Discuss Resolution 2015-08 urging the Texas Department of Transportation to make necessary improvements to the drainage infrastructure on Blackjack (FM 20 East) between US 183 and Old McMahan Trail in the interest of public health and safety.
Discuss annual services agreement with Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $121,332.36 of which $50,555.15 is for the 215 City of Lockhart radios to cover maintenance, repairs, and replacement of the 700/800 mhz radio infrastructure system which supports radio communications for the City of Lockhart, Concessions Group, Caldwell County, City of Luling, and the City of Martindale from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016 with each entity paying its share of the costs based on the number of radios using the system according to the existing interlocal agreement, and appointing the Mayor to sign contract agreement.
Discussion regarding recommendation by City Manager to purchase 15 patrol car cameras, 21 Police Officer body cameras for $118,000 and two (2) Police patrol cars, for $82,000 from the current unrestricted general fund balance.
Discussion and report from City Manager about flooding event on May 24 and 25, 2015.
Call to Order & Citizen's Comments
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation - Ministerial Alliance. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 3. CITIZENS/VISITORS COMMENTS (The purpose of this item is to allow citizens an opportunity to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda. No discussion can be carried out on the citizen/visitor comment.)
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve minutes of the June 2, 201.5 City Council meeting. B. Approve Resolution 2015-08 urging the Texas Department of Transportation to make necessary improvements to the drainage infrastructure on Blackjack (FM 20 East) between US 183 and Old McMahan Trail in the interest of public health and safety. C. Approve annual services agreement with Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $121,332.36 of which $50,555.15 is for the 215 City of Lockhart radios to cover maintenance, repairs, and replacement of the 700/800 mhz radio infrastructure system which supports radio communications for the City of Lockhart, Concessions Group, Caldwell County, City of Luling, and the City of Martindale from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016 with each entity paying its share of the costs based on the number of radios using the system according to the existing interlocal agreement, and appointing the Mayor to sign contract agreement.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action regarding recommendation by City Manager to purchase 15 patrol car cameras, 21 Police Officer body cameras for $118,000 and two (2) Police patrol cars, for $82,000 from the current unrestricted general fund balance.
Discussion and/or action regarding report from City Manager about flooding event on May 24 and 25, 2015.
C. Discussion and/or action regarding Preliminary Budget and Tax Rate adoption calendar, if necessary. D. Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: US Hwy 183 expansion project: Storm water contractor work, curbing, sidewalk, Section 1A, Pecan to Hickory. • Update: Staff will continue to evaluate flood damages especially around bridges and box culverts, and reports of property flooding. • Report: New water main line work in Phase II of US 183 Widening 85% complete. • Report: The filming of the HBO series "Leftovers" will continue in residential areas, crew going to New York for a portion of series, will return here and could be here until October of this year. • Report: Fashion Glass and Mirror grand opening not scheduled yet. • Report: Ground breaking Lockhart Motor Company, last Tuesday. • Report: Splash Pad opening; rules must be followed. • Report: Parade and CTR Event. • Report: Early Outdoor Warning System bids being advertised; open July 1. • Report: Kudos to Firefighters who collected $5,800 during the Memorial Day weekend for Muscular Dystrophy on US 183. • Reminder: Brush chipping services are behind between 4 and 5 weeks due to all the wet weather and trimming done by residents; mowing schedules behind also. • Reminder: Swimming pool opened today; sufficient number of certified life guards. • Reminder: Summer Reading Program underway and a lot of participants.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) ** Items of Community Interest includes: 1)expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; 2) information regarding holiday schedules; 3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; 4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official employee of the municipality; and 6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. (SB 1182 - effective 09/01/2009)
Jun 16, 2015 Lockhart City Council
Discuss Resolution 2015-08 urging the Texas Department of Transportation to make necessary improvements to the drainage infrastructure on Blackjack (FM 20 East) between US 183 and Old McMahan Trail in the interest of public health and safety.
Discuss annual services agreement with Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $121,332.36 of which $50,555.15 is for the 215 City of Lockhart radios to cover maintenance, repairs, and replacement of the 700/800 mhz radio infrastructure system which supports radio communications for the City of Lockhart, Concessions Group, Caldwell County, City of Luling, and the City of Martindale from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016 with each entity paying its share of the costs based on the number of radios using the system according to the existing interlocal agreement, and appointing the Mayor to sign contract agreement.
Discussion regarding recommendation by City Manager to purchase 15 patrol car cameras, 21 Police Officer body cameras for $118,000 and two (2) Police patrol cars, for $82,000 from the current unrestricted general fund balance.
Discussion and report from City Manager about flooding event on May 24 and 25, 2015.
Call to Order & Citizen's Comments
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation - Ministerial Alliance. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 3. CITIZENS/VISITORS COMMENTS (The purpose of this item is to allow citizens an opportunity to address the City Council on issues that are not on the agenda. No discussion can be carried out on the citizen/visitor comment.)
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve minutes of the June 2, 201.5 City Council meeting. B. Approve Resolution 2015-08 urging the Texas Department of Transportation to make necessary improvements to the drainage infrastructure on Blackjack (FM 20 East) between US 183 and Old McMahan Trail in the interest of public health and safety. C. Approve annual services agreement with Motorola, Inc., in the amount of $121,332.36 of which $50,555.15 is for the 215 City of Lockhart radios to cover maintenance, repairs, and replacement of the 700/800 mhz radio infrastructure system which supports radio communications for the City of Lockhart, Concessions Group, Caldwell County, City of Luling, and the City of Martindale from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016 with each entity paying its share of the costs based on the number of radios using the system according to the existing interlocal agreement, and appointing the Mayor to sign contract agreement.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action regarding recommendation by City Manager to purchase 15 patrol car cameras, 21 Police Officer body cameras for $118,000 and two (2) Police patrol cars, for $82,000 from the current unrestricted general fund balance.
Discussion and/or action regarding report from City Manager about flooding event on May 24 and 25, 2015.
C. Discussion and/or action regarding Preliminary Budget and Tax Rate adoption calendar, if necessary. D. Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: US Hwy 183 expansion project: Storm water contractor work, curbing, sidewalk, Section 1A, Pecan to Hickory. • Update: Staff will continue to evaluate flood damages especially around bridges and box culverts, and reports of property flooding. • Report: New water main line work in Phase II of US 183 Widening 85% complete. • Report: The filming of the HBO series "Leftovers" will continue in residential areas, crew going to New York for a portion of series, will return here and could be here until October of this year. • Report: Fashion Glass and Mirror grand opening not scheduled yet. • Report: Ground breaking Lockhart Motor Company, last Tuesday. • Report: Splash Pad opening; rules must be followed. • Report: Parade and CTR Event. • Report: Early Outdoor Warning System bids being advertised; open July 1. • Report: Kudos to Firefighters who collected $5,800 during the Memorial Day weekend for Muscular Dystrophy on US 183. • Reminder: Brush chipping services are behind between 4 and 5 weeks due to all the wet weather and trimming done by residents; mowing schedules behind also. • Reminder: Swimming pool opened today; sufficient number of certified life guards. • Reminder: Summer Reading Program underway and a lot of participants.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) ** Items of Community Interest includes: 1)expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; 2) information regarding holiday schedules; 3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; 4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official employee of the municipality; and 6) announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. (SB 1182 - effective 09/01/2009)