Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · September 17, 2024
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
I, --'�r_b�E��M '---,---,--:-c_l.,....,,.f=-c:1.-,---','t;(�-----' a local public official of the City of Bastrop,
Texas (the City), make this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following:
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Action being contemplated by the City Council at the m R ;>P..?¾eeting,
Agenda Item 9':A: may have an effect on a bu mess entity or real property in which
I have an interest. Such interest may be a "substantial interest" as that term is defined in Chapter
171 of the Texas Local Government Code. The action being contemplated may have a special
economic effect on the business entity or real property distinguishable from the effect on the public.
1. The business entity or real pro • • • • • t is described as s name;
address •• • q_
2. The nature and extent of my interest in the business entity or real property is herein described
by stating that either I or a person related to me in the first degree by consanguinity (blood) or
affinity (marriage), as determined by Chapter 573 of the Texas Government Code (check all that
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own 10% or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity;
own 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity;
own $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity; and/or
__ received funds that exceed 10% of gross income for the previous year;
�as an equitable or legal ownership in real property with a fair market value
of $2,500 or more.
3. Alternatively, even if I do not have a "substantial interest" as defined by Chapter 171 of the
Texas Local Government Code, I am filing this affidavit so to avoid the appearance of
impropriety. My interest may be described as follows:
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Upon the filing of this affidavit with the City Secretaiy, I affirm that I shall abstain from any discussion, vote, or decision
involving this business entity or real property unless a majority of the members of the governmental entity ofwhich I am
a member is likewise required to file and has filed affidavits dec��1ilar inter sts on the same official action.
SIGNED thish±t,, day of 7<'l2LJ�20)!_/ �---_l_D_________
FORM: Connie! of Interest
City Secretary 9_2024
Agenda
AMENDED Friday, September 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Bastrop, TX City Council Meeting Agenda
Bastrop City Hall City Council Chambers
1311 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 332-8800
AMENDED - September 17, 2024
Regular City Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
AMENDMENT – Addition of Item 9A (in red)
City of Bastrop City Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you
require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary at (512) 332-8800 or write 1311
Chestnut Street, 78602, or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to
Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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The City of Bastrop reserves the right to reconvene, recess, or realign the Regular Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
PLEASE NOTE: ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL MUST
COMPLETE A CITIZEN COMMENT FORM AND GIVE THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE CITY
SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. ALTERNATELY, IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING, YOU MAY COMPLETE A CITIZEN
COMMENT FORM WITH YOUR COMMENTS AT CITYOFBASTROP.ORG/CITIZENCOMMENT
AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS ON THE REQUESTED DATE.
COMMENTS SUBMITTED BY THIS TIME WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL DURING
THE MEETING AND INCLUDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD, BUT NOT READ ALOUD.
COMMENTS FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3)
MINUTES.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Laura Faircloth and Andie Cox, Bluebonnet Elementary
Safety Patrol
TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
3. INVOCATION - Phil Woods, Police Chaplain
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayor's Report
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4B. Council Members' Report
5. WORK SESSIONS/BRIEFINGS - NONE
6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS
6A. City Manager's Report
1. Governing Body of Municipality or County - Reports about Items of Community
Interest. No Action Will Be Taken.
7. CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, three (3) minute comments will be taken from the audience on any topic.
Anyone in attendance wishing to address the Council must complete a citizen comment
form and give the completed form to the City Secretary prior to the start of the City Council
meeting. Alternately, if you are unable to attend the council meeting, you may complete a
citizen comment form with your comments at www.cityofbastrop.org/citizencommentform
at least two hours before the meeting starts on the requested date. Comments submitted
by this time will be given to the City Council during the meeting and included in the public
record, but not read aloud. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, if a citizen
discusses any item not on the agenda, City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make
any decision at this time. Instead, City Council is limited to making a statement of specific
factual information or a recitation of existing policy in response to the inquiry. Issues may
be referred to City Manager for research and possible future action.
It is not the intention of the City of Bastrop to provide a public forum for the embarrassment
or demeaning of any individual or group. Neither is it the intention of the Council to allow
a member of the public to slur the performance, honesty and/or integrity of the Council, as
a body, or any member or members of the Council individually or collectively, or members
of the City’s staff. Accordingly, profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward
the Council and/or any person in the Council’s presence will not be tolerated.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following may be acted upon in one motion. A Council Member or a citizen may
request items be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.
8A. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council meeting minutes from the
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
8B. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-32 Granting an extension
of the master plan expiration for the Reed Ranch Planned Development District, being
24.04 acres out of the Nancy Blakey Survey, as shown on Attachment 2, located at 615
W Highway 71, within the city limits of Bastrop, Texas, providing for findings of fact;
providing for repealer; providing for severability; providing for enforcement; providing for
proper notice and meeting; and establishing an effective date.
