MINUTES OF A CITY OF PINEY POINT' VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024, AT5 5:30P.M. LOCATED AT3 325 PINEY POINTI RD., PINEY POINT VILLAGE, TEXAS. Councilmembers Present: Aliza Dutt, Margaret Rohde, Dale Dodds, Joel Bender, and Michael  Herminghaus  Councilmembers Absent: Jonathan Curth.  City Representatives Present: Bobby Pennington, City Administrator; David Olson, City Attorney; Ray Schultz, Police Chief; Henry Kollenberg, Fire Commissioner; Howard Miller, Fire Chief; Gracie Moylan, Representing City Engineer. Michelle Yi, Finance Director; Annette Arriaga, Building Services Director.  Call To Order Pledge of Allegiance  At5 5:33 p.m., Mayor Dutt declared a quorum and called the meeting to order. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag.  Citizens' Wishing to Address Council  Dan Mark (Gingham) voiced his support for allowances concerning the setbacks for generator Henry Kollenberg (S. Cheska) has concerns about the costs of the proposed Chuckanut drainage and overlay improvements project and suggested a comprehensive improvement plan for all The Freemans (Piney Point Rd.) provided an undated photograph of a retail appliance truck and voiced their concerns regarding unpermitted work at a neighboring residence near their home. In order to optimize time management, for the presenters, several agenda items were reorganized. The initial adjustment involved elevating Item #G within the agenda'ss sequence.  permits. streets.  There were no other requests.  G. Generator Permit Process & Ordinance.  Following a lengthy discussion, the Council has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to  review the matter and provide a recommendation.  A. Budget Workshop #21 for Fiscal Year 2025.  Ap presentation was delivered to outline the proposed budgetary changes. The council engaged in discussions pertaining to funding for capital improvements and deliberated on the procedural  aspects of project approval, prioritization, and public transparency.  Item #2 was moved up on the agenda. on activities and Hurricane Beryl review. were issued during this period.  2. Consideration and possible action on the Memorial Villages Police Department, including update InJuly, thel MVPDresponded to and handled 3,725 calls and incidents for Piney Point Village alone. Additionally, 2,623 house watch checks were conducted, and 321 citations, with 139 as warnings,    Chief Schultz provided al briefing about the emergency response to Hurricane Beryl.  Noi further action was taken. financials, and agendas/minutes. average response time of 5:37. fire administrator position. No further action was taken.  3. Consideration and possible action on the Village Fire Department, including an update on activities, For the month, the VFD responded to 267 calls, 50 of which were in Piney Point' Village, with an Commissioner Kollenberg answered questions about thet timing of the! budget andi the expectation ofanys savings. The Commissionera also provided the council with an update on the progress oft the  The council returned to the remaining order of workshop items.  B. Light Ordinance.  Following a general discussion on lighting and enforcement of the current ordinance, the council has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the matter and provide a The council requested that draft versions be shared with the council while under review by the  recommendation. commission. Park Ordinance.  The council supported the proposed park ordinance but suggested that the park closure time be set at 11 PM. Members also recommended implementing park signage, enforcing firearms regulations, addressing vandalism, clarifying the definition of camping, and establishing a fine of Although not required, there wasa consensus for the Planning and Zoning Commission to review  up to $2,000 for each offense. the matter and provide a recommendation.  D. Utility Line Improvements. electrical lines.  The mayor discussed the possibility of speaking with CenterPoint about burying the main Herminghaus requested that we not rely solely on CenterPoint and that we contact the Power  Delivery Intelligence Initiative (PDII) for potential solutions.  E. Construction Fence Ordinance.  The Planning and Zoning Commission is underway in reviewing the proposed construction fence ordinance. P&Z would like some consideration on the placement of real estate signage in  conjunction with the proposed construction fencing.  F. Disaster Recovery/Storm Preparedness. streamline our emergency response.  The council discussed ai framework ofi ideas for policies, procedures, and operational Iresourcesto The Council is willing to postpone the storm preparedness plan until after the formal implementation of1 the EOC plan, which will include recommendations for participating cities.  Staff are to respond to the PUC's Request for Information.  H. Campaign Signs.    The council discussed the enforcement of our current sign ordinance and the guidelines for  campaign signage as an action item on the agenda.  Work Hours Ordinance. recommendation.  The council discussed reviewing a proposed change in the work hours ordinance. The council has asked that the Planning and Zoning Commission review the matter and provide a  The council moved to Item #4, Engineering Report, then proceeded down the remaining new  business agenda items in order.  4. Consideration and possible action on the Engineer's Report. Gracie Moylan presented the engineersreport.  1. Considerationand. possible action on approval of the Council Meeting Minutes held onJ July 29,2024. Councilmember Bender moved to approve the Council Meeting Minutes for the meeting held on July 29, 2024, with the inclusion of a minor correction. Dodds seconded the motion.  