Discuss Resolution 2017-01 naming James Bertram as the City of Lockhart's nominee to fill a vacant position to the Board of Directors of the Caldwell County Appraisal District.
Discuss the selection of TRC Engineering as the best qualified Professional Engineering Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant.
Discuss the selection of Community Development Management Co., Inc., as the best qualified Grant Administration Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant.
Discuss Resolution 2017-02 of the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas, authorizing the procurement of Professional Services with TRC Engineering, Inc., for engineering services and with Community Development Management Company, Inc. for project administration for implementation of projects funded through the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG); and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City's Executive Officer and authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the execution of contracts for Professional Services.
Discuss submittal of a Community Development Partnership Grant to the Lower Colorado River Authority for $25,000 to install lighting at the parking lot areas and three playing fields at the Cpl. Jason K. LaFleur Park with an estimated in-kind local match of $30,000 for materials, labor and equipment.
Discuss re-scheduling Council meetings in 2017 due to a possible conflict (July 4-Holiday; August 1-National Night Out; and November 7-Election Day).
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/COUNCIL ACTION A. Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-01 by James Knight on behalf of 2HK, LLC, and discussion and/or action to consider a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District and RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 2.24 acres in the Cornelius Crenshaw Survey, Abstract No. 68, located at 1511 West San Antonio Street (SH 142). [WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT] B. Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-02 by James Knight on behalf of 2HK, LLC, and discussion and/or action to consider a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District and RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 2.63 acres in the Cornelius Crenshaw Survey, Abstract No. 68, located at 1601 West San Antonio Street (SH 142). [WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT]
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-03 by 8330 Jones Road, LLC, and Chris Dailey, on behalf of Larry Taylor for a Zoning Change from AO Agricultural-Open Space District to IL Industrial Light District for 6.677 acres in the Francis Berry Survey, Abstract No. 2, located at 2201 Maple Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-02 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as 6.677 acres in the Francis Berry Survey, Abstract No. 2, located at 2201 Maple Street, from AO Agricultural-Open Space District to IL Industrial Light District.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of January 3, 2017. B. Accept the 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Investment Report. C. Approve Resolution 2017-01 naming James Bertram as the City of Lockhart's nominee to fill a vacant position to the Board of Directors of the Caldwell County Appraisal District. D. Approve the selection of TRC Engineering as the best qualified Professional Engineering Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant. E. Approve the selection of Community Development Management Co., Inc., as the best qualified Grant Administration Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant. F. Approve Resolution 2017-02 of the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas, authorizing the procurement of Professional Services with TRC Engineering, Inc., for engineering services and with Community Development Management Company, Inc. for project administration for implementation of projects funded through the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG); and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City's Executive Officer and authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the execution of contracts for Professional Services. G. Approve submittal of a Community Development Partnership Grant to the Lower Colorado River Authority for $25,000 to install lighting at the parking lot areas and three playing fields at the Cpl. Jason K. LaFleur Park with an estimated in-kind local match of $30,000 for materials, labor and equipment.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider re-scheduling Council meetings in 2017 due to a possible conflict (July 4-Holiday; August 1-National Night Out; and November 7-Election Day).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: US Hwy 183 expansion project, Blackjack to Wal-Mart; drainage design. • Update: Drainage work continues on Mesquite, Braden, Wichita, and Vega Street areas; detention ponds and other work about 85% complete; patching and paving of streets should be completed within the next 30 days, weather-permitting. • Update: E. Walnut Street Neighborhood Drainage Project, utility clearance work almost completed; still waiting on telephone and gas clearances. • Update: Bid advertisements for the Ash, Comal, and Pine Street Drainage Project are planned this month; utility clearances by the gas company are pending; City crews working on water/sewer clearances; a neighborhood meeting will be set up before the project starts. • Update: Hill Country Food Works has submitted plans to expand 215 E. MLK by 90%; closing on the LEDC property should be within next 30 days. • Update: Working with seven (7) other project developers of varying types most of which are nearSH 130. • Update: LEDC unanimously approved a emergency health care facility with beds project under 4B Texas Economic Development Law with Arete Healthcare subject to Council's approval: the site is between SH 142 and Borchert Lane, east of City Line Road; the initial estimated investment is more than $7 million; will be bringing project to Council in February for consideration of approval of the project and a proposed 380 Tax Rebate Agreement. • Reminder: Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is Saturday, January 28, at Embassy Suites in San Marcos. • Reminder: Hot Rods & Hatters Car Show - Feb 3-4, downtown. • Reminder: Job Fair at the Library-Thurs, January 19 from 11am -2pm. • Report: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Unity March held Monday. • Report: Our Comptroller in the Finance Department for the past 18 years, Ms. Stephanie House, will be retiring at the end of the month; a retirement reception will be held for her on January 27, between 1 - 2:30 pm at the Glosserman Room at City Hall.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below)
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code. Title 5. Subchapter D. Section 551.074- to deliberate the appointment employment evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. A. Discussion regarding the appointment of the Chief of Police by the City Manager with confirmation by the City Council. 10. OPEN SESSION. A. Discussion and/or action regarding confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Ernest Pedraza as the Chief of Police for the City of Lockhart. 11. ADJOURNMENT
Jan 17, 2017 Lockhart City Council
Discuss Resolution 2017-01 naming James Bertram as the City of Lockhart's nominee to fill a vacant position to the Board of Directors of the Caldwell County Appraisal District.
