City Council Meeting

BASTROP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING August 12, 2014 at 6:30pm Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter § 551, the City Council of Bastrop, Texas held a Regular Meeting on the aforementioned date at the Bastrop City Hall Council Chambers located at 1311 Chestnut Street in Bastrop, Texas to consider the following matters: 1. CALL TO ORDER- A complete quorum being present; Mayor Kesselus called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION- Mayor Kesselus invited little Mr. Daniel Brevelle to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and he invited Council Member Joe Beal to lead us in prayer. 3. PRESENTATION- Mayor Kesselus introduced James Etzel, 5th Grade Student at One Day Academy who addressed the Council with his Student Character Trait Presentation on "Respect." James is a member of the Bastrop Honor Choir and he recently participated in the International Invitational Choir Competition held at Canterbury Cathedral Church in England. James was accompanied by his proud parents, Lance and Marilyn Etzel. 4. PROCLAMATIONS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS- River "Take-Out" point at Tahitian Village- Council Member McAnally brought attention to the recent undertaking to improve the blighted area at the River Point at Tahitian Village. She expressed her gratitude for the volunteers and citizens who cleaned up the area. The area is still in need of surveillance cameras and signage to prohibit future vandalism. She recognized the volunteer's efforts in seeking grant funding to help make this a park and acknowledged the good spirit of cooperation to a non-City endeavor. Report on recent Newly Elected City Officials Workshop & the Bastrop Cleanup Competition- Council Member Gilleland stated the Newly Elected City Officials Workshop here in Bastrop was very informative and she looks forward to attending future events. Additionally, Council Member Gilleland shared her ideas for the Bastrop Clean up Competition and requested the item be placed on the agenda for the upcoming City Council Meeting. She will be meeting with the members of"Keep Bastrop County Beautiful" on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in efforts to formulate a plan that will help us clean up before the upcoming Annual Car Show scheduled for November 1, 2014. "City 2014 Platinum Leadership A ward and the Leadership Circle Certificate - City Manager Talbot expressed the honor and pleasure to acknowledge Chief Financial Officer Karla Stovall and the Finance Department Team on their achievement of attaining the "City 2014 Platinum Leadership A ward and the Leadership Circle Certificate." Noting this was the third consecutive year that Karla and her staff had obtained this award, the Council echoed their appreciation for their commitment. There were no additional announcements, therefore Mayor Kesselus invited City Manager Talbot to present his bi- weekly update. City Manager Talbot brought highlight to the following City Projects and Issues outlined in his Informational Report dated August 12, 2014. He invited input from the City Council related to issues for possible inclusion on future agenda's related to items such as (but not limited to) municipal projects, personnel, public property, development and other City/public business. (C) Update and a Presentation on the City of Bastrop's Code Enforcement Program- City Manager Talbot introduced Code Enforcement/ Animal Control Officer who conducted a brief presentation on how the Code Enforcement Program operates in the City of Bastrop. The Planning and Code Enforcement Departments collaborated their efforts to create a new Code Enforcement brochure that will be included in the City Monthly Utility bill in efforts to educate our citizens of various violations and additional information on where they may discard items and where they may call for assistance. (F) Update on Updating the Comprehensive Plan- City Manager Talbot advised the Council of the recent update with respect to the Transportation Grant from CAMPO who awarded the City $200,000.00 to update the Transportation and Land Use Section of the City's 2001 Comprehensive Plan. He recommended creating an RFP to have a consultant update the City's Transportation/Land Use Section and another consultant to update the City's Comprehensive Plan. He has created a timeline which is scheduled to commence on September 15, 2014 with the completion and distribution of the RFP. Afinutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 1 of7  (I) Report submitted to the City Manager's Office by Republic Services regarding Brush Pick-up in the City of Bastrop - City Manager Talbot informed the Council of ongoing meetings with Republic Waste Representatives as a follow up the expectations set by the Council regarding "brush pickup." Republic Waste Representative Gary Gauci advised the Council of the significant improvement and their dedication in continuing the bulk/brush pickup at no additional cost to the customer. Council Member Beal and Mayor Pro- Tem DeLaRosa thanked him for their responsiveness to our citizen's concerns. Larger Recycle Bins - City Manager Talbot will be meeting with Mr. Gauci on the possibility of having larger recycle bins at no additional cost to the City. (K) Discussion, review and consideration for the City of Bastrop to provide Funding to Bastrop Fine