AYES: Herminghaus, Dodds, Bender, and Rohde.  NAYS: None. The motion carried.  5. Discuss and take possible action as a record vote on the proposed 20241 tax rate.  The proposed 20241 taxrate is $0.255140 per $100 oft taxable value. The City of Piney Point' Village does not plan to increase property taxes for the 2024 tax year, as the proposed tax rate does not Although a public hearing is not required for Tax Year 2024, one is scheduled for transparency Councilmember Bender made a motion to authorize staff to proceed with a proposed tax rate of $0.255140: scheduled for proposed action to be adopted on September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at  surpass the no-new-revenue tax rate.  before adoption.  Ecclesia, seconded by Councilmember Dodds. The record vote secured as follows:  FOR the proposal = Michael Herminghaus, Dale Dodds, Joel Bender, and Margaret Rohde.  AGAINST the proposal = None. PRESENT and not voting = Aliza Dutt. ABSENT: = Jonathan Curth. The motion carried; 4-0.  6. Consideration: and possible action regarding an ordinance amending the City Code Chapter 2, Article I,D Division 2, modifying the number of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission under Section 2-57, modifying the number of members for a quorum to the Planning and Zoning The Council discussed having the Planning and Zoning Commission review this consideration asa Councilmember Bender moved to authorize the Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing and making a formal recommendation on an ordinance amending the City Code  Commission under Section 2-58, and declaring an emergency. proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.    Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, modifying Section 2-57, modifying Section 2-58. Councilmember  Herminghaus seconded the motion. NAYS: None. The motion carried.  AYES: Herminghaus, Dodds, Bender, and Rohde.  7. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution (RES 2024.08-A), the appointment to the The council discussed the current membership, open positions, and active members. Councilmember Rohde moved to authorize Chris deZevallos as Position #6 and Jay Cohen as  Planning and Zoning Commission.  Position #7. Councilmember Bender seconded the motion. AYES: Herminghaus, Dodds, Bender, and Rohde.  NAYS: None. Ther motion carried.  8. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution (RES 2024.08-B) approving and establishing a municipal court warrant policy and making other provisions related to the subject. The inclusion of the item on the agenda has been retracted as a demonstration of adherence to the principle of the separation of court powers. No further action has been pursued in this regard. 9. Consideration: and possible action on a resolution (RES 2024.08-C) to define decorum guidelines for The council discussed the guidelines on campaign signs no earlier than 60 days prior to election Mayor Dutt emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of speech, as reiterated by the Members recommended that the proposedi information be provided tot the public and to election Itwas recommended that the proposed resolution change the word "guidelines" to "standards" Councilmember Dodds moved to approve Resolution 2024.08-C, with the inclusion of campaign signs no earlier than 60 days prior to election days and change the words "guidelines" to  election-related activities within Piney Point Village.  days.  council members and legal counsel regarding the proposed resolution.  candidates.  for better clarity and uniformity with the resolution's exhibit. 'standards." Councilmember Bender seconded the motion. AYES: Herminghaus, Dodds, Bender, and Rohde.  NAYS: None. The motion carried.  10. Consideration and possible action on the monthly report presented byt the Mayor, including (a) Tree Mayor Dutt briefed the Council on the Beautification Committee's Tree Trimming and Outreach  Trimming and Outreach Program. Noi further action taken.  Program and the actions taken by CenterPoint.  11. Consideration and possible action regarding the City Administrator's Monthly Report, including but not limited to (a) Financial Related Items, (b) Annual Recycle Event, (c) Arbor Day Event, and (d)  Update on Current Specific Use Permits and Permit Activity. The financials were presented for August.    The presented TCO reimbursement does not adhere to the specified timing requirements for The Memorial Villages annual recycling event will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from The annual Piney Point Arbor Day event is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024. The event  reimbursement.  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The event location is 955 Piney Point Rd.  location is Ecclesia. Noi further action was taken.  12. Discuss and consider possible action on future agendal items, meeting dates, and similar matters. The council has requested that the enforcement of SUPs bei included as at future topic. Additionally, upcoming meetings and future dates were stated as follows: City Holiday on Monday, September 2, Engineering Meeting on Wednesday, September 11; Regular Council  Meeting on Monday, September 23.  Executive Session  13. Section 551.071- Consultation with City Attorney. There was no call for an executive session. There was no executive session.  14. Consideration and possible action on items discussed in the Executive Session.  Adjournment Dodds.  Councilmember Herminghaus made a motion for adjournment, seconded by Councilmember  Mayor Dutt adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of September 2024.  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