Bastrop City Council Meeting September 26
Notes from meeting taken by Connie Clark, Editor/Bastrop County Beacon
I’ll refer to the Special Council Meeting Agenda (link above).
You can find the entire meeting recorded on the City’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bastroptx/videos/743198574485076/
The Consent Agenda was approved as written in the document.
There were four items presented for consideration:
Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2023-128 of the City Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas, approving Amendment Number 1 to Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) “Lease of Site for Air Quality Monitoring” for a portion of property in the City’s Mayfest Park, located at 25 American Legion Drive, for a term of three (3) years at a total rent of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00); attached as Exhibit A; authorizing City Manager to execute all appropriate documentation; providing for a repealing clause; and establishing an effective date. – Approved.
Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2023-144 of the City Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas appointing Mayor Lyle Nelson as the General Assembly Representative to the Capital Area Council of Government (CAPCOG) and replacing current member Connie Schroeder; authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents; providing for a repealing clause; and establishing an effective date. – Approved.
Consider action to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-38, of the City Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas, establishing and adopting transportation impact fees; amending the Bastrop Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article 13.12, by enacting sections 13.12.094 – 13.12.099 providing for definitions; providing for assessment of said impact fees; providing for the general administration of said impact fees; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date and an open meetings clause, providing adoption, repealer, severability, filing and enforcement; establishing an effective date; providing for proper notice and meeting; and move to include on the October 10, 2023, agenda for second reading. – The Kimley Horn representative spoke again about the analysis and suggested the wording for this Ordinance. There was more discussion of almost an hour regarding this First Reading as a follow on from the last Council meeting. Presentation link is below. You can also listen to the Facebook recording to hear what each Council member asked. – Approved the study with a second reading scheduled on December 12. A Public Hearing will be set.
Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2023-145 approving an amendment to the Animal Control Services Interlocal Agreement with Bastrop County to extend the agreement through October 31, 2023. – Approved.
There were five items that were up for consideration with the Council going into an Executive Session:
1. 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 Transfer Lift Station and Force Main project. – Approved.
2. 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 Wastewater Treatment Plant & Collection System and Improvements at the Administration Building, including the HVAC system, amended sealed plans, supplemental instructions, change orders, contract compliance, and invoice irregularities involving KSA Engineering, Inc. – Approved.
3. 10C.City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding potential agreements with Aqua Water Supply Corporation regarding treated wastewater effluent. – No action taken.
4. 10D.City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 and 551.072 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding and discuss the potential acquisition of real estate relating to the Blakey Lane Extension project. – Approved.
5. 10E.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 and related information. – No action taken.
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