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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 Minutes of Joint Regional Meeting September 10, 2008 NISD MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Karen Rue Devonna Holland Dennis McCreary A. B. C. CALL CITY COUNCIL TO ORDER Page 2 of 4 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. Minutes of Joint Regional Meeting September 10, 2008 Page 3 of 4 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 Minutes of Joint Regional Meeting September 10, 2008 Page ~ of 4 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. ~~~ .nt~ f-~ i~.,~~~~ , Laura Wheat. Mayor ~~, Kitt`i Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary