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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-05 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING MAY 23, 2005 Present: Scott Bradley, Mayor Buddy Brown, Member Bill Frey, Member Larry Sparrow, Member Trent Petty, Town Manager Matthew Boyle, Town Attorney Jean Dwinnell, Town Secretary Absent: Fred Held, Mayor Pro Tem Don Redding, Member 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and announced a quorum. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board convened into executive session at 7:07 p.m., as Mayor Bradley read the items to be discussed. 3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN MEETING. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:08 p.m. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION. There was no action taken coming out of executive session. 5. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE AND PRESENT CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO EACH OF THE NEWLY ELECTED ALDERMEN. Town Secretary Jean Dwinnell administered the Oath of Office to Alderman Larry Sparrow. 6. ELECT A MAYOR PRO TEM. Alderman Brown moved, Alderman Sparrow seconded a motion to table this item until the next regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 7. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. There were no presentations made. 8. PRESENTATION BY KAI FISCHER FROM MARRIOTT SOLANA CONCERNING A TRANSPORTATION UPDATE. Messrs. Kai Fischer and Zachary Kimble representing the Marriott Solana made a presentation regarding finances, occupancy, room rates, advertising/promotions, shuttle services, and renovations of the Marriott Solana. They advised that Kelly Bradley receives meals from the Marriott for Metroport Meals on Wheels and that the Historical Preservation Society's Pathfinder is placed in each room at the Marriott. 9. PRESENTATION BY RICK RENNHACK FROM WESTLAKE ACADEMY FOUNDATION CONCERNING A YEAR-END UPDATE. Mr. Rennhack was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Jim Billington made a presentation regarding the activities and accomplishments of the Foundation during the last year. Mr. Petty advised that Ms. Barbara Brizuela, Head of School, assisted with the preparation of the hand-out. 10. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR FIDELITY INVESTMENTS AT ONE DESTINY WAY, WESTLAKE, TEXAS. Town Manager Trent Petty introduced this item and reviewed the action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He advised that the application meets all requirements of the Code and that the temporary parking would be removed upon construction of the proposed parking garage. Mr. Dan Jenkins, Ms. Fran Eichorst, and Ms. Lisa Stewart were present representing Fidelity. Ms. Eichorst reviewed the background of the proposed plan and explained the details of the garage regarding parking spaces, levels, screening, and lighting. Mayor Bradley opened the public hearing. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Bradley closed the public hearing. Alderman Sparrow moved, Alderman Brown seconded a motion to approve the site plan amendment as presented. After further discussion regarding screening on Dove Road and the reflectivity of concrete as discussed at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD. Alderman Frey moved, Alderman Brown seconded a motion to approve Resolution 05-17, reappointing members Ruby Held, Kelly Bradley, and Tom Allen to the Westlake Historical Preservation Board. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SURPLUS RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT). Alderman Sparrow moved, Alderman Brown seconded a motion to approve Resolution 05-18, authorizing the Town Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of surplus right-of-way from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 13. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO "HOMELAND SECURITY/DPA GRANTS" TO ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE FEDERAL FY 2003 AND FY 2004 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS ASSESSMENT (DPA) GRANT. Town Manager Trent Petty explained that the purchase of two defibrillators is 100% reimbursable under the Federal FY 2003 and FY 2004 Department of Homeland Security Domestic Preparedness Assessment (DPA) Grant. Alderman Frey moved, Alderman Sparrow seconded a motion to approve Resolution 05-19, authorizing a budget amendment to "Homeland Security/DPA Grants" to allow the purchase of medical equipment. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TARRANT COUNTY'S MORATORIUM ON TAX INCENTIVES DUE TO CAPS PLACED ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAX REVENUES BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed Resolution and recommended supporting the moratorium until final action is taken by the Legislature. Discussion ensued regarding the benefit to the Town of Westlake and how this will affect economic development. Mr. Petty explained that standing behind Tarrant County on this issue will indicate that we are all standing together against tax caps. Alderman Brown moved, Alderman Frey seconded the motion to approve Resolution 05-20 supporting Tarrant County's moratorium on tax incentives due to caps placed on local Government tax revenues by the State Legislature. The vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey and Brown Nay: Alderman Sparrow Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried. 15. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on April 25, 2005. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. Alderman Sparrow moved, Alderman Brown seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 16. ADJOURNMENT. Alderman Brown moved, Alderman Sparrow seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried and Mayor Bradley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. QApproved by the Board of Aldermen on %3A , 2005. Scottpill Jill III III Brad • Q A JA Je winnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary