CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.0415, a member of the governing body may make an announcement about items of community interest during a meeting of the governing body without given notice of the subject of the announcement. Items of Community Interests include: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedule; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition of the subdivision; (4) a reminder regarding social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (5) announcements involving imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 5.1. General Comments from City Council 5.2. City Council Liaison Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. The purpose of this item is to allow the residents of Hutto and other interested persons an opportunity to address the City Council on agenda issues and on non-agenda issues that are a matter of the jurisdiction of the City Council (i.e., City policy or legislative issues). Non-agenda issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should be first dealt with at the administrative level by calling City Hall at (512) 759-4839 during business hours. Each person providing public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. Written comments for this meeting may also be sent to comments@huttotx.gov PRIOR to 4:00 pm on October 7, 2021. The email must include name, address, phone # and email to be recognized properly. Written comments will be provided to Council.
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation No. 2021-013: Proclaiming October 23, 2021, Keep Hutto Beautiful Day.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the September 2, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. 9.2. Consideration and possible action on approving the September 9, 2021, Special Called City Council meeting minutes. 9.3. Consideration and possible action on approving the September 16, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. 9.5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-153 a Resolution accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek Phase 4.(Wade Benton) 9.6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-154 a Resolution accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek CR 118 Arterial Phase 2. (Wade Benton) 9.7. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-059 the proposed Unified Development Code (2020 Edition, as amended), Chapter 4 Section 10.410 Signs, to add and clarify language for temporary signage. (Second Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin) 9.8. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-060 approving the proposed annexation of the Lidell-Walker Tracts, 263.008 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-1 (Single-Family Residential). (Second Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-152 a Resolution accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Durango Farms Phase 1. (Wade Benton)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-156 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement with AmaTerra Enviornmental, Inc. (Dorothy Palumbo)
OTHER BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding possible appointments, re-appointments, and/or removals to City Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Economic Development Corporations, Local Government Corporations, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards, City Council Liaisons, Area Government appointments, and Advisory Committees.
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-151 approving a fee waiver for the Library to forgive fines during the month of November in support of the Hutto Community Food Pantry. (Colleen Tierney)
Consideration and possible action on a request from the Diversity & Inclusion Commission for potential funding for the Treats on East event.
Consideration and possible action on executing a professional services agreement with DCS Engineering, LLC to update the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study. (Ashley Lumpkin)
ORDINANCES Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-062 amending the budget for the fiscal year of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, in accordance with existing statutory requirements, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds for additional expenditures. (First Reading) (Angie Rios)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-152 directing the Economic Development Corporation to reimburse the city for expenditures paid for on behalf of the Economic Development Corporation. (Angie Rios)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution R-2021-147A repealing Resolution R- 2021-147; approving the Development Agreement for the Lidell-Walker Tracts, 263.008 acres, more or less of land; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement; and providing an effective date. (Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-058 opening a public hearing on the levy of assessments on property within Durango Farms Public Improvement District and approving levying special assessments for, and apportioning the costs of, certain improvements to property in and for the Durango Farms Public Improvement District; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the district, and the owners thereof; providing for the manner and method of collection of such assessments; making a finding of special benefit to property in the district and the real and true owners thereof; approving a service and assessment plan; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.(First Reading)(Dorothy Palumbo)
RESOLUTIONS Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-157 determining costs of authorized improvements for the Durango Farms Public Improvement District and ordering the filing of an assessment roll with the City Secretary to make available to the public in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372; calling a public hearing on the levy of assessments on property located within the Durango Farms Public Improvement District to pay such costs and directing the City Secretary to publish and mail notice of the public hearing in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372; and related matters; and providing an effective date. (Dorothy Palumbo)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-131 authorizing the City of Hutto's execution and entering into the Durango Farms Public Improvement District Financing and Reimbursement Agreement; ordering other matters in connection with the foregoing and providing an effective date. (Dorothy Palumbo)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-144 approving the form and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for City of Hutto, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (Durango Farms Public Improvement District Project).
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-146 approving the form and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for "City of Hutto, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Project).
13. 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). 13.1. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims, Pending Litigation and City Council Legal Requests. 13.2. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 annexations. 13.3. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 contract amendment with ACDI Clawson Disposal, Inc. for collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling services, and solid waste collection fees. 13.4. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on July 30, 2021, by Chief Hall. 13.5. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.087, and 551.072 to deliberate and seek legal advice regarding economic development negotiations and real property in connection with project Darwin. 14. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.1. Consideration and possible action related to legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims, Pending Litigation and City Council Legal Requests. 14.2. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 annexations. 14.3. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 contract amendment with ACDI Clawson Disposal, Inc. for collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling services, and solid waste collection fees. 14.4. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on July 30, 2021, by Chief Hall. 14.5. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.087, and 551.072 to deliberate and seek legal advice regarding economic development negotiations and real property in connection with project Darwin. 15. ADJOURNMENT
Oct 07, 2021 City Council
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.0415, a member of the governing body may make an announcement about items of community interest during a meeting of the governing body without given notice of the subject of the announcement. Items of Community Interests include: (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; (2) information regarding holiday schedule; (3) an honorary or salutary recognition of public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition of the subdivision; (4) a reminder regarding social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the political subdivision; and (5) announcements involving imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the political subdivision that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 5.1. General Comments from City Council 5.2. City Council Liaison Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. The purpose of this item is to allow the residents of Hutto and other interested persons an opportunity to address the City Council on agenda issues and on non-agenda issues that are a matter of the jurisdiction of the City Council (i.e., City policy or legislative issues). Non-agenda issues regarding daily operational or administrative matters should be first dealt with at the administrative level by calling City Hall at (512) 759-4839 during business hours. Each person providing public comment will be limited to 3 minutes. Any citizen wishing to speak during public comment may do so after completing the required registration form. Written comments for this meeting may also be sent to comments@huttotx.gov PRIOR to 4:00 pm on October 7, 2021. The email must include name, address, phone # and email to be recognized properly. Written comments will be provided to Council.
