Wilson reviewed the 21 textural amendments and the purpose of each.
Mr. Wilson explained the procedure for the hearing. Written questions
or comments sheets were available at the door and should be handed in.
Typos spelling, grammar should be marked on the "master copy" at the
table in the rear. Speakers would be heard first come first serve
basis on the number drawn. Speakers should fill out the cards with
their name and address and turn them in to the Chief Building
Inspector. Presentati ons woul d be 1 imi ted to five mi nutes with the
right to go to the end of the line and speak again. The hearing would
not conclude until all speakers had been heard. All statements were to
be presented to the Zoning and Planning Commission and City Council,
not to the audience. The speaker shall sit in the designated
location. Each speaker is requested to state his or her name and
address before beginning.
The public hearing Was for the purpose of receiving input from as many
citi zensas possible, therefore, the hearing was not intended as a
question and answer session with City Councilor Zoning ,and Planning
Commission. Anyone who desired to discuss at length an issue relating
to the technical corrections would have the opportunity to do so with
any member of the City Councilor Zoning and Planning Commission after
the meeting or plan to attend the next Zoning and Planning Commission
meeting scheduled for Thursday,October 11, 1990, 7:30 p.m., in City
Council Chambers.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Fred Tooley, 6031 Lake, representi ng 191 res i dents, read and presented
the following from those who live on Lake Street and the surrounding
area:
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Members of The City Council and
Zoning and Planning Commission
City of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Members of the Commission and City Council:
We, the undersigned residents of Lake Street and other
interested citi zens, wi sh to protest the proposed rezoni ng
of the block bordered by Ki rby Dri ve, Pl umb Street, Lake
Street and Tangley Street. Although we (strongly support
the rezoning of the three lots facing Lake Street to
strictly residential, we do most strenuously object to the
lots facing Kirby Drive being rezoned from the current
townhouse zoni ng to a commerci a 1 zoni ng for the fo 11 owi ng
reasons:
1. Previous Considerations
In the early 1970.s, an architectural and planning
firm was commissioned by the City to do 'a study of
the Kirby Drive/Lake Street blocks and make
recommendations for rezoning. Many thousands of
do 11 ars of taxpayers' money was spent on thi s study,
and much time and effort was expended by City
officials, the Zoning and Planning Commission and
interested citizens in order to reach an agreement.
All of the reasons which led to the current zontng of
these blocks remain valid today.
2. Spot Zoning
Successful townhouse developments have been
es tab 1 ished on several of the lo_ts affected by the
rezoning in the 1970's. Commercial development in
place at the time of rezoning remains commercial. If
this prior rezoning is adhered to, eventually Kirby
Drive will offer more uniformity. If, instead, the
City makes arbi trary adjustments in zoning to
accommodate every special interest group, the
"patchwork quilt" of spot zoning will win out.
3. Physical Restrictions
The Pl anni ng and Zoni ng Commi ss i on has determi ned in
the past that the property depths of 100 feet offer
the same 1 imitati ons to commerci a 1 development as to
townhouses or clusterhouses. Site plans indicating
various successful arrangements of townhouses or
clusterhouses have been presented to the City by
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interested architects and are a matter of record with
the City.
4. Crime
Our police department understands that when area
residents lose all recognition of the comings and
goings of people and vehicles, the area experiences a
significant crime increase. In addition, these
commercial establishments are unoccupied at night and
invite criminal activity.
5. Noise and Health Problems
Where townhouses have been developed, the adjacent
Lake Street neighbors have experienced a significant
reduction in the incredible noise of Kirby Drive.
Rezoni ng to commerc i a 1 may well bri ng the noi se to
their backyards. In addition, sewer lines are shared
by Lake Street and Kirby Drive. Commercial usage of
these lines and residential usage are incompatible and
cause blockages which resulti n the overflow of raw
sewage at manholes.
6. Traffic and Parking
Where commercial development does exist along the
Kirby frontage, traffic and parking along adjacent
residential streets has been adversely affected.
Although parking may be at a premium for townhouse
lots, commercial traffic and parking is several times
worse.
7. Precedents
We consider it unrealistic to believe that the
proposed rezoning to commercial would be limited to
the block in question. To remove the finger in the
dike would most certainly enable the next block to
achieve rezoning, and the next, 'and the next. The
Commission must consider the ultimate ramifications of
a zoning change on anyone of the Kirby blocks.
8. Fairness
Any citizen who has purchased property in the Lake
Street/Kirby Drive area since 1973 has the right to
expect that the City will remain a residential city
and that the problems of Houston will not be delivered
to their back door by elected West University
offi ci a 1 s. New residences have been bui lt whi ch may
not have been built, had the Kirby Drive frontage been
zoned commerci a 1. Townhouse owners have the ri ght to
expect the City to ho 1 d a commitment and not convert
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successful developments into an undesirable
situation. In short, we depend on our City officials
to use good judgment in these matters and consider
what is fair and best for the City as a whole.
We, the peti tioners, respectfully submit our names in protest to thi s
considered rezoning:"
Mr. Tooley presented the petition to Reid Wilson.
Carolyn Hodgins, 3920 Arnold, spoke concerning driveways and the fact
that there is nothing specific on regulating the approaches to
driveways. The apron or approach to driveways often goes beyond the
property 1 i ne. Mrs. Hodgi ns was not concerned about the dri veway
approaches being flared so long as they did not extend beyond the
property line.
Les Albins, 3812 Southwestern, chose not to speak at this time.
J. F. White, 4002 Browning, spoke on behalf of the Eastern Star
Temple. Mr. White is on the Board of Directors for Eastern Star and
voiced the approval of the board, and himself individually, of the
proposed rezoning of the site to townhouse development or PDD-TH4.
Dorothy Reiger, 6516 Brompton, spoke against the construction of
circular drives and stub drives on corner lots. Mrs. Reiger also
expressed her concern over the lack of protection of trees and
questioned the ability to enforce the driveway amendment (Tab 12).
Theresa Fogler, 3610 Sunset, expressed her concern that the language be
clear as to what constitutes a building site. The language should
state a building site consist of a minimum of fifty feet of a usable
site or unencumbered space. Ms. Fogler questioned that there was no
notice requirement to neighbors when lots are presented for
subdivision. Without notification, there was not opportunity to
protest the proposed subdivision. Ms. Fogler suggested the definition
of a one-half story be changed so that a one-half story residence
appears as a one-half story and not a three-story house. She
recommended the one-half story definition be changed from 60% of the
size of the floor beneath to being under a sloping roof line. Ms.
Fogler suggested that the requi rement for a ten-foot of open space on
the side for a porte cochere be applied to the area facing the street
as well.
H. L. Britton, 3609 Ablans, stated he was a member of City Council when
the zoning ordinance was adopted in 1987. He voted against it at that
time even though he thought it was in general a good document. The
Zoning and Planning Commission had not reconciled some issues and the
result was it was confusing for the staff to enforce the ordinance.
Mr. Britton urged that cons i dera ti on be gi ven to keepi ng the 1 anguage
simple and easily interpreted. Mr. Britton pointed out several
sections that he felt were reduced to legalese. For instance it took
four pages to describe a garage and dri veway. Why e 1 imi nate
specifics? Leave explanations clearly stated with clear definitions.
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Mr. Britton suggested that the list of qualified trees be posted in
City Hall and published in the City Currents.
Lisa Groten, 5901 Fordham. agreed with Mr. Tooley and was not in favor
of rezoning the Kirby Drive/Lake/Plumb area to Commercial. She
suggested better communications and public information.
Brian Hughes, 6132 Lake, was concerned about any change in zoning that
would add to traffic on that part of Kirby.
Denise Seamens, 4203 Swarthmore, did not think the proposed side
setback on corner lots would be in the best interest of the city. She
thought it would erode some of the tax base of the city. (Tab 4)
Joan Dusard, 6004 Lake, spoke against rezoning from townhouse to
commercial on Kirby.
James A. Reichert, 835 Kuttman Road, co-owner of the Shipley's Doughnut
Shop-at 5800 Kirby, spoke to encourage rezoning that portion of Kirby
, from townhouse to commercial.
Jerry Kerbow, 2630 University, agreed with the first speaker who spoke
against rezoning on Kirby Drive.
Steve Toomey, 6634 Rutgers, was not in favor of totally abolishing home
occupations or limiting basketball goals. Mr. Toomey was in favor of
keeping West University Place as it was and not in favor of trying to
stop everything. Mr. Toomey was not in favor of commercial zoning on
Kirby.
Peggie Cannon, 2703 Sunset, pointed out that she was told years ago
that the city would have an agreement with the management of a
commerc i a 1 pa rce 1 on Ki rby at Sunset. The agreement wou 1 d not a 11 ow
ingress and egress from the commercial establishment on Kirby onto
Sunset. However, no one remembers anything about the agreement. Ms.
Cannon stated her property was devalued because of the commercial
impact. She was not in favor of rezoning Kirby to commercial. (Tab 4)
Jim Doan, 381~ Ruskin, wanted an explanation of the proposal to
restrict his use of the land on his corner lot. (Tab 4)
Diane' Dahlem, 6120 Lake, was not in favor of changing the zoning on
Kirby to commercial. If it is changed, there will be parking on Lake,
crime will increase and traffic will increase.
Paul Gloriod, 2615 University, was not in favor of rezoning the area on
Kirby to commercial.
Kirk Groten, 5901 Fordham, questioned why the rezoning was being
considered at all. He did not know of any resident homeowners who were
in favor of the changes.
Mrs. Rosenberg, 5902 Lake,' with Village Association, stated from her
experience with the Village Association, crime would increase if the
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zon i ng on Ki rby was changed to commerc i a 1 . Mrs. Rosenberg was not in
favor of the rezoning.
Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, suggested the amendments needed a definition
of "corner lots" and "ratating corner lots". Also, the ordinance
needed to define home occupati ons. Ms. McCay suggested the Zoning and
Planning Commission consider redefining pervious material to remove
swimming pools from that classification. Ms. McCay did not agree with
the qualified tree ordinance. Ms. McCay suggested that the amendments
relative to corner lot should require specific setbacks. Anything
built on a corner lot must line up with building lines of other
streets. Ms. McCay stated she would like to sign the petition for the
people on Lake Street.
Jay Rosenberg, 5902 Lake, stated he was not in favor of rezoning the
area on Kirby to commercial. He was concerned for the safety of the
neighborhood.
Jeff Horshell, 2733 Wroxton, stressed he was not in favor 'of rezoning
Kirby to commercial. (Tab 4)
Connie Collin, ?630 Tangley, a non-resident property owner, spoke
against rezoning of Kirby to commercial. She was interested in
maintaining the integrity of West University Place.
Fred Tooley, 6031 Lake, commented there had always been a commitment
and consistency to support single family homes. It has been a
tradition in the city. Mr. Tooley felt the city was in a state of flux
and urged the Zoning and Planning Commission and City Council to be
very careful about changing.
Les Albins, 3812 Southwestern, suggested another meeting should be held
for more explanation of each amendment.
Reid Wilson advised that there was a Zoning and Planning Commission
meeting scheduled for October 11, 1990, 7:30 p.m., in Council
chambers. Anyone who would like to attend would be welcome. At that
meeting the Zoning and Planning Commission would review the input from
the public hearing, both written and oral.
Hearing no further questions or comments, Mayor Higley thanked those
present for attendi ng and for thei r i nvo 1 vement. Ci ty Counc il and the
Zoning and Planning Commission members are always available for citizen
input. City Counci 1 meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each
month and citizen comments and questions are always welcome.
Zoning and Planning Commission will make their report to City Council.
Final consideration would be for Council action. That will be posted
when it is on the agenda three days ahead of time. You are welcome to
call city hall at any time and ask if something is on the agenda, so
you don't have to be running to City Hall to see. The Zoning and
Planning Commission meetings that are public and you are invited to
attend. City Council would consider each issue separately. This was
not a packaged deal.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that a 11 comments, questi ons, wri tten submi ss ions, noti ces,
tape recordings and maps be adopted as a part of the record of this
hearing tonight.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lindsey, seconded by Commissioner
Rachlin, that all comments, questions, written submissions, notices,
tape recordings and maps be adopted as a part of' the record of thi s
hearing tonight.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Commissioners Wilson, Lindsey, Holmes, Rachlin,
Ruhlen, Stivison
None
Commissioner Billings
Written submissions received were as follows:
1. 'Markup of the proposed amendments received from Dick Ayers.
2. Written submi ss i on from James A. Rei chert, owner of
Shipley's Doughnut tract, supporting the Kirby rezoning.
3. Letter from Carolyn Covell and Herb Ayala, 6016 Lake
Street, opposing the Kirby rezoning.
4. Petition opposing Kirby rezoning.
5. Written submission from Francine Doan, 3819 Ruskin,
opposing the side street setback amendment (Tab 4).
6. Written submission from Paul S. Engle, 2647 Amherst,
opposing Kirby rezoning.
7. Written submissi~n from Sterling Minor, 3406 Albans, opposing
side street setback amendment (Tab 4) and suggesting a
uniform 10' ~ide street setback for all lots.
8. Written submission from Carolyn Hodgins, 3920 Arnold,
regarding curbs.
9. Memo from Di xi e We 1 don, 3824 Un i vers ity , supporting the
JMH rezoning but opposing use of the site for park purposes.
10. Written reports from city staff showing compliance with
notice requirements.
11. Maps showing proposed graphic changes to the zoning map and
proposed changes in zoning district boundaries.
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12. Master "Mark Upll of the proposed amendments showing spell ing,
typos and grammatical comments.
Reid Wilson invited anyone who would like to come forward and speak to
those on the Zoning and Planning Commission and City Council, to please
do so.
Reid Wilson declared the joint public hearing adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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natto exceed the estimated cost of the construc-
tion or installation of the facilities;
(3) be executed v'ith sureties as may he ap-
proved by the governing body;
(4) be executed by a company authorized to do
business as a surety in this state if the governing
body requires a surety bond executed bya corpo-
rate surety; and
(5) be conditioned that the water and sewer
service facilities will be constructed or installed:
(A) in compliance with the model rules
adopted under Section 16.343, Water Code; and
(B) within the time stated on the plator on
the document attached to the plat for the subdi-
vision or within any extension of that time.
(c) In lieu of the bond an owner may deposit cash,
a letter of credit issued by a federally insured
financial institution, or other acceptable financial
guarantee.
(d) If a letter of credit is used, it must:
(1) list as the sole beneficiary the presiding
officer of the governing body; and
(2) be conditioned, that the water and sewer
service 'facilities will be constructed or installed:
(A) in compliance with the model rules
adopted under Section 16.343, Water Code;, and
(B) within the time stated on the plat or on
the document attached to the plat for the subdi-
vision or within any extension of that time.
Acts 1989, 7lst Leg_,ch. 624, ~ 3.01, eff. Sept. 1,1989.
~ 212.011. Effect of Approval on Dedication
(a) The approval of a plat is not considered an
acceptance of any proposed dedication and does not
impose on the municipality any duty regarding the
maintenance or improvement of any dedicated parts
until the appropriate municipal authorities make an
actual appropriation of the dedicated parts by entry,
use, or improvement.
(b) The disapproval of a plat is considered ,a re-
fusalbythe municipality of the offered dedication
,indicated on the plat.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, ~ 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
(b) On the approval of a plat by the municipal
authority responsible for approving plats, the au-
thority shall issue to the person applying for the
approval a certificate stating that the plat has ,been
reviewed and approved by the authority.
(c) On the written request of an owner of land. an
entity that provides utility service, or the governing
body of the municipality, the municipal authority
responsible for approving plats shall make the fol-
lowing determinations regarding the owner's land
or the land in which the entity or governing body is
interested that is located within the jurisdiction of
the municipality:
(1) whether a, plat is required under this sub-
chapter for the land; and
(2) if a plat is required, whether it has been
prepared and whether it has been reviewed and
approved by the authority.
(d) Tlle request made under Subsection (c) must
identify the land that is the subject of the request.
(e) If the municipal authority responsible for ap-
proving plats determines under Subsection (c) that a
plat is not required, the authority shall issue to the
requesting party a written certification of that de-
termination. If the authority determines that a plat
is required and that the plat has been prepared and
has been reviewed and approved by the authority,
the authority shall issue to the requesting party a
written, certification of that' determination.
(f) The municipal authority responsible for ap-
proving plats shall make its determination within 20
days after the date it receives' the request under
Subsection (c) and shall issue the certificate, if ap-
propriate, within 10 days after the date the determi-
nation is made.
(g) If both the municipal planning commission
and the governing body of the municipality have
authority to approve plats, only one of those entities
need make the ,determinations and issue thecertifi-
cates required by th~ section.
(h) The municipal authority responsible for ap-
proving plats may adopt rules it considers necessary
to administer its functions, under this' section.
~ 212.0115. Certification Regarding Compliance
With Plat Requirements
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(a) For the purposes of this section, land is con- Amended by Acts 1989, 7lst Leg;, ch. 624, ~ 3.03, eff.
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Mr. Reid Wilson
Zoning and Planning Commission
Municipal Building
3800 University Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
Re: Proposed Rezoning of Kirbv Drive
Dear Mr. Wilson:
We are writing to express our concern about the proposed zoning
change from Townhouse District to Commercial District on Kirby
Drive between Tangleyand Plumb. We purchased our home in West
University one block off Kirby because we liked the quiet
residential nature of the neighborhood and the fact that West U
has zoning laws to protect that residential character. We are
very upset about the possibility of rezoning on Kirby Drive to
permit more intensive commercial uses. We are concerned about
the negative effects that such a rezoning of Kirby will have on,
Lake Street and adjoining streets: increased traffic (excessive
traffic on Lake is already a problem), increased parking on
residential streets, more noise, more nonresidents loitering in
the neighborhood, more crime, more problems with sewers and
rodents.
The Village area across from this block of Kirby has always been
commercial, and the area to the south on Kirby has always been
residential. The townhouse district zoning serves as a good
buffer between these commercial and residential areas. The
current townhouse zoning classification allows the small shops
presently located on Kirby between Tangley and Plumb to remain in
business, since they are grandfathered under the current zoning.
This zoning classification also protects the neighboring West U
residents from any more intensive commercial uses of this block,
and insures that any major redevelopment of this block will be
residential (townhouses) rather than commercial in nature and
therefore more in keeping with the adjacent residential areas of
West U.
There is no need for the development of additional commercial or
office space in our neighborhood. There is plenty of space for
lease for offices and businesses on the east side of Kirby in the
Village. There .is also office and' commerciaL space for lease on
Kirby, including a two-block stretch of empty offices just ,to the
north on Kirby, between Robinhood and Sunset. There is no need
to encourage the building of any new businesses on the West U
side of Kirby at the present time.
It may be true that the Kirby lot owners could sell their
properties more easily and fQr a much higher price if the zoning
were changed to commercial. However, this is not a valid reason
for changing the zoning for these particular property owners.
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JANET L. REDEKER,COUNCILMEMBER
BILL WATSON,.COUNCILMEMBER
AUDREY NICHOLS, CITY SECRETARY
WestU niversity
Place, Texas
September 19, 1990
To: Members of City Counci 1
Members of Zoning & Planning Connnission
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Subject: Zoning Amendments
Mrs. Dixie Weldon, 3834 University, called on September 18, 1990,
to express her .comments relative to the proposed zoning amendments.
~1rs.Weldon was not able to attend the public hearing and asked that
I convey her comments to you.
Mrs. Weldon was in favor of rezoni ng the JMH Site to s i ngle-fami ly
residential. However ,Mrs .Wel don expressed her opi ni on that she
would rather see the lots sold for residential purposes. She feels
that park areas attract disagreeable kinds of people and criminals.
Citizens would not be safe to walk in the neighborhood if the area is
used as a park.
xc: Mike Tanner
City Manager
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Dixie Weldon
3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
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Members of The City Council and
Zoning and Planning Commission
City of West University Place
3800 University Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77005
Members of the Commission and City Council:
We, the undersigned residents of Lake Strectand other interested citizens, wish to protest the
proposed. rezoning of the block bordered by Kirby Drive, Plumb Street, Lake Street and
Tangley Street. Although we~trQngly Sl.,fPPQIt$erewning of the threeJots facing Lake Street
to strictly residential, we do most strenuously object. to the lots facing Kirby Drive being
rezoned rromthe efurent townhouse zoning to a commercial zoning for the following reasons:
1. Previous Considerations
In the early 1970's, an architectural and planning firm was commissioned by the City to
do a stUdy of the Kirby DrivelLakeStreet blocks and make recommendations for rezoning.
Many thousands of clollarspf taxpayers' money was spent on this study, and much time
and. effort was expended..byCity officials, the Zoning and .Planning Commission and
interested citizens in order to reach an agreement. All of the reasons which led to the
current zoning .of these blocks remain valid today.
2. Spot Zoning
Successful townhouse developments. have been established on several of the lots affected
by therezoning.m the 1970's. Commercial development in place at the time. of rezoning
remains commercial. If this prior rezoning is adhered to~ eventually Kirby Drive will offer
more uniformity. If, instead, the City makes arbitrary adjustments in zoning to
accommodate every special interest group, the "patchwork. quilt" of spot zoning will win
out
3. Physical Restrictions
The Planning and Zoning Commission has determined in the past that the property depths
of 1 00 feet offer the same limitations to commercial development as to townhouses or
c1usterhouses. Site plans indicating various successful arrangements of townhouses or
c1usterhouseshave been presented to the City by interested. architectS and are a matter of
record with the City.
