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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING
October 27, 2008
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Aldermen Tim Brittan, Don Redding, and Rebecca
Rollins.
ABSENT: Aldermen Larry Corson and Carol Langdon.
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Thomas Brymer, Town Attorney Stan Lowry. DPS
Director Don Wilson, Director of Planning and Development
Eddie Edwards. Public Works Superintendent Jarrod Greenwood.
and Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger AxNlry
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Wheat ledge the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS.
There was no one present wishing to address the Board.
4. CONSENT AGENDA.
Mayor Wheat introduced the consent agenda and asked for a motion.
a. Review and approve minutes of the Joint Regional Meeting held on September 10,
2008.
b. Review and approve minutes of the Board of Aldermen regular meeting and
workshop held on October 6. 2008.
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c. Resolution No. 08-58 - Consider a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to
enter into an Inter -local Agreement with Tarrant County for brush clearance and
culvert installation on Precinct Line Road.
d. Resolution No. 08-59 - Consideration of a Resolution opposing the continued
preemption of municipal regulation of certain intra -state gas utilities and urging
legislative action to permit greater local oversight.
MOTION: Alderman Brittan made a motion to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Alderwoman Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote of 3-0.
5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PETE EHRENBERG TO SERVE
AS PRESIDENT OF TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING ENTITIES ON AN INTERIM
BASIS AND APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
Town Manager Brymer introduced the item and advised that Mr. Pete Ehrenberg was in
attendance.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Redding made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-
60, appointing Pete Ehrenberg to serve as President of Texas Student
Housing Entities on an interim basis and approving the terms of an
employment agreement. Alderwoman Rollins seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
6. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL OF CIVIC
CAMPUS FACILITIES AND APPROVING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY /
CIVIC CAMPUS FACILITY USE FEES, GUIDELINES, AND POLICIES.
Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer addressed the Board regarding the item. Mr.
Meyer advised the Board that the dining and performance hall at the Westlake Civic
Campus will be made available to Westlake residents on Sundays, and rental fees be
collected to offset the operational and repair costs associated with rental of the facility.
MOTION: Alderman Brittan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 08-61.
authorizing the rental of the Civic Campus facilities and approve the
Westlake Academy / Civic Campus Facility use fees, guidelines, and
policies. Mayor Pro Tem Redding seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 3-0.
7. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC), INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE (IBC), INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC),
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC), THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE (IMC), THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
(IPC), AND THE 2008 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC) AND AMENDMENTS FOR EACH CODE.
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Planning and Development Director Edwards addressed the Board regarding the item,
and reviewed the recommended changes to the code as well as as local recommendations
with regard to pool alarms.
Board discussion ensued with regard to the adoption of the ordinance.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Redding made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 602,
adopting the 2006 editions of the IRC, IBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC. IPC, and
the 2008 Edition of the NEC. and amendments for each Code..
Alder,.voman Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried bN, a vote
of 3-0.
8. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE AND AMENDMENTS.
DPS Director Don Wilson addressed the Board regarding the item.
Board discussion ensued with regard to the sprinkler system requirement.
MOTION: Alderman Britian made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 603, adopting
the 2006 Edition of the IFC and amendments. Mayor Pro Tem Redding
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
9. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94 SECTION 31 OF THE
WESTLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES SETTING WATER/WASTE WATER
RATES AND TAP FEES.
Superintendent of Public Works Greenwood addressed the Board regarding the item.
Board discussion ensued regarding Westlake per capita daily usage, peak rates. and the
importance of water conservation.
Alderman Brittan expressed his concern with what he felt were inequities between
commercial and residential rates and usage.
MOTION: Alderwoman Rollins made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 60.1, setting
the water/waste water rates and tap fees for the Town effective January 1.
2009. Mayor Pro Tem Redding seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote o1'2-1, with Alderman Brittan voting in opposition.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
No items were presented for discussion.
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11. BOARD CALENDAR.
Mayor Wheat reviewed the Board calendar.
- Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition
o 10/28 — 10/31, San Antonio, Texas
- Aldermen Joint Workshop with Texas Student Housing Authority Board
- 11/3, 4:15 p.m. Town Hall Offices
- FM 1938 Public Hearing
o 11/6, displays at 6:30 p.m., public hearing at 7 p.m.
Cross Timbers Community Church, 2525 Florence Road, Keller
- Household Hazardous Waste collection day
o 11/8.9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Westlake Academy Campus
- Gas Well Drilling Informational Meeting
o 11/11. 7 to 9 p.m., Town Hall Offices
- WI-1PS Annual Board Meeting
o 11/13, 6 p.m. — 7:30 p.m., Marriott Solana
- Christmas Tree Lighting
- Tuesday, 12/2. 6:30 p.m., Westlake Academy Campus
- Joint Regional Meeting
o 1/29/09,6:30 p.m., Westlake Town Hall
12. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Alderman Brittan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderwoman
Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008.
Laura Wheat. Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim, Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary