Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · July 5, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
6:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
July 5, 2022, 6:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via physical attendance and
video/telephone conference.
A. Mayor Klein Quinn called the meeting of the Tomball City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Mark Stoll
Council 3 Dane Dunagin
Council 5 Randy Parr
Council 4 Derek Townsend, Sr.
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Manager – David Esquivel
Assistant City Manager – Jessica Rogers
City Secretary – Doris Speer
City Attorney – Loren B. Smith
Director of Community Development – Nathan Dietrich
Finance Director – Katherine DuBose
Fire Chief – Joe Sykora
IT Manager – Doug Tippey
Director of Public Works – Drew Huffman
Marketing Manager – Sasha Smith
Assistant City Secretary - Tracylynn Garcia
Court Administrator – Maria Morris
Police Captain-Investigations – Ricky Doerre
Police Captain-Patrol – Brandon Patin
City Planner – Jared Smith
Assistant to the City Manager/Communications Coordinator – Rebecca Beahan
Community Center Manager – Rosalie Dillon
Attorney, Olson & Olson – Tommy Ramsey
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B. Invocation - Led by Chaplain Steve Allison - Tomball VFW Post 2427
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags - Led by Chaplain Steve Allison - Tomball VFW Post
2427
D. No Public Comments were received.
E. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Tomball City Pool – 2022 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will
be open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Noon–8 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday through August 14.
End of Season hours will be: Noon–8 p.m. on August 20-21, August 27-28,
and September 3-4; on September 5, the pool will be open 10 a. m. –6 p.m.
to close out the Swim Season.
The pool will be closed every Monday during swim season 2022, except
Labor Day (September 5).
II. TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: July 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28,
then August 2, 4, 9, and 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Juergens
Park Pavilion.
III. July 9, 2022 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
IV. August 5, 2022 – 50th Annual Tomball Night, Parade of Lights, and
Health & Wellness Expo
V. August 13, 2022 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
VI. September 9-10, 2022 – “9-11 21st Anniversary Remembrance”; an
event to remember the events of 9-11 - at the Depot
VII. September 17, 2022 – GroovFest 2022 – 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. Drew Huffman presented the City of Tomball’s Drought Contingency
Plan
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II. Jared Smith presented the City of Tomball New Interactive Map
F. Approval of Minutes
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to
approve the Minutes of the June 20, 2022 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
G. Old Business
1. Motion made by Council 2 Stoll, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., to adopt,
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-12, 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 2.10 acres of land
legally described as being a portion of Lot 5 in Tomball Medical Park from
Agricultural (AG) to the Office (O) District. The property is generally located
within the 13100 block of Medical Complex Drive (north side), approximately 250-
feet east from the intersection of School Street and Medical Complex Drive,
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 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.,
Council 5 Parr
Abstaining: Council 1 Ford
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 5 Parr, to remove
from Table for Consideration to Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-13,
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 13.21 acres of land legally described as being a portion of Tomball
Outlots 163, 167, 171, 172, 175, and 176 from Agricultural (AG) to the Commercial
(C) District. The property is generally located within the 13000 block of Medical
Complex Drive (south side), at the southwest corner of the intersection of South
Cherry Street and Medical Complex Drive, 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
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[NOTE: Motion to Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-13 was made
by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, on June 20, 2022; no
motion to adopt on First Reading required]
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 5 Parr, to Table
for Consideration to Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-13, 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
13.21 acres of land legally described as being a portion of Tomball Outlots 163,
167, 171, 172, 175, and 176 from Agricultural (AG) to the Commercial (C) District.
The property is generally located within the 13000 block of Medical Complex
Drive (south side), at the southwest corner of the intersection of South Cherry Street
and Medical Complex Drive, 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, until the July 18,
2022 Council Meeting.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion to TABLE to July 18, 2022 carried unanimously.
3. Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., to adopt,
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-15, an ordinance of the City of Tomball,
Texas, amending the Tomball Comprehensive Plan by changing the Major
Thoroughfare Plan Map; 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
Motion to AMEND made by Council 5 Parr to include in Ordinance No. 2022-15,
the language “by Downgrading a Portion of Medical Complex Drive from a Major
Arterial to a Minor Arterial”.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion to AMEND carried unanimously.
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Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-15 on Second Reading, as AMENDED,
carried unanimously.
H. New Business
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to
approve the purchase of 3 vehicles for Police through the State BuyBoard
Cooperative Contract, from Caldwell Country in the amount of $119,815.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 3 Dunagin, to
approve a contract for Land Related Services to Threshold Land Services, Inc. for
an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 5 Parr, to
reappoint Judge Brett Peabody to the Municipal Court for terms of office which
begin October 1, 2022 and ends on September 31, 2024.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to
reappoint Chief Prosecutor, Grant Stevens, to the Municipal Court for a term of
office which begins October 1, 2022 and ends on September 30, 2024.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
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5. Consideration to Approve Request from Turn To Productions to host “Texas Hot
Sauce Festival” in downtown Tomball, on Saturday, November 5th, through
Sunday, November 6th, 2022, with setup on Friday, November 4th, was
withdrawn at the request of Turn To Productions; request will be resubmitted for
the July 18, 2022 Council meeting.
