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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-09 TC MinMINUTES OF TOWN OF TVAIA! CU March 9, 2009 PRESENT: Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members Tim Brittan, Larry Corson Carol Langdon, Don Redding, and Rebecca Rollins. I_�.5.y ► ► .. - OTHERS P SENT: Town Manager Thomas Brymer, Town Attorney Stan Lowry, Town Secretary Kim Sutter, DPS Director Don Wilson, Assistant to the Town Manager Ginger Awtry, and Facilities and Recreation Director Troy Meyer. Mayor Wheat called the meeting to order at 7:59 p.m. With no objections from the Council, Mayor Wheat reordered the agenda to consider item # 4. Mayor Wheat introduced the item and turned the floor over to the Westlake Academy students to present their `green' initiative projects. Emily Titus, G7, updated the Council on the seventh grades' Eco Waste Project, which will be implemented next year. Emily stated that the program includes the collection of electronics, which are then sold to a recycling center. The proceeds will be donated to the Arts & Sciences Center building fund. Additionally, G7 if filling Easter eggs to be given to children in Trophy Club to celebrate Easter. Jordan Lee, G8, addressed the Council regarding the effort to reinvent the recycling program at the school campus. Jordan added that the program promotes recycling in the school and is a great success. Town of Westlake Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 Page 2 of 4 Sarah Titus, G9, addressed the Council regarding the MYP community service project. Sarah stated that an invitation was extended to all MYP students to clean up the trail and make bird treats at Bob Jones Nature Center. Sarah added that a few G9 students have also selected individual projects geared toward the preserving the environment. Nicole Stevens, G10, addressed the Council regarding the G10 project and stated that the project is a partnership with EcoPhones and includes the collection of certain consumer electronics for recycling. Nicole added that the project is in the planning stages and will be implemented next year. K -Lee Riggs, G10, provided additional comments regarding the G10 project, and advised the Council that the goal has not been set, but the students plan to set up collection sites around the school campus, and will also utilize the House of Commons (HOC) parent portal to inform parents of the program. Shivam Purohit, Bailey Cockrum, and Lauren LaRue, G11,addressed __the Council regarding the GI I project — Mitigating the Digital Divide (MDD). Shivam Purohit, Global Coordinator MDD, advised that the mission of MDD is to empower youth in developing countries with the aid of technology. Shivam explained the the project consist of the collection of donated digital devices, which will then be shipped to Pathways World School in New Deli, India for distribution to neighboring villages. Bailey Cockrum, G10, addressed the Council regarding the environmental benefits of MDD by keeping electronic devices out of city landfills. Lauren LaRue, G10, shared with the Council statistics regarding the limited accessibility of technology around the world. Mr. Mike Conduff, The Elim Group, addressed the Council regarding various `green' initiatives, and presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining ideas to conserve electricity and water, as well as the benefits of BioDiesel energy, single stream recycling, alternative fuel vehicles, solar power, community composting, and induction lighting technology. t There was no one present wishing to address the Council. Mayor Wheat presented the consent agenda and asked for a motion. a. Review and approve minutes of the Town Council Regular meeting and Workshop held on February 23, 2009. Town of Westlake 'room Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 TION: Mayor Pro Tem Redding made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 5. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING CORPORATION — DENTON PROJECT AMENDING THE BYLAWS OF THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING CORPORATION — DENTON PROJECT AS AMENDED AND REST&TED. Mr. Pete Ehrenberg, TSHA Executive Director, addressed the Council regarding the item and outlined the amendments to the bylaws. MOTION: Council Member Langdon made_ a motion to approve Resolution No. 09- 10, amending the bylaws of the Texas Student Housing Authority and the Texas Student Housing Corporation — Denton Project as amended and restated. Council Member Rollins seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 6. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CALLING AND ORDERING A LOCAL OPTIOiN ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 9, 2009 FOR THE PURPOSE DETERMINING WHETHER TO ALLOW 1) THE LEGAL SALE OF MIXE BEVERAGES IN RESTAURANTS BY FOOD AND BEVERAGE CERTIFICAT HOLDERS ONLY; AND 2) THE LEGAL SALE OF ALL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES FOR OFF -PREMISE CONSUMPTION ONLY. Town Secretary Sutter addressed the Council regarding the item. Ms. Sutter advised the Council that the petitions were presented to the Town Secretary's office on January 20, 2009, and each petition has been certified and includes at least the minimum number of signatures (62) to order an election. Town Council directed staff to prepare an informational pamphlet, for approval by the Town Council, to address questions regarding the propositions. OTION: Council Member Brittan made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 608, ordering a Local Option Election to be held on May 9, 2009. Council Member Corson seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0. 4 .1 No items were submitted for consideration. Town of Westlake Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 Mayor Wheat reviewed the Council calendar. - Candidate Filing Period for Town Council o February 7 through March 9, 2009, 5 p.m. - General Election Day o May 9, 2009 - Decoration Day o Monday, May 25,2009, I.O.O.F. Cemetery Page 4 of 4 There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Wheat asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. MOTION: Council Member Rollins made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Langdon seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Mayor Wheat adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. "-:2 2 i 11:1V 5iff-T 1111 L , WIN T IYAN Laura Wheat, Mayor ATTEST' Sutter,'rRMC, Town Secretary