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 November 18, 2021. The email must include name, address, phone # and email to be recognized properly. Written comments will be provided to Council.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 7.1. General Assistant City Manager Comments 7.2. Introduction of Padma Patla, Public Works Director. 7.3. Presentation of Scenic City Award.
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation No. 2021-018: Proclaiming November 27, 2021, as Shop Small Saturday.
Consideration and possible action regarding potential violations by a Councilmember, pertaining to but not limited to dual office holding and possible action requesting county or district attorney or others for a formal AG opinion. (MPT Rose)
Consideration and possible action regarding the Certificate of Occupancy/Temporary Certificate of Occupancy process with a focus on the Hutto ISD facilities but not limited to only those for discussion. (MPT Rose)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the October 18, 2021 Joint City Council & Hutto Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes. 9.2. Consideration and possible action on the November 4, 2021, Special Called City Council meeting minutes. 9.3. Consideration and possible action on the November 4, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. 9.4. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-168 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Cottonwood Creek Phase 3 (Padma Patla) 9.5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-169 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Cross Creek Subdivision Phase 3&4 (Padma Patla) 9.6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-170 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Highlands North Section 2 (Padma Patla) 9.7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-171 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Wilco Ranch Phase 1 (Padma Patla) 9.8. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-172 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Wilco Ranch Phase 3 Section 1 (Padma Patla) 9.9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-066 amending Chapter 2, Article 2.02, Division 5, Section 2.02.121 of the City of Hutto Code of Ordinances providing for procedural and organizational rules for the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin) 9.10. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-173 authorizing the City to participate in the Texas Class Investment Pool.(Angie Rios) 9.11. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-175 acknowledging the conveyance of approximately 118.569 acres of land from Hutto 372, Ltd. to Lennar Homes of Texas and Land Construction, Ltd.
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.
Presentation from GFO Homes on the proposed Estates of Hutto subdivision and Public Improvement District.
Presentation from Columnar on the proposed Meadow Brook subdivision and Public Improvement District.
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-070 approving the proposed annexation of the Hanson - Tasto Tract, 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-R (Single-Family Residential - Rural Estate). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-071 on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning request for the property known as Schmidt’s Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD), 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, located on Ed Schmidt Boulevard. The land use proposal is detached and attached residential and commercial uses. (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-070 approving the proposed annexation of the Hanson - Tasto Tract, 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-R (Single-Family Residential - Rural Estate). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-071 on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning request for the property known as Schmidt’s Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD), 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, located on Ed Schmidt Boulevard. The land use proposal is detached and attached residential and commercial uses. (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin)
Presentation of the City Financials for the Month of October as well as the Monthly Investment Report as Required by the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy.
Consideration and possible action regarding Chamber of Commerce membership dues. (MPT Rose)
Consideration and possible action on a survey of the residents of Hutto. (Councilmember Kinsey)
Consideration and possible action on Task Force meeting requirements, including quorum, compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, role of officers, notice of meetings, and rules of procedure, and the possibility of combining the Communications Task Force and the ADA Task Force. (Councilmember Gordon)
Consideration and possible directing City Staff, bond counsel, financial advisors, and others to draft documents related to the potential sale of 2018 GO Bonds. (MPT Rose)
Consideration and possible action regarding Bojorquez Law firm with discussion surrounding, but not limited to, legal expenses. (MPT Rose)
Discussion with possible action acknowledging disclosure of potential conflict of interest regarding representation by Bojorquez Law Firm of Strategic Government Resources; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the acknowledgment letter.
ORDINANCES Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-068 an ordinance amending the budget for the fiscal year of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, by appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds for additional expenditures in accordance with existing statutory requirements; finding municipal purposes; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (First Reading)(Angie Rios)
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-069 electing to readopt Article 20.04 Reinvestment Zones And Tax Abatement Agreements, as amended herein, authorizing the participation in tax abatement agreements, establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement projects to encourage economic development in the City of Hutto; and provide for severability, repeal and an effective date.
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-072 altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles under section 545.356 of the Texas Transportation Code upon various streets located within the corporate limits of the City of Hutto; amending Chapter 22, Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.07, Traffic Schedules, Section 22.07.001 Speed Limits, of the Code of Ordinances.
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-165A approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Hutto and Williamson County regarding participation in the design and construction related to Segment 3 of the Southeast Loop (FM 3349) Construction Project; and repealing Resolution No. R-2021-165. (Wade Benton)
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 and City Council Legal Requests. 13.2. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to meet and confer. 13.3. Executive session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Acting City Manager, Interim City Manager. 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 and City Council Legal Requests. 14.2. Consideration and possible action related to legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to meet and confer. 14.3. Consideration and possible action on Executive Session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Acting City Manager, Interim City Manager. 15. ADJOURNMENT
Nov 18, 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 November 18, 2021. The email must include name, address, phone # and email to be recognized properly. Written comments will be provided to Council.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 7.1. General Assistant City Manager Comments 7.2. Introduction of Padma Patla, Public Works Director. 7.3. Presentation of Scenic City Award.
