Taylor Burge

The proceedings included a Work Session for initial discussions on various items, such as reviewing previous minutes, discussing a Memorandum of Understanding with Connections, amending the Fire Prevention and Protection Code by adopting the International Fire Code 2015 Edition, and reviewing the improved Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire insurance classification ranking. Other discussion points included amending utility fees, adjusting city election polling places and early voting hours, discussing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Officers, and considering the use of Unrestricted General Fund Balance for building damages. The session also covered economic development incentives for Lockhart Emergency Care Center, LLC, the establishment of a Parks Master Plan Steering Committee, and appointments to the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board. The Regular Meeting featured public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budgets for the City Council and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), as well as the first of two public hearings regarding a proposed 6.062820 percent increase in total tax revenues. Discussions carried over to action items regarding the EDC incentives for Lockhart Emergency Care Center, LLC, appointments to various committees, and budget adoption timelines.

The agenda included a Work Session for discussions only, featuring a presentation honoring a former Councilmember, discussion on minutes from previous meetings, tabling the Wall of Remembrance and Eternal Fountain project discussion, renewal of the inter-local agreement with the Plum Creek Water Partnership, confirmation of a Civil Service Commission reappointment, discussion of a Change Order for street paving material grade change, allocation of Hotel Occupancy Taxes for 2018, airport property lease renewal concept, loaning the Dr. Eugene Clark Library antique clock for display, scheduling a joint meeting with Caldwell County Commissioners' Court, and discussing the possible appointment of an Ad-Hoc Committee for Wayfinding Signage and Community Branding, and selection of the Mayor Pro-Tem. The Regular Meeting included a public hearing continuation regarding a zoning change application which was ultimately tabled to the next meeting, and a public hearing and subsequent action to adopt an ordinance amending the Land Use Plan map and Thoroughfare Plan map related to realignments of City Line Road, North Mockingbird Lane, and Silent Valley Road. Discussions also covered Hotel Occupancy tax allocation, airport property lease renewal, the antique clock loan, a joint meeting with Caldwell County, potential Ad-Hoc Committee appointment, and selection of the Mayor Pro-Tem.

The agenda for the meeting included a Work Session for initial discussion on various items without taking action. Key discussion topics included reviewing minutes from prior meetings, discussing a resolution to adopt a new Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Caldwell County for subdivision regulation in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), and discussing the effective date of the Lockhart Airport Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Lease Agreement revision. Further discussion items involved an ordinance request to release acreage from the City's voluntary ETJ, the possibility of bringing Kart Races back to Lockhart, and discussions regarding the Texas Gas Service collections Reconciliation Audit and proposed tariff changes. The Regular Meeting portion covered action items including approvals for these items discussed in the work session, as well as discussion/action on appointments to various boards and committees. The City Manager's Report provided updates on ongoing water main construction projects, fundraising efforts, utility contribution programs, and upcoming community events.

The meeting involved an Executive Session to interview a candidate for the Municipal Court Presiding Judge, followed by an Open Session for discussion and action on that appointment. The Work Session included discussions concerning a presentation by Garner Economics on the Lockhart Economic Development 5-year planning process, Resolution 2020-15 to amend an Economic Development Performance Agreement with Visionary Fiber Technologies regarding a short-term loan, Resolution 2020-18 concerning an EDA Disaster Recovery Grant application for wastewater line construction, a Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget amendment, and the adoption of a purchasing policy. Discussions also covered nonprofit contribution requests and matters related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, including a Mayor's Proclamation for the July 4th Fireworks show. The Regular Meeting included action items to approve resolutions concerning the Economic Development loan amendment, the EDA Disaster Recovery Grant application, budget amendment #49, and the adoption of the purchasing policy, as well as action regarding appointments to various boards and commissions.

The primary meeting on May 4, 2021, included a Work Session for preliminary discussions on several items, such as reviewing minutes from previous meetings, discussing an Engagement Agreement with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado & Acosta, LLP for redistricting legal services, reviewing a semi-annual report from the Impact Fee Advisory Committee regarding water, wastewater, and road impact fees, and discussing an agreement with Techline Construction for electric distribution work on South Main Street (Project #9). The Regular Meeting involved discussions and potential actions on a monthly music series proposal on the Square, a condition report for Fire Station #1, issues for a new or updated comprehensive plan, amendments to the Street Improvement Plan for FY 2020-2021, and matters related to the Mayor's declaration regarding face coverings and COVID-19. The City Manager's report covered updates on utility requirements, financial reports, and community events.