HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.23.2001 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent:
Charles "Noss" Burson, Clark Lyda, Sam Susan Hoyt
Pfiester, Lee Bain, Llorente Navarrette,
Ferd Tonn
Staff Present:
George Russell, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City
Secretary;Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager/Director of Information Resources; Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Owned Utilities; Micki Rundell,
Director of Finance and Administration; Verna Browning, Director of Community
Services; Anthony Lincoln, Chief of Fire Services; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Dave Hall,''
Interim Chief of Development Services/Building Official; David Munk, Development
"Engineer; Carla Benton, Development Planner
Called to order at 4:08 p.m.
A workload
issues
and
Council development of goals, objectives, and method of self-evaluation (Phase
1)
-- George
Russell
and quality of life,
and
MaryEllen
as
Kersch
The Mayor
and Councilmembers Pfiester,
Lyda, Burson, and Bain
shared their goals and objectives for the
community,
including economic diversity,
improved transportation,
and quality of life,
Russell noted that staff must continue to perform operational tasks as well as handle the strategic issues.
He spoke of the need for a Council/staff partnership with a focus on priorities. Russell explained a
spreadsheet of major projects.
Kersch asked Council
to read and
respond to
a suggested "self evaluation of the Council's Policy Role from
the
TML
Handbook
as
provided
in
the
agenda
packet.
Recessed to Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.
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�ru 1.
B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
-City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and Officer for Public
Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. 00-0453; In the Supreme Court
of Texas
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- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
Reconvened at 6:04 p.m.
G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Mayor Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of meeting procedures. She
announced that Item X-4 was requested to be deferred to the next agenda, but there was
discussion concerning whether the case should be heard anyway. Mayor announced that Item
0-1 would be moved forward on the agenda and Item 0-3 would be deferred at the request of the
applicants.
- Mayor's Comments
- Council's focus on the future: this session's workshops
Mayor reviewed Council's recent workshops.
- Meetings with Texas Department of Transportation
- Meeting with Council on Domestic Violence
Mayor recounted the above two meetings.
- Joint Meeting with City Boards concerning downtown and Economic Research Associates on January 25
- TML Legislative Briefing on February 5
- Boards and Commissions Banquet on February 23
- National League of Cities Conference March 7 through 13
- Council Workshop on March 12 and Regular Council Meeting on March 13
- 35th Annual Texas Legislative Conference in New Braunfels March 22-23
Council discussed attendance at the above -referenced events.
- List of Topics from Executive Session
Banks read the list of topics discussed by the Council.
- Discussion of Upcoming Workshops and Council Calendar
Boards orientation on February 15.
- Requirements for connectivity of roads
- Code enforcement options, i.e., ordinance posibilities to close gaps on repeat offenders
- Council Ethics Ordinance
- Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Commission
January 31, 2001
- Joint Meeting with Georgetown Independent School District Board of Trustees
No date determined.
- Joint Meeting with Williamson County Commissioners
February 13, 2001, noon
- Joint Meeting with Chairs of Boards and Commissions
March 5, 2001
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-City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and as Office for Public
Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. GV -001865 (353rd District Court
of Travis County)
-Dome) v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County)
-Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Court of Williamson
County)
-Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court,
Williamson County)
-Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, David Morgan, Chief of Police and City;
Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
-City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County)
-Potential Litigation
-Code Enforcement Actions
C
Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
-Purchase of property for use for city facilities
-Disposition of City property
D
Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
-Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
E
Sec.551.086 competitive matters
-Letter of Credit for Wholesale Electric Power Agreement
F
Sec.551.074 personnel
matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
Reconvened at 6:04 p.m.
G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Mayor Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of meeting procedures. She
announced that Item X-4 was requested to be deferred to the next agenda, but there was
discussion concerning whether the case should be heard anyway. Mayor announced that Item
0-1 would be moved forward on the agenda and Item 0-3 would be deferred at the request of the
applicants.
- Mayor's Comments
- Council's focus on the future: this session's workshops
Mayor reviewed Council's recent workshops.
- Meetings with Texas Department of Transportation
- Meeting with Council on Domestic Violence
Mayor recounted the above two meetings.
