HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-77 TC MinMEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the Town Df Westlake
Texas was held on April 4, 1977 at the Dudley Ranch in Westlake. The
meeting was open to the public and advance notice of the time, place
and purpose of said meeting was posted in three public places within
the Town limits. The following were presents
Dale L. White, Mayor
Howard Dudley, Mayor Pro Tem
0. R. Carpenter, Alderman
Alvin F. Oien Jr., Alderman
Arvel Tate Sr., Alderman
Gerry White, Town Secretary
William Foster, Zoning Commission Chairman
Absents
B. H. Campbell, Alderman
Paul C. Isham, Town Attorney
Several citizens of the Town of Westlake were also in attendance.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7130 p.m.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary and approved
as read.
Mayor White ask the Secretary to read an ordinance calling for the
canvassing of returns of the election held on April 2, 1977•
Mayor Pro Tem Dudley moved to pass and approve Ordinance 100, an
ordinance canvassing election returns of election he d—April 2, 1977.
Alderman Tate seconded the motion which was voted on and carried
unanimously.
B. H. Campbell received 16 votes for Alderman
Owen R. Carpenter received 12 votes for Alderman
Arvel Tate Sr. received 16 votes for Alderman
Leo Fikes received 4 write-in votes for Alderman
Mr. Campbell, Mr. Carpenter, and Mr. Tate were declared the winners.
Mayor White then administered the oath of office to the successful
candidates.
Mr. Lee Freese, representing the Trophy Club, was present to further
discuss the Northeast Tarrant County Water District with the Board
of Aldermen. This subject was tabled at the previous meeting. After
a lengthy discussion the motion was made by Mayor ProTem Dudley, to
authorize the Mayor's signing an ordinance approving introduction of
a bill in the Legislature, subject to the Town Attorney's recommendation,
providing there are no obligations to the Town of Westlake. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Tate. Mayor Pro Tem Dudley, Alderman
Oien, and Alderman Tate voted for the motion. Alderman Carpenter
voted against the motion. Motion carried.
A motion to reconsider the previous motion was made by Alderman Oien
and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dudley. The motion was voted on and
carried unanimously.
Discussion followed after which Alderman Oien moved to table the
subject until the Board of Aldermen could confer(dith the Town Attorney.
Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dudley voted on and carried
unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the council the
meeting was adjourned.
Attest
GAJ , I-
Wanda G. te, Secretary
Approveds
Dale L. White . Ma or
Meeting April 4, 1977
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