CITY OF HUNTERS CREEK VILLAGE, TEXAS
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
The City Council of the City of Hunters Creek Village, Texas convened in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at City Hall, #1 Hunters Creek Place, Hunters Creek Village, Texas.
Present: Mayor Steve Reichek
Council Members: Michael Cokinos
Art Casper
Roger Stark
Peggy Burck
City Secretary: Deborah Loesch
City Attorney: Cheryl Wilson
With a quorum of the Council Members present, Mayor Reichek called the session to order at 7:30 p.m. and noted that Councilmember George Shannon was not in attendance.
REPORTS
Fire Commissioner. Elwin Peacock reported that the current expenditures were 4% under budget. The Fire Department provided personnel to the Astrodome to assist with Hurricane Katrina evacuees and the department will submit to FEMA a request for reimbursement for their time. He also provided information on the department’s preparedness and planning for approaching Hurricane Rita. They are continuing to work on the by-laws and salary comparisons.
Police Commissioner. Benny Hruzek reported the Police Department’s plans for emergency preparedness and activated additional staff as Hurricane Rita was approaching. He also reported that the City received a refund on the 2004 budget assessment. The substation building at the Houston Racquet Club was close to completion. A new alarm system called Rapid Notification System (RNS) that works with any existing alarm system will go directly to the Police Department was well as the alarm company. This new system is optional to the residents for an additional fee added by the alarm company and should be ready in October.
City Treasurer’s Report. Bob Dodson reported that the Finance Committee met and reviewed the proposed budget for 2006, cash on hand was at $8,000,000 secured by $10,000,000, and expenses were under budget. He will present a standardized report each month beginning in October.
City Engineer’s Report. Doug Williams, consultant for the City, reported on the status of various on-going capital projects. The Memorial Drive Phase II – Timberwilde project is now complete, Pifer Road bridges are about 95% complete waiting on one more retaining wall and drainage box, the driveway at Bridgewood has been corrected, and Pifer Road project is now underway with the temporary road being put in on the east side. Memorial Drive Phase III design plans are almost complete and should be ready to bid in October. The Piney Point Village Soldier’s Creek project involving the intersection at Memorial and Voss was causing traffic delays. Doug Williams is continuing to work with the contractor to relieve the problems.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was held to receive public comments concerning the proposed budget for fiscal year 2006. Mayor Reichek opened the public hearing for comments, hearing none, the public hearing was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon a motion made by Councilmember Casper and a second by Councilmember Stark, the Council voted four (4) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the consent agenda as follows:
a. Approval of the Minutes of the Approval of the Minutes of the August 16, 2005 and September 12, 2005 meetings.
b. Approval of the appointment of Sandy Timte as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the appointment of Mary Johnson as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
c. Approval of the appointment of Andrew G. Varady, M.D. as an Alternate Member of the Board of Adjustment.
REGULAR AGENDA
Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution to authorize the execution of a depository contract and safekeeping agreement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Burck with a second by Councilmember Stark to approve Resolution No. 05-09 authorizing the mayor and city secretary to execute and attest a depository contract with Wells Fargo and a safekeeping agreement with Wells Fargo and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, for a period of three (3) years beginning October 1, 2005, pursuant to the recommendation of the city treasurer, Bob Dodson. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance for an official newspaper for the City of Hunters Creek Village.
A motion was made by Councilmember Stark with a second by Councilmember Cokinos to approve Ordinance No. 645 providing for an official newspaper designated to be the Houston Chronicle – This Week for the Spring Branch/Memorial area, effective January 1, 2006, and may also choose to also publish in addition to, in other local papers. The motion carried with Council voting three (3) for and one (1) opposed (Casper).
Discussion and possible action to authorize the expenditure from budgeted Court Technology funds for the maintenance agreement with Cardinal Tracking for the court computer software.
A motion was made by Councilmember Burck with a second by Councilmember Stark to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $4,000 for the annual maintenance agreement with Cardinal Tracking for years 2004 and 2005. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance amending the budget for fiscal year 2005 to appropriate funds for building maintenance repairs, public notices, payroll adjustments, and street name sign replacements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Casper with a second by Councilmember Cokinos to approve Ordinance No. 646 as presented by amendment #4 for the budget for fiscal year 2006. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to authorize the expenditure for building maintenance repairs for city hall and the painting of the interior of city hall.
A motion was made by Councilmember Burck with a second by Councilmember Casper to authorize the expenditure of $7,000.00 for building maintenance repairs to City Hall. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve a program for the replacement of street name signs and authorize expenditure from fiscal year budget 2005.
A motion was made by Councilmember Casper with a second by Councilmember Burck to authorize the expenditure for the replacement of 100 street name signs. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance providing for the removal of members of boards and commissions for failure to attend meetings.
A motion was made by Councilmember Casper with a second by Councilmember Burck to approve Ordinance No. 647 providing for the removal of any board or commission member by the city council if the member is absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings or five (5) non-consecutive regular meetings per two-year term. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance renaming Old Voss Road to Las Alamedas Way; and containing other provisions related to the subject.
A motion was made by Councilmember Casper with a second by Councilmember Burck to approve Ordinance No. 648 renaming a portion of Old Voss Road, between its intersection with the eastbound feeder road of I-10 and its intersection with the southbound lanes of Bingle/Voss Road, to Las Alamedas Way. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by striking all of the Section 6, “Fees,” of Exhibit “A” to Article 10.200 of Chapter 10 thereof and substituting therefore a new Section 6 to provide a nonrefundable application fee for preliminary or final plat approvals.
A motion was made by Councilmember Casper with a second by Councilmember Cokinos to approve Ordinance No. 649 amending Section 6, Fees, of the Code of Ordinances to provide for a nonrefundable fee for an application for preliminary and final plat approval to be established by resolution adopted by City Council. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution adopting a schedule of fees for applications for subdivision plat approvals.
A motion was made by Councilmember Casper with a second by Councilmember Cokinos to approve Resolution No. 05-10 adopting a schedule of fees for applications for subdivision plat approvals: for preliminary plat approval - $650.00 and final plat approval - $650.00. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to designate a representative and alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2006 General Assembly.
A motion was made by Councilmember Burck with a second by Councilmember Casper to designate Councilmember George Shannon as the representative and Councilmember Roger Stark as an alternate to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2006 General Assembly. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution nominating a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cokinos with a second by Councilmember Casper to nominate Bill Harry as a candidate for the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District. The motion carried with Council voting four (4) for and none (0) opposed.
ADJOURN OPEN MEETING
A motion was made by Councilmember Burck with a second by Councilmember Stark to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah L. Loesch, TRMC
City Secretary
These minutes approved on the 18th day of October, 2005.
Ordinance Nos. 645, 646, 647, 648, and 649 and Resolution Nos. 05-09 and 05-10 are on file in the City Secretary’s office and are made a part of these minutes by reference.