HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-95 TC Min7:10 P.M.
August 14, 1995
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen for
the Town of Westlake, Texas.
Present: Mayor Scott Bradley; Mayor Pro -Tem Carroll Huntress;
Aldermen Howard Dudley, Jerry Moore, Fred Held and
Al Oien; Town Attorney, Paul Isham.
Item #1: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. by Mayor
Bradley. The minutes of the July 10 regular meeting
and the July 31 special meeting were both approved as
presented.
Item #2: Motion by Carroll Huntress and second by Howard Dudley
to adopt Ordinance 242 canvassing the results of the
election held August 12, 1995 adopting an additional
1/2o sales and use tax.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #3: After discussion concerning the wording of item #4 in
the amended contract, and the need for police services,
motion by Carroll Huntress and second by Howard Dudley
to approve the amended contract with the Town of Trophy
Club for police and emergency services.
Motion carried - 3 for - Howard Dudley, Carroll Huntress and Fred Held.
2 against - Jerry Moore and Al Oien
Item #4: Motion by Howard Dudley, second by Carroll Huntress to
adopt the proposal from Texas Municipal League Risk Pool
for insurance coverages for the Town of Westlake and its
subsidiary corporations.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #5: Motion by Fred Held and second by Howard Dudley to change
the Town's fiscal year-end to September 30.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #6: The Mayor reported on the status of the Northeast Tarrant
County Regional Walter Supply Study. He indicated that
prospects are good for establishing a regional fresh water
transportation system to serve Westlake, Roanoke, Southlake,
and Keller. Darcy Anderson, who attended the last meeting,
informed the Board that a consultant had been hired and
that the Trinity River Authority has agreed to be responsible
for the administrative work required. No action was taken.
Item #7: Motion by Carroll Huntress and second by Fred Held to
designate Westlake Bank to serve as the Town's depository
and to make $1,000 the threshold for checks requiring two
signatures.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #8: Mayor Bradley asked citizens if there was anything they
wanted to bring to the attention of the Aldermen. Mr. Abe
Bush asked why Westlake had to pay $8,000 to settle the
litigation with Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems. The
Mayor explained that it was to repay Mrs. Parchman for
her loss of revenue promised under her contract with
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Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems. Also, the Mayor
advised the Board that Mrs. Parchman has requested to
come before the Board in September to present her
request to be disannexed.
The Board had no other business to bring up and there
were no issues to address in Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Scott Bradley, Mayor
Carol Callier, Deputy Town Secretary