Minutes TC 12/03/2007 - Special Session
NOTICE OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Monday, December 3, 2007
7:00 P.M.
A.1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
A.2 Invocation.
A.3 Pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
Pledge of allegiance to the Texas Flag.
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible."
A.4 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.
All matters listed as Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by
one motion. There will not be a separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be
removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
B.1 Consent Agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the modification and
renewal of the employment contract between the Town and Town Manager Brandon
Emmons to reflect the changes approved at the November 19, 2007 Town Council
meeting.
B.2 Consent Agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution approving
an Interlocal Agreement for Fire and Mutual Aid Services with Tarrant County.
B.3 Consent Agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Minutes dated
September 17, 2007.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing: Staff report and public input regarding the adoption of an ordinance
amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Taxation" by adding Article II
entitled "Goods-In-Transit -- Local Taxation" providing for the taxation of tangible
personal property or "goods-in-transit" which would otherwise be exempt from taxation
pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
*REGULAR SESSION
D.1 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of
the Code of Ordinances of the Town to add Article II entitled "Goods-In-Transit -- Local
Taxation" authorizing the Town to tax tangible personal property in transit which would
otherwise be exempt pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253.
D.2 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Final Plat Approval Request from
Carter & Burgess, Inc. on behalf of 831 Trophy LP, The Highlands at Trophy Club
Neighborhood 9, Lots 1-32, Block A, and Lots 1-14, Block B (18.368 acres) (FP-07-024)
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the Subdivider's
Agreement for an 18.368 acre tract of land known as The Highlands at Trophy
Club Neighborhood 9.
D.3 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a request for approval of a Preliminary
Plat from Carter & Burgess, Inc. for Canterbury Hills, Phase 1 & 2 and Waters Edge at
Hogan's Glen, Phase 2 & 3, a total of 232 Lots (127.88 acres) (PP-07-016).
D.4 Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding traffic, safety concerns, and speed limit
on Skyline Drive.
D.5 Discuss and provide input regarding pool discharges into the Town of Trophy Club
Separate Storm Sewer System.
D.6 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the formation of a Charter Amendment
Review Committee.
D.7 Discuss and receive input regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Public Works,
Article I, of the Code of Ordinances establishing guidelines for residential dumpsters.
D.8 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the award/rejection of bids for the
Landscape and Irrigation Improvements for Trophy Club Drive, Bid No. 11207, and
authorizing the Mayor or his designee to all execute necessary contract documents.
D.9 Discuss and take appropriate action to approve financials and variance report dated
November 2007.
D.10 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employees who report directly to the
Town Council and the following:
A. Discuss and take appropriate action with regards to implementing a standardized
periodic evaluation process of the Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town
Secretary by the Town Council.
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B. Discuss and provide input on methods in which to improve and enhance
communication between employees who report directly to Town Council and
Town Council.
C. Discuss and take appropriate action with regards to reviewing and/or amending
job descriptions of the Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Secretary.
D.11 Items for Future Agenda.
D.12 Reports. There will be no action taken regarding any individual project posted under
this item and discussion will be limited. If extensive discussion is required, the item may
be placed on a future agenda.
A. Town Manager's Report.
E.1 Adjourn.
* The Town Council may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by the Texas Open
Meeting Act, LGC.551.071
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted on the front window of the Trophy Club Svore Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club,
Texas, on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town Secretary, Lisa Ramsey 48
hours in advance at 682-831-4601 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.