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Agenda Packet TC 11/05/2012 - AmendedTown Council Trophy Club Entities Meeting Agenda 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262 Svore Municipal Building Boardroom6:00 PMMonday, November 5, 2012 AMENDED* CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM WORKSHOP SESSION 1.2012-541-T Recognition of Employee of the Quarter; discussion of same. 2.2012-543-T Recognition of Town Secretary Shannon DePrater for completing the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. 3.2012-545-T Overview and discussion regarding Town of Trophy Club adoption of 2009 Building Codes. 4.2012-544-T Discussion and direction regarding Town of Trophy Club signage regulations. 5.2012-546-T Discussion of agenda items posted for consideration on the Regular Session Council Agenda for November 5, 2012. 6.2012-547-T Discussion of proposed agenda items for the December 10, 2012 Regular Session Agenda. December 10 2012 Proposed Agenda Items.pdfAttachments: CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION - ESTIMATED START TIME - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGES Pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. Pledge of allegiance to the Texas Flag. Town Council Page 1 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012Town Council Meeting Agenda 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. You may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit determined by the Mayor or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must complete the Speaker's form that includes the topic(s) of your statement. Topics of presentation should be limited to matters over which the Council has authority. CONSENT AGENDA 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. 7.2012-548-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated October 15, 2012. October 15 2012 Minutes.pdfAttachments: 8.2012-550-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution approving an Investment Policy for the Town of Trophy Club, and approving an effective date. RES 2012-28 Revised Investment Policy.pdfAttachments: 9.2012-558-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding a requested waiver for Jim Hase to be appointed to serve on two boards as required for compliance with the Board and Commission Handbook. 10.2012-560-T *Consider and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the contract between the Town of Trophy Club and Southwest Securities; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents. Current SW Securities Contract.pdf Amendment Letter to SW Securities Contract.pdf Attachments: REGULAR SESSION 11.2012-542-T Recognition of Sgt. James Norcross completing his Bachelors Degree through American Military University. 12.2012-551-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding the traffic study findings at the Bobcat Boulevard and Durango intersections with Trophy Club Drive. crossing guard counts for october.pdf TRO-Stop Study.pdf.pdf Attachments: Town Council Page 2 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012Town Council Meeting Agenda 13.2012-559-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding the painting of the three bridges and sound wall in the SH114/170 project in coordination with the City of Roanoke and the Town of Westlake; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents. Lois Bridge Painting.pdf Options_Board.pdf.pdf Attachments: 14.2012-552-T Council to receive an update by Town Staff concerning the current and future Trophy Club Park Master Concept Plan; discussion of same. TCP presentation.pdfAttachments: 15.2012-549-T Consider and take appropriate action to call a Special Session for Wednesday, November 14, 2012 to discuss the following items: - Canvass the November 6, 2012 Special Election - Calling/Action regarding the 2002 Obligation Bonds - Action regarding the creation of a Crime Control and Prevention District 16.2012-553-T Consider and take appropriate action regarding financial and variance report dated September 2012 (Preliminary). September 2012 Financials (Preliminary).pdfAttachments: 17.2012-554-T Town Council Liaison Updates; discussion of same: - October 16, 2012 Charter Review Commission; Council member Tiffany - October 22, 2012 EDC 4B; Mayor Pro Tem Strother - October 23, 2012 TCMUD No. 1; Council member Rose 18.2012-555-T *Town Manager Slye's update regarding the following; discussion of same. - CAFR Award - Road Construction - Roundabout Dedication - Fire Department Open House/30th Anniversary - Christmas/Clock Tower Lighting Event - *PID Presentation to area Realtors 19.2012-556-T Mayor and Council Updates regarding training opportunities, educational sessions, and regional meetings; discussion of same: - October 17, 2012 Joint Northwest Communities Partnership/Metroport Cities Partnership Meeting - October 18, 2012 Emergency Preparedness Planning Council Meeting - October 23, 2012 Vision Trophy Club Committee Meeting - October 26, 2012 Northwest Communities Partnership Task Force Meeting - October 29, 2012 Joint Chamber Meeting - October 31, 2012 Denton County Mayors' Meeting - November 2, 2012 Heart of North Texas Business Seminar Town Council Page 3 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012Town Council Meeting Agenda 20.2012-557-T Items for Future Agendas. Future Agenda Items List.pdfAttachments: This item allows Council to request the placement of items on upcoming agendas when the topic of discussion requires research and review that cannot be accomplished in the time frame between regular Council meetings. However, a Council Member may request that an item be placed on the next regularly scheduled meeting without first placing that item on the Future Agenda Items list. All requests for agenda items must comply with Charter requirements. 