Discuss minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28, 2016 and August 4, 2016.
Discuss Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City of Lockhart and Connections which is a non-profit individual and family counseling agency funded by the United Way and Texas Network of Youth Services and appointing the City Manager to sign the agreements if approved.
Discuss Ordinance 2016-19 amending Chapter 58, Article II, Division 2, Section 58-71 through 58-74 amending local electric rates effective the first billing cycle in October 2016 to provide appropriate funding for increased material, equipment, personnel, and professional service costs. D
Discuss Resolution 2016-14 to reflect the recovery of 3.5% vendor increases approved recently for residential solid waste collection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services establishing fees for other solid waste service to be effective with the first billing cycle in October 2016. E
Discuss an Appeal by H.H. Doshi, P.E., R.P.L.S., on behalf of Umesh Patel, of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-72 "Streets", Subsection (k), to reduce the minimum required right-of-way diameter and paved turnaround diameter for a public street cul-de-sac in a commercial area.
REGULAR MEETING 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.
PUBLIC HEARING/COUNCIL ACTION Hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 64 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, Article VII "Zoning Districts and Standards", Section 64-203 "Nonresidential Appearance Standards", Subsection (5) "Screening", to change the screening requirement for loading docks on properties abutting streets other than major thoroughfares.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2016-18 amending Chapter 64 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, Article VII "Zoning Districts and Standards", Section 64-203 "Nonresidential Appearance Standards" to add an exemption from screening of loading docks in Subsection (5); providing for severability; providing a repealer; providing for penalty; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28, 2016 and August 4, 2016. B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City of Lockhart and Connections which is a non-profit individual and family counseling agency funded by the United Way and Texas Network of Youth Services and appointing the City Manager to sign the agreements if approved. C. Approve Ordinance 2016-19 amending Chapter 58, Article II, Division 2, Section 58-71 through 58-74 amending local electric rates effective the first billing cycle in October 2016 to provide appropriate funding for increased material, equipment, personnel, and professional service costs. D. Approve Resolution 2016-14 to reflect the recovery of 3.5% vendor increases approved recently for residential solid waste collection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services establishing fees for other solid waste service to be effective with the first billing cycle in October 2016.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider an Appeal by H.H. Doshi, P.E., R.P.L.S., on behalf of Umesh Patel, of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-72 "Streets", Subsection (k), to reduce the minimum required right-of-way diameter and paved turn-around diameter for a public street cul-de-sac in a commercial area
B. Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees. C. Presentation, discussion and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 proposed budget and related information. D. Discussion and/or action regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities. E. Discussion and/or action regarding Budget and Tax Rate Adoption Calendar, if necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: US Hwy 183 expansion project, Hickory to Blackjack. • Update: Contractor installing large wastewater line on Clearfork between Meadows at Clearfork and City Line Road. • Update; City Street Crew has resurfaced City Line Road between SH 142 and Clearfork Streets to preserve the surface and prevent major failures. • Update: City Street Crew remarking all school zones and checking signage in preparation for school starting. • Update: City Water Crew has with assistance from the Street Department completed most of the pavement repairs on Church and Walnut Streets. • Update: Major repairs to Water well # 11, a major supplier of water to Lockhart, will begin soon. • Update: The siren system (5) poles and electric supplies are in place; the delay in installation and activation is due to a programming issue that is being addressed between American Signal Corporation and Motorola. • Update: The Electric Distribution Department has been removing old electric transformers and lines in the Parkview Subdivision. • Update: Arbor Experts, the contracted tree trimming company, started work yesterday trimming limbs away from electric primary lines; locations are the City website plus residents will be notified along each street before work begins. • Update: Nighthawk Construction, a local company, has completed 95% of the 18" transmission water main project extension west of the Water Plant recently awarded by the Council; Sean Kelley, Water/Wastewater Supt, reports the company did a very good job. • Update: The first layer of black base material on Richland Drive has been completed; curb and gutter will be the next phase of the project. • Update: A preconstruction meeting for the drainage work to be performed in the Mesquite, Braden, Wichita, and Vega Street areas will be held on Tuesday, August 30, at 6 pm in the Glosserman Room at City Hall; letters were mailed to each area street resident about the meeting. • Report: Seton Annual Taking Care of Tiny Tots Event- August 27 at Embassy Suites in San Marcos at 6 pm. • Reminder: Diez y Seis de Septiembre to be held downtown this year on September 16 and 17, Friday and Saturday. • Reminder: TML Region 10 meeting September 15 at Smitty's; details about event will be sent via email by Connie. • Reminder: November 8 Election information: Last day to file for a place on the ballot is August 22 by 5:00 p.m. Early voting will be conducted October 24November 4, Election will be canvassed on November 22.