- Joint Meeting with City Boards concerning downtown and Economic Research Associates on January 25
- TML Legislative Briefing on February 5
- Boards and Commissions Banquet on February 23
- National League of Cities Conference March 7 through 13
- Council Workshop on March 12 and Regular Council Meeting on March 13
- 35th Annual Texas Legislative Conference in New Braunfels March 22-23
Council discussed attendance at the above -referenced events.
- List of Topics from Executive Session
Banks read the list of topics discussed by the Council.
- Discussion of Upcoming Workshops and Council Calendar
Boards orientation on February 15.
- Requirements for connectivity of roads
- Code enforcement options, i.e., ordinance posibilities to close gaps on repeat offenders
- Council Ethics Ordinance
- Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Commission
January 31, 2001
- Joint Meeting with Georgetown Independent School District Board of Trustees
No date determined.
- Joint Meeting with Williamson County Commissioners
February 13, 2001, noon
- Joint Meeting with Chairs of Boards and Commissions
March 5, 2001
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- Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Capital Area Planning Council - no report
- Finance
Bain announced a meeting tomorrow at Development Servuces Conference Room at 3:00 p.m.
Invited anyone who might be planning to run for Council.
- Fire and Police
Navarrette announced a meeting on February 7 at 3:00 p.m.
- Planning and Development
No meeting set. Interviews scheduled on Thursday for Director position.
Sanitation - no report
- Utilities and Transportation
Pfiester announced the next meeting would be on January 30 at Development Services at 3:00
p.m. regarding the potential of a Chisholm Trail Water Improvement District
- Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities -
Tonn announced that he was unable to attend because they met during the Council Workshop on
Monday night.
H - Reports from Boards and Commissions
- no reports scheduled
Report from City Manager on issues affecting City Operations -- George Russell
- Invitation to Council to participate in the Southwestern University Presidential Inauguration on April 4
Russell asked Yantis to inform Council of the invitation for them to participate in the inaugural
parade. Yantis announced that President Carter would be the speaker at the inauguration.
- Update on clean-up efforts from the ice storm of November 15, 2000
Russell gave Council an update and emphasized that Texas Disposal Systems and the City has
gone through the City twice to pick up broken limbs, etc. He warned that there would not be
another pick-up. He said that limbs that are currently on the curb would only be picked up if
bundled in four -foot sections.
- Late -breaking headlines - none
J Action from Executive Session items from Monday, January 22 and/or Tuesday, January 23, 2001
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to authorize payment up to an additional $50,000 for legal fees
to Strasburger and Price for defending the City in the lawsuit brought by Waterpark Ltd., bringing
the total authorization to $150,000 to date. Approved 6-0.
Motion by Bain, second by Navarrette to approve up to $200 for attorney fees to Bill Connor.
Approved 6-0.
Motion by Bain, second by Pfiester to allow the staff to seek a letter of credit in the amount of
$300,000 for the wholesale electric power agreement with Calpine Energy Services, L.P. from a
bank other than the City's depository bank.
K Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
Della Green, 1901 Vine Street, regarding Charter revision.
Ms. Green did not attend the Council Meeting.
Statutory Consent Agenda
L Consideration of minutes of the Workshop and Executive Session of Monday, January 8, the Regular
Meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2001, and the Special Meeting of Tuesday, January 16, 2001 -- Shirley
Rinn and Sandra Lee
Mayor Kersch noted the following corrections to the minutes for Tuesday, January 9: Page 6, Item
Z, middle of 2nd paragraph should read: completely against the construction of the jail facility on
the Inner Loop; Burson should be included on the Selection Committee; and change Item CC to:
Tape recordings will be done at each Council Subcommittee Meeting.
M Grants (pulled by Kersch)(see Regular Agenda)
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I Consideration and possible action to approve an award of bid, from JNM Construction, of Manor,
Texas, for construction of the Main Street Water System Improvements, in the amount of
$1547819.00 -- William Adams and Jim Briggs
Lyda asked for the timeline for the project. Briggs explained the project, saying the only utilty to be
relocated is the waterline prior to the street construction. He said most of the work will be
performed at night (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) so as not to disrupt business for the shop owners on
Main Street. He noted that the booking dates for the Inn on the Square will be considered for
possible adjustments to the contractor's schedule.
