A. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City of Hilshire Village was called to order by Mayor Ershel Redd on June 19, 2001 at 7:30 PM at 1003 Wirt Road, Suite 103, Houston, Texas. Invocation was given by Connie Castro. Present were Mayor Pro-tem John Denninger, Councilmembers Connie Castro, Vickie Tucker, Vernon Kahanek, and Robin Border.

Mayor Redd presented the previously distributed minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 2001. Mayor Pro-tem Denninger moved the minutes be accepted with proper middle initial of Mayor Redd "C" be inserted in lieu of "S", and Councilmember Castro seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.

B. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

1. Police: Detective Gary Finkelman distributed the May 2001 Report to Council and citizens. There were 42 calls. Eleven alarm calls were made, and two traffic citations. There was a burglary of a motor vehicle - a purse was stolen from a locked car at School of the Woods. Car window was broken, and purse taken. A "20 MPH" sign was installed on Glourie for clarification of speeding limit going North on Glourie.

2. Treasurer’s Report :Mitzy Shaw, Treasurer, gave the May 2001 Report. Revenues for May were $37,838.53, with expenses of $30,266.86, giving a net income of $7,571.67. Year to date revenues were $542,607.86, with expenses of $312,101.69, giving a net income of $230,506.17. Assets were $1,460,000, of which $791,392 was Metro monies. In the Utility Fund, cash balance was $56,942.24. Year to date revenues were $110,017.77, with expenses of $108,058.00, giving a net income of $1,959.77.

3. Fire Commissioner: Tom Archer, Fire Commissioner, gave the May report. There were two calls. One was a motor vehicle, and the other a brush fire. Commissioners are still comparing purchase of new truck with correction of rust problem. The 2002 Budget has been approved by the fire commissioners and is being distributed to the Villages for approval. Hedwig Village approved the 2002 budget at their regular June meeting.

1. Consent Agenda: Mayor Redd presented the Consent Agenda for approval. It was moved by Councilmember Castro, seconded by Councilman Border it be approved, and it passed 5-0.

Mayor Redd presented the previously distributed resolutions to Council for approval, and read them for the benefit of the citizens attending, and it was moved by Mayor Pro-tem Denninger- "enthusiastically"- for the passage of the two resolutions, and seconded by Councilman Kahanek, and it passed unanimously.

2. Presentation of Bids for Garbage Service Contract: The present contract with Century Industries, Inc. will expire August 30, 2001, as per previous notification. Bids were advertised, and proposals accepted on May 23, 2001. There were four proposals. Bids were received from Aggressive Haulers, Inc., Republic Services, Inc., Waste Management, and Browning Ferris Industries. A spread sheet was prepared by Mayor Redd to summarize their proposals as they had been presented, and is attached on a separate sheet to these minutes. Johnny Smith of Republic Industries, Sean Kirby of Aggressive Haulers, (aka Kirby Ind. 2, Inc.) and W. "Bo" Egbert of Browning Ferris Industries were present so that Council could question them. After some discussion. it was moved by Denninger, seconded by Border that the decision of award of garbage contract be tabled until July 17th regular Council meeting, pending securing further information from companies, and it passed unanimously.

3. Possible Violations of Im’s Service Center: At the May 15th Council meeting, under Council Comments, Mayor Redd had said he was curious about a "specific use permit" that might have been granted to Im’s Service Center. Councilmember Castro researched minutes, specific use permits granted, etc. and made copies to distribute to Council prior to this meeting. Jack Murphy, Building Official, had been contacted to visit the property unannounced to observe possible zoning violations. Mr. Murphy had said that no specific use permit had been granted as "service work" had been part of the original Conoco Service station prior to Chang Im purchase. Im had been renting the service station for several years before his purchase. Further, Mr. Murphy pointed out that "grandfather" permit allowed service in the garage proper--not in surrounding areas, which would make it "a shade-tree mechanic". Oil and gas spillage would occur outside garage building, as the original service bays had waste oil collection system, to dispose of oil properly. He was concerned that water run-off to Wirt Road would drain into storm sewer system, and would possibly be a fire hazard. Councilman Border made the motion that Murphy contact TNRCC and the Storm Water Division of the City of Houston for water quality run-off, and if no action taken by TNRCC, that a notice of citation be sent to owner. This motion was seconded by Councilmember Castro and it passed unanimously.

