Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · January 13, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF BASTROP
BASTROP CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 13,2026
The Bastrop City Council met at a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13,2026,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 Attorney Natalie Kathleen Thamm
Council Member Cynthia Meyer City Secretary Michael Muscarello
Council Member Kerry Fossler Assistant City Secretary Victoria Psencik
Council Member Perry Lowe Assistant to the City Manager Vivianna Andres
Council Member Kevin Plunkett Public Information Manager Colin Guerra
Assistant City Manager Andres Resales
Finance Director Judy Sandroussi
Fleet and Facilities Director Doug Haggerty
Executive Assistant to City Manager Taylor Andry
Development Services Director James Cowey
Parks and Recreation Director Jason Alfaro
Discover Bastrop Director Michaela Joyce
Police Lieutenant Nicholas Malmstrom
Wastewater and Water Director Curtis Hancock
Special Events Coordinator Marco Olivares
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
Bradley Esparza Perez & Harlow Schindler, students from Mina Elementaiy's Sign and
Shine (Sign Language) Club, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
City ofBastrop Police Chaplain Ketrich Steger delivered the Invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayors Report
4B. Council Members' Report
4C. City Manager's Report
City ofBastrop, Texas
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4E. Veteran's Day Car Show Plaque
Submitted and Presented by: Michaela Joyce, Discover Bastrop Director
Presented by: Members of the Bastrop Area Cruisers Car Club
4D. Event Recap Numbers
Submitted and Presented by: Michaela Joyce, Discover Bastrop Director
4F. Christmas Parade Float Winners
Submitted and Presented by: Michaela Joyce, Discover Bastrop Director
4G. Proclamation - Martin Luther Kine Jr. Walk
The proclamation was read into record by Mayor Harris.
4H. 2025 Year in Review
Submitted and Presented by: Sylvia Camllo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City
Manager
5. WORK SESSIONS / BRIEFINGS - NONE
6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS - NONE
7. CITIZEN COMMENT(S)
Citizen(s) that did not speak to the City Council but submitted a comment, not on the
agenda: Kristen Lucko.
Citizen(s) addressing the City Council on an item, not on the agenda: Alan McHargue.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8A. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on the second readme of
Ordinance No. 2025-67 for a Zoning Concept Scheme request to rezone the
nroject site from P-EC Employment Center to PIamied_Dcyelopment District
("PDD") with a base district ofP4, for the area described as being 7.398 +/-
acres out of the Steel Yard Subdivision, Lot 3, locatedl_at_2002 SH 95, Bastrop,
TX 78602, within the city limits ofBastrop, Texas.
Submitted by: James E. Cowey, Director of Development Services
8B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-01, amending the Master Fee
Schedule, General Provisions - Cemetery, to modifv the fees for the Fairview
Cemetery columbarium niches and fees associated with columbarium
operations, as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Judy Sandroussi, Director of Finance
City ofl3astrop, Texas
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8C. Consider and act to approve Resolution No. R-2026-05 allowing for the
installation of six speed limit signs on Agnes St, three facing eastbound_and
three facing vvesfbound at the longitude and latitude points of those in the
attached exhibit, installed by the Streets and Drainage Department.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
8D. Consider and act to approve Resolution No. R-2026-02, confirming the
Mayor s appointment of a Master Gardener representative to the Parks &
Recreation Board, as required by Section 3.08 of the City Charter.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
8E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-03, ordering a General Election to
be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the offices of Mayor and Council
Member, Place 3, in accordance with the Bastrop Home Rule Charter;
designating polling places within the City; establishing procedures for the
conduct of the General Election and any required runoff election; and
providing for the election to be held as a ioint election with Bastrop County.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
8F. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-04, approving a contract with the
Bastrop County Election Administrator to participate in a joint election for
the General Election called and ordered for Saturday, May 2, 2026, and
authorizine the Ciiy Manager to execute the contract.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
8G. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council minutes from the
December 9,2025, Regular Meetins, the December 16,2025, Joint Council and
Planning *& Zoning Commission Meeting, and the December 16, 2025, Special
Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
Mayor Harris called for requests to remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion. No items were requested to be removed.
Mayor Harris announced that Item 8A needed a Public Hearing conducted.
8A. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on the second reading of
Ordinance No. 2025-67 for a Zoning Concept Scheme request to rezone the
protect site from P-EC Employment Center to Planned Development District
("PDD") with a base district of P4, for the area described as being 7.398 +/-
acres out of the Steel Yard Subdivision, Lot 3, located at 2002 SH 95, Bastrop,
TX 78602, within the city limits ofBastrop, Texas.
Submitted by: James E. Cowey, Director of Development Services
City ofBastrop, Texas
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Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. for the property rezone of
2002 SH 95 listed in Item 8A.
Public Hearing: No comments were submitted.
Mayor Harris closed the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m. for the property rezone of 2002
SH 95 listed in Item 8A.