4. Crime
Our police department understands that when area residents lose all recognition of the
comings and goings of people and vehicles, the area experiences a significant crime
increase. In addition, these commercial establishments are unoccupied at night and invite
criminal activity.
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5. Noise and ;H;ealth ;Problems
V,rhere townhouses have been develeped,the adjacent Lake Street neighbors have
experienced a significant reduction in the incredible noise of Kirby Drive. Rezoning to
conimerciaJ may well bring the noise to their backyards. In addition, sewer lines are
shared by Lake5treet and Kirby Drive. Commercial usage of these lines and residential
usage are incompatible and cause blockages which result in the overflow of raw sewage
at ~o~s,. ~
6. Traffic and Parking
Where commercial development does exist along the Kirby frontage, traffic and parking
along adjacent residential streets has been. adversely affected. Although parking may be
ata premium fortownhotise lots,conunercial traffic and parking is several times worse.
7. Precedents
We consider it unrealistic. to believe that the proposed rezoning to commercial would be
limited to the block in question. To remove the finger in the dike would most certainly
enable the next. block to achieve;rezoning, and the next, and the next. The Commission
must consider the ultimate ramifications of !l zoning change on any one of the Kirby
blocks.
8. Fairness
Any citizen who has purchasedpropeny in the Lake Street/Kirby Drive are.a. since 1973
has the right to expect that the City will remain a residential city and that the problems
of Houston will not be delivered to their back door by elected West University officials.
New residences have been built which may not have been built, had the Kirby Drive
frontage been zoned commercial. Townhouse owners have the right to expect the City to
hold to a commitment and not convert successful developments into an undesirable
situation. In short, we depend 00 our City officials to use good judgment in these matters
and consider what is fair and best for the City as a whole..
We, the petitioners, respectfully submit our names in protest to this considered rezoning:
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3824 Case
Housto~ Texas 77005
september 28, 1990
Mr. Fred Tooley
6031 Lake street
Houston, Texas 77005
Re: Kirby Drive Townhouse PDDDistrict
Dear Fred:
This.letter is written to you in your capacity as spokesman
for the. Lake street residents. who oppose the .proposed.rezoningof
the<:portionof,theKirbyDri veTownhouse .PDD District. between
TangleyandPlumb. ....... -Am.unber :ofquestionsand c::oncernswere :raised
at':the'<cSeptember18th..Joint:Publ'ic .Hearing'.by .area.-.;residents
. regardingcthe'proposal...Although,atyour';request., I . previously
met Lake street residents , it is clear that additional
communication.isnecessary . This letter can be distributed to
interested residents at your discretion.
1. Backqroundto "Proposal.
When I was appointed to the Zoning and Planning Commission in
1985, my charge from the City Council was to oversee redrafting of
the Zoning Ordinanceandthe.Comprehensive Plan, and review of the
Zoning Map. The City Council felt the City had railed to
appropriately honoritsconunitment to the citizens of protecting
the integrity of the city through its .Zoning Drdinance.Theresult
of the efforts of the . commission was the 1987 Zoning Ordinance
adopted by the city Council effective October..24, 1987. During the
two years of preparation which lIed tothe--1987 Zoning Ordinance,
the Commission reviewed the Zoning Map to determine areas where
corrections were necessary. The block of Lake/Plwnb/Kirby lTangley
was one of those areas. Attached is a copy of the Zoning Map
reflecting the obviously confused state of zoning.
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Due to the scope of the 1987 changes, the Commission felt that
Zoning Map deficienci~s should not be addressed at that tim~ since
zoning district changes can be a sensitive subject.
The Commission .anticipated that technical corrections would
be necessary to the 1987 Zoning Ordinance. The technical
corrections now proposed by the Commission are those contemplated.
The Commission felt that the curative work for the Zoning Map
should be handl~d together with the technical corrections.
Based on my. review of the situation, it was my proposal to the
Commission that the "curative" rezoning occur. Inclusion of the
5800 block of Kirby within the District appears to be an error by
the Zoning Map draft~r , who actually intended the Commercial
designation to continue through Plumb ,rather that stopping at
Tangley.Thisis evidenced by the fact that the rear portions of
the Lake Street lots are currently zoned Commercial.
The only information I have received to the contrary came from
Diane .Dahlem,aformerneighbor on Lake Street, who recently stated
that it was intended that this block be zoned as part of the
District. If that is th~ case, there still remains a draftsman's
error in allowing the rear portions of the Lake Stre~tlotsto be
zoned <Commercial.
The foregoing is a complete discussion of the background for
the proposed rezoning of this block being included as part of the
technical corrections.
2. Conflict of Interest.
The Commission is cov~red by and familiar with state law
relating to conflicts-of interest. No Commissioner has disclosed
any conflict relating to the proposed rezoning. I have known each
of the members of the Zoning and Planning Commissionfor.a number
of years and can personally vouch for their. character. However,
to resolve any concerns, I will request each member of the
Commission to acknowledge that they (a) have .no conflict of
interest regarding the zoning , (b) hav~ no ownership interest
therein, and (c) will receiv~ no .benefit, whether direct or
indirect, from any rezoning. ~
3. Rational for Consideration of Chanqes to Kirbv Drive Townhouse
PDD.
Beyond the issue of correcting what I perceive to be a
draftsman's error, the Commission has followed the District since
the commission's 1,986 rejection ofa request by Kirby property
owners for rezoning from Townhouse to Professional Office. One
reason for that rej~ction was that the economic downturn of Houston
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maybe a significant reason for the failure of construction of
townhouses. The commission. felt that if the District continued to
deteriorate physically and no townhouses were constructed after a
reasonable period of time had lapsed, then the commission may need
to evaluate the District. Unfortunately, the District has
continued to deteriorate and there has been no new construction.
!nfact, the last .newconstruction in the District was. well over
ten years ago.
As a Planning and Zoning Commission,it is incumberitnot only
that we protect current development, but plan to . shape future
development. The consideration of potential alternatives for the
District would not necessarily include use changes ,butperhaps
modification of certain of the current restrictions so as to
encourage the construction ,of high quality townhouse projects.
4. Report of LOnq Ranqe Planninq commission.
At the request of the City council,the Long Range Planning
Committee has spent a number of months considering the District.
Enclosedisa copy .of the report of the Long Range Planning
Committeewith.their recommendation. Itiscoincidencethatthe
report was issued at the same time as the technical corrections,
al though the Commission has been aware that the Long Range Planning
Committee has been considering the issue for sometime.
The.report proposes residential type structures meeting with
the physical limitations of the current District regulations and
single family districts but with limited "nonobjectionable"
commercial uses (professiomlloffice,antique store,artgallery,
etc.). The proposal wouldspeciIicallyprohibit . any drive-in or
other auto intensive use and all food establishments. Commercial
development would only be allowed as part of a planned development
district specifically approved by both the Commission and the city
Council, . so that the maximum control would be retained by the City
during the development process.
5. Procedure for Consideration.
No change to the District can be made without the following:
a. Specific recommendations from the Commission after
appropriate consideration;
b. Joint public hearing on the issue with written notice to
all property .owners within 200 feet from the District
(this would cover both sides of Lake street);
c. consideration of input received at the public hearing and
a written report to the City Council; and
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Action by the
consideration.
City
Council,
after
appropriate
As you can see, this process contemplates substantial notice
to area residents and the opportunity to be heard before any change
to the Dis.trict is implemented.
At the Commission's October 11th meeting, I will request: (i)
the Kirby rezoning .be removed from the technical
package, and (ii) a special meeting of the Commission
the District to be held on Thursday, October 25, 1990,
City council Chambers. I hope that you and all
residents attend that meeting. I am requesting
Spradling, Chairman of the LongRange Planning committee
discuss the report.
Asa r~sident of 6107 Lake for eight years, I am aware of the
unique characteristics and needs of Lake street. KirbyDriveis
a close and irri tatingneighbor ,asisthecut-through .traffic,
overflow parking and crime from the Village. Al though high quality
townhouse development maybe the superior buffer for Lake street,
I am unotconvinced . that the current zoning will result in that
development. In the event high quality townhouse development is
not possible , the Commission "is obligated to consider alternatives.
correction
to discuss
7:30p.m.,.
interested
that Mark
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Call me if you w.ouldlike to discuss <this matter prior to our
next meeting.
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Mark Spradling, Chairman
Long Range Planning Committee
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, September 24, 1990, with the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
A 1 so present were the Ci ty Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of Administration, Director of Operations, the Fire Chief and
the Chief of Police. Councilmember Bell delivered the invocation and
led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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.
Li nda Day, 4224 Lehi gh, spoke concerni ng the preservati on of
trees in the city. She reques ted Counc i 1 cons i der her proposa 1 to
protect the city's environment.
Dalia Stokes, 4017 Tennyson, deferred to Jane Breazeal.
Jane Breazea 1, 4019 Ri ce, expressed her concern, and the concern
of the senior citizens, over the tax rates and requested a meeting
with City Council to discuss.the over-65 exemption.
Mayor Higley explained that Council would begin to consider the
budget within a week and the over-65 exemption would be considered
with the overall budget. Council would look at the budget and
consider the exemption. Staff would contact Mrs. Breazeal when
that specific time will be.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
No member of City Counci 1 suggested removing an item from the
consent agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL:
Consideration was given to Resolution Number 90-14, as follows:
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-14
DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1991
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That
hereby, designated as. its representative to
Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council
1991.
be, and is
the General
for the year
Section 2. FURTHER, that the Official Alternate
authorized to serve as the voting delegate should the
hereinabove named delegate become ineligible, or should he
resi gn, is
Section 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
in confl i ct herewi th are hereby repealed to the extent. of
the conflict only.
Section 4. 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 application 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.
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 which
this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was
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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 Council ratifies, approves and
confirms such notices and the contents and posting thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this the
September , 1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
24th
day of
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved as to Form:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
(SEAL)
Motion was made by Counci 1member Jenkins, seconded by.. Counci 1-
member Watson, that Counci1member Buddy Bell be appointed as the
city.s representative to the General Assembly of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council for the year 1991 and Counci1member
Janet Redeker be appointed the official alternate.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Counci1members Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RESOLUTION RELATING TO HOUSTON COALITION OF CITIES:
Mayor Higley presented the following:
IIAFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day
personally appeared Laura C. Higley, who, being by me duly
sworn did depose and say as follows:
My name is Laura C. Higley. I have a IIsubstantia1
i nterestll in the Baker & Botts Law Fi rm (the II bus iness
entityll), in that I am employed full time by the business
entity and receive at least 90% of my annual income from
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that entity. I believe that a vote or decision of the City
Council to join the Coalition of Cities with respect to the
proposed appl i cati on for increased rates by Houston
Lighting & Power Company mayor may not have an affect on
my law firm. I am taking this action to avoid any
appearance of confl ict of interest. I intend to abstain
from participation in any action regarding this matter, and
I am filing this affidavit to be in compliance with the
Texas Local Government Code and the City Charter.
Signed:
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
BEFORE ME;, a notary public, on this day personally
appeared , known to me to be the
person whose name is subscri bed to the foregoi ng document
and, being by me first duly sworn, declared that the
statements therein contained are true and correct.
Given under my hand and seal of office this day
of , A.D., 1990 .
FILED with me, the official record keeper of the City
of West University Place, Texas on this the day of
, 1990.
seal
Notary Public, Signature
MY Commission expires:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary"
With Mayor Pro Tern Bell presiding, consideration was given to
Resolution 90-15, as follows:
RESOLUTION 90-15
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST. UNIVERSITY PLACE
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COALITION OF CITIES. FOR THE PURPOSES
OF INVESTIGATING, EVALUATING, AND PRESENTING EVIDENCE IN
REGARD TO THE PROPOSED HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY
APPLICATION FOR INCREASED RATES; AUTHORIZING, IF NECESSARY,
THE INTERVENTION OF THE COALITION OF CITIES IN ANY
PROCEEDING BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE REVIEW OF ANY RATE PROCEEDING
INSTITUTED WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR
INCREASED RATES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY
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OF HOUSTON TO, REPRESENT THE COALITION OF CITIES IN ANY.
PREFILING DISCUSSIONS AND IN ANY PROCEEDING BEFORE THE
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN REGARD TO THE
PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR INCREASED RATES; AND CONTAINING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
WHEREAS~ Houston Lighting & Power Company (iIHL&plI)
has advised the municipalities in its service area of its
proposal to file an application for increased rates
("proposed.rate case"); and
WHEREAS ~ the Ci ty of Houston intends to retai n
professional consultants to conduct investigations~ present
evidence! advise its City Council and assist with any
litigation relating to the proposed rate case; and
WHEREAS. the City of Houston and other municipalities
that are regulatory authorities having original
jurisdiction over parts of the HL&P service area have
entered into a coalition to cooperate in the proposed rate
case; and
WHEREAS. it is in the City of West University Place's
("City") best interest to participate in the proposed rate
case through a Coalition of Cities in HL&P.s service
area; and
WHEREAS~ it is in the City.s best interest to
participate with the Coalition of Cities in proceedings
before the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("PUC")
concerni ng the proposed app 1 i cati on of HL&P for increased
rates in the unincorporated portion of its service area
and in any appeal to the PUC of the Ci ty' s rate order in
the proposed rate case; now~ therefore~
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE. TEXAS:
Secti on 1. The facts and recitati on set forth in the
preamble of this Resolution are hereby found to be true and
correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the
participation of the City in the Coal ition of Cities! for
the purposes of: (a)' investigating~ evaluating~ and
presenting evidence in connection with the proposed rate
case; (b) participating in any appellate proceedings before
the PUC relating to the proposed rate case; and (c)
participating in any prefilingdiscussions concerning the
proposed rate case; (d) participating in any proceeding
before the PUC concerning the proposed application of
HL&P for increased rates in the unincorporated portion
of its service area.
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Section 3. The City Attorney of the City of Houston
is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to represent the
Coalition of Cities in any appellate proceedings before the
PUC relating to the rate case, but only in the event that
the rate orders of the City, the City of Houston and a
majority of other member cities of the Coalition are
appealed by HL&P to. the PUC.
Section 4. The City of Houston is hereby authorized
on behalf of the City to represent the Coalition of Cities
in any prefiling discussions and in any proceeding before
the PUC concerning the proposed application of HL&P for
increased rates in the unincorporated portion of its
service area.
Section 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
in confl i ct herewi th are hereby repealed to the extent of
the conflict only.
Section 6. 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 application 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.
Section 7. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
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 publ ic as
required by law at all times during such discussion,
consideration and action. The City Council ratifies,
approves and confi rms such noti ces and the contents and
posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
September ,1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
24th
day of
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty. Jr.
City Attorney
( SEAL)
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker. seconded by Council-
member Jenkins. that Resolution Number 90-15 be adopted as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell. Councilmembers Jenkins.
Redeker. Watson
None
None
Mayor Higley
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPRAISAL ROLL AND TAX RATES:
With Mayor Higley presiding. consideration was given to Resolution
Number 90-16. as follows:
RESOLUTION 90-16
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF APPRAISAL ROLL.
ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR1S CERTIFICATE AND RELATED INFORMATION;
DESIGNATING A PERSON TO CALCULATE CERTAIN TAX RATES. MAKE
CERTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND PERFORM OTHER RELATED TASKS;
DECIDING ON THE AMOUNT OF SURPLUS AND UNENCUMBERED FUNDS TO
BE USED TO PAY DEBT SERVICE; AND CONTAINING RELATED
PROVISIONS.
WHEREAS. on September 24. 1990. the governi ng body of
the City of West University Place (the IITaxing Unitll)
received the attached certificate. appraisal roll and
related information from its assessor and collector of
taxes. which certificates and appraisal roll are
incorporated into thi s reso 1 uti on and made a part hereof
for all purposes; and
WHEREAS. the governing body desire to proceed with the
steps necessary to levy ad valorem taxes; NOW THEREFORE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE:
Section 1. The matters described in the preamble of
this resoluton are found and determined to be true and
correct and are adopted. ratified and conformed.
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Section 2. The City Council of the City of West
University Place hereby designates the following person(s)
to take the action described below:
Donna L. Sims
Tax Assessor-Collector
Mi 1 dred Mi 11 er
Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector, with full
authority to act in the absence of the Tax
Assessor-Co 11 ector or in the case the Tax
Assessor-Collector fails to take such action
within a reasonable time.
Section 3. The City Counci 1 of the City of West
University Place hereby authorizes and directs the
above-named person(s) to take the following actions:
(a) Calculate the effective tax rate and the rollback
tax rate under the Texas Property Tax Code.
(b) Submit such rates to the City Council.
(c) Publish such rates, as well as the additional
information required by the Texas Property Tax
Code, in the form and manner requi red by such
Code, at the earliest practicable time.
(d) Make arrangements for the subject of taxes to be
included on the agenda for the next practicable
meeting of the City Council following the
publication of such information.
(e) Report on such publication to the governing body.
(f) Take all other action necessary or incidental to
any of the foregoing steps or to the timely levy
and collection of taxes .by the Taxing Unit.
Section 4. (a) All actions by the assessor and
collector of taxes prior to this date with respect to such
calculations an publications are approvedt ratified and
confirmed in all respects.
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Section 6. 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 application 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.
Section 7. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was
given in the manner requ i red by the Open Meetings Law,
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended,
or other governing law, 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 governing
body ra ti fi es, approves and confi rms such not ices and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption and signature.
day
of
PASSED
AND APPROVED
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this
Voting Yes:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
SEAL
Laura C. Higley
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Jenkins, that City Counci 1 adopt the Notice of Effecti ve
Tax Rate and the supporting calculations as submitted by the Tax
Assessor-Collector, as follows:
"NOTICE OF EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
1990 Property Tax Rates in the City of West University Place
Thi s Notice concerns 1990 property tax rates for the City
of West University Place. It presents information about
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three tax rates. Last year's tax rate is the actual rate
the taxing unit used to determine property taxes last
year. This year's effective tax rate would impose the
same total taxes as last year if you compare properties
taxed in both years. This year's rollback tax rate is
the highest tax rate the taxing unit can set before
taxpayers can start tax rollback procedures. In each case
these rates are found by dividing the total amount of taxes
by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with
adjustments as required by state law. The rates are given
per $100 of property value.
(In the first year a city or county collects the additional
sales tax it must insert the following lines unless it made
its first adjustment last year:)
-Sales tax adjustment rate
=Effective tax rate
xl.03=Maximum rate unless unit
publishes notices and holds
hearing
Last year's tax rate:
Last year's operating taxes
+Last year's debt taxes
=Last year's total taxes
fLast year's tax base
=Last year's total tax rate
This year's effective tax rate:
Last year's adjusted taxes
(after subtracting taxes on
lost property)
fThis year's adjusted tax base
~This year's effective tax rate
This year's rollback tax rate:
Last year's adjusted operating
taxes (after subtracting
taxes on lost property)
fThis year's adjusted tax base
=This year's effective operating
rate $
xl.08=this year's maximum operating
rate $
+This year's debt rate $
$ 2,798,740
$ 851,700
$ 3,650,440
$ 912,382,128
$ 0.4001
/$100
$ 3,644,333
$1,110,358,577
$ 0.3282
/$100
$
$
/ $100
/$100
$
/$100
.3380
$ 2,809,078
$1,110,358,577
0.2529
0.2732
0.0736
/$100
/$100
/$100
)
(A school district must insert the following lines)
=This year's rollback rate before
adjustment $
+Rate to recoup lost state funds $
=A.Adjusted rollback rate $
B.Rate that would result in
maximum state funds $
Rollback Rate (greater of A or B) $
/$100
/$100
/$100
/$100
/$100
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=This year1s rollback rate
$ 0.3468
/$100
(A city or county that collects the additional sales tax
(including one that collects the tax for the first time
this year) must insert the following lines:)
-Sales tax adjustment rate $
=Rollback tax rate $
/$100
/ $100
SCHEDULE A: Unencumbered Fund Balances
The fo 11 owi ng ba 1 ances wi 11 probably be 1 eft in the
property tax accounts at the end of the fiscal year.
balances are not encumbered by a corresponding
obligation.
unit's
These
debt
Type of Property Tax Fund
General
Debt Service* Encumbered by
bond covenants
Capital Projects Fund
(Proprietary)
Water Sewer Fund Enterprise)
Balance
4,115,050
493,806
576,200
4,041,~15
SCHEDULE B:
1990 Debt Service
The unit plans to pay the following amounts for long-term
debts that are secured by property taxes. These amounts
will be paid from property tax revenues (or additional
sales tax revenues, if applicable).
Principal or
Description Contract Payment
of Debt to be Paid
Interest Other Amounts Total
to be Paid to be Paid Payment
1976 Bonds
1983 Bonds
1986 Bonds
1988 Bonds
100,000
150,000
260,000
100,000
12,850
197,650
309,050
520,750
Total required for 1990 debt service
-Amount (if any) paid from funds
listed in Schedule A
-Excess collections last year
=Total to be paid from taxes in 1990
+Amount added in anticipation that
the unit will collect only
100% of its taxes in 1990
=Total Debt Service Levy
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,655,300
114,100
348,900
570,300
622,000
803,600
851,700
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851,700
SCHEDULE C: Expected Revenue from Additional Sales Tax
(For counties and cities wit additional i cent sales tax)
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In calculating its effective and rollback tax rates, the
unit estimated it will receive $ in additional
sales and use tax revenues.
