A.      NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO APPOINT BURT BALLANFANT, CURRENT MAYOR OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TO REPLACE LOUISE RICHMAN AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 14 SMALL CITIES AS A MEMBER OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD.

Mayor Marshall informed the council of the proposal to appoint Burt Ballanfant to replace Louise Richman on the Metro Board.

B.      NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO RE-ELECT JIMMY STEWART AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 14 SMALL CITIES TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD.

Mayor Marshall also informed the council that the proposal is in place for the re-election of Jimmy Stewart to the Metro Board.

C.      REQUEST TO METRO FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $949,250 TO HELP WITH INCREASED COST OF BUNKER HILL PROJECT.

Mayor Marshall reported that a letter has been sent to Metro requesting additional funding for the Bunker Hill Road Project.

D.      DECEMBER 2006 APPRECIATION DINNER

Councilman Tuters stated that having the Appreciation Dinner was a very nice way to get to know everyone who volunteers their service to the City of Bunker Hill Village, and emphasized that we should continue to do it this way in the future.

E.       DISTRICT 136 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER, BEVERLY WOOLLEY AS GUEST OF THE VILLAGE MAYORS’ DECEMBER LUNCHEON.

Mayor Pro Tem Essary reported that he attended the Mayors’ luncheon in December and noted that Representative Woolley is sensitive to the issue of property tax caps.

F.       MEETING WITH JUDGE ECKELS REGARDING THE CRITICAL ISSUE OF STATE-MANDATED PROPERTY TAX REVENUE CAPS.

Mayor Pro Tem Essary also reported that he attended this meeting and that something is going to happen with regard to the issue of state-mandated property tax revenue caps.  He further noted that they are hopeful that some cities will be exempt, specifically those with a budget of $5-$10 million.

G.      JANUARY 2007 NEWSLETTER

Mayor Marshall commended Councilman Tuters on the many hours he spent in the creation of the January newsletter and noted that city hall staff had received many favorable calls and emails from the residents.

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.       NOVEMBER 21, 2006

2.       DECEMBER 1, 2006

3.       DECEMBER 7, 2006

B.      FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2006

C.      QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – 4^TH QUARTER 2006

D.      OLSON & OLSON, INVOICE NO. 20902, DATED DECEMBER 22, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,598.75 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED THRU OCTOBER 31, 2006.

E.       OLSON & OLSON, INVOICE NO. 20922, DATED DECEMBER 28, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,082.50 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED THRU NOVEMBER 30, 2006.

F.       HARRIS GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM, INVOICE NO. HG-157961, DATED DECEMBER 14, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,536.25 FOR SPONSORSHIP OF 2,795 4^TH & 5^TH GRADE STUDENTS.

G.      KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., INVOICE #24125, DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,491.56, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RAYDON LANE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PAID ON DECEMBER 6, 2006).

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

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve all items on the Consent Agenda.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

IV.                CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

V.                  CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

A.      NOTICE OF REQUEST TO HARRIS-GALVESTON COASTAL SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT FOR A PERMIT TO WITHDRAW 402.0 MILLION GALLONS OF GROUNDWATER FROM OUR FOUR WATER WELLS DURING THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2007 TO APRIL, 2008.

Steve Smith explained this process to the council.

VI.              FIRE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

A.     FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Councilman Tuters reported that he is serving on the Compensation Committee, which will meet prior to the monthly Village Fire Commission meetings.  He also noted that they are currently 6.3% under budget.

B.     DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED 2007 AMENDED BUDGET.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve the proposed 2007 amended budget.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

VII.             POLICE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

A.      POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Councilman Ellis reported that they are 2% under budget for Fiscal Year 2006.  He also noted that burglaries were up by 58%; and that there are more true alarms.  Councilman Ellis stated that the Police Commission approved the power contract with the Texas General Land Office.

B.      SAVINGS ON MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS

Councilman Ellis reported on the significant savings that the Police Department, as well as the City of Bunker Hill Village and the City of Piney Point Village are experiencing with regard to the medical insurance premiums.  He also stated that Great West has a very good provider network.

VIII.           CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT

                       A.       DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BUNKER HILL ROAD PROJECT.

Mayor Marshall presented an overview of the meeting which was held last week with Calco, Klotz, Associates, councilmembers and staff with regard to the Bunker Hill Road Project.  He stated they were very concerned in saving as many trees as possible.  Tom Ramsey stated that they have several items to propose which include: changing the location of the storm sewer, moving the contract completion date to October 1^st, using smaller equipment, and having no tree issues on the east ROW.

Lorn Frazier of Calco Contracting stated that they will pave in increments of one-thirds; they will have four crews at one point and beat the October deadline.  He also pointed out that this project is being done differently than the Knipp Road project was.

After a lengthy discussion, Lorn Frazier stated that they are ready to start on Monday, January 22^nd and they are trying to save the City of Bunker Hill money by speeding up the project and saving trees along the way.  He further stated that there should be about $100,000 in savings on this project

Motion was made by Councilman Essary and seconded by Councilman Ellis to authorize Klotz Associates to prepare a change order that ends on or before November 1^st, at no additional cost, that will move the line on the ditch to the east line on Bunker Hill Road, and that we will have an extended warranty in the change order.  Motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmember Belco voting “No”.

                       B.       DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LETTER FROM CITY OF HOUSTON CONCERNING MEMORIAL DRIVE PAVING ASSISTANCE.

Tom Ramsey reported on this letter and noted that he has spoken to Dan Krueger and he asked that we give the City of Houston a 60-90 day notice.

IX.               DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ELECTRIC SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AND THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE.

City Administrator Sager explained that the current contract rate is .094, and the one-year offer is .088174.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the agreement with the Texas General Land Office.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

X.                  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS.

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the interlocal agreement for the library materials in the amount of $1,500.00.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XI.               DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MERIT PAY FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the merit pay for the City Administrator and Director of Public Works as presented.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XII.             DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, GRANTING TO NextG Networks OF ILLINOIS Inc., THE AUTHORITY AND LICENSE TO PLACE, OPERATE, AND UTILIZE ITS FACILITIES WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve the ordinance as written.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XIII.          DISCUSSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, BY DELETING FROM ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 4 THEREOF ALL OF SECTION 4-71 (4); and removing the prohibition against use of cellulose insulation.

Motion was made by Councilman Essary and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve the ordinance as presented.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XIV.           DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, BY DELETING FROM ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 9 THEREOF ALL OF SECTION 9-224 AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 9-224; PROVIDing THAT no COMMERCIAL motor VEHICLE, TRUCK TRACTOR, ROAD TRACTOR, TRACTOR, COMMERCIAL TRAILER, SEMITRAILER, MOTOR BUS or other similar commercial grade vehicle shall remain parked on a public street within the city for a period of more than thirty (30) minutes unless pursuant to a temporary commercial vehicle parking permit; providing for the issuance of temporary commercial vehicle parking permits for commercial vehicles when being used in providing goods or services to residents of the city; providing conditions for the issuance of temporary commercial vehicle parking permits; PROVIDING A PENALTY in AN AMOUNT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR OR MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve the ordinance as presented.  Motion carried 5 to 0.

XV.             ADJOURN.

Motion was made by Councilman Essary and seconded by Councilmember Belco to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried 5 to 0 and the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

Approved and accepted on February 20, 2007.

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                                                                                                                                                            WILLIAM H. MARSHALL, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Yolanda C. Benitez, City Secretary