Minutes TC 06/20/1995MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
JUNE 20, 1995
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in
a regular session on Tuesday, June 20, 1995. The meeting was
held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the
Public.
Council Members Present:
Jim Carter Mayor
Marshall Engelbeck Council Member
Gene Hill Mayor Pro Tem
Doug Glaspell Council Member
Cotton Moore Council Member
Patti Stoltz Council Member
Also present were guests and staff members:
John Hill
Donna Welsh
Jack Jacobs
Pauline Shaw
Bill LeGrand
David Miller
Karen Sadri
Diane Cockrell
John Carter
Roger Unger
Connie White
Hap Baggett
CALL TO ORDER.
Town Attorney
Town Manager
Town Treasurer
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Public Works Director
Interim Police Chief
Town Secretary
Court Administrator
Chairman of Finance Committee
District Manager of M.U.D.
President of M.U.D. I
V.P. of Beck Properties, Inc.
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting
a quorum was present. He then welcomed Council Members,
guests, and staff.
INVOCATION.
An Invocation was given by Council Member Moore.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS.
The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was
led by Council Member Engelbeck.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS DIRECTING THE TOWN STAFF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING
THE COMMON GOOD AND BENEFIT FOR ALL THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN,
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO INVESTIGATE AND
DETERMINE THE AUTHORITY OF AND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS TO CONSOLIDATE WITH THE TROPHY CLUB
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE TROPHY CLUB
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT NO. 2 AND TO PROCEED TOWARD ACCOMPLISHMENT
OF SUCH CONSOLIDATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Engelbeck reported that the tri -entity
committee has met twice to study the financial aspects of
consolidating. The main concerns are not raising taxes and
the possible tax base loss of Solana in Westlake. The next
meeting is scheduled for June 24th to discuss the additional
services and capital outlay needed for the planned growth
within the next four years. Everyone on the committee was
in agreement to consolidate, if it is cost effective.
Discussion from Council Members revolved around the issue of
economic sense and forming another water district. It was
learned that the State encourages regional water supplies,
but the year long study and its results are incomplete.
After Mayor Carter thanked everyone for their participation,
Council Member Stoltz made a motion to pass this resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded. Discussion ensued regarding the
intent of this resolution and its conflict with Resolution
95-13 passed in April. It was agreed that this resolution
supports the consolidation of Town and M.U.D. staffs under
the authority of the Town Council.
At this time Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to
approve the amended resolution with the additional
terminology if cost effective. Council Member Glaspell
seconded; motion passed unanimously. A copy of the
amended resolution is attached to these minutes.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS ACCEPTANCE OF A TEMPORARY LICENSE
FROM THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO PLACE AN IRRIGATION LINE ON
TRACT E-401 A, GRAPEVINE LAKE, TEXAS.
Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, explained
with the aid of a map that the golf course under construction
needs irrigation and the Town holds the easement rights for
transferring water to it.
Council Member Glaspell then made a motion to accept this
temporary license. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Glaspell asked for a correction on page
7 of the Minutes to strike him as liaison to the Public
Safety Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to accept
the Consent Agenda as corrected. Council Member Stoltz
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
The approved items are as follows:
A. Minutes of the June 6, 1995 Joint Public
Hearing/Town Council Meeting.
B. Financial reports ending 05/31/95
CLOSED -DOOR SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A CLOSED -DOOR
SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, GOVERNMENT CODE,
VERNON'S TEXAS CODES, ANNOTATED (OPEN MEETINGS LAW), SECTION
551.074 PERSONNEL.
A. TO CONSIDER THE PROMOTION OF THE INTERIM CHIEF OF
POLICE TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
The Town Council adjourned into Closed -door session at 7:53
p.m. to discuss and consider the promotion of David L.
Miller, Jr. to Chief of Police.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO RECONVENE INTO
REGULAR SESSION TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER
DISCUSSED IN CLOSED -DOOR SESSION PURSUANT TO AGENDA ITEM A.
The Council reconvened into open session at 8:08 p.m. Mayor
Pro Tem Hill made a motion to promote David L. Miller to
Chief of Police. Council Member Moore seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
After being congratulated by the Council, Chief Miller
thanked them for their support and expressed his appreciation
for being able to work with them.
THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BE ADMINISTERED TO MAYOR JAMES P.
CARTER AS TEXAS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE.
Notary Public, Pauline Shaw, administered the oath of office
to Mayor Carter and offered her congratulations.
THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BE ADMINISTERED TO INCOMING POLICE
CHIEF.
Mayor Carter then administered the oath of office to incoming
Police Chief Miller.
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*PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Hap Bagget, V.P. Beck Properties, Inc., beseeched the
Council's help regarding Harron Cablevision. As a developer,
housing construction is being hindered due to unreturned
calls for installation and service. His company currently
has $ 11 million worth of construction in progress and needs
results from the cable company.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, reported
that four new houses were started this month with an annual
total of 85.
Police Chief Miller again expressed his appreciation of
everyone's support. He then informed them that the new radar
equipment had been ordered, and the preliminary floor plans
for the police department building were completed.
Public Works Director, Bill LeGrand, said that the bids for
the East Entrance construction were open, and a decision
would be made by the time the Council meets in July.
Finance Chairman, John Carter, had no report.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
With great pleasure Mayor Carter presented five year
recognition pins to Pauline Shaw, Planning and Zoning
Administrator, and Diane Cockrell, Court Administrator.
He verbally recognized the ten years of service that Town
Manager, Donna Welsh, has given to the Town.
Council Members expressed individual congratulations to
Police Chief Miller and the excellent work he does.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Council Member Engelbeck announced
their absence from the July 11th Council Meeting.
Mayor Carter asked the Council and Staff to consider pre -
Council meetings to clarify any questions regarding the
agenda. Neighboring communities find this successful.
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. and
reconvene on Tuesday, July il, 1995. Council Member Stoltz
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
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