City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · September 6, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
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:
Councilman Hudgens
Councilman Stoll
Councilman Degges
Councilman Townsend
Councilman Klein Quinn
Others present:
Assistant City Manager – Robert Hauck
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Police Chief – Billy Tidwell
Fire Chief – Randy Parr
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Director of Community Development – Craig Meyers
City Planner – Harold Ellis
Assistant City Planner – Amelia Lindley
CSO Administrative Assistant – Tracy Garcia
Executive Director-TEDC – Kelly Violette
Building Official – Ken Cole
Assistant Fire Chief – Jonathan Fontenot
Fire Marshal – Charlie Hazlegrove
Police Detective – Albert Chambers
2.0 The Invocation was led by Quinton Payton, Associate Pastor/Youth, Church 1:37
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Dylan Morgan, Parliamentarian for the
Tomball High School Student Council
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4.0 No Public Comments were received.
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
September 10, 2016 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
September 24, 2016 – 6th Annual Beetles, Brew & Barbeque Festival –Noon-
6:00 p.m.
October 1, 2016 – 4th Annual “Paces4Pink” 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run/Walk
October 8, 2016 – “Zomball in Tomball”
October 15, 2016 – “Freight Train Food Truck Festival” at the Depot – Noon to
5:30 p.m. (Combining the Honky Tonk Music Festival and Memorial Day Chili
Challenge)
October 22, 2016 – 5th Annual Tomball Bluegrass Festival – 12:00 Noon-6:00 p.m.
Reports by City staff and members of Council about items of community interest
on which no action will be taken:
◦ Mike Baxter reported on the success of the Texas Music Festival.
6.0 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Klein Quinn, to approve
the Minutes of the August 15, 2016 Regular Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.0 Old Business:
7.1 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-16, an Ordinance of the City
Council of Tomball, Texas, Approving the Service and Assessment Plan for the
City of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Five, Yaupon Trails,
Section One. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
7.2 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-17, an Ordinance of the City
Council of Tomball, Texas, Levying an Assessment against Section One
Properties within the City of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Five
(Yaupon Trails Subdivision); and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto.
Vote was as follows:
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Councilman Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
7.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-19, an Ordinance Amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball, Texas, by Amending Chapter 20,
Section 20-28. Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code, (w), to Change
the Definition of "Fire Area"; Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to Exceed
$2000 for Each Day of Violation Hereof; 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.
7.4 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-20, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances by
Amending Section 50-82(B) (“Use Charts”) in regards to the Land Uses “Check
Cashing Service”, “Convenience Store (With or Without Gasoline Sales)”,
“Gasoline Station”, “Hotel/Motel”, “Rehabilitation Care Facility (Halfway
House)”, “Tattoo or Body Piercing Studio” and by Adding “Loan Service
(Payday/Auto Title)” and Amending Section 50-2 (“Definitions”) in regards to the
Land Use “Hotel/Motel”; 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 Hudgens Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
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8.0 New Business:
8.1 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to
appoint Will Benson, Jr. to Fill Vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission;
Position 5, Term Expiring June 1, 2017.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.2 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) Fiscal Year
2016-2017 Budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Degges, to
approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2016-19-TEDC, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Agreement by and between the Corporation and Source
Point Solutions, LLC, to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, the
relocation of its corporate headquarters facility to an approximately 2.95-acre tract
located at 24227 FM 2978, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is $28,514.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.4 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Townsend, to
approve Resolution No. 2016-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Supporting the Ninth Annual Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally,
to be held at the Tomball High School Campus and Stadium, Sponsored by the
Tomball Independent School District and the Tomball High School Student
Council, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.5 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Klein Quinn,
to approve Resolution No. 2016-16, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Adopting and Ratifying the City of Tomball’s Investment Policy, as set forth in the
City’s Administrative Policy No. 13, entitled “Investment Policy”.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.6 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve Resolution No. 2016-17, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
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Motion carried unanimously.
8.7 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Townsend, to
approve Resale Deed for Property acquired by Foreclosure Tax Sale in Cause No.
2004-28117, styled City of Tomball vs. Perry, Helen, et al, said Property being
described as: Lots 33 and 34, Block 104, Located at 0 Texas Street, Tomball,
Located in Harris County, Texas and being More Particularly Described in Volume
365, Page 83 in the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, HCAD Acct No. 035-
281-008-0033, to Tyler Patrick Torres, in the Amount of $18,294.61.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.8 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Stoll, to
Approve Resale Deed for Property acquired by Foreclosure Tax Sale in Cause No.
