City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · June 2, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 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 Degges
Councilman Townsend
Councilman Klein Quinn
Others present:
City Manager – George Shackelford
Assistant City Manager/Police Chief – Robert Hauck
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren B. Smith
Fire Chief – Randy Parr
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
City Engineer – Lori Lakatos
Community Events Coordinator – Rosalie Dillon
NWEMS Director – Brian Bayani
2.0 The invocation was led by Brother James Roberson, Hufsmith Church of Christ.
3.0 The pledges to the U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Randy Parr and Brian Bayani.
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4.0 The following public comments were received.
Rick Brown - Expressed his support for an analysis for a possible
24102 Doverwick Dr., 77375 City-operated ambulance service.
Marcia Swinehart - Expressed her support for an analysis for a possible
31118 Antonia Lane, 77375 City-operated ambulance service.
Tina Roquemore - Expressed her desire to be reappointed to the Board
614 N. Hickory, 77375 of Adjustments.
Kelly Violette, - Expressed the TEDC board’s request regarding
Exec. Dir.-TEDC appointments to the TEDC board of directors.
29201 Quinn, 77375
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
• May 24, 2014 – Tomball City Pool - 2014 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park
Pool opened May 24, 2014 and will close on September 1, 2014. May 24-June 6,
2014, the pool will be open only during weekends. The pool will be closed every
Monday during swim season 2014, except Memorial Day and Labor Day. June 6-
August 24, 2014 will be regular weekly days and hours. After August 24, 2014,
the pool will open weekends only until September 1, 2014.
• June 9-July 28, 2014 - TOMBALL KID'S CLUB - Every Monday and Thursday,
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at MLK Community Park, 403 W. Chestnut
• June 14, 2014 - 2nd Saturday at the Depot - 6:30 p.m.
• June 26, 2014 – 6th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon – “Celebrating 20
Years of Community Development” – sponsored by the Tomball Economic
Development Corporation at Lone Star College-Tomball – 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m.
• July 4, 2014 – July 4th Celebration and Street Party –5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
• August 30, 2014 –Texas Music Festival
• September 27, 2014 – 4th Annual Bugs, Brew & Barbeque Festival
• October 25, 2014 – 3rd Annual Tomball Bluegrass Festival
• Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 8:00 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:
◦ Mike Baxter presented a report regarding the success of the 3rd Annual
Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge
6.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve the
Minutes of the May 19, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
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7.0 Old Business:
7.1 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Hudgens, to adopt
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-12, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, adopting the City’s Land Use Assumptions and Capital
Improvements Plan; Containing Other Provisions Relating to the Subject; and
Providing for Severability. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
8.0 New Business:
8.1 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Townsend, to
approve an Analysis of City-Operated Ambulance Service by City Staff, as
Requested by Emergency Services District #8 and NWEMS.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.2 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve the request by The Woodlands Church Tomball Campus to block off the
Depot Area for the 1st “My Day” Children’s Program, to be held on Wednesday,
June 18, 2014, and for In-Kind Services.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Klein
Quinn, to approve Resolution No. 2014-13, a Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Tomball, Texas, Approving Request by Iglesia de Dios Taller del
Alfarero (Church of God Potter’s House) for City Support/Co-Sponsorship to
Conduct a Prayer March/Walk on FM 2920/Main Street on Saturday, July 26,
2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.4 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Degges, to
reappoint John Ford as a Regular member, appoint April Gray as a Regular
member, reappoint Christine Roquemore as Alternate 1, and appoint Michelle
Beauvais as Alternate 3 to the City of Tomball Board of Adjustments.
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Motion carried unanimously.
8.5 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
reappoint Vincent O'Donnell, Bill Sumner, Jr., Richard Bruce, and Lori Klein
Quinn to the Tomball Economic Development Corporation.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.6 The City Council received the Tomball Economic Development Corporation
(TEDC) 2013-2014 Annual Report.
No action taken.
8.7 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2014-2015
Strategic Work Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.8 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
approve, as a Project of the Corporation, an agreement with Grimes Industrial,
Inc. to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, the promotion of new or
expanded business development to wit: Grimes Industrial Inc., relocation and
development of its Corporate Headquarters to be located at 959 East Main Street,
Tomball, Texas. The estimated amount of expenditures for such project is
$69,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.9 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
approve the Replacement of a Fire Department SUV Command Vehicle.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.10 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
approve Resolution No. 2014-11, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas Setting a Public Hearing on July 21, 2014 at 6:00 P.M., to
Discuss and Review the Adoption of Impact Fees.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.11 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Klein Quinn,
to approve Resolution No. 2014-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas Adopting the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
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Necessary to Obtain a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Notice of Intent.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.12 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to
approve 1603 HICKS SUBDIVISION; Being a Subdivision of 2.6409 acres of
land situated in the Joseph House Survey, Abstract Number 34 of Harris County,
Texas, and being a Replat of Lot 3 of Amending Plat of 249 at Hufsmith
Subdivision, a Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof recorded in
Clerk's File Number 509116, of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas, and
being the same land as described in deed recorded under Clerk's File Number
Y068948, of Real Property Records of Harris County Texas.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.13 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
read Ordinance No. 2014-14 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to
adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-14, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball Texas Renumbering Certain Provisions of the Charter of the City
Following Amendments thereto Pursuant to the Authority Contained Therein;
Making Certain Findings; and Providing for Severability. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
8.14 The City Council recessed at 6:36 p.m. to meet in Executive Session as
Authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings
Act, for the Following Purpose:
• Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations Regarding Real Property
Upon reconvening into Regular Session at 7:52 p.m., no action was taken.
