Discuss selection of Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study, and appointing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Discuss Resolution 2020-01 suspending the February 6, 2020 effective date of Texas Gas Service Company's requested increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the Texas Gas Service Company's Central Texas and Gulf Coast Service areas; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; authorizing intervention in GUD No. 10928 at the Railroad Commission; requiring reimbursement of Cities' rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and legal counsel.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
Discussion and/or action to consider December 3, 2019 and December 17, 2019 Council minutes.
Discussion and/or action regarding selection of Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study, and appointing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2020-01 suspending the February 6, 2020 effective date of Texas Gas Service Company's requested increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the Texas Gas Service Company's Central Texas and Gulf Coast Service areas; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; authorizing intervention in GUD No. 10928 at the Railroad Commission; requiring reimbursement of Cities' rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and legal counsel.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION Norman Alston Architects is preparing a maintenance Master Plan for the Clark Library complex. Mr. Scott Joslove with the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association will present a workshop regarding the distribution and uses of Municipal Hotel/Motel taxes on January 23, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Those invited to the workshop are the HOT Advisory Board, City Council, and organizations that receive HOT funds. The workshop is open to the public. On December 18, 2019, GBRA issued the City of Lockhart a refund in the amount of $312,122. Approximately two-thirds of this amount resulted from the wastewater treatment septic tank hauler fees coming in over budget, and the remainder was due to the water well rehabilitation being postponed and lower than anticipated power and utilities, chemical and laboratory costs. Update on the Caldwell County Complete Count activities related to the 2020 Census. Update concerning the trail project in City Park and other city wide playscapes and shade structure projects. The City Council will conduct its annual Strategic Priorities Retreat the afternoon of January 17th and the morning of January 18th. Library Updates: o TAX Aide in February - AARP volunteers will be at the library assisting with filing tax forms on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12(noon) and on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This service is free and registration will be required. Tax forms will also be available at the library soon. o Amnesty Month at the Library - Library past dues fees will be waived in January. The library encourages patrons to take advantage of amnesty month.
6. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 7. ADJOURNMENT
Jan 07, 2020 Lockhart City Council
Discuss selection of Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study, and appointing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Discuss Resolution 2020-01 suspending the February 6, 2020 effective date of Texas Gas Service Company's requested increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the Texas Gas Service Company's Central Texas and Gulf Coast Service areas; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; authorizing intervention in GUD No. 10928 at the Railroad Commission; requiring reimbursement of Cities' rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and legal counsel.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
Discussion and/or action to consider December 3, 2019 and December 17, 2019 Council minutes.
Discussion and/or action regarding selection of Evergreen Solutions, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study, and appointing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2020-01 suspending the February 6, 2020 effective date of Texas Gas Service Company's requested increase to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the Texas Gas Service Company's Central Texas and Gulf Coast Service areas; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; authorizing intervention in GUD No. 10928 at the Railroad Commission; requiring reimbursement of Cities' rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and legal counsel.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION Norman Alston Architects is preparing a maintenance Master Plan for the Clark Library complex. Mr. Scott Joslove with the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association will present a workshop regarding the distribution and uses of Municipal Hotel/Motel taxes on January 23, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Those invited to the workshop are the HOT Advisory Board, City Council, and organizations that receive HOT funds. The workshop is open to the public. On December 18, 2019, GBRA issued the City of Lockhart a refund in the amount of $312,122. Approximately two-thirds of this amount resulted from the wastewater treatment septic tank hauler fees coming in over budget, and the remainder was due to the water well rehabilitation being postponed and lower than anticipated power and utilities, chemical and laboratory costs. Update on the Caldwell County Complete Count activities related to the 2020 Census. Update concerning the trail project in City Park and other city wide playscapes and shade structure projects. The City Council will conduct its annual Strategic Priorities Retreat the afternoon of January 17th and the morning of January 18th. Library Updates: o TAX Aide in February - AARP volunteers will be at the library assisting with filing tax forms on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12(noon) and on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This service is free and registration will be required. Tax forms will also be available at the library soon. o Amnesty Month at the Library - Library past dues fees will be waived in January. The library encourages patrons to take advantage of amnesty month.
6. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (**ltems of Community Interest defined below) 7. ADJOURNMENT