City of Wimberley

The council discussed various reports, including the city's downtown wastewater project, rental rates for the community center, and the disposition of a patrol vehicle. A presentation by the Transportation Advisory Board highlighted proposed transportation project priorities. Public hearings were held regarding conditional use permit applications for a residential structure and a tavern/eating establishment, both of which were approved. The council also approved a resolution for the purchase of real property, reviewed the audited financial report for the previous fiscal year, and authorized the termination of the city's current office space lease. Additionally, the council voted to remove a specific emergency access route from the Transportation Master Plan and designated a vehicle camera system as surplus property.

The council discussed various appointments to city boards, including the Building Code Board of Review, Parks Board, Transportation Advisory Board, and Board of Adjustment. The City Administrator provided updates on the Blue Hole Regional Park development, the Lance Armstrong Challenge event preparations, the City Limit Survey Project, and the operation of the Wimberley Community Center. The council conducted public hearings and approved ordinances related to Comprehensive Plan amendments for properties on Carney Lane, zoning designations for a commercial tract on Ranch Road 12, amendments to a Planned Unit Development district, and city-initiated zoning for the FM 2325 corridor. Additionally, the council voted to ban cell phone use in designated school zones and established the Fiscal Year 2010 holiday schedule.

The council meeting covered various topics including the presentation of new Hays County development regulations and status updates regarding the search for a City Marshal and the development of Blue Hole Regional Park. Public hearings were held and actions taken regarding a conditional use permit for a wireless communications tower for Wimberley Independent School District, as well as zoning and conditional use permit applications for an eating establishment. The council also discussed issues related to the Fiscal Year 2010 operating budget, including law enforcement staffing, street maintenance, and employee health benefits. Furthermore, an agreement was approved to designate Ozona National Bank as a depository for the city, and legal consultation was sought regarding community center use agreements.

The council discussed various development and infrastructure items including wastewater service, food establishment regulations, and the Transportation Master Plan. Key approvals included the adoption of a food establishment ordinance, updates to zoning for property on Wimberley Square, and authorization for various subdivision replats and variances. Additionally, the council reviewed the selection process for a firm to prepare a boundary survey, discussed potential wastewater funding through the Texas Water Development Board, and authorized a letter of support for a grant application related to the Cypress Creek Watershed Project. An executive session was held to discuss property acquisition.

The council held a meeting where several proclamations were read recognizing local organizations. Key items included a consultation regarding pending litigation during executive session, approval of appointments and resignations for various city boards and commissions, and an update regarding the 2010 United States Census. The council discussed the status of various projects, such as a city limits survey, funding for a centralized wastewater system, and slope development ordinances. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for energy efficiency grant funding, rezoning of a property to Commercial Moderate Impact, and revisions to the appointment processes for several advisory boards. Other topics included the authorization of a fundraising run event, the installation of banners on the city square, and a change to the ethics commission bylaws.