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Home My WebLink About10-25-10 TC MinAIII-ITES OF PRESENT:TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members, Tim Brittan, Clif Cox, Carol Langdon and Rick Rennhack. 11: A41,i 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 Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Todd Wood. Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 4:51 p.m. i. DISCI.SS AND REVIEW OF CONSENTFROM OCTOBER 2010, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. Mayor Wheat asked that Executive Session be moved to the end of the workshop allowing our guest to speak. Russell Laughlin, Hillwood Development, provided a presentation and overview regarding regional growth and transportation. Topics included commercial real estate, the economic impact of transportation, general impacts and the implications for Tarrant County and the North Tarrant Express.. Town Council Minutes 10126110 Page 1 of 6 4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION FROM THE WESTLAKE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY. President Sharon Sanden provided an update regarding the museum move, walk -by exhibits, and the increase of members and book sales. She stated the board's annual meeting is November 4th at the Stoltenberg's home and Ms. Joyce Roach, WHPS board member, will be inducted in the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. • Q I ff-,U [a] 4:181 " F.3 21114 AkEff-I ZA I Lai R MA 0 0 4 L r_3 I KOO 10 11 'Al I Keller Police Lieutenant Michael Wilson provided an overview of the current Animal Control ordinance and Keller's ordinance. Both ordinances operate under similar provisions. Discussion ensued regarding the comparison of revenues, annual fees, and how to ensure compliance. The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following: a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations ® The Town Council will deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect. b. The Board will conduct a closed session under Texas Government Code section 551.071 to seek advice of counsel on legal matters involving pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or other legal matters not related directly to litigation or settlement. Pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers include but are not limited to the following: Rosevear and Simonettl N ;W01 z iyj 4 z 1;4 z 14 2. DISCUSSION OF TOWN'S STRATEGIC PLAN AS IT RELATES TO FORMATION OF A GREEN TEAM TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVES. Town Manager Brymer reviewed the item and recommended forming an ad-hoc group to work on this initiative of the strategic plan. Town Council Minutes 10/25/10 Page 2 of 6 Mayor asked Council Member Langdon if she would meet with Tom and staff prior to forming the group. The Council also asked staff to provide the electricity, water and other utilities usages amount for the academy for review at the December meeting. Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Wood provided an overview of the amendment to increase the amount of vacation time employees may carry over each year and how employees accrue vacation. Discussion ensued regarding the amount of time that employees have forfeited, the possibility to consider a merit increase instead of losing vacation and the option for employees to cash out/sell back vacation during the year. The Council recommends staff to move forward and amend the animal control ordinance to mirror Keller's ordinance. R1161"11111111111"I *1 1111111111011l�111; lil; 111111p�i 111111 jqjiil�l IIlI;jII;I :1111• 1 IiIIIIIIIIII• I,! I i, �P� �04 11 Mayor Wheat called the regular meeting to order at 7:44 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 10/25110 Page 3 of 6 a. Consideration of Resolution 10-27, Authorizing the destruction the destruction of Westlake Academy records in compliance with the Texas State Library and Archive Commission schedules. b. Consider approval of Resolution -33, Appointing a member to the Westlake Academy Foundation Board. c. Consideration of Resolution 10-34, Approving amendments to the Personnel Manual. TI ■ Council Member Rennhack made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Brittan seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Mayor Wheat opened the public hearing. Planning and Development Director Edwards provided an overview of the request. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request unanimously. Jeff Totten, Director at Deloitte University, stated they will sell a!lcoholic beverages or premise k their employeesz on property. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Wheat closed the public hearing. MOTION:Council Member Cox made a motion to approve Ordinance 647, Approving a Special Use Permit (SUP -07-01-2010) authorizing on- site sales and consumption of alcoholic beverage for Lot 1 of the Deloitte University Conference Center. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. E. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATIONOF •LUTION 10-35, FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT AND RESOLUTION 10-36, FOR A FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS WESTLAKE CORNERS NORTH, LOCATED WITHIN THE PD 3-11 ZONING DISTRICT. Planning and Development Director Edwards provided an overview of the plats that include the preliminary platting of three (B) lots and final platting of two (2) lots on South end of the property. He mentioned QuickTrip and Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits will occupy two (2) of the buildings. He also stated that the staff will not file the Town Council Minutes 10/25110 Page 4 of 6 final plat until utilities have been extended to the property or it has been addressed with a developer's agreement. Details regarding lighting and signage will be discussed during the Site Plan process. QuickTrip plans to build a new proto-type of building at this location. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approved both plats unanimously. MOTION: Council Member Brittan made a motion to approve Resolution 10-35, Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lots 1-3 of property known as Westlake Corners North located within the PD 3-11 Zoning District. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. MOTION. Council Member Cox made a motion to approve Resollution10- 36, Approving a Final Plat for Lots I and 2 of property known as Westlake Corners North located within the PD 3-11 Zoning District. Council Member Rennhack seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following: a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations — The Town Council will deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business 1 , - Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 9:40 p.m. - No Action Taken 11111111111110 0=1 -- - None Town Council Minutes 10125J10 Page 5 of 6 - WHPS Living History Presentation October 26, 2010 (7:00 pm WA Performance Hall) - Annual TML Conference (Corpus Christi) October 26-29, 2010 - Town Council Meeting November 8, 2010 - Town Offices Closed November 25 — 26, 2010 Council Member Brittan was not present. 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 Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 8,2 1. ATTEST: Laura Wheat, Mayor Kelly dwarf , TownS Secretary Town Council Minutes 10/25/10 Page 6 of 6