Discuss Resolution 2015-09 of the Lockhart City Council approving the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CCAD) proposal to purchase land and construction of an appraisal district office, and financing at a cost not to exceed $1,362,392.
Presentation and discussion regarding presentation of the Caldwell County Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 2016 budget.
Discuss the proposed placement of a privately owned Canterbury style street clock by Mr. Gene Galbraith, with the Southwest Museum of Clock an Watches, in the public right of way pending a license agreement approval and the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) if applicable and approval of the clock as being historically compatible in the Historical District by the Lockhart Historical Preservation Commission (LHPC).
Discuss Ordinance 2015-16 amending Chapter 12, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, adding Section 12:35 - Concrete Foundations, requiring all concrete foundations for new residential and other types of buildings, including additions, attached patios, and garages, to be designed and sealed by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer or Texas Licensed Design Professional approved by the Building Official or designee.
Discuss bid award for tree trimming maintenance contract with The Arbor Experts of Webster, Texas, in the amount of $27,784, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement, if approved.
H. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget and related information. I. Discussion regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities. J. Discussion regarding Budget and Tax Rate Adoption Calendar, if necessary.
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 City Council meeting of July 7, 2015. B. Accept 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Investment Report. C. Approve Ordinance 2015-16 amending Chapter 12, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, adding Section 12:35 - Concrete Foundations, requiring all concrete foundations for new residential and other types of buildings, including additions, attached patios, and garages, to be designed and sealed by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer or Texas Licensed Design Professional approved by the Building Official or designee. D. Approve bid award for tree trimming maintenance contract with The Arbor Experts of Webster, Texas, in the amount of $27,784, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement, if approved.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action regarding Resolution 2015-09 of the Lockhart City Council approving the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CCAD) proposal to purchase land and construction of an appraisal district office, and financing at a cost not to exceed $1,362,392.
Presentation and discussion and/or action regarding presentation of the Caldwell County Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 2016 budget.
Discussion and/or action regarding the proposed placement of a privately owned Canterbury style street clock by Mr. Gene Galbraith, with the Southwest Museum of Clock an Watches, in the public right of way pending a license agreement approval and the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) if applicable and approval of the clock as being historically compatible in the Historical District by the Lockhart Historical Preservation Commission (LHPC).
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
5E. Presentation, discussion and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget and related information. 5F. Discussion and/or action regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities.
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; east side work. Update: 2015 Certificate of Obligation (CO) Drainage Projects; properties and easements. Report: The filming of the HBO series "Leftovers" continues and could be here until October of this year. Report: Fashion Glass and Mirror grand opening scheduled for July 27, starting at 5:30 pm. Report: City Pool and Splash Pad Use. Report: Movie in the Park, "The Box Trolls", on July 18 at City Park. Report: Early Outdoor Warning System bids being advertised; hope to bring award recommendation to Council at next meeting. Reminder: Brush chipping services are behind between 3 and 4 weeks due to all the wet weather and trimming done by residents; mowing schedules still behind about a week. Reminder: Summer Reading Program underway and a lot of participants. Reminder: August 4, National Night Out. Reminder: Seton Annual Children Care-a-Van Gala - August 8, 6:30 pm - San Marcos, Embassy Suites. Reminder: Sunday, August 30, community wide event in City Park by Dia de Los Muertos organization, a local 501, and local business sponsors like Mr. Taco to raise funds for local charities like the Food Bank. Reminder: July 28, 6:30 pm, next Council Budget Workshop.
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 8. ADJOURNMENT
Jul 21, 2015 Lockhart City Council
Discuss Resolution 2015-09 of the Lockhart City Council approving the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CCAD) proposal to purchase land and construction of an appraisal district office, and financing at a cost not to exceed $1,362,392.
Presentation and discussion regarding presentation of the Caldwell County Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 2016 budget.
Discuss the proposed placement of a privately owned Canterbury style street clock by Mr. Gene Galbraith, with the Southwest Museum of Clock an Watches, in the public right of way pending a license agreement approval and the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) if applicable and approval of the clock as being historically compatible in the Historical District by the Lockhart Historical Preservation Commission (LHPC).
Discuss Ordinance 2015-16 amending Chapter 12, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, adding Section 12:35 - Concrete Foundations, requiring all concrete foundations for new residential and other types of buildings, including additions, attached patios, and garages, to be designed and sealed by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer or Texas Licensed Design Professional approved by the Building Official or designee.
Discuss bid award for tree trimming maintenance contract with The Arbor Experts of Webster, Texas, in the amount of $27,784, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement, if approved.
H. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget and related information. I. Discussion regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities. J. Discussion regarding Budget and Tax Rate Adoption Calendar, if necessary.
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 City Council meeting of July 7, 2015. B. Accept 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Investment Report. C. Approve Ordinance 2015-16 amending Chapter 12, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances, adding Section 12:35 - Concrete Foundations, requiring all concrete foundations for new residential and other types of buildings, including additions, attached patios, and garages, to be designed and sealed by a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer or Texas Licensed Design Professional approved by the Building Official or designee. D. Approve bid award for tree trimming maintenance contract with The Arbor Experts of Webster, Texas, in the amount of $27,784, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement, if approved.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action regarding Resolution 2015-09 of the Lockhart City Council approving the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CCAD) proposal to purchase land and construction of an appraisal district office, and financing at a cost not to exceed $1,362,392.
Presentation and discussion and/or action regarding presentation of the Caldwell County Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 2016 budget.
Discussion and/or action regarding the proposed placement of a privately owned Canterbury style street clock by Mr. Gene Galbraith, with the Southwest Museum of Clock an Watches, in the public right of way pending a license agreement approval and the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) if applicable and approval of the clock as being historically compatible in the Historical District by the Lockhart Historical Preservation Commission (LHPC).
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
5E. Presentation, discussion and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2015-2016 proposed budget and related information. 5F. Discussion and/or action regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities.
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; east side work. Update: 2015 Certificate of Obligation (CO) Drainage Projects; properties and easements. Report: The filming of the HBO series "Leftovers" continues and could be here until October of this year. Report: Fashion Glass and Mirror grand opening scheduled for July 27, starting at 5:30 pm. Report: City Pool and Splash Pad Use. Report: Movie in the Park, "The Box Trolls", on July 18 at City Park. Report: Early Outdoor Warning System bids being advertised; hope to bring award recommendation to Council at next meeting. Reminder: Brush chipping services are behind between 3 and 4 weeks due to all the wet weather and trimming done by residents; mowing schedules still behind about a week. Reminder: Summer Reading Program underway and a lot of participants. Reminder: August 4, National Night Out. Reminder: Seton Annual Children Care-a-Van Gala - August 8, 6:30 pm - San Marcos, Embassy Suites. Reminder: Sunday, August 30, community wide event in City Park by Dia de Los Muertos organization, a local 501, and local business sponsors like Mr. Taco to raise funds for local charities like the Food Bank. Reminder: July 28, 6:30 pm, next Council Budget Workshop.
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 8. ADJOURNMENT