City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · January 6, 2014
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MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2014
6:00 P.M.
1.0 Call to Order
The Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Fagan. Other members
present were:
Councilman Hudgens
Councilman Stoll
Councilman Townsend
Councilman Dodson
Others present:
City Manager – George Shackelford
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Police Chief – Robert Hauck
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
City Engineer – Lori Lakatos
City Planner – Rebeca Guerra
Community Events Coordinator – Rosalie Dillon
2.0 The invocation was led by George Shackelford.
3.0 The pledges to the U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Hannah Stoll and Danielle
Caviness, members of the Tomball High School Student Council.
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4.0 The following public comment was received:
Monique Dermaux - Requested an update on progress by City staff and
Council regarding non-conforming lot issues.
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
● January 6-14, 2014 – Early Voting for January 18, 2014 Special Election
● January 11, 2014 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – 5:00 p.m.
● January 18, 2014 – Special Election – 7:00 a.m-7:00 p.m.
● Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot
● Reports by City staff and members of Council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
6.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Dodson, to
approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.0 Old Business:
7.1 Motion was made by Councilman Dodson, second by Councilman Stoll, to adopt,
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-24, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 60 Signs, of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Tomball, by Providing that Certain Political Signs used for Electioneering shall be
Governed by the Code of Ordinances, City of Tomball, by Adding Definitions to
Section 60-1 Definitions; by Amending Section 60-7, Miscellaneous Sign
Provisions, of Chapter 60, Signs, to Adopt Regulations Concerning the Time,
Place and Manner of Electioneering on Public Property Used as a Polling Place;
Providing for Severability; Providing for a Penalty of an Amount Not to Exceed
$500 for Each Day of Violation of Any Provision Hereof, Providing an Effective
Date; Making Findings of Fact; and Providing for Other Related Matters. Vote
was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
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8.0 New Business:
8.1 Motion was made by Councilman Dodson, second by Councilman Townsend, to
reappoint Lamar Casparis as a City of Tomball Representative to the 249
Partnership Board of Directors, with his new term expiring December 2, 2016.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.2 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Dodson, to
approve Resolution No. 2014-01, a Resolution and Order of the City Council of
the City Of Tomball, Texas, Ordering the General City Election, to be Held in the
City of Tomball on Saturday, May 10, 2014; Designating the Polling Places and
Appointing Election Officials for Such Election; Directing the Giving of Notice
of Such Election; and Providing Details Relating to the Holding of Such Election.
Fue presentada una moción por el Concejal Townsend, secundada por el
Concejal Dodson, para aprobar la Resolución Nro. 2014-01, una Resolución y
Orden del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Tomball Texas, Ordenando una
Elección Regular de Funcionarios Municipales a Celebrarse el sábado 10 de
mayo de 2014; Designando los Lugares de Votación y Nombrando a los Oficiales
Electorales de tal Elección; Instruyendo que se Notifique Sobre esta Elección;
Designando la Fecha de una Elección de Desempate de ser Necesaria; y
Proporcionando Detalles Referentes a la Celebración de Tal Elección.
Cuộc Vận Động được tiến hành bởi Ủy Viên Hội Đồng Townsend, tán thành bởi
Ủy Viên Hội Đồng Dodson, để chấp thuận Nghị Quyết số 2014-01, một Nghị
Quyết và Sắc Lệnh của Hội Đồng Thành Phố Tomball, Texas, Yêu Cầu một Cuộc
Bầu Cử Viên Chức Thường Lệ sẽ được tổ chức tại Thành Phố Tomball vào Thứ
Bảy, ngày 10 tháng Năm, 2014; Chỉ định các Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu và Chỉ Định các
Viên Chức Bầu Cử cho Cuộc Bầu Cử đó; Hướng Dẫn việc Đưa Ra Thông Báo
của Cuộc Bầu Cử đó; Chỉ Định Ngày Bầu Cử Chung Cuộc nếu cần; và Đưa Ra
các Chi Tiết có Liên Quan đến việc Tổ Chức Cuộc Bầu Cử đó.
提案是由市議員Townsend,第二由市議員Dodson,批准決議案編號2014-
01,為一德克薩斯州,Tomball市市議會決議及指示,特指示一市府官員普
選,其將於2014年5月10日,星期六在Tomball市召開;並已為此選舉指定投
票所地點以及指派選舉官員;指導發出本選舉之選舉通知;如需要,將指定
決選日期;以及提供所有與召開本選舉相關的細節。
Motion carried unanimously.
La moción fue aprobada por unanimidad.
Cuộc Vận Đồng được nhất trí tiến hành.