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 Svore Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on Friday, November 2, 2012 by 6:00 P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. ________________________________ Shannon DePrater, TRMC Town Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at 682-831-4600, 48 hours in advance, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by this Board was removed by me from the front window of the Svore Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on the __________ day of ______________________, 2012. ________________________________, Title: ___________________________ Town Council Page 4 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-541-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Recognition of Employee of the Quarter; discussion of same. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Recognition of Employee of the Quarter; discussion of same. Town Council Page 5 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-543-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Recognition of Town Secretary Shannon DePrater for completing the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Recognition of Town Secretary Shannon DePrater for completing the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. Town Council Page 6 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-545-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Overview and discussion regarding Town of Trophy Club adoption of 2009 Building Codes. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Overview and discussion regarding Town of Trophy Club adoption of 2009 Building Codes. EXPLANATION: The Town of Trophy Club currently operates under the 2003 International Building Codes which regulates the construction standards for residential structures, plumbing, mechanical, energy efficiency, and property maintenance, as well as fire codes. In addition, the Town currently builds to the 2002 National Electrical Code. This review is an overview of the ordinances staff will be bringing to Council in December to adopt the 2009 International Codes and the 2011 National Electrical Code. The State Energy Commission Office (SECO) mandated that all municipalities in Texas adopt the 2009 International Residential and Energy Efficiency Codes by January 2012. Trophy Club had only one Inspector/Building Official during most of this year and was unable to prepare the paperwork to adopt new codes by January 2012. An additional inspector was hired in August 2012, freeing up some of the Building Official’s time so that he could bring an update of the codes to you. TOWN COUNCIL GOAL(S): Sound building codes help achieve all Council goals. Goal #1: Safe and secure community. Maintain low crime rate Increase citizen awareness and involvement in crime prevention Provide superior Emergency Services Improve data security Goal #2: Business-Friendly Economic Development Create effective working relationships with businesses and developers Retain / Develop existing businesses Promote new commercial opportunities Goal # 3: Strong Partnerships and Community Involvement Create a positive regional identity Foster a well informed community Forge collaborative relationships with other governmental and public entities Support citizen volunteer opportunities Promote recreational / active lifestyle opportunities for all ages Goal #4: Healthy, Picturesque, and Environmentally Sound Promote recreational / active lifestyle opportunities for all ages Maintain neat and tidy appearance Improve property maintenance standards and code enforcement Town Council Page 7 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 File #: 2012-545-T, Version: 1 Develop / Enhance environmental and sustainability standards and programs Goal #5: Financial and Operational Stewardship Develop, recognize, and retain quality staff Implement strong financial management standards Improve effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes Maintain / Improve infrastructure and assets Provide cost-effective services Deliver responsible customer service RECOMMENDATION AND JUSTIFICATION TO COUNCIL: This item is for the workshop session only for informational purposes, direction and discussion with the Council. Town Council Page 8 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-544-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Discussion and direction regarding Town of Trophy Club signage regulations. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Discussion and direction regarding Town of Trophy Club signage regulations. EXPLANATION: In May 2011, Councilwoman Cantrell and Mayor White requested an update to the sign ordinance in regard to retail windows and political signs. Staff will present an overview of suggested changes to the overall sign ordinance in order to get feedback and direction from Council before presenting an ordinance change to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation to Council. TOWN COUNCIL GOAL(S): Goal #2: Business-Friendly Economic Development Create effective working relationships with businesses and developers Retain / Develop existing businesses Promote new commercial opportunities Goal # 3: Strong Partnerships and Community Involvement Create a positive regional identity Foster a well informed community Forge collaborative relationships with other governmental and public entities Support citizen volunteer opportunities Promote recreational / active lifestyle opportunities for all ages Goal #4: Healthy, Picturesque, and Environmentally Sound Promote recreational / active lifestyle opportunities for all ages Maintain neat and tidy appearance Improve property maintenance standards and code enforcement Develop / Enhance environmental and sustainability standards and programs Goal #5: Financial and Operational Stewardship Develop, recognize, and retain quality staff Implement strong financial management standards Improve effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes Maintain / Improve infrastructure and assets Provide cost-effective services Deliver responsible customer service RECOMMENDATION AND JUSTIFICATION TO COUNCIL: This item is for the workshop session only for informational purposes, direction and discussion with the Council. Town Council Page 9 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-546-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Discussion of agenda items posted for consideration on the Regular Session Council Agenda for November 5, 2012. Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Discussion of agenda items posted for consideration on the Regular Session Council Agenda for November 5, 2012. Town Council Page 10 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-547-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Discussion of proposed agenda items for the December 10, 2012 Regular Session Agenda. Attachments:December 10 2012 Proposed Agenda Items.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Discussion of proposed agenda items for the December 10, 2012 Regular Session Agenda. Town Council Page 11 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 Meeting Date 12/10/2012 Item File ID Dept Have ARF? Workshop Discussion of agenda items posted for consideration on the Regular Session Council Agenda for December 10, 2012. Town Sec Discussion of proposed agenda items for the January 7, 2013 Regular Session Agenda. Town Sec Consent Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated November 5, 2012. Town Sec Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated November 14, 2012 (Special Session). Town Sec Public Hearing Regular Session Singage Ordinance Adoption CD 2009 Building Code Adoption CD Calling Bonds ILA with EDC B 2012-340-T Finance Appoint members to CCPD, ASA and CFAB Town Sec NH5 Ph 2E Final Plat Approval and Subdividers Agmt CD Town Council Liaison Updates; discussion of same: Scheduled by meetings Town Sec Town Manager Slye's update regarding the following; discussion of same. Town Sec Mayor and Council Updates regarding training opportunities, educational sessions, and regional meetings; discussion of same. Town Sec Items for Future Agendas.Town Sec Executive Session Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Executive Session.Town Sec Town Council Page 12 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-548-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Consent Agenda File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated October 15, 2012. Attachments:October 15 2012 Minutes.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated October 15, 2012. Town Council Page 13 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Monday, October 15, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. Svore Municipal Building Boardroom The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on Monday, October 15, 2012. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Connie White Mayor Glenn Strother Mayor Pro Tem Bill Rose Council Member Jeannette Tiffany Council Member Danny Mayer Council Member TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT : Clint Schroeder Council Member STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT: Mike Slye Town Manager Stephen Seidel Assistant Town Manager Shannon DePrater Town Secretary Patricia Adams Town Attorney Scott Kniffen Police Chief Danny Thomas Fire Chief Carolyn Huggins Community Development Director Michael Aguilera Finance Director Mayor White announced the date of October 15, 2012, called the meeting to order and announced a quorum at 6:10 p.m. Mayor White noted that Council Member Schroeder will be absent. WORKSHOP SESSION 1. Consider and provide direction regarding draft ordinances permitting the operation of golf carts on streets in Trophy Club. Chief Kniffen introduced Chief Smith from the City of Melissa to the Town Council. The City of Melissa recently passed a golf cart Ordinance and Chief Smith provided an overview of their ordinance and the process the City of Melissa went through as they considered their ordinance. Kniffen presented an updated draft of the golf cart Ordinance which included items addressed at the September 24, 2012 workshop. The Town Council and Staff reviewed and discussed the draft ordinance. Kniffen will review proposed changes and bring back another draft at a future Town Council workshop. Council discussed scheduling a couple of Town Hall meetings with a panel discussion. 2. Discussion of agenda items posted for consideration on the Regular Session Council Agenda for October 15, 2012. 3. Discussion of proposed agenda items for the November 5, 2012 Regular Session Agenda. Town Council Page 14 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 Mayor White called a short break. CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION - ESTIMATED START TIME – 7:08 P.M. The Invocation was offered by Police Chief Scott Kniffen. The Pledges were led by Fire Chief Danny Thomas. 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. You may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit determined by the Mayor or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must complete the Speaker's form that includes the topic(s) of your statement. Topics of presentation should be limited to matters over which the Council has authority. Dena Boudreau, 2622 Argyle Lane addressed the Town Council and offered her expertise and knowledge of working in the both the insurance industry and Public Safety to help the Town Council with the golf cart ordinance. Kathy Trotter, 310 Skyline, addressed the Town Council and thanked members of Staff and the Town Council who listened to her concerns and help come to a favorable resolution of the access road to the existing Lift Station behind her house. CONSENT AGENDA 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. 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Minutes dated September 24, 2012. 5. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of a joint election agreement and contract for election services with Tarrant County; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Mayer, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. REGULAR SESSION Mayor White moved Agenda Item 9 forward: 9. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of a Resolution of the Town Council repealing Resolution No. 2011-25, Resolution No. 2011-26, and Resolution No. 2012-01 and adopting a new Resolution making annual appointments of citizens and Council liaisons to serve Town Boards and Commissions; and providing an effective date. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Mayer, to allow a waiver of the six month residency requirement for Marshall Engelbeck. