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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
February 7, 2006
The Council of the City of Horseshoe Bay held a Public Meeting at the Business Office of Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District, located at #1 Community Drive, Horseshoe Bay, Llano County, Texas, February 7, 2006, in accordance with duly posted notice of said meeting. Mayor Lambert called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with 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 Meeting 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 led the invocation. Mayor Lambert also led the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag and the Texas Flag.
2. Comments from Mayor: Mayor Lambert announced that Mr. Craig Alter, Manager of Development and Operations of The Waters Development, will give an update at the February 21st Council meeting at approximately 3:00 p.m.
3. Comments from Aldermen: Alderman Babcock congratulated Lake LBJ MUD Firefighter Jeff Isom and Police Officer Royce Graeter who received awards at the Highland Lakes 100 Club annual meeting in Kingsland on February 2, 2006. Alderwoman Wines stated that she regretted missing the meeting for the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Alderman Schrader recognized City Secretary Toni Vanderburg and Lake LBJ MUD Records Administrator Teresa Moore for doing a good job on writing the Council meeting minutes and for their assistance.
4. Public Comments: Dewey Hollingsworth announced that he is a candidate for Burnet County Commissioner Precinct 4 in the primary election on March 7, 2006, and that he has served as Justice of the Peace of Burnet County for 20 years. Donna Klaeger announced that she is running for Burnet County Judge replacing Judge Kithill. She is currently the Burnet County Treasurer. Steve Spence, a resident of Horseshoe Bay West, requested the Council to consider continuing the current deed restrictions and maintaining equal or higher standards if new restrictions are imposed, such as minimum square footage requirements and building heights. Mayor Lambert thanked Mr. Spence for his comment and stated that since the issue was not on the agenda for today’s meeting, it could not be discussed but would be considered for a future agenda. There were no further public comments.
5. Items to be Removed from Consent Agenda: There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.
6. Consent Agenda: Alderman Wood made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items as submitted: a. Approve Minutes of the January 24, 2006 Joint Public Hearing with Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District b. Approve Minutes of the January 24, 2006 Public Hearings and Public Meeting c. Approve Minutes of the January 25, 2006 Public Hearings d. Approve Minutes of the January 26, 2006 Public Meeting
Alderman Babcock seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0).7. Treasurer’s Report: Alderman Bird presented the Treasurer’s Report stating that as of January 1, 2006, the City had a balance of $5,325.44. Checks were written totaling $4,419.90 leaving a current balance in the amount of $905.54. A copy of the Treasurer’s Report is attached and made a part of these minutes.
8. Strategic Partnership Agreement: Mayor Lambert noted the Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed by both Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District and the City of Horseshoe Bay on January 26, 2006. He noted that the agreement is very important to all residents of Horseshoe Bay and that the Trails and the Barrow’s Tract will officially become part of the city on March 1, 2006. He expressed a special thanks to MUD Board Directors J.E. Ayers, Ralph Herter, Bob Lowry and Bob Stephenson; the City Council of Sunrise Beach for releasing The Trails from its ETJ; Mike Walsh and all property owners of The Trails; Mike Barrows; Monte Akers; and all members of the City Council for all of their efforts and cooperation. Mayor Lambert also stated that all employees of the District will become employees of the City on March 1, 2006, and that the residents of Horseshoe Bay will continue to receive the excellent services they have been receiving. He also expressed a special thank you to Alderman Don Wood stating that his experience as a previous member of the MUD Board has been most beneficial. Alderman Wood noted he is especially pleased with everything moving forward as it did and that everyone is pleased with the outcome. The Mayor stated he had not received any negative comments on the merger.
9. City Logo: Alderman Schrader presented the proposed City logo and explained the concept of the logo - the horseshoe and the sailboat represent the history, heritage and tradition of Horseshoe Bay; the Texas star and the rope border clearly state that we are Texas; and 2005 will always be remembered as the year the City was born. After some discussion, Alderman Schrader made a motion to approve the logo as presented. Alderman Wood seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote (5-0). Mayor Lambert stated that he would present the final design to Mr. Hurd for his approval. A copy of the logo is attached and made a part of these minutes.
10. Discussion with Property Owners’ Associations: Mayor Lambert stated that Aldermen Bird and Schrader held a meeting on January 30th with Bill Gaylord and Claudia Haydon from the Horseshoe Bay Property Owners’ Association. John Bird reported that they discussed responsibilities that the POA currently has that might be performed by the City. He noted that there are several other POA’s that will need to be considered when dealing with the issues of merging some of their activities into the City. Councilmen Bird and Schrader will conduct a series of meetings with all the POA’s. A copy of Alderman Bird’s meeting notes is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. No action was taken.
12. Comprehensive Development Plan: Mayor Lambert distributed an outline for the discussion on the Comprehensive Development Plan stating that he preferred pursuing the simple plan initially and at some later date the Council could consider the expansive plan. The four broad areas of the Comprehensive Development Plan are as follows:
Existing platted lots: The emphasis here is on traditional planning and zoning activity, ordinances related to existing deed restrictions, and implementing building codes and permitting.
Resort properties: Meetings have begun between the Resort and the City. The Resort will be seeking community input and will ultimately submit their development plan to the Council for approval. Mayor Lambert stated that a September/October time frame was a reasonable expectation for this plan and that the Council will hire experts to advise the Council.
Properties owned by Wayne Hurd: Mr. Hurd is also developing a long range plan and will seek input from the community with ultimate Council approval.
Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ): This area relates to future growth and discussion included subdivision ordinances and annexation requirements.
The Comprehensive Development Plan Outline for Discussion is attached and made a part of these minutes. No action was taken.
11. Ordinances: Alderman Babcock led this discussion stating there were several ordinances that the Councilmembers are currently working on including Plat Approval, Building Permits, Subdivision Zoning, existing Deed Restrictions, and development of an Annexation Plan.
13. Terms of Mayor and Aldermen: Mayor Lambert stated it will be necessary to establish terms of office for the Mayor and Aldermen. Three members will have a one-year term and three will have a two-year term. The next elections are scheduled for November 2006. City Attorney Monte Akers discussed the options for setting the terms. Mayor Lambert suggested that each Councilmember express their preference and the Council will consider the decision on establishing terms at the April 18th meeting. Alderman Babcock questioned whether the November election date would cost more than holding the elections in May. Mayor Lambert noted he will research the cost.
14. Adjournment: There being no further business, Alderman Schrader made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Wood seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 5:05 p.m.
APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2006.
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Robert W. Lambert, MayorATTEST:
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Toni Vanderburg, City Secretary
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