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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-05 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 PRESENT: Mayor Scott Bradley and Aldermen Buddy Brown, Bill Frey, Don Redding, and Larry Sparrow ABSENT: Aldermen Fred Held (excused) OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Trent Petty, Town Attorney Michael Kallas, Town Secretary Jean Dwinnell, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Marketing and Public Affairs Director Carolyn Sims 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. CITY SECRETARY'S NOTE: Items 5 — 8 were handled at this time. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board convened into executive session at 9:17 p.m., as Mayor Bradley read the items to be discussed. 3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN MEETING. The Board reconvened into open session at 10:00 p.m. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION. Alderman Brown moved, Alderman Redding seconded the motion to settle the Sherry Gray v. Henry Barry, et al., Cause No. 153-18458400 (153rd Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas) case based on the terms of the mediation. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. There were no presentations made. 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DFW AIRPORT AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE WRIGHT AMENDMENT. Mr. Jeff Fagan, representing the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board, made a presentation regarding the proposed repeal of the Wright Amendment and the possible movement of Southwest Airlines to the DFW Airport. Discussion ensued regarding the closing of Love Field at the time DFW was opened, Ft. Worth Airline, Dallas pushing Southwest Airlines to test the market at DFW, costs to operate at DFW, performance of airports in cities where multiple airports are present, and the impact on the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth if the Wright Amendment is repealed. Mr. Bob Whistler spoke in opposition to the repeal of the Wright Amendment. Alderman Frey moved, Alderman Redding seconded the motion to table this item until information can be presented by Southwest Airlines regarding their reasoning for pursuing the repeal. There was no further discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1 OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO ON MARCH 5, 2002, MEMORIALIZING THE PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING A RIGHT- OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FM 1938 FROM FM 1709 TO SH 114, ALLOWING TARRANT COUNTY TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TOWARD THE ENGINEERING COSTS OF THE PROJECT. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed amendment. Alderman Sparrow moved, Alderman Brown seconded the motion to approve the amendment to Article 1 of the Interlocal Agreement entered into on March 5, 2002, memorializing the parties' obligations and responsibilities regarding a right-of-way acquisition and improvement project for FM 1938 from FM 1709 to SH 114, allowing Tarrant County to contribute funds toward the engineering costs of the project. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KELLER REGARDING POLICE SERVICES. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed Resolution and advised that the cost of the proposed agreement was included in the 2005-2006 FY Budget. He advised the Board that the amendment included a $25,000 increase over last year. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Sparrow seconded the motion to approve Resolution 05- 34, approving an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Keller regarding police services. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on September 12, 2005. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. Alderman Brown moved, Alderman Frey seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. ADJOURNMENT. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Sparrow seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and Mayor Bradley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m. Approved by the Board of Aldermen on &J&WA2 /0 , 2005. ATTEST: J n Dwinnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary