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October 9, 1995
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Minutes of the regular monthly meeting held by the Board of Aldermen
for the Town of Westlake, Texas on October 9, 1995.
Present: Mayor Scott Bradley; Mayor Pro -Tem Carroll Huntress;
Aldermen Al Oien, Jerry Moore; Town Attorney Paul Isham.
Absent: Aldermen Howard Dudley and Fred Held.
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 P.M. by Mayor Scott Bradley.
The minutes of the September 11 regular meeting were approved as
presented.
Item #2: Citizens Presentations: No one addressed the Board.
Item #3: Mrs. Vontilla Parchman did not appear before the Board
to present her desire to have her property disannexed
from the Town of Westlake.
Item #4: Motion by Carroll Huntress, second by Jerry Moore, to adopt
Ordinance No. 243 amending the building permit fees schedule
to reduce fees for remodeling properties to the fees provided
in the Uniform Building Code, effective July 1, 1995
(approved at the March 6, 1995 regular meeting).
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #5: Motion by Al Oien, second by Carroll Huntress, to adopt a
proclamation declaring the week of November 5 - 11, 1995
as "Texas Veterans Land Board Awareness Week."
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #6: Upon motion by Carroll Huntress, seconded by Jerry Moore,
Motion
Item #7
consideration of an ordinance raising the speed limit on
State Highway 170 within the town limits of Westlake was
tabled because the .602 mile zone referenced in the draft
of the proposed ordinance did not include all of State Highway
170 that is in Westlake. The proposed.ordinance was tabled
pending further discussion with the Department of Transport-
ation.
carried unanimously.
Richard Myers of Realty Capitol Corporation presented the
preliminary plat for a 23.22 acre tract of land in the
G.B. Hendricks Survey, Abstract No. 680, to be known as The
Estates, an addition to the Town of Westlake.
Mr. Myers addressed various issues:
a) Gated entry - will be kept open at all times.
b) Road to look "country" but to comply with all
construction standards required by the Town's engineer;
road to be dedicated to the public; desire to preserve
heavily wooded,site;.thus, road to be without curb.o,r
gutter.
d) Variance request for on-site surface application sewage
system; maintenance to be addressed through the home-
owners association; Realty Capitol to provide further
information to the Board and the Planning and Zoning
Commission on this system.
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d) Will comply with the Town engineer's requirements regarding
the thickness of asphalt.
e) Will work out drainage issue with the Town engineer.
f) There will always be a wooded, green belt landscape
easement provided around the south and east sides.
Questions and concerns from the Board followed. Jerry Moore
voiced concern over dedicating the streets to the Town. The
Mayor suggested that private roads should only be considered
after thoroughly studying the possible consequences of setting
this precedent. Realty Capital Corporation is required to post
a maintenance Bond for two years after the road is constructed,
approved and accepted. It was concluded that if the road is
built correctly in the first place that maintenance should not
be necessary for at least 10 years.
Citizen Abe Bush brought up the question of the safety of the
proposed entrance to The Estates. Mr. Myer noted that it was
the best of all options and will consider making a large turn-
around at the entry.
Motion by Al Oien to disapprove the preliminary plat without
prejudice and second by Carroll Huntress.
Motion carried unanimously.
Realty Corporation will continue to meet with the Town engineers
to address variances and concerns raised. The preliminary
and final plat will be presented to the Planning and zoning
Commission and Board of Aldermen at the November 13 meetings.
Item #8: Motion by Al Oien, seconded by Jerry Moore, to ratify
Resolution 95-5 adopted by the Aldermen at the Special Meeting
of the Board of Aldermen on September 25, 1995.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item #9: Mrs. Vertalee Coleman appeared before the Board to appeal for
financial support for the Roanoke Library, pointing out that
it is a community library serving residents of all communities
in the area. Mrs. Coleman introduced the librarian, Ms. Kathy
Boyer, who advised the Board where the money comes from and
how it is spent. Motion by Carroll Huntress and second by Al
Oien to donate $1,000 to the Roanoke Library. Discussion followed
Motion by Al Oien to amend the motion to give $5,000. No one
seconded the motion to amend. Motion by Jerry Moore and second
by Al Oien to amend the motion and donate $2,000 to the Roanoke
Library.
Amendment carried - 2 for and 1 against.
The main motion carried - 2 for and 1 against.
Item #10: Discussion of professional planning services for development
of a detailed open public space plan for the Town was tabled
since discussions between Planner Rowland Jackson and
Alliance Development Company continue.
October 9, 1995
Regular Meeting
Item #11: Other business: in response to inquiry from Al Oien,
Carol Callier advised the Board that Mr. Doug Rivers
of Laidlaw Waste Systems plans to make a presentation
regarding a new contract at the next regular meeting.
Discussion regarding concrete vs. asphalt pavement.
Ernest Hedgcoth, Town Engineer, is reviewing asphalt
codes and standards set by other small cities in the
area. He advised the Board that the subgrade is the
most important aspect. Althought the Town ordinance
requires concrete pavement, a variance can be offered
if asphalt is treated properly.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
Scott Bradley, Mayor
Carol Callier, Deputy Town Secretary
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