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council member Mayer, seconded by Council member Rose, to approve Resolution 2012-26 of the Town Council repealing Resolution No. 2011-25, Resolution No. 2011-26, and Resolution No. 2012-01, adopting a new Resolution appointing all citizens listed and to include Council liaisons to serve Town Boards and Commissions; and providing an effective date. Motion carried unanimously. Town Council Page 15 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 Mayor White moved to Agenda Item 15 forward: 15. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of an interlocal agreement between the Town and the City of Roanoke providing for full Library Services to Town residents; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Mayer, to approve an interlocal agreement between the Town and the City of Roanoke providing for full Library Services to Town residents; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor White opened Agenda Items 6, 7 and 8 to be discussed simultaneously. Mayor Pro Tem Strother excused himself from the Council Chambers in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest because agenda items 6, 7, and 8 were being discussed together. Mayor Pro Tem Strother consulted with the Town Attorney, and based upon some prior and potential future discussions with the property owner regarding a portion of the property, he has a potential conflict of interest in regards to Agenda Item 8. Given that Mayor Pro Tem Strother's involvement in the discussion could give the appearance of a conflict, he decided to abstain and the Town Attorney concurred that it was appropriate. Since the conflict of interest does not fall into one of the categories outlined by state law, per the Charter, Mayor Pro Tem Strother's abstention will be considered a no vote for agenda items 6, 7 and 8. 6. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat for Canterbury Hills, Phase 1B (22.090 acres) located out of the M. Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 832 in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. A. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Subdivider's Agreement between the Town and BDMR Development for Canterbury Hills, Phase 1B; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute necessary documents. Motion made by Council member Mayer, seconded by Council member Tiffany, to approve a Final Plat, as amended, for Canterbury Hills, Phase 1B (22.090 acres) located out of the M. Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 832 in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas and the Subdivider's Agreement between the Town and BDMR Development for Canterbury Hills, Phase 1B; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute necessary documents. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Strother abstaining. 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the proposed access road to the Municipal Utility District No. 1 Lift Station No. 4. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Tiffany, to approve the proposed concept for the access road to the Municipal Utility District No. 1 Lift Station. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Strother abstaining. 8. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for approval of a Final Plat for Canterbury Hills, Phase 2 (21.552 acres) located out of the M. Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 832 in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas. A. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Subdividers Agreement between the Town and BDMR Development LLC for Canterbury Hills, Phase 2; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute necessary documents. Motion made by Council member Tiffany, seconded by Council member Mayer, to approve a Final Plat for Canterbury Hills, Phase 2 (21.552 acres) located out of the M. Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 832 in the Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas, and the Subdividers Agreement between the Town and Town Council Page 16 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 BDMR Development LLC for Canterbury Hills, Phase 2; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute necessary documents. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Strother abstaining. 10. Council to receive a bi-annual update from the Parks and Recreation Board; discussion of same. The Parks and Recreation Board presented a bi-annual update to the Town Council. Presentation included in the minutes. 11. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards the completion of the pedestrian and equestrian trails located within Trophy Club Park in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Parks and Recreation Board member Tom Mills presented the Town Council with a PowerPoint of the Trophy Club pedestrian and equestrian trails and addressed questions from the Council. The following addressed the Town Council and expressed being in favor of the completion of the pedestrian and equestrian trails. • Kathy Trotter – 310 Skyline • Renee Esses – 501 Magnolia Trail, Grapevine • Shandra Doran, 2228 Galloway Blvd • Angela Walling, 3924 Sunnygate Drive, Roanoke • Yoon Lora Choi, 8043 MacArthur Blvd, #2178 • Richard Senelly, 35 Meadowbrook Lane • Theresa Kindred, 4601 TW King Road Town Manager Slye asked the Town Council to table this agenda item to the November 5, 2012, so that Council can hear the Trophy Club Master Plan Overview prior to voting on this item. Motion made by Council member Mayer, seconded by Council member Strother, to move this item until the November 5, 2012 Town Council meeting. Mayor White read the following emails into the record: 1. Shirlee Geer, 2710 Broadway Please let the Parks & Recreation group know that I fully support the $25,000 needed to improve the low water crossings and signage (kiosks) for our valuable nature trails. As a newcomer to this city, one of our important "must haves" was a natural environment in which to walk our dogs and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. More and more newcomers are finding the trials now that there is a map on town website, but my neighbors are still commenting that there needs to be better signage. The low water crossings also stop others from exploring the entire system. 