議案獲得一致通過。
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8.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
read Ordinance No. 2014-01 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman Dodson, second by Councilman Stoll, to adopt,
on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-01, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball,
Texas, Ordering a Special Election to be Held in the City of Tomball on May 10,
2014, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of Tomball, Texas
Certain Proposed Amendments to the Existing Charter of the City; Stating the
Proposed Amendments to be Voted Upon at Said Election; Designation of Polling
Place and Appointment of Election Officials of Such Election; Providing the
Form of the Ballot and Directing that the Notice of Election be Given; Containing
Other Provisions to the State Election Code; Directing Publication of the Caption
of This Ordinance; Finding that the Meetings at Which This Ordinance is
Considered are Open to the Public as Required by Law; Providing for Severability
and the Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances; and Providing an Effective Date. Vote
was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Moción fue presentada por el Concejal Dodson, en segundo lugar, el Concejal
Stoll, a adoptar, en primera lectura, en la ordenanza nO 2014-01, una ordenanza
de la ciudad de Tomball, Texas, ordenando a una elección especial que se
celebrará en la Ciudad de Tomball el 10 de mayo, 2014, a los efectos de presentar
a los votantes calificados de Tomball, Texas algunas propuestas de enmiendas a la
Carta actual de la ciudad, indicando la propuesta de enmiendas al ser sometida a
votación en esa elección; la designación del lugar de votación y el nombramiento
de los Miembros de las mesas electorales de las elecciones; que la forma de la
boleta, y dirigir que el anuncio de la elección; que contiene otras disposiciones
para el Código Electoral del Estado; Dirigir Publicación del título de esta
ordenanza; Diagnóstico que Las reuniones en las que esta ordenanza se considera
están abiertas al público que exige la Ley, de separación y la derogación de las
Ordenanzas; y proporcionar una fecha efectiva. Votación de la siguiente manera:
Concejal Hudgens Aye
Concejal Stoll Aye
Concejal Townsend Aye
Concejal Dodson Aye
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Chuyển động đã được thực hiện bởi Councilman Dodson, thứ hai bởi Councilman
Stoll, thông qua ngày đọc đầu tiên, ở Pháp lệnh số 2014-01, một sắc lệnh của
thành phố Tomball, Texas, đặt hàng một bầu cử đặc biệt được tổ chức tại thành
phố Tomball ngày 10 tháng 5 năm 2014, với mục đích đệ để cử tri đủ điều kiện
Tomball, Texas một số đề xuất sửa đổi để điều lệ hiện tại của thành phố; Nói sửa
đổi đề xuất để là bỏ phiếu khi nói cuộc bầu cử; Tên gọi của phiếu và bổ nhiệm
các viên chức bầu cử của cuộc bầu cử; Cung cấp dưới dạng lá phiếu, đạo diễn
thông báo cuộc bầu cử được cung cấp; Có quy định khác để mã cuộc bầu cử tiểu
bang; Chỉ đạo các ấn phẩm của các chú thích của Pháp lệnh này; Việc tìm kiếm
các cuộc họp tại đó Pháp lệnh này được coi là là mở cho công chúng theo yêu cầu
của pháp luật; Cung cấp cho Severability và bãi bỏ xung đột pháp lệnh; và cung
cấp một ngày có hiệu lực. Bỏ phiếu đã như sau:
Nghị Viên Hudgens Aye
Nghị Viên Stoll Aye
Nghị Viên Townsend Aye
Nghị Viên Dodson Aye
運動是由議會議員多德森做,第二個通過市議員斯托爾,採納,對首讀,編號2014-
01條例,市湯波,得克薩斯州的一個條例,訂購一個特別選舉中市湯波的將於五月10,2014年,提
交給湯波,德州的若干建議修訂城市現有憲章的合格選民的目的;斥建議修訂在該次選舉進行表決,
投票地點及委任選舉官員的指定這樣的選舉,提供了選票的表格及導演的選舉公告發出;含其他規定
向國家選舉守則;導演出版物本條例的標題中,查找該會議在本條例被認為是開放的公眾根據法律規
定,提供的可分割性和衝突條例的廢除,並提供了一個有效的日期。表決情況如下:
委員 Hudgens Aye
委員 Stoll Aye
委員 Townsend Aye
委員 Dodson Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
Moción aceptada por unanimidad.
Kiến nghị được nhất trí thông qua.
動議無異議地通過。
8.4 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Townsend, to
read Ordinance No. 2014-02 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman Dodson, second by Councilman Townsend, to
adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-02, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Establishing a Juvenile Case Manager Fund; Providing for the
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Assessment and Collection of a Juvenile Case Manager Fee; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Publication and Effective Date. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
8.5 Motion was made by Councilman Dodson, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve the following Plats, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
• RALEIGH CREEK SECTION ONE PARTIAL REPLAT NUMBER
ONE; A subdivision of 0.2518 acres, being a Replat of Lot 6, Block 6 of
Raleigh Creek Section One, as recorded in Film Code No. 656125
H.C.M.R., and situated in the Joseph Miller Survey, Abstract Number 50,
Harris County, Texas.