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After the public hearing of Consent Agenda Item 8A, the following motion was made:
MOTION: Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland moved to approve the Consent Agenda (Items 8A
through 8G) as presented after Item 8A was read into record by Mayor Harris. Council
Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
9A. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on Ordinance No. 2026-01 to
approve and adopt the 2026 Schedule of Uniform Submittal Dates for Plats in
accordance with the Bastrop Building Block (B3) Code Section 2.3.004 Annual
Adoption of Schedule of Uniform Submittal Dates, and the Bastrop Builcline
Block (B3) Technical Manual Section 1.2.002 Uniform Submiffal Dates, as
shown in Exhibit A, and move to include on the January 27, 2026 Consent
Agenda City Council for the second reading.
Submitted and Presented by: James E. Cowey, Director of Development Services
Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. for the 2026 Schedule of
Uniform Submktal Dates for Plats listed in Item 9A.
Public Hearing: No comments were submitted.
Mayor Harris closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. for the 2026 Schedule of
Uniform Submittal Dates for Plats listed in Item 9A.
MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 2026-01 as presented and to include on the January 27,2026,agenda for the second
reading. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Harris closed the Open Meeting to convene the City Council into Executive
(Closed) Session at 8:10 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 as
follows:
10A. Section 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regardine a proposed Economic
Development proiect to locate within the City.
City ofBastrop, Texas
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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 8:53 p.m. and called
for any action as a result of the Executive Session.
10A. Section 551.087 to discuss and deliberate resarding a proposed Economic
Development project to locate within the City.
No action was taken on Item 10A.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Upon receiving a motion duly made and a second to adjourn, Mayor Harris adjourned the
January 13th Regular Meeting at 8:53 p.m.
CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS
Ishmael Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
City ofBastrop, Texas
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Agenda
Bastrop, TX City Council Meeting Agenda
City Hall City Council Chambers | 1311 Chestnut Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602
(512) 332-8800
January 13, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
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 - Bradley Esparza Perez & Harlow Schindler, students from
Mina Elementary's Sign and Shine (Sign Language) Club
TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
3. INVOCATION - Bastrop Police Chaplain Ketrich Steger
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayor's Report
4B. Council Members' Report
4C. City Manager's Report
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda January 13, 2026 Page 1 of 4
4D. Event Recap Numbers
Submitted by: Michaela Joyce, Discover Bastrop Director
4E. Veteran's Day Car Show Plaque
Submitted by: Michaela Joyce, Discover Bastrop Director
4F. Christmas Parade Float Winners
Submitted by: Michaela Joyce, Discover Bastrop Director
4G. Proclamation - Martin Luther King Jr. Walk
4H. 2025 Year in Review
Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
5. WORK SESSIONS/BRIEFINGS
6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS
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. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-
67 for a Zoning Concept Scheme request to rezone the project site from P-EC
Employment Center to Planned Development District (“PDD”) with a base district of P4,
for the area described as being 7.398 +/- acres out of the Steel Yard Subdivision, Lot 3,
located at 2002 SH 95, Bastrop, TX 78602, within the city limits of Bastrop, Texas
Submitted by: James E. Cowey, Director of Development Services
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda January 13, 2026 Page 2 of 4
8B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-01, amending the Master Fee Schedule,
General Provisions - Cemetery, to modify the fees for the Fairview Cemetery columbarium
niches and fees associated with columbarium operations, as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Judy Sandroussi, Director of Finance
8C. Consider and act to approve Resolution No. R-2026-05 allowing for the installation of six
speed limit signs on Agnes St, three facing eastbound and three facing westbound at the
longitude and latitude points of those in the attached exhibit, installed by the Streets and
Drainage Department.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
8D. Consider and act to approve Resolution No. R-2026-02, confirming the Mayor’s
appointment of a Master Gardener representative to the Parks & Recreation Board, as
required by Section 3.08 of the City Charter.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
8E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-03, ordering a General Election to be held on
Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the offices of Mayor and Council Member, Place 3, in
accordance with the Bastrop Home Rule Charter; designating polling places within the
City; establishing procedures for the conduct of the General Election and any required
runoff election; and providing for the election to be held as a joint election with Bastrop
County.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
8F. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-04, approving a contract with the Bastrop
County Election Administrator to participate in a joint election for the General Election
called and ordered for Saturday, May 2, 2026, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the contract.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, City Secretary, TRMC, CMC, CPM
8G. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council minutes from the December 9, 2025,
Regular Meeting, the December 16, 2025, Joint Council and Planning & Zoning
Commission Meeting, and the December 16, 2025, Special Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary
9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
9A. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on Ordinance No. 2026-01 to approve and
adopt the 2026 Schedule of Uniform Submittal Dates for Plats in accordance with the
Bastrop Building Block (B³) Code Section 2.3.004 Annual Adoption of Schedule of Uniform
Submittal Dates, and the Bastrop Building Block (B³) Technical Manual Section 1.2.002
Uniform Submittal Dates, as shown in Exhibit A, and move to include on the January 27,
2026 Consent Agenda City Council for the second reading.
Submitted by: James E Cowey, Director of Development Services
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda January 13, 2026 Page 3 of 4
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10A. City Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Texas Local
Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding a proposed
Economic Development project to locate within the City.
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 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: January 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and remained posted for at least two hours
after said meeting was convened.
/s/
Michael Muscarello, TRMC, CMC, CPM
City Secretary
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda January 13, 2026 Page 4 of 4
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