This notice contains a summary of actual effective and
rollback tax rate calculations. You can inspect a copy of
the full calculations at 3800 University Blvd., Houston,
Texas 77005.
Name of person preparing this notice Donna Sims
Title Director of Finance/Administration & lax Assessor
Collector
Date prepared September 8, 1990 II
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Resolution Number 90-16 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CERTIFICATION OF ESTIMATED COLLECTION RATE FOR 1990 AND EXCESS DEBT
COLLECTION FOR 1989:
Consideration was given to accepting the Estimated Collection Rate
for 1990 and the Excess Debt Collection for 1989, as follows~
Estimated Collection Rate for 1990
Excess Debt Collection for 1989
100%
$ 0
Mot i on was made by Counc i 1 member Bell, seconded by Counc i 1 member
Redeker, that the Anticipated Collection Rate, 1990 Tax Levy and
Amount of Excess Co 11 ecti ons, 1989 Tax Levy be accepted as
presented by the Tax Assessor Collector.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RECEIPT OF CERTIFIED APPRAISAL ROLL:
Consideration was given to acknowledging receipt of the Certified
Appraisal Roll from the Harris County Appraisal District. A
summary was submitted, as follows:
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Total Real & Personal Property Value
Exemptions Claimed
Taxable Value
Real & Personal New Construction Value
Value Loss from Prior Year Lawsuits
1,191,676,800
50,069,750
1,141,607,050
46,063,458
50,280
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that City Council acknowledge receipt of the certified
appraisal roll from the Harris County Appraisal District.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CALCULATION OF THE 1990 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE:
Consideration was given to the calculation of the 1990 Effective
Tax Rate submitted by the Tax Assessor Collector, as follows:
Effective tax rate (M&O)
(D.S.)
Total
Maximum rate unless city
publishes notices and
holds hearings
.$
Rollback rate
$
0.2529
0.2736
0.3282
0.3380
$
0.3468
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that City Council accept the calculation of the 1990
Effective Tax Rate as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ELECTION:
Consideration was given to casting the city's vote for election of
candidates to the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of
Trustees.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that City Council cast its vote for Trustees, as follows:
Place 1
Place 2
Place 3
Randy Moravec
Saul Ramirez
Charles C. Bogan, Jr.
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Voting No:
Absent:
Place 4
L. Don Dodson
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION. PRIORITY AREA 3:
Consideration was given to Monthly Estimate No. 4 in the amount of
$168,357.91 submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for
work performed July 26 through August 25, 1990 on the sanitary
sewer renovation project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Monthly Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $168,357.91
submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PARKS:
Consideration was .given to the invoice in the amount. of $7,000
submitted by Tapl ey-Lunow Architects for professional services
in connection with the design development of the parks.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the Tapley-Lunow invoice in the amount of $7,000
be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
UTILITY RELATED ENGINEERING SERVICES:
Consideration was given to the invoices totaling $34,956.69
submitted by Langford Engineering Inc., for services as follows:
(a) Invoice No. 6234 in the amount of $1,421. 65 for Surface Water
Li ne to Mi Hon;
(b) Invoice No. 6235 in the amount of $6,968.75 for Sanitary
Sewer Priority Area 3;
(c) Invoice No. 6236 in the amount of $8,225.35 for Sanitary
Sewer Priority Area 4, Phase 1;
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(d) Invoice No. 6237 in the amount of $1,873.18 for Water Line
Replacement Priority Area 2b; and
(e) Invoice No. 6238 in the amount of $16,467.76 for Wakeforest
Water Plant Expansion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the invoices submitted by Langford Engineering Inc.,
be approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:.
Consideration was given to the fees and responsibil ities of the
City Attorney.
The City Attorney requested an hourly increase of legal fees from
$100 to $125.
Moti on was made by Counci lmember Bell, seconded by Counci lmember
Redeker, that City Council approve the increase in the fee
schedule for the City Attorney's services.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Consideration was given to the minutes of the City Council
meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, September .10, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, September 10, 1990.
Councilmember Jenkins requested a correction to the regular
sess i on mi nutes on page 7: the Di s tri ct Manager of HL&P is Roy
White, not Ray White.
Motion was made byCouncilmember Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that the minutes be approved as corrected.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Higley expressed her appreciation to Terry Stevenson, Curtis
Cooper and Steve Griffith for their assistance preparing and
participating in the Sports Parade on September 18, 1990.
Mayor Higley expressed her appreciation for the attitude of
helpfulness and warmth displayed by the police officers to the
youth in the city.
Mayor Higley commented the yellow ribbon painted on the water tank
looked great.
STAFF REPORT
City Manager Mike Tanner had nothing further for Council1s
consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that the regular city council meeting adjourn
to reconvene in workshop session. Such motion carried and the
regular session was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, September 24, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Council members Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of Administration, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and the
Director of Operations.
MATTERS RELATING TO RECYCLING COMMITTEE REPORT:
Linda Brannen, Cathy Sisk and Bill Snypes representing the
Recyc 1 i ng Commi ttee presented requests to Counci 1 . Ms. Brannen
requested Council consider authorizing the expenditure of $15,000
to $20,000 fora Household Chemical Waste Day in the spring of
1991. Mayor Higley responded Council would consider the request
in the overall budget process. The cost is to cover the ana 1ys i s
of the products before they can be removed to a hazardous waste
disposal site. Batteries, paint and motor oil are examples of
chemical waste that will be included.
Ms. Brannen requested consideration be given to the Recycling
Committee having solid waste included in their area of
responsibilities. Also, Clean Houston Inc. and Proud Partners is
currently sponsoring an award called "Project for Cleaner and
Beautiful Environment". The Recycling Committee requested City
Council nominate West University's recycling program for this
award. Bill Snypes would complete all forms to be presented to
Council at a later date.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Council reviewed items on the regular session agenda. The
City Attorney questioned staff procedures for presenting certain
tax information to Council. Director of Administration Donna Sims
explained that the presentation of tax information presented to
Council met Property Tax Code requirements and worded so the
information may be easily understood by the citizens. City
Council agreed to include a motion at the regular session to adopt
the Notice of Effective Tax Rate and the supporting calculations.
MATTERS RELATING TO FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
City Council reviewed the request for an hourly increase of legal
fees from $100 to $125.
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Mayor Higley recessed. the workshop session at 7:30 p.m., to
convene in regular session.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley, presiding; Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Staff members present were the
City Manager, City Secretary, Director of Operations, Director of
Administratibn, the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.
MATTERS RELATING TO GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE REMAINING OF 1990 AND
FISCAL YEAR 1991:
Members of Ci ty Counci 1 offered goals and objecti ves for
consideration most of which fell into categories of
beautification, facility improvements and designating fund
balance. The list will be typed and returned to Council to
prioritize.
MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINTMENT. EVALUATION. REASSIGNMENT AND DUTIES
OF PERSONNEL:
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 8:44 p.m., to
convene in a closed executive session as authorized by the Open
Meetings Act, TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN., as amended, Section
6252-17, Section 2(g).
At 10:25 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
No member of Council had anything further for discussion at this
time.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Mike Tanner had nothing further for Council's
consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, October 8, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
A 1 so present were the Ci ty Manager, Ci ty Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of Administration, Director of Operations, The Fire Chief and
the Chief of Pol ice. Councilmember Jenkins del ivered the invocation
and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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.
Robert Wortham, who is bui 1 di ng a house at 4103 Mi 1 ton,
requested consideration be given to allow him to install flooring
in the attic. The Southern Standard Building Code does not allow
installing a floor in the attic unless the first floor structure
is modi fi ed to support add i t i ona 1 we i ght. Mr. Wortham exp 1 a i ned
he planned to use the attic for storage. There were no windows in
the attic and the house had only a pull-down staircase for access
to the attic.
Mayor Higley referred the question to the City Manager who would
contact Mr. Wortham.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Higley invited residents who wished to address a specific
agenda item tG speak at this time.
There were none present who wished to speak concerning an agenda
item.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Item No.7, Contract for Utility BillinQ Services, was removed
from the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by COUncl lmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that with the exception of item No.7, the consent
agenda be approved in accordance with staff recommendation.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PROCLAMATION: MY CHOICE---DRUG FREE:
Mayor Higley presented and read a Proclamation designating October
21 - 28, 1990, as Red Ribbon Week encouraging participation in
drug prevention education activities.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that City Council adopt the proclamation as
read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PURCHASE OF TRUCK BODY FOR RECYCLING TRUCK:
.Bidder
Amount
Southwest Truck Rigging & Equipment
10010 Talley Lane
Houston, Texas 77041
$ 7,195.00
Northwest Fabricators Inc.
4624 Pin Oak Ln.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
$15,737.00
Staff's recommendation was to award the contract to the low
bidder, Southwest Truck Rigging and Equipment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that City Council accept staff's recommendation
and award the contract for purchase of the truck body to Southwest
Truck Rigging and Equipment at the bid price of $7,195.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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CONTRACT FOR UTILITY BILLING SERVICE:
Councilmember Bell advised Council that he would abstain from
discussion and voting on the contract in compliance with the
affidavit previously filed with the City Secretary, as follows:
"AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day
personally appeared C. W. (Buddy) Bell, Jr., who, being by
me duly sworn did depose and say as follows:
My name is C. W. (Buddy) Bell, Jr. I have a
"substantial interest" in the Coastal Corporation (the
"business entity"), in that I am employed full time by the
business entity and receive at least 90% of my annual
income from that entity. I believe that a vote or decision
of the City Council to contract with the Coastal
Corporation for utility billing folding and envelope
stuffing services mayor may not peculiarly affect the
business entity. I am taking this action to avoid any
appearance of conflict of interest. I intend to abstain
from participation in any action regarding this matter, and
I am filing this affidavit to be in compliance with the
Texas Local Government Code and the City Charter.
Signed:
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
BEFORE ME, a notary public, on this day personally
appeared Buddy Bell , known to me to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing document and,
being by me first duly sworn, declared that the statements
therein contained are true and correct.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 8th
day of October, A.D., 1990 .
Notary Public, Signature
My Commission expires:
seal
FILED with me, the official record keeper of the City
of West University Place, Texas on this the day of
, 1990.
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The proposed Letter of Agreement with Coastal States Management
Corporation was presented. Coastal agrees to provide service on a
monthly basis to the City, as follows:
1. Folding and Inserting:
(a) Uti 1 ity Bi 11 (or other bi 11 /correspondence)
(b) Return Envelope
(c) City Currents
(d) Occasional Additional Inserts
2. Sealing of Envelopes
3. Same Day Service (maximum 3 hours)
The Letter of Agreement further provides for a limitation of
1 i abi 1 ity. The city agrees to re 1 ease Coastal and its offi cers ,
directors, employees and affiliates from any liability arising out
of its performance of the above service on behalf oftheci ty,
absent gross negligence or willful misconduct.
The service was considered a pilot program by Coastal for a
sixty-day period at no cost to the city and may be extended by
mutual agreement.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that City Council approve the agreement
with Coastal and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement on behalf of the city.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
Watson
None
None
Councilmember Bell
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
CITY MANAGER SEARCH FIRM:
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $1,434.11
submitted by Ralph Andersen & Associates for. services in
connection with the search for a new city manager. I
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that rCouncil approve payment of $1,434.11
to Ralph Andersen & Associates.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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LEGAL SERVICES:
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $4,288.60
submitted for 1 ega 1 servi ces rendered on the city I s beha 1 f for the
month of September 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the invoice in the amount of $4,288.60
submi tted for 1 ega 1 servi ces for the month of Septernber 1990 be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Consideration was given to the minutes of the City. Council
meetings, as follows:
(a) Joint Public Hearing, September 18, 1990;
(b) City Council Workshop Session, September 24, 1990; and
(c) City Council Regular Session, September 24, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Redeker, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Voting No:
Absent:
REORGANI ZATION:
City Manager Mike Tanner presented a general overview of the
reorganization plan for city personnel and related services
excluding Operations, as follows:
Mr. Tanner explained what was done, basically, was to evaluate the
organization as a whole, to look at each and every department and
division. He proposed a number of changes, some substantial, some
insubstantial. He was looking at a program that would reduce
expenditures this fiscal year (1990) approximately $45,000. If
this carries forward to the next fiscal year, we could anticipate
approximately $135,000. He proposed to eliminate a specific
number of posi ti ons in a speci fi c number of departments. He was
referring to transfers.
In Personnel, the position of secretary will be abolished. The
person fi 11 ing that position wi 11 be transferred to Finance and
Administration.
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Police Department. That person will be promoted. We will create
a position of patrol officer who will move to the streets. The
position of Animal Control Officer will be abo.lished and that
person transferred to Communications. The Incentive Program will
be eliminated and salaries will be adjusted to the pay plan.
I n the Fi re Depa rtment, the pos it i on of Fi re Ins pee tor wi 11 be
abolished. The responsibilities will be distributed.
In Permits and Inspections, the Contract Plan Review will be
eliminated on January 1, 1991. The position of City Engineer will
be created and the City Engineer will be employed effective
January 1 and will be responsible for a new department:
Engineering and Construction. The position of Code Compl iance
Offi cer wi 11 be. abo 1 i shed. .
In Streets, the position of Street Foreman will be abolished. The
person who fills that position will be transferred to Public
Works. The position of Laborer will be abolished.
In Solid Waste, the position of Solid Waste Foreman (which is now
vacant) will be abolished. The position of Equipment Operator
wi 11 be abolished in September .whi ch wi 11 coi nci de with the
landfill closure proposal.
In General Services, the posi.tion of City Hall Custodian will be
abolished. This will be contracted. The position of Maintenance
Chief will be created which will be filled by the Crew Chief in
the Parks Division.
In Parks, the position of Crew Chief will be abolished and two
pos iti ons of Laborer. Parks, grounds and ri ght-of-way care wi 11
be contracted.
In Recreation, the position of Colonial Park Manager and the
position of Colonial Park Custodian will be abolished. A
Recreation Division will be created with a Recreation Manager and
Assistant Recreation Manager.
Th~ough this reorganization plan staff will be able to accomplish
the established mi~sion which. is to provide the demand for
services efficiently, effectively, with the smallest government
possible for the least possible cost.
Mayor Higley. called for a motion to approve the reorganization
plan for 1990 with the appropriate budget amendments including no
provision for a car for the City Manager this year but approve one
for 1991.
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Mayor Higley complimented the Police Department and Municipal
Court for the professional manner in which they handled the
increased load in their respective positions.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Mike Tanner had nothing further for Council's
consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that the regular session adjourn and Council to reconvene
in workshop session. Such motion carried and the regular session
adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 8,1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, October 8, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councilmember Redeker arrived at 6:40 p.m. Also present were the City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Administration,
Chief of Police, Fire Chief and the Director of Operations.
AGENDA REVIEW: DISCUSSION ONLY
Counci lmember Bell submitted the fo llowi ng:
"AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally
appeared C.W. (Buddy) Bell, Jr., who, being by me duly sworn did
depose and say as follows:
My name is C. W. (Buddy) Bell, Jr. I have a "substanti a 1
interest" in the Coastal Corporation (the "business entity"), in that I
am employed full time by the business entity and receive at least 90%
of my annual income from that entity. I believe that a vote or
decision of the City Council to contract with the Coastal Corporation
for utility billing folding and envelope stuffing services mayor may
not peculiarly affect the business entity. I am taking this action to
avoid any appearance of conflict of interest. I intend to abstain from
participation in any action .regarding this matter, and I am fil ing this
affidavit to be in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code and
the City Charter.
Signed:
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
BEFORE ME, a notary pub 1 i c, on thi s day personally appeared Buddy
Be 11 ,known to me to be the person whose name is subscri bed to the
foregoing document and, being by me first duly sworn, declared that the
statements therein contained are true and correct.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, October 15, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, Finance and
Administration Director, Public Works . Director, Fire Chi efand the
Chief of Police.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE 1991 BUDGET:
(a) Consideration was given to the over-65 exemption and related
issues:
Mayor Higley invited comments from those attending the workshop.
Jane Braezeal, 4019 Rice, spoke concerning the taxes on property
for those residents on fixed incomes. She requested Council
consider granting some relief to the over-65 senior 'citizens.
Dalia Stokes, 4017 Tennyson, commented that the $42,850
over-65 exemption granted to the senior citizens in 1981 was
sufficient to reduce many of their city taxes 100% and never
reduced their taxes less than 40%. Because of the recent
increases in property values, the over-65 exemption has been
devalued to as little as 11% and no more than 37% of total city
taxes due. Ms. Stokes urged Council to consider increasing the
exemption for the senior citizens. In 1983 - 1984, it was
considered somewhat acceptable to have a tax lien against the,
property. Now, the amount is so 1 arge the seni ors do not want to
place a lien on their property.
Mayor Higley reviewed the handout which revealed the over-65
exemptions in the area.
Harris County
Houston
Bellaire
West University Place
$156,240
$ 32,340
$ 40,000
$ 42,850
Tax rates in the same areas were reviewed.
Harris County $0.56
Houston $0.63
Be 11 a i re $0.50
West University Place $0.33
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Mayor Higley explained that when Council was reviewing the budget
one of the topi cs di scussed was the over-65 exemption. As an
option for Council to consider, staff proposed a discount garbage
rate. The over-65 Garbage Rate was presented for consideration.
The monthly rate is now $11.75. Lowering the fees would result in
an annual savings to seniors, as follows:
Garbage rate Annual Savings
$8.00 $ 45.00
$7.00 $ 57 . 00
$6.00 $ 69.00
$5.00 $ 81.00
$4.00 $ 93.00
The City is limited to the type of relief it can offer to seniors
by the State Property Tax Code. Other taxing entities .have other
options, but the main one available to. cities is the over-65
exemption. If the over-65 exemption is increased, the other
citizens in the city must bear the share of that reduced portion.
Several other citizens expressed their views on the exemption.
Chuck Gillian urged Council to be cautious in their
consideration to increase the exemption. He thought it might not
be in the best interest of the city. Others present felt strongly
that the exemption needed to be lowered.
After hearing from all who wished to speak, City Council asked for
comments about the fa i rness to the senj ors if the di scounted
garbage rate were adopted. It was the general feeling of those in
attendance that the discounted garbage rate would be acceptable.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that City Council leave the over-65 exemption at $42,850
and adopt the discounted monthly garbage rate of $4.00 for the
over-65 and the handicapped residents.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
(b) Consideration was given to the 1991. Budget Review -
Discussion only:
The City Manager and the Director of Finance and Administration
reviewed a portion of the 1991 proposed budget with City Council.
City Counci 1 di scussed vari ous expenditures. At the end of the
discussion, Council agreed to schedule the Budget Public Hearing
for Monday, November 5, 1990. Council would consider the first
reading of the ordinance adopting the budget and the ordinance for
tax levy. at a special meeting following the public hearing.
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MATTERS RELATING TO REORGANIZATION:
At 10:00 p.m.! Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session to go
into a closed executive session as authorized by the Open Meetings
Act! TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN.! as amended! Section 6252-17!
Section 2(g): Consideration of the reorganization plan for the
Utilities Division.
Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session at 10:15 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins! seconded by
Councilmember Redeker! that City Council approve the
reorganization plan for the Utilities Division as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley! Councilmembers Bell! Jenkins!
Redeker! Watson
None
None
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before the workshop session at
this time! Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at
10:20 p.m.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, October 22, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councflmember Redeker was absent. Also present were the City Manager,
City Secretary, Director of Finance and Administration, Director of
Publ i c Works, Chi ef of .Pol ice and the Fi re Chi ef.
AGENDA REVIEW- Discussion Only:
City Council reviewed the regular. session agenda.
Consideration was given to the request from Judge O'Connor,
Chairman of the Long Range Recycling Committee, that $250.00 be
appropriated for printing and copying of a brochure explaining the
pick up of plastics for recycling. She plans to distribute the
brochure through the elementary school committee a week before the
curb-side pick up of plastics begins.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council appropriate $250.00 for the
brochures as requested.
Voting Aye:
Voti ng No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
PARKS BOARD:
Consideration was given to the report from Phil Sudan, committee
member, Friend$ of WestU Parks. Mr. Sudan explained the
committee was ready to to begin calling on foundations asking for
grants for park development. The question arose concerning .at
what level of contribution would City Council consider naming a
park for a donor. The committee understood that a 50% 1 eve 1 is a
minimum that other fund raising groups have used.
CityCounci 1, by mutual consent, agreed with the 50% level of
donation for consideration of naming a park by the donor.
Consideration was given to to recommendations concerning vacancies
on the Parks Board and landscape ma.intenance. Park Board Chairman
Russ Schulze advised Council two members on the Parks Board had
resigned: Ann Schmalz and Bill Hayes. It was Mr. Schulze's
ahd Administration, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and
the Fire Chief.