• RALEIGH CREEK SECTION ONE REPLAT PARTIAL REPLAT
NUMBER TWO; A subdivision of 1.2774 acres, being a Replat of
Reserve “A”, Block 2 and Reserve “B”, Block 1, of Raleigh Creek Section
One, as recorded in Film Code No. 656125 H.C.M.R., and situated in the
Joseph Miller Survey, Abstract Number 50, Harris County, Texas.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.6 Discussion was held regarding Raleigh Creek electrical distribution lines. Motion
was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Dodson, to revise
the Code of Ordinances, Section 70-46, to allow aerial transmission lines in
subdivisions.
Motion to Amend was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman
Dodson, to revise the Code of Ordinances, Section 70-46, to allow primary
overhead distribution transmission lines in subdivisions. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Nay
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Dodson Aye
Motion, as Amended, carried, 3 votes Aye, 1 vote Nay.
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9.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Dodson, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of January 2014.
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, JANUARY 6, 2014
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, January 6, 2014 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 Henry Wied, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
• Led by Members of the Tomball High School Student Council
4.0 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.)
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
● January 6-14, 2014 – Early Voting for January 18, 2014 Special Election
● January 11, 2014 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – 5:00 p.m.
● January 18, 2014 – Special Election – 7:00 a.m-7:00 p.m.
● Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Depot
● Reports by City staff and members of Council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
6.0 Approve the Minutes of the December 16, 2013 Regular City Council Meeting
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7.0 Old Business:
7.1 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2013-24, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 60 Signs, of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Tomball, by Providing that Certain Political Signs used for Electioneering shall be
Governed by the Code of Ordinances, City of Tomball, by Adding Definitions to
Section 60-1 Definitions; by Amending Section 60-7, Miscellaneous Sign
Provisions, of Chapter 60, Signs, to Adopt Regulations Concerning the Time,
Place and Manner of Electioneering on Public Property Used as a Polling Place;
Providing for Severability; Providing for a Penalty of an Amount Not to Exceed
$500 for Each Day of Violation of Any Provision Hereof, Providing an Effective
Date; Making Findings of Fact; and Providing for Other Related Matters
8.0 New Business:
8.1 Appoint/Reappoint City of Tomball Representative to the 249 Partnership Board
of Directors
8.2 Approve Resolution No. 2014-01, a Resolution and Order of the City Council of
the City Of Tomball, Texas, Ordering the General City Election, to be Held in the
City of Tomball on Saturday, May 10, 2014; Designating the Polling Places and
Appointing Election Officials for Such Election; Directing the Giving of Notice
of Such Election; and Providing Details Relating to the Holding of Such Election
Aprobar la Resolución Nro. 2014-01, una Resolución y Orden del Consejo
Municipal de la Ciudad de Tomball Texas, Ordenando una Elección Regular de
Funcionarios Municipales a Celebrarse el sábado 10 de mayo de 2014;
Designando los Lugares de Votación y Nombrando a los Oficiales Electorales de
tal Elección; Instruyendo que se Notifique Sobre esta Elección; Designando la
Fecha de una Elección de Desempate de ser Necesaria; y Proporcionando
Detalles Referentes a la Celebración de Tal Elección.
