Regular Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · February 21, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, February 21, 2022
6:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for February 21, 2022,
6:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, via video/telephone conference.
A. Mayor Fagan called the meeting of the Tomball City Council to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Gretchen Fagan
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Mark Stoll
Council 4 Derek Townsend, Sr.
ABSENT
Council 3 Chad Degges - Excused
Council 5 Lori Klein Quinn - Excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Manager – David Esquivel
Assistant City Manager – Jessica Rogers
City Attorney – Loren B. Smith
City Secretary – Doris Speer
Director of Community Development – Nathan Dietrich
Police Chief – Jeff Bert
Finance Director – Katherine Dubose
Marketing Director – Mike Baxter
Marketing & Communications Specialist – Gargi Bhowal
HR Director – Lisa Coe
Assistant City Secretary – Tracylynn Garcia
Project Coordinator/ACM Admin. Asst. – Meagan Mageo
Logistical Specialist-Fire – Jeff Cook
Community Center Manager – Rosalie Dillon
Executive Director-TEDC – Kelly Violette
Administrative Assistant-TEDC – Tori Gleason
B. Invocation - Led by Pastor Kevin Bowles – Redeemer Church
C. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags – Led by Jeff Bert
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D. The following Public Comments were received:
Pat Faske - Expressed her concern regarding Legacy Volleyball
12815 Pine Meadows, 77375 on Theis; tearing up sides of subdivision. Need “No
Parking” signs on subdivision streets. Unable to see
when leaving subdivision.
Beverly Cowan - Expressed her concern regarding Legacy Volleyball
1903 Scotch Pine, 77375 and parking on Theis at Scotch Pine; requested “No
Parking” signs.
E. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. February 22, 2022 – Sam Houston Trail Ride Reception – 12:00 a.m. at
the Depot
II. February 28, 2022 – Last day to apply for Place on Ballot for the May 7,
2022 Special City Election; 5:00 p.m.
III. March 19, 2022 – Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge Festival at the
Depot – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sherrie Meicher, on behalf of Congressman Michael McCall, presented
certificates of Special Recognition to the 2021 Employees of the Year, Carlos
Vera and Lexi McMinn.
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
F. Approval of Minutes
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to
approve the Minutes of the February 7, 2022 Special and Regular Tomball City
Council Meetings
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
G. Old Business
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 1 Ford, to adopt,
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-01, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Adopting an Amendment to the Original Budget of the City of
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Tomball, Texas for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022; Containing Findings; Providing
for Severability; and Providing Other Details Relating to the Subject
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to adopt,
on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-03, an Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 44 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Tomball “Traffic And Vehicles”, by Adding a New Article IX,
“Regulation of Golf Carts”, that Provides Regulations for the Operation and
Maintenance of Golf Carts within the City; Providing a Penalty; Providing for
Severability; Providing for Publication; and, Providing an Effective Date
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
H. New Business
1. Motion made by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 1 Ford, to
approve request from Tomball Rotary Club for City Support and In-Kind Services
for the Tomball Rotary Fish Fry event in Juergens Park, on Saturday, April 23,
2022
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion made by Council 2 Stoll, Seconded by Council 4 Townsend, Sr., to
approve request from Tomball Rotary Club for City Support and In-Kind Services
for the Tomball Rotary Annual Big Show at the Depot in downtown Tomball, on
Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Nathan Dietrich gave a presentation/update regarding the Main Street (FM 2920)
Road Reconstruction Project from Hwy 249 to Willow Street.
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No action taken.
5. Mayor Fagan moved Item H.5 forward for consideration. Motion made by
Council 4 Townsend, Sr., Seconded by Council 2 Stoll, to approve, Resolution
No. 2022-10, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas,
Authorizing The Mayor To Execute Settlement Release Documents With
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals
Inc., Endo International Plc, Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., And Par Pharmaceutical
Companies, Inc. (“Endo”) And Teva (“Teva”), As Additional Settling Parties
Within The National Opioid Settlement Participation Previously Authorized By
The City.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Stoll, Council 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Executive Session: The City Council recessed at 7:23 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 – Director of
Public Works
Upon reconvening at 7:34 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 4 Townsend, Sr.
Absent: Council 3 Degges, Council 5 Klein Quinn
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of March 2022.
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
Doris Speer Gretchen Fagan
City Secretary, TRMC, MMC Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, February 21, 2022
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given of a Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, February 21, 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 FEBRUARY 21, 2022, 6:00 PM, AT 401 MARKET
STREET, TOMBALL, TEXAS, 77375. 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
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7556, Passcode: 441205. 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 Pastor Kevin Bowles – Redeemer Church
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. February 22, 2022 – Sam Houston Trail Ride Reception – 11:00 a.m. at
the Depot
II. February 28, 2022 – Last day to apply for Place on Ballot for the May 7,
2022 Special City Election; 5:00 p.m.
III. March 19, 2022 – Tomball Honky Tonk Chili Challenge Festival at the
Depot – 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
F. Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the February 7, 2022 Special and Regular Tomball City
Council Meetings
G. Old Business
1. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-01, an Ordinance of the City of
Tomball, Texas, Adopting an Amendment to the Original Budget of the City of
Tomball, Texas for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022; Containing Findings; Providing
for Severability; and Providing Other Details Relating to the Subject
2. Adopt, on Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2022-03, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, Amending Chapter 44 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Tomball “Traffic And Vehicles”, by Adding a New
Article IX, “Regulation of Golf Carts”, that Provides Regulations for the
Operation and Maintenance of Golf Carts within the City; Providing a Penalty;
Providing for Severability; Providing for Publication; and, Providing an Effective
Date
H. New Business
1. Approve Request from Tomball Rotary Club for City Support and In-Kind
Services for the Tomball Rotary Fish Fry Event in Juergens Park, on Saturday,
April 23, 2022
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2. Approve Request from Tomball Rotary Club for City Support and In-Kind
Services for the Tomball Rotary Annual Big Show at the Depot in Downtown
Tomball, on Saturday, October 15, 2022
3. Presentation of the Main Street (FM 2920) Road Reconstruction Project from
Hwy 249 to Willow Street
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):
ᵒ Sec. 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberation of the Appointment,
Employment, and Duties of a Public Officer or Employee – Director of
Public Works
I. 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 17th
day of February 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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290-1002 or FAX (281) 351-6256 for further information.
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