Discuss rescinding Resolution 2019-25 and adopting Resolution 2019-28 establishing fees to reflect the recovery of revenues due to the 4.1% vendor rate increase according to contract with Central Texas Refuse (CTR), for residential solid waste collection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services and establishing fees for other solid waste services reflecting landfill and disposal rate increases.
Discuss Resolution 2019-30 approving the certified property tax roll for the 2019 tax year.
Discuss Ordinance 2019-26 vacating the 20-foot public utility easement located along the rear of Lot One and Lot Two, Block Nine of the Windridge Addition, Section 3 at 301 and 303 Windridge Drive North.
Discuss Ordinance 2019-27 amending Chapter 56, Article IX, Wreckers, Division 4, Limitations on Rates for Non-Consent Tows, increasing fees for police authorized tows from an accident scene, police authorized tow-impounds and all other non-consent tows, and adding a section to establish procedures by which a towing company may request that a towing fee study be performed.
Discuss Resolution 2019-29 adopting a process for public comment during an open meeting.
Discuss Resolution 2019-32 casting votes for Director(s) to serve on the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
Discussion regarding monthly compensation for Municipal Court Judge Frank Coggins.
Discuss rescheduling Council meetings in 2020 due to a possible conflict with other events.
Discussion regarding establishing a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Board and appointing members.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
Approve Ordinance 2019-26 vacating the 20-foot public utility easement located along the rear of Lot One and Lot Two, Block Nine of the Windridge Addition, Section 3 at 301 and 303 Windridge Drive North.
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-19-10 by Suzy Falgout and discussion and/or action to consider a Zoning Change from RMD Residential Medium Density District and CHB Commercial Heavy Business District to CHB Commercial Heavy Business District on 0.426 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 710 South Commerce Street. [WITHDRAWN]
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 15, 2019. B. Accept the 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 Investment Report. C. Approve rescinding Resolution 2019-25 and adopting Resolution 2019-28 establishing fees to reflect the recovery of revenues due to the 4 . 1% vendor rate increase according to contract with Central Texas Refuse (CTR), for residential solid waste coliection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services and establishing fees for other solid waste services reflecting landfill and disposal rate increases. D. Approve Resolution 2019-30 approving the certified property tax roll for the 2019 tax year. F. Approve Ordinance 2019-27 amending Chapter 56, Article IX, Wreckers, Division 4, Limitations on Rates for Non-Consent Tows, increasing fees for police authorized tows from an accident scene, police authorized tow-impounds and all other non-consent tows, and adding a section to establish procedures by which a towing company may request that a towing fee study be performed. G. Approve Resolution 2019-29 adopting a process for public comment during an open meeting. H. Approve Resolution 2019-32 casting votes for Director(s) to serve on the Caldweli County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
Discussion and/or action regarding monthly compensation for Municipal Court Judge Frank Coggins.
Discussion and/or action to consider rescheduling Council meetings in 2020 due to a possible conflict with other events.
Discussion and/or action to consider establishing a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Board and appointing members.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update concerning Caldwell County Commissioners Court discussion of forming a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. • Update regarding the LCRA wildlife protection project at the FM 20 substation. • 12th Annual Keep Lockhart Beautiful Clean-up - November 9 at 9 a.m. at City Park. • Speaking of the Dead Cemetery tours held on October 25 and 26 was a success. • Dia de los Muertos event - November 1st during First Friday. • Staff is preparing community service projects for LCRA Steps Forward Day. The event will be held on April 3, 2020. • Meadows at Clearfork Section 2 has opened. Eight permits to KB Homes have been issued for new home construction. • Review of the September monthly financial report. • Firefighter entrance exam - Saturday, November 2. There are currently three firefighter vacancies. • Two new police officers were hired in early November and have started the Police Department's field training. There are currently three police officer vacancies. • Police entrance exam will be held Saturday, November 16. • The RFP process to select a consultant for the upcoming Classification and Compensation Study has started. RFPs are due by November 14. Staff has received one sealed proposal and has had contact with three other interested firms. • Contractors are 75% complete with the SH130 Phase II 18" water main project. • Contractors have started work at the new elevated water tank site on SH 130 and FM 2001. This project should be completed on or before October 2020. • Electrical improvements at the water plant continue. Contractors have placed the new electrical panels. • City staff is about 70% complete laying the 12" water main along FM1322. The total length of the project is about 4,000' long. • The new traffic signal at the intersection of South Colorado Street and Walmart has been completed. TxDOT will be conducting a speed study at this intersection to see if a reduced speed is necessary. Staff has also been working with TxDOT to design the portion of sidewalk that will connect the crosswalk to the end of the existing sidewalk in front of South Park Village Apts. • On December 1st, the Utility Customer Services will be capable of "going green". The City will have the ability of offering paperless billing to customers. Customers will soon receive a notice in their monthly bill giving them the ability to opt-in. Paperless statements are free, safe, convenient, and reduce mailbox clutter. • Garbage schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday will change. No garbage pick up on Thanksgiving Day; Nov 28 and Nov 29 will slide to pick up the next day.
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 551,086- TO DELIBERATE, VOTE, OR TAKE FINAL ACTION ON ANY COMPETITIVE MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES. A. Discussion of the purchase of wholesale power and options for modification of customers' supply obligation commitment. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551. 072 - TO DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IF DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD PERSON. A. Discussion regarding a contract received offering to purchase city owned property. B. Discussion regarding possible purchase of property. 10. OPEN SESSION A. Take action, if any, regarding matters discussed in executive session. 11. ADJOURNMENT
Nov 07, 2019 Lockhart City Council
Discuss rescinding Resolution 2019-25 and adopting Resolution 2019-28 establishing fees to reflect the recovery of revenues due to the 4.1% vendor rate increase according to contract with Central Texas Refuse (CTR), for residential solid waste collection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services and establishing fees for other solid waste services reflecting landfill and disposal rate increases.
