City Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingLakeway, TX · June 28, 2021
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council Special Meeting
Monday, June 28, 2021
City Hall
1102 Lohmans Crossing Road
Lakeway, TX 78734
6:30 PM
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Those who do plan to attend the meeting in-person are encouraged to pre-register to speak
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Persons may also register to speak at the meeting.
Page
1 ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER.
2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
3 UPDATE ON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.
"Motion to [Approve / Deny / Table / Postpone]"
• Report by Lake Travis Fire Rescue Wildlife Mitigation Specialist Chris
Rea.
• Citizen participation.
• Council discussion/action.
Hamilton Greenbelt Wildfire Fuels Reduction Project Update 4 - 17
4 TML HEALTH CARE PROPOSAL.
"Motion to [Approve / Deny / Table / Postpone]"
• Report by Rebecca Hawes, Consultant, Gallagher Benefit Services and
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Heather VonGonten, Account Executive, TML Health Benefits Pool.
• Citizen participation.
• Council discussion/action.
TML Health 18 - 31
Presentation
5 WORK SESSION: FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET.
• Staff report by City Manager Julie Oakley.
• Citizen participation.
• Council discussion/action.
ADDENDUM - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 DRAGON IN
LAKEWAY, TX.
"Motion to [Approve / Deny / Table / Postpone]"
• Staff report by City Manager Julie Oakley.
• Citizen participation.
• Council discussion/action.
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6 ADJOURN.
Signed this 22nd day of June, 2021.
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Thomas Kilgore, Mayor
All items may be subject to action by City Council pursuant to Ordinance No. 2001-10-29-1, Article VI.
The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to
discuss any matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Government Code including,
but not limited to, 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), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations
about Homeland Security Issues) and as authorized by the Texas Tax Code including, but not limited
to, Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information).
Certification: I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the City of Lakeway Official
Community Bulletin Board on the 22nd day of June, 2021
at 5:00 p.m. Council approved agendas and action minutes are available on line at
http://www.lakeway-tx.gov/. The City of Lakeway Council meetings are available to all persons
regardless of ability. If you require special assistance, please contact Jo Ann Touchstone, City
Secretary, at 512-314-7506 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Jo Ann Touchstone, City Secretary
AGENDA ADDENDUM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKEWAY, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS to be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at
Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway, Texas, for the purpose of
considering the following agenda items.
The following items are added to the Agenda for consideration:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.045, the following agenda item is hereby added to
the Council Meeting Agenda for June 28, 2021:
Purchase of Property located at 601 Dragon in Lakeway, TX
• Staff report by City Manager Julie Oakley.
• Citizen participation.
• Council discussion/action.
The City of Lakeway Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of ability. If you require
special assistance, please contact Jo Ann Touchstone, City Secretary, at 314-7516 at least 48 hours in
advance of the meeting.
Certification: I certify that a copy of the June 28, 2021, addendum to agenda of items for consideration by the City of
Lakeway City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on June 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Signed this the 23rd day of June, 2021.
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Thomas Kilgore, Mayor
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Hamilton Greenbelt Wildfire Fuels
Reduction Project Update
June 28, 2021
Chris Rea, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Lake Travis Fire Rescue
Page 4 of 32 “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure!” –Ben Franklin
Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Mitigation Goals
Extending the Home Ignition Zone Shaded Fuel Break: Before
Home Ignition Zone Assessments
are Free to Lakeway residents!
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Email wildfire@ltfr.org!
Steiner Ranch Fire 2011 Shaded Fuel Break: After
Tonight’s Agenda (6/28/2021)
1. Revisit slides from last City Council Update on 12.7.20
2. Hamilton Greenbelt Project Progress to Date (6/28/2021)
3. Types of units in this project
4. Project Progress in the entire greenbelt
5. Project Progress in Hamilton Greenbelt 1
6. Project Progress in Hamilton Greenbelt 2
7. Cost Summary for June 2021 Meeting (TODAY)
8. Next Steps
9. North Lakeway Village Grant Update
10. Questions???
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2 Types of Units in this project….
• Shaded Fuel Breaks
• Dead and Downed Removal
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Hamilton Greenbelt Project
Where we left off on 12/7/2020……….
Progress to Date on
Hamilton Greenbelt Project Progress to Date on 12/7/2020 12/7/2020
All of Hamilton Greenbelt I and II
Total workable area = 75 acres
Hamilton Greenbelt I = 35 acres
Hamilton Greenbelt II = 40 acres
Percentage of completion = 19.3%
Hamilton Greenbelt I only
2019 = 2.6 acres
2020 = 10.8 acres
Percentage of completion = 13.4/35 acres = 38%
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Cost Summary on 6/28/21(TODAY)
$350,000 Total budget
($191,517) Spent to date (6/28/2021)
$158,482 Budget left for Hamilton Greenbelt rest of Hamilton Greenbelt 1 and 2
LTFR has confidence we can complete the project with the remainder of the
funds allocated and appreciates the City of Lakeway for investing in the safety of
their citizens.
