Minutes Charter Review 02/25/2008Minutes of Regular Charter Review Commission Meeting for the
Town of Trophy Club
LOCATION:100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE,TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS
PUBLIC SERVICE CONFERENCE ROOM
Monday,February 25,2008
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,February 25,2008.The meeting was held wilhin 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 arrived at 4:50 p.m.
Richard Hobday CRC Member
Melissa Klauss CRC Member
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION (CRC)MEMBERS ABSENT:
Larry Crosser CRC Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S)PRESENT:
Brandon Emmons
Stephen Seidel
Patricia Adams
Lisa Ramsey
Sakura Moten-Dedrick
Financial Analyst
Town Manager
Assistant Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Secretary
Finance Director
Stephanie Gohlke
A.1 Call to order and announce a quorum.
Chairman Rose called the Commission to order at 4:15 p.m.
A.2 Citizens/Staff Presentation;this is an opportunity for citizens/staff to address the
Charter Review Commission on any matter related to the Charter Review whether
or not it is posted on the agenda.
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Commissioner Brewster asked how staff works with Council in regard to the Budget.Town
Manager Emmons said according to the Charter it is ultimately his responsibility to present the
budget.Staff conducts several internal workshops,then to the Ways and Means Committee
and then to the Council to discuss the budget.
Finance Director Dedrick explained the budget calendar and a comparison of the budget
section in the Town's Charter and surrounding cities.
Commissioner Brewster requested this discussion be tabled.Commissioner Klauss requested
information on other cities that have Ways and Means or Finance committee.
A.3 Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Minutes dated,February 11,2008.
Motion made by Williams,seconded by Brewster to approve.
A.4 Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Minutes dated,February 14,2008
Motion made by Williams,seconded by Brewster to approve.
A.5 Discuss and take appropriate action to approve Minutes dated February 18,2008.
Motion made by Williams,seconded by Brewster to approve.
A.6 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding how the Charter Review
Commission (CRC)will proceed.
Chairman Rose handed out copies of the Model City Charter publication.
Motion made by Briggs,seconded by Quile lor approved motions on amendments to be
forwarded electronically to the Town Secretary for inclusion to the Minutes and lor
recommendations to be introduced at each meeting and included in the Minutes as an
appendix.
A.7 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding proposed charter amendments.
No action taken.
A.8 Adjourn.
Motion made by Williams,seconded by Brewster to adjourn.
Meeting adjour~d at 5:45 p.m.
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Lisa amse,Town Secretary
Town of Trophy Club,Texas
Bill Rose,Chair
Charter Review Commission
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