Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 21-25, 2020 as National Gear Up Week.
Discussion with Caldwell County officials to consider a grant opportunity for a Caldwell County Community Evacuation Center.
Discuss proposal and contractual agreement between Enterprise Fleet Management and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the contractual agreement
Discuss proposal and annual support agreement between Adcomp Systems Group and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the annual support agreement and purchase order.
Discuss Resolution 2020-21 authorizing acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Agreement in the amount of $30,000 for general maintenance to the Municipal Airport.
Discuss bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $154,788 for the construction of the Town Branch Trail Phase II consisting of approximately 2,237' of 6' wide concrete trails.
Discuss bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $69,643.50 for the construction of the South Colorado Street Sidewalk Extension consisting of approximately 306 square yards of concrete sidewalk and 90 linear feet of pedestrian rail.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-20 adopting the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and appropriating resources, beginning October 1, 2020 ending September 30, 2021 for the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation and renewing the City of Lockhart's Investment Policy and Fund Balance - Stabilization and Excess of Reserve Policies.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-21 levying maintenance and operations property taxes for the use and support of the City of Lockhart, Texas and interest and sinking property taxes for the debt service obligations of the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas for Fiscal Year 2021, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-22 repealing uncodified Ordinance 2019-22 in its entirety and adopting this ordinance regarding the City personnel policy manual; removing performance or merit pay for police and fire personnel and adopting a step pay plan for Police and Fire Departments under civil service.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-23 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, Utilities, Section 58-141, entitled "Definitions" and Section 58-142, entitled "Water Rates", adjusting the water base charge to cover increased costs of water supply debt payments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The ordinance shall become effective with the first utility billing cycle in October 2020.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-24 designating City Election polling places and amending dates and hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 3, 2020.
Discuss Resolution 2020-22 adopting the study prepared by Evergreen Solutions, LLC as the 2020 Classification and Compensation Study for the City of Lockhart, Texas Final Report; and authorizing expenditures under the 2020-2021 budget to be made pursuant to such study.
Discuss appointing two Representatives of the City of Lockhart to the General Assembly of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).
Discuss Mayor's declaration of local disaster regarding requiring facial coverings, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19, if necessary.
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.)
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-20-10 by Joe Roland for a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District on 0.371 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 1101 North Commerce Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-19 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as 0.371 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 1101 North Commerce Street, from RLD Residential Low Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve proposal and contractual agreement between Enterprise Fleet Management and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the contractual agreement. B. Approve proposal and annual support agreement between Adcomp Systems Group and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the annual support agreement and purchase order. C. Approve Resolution 2020-21 authorizing acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Agreement in the amount of $30,000 for general maintenance to the Municipal Airport. D. Award bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $154,788 for the construction of the Town Branch Trail Phase II consisting of approximately 2,237' of 6' wide concrete trails. E. Award bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $69,643.50 for the construction of the South Colorado Street Sidewalk Extension consisting of approximately 306 square yards of concrete sidewalk and 90 linear feet of pedestrian rail.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-20 adopting the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and appropriating resources, beginning October 1, 2020 ending September 30, 2021 for the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation and renewing the City of Lockhart's Investment Policy and Fund Balance -Stabilization and Excess of Reserve Policies.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-21 levying maintenance and operations property taxes for the use and support of the City of Lockhart, Texas and interest and sinking property taxes for the debt service obligations of the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas for Fiscal Year 2021, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-22 repealing uncodified Ordinance 2019-22 in its entirety and adopting this ordinance regarding the City personnel policy manual; removing performance or merit pay for police and fire personnel and adopting a step pay plan for Police and Fire Departments under civil service.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-23 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, Utilities, Section 58-141, entitled "Definitions" and Section 58-142, entitled "Water Rates", adjusting the water base charge to cover increased costs of water supply debt payments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The ordinance shall become effective with the first utility billing cycle in October 2020.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-24 designating City Election polling places and amending dates and hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 3, 2020.
Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2020-22 adopting the study prepared by Evergreen Solutions, LLC as the 2020 Classification and Compensation Study for the City of Lockhart, Texas Final Report; and authorizing expenditures under the 2020-2021 budget to be made pursuant to such study.
Discussion and/or action to consider appointing two Representatives of the City of Lockhart to the General Assembly of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update regarding Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) fall and winter generating capacity assessment. • A pay by phone line (855-340-0595) to pay utility bills 24/7, 365 days a year went live on Friday, September 4th. • Annual cleanup of the City Cemetery will begin on October 5th. • City was awarded a routine Airport Maintenance program grant from TxDOT Aviation Division in the amount of $65,000. • Update on the Lockhart CARES grant program for utility relief.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ("Items of Community Interest defined below)
9. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D. SECTION 551.087 TO DELIBERATE OR FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS RECEIVED FROM A BUSINESS PROSPECT THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SEEKS TO HAVE LOCATE, STAY, OR EXPAND IN OR NEAR THE TERRITORY OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; OR TO DELIBERATE THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO A BUSINESS PROSPECT. A. Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations with Project Future. 10. OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and/or action regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures. B. Discussion and/or action regarding Economic Development negotiations with Project Future. 11. ADJOURNMENT
Sep 15, 2020 Lockhart City Council
Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 21-25, 2020 as National Gear Up Week.
Discussion with Caldwell County officials to consider a grant opportunity for a Caldwell County Community Evacuation Center.
Discuss proposal and contractual agreement between Enterprise Fleet Management and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the contractual agreement
Discuss proposal and annual support agreement between Adcomp Systems Group and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the annual support agreement and purchase order.