2. Todd DiPilla, 2218 Veranda Avenue: It has been brought to my attention that the Town Council is meeting to discuss the possibility of disbursing funds to Trophy Club Park for the benefit of the hiking trails. I would like to take this opportunity to show my support for Trophy Club Park and the trail committee’s desire to improve upon the already well planned trail system. My family and I use the Park and the trails frequently and I am happy to say it was one of the reasons we decided to relocate to Trophy Club. In our search for a new home in Texas we toured many towns; Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Colleyville, Flower Mound and of course Trophy Club. When our realtor drove us through Trophy Club Park, we knew instantly that this was the place we wanted to be. With such close proximity to our home, access to the lake and the fabulous trail system; we knew we would be able to use the park on a regular basis. Town Council Page 17 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 Currently, we visit the park at a minimum 3-4 times a week and utilize the biking and hiking trails. Although the trails are well planned and maintained, they need constant care and attention in order to keep a safe, informed, relaxed hiking experience. The use of trail markers, kiosks and even some informative stations about the wildlife and plant life can be beneficial. Please consider this when making your decision to allocate funds to the Trophy Club Park trail system. Motion to table this item until November 5, 2012 failed 1-4-0 with Council member Mayer voting for and Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Strother and Council members Rose and Tiffany voting against. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Tiffany, to approve the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards the completion of the pedestrian and equestrian trails located within Trophy Club Park in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation included in the minutes. Mayor White moved Agenda Item 13 forward: 13. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards improvements to the basketball courts located within Harmony Park and Independence Park West in an amount not to exceed $8,707.13. Thomas Pulling, 213 Inverness Drive addressed the Town Council expressing his support of the proposed improvements to the basketball courts located within Harmony Park and Independence Park West. Mr. Pulling also requested some sort of memorial of Josh Hernandez with the booster club funding the memorial. Mayor White stated that the Council can only vote on the improvements at this time; she requests Town Manager Slye to work with Mr. Pulling and the booster club in regards to a memorial. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Mayer, to approve the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards improvements to the basketball courts located within Harmony Park and Independence Park West in an amount not to exceed $8,707.13. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor White called a short break, resuming at 9:30 p.m. 12. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards the Independence East trail connection adjacent to the LDS property in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Motion made by Council member Rose, seconded by Council member Tiffany, to approve the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards the Independence East trail connection adjacent to the LDS property in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards the installation of four tables to be located under the entry pavilions at Independence Park East in an amount not to exceed $3,711.16. Motion made by Council member Tiffany, seconded by Council member Rose, to approve the expenditure of remaining 2008 Park Bond funds towards the installation of four tables to be located under the entry pavilions at Independence Park East in an amount not to exceed $3,711.16. Motion carried unanimously. Town Council Page 18 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 16. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the painting of the three bridges in the SH114/170 project in coordination with the City of Roanoke and the Town of Westlake; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents. Motion made by Council member Tiffany, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Strother, to approve the painting of the three bridges in the SH114/170 project in coordination with the City of Roanoke and the Town of Westlake; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee to execute all necessary documents, not to exceed $55,000. Motion made by Council member Mayer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Strother, to table this agenda item. A motion to table is a superseding motion; therefore a vote for the previous motion to approve the painting of the three bridges is not required. The following residents addressed the Town Council: • Chuck Hall, 4 Shady Oaks Court, asked the Council to consider past actions shared cooperation with neighboring cities. • Larry Hoover, 1118 Berkshire Court, supports the painting of the bridges and the expenditure of funds to allow this region look unified. Motion to table this agenda item carried unanimously. 17. Town Council Liaison Updates; discussion of same: - Sept 25, 2012 & Oct 8, 2012 Charter Review Commission Meetings; Council member Tiffany - Oct 8, 2012 Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 Meeting; Council member Rose Council members Tiffany and Council member Rose provided brief updates of their respective Board meetings and addressed questions; no action taken, update only. 18. Town Manager Slye's update regarding the following; discussion of same. - DENCO Precinct 4 Meeting - Transportation – Roundabout Town Manager Slye updated the Council and addressed questions; no action taken, update only. 19. Mayor and Council Updates regarding training opportunities, educational sessions, and regional meetings; discussion of same. - September 25, 2012 Education Meeting - September 25, 2012 Northwest Communities Partnership Board Retreat - September 27, 2012 Northeast Leadership Forum Mayor's Roundtable - September 29, 2012 Wounded Warrior 5K and Fun Run - October 2, 2012 Chamber Luncheon - October 5, 2012 Empowering Seniors - October 12, 2012 MOW Fashion Show Mayor White and Council members updated the Council and addressed questions regarding meetings attended; no action taken, update only. 20. Items for Future Agendas. This item allows Council to request the placement of items on upcoming agendas when the topic of discussion requires research and review that cannot be accomplished in the time frame between regular Town Council Page 19 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 Council meetings. However, a Council Member may request that an item be placed on the next regularly scheduled meeting without first placing that item on the Future Agenda Items list. All requests for agenda items must comply with Charter requirements. 