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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PUBLIC MEETING
January 24, 2006
The Council of the City of Horseshoe Bay held Public Hearings on the Annexation of “The Trails”, the “Barrows Tract”, and a certain portion of Ranch Road 2831 at the Business Office of Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District, located at #1 Community Drive, Horseshoe Bay, Llano County, Texas, January 24, 2006, in accordance with duly posted notice of said Hearings. Mayor Lambert called the Public Hearings to order at 3:00 p.m. Immediately following the close of the Public Hearings, the City Council held their regular Public Meeting. A quorum of Council Members present as follows:
Robert W. Lambert, Mayor
James E. Babcock, Mayor Pro Tem
John Bird, Treasurer
Donald B. Wood, Alderman
Karen Wines, Alderwoman
Vernon E. Schrader, AldermanThe posted agenda for this meeting is made a part of these minutes by attachment and the minutes are herewith recorded in the order the agenda items were considered with the agenda subject and item number shown preceding the applicable paragraph
1. Call the Public Hearings to Order and Establish a Quorum: Mayor Lambert called the Public Hearings to order at 3:00 p.m. with a quorum present, and then Reverend Johnny White led the invocation. Mayor Lambert led the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag and the Texas Flag.
2. Public Hearing Regarding Annexation of “The Trails” and the “Barrows Tract”: Mayor Lambert convened the Public Hearing at 3:03 with a quorum present. He stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comments related to the annexation of the two tracts known as “The Trails” and the “Barrows Tract” pursuant to the proposed Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City of Horseshoe Bay and Lake LBJ MUD. He then asked if there were any public comments. There were none and the Public Hearing was adjourned.
3. Public Hearing Regarding Annexation of a Certain Portion of Ranch Road 2831: Mayor Lambert convened the Public Hearing at 3:04 with a quorum present. He stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comments related to the annexation of a certain portion of Ranch Road 2831 pursuant to the Local Government Code pertaining to annexation and the Annexation Service Agreement. He then asked if there were any public comments. There were none and the Public Hearing was adjourned.
4. Adjourn the Public Hearings: Mayor Lambert adjourned the Public Hearings.
5. Call the Public Meeting to Order: Mayor Lambert called the Public Meeting to order at 3: 05 p.m. with a quorum present.
6. Comments from Mayor: Mayor Lambert stated he would explain more concerning the Public Hearings and the Strategic Partnership Agreement when they get to that portion of the Agenda.
7. Comments from Aldermen: Alderman Babcock announced on February 2, 2006 at the Kingsland Community Center, the Highland Lakes 100 Club will hold their annual fundraiser. This is a fund established to assist family members of Police Officers and Firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty. District General Manager, Mike Thuss announced that both a District Police Officer and Firefighter are being honored at this fundraiser.
8. Public Comments: Joe Don Dockery announced that he is a candidate for Burnet County Commissioner Precinct 4 in the primary election on March 7, 2006, and that he is a lifelong resident of Burnet County. Johnny Heck stated he is running unopposed to replace Wayne Brascom as Llano County Commissioner Precinct 1, is a resident of Horseshoe Bay, and has a background in engineering and management. There were no further public comments.
9. Items to be Removed from Consent Agenda: There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.
10. Consent Agenda: Alderman Wood made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items as submitted:
a. Approve Minutes of the January 3, 2006 Joint Public Hearing with Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District
b. Approve Minutes of the January 3, 2006 meeting.
Alderwoman Wines seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).11. Request for Consent to the Creation of Deerhaven Water Control and Improvement District:Mayor Lambert reported that the City has received a request from citizens from Deerhaven for approval to create a Water Control and Improvement District and that he and Alderman Wood have met with the representatives. Alderman Wood stated that currently Lake LBJ MUD has a contract to provide retail water and ordinary maintenance to the Deerhaven system which needs upgrading and he feels that the creation of the Water District is the best way for the community to accomplish this; therefore, he recommends approval of this request. He also reported that because Deerhaven is located entirely within the Horseshoe Bay Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, the creation of the Water District City must first be approved by the City. Tom Armagost, a representative from Deerhaven, reported that there is a petition prepared to take to the County Judge to call an election if the City Council grants approval. Once this is accomplished, they will be able to collect a tax and then they wish to also negotiate with the City to provide Firefighting services to the area. Alderman Wood noted that approval of this resolution does not guarantee a Firefighting contract with the City. Mayor Lambert also noted that Lake LBJ MUD does have several contracts to provide out of District service; however, this is a decision that will be considered by the City at a later date provided the Strategic Partnership Agreement is signed. Alderman Wood made a motion to adopt the Resolution to Consent to the Creation of Deerhaven Water Control and Improvement District as presented. Alderman Babcock seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).
