Discuss Ordinance 2016-20 amending portions of Chapter 48 - Solid Waste - to define and provide for the use of receptacles; update disposal site rates; clarify methods of collection; provide requirements for bulky/bundled waste collection and brush chipping; and to update residential, commercial and industrial collection fees.
Discuss Ordinance 2016-21 changing certain City Election polling places and changing the hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 8, 2016 in order to comply with the consolidation of precincts and polling places by Caldwell County.
Discuss Inter-local Agreement with Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD) for goods and services associated with the delivery of 9-1-1 service or the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City of Lockhart at a cost not to exceed $1,000, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Discuss agreement between City of Lockhart Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas to ensure that Specialized Billing and Collection Systems of Texas will appropriately safeguard protected health information created, received, maintained, or transmitted on the behalf of Lockhart EMS in compliance with State and Federal laws, and appointing the Mayor to sign the document if approved.
Discuss City of Lockhart EMS Collections and Write-Off Policy for emergency medical service related billings, and appointing the Mayor to sign the policy if approved.
Discuss Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program Services Agreement with K&P Associates, Inc. dba Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas whereby the company will be exclusively responsible for assisting in preparation of, review, and submittal of the required documents to be submitted to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Rate Analysis Department for participation in the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP) and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement if approved, and approving the City Manager's letter to HHSC if participation in the TASPP is approved.
Discuss Resolution 2016-15 approving the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas.
Discuss Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for consulting services to update the impact fee land use assumptions and road impact fee capital improvements plan, and authorize the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City, [Form 1295=2016-09-06-17]
Discuss Appeal by Cruz Reyna of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-77 "Sidewalks", to waive the requirement to construct a four-foot wide public sidewalk along the existing street frontage of Reyna Acres, a subdivision consisting of two lots on 4.972 acres zoned RLD Residential Low Density District and located at 1545 Lover's Lane.
Discuss Lockhart Little League (LLL) five (5) year contract renewal request for use of the City's Sports Complex fields on Carver Street.
Discuss the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 10 meeting hosted in Lockhart on September 15,2016.
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.)
PUBLIC HEARING - LOCKHART CITY COUNCIL AND LOCKHART ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION Hold public hearings on the City of Lockhart and Lockhart Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budgets.
Presentation, discussion and/or action to consider approval of the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation's Multi-Year Financial Plan. LOCKHART ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADJOURN
Hold the first of two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 1.593239 percent. Announce that the date of the second public hearing regarding the proposed tax increase will be held on September 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and the vote on the budget and tax rate will be held on September 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Library Annex, Council Chambers, 217 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lockhart, Texas, 78644.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of August 16, 2016. B. Approve Ordinance 2016-20 amending portions of Chapter 48 - Solid Waste - to define and provide for the use of receptacles; update disposal site rates; clarify methods of collection; provide requirements for bulky/bundled waste collection and brush chipping; and to update residential, commercial and industrial collection fees. C. Approve Ordinance 2016-21 changing certain City Election polling places and changing the hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 8, 2016 in order to comply with the consolidation of precincts and polling places by Caldwell County. D. Approve Inter-local Agreement with Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD) for goods and services associated with the delivery of 9-1-1 service or the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City of Lockhart at a cost not to exceed $1,000, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement. E. Approve agreement between City of Lockhart Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas to ensure that Specialized Billing and Collection Systems of Texas will appropriately safeguard protected health information created, received, maintained, or transmitted on the behalf of Lockhart EMS in compliance with State and Federal laws, and appointing the Mayor to sign the document if approved. F. Approve City of Lockhart EMS Collections and Write-Off Policy for emergency medical service related billings, and appointing the Mayor to sign the policy if approved. G. Approve Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program Services Agreement with K&P Associates, Inc. dba Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas whereby the company will be exclusively responsible for assisting in preparation of, review, and submittal of the required documents to be submitted to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Rate Analysis Department for participation in the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP) and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement if approved, and approving the City Manager's letter to HHSC if participation in the TASPP is approved. H. Approve Resolution 2016-15 approving the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas. I. Approve Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for consulting services to update the impact fee land use assumptions and road impact fee capital improvements plan, and authorize the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City. [Form 1295=2016-09-06-17]
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider an Appeal by Cruz Reyna of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-77 "Sidewalks", to waive the requirement to construct a four-foot wide public sidewalk along the existing street frontage of Reyna Acres, a subdivision consisting of two lots on 4.972 acres zoned RLD Residential Low Density District and located at 1545 Lover's Lane.
Discussion and/or action regarding Lockhart Little League (LLL) five (5) year contract renewal request for use of the City's Sports Complex fields on Carver Street.
Discussion and/or action regarding Parks Advisory Board priority grouping and possible parks improvements.
Discussion and/or action regarding the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 10 meeting hosted in Lockhart on September 15, 2016.
E. Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees. F. Presentation, discussion and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 proposed budget and related information. G. Discussion and/or action regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities. H. 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: City Street Crew working surfacing of Old Kelley Road gravel section within the City Limits. • Update: Major repairs to Water well # 11, a major supplier of water to Lockhart, have started. • 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. A new FCC license is required. • Update: Arbor Experts, the contracted tree trimming company, started work last week trimming limbs, away from electric primary lines; locations are the City website plus residents being notified along each street before work begins; City right to trim trees that could interfere with electric service. • Update: About 60% of the curb and gutter has been placed on the Richland Driver project. • Update: A preconstruction meeting for the drainage work to be performed in the Mesquite, Braden, Wichita, and Vega Street areas was 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. • Update: Final designs for Ash, Comal and Pine Street about complete to address drainage issues. • Update: Library, Electric, and Parks Crews preparing for Evening with Authors event will be on Saturday, October 1. • Update: Applications responding to advertisements for the Economic Development Director and Police Chief positions are being received; experience with 4A and 4B Economic Development Law (Sales Tax) and experience under Texas Civil Service Law highly preferred as part of the qualifications respectively for the positions. • Update: City Manager answering Requests for Information (RFI) coming from Governor's Office and other prospective businesses looking at Lockhart. • Report: Seton Annual Tiny Tots Event held August 27 at Embassy Suites in San Marcos. • Report: LISD Cross Country event held in City Park last weekend was big success; special thanks do Chris Sager and Parks Crew. • 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: Hill County Cook-off will be Oct 14-15 in City Park.
8. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 9. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 06, 2016 Lockhart City Council
Discuss Ordinance 2016-20 amending portions of Chapter 48 - Solid Waste - to define and provide for the use of receptacles; update disposal site rates; clarify methods of collection; provide requirements for bulky/bundled waste collection and brush chipping; and to update residential, commercial and industrial collection fees.
Discuss Ordinance 2016-21 changing certain City Election polling places and changing the hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 8, 2016 in order to comply with the consolidation of precincts and polling places by Caldwell County.
Discuss Inter-local Agreement with Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD) for goods and services associated with the delivery of 9-1-1 service or the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City of Lockhart at a cost not to exceed $1,000, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Discuss agreement between City of Lockhart Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas to ensure that Specialized Billing and Collection Systems of Texas will appropriately safeguard protected health information created, received, maintained, or transmitted on the behalf of Lockhart EMS in compliance with State and Federal laws, and appointing the Mayor to sign the document if approved.
Discuss City of Lockhart EMS Collections and Write-Off Policy for emergency medical service related billings, and appointing the Mayor to sign the policy if approved.
Discuss Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program Services Agreement with K&P Associates, Inc. dba Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas whereby the company will be exclusively responsible for assisting in preparation of, review, and submittal of the required documents to be submitted to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Rate Analysis Department for participation in the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP) and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement if approved, and approving the City Manager's letter to HHSC if participation in the TASPP is approved.
Discuss Resolution 2016-15 approving the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas.
Discuss Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for consulting services to update the impact fee land use assumptions and road impact fee capital improvements plan, and authorize the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City, [Form 1295=2016-09-06-17]
Discuss Appeal by Cruz Reyna of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-77 "Sidewalks", to waive the requirement to construct a four-foot wide public sidewalk along the existing street frontage of Reyna Acres, a subdivision consisting of two lots on 4.972 acres zoned RLD Residential Low Density District and located at 1545 Lover's Lane.
Discuss Lockhart Little League (LLL) five (5) year contract renewal request for use of the City's Sports Complex fields on Carver Street.
Discuss the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 10 meeting hosted in Lockhart on September 15,2016.
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.)
PUBLIC HEARING - LOCKHART CITY COUNCIL AND LOCKHART ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION Hold public hearings on the City of Lockhart and Lockhart Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budgets.
