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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-05 TC MinMinutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN January 24, 2005 Present: Scott Bradley, Mayor Bill Frey, Member Don Redding, Member Larry Sparrow, Member Trent Petty, Town Manager Matthew Boyle, Town Attorney Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary Absent: Fred Held, Mayor Pro Tem (excused illness) Buddy Brown, Member (excused illness) Pagel of 3 Item 41: Mayor Bradley called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and announced a Item #2: The Board convened into executive session at 7:03 p.m. as Mayor Bradley read the items to be discussed. The Board reconvened into open session at 7:40 p.m. Item 43: No action was taken coming out of executive session. Item #4: Citizens' Presentation: Ms. Barbara Brizuela, head of School of the Westlake Academy, told the Board that this is National Board of Education Appreciation Month and since they sit as the Board of Education for the Academy, she was presenting them with a poster thanking them for the time they spend, their vision and hard work they put into making the academy what it is and what it will be. The poster was signed by students, faculty and parents of the Academy. She then introduced Adriana Garcia Posadas who is visiting the Academy. Ms. Posadas worked with Ms. Brizuela in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Item #5: Consider a Resolution suspending the proposal by Atmos Energy Corp. to implement interim GRIP rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2003. Mr. Petty presented this item to the Board and explained that the purpose of the Resolution is to suspend the rate request until it can be reviewed to better protect the consumer. There was a motion by Alderman Sparrow, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Resolution No. 05-04. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item #6: Consider a Resolution amending SUP 99-01 regarding the timing of the gates being closed in GlenWyck Farms. Mr. Petty spoke regarding this item and then introduced Mr. Doug Mayer who is the President of the Home Owner's Association (HOA) in GlenWyck Farms. Mr. Mayer told the Board that the gates are currently closed from sundown, but no earlier than 8:00 p.m., until sunup, seven days a week, and the HOA is requesting that the Board change the time http://www.westlake-tx.org/agendas/amO 12405.htm 2/23/2005 Minutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting Page 2 of 3 to 7:00 p.m. closing until 6:30 a.m. opening, seven days a week. There was a lengthy discussion regarding this item after which there was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Frey, to adopt Resolution No. 05-05. After further discussion the motion carried unanimously. Item #7: Consider an Ordinance amending the Engineering Design Standards, Article II: Roadway Facilities, to create a new Section 8: Temporary Parking Facilities. Mr. Petty told the Board that Fidelity Investments has requested permission to place a temporary parking area on their campus. Mr. Petty further stated that by amending the Engineering Design Standards, staff could approve the temporary parking lot quickly enough to meet Fidelity's timetable for construction. He then introduced Lisa Stewart with Fidelity who made a short presentation indicating that no trees would be removed, and the temporary lot would be restored to its native condition upon expiration of the permitted time for utilization of the temporary facility. She also answered questions from the Board. Ms. Stewart indicated that Fidelity would shortly present an application requesting permission to construct a permanent addition to the existing parking garage to accommodate this parking. Mr. Petty asked the board members that if they decide to approve this amendment, the motion should include a provision approving the grant of the permit. There was a motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Sparrow, to adopt Ordinance No. 469 and also to grant the permit as requested. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item #8: Consider an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 379 adopting a new residential building permit fee schedule and a sprinkler review fee. Mr. Petty spoke briefly regarding this item and introduced Jim Taylor, the Town's Building Official. Mr. Taylor made a short presentation and answered questions from the board. After a lengthy discussion there was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Sparrow, to adopt Ordinance No. 470 changing the item on the addendum reading ""PREMIUM" in Vaquero" to read ""PREMIUM" as in Vaquero" to show that there could be other subdivisions in the future that require the same level of construction quality as Vaquero. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bradley told the assembly that he had spoken with a local builder who said that the builders' meetings that Mr. Taylor conducts are outstanding. The Board thanked Mr. Taylor for all of his hard work. Item #9: Consider an Ordinance calling and ordering an election to be held on the 7th day of May 2005 for the purpose of electing three Aldermen. Ms. Crosswy told the assembly that the terms of Alderman Held, Alderman Redding, and Alderman Sparrow expire in May. There was a motion by Alderman Frey, seconded by Alderman Redding, to adopt Ordinance No. 471. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Item 410: 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 January 10, 2005. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Alderman Frey thanked Debbie Piper, the Town's Finance Director, for the financial information she has provided to the Board. http://www.westlake-tx.org/agendas/am0I 2405.htm 2/23/2005 Minutes of the Board of Aldermen meeting Page 3 of 3 Item #11: There was a motion by Alderman Redding, seconded by Alderman Frey, to adjourn. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Approved by the Board of Aldermen on February 14, 2005. �� Scott Bra y, Mayor ATTEST: A, cy Aj"-C� diEg—e-Ozrosswy, Town Secr u http://www.westlake-tx.org/agendas/am012405.htm 2/23/2005