RES 2019-25 Charter Review Creation TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION; PROVIDING THAT THE
COMMISSION SHALL CONSIST OF NINE MEMBERS APPOINTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER; SETTING FORTH THE NAMES
OF PERSONS SERVING ON THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CHAIRPERSON AND
VICE CHAIRPERSON; AND DESIGNATING A COUNCIL LIAISON;
SETTING FORTH GUIDELINES FOR MEETINGS OF THE
COMMISSION; APPOINTING THE TOWN MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO SERVE AS A STAFF LIAISON TO THE COMMISSION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town is empowered under §51.001 of the Texas Local
Government Code to adopt a resolution that is for the good government of the Town;
and
WHEREAS, the Town has a substantial interest in the proper management and
oversight of the Town's Home Rule Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Trophy Club Town Council is responsible for making
appointments to the Boards, Commissions, and Corporations serving the Town; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.15 of the Town's Home Rule Charter provides that the
Council shall appoint a Charter Review Commission at intervals of not more than seven
(7) years, and that the Commission shall consist of nine (9) qualified voters; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.15 of the Charter further provides that each Council
Member shall appoint one (1) member to serve on the Charter Review Commission and
the remaining members shall be appointed by vote of the Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.15 states that the Commission shall review the Charter
and make Charter amendment recommendations, where appropriate, that will help
protect or enhance the rights, powers and benefits of all Trophy Club residents; and
WHEREAS, the term of office of the Commission shall be six (6) months or
longer if extended by the Council and, at the completion of such term, a report of the
proceedings of the Commission shall be filed with the Town Secretary and shall become
public record.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are found to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if written word for word.
Section 2. The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas does hereby
create a Charter Review Commission, which Commission shall consist of nine (9)
members who shall be appointed in accordance with Section 11.15 of the Home Rule
Charter and whose names are set forth hereinbelow.
Section 3. The members of the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the
Town Council, and in accordance with the Town Charter, the term of office of the
Charter Review Commission shall be for a period of six (6) months, unless Council
takes action to extend the Commission's term of office.
Section 4. The Town Manager or his designee shall serve as a liaison
between the Town Council and the Charter Review Commission (hereinafter "Staff
Liaison"). The Staff Liaison shall be the point of contact for members of the
Commission, and it shall be the responsibility of the Staff Liaison to obtain necessary
input from Town Staff and from Town Council in order to assist the Commission with the
performance of its' duties. It shall also be the obligation of the Staff Liaison to schedule
joint workshops for the Commission and the Town Council as needed to facilitate the
work of the Commission or as requested by the Commission or Town Council. The
Town Attorney shall provide legal advice to the Charter Review Commission.
Section 5. The Charter Review Commission shall act in accordance with the
scope of duties set forth in Section 11.15 of the Town's Home Rule Charter and shall
also undertake a review of specific topics or Charter provisions as requested by a
majority vote of the Town Council. The Staff Liaison shall communicate such requests
to the Commission.
Section 6. The Charter Review Commission shall make recommendations to
the Town Council concerning potential amendments to the existing Town Charter to be
placed on an election ballot in May 2020.
Section 7. At the direction of the Town Council, the Charter Review
Commission shall consist of the following residents of the Town of Trophy Club.
1. Dave Edstrom 6. Kevin Carr
2. Timothy Patterson 7. Louis Opipare
3. Dennis Sheridan 8. Danny Mayer
4. Bruce Dale 9. Jared King
5. Rhylan Rowe
Dennis Sheridan shall serve as Chairperson of the Charter Review Commission.
Rhylan Rowe shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Charter Review Commission.
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Section 8. Council Member Philip Shoffner shall serve as the Council Liaison to
the Charter Review Commission, and shall update the Town Council on the work of the
Commission.
Section 9. All meetings of the Commission, including meetings of any
subcommittee of the Commission, shall be open to the public and shall be held in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and with the parameters set forth in this
Resolution. The Charter Review Commission shall meet two (2) times per month, or
less frequently if determined appropriate by the Commission. In order to avoid conflict
with Council meetings and with other Town and TCMUD No. 1 meetings, the
Commission shall meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month; provided
however, that if the date of a scheduled Commission meeting falls on a holiday, if a
Council meeting date is changed to accommodate holidays or if a Council meeting date
is otherwise moved so as to present a conflict with a scheduled Commission meeting,
the Staff Liaison shall work with the Commission to determine an alternative meeting
date and time and to secure an appropriate meeting room which will accommodate
public access.
Section 10. The Staff Liaison shall attend all meetings of the Commission, shall
be responsible for preparation and posting of the meeting agendas, and shall ensure
that minutes are prepared for Commission review and action. The Staff Liaison shall be
responsible for ensuring that all clerical support for the Commission is provided by Town
staff.
Section 11. Handbook for Elected and Appointed Officials, section Maximum
Number of Appointments, is waived to allow membership on the Charter Review
Commission.
Section 12. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of passage
in accordance with law.
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PASSED and APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas on this 24th day of September 2019.
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C. Nick Sanders, ayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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