4. Adoption of Proposed Village Fire Department Budget for 2002: The proposed Village Fire Department 2002 Budget had been submitted to Council previously. Henry Kollenberg, Commissioner from Piney Point, and Chief A. C. Calagana were present to answer any questions that Council might have. The Villages’ Fire Commissioners had unanimously approved and recommends this budget. Councilmember Castro had previously requested a break-down of salary comparisons with other cities. She felt that VFD would never be able to compete with Houston, nor was the workload comparable to Houston. Mr. Kollenberg said they were trying to remain competitive- to a point. VFD’s beginning firefighters are still below other comparable small cities, such as West University, Bellaire etc. and Calagna said VFD was least paid in Harris County. In addition, he pointed out that citizens served by the Village Fire Department expected a greater personal service. The amount budgeted for Hilshire Village (3% of the total budget) would be $109,576.00. The total budget for all six Villages was $3,652,551.00. After additional discussion, Mayor Pro-tem Denninger made the motion that the VFD 2002 Budget be approved, and it was seconded by Councilman Border. The motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Castro opposed.

1. Set date for Budget Workshop : It was agreed that Budget Workshop would be held at 7:00 PM prior to the July 17th Regular Council Meeting. The Budget Committee, consisting of Mayor Redd, Mitzy Shaw, the newly appointed Treasurer, and the former Treasurer, Cheryl Wolfe, Robin Border, Councilman, and the City Secretary would meet on July 2nd to prepare a draft of proposed budget that will be submitted to Council at the July 17th Workshop.

F. CITIZENS COMMENTS: (Bill Bristow, 1233 Pine Chase Drive) wanted to know why City Attorney did not attend Council meetings. Mayor Pro-tem Denninger said that inquiry had been addressed previously at other meetings. Councilman Border stated that if Council felt a need, the City Attorney would be asked. If there was a legal question, the attorney could be contacted by letter or telephone.`

G.. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mr. Murphy had been contacted after Councilman Kahanek had read a letter from a citizen regarding a "tent-like" structure at 1228 Ridgeley, and a memorandum to Council dated May 28, 2001 from Murphy stated as follows: "Tents are allowable as a permitted "recreational" uses accessory to the lot (occurring on the lot) and subject to applicable restrictions. The storage of motor vehicles is a garage function, building or carport constructed per Building Code. i.e. a recreational tent shall not be used to store motor vehicles which may be used for recreational use but away from the lot." Mr. Murphy will verify violations, if any before any action is taken.

Councilman Kahanek commented on the flooding conditions in Hilshire Village, and verified that Spring Branch Creek handles water volume successfully. Councilmember Tucker questioned sewer/water lines on Pine Creek Lane. The City Secretary was asked to contact the owner in regard to mowing high weeds at 1238 Glourie, and owners at Glenhilshire Subdivision in regard to eastern portion of street that was supposed to be maintained by homeowners of subdivision.

Mr. Murphy presented Council with the tie-in to the 54" City of Houston water line and distribution main at Pine Chase Grove to Bromley Drive drawings. Plan is at Houston for final review. Changes had to be made because Houston requested meter be electrified for off-site reading. Houston contractor had been delayed due to field conditions at Westview and Wirt. Project is anticipated to be completed in two to three months, which would allow sufficient time for Hilshire Village to complete its tie-in.

Murphy also presented Council with drawings for storm sewer drainage improvements for 1200 block Ridgeley, but this item will be acted upon at July meeting. Another citizen on Ridgeley complained about the storm drainage, and this may be addressed with this project. Previously bids had been taken for drainage corrections at Anadell and Bromley, but Council considered bids too high, and did not act upon it. Perhaps both projects could be combined to induce contractors to bid reasonably.

Councilmember Castro advised Council about I-10 impact Committee meetings in the Village. Hilshire Village will have a representative on Judge Eckel’s I-10 ad hoc committee, and she will represent Hilshire Village. A meeting was scheduled for June 13th, but was canceled, and she will report to Council later.

Mayor Redd mentioned letter that was addressed to Council from Donald DeTata of 1314 Bridle Spur Lane, dated June 5, 2001. Mr. DeTata had done extensive research regarding warranty deeds and discovered that Lot 10 (1318 Bridle Spur) had a "perpetual easement". Mr. DeTata will continue to research the remaining warranty deeds of the other three remaining property owners that have not yet signed their deeds of dedication. When his research is complete, he will inform Council.

The City Secretary was also advised to contact Harris County for possible mosquito spraying in Hilshire Village.

H. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mayor Pro-tem Denninger, seconded by Councilman Border that meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM.

ATTEST: ____________________________________

Ershel C. Redd, Jr., Mayor

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Claudia Bammel, City Secretary