12. Interlocal Agreements with Llano County:
a. Flood Plain Permitting – New Construction/Remodeling
b. Non-Flood Plain Permitting – New Construction/Remodeling
c. Septic Tank Permitting
d. Interim Platting/Replatting Procedures
Alderman Babcock stated these Interlocal Agreements are an interim arrangement with the County to provide these services until such time as the City has sufficient staff trained and certified to assume these responsibilities. Alderman Babcock thanked Commissioner Brascom for his assistance with these arrangements and recommended approval. He then made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreements as written and to authorize the Mayor to execute them. Alderman Bird seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).13. Annexation Petition of the “Barrows Tract”: Mayor Lambert stated that if the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Lake LBJ MUD is signed, it will facilitate the annexation of this tract; therefore, no action was taken.
14. Strategic Partnership Agreement with Lake LBJ MUD: Mayor Lambert reported that there have been two Public Hearings concerning the Agreement, the last being today at 2:30 p.m., during which there were no public comments. There were also Public Hearings held just prior to today’s meeting on properties that will be annexed into the City, and there were no public comments at these hearings. There will be additional Public Hearings on the annexation of these properties at The Trails Clubhouse, January 25, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. On Thursday, January 26, 2006, at 8:30 a.m., the Board of Directors of Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District will consider approving the Agreement. The Council has scheduled a meeting Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. to consider approving and signing the Agreement. If the Agreement is approved by both entities and executed, the City and the District will officially merge on March 1, 2006. Mayor Lambert added that a portion of The Trails is in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Sunrise Beach. He and Alderman Babcock met with the members of the City Council of Sunrise Beach and they have released that area for annexation into Horseshoe Bay. Mayor Lambert thanked the City Council of Sunrise Beach for their cooperation.
15. Possible Bridge in Burnet County Connecting HWY 2147 and HWY 1431: Mayor Lambert requested that Alderman Bird report on the status of this project. Alderman Bird stated that a TxDOT engineer gave a presentation at the Burnet County Commissioners’ Court. After studies and projections were completed, TxDOT has determined that the project would not be cost effective at a projected cost between $7.5 and $10 million and, therefore, no further action will be taken by TxDOT at this time.
16. Meeting Schedule: Mayor Lambert requested several dates for the City Council’s future meeting schedule. The dates are May 9, June 6 and 20, July 25, August 22 and September 19. Mayor Lambert also noted that there could possibly be some additional meetings concerning the Comprehensive Development Plan. Alderman Bird made the motion to approve the meeting schedule as presented, and Alderman Schrader seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
17. City Logo: Alderman Schrader has been working with area artist Suzanne Owens on a logo for the City and presented a draft of a proposed design concept. Due to the license agreement, Mr. Hurd will need to approve the final design. After some discussion as to whether to add the year 2005 as date of incorporation of the City, Alderwoman Wines made the motion to use the seal with the HSB logo and include “The City of Horseshoe Bay” with the rope around it, the 2005 date and the Texas star as presented. Alderman Wood seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). The final design will be presented at then next meeting for approval.
18. Plat Changes for Burnet County: Alderman Bird presented an Ordinance for platting procedures in Burnet County which mirrors the Ordinance approved for platting procedures in Llano County. He reported that Burnet County Commissioner James Oakley has stated he is confident the County will agree to the temporary arrangement. Alderman Bird made the motion to approve the Ordinance establishing procedures for the approval of plats in Burnet County, and Alderman Wood seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
19. Future Platting Process: Mayor Lambert stated that in the last month or so they have worked on an interim platting process substituting the City for what Llano and Burnet County Commissioners Court have been doing. Now the City needs to work on a long term process. Alderman Babcock stated this is a two parts. One is the Subdivision Ordinance and the second is building permits. Alderman Bird is utilizing platting procedures from other areas and putting together a process that the City might use. He wants to get suggestions on how to proceed and feels that he should talk to various developers in the area in order to get their opinion and input. He feels the City Council needs to develop a detailed list of issues to present for public input. Mayor Lambert asked Alderman Bird to develop a draft to bring back to the Council at a future meeting. Once the Council has approved the document, they will then begin to get input from the residents and general public. Alderwoman Wines suggested interviewing professional land planning firms and obtaining quotes for their services. Mayor Lambert volunteered to pursue this.
20. Building Permits: Alderman Babcock stated the City will eventually be the contact for Building Permits. Horseshoe Bay subdivisions are using the International Residential Building Code as a basis and he feels the City should follow the same procedures. He also stated the City needs to implement a procedure for inspections that would verify that all the proper permits are obtained. This process is projected to be completed in next 60 to 90 days.
21. Adjournment: There being no further business, Alderman Wood made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderwoman Wines seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 5:11 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of February, 2006.
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Robert W. Lambert, MayorATTEST:
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Toni Vanderburg, City Secretary
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