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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-74 TC MinMEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas met in regular session at the Bilbo Ranch in Westlake, on January 21, 1974 at 8100 p.m. with the following members presents Howard Dudley, Mayor B. H. Campbell, Alderman 0. R. Carpenter, Alderman A. F. Oien Jr., Alderman D. L. White, Alderman Absents A. L. Odom, Alderman Also presents Paul C. Isham, Town Attorney William Foster, Zoning Commission Chairman Ray Bowden, Zoning Commission Member The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. A representative of the Tri -County Electric Co-operative was present to show need for an increase in electric service rates in the town of Westlake. After a question and answer period, Alderman Carpenter moved that the Board approve Tri -County Electric's request for an 8/ increase in electric service.rates; seconded by Alderman Campbell. Motion carried unanimously. A presentation of a street plan for the Trophy Estates Development was made by representatives of Johnson-Loggins Inc. Maps were displayed and a lengthy discussion followed after which Alderman White moved that the Board of Alderman approve the Trophy Estates preliminary street plan as set out in Exhibits A, B, C,and D seconded by Alderman Oien. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. William Hudson presented the Aldermen with a petition requesting annexation of certain land to the town of Westlake, Texas. The Board set February 19, 1974 as the date of the public hearing concerning annexation of this land. Alderman White moved that the Board pass and approve Ordinance No. 70, calling and ordering an election to be held on the 6th day of April, 1974, the same being the first Saturday in said month, for the purpose of electing five aldermen and one mayor for the town of Westlake, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 978 and 1144 V.T.C.S.; establishing the hours and place for the said election; providing for the posting in three public places in the town of Westlake as notice of said election; directing the town secretary to make up the official ballots, causing the same to be printed and delivered to the presiding officer; providing for the canvassing of the returns of the said elec- tion and declaring the results of same by the town council; and declar- ing an effective date; seconded by Alderman Carpenter. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Paul Phy submitted a statement, by mail, in the amount of $1,167.92 to the Town of Westlake for legal services to the town. <''__� q - After some discussion Alderman White moved that the town pay Mr. Phy= seconded by Alderman Campbell. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Oien moved to establish a petty cash fund in the amount of $50.00= seconded by Alderman Campbell. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Attest= v� 1 Wanda G. Oite Secretary Approved: H war�Vud y %f Mayor Regular Meeting Jan. 21, 1974 Page 2