Michael Hinds

The council meeting addressed several items, starting with the promotion of Chris Vasquez to Sergeant. The council approved a resolution to authorize the Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) investment pool as an authorized investment. An ordinance concerning administrative procedures for special use permits was postponed to a later date. During an executive session, the council discussed pending litigation involving Jaffe Ventures, LLC, and city property at 110 Westlake Drive, subsequently voting to authorize a settlement agreement.

The City Council discussed a consulting services agreement for the wastewater program, evaluated coyote activity within the city, reviewed police department staffing, and held discussions regarding the 2019-2020 fiscal year operating budget. An executive session was conducted for consultation with the city attorney concerning pending litigation, followed by the adjournment of the meeting.

The City Council conducted a regular meeting to address several agenda items. Key discussions included an application for multiple variance requests regarding setbacks, tree removal, and impervious cover at 3421 Bee Cave Road, which was unanimously approved. Additionally, a request for variance at 5902 Bee Cave Road was postponed to a future date at the applicant's request. The Council also received a progress update regarding bond-funded projects, specifically the Proposition A street and drainage improvements and the Proposition B new city hall project.

The City Council meeting addressed personnel recognition for police department staff. Key administrative actions included the approval of an ordinance cancelling the upcoming General Election and the acceptance of street, drainage, and water improvements for the East Ledgeway Subdivision. The council discussed and considered an election services agreement with Travis County and received updates on the special bond election for the new City Hall and police building, as well as various infrastructure and drainage projects. Additionally, the council convened an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

The Board addressed a request for a Special Use Permit regarding property located at 3638 Bee Cave Road. The discussion and subsequent action focused on adopting an ordinance to facilitate the expansion of preschool and day care services for the YPW Spanish Immersion School within the designated B-2 Business 2 District.