City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · February 17, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
6:00 P.M.
1.0 Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Fagan. Other members present:
Councilman Ford
Councilman Degges
Councilman Townsend
Members absent:
Councilman Stoll - Excused
Councilman Klein Quinn - Excused
Others present:
Assistant City Manager – David Esquivel
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren B. Smith
Director of Public Works – Beth Jones
Fire Chief – Randy Parr
Interim Police Chief – Skip Oliver
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Director of Community Development – Craig Meyers
IT Manager – Doug Tippey
Assistant City Secretary – Tracy Garcia
Fire Marshal – Joe Sykora
CSO-Administrative Assistant – Sasha Luna
City Planner – Amelia Lindley
Police Captain – Bryan Hill
Police Officer – David Sparks
Police Captain – Ricky Doerre
Warrant Officer/Bailiff – Ron McGullion
Police Officer – SRO – Jamy Brock
Police Officer – SRO – Tomeko Henagan
Police Officer – David Galindo
Community Center Manager – Rosalie Dillon
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2.0 The invocation was led by Pastor Tim Niekerk – Salem Lutheran Church.
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Randy Parr.
4.0 No public comments were received.
5.0 Presentations were made by Mayor Fagan and Members of the Tomball Police
Department:
• Tomball Explorer Post #5451 – Grand Prairie, 3rd Annual Metroplex Challenge:
Team 1:
• 1st - Domestic Disturbance
• 1st - Misdemeanor Traffic
• 2nd - Over All
Team 2:
• 3rd - Unknown Call
• 3rd - Misdemeanor Traffic
• 2nd - Domestic Disturbance
• 1st - CSI
2nd in the Bike Course, Girls
TPD Advisors: Officers David Sparks, David Galindo, and Tomeko Henagan
6.0 Reports and Announcements:
• February 25, 2020 – Trailride Reception – 12 Noon at the Depot
• Tomball Police Department Annual Data Capture Report – 2019 (SB 1074)
• March 21, 2020 – Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge Festival at the
Depot – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• March 25-26, 2020 – “Shattered Lives” program – Concordia Lutheran High
School
• March 27-29, 2020 – Tomball German Sister City Heritage Festival at the
Depot
• Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken
7.0 Motion was made by Councilman Ford, second by Councilman Degges, to approve the
Minutes of the February 3, 2020 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
Motion carried unanimously.
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8.0 Old Business:
8.1 Mayor Fagan opened the floor at 6:09 p.m. to receive public comments were
received regarding Ordinance No. 2020-03:
Kimberly Spangle - Did not wish to speak; asked to have her
822 E. Brenda Ln, 77354 opposition read into the record.
Alok Khanna - Expressed his opposition to the adoption
31310 Bearing Star, 77375 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Rebecca Beltin-Wooten - Did not wish to speak; asked to have her
1007 Ranier Cove, 78665 opposition read into the record.
Priscilla Atwood - Did not wish to speak; asked to have her
2121 Green Oaks Cir., 78665 opposition read into the record.
Adrian Berg - Expressed his opposition to the adoption
3826 Katy Hollow Dr., 77449 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Leigha Lierz - Did not wish to speak; asked to have her
21402 Park Orchard, 77450 opposition read into the record.
Hardyn Lierz - Expressed his opposition to the adoption
21402 Park Orchard, 77450 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Gillian Luszik - Expressed her opposition to the adoption
6315 Walraven Cir., 76133 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Samantha Bickel - Did not wish to speak; asked to have her
