ERTY  CITYCOUNCIL REGULARMEETINGMINUTES Wednesday, February 14, 2024- 6:00P PM Municipal Court Room/Council Chamber 2801 Ranch Road 1869 Liberty Hill, Texas 78642  OWN   1. CALLTOORDER  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Branigan at 6:07 PM  City Councill Members Present: Mayor Liz Branigan Mayor Pro-Tem Crystal Mancilla Council Member Amanda Young Council Member Angela Jones City Council Members Absent: Council Member Chris Pezold Council Member Michael Helbing City Staff Members Present: Paull Brandenburg, City Manager Marianella 'Nella' Joseph, City Attorney Royce Graeter, Police Chief James Herrera, Public Works Project Manager McKenzi Hicks, Interim Planning Director Sidney Smith, Director of] Finance Elaine Simpson, City Secretary David Thomison, Public Works Director  Katie. Amsler, Director of Communications and Community Involvement  Mary Poche,' Executive Director ofLiberty Hill Economic Development Corp. (LHEDC) Council Member Jones gave the invocation and Mayor Branigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to  the flags of the US and ofTexas.  2) PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS OR. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM a) Mayor Branigan - Recognition of members of the LH20 Task Force  MAYOR BRANIGAN  Members of the LH20 Task Force:  Page1/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    Council Member Chris Pezold Council Member Angela Jones Christy Lynn Gessler Thomas Tom' Golden Brian Williams P&Z Chair Steve Messana P&Z Vice Chair Chad Cormack  The Mayor recognized the members (there were none in attendance) oft the LH20 Task Force, for volunteering to serve on the committee. Lisa Messana accepted the ribbon for Steve Messana. Members ofthe Parks Department - Mayor Branigan recognized the members of the Parks and Facilities Department. They responded immediately upon learning that one of the city playgrounds had an issue with an obstacle which prevented a boy who uses a wheelchair from accessing the playground. The staffi removed the obstacle from the sidewalk immediately. They  received a commendation from the boy'sn mother.  3) STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS LHPD Officer Kevin Taunton and Officer Mitchell Archbell. Planning and Development Department - Stephan Zaparolli; PlannerI  4) REPORTS  City Departments, Committees or other groups may submit reports to the City Council. There is  no official action required by the City Council to accept these reports. a) May 4, 2024, City Election(s) Update Report. (E. Simpson)  b) Report/ Update on Home Rule Charter Commission Education Campaign. (K. Amsler) Report/ / Update on Home Rule Charter meeting schedule and Plan of Work for 2024.  (N.Joseph, E. Simpson) d) Financial Report. (S. Smith) Finance Director Smith gave al brief explanation.  Council Member Jones requested clarification regarding the payables accounts reconciliation.  There was no action taken.  Page2/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    5) FISCAL AND BUDGETARY POLICY REVIEW  The City Council will review the latest proposed changes to the Financial Policies and Procedures Document. City. staffwill answer any questions. The City Council may, or may not, take any formal a) Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding proposed updates to City City Manager Paul Brandenburg introduced thei item and presented a staff report. He explained that the Council had requested that Department Directors review this policy draft. This draft has been reviewed by the Directors and certain modifications have been made and are listed in 'red- This policy will be reviewed by City Council on an annual basis. Training on it will be a part of the orientation process for new Council members as well as new staff members. There was a discussion ofthe cost recovery section, and the request was made to add 'to be Onj page 7, regarding Pay Philosophy and Adequate Staffing, the Council Members asked for the City Manager to assure that this is being done. There was a discussion of the 'flat budget' that the city has currently. Council Members requested that all Department Heads review their staffing and be able to bring forward requests for any changes to accommodate changing needs. The consensus oft the City Council was to bring back this item at the 2.28.2024 City Council meeting with the modifications as discussed tonight, in Resolution form.  action on the information provided.  Financial and Budget Policy. (S. Smith, P. Brandenburg)  line.'  approved by the City Council.'  No formal action was taken.  6) PUBLIC HEARING(S)  a) Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding proposed Ordinance 2024-0- 004 Utility Rate Increase, as discussed by City Council at their January 10, 2024, Regular  called meeting. (S. Smith) a. Introduction and staff report. b. Hold Public Hearing. c.Consider recommendations. d. Possible action.  