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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-04 TC MinMinutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN June 14, 2004 Present: Scott Bradley, Mayor Fred Held, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Frey, Member Don Redding, Member Larry Sparrow, Member Trent Petty, Town Manager Stan Lowry, Town Attorney was in attendance at the regular meeting. Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary Don Wilson, Director of Public Safety Absent: Buddy Brown, Member Pagel of 3 Item 41: Mayor Bradley called the workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. in the administration conference room. Item #2: Mr. Wilson discussed the amendments to the Fire and Building Codes that the Board had requested during the previous workshop. He then went over the amendments he was recommending the Board approve during the open meeting later tonight. The Fire and Building Codes are to be amended as follows: "Residential roads that are not intended or function as arterial, main or through access roads may be reduced to an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) when serving single family detached occupancies. In addition, residential sprinkler systems shall be installed in the garage portion of the occupancy when such area is attached to the living or occupied portion of the structure by a common wall. Such installation shall be so designed to extinguish or hinder the spread of fire into the living or occupied areas of the structure." There was a short discussion in which the Board members asked questions of Mr. Wilson. Item #3: Mayor Bradley recessed the workshop at 6:44 p.m. Item #4: The Board reconvened into open session at 7:20 p.m. in the Boardroom. Item #5: The Board convened into executive session at 7:23 p.m. as Mayor Bradley read the items to be discussed. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:20 p.m. Item #6: Coming out of executive session there was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Sparrow, to terminate the employment of Ron White, the Town Marshal, based on misconduct pursuant to Section 22.077 part A of the Texas Local Government Code and based on the lack of confidence pursuant to Section 22.077 part B of the Texas Local Government Code. By letter dated June 10, 2004 Mr. White was notified of tonight's hearing and the opportunity to attend this meeting. Each of these courses are independent reasons for termination. This termination will be effective immediately. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item #7: Citizens' Presentations: No one wished to address the Board. http://www.westlake-tx.org/agendas/am06l4O4.htm 6/29/2004 Minutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting Page 2 of 3 Item #8: Consider a Resolution amending the FY 2003-04 Utility Fund budget. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by Alderman Held, to adopt Resolution No. 04-28. After several questions the motion carried unanimously. Item #9: Consider a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract with RJN Group, Inc. for a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) of infrastructure within and adjacent to G1enWyck Farms. There was a motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Resolution No. 04-29. Mr. Petty explained that this study will identify leaking man holes between Vaquero and the Southlake sewer line. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item #10: Consider a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Trophy Club for automatic aid for fire protection, emergency medical services and declared or undeclared emergencies endangering the public health and safety. There was a motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Held, to adopt Resolution No. 04-30. After several questions the motion carried unanimously. Item # 11: Consider a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Southlake for automatic aid for fire protection, emergency medical services and declared or undeclared emergencies endangering the public health and safety. There was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Held, to adopt Resolution No. 04-31. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item #12: Consider a Resolution appointing Rick Rennhack as President of the Westlake Academy Foundation Board of Directors. Mayor Bradley explained that this position is open due to a resignation; Mr. Rennhack has been serving as a member of this Board and is being moved into the position of President. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Resolution No. 04-32. There was no discussion and -the motion carried unanimously. Item #13: Consider an Ordinance adopting the Fire and Building Codes as amended. Mr. Petty explained this item to the Board. Mayor Bradley told the audience that the Board had met in the second of two workshops earlier tonight to consider the codes and these amendments and would like to thank Mr. Wilson, the Director of Public Safety, for all of the work he had done in getting this item ready for the Board's consideration. There was a motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Ordinance No. 461 as presented. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item # 14: 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 workshop and regular meeting held on May 24, 2004 and the "special meeting held on May 17, 2004. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. After a short question and answer session the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bradley thanked the members of the Westlake Historical Preservation Board for their work in making Decoration Day, held on May 31 st, a resounding success. Item #15: There was a motion by Alderman Held, seconded by Alderman Frey, to adjourn. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. http://www.westlake-tx.org/agendas/am06l404.htm 6/29/2004 Minutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Approved by the Board of Aldermen on June 28, 2004. ATTEST: Ginger osswy, Town S etary 0 Page 3 of 3 a� Scott iradley, Mayor http://www.westlake-tx.org/agendas/am06l4O4.htm 6/29/2004