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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING

February 21, 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 21, 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

Karen Wines, Alderwoman

Vernon E. Schrader, Alderman

 

Alderman Don Wood was absent.

 

The 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 to Order and Establish a Quorum:  Mayor Lambert called the Public Meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with a quorum present.  Reverend Pete Christy from the Church at Horseshoe Bay then led the invocation.  Mayor Lambert led the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag and the Texas Flag.

 

2.      Comments from Mayor:  Mayor Lambert announced that Alderman Wood is suffering from an infection in his foot and has been in the hospital in San Antonio.  He stated that he was released on Monday and that he is pleased that he is doing well.

 

3.      Comments from Aldermen:  Alderman Bird reported that the Interlocal Agreements with Llano County have been approved and signed by the County Judge.  He noted two of the agreements are only for 90 days and will need to be placed on an upcoming agenda to consider the City’s approach on handling the procedures.  Alderman Schrader noted Lake LBJ MUD personnel have held orientations for City Council members at different times and he stated he was very impressed with the staff’s presentations, the facilities and the entire operations.  He commended all the staff for a job well done.

 

4.      “The Waters” Development Plan Update:  Craig Alter, Manager of Development and Operations for The Waters project, updated the Council on the project.  He stated that his company is making every effort to minimize construction inconvenience.

 

5.      Public Comments:  There were no public comments.

 

6.      Items to be removed from Consent Agenda:  There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

7.      Consent Agenda:  Alderman Babcock made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda items as submitted:

a.       Approve Minutes of the February 7, 2006 Public Meeting

b.      Annex a certain portion of Ranch Road 2831

Alderwoman Wines seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

8.      Preliminary Plat Approval: 

a.       Replat of Lots W11140 and W11141 of Horseshoe Bay West, Plat No. W11.2 to be known as Horseshoe Bay West, Plat No. W11.7

b.      Replat of Escondido, Plat No. 1.4 to be know as Escondido, Plat No. 1.6.

c.       Replat of Escondido, Plat No. 1.5 to be know as Escondido, Plat No. 1.7.

 

Don Sherman, surveyor for Willis-Sherman Associates, Inc., presented the replats to the Council for consideration of preliminary approval. Discussion followed regarding the 10-foot minimum setback in Escondido, Plat No. 1.6.  Alderwoman Wines recommended requiring a 15-foot setback, which is the requirement of other Horseshoe Bay lots.  City Attorney Monte Akers stated that until the City adopts its own Subdivision Ordinances, the existing Subdivision Ordinances are being followed and these setbacks meet those standards.  Alderman Babcock noted that the necessary notices were posted and there were no comments from the public.  Alderman Babcock made a motion to approve the plats as presented.  Alderman Schrader seconded the motion.  The motion carried by the following vote (3 -1):

           

            AYES: Alderman Babcock, Alderman Bird, and Alderman Schrader

            NAYES:  Alderwoman Wines

 

9.      Instrument of Assignment and Assumption:  Mayor Lambert noted this document needs to be signed in connection with the merger of Lake LBJ MUD and the City.  He asked the Council to consider authorizing him to sign the document after the Lake LBJ MUD Board of Directors approves it at their meeting on February 23rd.  Alderman Schrader made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign this document after the Lake LBJ MUD Board approves and signs the document on February 23, 2006.  Alderman Babcock seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

10.  Engagement Letter from Klein, Krause and Company for Review Report and Consulting Services:   Mayor Lambert suggested that the City obtain a Review Report of the Lake LBJ Municipal Utility District operations for the period of October 1, 2005, through February 28, 2006, and requested the Council to consider the proposal from Klein, Krause and Company to conduct the Review Report for a fee of $5,000.  A complete audit of the District was just recently completed by this firm as of September 30, 2005.  General Manager Mike Thuss also requested authorization to engage the firm on an hourly basis to assist the Staff with  converting the District accounting records to the City at an hourly rate of $100, not to exceed $4,000.  Alderman Babcock made a motion to approve engaging the firm of Klein, Kraus, and Company to conduct a Review Report of the District as of February 28, 2006, for a fee not to exceed $5,000 and to assist with the conversion of the District accounting records at the hourly rate of $100, not to exceed $4,000 as presented.  Alderman Bird seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

11.  Resolutions honoring Wayne Hurd and Norman Hurd:  Alderwoman Wines presented samples of plaques to present to Wayne Hurd and the family of Norman Hurd depicting the Resolution, including the new City Seal, that was adopted in their honor at the December 6, 2005, meeting.  Alderwoman Wines made a motion to approve purchasing the plaques as presented.  Alderman Schrader seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

12.  Ordinance Establishing a Police Force:  Mayor Lambert explained the Ordinance to establish a Police Force is required pursuant to State Law.  Alderman Bird made a motion to approve the Ordinance as written.  Alderman Babcock seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

13.  Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Conduct a Ceremony Swearing-in the City of Horseshoe Bay Police Officers:  General Manager Mike Thuss reported that one of the priority issues in the transition plan was to swear in the City of Horseshoe Bay Police Officers.  Mr. Thuss requested the Council to authorize the Mayor to swear in the Police Officers at a ceremony to be held on March 1, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. and that the ceremony be posted as a Public Meeting with the public invited to attend.  Alderman Schrader made a motion to authorize the Mayor to swear in the Police Officers at a ceremony to be held on March 1, 2006, at 8:00 a.m.  Alderman Babcock seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

14.  Resolution Establishing Bank Accounts and Delegated Authority:  General Manager Mike Thuss requested the Council to consider the Resolution Establishing Bank Accounts and Banking Authority in order to continue to conduct business once the City and Mud merge on March 1st.  He noted that the Resolution is basically the same as that of the District, with the exception of increasing the check signing authority for the General Manager  from $5,000 to $10,000 and for the City Secretary from $1,000 to $2,500.  The Mayor Pro Tem and Treasurer will also have signing authority.  Alderman Bird made a motion to approve the Resolution as written.  Alderwoman Wines seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

15.  Resolution for the Purchase of Insurance and Bonds from Texas Municipal League Risk Pool:  Mayor Lambert stated the City will no longer be eligible for coverage from TWCA which provides the District coverage, and the City has received a quote from Texas Municipal League Risk Pool for General Liability, Errors and Omissions, Property, and Automobile coverage. General Manager Mike Thuss stated that staff has reviewed the quote and coverage is basically the same with a savings of $16,000 due to the fact that the coverage is for a City instead of a Utility District. He also reported that TML also provided a quote for Bonds in the amount of $10,000 for each Council member for a minimal amount.  Mayor Lambert stated that he feels it is prudent to bond all of the Council members.  Alderman Babcock made a motion to bind coverage with TML as quoted and to obtain bonds in the amount of $10,000 on each City Council member.  Alderman Bird seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).

 

16.  Transition Matters from Lake LBJ MUD to the City:  Mayor Lambert stated that Alderman Wood has been working on various transition issues and had planned to lead this discussion.  Due to the fact he is absent this will be deferred until the March 7, 2006 meeting of the Council.

 

17.  Comprehensive Development Plan:  Mayor Lambert stated he is working with Alderman Babcock and City Attorney Monte Akers on this plan.  It is anticipated that a draft will be discussed at the March 7, 2006 Council meeting and a revised draft will be made available for public comment.

 

18.  Adjournment:  There being no further business, Alderman Bird made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Alderman Schrader seconded the motion.  The motion carried by unanimous vote (4-0).  The meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.

 

 

APPROVED this 7th day of March, 2006.

 

 

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Robert W. Lambert, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Toni Vanderburg, City Secretary

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