City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · May 20, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
6:00 P.M.
1.0 Call to Order
The Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Gretchen Fagan. Other
members present were:
Councilman Hudgens
Councilman Stoll
Councilman Brown
Councilman Townsend
Members absent:
Councilman Dodson - Excused
Others present:
City Manager – George Shackelford
Assistant City Manager – Christal Weber
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Police Chief – Robert Hauck
Director of Public Works – David Kauffman
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
City Planner – Rebeca Guerra
City Engineer – Lori Lakatos
Community Events Coordinator – Rosalie Dillon
Executive Director-TEDC – Kelly Violette
Chief-NWEMS – Raul Reyes
Alternate Municipal Judge – Laryssa Korduba
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2.0 Invocation
• Led by Reverend Tommy Lyles, Tomball United Methodist Church
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
• Led by Anna Liu, President, Alan Hernandez, and Gabriel Gach, Members
of the Tomball High School Student Council.
4.0 Canvass of Elections:
4.1 Canvass of Election
Escrutinio de la Elección
Kiểm Phiếu của Cuộc Bầu Cử
拉票選舉
Resolution No. 2013-15, Canceling the Regular City Officer’s Election Scheduled
to be held on the 11th Day of May, 2013, in Accordance with Section 2.053(a) of
the Texas Election Code; Directing the Giving of Notice of Such Cancellation of
Election; and Providing Details Relating to the Cancellation of Such Election as
approved by City Council on March 18, 2013, at the Regular Council Meeting.
The following actions complete the canvass of the May 11, 2013 Election.
Resolución Nro. 2013-15, cancelando la Elección Regular de Funcionarios de la
Ciudad programada para el 11 de mayo de 2013, de acuerdo con la Sección
2.053(a) del Código Electoral de Texas; instruyendo que se de aviso de tal
cancelación de elección; y disponiendo los detalles relativos a la cancelación de
tal elección como fue aprobada por el Consejo Municipal el 18 de marzo de 2013
en la asamblea ordinaria del Consejo. Las medidas indicadas a continuación
completan el escrutinio de la Elección del 13 de mayo de 2013.
Nghị quyết số 2013-15, Hủy Bỏ Cuộc Bầu Cử Viên Chức Thành Phố Thường Lệ
Dự Kiến sẽ được tổ chức vào ngày 11 tháng Năm, 2013 chiếu theo Mục 2.053(a)
của Bộ Luật Tuyển Cử Tiểu Bang Texas; Chỉ thị việc Ban Hành Thông Báo Hủy
Bỏ Cuộc Bầu Cử; và Cung Cấp Thông Tin Chi Tiết liên quan đến Hủy Bỏ Cuộc
Bầu Cử theo phê chuẩn của Hội Đồng Thành Phố vào ngày 18 tháng Ba, 2013 tại
Cuộc Họp Hội Đồng Thường Lệ. Các hành động sau đây hoàn tất việc kiểm phiếu
ngày 11 tháng Năm, 2013.
決議案2013-15號, 取消一般市府官員應於2013年5月11日的選舉計畫,
其是根據德克薩斯州選舉法2.053(a)節;茲此通知該選舉取消;以及提供關
於由市政委員會於2013年3月18日,在一般是政會議通過取消該選舉的詳情
。下列行動完成2013年5月11日選舉遊說
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4.2 The Oath of Office was administered by Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, Precinct 4,
Harris County to Gretchen Fagan, re-elected Mayor and Rick Brown, re-elected
Councilman, Position 3.
Administrar el juramento al cargo de los funcionarios electos – Comisionado R.
Jack Cagle, Precinto 4, Condado de Harris
Làm lễ Tuyên Thệ Nhậm Chức cho các Viên Chức Được Bầu Chọn – Ủy Viên R.
Jack Cagle, Phân Khu 4, Quận Harris
管理選舉官員宣誓就職 – 委員R. Jack Cagle,選區4,Harris郡
Mayor Fagan and Commissioner Cagle presented bouquet to Doris Speer and
expressed their congratulations, on behalf of the City Council, for earning her
MBA.
4.3 Councilman Brown nominated Preston Dodson as Mayor Pro-Tem, in
Accordance with Section 6.08 of the City of Tomball Home Rule Charter.
Councilman Stoll nominated Derek Townsend as Mayor Pro-Tem; Councilman
Townsend respectfully withdrew his name. Nominations ceased. Vote was as
follows:
El Concejal Brown nominó a Preston Dodson como Alcalde interino y el
Concejal Stoll nominó a Derek Townsend como Alcalde interino en conformidad
con la Sección 6.08 de la Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Local de la Ciudad de
Tomball. El Concejal Stoll nominó a Derek Townsend como Alcalde interino;
Concejal Townsend retiró respetuosamente su nombre. Las nominaciones
cesaron. Los votos fueron los siguientes:
Nghị Viên Brown đề cử Preston Dodson làm Thị Trưởng Tạm Thời và Nghị,
chiếu theo Mục 6.08 của Hiến Chương Điều Lệ Địa Phương Thành Phố Tomball.