Arts Guild "Lost Pines Art Center Project" -At the request of Mayor Pro-Tern DeLaRosa, City Manager Talbot has included this item for the Council's consideration and possible action in providing grant funds to the Bastrop Fine Arts Guild for the "Lost Pines Art Center Project". Mr. Mark Rose addressed the Council with his request for $300,000 in grant funds and outlined the positive impacts the project on would have on the community. The Council held a discussion and requested additional insight from City Manager Talbot, who suggested that if they choose to proceed with grant funding he recommended a 380 form of agreement between the City and the Art Guild, he also included the possible drawbacks of such an agreement. The Council held a discussion and agreed to hold a public hearing on August 26, 2014 at 6:30pm to allow for the public to provide their input on this funding request. (L) Discussion and Review Regarding a Zoning Issue at the 500 Block in the Young Subdivision- City Manager Talbot requested the Council's consideration and action to rezone the 500 block of the Young Subdivision consistent with "single family zoning" in the Young Subdivision, which would make this consistent with the surrounding properties and resolve the zoning issue related to this property. After a brief discussion by the Council, the Mayor requested a motion. MOTION- Council Member Jackson made the motion to approve beginning the rezoning process for the 500 block ofthe Young Subdivision consistent with "single family zoning" in the Young Subdivision. MOTION SECONDED- Mayor Pro-Tern DeLaRosa seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. The Council brought the following items to the City Manager's attention for future consideration and possible action: TRAIN WHISTLE - Mayor Kesselus and the Council confirmed their request for an Ordinance that would require the Trains to lower their whistle while traveling through the City. NOON WHISTLE- The Council expressed their support to have the Noon Whistle reinstated, which was also considered a novelty item that could be used as an emergency notification. A. CONSENT AGENDA - All of the following items on the Consent Agenda are considered self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member(s) so request. A.1 Approval ofMinutes for the City Council Special Meeting/ Budget Workshop held on July 29, 2014 A.2 Consider, discussion, and possible action approving the SECOND READING of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas, establishing a specific SPEED LIMIT of 45 MPH on BLAKEY Lane within Bastrop, Texas; providing for enforcement; providing a repealer clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. A.3 Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding the SECOND READING of an Ordinance amending "Schedule III: Stop Signs" referenced in the Bastrop City Code Ch.12 Traffic Control, Sec.12.04.004, Ordering the Removal of two (2) Existing Stop Signs located at the Intersection of DUFF Drive and BLAKEY Lane; and providing an effective date. A.4 Consideration, discussion, and possible action approving the SECOND READING of an Ordinance amending Ch. 4 "Bastrop Regulations"; Article 4.03 "Taxicabs and Touring Vehicles" ofthe Bastrop Code of Ordinances, to add regulations related to shuttle services and to expand the definition of and regulation of Taxicabs, Shuttles and Touring vehicles; and amending appendix A4.03.001 -license, of the code of Ordinances, concerning inspection and driver's fees for same; providing for penalties; and establishing an effective date. A.5 Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding the SECOND READING of an Ordinance amending Ch. 12 "Traffic and Vehicles" of the Bastrop Code of Ordinances, Article 12.06 "Stopping, Standing and Parking" providing for parking of 'Compact Cars Only in certain locations on Main St; proving for penalties; and establishing an effective date. Afinutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 2 of7 A6 A Resolution approving & Adopting the Investment Policy for the City of Bastrop, Texas, and making various provisions related to the subject. A 7 Approval of Bastrop Marketing Corporation' s request for reimbursement of expenses. AS Adoption of a Resolution of Support to conduct a Transportation Study which will update the City's Comprehensive Plan for transportation and land use sections. A9 Approval of a request for a twelve month (1 year) extension for XS Ranch Phase 1-A Preliminary Plat within the City of Bastrop, Texas Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). AlO Approval of the Final Plat of The Grove Phase 1, Lot 5, Block A being +/-1.020 acre tract within the Nancy Blakey Survey No. 98 within the city limits ofBastrop, Texas. All Approval of the request to waive the $50.00 sign permit fee for Ascension Catholic Church to create a monument sign in the front of the church to post times of services and other special events A 12 Approval of the statutory denial, for a period of 180 days from the date of Council action on this request, for the Administrative Plat of Bastrop Station Addition, 2 commercial lots located west of Childers St, north of Agnes and south of Highway 71 within the city limits of Bastrop, Texas. A13 Approval ofthe statutory denial, for a period of 180 days from the date of Council action on this request, for the Administrative Replat of Lot 3, Reserve Area "B" ofthe