2 Consideration of an award of annual bid for Sodium Hypochlorite, Cyanuric Acid and Muriatic
Acid to Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. in the estimated amount of $18,680.00 -- Terry
Jones and Randy Morrow
O Public Review Final Plats
1 Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 19.769 acres in
the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as the Worship Sites in Neighborhood 14 of
the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Texas, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations -- David Munk and Dave Hall (pulled by Kersch)(see Regular Agenda)
2 Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 16.25 acres in
the Leroy B. Lord Survey, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of
Georgetown Village, Section 5, located on Westbury Lane and Redbud Ct., along
Village Commons Boulevard, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations and
amendment to the Planned Unit Development standards of the Planned Unit
Development of Georgetown Village Subdivision -- David Munk and Dave Hall
3 Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 7.42 acres in
the Rivery Subdivision Conveyance Plat, Lot 3, located on S. IH35 at the proposed
Rivery Boulevard, to be known as The Rivery Park, with Variances to the
Subdivision Regulations -- David Munk and Dave Hall (deferred at the request of the
applicant)
4 Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of the
Resubdivision of the Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision and B&T Subdivision, Lot 1, to be
known as McCartt Subdivision, located at 5255 and 5311 S. IH35, with variances to
the Subdivision Regulations -- James Baker and Dave Hall
P Record Final Plats
1 Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 17.09 acres in the
Williams Roberts survey to be known as The Reserve at Berry Creek, Section 1A,
Phase Two, located along Sarazen Loop, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
Pfiester asked for the timing on the policy on the parkland dedication ordinance.
Banks noted the proposed ordinance would possibly be brought to Council at the
next meeting.
2 Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 6.317 acres in the
William Addison Survey, to be known as Georgian Place, Phase III, located on
Maple Street, Georgian Drive, and Canterbury Trail, with Variances to the
Subdivision Regulations -- David Munk and Dave Hall
Mayor questioned the need for phasing. Scott Jones, Engineer for project, explained
the phasing of the parkland dedications. It was suggested that the parkland issue be
removed from consideration because the land has already been dedicated.
3 Consideration and possible action on a Record Final Plat of 37.09 acres in the John
Sutherland Survey, to be known as Westlake of the Woods, Phase 1 B, located
along Silverstone Drive, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- David Munk
and Dave Hall
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Q Short Form Record Final Plats
1 Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of a
Resubdivision of San Gabriel Village, Section One, Block 1, Lot 1, located at the
southeast corner of IH35 northbound frontage road and Waters Edge Circle, with
Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
2 Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of 9.04 acres
in the William Addison and Clement Stubblefield Surveys, to be known as the
Planned Unit Development of the Everette Williams Elementary School
Subdivision, located at 507 E. University Avenue -- Carla Bentonand Dave Hall
(pulled by Navarrette)(see Regular Agenda)
R Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a quit claim deed to be
filed abandoning a portion of 10th Street right of way, approximately 0.48 acres in the
Clement Stubblefield Survey and the William Addison Survey, located between College and
Ash Streets -- Melissa Murphy and Dave Hall (pulled by Kersch)(see Regular Agenda)
S Consideration of a waiver to the requirement for a Detailed Development Plan for South
San Gabriel Urban Renewal Addition, Block M, Lot 6, for St. Paul United Methodist Church,
located at 610 Martin Luther King Drive -- Steve O'Neal and Dave Hall
T Consideration of a resolution to authorize a Licence to Encroach into an eighty (80) foot
Right of Way located along 8th Street (Oak), the north property line of a 9.04 acre tract
situated in the Clement Stubblefield Survey and the William Addison Survey located at 507 E.
