HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-08 TC MinMINUTES OF THE JOINT REGIONAL MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB AND THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT
LOCATION: 108 S. OAK STREET, ROANOKE, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 6:30 P.M.
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT:
Scooter Gierisch Mayor
Holly Gray-McPherson Mayor Pro Tem
Brian Darby Council Member
Kevin Stillwell Council Member
Melvin Smith Council Member
Jimmy Stathatos City Manager
Debra Wallace Assistant City Manager
Ronnie Angel Parks and Recreation Director
Cody Petree Public Works Director
Gary Johnson Police Chief
Brad Goudie Deputy Fire Chief
Kim Barnes City Secretary
TROPHY CLUB TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT:
Nick Sanders Mayor
Jim Moss Council Member
Kathleen Wilson Council Member
Brandon Emmons Town Manager
Stephen Seidel Assistant Town Manager
Lisa Ramsey Town Secretary
Adam Adams Parks and Recreation Director
WESTLAKE TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF PRESENT:
Laura Wheat Mayor
Carol Langdon Alderwoman
Rebecca Rollins Alderwoman
Larry Corson Alderman
Tim Brittan (arrived at 6:40 p.m.) Alderman
Thomas E. Brymer Town Manager
Kim Sutter Town Secretary
Eddie Edwards Director of Planning & Development
Don Wilson Director of Public Safety
Sharon Wilson Municipal Court Clerk
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September 10, 2008
NISD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dr. Karen Rue
Devonna Holland
Dennis McCreary
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CALL CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER
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Superintendent
Board Member
Assistant Superintendent of Facilities,
Planning, and Construction
Mayor Gierisch, City of Roanoke, called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
Mayor Sanders, Town of Trophy Club, advised that a quorum of the Trophy Club
Council was not present.
Mayor Wheat, Town of Westlake, called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
Members of each City or Board were introduced at this time.
PRESENTATION
Mr. Dennis McCreary, NISD Assistant Superintendent for Facilities, Planning and
Construction addressed the group regarding the district's growth and development and
presented information relative to the design standards for schools in the district.
Mr. McCreary addressed questions from the group as well as members of the audience.
NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING LIBRARY.
Mayor Sanders advised that a task force has been formed consisting of school
district representatives and residents of Trophy Club for the purpose of exploring
the possibility of joint use facilities beyond a library.
Discussion ensued with regard to the logistics of staffing and operating a joint use
facility, including the need to segregate library visitors from students. suitable
material, and funding, including grant funds.
Mayor Gierisch advised that the City of Roanoke is currently evaluating the
possibility of expanding the existing Roanoke library.
2. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING PARK FACILITIES:
a) Each Entity Provide Brief Overview of Current and Future Park Plans
Mr. Ronnie Angel, Roanoke, gave a status report of the Roanoke park facilities.
He stated that the Roanoke Recreation Center has been open for 3 }ears and
has doubled itsmembership (6,300 members).
City Manager Stathatos (Roanoke) mentioned the possibility of a land acquisition
to expand the park area.
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Mayor Sanders (Trophy Club) advised that Trophy Club is working on a park
master plan for Marshall Creek Park and is referring to the park as Trophy Club
Park. Mayor Sanders emphasized the need to work together to provide facilities
for multiple types of sport activities.
Discussion ensued regarding the name of the Trophy Club/Marshall Creek Park.
Mr. Adam Adams, Trophy Club, presented a status report of Trophy Club park
facilities, and advised that RFQ's were received last week for the Corp property
b) Discussion of Marshall Creek Park
Discussion ensued with regard to the park.
Council Member Wilson, Trophy Club, expressed her desire to appoint a regional
joint task force to review and evaluate the project and address the naming rights
issue.
Mayor Gierisch suggested scheduling a meeting with the three (3) cities to start
this process.
c) Discussion of Natatorium Facility
Dr. Rue announced that the NISD will commence a feasibility study to evaluate
the practicability of a natatorium, including when it makes sense to construct a
facility and the location of the facility. Dr. Rue advised that the District currently
compensates the City of Keller $15,000/year for use of the facility.
Mr. McCreary stated that the District has a five (5) year contract with the City of
Keller, and the Keller facility meets the needs of the district. Mr. McCreary
added that the feasibility study is scheduled to begin in the spring 2009.
Mayor Gierisch suggested that the study be shared with the group when
completed.
3. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING HIGHWAY 170 -
HIGHWAY 114 INTERCHANGE.
Mayor Sanders advised that the continuation of Highway 114 to side roads in
Trophy Club, heading west, is estimated at $33.9 million dollars and the project is
expected to let in September 2011.
Mayor Sanders emphasized the importance of the local communities to stay
involved in this project.
4. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING INTER-COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENT ALONG
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HIGHWAYS 114 AND 170 OF MUTUAL INTEREST TO ALL
COMMUNITIES.
Alderman Corson addressed the group regarding the item and presented a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) as drafted for a joint effort with three (3)
Colorado counties. Mr. Corson highlighted sections of the document that could
have applicability toward a joint regional corridor agreement.
Mayor Sanders, Trophy Club, suggested that a similar draft document be
presented at the next quarterly meeting for discussion.
5. SCHEDULE FUTURE MEETINGS.
Next meeting tentatively scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 29, 2009,
in Westlake.
D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilman M. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council K.
Stillwell seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Gierisch, Roanoke, adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
MOTION: Alderwoman Rollins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderwoman
Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Wheat, Westlake. adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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Laura Wheat. Mayor
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Kitt`i Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary