HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 08.27.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers
at 510 West 9" St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The following Council Members were in attendance.
Mayor Dale Ross; Valerie Nicholson, Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District
3; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6; and Tommy
Gonzalez, District 7. District 1 is vacant and Steve Fought, Council Member District 4 was absent.
A. Call to Order
Invocation
Dave Roberts with Grace Bible Church gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Triggs led the national and state pledges.
Comments from the Mayor
City Council Regional Board Reports
Announcements
- K-9 Kerplunk
Action from Executive Session
There were no actions out of Executive Session.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine that may be acted upon with one
single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon
individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held August 6, 2019
and the Workshop and Regular Meetings held on August 13, 2019 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Joseph Dovey to the Youth Advisory Board to fill a
vacancy -- Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to remove Anna Eby from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Steering
Committee and reduce the number of members of the Committee from 16 to 15 -- Mayor Dale Ross
E. Consideration and possible action to renew the contract with DecorIQ for the leasing, installation,
and maintenance of the 2019 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the building cornice
lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree in the not to exceed amount
of $87,400.00 -- Cari Miller, Tourism Manager and Trish Long, Facilities Superintendent
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Georgetown, Texas and Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 to coordinate a clinical
ambulance training rotation provided by Georgetown Fire/Medical -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a one year renewal to the Bank Depository Services
Agreement between the City of Georgetown and J.P.Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. -- Leigh Wallace,
Finance Director
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution granting a license to encroach for the
placement of landscaping improvements and irrigation in the rights of way of Wolf Ranch
Parkway, Pecan Bottom Drive, and Silver Dollar Trail; and to authorize the Director of Planning to
execute that license -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
I. Consideration and possible action to recommend acceptance of 5 lots in Phases 1, 2, & 3 of the
Georgetown Village, including water quality, drainage, and open space lots, located along Bowline
Drive, Crown Anchor Bend, and Sheepshank Drive -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
J. Consideration and action to renew the existing School Resource Officer agreement between the
Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) and the City of Georgetown, Texas to include
Attachment A (annual cost for program) of the agreement and signatures of current officials -- Wayne
Nero, Chief of Police
K. Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Georgetown, City of Cedar Park, City of Leander, and the addition of the City of
Pflugerville establishing and participating in a regional tactical program -- Wayne F. Nero, Chief
of Police
L. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution updating employee medical and dental
premiums for the 2020 plan year -- Tadd Phillips, Director of Human Resources
M. Forwarded from Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board (GUS):
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract with Environmental Improvements, Inc. for
the capital upgrade of the Dove Springs wastewater treatment plant head works fine screen in the
approximate amount of $148,815.30 -- Glenn Dishong, Utility Director
Motion by Pitts to approve entire consent agenda as presented. Second by Nicholson.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
Legislative Regular Agenda
N. Consideration and possible action to select a finalist for the Electric Energy Portfolio Managed
Services Request for Proposal (RFP) -- David Morgan, City Manager
Morgan reviewed the Purpose of RFP which includes improving Energy Portfolio Management through
outsourcing by improving the capability to: scheduling and settling energy in ERCOT; offloading
excess power by hedging, trading, and bi-lateral contracts; reporting positions, exposure and risk on a
daily, monthly, and yearly basis; forecasting and budgeting; and monitoring ERCOT transmissions. He
then reviewed the challenges with the current insourced model and noted that the complexity and staff
shortfalls to meeting the complexity including. Morgan reviewed the scope of the Portfolio
Management RFP including administrative duties of contract management, trading controls, credit
services, scheduling, settlement, performance reporting, regulatory services, and collateral. He then
reviewed the strategic value added of portfolio modeling, portfolio goals and strategies, and risk
management. Morgan then covered the power marketing, trading and operations management piece
which includes forecasting, power marketing and selling, hedging and trading, and scheduling. Morgan
reviewed the two-step selection process with the RFP issued February 8, 2019 and due March 7, 2019
which resulted in twelve bidders responding and then the top three interviews and best and final offers.