University Avenue -- Melissa Murphy and Dave Hall
Motion by Bain, second by Lyda to approve the Consent Agenda with the corrections to the minutes
and with the exception of Items M-1, M-2, M-3, 0-1, 0-37Q-2, and R which were pulled for the Regular
Agenda. Approved 6-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
M Grants (pulled by Kersch)
1 Consideration and possible action to approve a grant of $9,678.00 from the Texas Workforce
Commission for Kid City Summer Camp -- Kelli McMahan and Randy Morrow
2 Consideration of resolution to accept grant funds from the State of Texas Governor's Office for
the position of Victim Services Coordinator -- Roland Waits and David Morgan
3 Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of grants in the amount of $2500 from
the Texas Historical Commission -- Debbie Charbonneau and George Russell
It was reiterated that Council has asked* to review and approve all grants prior to applications.
There was discussion that these applications could be retracted if Council so desired. There
was discussion regarding matching City funds. Motion by Lyda, second by Navarrette to take
no action on the applications and require that the grants be brought back for Council approval
before acceptance. Approved 5-1. (Tonn opposed) *as corrected by Mayor Kersch at the
February 13 Council Meeting
O Public Review Final Plats
1 Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 19.769 acres in
the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as the Worship Sites in Neighborhood 14 of
the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Texas, with Variances to the Subdivision
Regulations -- David Munk and Dave Hall (pulled by Kersch)
Munk explained the item and noted that several citizens have requested a buffer. He
said the developer has agreed to the buffer. Munk provided Council with a copy of a
letter from Todd Jansen of Del Webb. Bain questioned the location and timing of the
buffer. Jansen said in most cases no easement would be needed, thinking the
buffers will fit within the Sun City right of way to be concluded 180 days after
construction of the worship center.
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I.J. Patterson said he and his neighbors are aware of the letter and thanked Del
Webb and the Council for responding to their requests. He asked that the letter be
included with the plat as a voluntary stipulation.
Motion by Bain,
second by Lyda to
approve the Public Review
Final Plat with the
requirement that
the
letter
from
Del
Webb
a Special
be a part of
Election.
the plat.
Approved
6-0.
Q2 Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Record Final Plat of 9.04 acres in the
William Addison and Clement Stubblefield Surveys, to be known as the Planned Unit
Development of the Everette Williams Elementary School Subdivision, located at 507 E.
University Avenue -- Carla Bentonand Dave Hall (pulled by Navarrette)
Navarrette asked to see the elevation. Benton displayed the elevation and told Council that it
meets the urban design requirements. Navarrette questioned the proposed parking lot
lighting. A representative from Steger and Bizzell said he felt there would be no problem with
making the lighting equal to the urban design standards.
Banks noted to Council that there is a stipulation regarding Item R that would require that it be
handled prior to taking action on this item. She suggested Council not take any action on Item
R.
Motion by Bain, second by Pfiester to approve the Short Form Record Final Plat. Approved
6-0.
R Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a quit claim deed to be
filed abandoning a portion of 10th Street right of way, approximately 0.48 acres in the
Clement Stubblefield Survey and the William Addison Survey, located between College and
Ash Streets -- Melissa Murphy and Dave Hall (pulled by Kersch)
No action was taken on this item.
X-4 First Reading of an ordinance rezoning South San Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block U, Lot 9,
from RS, Residential Single Family to RM -3, Office and Service District, or any more
restrictive use, located at 501 W. 6th Street -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
Benton read the caption only after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Banks explained that she wasnot able to verify the signers of a petition from area landowners.
She said it would require 6 votes to approve. Kersch noted the applicant had requested to
defer this item. Banks said she would need to verfiy that 20% or more of the land area is
represented by the signatures on the petition which she might be able to do by speaking to
some of the residents in the audience. (Banks left the Chamber with members of the
audience who had signed the petition. This item was reconsidered after Item V, below.)
AA -2 Consideration of approval of a resolution calling a Special Election on March 24, 2001, for
the purpose of electing a Councilmember for District 7, if declared an emergency by the
Governor of Texas; ordering a runoff election, if necessary; and establishing procedures for
said elections -- Sandra Lee
Kersch noted
that a response was
received today
from the Governor's Office determining
there
was no
emergency reason
to
hold
a Special
Election.
