Bastrop City Council Meeting September 12
Notes from meeting taken by Connie Clark, Editor/Bastrop County Beacon
Well, it was a long meeting with several citizens commenting on the various Agenda items. There were two Executive Sessions – the first with no action taken and the second with an approval of one of the Agenda items. To hear the replay of the meeting, go to the City Council’s Facebook page or YouTube. The full agenda with related documents may be found on the City’s website.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10A.City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant & Collection System Improvements including contract compliance and invoice matters involving KSA Engineering, Inc.
10B.City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding the Destination and Marketing Services Agreement with Visit Bastrop, City Council Resolution No. R-2023-129, and related information.
10C.City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.072 to seek the advice of legal counsel and discuss the potential acquisition of real estate relating to the Agnes Street Extension project.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
After the City Manager’s report, Ian Todd, an attorney representing Smith Contracting Company brought forth the issue that the company had not been paid for work done for the City.
A Public Hearing regarding the Reed Ranch Zoning Concept Scheme brought forth eight citizens opposing the change for a Planned Development District at State Highway 71 and Settlement Drive. Two citizens supported it. No action was taken by the Council.
Council approved the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Visit Bastrop Corporation budget with five citizens in support of the change and two opposing the change.
Council approved the first reading of an Ordinance adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Also approved was the first reading of Ordinance adopting the tax roll and rate for levying ad valorem taxes for the following year. The discussion on Transportation Impact Fee was removed from discussion.
The first reading of an Ordinance annexing a tract of land of 104.6 plus or minus acres of the Nancy Blakey survey was approved. Also approved were: an agreement for Emergency Communications Services with Bastrop County; a first reading amending Bastrop Code of Ordinances Chapter 14; confirmation of Youth Advisory Council appointments by the Mayor; a first reading of an Ordinance to amend Article 4.04; and Bastrop Public Library accepting a grant of $2,500 from the Texas Book Festival.
Council amended a motion regarding collecting fees on liens of property at 2212 Pecan Street owned by Syed Ahmed Ali giving him ten business days to accept. After considerable comments by some Council members, a professional service agreement with MWM Design Group for the Blakey Lane Extension was approved.
Council members engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the Mayor’s annual board appointments, specifically for the P&Z committee. A final vote of four to one was passed. Further conversations will be held in an Executive Session.
All Consent Agenda items were approved.
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