He added that the process included: independent scoring; joint selection; was coordinated by
Purchasing; and completed by a selection committee containing David Morgan, City Manager; Laurie
Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Leigh Wallace, Finance Director; Jim Briggs, General Manager of
Utilities; Mike Babin, Deputy General Manager of Utilities; Glenn Dishong, Utility Director; and
outside assistance provided by Wayne Morter who is a resource consultant. Morgan noted the twelve
bidders that included seven national firms and six firms that can provide QSE Services: Alliance for
Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC (ACES); Boston Energy Trading and Marketing
LLC; Crescent Power, Inc.; Demand Control 2, LLC; EES Consulting, Inc.; Garland Power & Light;
MP2 Energy LLC (subsidiary of Shell Energy North America); New Braunfels Utilities; Schneider
Engineering, Ltd.; Shell Energy North America; Tenaska Power Services Co.; and Trailstone Power
LLC. He then noted the non -finalist bidders which were: ACES; Crescent Power, Inc.; Demand Control
2, LLC; EES Consulting, Inc.; Garland Power & Light; MP2 Energy LLC; New Braunfels Utilities;
Schneider Engineering, Ltd. (Withdrew); and Trailstone Power LLC. Morgan stated that key reasons
those companies were non -finalist included: not providing QSE services; limited services offered, do
not offer full service; limited cost information; limited firm history; and limited staff size. He reviewed
the top three bidders: Boston Energy Trading and Marketing LLC which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi
since 2018, was NRG prior, and does asset management and optimization services to owners of
generation and energy storage in North America, and provide wholesale energy to retail power and gas
suppliers with a Boston based staff, Shell Energy North America which is a subsidiary of Shell Trading,
in turn a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company and Shell Trading (US) Company is the single market
interface for Shell in the US, one of the largest physical traders of hydrocarbons in the US, one of the
world's largest energy trading companies, a market power and natural gas, wholesale power provider,
energy management services to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), municipalities and wholesale
load customers, and has a Houston based support team; and Tenaska Power Services Co. which was
established in 1997 to serve power markets, subsidiary of Tenaska Energy, Inc. founded 1987 that buys
and sells wholesale and retail power, power marketing and energy management services with an
Arlington, Texas based staff. Morgan then gave specific strengths for each finalist and reviewed next
steps. He then stated that the two leaders were Shell and Tenaska and noted that Shell scored higher,
but both are strong and staff can work either. Morgan stated that Council should select one or more to
work with to get contracts started and staff will bring a contract or contracts back to Council.
Morgan read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to direct staff to enter into contract negotiations with Shell and Tanask and bring back
negotiated contracts to Council for final determination. Second by Gonzalez.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
O. Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):
Consideration and possible action to award a contract to Choice Builders, LLC of Temple, Texas for
the construction of the Old Town Northeast Sidewalk project in the amount of $855,020.80 -- Wesley
Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director and Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
Wright presented he item and stated that this was for sidewalk improvements on Seventh street between
Southwestern and downtown. He noted that Choice Builders was the low bidder.
Wright read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Gonzalez.
Mayor Ross asked if it was the same company doing Austin Avenue sidewalks. Wright responded no,
it was not. Mayor Ross noted that the contractor doing the Austin Avenue sidewalks is putting in dead
grass. Wright responded that the grass will be replaced, and the issue corrected.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
P. Consideration and possible action to execute a contract amendment for the Brazos River
Authority (BRA) System Water Agreement to allow the temporary sale of up to 10,000 acre-ft of
system water for non -municipal use by Blanchard Refining Company -- Glenn W. Dishong, Utility
Director
Dishong presented the item and noted that this had been discussed at the previous Council Workshop
on August 13, 2019.
Dishong read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts.
Citizen Larry Brundige signed up to speak on the item and expressed his concerns over consumption
going forward and the impact the contract will have.
Gonzalez asked how much of this water can Georgetown get currently. Dishong responded that there
are no current pipelines, the water is currently inaccessible, and the expected pipeline will be
operational in 2025 or 2026. Gonzalez asked if the City was currently paying for water it can't use.
Dishong noted that the water is not currently being used. Gonzalez said that the City will get money
back for water it can't use.
Pitts noted the City's current watering restrictions and asked how this will affect those restriction.
Dishong responded that there is drought contingency plan that includes not watering during the heat of
the day. He added that the City will follow an irrigation plan and treatment plant capacity is being
exceeded. Dishong stated that resources are not currently short, but treating water is a current issue
being addressed. Morgan stated that staff is actively working on expanding ability to increase the
capacity for treated water and addressing peak demand weeks of the year.
Triggs asked if this will negatively affect the proposed increase in water treatment plants. Dishong
responded no, it will not.
Approved 4-1. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent. Jonrowe against.)
Q. Consideration and possible action to execute an agreement between the City of Georgetown
and Blanchard Refining Company for the temporary sale of 10,000 acre-ft of Brazos River
Authority (BRA) System Water -- Glenn Dishong, Utility Director
Dishong presented the item and noted that it is the contract to sell to Blanchard based on Item P.
Dishong read the caption.
Dishong noted that there is plenty of room between expected use and what is being sold to Blanchard.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts.
Citizen Larry Brundige spoke stating that the City assumptions are off and promoted the need for
conservation.
Gonzalez stated that he wants to reiterate that the City does not have access to that water, and this is
money that can be recovered. He added that the risk is small in the future regarding water needs.
Dishong responded that is correct.
Jonrowe asked if the 10-year term was Blanchard's idea or the City's. Dishong responded that the City
wanted a 5-year contract with a 5-year renewal. He added that Blanchard is trying to get through gap
until Allen's Creek reservoir is complete and BRA policy is to not contract for water beyond 10 years.
Approved 4-1. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent. Jonrowe against.)
R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Chapter 2206, Government
Code § 2206.053 finding that portions of properties located at 101 and 120 Commerce Boulevard,
Georgetown, Texas, 78628, are necessary for the Rabbit Hill Road Project and authorizing the use
of eminent domain to condemn the properties, if necessary -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Manager
Baird presented the item and noted that it was discussed in executive session.
Baird read the caption.
Nicholson made a motion that the City of Georgetown authorize the use of the power of eminent domain
to acquire in fee simple the 0.048-acre and 0.043-acre tracts of land, and easement rights to the 0.113-
acre and 0.121-acre tracts of land, being situated in the Francis A. Hudson Survey, Abstract Number
295, as described in Agenda Item R, for the public purpose of constructing and improving a public
roadway and public utility infrastructure. Second by Pitts.
No discussion.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
S. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending certain residential building
permit and inspection fees -- Glenn Holcomb, Chief Building Official
Holcomb presented the item and reviewed how House Bill 852 now prohibits value -based building
permit fees for residential dwellings. He added that the City may not disclose value or cost of
constructing residential dwelling with the exception as required by FEMA for National Flood Insurance
Program. Holcomb stated that the changes will be effective immediately with two-thirds approval. He
then reviewed the current calculation method and the proposed method.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
T. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending certain planning and
development application fees -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item. Items T, U, and V were all referenced under this item but presented
individually. She noted that this was previous discussed at a Council workshop and gave a brief review
of what was presented at Workshop.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Pitts asked about the communication plan when applicants ask about the increased fees. Nelson
responded that staff will explain the process changes and effects of legislature changes. Pitts asked if
the P&Z members will be paid $150 per meeting if there will be an ordinance to codify. Nelson
responded that it will be addressed in the next item.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
U. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the Planning and
Zoning Commission -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director and Jim Kachelmeyer, Assistant City
Attorney
Nelson presented the item and noted the changes made per Council direction.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Pitts asked about section 4.7 related to P&Z members staying on dais even when recusing themselves
from discussion. Nelson responded that section 4.7 is not a change. Pitts asked if staff would want the
person off the dais. Nelson responded that alternates do step up -and when needed members will remove
themselves from the voting or conversation. Charlie McNabb, City Attorney stated that section 4.7 is
a standard provision, but it could be changed. Mayor Ross asked if Council can change that section.