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation No. 2021-018: Proclaiming November 27, 2021, as Shop Small Saturday.
Consideration and possible action regarding potential violations by a Councilmember, pertaining to but not limited to dual office holding and possible action requesting county or district attorney or others for a formal AG opinion. (MPT Rose)
Consideration and possible action regarding the Certificate of Occupancy/Temporary Certificate of Occupancy process with a focus on the Hutto ISD facilities but not limited to only those for discussion. (MPT Rose)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 9.1. Consideration and possible action on approving the October 18, 2021 Joint City Council & Hutto Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes. 9.2. Consideration and possible action on the November 4, 2021, Special Called City Council meeting minutes. 9.3. Consideration and possible action on the November 4, 2021, City Council meeting minutes. 9.4. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-168 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Cottonwood Creek Phase 3 (Padma Patla) 9.5. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-169 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Cross Creek Subdivision Phase 3&4 (Padma Patla) 9.6. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-170 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Highlands North Section 2 (Padma Patla) 9.7. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-171 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Wilco Ranch Phase 1 (Padma Patla) 9.8. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-172 accepting the infrastructure improvements for the subdivision known as Wilco Ranch Phase 3 Section 1 (Padma Patla) 9.9. Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-066 amending Chapter 2, Article 2.02, Division 5, Section 2.02.121 of the City of Hutto Code of Ordinances providing for procedural and organizational rules for the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin) 9.10. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-173 authorizing the City to participate in the Texas Class Investment Pool.(Angie Rios) 9.11. Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-175 acknowledging the conveyance of approximately 118.569 acres of land from Hutto 372, Ltd. to Lennar Homes of Texas and Land Construction, Ltd.
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.
Presentation from GFO Homes on the proposed Estates of Hutto subdivision and Public Improvement District.
Presentation from Columnar on the proposed Meadow Brook subdivision and Public Improvement District.
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-070 approving the proposed annexation of the Hanson - Tasto Tract, 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-R (Single-Family Residential - Rural Estate). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-071 on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning request for the property known as Schmidt’s Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD), 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, located on Ed Schmidt Boulevard. The land use proposal is detached and attached residential and commercial uses. (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin)
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-070 approving the proposed annexation of the Hanson - Tasto Tract, 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, and to establish the base zoning for the property as SF-R (Single-Family Residential - Rural Estate). (First Reading)(Ashley Lumpkin).
Consideration of a public hearing and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-071 on the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning request for the property known as Schmidt’s Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD), 30.3 acres, more or less, of land, located on Ed Schmidt Boulevard. The land use proposal is detached and attached residential and commercial uses. (First Reading) (Ashley Lumpkin)
Presentation of the City Financials for the Month of October as well as the Monthly Investment Report as Required by the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy.
Consideration and possible action regarding Chamber of Commerce membership dues. (MPT Rose)
Consideration and possible action on a survey of the residents of Hutto. (Councilmember Kinsey)
Consideration and possible action on Task Force meeting requirements, including quorum, compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, role of officers, notice of meetings, and rules of procedure, and the possibility of combining the Communications Task Force and the ADA Task Force. (Councilmember Gordon)
Consideration and possible directing City Staff, bond counsel, financial advisors, and others to draft documents related to the potential sale of 2018 GO Bonds. (MPT Rose)
Consideration and possible action regarding Bojorquez Law firm with discussion surrounding, but not limited to, legal expenses. (MPT Rose)
Discussion with possible action acknowledging disclosure of potential conflict of interest regarding representation by Bojorquez Law Firm of Strategic Government Resources; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the acknowledgment letter.
ORDINANCES Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-068 an ordinance amending the budget for the fiscal year of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, by appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds for additional expenditures in accordance with existing statutory requirements; finding municipal purposes; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. (First Reading)(Angie Rios)
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-069 electing to readopt Article 20.04 Reinvestment Zones And Tax Abatement Agreements, as amended herein, authorizing the participation in tax abatement agreements, establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement projects to encourage economic development in the City of Hutto; and provide for severability, repeal and an effective date.
Consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. O-2021-072 altering the prima facie speed limits established for vehicles under section 545.356 of the Texas Transportation Code upon various streets located within the corporate limits of the City of Hutto; amending Chapter 22, Traffic and Vehicles, Article 22.07, Traffic Schedules, Section 22.07.001 Speed Limits, of the Code of Ordinances.
Consideration and possible action on Resolution No. R-2021-165A approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Hutto and Williamson County regarding participation in the design and construction related to Segment 3 of the Southeast Loop (FM 3349) Construction Project; and repealing Resolution No. R-2021-165. (Wade Benton)
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 and City Council Legal Requests. 13.2. Receive legal advice pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to meet and confer. 13.3. Executive session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Acting City Manager, Interim City Manager. 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 and City Council Legal Requests. 14.2. Consideration and possible action related to legal advice received pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 related to meet and confer. 14.3. Consideration and possible action on Executive Session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Acting City Manager, Interim City Manager. 15. ADJOURNMENT