5416 Enclave Cir. #1317, 76132 opposition read into the record.
Tim Holbert - Did not wish to speak; asked to have his
23118 Biddle Dr., 77365 opposition read into the record.
Jill Varner - Did not wish to speak; asked to have her
908 Genoa, Italy 76651 opposition read into the record.
Johnny Rosenbalm - Expressed his opposition to the adoption
18134 June Oak, 77429 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Matthew Fank - Expressed his opposition to the adoption
1850 S. Cherry, 77375 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
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Brandi Fank - Expressed her opposition to the adoption
724 Talmalge Hall Dr., 77302 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Keith Raymond - Expressed his opposition to the adoption
17910 Rushing Hollow Ct, 77377 of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Lori Wilson - via email: Expressed her support for the
1821 S. Cherry St., 77375 adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Kathleen Hauck - Expressed her support for the adoption of
1820 S. Cherry St., 77375 Ordinance No. 2020-03.
Receiving no additional public comments, Mayor Fagan closed the floor at 6:35 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilman Ford, second by Councilman Townsend, to
adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-03, an Ordinance Amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball, Texas by Adding a New Article VII,
Keeping of Dangerous Animals, to Chapter 8, Animals, Defining and Adopting
Regulations for Dangerous Animals, and Providing Exceptions to the Regulations;
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 Absent
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Absent
Motion carried unanimously.
9.0 New Business:
9.1 Motion was made by Councilman Ford, second by Councilman Degges, to approve
the purchase of an AirVac Exhaust Filtration System to Remove Contaminants
from Apparatus Bays at Fire Station 1, from Air Vacuum Corporation, a Sole
Source Provider, in the Amount of $54,597.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
9.2 Consideration to approve Zoning Case P20-007: Request by B. Todd Jones, with
DHIC, LLC, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances
by rezoning approximately 18 acres of land legally described as 18 acres out of
Lot 2 Reserve at Tomball Partial Replat, within the City of Tomball, Harris
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County, Texas, generally located on the north side of FM 2920 approximately
1,000 feet west of FM 2978, from the Commercial and Single-Family 9 Districts
to the Planned Development (PD-13) District.
• Mayor Fagan opened the Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Tomball to consider Zoning Case P20-007 at 6:50 p.m.
Public comment was received:
Zachery Brinker - Expressed his opposition to the
1005 E. Main St., 77375 proposed zoning change.
No additional public comments were received and Mayor Fagan closed the
Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman
Ford, to read Ordinance No. 2020-01 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. 2020-01, 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 18 Acres of Land, Legally Described as 18
Acres Out of Lot 2 Reserve at Tomball Partial Replat, within the City of
Tomball, Harris County, Texas, from the Commercial and Single-Family 9
Districts to the Planned Development (PD-13) District; said Property being
generally located on the North Side of FM 2920 Approximately 1,000 Feet
West of FM 2978; 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 Absent
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Absent
Motion carried unanimously.
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9.3 Consideration to approve Zoning Case P19-187: Request by Lance Langenhoven
for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an amusement, commercial (indoor)
facility at 419 East Hufsmith Road. The property is approximately 5.8588 acres,
legally described as Lot 61 Block 1 Abandoned Animal Rescue Replat, within the
City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas, generally located on the north side of East
Hufsmith Road at Hospital Road, within the City of Tomball, Harris County,
Texas, and is zoned General Retail District.
• Mayor Fagan opened the Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Tomball to consider Zoning Case P19-187 at 7:10 p.m.
Receiving no public comments, Mayor Fagan closed the Public Hearing at
7:10 p.m.
• Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman
Ford, to read Ordinance No. 2020-02 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. 2020-02, 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 Lance Langenhoven to Operate an “Amusement, Commercial (Indoor)”
Facility; said Properties Being Approximately 5.8588 Acres of Land
Legally Described as Lot 61 Block 1 Abandoned Animal Rescue Replat,
within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas, generally located at the
Northwest Corner of East Hufsmith Road and Neal Street at 419 East
Hufsmith Road, and is Zoned General Retail District; 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. Vote was as follows:
Councilman Ford Aye
Councilman Stoll Absent
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Nay
Councilman Klein Quinn Absent
Motion FAILED, 2 votes Aye, 1 vote Nay.
Councilman Townsend stated he had voted Nay in error and requested that
his vote be corrected to ‘Aye’. Vote, following correction, was as follows:
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Councilman Ford Aye
Councilman Stoll Absent
Councilman Degges Aye
Councilman Townsend Aye
Councilman Klein Quinn Absent
Motion carried unanimously.
9.4 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Degges, to
approve the Annual Licensing and Support for Incode Software, Provided by
Tyler Technology, in the Amount of $50,212.72.
Motion carried unanimously.
10.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Ford, to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of March 2020.
Doris Speer Gretch Fagan
Doris Speer, TRMC, MMC Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, February 17, 2020 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 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 Presentations:
• Tomball Explorer Post #5451 – Grand Prairie, 3rd Annual Metroplex Challenge:
Team 1:
• 1st - Domestic Disturbance
• 1st - Misdemeanor Traffic
• 2nd - Over All
Team 2:
• 3rd - Unknown Call
• 3rd - Misdemeanor Traffic
• 2nd - Domestic Disturbance
• 1st - CSI
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2nd in the Bike Course, Girls
TPD Advisors: Officers David Sparks, David Galindo, and Tomeko Henagan
6.0 Reports and Announcements:
• February 25, 2020 – Trailride Reception – 12 Noon at the Depot
• Tomball Police Department Annual Data Capture Report – 2019 (SB 1074)
• March 21, 2020 – Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge Festival at the
Depot – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• March 27-29, 2020 – Tomball German Sister City Heritage Festival at the
Depot
• Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
◦ Randy Parr – Steven Foehner, Fire Captain, has been appointed as an
ambassador of the Swim Safe Forever Northwest Houston Chapter
7.0 Approve the Minutes of the February 3, 2020 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
8.0 Old Business:
8.1 Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-03, an Ordinance Amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Tomball, Texas by Adding a New Article VII,
Keeping of Dangerous Animals, to Chapter 8, Animals, Defining and Adopting
Regulations for Dangerous Animals, and Providing Exceptions to the Regulations;
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
9.0 New Business:
9.1 Approve Purchase of AirVac Exhaust Filtration System to Remove Contaminants
from Apparatus Bays at Fire Station 1, from Air Vacuum Corporation, a Sole
Source Provider, in the Amount of $54,597.00
9.2 Consideration to approve Zoning Case P20-007: Request by B. Todd Jones, with
DHIC, LLC, to amend Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Tomball Code of Ordinances
by rezoning approximately 18 acres of land legally described as 18 acres out of
Lot 2 Reserve at Tomball Partial Replat, within the City of Tomball, Harris
County, Texas, generally located on the north side of FM 2920 approximately
1,000 feet west of FM 2978, from the Commercial and Single-Family 9 Districts
to the Planned Development (PD-13) District.
Conduct Public Hearing on Zoning Case P20-007
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Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-01, 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 18 Acres of Land, Legally Described as 18 Acres Out of
Lot 2 Reserve at Tomball Partial Replat, within the City of Tomball,
Harris County, Texas, from the Commercial and Single-Family 9 Districts
to the Planned Development (PD-13) District; said Property being
generally located on the North Side of FM 2920 Approximately 1,000 Feet
West of FM 2978; 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
9.3 Consideration to approve Zoning Case P19-187: Request by Lance Langenhoven
for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an amusement, commercial (indoor)
facility at 419 East Hufsmith Road. The property is approximately 5.8588 acres,
legally described as Lot 61 Block 1 Abandoned Animal Rescue Replat, within the
City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas, generally located on the north side of East
Hufsmith Road at Hospital Road, within the City of Tomball, Harris County,
Texas, and is zoned General Retail District.
Conduct Public Hearing on Zoning Case P19-187
Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-02, 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
Lance Langenhoven to Operate an “Amusement, Commercial (Indoor)”
Facility; said Properties Being Approximately 5.8588 Acres of Land
Legally Described as Lot 61 Block 1 Abandoned Animal Rescue Replat,
within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas, generally located at the
Northwest Corner of East Hufsmith Road and Neal Street at 419 East
Hufsmith Road, and is Zoned General Retail District; 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
9.4 Approve Annual Licensing and Support for Incode Software, Provided by Tyler
Technology, in the Amount of $50,212.72
10.0 Adjournment
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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 13th
day of February 2020 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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