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Home My WebLink About08-30-10 TC MinMINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS M1011 CQU1JCI1,R-.EGU-L4.?, VEET11AG August 30, 2010 PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members, Tim Britian, Carol Langdon and Rick Rennhack. Clif Cox arrived at 4:52 p.m. ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town Secretary Kelly Edwards, Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry, Public Works Director Jarrod Greenwood, Municipal Court Administrator Amanda DeGan, Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer and Finance Director Debbie Piper. VIM M = N OLSI'll 114 Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 4:42 p.m. 2. DISCUSS AND REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM AUGUST 30, 2010, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. Town Manager Brymer stated that the Atmos steering committee has been advantageous for the Town. 3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT: WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH RELATED TO THE WHOLESALE PURCHASE ® TREATED IVnLL. Public Works Director Greenwood provided a presentation and overview of the proposed contract with the City of Fort Worth. Town Council Minutes 08130/10 Page 1 of 5 Discussion ensued regarding the number of cities that receive their water by well and the reasons that Westlake would be unable to use well water, the legality of a PILOT to wholesale customers, and the equity of the water system. The Council asked staff to prepare a report showing the split of consumption of residential vs. commercial users. 4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE REGIONAL TRAIL PLAN AND THE FM 1938 PROJECT. Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer provided a presentation and overview of the Regional Trail Planning System. Public Works Director Greenwood provided the history and overview of FM 1938 construction. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the pedestrian underpass location On FM 1938, the removal of the Vaquero stone wall, and how the trail will connect to our regional system. The Council asked Staff to discuss the option of a roundabout with TxDot on FM1938 at Dove Road. MNMEM• r There being no further business, Mayor Wheat adjourned the workshop at 7:08 p.m. I =- Mayor Wheat called the regular meeting to order at 7:33 p.m., with all Council Members present. Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. No one addressed the Council. Town Council Minutes 08/30/10 Page 2 of 5 4. �2 a. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on June 28, 2010. b. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on August 20, 2010. c. Consider approval of Resolution 10-21, Approving the destruction of the Town and TSHA records in compliance with the Texas State Library and Archive Commission schedules. d. Consider approval of Resolution 10-22, Authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and authorizing payment of two cents per capita to the Atmos Cities Steering Committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation. e. Consider approval of Resolution 10-23, Appointing a member to the Public Arts Society. f. Consider approval of Resolution 10-24, Authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Agreement for Water Service between the Town of Westlake and the City of Fort Worth, Texas relating to the wholesale purchase of treated water. g. Consider approval of Ordinance 642, Consenting to assignment of Ordinance No. 408 to Allied Waste Services, MOTION: Council Member Cox made a motion to approve items b through g of the consent agenda. Council Member Rennhack seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. MOTION: Council Member Cox a made a motion to approve item a of the consent agenda with amendments as discussed. Council Member Rennhack seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Town Attorney Lowry stated that it is the Council's choice and option to appoint a new member as nothing in state law dictates the process to appoint a new member. The previous Council accepted applications and interviewed candidates. Discussion ensued regarding the number of Council Members required to constitute a quorum with the current vacancy. Council Member Brittan recommended Terry Horton who is very active in the community, has a real estate background and grandchildren that attend Westlake Academy. MOTION: Council Member Brittan made a motion to appoint Mr. Terry Horton to fill the vacant seat of Council Member contingent upon his acceptance. Council Member Rennhack seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Town Council Minutes 08/30/10 Page 3 of 5 MOTION: Council Member Brittan made a motion to appoint Council Member Langdon as the Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Cox seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. Council Member Langdon abstained. ja W I ig� 110411114 9111RI *91 &O'Eli 4 N 1111:j m [$104 UWAK ,is JU419314• Municipal Court Administrator DeGan provided the background of the proposed ordinance. Discussion ensued regarding the use of a hands free device and the use of a phone while in the school pick-up line. MOTION: Council Member Cox made a motion to approve Ordinance 643 with amendments as discussed. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. q1T1L'MRk1jt11 L LIJOKS) 1:73 4;111• too) L Elm Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer provided an overview and answered questions regarding the amendment as proposed. Discussion ensued regarding the implementation of the parking user fees and locations of faculty and student parking. MOTION: Council Member Langdon made a motion to approve Resolution 10-25. Council Member Cox seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. ill I 4rXCi fly 11111111111H, =-, - Town Council Minutes 08130/10 Page 4 of 5 0 4i R 4 OTNT-,U - Arbor Day September 25, 2010 - Westlake Baja at Vaquero September 27, 2,010 - Council Meeting (adoption of budget) Sept. 29, 2010 - Annual TML Conference (Corpus Christ!) October 26-29, 2010 5 IPI 11 ID 18111-19 There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. MOTION: Council Member Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Cox seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. ATTEST: Kai Edwa Town Secretary rqsj Laura Wheat, Mayor Town Council Minutes 08130/10 Page 5 of 5