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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 30, 2015
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members, Michael Barrett, Alesa Belvedere,
Carol Langdon, Rick Rennhack and Wayne Stoltenberg.
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Secretary Kelly Edwards, Town Attorney L. Stanton Lowry,
Assistant Town Manager Amanda DeGan, Fire Chief Richard
Whitten, Planning and Development Director Eddie Edwards,
Director of Public Works Jarrod Greenwood, Finance Director
Debbie Piper, Director of Facilities and Parks & Recreation Troy
Meyer, Jason Power Director of Information Technology,
Communications & Community Affairs Director Ginger Awtry, and
Susan McFarland, Communications Specialist.
Work Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wheat called the work session to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE MARCH 30, 2015, TOWN
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
No additional discussion.
3. REPORTS
a. Westlake Parkway Street Naming Report.
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4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion, with Preceding Presentation, Regarding Westlake Historical
Preservation Society Annual Report.
Mr. Stephen Thornton provided a presentation and overview of the events. Mr.
Thornton also provided a finance overview.
Discussion ensued regarding the use of the Circle T Ranch brand, car show and
membership events, and the number of non-resident board members.
b. Discussion and review amending the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of
8,715,254.93 to $8,996,525.84 ($281,270.10) with Steele & Freeman, Inc.,
approving all construction change orders for the Phase I Westlake Academy
Campus Expansion and amending the FY 2014-2015 budget by transferring
54,328 from the General Fund balance to the Westlake Academy Expansion
Fund for the Phase I project.
Director Meyer provided an overview of the proposed amendment.
c. Discuss and review the draft of DirectionFinder Questions for 2015 Residential
Survey.
Assistant Town Manager DeGan provided an overview of the proposed survey
questions.
Discussion ensued regarding removing smoking questions, water conservation,
and the addition of a to measure residents interest of purchasing public land.
d. Standing Item: Update and discussion regarding the Granada Development.
No additional discussion.
e. Standing Item: Update and discussion regarding the Entrada Development.
No additional discussion
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council convened into executive session at 7:51 p.m.
The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
a. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that
the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the
governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory
of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial
or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). Maguire
Partners -Solana Land, L.P., related to Centurion's development known as Entrada
and Granada
b. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (1)
to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial
or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). Carlyle
Development
c. Section 551.071 (2) Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of
the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas dearly conflicts with the Chapter
including but are not limited to the following: Town of Westlake Certificate of
Convenience & Necessity (CCN) for water and sewer service.
d. Section 551.071(2) Consultation with Attorney - 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: Trophy Club Municipal District Number 1
e. Section 551.071(2) Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of
the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Chapter
including but are not limited to the following: Legal issues concerning the
proposed Comprehensive Plan.
6. RECONVENE MEETING
Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
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7. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
No action taken as a result of executive session.
8. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Staff discuss with the Historical Preservation Society the opportunities to brand the Circle
T Ranch area in Westlake.
Review the planning of Town events as not to conflict with surround community events.
Continue the smoking ordinance discussion at a future meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wheat adjourned the work session at 8:27 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor called the regular session to order at 8:27 p.m.
2. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
No one addressed the Council at this time.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the March 2, 2015, meeting.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 15-07, Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
Joint Election Agreement with Denton County for the General Election to be held
on May 9, 2015.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 15-08, Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
Joint Election Agreement with Tarrant County for the General Election to be held
on May 9, 2015.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 15-09, Amending the Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP) Of $8,715,254.93 To $8,996,525.84 ($281,270.10) with Steele &
Freeman, Inc., Approving all Construction Change Orders for the Phase I
Westlake Academy Campus Expansion and Amending the FY 2014-2015 Budget
by Transferring $54,328 from the General Fund, Fund Balance to the Westlake
Academy Expansion Fund for the Phase I Project.
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MOTION: Council Member Belvedere made a motion to approve consent
agenda. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
4. CONTINUE A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE 746, REGARDING
A ZONING CHANGE FROM R 1 "ESTATE RESIDENTIAL" TO PD -6 "PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH TEN LOTS."
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1480 DOVE ROAD,
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF THE DOVE ADDITION,
APPROXIMATELY 10.18 ACRES.
Director Edwards provided an overview of the proposed zoning request and the
differences between the Planned Development and straight R-1 zoning.
Paul Rostron, Calais Custom Homes, provided a presentation and overview of the
proposed development.
Discussion ensued regarding the differences of a Planned Development and R-1 zoning,
benefits of the open space, the location of the road in the proposed development, public
and private roads, and feedback received from the neighboring HOAs.
Mayor Wheat reopened the public hearing.
BeAnn Arthur, 1755 W. Dove Road, Westlake, spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning
change to create a smaller lot of 30,000 square feet using the Planned Development
zoning.
Brent Gabriel, 1625 Trace Bella, Westlake, spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning
change to a Planned Development.
Mayor Wheat closed the public hearing.
Mayor asked the Town Secretary to read speaker comments from the January 5, 2015,
Planning Zoning minutes.
MOTION: Council Member Stoltenberg made a motion to deny Ordinance
746. Council Member Barrett seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 5-0.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council did not convene into executive session.
The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
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a. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (1)
to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic
development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). Maguire Partners -
Solana Land, L.P., related to Centurion's development known as Entrada and
Granada
b. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (1)
to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic
development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). Carlyle Development
c. Section 551.071 (2) Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the
attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Chapter
including but are not limited to the following: Town of Westlake Certificate of
Convenience & Necessity (CCN) for water and sewer service.
d. Section 551.071(2) Consultation with Attorney - 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: Trophy Club Municipal District Number 1
e. Section 551.071(2) Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the
attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Chapter
including but are not limited to the following: Legal issues concerning the proposed
Comprehensive Plan.
6., RECONVENE MEETING
7. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. COUNCIL CALENDAR
Assistant Town Manager DeGan provided an overview of the upcoming events.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
adjourn the meeting.
MOTION:
business before the Council, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to
Council Member Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member Stoltenberg seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 5-0.
Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL ON APRIL 27, 2015.
ATTEST:
own Secretary
Laura Wheat, Mayor
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