Finance Director Smith introduced the item and presented al brief staff report. Last year, the City Council considered the last rate increase. The last rate study indicated that rates should be raised gradually over a few years, but this was not done. The Council at that time indicated that they would like to raise the rates, effective March 26, 2024. The current rates are not sufficient to cover the costs of the water system. When the Water and Wastewater Masterplans are finished,  Page3/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    they will contain an updated rate study and the City Council will know at this time where the  rates should be.  Mayor Branigan Opened the Public Hearing at 6:24PM. while the system is requiring flushing of water.  Boyd Henry: resident of Austin, TX. Indicated that he is concerned about the raising of the rates Carl Gieger: resident of Butler Farms. Inquired as to whether the residents ofLiberty Hill are City Attorney Joseph stated that Mr. Gieger could ask the city staff members about this.  paying for the water that Mr. Boyd says is getting flushed? Mayor Branigan Closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 PM  City Attorney Joseph explained that there was a statutory requirement to notify the customers that are out oft the city limits about this rate increase. She will add verbiage to this Ordinance to Motion: Motion by Council Member Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mancilla, to approve, with the modifications requested by the City Attorney regarding giving notice, Ordinance #2024- 0-004. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young  reflect this.  and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent.  Here is the Ordinance caption:  CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TX ORDINANCE NO. 2024-0-004 Increase in Utility Rates  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CHANGE OF RETAIL WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; SEVERABILITY; PUBLICATION; CODIFICATION; ESTABLISHING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING.  b) Continued Public Hearing, discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding consideration of the Appeal ofVested Rights Determination forl K29 1941 Investments, LP for that certain 140.616 acres located at the northwest corner ofRonald Reagan Blvd. and State Highway 29, as discussed at the City Council Regular Meeting of. January 24, 2024. The Public Hearing was opened on January 24, 2024, and was 'Continued' to a. Introduction and background. (Review of PowerPoint Presentation from January 24,  tonight's meeting. (N. Joseph) 2024, meeting from K29 1941 Investments) b. Continue Public Hearing. c. Consider report from legal counsel.  Page4114  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    d. Close the Public Hearing. e. Possible action.  City. Attorney Joseph introduced this item and presented the staff report. She noted the background of the item is the issue of the developers desiring to be 'vested' with the rights from when the development was first proposed in 2005. Ms. Joseph explained that the City representatives have been meeting with these developers but have not come to an agreement. If the City Council desires the Public Hearing to be closed now, the city willl have 30 days (until  March 13) to come to an agreement.  Mayor Branigan RE- Opened (Continued) the Public Hearing at 6:351 PM. Mayor Branigan Closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 PM.  There were no speakers. There was no formal action taken.  Consider Ordinance #2024-0-006 to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Interconnected Neighborhood to Modern Industry on the following property legally described as Lots 5, 6, and 7 ofthe Amifast Subdivision, consisting of approximately 9.85 acres of land, addressed as 129, 138, and 145 Bevers Road, and more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcel(s) R455196, R455197, and R455198, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas. (M. Hicks)  a. Introduction and staff report. b.) Hold al Public Hearing. d.F Possibly take action.  C. Consider recommendations from P&Z Commission and city staff.  Interim Planning and Development Director Hicks introduced this item and provided a brief overview oft the request. Approving the change in the FLUM will allow further consideration of This Ordinance was forwarded to the City Council with a favorable recommendation from the  this project, including ai request for ai re-zoning (in the next agenda item).  Planning and Zoning Commission.  Mayor Branigan Opened the Public Hearing at 6:39) PM. Mayor Branigan Closed the Public Hearing at 6:401 PM.  There were no speakers.  