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TOWN OF WESTLAKE,TEXAS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 25, 201
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members, Michael Barrett, Carol Langdon, and
David Levitan. Clif Cox arrived at 5:29 p.m.
ABSENT: Rick Rennhack
OTHERS E E T: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Town Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Assistant to the Town Manager Amanda DeGan, Town Attorney
Stan Lowry, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Planning and
Development Director Eddie Edwards, Facilities and Recreation
Director Troy Meyer, Fire Chief Richard Whitten and Management
Inter Alora Wachholz.
Session Workshop
1. CALL T R E
Mayor Wheat called the workshop to order at 5:23 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. REVIEW OF CONSENT E ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 2 , 2013, TOWN
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
Mayor Wheat asked that the February 25, 2013, reflect the following additional statement
with Mrs. Bea Ann Arthur's comments: (petition purportedly reflected property ownership
of 20% within 200 foot notification area that was in opposition of the zoning request).
Mayor Wheat recommended that the timing for Ordinance 698 be amended to reflect the
hours of 7:30 —8:15 a.m.
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4. DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION Y SUSAN YOUNG FROM SENATOR EL
HANCOCK'S OFFICE.
Ms. Susan Young from Senator Handcock's office introduced herself to the Council.
Discussion ensued regarding legislation that Senator Handcock is proposing, bills that
reduce local control, proposed gambling bill related to education, public education
funding, and caps on residential values.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council convened into executive session at 5:40 p.m.
a. Section 551.074(a)(1): Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters — to deliberate
the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, of a public
officer or employee: Town Manager
b. Section 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations —
to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.
MEETING 6. RECONVENE
Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
No action taken.
8. COUNCIL EC / STAFF DIRECTION
No additional direction provided.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wheat adjourned the workshop at 6:41 p.m.
Session Regular
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 6:41 p.m.
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. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Fire Chief Danny Thomas provided an overview of an Emergency Medical call that was
routed to the Westlake Fire and EMS due to the Trophy Club ambulance being on another
call.
Chief Thomas presented an award to Tommy Villines and Brian Phillips for efforts which
resulted in saving a four (4) year old child's life.
Mr. Mark McDaniel presented an ICMA Award regarding Community Sustainability that
recognizes innovative local government programs or processes that creatively balance a
community's social, economic, environmental, and cultural needs to the Mayor Wheat for
the Town of Westlake and to Town Manager Brymer.
Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer recognized Mrs. Trish Landers and thank her for
publicizing and organizing Arbor Day. Director Meyer also provided an overview of the
activities that will be occurring at the event.
. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on December 3, 2012.
b. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on December 7, 2012.
c. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on February 25, 2013.
d. Consider approval of Ordinance 698, Expanding the School Zone.
e. Consider approval of Resolution 13-10, Appointing a member to the Historical
Preservation Society.
MOTION: Council Member Levitan made a motion to approve items a, b, c
and a of the consent agenda to include a clarification to February
25, 2013, minutes as discussed. Council Member Langdon
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
MOTION: Council Member Langdon made a motion to approve item e,
Ordinance 698, to include amending the times to reflect the hours
of 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Council Member Barrett seconded the
motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
4. CONSIDER APPROVAL C 9 , AMENDING THE WATER
WASTEWATER TES.
Public Works Director Greenwood provided a presentation and overview of the proposed
rate changes.
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Discussion ensued regarding the cost differential of commercial and residential users,
adjustments to the frac rates, that the proposed rate would be calculated using April
consumptions, and residential feedback.
Council Member Barrett made a motion to approve Ordinance
699. Council Member Cox seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council convened into executive session at 7:04 p.m.
a. Section 551.074(a)(1): Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters — to deliberate
the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, of a public
officer or employee: Town Manager
b. Section 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations —
to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.
6. RECONVENE
Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
7. TAE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, EXECUTIVE SESSION .
No action taken.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- None
9. STRATEGIC ISSUES C
10. COUNCIL CALENDAR
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Council Member Cox made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
APPROVED Y THE TOWN COUNCIL ON APRIL , 2013.
F
AT'T'EST.
Laura Wheat, Mayor
Kelly fdwardsown Secretary
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