Viên Stoll đề cử Derek Townsend làm Thị Trưởng Tạm Thời; Hội viên hội đồng
Townsend Trân trọng rút tên của ông. Việc đề cử đã chấm dứt. Các phiếu bầu như
sau:
委員Brown 提名Preston Dodson 為暫時市長及委員,根據 Tomball
市條例憲章6.08節 。委員Stoll 提名Derek Townsend;委員Townsend
恭敬地取消了他的 。 如下投票:
Councilman Hudgens Preston Dodson
Councilman Stoll Preston Dodson
Councilman Brown Preston Dodson
Councilman Townsend Preston Dodson
Councilman Dodson Absent
Concejal Hudgens Preston Dodson
Concejal Stoll Preston Dodson
Concejal Brown Preston Dodson
Concejal Townsend Preston Dodson
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Concejal Dodson Ausente
Nghị Viên Hudgens Preston Dodson
Nghị Viên Stoll Preston Dodson
Nghị Viên Brown Preston Dodson
Nghị Viên Townsend Preston Dodson
Nghị Viên Dodson Vắng Mặt
委員 Hudgens Preston Dodson
委員 Stoll Preston Dodson
委員 Brown Preston Dodson
委員 Townsend Preston Dodson
委員 Dodson 缺席
Councilman Preston Dodson was elected Mayor Pro-Tem.
El Concejal Preston Dodson fue elegido Alcalde interino.
Nghị Viên Preston Dodson được chọn làm Thị Trưởng Tạm Thời.
委員 Preston Dodson 已當選為暫時市長。
5.0 The following public comments were received:
Bruce Hillegeist - Congratulated Mayor Fagan and Councilman
Greater Tomball Area Brown on being re-elected; congratulated City
Chamber of Commerce Secretary, Doris Speer, on receiving her MBA.
20339 Telge, 77377
6.0 Presentations:
● Mayor Fagan presented the following Proclamations:
○ National Public Works Week – May 19-25, 2013
Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North
America, more than 28,000 APWA members in the US and Canada use this week to
energize and educate the public on the importance of the contributions of public works
to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local
communities and building the quality of life. APWA has selected “Because of Public
Works...” as its theme for 2013’s National Public Works Week, which will be
celebrated May 19-25, 2013 to highlight the quality of life brought to communities
around the world through clean water, safe streets and neighborhoods, efficient traffic,
and safe, clean communities "Because of Public Works...”.
○ National Emergency Medical Services Week – “EMS: One Mission. One
Team” – May 19-25, 2013
○ Hurricane Preparedness Week – May 26-June 1, 2013
Councilman Hudgens left the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
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7.0 Reports and Announcements:
● May 25, 2013 – Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge at the Depot – 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
● May 27, 2013 – "Oiltown USA Jamboree...80 Years in the Making" – 11:00
a.m.-6:00 p.m.
● June 8, 2013 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – 6:30 p.m.
● June 21, 2013 – Friday Night Creature Feature – Creature from the Black
Lagoon
● July 4, 2013 – City of Tomball July 4th Celebration – 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
● July 13, 2013 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – 6:30 p.m.
● July 19, 2013 – Friday Night Creature Feature – Invasion of the Body
Snatchers
● August 16, 2013 – Friday Night Creature Feature – THEM!
● Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot
● Tomball Kids Club is Coming! – TBA
● Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
8.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Brown, to
approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
9.0 Old Business:
9.1 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to
adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-07, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, Authorizing the City of Tomball to
Participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program Under The Texas Enterprise
Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code; Defining Available Tax
Incentives; Nominating Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. to the Office of the
Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic
Development Bank for Designation as an Enterprise Project under The Act; and
Designating a Liaison for overseeing Enterprise Projects and Communicating with
Interested Parties. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Absent
Councilman Hudgens Absent
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Brown Aye
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Motion carried unanimously.
9.2 Craig Meyer presented an Update from LS Development on the Progress of
Acquiring Rights-of-Way and Easements for Water, Sanitary Sewer and Gas
Main Extensions to the Raleigh Creek Subdivision. Park Patterson, representing
LS Development, provided an update to the City Council regarding negotiations
with property owners and advised Council that additional information would be
provided in a couple of weeks.
No action taken.
10.0 New Business:
10.1 Mayor Fagan opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. to consider approval of
ZONING CASE P13-045: Request by Kyle Phenix, on behalf of LAR
Properties, LC, to amend the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by
rezoning approximately 10.95 acres of land, legally described as Reserve E, Block
1, Leslies Park, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas, generally
located northerly of Brown Road, easterly of Quinn Road, from the Single-Family
Residential-9 District to the Planned Development-4 District to facilitate a single-
family subdivision.