McNabb responded yes, Council can change. Mayor Ross noted that it is Council procedure to leave
when they are recused.
Pitts made an amendment to his original motion to have P&Z members who is recused must remove
themselves from the dais. Second by Gonzalez.
Vote on amendment:
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
Vote on original:
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
V. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown entitled "Planning and Zoning Commission" relating to Commission membership,
meetings, compensation, rules, and procedures; making such other findings and provisions related to
the subject; and declaring an effective date -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director and Jim
Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
Nelson presented the item and noted that this addresses the number of alternates to increase to five and
address the payment to Commission members.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Nicholson asked if the are alternates are paid. Nelson responded yes, they are.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
W. Public Hearing and possible action to approve a Resolution of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
consenting to the creation of the Parkside on the River Municipal Utility District No. 1 consisting
of 272.512 acres (+/-) in the J Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608 located in Williamson County and
generally situated on the north side of RM 2243 and east of the intersection with CR 176 -- Wayne
Reed, Assistant City Manager
Reed presented the item and noted the location of the property, area covered by MUD 25 and location
of Parkside MUD No 1. He added that staff and Legal have reviewed the petition and agree that it
meets all need criteria to create a successor district.
Reed read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing 7:05 p.m. and closed at the same time as there were no speakers.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson.
No discussion.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
X. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance approving and adopting the final 2020 Service
Plan, 2019 Assessment Roll, establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the
methods of assessing special assessments for the services and improvements to property in the
Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1 (GVPID), closing the hearing and levying
assessments for the cost of certain services and improvements to be provided in the GVPID during
2020, fixing charges and liens against the property in the GVPID and against the owners thereof,
and providing for the collection of the assessments -- Seth Gipson, Management Analyst
Gipson presented the item and he noted the purpose the Public Hearing for the proposed assessment for
the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District No. 1 and the First Reading approving the final
2020 Service Plan, Levy of Assessment and 2019 Assessment Roll. He then reviewed the Service Plan
of supplemental services and improvements to be provided for the GVPID including: pocket parks;
landscape areas; trees (maintenance, removal and prep); sidewalks and trails; alleyways; distinctive
lighting and signage; recreational facilities; water quality facilities; administrative costs; and total
estimated cost for the next 5 years is $1,770,299, with an average annual cost of $354,060.00. Gipson
then reviewed the levy of assessment of $0.14 per $100.00 valuation which is based on the real property
value as determined by the Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) and is no change from the
current assessment. He stated that Public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within the
district and published in the newspaper on August 1 lth and as of today, no written comments have been
received. Gipson stated that the GVPID Advisory Board recommended approval of the final Service
Plan on July 15th with a unanimous vote of 5-0.
Gipson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m.
Resident Salvador Gonzalez spoke on where the proposed money going.
There were no other speakers and Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Pitts asked Gipson if he could address the citizen questions. Gipson responded that he would.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
Y. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending
Sections 10.12.090 (B) and (D) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown related to speed
limits on City streets adding a 35 mile per hour zone on Rivery Boulevard from Williams Drive to
Northwest Boulevard and adding a 20 mile per hour zone on the portion of roadway within 150
feet of the traffic circle constructed at Rivery Boulevard and Park Lane in any direction, inclusive
of the traffic circle, repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions, providing a severability clause,
providing for publication, and setting an effective date -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering
Director
Wright presented the item reviewed the location of the speed zones and noted that the road will be
opened the following week.
Wright read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez.