Discuss the selection of TRC Engineering as the best qualified Professional Engineering Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant.
Discuss the selection of Community Development Management Co., Inc., as the best qualified Grant Administration Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant.
Discuss Resolution 2017-02 of the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas, authorizing the procurement of Professional Services with TRC Engineering, Inc., for engineering services and with Community Development Management Company, Inc. for project administration for implementation of projects funded through the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG); and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City's Executive Officer and authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the execution of contracts for Professional Services.
Discuss submittal of a Community Development Partnership Grant to the Lower Colorado River Authority for $25,000 to install lighting at the parking lot areas and three playing fields at the Cpl. Jason K. LaFleur Park with an estimated in-kind local match of $30,000 for materials, labor and equipment.
Discuss re-scheduling Council meetings in 2017 due to a possible conflict (July 4-Holiday; August 1-National Night Out; and November 7-Election Day).
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/COUNCIL ACTION A. Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-01 by James Knight on behalf of 2HK, LLC, and discussion and/or action to consider a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District and RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 2.24 acres in the Cornelius Crenshaw Survey, Abstract No. 68, located at 1511 West San Antonio Street (SH 142). [WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT] B. Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-02 by James Knight on behalf of 2HK, LLC, and discussion and/or action to consider a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District and RMD Residential Medium Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District for 2.63 acres in the Cornelius Crenshaw Survey, Abstract No. 68, located at 1601 West San Antonio Street (SH 142). [WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT]
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-03 by 8330 Jones Road, LLC, and Chris Dailey, on behalf of Larry Taylor for a Zoning Change from AO Agricultural-Open Space District to IL Industrial Light District for 6.677 acres in the Francis Berry Survey, Abstract No. 2, located at 2201 Maple Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-02 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as 6.677 acres in the Francis Berry Survey, Abstract No. 2, located at 2201 Maple Street, from AO Agricultural-Open Space District to IL Industrial Light District.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of January 3, 2017. B. Accept the 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Investment Report. C. Approve Resolution 2017-01 naming James Bertram as the City of Lockhart's nominee to fill a vacant position to the Board of Directors of the Caldwell County Appraisal District. D. Approve the selection of TRC Engineering as the best qualified Professional Engineering Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant. E. Approve the selection of Community Development Management Co., Inc., as the best qualified Grant Administration Services company to assist the City in its Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) application preparation and project implementation to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund contract, if awarded, to support Public infrastructure (water and/or wastewater) improvements activities for the City of Lockhart, and appointing the Mayor to sign any required documents for the grant. F. Approve Resolution 2017-02 of the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas, authorizing the procurement of Professional Services with TRC Engineering, Inc., for engineering services and with Community Development Management Company, Inc. for project administration for implementation of projects funded through the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG); and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City's Executive Officer and authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the execution of contracts for Professional Services. G. Approve submittal of a Community Development Partnership Grant to the Lower Colorado River Authority for $25,000 to install lighting at the parking lot areas and three playing fields at the Cpl. Jason K. LaFleur Park with an estimated in-kind local match of $30,000 for materials, labor and equipment.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider re-scheduling Council meetings in 2017 due to a possible conflict (July 4-Holiday; August 1-National Night Out; and November 7-Election Day).
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: US Hwy 183 expansion project, Blackjack to Wal-Mart; drainage design. • Update: Drainage work continues on Mesquite, Braden, Wichita, and Vega Street areas; detention ponds and other work about 85% complete; patching and paving of streets should be completed within the next 30 days, weather-permitting. • Update: E. Walnut Street Neighborhood Drainage Project, utility clearance work almost completed; still waiting on telephone and gas clearances. • Update: Bid advertisements for the Ash, Comal, and Pine Street Drainage Project are planned this month; utility clearances by the gas company are pending; City crews working on water/sewer clearances; a neighborhood meeting will be set up before the project starts. • Update: Hill Country Food Works has submitted plans to expand 215 E. MLK by 90%; closing on the LEDC property should be within next 30 days. • Update: Working with seven (7) other project developers of varying types most of which are nearSH 130. • Update: LEDC unanimously approved a emergency health care facility with beds project under 4B Texas Economic Development Law with Arete Healthcare subject to Council's approval: the site is between SH 142 and Borchert Lane, east of City Line Road; the initial estimated investment is more than $7 million; will be bringing project to Council in February for consideration of approval of the project and a proposed 380 Tax Rebate Agreement. • Reminder: Lockhart Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is Saturday, January 28, at Embassy Suites in San Marcos. • Reminder: Hot Rods & Hatters Car Show - Feb 3-4, downtown. • Reminder: Job Fair at the Library-Thurs, January 19 from 11am -2pm. • Report: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Unity March held Monday. • Report: Our Comptroller in the Finance Department for the past 18 years, Ms. Stephanie House, will be retiring at the end of the month; a retirement reception will be held for her on January 27, between 1 - 2:30 pm at the Glosserman Room at City Hall.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below)
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code. Title 5. Subchapter D. Section 551.074- to deliberate the appointment employment evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. A. Discussion regarding the appointment of the Chief of Police by the City Manager with confirmation by the City Council. 10. OPEN SESSION. A. Discussion and/or action regarding confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Ernest Pedraza as the Chief of Police for the City of Lockhart. 11. ADJOURNMENT