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TOWN OF WESTLAKE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
AUGUST 8, 1994
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Bradley at 7:10 p.m.
Those present were Mayor Pro Tem Carroll Huntress, and Aldermen Al
Oien, Fred Held and Jerry Moore. Others in attendance were Paul
Isham, Town Attorney, and Ernest Hedgcoth and Greg Edwards of
Metroplex Engineering, the Town's engineers.
The minutes were read by Paul Isharm. Carroll Huntress moved
approval, Fred Held seconded the motion and the minutes were
adopted unanimously.
Under citizen presentations, Bill Boone appeared representing the
landowners in Carpenter Addition and inquired about annexation of
the entire addition. He said there were 22 voters residing on the
12 lots that had not been annexed. Mr. Boone was told that the
homeowners needed to present a petition for annexation to the Town.
Under Item #3, Mr. and Mrs_ Medford were present and requested to
be annexed into the Town. Jerry Moore moved for adoption of the
Ordinance annexing the Medfords, Ordinance No. 222, it was seconded
by Fred Held and passed unanimously.
Abe Bush (Item #4) appeared on behalf of his request for
annexation. Carroll Huntress moved for annexation of Mr. Bush's
nine acres of land, Ordinance No. 223, it was seconded by Fred Held
and adopted unanimously.
With regard to Item #5, Mayor Scott Bradley explained the renewal
of the contract with the Tarrant County Health Department for
inspections in Westlake during the fiscal year 1994-95. Al Oien
moved approval, Jerry Moore seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously. The Mayor was authorized to execute the contract on
behalf of the Town.
Greg Edwards discussed the signage on Buildings 1 thru 8 of the
Maguire Thomas Partners development (Item #6). Al Oien moved
approval of the required sign permits, it was seconded by Fred
Held, and passed unanimously.
With regard to Item #7, Paul Isham reviewed the recommended changes
to Articles I thru III of the Unified Development Code. No action
was taken since all the changes will be made at the same time.
Paul Isham discussed perimeter street fees and how they worked
(Item #8). Carroll Huntress moved for approval of the ordinance,
Ordinance #224, adopting perimeter street fees for Westlake, it was
seconded by Fred Held, and passed on a vote of three in favor and
one abstention. Jerry Moore abstained.
On Item #9, the Mayor explained about the meetings he has attended
on behalf of the Town and that he has requested that Alliance
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Development Company turn over the MUDS to the Town and to live up
to the promises made when Westlake withdrew its efforts to abolish
the MUDs through legislation action during the 1993 Legislative
session. He also said that he had met with Keller officials about
utilities. He also said that Alliance has indicated a desire to
annex the 60 acres into Westlake that is presently outside the
Town.
With regard to Item #10, Mayor Bradley explained the relationship
between Trophy Club and Westlake in the operation of the Municipal
Court and the need to officially appoint the judge of the Trophy
Club Municipal Court as the judge of the Westlake Municipal Court.
Questions were raised by various aldermen, and the matter was
tabled until the September meeting.
Item #11, concerns of the Board members was discussed. Jerry Moore
asked for information concerning the boundary agreement with
Keller. Carroll Huntress said that the Town should explore the
possibility of electing Aldermen by wards since it is now a Type A
municipality.
The Board convened into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. pursuant to
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss personnel
matters - Town Secretary pursuant to Section 551.074. The Board
reconvened into public session at 9:10 p.m.
Carroll Huntress moved that the Mayor be authorized to offer the
position of Town Secretary to Odessa Sharpless on a contract basis
of $12.00 per hour. Jerry Moore seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Paul C. Isham, Town Attorney