Bastrop Business and Industrial Park, Phase 1 within the city limits ofBastrop, Texas. Al4 Approval of the statutory denial, for a period of 180 days from the date of Council action on this request, for the Administrative Plat of Buttonwood Subdivision creating two residential lots within the city limits of Bastrop, Texas. Al5 Approval of the statutory denial, for a period of 180 days from the date of Council action on this request for the Hewitt- Taylor Administrative Plat located east ofFM 1209 to create two residential lots within the Bastrop, Texas Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Mayor Kessel us read the Consent Agenda captions outlined under A.2 through A.5 in recognition of the second readings of the Ordinance(s) and followed with a request for a motion. MOTION-Mayor Pro-Tem DeLaRosa made the motion to approve all theitems listed on the Consent Agenda. MOTION SECONDED- Council Member Gilleland seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE -Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS &ORDINANCES AND OTHER ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION- NONE ********************************************************************************************** EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session at any time during the meeting regarding any agenda item. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Ch. 551 Govt. Code, Vernon's TX Code, Annotated, the item below will be discussed in closed session. SEC.551 .071-Consultations w/Attorney related to legal matters ********************************************************************************************** C. OLD BUSINESS- No Items D. NEW BUSINESS D.1 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNAUDITED MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OF JUNE 30,2014. (Stovall) Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council's acceptance of the unaudited Monthly Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2014. Mayor Kesselus requested a motion. MOTION - Council Member Beal made the motion to accept the unaudited Monthly Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending of June 30, 2014. SECONDED -Mayor Pro-Tern DeLaRosa seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. D.2 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, & POSSIBLE ACTION ON INCREASING THE FUNDING LEVEL AMOUNT FOR HOTEL MOTEL FUNDS & APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FUNDING ALLOCATION TO ENTITIES REQUESTING HOT FUNDING FOR FY2014-15. (Stovall) !vlinutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 3 of7  Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council's consideration and request to increase the funding levels for the HOT Funds and their approval of the proposed funding allocation to entities requesting HOT Funds for FY 2014-2015. Mayor Kessel us requested a motion. MOTION -Council Member Beal made the motion to increase the HOT Funding Level Amount to $300,000 for this year only. SECONDED -Mayor Pro-Tern DeLaRosa seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. D.3 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, & POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF ART FROM ARTIST CM HENDERSON FOR THE FRAMED PRINT TITLED "MORNING ON MAIN STREET" AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BASTROP ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES TASK FORCE. (Stovall) Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council' s approval on the acquisition of Art from Artist CM Henderson for the framed print titled "Morning on Main Street" invoiced at $654.00 Mayor Kesselus requested a motion. MOTION - Council Member McAnally made the motion to acquire the FRAMED ART PRINT from Artist CM Henderson titled "Morning on Main Street" for $654.00. SECONDED -Council Member Jackson seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. D.4 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF ART FROM ARTIST PATRICIA RENDULIC WITH HER GLASS ARTWORK TITLED "A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT" RECOMMENDED BY THE BASTROP ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES TASK FORCE. (Stovall) Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council's approval on the acquisition of Art from Artist Patricia Rendulic' s Glass Artwork titled "A River Runs Through It" invoiced at $7,360.00 Mayor Kessel us requested a motion. MOTION- Council Member McAnally made the motion to acquire the Glass Artwork from Artist Patricia Rendulic titled "A River Runs Through It" for $7,360.00. SECONDED- Council Member Jackson seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. D.5 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FIRST READING OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BASTROP TEXAS, AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS; APPROPRIATING THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS HEREIN; REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES AND ACTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Stovall) Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council's consideration and approval of the First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 in accordance with existing statutory requirements; appropriating the various amounts herein; repealing all prior Ordinances and actions in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. Mayor