Minutes TC 11/19/2007MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION,100 MUNICIPAL ORIVE,TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS
Monday,November 19,2007
7,00 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF OENTON §
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,Texas,met in a Regular Session on Monday,November 19,2007.
The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open 10 the public.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT,
Nick Sanders
Susan Edstrom
Pam Cates
Jim Moss
Philip Sterling
Kathleen Wilson
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
CounciJ Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
STAFF ANO GUEST(S)PRESENT:
Brandon Emmons
Stephen Seidel
Lisa Ramsey
Shannon DePrater
Patricia Adams
Adam Adams
Scott Kniffen
Danny Thomas
Mike Pastor
Carolyn Huggins
Town Manager
Assistant Town Manager
Town Secretary
Deputy Town Secretary
Town Attorney
Parks and Recreation Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
IS Director
Planning Coordinator
A.1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
Mayor Sanders caned the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.noting a quorum was present.
A.2 Invocation.
Fire Chief Thomas gave the 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 and indivisible."
Police Chief Kniffen led the Pledges.
Neil Twomey,203 Oakmont Drive
Greg Lamont,15 Avalon Drive
Barbara Kadow,322 Village Trail
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.
The following citizens addressed Council:
Pauline Twomey,203 Oakmont Drive
Bob Radder,1 Lee Court
Ralph Scoggins,126 Summit Cove
Judy Williams,215 Phoenix Drive
November 19•.2007
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 to approve Minutes dated,August 6,2007.
B.2 Consent Agenda:Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Minutes dated,August 20,2007.
B.3 Consent Agenda:Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Minutes dated,August 27,2007.
B.4 Consent Agenda:Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Minutes dated,September 10,
2007.
8.5 Consent Agenda:Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution approving an
Interlocal Agreement for Fire and Ambulance Services with Denton County.
B.6 Consent Agenda:Discuss and take appropriate action to approve the renewal of Beautification
Funds in a CertifIcate of Deposit (CD)tor six (6)months at a rate of 4.25%with First Financial
Bank.
Council member Wilson pointed oullwo typos in the August 6,2007 minutes.Council member Cates questioned
the motion wording in regards to agenda item C.1 O.Item 8 1 was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom made a motion to approve items B.2 through B.6.Council member Moss seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
Council member Wilson made a motion to approve item 8.1 with corrections.Council member Cates seconded
with corrections noted;motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL CONVENED INTO PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:31 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Public Hearing:Staff report and consideration of an Ordinance amending Section 6.01(A)(2)c of
Article VI ,"Oil and Gas Well Manual M
,of Chapter 5,"General Land Use",of the Code of
Ordinances of the Town regulating certain fencing requirements to allow a masonry wall to
surround a producing site.
No presentations were made.
PUblic Hearing Closed at 7:31 p.m.
TOWN COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
'REGULAR SESSION
0.1 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an Ordinance amending Section 6.01(A)(2)c of
Article VI ,"Oil and Gas Well Manual",of Chapter 5,"General Land Use",of the Code of
Ordinances of the Town regulating certaIn fencing requirements to allow a masonry wall to
surround a producing site.
Mehrdad Moayedi stood up to answer any questions from the Council and showed a sample of the fencing that
they would like to use.Moayedi stated the fencing was for all areas that faced home sites;lhe fencing material
will also be able to be reused when ref racing lakes place.Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom asked who is responsible for
maintenance for this fence,the Planning and Zoning notes stale hopefully a Home Owner's Association will be in
affect.Moayedi stated that there should be some form of body to be in controVresponsible for;Encana is not
responsible for the fence at the present time and neither is Beck Properties.Encana is paying for the construction
of the fence.Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom does not want the residents to have to pay for the maintenance of the
fence.
Mayor Sanders asked Town Manager Emmons and Town Attomey Adams to look into ordinance and research
who is responsible for maintenance of the fence.
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Gene Hill reviewed the Commission's process regarding this agenda
item;this item was originally considered and discussed as a Regular Session item or Planning and Zoning on
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October 18,2007.Following discussion and consideration the Commission voted to recommend the issue to
Council.However,it was later determined that a Public Hearing was required to amend the Gas Well Manual
Ordinance and a Public Hearing was scheduled for November 1,2007.In the Public Hearing and Regular
Session at the November 1.2007 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission it was recommended by
unanimous vote that the Gas Well Manual Ordinance 2003·12 P&Z be amended to allow a 7 Y2 foot masonry
fence surrounding the gas well sites in the Town.
