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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX 124 Old San Antonio Road Boerne, TX 78006 January 28, 2020 – 4:45 p.m. Minutes of the City Council Workshop of January 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Present: 6- Mayor Tim Handren, Council Member Ty Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Nina Woolard, Council Member Quinten Scott, Council Member Brian Fowler, and Council Member Joseph Macaluso Staff Present: Ron Bowman, Siria Arreola, Paul Barwick, Pam Bransford, Jeff Carroll, Lori Carroll, Jim Kohler, Mike Mann, Sandy Mattick, Doug Meckel, Nick Montagno, Barbara Quirk, Mike Raute, Angie Rios, Chris Shadrock, Kelly Skovbjerg, Laura Talley, Linda Zartler, and Danny Zincke. Recognized/Registered Guests: David Docter, Ross Partlow, Dakota Durden, Amy Story, and Ben Eldredge. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Handren called the City Council to order at 4:45 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received. 3. 2020-169 DISCUSSION ON 5 YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND FINANCIAL FORECAST. Mayor Handren called on City Manager Ron Bowman to discuss the fiscal year planning document prepared by staff annually. The 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan and Financial Forecast is a work in progress and will be fine tuned as we proceed into the budget process. Ms. Sandy Mattick, Finance Director provided the City Council with the highlights of the 5 Year Plan to include proposed major initiatives in general government and utility funds. Ms. Mattick also discussed the time for completion. Discussion ensued regarding reviewing projects to make sure they correspond with the Master City of Boerne Page 1 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 Plan. Discussion also ensued regarding partnering with Kendall County on the Transportation Plan to share financial responsibility. 4. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Handren adjourned the City Council Workshop at 5:06 p.m. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX 124 Old San Antonio Road Boerne, TX 78006 January 28, 2020 – 6:00 PM Minutes of the Regular Called City Council meeting of January 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Present: 6- Mayor Tim Handren, Council Member Ty Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Nina Woolard, Council Member Quinten Scott, Council Member Brian Fowler, and Council Member Joseph Macaluso Staff Present: Ron Bowman, Siria Arreola, Paul Barwick, Pam Bransford, Jeff Carroll, Lori Carroll, Jim Kohler, Mike Mann, Sandy Mattick, Doug Meckel, Nick Montagno, Barbara Quirk, Mike Raute, Angie Rios, Chris Shadrock, Kelly Skovbjerg, Laura Talley, Linda Zartler, and Danny Zincke. Recognized/Registered Guests: David Docter, Ross Partlow, Dakota Durden, Amy Story, and Ben Eldredge. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Handren called the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Handren asked for a Moment of Silence and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and to the Texas Flag. 2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST City of Boerne Page 2 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 No conflicts were declared. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were received. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: 4.A. 2020-171 CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2020 AND THE SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2020 (STATE OF THE CITY). THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED. 4.B. 2020-152 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R03; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND SHADEPRO LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR KINDERPARK. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. 4.C. 2020-154 CONSIDER ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-02; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-64, CAPTIONED, “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS”, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2007, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 14, REZONING OF 1.55 ACRES LOCATED AT 614 FREY STREET (KAD NO. 18975) FROM R-1, MEDIUM-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO B-1, HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Jon Miller) THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED. 4.D. 2020-155 CONSIDER ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-64, CAPTIONED, “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, City of Boerne Page 3 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 TEXAS”, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2007, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 14, REZONING OF 0.412 ACRES LOCATED AT 121 ADVOGT STREET, LOT 11A (KAD NO. 24670) FROM B-2, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, TO B-1, HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Mike Hodsdon) THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED. 4.E. 2020-150 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R04; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLING CENTER TEXAS POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT RENEWAL. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. 4.F. 2020-144 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R05; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND SWAGIT PRODUCTIONS, LLC FOR MEETING PRODUCTION, BROADCAST AND RECORDING SERVICE. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. 4.G. 2020-158 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R06; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF MAIN STREET (HWY 87) DURING CERTAIN HOURS FOR THE TEXAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION SHOW AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOOLARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 4 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 5. 2020-168 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018. Mayor Handren called on City Manager Ron Bowman. Mr. Bowman was excited to announce that the City of Boerne, for the 32nd consecutive year, has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Ms. Sandy Mattick, Finance Director expressed appreciation to Finance Staff for the compiling of the CAFR. 6. 2020-170 RECEIVE THE FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020. Mayor Handren called on Ms. Sandy Mattick, Finance Director. Ms. Mattick provided the Quarterly Financial Report and reported that the City is in a strong financial position. Revenues (excluding budgeted fund balance) were at 37.28% of budget, expenditures were below projections at 22.50%, sales tax collections were up 9.69% from this period last year, and ad valorem tax collections were at 82.66%. The electric revenues were at 21.88% of budget and the expenses were at 22.00% of budget. The water revenues were at 26.32% of budget and expenses were at 19.90% of budget. The wastewater revenues were at 25.06% of budget and expenses were at 23.83% of budget. The gas revenues were at 21.91% of budget and expenses were at 22.10% of budget. Ms. Mattick continued with the Quarterly Investment Report. The Public Funds Investment Act requires that written investment transactions for all funds be submitted to the governing body at least quarterly. The City of Boerne invested in TexPool, MBIA, Texas TERM, TexStar, Government Agencies, municipal bonds, commercial paper, and Certificates of Deposit (CD's). Interest earned for this reporting quarter totaled $349,932. Ms. Mattick stated that staff will continue to monitor interest rate activity and act accordingly when opportunities arise. City of Boerne Page 5 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 7. 