Discuss Resolution 2020-21 authorizing acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Agreement in the amount of $30,000 for general maintenance to the Municipal Airport.
Discuss bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $154,788 for the construction of the Town Branch Trail Phase II consisting of approximately 2,237' of 6' wide concrete trails.
Discuss bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $69,643.50 for the construction of the South Colorado Street Sidewalk Extension consisting of approximately 306 square yards of concrete sidewalk and 90 linear feet of pedestrian rail.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-20 adopting the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and appropriating resources, beginning October 1, 2020 ending September 30, 2021 for the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation and renewing the City of Lockhart's Investment Policy and Fund Balance - Stabilization and Excess of Reserve Policies.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-21 levying maintenance and operations property taxes for the use and support of the City of Lockhart, Texas and interest and sinking property taxes for the debt service obligations of the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas for Fiscal Year 2021, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-22 repealing uncodified Ordinance 2019-22 in its entirety and adopting this ordinance regarding the City personnel policy manual; removing performance or merit pay for police and fire personnel and adopting a step pay plan for Police and Fire Departments under civil service.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-23 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, Utilities, Section 58-141, entitled "Definitions" and Section 58-142, entitled "Water Rates", adjusting the water base charge to cover increased costs of water supply debt payments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The ordinance shall become effective with the first utility billing cycle in October 2020.
Discuss Ordinance 2020-24 designating City Election polling places and amending dates and hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 3, 2020.
Discuss Resolution 2020-22 adopting the study prepared by Evergreen Solutions, LLC as the 2020 Classification and Compensation Study for the City of Lockhart, Texas Final Report; and authorizing expenditures under the 2020-2021 budget to be made pursuant to such study.
Discuss appointing two Representatives of the City of Lockhart to the General Assembly of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).
Discuss Mayor's declaration of local disaster regarding requiring facial coverings, and addressing other matters related to COVID-19, if necessary.
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.)
Hold a public hearing on application ZC-20-10 by Joe Roland for a Zoning Change from RLD Residential Low Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District on 0.371 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 1101 North Commerce Street.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-19 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Lockhart, Texas, to reclassify the property known as 0.371 acre in the Byrd Lockhart Survey, Abstract No. 17, located at 1101 North Commerce Street, from RLD Residential Low Density District to CMB Commercial Medium Business District.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve proposal and contractual agreement between Enterprise Fleet Management and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the contractual agreement. B. Approve proposal and annual support agreement between Adcomp Systems Group and the City of Lockhart, and appointing the City Manager to sign the annual support agreement and purchase order. C. Approve Resolution 2020-21 authorizing acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Agreement in the amount of $30,000 for general maintenance to the Municipal Airport. D. Award bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $154,788 for the construction of the Town Branch Trail Phase II consisting of approximately 2,237' of 6' wide concrete trails. E. Award bid to Westar Construction of Georgetown, Texas in the amount of $69,643.50 for the construction of the South Colorado Street Sidewalk Extension consisting of approximately 306 square yards of concrete sidewalk and 90 linear feet of pedestrian rail.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-20 adopting the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and appropriating resources, beginning October 1, 2020 ending September 30, 2021 for the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation and renewing the City of Lockhart's Investment Policy and Fund Balance -Stabilization and Excess of Reserve Policies.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-21 levying maintenance and operations property taxes for the use and support of the City of Lockhart, Texas and interest and sinking property taxes for the debt service obligations of the City of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas for Fiscal Year 2021, beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-22 repealing uncodified Ordinance 2019-22 in its entirety and adopting this ordinance regarding the City personnel policy manual; removing performance or merit pay for police and fire personnel and adopting a step pay plan for Police and Fire Departments under civil service.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-23 amending the Lockhart Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, Utilities, Section 58-141, entitled "Definitions" and Section 58-142, entitled "Water Rates", adjusting the water base charge to cover increased costs of water supply debt payments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The ordinance shall become effective with the first utility billing cycle in October 2020.
Discussion and/or action to consider Ordinance 2020-24 designating City Election polling places and amending dates and hours of early voting for the Joint Election of the City of Lockhart and Caldwell County to be held on November 3, 2020.
Discussion and/or action to consider Resolution 2020-22 adopting the study prepared by Evergreen Solutions, LLC as the 2020 Classification and Compensation Study for the City of Lockhart, Texas Final Report; and authorizing expenditures under the 2020-2021 budget to be made pursuant to such study.
Discussion and/or action to consider appointing two Representatives of the City of Lockhart to the General Assembly of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG).
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to various boards, commissions or committees.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION • Update regarding Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) fall and winter generating capacity assessment. • A pay by phone line (855-340-0595) to pay utility bills 24/7, 365 days a year went live on Friday, September 4th. • Annual cleanup of the City Cemetery will begin on October 5th. • City was awarded a routine Airport Maintenance program grant from TxDOT Aviation Division in the amount of $65,000. • Update on the Lockhart CARES grant program for utility relief.
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ("Items of Community Interest defined below)
9. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D. SECTION 551.087 TO DELIBERATE OR FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS RECEIVED FROM A BUSINESS PROSPECT THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SEEKS TO HAVE LOCATE, STAY, OR EXPAND IN OR NEAR THE TERRITORY OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; OR TO DELIBERATE THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO A BUSINESS PROSPECT. A. Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations with Project Future. 10. OPEN SESSION A. Discussion and/or action regarding the Lockhart Housing Authority structures. B. Discussion and/or action regarding Economic Development negotiations with Project Future. 11. ADJOURNMENT