Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · August 26, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF BASTROP
BASTROP CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Bastrop City Council met in a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at
the Bastrop City Hall Council Chambers, 1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Texas, with the following
action taken to wit:
Council Members Present Staff Present
Mayor Ishmael Harris City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino
Mayor Pro-Tem John Kirkland Assistant City Manager/ Fire Chief Andres Rosales
Council Member Cynthia Meyer Assistant City Attorney Stan Springerley
Council Member Keny Fossler City Secreta1y Michael Muscarello
Council Member Peny Lowe Assistant City Secretary Victoria Psencik
Council Member Kevin Plunkett Assistant to the City Manager Vivianna Andres
Finance Director Judy Sandroussi
Assistant Finance Director Laura Allen
Development Services Director James Cowey
Police Chief Vicky Steffanie
Project Manager Elizabeth Wick
Public Information Manager Colin Guerra
Senior Planner Brittany Epling
BEDC B.A.R.E. Manager Dori Kelley
1. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor-Harris called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - United States of America and Texas Flags
Bailey Alexander and Jorge Salazar Zarate, Student Council Representatives from
Colorado River Collegiate Academy, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
City of Bastrop Police Chaplain Robert Oliver delivered the Invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayor's Report
4B. Council Members' Report
4C. City Manager's Report
1. Streets Update
City of Bastrop, Texas
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2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Update
3. Park Improvements Update
4. Development Update
Submitted and Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City
Manager
5. WORK SESSIONS I BRIEFINGS - NONE
6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS
6A. Receive a presentation on the unaudited Monthly Financial Report for the
period ending July 2025.
Submitted and Presented by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director
7. CITIZEN COMMENT(S)
Citizen(s) addressing the City Council on an item, not on the agenda: Reta Ward, .
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8A. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council minutes from the
August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
8D. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-149, approving the Bastrop
Economic Development Corporation's ("BEDC") expenditure for grant
writing services with International Consulting Engineers (ICE), in the amount
of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) plus a six percent (6%) success fee.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager and BEDC
Interim Executive Director
8E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-147, approving a Public
Improvement Plan Agreement with Hunt Communities Bastrop LLC for The
Colony MUD lF Section 6, as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Brittany Epling, Senior Planner
8F. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-148, approving a Public
Improvement Plan Agreement with Hunt Communities Bastrop LLC for The
Colony MUD lG Offsite Wastewater Improvements, as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Brittany Epling, Senior Planner
City of Bastrop, Texas
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Mayor Harris called for requests to remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion. Mayor Harris announced that Item 8C and 8G to be removed. Council Member
Fossler requested Item 8B be removed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
with the exclusion of Items 8B, 8C, and 8G. Council Member Lowe seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
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8B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-151, amending the Rules of
Procedure for the City Council and Boards & Commissions, Article 2, General
Rules of Procedure and Policies, Sections 2.2 and 2.4, to reflect recent
legislation and updated meeting dates.
Submitted and Presented by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary
MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-151 as
presented. Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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8G. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-153, delaying action on an
ordinance authorizing the City of Bastrop, Texas Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000;
and other matters related thereto.
Submitted and Presented by: Judy Sandroussi, Finance Director
Citizen Comment submitted specifically for Item 8G who spoke: Cecilia Serna
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Kirkland moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-153 as
presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
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8C. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-145, awarding a contract, attached
as Exhibit A, for the installation of holiday lighting to Decor IO in the amount
of Two Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six and 26/100 Dollars
($204,636.26).
Submitted and Presented by: Vicky Steffanie, Chief of Police
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Kirkland moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-145 with
the change of the contract amount to Two Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen
and 26/Dollars ($209,6 14.26). Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
City of Bastrop, Texas
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9A. Consider and act to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-55,
amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 in accordance with existing
statutory requirements; appropriating the various amounts herein as attached
in Exhibit A.
Submitted and Presented by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director
MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance
No. 2025-55 as presented. Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
9B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-146, setting a public hearing to
consider the adoption of an amendment to the Roadway Impact Fee.
Submitted and Presented by: Vivianna Nicole Andres, Assistant to the City
Manager
MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to set the Roadway Impact Fee amendment
public hearing date for the first Regular City Council Meeting in October. Council Member
Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tern Kirkland moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-146 as
presented. Council Member Fossler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
9C. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-64, amending the
Bastrop Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 - Stormwater Drainage, Section
16.01.003 titled "Technical standards, design methods and procedures" and
Section 16.01.008 titled "Maintenance agreement" and move to include on the
September 9, 2025, agenda for a second reading.
Submitted and Presented by: Elizabeth Wick, CFM, Project Manager
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
2025-64 and to include on the September 9, 2025 agenda for a second reading. Council
Member Fossler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
9D. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-150, authorizing the City Manager
to approve Amendment #1 to the original Professional Services Agreement
with HuittZollars for the design and construction phase services of Old Iron
Bridge Rehabilitation.