Kessel us requested a motion. MOTION- Council Member Beal made the motion to approve the FIRST READING of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bastrop Texas, amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2014 in accordance with existing statutory requirements; appropriating the various amounts herein; repealing all prior Ordinances and actions in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. He requested to have the SECOND READING of the Ordinance placed on the Consent Agenda for final approval. SECONDED -Council Member Jackson seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. Jl,finutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 4 of7  D.6 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS, TO TAKE A RECORD VOTE TO PLACE A PROPOSAL FOR ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUDGET AND TAX RATE ON THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 AGENDA; SPECIFYING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE; ESTABLISHING DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AS PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. (STOVALL) Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council's consideration and adoption of the Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget and the Tax Rate to be reflected on the September 23, 2014 City Council Meeting Agenda. Mayor Kesselus read the Agenda Caption D.6 and requested a motion. MOTION - Mayor Pro-Tern DeLaRosa made the motion to accept the Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget and Tax Rate on the September 23, 2014 agenda; specifying the proposed property tax rate; establishing dates for public hearings on the proposed property tax rate; and providing for publication as provided by the Texas Property Tax Code. SECONDED- Council Member Beal seconded the motion. The City Secretary called for a vote to acknowledge the acceptance of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Willie DelaRosa YEA- NAY_ ABSTAIN_ABSENT_ Council Member Joe Beal YEA- NAY_ ABSTAIN_ABSENT_ Council Member Kelly Gilleland YEA- NAY_ ABSTAIN_ABSENT_ Council Member Kay Garcia McAnally YEA- NAY_ ABSTAIN_ ABSENT_ Council Member Dock Jackson YEA- NAY_ ABSTAIN_ABSENT_ ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. Resolution No. 2014-10 was read and adopted on the 12th day of August 2014. D. 7 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY TO PROCEED WITH ASSISTANCE IN TRANSFERRING THE BASTROP ASSOCIATION OF THE ARTS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION & BY-LAWS TO CREATE THE "THE CULTURAL ART COUNCIL OF BASTROP." (TALBOT) City Manager Talbot requested the Council's approval to provide the seed funding to start the submission of paperwork requesting non-profit funding from the Secretary of the State's office. Mayor Kesselus requested a motion. MOTION - Council Member Beal made the motion to approve the seed funding, and authorize the City Attorney to process the necessary paperwork for submission to the Secretary of the State requesting a 50l(c)(3) Non-Profit Status for the proposed Cultural Art Council of Bastrop. SECONDED -Council Member McAnally seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. D.8 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF A PLAQUE TO BE PLACED AT THE FIREMAN STATUE LOCATED AT FIRE STATION #1 AT 802 CHESTNUT STREET FROM THE DEEP IN THE HEART ART FOUNDRY AND RECOMMENDED BY THE BASTROP ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES TASK FORCE. (STOVALL) Chief Financial Officer Stovall requested the Council's consideration and approval of acquiring a plaque for placement at the Fireman Statue located at the Fire Station # 1. Mayor Kesselus requested a motion. MOTION- Council Member Jackson made the motion to approve the acquisition of a plaque for placement at the Fireman Statue located at Fire Station #1 at 802 Chestnut Street from the Deep in the Heart Art Foundry and recommended by the Bastrop Arts in Public Places Task Force. SECONDED- Council Member McAnally seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE -Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. At 8:46 pm, Mayor Kesselus called for a four-minute recess and requested that Council gather at the Meeting Table located at the entrance of the Council Chambers. !Vlinutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 5 of7 THE BASTROP CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE INTO WORKSHOP SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 1. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED AT THE CITY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL RETREAT HELD ON MARCH 22,2014 At 8:50 pm, Mayor Kesselus recessed the Regular City Council Meeting and convened into the Workshop Session. City Manager Talbot opened the discussion with the review of the Council's TOP 10 Priorities for 2014 through 2016 as outlined at the City Council's Retreat on March 22, 2014. 