1998-28224, styled City of Tomball vs. Jackson Soll, said Property being described
as: Lot 29, Block 90, Located at 0 Foster Street, Tomball, Located in Harris
County, Texas and being More Particularly Described in Volume 342, Page 543 of
the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas, HCAD Acct No. 035-278-090-
0029, to Mariaca Villasenor, in the Amount of $2,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.9 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to read
Ordinance No. 2016-22 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Degges, to
adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-22, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City Amending Section
10-22, Amendments to the International Building Code, of Article II, Building
Code, of Chapter 10, Buildings and Building Regulations, to Amend Sections
310.3, 310.5 and 420.4 of the International Building Code to Provide Exceptions
to the Sprinkler Requirements for Certain Residential Group R-1 and R-3
Occupancies as Specified Therein; Providing a Penalty Not to Exceed $2,000.00
for any Violation Hereof with Each Day Constituting a Separate Offense;
Providing for Severability and Providing Other Findings Related Hereto. Vote
was as follows:
Councilman Hudgens Nay
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Nay
Councilman Klein Quinn Nay
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Motion FAILED, 3 votes Nay, 2 votes Aye.
8.10 No consideration was taken regarding the adoption, on First Reading, Ordinance
No. 2016-21, an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Tomball, Texas, by Amending Chapter 20, Section 20-28. Amendments to the 2012
International Fire Code, to Change Certain Fire Protection Requirements for R-3
Occupancies and Bed and Breakfasts; Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to
Exceed $2,000 for Each Day of Violation Hereof; and Providing for Severability,
due to the failure of Ordinance No. 2016-22 on first reading.
No action necessary.
8.11 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
amend Current Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tomball and the Tomball
Independent School District (TISD), affording the Tomball Police Department the
Ability to Assign Five (5) Student Resource Officers (SROs) to TISD Campuses.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.12 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Hudgens, to
approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tomball and Concordia
Lutheran High School (CLHS), affording the Tomball Police Department the
Ability to Assign One (1) Student Resource Officer (SRO) to the CLHS Campus.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.13 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Townsend, to ratify
the FY 2016-2017 Budget and Find that the Proposed Tax Rate of $.341455/$100
Exceeds the Effective Tax Rate and Will Generate More Property Tax Revenue
than the FY 2015-2016 Budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.14 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Townsend, to
set September 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and October 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. as the dates
for the required Public Hearings on the Proposed 2016 Tax Rate.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.15 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to set
October 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and October 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. as the Dates for the
Vote on the Proposed 2016 Tax Rate and Announce that Voting on the Proposed
2016 Tax Rate will be held at a Special Council Meeting on October 10, 2016 at
5:00 p.m. and at a Regular Council Meeting on October 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
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Motion carried unanimously.
9.0 Motion was made by Councilman Hudgens, second by Councilman Townsend to
adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of September 2016.
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
Doris Speer, TRMC, CMC Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
TUESDAY, September 6, 2016 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 s hould 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 Quinton Payton, Associate Pastor/Youth, Church 1:37
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
Led by Members of the Tomball Memorial 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 - GC, 551.042.]
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
September 10, 2016 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
September 24, 2016 – 6th Annual Beetles, Brew & Barbeque Festival –Noon-
6:00 p.m.
October 1, 2016 – 4th Annual “Paces4Pink” 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run/Walk
October 8, 2016 – “Zomball in Tomball”
October 15, 2016 – “Freight Train Food Truck Festival” at the Depot – Noon to
5:30 p.m. (Combining the Honky Tonk Music Festival and Memorial Day Chili
Challenge)
October 22, 2016 – 5th Annual Tomball Bluegrass Festival – 12:00 Noon-6:00 p.m.