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Setbacks (Progress Report)
Rain, nasty weather making the ground soft and sloppy, steep
topography, access issues (it’s hard to get equipment in and out
in many places), COVID in general, and losing our crew to help
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with COVID in other states has hindered our progress thus far.
However, we are still on budget!
Next Steps
• Lake Travis Fire Rescue anticipates to COMPLETE Hamilton Greenbelt
1 by August 2021 (weather, staffing, COVID, setbacks, etc. may affect
this date)
• Lake Travis Fire Rescue predicts to COMPLETE Hamilton Greenbelt 2
by March 2022 (weather, staffing, COVID, setbacks, etc. may affect
this date)
• We feel comfortable still being able to finish the project under budget
or at the budget of $350, 000 for this project
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North Lakeway Village (Next Tract to
Mitigate)
• Received FEMA grant to complete this project
• Approximately 5.2 Acre Project Area
• Approximate Completion Date Range: Between April and June of
2022
• Number of properties protected: 33
• Federal Cost: $37,088
• City Cost: $9,272
• Total Cost: $46,360
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Questions???
Area before Fuels Mitigation Work
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Area after Fuels Mitigation Work
The City of Lakeway
We’re here for you.
Going on 2 Year
partnership
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This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health. TML Health is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide group benefits to participating subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
TML Health Benefits Pool
Trustees at Large
Appointed by Chair
Dr. Lew White, Chair Region 10
Larry Fields, Region 5
Glen Metcalf, Region 8
Gayle Sims, Region 13
Mike Slye, Region 13
Jay Stokes, Region 14
Ex-Officio Trustees
Terry Henley
John “Buzz” Fullen
Bennett Sandlin
Mini Pool Members
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TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
2 group benefits services to participating political subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
Then and Now
1979
117 6,500
Texas Cities Employees as of May 1979
2021
13.7M 850 10,556 36,216
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TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
3 group benefits services to participating political subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
Mission Statement
Bringing members
together to provide
quality healthcare
benefits for employees
and families at an
exceptional value.
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TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
4 group benefits services to participating political subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
Power of the Pool
Committed
Stable Pool Rating Renewal Credits COVID-19 Claims
to Wellness
Pool financial strength: • As a nonprofit, when the • We covered 100% of in- • $150 TML Well reward.
Pool has a good financial network COVID-19 claims for • Weight loss support through
$85M in reserves year, we pass the savings 12 months. Wonder Health, formerly
on to our groups. • $15.3 million in COVID-19 Naturally Slim.
• Average rate increase of • 19-20 PY = $6 million claims removed. • Comprehensive disease
3.22% over the past 4 years. • 20-21 PY = $8 million
management program.
• Rate caps set by the Board • 21-22 PY = reviewing
• 24/7 Nurse Line.
every year. at our June board
meeting • Catapult onsite/virtual
screening with at-home
• The longer you’re a
7% kits.
maximum member, the greater your
renewal credit. • Telemedicine provides
1% overall increase
access to a doctor anytime,
anywhere.
average 7%
maximum
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decrease
TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
5 group benefits services to participating political subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
Valued Partnership
We serve you, not
shareholders
The right plan at the
right price
A dedicated Account Team
Nationwide network
Access to a virtual doctor
visit, anywhere, any time
Two wellness programs for
one low cost
Personalized concierge
service
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TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
6 group benefits services to participating political subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
Thank you.
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TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
7 group benefits services to participating political subdivisions and is not an insurance company.