Aug 16, 2016 Lockhart City Council
Discuss minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28, 2016 and August 4, 2016.
Discuss Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City of Lockhart and Connections which is a non-profit individual and family counseling agency funded by the United Way and Texas Network of Youth Services and appointing the City Manager to sign the agreements if approved.
Discuss Ordinance 2016-19 amending Chapter 58, Article II, Division 2, Section 58-71 through 58-74 amending local electric rates effective the first billing cycle in October 2016 to provide appropriate funding for increased material, equipment, personnel, and professional service costs. D
Discuss Resolution 2016-14 to reflect the recovery of 3.5% vendor increases approved recently for residential solid waste collection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services establishing fees for other solid waste service to be effective with the first billing cycle in October 2016. E
Discuss an Appeal by H.H. Doshi, P.E., R.P.L.S., on behalf of Umesh Patel, of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-72 "Streets", Subsection (k), to reduce the minimum required right-of-way diameter and paved turnaround diameter for a public street cul-de-sac in a commercial area.
REGULAR MEETING 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.
PUBLIC HEARING/COUNCIL ACTION Hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 64 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, Article VII "Zoning Districts and Standards", Section 64-203 "Nonresidential Appearance Standards", Subsection (5) "Screening", to change the screening requirement for loading docks on properties abutting streets other than major thoroughfares.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2016-18 amending Chapter 64 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, Article VII "Zoning Districts and Standards", Section 64-203 "Nonresidential Appearance Standards" to add an exemption from screening of loading docks in Subsection (5); providing for severability; providing a repealer; providing for penalty; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28, 2016 and August 4, 2016. B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between the City of Lockhart and Connections which is a non-profit individual and family counseling agency funded by the United Way and Texas Network of Youth Services and appointing the City Manager to sign the agreements if approved. C. Approve Ordinance 2016-19 amending Chapter 58, Article II, Division 2, Section 58-71 through 58-74 amending local electric rates effective the first billing cycle in October 2016 to provide appropriate funding for increased material, equipment, personnel, and professional service costs. D. Approve Resolution 2016-14 to reflect the recovery of 3.5% vendor increases approved recently for residential solid waste collection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services establishing fees for other solid waste service to be effective with the first billing cycle in October 2016.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider an Appeal by H.H. Doshi, P.E., R.P.L.S., on behalf of Umesh Patel, of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-72 "Streets", Subsection (k), to reduce the minimum required right-of-way diameter and paved turn-around diameter for a public street cul-de-sac in a commercial area
B. Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees. C. Presentation, discussion and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 proposed budget and related information. D. Discussion and/or action regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities. E. Discussion and/or action regarding Budget and Tax Rate Adoption Calendar, if necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: US Hwy 183 expansion project, Hickory to Blackjack. • Update: Contractor installing large wastewater line on Clearfork between Meadows at Clearfork and City Line Road. • Update; City Street Crew has resurfaced City Line Road between SH 142 and Clearfork Streets to preserve the surface and prevent major failures. • Update: City Street Crew remarking all school zones and checking signage in preparation for school starting. • Update: City Water Crew has with assistance from the Street Department completed most of the pavement repairs on Church and Walnut Streets. • Update: Major repairs to Water well # 11, a major supplier of water to Lockhart, will begin soon. • Update: The siren system (5) poles and electric supplies are in place; the delay in installation and activation is due to a programming issue that is being addressed between American Signal Corporation and Motorola. • Update: The Electric Distribution Department has been removing old electric transformers and lines in the Parkview Subdivision. • Update: Arbor Experts, the contracted tree trimming company, started work yesterday trimming limbs away from electric primary lines; locations are the City website plus residents will be notified along each street before work begins. • Update: Nighthawk Construction, a local company, has completed 95% of the 18" transmission water main project extension west of the Water Plant recently awarded by the Council; Sean Kelley, Water/Wastewater Supt, reports the company did a very good job. • Update: The first layer of black base material on Richland Drive has been completed; curb and gutter will be the next phase of the project. • Update: A preconstruction meeting for the drainage work to be performed in the Mesquite, Braden, Wichita, and Vega Street areas will be held on Tuesday, August 30, at 6 pm in the Glosserman Room at City Hall; letters were mailed to each area street resident about the meeting. • Report: Seton Annual Taking Care of Tiny Tots Event- August 27 at Embassy Suites in San Marcos at 6 pm. • Reminder: Diez y Seis de Septiembre to be held downtown this year on September 16 and 17, Friday and Saturday. • Reminder: TML Region 10 meeting September 15 at Smitty's; details about event will be sent via email by Connie. • Reminder: November 8 Election information: Last day to file for a place on the ballot is August 22 by 5:00 p.m. Early voting will be conducted October 24November 4, Election will be canvassed on November 22.