Receiving no public comments, Mayor Fagan closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
read Ordinance No. 2013-09 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman Brown, second by Councilman Stoll, to adopt,
on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-09, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball,
Texas, Amending its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by Approving a Planned
Development District (“PDD”) of Approximately 10.95 Acres of Land, Legally
Described as Reserve E, Block 1, Leslies Park, Within the City of Tomball, Harris
County, Texas; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City to Reflect the PD
to be known as Planned Development District #4 (PD-4); Adopting a Land Use
Plan and Regulations Applicable to PD-4; Providing for Severability; Providing
for a Penalty of an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000 For Each Day of Violation of
Any Provision Hereof, Making Findings of Fact; and Providing for Other Related
Matters. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Dodson Absent
Councilman Hudgens Absent
Councilman Stoll Aye
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Councilman Brown Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
10.2 Motion was made by Councilman Brown, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve PARKWAY OASIS REPLAT NO. 2: A subdivision of a 7.8613 acre
tract of land being all of Lot 5, Block 1, Parkway Oasis (Film Code No. 622219;
H.C.M.R.) and all of Lot 1 and Lot 6, Block 1, Parkway Oasis Partial Replat No.
1 (Film Code No. 635087; H.C.M.R.) in the William Hurd Survey, Abstract No.
378 and in the John Hooper Survey Abstract No. 375, City of Tomball, Harris
County, Texas.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.3 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Brown, to
approve the terms of a Settlement Agreement for Pending Litigation through
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool.
Motion carried unanimously.
11.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Brown, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of June 2013.
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
Doris Speer, TRMC, CMC Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall, 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to
action. The Tomball City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session for
consultation with attorney on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable
pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
1.0 Call to Order
2.0 Invocation
• Led by Reverend Tommy Lyles, Tomball United Methodist Church
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
• Led by Members of the Tomball High School Student Council
4.0 Canvass of Elections:
4.1 Canvass of Election
Escrutinio de la Elección
Kiểm Phiếu của Cuộc Bầu Cử
拉票選舉
Resolution No. 2013-15, Canceling the Regular City Officer’s Election Scheduled
to be held on the 11th Day of May, 2013, in Accordance with Section 2.053(a) of
the Texas Election Code; Directing the Giving of Notice of Such Cancellation of
Election; and Providing Details Relating to the Cancellation of Such Election as
approved by City Council on March 18, 2013, at the Regular Council Meeting.
The following actions complete the canvass of the May 11, 2013 Election.
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Resolución Nro. 2013-15, cancelando la Elección Regular de Funcionarios de la
Ciudad programada para el 11 de mayo de 2013, de acuerdo con la Sección
2.053(a) del Código Electoral de Texas; instruyendo que se de aviso de tal
cancelación de elección; y disponiendo los detalles relativos a la cancelación de
tal elección como fue aprobada por el Consejo Municipal el 18 de marzo de 2013
en la asamblea ordinaria del Consejo. Las medidas indicadas a continuación
completan el escrutinio de la Elección del 13 de mayo de 2013.
Nghị quyết số 2013-15, Hủy Bỏ Cuộc Bầu Cử Viên Chức Thành Phố Thường Lệ
Dự Kiến sẽ được tổ chức vào ngày 11 tháng Năm, 2013 chiếu theo Mục 2.053(a)
của Bộ Luật Tuyển Cử Tiểu Bang Texas; Chỉ thị việc Ban Hành Thông Báo Hủy
Bỏ Cuộc Bầu Cử; và Cung Cấp Thông Tin Chi Tiết liên quan đến Hủy Bỏ Cuộc
Bầu Cử theo phê chuẩn của Hội Đồng Thành Phố vào ngày 18 tháng Ba, 2013 tại
Cuộc Họp Hội Đồng Thường Lệ. Các hành động sau đây hoàn tất việc kiểm phiếu
ngày 11 tháng Năm, 2013.
決議案2013-15號, 取消一般市府官員應於2013年5月11日的選舉計畫,
其是根據德克薩斯州選舉法2.053(a)節;茲此通知該選舉取消;以及提供關
於由市政委員會於2013年3月18日,在一般是政會議通過取消該選舉的詳情
。下列行動完成2013年5月11日選舉遊說
4.2 Administer Oath of Office to Elected Officials – Commissioner R. Jack Cagle,
Precinct 4, Harris County
Administrar el juramento al cargo de los funcionarios electos – Comisionado R.
Jack Cagle, Precinto 4, Condado de Harris
Làm lễ Tuyên Thệ Nhậm Chức cho các Viên Chức Được Bầu Chọn – Ủy Viên R.
