CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE

Mayor 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.

“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.”

D. GEOTEST ENGINEERING, INC, INVOICE NO. 18265 DATED 02/25/07 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,864.00 FOR SOIL TESTING ON BUNKER HILL ROAD.

E. CALCO CONTRACTING, INC., INVOICE NO. 2, DATED MARCH 6, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $273,069.73 FOR THE BUNKER HILL ROAD PROJECT.

F. OLSON & OLSON, INVOICE NO. 21064, DATED MARCH 15, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $264.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THRU DECEMBER 31, 2006.

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

INVOICE #	INV. DATE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
207026	02/22/2007	$18,010.00	BUNKER HILL RD/MEMORIAL DR DRAINAGE
	TOTAL	$18,010.00

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

A. ONE YEAR CONTRACTOR WARRANTY INSPECTION REPORT, PERFORMED BY LANGFORD ENGINEERING INC., ON THE TAYLORCREST WATER PLANT.

City Administrator Sager reported that the inspection was performed and reviewed the nine items that were noted in the inspection. She further stated that everything will be taken care of and that the trees have already been taken down.

City Administrator Sager stated that other than two lots than can be subdivided, the others are on public Right-of-Way. She noted that this topic will be brought up again at budget time. City Attorney John Olson stated that we could require the property owners to dedicate the private portion over to the City and bring the street up to City standards, but we are not going to do that at this time.

Building Official Steve Smith stated that on Raydon Lane, the cost to convert from private street to public street was over $100,000, and further stated that he has gotten preliminary numbers on the Blalock Lane project.

(No report attached – Fire Commission meeting will not be held until March 26^th).

Police Chief Gary Brye reported that the Police Commission met last night, they are currently over budget due to the hiring process for Judy Deats’ position, and they will be scheduling the annual audit soon. He also reported that they have notified the commission that their will be a request for one more police officer for the STEP program for 2008. Chief Brye noted that recruitment is difficult at this time because some law enforcement agencies are offering up to $10,000 in signing bonuses. He also noted that they are currently doing background checks on seven candidates.

Tom Ramsey of Klotz Associates reported that the contractor is making good progress on the Bunker Hill Road Project and they are finalizing details relating to the inlets. He further noted that water and sewer lines have been found which were not expected.

IX. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.052, TEXAS ELECTION CODE.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Belco to accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates. Motion carried 4 to 0 (Councilman Ellis was absent from the Council Chambers at this time).

X. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE, TEXAS, DECLARING THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, POSITIONS 4 AND 5 ELECTED; PROVIDING THAT THE MAY 12, 2007, GENERAL MUNICIPAL OFFICERS ELECTION SHALL NOT BE HELD; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the ordinance as submitted. Motion carried 4 to 0 (Councilman Ellis was absent from the Council Chambers at this time).

XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE AND SOUTHWESTERN BELLTELEPHONE, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Texas, FOR RELOCATION OF CONFLICTING AT&T FACILITIES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TAYLORCREST ROAD.

City Administrator Sager explained the reason for the agreement is for a telephone cable which needs to be relocated.

Motion was made by Councilman Tuters and seconded by Councilmember Schwartz to approve the agreement. Motion carried 5 to 0.

XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND LETTER OF AGREEMENT FROM AT&T FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO RELOCATE BURIED CABLE FROM THE SOUTH SIDE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF TAYLORCREST ROAD.

City Attorney Olson stated that AT&T representatives have been extremely helpful with this item. Mayor Marshall asked Ms. Sager to send a letter of appreciation to Richard Cole at AT&T.

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Application and Letter of Agreement.

XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $1,200.00 FOR RE-WRITE OF THE VILLAGES INSURANCE COOPERATIVE.

Mayor Marshall explained that there are three major issues with regard to this item and noted that the issues will be resolved before the re-writing takes place. Councilman Ellis added that the preferred alternative is for the group to come back as a co-op.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Essary to authorize the expenditure.

(The refuse stations were taken down on March 8^th until further notice from Council)

Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Essary to keep the refuse stations down at this time.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION, AS PERMITTED BY THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551.071 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.

Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilmember Belco to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5 to 0 and the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.