REVIEW OF THE 1991 PROPOSED BUDGET:
Mayor Higley asked Council to consider the request from the
Recycling Committee for funds for a "Toxic Waste Day" to be held
in April 1991. After discussion, City Council agreed to not
provi de funds in the 1991 budget for that purpose. Reports from
other cities were that they would not endorse a "Toxic Waste Day"
in their cities largely due to the cost to the city. and the
unidentified liability the city might carry under those
circumstances.
Mayor Higley asked Council to consider the aeration and
fertilization of the parks as requested by the Parks Board. After
discussion, Council agreed staff proceed with the care of the oak
trees at Colonial Park, but to postpone overall landscape
maintenance until a plan can be developed. Council agreed with
the $18,000 budgeted for parks in the 1991 bUdget.
City Council further agreed that the garbage fee to seniors and
the amount for the crossing guard at Weslayan and University would
come out of the $171,400.00 for Council projects which would leave
a balance of $111,750 in that fund.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that City Counci 1 approve the budget as submitted and
present it for public hearing on November 5, 1990 to consider
final adoption on November 12, 1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Mayor Hi gl ey requested Counci 1 cons i der the appoi ntments to the
Parks Board and Friends of West U Parks Board as recommended by
Russ Schul ze. City Council expressed their general concurrence
with the recommendations should the persons be willing to serve.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Bell suggested that a city-wide holiday decoration
contest. Staff woul d check to see if it coul d be done at thi s
time or maybe wait until next year.
STAFF REPORT:
Mike Tanner requested Council consider rescheduling the second
counci 1 meeting in December. The second Monday in December falls
on Christmas Eve. City Council agreed to schedule the second
regular council meeting in December on December 17, 1990. Mr.
Tanner advised Council that the Employee Christmas Party was
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to attend.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the workshop session adjourn. Such motion carried
and the workshop session was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, October 22, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Councilmember Redeker was absent. Also present were the City Manager,
City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Finance and Administration,
Di rector of Pub 1 i c Works, Chi ef of Pol ice and the Fi re Chi ef . Mayor
Hi gl ey deli vered the i nvocati on and 1 ed the All egi ance to the Fl ag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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 Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
No member of City Council suggested removing an item from the
consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenki ns, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ORDINANCE APPOINTING MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES:
Mayor Higley presented the ordinance and read the caption, as
foll ows:
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1379
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT;
DESIGNATING DIVISIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE; AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS; APPOINTING AND REAPPOINTING JUDGES; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1379, 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.
The ordinance appointed the following persons to indicated
divisions of the Municipal Court for the unexpired portions of
terms ending August 31, 1991:
Thomas B. Taylor
J. Gordon Dees
Candelario Elizondo
Presiding Judge
Associate Judge
Associate Judge
Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Motion was made by Counci lmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Ordinance Number 1379 be adopted on first and final
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Mayor Higley administered the Oath of Office to Thomas B. Taylor,
Presiding Judge and then to J. Gordon Dees and Candelario
Elizondo, Associate Judges.
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL COURT PERSONNEL:
Mayor Higley presented the following Resolution for Council
consideration:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-17
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL COURT CHIEF PROSECUTOR
AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT.
WHEREAS, Michael H. Schneider resigned his position
as Pres i di ng Judge of the Muni c i pa 1 Court of the City of
West University Place effective September 26, 1990.
WHEREAS, Thomas B. Taylor was appointed Presiding
Judge and Candelario Elizondo was appointed Associate
Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of West University
Place; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed each
appointment and has determined that the appointment of the
Chief Prosecutor should be made.
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Attorney have
each indicated to the City Council that, to the extent they
may have the responsibility under the City Charter or state
1 aw, they approve and appoi nt Joe W. Bai 1 ey, II as Chi ef
Prosecutor.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Joe W. Bailey, II, is hereby
approved, appointed and confirmed as Chief Prosecutor of
the Municipal Court of the City of West University Place.
Section 2. That Joe W. Bailey, II, is hereby vested
with all powers and duties as set forth in the Charter of
the City of West University Place and the Statutes of the
State of Texas pertaining to his appointment.
Section 3. That the aRPointmentmade by this
resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and
approval hereof.
Section 4. That the Chief Prosecutor of the above
named Municipal Court shall receive as compensation for his
duties the amount as may be authorized by the City Council
from time to time.
Section 5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
in confl i ct herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
the conflict only.
Secti on 6. 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 application 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.
Section 7. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was
gi ven in the manner requi red by the Open Meeti ngs Law,
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended,
and that each such meeti ng has been open to the pub 1 i c as
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required by law at all times during such discussion,
consideration and action. The City Council ratifies,
approves and confi rms such noti ces and the contents and
posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
October , 1990.
22nd
day of
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
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Moti on was
Councilmember
presented.
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
made by Counci lmember Jenkins, seconded, by
Watson, that Resolution 90-17 be adopted as
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Mayor Higley administered teh Oath of Office to Joe W. Bailey,
II.
FEE SCHEDULE:
Consideration was given to the first reading of Ordinance Number
1380 adopting an updated fee schedule. Mayor Higley read'the
caption, as foilows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1380
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING FEES AND
CHARGES FOR ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1366 ADOPTED MARCH 12,
1990; CONTAINING A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
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Motion was made by Council member Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, tha tOrd i nance Number 1380 be accepted on first
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF GAS AND OIL
PRODUCTS FOR 1991:
Consideration was given to authorize advertising for bids for the
purchase of gas and oil products.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council authorize advertising for gas and oil
products for 1991.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell ,Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
REPAIRS TO WATER WELL #7:
Consideration was given to the invoices totaling $64,491.00
submitted by Texas Water Wells for the preliminary investigation
and repairs to water well #7.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoice totaling $64,491.00 submitted by Texas
Water Wells be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
REPAIRS TO WESLAYAN LIFT STATION:
Consideration was given to the invoices totaling $12,344.00
submitted by EBARA International Corp., for equipment to repair
the Weslayan Lift Station.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoices totaling $12,344.00 submitted by
EBARA International Corp., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:,
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY 24" OUTFALL LINE:
Consideration was given to authorizing Bearden Contracting, Co.,
to make emergency repairs to the ,24" Outfall Line at the
Wastewater Treatment Facility at their bid amount of $27,560.00.
The Harris County Flood Control District notified the city on
September 4, 1990 that the 24" outfall line from the Wastewater
Treatment Facility had failed and was causing erosion of the
concrete slope paving. The flood district also informed the city
that since this. was not a strom water discharge, the city was
responsible for the repair. Staff requested and secured emergency
bids from three contractors to make the required repair to the
outfall. Bearden Contracting Co., was the low bidder.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Counci 1 authorize Bearden Contracting Co., to
make the emergency repai rs to the outfall 1 ine at the Wastewater
Treatment Facility at the cost of $27,560.00. .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY AREA 2b:
Consideration was given to Monthly Estimate No. 3 in the amount of
$143,974.40 submitted by RWL Construction, Inc., for work
performed August 26 through September 25, 1990, on the water line
replacement project.
Mot i on was made by Counc il member Bell, seconded by Counc i 1 member
Jenkins, that Monthly Estimate No. 3 submitted by RWL
Construction, Inc., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION PRIORITY AREA 3:
Consideration was given to Monthly Estimate No. 5 in the amount of
$229,941.32 submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., for
work performed August 26 through September 25, 1990 on the
sanitary sewer renovation project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Monthly Estimated No.5 in the amount of $229,941.32
submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., be approved for
payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Councilmember Redeker
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PURCHASE OF RECYCLING TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS:
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $26,798.30
submitted by Olympic International Trucks, Inc., for delivery of
the recycling truck cab and chassis.
Moti on was made by Counci lmember Bell, seconded by Counci lmember
Jenkins, that the invoice submitted by Olympic International
Trucks, Inc., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS: .
Consideration was given to the invoices totaling $32,128.95
submitted by Langford Engineering Inc., for the following:
(a) Invoice No. 6251 in the amount of $11,419.66 for
Wakeforest Water Plant Expansion;
(b) Invoice No. 6252 in the amount of $1,584.33 for Priority
Area 2-b Water Replacement;
(c) Invoice No. 6253 in the amount of $8,052.06 for Phase I,
. Priority Area 4, Sanitary Sewer Sunset Terrace
Subdivision;
(d) Invoice No. 6254 in the amount of $8,677.21 for Priority
Area 3 Sani~ary Sewer; and
(e) Invoice No. 6255 in the amount of $2,395.69 for Surface
Water Line to Milton.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the invoices submitted by Langford Engineering Inc.,
be approved for payment as listed.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Consideration was given to the minutes of the City Council
meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, October 8, 1990;
(b) City Council Regular Session, October 8, 1990; and
(c) City Council Workshop Session, October 15, 1990.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Bell asked when the crossing guard would begin
working at the corner of Weslayan and University. Mr. Tanner
explained it would be in January 1991.
Councilmember Bell asked the status of the Humusoil composting
contract. Mr. Tanner advi sed that staff woul d contract Humusoi 1
for consideration in the future.
Councilmember Bell inquired if the street striping was being done
by Harris County. Director of Public Works Curtis Cooper
explained that Harris County was nearing completion of the
project. University Boulevard from Edloe to Buffalo remained to
be done.
Councilmember
be repa ired.
1 etter to be
take place.
Watson asked when the holes on Rice Boulevard would
Mr. Tanner reported that staff was preparing a
mailed to notify residents when the repairs would
Mayor Higley reported the City Manager was doing some tree
trimming at city hall over the weekend.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Mike Tanner advised that the stop sign criteria was
prepared for presentation to Council and asked the Chief of Police
to make the report.
Chief Griffith submitted the following City of West University
Place Multiway Stop Sign Criteria:
The IIMultiway Stopll installation is useful as a
safety measure at some locations.
Any of the following conditions may warrant a
multiway STOP sign installation:
1. An accident problem as indicated by three or
more reported accidents of a type susceptible of
correction by a multiway stop installation in the 12
month period.
2. A volume of tra ffi c, determi ned by survey, to be
IIcut-throughll on a street where the amount of
traffic on intersection streets does not rise to equal
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be placed at intervals not less than four
intersections.
3. Minimum traffic volumes.
(a) The total vehicular volume entering the
intersection from all approaches must average 100
vehicles per hour for any four hours of an
average day, and
(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume
from the minor street or highway must average at
least 20 units per hour for the same 4 hour
period.
4. An intersection adjacent to a park or school
where children cross to use public facilities.
Note: If none of the above criteria can be met,
consideration may be given to the IIreadjustmentll of
existing 2-way stop signs from the less traveled
intersection street to the heavier traveled intersection
street. This action will only be used to IIbalancell stop
sign placement.
By general consent, City Council accepted the Stop Sign Criteria.
ADJOURNMENT:
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With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the regular session adjourn to reconvene the
workshop session. Such motion carried and the regular session was
adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building.
3800 University Boulevard. in the City of West University Place. on
Monday. November 5. 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Counci1members Bell, Jenkins and Redeker.
Counci1member Watson was absent. Also present were the City Manager,
City Secretary, Director of Finance and Administration, Director of
Public Works, the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Counci 1 members reviewed the. agenda for the pub1 ic hearing
and special session.
MATTERS RELATING TO COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
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Mayor Higley opened discussion of Council Goals and Objectives.
The list was reviewed and revised as follows:
1. Beautification
(a) Support a.tree. planting pr.ogram including consideration
of flexibility in setback requirements and
location/relocation of driveways to preserve trees and
encourage incentives for tree preservation.
(b) Randall's shopping cJnter: ask them to landscape the
back. Staff mailed a 1etter making the request
(c) Prod HL&P concerni n9 I Ri ~er Oak~ '.j street 1 i ghts: Staff
should have a report from Roy Whi,te: by next week.
(d) . Repeal '.Irequi rement fO~ .underground: dra i n~ge: Repea 1 and
have City Engineer develop new :cJ~:iteria. Suggestion:
along with the house plans, bui 1 der submi t plans for
drainage.
(e) Decorative brick work at Rice and University: Postpone
antil the streets ar~ repaved. .
(f)
Bissonnet/Academy: Alternate Crepe Myrtles and Live Oaks
and c'Onsiderl planting ,down B:i.ssonnet from the triangle
area already planted.
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Reduce signs in the city: Staff is working on this.
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(h) Replace signs at entrances with prettier signs: r-
:~~~~~~e until we can apply for an "All American City L
(i) Remove the sidewalk at West U Elementary School, replace
with brick pavers to the curb and put in black wrought
iron fence: Staff to get price of fencing materials and
brick. Call the PTA and see if they would be willing
to donate matching funds for the project.
2. Facilities
(a) Crossing guard at Weslayan/University: Crossing guard
budgeted and will be~in in January 1991.
(b) Consider in-house city engineer:
interviews in progress.
Budgeted and
(c) Consider using clear trash bags: Staff to get the price
of the bags and a sample for Council to see.
(d) Address Kirby Drive and Community Drive development:
Zoning and Planning Commission and long Range Planning
Committee are working on this.
(e) Develop an aggressive street repair program: Assess [.............
street needs and then develop the program. Staff to ....
determine cost of curb and gutters for north/south
streets that do not have them (like on Westpoint).
(f) Ask Harris County to repave Weslayan: Postpone until
subsurface is repaired.
(g) Move Operati ons off Mi lton Street. . Thi s is a pri ority
item. Staff develop plan to reorganize operations and
beautify the area. Move rocks and trucks off-site but
do not spend massive dollars on it. Need feasibility
study to move operations to Westpark.
(h) Repair Boy Scout House: Staff proceeding and repairs
out for bid.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m.; to
convene the public hearing and special session.
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At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley presiding, Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Councilmember Watson arrived
at 7:40 p.m. Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary,
Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Public Works,
the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (CONTINUED):
(i) Counci 1 help fi nd' a te.nant for Cellar Door and perhaps
city pay for grease trap. Write a letter to the bank
that Council will help: Staff to find out asking price,
put on hold.
(j) Replace Community Bldg. air-conditioners:
progress.
(k) Poor Farm Di tch: adopt ordinance dea 1 i ng with lots as to
what can be built: Zoning and Planning Commission is
looking at this. Council requested minutes of Virginia
Court abandonment.
This is in
(1 ) Work an agreement wi th HL&P so that when a house is
torn down, HL&P wi 11 be contacted to move the pol e to
the back. Now the poles are placed in the front of the
lot. Staff to communicate 'with HL&P and see why they
are moving the poles to the front.
(m) Develop a good recycling center on Milton. Recycle
books, magazines. Have a bulletin board. for community
recyclable items.: This is the same as (g).
(n) Establish a p1acefor.young teens to go and socialize:
The YMCA isprovHfing the facilities.
(0)
Develop a
cleaning:
storm sewer line plan for mapping
Counci 1 agreed thi s was priori ty.
and
(p) Yearly schedule for ;.Poor. Farm Ditch clean up: The
Harris Flood Control District has agreed to clean up the
ditch once a year. Staff needs to determine "when".
(q) Replace fence on PF ditch at Ed10e between Sunset and
JMH: Counci 1 to look at. Fence may be able to be
repaired.
(r) Yearly schedule from railroad for clean up behind
Communi.ty;;Drive: This has been accomplished.
(s) Develop a street closure plan: Staff to review Long
Range Plannin'g recommendations and develop specifics.
Look. at. feasibility of. requir.ing cu1 de sacs,
abandoning the 'areal and se1 Hngl!the:, 1 and to the property
owners, etc.
(t) Determine responsibilities for Virginia .Court along
Harris County: J~'lood . Controll District: This is being
clari.fied.. ',.. r-,'.I :).
(u) Increase police visibility: A plan is being developed.
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(v) Contact HL&P for poss j bi 1 i ty ofgoi ng underground with [.
a 11 overhead uti 1 i ti es: - Staff is getti ng fi gures from .
HL&P for report to Council.
3. Designating Fund Balance
(a) Designate $3,000,000 to the infrastructure and streets.
Staff will prepare a resolution to designate the funds.
4. General
(a) Maintain a lower tax rate: This has been done.
(b) Monitor Harris County Appraisal District: This is being
done.
(d Push harder f~r private ,money for parks: Write letter
to. the committee. thanking them for their efforts and
encouragi ng:more.parti ci pati on.
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(d) School: work with HISD (open communication) so they
will keep us from having to district our children out of
. West University Place. Encourage HISD to buy best
site. This is. being done.
(e) Expand Liberty Hill Park: Staff reported a resident who [
wanted to ta 1 k to the. Ci ty Manager in reference to the .
expansion. . ·
COUNCIL COMMENTS: -
Councilmember Watson inquired into the status of the solicitation
ordinance.
Councilmember Redeker advised Council of a Metro meeting scheduled
for November 14,1990,.,. and urged them to,.. attend to be
knowledgeable of Metro's options.
Councilmember Bell expressed concern, over_ the parking tickets
issued to res i dents. Mi ke Tanner recommended Counc i 1 cons i der
prioritizing police activities and recommended the use of warnings
in certain circumstances.
Councilmember Bell expressed, concern ,that the city was dealing
harshly with builders and mailing tickets for violations to them.
Mayor Higley suggested the bui.lders deserved the tickets.
STAFF REPORT:
Ci ty Manager Mi ke Tanner requested Chi ef Gri ffi th report on the
parking citations issued for cars parked in driveways but
extending over the sidewalks.
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Chief Griffith explained that several months ago an article was
published in the "City Currents II complaining about residents
walking and jogging in the streets instead of using the
sidewalks. That complaint brought up the issue of cars blocking
sidewalks. After that". staff ,put an article in the "City
Currents" in August. that.. the police department would begin
enforcing the law which prohibits cars parking across sidewalks.
We underestimated the number of occurrences. Citations were
issued from 5:00 a.m. to approximately 8:00 a.m.
Mike Tanner reported that the morning: following, staff received a
number of complaints.. Staff met with the Municipal Court
personnel to decide what could. and could not be done. The law
behi nd -the citati ons ;.S good. It is a State 1 aw, however, the
city has not enforced it in recent years. Staff discussed
something that would be fair., Each and every person will have to
go to court and the judge wi 11 1 i sten to them and see what is
fair. What staff will do in the future is make sure there is an
introductory program and .give a warning to notify them first and
make them understand in the future a _ specific ordinance would be
enforced.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by Counc.ilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Counci lmemberWatson, that the workshop session adjourn. Such
motion carried and the workshop session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Laura C. Higley
Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC-HEARING AND
SPEClALMEETI NG
MONDAY,. NOVEMBER S, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
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City Council convened in a public hearing in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, 'in the City. of West University Place, on
Monday, November 5, 199091 wi th the fo 11 OWl ng .. members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding;. Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, and Redeker.
Counci lmember Watson was absent. Al so present were the City Manager,
City Secretary , the Di recto'r of Pub 1 i c Works, Di rector of .Fi nance and
Administration, the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.
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Mayor Higley announced 'the purpose of the.pubJic hearing .was to provide
an opportunity for taxpayers and.interested parties to be heard in
relation to the proposed 1991 Budget. Mayor Higley invited comments
and questions from the audience. (
Hearing no comments or questions from the audience, Mayor Higley asked
for a motion to adjourn the public hearing on the proposed 1991 Budget.
Mo ti on was made by Cou noil membe r Bell. seconded by Counc i 1 membe r [.
Jenkins, that the public hearing adjourn. l
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker
None
Councilmember Watson
Immediately following the public hearing, City Council convened in a
special session in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard,
in the City of West University Place, on MondaY9 November 5, 1990, with
the following members present: Mayor Higley, presiding; Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins and Redeker. Councilmember Watson was absent. Also
present were the Ci ty Manager, Ci ty Secretary, the Di rector of Pub 1 i c
Works, Director of Finance and Administration, the Fire Chief and the
Chief of Police.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1381 and read the caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1381
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNNING JANUARY 1, 1991 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1991; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SUCH BUDGET; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
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COpi es of Ordi nance . Number 1381, in the form requi red 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 Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, thatOrdi nance Number 1381 be accepted on first
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker
None
Councilmember Watson
ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1990:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1382 and read the caption,
as foll ows:
ORDINANCE ~UMBER 1382
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING ,AD VALOREM TAXES FOR TAX
YEAR 1990; CONFIRMING AND GRANTING EXEMPTIONS; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
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Copies of Ordinance Number 1382, 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.
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Motion; was ,made . byCounc i 1 member Be 11 9 seconded by .,Counc i 1 member
Redeker, that Ordi nance Number 1382 be accepted on fi rst readi ng
as presented.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Je.nkins, Redeker
None .
Councilmember Watson
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TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1383 and read the caption
as foll ows:
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. ORDINANCE NUMBER'1383
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING. AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT
GOVERNING THE TEXAS . MUNICIPAL l RETlREMENTSYSTEM, IIUPDATED
SERVICE CREDITSII IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY
QUAU FYING 'MEMBER,S. OF SUCW SYSTEM WHO' PRESENTL:Y ARE ,IN THE
EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE1;~' AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS.
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Copies of Ordinance. Numb ere .. 1383, in the form. required for L
adoption, were available to all members of City Council and a
reasonable. number of additional copies a.vailab1e to interested ....
citizens present.
Motion was made by Counci1member Redeker, seconded by Counci1-
memberSe 11 ,tha t O~di nance I Number. 1383 be accepted on first
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor. Higley, Councilmembers Bell, J~nkins, Redeker
None
Councilmember Watson.