This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
City Council Budget Workshop
Rebecca Hawes | Heather VonGonten
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June 28, 2021
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Discussion Items
Prepare for the 2021 - 2022 Plan Year
I. Historical Medical Claims History
II. Historical Renewal Overview
III. 2021 Renewals
IV. TML Health Information
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Medical Experience Overview
2020
Plan Year 2019 2018 2017 2016
Plan Year to Date
Average Enrollment 108 96 104 105 102
Medical Premium PEPM $825 $631 $832 $728 $614
Total Claims - PEPM $1,551 $827 $1,002 $909 $842
Loss Ratio 188% 131% 121% 125% 137%
Average Enrollment
110
Premium and Claims Data
108 $1,800
108
$1,600 $1,551
106 105
104 $1,400
104
102 $1,200
102 $1,002
$1,000 $909
100 $825 $827 $832 $842
$800 $728
$631 $614
98
96 $600
96
$400
94
$200
92
$0
90 Current Plan Year 2019 2018 2017 2016
Current 2019 2018 2017 2016 to Date
Plan Medical Premium PEPM Total Claims - PEPM
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Year to
Date
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Historical Renewal Information
Plan Year Initial Renewal Final Decision
Humana: 32% increase ($247,174 annual Moved to BCBSTX for a 1% increase to
October 1, 2016
increase) current rates ($8,271 annual increase)
BCBSTX: 30% increase to rates ($223,191 BAFO BCBSTX: 25% increase to rates
October 1, 2017
annual increase) ($186,498 annual increase)
BAFO BCBSTX: 15% increase to rates
October 1, 2018 BCBSTX: 20% increase to rates ($183,007)
($138,584 annual increase)
Moved to TML for a 3% increase to overall
October 1, 2019 BCBSTX: 23% increase to rates ($226,298)
rates ($31,931 annual increase)
Renew with TML for a 1.7% increase to
October 1, 2020 TML: 1.7% increase to rates ($17,908)
overall rates ($17,908 increase)
October 1, 2021 TML: 3% increase to rates ($33,304)
Plan Year Current Funding Level Final Decision Funding Level
October 1, 2016 $544.28 PEPM $543.68 PEPM
October 1, 2017 $543.68 PEPM $682.29 PEPM
October 1, 2018 $682.29 PEPM $785.32 PEPM
October 1, 2019 $785.32 PEPM $817.11 PEPM
October 1, 2020 $817.11 PEPM $841.56 PEPM
October 1, 2021 $841.56 PEPM $865.62 PEPM
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2021 Renewal Information
Line of Coverage Renewal
• 3% increase to current rates
• $31,759 increase to City Budget
• Plan Design the Same except the HDHP/HSA plan family deductible will
Medical
now $8,000 vs. $6,000
- TML Health
• BCBSTX will be the new provider network as well a paying the claims for
TML Health
• Deductibles will now be based on plan year vs. calendar year
Dental
• Rate Pass
- Lincoln Financial
Vision
• Rate Pass (Currently in Rate Guarantee)
- Lincoln Financial
Life/AD&D, Vol. Life/AD&D, Short & Long
Term Disability • Rate Pass with a 24 month rate guarantee
- Lincoln Financial
Critical Illness & Accident Plan
- SunLife • Rate Pass
• Terminating contract with Worker’s Assistance Program as TML Health is
Employee Assistance Program
now offering a “free” EAP through Deer Oaks EAP.
- Worker’s Assistance Program
• Approximately savings of $2,904
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Power of the Pool
Committed
Stable Pool Renewal Credits COVID-19 Claims
to Wellness
Rating
• As a nonprofit, when the • We covered 100% of in- • $150 TML Well reward.
Pool financial strength: Pool has a good financial network COVID-19 claims for
$85M in reserves • Weight loss support through
year, we pass the savings 12 months. Wondr Health, formerly
on to our groups. • $15.3 million in COVID-19 Naturally Slim.
• Average rate increase of • 19-20 PY = $6 million claims removed. • Comprehensive disease
3.22% over the past 4 years. • 20-21 PY = $8 million
management program.
• Rate caps set by the Board • 21-22 PY = reviewing
• 24/7 Nurse Line.
every year. at our June board
meeting • Catapult onsite/virtual
screening with at-home
7% • The longer you’re a
kits.
maximum member, the greater your
• Telemedicine provides
1% overall increase renewal credit.
access to a doctor anytime,
average 7%
anywhere.
maximu
m
decrease
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TML Health Benefits Pool is a non-profit trust organization created by political subdivisions to provide
group benefits services to participating political subdivisionsand is not an insurance company.
6 This contains proprietary and confidential information of TML Health.
Thank you!
Rebecca Hawes
512.930.8344
Rebecca_Hawes@ajg.com
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4411 S. IH-35, Suite 102
Georgetown, TX 78626
USA
©2018 ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. | AJG.COM
Julie Oakley, CPA
City Manager
___________________________________________________________________________
Staff Report
Meeting date: June 28, 2021
Agenda item: Purchase of Property located at 601 Dragon in Lakeway, TX
Background:
In order to address significant drainage issues in the area around the property, and in order to allow this
property to retain its current state as the natural drainage channel for run-off in this part of Lakeway,
staff recommends purchasing the property located at 601 Dragon.
The City has had an appraisal done on the property, and the purchase price negotiated with the
landowner is within the range of the appraisal price.
Suggested Motion: Authorize the City Manager to execute closing documents and any other materials
necessary for the City to purchase the property located at 601 Dragon, Lakeway, TX, when they are in
a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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