Minutes TC 11/22/2016 - Special Session MINUTES FROM TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE,TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS
Tuesday,November 22,2016 at 6:00 P.M.
Public Services Conference Room
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,Texas, met in a Special Session on Tuesday, November 22,2016.The
meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
C. Nick Sanders Mayor
Greg Lamont Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Jim Parrow Council Member, Place 1
Garrett Reed Council Member, Place 2
Rhylan Rowe Council Member, Place 3
Tim Kurtz Council Member, Place 4
Philip Shoffner Council Member, Place 6
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Patrick Arata Acting Town Manager
Steven Glickman Assistant Town Manager/CFO
David Dodd Town Attorney
Shannon Montgomery Acting Town Secretary
Mayor Sanders announced the date of Tuesday, November 22, 2016, called the Town Council to order and
announced a quorum at 6:00 p.m.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any presentations made to the Council at this time
concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Council will hear presentations on specific agenda items prior to
the Council addressing those items. You may speak up to four (4) minutes or the time limit determined by the
Mayor or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must complete the Speaker's form that includes the
topic(s)of your statement. Topics of presentation should be limited to matters over which the Council has authority.
There were no citizen presentations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Pursuant to the following designated section of the Texas Government Code, Annotated, Chapter 551
(Texas Open Meetings Act), the Council will convene into executive session to discuss the following:
A) Section 551.074 Personnel Matters under Subsection (1) to discuss or deliberate the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or
employee:
Town Manager position search(Town Council)
B) Section 551.071 "Consultation With Attorney" under Subsection (2) to consult with the 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 the Texas Open Meetings
Act,specifically:
Possible Litigation
CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION-START TIME—6:01 P.M.
RECONVENED INTO SPECIAL SESSION-START TIME—8:14 P.M.
RECONVENED INTO SPECIAL SESSION
2. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Executive Session.
Mayor Sanders stated that Council Members Kurtz and Parrow left during Executive Session; however,there is still
a Quorum of Council.
Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Rowe, seconded by Council Member Shoffner, to authorize the Mayor execute
an employment agreement for a Town Manager Candidate as discussed in Executive Session contingent upon the
Candidate accepting the terms of the offer with any potential changes to be reviewed by the previously named
sub-committee.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Council Member Reed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lamont, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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