City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · June 19, 2017
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017
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 Ford
Councilman Stoll
Councilman Townsend
Councilman Klein Quinn
Members absent:
Councilman Degges - Excused
Others present:
City Manager – George Shackelford
Assistant City Manager – Rob Hauck
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Police Chief – Billy Tidwell
Fire Chief – Randy Parr
Fire Marshal – Joe Sykora
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Senior Accountant – Kacie Richardson
Senior Accountant – Christine Brookshire
Director of Public Works – David Esquivel
Director of Community Development – Craig Meyers
City Planner – Amelia Lindley
City Engineer – Beth Jones
Executive Director-TEDC – Kelly Violette
Assistant City Secretary – Tracy Garcia
Community Center Director – Rosalie Dillon
Police Corporal – Brandon Patin
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2.0 The invocation was led by Bruce Hillegeist, President, Greater Tomball Area Chamber of
Commerce.
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Randy Parr.
4.0 The following public comments were received:
William A. Roper - Requested consideration to reduce number of times the
912 W. Main, 77375 City cuts grass; to reduce the use of concrete by using iron
ore instead; and to repair/rehabilitate the sidewalks down
Main Street, with additional ramps, curbs, and crosswalks.
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
● TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – June 20, 23, 27 and 30 and July 7, 11, and 14, 2017 - 11:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Community Center
● Tomball City Pool – 2017 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will operate with
normal hours through August 20. From August 21 through September 3, the pool will be
open on Saturday and Sunday only. The pool will be closed every Monday during swim
season 2017, except Memorial Day (May 29), July 4th, and Labor Day (September 4).
Normal pool hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12
p.m.-8 p.m.
● June 22, 2017 – 9th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon – sponsored by the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation at Lone Star College-Tomball – 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m.
● July 4, 2017 – Tomball July 4th Celebration & Street Festival
● August 26, 2017 – Tomball Texas Music Festival
● September 23, 2017 – 7th Annual Beetles, Brew & Barbeque 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:
◦ George Shackelford reported that the Finance Department has received the
GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the ninth year.
◦ Kelly Violette reported that she and Tiffani Wooten have received their Certified
Economic Developer Certification from the International Economic
Development Council and the Tomball Economic Development Corporation has
received the 2016 Certificate of Achievement for Economic Excellence, awarded
by the Texas Economic Development Council.
6.0 Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Ford, to approve the Minutes of
the June 5, 2017 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting and the June 5, 2017 Special Tomball
City Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
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7.0 New Business:
7.1 Motion was made by Councilman Klein Quinn, second by Councilman Townsend, to
reappoint Gretchen Fagan, Steven Vaughan, and Chad Degges to their respective positions
as members of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, for New Terms Expiring
May 31, 2019.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.2 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve the
Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2017-2018 Strategic Work Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.3 City Council received the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2016-
2017 Annual Report, as presented by Kelly Violette.
No action necessary.
7.4 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to accept the
donation of a 0.1173-Acre Tract (5,109 Square Feet) of Land via Special Warranty Deed
from Lone Oak Holdings, LLC for Zion Road/Hufsmith Road Intersection Access to
Broussard Community Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.5 Motion was made by Councilman Klein Quinn, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve
the 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 CLHS Campus.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.6 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve the
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.
7.7 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve an
Agreement to Provide Water Service and Interconnect between HMW Special Utility
District and the City of Tomball for the Red Oak Terrace Subdivision
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Motion carried unanimously.
7.8 Consideration to Approve Zoning Case P17-0062: Request by the City of Tomball to
amend Section 50-80 (Planned Development District) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances
in regards to patio home developments.
• Mayor Fagan called the Public Hearing on Zoning Case P17-0062 to order at 6:36 p.m.
Receiving no comments, Mayor Fagan closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to read
Ordinance No. 2017-17 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Ford, to
adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-17, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances by
Amending Section 50-80 (Planned Development District) in Regards to Patio
Home Developments, 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 Ford Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Absent
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion carried unanimously.
7.9 Consideration to Approve Zoning Case P17-0059: Request by Hogan Crum LLC for a
Conditional Use Permit to operate a reception venue on approximately 2.5 acres, legally
described as part of Tracts 18, 24, 30 & 36 and Tract B (Abandoned Part of Stansey Road)
Tomball Outlots, generally located on the north side of East Hufsmith Road at Lovett Street
and is zoned Single-Family 20 Estate District.
• Mayor Fagan called the Public Hearing on Zoning Case P17-0059 to order at 6:54
p.m. The following comments were received:
Bill Sumner - Expressed his opposition to the proposed
12321 Zion Road, 77375 zoning change.
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Mike Clark - Expressed his support for the proposed
519 E. Hufsmith, 77375 zoning change.
Paul Garcia - Expressed his opposition to the proposed
13803 Sherburn, 77429 zoning change.
Dane Dunagin - Expressed his support for the proposed
535 E. Hufsmith, 77375 zoning change.
Receiving no additional comments, Mayor Fagan closed the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to read
Ordinance No. 2017-18 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll *, to
adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-18, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of
Ordinances by Granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Hogan Crum LLC to
Operate A “Reception Venue” on a Property being Approximately 2.5 Acres, and
Being Legally Described as part of Tracts 18, 24, 30 & 36 and Tract B (Abandoned
Part of Stansey Road) Tomball Outlots, Harris County, Texas, Generally Located
on the North Side of East Hufsmith Road at Lovett Street; Providing Requirements
and Conditions for This CUP; Containing Findings and Other Provisions Relating
to the Subject; Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000 for
Violations Hereof; and Providing for Severability.
