MINUTES  THE CITY OF PINEY POINT VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021  6:30 PM  THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINEY POINT VILLAGE MET IN A REGULAR MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 AT 6:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, 7676 WOODWAY, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND VIA ZOOM TO DISCUSS THE  AGENDA ITEMS LISTED BELOW.  Piney Point Village is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.  Join Zoom Meeting wZz09  htpssoweb.zom.us/PHBAIGBPTPNse-WSNPWI2BXGSAVimsmhg420739  Meeting ID: 884841 6839 Passcode: 147258  COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mark Kobelan, Joel Bender, Dale Dodds, CITY STAFF PRESENT: Paul Davis, Interim City Administrator, Karen Farris, City Secretary; Annette Arriaga, Director of Planning & Development; David Olson, City  Michael Herminghaus, Henry Kollenberg, Brian Thompson  Attorney; Joe Moore, City Engineer  DECLARATION OF QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kobelan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL - Att this time, any person with city-related business may speak to the Council. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, if a member of the public comments or inquiries about a subject that is not specifically identified on the agenda, a member of Council or a Staff Member may only respond by giving a statement of specific factual information or by reciting existing policy. The City  Council may not deliberate or vote on the non-agenda matter. There were no citizens wishing to address Council.  1.  Discuss and consider possible action on the MVPD monthly report.  Chief Schultz provided the February monthly report: The police department is under budget.  Officer Lerma retired and was replaced by Officer Bogus. The police department is working on the FY2022 Budget.  During the month of February Piney Point had 1,099 calls for service, 699 House Watches, 5 emergency response events, and generated 64 police  reports.    Chief Schultz summarized the FY2022 Budget. The proposed FY2022 Budget of $6,293,049 includes 2.99% increase. The cost per Village is Commissioner Huguenard reported the proposed budget is appropriate and Commissioner Huguenard added that the Commission intends to act upon Capital Projects Fund has approximately $149,000 present cash balance. The Police Department is currently working on obtaining estimates for those items listed in the Capital Strategic Plan. Chief Schultz confirmed that the Capital Projects is not intended to be a part of the FY2022 Budget. Discuss and consider possible action on the VFD monthly report. Commissioner Nash was present and provided the monthly report:  $2,097,683. Increase of $61,066 per village over FY2021. consistent with the goals and objectives of the department. the proposed budget at the next Commissioner's meeting.  2.  Reviewed pictures of fire station construction. Response times meet the national standard.  Audit  Recent resignation from Administrative Assistant. Will replace in April. Council Member Kollenberg added the draft budget will be presented in April Fire department has received permission to apply the ambulance billing funds  Damage to ladder truck. and the final budget in May. to the renovation project. Harris County 9-1-1 Legislation.  3. Discuss and consider possible action onal Resolution in SupportofGreater This Resolution is supporting the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network's legislative effort to continue the technological enhancements and operational advancements of the 9-1-1 system. Council Member Bender made a motion to adopt the Resolution in Support of Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Legislation. Council Member Herminghaus seconded the motion and it passed Discuss and consider possible action on ratifying Resolution No. 2021.03.15 approving certain persons to be authorized to act as signatories Council Member Dodds made a motion to ratify Resolution No. 2021.03.15 approving certain persons to be authorized to act as signatories on City accounts at Amegy Bank. Council Member Bender seconded the motion and it passed Discuss and consider possible action to adopt Resolution 2021.03.22 suspending the GRIP Adjustment from CenterPoint Energy for 45 days. Council Member Kollenberg made a motion to adopt Resolution 2021.03.22 suspending the GRIP Adjustment from CenterPoint Energy for 45 days. Council Member Bender seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Discuss and consider possible action on the 2020 Audit.  unanimously.  4.  on City accounts at Amegy Bank.  unanimously.  5.  6.    Council did not have time to review. This item was tabled to next month City  Council Meeting.  