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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-07 TC Min71 MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING October 22, 2007 PRESENT: Mayor Scott Bradley and Aldermen Larry Corson. April Gallagher, Don Redding, Pete Steger, and Bob Timmerman. ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Trent Petty, Town Secretary Kim Sutter, DPS Director Don Wilson, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Town Engineer Jeff Williams, and Executive Assistant Ginger Awtry. 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Bradley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS. There was no one requesting to speak. 3. HEAR A PRESENTATION BY TRAFFIXPAX AND CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RED LIGHT CAMERAS. Town Manager Trent Petty introduced the item and advised that the Board authorized approval of a contract earlier in the year, which provided the Board 90 -days to evaluate the contract. Mr. Petty introduced Keller Police Chief Mark Hafner, and Mr. Jim Bradshaw and Mr. Gary Terry, representing Traffipax. Mr. Jim Bradshaw, 4729 Trail Bend Circle, Fort Worth, Texas, representing Traffipax presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Board regarding Traffipax and the service they provide. Mr. Bradshaw advised that cameras could be installed and operational within 90 days. Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting October 22, 2007 Page 2 of 4 Board discussion ensued regarding notification to the public, cost to the Town, camera locations, and the violation review process. Keller Police Chief Haffner expressed his support for the installation and enforcement of red light cameras in an effort to make the roadway safer. Mayor Bradley opened the public hearing. There being no one requesting to speak, Mayor Bradley closed the public hearing. No action necessary. 4. HEAR A PRESENTATION REGARDING FM 1938 PROJECT STATUS BY TOWN ENGINEER. Mayor Bradley introduced the item. Town Manager Petty introduced Town Engineer, Mr. Jeff Williams of Graham and Associates, Inc. Mr. Jeff Williams presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Board outlining the history of the FM1938 project, the regional and local significance of the road, and the current status of the project. Mr. Williams advised the Board that the bid letting would occur in September 2008 with estimated construction to begin in January 2009 for a January 2010 completion. Mr. Williams advised that the proposed schedule is not conducive to the opening of the expansion to the Fidelity campus however; two milestones have been established to expedite the completion of the section between Dove Road and SH 114 by the fall of 2009. Board discussion ensued regarding traffic signal locations, under grounding of utility lines. speed limit, connection to Precinct Line Road. pedestrian tunnel, drainage, and the likelihood of flooding. No action necessary. 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OCTOBER 25, 2007, EFFECTIVE DATE OF ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REQUESTED RATE CHANGE. Mayor Bradley introduced the item and asked for a motion. MOTION: Alderman Steger made a motion to approve Resolution No. 07-67. suspending the October 25. 2007, effective date of Atmos Energy., Mid -Tex Division requested rate change. Alderman Redding seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. AM Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 4 67 Regular Meeting October 22, 2007 6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS WITH CONSULTANTS TO CONDUCT EXIT INTERVIEWS ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN AND WESTLAKE ACADEMY. Mayor Bradley introduced the item. Town Manager Petty requested direction form the Board relative to the scope, definition and execution of the request. Alderman 'Timmerman expressed his support for providing training to in-house staff to conduct the exit interviews, as well as a review of the current complaint policy. Discussion ensued regarding the objective of the process and the review of the collected data. Mayor Bradley advised that further discussion would be held during a school board workshop and he would extend an invitation to Mr. Donald L. Youngs to offer insight to the process. 7. HEAR A STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER BUILDING. Mayor Bradley advised that a status report is not needed as no changes have occurred since the last report. 8. CONSENT' AGENDA. Mayor Bradley introduced the item and asked for a motion. A. Review and approve minutes of the Board of Aldermen regular and special called meetings held on September 24. 2007. B. Review and approve any outstanding bills. MOTION: Alderman Redding made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Alderman Timmerman seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 9. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business. Mayor Bradley adjourned the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen6 5 Page 4 of 4 Regular Meeting October 22, 2007 APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2007. Scott Bradley, Mayor ATTE Ki Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary