PUBLIC COMMENT Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment regarding an item on or off the agenda may do so after completing the required registration card. In accordance with the Texas Attorney General's Opinion, any public comment that is made on an item that is not on the published final agenda will only be heard by the City Council. No formal action, discussion, deliberation, or comment will be made by the City Council. Each person providing public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. 5A. Remarks from visitors. (Three-minute time limit)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Presentation of proposed local government software solution, iCompass. (Lisa Brown and Michelle Cooper)
Discussion regarding the upcoming transition of City offices to the new City Hall.(Allison Hosgood)
Presentation of proposed goals supporting the city-wide objectives and strategic focus areas for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Eliska Padilla)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items listed on the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council member in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a regular agenda item. 8A. Consideration and possible action approving the minutes of the January 17, 2019 Regular and Special Called City Council Meetings. (Lisa Brown) 8C. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to pay Little Ebenezer Baptist Church $50,000.00, pursuant to the PID agreement regarding Meritage Homes and Cross Creek. (Odis Jones)
Consideration and possible action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Abescape Group for mowing and grounds maintenance services. (Matt Rector)
ORDINANCES: Consideration and possible action on the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of City of Hutto, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019; authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of said bonds; approving an official statement, the form of a paying agent/registrar agreement and related agreements; establishing procedures for selling and delivering of one or more series of bonds; and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (Edena Atmore)
RESOLUTIONS: Consideration and possible action on a resolution ordering a special election for May 4, 2019, to fill the vacancy of City Council, Place 4. (Lisa Brown) Consideration y posible action sobre una resolution ordenando una election especial para el 4 de mayo de 2019, para llenar el puesto vacante del Concejo Municipal, Lugar 4
Consideration and possible action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burditt Consultants LLC for professional services related to the Proposition C Bond park projects. (Scot Stromsness and Matt Rector)
OTHER BUSINESS: Consideration of and possible appointments to City Boards and Commissions, including the Economic Development Corporations and CAPCOG. (Lisa Brown)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council for the City of Hutto 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 the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 [Litigation/Consultation with Attorney], 551.072 [Deliberations regarding real property], 551.073 [Deliberations regarding gifts and donations], 551.074 [Deliberations regarding personnel matters] or 551.076 [Deliberations regarding deployment/implementation of security personnel or devices] and 551.087 [Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations]. 12A. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.087, Economic Development negotiations related to Project Expansion. 12B. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding an update on the pending litigation with Manville Water Supply Corporation. 12C. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding contract negotiations with potential water supply providers. 12D. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding Council protocol and duties, as well as, responsibilities of Councilmembers. 12E. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding Koke FM proposal. 12F. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding economic development
Feb 07, 2019 City Council
PUBLIC COMMENT Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment regarding an item on or off the agenda may do so after completing the required registration card. In accordance with the Texas Attorney General's Opinion, any public comment that is made on an item that is not on the published final agenda will only be heard by the City Council. No formal action, discussion, deliberation, or comment will be made by the City Council. Each person providing public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. 5A. Remarks from visitors. (Three-minute time limit)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Presentation of proposed local government software solution, iCompass. (Lisa Brown and Michelle Cooper)
Discussion regarding the upcoming transition of City offices to the new City Hall.(Allison Hosgood)
Presentation of proposed goals supporting the city-wide objectives and strategic focus areas for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (Eliska Padilla)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items listed on the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council member in which event, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a regular agenda item. 8A. Consideration and possible action approving the minutes of the January 17, 2019 Regular and Special Called City Council Meetings. (Lisa Brown) 8C. Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to pay Little Ebenezer Baptist Church $50,000.00, pursuant to the PID agreement regarding Meritage Homes and Cross Creek. (Odis Jones)
Consideration and possible action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Abescape Group for mowing and grounds maintenance services. (Matt Rector)
ORDINANCES: Consideration and possible action on the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of City of Hutto, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019; authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of said bonds; approving an official statement, the form of a paying agent/registrar agreement and related agreements; establishing procedures for selling and delivering of one or more series of bonds; and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. (Edena Atmore)
RESOLUTIONS: Consideration and possible action on a resolution ordering a special election for May 4, 2019, to fill the vacancy of City Council, Place 4. (Lisa Brown) Consideration y posible action sobre una resolution ordenando una election especial para el 4 de mayo de 2019, para llenar el puesto vacante del Concejo Municipal, Lugar 4
Consideration and possible action on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Burditt Consultants LLC for professional services related to the Proposition C Bond park projects. (Scot Stromsness and Matt Rector)
OTHER BUSINESS: Consideration of and possible appointments to City Boards and Commissions, including the Economic Development Corporations and CAPCOG. (Lisa Brown)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council for the City of Hutto 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 the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 [Litigation/Consultation with Attorney], 551.072 [Deliberations regarding real property], 551.073 [Deliberations regarding gifts and donations], 551.074 [Deliberations regarding personnel matters] or 551.076 [Deliberations regarding deployment/implementation of security personnel or devices] and 551.087 [Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations]. 12A. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.087, Economic Development negotiations related to Project Expansion. 12B. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding an update on the pending litigation with Manville Water Supply Corporation. 12C. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding contract negotiations with potential water supply providers. 12D. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding Council protocol and duties, as well as, responsibilities of Councilmembers. 12E. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding Koke FM proposal. 12F. Executive Session, as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, regarding economic development