Specifically,the fence facing the thoroughfare will be permanent masonry and the other sides will have removal
masonry panels with masonry columns.By utilizing this type of fence,the removable panels and columns can be
moved to allow truck and equipment access to the sites during the refracture of the wells.After the refracture
treatment,the columns and movable panels will be reinstalled and landscaping replaced.
Chairman Hill referred to Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom's question stating it was the intent of the gas well operator to
be responsible for the fence maintenance.
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom made a motion to approve the Ordinance amendment.Council member Sterling
seconded;motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom asked Staff to come back with clarification regarding who is responsible for maintenance
at the next council meeting
0.2 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a request for Final Plat approvat for Trophy Club
Drive,Phase 2 and Trophy Park Drive (Master Improvements)(21.344 acres).Applieanl:831
Trophy,L.P.(FP·07·023)
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Gene Hill addressed Council stating the Planning and Zoning
Commission unanimously recommended approved of the Final Plat.
Town Manager Emmons shared internal discussions have taken place regarding this offsite improvement.This
was included in the site plan Marshal Branch near the cart path.An aerial crossing was attempted,but the Corps
of Engineers stated since this is an environmental area an aerial crossing cannot be used.A lift station would
also have issues concerning maintenance costs.Inverted when fully constructed this option will have less
maintenance cos Is.Town Manager Emmons recommended if Council approves,to stipulate the landscaping
plans be reviewed by staff before construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom made a motion to approve plans with the stipulation that the landscaping plans be
approved by Town Staff and Engineer prior to construction with an update in the Town Manager report at the the
available Council meeling.Council member Moss seconded;motion carried unanimously.
Council member Moss asked if the two lots at the entrance of Meadow Ridge Drive open to Trophy Club Drive
because the sllp road is not part of the plans.
Council member Cates questioned jf the landscaping plan could be approved separately.Town Manager
Emmons answered it was up to Council to have staff bring the landscaping plans back to the council for approval.
Council member Cates asked the rest of Ihe council if they are okay with moving forward without approval of the
landscaping plans.
On November 1,2007,the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Trophy
Club Drive,Phase 2 and Trophy Club Park Drive,with stipUlations on construction plans,slreet names and the
use 01 inverted siphon vs.lift slation and force mail prior to Council consideration.
It is the understanding of Chairman Hill that:
•Construclion plan revisions as requested have been satisfaclorily documented,received and approved by
Town Engineer and Staff.
•The renaming of Trophy Club Park Drive to Trophy Park Drive is documented.
•Landscape and irrigation plan documents were received Friday,November 161h and have not been
reviewed.Staff review and comments are needed.
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•Resolution of the use of inverted siphon vs.lift station and force main has not been achieved.and is to be
addressed by Town Manager Emmons.
The Mayor stated it was suggested to move E1 forward.before D.3 if Council had no objections.
TOWN COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:55 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
E.l Pursuant to Texas Government Code,Annotated,Subchapter 551,Section 551.071 (a)&(b)
"Consultation with Attorney",the Council will enter into executive session to discuss the
following:
(A)Consultation with Town Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the
Governmental Body under the Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar
of Texas clearly conflict with the Open Meetings Act (551.071 (b».
(1)Legal Advice from Town Bond Counsel regarding the contracts for water and
wastewater supply and service to the Town and related financing issues.
TOWN COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 8:40 P.M..
"REGULAR SESSION
0.3 Discuss,provide input andlor take action as appropriate regarding the following documents and
matters related to the Trophy Club Public Improvement District NO.1 (The Highlands at Trophy
Club)for infrastructure and related improvements:
A.Discuss and take appropriate action on 8 Construction and Funding Agreement between
the Town and 831 Trophy,L.P.concerning the construction of certain public
improvements within the Town of Trophy Club Public Improvement District No.1 (The
Highlands of Trophy Club Project).
Bond Council asked Council to delay this item tonight.II is not necessary that Ihis item be formally approved
tonight,it would be besllo approve the agenda item at the December 10.2007 meeting.
Bond Counsel,Lila Marsh.asked Council to defer this agenda item until the December 10.2007 meeting.
Kirk Wilson from Centurion Development,concurs with Ms.Marsh,the form needs to be included to allow Bank of
America move forward with the goal and to stay on schedUle.
No action taken,item moved to the December 10,2007 meeting.
B.Review and discussion of most recent Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for the
Town of Trophy Club Public Improvement District No.1 Special Assessment Revenue
Bonds,Series 2007 (Highlands of Trophy Club Project).
Ms.Marsh shared that no changes since this was last brought to the Council.this document will be worked on
tomorrow,with Town Manage Emmons having the final authority.
Mr.Wilson thanked Town Staff and Consultants.
No action taken,item moved to the December 10.2007 meeting.
