HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 00-02 Establishing the Westlake Historical Preservation BoardTOWN OF WESTLAKE
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING "THE WESTLAKE HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION BOARD11) I PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT
PROCEDURES, TERMS OF OFFICE, RESPONSIBILITIES, REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the history of the Town of Westlake is rich with pride and tradition;
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake was founded in 1956 by a. handful of oilmen
and ranchers in order to protect themselves from encroachment, and
WHEREAS, among the historic residents of the To,,,Nm of Westlake are some of
the nation's most powerful and influential families; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake was one of the earliest and most important
Stage Coach stops in North Texas; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the past and present day Westlake represent people
of courage and honor who have taken much pride in their community and demonstrated
their commitment to preserve the Town: and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake Board of Aldermen recognize the
importance of the preservation of the history of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION I - That the "Town of Westlake Historical preservation Board" (the
"Board") is permanently established as a regular standing Board of the Town of Westlake
for the purpose of recording and preserving the rich history of the Town of Westlake.
SECTION 2: That the Board of Aldermen are now calling for applications from
residents and/or property owners in Westlake to volunteer to serve on the Board.
SECTION 3: That the Board of Aldermen will review applications and appoint
members to the Board during the regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting
scheduled for March 27, 2000.
SECTION 4: That once appointed. the Board will immediately set about the task
of researching and compiling information necessary to -write and publish a book on the
history of Westlake.
SECTION 5: That the Board of Aldermen will consider necessary funds and/or
other support for the Board if necessary at such time the Board has formulated
appropriate requests,
SECTION 6: That there will be ten members who will serve staggered terms as
follow: 4 terms of 3 years, 3 terms of 2 years and 3 terms of I year. Terms will be
selected based on drawing straws. Members are eligible for reappointment for an
indefinite number of terms and all members will serve three year terms following
completion of each of the staggered terms. Unexpired terms and all vacancies will be
filled by the Board of Aldermen.
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Scott Bradley, Mayor
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