MINUTES OF ACITY OF PINEY POINT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023, 6:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL CHAMBERS, 7676 WOODWAY DRIVE, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TEXAS.  Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mark Kobelan, Michael Herminghaus, Joel Bender, Aliza Dutt. City Representatives Present: Bobby Pennington, City Administrator; David Olson, City Attorney; Jim Huguenard, Police Commissioner; Ray! Schultz, Police Chief; Howard Miller, Interim Fire Chief;  Councilmembers. Absent: Dale Dodds and. Jonathan Curth  Joe Moore, City Engineer.  CallToOrder  Mayor Kobelan declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with  Herminghaus, Bender, and Dutt present.  H. Pledge Of Allegiance  Council led the Pledge of Allegiance tot the United States of America Flag.  III. Citizens Wishing to Address Council  There were no other general comments.  IV. New Business  1. Consideration and possible action on the Memorial Villages Police Department Monthly Report. ChiefSchultz reported the activities of the police department for September. The police department hadi issuedar refund for unused fundst that were initially meant fort the 2023 capital program replacement of the radio system project. The department expects to come in under budget fort the current year, and the finalized TRMS resolution was accepted. Additionally, the department has been notified about further proceeds related to Hurricane Harvey. Shultz briefed the council on significant cases solved as well as general crime statistics. Notably, the department has achieved a 100 percent clearance rate on auto burglaries.  No action was taken.  2. Consideration and possible action on the Village Fire Department Monthly Report. Interim ChiefN Miller reported the activities oft the VFD for September.  Miller briefed the council on current staffing, Ladder 1 scheduled repair from a minor accident, details on a residential fire in Spring Valley, and the status of the station roof repair. The council asked for clarification on ambulance billing and the status oft the accountant. Alternate Commissioner Dutt reported on the Selection Committee's status regarding the Fire Chief position and emphasized that accounting responsibilities are at top priority for the selection  committee. Not further action was taken.  3. Consideration and possible action on the Mayor's Monthly Report, including landscape  improvements and a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day. The Arbor Day Proclamation was declared. No other action was taken.  The latest landscaping work on Greenbay has been substantially completed.    4. Consideration and possible action on the City Administrator's Monthly Report including financial, tax, and investment reports. Authorize disbursements over $10K and merchant card services, updates on Specific Use Permit Projects, Ground Maintenance RFP, and Meeting Signage Proposals. Pedestrian crossing sign alternatives were discussed in relation tot the Greenbay/lynebridge Curb Ramp payment request from On Par. Engineering will review the signs and possibly modify them Information on construction and traffic control related to St. Francis Episcopal Church's Specific Use Permit was presented. The Council requested staff explore the possibility of opening the The council inquired about credit card processing fees related to the proposed contract, which includes a 13% rate reduction and a 36-month extension. Staff will review merchant service fees The council has tabled action on the Council Meeting Signage and will review the options Councilmember Bender presented a motion to approve the Administrator's recommendation on several matters. Motion includes: (1) Investment Report for the quarter ended 09/30/2023; (2) Disbursement of $28,000.00 for Public Management; (3) Disbursement of $12,510.00 for Fall Landscape; (4) Disbursement of $28,030.00, $23,475.00, and $10,950.00 for Infrastructure Construction Services; (5) Disbursement of $21,850.00 for OnPar Utilities and Concrete; (6) Disbursement Ratification of $10,255.00 for Jason Bienek; and (7) Authorization for the City Administrator to sign the contract with OpenEdge Payment LLC. Councilmember Herminghaus  to indicate that drivers should "yield" to pedestrians.  north drive before issuing the certificate of occupancy to ease traffic.  and report any further concerns.  presented.  seconded the motion. NAYS: None. Ther motion carried.  AYES: Bender, Herminghaus, and Dutt.  5. Consideration and possible action on a quote from Uretek for pipe sealing and pavement lifting on Engineer Joe Moore reported a 60-inch storm pipe problem under Dana Lane. The pavement subsided, possibly due toj joint leakage. The council consensus ist that HDR will continue reviewing  Dana Lane.  and seeking additional quotes toi identify joint failures.  Not further action was taken.  6. Consideration and possible action on the 2023 Paving Improvements Project.  Engineer. Joel Moore provided ane estimatedcost proposalf Ifor professional engineering services for asphalt paving and storm sewer improvements in various locations. The proposal submitted to the council outlines the engineering services required for pavement improvements on Tokeneke Trail, Innisfree Lane, Green Oaks, and Williamsburg Drive with the engineer's opinion on the probable construction costs. Additionally, the proposal submitted outlined storm sewer improvements on Green' Vale Driveand 610Grecian' Way. Thet total construction with engineering, Councilmember Bender presentedamotionto. authorize profesionalengineeringservicestoMDR for design, bid, and construction phase services for the 2023 Paving Improvements Project as  consulting, and observation is estimated: at $865,450.  presented, seconded by Herminghaus. AYES: Bender, Herminghaus, and Dutt.    NAYS: None. Ther motion carried.  7. Consideration and possible action on the Engineer's Report.  Joe Moore presented updates on the 96-inch CMP Replacement Project, highlighting concerns The Council requested that staff monitor the progress of the Green Oaks Drainage project to Joe Moore discussed challenges in repairing the Windermere Outfall due to difficulty accessing a clear easement. Staff will continue exploring an interlocal agreement with Houston for a  regarding stress test results on one oft thet three junction boxes. ensure that it is on track with the plans discussed in September.  construction easement. No other action was taken. Meeting held on September 25, 2023.  8. Consideration and possible action on approval of the minutes for the Regular Session Council Councilmember Herminghaus motioned to approve the minutes for the Regular Session Council  Meeting held on September 25, 2023, seconded by Councilmember Bender.  AYES: Bender, Herminghaus, and Dutt.  NAYS: None. Ther motion carried.  9. Consideration and possible action on future agenda items, meeting dates, and similar matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 27, the Monday after Thanksgiving. Engineering is scheduled for November 8 and Beautification for November 13. The date for the December Council has been shifted to December 18, which falls on the third Monday of the  month.  V. EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE  10. The City Council executive meeting pursuant to the provision of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.071, Consultation with City  Attorney and Section 551.072, Real Estate Property. An executive session was not conducted. There was no executive session.  11. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in the Executive Session.  VI. ADIOURMMENT 12. Adjourn.  Councilmember Bender made a motion for adjournment, seconded by Councilmember Dutt.  Mayor Kobelan adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.    PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of November 2023.  Mark Mayor  V POI    R6AG Robert Pennington City Admiastator/ChySaretan,