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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
April 12, 2004
Present: Scott Bradley, Mayor
Fred Held, Mayor Pro Tem
Buddy Brown, Member
Don Redding, Member
Larry Sparrow, Member
Trent Petty, Town Manager
Stan Lowry, Town Attorney
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
Absent: Bill Frey, Member
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Item #1: Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. by announcing a quorum.
Item #2: The Board convened into executive session at 7:05 p.m. as Mayor Bradley read the items to be
discussed. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:25 p.m.
Item #3: No action was needed coming out of executive session.
Item #4: Citizens' Presentations: Kelly Bradley of 10 Paigebrooke Lane passed out an update on the
Historical Board projects.
Item #5: Consider a Resolution approving the 2002-03 annual audit prepared by Weaver and Tidwell,
L.L.P. Mr. Petty introduced Mr. Jerry Gaither from Weaver and Tidwell who presented the audit to the
Board. There was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Held, to adopt Resolution No.
04-17._ Alderman Sparrow asked if the Board would be kept updated regarding the Town's progress on
the issues suggested in the management letter. Mr. Petty replied the Town probably could not implement
all of the suggestions, but the Board would be kept up to date on the ones that were. There was no
further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item 46: Consider an Ordinance canceling the May 15, 2004 general election and declaring each
unopposed candidate elected to office. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by
Alderman Held, to adopt Ordinance No. 454. There was no discussion and the motion carried
unanimously.
Item 47: Conduct a public hearing and consider an Ordinance approving an application for a specific use
permit for a private water well to be located at 35 Wyck Hill Lane in the Estates of Westlake. Mr. Petty
spoke regarding this matter telling the Board that this item was recommended for approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Kipp Whitman, the applicant was in attendance. Mayor Bradley
opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. No one wished to address the Board and the public hearing was
closed. There was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Brown, to adopt Ordinance
No. 455 approving this application. After several questions the motion carried unanimously.
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Item #8: Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance amending Article IV, Permissible Uses,
of the Unified Development Code to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells. Mr. Petty told the Board
this item is necessary to stipulate the zoning districts where an oil or gas well can be located and has
been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Bradley opened the
public hearing at 8:45 p.m. No one wished to address the Board and the public hearing was closed.
There was a motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Sparrow, to adopt Ordinance No. 456
amending Ordinance 426. After a short question and answer session the motion carried unanimously.
Item #9: Consider an Ordinance establishing rules and regulations for oil and gas well drilling. Mr. Petty
told the Board that staff was recommending this item be tabled to allow sufficient time to review the
proposed ordinance. There was a motion by Alderman Brown, seconded by Alderman Held, to table this
item. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #10: Consider an Ordinance extending the moratorium on the drilling of oil and/or gas wells. Mr.
Petty told the Board that since the previous item was tabled and the moratorium in place expires at 11:59
tonight, this item is necessary. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by Alderman
Redding, to adopt Ordinance No. 457 extending the moratorium until May 24, 2004. There was no
discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #11: Consider a Resolution authorizing,the Town Manager to become a member of the Tarrant
Regional Transportation Coalition. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by Alderman
Held, to adopt Resolution No. 04-18. After several questions the motion carried unanimously.
Item #12: Discuss town fire -ant treatment alternatives. Mayor Bradley told the Board that he is
suggesting that the Town pass a proclamation declaring a fire ant day and asking all of the residents to
treat for fire ants on that day. He stated that maybe there should be a second day designated to encourage
a second application. Mr. Sparrow asked about the large property owners and wouldn't this be difficult
for them to do? Mayor Bradley stated that they would be consulted and could even pick the day if they
wished. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with this project.
Item # 13: Consider a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Metro
Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. and the Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) to
purchase a portable generator. Mr. Don Wilson, Director of Public Safety, presented this item and the
next one to the Board. There was a motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Brown, to adopt
Resolution No. 04-19. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #14: Consider a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Metro
Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. and the Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) to
purchase a hyddraulic rescue tool. There was a motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman
Brown, to adopt Resolution No. 04-20. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
Item #15: Consent agenda. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by Alderman Redding,
to approve the consent agenda, which included the following:
A. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on March 22, 2004.
B. Review and approve any outstanding bills.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
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Item #16: There was a motion by Alderman Brown, seconded by Alderman Held, to adjourn. There was
no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Approved by the Board of Aldermen on April 26, 2004.
Scott B dley, Mayor
ATTEST:
GfngcWCrosswy, To Secretary
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