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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-05 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2005 PRESENT: Mayor Scott Bradley and Aldermen Bill Frey, Buddy Brown, Fred Held, Don Redding, and Larry Sparrow ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Trent Petty, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town Secretary Jean Dwinnell, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Marketing and Public Affairs Director Carolyn Sims, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, DPS Director Don Wilson, Human Resource Director Todd Wood, Public Works Manager Jarrod Greenwood, and Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board convened into executive session at 7:02 p.m., as Mayor Bradley read the items to be discussed. 3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN MEETING. The Board reconvened into open session at 8:28 p.m. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION. There was no action to be taken. 5. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. Mayor Bradley introduced Mr. Dave Lieber and asked him to explain to the Board of Aldermen about the Westlake Academy Newspaper that the students have created. Mr. Lieber explained that the students voted to name the newspaper The Black Cow, since they all see black cows on their way to the school each morning. He further explained that the annual Year Book will be called The Forge, because of the school logo. Mr. Lieber also explained that the students will be attending Board meetings and writing stories for the paper with his help. Mr. Lieber expressed his satisfaction with the school and his concern for education in schools today. He advised that he refers to Westlake Academy as "the shining school on the hill." He further expressed his satisfaction with Head of School Mrs. Barbara Brizuela and stated he feels Westlake Academy is fortunate to have her. The Westlake Historical Preservation Society Board presented Mr. Dave Lieber the Citizen of the Heart award for his contributions to the Town of Westlake and the Historical Preservation Society. 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BRINGING NEW AND/OR EXPANDED AIR SERVICE TO DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (TABLED ON 9/26/05) Mayor Bradley read a letter from a Southwest Airlines representative, requesting this item remain tabled until the regular meeting on October 24th at which time they will have a representative available to speak to the Board of Aldermen regarding the Wright Amendment proposal. Mayor Bradley explained if the Board wished to act on the proposed Resolution, a motion would need to be made to remove the item from the table. There was no motion to remove this item from the table. 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SABER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS THE LOW BIDDER TO CONSTRUCT THE 16" WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 1938 FROM DOVE ROAD TO HWY 114. Mayor Bradley explained the proposed Resolution and asked if the low bidder had been qualified. Town Manager Trent Petty confirmed the low bidders' qualifications. Alderman Sparrow moved, Alderman Brown seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 05- 35, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Saber Development Corporation as the low bidder to construct the 16" waterline improvements on FM 1938 from Dove Road to Hwy. 114. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF RECORD AS THE ALLIANCE REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Held seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 05- 36, designating the official newspaper of record as the Alliance Regional Newspapers. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KELLER FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AND WATER SERVICE AT 1730 OTTINGER ROAD, WESTLAKE, TEXAS. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed Resolution and recommended approval. Alderman Frey moved, Alderman Brown seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 05-37, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Keller for sanitary sewer service and water service at 1730 Ottinger Road in Westlake. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE AND 170 RETAIL ASSOCIATES, LTD. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed Resolution and advised that an economic development plan for the 170 property and the mall would be forthcoming. He advised that the $1.3 million in fees that would be paid in advance of the proposed construction would be non- refundable. Alderman Held moved, Alderman Redding seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 05- 38, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Westlake and 170 Retail Associates, Ltd. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the $1.3 million in fees, the dissolution of the 4A and creation of the Crime Control District, and the status of the Town's reserves. There was no further discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT OPTION FOR THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE TMRS RETIREMENT PLAN. Mayor Bradley asked that a work session be held to discuss the implications of this Ordinance on future budgets prior to adoption. It was the consensus of the Board of Aldermen to schedule a work session regarding this item. 12. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on September 26, 2005. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. Alderman Redding 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. 13. ADJOURNMENT. Alderman Brown moved, Alderman Held seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and Mayor Bradley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Approved by the Board of Aldermen on 0&4S IA 24 , 2005. TT4� Scott Bradley, Mayor ATTEST: an Dwinnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary