City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · June 1, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
6:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for June 1,
2020, 6:00 p.m., at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas, 77375, via video/telephone conference
(Zoom).
1.0 Mayor Fagan called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m., having established a quorum. Mayor
Fagan read a statement regarding the process for the conduct of the meeting via Zoom and
telephone. Members present (in person):
Councilman Ford
Councilman Stoll
Councilman Degges
Councilman Townsend
Councilman Klein Quinn
Others present:
City Manager – Robert Hauck (in person)
Assistant City Manager – David Esquivel (in person)
City Secretary – Doris Speer (in person)
City Attorney – Loren B. Smith (via video)
Legal Secretary-Olson & Olson – Layla Walker (via video)
Fire Chief – Randy Parr (via video)
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter (via video)
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor (via video)
Director of Community Development – Craig Meyers (via video)
Assistant City Secretary – Tracy Garcia (via video)
Police Officer-Investigations – Cleo Thomas (in person)
2.0 The invocation was led by Pastor Billy Schiel – Bayou City Fellowship (via video).
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags were led by Randy Parr.
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4.0 The following public comments were received.
Craig Bogner - Expressed his appreciation for the City’s continued
8627 Hufsmith, 77375 support of the GTACC’s annual Tomball Night and
requested approval and support for this year’s event.
5.0 Reports and Announcements:
• Tomball City Pool – 2020 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will reopen on
June 2 and will operate with normal hours through August 16. The pool will be
open on Saturday and Sunday only on the weekends of August 22-23 and August
29-30. The pool will be closed every Monday during swim season 2020, except
July 4th, and Labor Day (September 7). Normal pool hours are: Tuesday – Friday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
• TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: June 23, 25, 30 and July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21,
23, 28, and 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juergens Park
• June 27, 2020 – Beat the Heat at the Depot – a Swim Safe Forever Northwest
Houston Chapter Event
• July 4, 2020 – July Fourth Fireworks Display – FM 2920 at SH 249, 9:30 p.m.;
Musical Presentation on FM 95.3 beginning at 8:30 p.m.
• July 11, 2020 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – Movie Only, beginning at 8:30 p.m.
• 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 Stoll, to approve the
Minutes of the May 18, 2020 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
Motion carried unanimously.
7.0 New Business:
7.1 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve Resolution No. 2020-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Supporting the 48th Annual Tomball Night and Parade, to be Held in
Tomball on Friday, August 7, 2020
Motion carried unanimously.
7.2 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
reappoint Darrell Roquemore to Position 2 and to appoint Tana Ross to Position 5,
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, for new terms expiring June 1, 2023.
Motion carried unanimously.
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June 1, 2020
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Darrell Roquemore is reappointed to Position 2
Tana Ross is appointed to Position 5.
7.3 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve Resale Deed for Property acquired by Foreclosure Tax Sale in Cause No.
1998-27999, styled City of Tomball vs. City of Tomball, HCAD Account No. 035-
281-004-0019, to Jeremy Langston, in the Amount of $5,290.61.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.4 Executive Session: The City Council recessed at 6:18 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(s):
ᵒ Sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee, to wit: Chief of
Police.
Upon reconvening into the regular Council meeting at 6:42 p.m., the following
items were considered:
7.5 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Stoll, to
approve the Employment and Appointment of Jeffrey Bert as Chief of Police by
the City Manager, Pursuant to Section 7.03 of the City Charter.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.0 Motion was made by Councilman Townsend, second by Councilman Klein Quinn, to
adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of June 2020.
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 1, 2020
6:00 P.M.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDER OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ISSUED MARCH
16, 2020, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS, WILL CONDUCT THE
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 1, 2020, 6:00 P.M., AT 401 MARKET STREET,
TOMBALL, TEXAS, 77375. IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL OF
LIMITING FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS (ALSO CALLED “SOCIAL DISTANCING”) TO
SLOW THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19), THERE WILL BE LIMITED
PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LOCATION DESCRIBED ABOVE. THIS MEETING AGENDA
AND THE AGENDA PACKET ARE POSTED ONLINE AT
https://tomballtx.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=38; A RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL BE
MADE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are any one of the
following (dial by your location): +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago); +1 646 876 9923 US (New
York); +1 301 715 8592 US; +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose);
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); or +1 253 215 8782 US (Tahoma) - Meeting ID: 946 4159
9516. The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically, as provided by the
agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, June 1, 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 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 Billy Schiel – Bayou City Fellowship
3.0 Pledges to U. S. and Texas Flags
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June 1, 2020
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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 City Pool – 2020 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will reopen on
June 2 and will operate with normal hours through August 16. The pool will be
open on Saturday and Sunday only on the weekends of August 22-23 and August
29-30. The pool will be closed every Monday during swim season 2020, except
July 4th, and Labor Day (September 7). Normal pool hours are: Tuesday – Friday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
• TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: June 23, 25, 30 and July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21,
23, 28, and 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juergens Park
• June 27, 2020 – Beat the Heat at the Depot – a Swim Safe Forever Northwest
Houston Chapter Event
• July 4, 2020 – July Fourth Fireworks Display – FM 2920 at SH 249, 9:30 p.m.;
Musical Presentation on FM 95.3 beginning at 8:30 p.m.
• July 11, 2020 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot – Movie Only, beginning at 8:30 p.m.
• 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 May 18, 2020 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
7.0 New Business:
7.1 Approve Resolution No. 2020-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Supporting the 48th Annual Tomball Night and Parade, to be Held in
Tomball on Friday, August 7, 2020
7.2 Appoint/Reappoint Members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Positions 2
and 5, for new terms expiring June 1, 2023
7.3 Approve Resale Deed for Property acquired by Foreclosure Tax Sale in Cause No.
1998-27999, styled City of Tomball vs. City of Tomball, HCAD Account No. 035-
281-004-0019, to Jeremy Langston, in the Amount of $5,290.61
7.4 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(s):
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June 1, 2020
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ᵒ Sec. 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee, to wit: Chief of
Police.
7.5 Consideration and Possible Action on the Employment and Appointment of Jeffrey
Bert as Chief of Police by the City Manager, Pursuant to Section 7.03 of the City
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 28th
day of May 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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