No action taken.
6. Katherine DuBose presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for
fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
No action necessary.
7. Motion made by Council 3 Dunagin, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., to
approve Resolution No. 2022-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Designating the City Manager as the Authorized
Official/Program Director of the City to Apply for Grants for the Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority Auxiliary Grant Program and Execute the Necessary
Documents, and Designating the Finance Director [Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority Auxiliary Grant Program]
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Townsend, Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Executive Session: The City Council recessed at 7:04 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. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter
which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session
ᵒ Sec. 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of Public Officers or Employees – Police
Department
ᵒ Sec. 551.076 – Deliberation regarding Security Devices
Upon reconvening at 8:13 p.m., no action was taken.
I. Motion by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 1 Ford, to adjourn.
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Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4 Townsend,
Sr., Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of July 2022.
Doris Speer Lori Klein Quinn
Doris Speer Lori Klein Quinn
City Secretary, TRMC, MMC Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS, WILL CONDUCT THE
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 5, 2022, 6:00 PM, AT 401 MARKET STREET,
TOMBALL, TEXAS, 77375 VIA PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE AND ZOOM. 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
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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
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
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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 – 2022 Swim Season - Jerry Matheson Park Pool will
be open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Noon–8 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday through August 14.
End of Season hours will be: Noon–8 p.m. on August 20-21, August 27-28,
and September 3-4; on September 5, the pool will be open 10 a. m. –6 p.m.
to close out the Swim Season.
The pool will be closed every Monday during swim season 2022, except
Labor Day (September 5).
II. TOMBALL KID'S CLUB – Activities: July 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28,
then August 2, 4, 9, and 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Juergens
Park Pavilion.
III. July 9, 2022 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
IV. August 5, 2022 – 50th Annual Tomball Night, Parade of Lights, and
Health & Wellness Expo
V. August 13, 2022 – 2nd Saturday at the Depot
VI. September 9-10, 2022 – “9-11 21st Anniversary Remembrance”; an
event to remember the events of 9-11 - at the Depot
VII. September 17, 2022 – GroovFest 2022 – 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. Drew Huffman - Presentation of the City of Tomball’s Drought
Contingency Plan
II. Nathan Dietrich – Presentation of City of Tomball New Interactive Map
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F. Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the June 20, 2022 Regular Tomball City Council Meeting
G. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-12, 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 2.10 acres of land
legally described as being a portion of Lot 5 in Tomball Medical Park from
Agricultural (AG) to the Office (O) District. The property is generally located
within the 13100 block of Medical Complex Drive (north side), approximately 250-
feet east from the intersection of School Street and Medical Complex Drive,
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
2. Remove from Table for Consideration to Adopt, on First Reading, Ordinance No.
2022-13, 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 13.21 acres of land legally described as being a
portion of Tomball Outlots 163, 167, 171, 172, 175, and 176 from Agricultural
(AG) to the Commercial (C) District. The property is generally located within the
13000 block of Medical Complex Drive (south side), at the southwest corner of the
intersection of South Cherry Street and Medical Complex Drive, 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
3. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-15, an ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, amending the Tomball Comprehensive Plan by changing the
Major Thoroughfare Plan Map; 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 the purchase of 3 vehicles for Police through the State BuyBoard
Cooperative Contract, from Caldwell Country in the amount of $119,815
2. Consideration to approve a contract for Land Related Services to Threshold Land
Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
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3. Reappoint Judge Brett Peabody to the Municipal Court for terms of office which
begin October 1, 2022 and ends on September 31, 2024.
4. Reappoint Chief Prosecutor, Grant Stevens, to the Municipal Court for a term of
office which begins October 1, 2022 and ends on September 30, 2024.
5. Approve Request from Turn To Productions to host “Texas Hot Sauce Festival”
in downtown Tomball, on Saturday, November 5th, through Sunday, November
6th, 2022, with setup on Friday, November 4th
6. Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021
7. Approve Resolution No. 2022-24,a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Designating the City Manager as the Authorized
Official/Program Director of the City to Apply for Grants for the Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority Auxiliary Grant Program and Execute the Necessary
Documents, and Designating the Finance Director [Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority Auxiliary Grant Program]
8. 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):
ᵒ Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter
which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session
ᵒ Sec. 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of Public Officers or Employees – Police
Department
ᵒ Sec. 551.076 – Deliberation regarding Security Devices
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 30th
day of June 2022 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
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