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TOWN OF WESTLAKE TOWN COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
MEETING AGENDA
1500 SOLANA BLVD, BUILDING 7, SUITE 7100, COUNCIL CHAMBER
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
MAY 10, 2021 4:00 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 will conduct a closed session meeting at 4:00 p.m. on
Monday, May 10, 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.
Executive Session
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.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 551.071(2) – Consultation with Town 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 this
chapter: Resolution No. 00-19, a Contract with Hillwood Development Corporation
Concerning the Design Engineering and Construction of the West Side Pump Station
and the Dove Road Waterline.
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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 and ACC matters.
f. Section 551.073 - Deliberations Regarding Gifts and Donations.
g. Section 551. 074(a)(1): Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters – to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, of a public officer or
employee.
2. RECONVENE MEETING
3. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
4. 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, May 7, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. under the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
_____________________________________
Todd Wood, Town Secretary
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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
May 10, 2021 5:30 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 meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 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.RECOGNITION OF AND PROCLAMATION TO THE COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM.
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6. RECOGNITION OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF STUDENTS AT WESTLAKE
ACADEMY:
• TOP 10% STUDENTS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021
• SPORTS TEAMS
7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF WA RESOLUTION 21-05 FOR THE 2021-
22 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALLOTMENT.
8. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
INCLUDING UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON MUNICIPAL AND ACADEMIC
OPERATIONS.
9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 926, CANVASSING THE
RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON
MAY 1, 2021, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TERMS
EXPIRING MAY 2023.
10. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS.
11. 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 551.071(2) – Consultation with Town 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 this
chapter: Resolution No. 00-19, a Contract with Hillwood Development Corporation
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Concerning the Design Engineering and Construction of the West Side Pump Station
and the Dove Road Waterline.
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 and ACC matters.
f. Section 551.073 - Deliberations Regarding Gifts and Donations.
g. Section 551. 074(a)(1): Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters – to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, of a public officer or
employee.
12. RECONVENE MEETING
13. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
14. COUNCIL RECAP/STAFF DIRECTION
15. 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.
16. 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, May 7, 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.
United States Pledge
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America, and to the republic for which it stands, one
nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for
all."
Texas Pledge
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to the, Texas,
one state under God, one and indivisible.”
Town
Council/Board
of Trustees
Item # 2 – Pledge of
Allegiance
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 or 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 or 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.
Town Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item #3 – Citizen Comments
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.
Calendar of Meetings/Events:
• May 10th Town Council/School Board meeting with Election Canvassing
o 5pm 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg. 7 Suite 7200 Westlake, TX 76262
• May 12th WA Teacher of the Year Awards
o Event will stream live on the Westlake Academy Facebook Page
• May 13th Spring Concert (The After Party)
o 7pm-8pm 1300 Solana Blvd Westlake, TX 76262
• May 15th Blood Drive/Organ Donation Sign Up
o Westlake Fire-EMS Station: 2000 Dove Rd Westlake, TX 76262
o 10am-3pm
• May 17th Planning and Zoning Meeting
o 5pm 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg. 7 Suite 7200 Westlake, TX 76262
• May 18th IB Diploma Ceremony for 2020 Graduates
o 5pm at Westlake Academy
o Event will stream live on the Westlake Academy Facebook Page
• May 24th Town Council/Board of Trustees Meeting
o 5pm 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg. 7 Suite 7200 Westlake, TX 76262
• May 25th Senior Parade
o 5pm at 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 7 Suite 7200 Westlake, TX 76262 (Parking Lot)
o Event will stream live on the Westlake Academy Facebook Page
• May 27th Senior Banquet
o 6pm at The Bowden 1775 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248
Town
Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 4 – Items of
Community Interest
o Event will stream live on the Westlake Academy Facebook Page
• May 29th Westlake Academy Graduation
o 11am at Dr Pepper Ballpark 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034
• May 31st Memorial Day
o Town of Westlake, Municipal Court, & Westlake Academy all closed
• June 3rd Spring Concert (Blue Clear Sky)
o 7pm-8pm 1300 Solana Blvd Westlake, TX 76262
• June 7th Coffee & Conversation
o 8am-9:30am at Sir Stir Coffee 7pm-8pm 1300 Solana Blvd Westlake, TX 76262
• June 7th School Board Meeting
o 5pm 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg. 7 Suite 7200 Westlake, TX 76262
*Reminder: Agendas for all municipal/academic meetings are posted a minimum of 72 hours before the meeting begins and
can be found on our Town’s website under the tab “Government/Agendas & Minutes.”
**For meeting agendas and details on WA calendar events or Municipal calendar events, please visit the Westlake Academy website
or the Town of Westlake website for further assistance.
RECOGNITION OF AND PROCLAMATION TO THE COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM.