Mayor Higley presented'~Ordinance~~Number 1384 and reaQthe Gaption,
as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1384
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TOCITY.EMPLOYEES ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
AND CREDITS IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS
AUTHORIZED BY SECTION853~303, TITLE 8 OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE. ..
Copies of Ordinance Number 1384, in the form required for
adopti on, were avail able to all members of Ci ty Counci 1 and a
reasonable number of additional copies av.ai1ab1e to interested
citizens present.
Motion was made by Councilmember Redeker, seconded by Counci1-
member Bell, that Ordinance Number 1384 be accepted on first
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Counci1members Bell, Jenkins, Redeker
None
Counci1member Watson
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1385 and read the caption,
as follows:
ORDINANCE< NUMBER 1385
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY WHO
HAVE TERMINATED. PREVIOUS MEMBERSHIPS IN TEXAS MUNICIPAL
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO DEPOSIT THE SUMS SO WITHDRAWN, PLUS
ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL CHARGES, AND AtLOWINGAND UNDERTAKING THE
COST OF ALLOWING ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE CREDIT IN SUCH SYSTEM
FOR ALL SERVICE TO WHICH SUCH EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ENTITLED AT
DATE OF SUCH WITHDRAWAL~. WITH LIKE EFFECT AS IF ALL SUCH
SERVICE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THIS CITY.~
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Copies of Ordinance Number 1385, 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.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1385 be accepted on first
read i ng as presented. . . -
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker
None
Councilmember Watson
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Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1386 and read the caption,
as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1386
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY, WHO
PERFORMED OR HEREAFTER PERFORM ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE ARMED
FO'RCES (OR THEIR. RESERVES .OR. AUXILTARIES) OF THE UNITED
STATES UNDER HONORABLE . CONDITIONS, TO APPLY AND MAKE
DEPOSITS FOR, AND TO RECEIVE SPECIAL CREDIT WITH THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR LIMITED PORTIONS OF SUCH
MILITARY SERVICE, AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
ITS SHARE OF THE COSTS OF ALLOWING SUCH CREDITS.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1386, 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 Counci lmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Ordi nance Number 1386 be accepted on fi rst
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker
None
Councilmember Watson
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Mayor Higley deferred consideration of Council Goals and
Objective~ to the workshop session.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor Higley recognized Tina Mirojani, 3821 Tennyson, who
wished to speak.
Ms. Mirojani expressed her concern over the police officers
ticketing residents for cars parked in driveways but extending
across the sidewalk.
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Mayor Higley explained that while those ticketed would be required
to appear in Municipal Court, City Council would re-address the
issue to determine the appropriate enforcement procedures.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
No member of City Council had anyt~ing furthe~. for :<;:onsideration
at this time.
STAFF REPORT:
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Ci ty Manager Mi ke Tanner had nothi ng further for Counc ill s
consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
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With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion.was , made ,..by: CQuncjlmeJ:llber Jenkin~, seconded by
Councilmember Re"deker,. that.the ,special. session adjourn to
reconvene the workshop" se~isio.~.. ~:.;Such motion carried and the
special session was adjourned at 7:,40, p.m.
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. Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
6:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, November 12, 1990 ,with the 'following members.. present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, Director of Finance
and Administration, Director of Public Works, the Fire Chief and the
Chief of Police.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE NEWCOMERS BROCHURE:
Susan Freeman, Jean Howse and Peggy Pentecost, representi ng the
Communications Committee, reviewed the newcomers brochure with the
members of Council. Several corrections and amendments were
suggested. It was generally:agreed that a heavier stock paper
should be used. Susan Freeman would have the corrections and
amendments incorporated into the master document and then
distribute it to staff for final editing before sending it to the
printer.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY::
City Attorney Jim Dougherty arrived at 7:00 p.m. City Council
reviewed the regular. session :agenda. The City Attorney pointed
out that there are two. statutes for amending the city's budget:
the state law and the' city charter. The budget amendment
ordinance which would be under consideration during the regular
session, is based on the charter which is more discretionary than
state law.
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Mr. Dougherty advised that the agreement with Coastal Corporation
not .be : fuHyaccepted by Council until such time as the city
receives :a: special certificate from. Coastal pertaining to the
-',Mayor Pro Tern's: employment' with, Coastal. City CounciJ. concurred
they would authorize' thEf execution of the agreement pending
receipt of the special certificate.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m. to convene
in regula~'session~
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At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley presiding, Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Also present were the City
Manager, City Secretary, Director of Finance and Administration,
Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and the Fire Chief.
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MATTERS RELATING TO THE JOINT PROJECT WITH METRO FOR PAVING OF RICE l
BOULEVARD - DISCUSSION ONLY: .~
City. Council accepted this item, for consideration during the
regular session.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE REPAIR CONTRACT FOR THE 24" OUTFALL FAILURE AT
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Manager Mike Tanner explained that the previous request to
Council did not clearly define the request to include $5,150.00 to
slipline the existing outfall line and for approximately 30 cubic
yards of cement grout. These items are necessary to repair the
outfa 11i n accordance with the requirements of the Harris Flood
Control District. Staff was requesting approval of the additional
funding to include these items in the contract with Bearden
Contracting Company.
MATTERS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE 12 INCH AND 8 INCH WATER LINE
FOR MAJOR DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS - DISCUSSION ONLY:
Director of Public Works Curtis Cooper explained staff was
requesting authorization to advertise for bids for this project.
MATTERS RELATING TO CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL:
Mr. Tanner explained/that under existing procedures a purchase of l
$5,000.00 or more must be presented to Coundl four times. The -
purchase is (a) budgeted, (b) authorizetl for bidding, (c) contract
awarded, and ( d) payment approved. Mr . Tanner suggested the
process be minimized so that approval of the budget would
authorize staff to advertise and the award of the contract would
permit payment. After discussion, City Council agreed that
approval of the budget ,would authorize staff toadverti se for
bids. However, the remaining steps should remain in place.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE CITY HALL CHRISTMAS TREE:
Mr. Tanner reported that staff received quotes for the purchase of
a living Christmas tree for the City Hall lawn. After discussion
City Council, by general consent, authorized staff to purchase a
16 foot Cypress at the cost of approximately $300.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - DISCUSSION ONLY:
Councilmember Jenkins requested consideration be given to
requiring a cul de sac at the end of the Virginia Court Street
extension. .
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STAFF REPORT:.
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The City Secretary distributed a memo concerning a request to
appoint a resident to the Recycling Committee. Mayor Higley
suggested the Co-Chairs be contacted to determine if there was a
vacancy on the committee.
City Manager Mike Tanner reported that demolition of the elevated
storage tank on Wakeforestat westpark was almost complete. He .
advised that water pressurewouTd be lower than normal until the
project was completed in June or July..of next year.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business .to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by CouncilmemberWatson, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that the workshop session adjourn. Such motion carried
and the workshop was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Laura C. Higley
Mayor
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1990
MUNICIPAl.BUILDING
.3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7: 30 P.M. '
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City Council convened in. regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, ;.i1 the' City of West University Place, on
Monday, November 12, 1990,rwith the following, members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
A 1 so present were the Ci ty Manager, Ci ty Secretary, Ci ty Attorney,
Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Public Works, the
Fire Chief and the Chief of. Police. Councilmember Redeker delivered
the invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW.PERSONNEL~
Director of Finance and Administration Donna Sims explained that
the new personnel in her department were not able to attend, but
would be introduced at the next regular session.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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.
Jim Hall, 2740 Cason, expressed his concern over a utility pole
that the cable TV company placed in his front yard.
City Manager explained the pole was a part of the cable TV
construction to update the city's system. However, he would take
a look and make sur~ it met the requirements of the franchise.
Bernie Minard, 2639 Pemberton Drive, explained he received a
ticket for parking his car in his driveway so that it extended out
over the sidewalk. He asked for an interpretation of the law and
the procedures for enforcement.
Mayor Higley explained the law and that in the future warnings
would be issued. The residents would be informed.
Dorothy Rieger, 6516 Brompton, thanked City Council for
placing her husband1s memorial Sun Dial at City Hall.
CITIZENS RESPONSE TO AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Higley 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.
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ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Item No. 16, Contract for utility Billina Service. and Item No.
21, Rice Boulevard Paving, Project, were removed from the consent
agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by CounCilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance
with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Bell, Jenkins,
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FEE SCHEDULE:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1380 for second reading
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1380
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING FEES AND
CHARGES FOR ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1366 ADOPTED MARCH 12,
1990; CONTAINING A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES IN CERTMN CIRCUMSTANCES;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND "OTHER 'PROVISIONS RELATING TO, THE
SUBJECT. " . . - ~ . . .
Copies of Ordinance Number 1380, in the form required for
adoption, were available to all members of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
ci ti zenspresent.,:
Motion was made by Council member Redeker, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Ordinance Number 1380 be adopted on second
reading as presented. . ,
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley~ Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR'1991:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1381 on second reading and
read the caption, as follows:
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1381
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNNING JANUARY 1, 1991 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1991; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SUCH BUDGET; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
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Copies of Ordinance Number 1381, in the form required for
adoption, were available to all members of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
c it i zens present. .
Moti on was. made by Counci lmember Jenki ns, seconded by Counci 1-
member Redeker, that nrdinanceNumb~r 1381 be adopted on second
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1990:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1382 for second reading
and read the caption, as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR TAX
YEAR 1990; CONFIRMING AND GRANTING EXEMPTIONS; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1382, 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 Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Ordinance Number 1382 be adopted on second reading
as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS:
Mayor Hi gl ey presented Ordi nance Number 1383 for second readi ng
and read the caption, as follows:
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1383
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING. UNDER THE ACT
GOVERNING THE TEXAS 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.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1383, 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 Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Redeker, that Ordinance Number 1383 be adopted on second reading
as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM SIX ,MONTH PROBATIONARY SERVICE
CREDITS:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1384 for second reading
and read the caption, as .fo 11 ows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1384
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CITY EMPLOYEES ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
AND CREDITS IN THE TEXAS 'MUNIOIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AS
AUTHORIZED BY SECTION!853~'303, TITLE 8' OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE. I /! . -..
Copies 'of Ordi:nanceNuniber 1384, i.n the form required for
adoption, were available to all members of City 'Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies avai"lable to interested,
citizens present.
Motion was made .by Councilmember Redeker, seconded. by Council-
member Bell, that Ordinance Number 1384 be adopted on second
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
'None
None
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENl'iSYSTEM PREVIOUS ,MEMBERSHIP CREDITS::
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1385 on second reading and
read the capti on, as follows:
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1385
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY WHO
HAVE TERMINATED PREVIOUS MEMBERSHIPS IN TEXAS MUNICIPAL
RETIREMENT SYSTEM~ TO. DEROSIT THE SUMS SO WITHDRAWN~PLUS
ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL CHARGES~ AND ALLOWING AND UNDERTAKING THE
COST OF ALLOWING ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE CREDIT IN SUCH SYSTEM
FOR ALL SERVICLTOWHICH SU.CH EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ENTITLED AT
DATE OF SUCH WITHDRAWAL~ WITH LIKE EFFECT AS IF ALL SUCH
SERVICE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THIS CITY~
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Copies of Ordinance. Number, 1385~ in the form required for
adoption~ were available to all members of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
oitizens present.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bell ~ seconded by Councilmember
Redeker~ that Ordinance Number 1385 be adopted on second reading
as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley~ Councilmembers Bell~ Jenkins~
Redeker~ Watson
None
None
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Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1386 for second reading
and read the caption~ as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1386
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AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY ~ WHO
PERFORMED OR HEREAFTER PERFo.RMACTIVESERVICE IN THE, ARMED
FORCES (OR THEIR RESERVES OR AUXILIARIES) OF THE UNITED
STATES UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS~ TO APPLY AND MAKE
DEPOSITS FOR~ AND TO RECEIVE SPECIAL CREDIT WITH THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR LIMITED PORTIONS OF SUCH
MILITARY SERVICE ~ AND PROVIDING FOR, PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF
ITS SHARE OF THE COSTS OF ALLOWING SUCH CREDITS.
Copies of Ordinance . Number 1386 ~ in the form requi red 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 Redeker~ seconded by
Councilmember Bell~ that Ordinance Number 1386 be adopted on
second reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley~ Councilmembers Bell ~ Jenkins~
Redeker~ Watson
None
None
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET: .
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1387 for first and final
reading and read the caption, as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1387
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1357 WHICH APPROVED
TH~ BUDGET OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS FOR
THE, FISCAL YEAR BEGrNNING JANUARY. I, 1990, AND ADOPTED ON
NOVEMBER 13, 1989; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1387, 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 Redeker, seconded by
Counci lmember Watson, that Ordinance Number 1387 be adopted on
first and final reading as presented.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Be 11, Jenki ns,
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS:
Consi derati en i was given to., authorize' advertisi.ng for bids for the
following: '
(a) Maintenance contract. itor: parks, vacant ,'lots, street
rights-of-way, 'medians, Public Works area and Westpark;
(b) Contract for custodial services for City Hall; and
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(c) Constructi on of 12 inch: and 8 inch water 1 i nes for major
distribution improvements.
Motion was made by Counci 1 member Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Watson". that City ,Council 'authorize advertis.ing for bids
for the items listed.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Voting No:
Absent:
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY 2411 OUTFALL LINE:
Consideration was given to approving additional funding for
Bearden Contracting, Co., to slipline and grout the existing
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outfall 24" line at the Wastewater Treatment Facility for a total 'L
project contract amount of $3l5650.00. Council previously
approved a contract with Bearden in the amount of $275560.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember
Councilmember Watson5' that City 'Council
funding to repair the 24" outfall line at
Pl ant faci li ty.
Voting 'Aye:' Mayor HigleY5 Counci.lmembers Bell 5 Jenkins5
Redeker5 Watson
VotingNo~. No~e
Absent: None
Jenkins5 seconded by
approve the addi~ional
the Wastewater Treatment
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CONTRACT FOR UTILITY BILLING SERVICE:. .
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Councilmember Bell submitted the following:
"AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
BEFORE ME5 the undersigned authoritY5 on this day
personally appearedC. W. (Buddy) Be1l5 Jrq wh05 being by
me duly sworn did depose and say as follows:
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My name is C. W. (Buddy), Bell, Jr. I have a
"substantial interest" in the Coastal Corporation (the
"business entitY")5 in that I am employed full time by the
business entity and receive at least 90% of my annual
income from that entity. I believe that .a vote or decision
of the City Counci 1 to contract wi th the Coastal
Corporation for utility billing folding and envelope
stuffing services mayor may not peculiarly affect the
business entity. I am taking this action. to avoid any
appearance of conflict of interest. I intend to abs.tain
from participation in any action regarding this matter5 and
I am filing thisafftdavit to ..be in compliance with the
Texas Local Government Code .and the City Charter.
Signed:
STATE OF TEXAS 9
COUNTY OF HARRIS g
BEFORE ME 5 a notary pub 1 i c 5 on thi s day personally
appeared Buddy Bell 5 known to me to be the person
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whose name is subscribed to the foregoing document and,
being by me first duly sworn, declared that the statements
therein contained are true and correct.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 12th.
day of November , A;D., 1990 ..
Notary Public, Signature
My Commission expires:
seal
FILED with me, the official record keeper of, the ,City
of West University Place, Texas on this the day of
, 1990.
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CitySecretaryll
Motion was made . by 'Councilmember Redeker, seconded by
Councilmember Jenkins, that' City: Count~l approve .the Letter of
Agreement with Coastal Corporation for utility billing inserting
services pending receipt of the certificate from Coastal Corpora-
tion concerning the employment of Councilmember Bell.
Voting Aye: Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Jenkins, Redeker,
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Voting No: None
Absent: None
Absta'ining: Councilmember Bell
CITY MANAGER SEARCH FIRM:
Consideration was given to authorize payment of $96.02 to Ralph
Andersen & Associates for reimbursable expenses ,in. connection
with the search of city manager.
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Motion was made by Counc.ilmemberJenkins, seconded by Council-
member Watson, that City Council authorize payment of $96.02 to
Ralph Andersen & Associates.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None:'".
Voting No:
Absent:
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WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY AREA 2b:
Consideration was .given to the following submitted by RWL
Construction, Inc., on the water line replacement project:
(a)' Monthly Estimate No.4 in ,the amount of $122,614,52 for work
performed September 26 through October 25, 1990; and
(b) Change Order No. 2 in;the amount of $625.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Watson, that City Council approve Monthly Estimate No. 4
and. Change Order No.2 submlttedby RWL Construction, Inc., as
li sted .
. Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION PRIORITY AREA 3:
Consideration was given to Monthly Estimate No.. 6 i.n ,the amount of
$440,203.54 submitted by 'George M. Construction Company, Inc., for
work performed September 26 through October 25, 1990 on the
sanitary. sewer renovation project.
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Councilmelllber Watson, that Monthly Estimate No. 6 in the amount of
$440,203.54 submitted by George M. Construction Company, Inc., be
approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:.
Absent:
LEGAL SERVICES:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $4,137.75
for services rendered. on the city I s behalf for the month of
October ,1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
me.mber Watson, that the invoice for 1 ega 1 servi ces fqr the month
of October 1990 be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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RICE BOULEVARD PAVING PROJECT:
Councilmember Redeker submitted the fo 11 owi ng:
"STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
AFFIDAVIT
BEFORE ME. the undersigned authority, on this day
persona lly. appeared' " Ms. .Janet Rede.ker
who. being by me duly sworn did depose and say as follows:
My name is Janet.. Redeker. I have a "substantial
interest" in the Metropolitan Transit Authority (the
"business entity"). in that I am employed full time by the
business entity and receive at least 90% of my annual
income from that entity.. . I believe that the business
entity would be peculiarly affected by a vote or decision
of the City Council to contract with Metro for the paving
of Rice Boulevard.
I intend to abstain:!:from,'panticipation in any action
regarding this matter. and I am filing this affidavit to be
in compliance with the Texas Loca-l Government Code and the
City Charter.
Signed:
STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
BEFORE ME. a notary public. on this day personally
appeared Janet Redeker .' known to me to be the person
whose name is subscri bed to the foregoi ng .document and
being by me first duly sworn, declared that the statements
therein contained are tYlueland correct..
Given under my hand and seal of office this day
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My commission expires:
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FILED with me, the official record keeper of the City
of West University Place, Texas on this the day of
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Consideration was given to approving and authorizing the. Joint
Project with Metro for paving of Rice Boulevard from Kirby to
Community Drive.
Motion was made .by Councilmember Watson, seconded .byCouncilmember
Jenkins, that City Council. approve the Transportation Improvement
Agreement between the City of West University Place and the
Metropo 1 itan Trans i t Authority of Harris County, Texas, for the
rehabi:litation of, or improvements to, the riding surface of Rice
Boulevard from Kirby Drive to: Community Drive with some concrete
curbs and gutters and storm drainage improvements at an estimated
cost to the city of $215,000.00.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Mayor Higley, Counc.ilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
None
Counci 1 member Redeker.
Consideration was given to the minutes of the City Council
meetings, as follows:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, October 22, 1990;
(b) City Council Regular Session, October 22, 1990;
(c) City Council Workshop Session, November 5, 1990; and
(d) City Council Budget Hearing and Special Session, November 5,
1990.
Mot i on was made by Counc i 1 member Bell, seconded by Counc i 1 member
Jenkins, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Redeker inquired as to who would be attending the
Harr;s County Mayors. Counc;l Assoc;at;on meet;ng on November 15. [
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Councilmember Redeker asked if the water billing complaints were
being responded to. Director of Finance and Administration Donna
Sims explained that every complaint or inquiry was responded to by
staff.
Councilmember Bell asked if City Council was going to have
prepared a resolution honoring Judge Michael Schneider for his
years of service to the community. It was agreed to have the
resolution prepared for Council's consideration.
Mayor Higley reported her neighbor had her car stolen ona Sunday
morning. The neighbor and her family were leaving for church when
they discovered the car was stolen. They called the Police
Department. After the police obtained the necessary information,
the police officer put the family in the police car and took them
to church. The nei ghbor called the Mayor to express her
appreciation for the special service.
STAFF REPORT:
Ci ty Manager Mi ke Tanner had nothi ng further for Counc i l' s
consideration at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at this time,
motion was made by CouncilmemberWatson, seconded by Councilmember
Bell, that the regular session adjourn. Such motion carried and
the regular session adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Laura C. Higley
Mayor
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City Secretary
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
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3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, November ,26, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, .presiding; Counc:ilmembers' Bel1,..Jenkins and Watson. Council:"
member Redeker was absent.. A 1 so.present.were theCi ty Manager, City
Secretary, Director of Finance and Administration, the Deputy Director
of Operations, the Fire Chiefand.the Chief of Police.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Council reviewed the regular session agenda.
MATTERS RELATING TO THE TAPI:.EY-LUNOW PARKS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT -
DI SCUSS ION ONL Y :
Charles Tapley and Jim Patterson from Tapley-Lunow
Archi tects presented the des i gn development of each park. With
each pa,rk, the architectsaddr.essed a number of issues so that the
design woul dcompl iment ,that particular site and the surrounding
neighborhood~ Questions ,~were ;o-ffered as to the type of
maintenance that would be required and what type of surface would
be provided for the tot lots. Another question arose over the
availability of basketball goals.
