HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-8-22 TC BOT AgendaTOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL & WESTLAKE ACADEMY
1500 SOLANA BLVD, BUILDING 7, SUITE 7100, COUNCIL CHAMBER
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
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WESTLAKE August 8, 2022 2:00 P.M. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:00 P.M. WORK SESSION
5:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
The Town Council of the Town of Westlake serves as the governing Board for Westlake Academy.
This agenda may contain both municipal and Westlake Academy items, which will be clearly
identified. The open portion of the meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2022. 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 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.
Mission Statement
Westlake is a unique community blending preservation of our natural environment and viewscapes, while serving our
residents with superior municipal and academic services that are accessible, efficient, cost-effective, and transparent.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (2 P.M.)
1. Call to order
2. The Town Council will conduct a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code,
annotated, Chapter 551, Subchapter D for the following:
a. 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.
b. Section 551.074 — Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters to Consider appointment to Quasi -
Judicial Board (Planning and Zoning Commission); and to Consider appointment of Town Council
member to fill a vacancy
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
- Town Secretary
d. Section 551.071(2) — Consultation with Town 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:
- Town Manager Contract; and
- Fire Department Operations
WORK SESSION — (3 P.M.)
3. RECONVENE WORK SESSION MEETING TO DISCUSS:
• Academy Stipends
• Campus Security
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• Discuss Data Administration for PowerSchool implementation
• Review Municipal Pay Schedules
• Review Fire and EMS Needs and Staffing
• Vehicle Replacement Fund
• Discuss Boards and Commissions
• Finance Committee
• Fire EMS Consolidation
4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED FY 22/23 ACADEMIC
BUDGET
S. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF AD VALOREM TAX RATE
6. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION
REGULAR MEETING (S P.M.)
7. CALL TO ORDER
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9. CITIZEN/PARENT 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.
10. 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.
11. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered routine by the Town Council
and/or Board of Trustees and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of items unless a Council/Board Member or citizen so requests, in which event
the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal
sequence.
a. Consider approval of the Joint Town Council/Board of Trustees meeting minutes from
the following meetings:
• June 16-17, 2022 Budget Retreat
• June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting
• June 27, 2022 Special Called Meeting
• July 15, 2022 Special Called Meeting
• July 21, 2022 Special Called Meeting
b. Consider approval of a Resolution 22-39 designating the Star Telegram as the Official
Newspaper.
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c. Consider approval of a WA Resolution 22-16 establishing Westlake Academy Special
Education Policy and Procedures.
d. Consider approval of a Resolution 22-44 authorizing changes to the signers on all Town
of Westlake Solana PID depository accounts with US Bank.
e. Consider approval of a Resolution 22-45 authorizing changes to the signers on Town of
Westlake Depository Accounts with First Financial Bank and TexPool.
f. Consider approval of a Resolution 22-46 authorizing changes to the signers on Town of
Westlake Insurance Trust Account with First Financial Bank.
g. Consider approval of Resolution 22-49 amending the signers on the Town of Westlake's
PNC Account
12. REPORTS: Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as
presented. (there will be no presentations associated with the report items) There will be no separate
discussion unless a Town Council Member requests that report be removed and considered
separately
There are no reports scheduled.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
13. Consider approval of Resolution 22-41 for appointment of Town Council Member to fill a
vacancy for seat ending in May 2023
14. Consider approval of Resolution 22-40 appointing members to the Planning and Zoning
Commission
15. Consider approval of Resolution 22-23 accepting a generous grant to be used exclusively for
the architectural planning of improvements to the gymnasium and the sport field study
completed at 2600 J.T. Ottinger Road
16. Consider approval of Resolution 22-47 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Bennet
Partners to provide programming and schematic design for the Westlake Academy expansion
of the Sam & Margarete Lee Arts and Sciences Center in an amount not to exceed $25,000 on
the project
17. Consider approval of Resolution 22-48 approving the tax rolls for tax year 2022 on property
within the Town; approving the estimated tax collection rate; and designating an official to
calculate the no new revenue and voter approval tax rates
18. Consider approval of Resolution 22-50 adopting a Maximum Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate,
Take a Record Vote, and Setting the Date for the Public Hearing and Adoption of the Operating
Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
19. Consider approval of WA Resolution 22-12 for the Adoption of the WA School Calendar 2022-
23
20. Consider approval of WA Resolution 22-15 approving the Westlake Academy Compensation
Plan (Stipend Pay and Substitute Pay) for the FY 2022-23
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21. Consider approval of WA Resolution 22-19 authorizing the execution of a contract with the
Education Service Center Region 11 for various Business and Student Support Services for
the FY 2022-23 operations of Westlake Academy
22. Presentation and discussion concerning the 2022 Westlake Academy student performance on
the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) assessments
23. Consider approval of WA Resolution 22-18 awarding the bid for property/casualty insurance
products and services to Box
24. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving WA Resolution 22-20 amending the FY 22-
23 Westlake Academy Budget and adopting the proposed budget for Fiscal Year ending
August 31, 2023
25. TAKE ANY ACTION, IF NEEDED, FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
26. COUNCIL RECAP/STAFF DIRECTION
27. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: These items have been discussed by Town Council and
scheduled to be placed on future Council Agendas allowing for adequate time for staff
preparation on the agenda item.
Future Agenda Items to be discussed:
a. No items are scheduled for this meeting
Future Agenda Items Already Discussed and Scheduled:
a. Social media policy as it relates to bullying. (Wheat 11/15/21)
➢ Scheduled for Fall 2022 agenda (1124122)
b. Social media education policy for K-12. (Wheat 11/15/21)
➢ Scheduled for Fall 2022 agenda (1124122)
c. Council discuss and consider requiring developers to post a
Development/Performance Bond on large projects moving forward. (White
12/13/21).
➢ Scheduled for August 2022 agenda
28. 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, August 3, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter =1 of the Texas Government Code.
Amy M. Piuka own 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.
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