Discuss site plan for the removal of two protected trees to build a new commercial building at 700 South Colorado Street. [Tabled December 1, 2015]
Discuss Ordinance 2015-29 repealing uncodified Ordinance 08-03 in its entirety and adopting this Ordinance establishing the payment of a monetary recruitment incentive for new police officer hires and setting forth criteria for the incentive.
Discuss Resolution 2015-15 the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas.
Discuss Ordinance 2015-30 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, "Utilities", Article II. "Deposit Rates, Charges, Collection Procedures, etc.,", Division 2., "Electric Rates Computation" by adding Section 58-78, "Distributive Generation Credit" which provides for the calculation of such credit.
Discuss City Manager's recommendation to use Steinbomer-Bramwell-Vrazel Architects for design services of a community park building, expansion of fire department building at 1914 West San Antonio Street, and an elevator, restroom, and access improvements at City Hall and Fire Station #1, and if a negotiated agreement with this firm cannot be obtained, the City Manager will then begin negotiations with the second best ranked firm GIGNAC.
Discuss verbal request at last Council meeting from Ms. Kei LaFleur to appeal the decision of the Lockhart Library Advisory Board not to allow the placement of a portrait of her son Corporal Jason K. LaFleur in the Dr. Eugene Clark Library; the board suggested she approach the VFW and/or the American Legion for possible placement.
Discuss request by Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches for hotel occupancy funds in 2016.
Discuss allocation of Hotel Occupancy Taxes to entities requesting distributions for 2016.
Discussion regarding City Council's decision about how the undistributed amount of $1,514.43 remaining in the hotel occupancy tax fund will be utilized.
Discuss appointment to the Capital Area Planning Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Clean Air Coalition Committee.
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.
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.)
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-15-06 by Jeremy McCord for a Zoning Change from RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for Lot 6, Block 1, South Addition, consisting of 0.55 acre located at 1100 South Commerce Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2015-27 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as Lot 6, Block 1, South Addition, consisting of 0.55 acre located at 1100 South Commerce Street, from RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District.
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-15-07 by Ramasamy Kulanthaivelu for a Zoning Change from CLB Commercial Light Business District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 0.527 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 730 South Colorado Street (US 183).
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2015-28 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as 0.527 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract Number 17, located at 730 South Colorado Street (US 183), from CLB Commercial Light Business District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of December 1, 2015. B. Approve site plan for the removal of two protected trees to build a new commercial building at 700 South Colorado Street. [Tabled December 1, 2015] C. Approve Ordinance 2015-29 repealing uncodified Ordinance 08-03 in its entirety and adopting this Ordinance establishing the payment of a monetary recruitment incentive for new police officer hires and setting forth criteria for the incentive. D. Approve Resolution 2015-15 the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas. E. Approve Ordinance 2015-30 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, "Utilities", Article II. "Deposit Rates, Charges, Collection Procedures, etc.,", Division 2., "Electric Rates Computation" by adding Section 58-78, "Distributive Generation Credit" which provides for the calculation of such credit. F. Approve City Manager's recommendation to use Steinbomer-Bramwell-Vrazel Architects for design services of a community park building, expansion of fire department building at 1914 West San Antonio Street, and an elevator, restroom, and access improvements at City Hall and Fire Station #1, and if a negotiated agreement with this firm cannot be obtained, the City Manager will then begin negotiations with the second best ranked firm GIGNAC.
Discussion and/or action regarding verbal request at last Council meeting from Ms. Kei LaFleur to appeal the decision of the Lockhart Library Advisory Board not to allow the placement of a portrait of her son Corporal Jason K. LaFleur in the Dr. Eugene Clark Library; the board suggested she approach the VFW and/or the American Legion for possible placement.
Discussion and/or action to consider a request by Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches for hotel occupancy funds in 2016.
Discussion and/or action regarding allocation of Hotel Occupancy Taxes to entities requesting distributions for 2016.
Discussion and/or action for City Council to decide how the undistributed amount of $1,514.43 remaining in the hotel occupancy tax fund will be utilized.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointment to the Capital Area Planning Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Clean Air Coalition Committee.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
7. 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 95% complete. Laying storm water pipe along east side for Section 1-B between Hickory and Blackjack. Update on paving first section. • Update: Designs continue for the drainage project improvements. The last needed property for the drainage projects should be obtained in early January. Drainage construction bid packages will be ready. • Update: Poles have been set and siren units ordered. Construction and installations should be completed in by February 1. • Update: The new brush chipper has come. • Report: Annual Dickens Parade and downtown event. • Congratulations to Connie Constancio and crew for winning the best lighted entry in the Dickens Lighted Parade. • Report: Lower Colorado River Authority Construction Crews will be setting the large pole on the east side of SH 130 at Maple Street within next 30 days, weather-permitting. This pole is for one of the main primary electric feeder lines coming out of the new electric substation that will eventually help the goal of dual feed from two substations. • Congratulations to retirees: Warren Lay, Fire Marshal, 23 years in the Fire Department, and Joe Leal, Street/Sanitation Supervisor, with 35 years of service. 8. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 9. ADJOURNMENT
Dec 15, 2015 Lockhart City Council
Discuss site plan for the removal of two protected trees to build a new commercial building at 700 South Colorado Street. [Tabled December 1, 2015]
Discuss Ordinance 2015-29 repealing uncodified Ordinance 08-03 in its entirety and adopting this Ordinance establishing the payment of a monetary recruitment incentive for new police officer hires and setting forth criteria for the incentive.