Motion to AMEND was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman
Stoll *, to adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-18, an Ordinance of the
City of Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of
Ordinances by Granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Hogan Crum LLC to
Operate A “Reception Venue” on a Property being Approximately 2.5 Acres, and
Being Legally Described as part of Tracts 18, 24, 30 & 36 and Tract B (Abandoned
Part of Stansey Road) Tomball Outlots, Harris County, Texas, Generally Located
on the North Side of East Hufsmith Road at Lovett Street; Providing Requirements
and Conditions for This CUP; Containing Findings and Other Provisions Relating
to the Subject; Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000 for
Violations Hereof; and Providing for Severability, with the additional requirements
to the CUP of ten (10) trees being planted instead of five (5) on each side and a
100-ft. setback on the north side. Vote was as follows:
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Councilman Ford Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Absent
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Aye
Motion, as AMENDED, carried unanimously.
7.10 Consideration to Approve Zoning Case P17-0057: Request by Rene Rodriguez to amend
Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by rezoning approximately 6.5
acres of land from the Commercial District to the Single-Family 6 District and
approximately 95.7 acres of land from the Agricultural District to the Single-Family 6
District. The properties are legally described as Tracts 198, 202 & 206 Tomball Outlots,
Tracts 4L 21 & 22 Abstract 632 C N Pillot and a 63.11 acre (2,749,160 square feet) parcel,
situated in the Claude N. Pillot Survey, Abstract No. 632, Harris County, Texas, out of the
residue of a called 111.5632 acre tract conveyed to Kevin Eric Graham by Warranty Deed
recorded under Clerk’s File No. X648265 of the Official Public Records of Harris County,
Texas (O.P.R.H.C.T.) generally located on the south side of Theiss Lane at Commercial
Park Road and the north side of Holderrieth Road between SH 249 and Cherry Street.
• Mayor Fagan called the Public Hearing on Zoning Case P17-0057 to order at 7:39
p.m. The following comments were received:
Bill Sumner - Expressed his opposition to the proposed
12321 Zion Road, 77375 zoning change.
Dennis Faske - Expressed his opposition to the proposed
12815 Pine Meadows, 77375 zoning change.
Raymond Kocian - Expressed his opposition to the proposed
2014 Scotch Pine, 77375 zoning change.
Receiving no additional comments, Mayor Fagan closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Ford, to read
Ordinance No. 2017-19 by caption only on First Reading.
Motion carried unanimously.
• Motion was made by Councilman Stoll, second by Councilman Ford, to adopt, on
First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-19, an Ordinance of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by Changing
the Zoning District Classification of Approximately 102 Acres of Land, Legally
Described as Tracts 198, 202 & 206 Tomball Outlots, Tracts 4l 21 & 22 Abstract
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632 C N Pillot and a 63.11-Acre (2,749,160 Square Feet) Parcel, Situated in the
Claude N. Pillot Survey, Abstract No. 632, Harris County, Texas, out of the
Residue of a Called 111.5632-Acre Tract Conveyed to Kevin Eric Graham by
Warranty Deed Recorded under Clerk’s File No. X648265 of the Official Public
Records of Harris County, Texas (O.P.R.H.C.T.), within the City of Tomball,
Harris County, Texas, from the Commercial District and Agricultural District to the
Single-Family 6 District; Said Property Being Generally Located on the South Side
of Theis Lane at Commercial Park Road and the North Side of Holderrieth Road
between SH 249 and Cherry Street; Providing for the Amendment of the Official
Zoning Map of the City; 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 Ford Aye
Councilman Stoll Aye
Councilman Degges Absent
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Nay
Motion carried, 3 votes Aye, 1 vote Nay.
7.11 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to approve
Resolution No. 2017-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Rescheduling and Setting the Date of the First Regular Council Meeting of July 2017, per
Section 2-22 Rules of Procedure, Code of Ordinances, and Section 6.12, Home Rule
Charter, and setting Wednesday, July 5, 2017 as the date for the first Council meeting in
July 2017.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.0 Motion was made by Councilman Klein Quinn, second by Councilman Townsend, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of July 2017.
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
Doris Speer, TRMC, MMC Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on Monday,
June 19, 2017 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 Pastor Tim Niekerk, Salem Lutheran Church
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 - GC, 551.042.]
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
● TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – June 20, 23, 27 and 30 and July 7, 11, and 14, 2017 - 11:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Community Center
● Tomball City Pool – 2017 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will operate with
normal hours through August 20. From August 21 through September 3, the pool will be
open on Saturday and Sunday only. The pool will be closed every Monday during swim
season 2017, except Memorial Day (May 29), July 4th, and Labor Day (September 4).