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9.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of June 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, JUNE 2, 2014
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Monday,
June 2, 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 Brother James Roberson, Hufsmith Church of Christ
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
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:
• May 24, 2014 – Tomball City Pool - 2014 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park
Pool opened May 24, 2014 and will close on September 1, 2014. May 24-June 6, 2014,
the pool will be open only during weekends. The pool will be closed every Monday
during swim season 2014, except Memorial Day and Labor Day. June 6-August 24, 2014
will be regular weekly days and hours. After August 24, 2014, the pool will open
weekends only until September 1, 2014.
• June 9-July 28, 2014 - TOMBALL KID'S CLUB - Every Monday and Thursday, 11:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m., at MLK Community Park, 403 W. Chestnut
• June 14, 2014 - 2nd Saturday at the Depot - 6:30 p.m.
• June 26, 2014 – 6th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon – “Celebrating 20 Years of
Community Development” – sponsored by the Tomball Economic Development
Corporation at Lone Star College-Tomball – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• July 4, 2014 – July 4th Celebration and Street Party –5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
• August 30, 2014 –Texas Music Festival
• September 27, 2014 – 4th Annual Bugs, Brew & Barbeque Festival
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• October 25, 2014 – 3rd Annual Tomball Bluegrass Festival
• Walk Tomball! – Every Saturday at 8:00 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:
◦ Mike Baxter – 3rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge
6.0 Approve the Minutes of the May19, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
7.0 Old Business:
7.1 Adopt on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-12, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball,
Texas, adopting the City’s Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan;
Containing Other Provisions Relating to the Subject; and Providing for Severability
8.0 New Business:
8.1 Consideration and Possible Action regarding Analysis for City-Operated Ambulance
Service, as Requested by Emergency Services District #8 and NWEMS
8.2 Approve Request by The Woodlands Church Tomball Campus to block off the Depot
Area for the 1st “My Day” Children’s Program, to be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014,
and for In-Kind Services
8.3 Approve Resolution No. 2014-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Approving Request by Iglesia de Dios Taller del Alfarero (Church of
God Potter’s House) for City Support/Co-Sponsorship to Conduct a Prayer March/Walk
on FM 2920/Main Street on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
8.4 Appoint/Reappoint Members to the City of Tomball Board of Adjustments
8.5 Appoint/Reappoint Members to the Tomball Economic Development Corporation
8.6 Receive the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2013-2014 Annual
Report
8.7 Approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2014-2015 Strategic
Work Plan
8.8 Consideration and possible action to approve, as a Project of the Corporation, an
agreement with Grimes Industrial, Inc. to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for,
the promotion of new or expanded business development to wit: Grimes Industrial Inc.,
relocation and development of its Corporate Headquarters to be located at 959 East Main
Street, Tomball, Texas. The estimated amount of expenditures for such project is
$69,000.00
8.9 Approve the Replacement of a Fire Department SUV Command Vehicle
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8.10 Adopt Resolution No. 2014-11, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball,
Texas Setting a Public Hearing on July 21, 2014 at 6:00 P.M., to Discuss and Review the
Adoption of Impact Fees
8.11 Approve Resolution No. 2014-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball,
Texas Adopting the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Necessary to Obtain a
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute the Notice of Intent
8.12 Approve 1603 HICKS SUBDIVISION; Being a Subdivision of 2.6409 acres of land
situated in the Joseph House Survey, Abstract Number 34 of Harris County, Texas, and
being a Replat of Lot 3 of Amending Plat of 249 at Hufsmith Subdivision, a Subdivision
according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Clerk's File Number 509116, of the Map
Records of Harris County, Texas, and being the same land as described in deed recorded
under Clerk's File Number Y068948, of Real Property Records of Harris County Texas
8.13 Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2014-14, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball
Texas Renumbering Certain Provisions of the Charter of the City Following
Amendments thereto Pursuant to the Authority Contained Therein; Making Certain
Findings; and Providing for Severability
8.14 Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized by
Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the Following
Purpose:
• Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations Regarding Real Property
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 29th day of May
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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