Board of
Trustees
Item # 8 – Recognition
and Proclamation
A Proclamation by the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy, in
recognition of the COVID-19 Response Team members who have
worked tirelessly during the 2020/2021 academic year to ensure the
safety of Westlake Academy students, staff, and our community
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and who continue to work
diligently to ensure the health and safety of our entire community.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Response Team demonstrated their commitment to public service and
public health by remaining focused o-n the ever-changing guidelines, information, and science related to
COVID-19, the Board of Trustees recognizes the significant work and sacrifices made by the COVID-19
Response Team during the 2020-2021 academic year; and,
WHEREAS, all Academic and Municipal employees are classified as essential workers, and all have
performed additional acts of service during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of COVID-19 Response Team
have gone above and beyond in performance of complex work; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Response Team have voluntarily given their time, often working late
nights, weekends, and holidays so that the Westlake Academy community could remain as safe as possible
during the pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Response Team worked diligently to review, discuss, and adapt to the
ever-changing information and best practices in response to the science surrounding COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Response Team completed the Johns Hopkins University contact
tracing course and applied that knowledge to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the Academy; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Response Team informed, educated, and provided guidance to the
Westlake Academy community on COVID-19, the Academy’s protocols, and vaccination information; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Response Team performed these duties in a caring and compassionate
manner when communicating to families and staff; and,
WHEREAS, our Westlake community is built upon those with the heart of servant leaders who are
dedicated to the health and safety of the entire Westlake Academy community and have made significant
contributions towards their well-being during these difficult times;
NOW THEREFORE, that the Board of Trustees on behalf of Westlake Academy and the Town of
Westlake, express our appreciation to the exceptional commitment of the COVID-19 Response Team in order
to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
That, I, Laura Wheat, President of the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy, do hereby proclaim and
recognize the significant effort and contributions of (Team Member) as a member of the COVID-19
Response Team and urge our entire Westlake Academy community to thank those for their selfless
commitments and determination to comfort, serve, and ensure our continued well-being. In Witness Whereof,
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of Westlake Academy to be affixed at Westlake, Texas this
10th day of May 2021.
________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
RECOGNITION OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF STUDENTS AT WESTLAKE
ACADEMY:
• TOP 10% STUDENTS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2021
• SPORTS TEAMS
Town
Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 6 – No backup
has been provided for
this item.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA ITEM
Regular Meeting - Action Item
Monday, May 10, 2021
TOPIC: Discussion and Consideration of Approval of WA Resolution 21-05 for the
2021-22 Instructional Materials Allotment.
STAFF: Dr. Mechelle Bryson, Executive Director
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Curriculum Outcome
Objective
Academic Excellence Academic
Operations PYP / MYP / DP Optimize Student
Potential
SUMMARY
The 82nd Texas Legislative session passed SB6 to address the instructional resource needs of school districts
and charter schools. In doing so, SB6 created the Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) to facilitate the
purchase of instructional materials. Due to the shift from printed resources to digital resources, the 85th
Texas Legislative session changed the name of the allotment to Technology and Instructional Materials
Allotment (TIMA). As a result, school districts and charter schools have greater flexibility in deliverying
instructional resources to teachers and students.
It is important to note that TIMA is designed to provide funds to Texas schools to purchase instructional
resources that align with the Texas Essentioal Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). School districts and charter
school receive an IMA on a biannual basis to support classroom instruction. The TIMA provides money to
purchase textbooks, resources, and technology aligned to the TEKS to support the curriculum. In order to
receive funds, districts and charter school are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education
and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum, students have access to instructional
materials that cover all of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). In the attachments is a chart
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of resources which are used at Westlake Academy to support student learning and the TEKS. Prior to the
2021-22 school year, the certification was signed off by the Superintendent, however, beginning this year
the Board must approve the use of the instructional materials.
COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS
The Westlake Academy Leadership Team requests approval of the resolution, as submitted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL/SERVICE LEVEL IMPACT TO COMMUNITY
Project Cost/Funding Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A
Contract: No Forms: N/A
Service Levels: Would this project increase our serice delivery costs? No
DEVELOPMENT/MOBILITY IMPACT TO COMMUNITY
Westlake Academy: The approval of the IMA will allow for the Academy to purchase resources
needed for instruction in the 2021-22 school year.
Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Cost Recovery Analysis: N/A
Traffic Impact: N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Resources used in each Programme to support the instruction of the TEKS
Math Reading Language Arts Social Studies Science
PYP Envisions Math
Texas 2.0, IStation
Math, Imagine
Math,
STEMScopes
IStation Reading, Lucy
Calkins Phonics, Lucy
Calkins Units of Study
Writing, Reading A to Z,
Raz Kids
Texas Studies
Weekly, USA
Studies Weekly-
1565 to the
Present
STEMScopes
2.0,
MYP HMH Texas Go
Math
IStation Reading, Mirrors
& Windows:Connecting
with Literature
Locally developed
materials
iScience Texas
DP HMH Algebra 1
Texas, HMH
Algebra 2 Texas,
HMH Geometry
Texas
Locally developed
materials, IB Materials
Wiley AP Human
Geography, AP
World History-
Ways of the World
Chemistry
Matter &
Change Texas,
Essential Physics
Resolution 21-05
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WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION 21-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE WESTLAKE ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADOPTING THE 2021-2022 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALLOTMENT.
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy considers the Instructional Materials Allotment
essential to the academic achievement of students; and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy is required to certify annually to the State Board of
Education and the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum, students have
access to instructional materials that cover all of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(TEKS); and,
WHEREAS, Westlake Academy is required to present and request the Board of Trustees
to certify the instructional materials used to support the TEKS; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and faculty of Westlake
Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That, the Board of Trustees of Westlake Academy hereby approves the
2021-2022 Instructional Materials Allotment.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Board of Trustees hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution
without the invalid provision.
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
Resolution 21-05
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF MAY 2021.
___________________________________
Laura Wheat, President
ATTEST:
________________________________ ___________________________________
Todd Wood, Board Secretary Amanda DeGan, Superintendent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Janet S. Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
2021-22
Instructional
Materials
Allotment
What is IMA?
•School districts and charter school receive an Instructional Materials
Allotment (IMA) funds on a biannual basis to support classroom instruction.
The IMA money is used to purchase textbooks, resources, and technology to
support the school curriculum. In order to receive funds, districts and charter
school are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education and
the commissioner that, for each subject in the required curriculum, students
have access to instructional materials that cover all of the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Current Classroom
Resources Supported
with IMA Funds
•Resources used in each Programme to
support the instruction of the TEKS
Math Reading Language
Arts
Social Studies Science
PYP envisions Math
Texas 2.0, IStation
Math, Imagine
Math,
STEMScopes
IStation Reading, Lucy
Calkins Phonics, Lucy
Calkins Units of Study
Writing, Reading A to
Z, Raz Kids
Texas Studies
Weekly, USA
Studies
Weekly-1565
to the Present
STEMScopes
2.0,
MYP HMH Texas Go
Math
IStation Reading,
Mirrors &
Windows:Connecting
with Literature
Locally
developed
materials
iScience Texas
DP HMH Algebra 1
Texas, HMH
Algebra 2 Texas,
HMH Geometry
Texas
Locally developed
materials, IB Materials
Wiley AP
Human
Geography,
AP World
History-Ways
of the World
Chemistry
Matter &
Change Texas,
Essential Physics
Other uses of IMA funds
•In addition to the resources on the previous slide, IMA funds have been used
to purchase other materials and technology such as the following:
•Smart Boards
•Newsela
•Math Notebooks
•Literacy Libraries in both primary and secondary
•Secondary Textbooks-both print and digital
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
INCLUDING UPDATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON MUNICIPAL AND
ACADEMIC OPERATIONS.
Town Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 8 – No backup has
been provided for this item.
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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Regular Meeting - Action Item
Monday, May 10, 2021
TOPIC: Consider approval of Ordinance Canvassing the returns and declaring the
results of the General Election held on May 1, 2021, for the Election of three
(3)Town Council Members to two (2) years terms, expiring May, 2023.
STAFF: Todd Wood, Town Secretary
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Strategic Theme & Results Outcome Objective
Transparent / Integrity-
driven Government
Municipal &
Academic Operations
High Quality Planning, Design &
Development - We are a desirable
well planned, high-quality
community that is distinguished by
exemplary design standards.
Increase
Transparency,
Accessibility &
Communications
SUMMARY
The Town Council called an ordered the General Election on January 4, 2021, to be held on May
1, 2021, for the purpose of electing three (3) Council Members for two (2) year terms.
In accordance with the Texas Election Code, results of the May 1, 2021, the General Election must
be canvassed based on official results no later than the 11th day after the election.
Both Denton and Tarrant counties will provide official results showing those candidates who were
elected by the citizens of Westlake. Official results from Denton and Tarrant Counties will be
presented during the meeting. If official results are not available by the time of the meeting, staff
recommends that this item be tabled until the meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021. The meeting
on May 11, 2021 has been scheduled for contingency purposes, and will be held via Zoom
videoconference in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
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COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS
Approve or table the ordinance canvassing the results of the May 1, 2021 General Election. A
virtual meeting has been scheduled for May 11, 2020 to canvass the results in the event that
official returns are not available for public distribution at the May 10, 2021 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the ordinance canvassing the results of the May 1, 2021 General Election. If official
results have not been publicly released by the the time this item is presented, staff
recommends that the Town Council table this item until May 11, 2011, as unofficial
returns cannot be canvassed. If this occurs, the oaths of office will administered on
May 24, 2021. A public videoconference via Zoom with the Town Council has been
scheduled for May 11, 2021 as a contingency for this scenario, and may be canceled if necessary.