Normal pool hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12
p.m.-8 p.m.
● June 22, 2017 – 9th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon – sponsored by the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation at Lone Star College-Tomball – 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m.
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● July 4, 2017 – Tomball July 4th Celebration & Street Festival
● August 26, 2017 – Tomball Texas Music Festival
● September 23, 2017 – 7th Annual Beetles, Brew & Barbeque 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:
◦ George Shackelford – The Finance Department has received the GFOA
Distinguished Budget Award
◦ Kelly Violette – Kelly Violette and Tiffani McMinn have received Certified
Economic Developer Certification from the International Economic
Development Council
6.0 Approve the Minutes of the June 5, 2017 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting and the June 5,
2017 Special Tomball City Council Meeting
7.0 New Business:
7.1 Reappoint/Appoint Members to the Tomball Economic Development Corporation, for New
Terms Expiring May 31, 2019
7.2 Approve the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2017-2018 Strategic
Work Plan
7.3 Receive the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) 2016-2017 Annual
Report
7.4 Accept 0.1173-Acre Tract (5,109 Square Feet) of Land via Special Warranty Deed from
Lone Oak Holdings, LLC for Zion Road/Hufsmith Road Intersection Access to Broussard
Community Park
7.5 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 CLHS Campus
7.6 Approve 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
7.7 Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Agreement to Provide Water Service and
Interconnect between HMW Special Utility District and the City of Tomball for the Red
Oak Terrace Subdivision
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7.8 Consideration to Approve Zoning Case P17-0062: Request by the City of Tomball to
amend Section 50-80 (Planned Development District) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances
in regards to patio home developments.
• Conduct Public Hearing on Zoning Case P17-0062
• Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-17, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances by
Amending Section 50-80 (Planned Development District) in Regards to Patio
Home Developments, 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
7.9 Consideration to Approve Zoning Case P17-0059: Request by Hogan Crum LLC for a
Conditional Use Permit to operate a reception venue on approximately 2.5 acres, legally
described as part of Tracts 18, 24, 30 & 36 and Tract B (Abandoned Part of Stansey Road)
Tomball Outlots, generally located on the north side of East Hufsmith Road at Lovett Street
and is zoned Single-Family 20 Estate District.
• Conduct Public Hearing on Zoning Case P17-0059
• Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-18, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of
Ordinances by Granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Hogan Crum LLC to
Operate A “Reception Venue” on a Property being Approximately 2.5 Acres, and
Being Legally Described as part of Tracts 18, 24, 30 & 36 and Tract B (Abandoned
Part of Stansey Road) Tomball Outlots, Harris County, Texas, Generally Located
on the North Side of East Hufsmith Road at Lovett Street; Providing Requirements
and Conditions for This CUP; Containing Findings and Other Provisions Relating
to the Subject; Providing a Penalty in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000 for
Violations Hereof; and Providing for Severability
7.10 Consideration to Approve Zoning Case P17-0057: Request by Rene Rodriguez to amend
Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances by rezoning approximately 6.5
acres of land from the Commercial District to the Single-Family 6 District and
approximately 95.7 acres of land from the Agricultural District to the Single-Family 6
District. The properties are legally described as Tracts 198, 202 & 206 Tomball Outlots,
Tracts 4L 21 & 22 Abstract 632 C N Pillot and a 63.11 acre (2,749,160 square feet) parcel,
situated in the Claude N. Pillot Survey, Abstract No. 632, Harris County, Texas, out of the
residue of a called 111.5632 acre tract conveyed to Kevin Eric Graham by Warranty Deed
recorded under Clerk’s File No. X648265 of the Official Public Records of Harris County,
Texas (O.P.R.H.C.T.) generally located on the south side of Theiss Lane at Commercial
Park Road and the north side of Holderrieth Road between SH 249 and Cherry Street.
• Conduct Public Hearing on Zoning Case P17-0057
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• Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2017-19, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of
Ordinances by Changing the Zoning District Classification of Approximately 102
Acres of Land, Legally Described as Tracts 198, 202 & 206 Tomball Outlots,
Tracts 4l 21 & 22 Abstract 632 C N Pillot and a 63.11-Acre (2,749,160 Square
Feet) Parcel, Situated in the Claude N. Pillot Survey, Abstract No. 632, Harris
County, Texas, out of the Residue of a Called 111.5632-Acre Tract Conveyed to
Kevin Eric Graham by Warranty Deed Recorded under Clerk’s File No. X648265
of the Official Public Records of Harris County, Texas (O.P.R.H.C.T.), within the
City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas, from the Commercial District and
Agricultural District to the Single-Family 6 District; Said Property Being Generally
Located on the South Side of Theis Lane at Commercial Park Road and the North
Side of Holderrieth Road between SH 249 and Cherry Street; Providing for the
Amendment of the Official Zoning Map of the City; 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
7.11 Approve Resolution No. 2017-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball,
Texas, Rescheduling and Setting the Date of the First Regular Council Meeting of July
2017, per Section 2-22 Rules of Procedure, Code of Ordinances, and Section 6.12, Home
Rule Charter
8.0 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 15th day of June
2017 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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