Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 29 - March 4, 2016 as "Reading is Fundamental Week in Lockhart".
Discussion after presentation by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) representative Mr. Jim Murphy and possibly others regarding future water supplies for Central Texas including Lockhart and specifically the mid-basin project.
Discuss proposal by Stericycle Environmental Solutions, to provide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Disposal Services to be held on May 14, 2016 at an estimated cost of $19,350 and possibly additional HHW days during a 5-year period with dates to be determined in compliance with State and Federal laws.
Discuss Resolution 2016-03 that designates portions of a building as the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court, and rooms in which meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act are held, for purposes of firearms possession, including by a person who holds a license to carry a handgun.
Discuss discussions with the Caldwell County Judge and Commissioners Court about shared costs for the purchase of a new Emergency Medical Services ambulance that is needed.
Discuss agreement with Austin Wood Recycling to provide supervision, labor, equipment, trucks, and the tub grinder to grind up large tree trunks and log stockpiles, and to haul off the grindings for an amount not to exceed $26,345.
Discuss schedule and authorize proceeding with the construction bid process for the 2015/2016 (PY) Texas Community Development Block Grant project that installs an 18" treated water transmission line funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
Discuss purchase from Wildfire Truck and Equipment, a slide in firefighting unit to be installed on an existing F-350 truck in the amount of $18,768.80; this unit will be used for initial response to most fires.
Discuss possible charter amendments, the associated costs, and appointing members to the Charter Review Commission.
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.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of February 2, 2016. B. Approve proposal by Stericycle Environmental Solutions, to provide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Disposal Services to be held on May 14, 2016 at an estimated cost of $19,350 and possibly additional HHW days during a 5-year period with dates to be determined in compliance with State and Federal laws. C. Approve Resolution 2016-03 that designates portions of a building as the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court, and rooms in which meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act are held, for purposes of firearms possession, including by a person who holds a license to carry a handgun. E. Approve agreement with Austin Wood Recycling to provide supervision, labor, equipment, trucks, and the tub grinder to grind up large tree trunks and log stockpiles, and to haul off the grindings for an amount not to exceed $26,345. F. Approve schedule and authorize proceeding with the construction bid process for the 2015/2016 (PY) Texas Community Development Block Grant project that installs an 18" treated water transmission line funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). G. Approve purchase from Wildfire Truck and Equipment, a slide in firefighting unit to be installed on an existing F-350 truck in the amount of $18,768.80; this unit will be used for initial response to most fires.
Authorize discussions with the Caldwell County Judge and Commissioners Court about shared costs for the purchase of a new Emergency Medical Services ambulance that is needed.
Discussion and/or action after presentation by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) representative Mr. Jim Murphy and possibly others regarding possible future water supplies for Central Texas including Lockhart and specifically the mid-basin project.
Discussion and/or action regarding possible charter amendments, the associated costs, and appointing members to the Charter Review Commission.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update- US 183 widening project, Hickory to Blackjack: east side drainage truck main complete; inlet tops, slotted drains, and curbing being installed; will start on west side within same limits next week; paving. • Update: Public bids for the Wichita-Braden-Mesquite-Vega and Richland Drive Drainage Projects went out and a recommendation award of a contract is scheduled for Council meeting on March 2. • Update: Hot Rods and Hatters downtown event, Saturday, Feb 6. • Update: Assistant Building Official has been hired. Mr. Thomas Heap from Stephenville, Texas, with 20 plus building code experience years. • Reminder: 5th Annual Sip and Stroll event, Saturday, April 2. • Reminder: Annual Progressive Club Banquet, Saturday, Feb 20.
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 8. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 16, 2016 Lockhart City Council
Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 29 - March 4, 2016 as "Reading is Fundamental Week in Lockhart".
Discussion after presentation by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) representative Mr. Jim Murphy and possibly others regarding future water supplies for Central Texas including Lockhart and specifically the mid-basin project.
Discuss proposal by Stericycle Environmental Solutions, to provide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Disposal Services to be held on May 14, 2016 at an estimated cost of $19,350 and possibly additional HHW days during a 5-year period with dates to be determined in compliance with State and Federal laws.
Discuss Resolution 2016-03 that designates portions of a building as the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court, and rooms in which meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act are held, for purposes of firearms possession, including by a person who holds a license to carry a handgun.
Discuss discussions with the Caldwell County Judge and Commissioners Court about shared costs for the purchase of a new Emergency Medical Services ambulance that is needed.
Discuss agreement with Austin Wood Recycling to provide supervision, labor, equipment, trucks, and the tub grinder to grind up large tree trunks and log stockpiles, and to haul off the grindings for an amount not to exceed $26,345.
Discuss schedule and authorize proceeding with the construction bid process for the 2015/2016 (PY) Texas Community Development Block Grant project that installs an 18" treated water transmission line funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
Discuss purchase from Wildfire Truck and Equipment, a slide in firefighting unit to be installed on an existing F-350 truck in the amount of $18,768.80; this unit will be used for initial response to most fires.
Discuss possible charter amendments, the associated costs, and appointing members to the Charter Review Commission.
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.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of February 2, 2016. B. Approve proposal by Stericycle Environmental Solutions, to provide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Disposal Services to be held on May 14, 2016 at an estimated cost of $19,350 and possibly additional HHW days during a 5-year period with dates to be determined in compliance with State and Federal laws. C. Approve Resolution 2016-03 that designates portions of a building as the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court, and rooms in which meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act are held, for purposes of firearms possession, including by a person who holds a license to carry a handgun. E. Approve agreement with Austin Wood Recycling to provide supervision, labor, equipment, trucks, and the tub grinder to grind up large tree trunks and log stockpiles, and to haul off the grindings for an amount not to exceed $26,345. F. Approve schedule and authorize proceeding with the construction bid process for the 2015/2016 (PY) Texas Community Development Block Grant project that installs an 18" treated water transmission line funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). G. Approve purchase from Wildfire Truck and Equipment, a slide in firefighting unit to be installed on an existing F-350 truck in the amount of $18,768.80; this unit will be used for initial response to most fires.
Authorize discussions with the Caldwell County Judge and Commissioners Court about shared costs for the purchase of a new Emergency Medical Services ambulance that is needed.
Discussion and/or action after presentation by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) representative Mr. Jim Murphy and possibly others regarding possible future water supplies for Central Texas including Lockhart and specifically the mid-basin project.
Discussion and/or action regarding possible charter amendments, the associated costs, and appointing members to the Charter Review Commission.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update- US 183 widening project, Hickory to Blackjack: east side drainage truck main complete; inlet tops, slotted drains, and curbing being installed; will start on west side within same limits next week; paving. • Update: Public bids for the Wichita-Braden-Mesquite-Vega and Richland Drive Drainage Projects went out and a recommendation award of a contract is scheduled for Council meeting on March 2. • Update: Hot Rods and Hatters downtown event, Saturday, Feb 6. • Update: Assistant Building Official has been hired. Mr. Thomas Heap from Stephenville, Texas, with 20 plus building code experience years. • Reminder: 5th Annual Sip and Stroll event, Saturday, April 2. • Reminder: Annual Progressive Club Banquet, Saturday, Feb 20.
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 8. ADJOURNMENT