Discuss Resolution 2015-15 the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas.
Discuss Ordinance 2015-30 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, "Utilities", Article II. "Deposit Rates, Charges, Collection Procedures, etc.,", Division 2., "Electric Rates Computation" by adding Section 58-78, "Distributive Generation Credit" which provides for the calculation of such credit.
Discuss City Manager's recommendation to use Steinbomer-Bramwell-Vrazel Architects for design services of a community park building, expansion of fire department building at 1914 West San Antonio Street, and an elevator, restroom, and access improvements at City Hall and Fire Station #1, and if a negotiated agreement with this firm cannot be obtained, the City Manager will then begin negotiations with the second best ranked firm GIGNAC.
Discuss verbal request at last Council meeting from Ms. Kei LaFleur to appeal the decision of the Lockhart Library Advisory Board not to allow the placement of a portrait of her son Corporal Jason K. LaFleur in the Dr. Eugene Clark Library; the board suggested she approach the VFW and/or the American Legion for possible placement.
Discuss request by Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches for hotel occupancy funds in 2016.
Discuss allocation of Hotel Occupancy Taxes to entities requesting distributions for 2016.
Discussion regarding City Council's decision about how the undistributed amount of $1,514.43 remaining in the hotel occupancy tax fund will be utilized.
Discuss appointment to the Capital Area Planning Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Clean Air Coalition Committee.
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.
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.)
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-15-06 by Jeremy McCord for a Zoning Change from RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for Lot 6, Block 1, South Addition, consisting of 0.55 acre located at 1100 South Commerce Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2015-27 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as Lot 6, Block 1, South Addition, consisting of 0.55 acre located at 1100 South Commerce Street, from RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District.
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-15-07 by Ramasamy Kulanthaivelu for a Zoning Change from CLB Commercial Light Business District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 0.527 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 730 South Colorado Street (US 183).
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2015-28 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as 0.527 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract Number 17, located at 730 South Colorado Street (US 183), from CLB Commercial Light Business District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of December 1, 2015. B. Approve site plan for the removal of two protected trees to build a new commercial building at 700 South Colorado Street. [Tabled December 1, 2015] C. Approve Ordinance 2015-29 repealing uncodified Ordinance 08-03 in its entirety and adopting this Ordinance establishing the payment of a monetary recruitment incentive for new police officer hires and setting forth criteria for the incentive. D. Approve Resolution 2015-15 the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas. E. Approve Ordinance 2015-30 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, "Utilities", Article II. "Deposit Rates, Charges, Collection Procedures, etc.,", Division 2., "Electric Rates Computation" by adding Section 58-78, "Distributive Generation Credit" which provides for the calculation of such credit. F. Approve City Manager's recommendation to use Steinbomer-Bramwell-Vrazel Architects for design services of a community park building, expansion of fire department building at 1914 West San Antonio Street, and an elevator, restroom, and access improvements at City Hall and Fire Station #1, and if a negotiated agreement with this firm cannot be obtained, the City Manager will then begin negotiations with the second best ranked firm GIGNAC.
Discussion and/or action regarding verbal request at last Council meeting from Ms. Kei LaFleur to appeal the decision of the Lockhart Library Advisory Board not to allow the placement of a portrait of her son Corporal Jason K. LaFleur in the Dr. Eugene Clark Library; the board suggested she approach the VFW and/or the American Legion for possible placement.
Discussion and/or action to consider a request by Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches for hotel occupancy funds in 2016.
Discussion and/or action regarding allocation of Hotel Occupancy Taxes to entities requesting distributions for 2016.
Discussion and/or action for City Council to decide how the undistributed amount of $1,514.43 remaining in the hotel occupancy tax fund will be utilized.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointment to the Capital Area Planning Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Clean Air Coalition Committee.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
7. 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 95% complete. Laying storm water pipe along east side for Section 1-B between Hickory and Blackjack. Update on paving first section. • Update: Designs continue for the drainage project improvements. The last needed property for the drainage projects should be obtained in early January. Drainage construction bid packages will be ready. • Update: Poles have been set and siren units ordered. Construction and installations should be completed in by February 1. • Update: The new brush chipper has come. • Report: Annual Dickens Parade and downtown event. • Congratulations to Connie Constancio and crew for winning the best lighted entry in the Dickens Lighted Parade. • Report: Lower Colorado River Authority Construction Crews will be setting the large pole on the east side of SH 130 at Maple Street within next 30 days, weather-permitting. This pole is for one of the main primary electric feeder lines coming out of the new electric substation that will eventually help the goal of dual feed from two substations. • Congratulations to retirees: Warren Lay, Fire Marshal, 23 years in the Fire Department, and Joe Leal, Street/Sanitation Supervisor, with 35 years of service. 8. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 9. ADJOURNMENT