The City of Sealy City Council met Tuesday May 10, 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.
- National Police Week
7. Petition(s) and/or Request(s) from the Public.
8. Discussion and possible action to approve the agenda.
9. Official Canvass of the General Election conducted in the City of Sealy on Saturday, May 7, 2016.
10. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution of which the caption reads:
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A CITY OFFICERS’ ELECTION.
11. The Official Oath and Constitutional Statement of elected officers.
12. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of the minutes for the following city council meeting(s):
- April 26, 2016
- May 3, 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 SECTION 98-122 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 98 TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL PARKING ALONG CERTAIN AREAS OF FM 1094 (COLUMBUS ROAD); FOR PLACEMENT OF NO PARKING SIGNS; 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 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, BY DELETING ALL OF CHAPTER 29 THEREOF AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW CHAPTER 29, PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PRESERVATION DISTRICT; 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.)
13. Discussion and possible action regarding the Mark A. Chapman YMCA Indoor Recreational Facility.
14. Discussion and possible action regarding Sections 42-59 through 42-72 of the Code of Ordinances, related to mobile food service establishments (A.K.A. catering trucks).
15. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed drainage plan from future site of Prasek’s Hillje Smokehouse to Walmart Distribution Center.
16. Discussion and possible action to approve an ordinance of which the caption reads:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AMENDING SEALY CITY CODE CHAPTER 80 – SIGNS BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 80; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, EXEMPTIONS, LOCATIONS, AND SIZE AND HEIGHT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. (This is the first of two readings.)
17. Discussion and possible action regarding annexation.
18. Discussion and possible action regarding speed limit control options on Silliman Street.
19. Discussion and possible action regarding creation of an ordinance regulating game rooms within the City of Sealy.
20. Discussion regarding middle lane parking on Main Street.
21. Discussion and possible action regarding Sections 1 through 3 of the City of Sealy Personnel Policies.
22. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the caption reads:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN THE GULF COAST COALITION OF CITIES (“GCCC”) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE INTEREST OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITY MATTERS; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AN INITIAL MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT, FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO LEGAL COUNSEL.
23. Discussion and possible action regarding plans for the remodeling of the Building and Planning and Community Development Department facility.
24. Discussion and possible action to approve city participation in funding survey costs related to deed dedication and supporting documents for the IH-10 frontage road.
25. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution on which the caption reads:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTRIBUTE RIGHT OF WAY FUNDS.
26. Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution of which the captions reads:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEALY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEALY, TOWN PARK CENTER, AND REGENCY DeSOTO PIPELINE, LLC., FOR THE RELOCATION OF PIPELINES FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IH-10 FRONTAGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
27. 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. Consultation with City Attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney requires it, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
28. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, IF ANY, on items discussed in Executive Session.
29. City Manager’s report:
a. Development of ordinance to prohibit sale of animals bred in “puppy mills”
b. City council procedures handbook
c. Job description updates and pay range; comparative pay scales of other cities
d. Creation of City Youth Government Day
e. Creation of summer intern program for high school and/or college students
f. Police station drainage
g. Sealy ISD/City co-op project
h. Weekly developers meeting
i. Purchase of skid steer or compact track and boom shredder
j. Walking trail at B&PW Park
k. Development of standard processes for the development of policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions
l. Standardization of board and commission appointments
30. Request(s) for future agenda items and comment(s).
31. Adjournment