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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
September 26, 2011
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members, Clif Cox, Carol Langdon, and Rick
Rennhack.
ABSENT: Tim Brittan and David Levitan
OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Tom Brymer, Town Secretary Kelly Edwards,
Assistant to the Town Manager Amanda DeGan, Director of
Communications & Community Affairs Ginger Awtry, Planning and
Development Director Eddie Edwards, Facilities and Recreation
Director Troy Meyer, and Director of Public Works Jarrod
Greenwood.
Workshop Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wheat called the workshop to order at 5:07 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Wheat led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3. DISCUSS AND REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FROM SEPTEMBER 26,
2011, REGULAR MEETING.
Discussion ensued regarding the current recruitment and selection process used by
Affiliate/Advisory boards.
Council asked Staff to organize an orientation process for Chairs and new board members.
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4. REPORTS
a. Report regarding traffic counts on Dove and Cittinger Roads.
Director of Public Works Greenwood provided a quick overview of the studies as
presented.
Discussion ensued regarding the time of the first study, the knowledge gained
from the study such as the speed limit and the volume of traffic, the type of the
vehicle traffic on the road and when they are using the road.
S. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion regarding Proposed Parkland Dedication and Fee ordinance.
Facilities and Recreation Director Meyer provided a presentation and overview of
the proposed ordinance.
Discussion ensued regarding the consistency of the proposed ordinance with
surrounding communities, the use of this tool during economic development
negotiations, acre ratio comparisons, the benefits of the current private open
space, and an overview of the current Planned Developments.
Mayor and Council asked staff revise the ordinance from 1 acre per 40 dwelling
lots to 1 acre per 30 dwelling lots for residential development.
b. Discussion and construction update regarding FM 1938.
Director of Public Works Greenwood provided a presentation and status update
of the project.
Discussion ensued regarding the sidewalks, the traffic pattern changes, and
projected streetscape schedule.
c. Discussion and overview of SB 100 regarding elections.
Town Secretary Edwards provided an update regarding the Town's May election
contracting options with both Denton and Tarrant counties.
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6. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
The Council directed staff to revise the proposed Parkland Dedication ordinance to reflect 1
acre per 30 dwelling lots for residential development and prepare it for adoption in October.
The Council directed staff to provide additional communications to the residents regarding
the various closures, traffic pattern changes and duration to the residents regarding the
FM1938 construction project.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Wheat adjourned the
workshop at 7:15 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
2. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
No one addressed the Council.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on August 15, 2011.
b. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on August 29, 2011.
c. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on September 12, 2011.
d. Consider approval of Resolution 11-27, Appointing a member to the Westlake
Academy Foundation Board.
e. Consider approval of Resolution 11-28, Authorizing the Town Manager to
negotiate and enter into an agreement with Level 3 Communications, LLC, for the
use of the Town's telecommunication ductbank.
f. Consider approval of Ordinance 667, Amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 98, Vegetation, Article II, Division 2, Preservation, Section 98-48, Tree
Replacement Requirements.
MOTION: Council Member Langdon made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Council Member Rennhack seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 3-0.
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4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- None
5. COUNCIL CALENDAR
- Town Offices Closed
September 5, 2011
- Town Council Meeting
September 12, 2011
- Texas Municipal League
October 11-14, 2011, Houston
- Westlake Baja at Vaquero
October 11, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
- Monster Mash hosted by WA HOC
October 22, 2011, 5:00-8:00 pm.
- Westlake Vintage Car Show hosted by WHPS
October 29, 2011, 11:00-4:00, Solana Club parking lot
6. ADJOURNMENT
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.
Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2011.
ATTEST:
Kelly Edw4ds, Town Secretary
Laur Wheat, Mayor
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