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TOWN OF WESTLAKE TOWN COUNCIL AND WESTLAKE
ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOINT MEETING AGENDA
1500 SOLANA BLVD, BUILDING 7, SUITE 7100, COUNCIL CHAMBER
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
April 5, 2021 6:00 P.M. MEETING
“In accordance with Order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16, 2020 and March 19,
2020, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake and the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy
will conduct this joint virtual meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021. In order to advance
the public health goal of promoting "social distancing" to slow the spread of the Coronavirus
(COVID-19), there will be limited public access to the physical location described above. A limit of
thirty (30) seats will be available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. A recording of this
meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.”
Vision Statement
An oasis of natural beauty that maintains our open spaces in balance with distinctive development, trails, and
quality of life amenities amidst an ever expanding urban landscape.
Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Town Council or
Board of Trustees on any matter, whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
Individual citizen comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes; however, time limits
can be adjusted by the presiding officer. The presiding officer may ask the citizen to hold
their comment on an agenda item if the item is posted as a Public Hearing. The Town
Council and Board of Trustees cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or
deliberations on any presentation made at this time concerning an item not listed on the
agenda. The Town Council and Board of Trustees will receive the information, ask staff to
review the matter, or an item may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
4. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST: Mayor and Council Reports on Items of Community
Interest pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the Town Council may report
on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2)
information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about
upcoming Town Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6)
announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PERSONAL PROJECT.
6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY.
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7. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY
ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
8. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DASHBOARD REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
FEBRUARY 28, 2021.
9. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
INCLUDING UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON MUNICIPAL AND ACADEMIC
OPERATIONS.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code, annotated,
Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
a. Section 551.087 - 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) for the following:
- Front 44
- Entrada
- PD7 (Spencer Ranch)
b. Section 551.071(2) Consultation with Attorney – to seek advice of counsel on
matters in which the duty of the Town Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code - FM 1938 access for proposed Southlake
development.
c. 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 evaluation
d. Section 551.071 - Discussion with the Town Attorney regarding pending, threatened,
or contemplated litigation regarding BRS.
e. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney - to seek advice of counsel regarding
Granada Homeowners' Association matters.
f. Section 551.071 - Discussion with the Town Attorney regarding pending, threatened,
or contemplated litigation regarding drainage matters within Vaquero.
g. Section 551.073 - Deliberations Regarding Gifts and Donations.
11. RECONVENE MEETING
12. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
13. COUNCIL RECAP/STAFF DIRECTION
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14. 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.
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
551.07187 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, 1500 Solana
Blvd., Building 7, Suite 7100, Westlake, TX 76262, April 1, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Todd Wood, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please
advise the Town Secretary’s Office 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5711 and reasonable
accommodations will be made to assist you.