Regular City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingBastrop, TX · February 10, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF BASTROP
BASTROP CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Bastrop City Council met at a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Februaiy 10,2026,
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 Pro-Tem John Kirkland City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino
Council Member Cynthia Meyer City Attorney Charlie Zech
Council Member Kerry Fossler City Secretary Michael Muscarello
Council Member Perry Lowe Assistant City Secretary Victoria Psencik
Council Member Kevin Plunkett Assistant to the City Manager Viviaima Andres
Public Information Manager Colin Guen'a
Council Members Absent Assistant City Manager Andres Resales
Mayor Ishmael Harris Finance Director Judy Sandroussi
Police Chief Vicky Steffanic
BEDC Operations Manager Angela Ryan
Development Services Director James Cowey
Discover Bastrop Director Michaela Joyce
Assistant Finance Director Laura Alien
1. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland called the Regular City Council
Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - United States of America and Texas Flags
Joshua Dworaczyk and Ivany Mom'oy-Campos, students from Creekside Middle School,
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Pastor Doug DeShay delivered the Invocation.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayor's Report
4B. Council Members' Report
4C. City Managers Report
1. Bastrop Day of Giving
City ofBastrop, Texas
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Submitted and Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City
Manager
4D. PROCLAMATION - Black History Month.
The proclamation was read into the record by Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland.
5. WORK SESSIONS / BMEFINGS - NONE
6. STAFF AND BOARD REPORTS - NONE
7. CITIZEN COMMENT(S)
Citizen(s) addressing the City Council on an item, not on the agenda: No comments were
submitted.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8A. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2026-19, amending the Master Fee
Schedule, General Provisions - Bastrop Building Block QEJ3) Code, amending
the fee cateeorv title to "Development Fees", and adopting a fee structure for
the recordafion of Agreements at the Bastrop _Countv Clerk^s Office, as
attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Vivianna Nicole Andres, Assistant to the City Manager
8B. Consider and act on the second reading of Resolution No. R-2026-14,
approving the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation's expenditure for
a Hospital Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed fiffy-hvo thousand five
hundred dollars f$52,500)i authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents; repealine all resolutions in conflict; and establishins an
effective date.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager, CEcD
8E. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-25 of the City' Council of
the City of Bastrop, Texas, that approves__the City of Bastrop Police
Department to apply for a grant from the Texas Public Safety Office (PSO)
for seventeen thousand, seven hundred fifty dollars and fifty six cents
($17,750.56) for eight (8) new Body Worn Cameras, with 25% mafchins funds
from the City of Bastrop if approved in Fiscal Year 2026; authoriziue the
Chief of Police as the grantee's authorized official.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
8G. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-27, anprovins to extend the term
of the current Bank Depository Agreement with First National Bank of
Bastrop, from January 31, 2026 until January 31, 2027.
Submitted by: Laura Alien, Assistant Finance Director
City ofBastrop, Texas
February 10, 2026, Regular City Couticil Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5
8H. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-29, approving the acquisition of a
permanent waterline easement; permanent wastewater easement; a fee simple
acquisition for a Rieht-Of-Wav expansion; and three temporary construction
easements; along FM 969 and Blakey Lane, in the City ofBastrop; authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Purchase & Sale Agreement and all other
necessary documents for the acquisition of said property as described in
Exhibits A-F; for the amount of eight hundred thirh7-six thousand six hundred
ten and no/100 fS836.610.00).
Submitted by: Andres Resales, Assistant City Manager
81. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-28 of the City Council of
the City of Bastrop, Texas, confirmine annual board appointments of the
Mayor, as required in Section 3.08 of the City^s Charter, as outlined in Exhibit
A; and establishing an effective date.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, TRMC, CMC, CPM, City Secretary
8J. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop Ciiy Council minutes from the
January 27, 2026, Regular Mectine.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary, TRMC
Mayor Pro-Tem Ku'kland called for requests to remove any item from the Consent Agenda
for separate discussion. Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland requested Item 8F be removed. Council
Member Fossler requested Items 8C and 8D be removed.
MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve the remaining Consent Agenda
as presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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8C. Consider_and_acton Resolution No. 2026-24 of the City Council of the City of
Bastrop, Texas, approvine a Funding Agreement beh^reen the Bastrop
Economic Development Corporation and the City ofBasfrop for purchase of
804 Water Street; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents; repealine all resolutions in conflict; and establishine an effective
date.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager, CEcD
Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve Resolution No. R-2026-24 as
presented. Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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8D. Consider and act on the first reading of Resolution No. 2026-23 of the City
Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas, approving an expenditure by the
Bastrop Economic Development Corporation ofj^'e Hundred Twenfr-Five
Thousand Dollars (^$525,000.00) for the purchase of real property; authorizing
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the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; repealing all resolutions
in conflict; establishing an effective date; and mov^to include on February 24,
2026 City Council Consent Agenda for second reading.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager, CEcD
Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager
MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve Resolution No. R-2026-23 as
presented. Council Member Lowe seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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8F. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-26 of the City Council of
the City of Bastrop, Texas, that approves the City of Bastrop Police
Department to apply for a grant from the Department of Justice (JAG) for
hventv thousand dollars ($20,000) and zero cents for a Mental Health and
Wellness continuous training program that includes workshops, quarterly
training and retirement readiness with no matchine funds from the Ciiy of
Bastrop; authorizine the Chief of Police as the grantee s authorized official.