2020-153 CONSIDER ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-64, CAPTIONED, “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS”, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2007, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 14, REZONING 2.348 ACRES LOCATED AT 87 MARKET AVENUE (KAD NO. 19961) FROM I, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO B-2R, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL RESTRICTED DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (UDS Thirteen LLC) Mayor Handren called on Ms. Laura Talley, Planning and Community Development Director. Ms. Talley displayed a map of the property located at 87 Market Avenue. Ms. Talley reminded the City Council that the vote on the first reading of the ordinance to rezone the property was not unanimous. The property owner is requesting the property be rezoned from from I, Industrial District to B-2R, Highway Commercial Restricted District. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-01; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-64, CAPTIONED, “ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS”, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2007, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 14, REZONING 2.348 ACRES LOCATED AT 87 MARKET AVENUE (KAD NO. 19961) FROM I, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO B-2R, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL RESTRICTED DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (UDS THIRTEEN LLC). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 6 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 8. 2020-161 CONSIDER A ONE-TIME READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05; AS PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF BOERNE’S HOME RULE CHARTER, SECTION 3.11.A. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOOLARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN, TO APPROVE A ONE-TIME READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05; AS PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF BOERNE’S HOME RULE CHARTER, SECTION 3.11.A. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 9. 2020-156 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BOERNE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2007-56, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2007, ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 04. DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE 3. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 06. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, ARTICLE 6. DRAINAGE AND FLOOD HAZARDS, SECTION 01. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 03. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, SECTION 05. FLOOD HAZARDS, SECTION 06. PROTECTION OF SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES; AND RELATED REFERENCES THROUGHOUT. Ms. Talley continued with discussion on the proposed modifications to the Subdivision Ordinance. With the assistance of the City's consultant, Troy Dorman the ordinance will include further detail regarding Low Impact Development (LID) and stormwater, which will now also apply to the ETJ. Ms. Talley spoke to changes in zones, drainage, and flood hazards, replacing terminology of Stream Corridor with Drainageway Protection Zone. She also discussed the proposed exemptions of Stormwater Management requirements. The modified ordinance does not allow any residential in a flood plain. Discussion ensued regarding the exemption of an individual lot if the owner is wanting to a add patio or storage building which is 100 square feet. Mr. Dorman stated that it could be harmful to neighboring properties, causing City of Boerne Page 7 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 runoff from any new impervious cover into a vegetated area, especially if all neighbors added a patio or storage building. Enforcement could be an issue. City Manager Ron Bowman stated that we will take it a month at a time to see if additional staff is needed. Discussion also ensued regarding the Protection Zones, and if the ordinance is too progressive. Education is key to communication to the public. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOOLARD, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BOERNE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 2007-56, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2007, ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 04. DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE 2. PROCEDURES, SECTION 02. PROCEDURES FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT, ARTICLE 3. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 03. OPEN SPACE SYSTEMS, SECTION 06. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, ARTICLE 4. MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/ SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 01. MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES, ARTICLE 6. DRAINAGE AND FLOOD HAZARDS, SECTION 01. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 03. DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, SECTION 05. FLOOD HAZARDS, SECTION 06. PROTECTION OF SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES; AND RELATED REFERENCES THROUGHOUT, LEAVING SECTION 6.01.003, B. EXEMPTIONS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS, 2. AT 100 SQUARE FEET AND CHANGING THE WORD RESPONSIBLE TO RESPONSIBILITY IN 3.06.002, OBLIGATIOS OF SUBDIVIDER. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 10. 2020-162 CONSIDER A ONE-TIME READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2020-06; AS PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF BOERNE’S HOME RULE CHARTER, SECTION 3.11.A. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO APPROVE A ONE-TIME READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2020-06; AS PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF BOERNE’S HOME RULE CHARTER, SECTION 3.11.A. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 8 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 11. 2020-157 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2020-06; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS, CHAPTER 9. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ARTICLE I - IN GENERAL SECTION 9-5 DEFINITIONS, SECTION 9-6 LANDS TO WHICH THE CHAPTER APPLIES, SECTION 9-7 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AND LOCAL FLOODPLAIN, ARTICLE II - ADMINISTRATION SECTION 9-42 (9) AND (10) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLOOPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR, SECTION 9-68 STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS, AND SECTION 9-70 FLOODWAYS (1); PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION. Ms. Talley continued with the modifications in the Code of Ordinances regarding flood plains. She stated that new projects would be required to develop in accordance with the more accurate and up to date local floodplain, rather than solely using FEMA floodplain. With these proposed modifications, the City will no longer allow any development or disturbance in the floodway nor any increase in the base flood elevation. Discussion ensued regarding property owners altering flow by using fill and penalties set by state statute. City of Boerne Page 9 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOOLARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2020-06; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS, CHAPTER 9. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 9-5. DEFINITIONS, SECTION 9-6. LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES, SECTION 9-7. BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AND LOCAL FLOODPLAIN, ARTICLE II, ADMINISTRATION SECTION 9-42. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR, ARTICLE III, FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION, SECTION 9-68. STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS, AND SECTION 9-70. FLOODWAYS; AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00 FOR EACH VIOLATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 12. 2020-149 RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR MIXER RECONFIGURATION AND SLUDGE PIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RECYCLING CENTER AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R07; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND _____________ FOR MIXER RECONFIGURATION AND SLUDGE PIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RECYCLING CENTER. Mayor Handren called on Mr. Mike Mann, Utilities Director. Mr. Mann explained that a few weeks ago the City Council rejected bids for work to both wastewater treatment plants due to cost. Staff has found a remedy to the Ultraviolate Replacement portion of the initial bid at the Esser Road plant, so it was removed from the project. The project was re-bid to include installation of piping in the sludge handling facilities beneath the clarifiers. Four bids were received. The City's consultant engineer reviewed the low bidder's qualifications and recommended awarding the bid to Associated Construction Partners, LTD from Boerne. City of Boerne Page 10 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOOLARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, TO RECEIVE BIDS APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R07; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LTD FOR MIXER RECONFIGURATION AND SLUDGE PIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RECYCLING CENTER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $89,900.00. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 13. 2020-160 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R08; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND BOERNE KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Mayor Handren called on Mr. Nick Montagno, Development and Process Improvement Manager. Mr. Montagno stated that City Council approved the agreement with the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (BKCEDC) contract in November of last year. Since that time, the University of Texas' IC2 Institute, has funded a grant through Planet Texas 2050 to partner with the BKCEDC and the City to create a 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. Ms. Amy Story, President and CEO of the BKCEDC explained the scope of work and the timeline of the project. It was Staff's recommendation to amend the agreement with BKCEDC to reflect the new Planet Texas 2050 timeline for completion of a strategic plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-R08; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND BOERNE KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 11 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 Yeah: 5 - Council Member Wolosin, Mayor Pro Tem Woolard, Council Member Scott, Council Member Fowler, and Council Member Macaluso 14. 2020-159 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT DISCUSSION. Mayor Handren called on Mr. Ron Bowman, City Manager to provide an update to the Dashboard Projects. Mr. Bowman stated out of the 98 projects listed, 43 have been completed. This will be the fifth year of the City's public art program. He distributed to the Council Members photos of the the top 10 pieces chosen. Mr. Bowman also updated the Council on TxDOT's project at the Visitor's Center. TxDOT has been unable to get in touch with the contractor. The Bevy was hosting the Winter Board meeting of Texas Association of Convention and Visitor's Association. It was well attended with vendors in the hallway. Ms. Linda Zartler, Assistant City Manager provided an update on the new City Hall. We are in the planning stage of an open house in March. 15. 2020-163 CONTINUE WORKSHOP DISCUSSION IF NECESSARY. The Workshop was not continued. 16. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL/LEGAL COUNSEL/STAFF – No discussion or action may take place. City Manager Ron Bowman recognized Ms. Linda Zarter, Assistant City Manager as her last week as a full-time employee. She is retiring after 24 years of service. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: Mayor Handren convened the City Council into Executive Session at 7:51 p.m. 17.A.2020-164 SECTION 551.087 - DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS. (153 S Main) No action was taken. City of Boerne Page 12 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 17.B.2020-165 SECTION 551.072 - DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY. (Utilities City Hall Complex located at 400 E Blanco Rd. and 402 E Blanco Rd.) No action was taken. 18. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Mayor Handren reconvened the City Council into Open Session at 8:34 p.m. No action was taken. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: CITY COUNCIL MAY, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ANY TIME TO DISCUSS ANY MATTER LISTED ABOVE INCLUDING IF THEY MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS IN SECTIONS 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY), 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY), 551.073 (DELIBERATION REGARDING GIFTS), 551.074 (PERSONNEL/OFFICERS), 551.076 (DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES), AND SECTION 551.087 (DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) OF CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. (If needed) The City Council did not once again convene into Executive Session. 20. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Handren adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m. Approved: _______________________________ Mayor City of Boerne Page 13 City Council Official Meeting Minutes January 28, 2020 Attest: _______________________________ City Secretary City of Boerne Page 14