DISCUSSION ONLY Discuss minutes of the City Council meeting of October 17, 2017.
Discuss Resolution 2017-18 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for assistance in the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor for Lockhart Police Officers.
Discuss Resolution 2017-19 casting votes for the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro-Tern Angie Gonzales-Sanchez 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 Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-15 by Roy Stephens on behalf of Flores MH JV, LLC, and discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-43, for a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District to MH Manufactured Home District on 23.613 acres in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 601 Flores Street (FM 672). [WITHDRAWN]
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-17-16 by Narjisse Medhous for a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District to RMD Residential Medium Density District on Lot 18, Block 6, Parkway Subdivision, Section IV, located at 1012 Fannin Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-44 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as Lot 18, Block 6, Parkway Subdivision, Section IV, consisting of 0.31 acre located at 1012 Fannin Street, from RLD Residential Low Density District to RMD Residential Medium Density District.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 17, 2017. B. Approve Resolution 2017-18 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for assistance in the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor for Lockhart Police Officers.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2017-19 casting votes for the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: Work 70% complete by Smith Contracting on Ash, Comal, Pine Streets with most of the curb and first layer of black base in place; weather-permitting should complete in about 3 weeks. • Update: Work 95% complete for Evans Constructions installation of the large wastewater main along the north side of the railroad tracks near SH 130, north of SH 142. • Update: US 183 Interceptor ditches 90% complete. • Update: Corporal Jason K. LaFleur Sports Complex parking lot lighting complete and lighting for two fields progressing. 2 of 4 City Council -November 16, 2017 • Update: Electric crew will soon start a lighting project on the popular Maple Walkway between San Jacinto and Corporal Jason K. LaFleur Sports Complex; the project will have a dual purpose because it will involve setting new poles for the new substation three-phase feeder line extension eastward from the park to Mockingbird Lane. • Update: Planning Department workloads involving zoning/variance cases, specific use applications, and subdivision plats have increased significantly this year when compared to last year and many more meetings about possible developments. • Update: Staff will soon go out for bids for sealing the windows and brick surfaces at the Library Annex; have been testing products. • Update: A preconstruction meeting will be held next week for Phase 3 of Meadows at Clearfork residential subdivision which involves rebuilding a portion of Maple Street near the park. • Update: Meeting with Texas Parks and Wildlife officials earlier week about the feasibility of hotel development in and around the Lockhart State Park. • Reminder: The Parks Master Plan Steering Committee has met twice and will meet again on Tuesday, November 28 at 6 pm with another Public Input meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 6 pm. • Reminder: Ad-Hoc Committee to consider uses for the St Paul United Church of Christ property donation will meet on Monday, November 13 here at City Hall at 6:30 pm • Reminder: Dickens preparation in full swing with more details to be provided at Council regular meeting on November 21. • Report: Dia de los Muertos event downtown last weekend.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below)
9. COUNCIL ACTION REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 7. 2017 GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS A. Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-45 of the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas, canvassing the Special Election held November 7, 2017 for the purpose of submitting propositions to the voters regarding City Charter amendments and ordering that the Charter Amendments, as approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the City, are hereby adopted; providing for a severability; providing a repealer; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date. B. Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2017-20 canvassing the General Election held on November 7 2017 for the election of Mayor, Councilmember District 3, and Councilmember District 4. C. Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers as follows: • Councilmember District 3 - Kara McGregor • Councilmember District 4 - Jeffry Michelson 10. ADJOURNMENT
Nov 16, 2017 Lockhart City Council
DISCUSSION ONLY Discuss minutes of the City Council meeting of October 17, 2017.
Discuss Resolution 2017-18 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for assistance in the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor for Lockhart Police Officers.
Discuss Resolution 2017-19 casting votes for the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro-Tern Angie Gonzales-Sanchez 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 Hold a public hearing on application ZC-17-15 by Roy Stephens on behalf of Flores MH JV, LLC, and discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-43, for a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District to MH Manufactured Home District on 23.613 acres in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 601 Flores Street (FM 672). [WITHDRAWN]
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-17-16 by Narjisse Medhous for a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District to RMD Residential Medium Density District on Lot 18, Block 6, Parkway Subdivision, Section IV, located at 1012 Fannin Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-44 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as Lot 18, Block 6, Parkway Subdivision, Section IV, consisting of 0.31 acre located at 1012 Fannin Street, from RLD Residential Low Density District to RMD Residential Medium Density District.
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 17, 2017. B. Approve Resolution 2017-18 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, for assistance in the purchase of rifle-resistant body armor for Lockhart Police Officers.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2017-19 casting votes for the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2019.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update: Work 70% complete by Smith Contracting on Ash, Comal, Pine Streets with most of the curb and first layer of black base in place; weather-permitting should complete in about 3 weeks. • Update: Work 95% complete for Evans Constructions installation of the large wastewater main along the north side of the railroad tracks near SH 130, north of SH 142. • Update: US 183 Interceptor ditches 90% complete. • Update: Corporal Jason K. LaFleur Sports Complex parking lot lighting complete and lighting for two fields progressing. 2 of 4 City Council -November 16, 2017 • Update: Electric crew will soon start a lighting project on the popular Maple Walkway between San Jacinto and Corporal Jason K. LaFleur Sports Complex; the project will have a dual purpose because it will involve setting new poles for the new substation three-phase feeder line extension eastward from the park to Mockingbird Lane. • Update: Planning Department workloads involving zoning/variance cases, specific use applications, and subdivision plats have increased significantly this year when compared to last year and many more meetings about possible developments. • Update: Staff will soon go out for bids for sealing the windows and brick surfaces at the Library Annex; have been testing products. • Update: A preconstruction meeting will be held next week for Phase 3 of Meadows at Clearfork residential subdivision which involves rebuilding a portion of Maple Street near the park. • Update: Meeting with Texas Parks and Wildlife officials earlier week about the feasibility of hotel development in and around the Lockhart State Park. • Reminder: The Parks Master Plan Steering Committee has met twice and will meet again on Tuesday, November 28 at 6 pm with another Public Input meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 6 pm. • Reminder: Ad-Hoc Committee to consider uses for the St Paul United Church of Christ property donation will meet on Monday, November 13 here at City Hall at 6:30 pm • Reminder: Dickens preparation in full swing with more details to be provided at Council regular meeting on November 21. • Report: Dia de los Muertos event downtown last weekend.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below)
9. COUNCIL ACTION REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 7. 2017 GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS A. Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2017-45 of the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas, canvassing the Special Election held November 7, 2017 for the purpose of submitting propositions to the voters regarding City Charter amendments and ordering that the Charter Amendments, as approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the City, are hereby adopted; providing for a severability; providing a repealer; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date. B. Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2017-20 canvassing the General Election held on November 7 2017 for the election of Mayor, Councilmember District 3, and Councilmember District 4. C. Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers as follows: • Councilmember District 3 - Kara McGregor • Councilmember District 4 - Jeffry Michelson 10. ADJOURNMENT