Chấp thuận Nghị Quyết số 2014-01, một Nghị Quyết và Sắc Lệnh của Hội Đồng
Thành Phố Tomball, Texas, Yêu Cầu một Cuộc Bầu Cử Viên Chức Thường Lệ sẽ
được tổ chức tại Thành Phố Tomball vào Thứ Bảy, ngày 10 tháng Năm, 2014;
Chỉ định các Địa Điểm Bỏ Phiếu và Chỉ Định các Viên Chức Bầu Cử cho Cuộc
Bầu Cử đó; Hướng Dẫn việc Đưa Ra Thông Báo của Cuộc Bầu Cử đó; Chỉ Định
Ngày Bầu Cử Chung Cuộc nếu cần; và Đưa Ra các Chi Tiết có Liên Quan đến
việc Tổ Chức Cuộc Bầu Cử đó
批准決議案編號2014-01, 為一德克薩斯州, Tomball市市議會決議及指示,
特指示一市府官員普選,其將於2014年5月10日,星期六在Tomball市召開;
並已為此選舉指定投票所地點以及指派選舉官員;指導發出本選舉之選舉通
知;如需要,將指定決選日期;以及提供所有與召開本選舉相關的細節
8.3 Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-01, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Ordering a Special Election to be Held in the City of Tomball on
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May 10, 2014, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of Tomball,
Texas Certain Proposed Amendments to the Existing Charter of the City; Stating
the Proposed Amendments to be Voted Upon at Said Election; Designation of
Polling Place and Appointment of Election Officials of Such Election; Providing
the Form of the Ballot and Directing that the Notice of Election be Given;
Containing Other Provisions to the State Election Code; Directing Publication of
the Caption of This Ordinance; Finding that the Meetings at Which This
Ordinance is Considered are Open to the Public as Required by Law; Providing
for Severability and the Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances; and Providing an
Effective Date
Adoptar, en primera lectura, la Ordenanza Nro. 2014-01, una Ordenanza de la
Ciudad de Tomball, Texas, Pedido de una elección especial que se celebrará en
la Ciudad de Tomball el 10 de mayo de 2014, para el propósito de someter a los
votantes calificados de Tomball, Tejas Ciertas enmiendas propuestas a la Carta
existente de la Ciudad; indicando las enmiendas propuestas a ser sometidas a
votación en dicha elección; designación de Centro de Votación y nombramiento
de Oficiales Electorales de dicha elección; entregar el formulario de la votación
y que la Dirección Notificación de Elección será dado; se dictan otras
disposiciones del Código Electoral del Estado; Publicación de la Leyenda de la
presente Ordenanza Directivo; Al comprobar que las sesiones en que esta
ordenanza se considera están abiertos al público según lo exige la ley; Prever
Nulidad y Derogación del Conflicto de Ordenanzas, y proporcionar una fecha
efectiva.
Thông qua, ngày đầu tiên của Reading, Pháp lệnh số 2014-01, một Pháp lệnh của
thành phố Tomball, Texas, đặt hàng một cuộc bầu cử đặc biệt được tổ chức tại
thành phố Tomball vào ngày 10 Tháng 5 năm 2014, cho các Mục đích của Trình
bỏ phiếu Đạt Tiêu Chuẩn của Tomball, Texas Một số đề nghị sửa đổi Điều lệ hiện
tại của thành phố; Phát biểu sửa đổi được đề xuất để được bình chọn khi ở Said
bầu cử; Chỉ định Phòng Phiếu và bổ nhiệm các quan chức bầu cử bầu cử như vậy;
Cung cấp mẫu của Lá Phiếu và chỉ đạo các thông báo về bầu cử được Given;
Chứa Các quy định khác của Bộ luật bầu cử nhà nước; đạo Công bố các lời ghi
chú của Pháp lệnh này; Tìm rằng cuộc họp tại đó Pháp lệnh này được coi là mở
cửa để các hồ như bắt buộc của Luật; Cung cấp cho Tách và bãi bỏ của xung đột
pháp lệnh; và Cung cấp một ngày hiệu quả.
採納,對首讀,編號2014-01條例, 市湯波, 得克薩斯州的一個條例,
訂購一個特別選舉中市湯波的將於2014年5月10日,遞交給有選舉權的目的
斥建議修訂在該次選舉進行表決;;投票站及委任該選舉的選舉官員的指定,
湯波,德州的若干建議修訂城市現有憲章提供了選票的表格及導演的選舉通
知發出;含其他規定向國家選舉守則;導演出版物本條例的標題中,找到了這
個條例被認為是會議舉行的開放日按法律規定,提供可分割性和廢除的衝突
條例,並提供了一個有效的日期
8.4 Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-02, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Establishing a Juvenile Case Manager Fund; Providing for the
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Assessment and Collection of a Juvenile Case Manager Fee; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Publication and Effective Date
8.5 Approve the following Plats, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
• RALEIGH CREEK SECTION ONE PARTIAL REPLAT NUMBER
ONE; A subdivision of 0.2518 acres, being a Replat of Lot 6, Block 6 of
Raleigh Creek Section One, as recorded in Film Code No. 656125
H.C.M.R., and situated in the Joseph Miller Survey, Abstract Number 50,
Harris County, Texas.
• RALEIGH CREEK SECTION ONE REPLAT PARTIAL REPLAT
NUMBER TWO; A subdivision of 1.2774 acres, being a Replat of
Reserve “A”, Block 2 and Reserve “B”, Block 1, of Raleigh Creek Section
One, as recorded in Film Code No. 656125 H.C.M.R., and situated in the
Joseph Miller Survey, Abstract Number 50, Harris County, Texas.
8.6 Discuss and Take Possible Action on Raleigh Creek Electrical Distribution
9.0 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 2nd
day of January 2014 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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