FISCAL/SERVICE LEVEL IMPACT TO COMMUNITY
Project Cost/Funding Amount: $0.00
Contract: No
Funding Source: N/A
Forms: N/A
DEVELOPMENT/MOBILITY IMPACT TO COMMUNITY
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance 926 - (with unofficial results)
Exhibit “A” – Results from Denton & Tarrant counties will be presented during the
meeting. Unofficial results are being provided in this ordinance for informational purposes
only. These results are subject to change, pending certification. Ordinance 926 will reflect
the number of votes from official returns.
Ordinance 926
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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 926
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 1, 2021, FOR THE ELECTION OF A
THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TERMS EXPIRING MAY 2023.
WHEREAS, the Town Council called an ordered the General Election on January 4,
2021; and
WHEREAS, the General Election for the Town of Westlake as set forth by the Texas
Election Code, was held on May 1, 2021, for the purpose of electing three (3) Council Members
for two (2) year terms; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined that notice of the election was duly given
in the form, manner and time required by law, and said election was in all respects legally held
and conducted in accordance with applicable laws of the State of Texas and the proceedings
governing the holding of such elections; and
WHEREAS, such canvass shows the following results:
Early Votes Election Day Absentee Total
Council Member
Carol Langdon 150 62 2 214
Anna White 178 61 3 242
Chandrika Dasgupta 204 88 1 293
Greg Goble 134 66 3 203
Denton 0 0 0 0
Tarrant 666 277 9 952
Total Ballots Cast 952
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: RECITALS FOUND TRUE. All of the recitals contained in the
preamble of this ordinance are found to be true and are adopted as findings of fact and a part of
this Town Council’s judgment.
Ordinance 926
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SECTION 2: ELECTION CANVASSED AND DECLARED EFFECTIVE. It is
further found and determined that the results of the election are as canvassed and tabulated in the
preamble hereof and in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. The Town Council further finds the
following:
GENERAL ELECTION
Chandrika Dasgupta has been elected as Town Council Member to a term expiring May 2023.
Carol Langdon has been elected as Town Council Member to a term expiring May 2023.
Anna White has been elected as Town Council Member to a term expiring May 2023.
SECTION 3: TOWN SECRETARY TO RECORD ELECTION RESULTS.
The Town Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to make the appropriate entries of
information appearing in the tabulation of precinct results shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto
in the election register maintained by the Town in accordance with provisions of Section 67.006
of the Election Code.
SECTION 4: TOWN STAFF TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO GIVE
EFFECT. The Town Manager, Town Secretary, and Town Attorney are hereby authorized and
instructed to take all actions necessary to give effect to this ordinance and the election, as
provided by law.
SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF MAY 2021.
APPROVED:
______________________________
Laura Wheat, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________ _______________________________
Todd Wood, Town Secretary Amanda DeGan, Town Manager
APPROVED:
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L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
Town
Council
Item # 10 – Oaths
of Office
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 551.071(2) – Consultation with Town 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 this chapter: Resolution No. 00-19, a
Contract with Hillwood Development Corporation Concerning the
Design Engineering and Construction of the West Side Pump Station
and the Dove Road Waterline.
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 and ACC matters.
f.Section 551.073 - Deliberations Regarding Gifts and Donations.
g.Section 551. 074(a)(1): Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters – to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, of a public officer or employee.
Town
Council
Item # 11 – Executive
Session
Town
Council/Board
of Trustees
Item # 12 – Reconvene Town
Council/Board of Trustees
Meeting
TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
Town Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 13 – Necessary Action
Town
Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 14 – Recap and
Staff Direction
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Any Council or Board Member may request at a workshop
and / or Council or Board meeting, under “Future Agenda Item Requests”, an agenda item
for a future Council or Board meeting. The Council or Board Member making the request
will contact the Town Manager/Superintendent with the requested item and will list it on
the agenda. At the meeting, the requesting Board Member will explain the item, the need
for Council/Board discussion of the item, the item’s relationship to the Council and/or
Board’s strategic priorities, as well as the amount of estimated staff time necessary to
prepare for Council or Board discussion. If the requesting Council or Board Member
receives a second, the Town Manager/ Superintendent will place the item on the Council
or Board of Trustees agenda calendar, allowing for adequate time for staff preparation on
the agenda item.
Town
Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 15 – Future
Agenda Items
Town Council/
Board of
Trustees
Item # 16 – Adjournment