City Manager Mike Tanner advised that the design development plan
was one that could be phased inso that it was affordable. .
MATTERS RELATING TO THE WERLEIN STREET CLOSURE REQUEST AND CALLING A
PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSSION ONLY:
Mike Tanner presented a proposed street closure process for
Council's review, as follows:
1. 90% of the residents in the block affected must formally
request the street be closed (form provided by the City must
be signed and notarized).
2. A study performed by the Staff and Traffic Committee to
determine if it is feasible to close the street.
3. A plan to close the street is prepared by the Staff and
Traffic Committee.
4. The City Council reviews the plan and calls a public hearing.
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5. A public.hearing is held to present the request9 feasibility
studY9 plan and cost to implement.
6. The City Council orders the street closed accordi ng to the
plan. The plan is implemented when 100% of the cost to do so
is paid by residents in the block affected.
Mr. Tanner requested to come back to Council at a future workshop
with more specifics such as how the streets would be ended to meet
the liability needs of the city and the aesthetic needs of the
neighbors. At this particular site9 drainage is from Kirby to
Werlein and will dictate the type and extent of the closure. Mr.
Tanner did not advocate abandoning the street right-of-way.
After discussion9 City Council generally accepted the Street
Closure Process and agreed to consider calling a public hearing to
hear citizen comments on the proposed Werlein Street closure.
Mayor Higley recessed. the workshop session at 7:30 p.m'9 to
convene in regular session.
At 8:10 p.m.9 Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor Higley presiding9 Councilmembers
Bel19 Jenkins9 and Watson. Councilmember Redeker was absent.
A 1 so present were the City Manager 9 City Secretary 9 Director of
Finance and Administration9 the Chief of Police9 the Fire Chief
and the Deputy Director of Public Works.
MATTERS RELATING TO PRIORITIZING POLICE ACTIVITIES:
Chief Griffith presented a picture of the service and enforcement
activities of the Police Department. The basic mission of the
department is to provide protection and perform community oriented
service. The organization is committed to the provision of
services in a "small town" friendly manner and provides a wide
array of services. The department is enforcement oriented. Chief
Griffith submitted criteria sheets for each shift to give a clear
picture of how the department meets its mission.
The City Manager presented for Council' s ~pprova 1 patrol
priorities9 as follows:
1. Calls for assistance
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* Every home snall be passed a minimum of 7 times a day (2
during the day shift9 2 during the evening shift and 3
during the night shift)
* Every vacation home 'shall be checked 2 times a day (1
during the day shi.ftand 1: during the :night shift)
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* Every business shall be checked 1 time during the night
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* Every City facility and park shall be checked 3 times a
day (1 during each shift)
* Every school function and athletic event shall be checked
3. Traffic enforcement
* . Every active school zone shall be monitored and traffic
laws rigidly enforced
* Every minor thoroughfare shall be routinely patrolled and
traffic laws enforced,
* Every major thoroughfare shall be monitored during
periods of volume and traffic laws rigidly enforced
* Every major thoroughfare shall be routinely patrolled and
traffic laws enforced
4. Code Enforcement
Mike Tanner pointed out that calls for assistance were first.
Traffic is second with the school zone having priority. Every U~."......
schoo 1 functi on and actj vi ty will be checked. Code enforcement .
was at the bottom of the list, but would still be done. It,
however, would not be covered. as intensely as currently provided.
Mr. Tanner requested comments from Council.
Members of Council urged the police department to be more friendly
with the residents. Another comment was that a large amount of
time was spent in the office rather than on the streets. Council
stressed a uniform method of notifying residents of code
violations be developed. It was agreed that the Police Department
would strive for a more open and friendly attitude; to minimize
the time spent in the office and maximize the time spent on the
streets. City Council agreed to accept the patrol priorities as
presented.
MATTERS RELATING TO CITY HALL DESIGN - DISCUSSION ONLY:
Mr. Tanner suggested that Council consider some modifications to
the city hall facility. There are modifications that can be made
to make the building more .functional and meet the needs of staff
which willi n turn provide more efficient service to the
residents. Mr. Tanner pointed out the following:
(a) the City Council Chamber/Municipal Court room has a
maximum occupant load of 130 persons. Approximately 155
people attend each Municipal Court session.
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(b) The city woul d be able to better accommodate the many
meet i ngs he 1 din city ha 11 if there was another
conference room.
(c) The city's records. are stored off-site at the Recycling
Facility which is not designed for adequate record
storage.
(d) There is approximately 630 square feet dedicated to 6
employees, their work stations, records storage and the
general public in the Engineering and Construction
Department. There is a need for a centralized and
adequate office.
(e) The heating and air-conditioning equipment needs to be
updated.
(f) The Fire Station needs improvements to function
efficiently and effectively.
Mr. Tanner requested Counc i 1 cons i der authori zi ng him to contact
architects to look at the building and determine what the
estimated cost would be for a needs assessment. After that, Mr.
Tanner would report back to Council for them to decide whether to
proceed.
After discussion, City Council agreed and authorized the City
Manager to contact architects for a cost estimate of a needs
assessment.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: - DISCUSSION ONLY:
Mayor Higley reported that a meeting would be held on December 3,
1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the West University Elementary School
Cafeteri a to di scuss the expans i on school to re li eve the over
crowding in West U Elementary and Poe School.
Mayor Higley reported that the representative from Southwestern
Bell Telephone contacted her. The telephone company is not
pleased that the Publ ic Util ity Commission did not accept their
negotiated rate' settlement and Southwestern Bell may request a
rate increase.
Counc i 1 member Jen k ins i nqu i red as to whether a time schedul e to
accomplish the goals and objectives was available. Mr. Tanner
would report to Council on the goals at a future workshop.
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Recycling Committee and asked for direction for the appointment of
Bill Arnold as recommended by the committee. City Council agreed
a resolution should be prepared for the appointment.
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ADJOURNMENT: .
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motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Bell, that the workshop :session adjourn. Such motion carried and
the me,eting was adjourned; at :9: 10 ,p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER .26, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
7:30P.M;
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City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, November 26, 1990, wi th the fo 11 owi ng members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins and Watson.
Counci 1member Redeker was absent. Also present were the Ci ty Manager,
City Secretary, City Attorney, Directo.r of Finance and Administration,
Deputy Director of Pub1 ic ,Works" the Fire Chief and the Chief of Pol ice.
Counci1member Watson delivered the invocation and led the Allegiance to
the Flag.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO MAYOR FOR THE DAY :
Consideration was given to Resolution Number 90-18 honoring John
Robert Semands as Mayor For The Day. Mayor Higley read the
resolution as follows:.; , .
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-18
WHEREAS, the City of Wes t . Univers ity P1 ace" is
fortunate to have outstanding young people 1 iving,in the
city; and
WHEREAS, the West University Elementary Parent Teacher
Association helps provide excellent opportunities for it
students; and
WHEREAS, John Robert Semands. won the position of
Mayor ForlThe, I nay. i
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS: .
, Section 1. That' the Ci.tyCounci1 is .p1eased to have
John Robert Semands as Mayor for the Day.
Section 2. That City Council hopes John Robert
Semandsenjoys this day and remembers. it as an opportunity
to become better acquainted with his city government.
'Sect.ion 3-~. . That.this Resolution be spread in full
upon the minutes of the City Counci 1 and the Mayor be,. and
she is hereby, authorized to deliver to John Robert
Semands a true copy hereof, signed by each member of the
City Council present.
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Laura C. Higley, Mayor:
Buddy Bell, Councilmember
Janet L. Redeker,
Councilmember
Jim Jenkins, Councilmember
Bill Watson, Counci1member
Attest:
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Audrey Nichols,
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that Resolution Number 90-18 be adopted as presented
and read.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Counci1members Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Counei lmember Redeker.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW PERSONNEL:
Director of Finance and Admini.stration
Valerie Sneed, Receptionist; and
Accountant.
Donna Sims introduced
Grabiella Perez,
Senior Services Manager Sharon Reusser introduced Jack Meyers,
Assistant Senior Services Manager.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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:JMayor Higley 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.
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ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
No member of Ci ty Counci 1 suggested remov i ng an i tern from the
consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Counci 1member Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Bell, that the consent' agenda be approved in accordance
wi th s ta ff recommendation.,!
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor. Hig1ey~Counci1members Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None ..
Counci1member Redeker
ORDINANCE SUSPENDING PROPOSED HL&P RATES:
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Mayor Higley presented the following affidavit and requested Mayor
Pro Tern Bell to preside over this agenda item.
IIAFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
BEFORE ME, the unders i gned authori ty., on thi s day
personally appeared LauraC:.! Higley, who, being by me duly
sworn did depose and say as follows:
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My name is Laura C. Higley. I have a IIsubstantia1
interestll in the Baker & Botts Law Firm (the IIbusiness
entityll), in that I am employed full time by the business
entity and receive at least 90% of my annual income from
that entity. I bel ieve that a vote or decision of the City
Council to suspend the operati~n of the proposed schedule
of rates for electric utility service filed by Houston
Lighting & Power Companyma~or may not have an affect on
my law firm.' I am. taking thisact,ionto.avo:td .any, , I
appearance of conflict of interest. I intend to abstain
from participation in any action regarding this matter, and
I am filing this affidavit to be in compliance with the
Texas Local Government Code and the City: Charter. "
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STATE OF TEXAS ~
COUNTY OF HARRIS 9
BEFORE ME, a notary public, on this day personally
appeared , known to me to be the
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person whose name is subscribed to the foregoin~ document
and, being by me first duly sworn, declared that the
statements therein contaiped are true and correct.
Given under my hand and seal of office this day
of , A.D., 1990 .
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Notary Public, Signature
My Commission expires:
FILED with me, the official record keeper of the City
of West University Place, Texas on this the day of
, 1990, at .... ,o.clock .m.
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary"
Mayor Pro Tern Bell presented Ordinance Number 1388 and read the
caption, as follows:
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1388
AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING. THE OPERATION OF THE.. PROPOSED
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE FILED BY
HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY; CONTAINING FINDlNGS. AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1388, in the. form required for
adopti on ,wereava i 1 abl e to all members-. of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present.
Motion was. made .byCouncHmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Jenki ns, that Ordi nance Number 1388 be adopted on fi rst and fi na 1
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Abstaining:
Mayor Pro Tern Bell, Councilmembers Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Mayor Higley
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PREVIOUS MEMBERSHIP CREDITS:
Mayor Higley presented Ordlnance Number 1389 and read the caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1389
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY WHO
HAVE TERMINATED PREVIOUS MEMBERSHIPS IN TEXAS MUNICIPAL
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RETIREMENT SYSTEM, To" DEPOSIT THE SUMS SO WITHDRAWN, PLUS
ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL CHARGES, AND ALLOWING AND UNDERTAKING THE
COST OF ALLOWING ANY SUCH EMPLOYEE CREDIT IN SUCH' JSYSTEM
FOR ALL. SERVICE TO WHICH SUCH EMPLOYEE HAD. BEEN ENTITLED AT
DATE OF' SUCH WITHDRAWAL, WITH LIKE EFFECT AS IF ALL SUCH
SERVICE HAD BEEN PERFORMED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THIS CITY;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1385 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 12, 1990,
WHICH ORDINANCE ALSO RELATED TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY WHO HAVE TERMINATED".. PRtVIOUS. MEMBERSHIPS IN TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Copies of Ordinance Number 1389, 'in the for~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 Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Watson, that Ordi nance Number 1389 be adopted on fi rst and fi na 1
reading as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
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Mayor Hi gl ey presente'd Ordinance Number 1390 for first reading and
read the caption, as fol1b~sf
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1390
AN ORIHNANCE RELATING TO' RECORDS MANAGEMENT; AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; CONTAINING
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
'Copies of Ordinance;' Number '1390, in the') rform required for
adoption, were 'available to' all member.s of City ,Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present... ' . . "
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bel'l,' that Ordfnance Number 1390 be accepted on first
reading as presented~ '
Voting Aye:
'Voting' No:
Absent:
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Mayor Higley, Councilmemb.ers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None.
Councilmembers Redeker
RESOLUTION TO STATE PURCHASING AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION:
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Consideration was 'giverito .Re.solution Number 90..,19 authorizing the
city.'s participatiotf In'''the. purchasing programs' of the State
Purchasing. and General Services Commission. Mayor Higley
presented and read the resolution, as follows:
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RESOLUTION ,NUMBER 90-19
STATE-OF. TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS' j I
TO !THE,STATE PURCHASING AND
GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
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WHEREAS, the C:ity :Council.! of the City of . West
University Place, Texas, :pursuant to the authority granted
by Sections 271.081"'271.083 Loeal ' Government 'Code,
V.T.C~A., as amended, desires to' participate in described
purchasing programs of the State Purchasing and General
Services 'Commission; and
WHEREAS, the. City: .Council is in the opinion that
participation in these programs will be highly beneficial
to the taxpayers of the city through the anti ci pated
savings to be realized; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council does request that
the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to
include its stated need for Contract Class~ No. 070,
Contract Class No. 575 I and ContractClass600-A9 on the
Commi ss ion I s annual contracts for those items, whereby Mi ke
Tanner, Ci ty Manager, is authori zed and di rected to sign
and deliver all necessary requests and other documents in
connection therewith for and on behalf of the City of West
University Place.
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Secti on 2. A l'l' resolutions and parts of resolutions
in conflict herewith arerhereby repealed to the extent of
the conflict only.
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 application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph,section or nther.part of this resolution to any
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected
thereby.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a~Yfficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
this resolution was discussed, considered or acted upon was
given in the manner requi red by the Open Meeti ngs 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,
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consideration and act'i'on. ,- The - City Council ratifies,
approves and confirms such- notices and the contents and
posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED thi s !
November , 1990.
26th
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Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmembers Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
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Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
JamesL. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
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Moti on was made by: C olin cTl member Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Bell, that Resolution Number 90-19 be approved as
presented.
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Voting Aye:
Voting' No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Cotmciimembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
: None . ,
Councilmember Redeker
APPOINTMENT OF RABIES CONTROL OFFICER:
Consideration was given to appointing the Fire Chief to serve in
the capacity of Rab:ie-s GontrolOfficer as required by Section
826.017 of Chapter 826 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
It was the recommendation of the City Manager that since the
Health Division responsibilities and duties were placed under the
Fire Department, that the Fire Chief be designated as Rabies
. I Control Officer.
Motion was made by Councilmember ,Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Be 11, that City' Coune 11 . appoi nt . Fi re Ch i ef Terry Stevenson
to serve as Rabies Control Officer for the City.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
MayorHigley,Councilmembers Bell ,Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
RICE BLVD.:. PAVING PROJECl':' Co"nside!rationwas given. to authorize
engineering services for plans and specifications for the Rice
Blvd. paving project.
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Motion was made by. Coun,cilmem~eri Jenkins, second~d by Council-
member Bell, that Ci.ty. _ Council authorize Langf9rd Engineering L.
Inc., to prepare plans and specifications for. the Joint Project
with Metro to pave Rice Boulevard from Kirby Drive to Community
Drive, including some concrete . curbs and gutters and storm
drainage improvements. SuCh engineering services shall not
commence until January 2, 1991. . .
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
DESIGNATION OF FUNDS:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None .
Councilmember Redeker
Consideration was given to approving the reserves and designation
of fund balance, a~ foll6ws~
1989 Reserves
& Designations
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33,233.43
80,000.00
200,000.00
500,000.00
-0-
923.83
1989 Reserves
& Desiqnations
115.00
1,456..00
100,000.00
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General Fund
Description
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Recommendations
1. Reserve for Encumbrances 200,000.00
2. Reserve for Unfunded 47,635.20
Accrued Li~bilities -
Sick Leave .
3. Reserve for Note Payable-O-
4. Designation - Fire Truck -0-
Replacement
5. Designation - Self Insurance 1,000,000.00
Contingency. ,.'
6. Designation - Street/Drainage ~,OOO,OOO.OO
Improvements
7. Reserve Park Improvement -0-
Total Reser:-ves & D,esignations
Fund Bal a,nce '7' Unreserved
Water Sewer Fund
Description
1. Reserve for Encumbrances
2. Reserve for Unfunded Accrued
Liabilities- Sick Leave
3. Designation - Emergency Repair
4. Design~tion - Self Insurance
Contingency
Total Reserves & Designations
Retained Earntngs - Unreserved
*Prior to year end closing
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$4,247,635.20*
909,223.80*
Recommendations
$ 115.00
6,084.00
. 1,000 ,000 . 00
500,000 00
$1,506,199.00*
$3.431,425.00*
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Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Bell, that City Council approve the reserves and
designations of fund balance. for the General Fund .and the Water
Sewer Fund as submitted; that. such reserves and '!designations
supersede all prior existing reserves and designated fund
balances; all amounts not so designated or reserved will be
established as undesignated account balances.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS:
Consioeration was giventoihvoices!total ing $23,410~08 submitted
by' Langford Engineeri n'g I nc.., for the fo 11 owi ng projects:
(a) Invoice No. 6295 in the amount of $4,836.35 for the
Surface Water Transmission Line;
(b) I nvoi ce No. 6296 in the amount of $9,433.66 for Pri ority
Area 3 Sanitary'Sewer Renovation;
(c) Invoice No. 6297 in the amount of $2,353.54 for Priority
Area 4, Phase.1;Sanitary Sewer Renovation;
(d) Invoice No. 6298 in the amount of $540.01.for Priority
Area 2b Water Line Replacement Project;
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(e) Invoice No. 6299 in the amount of $3,230.99 for 500,000
Gallon EleVatedStorage'Tank; and, :.,..
(f) Invoice No. 6300 in the amount of $3,015.53 for Repairs
to the 2411 Ootfall Line at the Waste Water Treatment
Plant.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins,
Councilmember Be'll, that"the invoices submitted
Engineering Inc., be approved for payment as listed.
seconded by
by Langford
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley~ Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Counci 1 member Redeker ' .
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PARKS:
Consideration was given 'to the following submitted by
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Approving the invoice. in the amount
professional services. in connection
deVelopment of'city parks; :and
(b) Approving the Design Development'Plan for the parks.
of $5,600.00 for
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Motion was made by Councilmembe'r
Counci lmember Bell, that Ci ty Council
invoice in the 'amount of $5,600.00
Development Plan as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Jenkins, seconded by
approve for payment the
and approve the Design
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None
Councilmember Redeker
PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO STREET CLOSURE:
Mayor Higley recommended a publ ic hearing be called for January
14, 1991,J", 7:30 p.m., for the purpose to receive citizen comments
on the. proposed closing. of .Werlein Street at Kirby Drive to
restrict motor vehicles.. The public hearing would be called under
the authority of Section 13.106 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West University Place relating to the use of traffic
control devices. .
Motion was made by Counci lmember Bell, seconded by Counci lmember
Wa tson, that the Pub 1 i c Hea ri ng be ca 11 ed as recommended by Mayor
Hi gl ey and the notices be i ncl uded in the "City Currents II and on
the water bi 11 s.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Consideration was given to. the minutes of the City Council
meetings, as follows:
(a)' City Council Workshop Session, November 12, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, November 12, 1990.
Motion was made by Council member Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Bell, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor H'igley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Watson
None
Councilmember Redeker
Councilmember Watson reported the contractor was finishing up work
in his block and expressed his appreciation for a job well done.
Couhcilmember Bell asked if staff had inquired into the cable TV
poles being placed within the. city. City Manager Mike Tanner L!
explained he contacted the service manager who came out and looked
at the poles in question. The box on the pole contains a back up
power supply and improves the service~ The cable company will not
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be able to relocate all the poles, however, they are within the
franch i se requ i rements and the po les are placed in the easements.
The poles are part of the improvements to the cable system and
will have to be placed around the city.
Counci 1 member Bell inqlJi red why Milton Street was a one-way
street. Staff reported that the street was made one way at the
request of the Baptist Church.
Mayor Higley congratulated City Secretary Audrey Nichols on her
acceptance into the Continued Membership of the IIMC Academy for
Advanced Education to conti nue educational and profess i ona 1
participation and contribution. The Mayor received a letter from
the International Institute of Municipal Clerks making the
announcement.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Mike Tanner reported that problems had developed in
the plans to re-roof the Scout House. The more staff proceeded
with the project the more problems became evident and the greater
the cost. Mr. Tanner recommended the project be stopped until
staff better understands what the cost will be to make all the
necessary repairs. City Council may want to consider a new
building. Mr. Tanner suggested he get prices on a log cabin kit
and report back to Council at that time.
Mike Tanner reported that a living Christmas Tree has been
purchased for City Hall. It is an eleven foot Holly tree at the
cost of $200.00. It will be planted\by Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council, motion was
made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember Jenkins,
that the regular session adjourn to reconvene the workshop
session. Such motion carried and the regular session was
adjourned at 7:58p.m.
Laura C. Higley
Mayor
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MOrmA Y, 'DECEMBER 10, 1990
,MUNICIPALBUIlDING,
3800 UNIVERSITY. BLVD.
7:30 P.M.
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3800Un.iversity Boulevard" in !the Cityo.fWe.st University. Place, on
Monday, December 10, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; CouncilmembersBell, Jenkins, . Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City t!1anQger., City ,Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of Public, Works, the .,Chiefo,f Police and the Fire Chief.