Submitted and Presented by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
Scouts of America Scout Master Kevin Gaines from Troop 1423 and Scout Master Andy
Poloski from Troop 98 were in attendance with Scouts participating in the City Council
meeting. The Scouts of the Troops were working towards earning their Citizenship in
Community and the Communications badge. The Scouts preceded to make citizen
comments to Chief Steffanic regarding Item 8F.
Scouts of America Comments - Hemy Reynolds, Nate Poloski, Emma Smith, and Abby.
MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve Resolution No. R-2026-26 as
presented. Council Member Fossler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
9A. A. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03,
authorizing the appointment ofCarly Power as Associate Municipal Judge of
the City ofBastrop Municipal Court for a 2-year term effective February 10,
2026.
Submitted and Presented by: Andres Resales, Assistant City Manager
MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance
No. 2026-03 as presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Swearing Oath of Office of Incoming Associate Judge Carly Power by The
Honorable Chris Dusgan, State District Judse, District 423.
City ofBastrop, Texas
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The Honorable Chris Duggan performed the Oath of Office and Statement of Appointed
Officer for Incoming Associate Judge Carly Power.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Upon receiving a motion duly made and a second to adjourn, Mayor Pro-Tem Kirkland
adjourned the February 10 Regular Meeting at 7:33 p.m.
CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS
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Ishmael Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Victoria Psenciic, TRMC, Assistant City Secretaiy
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
February 10, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting at 6:30 PM
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Chestnut Street, 78602, or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to
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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
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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 - Joshua Dworaczyk and Ivany Monroy-Campos, students
from Creekside Middle School
TEXAS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
3. INVOCATION - Pastor Doug DeShay
4. PRESENTATIONS
4A. Mayor's Report
4B. Council Members' Report
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 10, 2026 Page 1 of 4
4C. City Manager's Report
1. Bastrop Day of Giving
4D. PROCLAMATION - Black History Month
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. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2026-19, amending the Master Fee Schedule,
General Provisions - Bastrop Building Block (B³) Code, amending the fee category title to
“Development Fees”, and adopting a fee structure for the recordation of Agreements at
the Bastrop County Clerk’s Office, as attached in Exhibit A.
Submitted by: Vivianna Nicole Andres, Assistant to the City Manager
8B. Consider and act on the second reading of Resolution No. R-2026-14, approving the
Bastrop Economic Development Corporation’s expenditure for a Hospital Feasibility Study
in an amount not to exceed fifty-two thousand five hundred dollars ($52,500); authorizing
the City Manager to execute all necessary documents; repealing all resolutions in conflict;
and establishing an effective date.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager, CEcD
8C. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2026-24 of the City Council of the City of Bastrop,
Texas, approving a Funding Agreement between the Bastrop Economic Development
Corporation and the City of Bastrop for purchase of 804 Water Street; authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents; repealing all resolutions in conflict; and
establishing an effective date.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager, CEcD
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 10, 2026 Page 2 of 4
8D. Consider and act on the first reading of Resolution No. 2026-23 of the City Council of the
City of Bastrop, Texas, approving an expenditure by the Bastrop Economic Development
Corporation of Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($525,000.00) for the
purchase of real property; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents; repealing all resolutions in conflict; establishing an effective date; and move
to include on February 24, 2026 City Council Consent Agenda for second reading.
Submitted by: Angela Ryan, BEDC Operations Manager, CEcD
8E. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-25 of the City Council of the City of
Bastrop, Texas, that approves the City of Bastrop Police Department to apply for a grant
from the Texas Public Safety Office (PSO) for seventeen thousand, seven hundred fifty
dollars and fifty six cents ($17,750.56) for eight (8) new Body Worn Cameras, with 25%
matching funds from the City of Bastrop if approved in Fiscal Year 2026; authorizing the
Chief of Police as the grantee's authorized official.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
8F. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-26 of the City Council of the City of
Bastrop, Texas, that approves the City of Bastrop Police Department to apply for a grant
from the Department of Justice (JAG) for twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) and zero
cents for a Mental Health and Wellness continuous training program that includes
workshops, quarterly training and retirement readiness with no matching funds from the
City of Bastrop; authorizing the Chief of Police as the grantee's authorized official.
Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police
8G. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-27, approving to extend the term of the
current Bank Depository Agreement with First National Bank of Bastrop, from January 31,
2026 until January 31, 2027.
Submitted by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director
8H. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2026-29, approving the acquisition of a permanent
waterline easement; permanent wastewater easement; a fee simple acquisition for a
Right-Of-Way expansion; and three temporary construction easements; along FM 969 and
Blakey Lane, in the City of Bastrop; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase
& Sale Agreement and all other necessary documents for the acquisition of said property
as described in Exhibits A-F; for the amount of eight hundred thirty-six thousand six
hundred ten and no/100 ($836,610.00).
Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager
8I. Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-28 of the City Council of the City of
Bastrop, Texas, confirming annual board appointments of the Mayor, as required in
Section 3.08 of the City’s Charter, as outlined in Exhibit A; and establishing an effective
date.
Submitted by: Michael Muscarello, TRMC, CMC, CPM, City Secretary
8J. Consider and act to approve the Bastrop City Council minutes from the January 27,
2026, Regular Meeting.
Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary, TRMC
Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 10, 2026 Page 3 of 4
9. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
9A. A. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03, authorizing the
appointment of Carly Power as Associate Municipal Judge of the City of Bastrop Municipal
Court for a 2-year term effective February 10, 2026.
B. Swearing Oath of Office of Incoming Associate Judge Carly Power by The Honorable
Chris Duggan, State District Judge, District 423.
Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager
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 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: February 4, 2026 at 5:00 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 February 10, 2026 Page 4 of 4
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