RES 2013-16TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013M16
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS CREATING A BLUE RIBBON PANEL
FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDYING THE CURRENT
GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE WITHIN THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLlIB AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN
COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT THE PANEL SHALL BE COMPRISED OF
TWELVE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB WHO
CURRENTLY DO NOT SERVE AS AN ELECTED OFFICIAL FORTHE
TOWN OR MUD1; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE PANEL; DESIGNATING A STAFF
LIAISON; SETTING FORTH GUIDELINES FOR MEETINGS OF THE
PANEL; APPOINTING THE TOWN MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SERVE AS A STAFF LIAISON TO THE PANEL; 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, Section I entitled "Creation of Committees, Boards and
Commissions" of Article VI entitled "Town Council Rules of Procedure" of Chapter 1
entitled "Administration" of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club provides
that the Council may, as the need arises, authorize the appointment of "ad hoc"
committees; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined it appropriate to appoint a Blue
Ribbon Panel comprised of twelve Town residents who are not currently serving as an
elected official for the Town, six of whom reside within the Trophy Club Public
Improvement District, and six of whom reside within the Trophy Club Municipal Utility
District No.1; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council shall appoint persons to serve on the Panel in
accordance with this Resolution, and the meetings of the Panel shall be held in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the Panel shall study the current governmental structure of the Town
of Trophy Club as set forth in this Resolution, and based upon its findings, shall make
recommendations to the Town Council.
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
authorize the creation of a Blue Ribbon Panel for the purpose of reviewing the existing
governmental structure within the Town of Trophy Club, including the operation and
structure of all governmental entities operating within the Town. The Panel shall
provide analysis and provide recommendations regarding the potential consolidation of
the Town and MUD1, the benefits and liabilities that result from continued water and
wastewater service to the Town of Westlake, associated fiscal impact, and related
matters.
Section 3. The members of the Blue Ribbon Panel shall be citizens of the
Town of Trophy Club, Texas. The Panel shall be comprised of twelve (12) Town
residents who are not currently serving as an elected official for the Town, six (6) of
whom shall be residents of the Trophy Club Public Improvement District and six (6) of
whom shall be residents of the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No.1. There shall
be one (1) additional person appointed to serve as a Recording Secretary to prepare
minutes and to provide secretarial and general administrative support to the Panel. The
Recording Secretary shall not participate in the discussions of the Panel nor have a
right to vote on any decision of the Panel. -The members of the Panel shall serve at the
pleasure of the Town Council, and shall cease to exist upon the completion of their
purpose or when abolished by a majority vote of the Town Council.
Section 4. The Town Manager or his designee shall serve as Staff Liaison,
shall attend all meetings of the Panel, shall be responsible for preparation and posting
of the meeting agendas, and shall ensure that minutes are prepared for the Panel's
review and action and that all necessary clerical support is provided to the Panel. The
Staff Liaison shall also take action as necessary to schedule and facilitate the meetings
of the Blue Ribbon Panel, and shall provide documents and information requested by
the Panel.
Section 5. All meetings of the Panel, including meetings of any subcommittee
of the Panel 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 Panel shall
proceed with its tasks in an orderly and timely fashion.
Section 6. The Blue Ribbon Panel shall consist of the fol/owing members:
1. Joe Hennig, MUD
2. Ronald Eddins, MUD
3. Ronald Bieker, MUD
4. Nicole Fontayne, MUD
5. Patrick Arata, MUD
6. Wesley Carlton, MUD
7. James Como, PID
8. Timothy Gamache, PIO
9. Mitchell Christoffer, PIO
10. Robert Ouncan, PIO
11. Robert Hillman, PIO
12. Wanda Franklin, PIO
13. Sandra Millett, Board Secretary
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of passage
in accordance with law.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas on this 3 rd day of September, 2013.
Connie White, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
ATTEST:
Amy Piukana, 0 Secretary
Town ofTro y Club, Texas