Mayor Higley delivered the invocation and led the Al.iegiance to the
F1 ag .
PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT:
Mayor Higley welcomed those in attendance and explained the
purpose of the public hearing was; to. hear comments .frrom citizens
and parties in interest relating toa propo.sal to change the speed
limit from 30 MPH to 25 ,MPH on. all . city ,streets excepting
Bissonnet, Weslayan and.. Buffalo. Speedway. Copies of the Traffic
Committee Report .were ava.ilallle, (m th~ table at the side of the
room for everyone... Mayor, Higleyexplain~d that everyone who I
wished to would be able to speak. Each speaker would be allowed 3 L
minutes to. speak~ There were "Question and Comment Sheets II ..
available for those who wish.ed to make a written statement which
should be handed to the City Secretary. All oral.. and written
statements would become a part of the record .of the public
hearing. Mayor Higley introduced Jerry Nickell ,Chairman of the
Traffic Committee, and asked him to explain the proposal and then
Chief of Police Steve Griffith would make a statement. Mr.
Nickell and Chief Griffith wer.e'available for questions. The City
Manager.woul d be the time. keeper.
Jerry Ni cke 11, 4123' A fbans, Cha i rllJan o.f the Traffi c Committee,
explained the Traffic Committee was created by the City Council to
assi s t res i dents in the enforcement of tra ffi c contro 1 . The
Traffic Committee has listened to. hundreds of complaints from
citizens and in most cases have been able to pravide same
resalution to their cancerns. The cammittee exists salely far the
residents.
Because of the cut-through traffi c, the cammi ttee has recei ved
many requests far a different speed 1 imit. A survey was canducted
by radar af every street in the city with the exceptian Buffalo.
and Weslayan because those are major thoraughfares that cut
thraugh the city and go. out af the city. What the cammittee faund
is that, accarding to. the Unifarm Traffic Code an speed limits, [..
the city can present a 25 MPH limit far the purpose af '.
discauraging cut-thraugh traffic as well as protecting the
citizens. The cammittee faund that the speeds af nan-residents
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has been very high in the area and there has been a number of near
fatalities. The last fatality was in 1970. A child was killed.
There are more children now in West University than there has been
for many years. There are more runners, more elderly people
walking and more people with strollers. The committee welcomes
all your comments.
Chief Griffith presented an outline of traffic laws and explained
the limits that the city must operate within. Chief Griffith
explained what the proposal would mean to efforts to enforce speed
limits in the neighborhoods. The ,police department has received a
great many questions about the use of discretion, such as at what
point does the police department start issuing citations for
speeding vehicles. Typically, the discretionary speed is 10 miles
over the speed 1 imit. That is done for several reasons. (a) Ten
miles over the speed limit is given because it is often difficult
to prove cases in court for discretionary speeds that are less
than that. (b) There are typically questions about the accuracy
of the measuring device, the radar unit - was it accurate, was it
accurate within 5 miles an hour or not. (c) There are questions
about the intent or the prudence of the speed. Was the speeder
intentionally speeding and if not, were the actions of the speeder
unsafe. Most importantly, the general public generally accepts a
speed of 10 mil es an hour over the posted 1 imi ts as wrong. It is
easy to state that if the speed limit is 30 MPH, then you shoul d
enforce it at 31 MPH. But, just as it was easy for the police
department to consider parking across the sidewalks as a law that
shoul d be enforced no matter ,what, the poHce department found
that' strict ,enfo.rcement, resulted in. ,action. that. was not
reasonable. It did ,not take into consideration people1s ability
to' follow the. law. .In other words, was the driveway,.long enough
for someone to parkin the driveway,. The same lesson .learned from
the s i dewa 1 k issue can be app 1 i ed here. Stri ct enforcement of
speed zones does not take into consideration many other factors
such as the accuracyofsomeone's speedometer. The Police
Department feels that the pr.oposed lower s,pee,d 1 imit wi 11 allow us
to I prov i de; a more reasonabl1 el eve 1 of enforcement 1;ha t refl ects
the residential nature of our streets..
Jerry Nickell agreed that was the basis for the speed limit. It
is not conducive to our environment to have people speeding up and
down our streets.
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Mayor Higley thanked Jerry Nickell and the committee for their
long and difficult work to.. complete' the traffic; study and the
report based on that study. : Mayor Higley opened the floor to
comments and requested that . each. speaker ,approach the microphone
and give his or her name and address.
Joe Nobles, 2829 Robinhood, . stated the. overflow- coming off the
southwest freeway was a < large part .~of the problem. .Cut-through
traffic from the freeway was increasing the problem., Mr. Nobles
was in favor of the 25 MPH speedway.
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. John Fafoutakis, 3728 Darcus, stated he was a neighbor from
Southside Place. Mr. Fafoutakfsstressed that children riding
bicycles needed to be educated to the correct way to ride was with
the traffic. Frem the traffic report, 85%ef the drivers observe
the 30 MPH speed limit. Mr. Fafoutakis did not think the
speed limit should be changed to 25 MPH, but should remain at 30
MPH.
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Barry Smitherman, 3003 Rice, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH
I imit. He thought 25 MPH was more indicative of the residential
atmosphere in the city. More people. were enjoying the outside and
he tho\Jght 25 MPH would increase the safety of those people. If
the cost of the signs was a . problem, Mr. Smitherman stated he
would be will ing to give theover..;65 residents an exemption for
the cost of the signs.
Karen Nickell, 4123 Albans, said she moved to West University 3
years ago and her little boy started riding his bike to school.
He did get on the sidewalk because he was scared of aT] the cars.
He hit an uneven sidewalk and it went through his chin and ripped
it and he had to have 30 stitches. He was 7 years old. The
pol ice, 'at that time, advised that the sidewal ks were not designed
for children to ride their bikes on. It was. not safe for them.
So her son was put on the street in the hi ke lane comi ng home.
Two weeks later he was hit by a maid in West University trying to
get to the other side of Bellaire to pick up her child at
Pershing. She hit my son and when she saw that he was ok,
that someone else had stopped, she took off. Lucki ly the woman
behind wrote down her license plate number and she was caught. It
was a "hi t and run". My son was ok, but the streets are unsafe
from cut-through traffi c. L support the 25 MPH and am wi 11 i ng
to pay more for the safety of my.children.
Jerry Schutza, 5512 Buffalo, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH
limit. He is a member of the Traffic Committee and thought it was
a good recommendation. Mr. Schutza thought enforcement was the
problem. If the citytickets.drivers going 10 miles over the
speed limit, it would be a situation of 40 MPH vs 35 MPH
with the speed limit at 25.
Jim Able, 4031 Rice, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH limit. Mr.
Able thanked the committee and the police department for doing the
traffic survey and bringing the issue to the attention of the city.
S. B. Needham, 4112 Albans, was not in favor of the 25 MPH
limit. He thought the problem was that parents do not teach their
children to stay out of the street. There are 85% of the people
obeying the law now and the 25 MPH 1imi twas unnecessary. Mr.
Needham asked how many traffic deaths of children had occurred
occurred in the last years. Mr. Needham thanked Councilmember r
Jenkins for coming out against the 25 MPH speed limit. Mr.
Needham did not think the city needed to spend $20,000 on signs I
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, Cha r 1 ena Williams, 3325 Amherst, expressed concern over the
number of cars parked on the street. She was not in favor of the
25 MPH 1 imi t but thought the speed 1 imi t needed to be enforced
at 30.
Steve Senia, 5832 Auden, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH limit.
He surveyed his neighborhood with a petition and 16 of 19
indicated they were in favor of the 25 MPH limit.
Frank Eggleston, 3771 Tangley, spoke against the' 25 MPH limit
and expressed his views that the speed limit should remain at 30
MPH.
Peggy Pentecost, 2606 Centenary, reported she took a petiti on
around the city and most of the people were against the 25 MPH
limit but they were in favor of enforcing the speed limit at 30.
Ms. Pentecost thought effort shoul d be made to target
cut-through street with more patrols. She did not think it was
fair to punish the 85% who obey the law.
Cindy Hassler, 2602 Centenary, spoke against the 25 MPH
limit.
J. Ha ro 1 d Wi 11 iams , 3603 Sunset, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH
limit for the safety of the children.
Margaret H.Rogers,3926Case~spoke against the 25 MPH limit.
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Kathy A. Hoffman, 6312 Community, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH
limit. She~eported speed,ing and running. of stop. signs on
Community.
Herbert Behrend, 4137 Riley, spoke against the 25 MPH
limit. :He expressed his ~oncern~ver the numbe~ of cars parked on
the street;~i".
George P. Munson, 4221 Riley, spoke against the 25 MPH speed
limit. He stronglyadvocated,theenforcement of stop signs.
Elizabeth Evans, 4259 Emory ,was not in favor of the, 25MPH
limit. She thought instead', the dty.:should increase the stop
signs and have the police department enforce the stop signs. Ms.
Evans thought more pol ice vi s i bi 1 ity:- was ,needed.
Michael Wolf, 4216 Marquette, spoke against the 25MPH ilimit. He
did not think speeders.would lower their speed. Mr. Wolf
expressed concern for. the city's possible liability for
unnecessarily lowering the speed limit.
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John B. McNeely, 3784 Arnold, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH
limit and agreed that the problem was with the cut-through traffic.
H. Kri ege 1, 4152 Co 1 eri dge, spoke aga tnst the 25 MPH limit and
urged stricter enforcihgof 30 MPH~
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Sharon Plotkin. 3901 Case, passed.
LJ. ; Cassman ,.4223 Tennyson. spoke in favor of the 25 MPH
1 imit. Mr. Cassman thanked whoever was responsible for having
the street light installed at Academy and Bissonnet.
John, Burns. 3114 Quenby.. spoke against the 25 MPH limit. He
thought there were too many people on the streets who belonged on
sidewalks. Mr. Burns suggested the police cars run with the
Hghtsonto help control.speeding of cut-through traffic.
Steve Toomey. 6344 Rutgers. spoke against the 25 MPH limit.
He complimented the police department for their professionalism in
the: conduct of traffic enforcement.
Suzanne Thomas. 3936 Byron. lives along Weslayan and spoke
against the 25 MPH limit. She suggested the speed limit on
Buffalo be increased to 35 MPH.
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Robert W. Barnett. 2925 Plumb. spoke against the 25 MPH limit.
Trey Hotalen. 3809 Sunset, said he was slightly in: favor of
the 25 MPH limit. He suggested the speed limit on Buffalo be
increased to 35 MPH; '1 eave the speed limit. at 30 MPH on
University from Kirby. to Edloe; and the speed 1 imit on Weslayan be
lowered to 25 MPH because it is imposs i b 1 e to go 40 MPH on I
Wes 1 ayan. Mr. Hota 1 en expressed concern over the 1 i abi 1 ity to L1.
the city to lower the speed limit across the city.
Joan McCay, 3029 Carneg,ie, spoke against the 25 MPH limit.
Ms. McCay suggested residents not be allowed to use the streets
for strolling baby carriages or walking children. She urged
enforcement of the city I s existing 'ordinances such as parking cars
in the correct direction. Ms. McCay thought construction trucks
should be required to park against the curb and in the right
direction.
Terry Moore, 4002. Case, spoke in favor of the 25 MPH limit.
John. Stephens, 4209 Marquette, spoke against the 25 MPH
1 imit. Mr. Stephens thought. that ,with today's technology the
polite department should be'able to be more accurate to enforce
the existing speed limit.
Chuck Gillan, 3620 Georgetown, suggested that stop signs needed
to . be . better enforced. . Mr. ,Gillan expressed concern about
resi:dents on Auden Streeu<'who ,do not park their cars in their
driveways.
Alida Drewes, 6112 Forham, spoke against the 25 MPH limit.
Stepan Nazarian. 4149 Coleridge, spoke in favor of the 25
MPH limit~: Mr. Nazari an thought j the reaction time of a dri ver
was better at 25 MPH than at 30 MPH.
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Connie Clark, 4232 Sunset, a member of the Traffic Committee,
spoke in favor of the 25 MPH limit. The Traffic Committee's
study was based on the bas i c speed 1 aw and that told us that the
majority of the drivers were, driving ,25 to 30 MPH. . Due to the
10-mile per hour enforcement margin, the effect of a 25 MPH
speed 1 imit would serve mainly to moderate the drivers who drive
30 to 45. Bicyclers are put at unnecessary risk by drivers
driving 30 to 45 miles per hour. We can not hold drivers
responsible for children who might run out in the street, so we
can not really justifylega'lly a speed zone change based on that.
But we can look at the safety margin that we get when we drop the
speed 1 imit from 30 to 25. There is a 30 foot stoppi ng di stance
margin. If we look at 40 to 35 moderation, we' get twice that.
The City of West University gets many complaints about the
speeders. Always, people want to put in stop signs. The Traffic
Engineers do not recommend the use of stop signs to control
speed. Motorists may slow down at an unwarranted stop sign, but
between the stop signs, they will speed up. The net effect is an
increase of speed, not a decrease. Unnecessary stop signs
generate disrespect for all traffic laws.
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Jerry Nickell, 4123 A 1 bans, presented hi s personal views and spoke
in favor of the 25 MPH limit. He expressed his concern for
those who were agai ns t the 25 MPH and thought they were
insensiti,ve to those who, used the streets for jogging, strolling
and bicycling.
Charlotte Muckleroy, A008 Ruskin, spoke' against : the 25 MPH
limit.'
Hearing no further comments or questions from the audience, Mayor
Higley advised that City Council would consider public input and
waul d 'have the 25 MPHquestion 'on ,the agenda ,for January 14,
1991 regular session.
Mayor Higley declared the public hearing adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
and immediatelycon,vened the regular session with the following
present:' Mayor Higley; presiding; Councilmembers ,Ben, Jenkins,
Redeker and Watson . Staff members present were the ,CHy Manager,
City Secretary, City Attorney, Director of Public Works, the Chief
of Police and the Fire Chief.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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.
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Mayor Higley invited residents who wished to address a specific
agenda item to speak at this time.
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ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE ,CONSENT AGENDA:
No member of City Council suggested removing an item from the
consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Co,u,nci,lmember, Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance
with staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
, Absent:
Mayor Higl~y, CouncilmembersBell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None.
None,
ORDINANCE RELATING TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT:
Mayor Higley presented Ordinance Number 1390 for second reading
and read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1390
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT; AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OE THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS; CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
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Copies of Ordinance Number 1390, in the form required for
adoption, were available'.to,a,ll members of City Council and a
reasonable number of additional copies available to interested
citizens present.
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Motion was . made .' by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Councilmember Bell, that, Ordinance 1390 be adopted as presented on
second reading.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE:
Mayor Higley presented and read the following:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-20
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WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City Council,
pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and ordinances
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heretofore adopted, to appoi nt members to various
committees; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council, by
Resolution 89-18, adopted on August 28, 1989, appointed
qua 1 i fi ed c i t i zens to serve on the Recyc 1 i ng Committee for
the City of West Universi.ty Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the resignation of one of the committee
members has created a vacancy on the committee; and
WHEREAS, the Co-Chairmen of the Recyc 1 ingCommi ttee
have recommended that Bi 11 Arnold be appointed to fill the
vacancy and serve on the Recycl ing Comm'itte; and
WHEREAS, Bill Arnold has indicated a desire and
willingness to serve as a member of the committee.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Bi 11 Arnold be appointed to serve as
a member of the Recycling Committee.
Section 2. That Rill Arnold shall serve on the
Recycling Committee without compensation.
Section 3. That, Bill Arnold shall serve until ,the
next. regular city., election ,oLthe .CitY1, Counc,il and
thereafter until the appointment and qualification~.cof.~his
successor.
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in confl i ct herewi th are hereby, repea 1 ed ta the extent of
the conflict only.
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Sect ion 5. 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 application 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.
Sect; on .6. The Gi ty . Counci 1 , officially; finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the'date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at ,which
this resolution wasdi.scussed, considered or acted up.on was
given in the manner required by the Open Meetings Law,
TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252-17, as amended,
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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 Council ratifies,
approves and confirms such noti ces and the contents and
posting thereof.
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PASSED AND APPROYEO. THIS, the \ ; 10th
December , 1990.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
. day of
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
( SEAL)
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Resolution Number 90~20 be adopted as
presented.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Voting No:
Absent:
POLICY DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE DRUG ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE:
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Consideration was given to approve an Alcohol and" Drug Policy for
the City designed to eliminate drug abuse in the workplace, as
fo 11 ows :
ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
Being a public employer, the City of West University Place
is entrusted with the health and safety of its citizens.
The City recognizes: i-ts obligations to its citizens for the
provi s ions of services that are free from the i nfl uence of
ill egaldrugs and al coho 1. and. will endeavor through. this
policy, to provide drug and alcohol free services. The City
also has an obligation to provide, its employees a safe,
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hea 1 thfu 1 and effi c i ent work i ng env ironment free from the
effects of illegal drugs and alcohol.
The Ci ty further expresses its i ntentthrough thi s pol icy
to comply with Federal and State rules, regulations or laws
that relate to the maintenance of a workplace free from
illegal drugs and alcohol.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Redeker, that'theAlcohol and Drug Abuse Policy be approved
and adopted as presented. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson'
None
None
PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE FUEL:
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Consideration was given to staff's recommendation to reject the
one bid received and to re-advertise for bids, basing cost factors
on the OPIS report rather than refinery invoices. This methods
would give potential bidders greater flexibility and would
probably increase the number of bidders.
Motion was made by Council member Jenkins, seconded by
Cduncilmember Redeker, GityCouncil accept staff's recommendation
to reject the one bid recei ved and authori ze re-advert is i ng for
bids.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley~ Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION, PRIORITY AREA 3:
Cons iderat i on was given to the fo 11 owi ng items submitted by George
M. Construction Company, Inc.,' in connection with the sanitary
sewer project in Priority Area 3:
(a) Monthly Estimate No.7 in the amount of $287,679.44 for work
performed October 26 through November 25, 1990, on the
sanitary sewer renovations; and
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(b) Change Order No.2 for an increase in the amount of $1,400.00
relating to the relocation of the sanitary sewer line and
pavement removal and replacement of manholes.
Motion was made by Counci lmember Jenkins, seconded by Counci 1-
member Redeker, that City Council approve for payment Monthly
Estimate No. 7 and approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
$1,400.00.
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Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor.Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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WAKEFORESTWATERPLANT EXPANSION PROJECT:
Consideration was given to approve Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $707.00 for the relocation of an electrical service line
at the 500,000 Gallon Elevated'Storage Tank construction site.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by
Council member Redeker, . thatCHy Council approve Change Order No.
1 to the Pitt-DesMoines;.Inc.; :contract for relocation of the
electrical service line.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT:
Consideration was giventothe:rinvoice in the amount of $8,364.00
for appraisal services for the first quarter 1991 assessment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by 11.....,..;.',...
Councilmember Redeker, that ;theinvoice in the amount of $8,364.00 lW
be approved for payment to the Harris County Appraisal District.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
LEGAL SERVICES:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers' Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
Consideration was given to the invoice in the amount of $3,050.20
for legal services provided.on the city's behalf for the month of
November 1990.
Motion' was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
niemberRedeker, that .the invoice in the amount .of $3,050.20 for
1 ega 1 serv ices be approved. for' payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley,Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Consideration was given to the minutes of the City Council
Meetings, as follows:
(a) City Council Workshop Session, November 26, 1990; and
(b) City Council Regular Session, November 26, 1990.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, secondedbyCouncilmeber
Redeker, that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor.Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO SANITARY SEWER LINE:
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Consideration was given to authorizing the following to repair the
sanitary sewer line behind the houses in the 4100 block of Judson
and Emory:
(a) Authorize engineering ,services for preparation to, bid; and
(b) Authorize advertising for bids.
Bob Simpson, Deputy:,. Dkector of Public Works Utilities,
explained there is one line which . services the. entire College
Court Subdivision that :runs'between the rear easements' behind 4100
Emory on the odd side and 4100 Judson on the even side, goes to
the city's main 1 ift station located at the corner of Academy
between Judson and Emory. 'At .that timer the ci ty had a 10 foot
utility easement. Because of the fact that that line is 15 to 16
feet in depth, the 10 foot easement was not suffici ent easement
space to work within. On March 20, 1989, city staff held an open
forummeetingwith.the r.esidents of those tWOI:blocks to inform
them about the projectand;asked them. to grant the city an
additional 5 foot on each respective property for a temporary
construction easement. Staff failed to get sufficient easements
granted that would allow construction of the line at that time.
As a result, the line was not constructed and left for later
action. Last week, crews worked 4 days to try to clear the
li nes. The 1 i ne is co 11 apsed in two 1 ocati ons. The city has
currently set up a temporary .bypass with a 6-inch pump and running
the waste to the 1 ift station. ,All residents on Emory and
Judson have been notified of the problem. Three :home,owners remain
to be contacted concerning the need for temporary construction
easements.
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met with the homeowners on ' Sunday, December 9. We were well
received and do not anticipate problems. However, Mr. Tanner
wanted Council to understand problems can occur. People may
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balk. The differences in today and two years ago is the line will l..
not function. The city will have to go in and make repairs
whether the people want 'it to happen or not. The city needs to
take a position that the job must be done and will restore the
property of those who support the city. Mr. Tanner recommended
the city do 1 ittle or nothing for those who do not support the
city. The city has the right, as long as we are in the easement,
and should a'ct.