Submitted and Presented by: Elizabeth Wick, CFM, Project Manager
MOTION: Council Member Meyer moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-150 as
presented. Council Member Lowe seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
City of Bastrop, Texas
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Mayor Harris closed the Open Meeting to convene the City Council into Executive
(Closed) Session at 7:49 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 as
follows:
1OA. Section 551.071 to seek advice of legal counsel to discuss and deliberate
regarding construction contracts related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
#3.
1OB. Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property located on Lovers Lane.
1OC. Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, and evaluation of
the City Manager.
1OD. Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property located on Pine Street.
11. TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MATTERS POSTED
FOR CONSIDERATION IN CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Harris reconvened the City Council into the Open Session at 8:55 p.m. and called
for any action as a result of the Executive Session.
lOA. Section 551.071 to seek advice of legal counsel to discuss and deliberate
regarding construction contracts related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
#3.
No action was taken on Item lOA.
10B. Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property located on Lovers Lane.
No action was taken on Item 10B.
lOC. Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, and evaluation of
the City Manager.
MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve the First Amended and Restated
Compensation Agreement and Related Severance Agreement as presented in the Executive
Session. Council Member Fassler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
1OD. Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property located on Pine Street.
No action was taken on Item lOD.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Upon receiving a motion duly made and seconded to adjourn, the August 26th Regular
Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS
Ishmael Harris, Mayor
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Agenda
Bastrop, TX City Council Meeting Agenda
City Hall City Council Chambers
Bastrop, Texas 78602
(512) 332-8800
August 26, 2025
Regular City Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
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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 - Bailey Alexander and Jorge Salazar Zarate, Student
Council Representatives from Colorado River Collegiate Academy
TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
3. INVOCATION - Robert Oliver, City of Bastrop Police Chaplain
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayor's Report
4B. Council Members' Report
4C. City Manager's Report
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda August 26, 2025 Page 1 of 4
1. Streets Update
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Update
3. Park Improvements Update
4. Development Update
5. WORK SESSIONS/BRIEFINGS - NONE
6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS
6A. Receive a presentation on the unaudited Monthly Financial Report for the period ending
July 2025.
Submitted by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director
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 Board/Commission must complete a citizen
comment form and give the completed form to the Board/Commission Secretary prior to
the start of the Board/Commission meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, if a citizen discusses any item not on the agenda, the Board/Commission cannot
discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time. Instead, the Board/Commission
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 the City Manager for research
and possible future action. Profanity, physical or other threats are not allowed and may
subject the speaker to loss of the time for comment, and if disruptive to the conduct of
business could result in removal of the speaker.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine by the
City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be a separate
discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from
the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
8A. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council minutes from the August 12, 2025,
Regular Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
8B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-151, amending the Rules of Procedure for
the City Council and Boards & Commissions, Article 2, General Rules of Procedure and
Policies, Sections 2.2 and 2.4, to reflect recent legislation and updated meeting dates.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary
8C. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-145, awarding a contract, attached as
Exhibit A, for the installation of holiday lighting to Decor IQ in the amount of Two
Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six and 26/100 Dollars ($204,636.26).
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda August 26, 2025 Page 2 of 4
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
8D. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-149, approving the Bastrop Economic
Development Corporation’s (“BEDC”) expenditure for grant writing services with
International Consulting Engineers (ICE), in the amount of Eight Thousand Dollars
($8,000) plus a six percent (6%) success fee.
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager and BEDC Interim
Executive Director
8E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-147, approving a Public Improvement Plan
Agreement with Hunt Communities Bastrop LLC for The Colony MUD 1F Section 6, as
attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Brittany Epling, Senior Planner
8F. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-148, approving a Public Improvement Plan
Agreement with Hunt Communities Bastrop LLC for The Colony MUD 1G Offsite
Wastewater Improvements, as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Brittany Epling, Senior Planner
8G. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-153, delaying action on an ordinance
authorizing the City of Bastrop, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000; and other matters related thereto.
Submitted by: Judy Sandroussi, Finance Director
9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
9A. Consider and act to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-55, amending
the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 in accordance with existing statutory requirements;
appropriating the various amounts herein as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director
9B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-146, setting a public hearing to consider the
adoption of an amendment to the Roadway Impact Fee.
Submitted by: Vivianna Nicole Andres, Assistant to the City Manager
9C. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-64, amending the Bastrop
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 – Stormwater Drainage, Section 16.01.003 titled
“Technical standards, design methods and procedures” and Section 16.01.008 titled
“Maintenance agreement” and move to include on the September 9, 2025, agenda for a
second reading.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wick, CFM, Project Manager
9D. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-150, authorizing the City Manager to
approve Amendment #1 to the original Professional Services Agreement with Huitt-
Zollars for the design and construction phase services of Old Iron Bridge Rehabilitation.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wick, CFM, Project Manager
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda August 26, 2025 Page 3 of 4
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10A. City Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Local
Government Code Section 551.071 to seek advice of legal counsel to discuss and
deliberate regarding construction contracts related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
#3.
10B. City Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Local
Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property located on Lovers Lane.
10C. City Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Local
Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, and
evaluation of the City Manager.
10D. City Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Local
Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property located on Pine Street.
11. TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MATTERS POSTED FOR
CONSIDERATION IN CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. 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 posted on the
following date and time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30 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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