City Council Special Meeting

BASTROP CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF SPECIAL UTILITY MEETING/ WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 6:30 pm Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter § 551, the Bastrop City Council will hold a Special Utility Meeting/ Workshop on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Bastrop City Hall located at 1311 Chestnut Street in Bastrop, Texas to consider and take any necessary action on the following matters: A. Call to Order. B. Adjourn the Special Utility Meeting – The Bastrop City Council will convene into a Utility Workshop Session to consider the following: 1. Discussion and evaluation of any and all matters related to the City’s utilities, including but not limited to: (a) Review of current operations for water, wastewater and electric (b) Update on the AMI Project (c) Possibility of creating a $1 check-off on the utility bills that could be used to help people in dire circumstances with utility bills (d) Discussion regarding late payment and fees associated with late payment (e) Consideration of Christmas time rebate of $100 to residential customers and $250 to Commercial customers (f) Discussion on the investigation of the electrical problems with the house at Spring/Hill (g) Discussion on community education to conserve energy (h) Update on Long Term Water Supply (i) Other operational matters related to the Water/Wastewater Department and Electric Department C. The Bastrop City Council will adjourn the Utility Workshop Session and reconvene back into Special Utility Meeting and/or take any actions necessary related to the Special Utility Workshop noted herein. E. The Bastrop City Council will consider, discuss and take possible action concerning the City of Bastrop’s potential participation with the YMCA on the future construction and operation of a YMCA facility in the City of Bastrop, including the possible financing mechanisms related to same. F. City Council may/will adjourn the Special Utility Meeting and convene a closed/executive session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Sections 551.071(1) and/or 551.071(2) for: (i) Consultation with Attorney concerning matters upon which the attorney has a duty and/or responsibility to report to the governmental body related to legal matters on issues pertaining to procedures/processes for governing bodies, boards, commissions and members; (ii) other pending legal matter(s)/claims concerning the City; and (iii) any other items posted on the current agenda, as requested by the Council, City Manager or attorney. G. The Bastrop City Council will adjourn the CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION and reconvene into the Special Utility Meeting to discuss, consider, and/or take any actions necessary related to the executive session noted herein, or regular agenda items, notes above, and/or related items. H. The Bastrop City Council will/may meet in a CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter §551, et seq, to discuss the following: 1. SECTION(S) 551.071(1) (A) and 551.071 (2) - Consultation(s) with Attorney: (1) Threatened and/or contemplated litigation, and (2) Matters upon which the attorney has a duty and/or responsibility to report to the governmental body. 2. SECTION 551.072 – Deliberation regarding real property: Regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, disposition, or value of real property. 3. SECTION 551.074 - The Bastrop City Council may/will meet in a closed/executive session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters concerning pending personnel/employment matters - City Manager 4. SECTION 551.086- Certain Public Utilities: Competitive Matters I. The Bastrop City Council will reconvene into open Special Utility Meeting to discuss, consider, and/or take any actions necessary related to the executive session noted herein, or regular agenda items, notes above, and/or related items. J. Adjournment CERTIFICATION I, hereby certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the Bastrop City Hall on the 17day of October 2014 at 1:00 pm Elizabeth M. Lopez Elizabeth M. Lopez, City Secretary THE CITY OF BASTROP IS COMMITTED TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS DISABILITIES ACT. REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS AND EQUAL ACCESS TO COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. PLEASE CALL 512-332-8800. Confirm time posted KR