Discuss Ordinance 2020-14 calling a General Election on November 3, 2020 for the purpose of electing One Mayor; One Councilmember District 3; and, One Councilmember District 4; establishing early voting location; ordering Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law; making provisions for the conduct of the election; and authorizing the Joint Election Agreement with the Caldwell County Elections Administrator.
Discuss recommendation to award bid to Fuquay Inc., of New Braunfels, Texas, in the amount of $383,166.50 for the 2020 Street Improvements Project to include Street improvements to South Main Street from Center Street to State Park Road, South Commerce Street from Pin Oak Street to Blackjack Street, South Blanco Street from West San Antonio Street to Prairie Lea Street, West Prairie Lea Street from South Blanco Street to South Church Street and Bee Street from South Guadalupe Street to South Commerce Street. Appointing the Mayor to sign all contractual documents.
Discuss the Mayor's declaration of local disaster to require commercial establishments in the City to require facial covering of the nose and mouth of all employees and visitors of the age of 10 and older, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19, if necessary.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ITS ATTORNEY TO SEEK ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION; SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR LEGAL MATTERS SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE. A. Discussion with City Attorney to receive legal advice regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures. 8. OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and/or action regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
PUBLIC COMMENT (The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the City Council on issues that are or are not on the agenda. No discussion can be carried out on the citizen/visitor comment about items not on the agenda.)
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-14 calling a General Election on November 3, 2020 for the purpose of electing One Mayor; One Councilmember District 3; and, One Councilmember District 4; establishing early voting location; ordering Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law; making provisions for the conduct of the election; and authorizing the Joint Election Agreement with the Caldwell County Elections Administrator.
Discussion and/or action regarding recommendation to award bid to Fuquay Inc., of New Braunfels, Texas, in the amount of $383,166.50 for the 2020 Street Improvements Project to include Street improvements to South Main Street from Center Street to State Park Road, South Commerce Street from Pin Oak Street to Blackjack Street, South Blanco Street from West San Antonio Street to Prairie Lea Street, West Prairie Lea Street from South Blanco Street to South Church Street and Bee Street from South Guadalupe Street to South Commerce Street. Appointing the Mayor to sign all contractual documents.
Discussion and/or action to consider the Mayor's declaration of local disaster to require commercial establishments in the City to require facial covering of the nose and mouth of all employees and visitors of the age of 10 and older, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19, if necessary.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update regarding October 2019-June 2020 Financial Report. • Update regarding paving projects by TxDOT for roadways on FM 2001 from US 183 to SH 21 and FM 20 from US 183 to Lockhart State Park. • The Town Branch Trail Phase I has been completed. City Engineer is fine tuning the design and bid form for the Town Branch Trail Phase II. Phase II is expected to bid in August and is scheduled to be completed before 2021. • The booster pumps for the Maple Street Elevated Water Tower have been installed. Contractors are currently making the electrical improvements to finalize the project. • City Hall closed city lobby to walk-in traffic on July 2. Utility payments can be made on-line, by phone, thru the utility payment drop box, or at Municipal Court drive-thru. • Library Updates: o Library is closed to the public and continues Curbside service and answering reference questions. o Virtual Summer Reading Club continues on the second week. A total of 195 students and 38 adults are registered. o Virtual Entertainers scheduled to perform for the virtual summer reading club. o Library staff is creating a virtual birthday card wishing our awesome Library a Happy 120,h Birthday. The Library's birthday is July 6, 2020. • Preparations continue for the November 3, 2020 General Election for the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4. Candidate filing period is July 18 thru August 17. October 6 is last day to register to vote in this election. Early voting will be from October 19 thru October 30.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ("Items of Community Interest defined below)
8. OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and/or action regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures. 9. ADJOURNMENT
Jul 07, 2020 Lockhart City Council
Discuss Ordinance 2020-14 calling a General Election on November 3, 2020 for the purpose of electing One Mayor; One Councilmember District 3; and, One Councilmember District 4; establishing early voting location; ordering Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law; making provisions for the conduct of the election; and authorizing the Joint Election Agreement with the Caldwell County Elections Administrator.
Discuss recommendation to award bid to Fuquay Inc., of New Braunfels, Texas, in the amount of $383,166.50 for the 2020 Street Improvements Project to include Street improvements to South Main Street from Center Street to State Park Road, South Commerce Street from Pin Oak Street to Blackjack Street, South Blanco Street from West San Antonio Street to Prairie Lea Street, West Prairie Lea Street from South Blanco Street to South Church Street and Bee Street from South Guadalupe Street to South Commerce Street. Appointing the Mayor to sign all contractual documents.
Discuss the Mayor's declaration of local disaster to require commercial establishments in the City to require facial covering of the nose and mouth of all employees and visitors of the age of 10 and older, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19, if necessary.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ITS ATTORNEY TO SEEK ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION; SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR LEGAL MATTERS SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE. A. Discussion with City Attorney to receive legal advice regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures. 8. OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and/or action regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures.
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lew White 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
PUBLIC COMMENT (The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the City Council on issues that are or are not on the agenda. No discussion can be carried out on the citizen/visitor comment about items not on the agenda.)
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-14 calling a General Election on November 3, 2020 for the purpose of electing One Mayor; One Councilmember District 3; and, One Councilmember District 4; establishing early voting location; ordering Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law; making provisions for the conduct of the election; and authorizing the Joint Election Agreement with the Caldwell County Elections Administrator.
Discussion and/or action regarding recommendation to award bid to Fuquay Inc., of New Braunfels, Texas, in the amount of $383,166.50 for the 2020 Street Improvements Project to include Street improvements to South Main Street from Center Street to State Park Road, South Commerce Street from Pin Oak Street to Blackjack Street, South Blanco Street from West San Antonio Street to Prairie Lea Street, West Prairie Lea Street from South Blanco Street to South Church Street and Bee Street from South Guadalupe Street to South Commerce Street. Appointing the Mayor to sign all contractual documents.
Discussion and/or action to consider the Mayor's declaration of local disaster to require commercial establishments in the City to require facial covering of the nose and mouth of all employees and visitors of the age of 10 and older, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19, if necessary.
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update regarding October 2019-June 2020 Financial Report. • Update regarding paving projects by TxDOT for roadways on FM 2001 from US 183 to SH 21 and FM 20 from US 183 to Lockhart State Park. • The Town Branch Trail Phase I has been completed. City Engineer is fine tuning the design and bid form for the Town Branch Trail Phase II. Phase II is expected to bid in August and is scheduled to be completed before 2021. • The booster pumps for the Maple Street Elevated Water Tower have been installed. Contractors are currently making the electrical improvements to finalize the project. • City Hall closed city lobby to walk-in traffic on July 2. Utility payments can be made on-line, by phone, thru the utility payment drop box, or at Municipal Court drive-thru. • Library Updates: o Library is closed to the public and continues Curbside service and answering reference questions. o Virtual Summer Reading Club continues on the second week. A total of 195 students and 38 adults are registered. o Virtual Entertainers scheduled to perform for the virtual summer reading club. o Library staff is creating a virtual birthday card wishing our awesome Library a Happy 120,h Birthday. The Library's birthday is July 6, 2020. • Preparations continue for the November 3, 2020 General Election for the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4. Candidate filing period is July 18 thru August 17. October 6 is last day to register to vote in this election. Early voting will be from October 19 thru October 30.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ("Items of Community Interest defined below)
8. OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and/or action regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures. 9. ADJOURNMENT