Presentation, discussion and/or action to consider approval of the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation's Multi-Year Financial Plan. LOCKHART ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADJOURN
Hold the first of two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 1.593239 percent. Announce that the date of the second public hearing regarding the proposed tax increase will be held on September 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and the vote on the budget and tax rate will be held on September 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Library Annex, Council Chambers, 217 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lockhart, Texas, 78644.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of August 16, 2016. B. Approve Ordinance 2016-20 amending portions of Chapter 48 - Solid Waste - to define and provide for the use of receptacles; update disposal site rates; clarify methods of collection; provide requirements for bulky/bundled waste collection and brush chipping; and to update residential, commercial and industrial collection fees. C. Approve Ordinance 2016-21 changing certain City Election polling places and changing the hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 8, 2016 in order to comply with the consolidation of precincts and polling places by Caldwell County. D. Approve Inter-local Agreement with Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD) for goods and services associated with the delivery of 9-1-1 service or the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the City of Lockhart at a cost not to exceed $1,000, and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement. E. Approve agreement between City of Lockhart Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas to ensure that Specialized Billing and Collection Systems of Texas will appropriately safeguard protected health information created, received, maintained, or transmitted on the behalf of Lockhart EMS in compliance with State and Federal laws, and appointing the Mayor to sign the document if approved. F. Approve City of Lockhart EMS Collections and Write-Off Policy for emergency medical service related billings, and appointing the Mayor to sign the policy if approved. G. Approve Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program Services Agreement with K&P Associates, Inc. dba Specialized Billing & Collection Systems of Texas whereby the company will be exclusively responsible for assisting in preparation of, review, and submittal of the required documents to be submitted to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Rate Analysis Department for participation in the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP) and appointing the Mayor to sign the agreement if approved, and approving the City Manager's letter to HHSC if participation in the TASPP is approved. H. Approve Resolution 2016-15 approving the Investment Policy for the City of Lockhart, Texas. I. Approve Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for consulting services to update the impact fee land use assumptions and road impact fee capital improvements plan, and authorize the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City. [Form 1295=2016-09-06-17]
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider an Appeal by Cruz Reyna of the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a requested variance to Chapter 52 "Subdivision Regulations", Article III "Design Standards", Section 52-77 "Sidewalks", to waive the requirement to construct a four-foot wide public sidewalk along the existing street frontage of Reyna Acres, a subdivision consisting of two lots on 4.972 acres zoned RLD Residential Low Density District and located at 1545 Lover's Lane.
Discussion and/or action regarding Lockhart Little League (LLL) five (5) year contract renewal request for use of the City's Sports Complex fields on Carver Street.
Discussion and/or action regarding Parks Advisory Board priority grouping and possible parks improvements.
Discussion and/or action regarding the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 10 meeting hosted in Lockhart on September 15, 2016.
E. Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees. F. Presentation, discussion and/or action regarding Fiscal Year 2016-2017 proposed budget and related information. G. Discussion and/or action regarding maintenance, operational and capital budgets and funding possibilities. H. 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: City Street Crew working surfacing of Old Kelley Road gravel section within the City Limits. • Update: Major repairs to Water well # 11, a major supplier of water to Lockhart, have started. • 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. A new FCC license is required. • Update: Arbor Experts, the contracted tree trimming company, started work last week trimming limbs, away from electric primary lines; locations are the City website plus residents being notified along each street before work begins; City right to trim trees that could interfere with electric service. • Update: About 60% of the curb and gutter has been placed on the Richland Driver project. • Update: A preconstruction meeting for the drainage work to be performed in the Mesquite, Braden, Wichita, and Vega Street areas was 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. • Update: Final designs for Ash, Comal and Pine Street about complete to address drainage issues. • Update: Library, Electric, and Parks Crews preparing for Evening with Authors event will be on Saturday, October 1. • Update: Applications responding to advertisements for the Economic Development Director and Police Chief positions are being received; experience with 4A and 4B Economic Development Law (Sales Tax) and experience under Texas Civil Service Law highly preferred as part of the qualifications respectively for the positions. • Update: City Manager answering Requests for Information (RFI) coming from Governor's Office and other prospective businesses looking at Lockhart. • Report: Seton Annual Tiny Tots Event held August 27 at Embassy Suites in San Marcos. • Report: LISD Cross Country event held in City Park last weekend was big success; special thanks do Chris Sager and Parks Crew. • 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: Hill County Cook-off will be Oct 14-15 in City Park.
8. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 9. ADJOURNMENT