A financial report was made by Assistant Treasurer George Kimes. He reports that we are above budget on income and below budget on expenses, what a GREAT thing! We actually are about $700K to the good so far this year.
May 25th was proclaimed "National Missing Children's Day" in Lakeway. Hundreds of thousands of children are reported missing each year in the U.S., it's a staggering number! Police Chief Todd Radford asked that everyone take 25 minutes of their time on Friday the 25th to talk to a child about security and safety - I think that's a good idea!A resolution was passed canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Election and the Special Election. Here is the resolution. Bruce Harris, Dave Taylor and Dee Ann Burns-Farrell were re-elected to the City Council for another term. Both Propositions to sell parts of Rebel and Sailfish parks failed.
The newly elected Council Members were then sworn in by Judge Kevin Madison and congratulated by the audience with a round of applause!
Council Member Joe Bain was appointed Mayor Pro Tem for the next 12 months. Thank you to all the Council Members and Mayor for your support!
The City of Lakeway Investment Policy was amended to extend the time limit allowed on maturing investment CD's from 12 months to 16 months. This will allow City investments to take advantage of more options.
A Lakeway Visitors Commission was established to promote tourism and provide oversight of the hotel occupancy tax. The Commission will include 7 members, 3 guaranteed representing the hotels in Lakeway.
A resolution was passed supporting the timely approval of the Lower Colorado River Authority's 2012 Water Management Plan by the TCEQ.
The first reading of the Annexation Plan for Lakeway Highlands Phase 2 Section 2 was held.
Item 13 was a replat of "Fox Creek Estates" a subdivision in the City's ETJ. Although three residents of the subdivision spoke against the replat and one of those residents has already filed a lawsuit against the City, the replat was approved. No matter which way this went the residents still retain all their rights to oppose this replat through the courts between themselves. The City was in a no-win situation on this issue and if they would have denied the replat, would have been forced to approve it eventually.
Item 14 was a request for a zoning change to C-1for 15100 Gebron Dr. This property was annexed recently and zoned R-6. It was in the middle of a residential area and had been for some time. Council was uneasy about approving full C-1 zoning and denied the request, but instructed staff to work out a letter to further define what would be permitted as a "Grandfathered" entity.
The Consent agenda was approved, item 18 was pulled by Dennis Wallace.
Item 18 was the appointment of Lori Nines to the Board of Ethics by Council Member Wallace. He introduced Mrs. Nines to the Council and her appointment was approved unanimously! Congratulations Mrs. Nines!
Chief Radford also reported that Officer Slade Fisher went home from the hospital Sunday afternoon. He was seriously injured while trying to apprehend a vehicle trying to escape a traffic stop. We are excited that he is doing well at home and look forward to his complete recovery!Council Member Taylor requested the City and Council look into ways to improve the enforcement of Election Regulations at future City Elections - especially during early voting at Randall's in Lakeway.
Council Member Tye requested the City investigate the possibility of using the same technology to stream the Council Meetings live via the internet.
Thanks for the support!
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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