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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAMPASAS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 405 SOUTH MAIN STREET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013 5:30 p.m. Workshop Session 7:00 p.m. Regular Session The City Council of the City of Lampasas met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Grayson presiding. Council Members present: Bradley Neely, Mayor Pro Tem Robert McCauley Wesley Alexander T.J. Monroe Chris Harrison T.J. Roberts Council Members absent: None City Staff Present: Finley deGraffenried, City Manager Ursula Paddie, Assistant City Secretary Tim Angermann, Police Chief Carol Boberg, Finance Director Van Berry, Golf Course Manager Shanda Subia, Library Director Monica Wright, Director of Information Systems Robert Gradel, Municipal Court Judge Micky Tower, Director of Parks and Recreation Chris Ford, Fire Training Officer Flint Geagley, Electric Superintendent WORKSHOP SESSION 5:30 p.m. 1. Call to order Workshop Session Mayor Grayson called the workshop session to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Presentation by Lampasas Library Foundation regarding the Library Expansion Shanda Subia, Library Director, and Jennifer Walker, JNW Architects President, presented the following information to the Council regarding the Library Expansion: • Ms. Walker reviewed the current layout of the Library • Proposed renovation plan o Enclose the Courtyard on the northwest side of the library to create a 700-square foot area for non-fiction books o Move adult-fiction to the area currently housing non-fiction o Convert the current adult-fiction section to a meeting room and add a door on the west wall of the library to provide an entrance directly into the meeting room This will allow for them to close-off the meeting room from the rest of the library for after hour meetings o Install a new circulation desk Desk will be much larger and more functional and cost $9,000 o Adding twenty (20) square feet to the Library Director’s office o Convert the genealogy area to an enclosed storage space for the meeting room o Move the fountain sculpture near the library entrance on the east side of the building o Add greenery and markings that will call attention to the library entrance o Vision Lampasas! would like to place a mural on the east wall o Place memorial paving stones near the east entrance with names of donors to the Library Regular Council minutes 1 February 11, 2013 o Raising the height of the roof over the proposed courtyard enclosure higher than the rest of the library o Replace the current roof o Add additional parking, estimated cost per quote from Shane Brown, City of Lampasas Street Department Superintendent o The new addition will have the same outside brick as what is currently on the Library o They will be eliminating the skylights • The Library Foundation will assume the following responsibilities: o The Library’s addition and remodel o The interior and exterior fixtures and furnishings selections, including pavers o The landscaping and irrigation system around the Library, including the relocation of the memorial tree donated in honor of Mrs. L. E. (Bitty) Davis, a long-time Library Board member o The relocation of the Library’s fountain to be repurposed as a sculpture at the Library’s entrance • The Library Foundation is asking for the City to assume the following responsibilities: o The funding needed for the additional parking addition, required to support the building expansion o The cost for the repair and maintenance of the roof Judy Lansford gave a brief history of the Library Foundation. 3. Discussion regarding the City’s position on the TCEQ Petition for a Watermaster for the Brazos River Basin City Manager deGraffenried stated that this item is for information purposes only. TCEQ has received petitions from 37 Permit Holders to institute a Watermaster for the Brazos River Basin. Costs of a Watermaster is typically supported by fees paid by Permit Holders on a per acre foot of water formula. This item will likely come before TCEQ Commissioners in the next 30 – 60 days. 4. Discussion regarding the City’s position regarding TCEQ’s proposed rulemaking amending the definition of “Municipal Use” in Section 297-1(32) City Manager deGraffenried stated that Staff has placed this item on the Workshop agenda to inform Council regarding TCEQ’s possible amendment regarding the definition of Municipal Use. Per Legal Counsel advice, the City may wish to monitor the progress and make comment only after a clear benefit or problem is presented. 5. Discussion regarding any item on the regular agenda The following items from the regular agenda were discussed: • Item 7.2 – The Library Board met this morning and will give their recommendation to Council during discussion of that item • Item 7.3 – City Manager deGraffenried spoke with Police Chief Angermann regarding any issues with the Wine Tasting event and Angermann stated there were none • Item 7.5 – Council stated they did not feel it was their job to approve individual department policy • Item 7.5 – The Tasers will have audio and video recording capabilities – once the safety switch is released, it will automatically start recording • Items 7-8 – 7.10 – These items are for pump repairs and are redundant items • Item 7.11 – Staff is asking for approval to submit a Permit amendment for the City’s Surface Water Permit Number 2971 to include the use of recreational irrigation at a cost of $250 • Item 7.12 – This item is to discuss KWSC’s request for use of the Joint Use Facility System Account funds and the City’s possible contribution to the 195 Pump Station Project 6. Adjourn Workshop Session Council member Alexander moved to adjourn Workshop Session at 6:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. Regular Council minutes 2 February 11, 2013 SPECIAL SESSION I. Call to Order Mayor Grayson called Special Session to order at 6:16 p.m. II. Adjourn into Executive Session Council member Alexander moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:16 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council member Roberts and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council of the City of Lampasas, Texas will meet in closed Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, as follows: 1. Section 551.074 (personnel matters) – City Secretary 2. Section 551.087 (economic development) 3. Adjourn executive session and reconvene Special Session Executive session was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION III. Discussion and possible action concerning Executive Session Council member Alexander moved to appoint Christina Marez to the position of City Secretary contingent on acceptance of the Contract. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Neely and with a vote of six (6) for and one (1) abstention (Roberts), the motion carried. IV. Adjourn Special Session Council member Alexander moved to adjourn Special Session at 6:41 p.m. The motion was seconded by Council member Monroe and with a unanimous vote, the motion carried. REGULAR SESSION 7:00 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Call to Order Mayor Grayson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. B. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Police Chief Angermann gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags were recited. C. Proclamations and/or Presentations There were no Proclamations or presentations. 1.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS/CITIZEN COMMENTS 1.1 Citizen comments – Any citizen who desires to address the City Council on a matter not included on the Agenda may do so at this time. The City Council may not deliberate on items presented under this Agenda Item There were no citizen comments. Regular Council minutes 3 February 11, 2013 2.0 MINUTES 2.1 Discussion and possible action concerning approval of minutes of the regular meeting on January 28, 2013 Mayor Pro-tem Neely moved to approve the minutes dated January 28, 2013 as presented. The motion was seconded by Council member McCauley and with a vote of six (6) for and one (1) abstention (Roberts), the motion carried. 3.0 CONSENT AGENDA 3.1 Discussion and possible action regarding purchases and charges in excess of $4,000 from January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2013 3.2 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lampasas acknowledging that the City of Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas supports the proposed Pecan Creek Village Apartments, and have voted specifically to approve the rehabilitation of the development and to authorize an allocation of Housing Tax Credits For the Development 3.3 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a request to close the 100 Block of East Avenue C for the Goodson Estate Auction on March 16th 2013 from 5:00 AM to completion of Auction 3.4 Discussion and possible action concerning the First Reading of an Ordinance calling for a General Election to elect the expired term of Mayor and the expired terms of the Council Members Places One, Two and Six, for the City Council of the City of Lampasas, Texas to be held on the 11th day of May, 2013; Providing for polling times and places; providing for early voting; and providing for bilingual election materials 3.5 Discussion and possible action concerning the approval of the Right of Access and Use Agreement between the City of Lampasas and the Lampasas Adult Softball Association 3.6 Discussion and possible action concerning the approval of the Right of Access and Use Agreement between the City of Lampasas and the Lampasas County Youth League Association Council member Alexander moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.