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation No. 2021-013: Proclaiming October 23, 2021, Keep Hutto Beautiful Day.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the September 2, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. 9.2. Consideration and possible action on approving the September 9, 2021, Special Called City Council meeting minutes. 9.3. Consideration and possible action on approving the September 16, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. 9.5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-153 a Resolution accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek Phase 4.(Wade Benton) 9.6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-154 a Resolution accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Mustang Creek CR 118 Arterial Phase 2. (Wade Benton) 9.7. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-059 the proposed Unified Development Code (2020 Edition, as amended), Chapter 4 Section 10.410 Signs, to add and clarify language for temporary signage. (Second Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin) 9.8. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-060 approving the proposed annexation of the Lidell-Walker Tracts, 263.008 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-1 (Single-Family Residential). (Second Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-152 a Resolution accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Durango Farms Phase 1. (Wade Benton)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-156 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement with AmaTerra Enviornmental, Inc. (Dorothy Palumbo)
OTHER BUSINESS Consideration and possible action regarding possible appointments, re-appointments, and/or removals to City Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, Economic Development Corporations, Local Government Corporations, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards, City Council Liaisons, Area Government appointments, and Advisory Committees.
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-151 approving a fee waiver for the Library to forgive fines during the month of November in support of the Hutto Community Food Pantry. (Colleen Tierney)
Consideration and possible action on a request from the Diversity & Inclusion Commission for potential funding for the Treats on East event.
Consideration and possible action on executing a professional services agreement with DCS Engineering, LLC to update the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study. (Ashley Lumpkin)
ORDINANCES Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-062 amending the budget for the fiscal year of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, in accordance with existing statutory requirements, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds for additional expenditures. (First Reading) (Angie Rios)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-152 directing the Economic Development Corporation to reimburse the city for expenditures paid for on behalf of the Economic Development Corporation. (Angie Rios)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution R-2021-147A repealing Resolution R- 2021-147; approving the Development Agreement for the Lidell-Walker Tracts, 263.008 acres, more or less of land; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement; and providing an effective date. (Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-058 opening a public hearing on the levy of assessments on property within Durango Farms Public Improvement District and approving levying special assessments for, and apportioning the costs of, certain improvements to property in and for the Durango Farms Public Improvement District; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the district, and the owners thereof; providing for the manner and method of collection of such assessments; making a finding of special benefit to property in the district and the real and true owners thereof; approving a service and assessment plan; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.(First Reading)(Dorothy Palumbo)
RESOLUTIONS Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-157 determining costs of authorized improvements for the Durango Farms Public Improvement District and ordering the filing of an assessment roll with the City Secretary to make available to the public in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372; calling a public hearing on the levy of assessments on property located within the Durango Farms Public Improvement District to pay such costs and directing the City Secretary to publish and mail notice of the public hearing in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372; and related matters; and providing an effective date. (Dorothy Palumbo)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-131 authorizing the City of Hutto's execution and entering into the Durango Farms Public Improvement District Financing and Reimbursement Agreement; ordering other matters in connection with the foregoing and providing an effective date. (Dorothy Palumbo)
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-144 approving the form and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for City of Hutto, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (Durango Farms Public Improvement District Project).
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-146 approving the form and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for "City of Hutto, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Project).
13. 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). 13.1. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims, Pending Litigation and City Council Legal Requests. 13.2. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 annexations. 13.3. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 contract amendment with ACDI Clawson Disposal, Inc. for collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling services, and solid waste collection fees. 13.4. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on July 30, 2021, by Chief Hall. 13.5. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.087, and 551.072 to deliberate and seek legal advice regarding economic development negotiations and real property in connection with project Darwin. 14. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 14.1. Consideration and possible action related to legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Pending Legal Requests, Potential Claims, Pending Litigation and City Council Legal Requests. 14.2. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 annexations. 14.3. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to the 2019 contract amendment with ACDI Clawson Disposal, Inc. for collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling services, and solid waste collection fees. 14.4. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on July 30, 2021, by Chief Hall. 14.5. Consideration and possible action on legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.087, and 551.072 to deliberate and seek legal advice regarding economic development negotiations and real property in connection with project Darwin. 15. ADJOURNMENT