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MINUTES CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 Mayor Pro Tem Essary called the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Bunker Hill Village to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 11977 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. 4:00 P.M. Special Meeting: I. Call to order, roll call II. 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. The council convened into Executive Session at 4:07 p.m. III. ADJOURN. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to adjourn. Motion carried 5 to 0 and the special meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Regular Meeting: I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Also in Attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Derry Essary Ruthie P. Sager, City Administrator Councilman Peter Tuters John Olson, City Attorney Councilmember Susan Schwartz Steve Smith, Director of Public Works Councilman Dave Ellis Tom Ramsey, Klotz Associates, Inc. Councilmember Michelle Belco Gary Struzick, Klotz Associates, Inc. Absent: Mayor Bill Marshall City Secretary Yolanda Benitez
Councilman Ellis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. II. GREET GUESTS, MAYOR’S REPORT A. REPORT ON MULTI-CITY MAYORS MEETING ON MARCH 29, 2007 Mayor Pro Tem Essary reported that he had attended the Metro meeting held on March 29th. He stated that the purpose of the meeting was to get Harris County Public Infrastructure out of the approval process. 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 MARCH 20, 2007 MEETING B. FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2007 C. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT D. LANGFORD ENGINEERING, INC, INVOICE NO. 13148 DATED APRIL 3, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $817.54 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED THRU MARCH 23, 2007, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SURFACE WATER CONVERSION. E. LANGFORD ENGINEERING, INC, INVOICE NO. 13149 DATED APRIL 3, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $857.21 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED THRU MARCH 23, 2007, IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPAINTING OF THE GROUND STORAGE TANK. F. PREJEAN & COMPANY, INC., INVOICE NO. 264-13, DATED APRIL 4, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,220.00 FOR AS-BUILT SURVEY OF BUNKER HILL ROAD. G. CALCO CONTRACTING, INC., INVOICE NO. 3, DATED APRIL 2, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $443,719.52 FOR THE BUNKER HILL ROAD PROJECT. H. KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
Councilman Ellis requested that Item G. be removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve all items on the Consent Agenda, except Item G. Motion carried 5 to 0. Councilman Ellis questioned the approval process for the invoice from Calco Contracting, Inc. City Administrator Sager explained that Calco presents the payment request to Klotz. Before the request for payment is placed on the agenda it is approved by the engineer, the Engineer, the Director of Public Works and the City Administrator. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve Item G. Motion carried 5 to 0. IV. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS V. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT A. REPUBLIC WASTE IS RESEARCHING THE POSSIBILITY OF OFFERING 96 GALLON CARTS AT EACH RESIDENCE FOR TRASH PICKUP TO INTERESTED CITIES. City Administrator reported that Republic Waste is interested in reducing the number of employees that is required to pick up the trash in Bunker Hill Village. She also reported that the quality of customer service has not been good since Republic Waste was visited by the Immigration Department earlier this year. As a result, several of the workers assigned to Bunker Hill Village were deported. B. STATUS REPORT ON BLALOCK LANE. City Administrator Ruthie Sager reported that the property owner at 11625 Blalock Lane is in the process of subdividing one lot into two. VI. FIRE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT A. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Councilman Tuters, a member of the Fire Department Compensation Committee, reported that we would see a proposed salary increase of 5½% for most of the employees and 7½% for three to four employees. VII. POLICE COMMISSIONER’S REPORT POLICE COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 23RD. Councilman Ellis reported that their meeting will be held this coming Monday. VIII. CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BUNKER HILL ROAD PROJECT. Gary Struzick reported that the project is on schedule and completion date is set for November 15th. He also stated that there have been no major problems; that the project is going well, and the asphalt will be poured tomorrow, weather permitting. B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERSECTION AT MEMORIAL DRIVE AND GESSNER ROAD. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to authorize the bidding process for reconstruction of the intersection at Memorial Drive and Gessner Road and repair of the twenty-four inch storm sewer pipe underneath the pavement. Motion carried 5 to 0. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve a Traffic Study be performed for this project. Motion carried 5 to 0. IX. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATION SUBMITTED BY COUNCILMAN PETER V. TUTERS EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2007. Mayor Pro Tem Essary presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilman Tuters. X. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF RELOCATION OF 2” GAS LINE AT RAYDON LANE, EAST OF MEMORIAL DRIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,178.00. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilman Tuters to table this item and request was made that the City seek reimbursement from CenterPoint. Motion carried 5 to 0. XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FROM CONSOLIDATED TRAFFIC CONTROLS TO INSTALL LOCAL PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY FOR SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING LIGHTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,024.00. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilmember Belco to approve this item. Motion carried 5 to 0. XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PAYMENT OF INVOICE #ES 70213-1 TO AMANI ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,965.00, FOR WATER LINE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON’S SANDALWOOD WATER LINE PROJECT. John Davis of Langford Engineering explained the status of this item. Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilmember Schwartz to approve payment of the invoice. Motion carried 5 to 0. XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WATER LINE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON’S SANDALWOOD WATER LINE PROJECT, WITH THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE’S SHARE BEING $120,131.00. THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW FOR THE SECOND SURFACE WATER CONNECTION. Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Ellis to approve the water line addition. Motion carried 5 to 0. XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOUSTON AND THE CITY OF BUNKER HILL VILLAGE FOR THE SANDALWOOD AREA WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve this item as per the presentation made by John Davis to the City of Houston. Motion carried 5 to 0. XV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RATIFYING THE ACTION OF MAYOR MARSHALL REGARDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HARRIS COUNTY, METRO AND THE CITY FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,652,250 FOR THE BUNKER HILL ROAD RECONSTRUCTION. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis and seconded by Councilmember Schwartz ratifying the Mayor’s action on this item. Motion carried 5 to 0. XVI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-17-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF bunker hill village, TEXAS, ADOPTING guidelines relating to ditch enclosure on streets other than those streets designated by city ordinance as major streets and other matters. Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to approve the resolution. Motion carried 5 to 0. XVII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ENCROACHMENT OF BUILDING IN CITY EASEMENT AT 402 COACHMAN, INCLUDING: A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENCROACHMENT AND CONTAINING CONDITIONS THEREFOR; OR B. RECEIPT OF PETITION FOR ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF EASEMENT SUBJECT TO ENCROACHMENT AND AUTHORIZING SALE TO ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER THEREOF. Bill Vetterling of 402 Coachman addressed the council with regard to this item. City Attorney John Olson reviewed the process that needs to be followed for either situation. It was requested that city staff put something in writing stating that we do not need this easement. Motion was made by Councilmember Schwartz and seconded by Councilman Tuters to abandon the easement. Motion carried 5 to 0. XVIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WILLIAMSBURG LANE. Phillip Salem of 10 Williamsburg came before council to request review of problems they are having on Williamsburg Lane. Director of Public Works, Steve Smith, will review the problems on Williamsburg Lane and report back to Council. XIX. ADJOURN. Motion was made by Councilmember Belco and seconded by Councilman Tuters to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5 to 0 and the meeting was adjourned. Approved and accepted on May 15, 2007.
______________________________________ DERRY D. ESSARY, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
______________________________ Yolanda C. Benitez, City Secretary |
