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August 27, 1984
The City Council met in Apecial Session on the above date
at 7:00 P.M. with Mayor Carl Doring presiding. The following
Council Members and Officials were present: Eb. C. Girvin,
Bill Connor, Joan King, Jim Colbert, City Manger Leo Wood,
City Secretary Pat Caballero, Public Works Director W. L.
Walden, Planning Director Renee Hanson, Tax/Finance
Director Barbara RAney. Council Member Shell was absent.
Bills over $2,000.00 Motion by Girvin and seconded by Connor to approve the bills
submitted by City Manager Leo Wood, and W. L. Walden for
$8,062.59 to Guyton and Associates and Renee Hanson for
$7,500 to International Aerial for updating mapping, $4,500.00
to Cunningham and Graves to update Utility Maps. Council
also approved balance of Capital Improvements study funds
to be used for the extension of mapping systems. Motion
carried by unanimous vote.
Street Dance - Mable The Council considered a request for permission to hold a
Binder street dance at the intersection of 6th and Martin Luther
King. Motion by Girvin and seconded by King to approve the
request and allow the intersection to be blocked off between
the hours of 8:30 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. on September 2, 1984.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Rate Increse - The Council considered a request for an increase in the
Williamson County basic rate charged by the Williamson County Cablevision.
Cablevision Co. This would increase the basic rate from $6.95 per month
to $8.95 per month. Motion by King and seconded by Girvin
to instructe the staff to prepare an ordinance approving
the increase and to present it to the Council at the next
regular Council meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Agreement - Chisholm No action was taken on this matter.
Trail Water Supply
Resolution - Austin
Representatives from the Austin Transit Authority appeared
Area Rapid Transit
before the Council to discuss the inclusion of Georgetown
Authority
in the Austin Area RApid Transit Authority. Motion by
Connor and seconded by King to approve a resolution mainifesting
interest of the City of Georgeton in participating in the
Austin Area Rapid Transit Authority and service developmen
plan for the region. Motion carried b unanimous vote.
(Book #5, Page 373)
Ordinance - 1984 Tax
Motion by Connor and seconded by Colbert to approve the emergency
Rate, Emergency Read.
reading of the ordinance setting the 1984 Tax Rate. Motion
carried by unanimous vote. (Ord. Book #5, Page 374).
Ordinance - Budget
Motion by Connor and seconded by Girvin to approve the second
1984-85 FY, 2nd
and final reading of an ordinance approving the 1984-85
reading
fiscal year budget. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
(Ord. Book #5, Pages 375-376).
Executive Session - Mayor Doring announced that the Council would meet in
Personnel and Land executive session under V.T.C.S., Article 6252-17, Section
Contract 2(f) and 2(g). After the executive session the meeting was
again open to the public.
Lease Agreement - The Council heard from Vivian Wood that the Chamber
Chamber of Commerce Directors agree to the lease agreement as modified by the
Council. Motion by Connor and seconded by King to proceed
with the execution of the lease agreement. Motion carried
by unanimous vote.
IH -35 Corridor Council Member Colbert reported that he had attended several
IH -35 Corridor meetings. He explained to the Council some of
the goals and methods of the group.
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Pat Caba
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Carl Doering, Mayor
Misc.
At this time the Council undertook a discussion regarding the
regulations concerning the water rationing program. It was
stated by the Council that some consideration regarding new
lawns should be discussed. The Council agreed that a 21 day
grace period be given to those who established new lawns prior
to August 28, 1984. That this grace period would begin from
the time the new lawn was started, and people who qualify
for the grace period must register with the Director of Public
Works. No new lawns established after August 28, 1984 will be
given a grace period. It was also indicated by the Council
that requirements of the landscaping ordinance be lifted until
water rationing is over. Director of Public Works Walden
reported that the current watering schedule would not accom-
modate the special needs of the football field, the high
school complex or the Southwestern University Campus. He was
directed by the Council that the football field and university
campus may be watered on Wednesdays and Sundays during the
allowable hours, and the high school complex may be watered
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on Wednesdays and Sundays during the night for a continous
eight hours in lieu of the regular watering hours.
Flood Plain
No action was taken on this matter.
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Study Agreement
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Adjourn
Motion by Connor and seconded by Colbert to adjourn.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
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Pat Caba
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ro, City Secretary
Carl Doering, Mayor