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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
February 14, 2000
Present: Scott Bradley, Mayor
Fred Held, Mayor Pro Tem
Don Redding, Member
Bill Frey, Member
David Loeser, Member
Trent Petty, Town Manager
Stan Lowry, Town Attorney
Melanie Vanlandingham, Town Landscape Architect
Jeff Williams, Town Engineer
Larry Fuson, Town Water & Wastewater Engineer
Lou Opipare, Fire Chief
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
Absent: Abe Bush, Jr., Member
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Item #1: Mayor Bradley called the Board of Aldermen meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. by announcing a
quorum consisting of Mayor Pro Tem Held, Alderman Frey, Alderman Redding and Alderman
Loeser.
Item #2: The Board convened into executive session at 7:05 p.m. as Mayor Bradley read the items to
be discussed. The Board recessed out of executive session at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened into open
session at 7:47 p.m.
Item #3: No action was taken coming out of executive session.
Item #4: Motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Held, to approve minutes of the regular
meeting held on January 24, 2000, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #5: Citizens Presentation. No one wished to address the Board.
Item 46: Consider an ordinance calling an election to be held on the 6th day of May, 2000, for the
purpose of electing a Mayor and two Aldermen to two-year terms. Motion by Alderman Redding,
seconded by Alderman Loeser, to adopt Ordinance No. 346.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #7: Consider a resolution establishing "The Westlake Historical Preservation Board", providing
for appointment procedures, terms of office, responsibilities, reporting requirements and providing an
effective date. Motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Resolution No.
00-02. - ---
The motion carried unanimously.
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Item #8:Consider a resolution adopting standard background colors for street signage and fixtures.
Melanie Vanlandingham, the Town's landscape architect, presented the Board with samples of the
color recommended. Motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Resolution
No. 00-03 with the addition of a Section 2 stating "Any person or entity may request a variance to
this ordinance by filing an application to be considered by the Board of Aldermen".
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #9: Consider a resolution authorizing and directing the execution of the Trinity River Authority
of Texas - Denton Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment System fifth supplemental contract with the
Town, and a continuing disclosure agreement and providing for the effect of the resolution, contract
and agreement. Mr. Petty gave the background on this item and introduced Mr. Bili Smith with TRA.
Motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Held, to adopt Resolution No. 00-04_
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #10: Consider an ordinance establishing enforcement provisions related to the keeping of
animals in the Town. Motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Ordinance
No. 347 with the following changes: (1) Delete Section 18, paragraph a, and (2) In the caption of
Section 18 strike the words "and locations".
The motion carried unanimously.
Item 411: Consider a resolution authorizing execution of a TexPool participation agreement between
the Trophy Club/Westlake Department of Public Safety and the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Resolution No. 00-05.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item # 12: Consider a resolution approving a guaranty by the Town of Trophy Club and the Town of
Westlake of an ambulance purchase note by the Trophy Club/Westlake Department of Public Safety.
Motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Loeser, to adopt Resolution No. 00-06.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item 413: Consider an ordinance regulating the minimum standards for the installation of
underground utilities in the Town. Mr. Petty explained the need for this ordinance and suggested the
following amendments: (1) Section 2, Paragraph 2 after the work "utilities" add "greater than 18
inches in depth,"; (2) Section 2, Paragraph 3 after the word "all" add "underground utility
installations greater than 18 inches in depth"; (3) Section 2, Paragraph 3 after the words "to the
Town" add "by the contractor". Motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Held, to adopt
Ordinance No. 348 with the corrections suggested by the Town Manager.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item 414: Consider an ordinance requiring on-site security for certain developments. Motion by
Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Frey, to adopt Ordinance No. 349.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #15: Consider a resolution amending the 1999-2000 operating budget for the Town. Mr. Petty
explained why this budget increase was needed. Motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by
Alderman Loeser, to adopt Resolution No. 00-07.
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The motion carried unanimously.
Item #16: Motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Frey, to pay all outstanding bills as
presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
Item #17: Motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Held, to adjourn.
The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Scott Bradley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
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