Minutes Charter Review 04/14/2008Minutes of Regular Charter Review Commission Meeting for the
Town of Trophy Club
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PUBLIC SERVICE CONFERENCE ROOM
Monday, April 14, 2008
4:15 P.M.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Charter Review Commission for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on Monday, April
14, 2008. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION (CRC) MEMBERS PRESENT:
William (Bill) Rose CRC Chair
Bob Downey CRC Vice-Chair
Ben Brewster CRC Recording Secretary
Roger Williams CRC Member
Richard (Scott) Briggs CRC Member
Joel Quile CRC Member
Richard Hobday CRC Member
Melissa Klauss CRC Member
Larry Crosser CRC Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Stephen Seidel Assistant Town Manager
Lisa Ramsey Town Secretary
Patricia Adams Town Attorney
A.1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairman Rose, noting a quorum, called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
A.2 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding proposed charter amendments.
Chairman Rose noted receipt of incoming purposed amendments; non-binding referendum, add Mayor voting on
, all matters and conflict of interest and Abstention Town Council Procedure.
The Commissioner began their review of the following:
3.02 Qualifications (6)
Commissioner Williams suggested a resign to run. Chairman Rose confirmed that it covered under State Law
and 3 year terms. Williams will draft a purposed amendment should the 3 year terms not go through.
3.04 Vacancies, Forfeiture of Office, Filling of Vacancies
Chairman Rose' Motion: "to put forth the proposed amendment, to add violate 4.01 to the citizens." Rose with
withdrew his motion.
Commissioner's Downey, Williams and Briggs said that they agreed at the last meeting that the Commission
would have consensus agreement when taking the recommendations to the ballot. The Commission confirmed
that there will be a prioritization exercise on all the amendments prior to deciding which proposed amendments go
to the ballot.
Commissioner William' Motion: "to move forth with a consensus to consider possibly amendments to section
4.01," Commissioner Downey seconded; motion carries unanimously.
3.06 Mayor
The Commissioner discussed Chairman Rose's proposed amendment regarding the mayor voting.
Commissioner's Williams and Quile do not support. Commissioner Klauss thinks this section needs to be
discussed and that this Town needs the leader.
Commissioner Klauss' Motion: "to move forth with a consensus to consider possibly amendments to section
3.06," Commissioner Rose seconded; motion carries unanimously.
A.3 Discuss and take appropriate action to approve previous week's Minutes.
The Commission discussed the sign issue. Assistant Town Manager was not willing to entertain a temporary
request. Town Attorney Adams said that ATM needs to check the signs and make sure that the do not create a
safety hazard before he approves a permit. Commissioner Klauss requested the Commission all take two signs
for their yards.
Commissioner Williams' Motion: "to change the April 7, 2008 Minutes to the language provided in Chairman
Rose's April 14, 2008 email." Vice-ChairDowney seconded; motion carries unanimously.
A.4 Recording Secretary, Commissioner Brewster to update the Commission with recommendations
received. (Recommendations presented will be included to the Minutes as exhibits.).
Recording Secretary, Commissioner Brewster all amendments have been duly recorded.
A.5 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding how the CRC will proceed.
Commissioner Klauss provided a status update on the dissemination of the flyers for the Town Hall meeting.
A.7 Citizens/Staff Presentation; this is an opportunity for citizens/staff to address the Charter Review
Commission (CRC) on any matter related to the Charter Review whether or not it is posted on the
agenda.
No staff/citizen presentations were made.
A.a Adjourn.
Commissioner Hobday seconded; motion carries
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