Mr. Simpson explained easements documents would be mail ed out to
those who did not attend the meeting on Sunday. If the project is
constructed within the rear yard easement, the estimated cost will
be between $130,000 and $155,000.
Councilmember Jenkins asked what the estimated cost was two years
ago. Mr. Simpson responded it was estimated at $101,000. There
were 8 homeowners who fa i 1 ed to grant easements two yea rs ago.
If there are homeowners who fail, to grant an easement now, there
are resi,dents who will grant a 10 foot temporary easement on their
property (i ns tead of the 5 foot) to a 11 ow the work to be done.
Mr. Tanner asked for a commitment from Council to act, a decision
to authorize staff to proceed and after that, authorization for
Langford Engineering Inc., to complete bid specifications.
Councilmember Bell inquired as to how only eight homeowners who [.....
did not grant easements two years ago stopped the construction. .
Mr. Simpson responded affirniatively. Councilmember Bell
questioned that now, waiting, itwi-ll, cost the city more. Why did
staff wait to say we have a problem?
Mr. Simpson explained! that the understanding of staff, the
engi neer and the contractor was that the work had to be done
within the contract time. If we were able to obtain the necessary
easements within that time, the city. would have been able to do
the work. City Eouncil authorized an additional 45 days if the
contractor performed that job. Staff worked very di 1 i gently to
contact the homeowners and get the easements. Attempts were made
to contact al1 the homeowners, but the documents were not
returned.
Councilmember Bell commented that if the City Council authorizes a
project and there is a problem,he thought the City Council should
ben notified of the problem then. Mr. Simpson responded that at
the time that the contract was closed out,Council was informed
that the Change Order was not acted upon. Councilmember Bell,
asked if the Council was informed that the 1 i ne was not put back
there? Mr. Simpson responded affirmatively.
Councilmember Jenkins asked if there were other problems with
easements that Council might act on now? Can we get a 1 ist of [
those areas that are problems, to contact the citizens? l
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Mr. Simpson reported that there are areas along the southern
perimeter of the City that staff has not been able get the
easements. Those 1 i nes are not of such severe consequences as
they on ly effect four ~or five homes. The line in . College Court
services over 400 homes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Bell, that City Council authorize staff to proceed with the
necessary documents, authorize Langford Engineering' Inc., to
prepare bid specifications and authorize advertising for bids for
the emergency sewer 1 ine repairs on the 4100 block of Emory and
Judson. '
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley;: Couhcilniembers Bell, Jenki'ns,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Bell thanked staff for the tree lighting ceremony.
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Council member Jenkins inquired if staff had been able to
commun i ca te with the contractor 1 who dumped cement. into the sewer
lines. Mr. Simpson advised that the city submitted an invoice to
the homeowner and would hold'hini responsible.
Councilmember Jenkins stated'. he thought the, public hearing to
lower the speed 1 imit reVealed that, the cit.izens wanted the
speeders to slow down.' What is the likelihood of having a 5-mile
an hour leeway on ticket writing...,'
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Chief Griffith responded'the police officers would do that if
Council' wanted thatkind;'ofenforcement. There is a lot to be
said that 10 miles an" hour is a fair and just. discretionary
speed. 'If the police officers enforce less than that, there will
be prob 1 ems wi th more verba 1 confronta t ions with people on the
scene. It makes it more difficult on the personnel.
Counci 1 member Redeker expressed her bel ief that those driving 5
mi 1 es over the speed 1 imit shoul d expect to get caught. She di d
not understand why 30 MPHwqS not enforced.
Mayor Higley stated that generally the court was not comfortable
with . any th i rig 1 ess" than 7 mi 1 es lower because of the
discrepancies that are considered.
Mr. Tanner explained that within the. department,;of,public safety,
10 miles per hour over the speed limit is very much the standard.
Councilmember Watson expressed his concern that Council express to
the judges their feelings on enforcement.
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It was ~enerally agreed th~t th~enforceme~t level of speed limits
should be 5 miles over the limit.
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Mayor Higley recommend.ed ,that Council confer with the judges
before making a statement on enforcement. Council can review the
problem with the judge and ask his thoughts on the matter. The
Mayorsllggested the question be on: the agenda for thE! December 17,
1990 workshop. '
STAFF REPORT:
MATTERS RELATING TO PERSONNEL:
Motion was, made by Gouncilmember Watson, seconded by COlJncilmember
Watson, that City Counc;'lrecess the regular session and go into a
c 1 osedexecuti ve as authoriz.ed by the Open Meeti ngs Act, TEX. REV.
CIV. STAT. ANN., as. amended, Section 6252-17, Section 2(g): City
Engineer Position.
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Mayor Higley recessed the regular session at 9:50 p.m~ to convene
the closed executive session.
At 10:20 p.m., Mayor Higley ,reconvened the ,regular session.
Moti on was made by Counci 1 member Bell, seconded by Counci lmember
Jenkins, that the position of city engineer be offered to Brent
Sherrod at the salary of $44,000, at such time as he earns the
Professional Engineer's Seal; the salary will' increase to $49,000,
with the requirement that such professional standings shall be
earned within six months.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
Non,e
None
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further busihess to come before Council
motion was made by Councilmember Redeker,
Councilmember Watson, that the meeting adjourn.
carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
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seconded by
Such motion
Laura C. Higley
Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1990
MUNICIPAL ,BUILDING
3800.:UNIVERSITY BLVD.
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City Council convened in workshop session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, December 17, 1990, with the following members present: Mayor
Higley, presid,ing; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, Director of Finance
and Administration, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and the
Fire Chief.
Bill Arnold, who was appointed to the Recycling Committee on
December 10, 1990, was present. Mayor Higley administered the
Oath of Office to Mr. Arnold.
AGENDA REVIEW - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Council reviewed the regular session agenda.
MATTERS RELATING TO SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION - DISCUSSION ONLY:
Associate Judge Candalario Elizondo was present for the
discussion. Mayor Higley explained that generally the police did
not give a ticket unless someone was going 10 miles over the speed
limit. Council questioned this policy and might prefer a 5 mile
enforcement level.
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Judge Elizondo explained the reason for the 10 'mile over rule is
to allow for the margin of error. There is amargi n of error in
speedometer, different size tires on a vehicle, and in the radar
equipment itself. Judge El izondo stated he rarely saw tickets
under 10 miles over the speed limit. The problem is proving
beyond a reasonable doubt the gui 1 t of the driver. It is a heavy
burden on the prosecutor. The court is generally more comfortable
with a 7 mi 1 e over the 1 imi t enforcement ru 1 e because ita 11 ows
for the margin of error.
City Council generally agreed they would prefer a 5 mile enforce-
ment rule. '
MATTERS RELATING TO FUEL STORAGE LEAK - DISCUSSION ONLY:
City Manager Mike Tanner reported the city had fuel leaks in the
pipes to the fuel.tanks and in the tanks themselves.
Director of Public Works Curtis Cooper explained that the tanks [
had been isolated and all the tanks were tested and failed. The
Texas Water Commission will be notified as required. It is
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estimated the city will spend $10,000 on decontamination.
Removing and replacing the tanks is estimated at $40,000.
Mike Tanner explained the cost would depend on the amount of
decontamination that the city will be required to do. Staff would
consider the alternatives and be able to make a recommendation to
Council at the next meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - DISCUSSION ONLY:
The City' will acquire an abandoned right-of-way on Westpark from
the City of Houston and the City Attorney suggested the property
be fenced to help verify that the property belongs to the city.
Mayor Higley recommended staff proceed and have the property
fenced.
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session at 7:30 p.m., to
convene in regular session.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session with
the following present: Mayor' Higley presiding, Councilmembers
Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson. Also present were the City
Manager, City Secretciry,Director of Finance and Administration,
Director of Public Works, the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief.
MATTERS RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES:
Mayor Higley recessed the workshop session to go into a closed
executive session asauthori zed' by the Open Meet'i ngs Act, TEX.
REV. CIV. STAT. ANN.,as..amended, Section 6252-17, Section 2(g);
Di scuss i on of Personnel Generally - All Boards, Commi ss i on and
Committees. Staff members were excused at that time.
At 8:29 Mayor Higley reconvened the workshop session.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before City Council at, this time,
Mayor Higley declared the workshop session adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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City Se retary
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MONDAY "DECEMBER 17, 1990
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3800 UNI VERS ITY BL VD.
7:30 P.M.
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City Council convened in regular session in the Municipal Building,
3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on
Monday, December 17, 1990, with t.he fo 11 owi ngmembers present: Mayor
Higley, presiding; Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins, Redeker and Watson.
Also present were the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
Director of Finance and Admini,stration, Director of Public Works, the
Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief. Councilmember Bell delivered the
invocation and led the Allegiance to the Flag.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mayor 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 Higley 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.
ITEMS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
No member of City Council suggested removing an item from the
consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that the consent agenda be approved in accordance with
staff recommendation.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE FRIENDS OF WEST U PARKS BOARD:
Mayor Higley presented the following for Council's consideration.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-21
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
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of 'the City
Counci 1 previ ous ly appoi nted persons to serve on the
Fri ends of West Uni versi ty Parks Fund Board of the
City of West University Place, Texas for a specific
term of office; and '
WHEREAS, the term of office has expired for
Position 4, Position 5 and Position 6; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire
and wi 11 i ngness to serve as members of the Friends of
West University Parks Fund 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 Friends of West
University Parks Fund Board for the terms indicated:
Position 4
Pos iti on 5
Position 6
Ross Frazer
Larry W. Massey, Jr.
Nancy Bradford
Term expiring August 31, 1993
Term expiring August 31, 1993
Term expiring August 31, 1993
Section 2. That the persons hereby appointed to
the Friends of West University Parks Fund Board shall
serve without compensation.
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Secti on 3. Each appoi ntee shall serve, the term
i ndi ca ted and thereafter unti 1 the member I s successor
is duly selected 'and shall have qualified..,
Section 4. All resolutions and parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of the conflict only.
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Section 5. If any word, phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, section: or other _ part of this
resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance, sha 11, ever be held to be i nva 1 i d or
unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder:of.'this resolution and the
application 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 6. ,The City C,ouncil officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written
notice ofth~ date, hour, place and subject of each
meeti ng , at, which . th/is reso 1 uti on was discussed,
considered or acted upo.n,wa~ 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 time,s, during such discussion,
consideration and action. The City Council ratifies,
approves and' confi rms SUCh noti ces. .and the contents
and posting thereof. .
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PASSED AND. APPROVED th is
December , 1990.
Councilmembers Voting Aye:
Councilmemb,ers Voting No:
Councilmembers Absent~
17th
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Laura C.Higley; Mayor
ATTEST: '~
Approved
as
to
Form:
Audrey Nichols
Ci ty Secretary
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
(SEAL) "
Motion was made by Councilmember Jenkins, seconded by Council-
member Redeker, that Resolution Number 90-21 be adopted as
presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Higley,Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
Voting No: . None
Absent: None
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Mayor Higley administered the Oath of Office to Ross Frazer.
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~ESOLUTl9N APPOINTMENT MEMBERS TO THE PARKS' BOARD:
Mayor Higley presented the following for CounciVs consideration:
RESOLUTION'NUMBER,90-22
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
committees; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Council, by
Resolution 89-16, adopted on August 28, 1989, appointed
qualified citizens to serve on, the Parks Board for the City
of West University Place, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the resignation of two of the committee
members has created vacancies on the committee; and
WHEREAS, the Chairman, of the Parks Board has
recommended' that the fo 11 owi ng persons be appoi nted to fi 11
the vacancies on the Parks Board; and
WHEREAS, certain persons have indicated a desire and
willingness to serve as members of the 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 Parks Board:
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Adonica Johnson
Section 2. That the ,persons hereby appointed shall
serve on the Parks Board without compensation.
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Section 3. That'..'the persons'.hereby appointed shall
serve until the next regular city election of the City
Council and thereafter until the appointment and qualifi-
cation of his successor.
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Section 4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions
in confl i ct herewi th are hereby repealed to the extent of
the conflict only.
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Section 5. If a,ny word" phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this resolution or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall
ever b~ held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court
of competent 'jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution
and the application 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.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds,
determines and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of each meeting at which
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. ;162,52-17" .as ,ame,nded,
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and that each such meeting. has_been ,open to the public as
required by 1 aw at all times. during such discuss ion,
consideration and action. The City Council ratifies,
approves and confi rms.such ,notices and the contents and
posting thereof.
PASSED AND, APPROVED, THIS the
December ,1990.
17th
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V.otingAye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Signed:
Laura C. Higley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audrey Nichols
City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
(SEAL)
James L. Dougherty, Jr.
City Attorney
Mot i on was made by Counc i 1 member Bell, seconded by Counc i 1 member
Jenkins, that ResoluUon Number 90.;.22 be adopted as presented.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeke.r, Watson
None
None
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Mayor Higley administered the Oath of Office to John Wilkinson.
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT., ON WEST POINT ,ACADEMY, AMHERST AND
BISSONNET:
Consideration was given to. staff' s recommenQation for award of
contract for the construction of the water line replacement
project on, West Point9 Academy, Amherst and Bissonnet. Staff
recommended that the. contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Reliance Construction Inc.t at the amount bid of $626,217.70.
Motion was made. by Councilmember Bell, seconded ,by Gouncilmember
Jenkins, thatCityCounci-l ,accept staff's recommendation and award
the contract to Reliance Constr~ction Inc., for $626,217.70.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, :Councilmembers Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
PURCHASE OF WESTPARK RIGHT-OF-WAY:
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Consideration was given tothe"following relating to the Westpark
Property: I '
(a) Acceptance of the City of Houston abandonment of part of the
old Milford Street (now Westpark) Right-of-Way and
quitclaim deed to the City of West University Place; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to execute and deliver the Quitclaim
Easement Deed to Houston for storm and utility rights.
The City Attorney advi sed that the documents to accompli sh the
transaction were:
(i) a proposed City of Houston ordinance abandoning part of the
old Milford StreetRighf:"of~Way"and'quitclaiming 'it to the City
of West University Place.
(ii) a proposed qui tc 1 a imeasement deed for the City of West
University Place to sign and" give to Houston for the easement
rights that Houston will keep within the affected right-of-way
area (storm sewer and utility rights).
Since the City of Houston's quitclaim deed to the City of
Houston carries no warranty of title, the City Attorney further
advised the city consider some type of fencing around the property
to alert all passers-by that the area, is owned by the City of West
University Place. He recommended staff make records of these
improvements"including the datenthey are Pl!Jt in. 1 These measures
would help to prove up title' 'by limitations (adverse possession)
in case someone might challenge the title later on.
The money for the property' was .previously-paid to Houston.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that City Council approve the proposediiCity of Houston
ordinance abandoning part of the old Milford Street Right-of-Way
and quitclaiming it to the City of West University Place and
authorize the Mayor to execute and deliver the Quitclaim
Easement Deedt<y Houston for storm and uti 1 i ty rights.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Hi gl ey, Councilmember Bell, Jenki ns,
Redeker, Watson,
None
None
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WATER LINE REPLACEMENT, PRIORITY AREA2B:
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Consideration was given to Monthly Estimate No. 5 in the amount
of $63,982.50 submitted by RWLConstruction Inc., for work
performed October 26 through November 25, 1990, on the water 1 i ne
rep 1 acement project in Pri ori ty Area" 2b.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember \'lJ I
Jenkins, that City Council approve for payment Monthly Estimate
No. 5 to RWL Construction Inc.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley,Councilmember Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker; Watson
None
None
WAKE FOREST WATER PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT:
Consideration was given to Monthly Estimate No. 1 in the amount of
$31,365.75 submitted by Pitt-Desmoines, Inc., for work performed
November 6 through November 30, 1990, on the 500,000 Gallon
Pedestal Type Elevated Storage Tank.'
Motion was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Councilmember
Jenkins, that Monthly Estimate - No. 1 in the amount of $31,365.75
submitted byPitt-Desmoines~ Inc., be approved for payment.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Coyncilmember Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UTILITY RELATED PROJECTS:
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Consideration was given to the invoices totaling $6.523.76
submitted by Langford Engineering Inc, for engineering services in
connection with the following atility related projects:
(a) Invoice No. 6311 in the amount of $3,400.08 for Sanitary
Sewer Renovations in Priority Area 3; and
(b) Invoice No. 6312 in' the amount of $792.72 for Sanitary
Sewer Renovations in Priority Area 4, Phase 1, Sunset
Terrace Subdivisi on; 'and
Invoice No. 631-3 in the amount .of $1,584.87 for the
Water Line Replacement Project in Priority Area 2B; and
Invoice No. 6314 in the amount of $746.09 for the
Wakeforest Water Plant Expansion project.
Moti on was made by Councilmember Bell, seconded by Counci 1 member
Jenkins. that the invoices submitted by Langford Engineering Inc.,
be approved for payment as listed.
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(d)
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
PURCHASE OF FIRE TRUCK:
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None'
None
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Consideration was given to authorize payment of $183-,190.00 to
Pi erce Manufacturi ng upon deli very and fi na 1 acceptance of the
1990 fire truck. Delivery was scheduled for December 28, 1990..
Mot i on was made by Counc i 1 member Bell, seconded by Counc i 1 member
Jenkins, that City Council authorize payment of $183,190.00 to
Pierce Manufacturi ng 'upon deli very and fi na 1 acceptance of the
fire department pumper.
Voting Aye:
Voting No:
Absent:
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None
None
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY HALL:
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Consi'deration was given to staff. s recommendation for award of
contract for janitorial servi ces for City Hall faci 1 ities. Staff
recommended the contract. be awarded to the low bidder, Quality
Janitorial, Inc., in the amount of $795.00 per month.
Mot i on was made by Counc Hmember Bell, seconded by Counc i 1 member
Jenkins, that City Council accept staff's recommendation and award
the contract for City Ha 11 j an i tori a 1 serv ices to Qua 1 i ty
Janitorial Inc. , in the"amO'unt of $'795.00 per month.
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Bell, Jenkins,
Redeker, Watson
None "
None
Voting No:
Absent:
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
Consideration was given.: to !staff's recommendation for the
fc>llowing:
(a) award of contract for lawn and 1 andscape . maintenance for
faci 1 i ti es, parks, medi an, street ri ght-of-way, and
beautification areas; and
(b) changing the bid total to $30,366.00.
Staff. s recommendation was ',' ,to' award the contract'to the low
bidder, Ultimate Landscaping, Inc. The bid' total submitted by
Ultimate Landscaping, Inc., was "$29,866.00. Upon. ,review some
arithmetic errors were found in the bid total and the actual total
should be $30,366.00.
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Motion was made by Counci lmember.Be 11, secondedbyCQunci lmember
Jenkins, that CityOounciilaccept ;staff' srecommendati.on and award
the contract for lawn and landscape maintenance to,t.he .low bidder,
Ultimate Landscaping, 'Inc. .,
Voting Aye:
Mayor Higley, Councilmember Bell, Jenkins,
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V.oting No:
Absent:
. Redeker, Watson,
. None
None
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COUNCIL.COMMENTS:
No . member of City Council had anything, further fo:r. discussion at
this time.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Mike Tanner asked ,tne City's Consulting Engineer,
Di eter Ufer, to report on the condi ti ons of the streets in the
sanitary sewer construction site in Priority Area 3.
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Mr. Ufer reported that aport i on of the streets in Pri ority Area
No. 3 sanitary sewerpnoject -is concret~ but it is not hard rock
concrete. It has shell as the aggregate and is a very weak form
of concrete. The problem '. isshell,deteriorat~s. It is very thin
and there is no steel reinforcement~ On Nottinghama cavity was
found underneath the concrete i tse 1 f. When the concrete is cut
during. construction, itcr.ushes. Nottingham Street and A lbans
Street are in very poor, condition. It is impossible to put a
concrete patch on it. Mr.- Tanner, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Simpson
and Mr., Ufer met wi th the~ contra.ct;or and discussed the poss i bi 1 i ty
of an' asphalt/asphalt patch on those portions of the shell crete
street which are deteriorated to the point that concrete can not
be used. The asphalt/asphalt solution is a short-term fix which
will buy the city approximately three years. Portions of other
streets are in bad condition and ,decisions will need to be made on
a street by street basis. At the end of the project, staff will
submit a change order to the George M., Construction Co., Inc.,
contract which will reflect the actual cost of the asphalt/asphalt
pa tches. A 1 is t of the affected s t;reets wi 11 be submi tted to
Council so that Council will have the knowledge of streets that
will need some kind of permanent solution. The long-term solution
would be to tear it all out and fix the sub-base and then put in
concrete riding surface and curbs. ' .
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The City Manager recommended this problem be included in the
streets assessment program to be ,done next year.
Mike Tanner reminded Counci 1 there was a Harris County Mayors,
Councils meeting on Thursday~r Anyone wishing to attend may call
and make arrangement to go together.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further bus i nesstocome before City Council at this time, .
motion was made by Council member Watson, seconded by Counci 1 member [
Redeker~that the regular session adjourn and Council reconvene in ,"
workshop session. Such motion carried and the regular session was
adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting, December 17, 1990
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Laura C. Higley
Mayor
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Audrey hols
City Secretary