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Home My WebLink About04-27-09 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP April 27, 2009 PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members Tim Brittan, Larry Corson, Carol Langdon, Don Redding and Rebecca Rollins. ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Thomas Brymer, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town Secretary Kim Sutter, Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Public Works Superintendent Jarrod Greenwood, and Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry. 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Wheat called the workshop to order at 5:21 p.m. 2. DISCUSS AND REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM APRIL 13, 2009, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. Mayor Wheat introduced the item and opened the floor for questions related to the consent agenda items from the April 27, 2009, regular meeting agenda. There were no questions regarding the consent agenda items. Mayor Wheat recessed the workshop at 5:22 p.m. to convene into executive session under Section 551.071: Consultation with Attorney regarding oil and gas well drilling and production. Mayor Wheat convened the executive session at 5:24 p.m. The executive session adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Mayor Wheat reconvened the workshop at 6:12 p.m. Town of Westlake Town Council Page 2 of 3 Workshop Minutes April 27, 2009 3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED OIL AND GAS DRILLINGIPRODUCTION TECHNICAL STANDARDS ORDINANCE FOR OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION IN WESTLAKE. Town Manager Brymer introduced the item, and reviewed the technical standards ordinance with regard to the gas well permitting process, including requirements for a neighborhood meeting with property owners within one thousand (1,000) feet of the proposed drill site, Site Plan requirements, public hearings, and the requirement of a Specific Use Permit (SUP). Mr. Brymer added that Gas Well Pad Permits and Gas Well Permits would be approved administratively by Town staff. Discussion ensued regarding lighting requirements, gas well pad site permit applications, road maintenance agreements, setback requirements, access issues, flaring and adequate duration for flaring, noise levels, public education, wastewater disposal wells, and landscaping. Mayor Wheat asked the Town Attorney to review the language regarding road maintenance agreement and road repair agreement, as they appear to be one in the same. As follow-up to the discussion regarding the road repair agreement, Town Manager Brymer advised the Town Council that he has presented the City Manager of Keller a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding discussed with the Cities of Trophy Club and Roanoke as an introduction to conversation with regard to a reciprocating agreement between the Town and the City of Keller, specifically as it relates to gas and oil well drilling and production. Town Manager Brymer advised that the Town Council would approve exceptions to the setback requirements. Town Council Member Corson stated that he supports the Town Council being given the authority to make the decision regarding setbacks based on input from adjacent property owners. It was the consensus of the Town Council to direct the Town Attorney to make the necessary changes to the technical standards ordinance based on the Town Council discussion. Town Manager Brymer advised that the ordinance was prepared with the highest aesthetic standards as identified by the Town Council last fall. An Ordinance has been placed on the April 27, 2009, regular meeting agenda for consideration by the Town Council. Town of Westlake Town Council Page 3 of 3 Workshop Minutes April 27, 2009 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. No items were presented for consideration. 5. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, Mayor Wheat adjourned the workshop at 7:38 p.m. APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2009. Laura Wheat, Mayor ATTEST: +KiSutier, fRMC, Town Secretary MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 27, 2009 PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members Tim Brittan, Larry Corson, Carol Langdon, Don Redding, and Rebecca Rollins. ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Thomas Brymer, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town Secretary Kim Sutter, Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards, Public Works Superintendent Jarrod Greenwood, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Todd Wood, and Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry 1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:56 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 3. MAYOR WHEAT TO ISSUE A SPECIAL PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 10, 2009, AS "PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK". Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Todd Wood gave a brief history on Public Recognition Week, and stated that this is the first year Westlake has formally recognized the event. Mayor Wheat read and presented a proclamation to Town of Westlake staff in attendance. Town of Westlake Town Council Page 5 of 7 Regular Meeting Minutes April 27, 2009 There being no one requesting to speak, Mayor Wheat closed the public hearings. MOTION: Council Member Corson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 610. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0. MOTION: Council Member Langdon moved to adopt Ordinance No. 611. Mayor Pro Tem Redding seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Langdon moved to adopt Ordinance No. 612. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Corson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 613. Council Member Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Langdon moved to adopt Ordinance No. 614. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Langdon moved to adopt Ordinance No. 615. Mayor Pro Tem Redding seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Rollins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 616. Mayor Pro Tem Redding seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Langdon moved to adopt Ordinance No. 617. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Rollins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 618. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Rollins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 619. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Rollins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 620. Mayor Pro Tem Redding seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Langdon moved to adopt Ordinance No. 621. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. MOTION: Council Member Rollins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 622. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0. MOTION: Council Member Corson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 623. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0. Town of Westlake Town Council Page 6 of 7 Regular Meeting Minutes April 27, 2009 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Redding moved to adopt Ordinance No. 624. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. No items were presented for consideration. 10. COUNCIL CALENDAR Mayor Wheat reviewed the Council calendar. - Early Voting begins o April 27, 2009 - Summer Concert Series o May 1, 2009, 12 noon, Solana Courtyard - TML Legislative Status Report o April 17, 2009, Austin - General Election Day o May 9, 2009 - Decoration Day o Monday, May 25,2009, I.O.O.F. Cemetery - TML Legislative Wrap-up o June 26, 2009, Marriott Las Colinas, Irving - TML Legislative Wrap-up o June 29, 2009, Austin 11. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. MOTION: Council Member Brittan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0. Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Town of Westlake Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 27, 2009 APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2009. Laura eat, Mayor ZT. Kik Sutter, TRMC, Town Secretary Page 7 of 7