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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-10 TC Final AgendaThe Regular Meeting of the Town of Westlake Town Council will begin immediat ely following the conclusion of the Town Council Workshop but not prior to the 7:00 p.m. posted start time. Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS Mission Statement On behalf of the citizens, the mission of the Town of Westlake is to be a one-of-a-kind community that blends our rural atmosphere with our rich culture and urban location. Westlake, Texas – A Premier Knowledge Based Community TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 29, 2010 WESTLAKE TOWN HALL 3 VILLAGE CIRCLE, 2ND FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS / MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM Workshop Session: 5:30 p.m. Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Workshop Session 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCUSS AND REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION Page 2 of 4 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. 4. RECONVENE MEETING 5. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND FIVE (5) YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. 6. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION 7. ADJOURNMENT Regular Session 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS: This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The Council cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the Council at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Council will receive the information, ask staff to review the matter, or an item may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action. Presentation of the Scenic City Gold Level Certification. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on August 25, 2010. b. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on August 30, 2010. c. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on September 8, 2010. d. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on September 16, 2010. e. Consider approval of Resolution 10-26, Appointing members to the Westlake Academy Foundation Board. Page 3 of 4 f. Consideration of Ordinance 644, Approving Rates and a Settlement Agreement with Atmos Mid-Tex. g. Consider approval of Resolution 10-27, Approving the destruction of the Westlake Academy records in compliance with the Texas State Library and Archive Commission schedules. 5. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 645, ADOPTING THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE REVISED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, AND PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPROVE APPROPRIATED FUNDS UP TO $25,000. 6. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE 646, LEVYING MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE 2010 YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2010- 2011 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 10-28, RATIFYING THE MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAX INCREASE. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 10-29, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES. 9. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION 10-30, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP FOR DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 10-31, ESTABLISHING A 20% PENALTY ON DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAXES AS ALLOWED BY THE TEXAS TAX CODE. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Council member may request at a workshop and / or Council meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item for a future Council meeting. The Council Member making the request will contact the Town Manager with the requested item and the Town Manager will list it on the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Council Member will explain the item, the need for Council discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Council’s strategic priorities, and the amount of estimated staff time necessary to prepare for Council discussion. If the requesting Council Member receives a second, the Town Manager will place the item on the Council agenda calendar allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on the agenda item. a. Discussion regarding the formation of and direction to be given to the Town of Westlake Green Team. b. Policy considerations for use of Westlake Academy facilities during the summer months. 12. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION Page 4 of 4 13. COUNCIL CALENDAR - Town Council Meeting October 25, 2010 - Westlake Historical Preservation Society (WHPS) Living History Presentation October 26, 2010 (7:00 pm, WA Performance Hall) - Annual Texas Municipal League (TML) Conference October 26-29, 2010 (Corpus Christi, TX) - Annual WHPS Meeting November 4, 2010 (Home of Wayne and Karen Stoltenberg) - Town Council Meeting November 8, 2010 14. TAKE ANY ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY The Council conducted 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. 15. ADJOURNMENT ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, on Friday, September 24, 2010, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. _____________________________________ Kelly Edwards, TRMC, Town Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.