The City of Sealy City Council met Tuesday July 12, 2016 to discuss city business. The video below is of that meeting:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. U. S. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
5. Roll Call and Certification of a Quorum.
6. Proclamations and Special Recognition’s.
- Independent Retailer’s Month
7. Petition(s) and/or Request(s) from the Public.
8. Discussion and possible action to approve the agenda.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of the minutes for the following city council meeting(s):
- June 28, 2016
b. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY ADDING ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES TO SECTION 98-44 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 98; BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (b) – STOP SIGNS ADDING STOP SIGNS ON FIFTH STREET AT FOWLKES STREET; AMENDING PARAGRAPH (c) – YIELD SIGNS TO REMOVE YIELD SIGNS ON FOWLKES STREET AT FIFTH STREET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. (This is the second of two readings.)
c. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS HEREBY AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, SECTIONS 42-31 TO 42-72 OF THE CITY OF SEALY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A PENALTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-7 OF THE CITY CODE FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (This is the second of two readings.)
d. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY ADDING A DIVISION 2 TO ARTICLE II – ANIMAL CONTROL TO CHAPTER 10 – ANIMALS REGARDING SELLING OR TRADING OF ANIMALS, INCLUDING DOGS, CATS AND BIRDS; EXCLUDING CITY OF SEALY ANIMAL SHELTER OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(c)(3) ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY. (This is the second of two readings.)
10. Presentation by Joseph Miedema regarding programs offered to members of the community by Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET, Inc.).
11. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the caption reads:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND THE FRIENDS OF SAN FELIPE DE AUSTIN STATE HISTORIC SITE; REPEALING ANY POLICIES AND PRACTICES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON JULY 12, 2016.
12. Discussion and comments related to IH-10 additional lane expansion and related frontage roads project by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
13. Sealy Chamber of Commerce and Visitor and Convention Center quarterly report.
14. Discussion and possible action regarding the Mark A. Chapman YMCA Indoor Recreational Facility.
15. Presentation by the Main Street Program.
16. Discussion and possible action to approve the immediate purchase of tactical body armor and helmets for the Sealy Police Department.
17. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS HEREBY AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE ll OF THE CITY OF SEALY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 30-48 THROUGH 30-50 ENTITLED “TREE TRIMMING STANDARDS”, PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY OF TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND ACTION BY CITY TO ABATE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREIN. (This is the first of two readings.)
18. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY DELETING ALL OF SECTION 2-102 THEREOF AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 2-102, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (This is the first of two readings.)
19. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 2-105, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A KEEP SEALY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
(This is the first of two readings.)
20. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY DELETING ALL OF SECTIONS 70-31, 70-32, 70-33, 70-34, AND 70-35 THEREOF AND BY ADDITION THEREFOR OF A NEW SECTION 2-106, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (This is the first of two readings.)
21. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY DELETING ALL OF SECTION 98-7 THEREOF AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 98-7, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF TRUCK TRAFFIC; PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. (This is the first of two readings.)
22. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 42 A NEW ARTICLE VII, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “GAME ROOMS AND AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINES”, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURES FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF GAME ROOMS AND THE USE OF “AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINES”; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION HEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. (This is the first of two readings.)
23. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Planning Commission concerning the speed limit on Silliman Street.
24. Discussion and possible action regarding the walking trail at B&PW Park.
25. Discussion and possible action to schedule budget workshops for fiscal year 2016-2017.
26. Discussion and possible action related to creation of a cost of living allowance (COLA) ordinance.
27. Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Keep Sealy Beautiful Commission.
28. Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Main Street Advisory Board.
29. Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Planning Commission.
30. Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Sports Commission.
31. Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2.
32. Discussion and possible action regarding future annexation plans.
33. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A closed meeting will be held concerning the following item(s):
a. Discussion pertaining to economic development, pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Discussion pertaining to real estate, pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
c. Consultation with City Attorney concerning a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
34. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in Executive Session.
35. Reconsideration of action to authorize city manager to enter into an agreement with Frank Surveying Company and Town Park Center for the city’s portion of funding survey costs related to deed dedication and supporting documents for the IH-10 frontage road, in accordance with Section 2-36.(5)l.4 of the Code of Ordinances.
36. Discussion and possible action to accept a deed for property for the construction of the frontage road along the north side of IH-10 between Highway 36 and Rexville Road.
37. Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to record the accepted deed and upon recordation transfer the deed from the City of Sealy to the Texas Department of Transportation for the property for the construction of the frontage road along the north side of IH-10 between Highway 36 and Rexville Road.
38. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the caption reads:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PIPELINE RELOCATION AGREEMENT FOR PHASE I BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEALY, TOWN PARK CENTER, LLC, AND REGENCY DESOTO PIPELINE, LLC, AS PART OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IH-10 FRONTAGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
39. City Manager’s report:
a. City council procedures handbook
b. Job description updates and pay range;
c. Police station drainage
d. Sealy ISD/City co-op project
e. Purchase of skid steer or compact track and boom shredder
f. Development of standard processes for the development of policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions
g. Standardization of board and commission appointments
h. Drainage project
i. Revised rental contract for the Hill Community Center and the Liedertafel Hall
40. Request(s) for future agenda items and comment(s).
41. Adjournment