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Reports by City staff and members of Council about items of community interest
on which no action will be taken:
◦ Mike Baxter – Report on the success of the Texas Music Festival
6.0 Approve the Minutes of the August 15, 2016 Regular Council Meeting
7.0 Old Business:
7.1 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-16, an Ordinance of the City
Council of Tomball, Texas, Approving the Service and Assessment Plan for the
City of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Five, Yaupon Trails,
Section One
7.2 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-17, an Ordinance of the City
Council of Tomball, Texas, Levying an Assessment against Section One
Properties within the City of Tomball Public Improvement District Number Five
(Yaupon Trails Subdivision); and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto
7.3 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-19, an Ordinance Amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball, Texas, by Amending Chapter 20,
Section 20-28. Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code, (w), to Change
the Definition of "Fire Area"; Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to Exceed
$2000 for Each Day of Violation Hereof; and Providing for Severability
7.4 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-20, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances by
Amending Section 50-82(B) (“Use Charts”) in regards to the Land Uses “Check
Cashing Service”, “Convenience Store (With or Without Gasoline Sales)”,
“Gasoline Station”, “Hotel/Motel”, “Rehabilitation Care Facility (Halfway
House)”, “Tattoo or Body Piercing Studio” and by Adding “Loan Service
(Payday/Auto Title)” and Amending Section 50-2 (“Definitions”) in regards to the
Land Use “Hotel/Motel”; 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
8.0 New Business:
8.1 Appoint Will Benson, Jr. to Fill Vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission;
Position 5, Term Expiring June 1, 2017
8.2 Approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) Fiscal Year
2016-2017 Budget
8.3 Approve, on First Reading, Resolution No. 2016-19-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
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Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Agreement by and between the Corporation and Source
Point Solutions, LLC, to make direct incentives to, or expenditures for, the
relocation of its corporate headquarters facility to an approximately 2.95-acre tract
located at 24227 FM 2978, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is $28,514.00.
8.4 Approve Resolution No. 2016-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Supporting the Ninth Annual Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally,
to be held at the Tomball High School Campus and Stadium, Sponsored by the
Tomball Independent School District and the Tomball High School Student
Council, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016
8.5 Approve Resolution No. 2016-16, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Adopting and Ratifying the City of Tomball’s Investment Policy, as set forth in the
City’s Administrative Policy No. 13, entitled “Investment Policy”
8.6 Approve Resolution No. 2016-17, a Resolution of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
8.7 Approve Resale Deed for Property acquired by Foreclosure Tax Sale in Cause No.
2004-28117, styled City of Tomball vs. Perry, Helen, et al, said Property being
described as: Lots 33 and 34, Block 104, Located at 0 Texas Street, Tomball,
Located in Harris County, Texas and being More Particularly Described in Volume
365, Page 83 in the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, HCAD Acct No. 035-
281-008-0033, to Tyler Patrick Torres, in the Amount of $18,294.61
8.8 Approve Resale Deed for Property acquired by Foreclosure Tax Sale in Cause No.
1998-28224, styled City of Tomball vs. Jackson Soll, said Property being described
as: Lot 29, Block 90, Located at 0 Foster Street, Tomball, Located in Harris
County, Texas and being More Particularly Described in Volume 342, Page 543 of
the Real Property Records of Harris County, Texas, HCAD Acct No. 035-278-090-
0029, to Mariaca Villasenor, in the Amount of $2,000.00
8.9 Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-22, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City Amending Section
10-22, Amendments to the International Building Code, of Article II, Building
Code, of Chapter 10, Buildings and Building Regulations, to Amend Sections
310.3, 310.5 and 420.4 of the International Building Code to Provide Exceptions to
the Sprinkler Requirements for Certain Residential Group R-1 and R-3
Occupancies as Specified Therein; Providing a Penalty Not to Exceed $2,000.00 for
any Violation Hereof with Each Day Constituting a Separate Offense; Providing for
Severability and Providing Other Findings Related Hereto
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8.10 Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2016-21, an Ordinance Amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball, Texas, by Amending Chapter 20,
Section 20-28. Amendments to the 2012 International Fire Code, to Change Certain
Fire Protection Requirements for R-3 Occupancies and Bed and Breakfasts;
Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000 for Each Day of Violation
Hereof; and Providing for Severability
8.11 Amend Current Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tomball and the Tomball
Independent School District (TISD), affording the Tomball Police Department the
Ability to Assign Five (5) Student Resource Officers (SROs) to TISD Campuses
8.12 Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tomball and Concordia
Lutheran High School (CLHS), affording the Tomball Police Department the
Ability to Assign One (1) Student Resource Officer (SRO) to the CLHS Campus
8.13 Ratify the FY 2016-2017 Budget and Find that the Proposed Tax Rate of
$.341455/$100 Exceeds the Effective Tax Rate and Will Generate More Property
Tax Revenue than the FY 2015-2016 Budget
8.14 Set Dates for the Required Public Hearings on the Proposed 2016 Tax Rate
8.15 Set the Dates for the Vote on the Proposed 2016 Tax Rate and Announce that
Voting on the Proposed 2016 Tax Rate will be held at a Special Council Meeting
on October 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and at a Regular Council Meeting on October 17,
2016 at 6:00 p.m.
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 1st day of September
2016 by 5:00 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, MMC
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