Mayor Ross asked when the ribbon cutting would be. Wright responded that staff is trying to schedule.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
Z. Second Reading of an Ordinance relating to approvals, processing, and requirements for plats and
plans pursuant to Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code; repealing conflicting ordinances and
resolutions; making such other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring and
effective date -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director and Skye Masson, First Assistant City
Attorney
Nelson presented the item an stated that it was the last item related to HB 3167.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
No discussion.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
AA Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 112.85-acre tract
in the Williams Addition Survey, Abstract No. 21, and 1.7 acres consisting of a portion of Rockride
Ln/Southwestem Ave, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson County,
Texas, and 5.1 acres consisting of a portion of County Road 110, a right-of-way of varying width of
record described to Williamson County, Texas, and designation of initial zoning of Residential
Single -Family (RS) district (106.092 acres) and Agriculture (AG) district (6.755 acres), for the
property generally located at the northeast corner of Southwestern Blvd and CR 110, to be known
as Patterson Ranch -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and stated that there have been no changes since first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Nicholson.
Citizen Larry Brundige spoke on encouraging Jonah Water to provide water.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
AB Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate126.06-acre tract
of land consisting of approximately 100.390 acres in the Isaac Donagan Survey, Abstract No. 178, and
approximately 25.670 acres of State Highway 29 (SH 29), a right-of-way of varying width of record
described to the State of Texas, designation of initial zoning of Local Commercial (C-
1) (approximately 15.613 acres), Residential Single -Family (RS) (approximately 72.958 acres), Low
Density Multi -Family (MF-1) (approximately 11.819 acres), and Scenic/Natural Gateway overlay
zoning districts, for the property generally located at 4901 West SH 29 to be known as Cole Estates -
- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and stated that there have been no changes since first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson
Citizen Larry Brundige stated that has spoken against this at P&Z and First Public Reading. He added
that he is concerned about the current number of units in planning and the effects it will have on the
City infrastructure. Brudige stated that he will start two petitions for propositions for November 2020
election, one being a two-year moratorium on new construction with some exemptions.
Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
AC Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 entitled "City Council Meeting Rules and
Procedures" of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Georgetown relating to City Council procedures;
making such other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date -- Jack
Daly, Assistant to the City Manager and Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney
Daly read the caption and reviewed changes.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
No discussion.
Approved 4-1. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent. Jonrowe against.)
Project Updates
AD Project updates and status reports regarding current and future transportation and traffic project; street,
sidewalk, and other infrastructure projects; police, fire and other public safety projects; economic
development projects; city facility projects, city technology projects and downtown projects including
parking enhancements, city lease agreements, sanitation services, and possible direction to city staff --
David Morgan, City Manager
Morgan had no updates.
Gonzalez asked about the progress on Southwestern Blvd. Morgan responded that it is in the design
phase now.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on
the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which
you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, prior to the start of the meeting. You will
be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item. Only persons who have delivered the
speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three
minutes to speak.
Oil a subject not posted on the a enda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City Council
meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting,
with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed. Only those persons who
have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. The City Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-
7715 or cs eorgetown.or . Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
AE - Stuart Wallace would like to address the Council regarding the Georgetown Art Center,
Mr. Wallace was not in attendance and did not speak.
- Chuck Collins would like to address the Council regarding decisions concerning District 1 that are
made while District 1 is without representation.
Mayor Ross stated that usually Council doesn't address the citizen but would like Mr. Collins to provide
a specific example. Collins used the example of a gas station going up in the district. Mayor Ross
stated he understood, and that staff and Council will keep that in mind. Morgan stated that staff will
do what they can, but applicants do have a right to bring items forward. Gonzalez stated that just
because a Council Member is not present doesn't mean the Council can't move forward and that they
represent the entire City. Mayor Ross noted that Council will do what they can and will review the
Charter.
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
AF Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney
has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
- Litigation Update
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Parcels 9 & 10, Rabbit Hill Road, Acquisition -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power Update
- Portfolio Management RFP
Sec. 551:074: Personnel Matters
City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Adjournment
Motion by Nicholson, second by Pitts. Approved 5-0. (District 1 vacant, Fought absent.)
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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