9. Moved to Agenda item #9: Discuss and consider possible action on the City  Administrator's Monthly Report, including but not limited to:  February 2021 Financials are attached however the 2021 Budget is in Public Utility Commission letter is regarding a CPI rate adjustment. The City Attorney will reach out to Thomas Brocato with Lloyd Gosselink regarding a WCA Waste/GFL Environmental, Anne Wilhite, Government Contracts Manager/Matt Cartier, VP Operations. Representatives from WCA Waste/GFL Environmental were present and explained the merger between WCA and GFL Environmental. GFL is the abbreviation for Great for Life. There will be no difference in the services that Piney Point residents currently receive. The city should receive correspondence from WCA Waste/GFL Environmental within the next couple of months regarding the CPI price  progress of being loaded and installed. proposed resolution for Council to consider.  increase.  7. Discuss and consider possible action on Brightl Landscape.  Council Member Kollenberg had concerns regarding maintenance invoices for esplanades and the cost difference. There was discussion. Confirmation and inspection ofwork completed should be done. Acontract does not exist between Bright Landscape and the City. Mayor Kobelan will discuss with Bright Landscape maintenance invoices and outline with more detail ofwork performed. Discuss and consider possible action on the Mayor's Monthly report: Mayor Kobelan will meet with the local cub scout troop at Memorial Villages Water Authority on Sunday and provide the history of Piney Point Village, take a tour of Memorial Villages Water Authority, and ride bicycles to Carol  8.  Tree Park.  Moved Agenda item #9  9.  Moved this agenda item after agenda item #6.  10. Discuss and consider possible action on the approval of Verizon/MCI Fiber Optic Cable Improvements Plans on Taylorcrest Road and North Piney There is a meeting on March 23, 2021 regarding Verizon/MCI Fiber Optic Cable Improvements. Council discussed and had questions and concerns. No action was taken. Council will get more detail at the meeting tomorrow. This item will be placed on the April 13, 2021 Special Meeting Council Agenda. 11. Discuss and consider possible action on change order for double sided flashing crosswalk signs at Beinhorn and North Piney Point Road. The City requested that HDR obtain quotes for updating the ordered flashing crosswalk sign system to add double sided. Council Member Herminghaus made a motion to accept the quote from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for $16,816 to be split 50/50 with the City of Hedwig Village. Council Member  Point Road.    Thompson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The final invoice for Piney Point Village should be $8,400 to be paid from the safety fund. 12. Discuss and consider possible action on the City Engineer's Monthly  Report.  The City Engineer updated Council on:  Wilding Lane Drainage & Pavement Improvements Project: Regarding tree clearance pruning and tree removal, there were some issues from a couple of residents. The City Engineer explained they added some information to their weekly report that should help clarify some of that information about tree pruning. Itwill be a couple of months when tree clearance pruning is done 2020 Paving Improvements: AAA Asphalt has completed the job. There are no punch list items. The contractor is installing the Type E Inlet this week. Farnham Park Washout: Did a constructability visit with AAA Asphalt about leaving the existing retaining wall. The storm sewer will be televised tomorrow. The City Engineer will try to get quotes on this project to put them on the April 13th Special Meeting Agenda, if not then quotes will be on the  again as they enter another phase.  April 26th Regular Council Agenda.  13. Discuss and consider possible action on the Minutes of the March 1, 2021, and the Minutes of the March 8, 2021 Special Council Meetings. There was a correction needed on the Minutes of March 1st Special Council Agenda Item #10 and Agenda Item #17 regarding the Public Hearing date of April12th. Insert (date changed to April 13th). Council Member Herminghaus made a motion to approve the Minutes of the March 1, 2021 with the correction, and the Minutes of the March 8, 2021 Special Council Meetings. Council Member Thompson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.  14. Discuss and consider possible action on any future agenda items, meeting  dates, etc.  Prioritize plans for streets. Special Engineering Meeting  15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council will adjourn into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code (Consultation with Attorney), and pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel), specifically to deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City  Administrator.  Council adjourned into a closed session at 7:37 p.m. Council reconvened into an open session at 8:12 p.m.  16. Action outside of Executive Session, if any.  There was no action taken.  17. Adjourn    Council Member Bender made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Herminghaus seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting  adjourned at 8:13 p.m.  PASSED AND APPROVED1 this 26th day of April 2021.  Kobelan Mayor  E  Y POIN  Komnlawns  Karen Farris City Secretary