MINUTES

CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 19, 2006

Mayor Bill Marshall called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bunker Hill Village to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 11977 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.

I.                    CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Phillip Hotze, Bunker Hill resident of 350 Knipp Road, led the pledge.  He stated that he is working on his Citizenship Merit Badge for Eagle Scout.

Present:                                                                                                        Also in Attendance:

Mayor Bill Marshall                                                                                      Ruthie P. Sager, City Administrator

Mayor Pro Tem Derry Essary (arrived at 5:10 p.m.)                               John Olson, City Attorney

Councilman Peter Tuters                                                                           Yolanda C. Benitez, City Secretary

Councilmember Susan Schwartz                                                              Steve Smith, Director of Public Works

Councilman Dave Ellis                                                                               Gary Struzick, Klotz Associates, Inc.

            Councilmember Michelle Belco

 

II.                  GREET GUESTS, MAYOR’S REPORT

III.               CONSENT AGENDA:

“ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER ITEM III, CONSENT AGENDA, ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION.  THERE WILL NOT BE SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS.  IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.”

A.      MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:

1.       AUGUST 15, 2006 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

2.       AUGUST 21, 2006 WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING

3.       SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 SPECIAL MEETING

B.      FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR AUGUST 2006

C.      LANGFORD ENGINEERING, INC., INVOICE NO. 12827, DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,659.47 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2006.

D.      KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:

INVOICE #

INV.  DATE

AMOUNT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

23878

08/31/06

$317.64

KNIPPWOOD LANE DRAINAGE

23880

08/31/06

$856.75

KNIPPWOOD LANE DRAINAGE

23951

08/31/06

$11,840.00

BH ROAD/MEM DR DRAINAGE PROJECT

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$13,014.39

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve all items on the Consent Agenda, except Item A-1.  Motion carried 4 to 0.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve Item A-1, as amended, by changing the sentence on Page 1, Item II-C, to read “He also pointed out that it has been extremely difficult to get drainage help from the Memorial City TIRZ 17 to keep water out of Hedwig Village and Bunker Hill.”  Motion carried 4 to 0.

IV.                CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

LINDA JOHNSON & SHERRY BARKER – GREENWOOD KING PROPERTIES

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Barker presented council with copies of information which is posted on their website.

V.                  CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

                       A.                   UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT

City Administrator Sager introduced Steve Smith who displayed the new builder’s packet and explained the permitting process, work order process, contractor report with expired insurance, ordinance violation form, code violation forms, etc.   He also explained that he has standard letters in the system for miscellaneous violations.

Councilman Ellis pointed out that if the ordinance needs tightening, Steve can bring it back to council.

VI.                FIRE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

A.     REPORT ON FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Commissioner Light reported that they have moved forward on the insurance with the co-op and they will have a budget adjustment based on actual insurance costs.

VII.             POLICE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

A.      REPORT ON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Commissioner Slot reported that they have not met yet this month.

B.      UPDATE ON HEALTH INSURANCE BIDS.

Commissioner Slot stated that the deadline is this Friday before they can act on it and they will present the information to council on Tuesday, September 26th. 

C.      DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FROM THE VILLAGE INSURANCE COOPERATIVE.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Essary to authorize the police commissioner to exercise his best judgment with regard to this item.

Motion carried 5 to 0.

Commissioner Slot commended Councilman Ellis for his service on the co-op.

VIII.           CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT

A.     UPDATE ON BUNKER HILL ROAD, MEMORIAL DRIVE AND TAYLORCREST DRAINAGE PROJECT.

Gary Struzick reported that they have sold four sets of plans and several more will be picked up tomorrow at the pre-bid meeting.  He stated that the bids are due on October 4th, and they hope to award the bid at the special council meeting on October 5th.

   

B.     UPDATE ON TIRZ 17 BOARD MEMBERS DECISION TO REDUCE INLINE DETENTION IN THE GESSNER ROAD PROJECT. 

Gary Struzick reported that they have reviewed the LAN report.  He further stated that in a conversation with TxDOT, he learned that they only require a 2-year system; however, a 5-year system is being put in, with the end result being 3.1 acre feet of volume. 

C.    DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY KLOTZ ASSOCIATES FOR RAYDON LANE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 

Steve Smith reported on the status of this project. 

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the proposal as submitted.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

IX.               DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION FROM THE VILLAGES INSURANCE COOPERATIVE FOR 2007 INSURANCE CARRIERS.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to table this item until next week’s special meeting.  Motion carried 5 to 0, and the item was tabled.

X.                  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING An ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the city of bunker hill village, texas, by adding to article iv of Chapter 4 thereof a new section 4-77; providing for notification of building permit applications to property owners within subdivisions having recorded restrictions; requiring certification of notification; providing a waiting period; providing for the issuance of stop work orders; providing a penalty of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for each day of violation of any provision hereof; and providing for severability.

Mayor Marshall explained the ordinance and pointed out several instances that have occurred which necessitated the ordinance.

John Olson explained the additional changes, and Steve Smith explained the process to be followed.

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Essary to approve the ordinance, as amended by City Attorney Olson.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XI.               DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTOR.

Councilmember Belco reported that Amar Sood is doing a good job as prosecutor.

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the appointment of Amar Sood as Municipal Court Prosecutor.

Motion carried 5 to 0.

XII.             DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DESIGNATION OF ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE (1) ALTERNATE TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL 2007 GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Motion was made by Councilman Essary and seconded by Councilman Tuters to designate Michelle Belco as the Representative and Susan Schwartz as the Alternate to the HGAC-2007 General Assembly.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XIII.          DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NEW FEE SCHEDULE SUBMITTED BY OLSON & OLSON FOR LEGAL SERVICES.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Schwartz to accept the fee schedule as submitted by Olson & Olson for legal services.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XIV.           DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETINGS.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilman Essary to leave the November meeting as is and to cancel the December meeting, unless one is needed.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XV.             DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DATE FOR APPRECIATION DINNER.

After taking a poll of the councilmembers, Mayor Marshall asked City Secretary Benitez to check on the following dates for the dinner: Friday, December 8th, Sunday, December 10th or Friday, December 1st.  Upon request from Mayor Marshall, Councilmember Schwartz volunteered to help with the planning of the dinner.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Belco to set the date for the appreciation dinner on one of the above recommended dates at the Houston Racquet Club.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

 

XVI.           ADJOURN.

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Ellis to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried 5 to 0 and the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

 

Approved and accepted on October 17, 2006. 

 

                                                                                                                                    ________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                    WILLIAM H. MARSHALL, MAYOR

 

ATTEST:

 

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Yolanda C. Benitez, City Secretary