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Home My WebLink About10-24-05 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN WORK SESSION OCTOBER 24, 2005 PRESENT: Mayor Scott Bradley and Aldermen Buddy Brown, Bill Frey, Fred Held, and Don Redding ABSENT: Larry Sparrow OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Trent Petty, Town Secretary Jean Dwinnell, Finance Director Debbie Piper, and Human Resource Director Todd Wood 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT OPTION FOR THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE TMRS RETIRMENT PLAN. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposal and advised that the adoption of the Updated Service Credit option is not free, but will not be a great expense to the Town. He advised that the Fire and Police employees would be the most costly and recommended approval of the Ordinance adopting this benefit. Human Resource Director Todd Wood explained that there is a provision in the adoption so the option doesn't have to be adopted on an annual basis, but is renewed automatically. 3. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, Mayor Bradley declared the work session adjourned at 5:55 p.m. APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON Np V t jn h ,*- r 14 , 2005. Scott Brad ey, Mayor ATTEST: J Dwinnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2005 PRESENT: Mayor Scott Bradley, and Aldermen Buddy Brown, Bill Frey, Fred Held, and Don Redding ABSENT: Alderman Larry Sparrow 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, DPS Director Don Wilson, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, and Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry f�Mffljl 1111ZI]71131: 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 regular session at 7:42 p.m. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION. There was no action to be taken. 5. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. There was no one present wishing to speak. 6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BRINGING NEW AND/OR EXPANDED AIR SERVICE TO DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (TABLED ON 9/26/05) Ms. Susan Goodman, Director of Legislative Awareness at Southwest Airlines, and Mr. Luke Prout, Intern at Southwest Airlines, were present to discuss the proposed Resolution. Ms. Goodman advised that the proposed repeal of the Wright Amendment is a consumer -driven issue, that the decision of SWA to expand at Love Field is a business decision, that SWA will not move to DFW Airport, that Love Field is 1/10 the size of DFW Airport, that SWA has invested millions of dollars in Love Field, and that the repeal of the Wright Amendment would be an economic boon for Dallas. Discussion ensued regarding the moving of American Airlines to Love Field and whether or not the repealing of the Wright Amendment would allow commercial flights out of Alliance or Meacham Airports. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Frey seconded the motion to take no action on Resolution No. 05-33. Mayor Bradley explained that prior to any motion acting on the Resolution, a motion to remove the item from the table is required. Aldermen Redding and Frey withdrew their motion to take no action on Resolution No. 05-33. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Frey seconded the motion to remove the Resolution from the table. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. There was no motion made for action on Resolution No. 05-33, in support of bringing new and/or expanded air service to DFW International Airport and Mayor Bradley declared the Resolution dead for lack of support. 7. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDED SITE PLAN ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1 OF WESTLAKE/SOUTHLAKE PARK ADDITION NO. 1, BEING 20.5 ACRES ON KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD AT SOLANA. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed site plan amendments and advised the Board that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the plan. Mr. Tom Allen, representing McGuire Partners, made a presentation regarding the proposed site plan amendment. Mr. Randy Phillips, representing Huitt/Zollars, explained the site plan, reviewed the tree protection plan, grading plan, drainage plan, layout plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan, fire prevention plan, lighting plan, and parking plan. Discussion ensued regarding the landscaping. Mayor Bradley congratulated First American on their decision to move to Westlake. Mayor Bradley opened the public hearing. Mrs. Kelly Bradley advised that there were changes to the walking path. There were no others wishing to speak and Mayor Bradley closed the public hearing. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Held seconded the motion to approve with the provision that First American comply with the Town's sign ordinance or request a variance through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. There was no further discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PRELIMINARY PLAT ON FIVE LOTS IN THE COWGIRL RANCH ESTATES, BEING 6.260 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1559 DOVE ROAD. Mayor Bradley explained that this property is owned by Barbara Griggs and that she is proposing to subdivide. He further explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat, that the property is zoned for one acre lots, and that the Town will be receiving additional right-of-way for construction of a round -a -bout. Mayor Bradley opened the public hearing. There was no one present wishing to speak and Mayor Bradley closed the public hearing. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Brown seconded the motion to approve the preliminary plat on five lots in the Cowgirl Ranch Estates, being 6.260 acres, located at 1559 Dove Road. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A FINAL PLAT ON FIVE LOTS IN THE COWGIRL RANCH ESTATES, BEING 6.260 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1559 DOVE ROAD. Mayor Bradley opened the public hearing. There was no one present wishing to speak and Mayor Bradley closed the public hearing. Alderman Frey moved, Alderman Redding seconded the motion to approve the Final Plat on five lots in the Cowgirl Ranch Estates, being 6.260 acres, located at 1559 Dove Road. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITIES LOCATED, ALL OR PARTIALLY, IN DENTON COUNTY. Alderman Held moved, Alderman Brown seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 05-39, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement establishing a Mutual Aid Agreement with the communities located, all or partially, in Denton County. There was no 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 announced that the Board of Aldermen had held a workshop regarding this issue. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Held seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 487, adopting the Updated Service Credit Option for the Town of Westlake TMRS Retirement Plan. There was no discussion and Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried. 12. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on October 10, 2005. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. Alderman Redding moved, Alderman Brown 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 8:52 p.m. APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON 1 V 611 e m b e r 2005. - TW=Ala�� Scott Bradley, Mayor ATTEST: �- J* Dwinnell, TRMC_ , CMC, Town Secretary