1. Consider and take appropriate action regarding procurement policies and their alignment with State statutes. (Rose, 2/1/10) 2. Consider and take appropriate action regarding noise regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Production (Rose, 4/26/10) 3. Staff proposal regarding the amenity lakes, including associated costs to accept the amenity lakes from the developer. (Stotts, 10/4/10) 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the creation of a “Going Green” initiative throughout the Town. (White, 2/24/2011) 5. Consider and take appropriate action regarding updates to the Sign Ordinance (retail windows and political signs) (White and Cantrell, 5/2/2011) 6. Consider and take appropriate action regarding ball park signage. (Cantrell, 6/6/2011) 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Golf Cart Community. (Tiffany, 6/6/2011) 8. Consider and take appropriate action regarding splash pad options at Harmony Park, including input/direction from Council to Staff to start construction and have available next summer. (Strother, 8/1/2011) 9. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the possibility of erecting a marquee at the North entrance of the Town and asking the MUD and/or developers to help with the funding. (Cantrell, 11/14/2011) 10. Consider and take appropriate action regarding Food Prep Carts for sporting events and special events and to review/update Park Policies (Cantrell, 5/7/2012) 11. Review of #10 of Chapter 8 “Nuisances”, Article I “Noise Nuisances”, Section 1.01 “Nuisances Defined” (Schroeder, 6/21/2012) 12. Consider and take appropriate action regarding America Supporting Americans. (Mayer, 8/20/2012) 13. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the creation of a Youth Council within Trophy Club (White and Schroeder, 8/20/2012) 14. Consider and take appropriate action regarding input from Staff regarding the creation of a ‘PID Board’ (Mayer, 9/24/2012) No changes were made to the list. ADJOURN Motion made by Council member Mayer, seconded by Council member Tiffany to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Shannon DePrater, Town Secretary Connie White, Mayor Town of Trophy Club, Texas Town of Trophy Club, Texas Town Council Page 20 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 100 Municipal Drive Trophy Club, Texas 76262Trophy Club Entities Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:12012-550-T Name: Status:Type:Agenda Item Regular Session File created:In control:10/29/2012 Town Council On agenda:Final action:11/5/2012 Title:Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution approving an Investment Policy for the Town of Trophy Club, and approving an effective date. Attachments:RES 2012-28 Revised Investment Policy.pdf Action ByDate Action ResultVer. TITLE Consider and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution approving an Investment Policy for the Town of Trophy Club, and approving an effective date. EXPLANATION: The Town’s current Investment Policy requires a minor revision due to the change in the status of the US Bond Rating. The current policy requires investment to be made in funds that are rated AAA by at least one nationally recognized rating service. The United States is now rated AA+. Staff has complied with these regulations and after reviewing the applying the changes dictated in the Public Funds Investment Act, Town Staff recommends that Council approve the revised Investment Policy. The change is as follows: Money Market Mutual funds that: 1) are registered and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, 2) have a dollar weighted average stated maturity of 90 days or less, 3) seek to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share, and 4) are rated AAA AA+ by at least one nationally recognized rating service. TOWN COUNCIL GOAL(S): Goal #5: Financial and Operational Stewardship Develop, recognize, and retain quality staff Implement strong financial management standards Improve effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes Maintain / Improve infrastructure and assets Provide cost-effective services Deliver responsible customer service RECOMMENDATION AND JUSTIFICATION TO COUNCIL: Management recommends the adoption of the revised Investment Policy. Town Council Page 21 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB RESOLUTION NO. 2012-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-01 AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FUNDS FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “A”; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on January 3, 2011 by passage of Resolution 2011-01, the Town Council adopted an Investment Policy; and WHEREAS, by passage of this Resolution, the Town Council hereby repeals Resolution No. 2011-01 in its entirety and adopts this Resolution adopting a new Investment Policy; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the Investment Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A, for compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2256. et seq.; and WHEREAS, upon consideration, the Town Council finds and determines it to be in the best interests of the Town to adopt Exhibit “A” as the Town’s Investment Policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB: Section 1. That Resolution No. 2011-01 is hereby repealed