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Home My WebLink About02-27-06 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2006 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, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Marketing and Public Affairs Director Carolyn Sims, DPS Director Don Wilson, and Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board convened into executive session at 7:05 p.m., as Mayor Bradley read the items to be discussed. 3. RECONVENE MEETING. The Board reconvened into regular session at 7:25 p.m. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION. Alderman Sparrow moved to approve the change in the Town Manager's contract as described in the Executive Session. Alderman Redding seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. PROCLAMATION — TOWN OF WESLAKE 50 -YEAR ANNIVERSARY There was no action taken on this item. 6. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. Ms. Kelly Bradley introduced Mr. Jack Wiesman, member of the Westlake Historical Board, and thanked him for his donation to the Westlake Library and for his work on historical matters. 7. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AND/OR AMBULANCE SERVICE. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed Resolution, advised that the Agreement is renewable annually, and that the funds previously have been budgeted. Alderman Held moved to approve Resolution No. 06-08, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for Fire Protection Services and/or Ambulance Service. Alderman Frey seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BEDFORD AND APPROXIMATELY 15 OTHER SIGNATORY CITIES. Town Manager Trent Petty explained the proposed Resolution, and advised that this would give the Town the opportunity to take advantage of pricing with other cities. Alderman Sparrow moved to approve Resolution No. 06-09, authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of Bedford and approximately 15 other signatory cities. Alderman Held seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CALLING AND ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO ALDERMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 23.023, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISSOLVING THE TOWN'S 4A DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND INCORPORATING A % CENT AD VALOREM TAX LESS THAN THE CURRENT RATE. Mayor Bradley explained the proposed Ordinance and advised that the proposed '/z cent sales tax would not have the same limits as the 4A Development Corporation funds. Alderman Frey moved to approve Ordinance No. 498, calling and ordering an election to be held on the 13t` day of May, 2006 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two Aldermen in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.023, Texas Local Government Code; and for the purpose of dissolving the Town's 4A Development Corporation and incorporating a '/2 cent Ad Valorem tax less than the current rate. Alderman Brown seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE TOWN TO ENTER INTO A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A JOINT ELECTION DESIRABLE FOR VOTER CONVENIENCE AND TO REDUCE THE OVERALL COST. Mayor Bradley explained the proposed Resolution. Alderman Sparrow moved to approve Resolution 06-10, allowing the Town to enter into a joint election agreement with Tarrant County foe the purpose of conducting a joint election desirable for voter convenience and to reduce the overall cost. Alderman Held seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Review and approve minutes of the regular meeting held on February 13, 2006. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. Alderman Brown moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Alderman Held seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT. Alderman Redding moved to adjourn. Alderman Brown seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Ayes: Aldermen Frey, Brown, Held, Redding, and Sparrow Nays: None Mayor Bradley declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON MARCH 27, 2006. Scott Bradley, Mayor ATTEST: can Dwinnell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary MINUTES OF A TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, WHICH INCLUDES THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD FEBRUARY 27, 2006 PRESENT: Mayor Scott Bradley and Aldermen Bill Frey, Buddy Brown, Fred Held, Don Redding, and Larry Sparrow Historical Board President Kelly Bradley and Board members Vickey Smith, Jack Wiesman, Stephen Thornton, and Ruby Held OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Trent Petty, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town Secretary Jean Dwinnell, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Marketing and Public Affairs Director Carolyn Sims, Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry, Sharon Sanden, Bill Greenwood, Dave Lieber, and Austin Lieber 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. and presided over the meeting. 2. DISCUSS TOWN OF WESTLAKE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Mayor Bradley explained the purpose for the meeting and the type of information that is desired for the History Book. Discussion ensued regarding the letter to the citizens requesting information, the inclusion of history regarding local streets, description of major additions, the history of Circle T Ranch, news articles and pictures from 1956, and cost of the book with various covers. Historical Board President Kelly Bradley advised that the members of the Historical Board have been assigned different sections of the book on which to research history. Mayor Bradley reviewed the options for the celebration and requested input from those present. Discussion ensued regarding the option of one large event or "beefing up" the existing Town events for the year. Other discussion included the creation of a flag; the creation of a banner that could be placed at each event through the end of the year; having birthday cake at each event; having a common theme; creating a time capsule; creating a quilt; offering bricks with each family's name for sale; and having the Arbor Day Committee plant a tree on the Town/Academy Campus with a 50 -year anniversary plaque. Further discussion was held regarding the need for volunteers to assist with the plans and the possibility of engaging representatives from each of the Homeowners Associations. Bill Greenwood volunteered to recruit volunteers to help with Arbor Days so that the 50th Anniversary Celebration could be included in Arbor Days. Other issues discussed were residents that have been here 50 years, how the celebration information would be disseminated to the public, what other cities/towns are doing to celebrate their anniversaries, and the status of acquiring sponsors. It was the consensus of the Board of Aldermen that if a sponsor for the banner could not be acquired to cover the costs, the item would be placed on their agenda for discussion. It was also the consensus of the Board of Aldermen to "beef up" all existing events rather than hold one large event at the end of the year near the anniversary of the official date of incorporation (December 27, 1956). It was further decided that a 50th Anniversary quilt project would not be undertaken because of the effort required and because Arbor Days had done a quilt in recent years. Also the group decided not to sell bricks because the Westlake Academy Foundation has indicated they might sell bricks for Westlake Academy The members of both Boards agreed to meet once each month before the second regular meeting of the Aldermen to discuss the plans and progress. [cam ��1i1,7►1►� 1 �1►`II M There being no further business, Mayor Bradley declared the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON MARCH 27, 2006. FA'2 Scott Bradle�, Mayor 1 ATTEST: �Dwinfiell, TRMC, CMC, Town Secretary