Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · July 6, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
6:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for July 6, 2021, 6:00
PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via video/telephone conference.
A. Mayor Fagan called the regular meeting of the Tomball City Council to order at 6:19 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Gretchen Fagan
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Mark Stoll
Council 3 Chad Degges
Council 4 Derek Townsend, Sr.
Council 5 Lori Klein Quinn
OTHERS PRESENT:
Interim City Manager – David Esquivel
Interim Assistant City Manager/Police Chief – Jeff Bert
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren Smith
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Finance Director – Glenn Windsor
Director of Public Works – Beth Jones
Interim Fire Chief – Taner Drake
HR Director – Lisa Coe
Director of Community Development – Craig Myers
CSO Administrative Assistant – Johnita Robinson
Community Center Manager – Rosalie Dillon
Asst. Fire Chief/Fire Marshal – Joe Sykora
Marketing Assistant – Larrissa Roberts
B. Invocation - Led by Chaplain Steve Allison – Tomball VFW Post 2427
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags – Led by Joe Sykora
D. The following Public Comments were received:
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Earl Detwiler - Expressed his concern about the excessive
626 Texas Street, 77375 speeding in the school zone on FM 2920.
E. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Tomball City Pool – 2021 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool
will be operate with normal hours through August 15. The pool will be
open on Saturday and Sunday only on the weekends of August 21-22,
August 28-29, and September 4-5. The pool will be closed every Monday
during swim season 2021, except Labor Day (September 6). Normal pool
hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12
p.m.-8 p.m.
II. TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June
15 through July 22, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juergen’s
Park, 1331 Ulrich Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. Phone number: 281-
351-5484; Website: www.tomballtx.gov. Tomball Kids Club began a
decade ago as a free offering for local school-aged children. Games &
educational activities are offered, each day offers something new. We
provide a free meal to all children in attendance, and parents MUST stay
with their children. Tomball Kid’s Club is not a drop-off camp.
III. July 10, 2021 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
IV. August 6, 2021 – 49th Annual Tomball Night, Parade of Lights, and
Health & Wellness Expo
V. August 14, 2021 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
VI. September 18, 2021 – GroovFest 2021 – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Depot
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
I. Mike Baxter – Report on the success of the June 19, 2021 Tomball Honky
Tonk Chili Challenge Festival and the July Fourth Celebration & Street
Fest
F. Approval of Minutes
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to
approve the Minutes of the June 21, 2021 Special Tomball City Council Meeting,
the June 21, 2021 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting, and the June 29, 2021
Special Tomball City Council Meeting.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4
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Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
G. Old Business
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to adopt,
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-17, 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 19.65
acres of land legally described as Tracts 14H, 14H-1, 14H-1A, 14H-1B, 14H-2 &
14H-3 (AG-USE) and Tract 14H-4 Abstract 632 C N Pillot, from the Single-
Family 20 Estate District to the Planned Development (PD-17) District, said
property being generally located on the north side of Holderrieth Road at 11922
Holderrieth Road, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas; 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.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
H. New Business
1. Motion made by Council 2 Stoll, Seconded by Council 5 Klein Quinn, to approve
the request by Tomball High School for In-Kind Services from Police, Fire and
Public Works for the 14th Annual Homecoming Parade & Community Rally at
the Depot on Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion made by Council 2 Stoll, Seconded by Council 1 Ford, to approve
Tomball ISD (TISD) Interlocal Agreement amendment for one additional School
Resource Officer (SRO)
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4
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Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to award
the Contract for Bid Number 2021-02 for the Reclamation of Agg Road, to
WadeCon, LLC, in the amount of $238,711.96.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Executive Session: The City Council rece4ssed at 6:38 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):
• Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter
which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session
• Sec. 551. 074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee – City Manager
Upon reconvening into regular session at 7:56 p.m., no action was taken.
I. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 1 Ford, to adjourn.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Degges, Council 4 Townsend,
Sr., Council 5 Klein Quinn.
Motion carried unanimously.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of July 2021.
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary, TRMC, MMC Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM, 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.
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 JULY 6, 2021 6:00 PM, 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: 898 0555
4533, Passcode: 119367. 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.
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation - Led by Chaplain Steve Allison – Tomball VFW Post 2427
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags
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D. 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.]
E. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Tomball City Pool – 2021 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool
will be operate with normal hours through August 15. The pool will be
open on Saturday and Sunday only on the weekends of August 21-22,
August 28-29, and September 4-5. The pool will be closed every Monday
during swim season 2021, except Labor Day (September 6). Normal pool
hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 12
p.m.-8 p.m.
II. TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June
15 through July 22, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Juergen’s
Park, 1331 Ulrich Road, Tomball, Texas 77375. Phone number: 281-
351-5484; Website: www.tomballtx.gov. Tomball Kids Club began a
decade ago as a free offering for local school-aged children. Games &
educational activities are offered, each day offers something new. We
provide a free meal to all children in attendance, and parents MUST stay
with their children. Tomball Kid’s Club is not a drop-off camp.
III. July 10, 2021 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
IV. August 6, 2021 – 49th Annual Tomball Night, Parade of Lights, and
Health & Wellness Expo
V. August 14, 2021 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
VI. September 18, 2021 – GroovFest 2021 – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Depot
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
I. Mike Baxter – Report on the success of the June 19, 2021 Tomball Honky
Tonk Chili Challenge Festival and the July Fourth Celebration & Street
Fest
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F. Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the June 21, 2021 Special Tomball City Council Meeting,
the June 21, 2021 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting, and the June 29, 2021
Special Tomball City Council Meeting
G. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2021-17, 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 19.65
acres of land legally described as Tracts 14H, 14H-1, 14H-1A, 14H-1B, 14H-2 &
14H-3 (AG-USE) and Tract 14H-4 Abstract 632 C N Pillot, from the Single-
Family 20 Estate District to the Planned Development (PD-17) District, said
property being generally located on the north side of Holderrieth Road at 11922
Holderrieth Road, within the City of Tomball, Harris County, Texas; 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.
H. New Business
1. Approve Request by Tomball High School for In-Kind Services from Police, Fire
and Public Works for the 14th Annual Homecoming Parade & Community Rally
at the Depot on Wednesday, September 29, 2021
2. Approve Tomball ISD (TISD) Interlocal Agreement amendment for one
additional School Resource Officer (SRO)
3. Award Contract for Bid Number 2021-02 for the Reclamation of Agg Road.
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):
• Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter
which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session
• Sec. 551. 074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee – City Manager
I. 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 1st day
of July 2021 by 5:00 PM, and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the
scheduled time of said meeting.
Doris Speer, City Secretary, TRMC, MMC
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or
interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at (281)
290-1002 or FAX (281) 351-6256 for further information.
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