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NOTICE OF MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF BUDA, TEXAS
May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
121 Main St, Buda TX 78610

A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
INVOCATION
C.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D.
ROLL CALL
E.
RECOGNITION
E.1.
Proclamation - Memorial Day
Danny Batts, City Secretary
Documents: Memorial Day Proc.pdf
F.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, comments will be taken from the audience on non-agenda related topics for a length of time not to exceed three minutes per person.  To address the City Council, please submit a Citizen’s Comment Form to the City Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.  No action may be taken by the City Council during Public Comments
G.
CONSENT AGENDA
G.1.
Approval of an agreement with the Hays County District Attorney's Office regarding disposition of forfeitures generated by the Buda Police Department
Bo Kidd - Chief of Police
Documents: 315.pdf, Seizure_Interlocal_Agreement_5 2013.pdf
G.2.
Approval of three new chapters into the Operating Policy Manual for the Buda Police Department
Bo Kidd- Chief of Police
Documents: Staff Report PD.pdf
G.3.
Approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to suspend the effective date of an application by CenterPoint Energy Entex, South Texas Division to increase rates under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program for forty-five (45) days and authorizing the City to continue to participate in a coalition of cities known as the Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities.
Brian LaBorde, ACM
Documents: SR052113_Suspension of Centerpoint GRIP filing.pdf, Suspension resolution 2013.pdf, Annual GRIP adjustment 3.28.13.pdf, Utilities Code Sec 104.301.pdf, 2012 Resolution responding to GRIP.pdf
G.4.
Approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting of 04/30/2013
Danny Batts, City Secretary
Documents: 04-30-2013.pdf
G.5.
Approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting of 5/7/2013
Danny Batts, City Secretary
Documents: 05-07-2013.pdf
H.
PRESENTATION
H.1.
PRESENTATION REGARDING A POST-EVENT REPORT ON THE LOUISIANA SWAMP THING & CRAWFISH FESTIVAL HELD APRIL 6, 2013 IN BUDA CITY PARK.
Lysa Gonzalez, Tourism Director
Documents: Item Report.pdf
H.2.
Presentation and discussion regarding an update from the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District
John Dupnik, P.G., BSEACD
Documents: SR052113_BSEACD presentation.pdf, Presentation_City of Buda.BSEACD regulatory framework.pdf
H.3.
Presentation and discussion on the Capital Improvement Projects for water and wastewater services and drainage improvements to the Oxbow Subdivision.
Graham Moore, P.E., Lockwood Andrews and Newnam
Documents: SR05212013 Oxbow W-WW-Drainage with LAN Presentation.pdf
I.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
I.1.
Deliberation and possible action on the appointment and/or re-appointment of four (4) library commission members for the City of Buda.
Melinda Hodges, Library Director
Documents: library commission appointments 5.2013.pdf, existing commission members.pdf, applications 5.2013.pdf, Library Comm enabling ord_signed_7 5 11.pdf, Library bylaws 7 5 11 edition_signed.pdf
I.2.
Discussion and direction to staff regarding an update on the Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park project.
Stanley Fees, P.E., CFM, City Engineer/Andrew Czimsky, Parks Director
Documents: SR 05212013 JT Norris Memorial Skate Park Bid Discussion - Bid Tabulation - Reduced Bid with Public Works and Parks.pdf
I.3.
Deliberation and possible action on approval of a resolution authorizing and directing staff to provide for public hearing notification, prepare a service plan and initiate annexation proceedings on approximately 14 acres of land located along the west side of FM 1626 approximately 1,200 feet north of its intersection with FM 967.
Chance Sparks, Director of Planning
Documents: Staff Report Sportsplex Area Annexation Resolution.pdf
I.4.
Deliberation and possible action on approval of a resolution authorizing and directing staff to provide for public hearing notification, prepare a service plan and initiate annexation proceedings on approximately 5.05 acres of land located at 2122 Green Meadows Lane, being Lot 4 of Green Corner Commercial Subdivision Section 1, Block A.
Chance Sparks, Director of Planning
Documents: Staff Report Green Corners Gymnastics Annexation Resolution.pdf
I.5.
Deliberation and possible action on the second reading of an ordinance amending Article 14.03 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the sale of fireworks by establishing an amortization process for fireworks sales facilities following annexation.
Chance Sparks, Director of Planning
Documents: Staff Report - Fireworks.pdf
J.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
J.1.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 551.071 AND 552.072, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN CLOSED SESSION TO DELIBERATE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE GARLIC CREEK FORCE MAIN PROJECT AND TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ON LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO SAID LAND ACQUISITION, INCLUDING CONTEMPLATED EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS.
Erin Higginbotham, City Attorney
J.2.
Discussion and Action on Items discussed in closed session.
Erin Higginbotham, City Attorney
J.3.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Frank A Cullen, Nancy J. Logan and Charles P. Cullen for the acquisition of easement rights for the Garlic Creek Force Main Project as discussed in Executive Session.
Erin Higginbotham, City Attorney
J.4.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Nancy J. Logan and Jesse F. Logan for the acquisition of easement rights for the Garlic Creek Force Main Project as discussed in Executive Session.
Erin Higginbotham, City Attorney
J.5.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract with Sherrinel G. Cullen and Charles P. Cullen for the acquisition of easement rights for the Garlic Creek Force Main Project as discussed in Executive Session.
Erin Higginbotham, City Attorney
K.
STAFF REPORTS
K.1.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Kenneth Williams, City Manager

  • Planning Department
  • Engineering Department
  • Water projects
  • Wastewater projects
  • Drainage projects
  • Road projects
  • Finance Department
  • Capital Improvement projects
  • Grant related projects
  • Special projects
  • Developments
  • Law Enforcement
  • Library Projects
  • Tourism Projects
  • Parks & Recreation Department
  • Legislative Update

L.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
M.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive session at any time regarding any issue on this agenda for which it is legally permissible. City Hall is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.  Requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary at (512)312-0084, or FAX (512) 312-1889 for information or assistance. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Buda, was posted on the bulletin board in front of Buda City Hall, which is readily accessible to the public at all times, by 7:00 p.m. on 05/17/2013. 

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Danny S. Batts II, City Secretary