Ken Evans, 711 E. University, as a candidate for District 7, said he is happy to hear that the
election is not necessary due to the confusion and expense to the tax payers. He said he is
concerned about the perception of some citizens as to why the special election had been a
possibility. He suggested that a summary of the Attorney General opinion and the resulting
response from the Governor's Office be put in the newspaper. Mayor Kersch suggested that
he ask that the newspaper article state that the Council did not want to hold the election, but
felt they were told to do so by the Attorney General. Bain asked that the City request a letter
from the Secretary of State's Office to back up the verbal response.
It was determined that no Council action would be necessary on this item.
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V Consideration and action regarding nominations and appointments to fill vacancies to
Council Boards and Commissions -- MaryEllen Kersch
Kersch explained that she, Lyda, Pfiester, and Bain held scheduled interviews of the citizens
who had applied to serve on the City boards and commissions. It was determined that
naming the Chairs would take place at a future meeting.
Kersch read the recommended appointments. She added the name of Patricia Chalaire to
serve as a Special Assistant to the Council regarding housing. Banks noted that the special
assistant position was not posted, so Council agreed that it should be discussed at a future
meeting. Kersch noted that the Council Subcommittee doing the interviews and selections
took into consideration excessive absences and that there is no policy an favoring* automatic
reappointment. Motion by Bain, second by Lyda to approve the appointments. Approved
6-0. *as corrected by Mayor Kersch at the February 13 Meeting
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to suspend action on appointments to the Main Street
Board until a final recommendation is made from the Economic Development Commission
and consider staggering the terms of the Economic Development Commission members on
the next agenda with a readjustment to the number of members, and removal of the ad hoc
members. Approved 6.0.
At this time, Council returned to further consideration of Item X-4
X-4 First Reading of an ordinance rezoning South San Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block U, Lot 9,
from RS, Residential Single Family to RM -3, Office and Service District, or any more
restrictive use, located at 501 W. 6th Street -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
Jack Webernick, an attorney representing the Gaults, asked that this item be deferred.
Motion by Burson, second by Bain to defer. Mayor voted to break a tie. Approved 4-3.
(Lyda, Navarrette, and Pfiester opposed)
W Second Readings
1 Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 18.125,
which defines a "Home Occupation" - - Dave Hall
2 Second
Reading of an ordinance amending Section 6.305
of the
Zoning Ordinance
to revise
Type C Bufferyard standards -- Carla Benton
and
Dave
Hall
4 Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning the B and T Subdivision, Lot 1 from A,
Agricultural, to C -2A, Commercial First Height, or any more restrictive district, located
at South IH 35 frontage road -- James Baker and Dave Hall
5 Second Reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 1.80 acres, more or
less, in the William Addison Survey, to be known as the SummerCrest Subdivision, located along
SH29 East -- James Baker and Dave Hall
Motion by Bain, second by Navarrette to approve (1 2,4 and 5) Ordinances
2001-041 -051 -07, and —08. Approved 6-0.
7:56 p.m. recessed -- 8:12 p.m. resumed
W3 Second Reading of an ordinance Rezoning 17.91 acres in the David Wright Survey, from A,
Agricultural to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more restrictive district, located at 4500 FM2338
(Andice Road ) -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
Benton read the caption only of the ordinance on second reading.
Ercel Brashear, representing HEB, noted that the City had suspended the zoning process in
order to give NEB a chance to submit their designs. He said HEB has spent a lot of time
attempting to meet the City standards.
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Motion by Pfiester, second by Tonn to approve Ordinance No. 2001-06. Approved 6-0.
Y Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat and Detailed Development
Plan of 17.91 acres in the David Wright Survey, to be known as Georgetown HEB #2,
located at 4500 FM2338, with possible Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Carla
Benton and Dave Hall
Benton explained the requested variances. She said staff does not support the variances,
due to the ordinance and the lack of hardship. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission
supports approval and makes the suggestion of right turn in and right turn out only on Cedar
Breaks Road.
Jeff Barton and Jim Murphy, of Doucette and Associates, engineering firm working on the
HEB site, displayed the site plan to Council showing an effort to protect trees with a variety of
options and showing reasons for the requested variances. Brashear spoke about the 450 foot
driveway separation required by the City's ordinance. Lyda asked Russell that it be reviewed
with the possibility of revising the ordinance.
