Minutes TC 04/02/2001 - Special SessionMINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
APRIL 2, 2001
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in Special Called Session on Monday, April 2, 2001.
The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
SPECIAL SESSION
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Mayor
Susan Edstrom
Mayor Pro Tem
Barry Huizenga
Council Member
Bill Matthai
Council Member
Scott Smith
Council Member
Barb Tweedie
Council Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Town Manager
Diane Cockrell
Town Secretary
Jim Buxton
Finance Director
Patricia Adams
Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Mayor Engelbeck called the Special Meeting to order at 8:02 a.m., noting a quorum was present.
INVOCATION: Council Member Tweedie gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG: Jim Buxton led the pledges.
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 ACT ION 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.
There were no presentations.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS PROPOSED HOUSE BILL 3400 AND TO CONSIDER THE
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 3400 ALLOWING CITIZENS RESIDING IN TOWNS WITHIN
THE BOUNDARIES OF MORE THAN ONE COUNTY WITH A POPULATION GREATER THAN
4,800, BUT LESS THAN 9,000, THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN A LOCAL OPTION ELECTION;
SUBMITTING A COPY OF THIS SUPPORTING RESOLUTION TO THE HOUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mayor Engelbeck introduced this agenda item. Patricia Adams explained that House Bill 3400 would allow the
town to hold an election which would allow the citizens to vote to allow the sale of wine for off -premise
consumption.
Mayor Engelbeck shared that approximately 300 signatures were gathered this weekend in support of HB3400
allowing citizens residing in Towns within the boundaries of more than one county with a population greater
than 4,800, but less than 9,000 the right to vote in a local option election.
Council Member Tweedie stated that she is in support of allowing the election.
Council Member Smith indicated that he was in support of allowing the election.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom spoke with many residents this past weekend who indicated their support and their
opinion that this was a long time overdue in Trophy Club. Residents also expressed a desire to buy wine when
they purchase groceries.
Council Member Matthai said that he spoke with approximately 60 residents this past weekend and all except for
four residents were willing to sign the petition. The four who did not sign wanted to think about it.
He also indicated that when and if legislation is passed we need to review zoning ordinances to ensure
compliance with distance requirements from schools and churches.
Donna Welsh commented that sales tax revenues that could be kept in Trophy Club are going to surrounding
cities because citizens are not able purchase wine in Trophy Club. It is important to keep sales tax revenues in
the Town.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom made a motion to adopt the Resolution as read. Council Member Huizenga seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
. (a copy of the petition will be retained in the towns records)
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom made a motion to adjourn at 8:23 a.m. Council Member Huizenga seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
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Mayor, Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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Town Secretary, Tory'n of Trophy Club, Texas
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