1. Update City's Comprehensive Plan 2. Develop a Short-Term and Long Term Water Plan Strategy for the City of Bastrop 3. Develop and Adopt Plan for Annexation/Utility Expansion 4. Develop Plan for Fire Protection 5. Continue Benchmarking [Staffing Levels, Types of Services, Financial Matrix (Tax Rate, Indebtedness), Succession Planning] 6. Explore a Plan for Affordable Housing within the City 7. Consider Constraints/Incentives for Infill Development (Form-Based Code Study/Ordinance will cover some of this) 8. Consider General Fund Level, Tax Rate, & Future Bonded Indebtedness for Infrastructure 9.1 Annual Review of City Manager's Performance 9.2 Implementation of Form-Based Codes for City Zoning 10 Review of Police Staffing COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - City Manager Talbot noted that there were two items that had been tied for 9th place as noted above. He acknowledged their first priority as the Update to the Comprehensive Plan, the additional funding by CAMPO, the great deal of work by City Staff, in addition to the cost to retain a Consultant to review the process, and setting a Committee to make future decisions. The entire process may take up to twelve months to complete, and there may be elements that would incorporate other priorities into the process. WATER SUPPLY DEADLINE - City Manager Talbot noted January 2017 as the deadline date outlined in our Water Supply Strategic Plan to obtain water. The Council made inquiries on the creation of a MUDD and the possible impact this would have on our priorities. City Manager Talbot confirmed this would not change our priorities. WATER CCN - Council requested to discuss the Water CCN at the next City Council Meeting. City Manager Talbot suggested looking at other areas of interest for future annexation. Council Member Beal noted this was good news and an opportunity for us to take on the endeavor of wastewater. FIRE PLAN - City Manager Talbot encouraged our efforts of developing a Fire Plan. The Council was in support of continuing independently as a Municipal Department, because they were comfortable with the service our Municipality provides. CITY DATA MATRIX - The Council approved the City Data Matrix provided by the City Manager that reflected comparison data to other municipalities with approximately the same population, and services provided. The Council welcomed City Manager Talbot's suggestion of incorporating the undeveloped areas within the City. Council Member Beal stated this would be a great resource for developers and for consideration of future affordable housing developments. ADDITIONAL REQUESTS FROM THE COUNCIL FOR INCORPORATION: o YMCA o Traffic/TxDOT Project o Public Works List of Projects for the next three to four years. City Manager Talbot acknowledged the requests and suggestions made this evening by our Council. He will begin the working on their requests and providing status updates at the upcoming City Council Meetings. THE BASTROP CITY COUNCIL WILL ADJOURN THE WORKSHOP SESSION AND RECONVENE INTO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION(S): Jvfinutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 6 of7 E. EXECUTIVE SESSION E.1 THE BASTROP CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN A CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, ET SEQ, TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 1. SECTION 551.071(1)(A) & SECTION 551.071(2)- CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY CONCERNING: (1) POTENTIAL, PENDING, THREATENED, AND/OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION OR CLAIMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AND/OR (2) MATTER UPON WHICH THE ATTORNEY HAS A DUTY AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY, CONCERNING SAME, AND/OR ANY OTHER MATTERS POSTED ON THE AGENDA. A. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF BASTROP FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES AT 1007 HILL ST. 2. SECTION 551.072 - DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY: REGARDING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE, DISPOSITION, OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY 3. SECTION 551.07 4-PERSONNEL MATTERS-EVALUATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE & CITY ATTORNEY 4. SECTION 551.086- CERTAIN PUBLIC POWER UTILITIES: COMPETITIVE MATTERS E.2 THE BASTROP CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE FNTO OPEN SESSION TO DISCUSS, CONSIDER: 1'\fm/OR: TAKE 1'\&JY ACTIONS NECESSARY RELATED TO TilE EXECUTIVE SESSIONS NOTED IIEREFN, OR: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS, NOTED ABOVE, 1'\fm/OR: RELATED ITEMS. E.3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY OF BASTROP MUNICIPAL JUDGE. At 9:34pm, Mayor Kesselus convened the Bastrop City Council into Executive Session to discuss Items E.1 and E.3 as posted. At 10:44 pm, Mayor reconvened in to open session to discuss, consider, and/or take action(s) necessary related to the Executive Session noted herein. He advised the Council of his decision to reappoint Judge Hines to serve as the City's Municipal Court Judge for a (3) three-year term co-terminus with the Mayor's term of office, pursuant to the law. MOTION - Mayor Pro-Tem DeLaRosa made the motion to reappoint Judge Hines to serve as the City's Municipal Court Judge for a (3) three-year term co-terminus with the Mayor's term of office, pursuant to the law. SECOND - Council Member Beal seconded the motion ROLL CALL VOTE- Motion passed by unanimous vote of 5-0. F. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Kesselus requested a motion to adjourn. Council Member McAnally made the motion, seconded by Council Member Gilleland; meeting adjourned by unanimous vote of 5-0 at 10:45 pm. APPROVED: _ _ ;t __~_ __li._£L Ken Kesselus, Mayor Jvlinutes Regular City Council Meeting & Budget Workshop ofAugust 12, 2014 Page 7 of7