C.Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution concerning the Amendment of
the Service and Assessment Plan for the Town of Trophy Club Public Improvement District
No.1 adopted by Ordinance 2007·29;Setting a date for a Public Hearing,Authorizing the
Publication of Notice and enacting other provisions relating thereto.
Julie Partain,Bond Counsel,gave a brief update;still waiting on parks study from Carter &Burgess.Ms.Partain
sent a laundry list of items to the Attorney General.The Attorney General had a concern regarding the two large
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tickel ilems,the pool and recreation center.A compromise was made with the Allorney General to list without the
recreation cenler and instead at using the word pool,the list will include some sort of aquatic facility.A public
hearing will be needed if amendments are made to the list.
Mayor Sanders wants Council to understand that taxes will probably be used to fund the recreation center and the
cost would be passed to all residents.
Mayor Sanders verified that bond counsel wants Council to authorize a Public Hearing for December 10,2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom made a motion to approve the resolution calling for a date of December 10,2007 for the
Public Hearing of the assessment plan.Council member Sterling seconded;motion carried unanimously.
0.4 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated September 17,2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom made a motion to approve the minutes as written.Council member Sterling seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
E,2 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to Executive Session Item Number E.l.
Council member Cates moved to approve the contracts for water and wastewater supply and service to the Town
with changes to section 6.1 and 6.3.Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom seconded;motion carried unanimously.
Amendments of contract include:
6.1 Term.This Contract shall become effective upon approval by each of the respective governing bodies of
Town and MUDs and upon execution by their respective authorized representatives,and shall remain in effect for
an initial term of three (3)years from the date of approval by the last Party subject to this Contract (hereinafter
-'nitia'Term-),and shall renew automatically annually for additional terms of one (1)year each unless terminated
by either party as provided herein.
6.3 Any party shall have the right to terminate this Contract without cause upon written nolice to any other Party.
Such nolice of termination must be provided at least one (1)year in advance of such termination date,but in no
case shall termination be allowed earlier than three (3)years from the date of execution of this Contract.
F.l Town Manager update and Council input on the development issues at Churchill Downs.
Town Manager Emmons updated Council on the development issues·at Churchill Downs and answered their
questions.
Mayor Sanders shared there were some concerns among the project engineer,staff and town engineers who has
met with the contractor to start working on resolving issues/impressions.
Bob Radder,1 Lee Court addressed the Council.
Town Manager Emmons made a statement regarding retaliation accusations:there have never been any
retaliatory acts from his staff;staff is simply holding contractors to the established specifications.
Updale and input only,no action laken.
F.2 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the co·hosting of a -Stewards for Children"
seminar with the Alliance for Children and surrounding municipalities.
Council member Wilson presented the Stewards for Children.Stewards for Children are willing to cover the costs
for the adults to attend.Council member Wilson has spoken with Roanoke and they will be donating their
Recreation Center to hold the seminar.Council member Wilson asked Council to move forward with a date
specified for the seminar.
Mayor Sanders confirmed that Council member Wilson is not asking for Town monies,just a seal of approval.
Town Manager Emmons shared if Council approves moving forward,he will make sure staff resources are
available.
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Mayor Sanders directed Council member Wilson to contact Roanoke and move forward with getting more
informalion regarding Stewards for Children.
F.3 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring
the results of the Special Election held on November 6,2007.
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom made a motion to approve the ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the
results of the Special Election held November 6.2007.Council member Cates seconded;motion carried
unanimously.
F.4 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the formation of a Citizen Charter Amendment
Commission.
Council member Moss made a motion to form a Citizen Charter Amendment Commission to be comprised of
three residents,one council member and the Town Manager or his designee to decide where or not any
amendments need to be made to the charter and if not to terminate the commission in December of 2008.
Council member Wilson seconded.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom moved to amend the motion 10 include five residents,one member of council,Town
Manager or designee and Town Attorney,striking the termination date.Council member Cates seconded.
The following citizens addressed Council:
Neil Twomey of 203 Oakmont
Bill Armstrong of 18 Avenue Twenty
Greg lamont of 15 Avalon Drive
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom amended her motion to read Citizen Charter Amendment Committee.Council member
Cates agreed with the change.
Motion 10 create a citizen charter amendment committee with five residents,one Council member,Town Manger
or designee and Town Attorney passed unanimously.
Council member Moss moved to defer item to the December 3,2007 meeting.Council member Wilson
seconded;motion to defer carried unanimously.
F.5 Parks and Recreation Director to brief Town Council about the landscaping that will be installed
on Trophy Club Drive following the construction process.
