AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2004

5:00 P.M.

 

1.      Call to order.

2.      Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

3.      6:00 p.m.  City Council will recess for a meeting of the Hill Country Village Economic Development Corporation (separate agenda).

4.      Request of City Council to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.

 

Consent Agenda:

All items under consent agenda are heard collectively unless opposition is presented in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately.

 

  1. Approving the minutes for the following meeting:
    1. Special Council Meeting—July 9, 2004
    2. Regular Council Meeting—July 15, 2004
    3. Special Council Meeting—July 29, 2004
  2. Adoption of an ordinance ratifying the hiring of Marie Gelles to the Administrative Assistant position from July 15 thorough September 30, 2004.
  3. Adoption of an ordinance accepting the resignation of Robert R. Garza as Patrol Officer effective August 25, 2004.
  4. Approving the FY 2004-05 budget of the Bexar Metro 911 District.

 

Individual Items for Consideration:

All times listed next to agenda items are estimated.

 

9.      Citizens to be heard.  

City Council cannot discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time, except that a statement of fact, including policy, may be made if responsive to an issue presented (AG opinion JC-0169).

  1. Communications with the City Administrator.
  2. Discussion/action regarding acceptance of the City’s July 31, 2004, financial statement. (10 minutes)
  3. Discussion/action regarding an update on the special projects worked and addressed by City Staff including the activities of the first month of the Administrative Assistant. (10 minutes)
  4. Discussion regarding adoption of an ordinance regarding City Council Policies and Procedures including revising and/or rescinding Council Rules of Order Ordinance 829.  (Francis) (15 minutes)
  5. Discussion/action regarding the acceptance of proposals on health, dental, and life insurance and disability coverage for the Employees of Hill Country Village. (10 minutes)
  6. A report from the Zoning Ordinance Committee and discussion. (5 minutes)
  7. A report from City Engineer David Givler regarding long-term road preventative maintenance and drainage and discussion. (10 minutes)
  8. Discussion/action regarding adoption of an ordnance authorizing an agreement for management services between the City of Hill Country Village and the Hill Country Village Economic Development Corporation. (2 minutes)
  9. Discussion/action regarding one-time merit adjustments for personnel and appropriate budgetary transfer. (10 minutes)
  10. Discussion/action regarding the FY 2004-05 budget process including budget process calendar, strategic planning, development of budget priorities, development of multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Special Projects and Special Studies Work Plan for City Staff for FY 2004-05.  (45 minutes).

 

Executive Session:

The City Council for the City of Hill Country Village will meet in Executive Session under Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney; Pending or Contemplated Litigation.

                             

  1. Discussion regarding code enforcement of properties with health and safety issues including 116 Village Circle.  (5 minutes)
  2. Discussion regarding adoption of an ordinance declaring the septic system located at 14049 Mint Trail Drive to be a public nuisance in conformance with subchapter A of Chapter 217 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizing the City Attorney to bring suit to abate the nuisance and authorizing the filing of a lien, if necessary, to assure payment of all costs to the City in abating said nuisance. (5 minutes)
  3. Discussion regarding pending litigation styled Susan Heck, Plaintiff,  versus City of Hill Country Village, Texas, Defendant. (5 minutes)
  4. Discussion regarding pending litigation styled Susan Heck, Plaintiff,  versus City of Hill Country Village, Texas; and David J. Harris, Individually and in his official capacity, Defendants. (5 minutes)

 

Individual Consideration (continued):

 

  1. Discussion/action regarding code enforcement of properties with health and safety issues including 116 Village Circle.
  2. Discussion/action regarding adoption of an ordinance declaring the septic system located at 14049 Mint Trail Drive to be a public nuisance in conformance with subchapter A of Chapter 217 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizing the City Attorney to bring suit to abate the nuisance and authorizing the filing of a lien, if necessary, to assure payment of all costs to the City in abating said nuisance. 
  3. Discussion/action regarding pending litigation styled Susan Heck, Plaintiff, versus City of Hill Country Village, Texas, Defendant.
  4. Adjourn.

 

The City Council 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 Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).

 

All times listed next to agenda items are approximate.

 

A copy of this meeting’s agenda packet is availabe for public inspection, review, and copying at City Hall during regular business hours.

 

I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at City Hall at the date and time indicated below.

 

 

 

David J. Harris

City Administrator

Acting City Secretary

 

 

 

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