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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Scott iradley, Mayor
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