Parks and Recreation Director addressed Council and answered their questions.
No action taken.
F.G Town Council to discuss and take appropriate action concerning the allocation of PID monies with
regard to future park and recreational amenities.
Town Manager Emmons gave a brief update;the pool will be removed and replaced with an aqualic facility and
the recreation center will be removed.
No action taken.
F.7 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Police Chief Kniffen's update and recommendation
on the police equipment and cars.
Chief Kniffen recommends purchasing needed equipment,replacement costs are $48,000.Town Manager
Emmons explained there are no funds available at this time to update the police equipment and cars.
Mayor Sanders expressed there is a desire from Council to finance the needs and asked Town Manager Emmons
to work with the finance departmenl 10 see if a solution could be reached and come back 10 Council as soon as
practical.
No action taken.
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Mayor Pro Tern asked that item G.1 be moved forward;Council made no objections.
Council took a five-minute break.
TOWN COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:25 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
G.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code,Annotated,Subchapter 551,Section 551.071 "Consultation
with Attorney",the Council will enter into closed executive session to consult with attorney Frank
Waite on a matter In which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the
Disciplinary Aules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with the Open
Meetings Act:
(1)Legal advice relating to a possible settlement over an employment separation with Lisa
Ramsey.
TOWN COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 11 :00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom moved to extend meeting passed 11 :00 p.m.Council member Cates seconded;motion
carried unanimously
Lisa Ramsey asked that her performance review be placed in open session rather than executive session.Frank
Waite provided Council with information that Usa Ramsey would be in favor of staying in her current position.
Council member Wilson made a motion to move into a separation agreement with lisa Ramsey.Council member
Moss seconded.
Mayor Sanders asked Council member Wilson if she was including all seven talking points of:
1.Resign ellective November 19th and release the Town of all claims and causes of action
2.The Town would pay accrued salary to dale,plus two weeks of unused accrued vacation and personal
day
3.The Town would pay a total sum of 528,000 as severance in two installments,representative of five
months salary
4.The Town would pay Ms.Ramsey's medical premium under the Town's group medical plan through May
2008,unless she becomes eligible for coverage under some other plan
5.Ramsey agreed to remain available to consult with the Town Manager through May 2008
6.The Town would provide a letter of recommendation to be placed in her employee personnel file
7.The pending grievance submitted against her would be dismissed as moot.
Lisa Ramsey said there was some question between Mr.Scoggins and Mr.Waite regarding payment of comp
lime for her consultations.
Mr.Waite said the two·weeks in question is accrued leave,characterized as vacation and personal leave in
addition to the severance payment of $28,000.00.Sanders confirmed the accrued leave in the amount of 80
hours is on top of the 528,000.00.
Mayor Sander's feels it is a mistake to proceed with termination,and that she has done a very good job getting
her TMCCP certification,she is very reliable,eager,a very hard worker and able to take constructive criticism.
Sanders said over the past two years,he has made little correction to her minutes and commended her diligence
in conducting the elections.Sanders said it would be a misfake to terminate Ramsey without giving her an
opportunity to improve in the areas Council feels she is lacking.
Council member Wilson commented that Ramsey was given several opportunities to do better after her initial
meeting with Ramsey and Ramsey's scheduled meeting with Cates.
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Council member Moss said Ramsey came across pretty strong during the executive session that she could not
work with Council and according 10 Mr.Waite's report she was extremely unhappy and ready 10 do something
else.
Lisa Ramsey said in reference to Mr.Waite's report,she was simply asking that he investigate the entire work
environment,not only as it related to the Mayor's move.Ramsey acknowledged that she was defensive in the
executive session as it was the first opportunity she had to address the Council about this.
Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom and Council member Sterling agreed that respect is mutual.Slerling feels Ramsey is
competent and loyal and Council is acting under allegations with no merit.
Council member Cales commented that sensitive information was released to the public during the termination of
Director Briggs as was with this issue and feels Ramsey is responsible for confidentiality of this information.
Sterling recognized the leaks to the press,which he does not feel Ramsey is responsible for considering they
worked against her.
Town Manager Emmons feels the Town would be at a loss if Ramsey is terminated.Emmons understands that
mistakes were made and said the Briggs issue happened one year prior to him being hired.There are training
issues that need 10 be addressed and it is going 10 be an effort from the entire staff 10 get past and work through.
Council member Cates asked Ms.Ramsey if she would consider a probationary period.Ms.Ramsey said she
would consider a probalionary period.
Discussion ensued,Council member Wilson moved the previous question.Mayor Sanders asked for a vole for
closing the debate.Council member Wilson vote for and Mayor Pro Tem Edslrom and Council members Cates,
Sterling and Moss voted against closing the debate.
