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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
November 14, 2011
PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members, Tim Brittan, David Levitan and Rick
Rennhack. Clif Cox arrived at 6:25 p.m.
ABSENT: Council Member Langdon
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, Director of Public Works Jarrod Greenwood,
Fire Chief Richard Whitten and Management and Budget Analyst
Scott Dixon.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wheat called the workshop to order at 5:16 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 NOVEMBER 14,
2011, REGULAR MEETING.
Town Manager Brymer provided an overview of the SRA proposed contract and change
orders from TxDOT.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion of the Strategic Plan.
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Assistant to the Town Manager DeGan provided an overview of the proposed
strategic plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the citizens' survey its frequency and how it affects
the proposed strategic plan, and future plan updates.
The Council concurred that the proposed Mission Vision statements are
satisfactory.
This item will be recommended for adoption at the December meeting.
b. Discuss the proposed 2012 meeting calendar.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed calendar and beginning the regular
meeting at 6:30 p.m.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council convened into executive session at 5:57 p.m.
The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
Section 551.071 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: Rosevear and Simonetti
b. 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
6. RECONVENE MEETING
Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
7. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
MOTION: Council Member Rennhack made a motion to approve a
settlement agreement in the amount of $63,474.38 in the
Rosevear and Simonetti lawsuit. Council Member Levitan
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
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8. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
Move forward with the Strategic Plan and amendment to the meeting date in August.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Wheat adjourned the workshop at
7:34 p.m.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. with Council Member Langdon
absent.
2. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
No one addressed the Council.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consider approval of the minutes from the meeting held on October 24, 2011.
b. Consider approval of Resolution 11-33, Authorizing the town manger to amend
the agreement with Shrickel, Rollins, and Associate for landscape architectural
services related to enhancements to FM 1938 project.
c. Consider approval of Resolution 11-34, Approving TxDOT Change Orders 20
and 22 for FM 1938 construction.
MOTION: Council Member Levitan made a motion to approve the consent
agenda. Council Member Cox seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
4. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF AN ORDINANCE 672 AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS.
Mr. Tom Lawrence, Lawrence Financial Consulting, LLC provided an update on the
options and savings associated with refinancing the bonds, the Town's credit rating
noting the update of the Town's credit rating from S&P to AA- implying an outlook of
positive.
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MOTION: Council Member Cox made a motion to approve Ordinance 672.
Council Member Rennhack seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a vote of 4-0.
S. 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:
a. Section 551.071 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: Rosevear and Simonetti
b. 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
6. RECONVENE MEETING
7. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- None
9. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
10. COUNCIL CALENDAR
- Grandparents' Day at Westlake Academy
November 18, 2011; 8:00 am - Noon
- Westlake Academy Closed -Fall Break
November 21— 25, 2011
- Town Offices Closed -Thanksgiving Holidays
November 24-25, 2011
- Community Tree Lighting
December 1, 2011; 6:00-8:00 pm, WA Campus
- Employee Recognition Banquet
December 3, 2011; 6:30 p.m., Marriott Solana
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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 Rennhack made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Council Member Brittan seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a vote of 4-0.
Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL DECEMBER 12, 2011.
ATTEST:
Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary
Laura Wheat, Mayor
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