in its entirety. Section 2. That the Town Council has reviewed the attached Investment Policy, which contains investment strategies and policies that the Council has determined to be beneficial to the Town and hereby adopts the attached Investment Policy set forth in Exhibit “A’, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein in its entirety. Section 3. That the Director of Finance is hereby designated as the Town’s primary investment officer to perform the functions required by the attached policy, and the investment officer is hereby authorized to perform the functions required under the Investment Policy and Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval. Town Council Page 22 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of November, 2012. Mayor, Connie White Town of Trophy Club, Texas ATTEST: [SEAL] Interim Town Secretary, Shannon DePrater Town of Trophy Club, Texas APPROVED TO AS FORM: Town Attorney, Patricia A. Adams Town of Trophy Club, Texas Town Council Page 23 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 EXHIBIT A Town Council Page 24 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Annual Program of Services TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB INVESTMENT POLICY I. POLICY It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club that after allowing for the anticipated cash flow requirements of the Town of Trophy Club and giving due consideration to the safety and risk of investment, all available funds shall be invested in conformance with these legal and administrative guidelines, seeking to optimize interest earnings to the maximum extent possible. Effective cash management is recognized as essential to good fiscal management. Investment interest is a source of revenue to Trophy Club funds. Trophy Club’s investment portfolio shall be designed and managed in a manner designed to maximize this revenue source, to be responsive to public trust, and to be in compliance with legal requirements and limitations. Investments shall be made with the primary objectives of: ∗ Safety and preservation of principal ∗ Maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet operating needs ∗ Public trust from prudent investment activities ∗ Optimization of interest earnings on the portfolio II. PURPOSE The purpose of this investment policy is to comply with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code (“Public Funds Investment Act”), which requires the Town of Trophy Club to adopt a written investment policy regarding the investment of its funds and funds under its control. The Investment Policy addresses the methods, procedures and practices that must be exercised to ensure effective and judicious fiscal management of Trophy Club’s funds. III. SCOPE This Investment Policy shall govern the investment of all financial assets of the Town of Trophy Club. These funds are accounted for in the Town of Trophy Club’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and include: • General Fund • Special Revenue Funds • Capital Projects Funds • Debt Service Funds, including reserves and sinking funds, to the extent not required by law or existing contract to be kept segregated and managed separately • Any new fund created by the Town of Trophy Club, unless specifically exempted from this Policy by the Town Council or by law. The Town of Trophy Club consolidates fund cash balances to maximize investment earnings. Investment income will be allocated to the various funds based on their respective participation and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This Investment Policy shall apply to all transactions involving the financial assets and related activity for all the foregoing funds. However, this policy does not apply to the assets administered for the benefit of the Town of Trophy Club by outside agencies under deferred compensation programs. Town Council Page 25 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Annual Program of Services IV. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES The Town of Trophy Club shall manage and invest its cash with four primary objectives, listed in order of priority: safety, liquidity, public trust, and yield, expressed as optimization of interest earnings. The safety of the principal invested always remains the primary objective. All investments shall be designed and managed in a manner responsive to the public trust and consistent with state and local law. The Town of Trophy Club shall maintain a comprehensive cash management program, which includes collection of accounts receivable, vendor payments in accordance with invoice terms, and prudent investment of available cash. Cash management is defined as the process of managing monies in order to insure maximum cash availability and maximum earnings on short-term investment of idle cash. Safety [PFIA 2256.005(b)(2)] Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The objective will be to mitigate credit and interest rate risk.  Credit Risk and Concentration of Credit Risk – The Town of Trophy Club will minimize credit risk, the risk of loss due to the failure of the issuer or backer of the investment, and concentration of credit risk, the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of investment in a single issuer, by: • Limiting investments to the safest types of investments • Pre-qualifying the financial institutions and broker/dealers with which the Town of Trophy Club will do business • Diversifying the investment portfolio so that potential losses on individual issuers will be minimized.  