Jack Cagle, Phân Khu 4, Quận Harris
管理選舉官員宣誓就職 – 委員R. Jack Cagle,選區4,Harris郡
4.3 Consideration to Elect Mayor Pro-Tem, in Accordance with Section 6.08 of the
City of Tomball Home Rule Charter
Considerar elegir un Alcalde Interino, de acuerdo con la Sección 6.08 de la
Carta Orgánica de Gobierno Local de al Ciudad de Tomball.
Xem xét Bầu Chọn Thị Trưởng Tạm Thời, chiếu theo Mục 6.08 của Hiến Chương
Điều Lệ Địa Phương Thành Phố Tomball.
考慮選出暫替市長,根據Tomball市自治憲章6.08節
5.0 Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions (At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on
any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time not
to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with
law.)
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6.0 Presentations:
● Proclamations:
○ National Public Works Week – May 19-25, 2013
Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North
America, more than 28,000 APWA members in the US and Canada use this week to
energize and educate the public on the importance of the contributions of public works
to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local
communities and building the quality of life. APWA has selected “Because of Public
Works...” as its theme for 2013’s National Public Works Week, which will be
celebrated May 19-25, 2013 to highlight the quality of life brought to communities
around the world through clean water, safe streets and neighborhoods, efficient traffic,
and safe, clean communities "Because of Public Works...”.
○ National Emergency Medical Services Week – “EMS: One Mission. One
Team” – May 19-25, 2013
○ Hurricane Preparedness Week – May 26-June 1, 2013
7.0 Reports and Announcements:
● May 25, 2013 – Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge at the Depot – 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
● May 27, 2013 – "Oiltown USA Jamboree...80 Years in the Making" – 11:00
a.m.-6:00 p.m.
● June 8, 2013 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – 6:30 p.m.
● June 21, 2013 – Friday Night Creature Feature – Creature from the Black
Lagoon
● July 4, 2013 – City of Tomball July 4th Celebration – 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
● July 13, 2013 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – 6:30 p.m.
● July 19, 2013 – Friday Night Creature Feature – Invasion of the Body
Snatchers
● August 16, 2013 – Friday Night Creature Feature – THEM!
● Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot
● Tomball Kids Club is Coming! – TBA
● Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
8.0 Approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2013 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
9.0 Old Business:
9.1 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-07, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, Authorizing the City of Tomball to
Participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program Under The Texas Enterprise
Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code; Defining Available Tax
Incentives; Nominating Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. to the Office of
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the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic
Development Bank for Designation as an Enterprise Project under The Act; and
Designating a Liaison for overseeing Enterprise Projects and Communicating
with Interested Parties
9.2 Update from LS Development on the Progress of Acquiring Rights-of-Way and
Easements for Water, Sanitary Sewer and Gas Main Extensions to the Raleigh
Creek Subdivision
10.0 New Business:
10.1 Consideration to approve ZONING CASE P13-045: Request by Kyle Phenix, on
behalf of LAR Properties, LC, to amend the City’s Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance by rezoning approximately 10.95 acres of land, legally described as
Reserve E, Block 1, Leslies Park, within the City of Tomball, Harris County,
Texas, generally located northerly of Brown Road, easterly of Quinn Road, from
the Single-Family Residential-9 District to the Planned Development-4 District to
facilitate a single-family subdivision.
● Conduct a Public Hearing on ZONING CASE P13-045
● Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance 2013-09, an Ordinance of The City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, by
Approving a Planned Development District (“PDD”) of Approximately
10.95 Acres of Land, Legally Described as Reserve E, Block 1, Leslies
Park, Within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas; Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City to Reflect the PD to be known as Planned
Development District #4 (PD-4); Adopting a Land Use Plan and
Regulations Applicable to PD-4; Providing for Severability; Providing for
a Penalty of an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000 For Each Day of Violation
of Any Provision Hereof, Making Findings of Fact; and Providing for
Other Related Matters
10.2 Approve PARKWAY OASIS REPLAT NO. 2: A subdivision of a 7.8613 acre
tract of land being all of Lot 5, Block 1, Parkway Oasis (Film Code No. 622219;
H.C.M.R.) and all of Lot 1 and Lot 6, Block 1, Parkway Oasis Partial Replat No.
1 (Film Code No. 635087; H.C.M.R.) in the William Hurd Survey, Abstract No.
378 and in the John Hooper Survey Abstract No. 375, City of Tomball, Harris
County, Texas.
10.3 Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Terms of Settlement Agreement
for Pending Litigation through Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool
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11.0 Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall,
City of Tomball, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 16th
day of May 2013 by 6:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding
the scheduled time of said meeting.
Doris Speer
Doris Speer
City Secretary, TRMC, CMC
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