Council member Sterling thinks all of us could benefit from taking the high road,leading by example and treating
others as he would like to be treated.
Council member Cates questioned if Ramsey would be professional and able to deal with hostile Council
members and employees.Ramsey responded she is a professional and hopes that all can act in a professional
manner.
Ralph Scoggins said he feels sorry for everyone and Lisa Ramsey has always received very good performance
reviews and performed 10 Council's standards up until August.Council states that they are hurt by Ramsey's
remarks,Scoggins asked how many times Ramsey has been hurt by what was said or fingers that were pointed
at her and it is only nalurallo fight back.
Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom made a substitute molion 10 place Lisa Ramsey on six-month probation with Ms.
Ramsey setting goals and objectives for herself and Council to set goals and objectives.At the end of probation,
Council will have the option to continue with employment or move forward with termination guidelines,including
the seven points,as discussed.Council member Moss seconded.
Mayor Sanders asked Ms.Ramsey if she was willing to agree with the motion.Ms.Ramsey answered yes she
was okay with this motion.
Scoggins appreciates the six month probation and suggested the separation agreement be added to the
probationary period.Scoggins approached the comp lime again and read the section from the personnel policies
and requested this clause be added to the agreement.Council member Cates expects employees to use their
comp time and does not feel they should pay for it.
Mr.Waite spoke to the legalities 01 tying the separation agreement to the probationary period.Waite and
Scoggins agreed thai the separaHon document should include the probationary period.
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Substitute motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom;seconded by Council member Moss,placing Lisa Ramsey
on a six-month probationary period,before that time frame starts,she will sel individual goals and objectives for
review of the Council,Council will set individual goals and objectives for Lisa,at the end of that six-month
probation Council will have the option to continue her employment or move forward with the termination
guidelines as discussed with Council this evening.
Frank Waite clarified should the probationary period not be complete to the satisfaction of the Council,the terms
of the separation will be as agreed by the parties,as presented and discussed during executive session.Both the
mover and second agreed.
Council member Sterling amended the substitute motion for the probationary period to commence prior to the
canvassing of new Council members in May 2008,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom.
Council member Sterling amended the six month probationary period to five months,commencing prior to the
canvassing of new Council members in May 2008.The second agreed,
Amendment passed 4:1,with Council member Wilson opposing.
Substitute motion passed 4:1,with Council member Wilson opposing.
Council member Sterling clarified;Council can only terminate Ms.Ramsey in her capacity of Town Secretary and
not Human Resources Manager.
Council member Wilson made a motion to postpone the remainder of the Executive Session until the next
meeting.No second;motion dies.
TOWN COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:21 P.M.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code,Annotated,Section 551.074(8)(1)·Personnel Matters,"the
Council will remain in Executive Session,unless the employee who is the subject of the personnel
matter elects an open meeting,to deliberate the appointment,employment,evaluation,
reassignment,duties,discipline,or dismissal of a public officer or employee relating to:
(2)Brandon Emmons
TOWN COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 2:02 A.M.
"REGULAR SESSION
G.2 Discuss and take appropriate action relative to Executive Session Item Number G.1.
Mayor Sanders stated that Council has come up with a list of objections for Town Manager Emmons to include:
•Intense training sessions for all stall
•Workshops for Council
•Completion of Public Improvement District #1
•Implement Safe Routes to Schools
•Complete FY207·2008 with a minimum of *cent tax reduction
•Work on creating a positive work environment
•Work with the Town Secretary to receive Council meeting minutes sooner
•Improve personal communication skills
•Improve working relationship with Town Attorney
•Increase number of Council updates regarding the Buxton Study either through EDC 4B or Town
Manager
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Council member Sterling made a molion 10 approve the extension of the Town Manager contract for one year with
ralificalion of amendments at the next meeting,after the Town Anorney reviews.Mayor Pro Tem Edstrom
seconded.
Contract amendments to include:
•Six month severance
•Remove camp time
Council member Cates staled Council should slay on top of Town Manager Emmons'performance and have a
three month review in a Special Session.
Amendment passed 4:1.with Council member Wilson opposing.
F.8 Items for Future Agenda.
Item not discussed.
F.9 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.
Ilem not discussed.
H.1 Adjourn.
Council member Sterling made a motion to adjourn at 2:12 a.m.Mayor Pro Tern Edstrom seconded;motion
carried unanimously.
Usa Ramsey,Town Secreta
Town of Trophy Club,Texas
November 19.2007
Nick Sanders,Mayor
Town of Trophy Club,Texas
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