Motion by Bain, second by Tonn to approve the Public Review Final Plat and Detailed
Development Plan and grant the requested variances. Council commended HEB. Approved
6-0.
U Council Policy
1 Consideration and possible action on ordinances, charges, and by-laws for Boards
and Commissions as per Monday night workshop discussions -- MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to defer this item until the next meeting. Approved
6-0. Kersch asked that the draft ordinances be provided prior to the agenda packet
for the next meeting.
2 Consideration and possible action to establish policy regarding situation when
zoning change request is considered unacceptable, and Council is willing to
consider offering a change of lesser value than requested, but greater than existing
zoning classification -- MaryEllen Kersch
There was discussion regarding how to handle this type of situation. Council
determined not to take action on this item.
3 Consideration
and
possible action
to provide for
regular, on-going
evaluation
of our
City Manager,
City
Secretary, City
Attorney, and
Municipal
Judge --
MaryEllen
Kersch
Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to approve. Approved 6-0.
X First Readings
1 First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 3.04.100 of the Code of
Ordinances to provide for the additional rights authorized by Section 854.202(g) of
Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended, concerning participation of City
employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) -- Laurie Brewer
and Tom Yantis
Brewer gave Council an overview of the deliberations of the City Employee Benefits
Committee and reminded Council that the required Public Hearing for this ordinance
was held prior to the January 22 Council Workshop. She read only the caption of the
ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to approve. Approved 6-0.
2 First Reading of an ordinance amending Secion 3.04 of the Code of Ordinances,
increasing the City employee deposit rate contributions to the Texas Municipal
Retirement System (TMRS) to 6% and providing for the annual updated service
credits in TMRS on an annual basis -- Laurie Brewer and Tom Yantis
Brewer explained the ordinance and read only the caption on first reading after
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having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Bain, second by
Navarrette to approve. Approved 6-0.
3 First Reading of an ordinance amending Personnel Policy No. 330 (Section
3.01.365 of the Code of Ordinances) to provide for employer paid dental insurance
coverage for eligible employees in the City's employee benefits program -- Laurie
Brewer and Tom Yantis
Brewer said if this ordinance is approved, she would be bringing back a contract to
Council on the next agenda. She read the caption only on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Pfiester noted that this option exceeds
the approved $200,000 limit. He suggested that this item be brought to Council the
next budget cycle. Navarrette asked if the City had considered paying half of the
employee's premium. Brewer said Fortis was looking for 100% employee
participation in order to provide the lowest rates. Brewer explained that the balance
of $50,000 could be put back into the budget to be dedicated toward employee
benefits next year. Yantis pointed out that the allocation this year would still be under
$200,000, and suggested that adjustments could be made in future years.
Motion by Lyda, second by Tonn to approve this ordinance to provide employer
paid dental insurance this year, but not obligate the Council to approve in future
years. Approved 5-1. (Pfiester opposed) Yantis thanked the Council and
commended the Employee Benefit Committee for their work determining options.
Z Discussion of scope of services and consideration of authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional
services contract with Winter and Company to develop Design Guidelines and Overlay Ordinance for the
Downtown Business District -- Marianne Landers Banks
Banks noted that the draft document had been provided to the Council at last night's meeting.
Renee Hanson made a clarification to the language of the contract. Hanson said the scope of
services is to include the historic district at no additional cost. Motion by Lyda, second by
Pfiester to approve with a clarification to the language in Section 4.1. Approved 6-0.
AA Elections
1 Consideration of approval of a contract with Williamson County to conduct a
special election on March 24, 2001, if necessary, and the General Election on May
51 2001 -- Sandra Lee
Motion by Bain, second by Burson to approve a contract with Williamson County for
the General Election on May 5, 2001.
2. Handled previously toward the beginning of the Regular Agenda, following the first
consideration of Item X-4.
Motion by Bain, second by Pfiester to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Approved 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 09:25 PM.
ayor MaryEllen Kersch
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ity Secretary Sandra Lee