City of Horseshoe Bay

The meeting agenda included several proclamations for upcoming periods, such as International Dark Sky Week, Procurement Month, and Records and Information Management Month. Staff recognition was provided for an employee's 30 years of service and introduction of new employees in the Utility Department and Records and Information Management. Informational presentations covered Tax Sale Excess Proceeds and an upcoming Pedernales Electric Cooperative project. A key discussion item was a public hearing continuation regarding a request for a variance for the Cap Rock Thundercloud subdivision to obtain relief from standard cut and fill depth limitations.

The key discussions and actions for the public meeting include establishing a quorum, public comments period, and consideration of two variance requests related to zoning ordinances. Specifically, the variances concern allowing a portion of a cabana to encroach into the rear yard setback (BOA Variance No. 2026-04) and allowing walls exceeding 7 feet in height (BOA Variance No. 2026-07). The agenda also includes a presentation of the LUDAC Survey.

This document outlines strategic goals focused on water management and organizational effectiveness. Key priorities include procuring and protecting reliable water sources, promoting efficient and sustainable water consumption, and continually meeting and exceeding drinking water standards. The plan also emphasizes improving infrastructure integrity and system reliability through new technologies and maintenance, and fostering maximum organizational effectiveness by enhancing competence, ensuring financial stewardship, and operating responsibly.

This document, a message from the Mayor, outlines current initiatives and future strategic directions for Horseshoe Bay. Key focus areas include ongoing infrastructure enhancements such as electricity grid improvements, development of a phased shared use path, and the construction of traffic-calming roundabouts. It also highlights the establishment of new community facilities like the city hall and walking trails. The message emphasizes community collaboration and seeks public input for the development of a comprehensive plan that will guide the city's direction for years and decades to come, alongside the conceptualization of a citizens legislative group.

The agenda covered several key areas, including staff recognition for Police Chiefs Graham and Nelson receiving Patriot Awards from ESGR, and the introduction of the new City Secretary, Susie Quinn. The council addressed Proclamation of gratitude to Pedernales Electric Cooperative for their assistance during a cold weather event. Public hearings were continued concerning variance requests for the Cap Rock Thundercloud subdivision regarding cut and fill depth standards, requiring further review of geotechnical reports. Business items included the presentation and acceptance of the Audited Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2025, authorization for the publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation, approval for a Fire Department Rescue Boat vendor, consideration of building permit extensions, approval of a donation of property to the Mausoleum, and approval of the Summit Rock Public Improvement District Revised Payment Agreement. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Investment Report, approval of minutes from previous meetings, approval of a Water Rate Study Consultant, and awarding contracts for Street Upgrade Engineering and upgrades to Mountain Dew. Discussions were held in Executive Session regarding legal requirements related to Architectural Control Committee review and Right of Way easements.