*****Weather*****
Well, they promised rain and believe it or not we have received about half an inch! If you want to keep up withe the current conditions here's a link to the weather station on the 15th Tee of Live Oak Golf course.
*****Council*****
Here's a link to the agenda and here'a a link to the video. It was a short one, ended at 11:40 p.m.
First on the list was the Consent Agenda. No Citizen Participation. After a moment of hesitation, it was passed unanimously.
12) Financial Report given by Shereen Gendy. Property tax and sales tax make up more than 70% of the budget for the 2020 fiscal year. As the end of December the city has collected about 50% of the property tax and 27% of the sales tax. YTD revenues were $4.5M which has a favorable variance from budget primarily from increased sales tax. Expenses were under budget primarily because of timing issues.
13) Status of Previous business - none
14) Proclamation to Yound Mens Service League mainly for gift of labor to the Hamilton Greenbelt Clean-up. The Mayor proclaimed January 21 as "Young Men's Service League Cavalier's Chapter Day" in Lakeway.
15) Council passed a resolution suspending the effective date of the requested increase to allow further time to study and negotiate the new rate. Passed unanimously.
16) Council Meeting Schedule. 30 minutes of discussion about how to spend less time.... Discussion on having agenda out a week before the meeting, putting more items on the consent agenda, evening meetings for those working, concern for staff and scheduling staff time.
Decision was two meetings a month, 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Passed unanimously.
17) Update on the new website. Easier and quicker to get to information.
18) General election ordinances:
Little discussion, Mr. Kilgore spoke requesting council rethink suspending the charter and moving back to 3 year terms. Approved 6-1 with Council Member Vance voting no.
19) Resolution accepting parkland in Serene Hills. Presentation given by Andra Bennet (Parks & Rec. Director). Carried unanimously.
20) Lakeway Estates Parkland update.
21) Tabled until February 28 meeting.
22) SUP for 2300 Lohmans Spur, passed unanimously except for Kumar who abstained because of a business relationship.
23) Council had much discussion on several projects. When the discussion was opened to the public, council learned not only did the Preserve not know about the proposed road extension (Farris) but they are completely opposed to that. Who requested the extension of Farris? Do not include Clubhouse to Clara Van. Do not make the right lane Southbound at CVS right turn only. No action taken.
24) Presentation from Bond Attorney. $31.5M bond debt outstanding and it drops off in 2028. Bond rating is AA1 - AAA is best but city's our size have a hard time getting AAA. Interesting comment by Bond Attorney, said values are increasing so if the council doesn't do something there would be pressure to lower tax rate - exactly! Lakeway's net debt is low compared to other cities - this is because of the conservative management over the last 60 years. Talking in terms of borrowing 20-50 million dollars for projects.
May bond will have to be have to called by February 14. Before the next regular council meeting - August 17 for the November election.
Possible Project Costs: Blue - items put off, Orange Unsure, items on current list.
- 2 Lanes on Main ST $3.7M?
- Sidewalks $3.5M
- Shared Use Path $4.5M
- Possible Rec Center $30M
- Justice Center Reno $2.1M
- City Hall Reno $307K (This does not include enlargement
- TxDOT $5M Pledge for 620, Possible ROW $2.5M
- Bury Utility on 620 - $20M
$63M total for possible projects.
This discussion was confusing and had many twists and turns. Until they make more solid decisions, the above is just a swag.
No decision made.
25) Amendment to smoking ordinance to add Vaping.
26) No citizens left to participate in Citizen Participation.
Executive Session at 10:44 p.m.
Return 11:37
32) Allow Mayor to offer contract for City Manager to Julie Oakley.
Adjourned 11:38 p.m.
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That's all for right now, more as it happens!
Thanks for the support! I look forward to serving on the Charter Review Committee and working with the rest of the committee to get the election issues corrected.
If you would like to be added to my email list, please send a note to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get you added.
Joe Bain
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