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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members Tim Brittan, Larry Corson, Carol
Langdon, Rick Rennhack, and Rebecca Rollins.
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town
Secretary Kelly Edwards, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy
Meyer, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Lt. Richard Whitten, and
Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards.
Mayor Wheat called the workshop meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- Sharon Sanden asked permission to address the Council. She expressed her
concerns should the Town outsource the Fire & EMS services and provided examples
of their devotion to the citizens.
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The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
a. Sec. 551.07(a)(1) PERSONNEL MATTERS - to deliberate the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, of a public officer or employee:
Town Manager
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Town Manager Brymer provided an overview and presentation of the process to amend
and update the Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the length of the process, the composition and
responsibilities of the taskforce, the role of the consultant, and consideration of ideas.
Town Manager Brymer advised the process would take approximately 18 months.
7. DISCUSSION OF TOWN REVENUE SOURCES INCLUDING IDEAS FOR NEW
REVENUE SOURCES AS IT RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN OUTCOME
STRATEGY OF ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, INCLUDING WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
Town Manager Brymer, the Leadership Team and Council discussed prospective
revenue sources and the cost of doing business.
Ideas discussed included increasing user fees charges for services and the possibility of
implementing new fees.
Discussion ensued regarding the meetings in July, the possibility of reducing Council
meetings to once a month and time limits for presentations.
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There being no further business, Mayor Wheat adjourned the workshop at 10:19 pm.
APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL DECEMBER 14, 2009.
ATTEST:
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Laura Wheat, Mayor
Kellytclwards�,Town Secretary
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