Interest Rate Risk – the Town of Trophy Club will manage the risk that the interest earnings and the market value of investments in the portfolio will fall due to changes in general interest rates by limiting the maximum weighted average maturity of the investment portfolio to 365 days. The Town of Trophy Club will, in addition,: • Structure the investment portfolio so that investments mature to meet cash requirements for ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to liquidate investments prior to maturity. • Invest operating funds primarily in certificates of deposit, shorter-term securities, money market mutual funds, or local government investment pools functioning as money market mutual funds. • Diversify maturities and staggering purchase dates to minimize the impact of market movements over time. Liquidity [PFIA 2256.005(b)(2)] The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by structuring the portfolio so that investments mature concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands. Because all possible cash demands cannot be anticipated, a portion of the portfolio will be invested in shares of money market mutual funds or local government investment pools that offer same-day liquidity. In addition, a portion of the portfolio will consist of securities with active secondary or resale markets. Public Trust All participants in the Town of Trophy Club’s investment process shall seek to act responsibly as custodians of the public trust. The investment officer shall avoid any transaction that might impair public confidence in the Town of Trophy Club’s ability to govern effectively. Town Council Page 26 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Annual Program of Services Yield (Optimization of Interest Earnings) [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)] The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and liquidity needs. Return on investment is of secondary importance compared to the safety and liquidity objectives described above. V. INVESTMENT STRATEGY STATEMENTS The Town of Trophy Club portfolio will be structured to benefit from anticipated market conditions and to achieve a reasonable return. Relative value among asset groups shall be analyzed and pursued as part of the investment program within the restrictions set forth by the investment policy. The Town of Trophy Club maintains portfolios which utilize four specific investment strategy considerations designed to address the unique characteristics of the fund groups represented in the portfolios. Operating Funds Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Operating Funds. Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be high quality securities with no perceived default risk. Liquidity - Investment strategies for the pooled operating funds have as their primary objective to assure that anticipated cash flows are matched with adequate investment liquidity. The dollar-weighted average maturity of operating funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each security, will be calculated and limited to one year or less. Constant $1 net asset value investment pools and money market mutual funds shall be an integral component in maintaining daily liquidity. Investments for these funds shall not exceed an 18-month period from date of purchase. Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an unanticipated cash requirement. Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments. Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio constraints. The benchmark for Operating Funds shall be the 91 day Treasury bill. Reserve and Deposit Funds Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Reserve and Deposit Funds. Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be high quality securities with no perceived default risk. Liquidity - Investment strategies for reserve and deposit funds shall have as the primary objective the ability to generate a dependable revenue stream to the appropriate reserve fund from investments with a low degree of volatility. Except as may be required by the bond ordinance specific to an individual issue, investments should be of high quality, with short-to-intermediate-term maturities. The dollar-weighted Town Council Page 27 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Annual Program of Services average maturity of reserve and deposit funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each security, will be calculated and limited to two years or less. Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an unanticipated cash requirement. Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments. Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio constraints. The benchmark for Reserve and Deposit Funds shall be the 91 day Treasury bill. Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds. Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be high quality securities with no perceived default risk. Liquidity - Investment strategies for bond and certificate capital project funds, special projects and special purpose funds portfolios will have as their primary objective to assure that anticipated cash flows are matched with adequate investment liquidity. The stated final maturity dates of investments held should not exceed the estimated project completion date or a maturity of no greater than three years. The dollar- weighted average maturity of bond and certificate capital project funds and special purpose funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each security, will be calculated and limited to two years or less. Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an unanticipated cash requirement. Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments. Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio constraints. The benchmark for Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds shall be the 91 day Treasury bill. A secondary objective of these funds is to achieve a yield equal to or greater than the arbitrage yield of the applicable bond or certificate. Debt Service Funds Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Debt Service Funds. Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be high quality securities with no perceived default risk. Liquidity - Investment strategies for debt service funds shall have as the primary objective the assurance of investment liquidity adequate to cover the debt service obligation on the required payment date. Securities purchased shall not have a stated final maturity date which exceeds the debt service payment date. The dollar-weighted average maturity of debt service funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each security, will be calculated and limited to one year or less. Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an unanticipated cash requirement. Town Council Page 28 of 121 Meeting Date: November 5, 2012