Discuss Resolution 2019-30 approving the certified property tax roll for the 2019 tax year.
Discuss Ordinance 2019-26 vacating the 20-foot public utility easement located along the rear of Lot One and Lot Two, Block Nine of the Windridge Addition, Section 3 at 301 and 303 Windridge Drive North.
Discuss Ordinance 2019-27 amending Chapter 56, Article IX, Wreckers, Division 4, Limitations on Rates for Non-Consent Tows, increasing fees for police authorized tows from an accident scene, police authorized tow-impounds and all other non-consent tows, and adding a section to establish procedures by which a towing company may request that a towing fee study be performed.
Discuss Resolution 2019-29 adopting a process for public comment during an open meeting.
Discuss Resolution 2019-32 casting votes for Director(s) to serve on the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
Discussion regarding monthly compensation for Municipal Court Judge Frank Coggins.
Discuss rescheduling Council meetings in 2020 due to a possible conflict with other events.
Discussion regarding establishing a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Board and appointing members.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
Approve Ordinance 2019-26 vacating the 20-foot public utility easement located along the rear of Lot One and Lot Two, Block Nine of the Windridge Addition, Section 3 at 301 and 303 Windridge Drive North.
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-19-10 by Suzy Falgout and discussion and/or action to consider a Zoning Change from RMD Residential Medium Density District and CHB Commercial Heavy Business District to CHB Commercial Heavy Business District on 0.426 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 710 South Commerce Street. [WITHDRAWN]
A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 15, 2019. B. Accept the 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 Investment Report. C. Approve rescinding Resolution 2019-25 and adopting Resolution 2019-28 establishing fees to reflect the recovery of revenues due to the 4 . 1% vendor rate increase according to contract with Central Texas Refuse (CTR), for residential solid waste coliection, disposal, recycling services, and commercial waste collection/disposal services and establishing fees for other solid waste services reflecting landfill and disposal rate increases. D. Approve Resolution 2019-30 approving the certified property tax roll for the 2019 tax year. F. Approve Ordinance 2019-27 amending Chapter 56, Article IX, Wreckers, Division 4, Limitations on Rates for Non-Consent Tows, increasing fees for police authorized tows from an accident scene, police authorized tow-impounds and all other non-consent tows, and adding a section to establish procedures by which a towing company may request that a towing fee study be performed. G. Approve Resolution 2019-29 adopting a process for public comment during an open meeting. H. Approve Resolution 2019-32 casting votes for Director(s) to serve on the Caldweli County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term of office from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
Discussion and/or action regarding monthly compensation for Municipal Court Judge Frank Coggins.
Discussion and/or action to consider rescheduling Council meetings in 2020 due to a possible conflict with other events.
Discussion and/or action to consider establishing a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Board and appointing members.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update concerning Caldwell County Commissioners Court discussion of forming a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. • Update regarding the LCRA wildlife protection project at the FM 20 substation. • 12th Annual Keep Lockhart Beautiful Clean-up - November 9 at 9 a.m. at City Park. • Speaking of the Dead Cemetery tours held on October 25 and 26 was a success. • Dia de los Muertos event - November 1st during First Friday. • Staff is preparing community service projects for LCRA Steps Forward Day. The event will be held on April 3, 2020. • Meadows at Clearfork Section 2 has opened. Eight permits to KB Homes have been issued for new home construction. • Review of the September monthly financial report. • Firefighter entrance exam - Saturday, November 2. There are currently three firefighter vacancies. • Two new police officers were hired in early November and have started the Police Department's field training. There are currently three police officer vacancies. • Police entrance exam will be held Saturday, November 16. • The RFP process to select a consultant for the upcoming Classification and Compensation Study has started. RFPs are due by November 14. Staff has received one sealed proposal and has had contact with three other interested firms. • Contractors are 75% complete with the SH130 Phase II 18" water main project. • Contractors have started work at the new elevated water tank site on SH 130 and FM 2001. This project should be completed on or before October 2020. • Electrical improvements at the water plant continue. Contractors have placed the new electrical panels. • City staff is about 70% complete laying the 12" water main along FM1322. The total length of the project is about 4,000' long. • The new traffic signal at the intersection of South Colorado Street and Walmart has been completed. TxDOT will be conducting a speed study at this intersection to see if a reduced speed is necessary. Staff has also been working with TxDOT to design the portion of sidewalk that will connect the crosswalk to the end of the existing sidewalk in front of South Park Village Apts. • On December 1st, the Utility Customer Services will be capable of "going green". The City will have the ability of offering paperless billing to customers. Customers will soon receive a notice in their monthly bill giving them the ability to opt-in. Paperless statements are free, safe, convenient, and reduce mailbox clutter. • Garbage schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday will change. No garbage pick up on Thanksgiving Day; Nov 28 and Nov 29 will slide to pick up the next day.
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 551,086- TO DELIBERATE, VOTE, OR TAKE FINAL ACTION ON ANY COMPETITIVE MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES. A. Discussion of the purchase of wholesale power and options for modification of customers' supply obligation commitment. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551. 072 - TO DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IF DELIBERATION IN AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH A THIRD PERSON. A. Discussion regarding a contract received offering to purchase city owned property. B. Discussion regarding possible purchase of property. 10. OPEN SESSION A. Take action, if any, regarding matters discussed in executive session. 11. ADJOURNMENT