Submitted by: Kennedy Higgins, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
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8C. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-28, Amending the Bastrop
Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Fee Schedule, Article A13.02 “Water and Wastewater
Rates and Charges", Sections A13.02.002 Wastewater Service Charge, and A13.02.004
Water Service Charge, as attached in Exhibit A; providing for: findings of fact, enactment,
repealer, severability, providing for an effective date, codification, proper notice and
meeting.
Submitted by: Edi McIlwain, Chief Financial Officer
9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
9A. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-23, Approving the updated
service plan, including provisions related to assessments for the Hunters Crossing Public
Improvement District; approving the fiscal year 2024 assessment roll for the District; and
containing other provisions related to the Hunters Crossing Public Improvement District
and the Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation; and providing for an effective
date.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
9B. Conduct a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and consider and act on
the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-29, Adopting a budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-
2025 (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025) attached as Exhibit A; making certain
appropriations; and providing that expenditures for said Fiscal Year be made in
accordance with said budget; updating the Master Fee Schedule; providing a distribution;
severability; repealer; an effective date; proper notice and meeting.
Submitted by: Edi McIlwain, Chief Financial Officer
9C. Conduct a public hearing and consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No.
2024-30, Adopting the tax roll, adopting the tax rate, and levying ad valorem taxes for the
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to provide revenue for the payment of budgeted municipal
expenditures; and providing for tax assessment; records; severability; an effective date;
and proper notice and meeting.
Submitted by: Edi McIlwain, Chief Financial Officer
9D. Consider and act on Resolution R-2024-129, Ratifying that the Adoption of the Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 Budget will require Raising more Revenue from Property Taxes than in
the previous year; Providing for Severability; Providing for Repealer; Providing an
Effective Date; and Providing for Proper Notice and Meeting.
Submitted by: Edi McIIwain, Chief Financial Officer
9E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2024-125, Amending the Rules of Procedure for
the City Council and Board & Commissions as presented and approved at the April 29,
July 9, and August 13, 2024 Regular Meetings; Providing for Findings of Fact, Repealer,
Severability; Effective Date, Proper Notice and Meeting.
Submitted by: Irma Parker, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
9F. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2024-121, Approving changes to the Bastrop
Economic Development Corporation’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program; repealing all
resolutions in conflict; and providing an effective date.
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Submitted by: Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, BEDC Interim
Executive Director and City Manager
9G. Consider and act to adopt Resolution No. R-2024-127, Casting a ballot for Election of
Places 11-14 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool for a six (6) year Term.
Submitted by: Irma Parker, City Secretary
9H. Presentation regarding the status of the Recall Petition.
Submitted by: Irma G. Parker, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary
9I. Consider and act on the Preliminary Engineering Study and Water/Wastewater Master
Plan conducted by Freese and Nichols as requested by Council Member Lee and Mayor
Nelson.
Submitted by: Irma Parker, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC
9J. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2024-126, Amending Article 2 "General rules of
Procedure and Policies", Section 2.4 "Regular Meetings" by directing that meetings shall
end no later than 10:00 pm.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
9K. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2024-110, approving an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Bastrop and Bastrop County regarding surveying a portion of land
located south of Hunters Crossing and east of SH 304, as attached in Exhibit A;
authorizing the execution of all necessary documents; upon request and providing for
findings of fact, repealer, severability, effective date, proper notice, and meeting.
Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager
9L. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2024-128, Authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a change order on the initial contract with Holbrook Asphalt
Company for additions to the scope of work valued at Three Hundred Forty Thousand and
00/100 dollars ($340,000.00), provided that the total amount under the contract not to
exceed One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($1,625,000.00), for the purchase of high-density mineral bond seal (“HA5”) treatment for
asphalt pavement and traffic control through use of the City of Hurst Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement previously approved by Resolution No. R-2024-16; authorizing the execution
of all necessary documents; upon request and providing for findings of fact, repealer,
severability, effective date, proper notice, and meeting.
Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager
9M. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2024-124, Awarding a contract, attached as Exhibit
A, for the Bastrop Power & Light Five-Year System Study to McCord Engineering, Inc. in
the amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00);
authorizing the execution of all necessary documents; upon request and providing for
findings of fact, repealer, severability, effective date, proper notice, and meeting.
Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager
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10. ADJOURNMENT
All items on the agenda are eligible for discussion and action unless specifically stated
otherwise.
The Bastrop City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time
during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized
by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072
(Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations),
551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087
(Economic Development), and §551.086 (Competitive Matters regarding Electric Utility).
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting as posted in accordance
with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance
to the City of Bastrop City Hall, a place of convenient and readily accessible to the general public,
as well as to the City’s website, www.cityofbastrop.org and said Notice was originally posted on
the following date and time: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. and the amended
Agenda Notice was posted on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. and remained posted for
at least two hours after said meeting was convened.
/s/Victoria Psencik
Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
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