The City of Sealy City Council met Tuesday June 28, 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 Recognitions.

  • Independence Day

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):

(1) May 24, 2016
(2) May 31, 2016
(3) June 14, 2016

b. 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 SECTION 29-5, OF CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEALY, ENTITLED “PARKING REGULATIONS” WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PRESERVATION DISTRICT, BY INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION OF “COMPACT VEHICLES ONLY” PARKING SPACES FOR MIDDLE PARKING ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN MEYER AND FRONT.  (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 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY DELETING ALL OF SECTION 2-103 THEREOF AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 2-103, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A SPORTS 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 second of two readings.)

e. 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 2-104 THEREOF AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 2-104, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A TOURISM 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 second of two readings.)

10. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the captions reads:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SAID CITY AND HDR, INC.; REPEALING ANY POLICIES AND PRACTICES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON JUNE 28, 2016.

11. Discussion and possible action to procure independent auditing services for fiscal year 2015-2016 from the certified public accounting firm Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP.

12. 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, BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 10, A NEW DIVISION 3 TO ARTICLE II – ANIMAL CONTROL RELATING TO ANIMALS SALES 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 first of two readings.)

13. 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 first of two readings.)

14. Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Sealy Economic Development Corporation.

15. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution in 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 OPENGOV, INC.; REPEALING ANY POLICIES AND PRACTICES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON JUNE 28, 2016.

16. 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.

17. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, IF ANY, on items discussed in Executive Session.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Discussion and possible motion to reconsider agenda item 19 of the June 14, 2016, Sealy City Council meeting, related to contribution for survey costs, due to other party’s non-agreement with the offered contract, in accordance with Section 2-36.(5)l.4. of the Code of Ordinances (“action relating to any contract may be reconsidered at any time before the final execution thereof”).  (In accordance with Sec. 2-36.(5)l.4.(b) of the Code of Ordinances, if a motion to reconsider is made and passes, “Deliberation may not resume on the matter, but it will be placed on the next available agenda for deliberation.”)

21. 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.

22. Discussion and possible action to establish a Charter Review Commission in accordance with Section 9.13. of the Home Rule Charter.

23. 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.)

24. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:

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.)

25. 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.)

26. 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.)

27. 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. Weekly developers meeting
f. Purchase of skid steer or compact track and boom shredder
g. Walking trail at B&PW Park
h. Development of standard processes for the development of policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions
i. Standardization of board and commission appointments
j. Game room ordinance
k. Revised rental contract for the Hill Community Center and the Liedertafel Hall
l. Planning and Public Works Building renovation update

28. Request(s) for future agenda items and comment(s).

29. Adjournment