Page 514  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February14,2024    Motion: Motion by Council Member Young to approve, Ordinance 2024-0-006, as presented to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation from Interconnected Neighborhood tol Modern Industry on the following property legally described as Lots 5, 6, and 7 of the Amifast Subdivision, consisting ofa approximately 9.85 acres ofland, addressed as 129, 138, and 145 Bevers Road, and more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcel(s) R455196, R455197, and R455198, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0.. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays:  0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent. Here is the Ordinance caption:  CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TX ORDINANCE NO.2024-0-006  129, 138, and 145 Bevers Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY'S LHTX 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM INTERCONNECTED NEIGHBORHOOD TOI MODERN INDUSTRY; PROVIDING FOR THE. AMENDMENT OF THE PLAN; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROPER NOTICE AND HEARING; ENACTMENT; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION; EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROPER  NOTICE AND MEETING.  d) Consider Ordinance #2024-0-007 a Zoning Map Amendment from Agricultural (AG) and General Commercial/Retail (C3) to Light Industrial/Warehousing (I1) on the following property legally described as Lots 5, 6, and 7oft the Amifast Subdivision, consisting of approximately 9.85 acres ofl land, addressed as 129, 138, and 145 Bevers Road, and more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcel(s) R455196, R455197, and R455198, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas. (M. Hicks) c. Consideration ofrecommendations from P&Z Commission and city staff.  a. Introduction and staffreport. b. Hold a Public Hearing d. Possibly take action.  Interim Planning and Development Director Hicks introduced this item and provided a brief overview of the request. This item is the same property as item c.' Now that the City Council has approved the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan/FLUM for this property, the City Council can consider the re-zoning request. This Ordinance was forwarded to the City Council with a favorable recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Mayor Branigan Opened the Public Hearing at 6:421 PM. Mayor Branigan Closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 PM  Page 6114  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    Motion: Motion by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Young to approve Ordinance #2024-0-007, as presented, to authorize a Zoning Map Amendment from. Agricultural (AG) and General Commercial/Retail (C3) to Light Industial/Warehousing (I1) on the following property legally described as Lots 5, 6, and 7 ofthe Amifast Subdivision, consisting of approximately 9.85 acres ofl land, addressed as 129, 138, and 145 Bevers Road, and more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcel(s) R455196, R455197, and! R455198, Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and  Pezold being absent. Here is the Ordinance caption:  CITY OF LIBERTY HILL ORDINANCE NO. 2024-0-007  129, 138, and 145 Bevers Road Zoning Map Amendment  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS, TO. AMEND APPENDIX A OF THE LIBERTY HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, WHICH ADOPTS ZONING DISTRICTS, USE REGULATIONS AND LOTI DESIGN STANDARDS WITHIN THE CITY'S LIMITS AS WELL. AS. AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY CHANGING THE ZONING AND CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; HEARING; ENACTMENT; SEVERABILITY; CODIFICATION: EFFECTIVE DATE;  AND: PROPER NOTICE AND MEETING.  7) PUBLIC COMMENTS  Regarding items not on this agenda/Public Comments: Those desiring to. speak on a topic not listed on the agenda, please complete a speaker. form and present it to the City Secretary before the meeting. Speakers will have three minutes each to. speak, this time cannot be transferred or shared. Council members may not take action during this item and any responses will be limited toj factual statements, recitation ofexisting policy, or Regarding topics listed as an agenda item/During. specific agenda item: Council requests that speakers complete a speaker, form, indicate which agenda item they are interested in speaking about, and submit) form to the City Secretary before the agenda item is addressed. Speaker, forms may be emailed to the City Secretary Boyd Henry 2565 County RD 279, Liberty Hill, 78642 - Mr. Henry spoke regarding his  request) for the topic to be placed on aj future agenda. before the meeting at simpon@lborpnilagons concerns regarding the City ofLiberty Hill water.  8) CONSENT AGENDA  Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion oft those items unless requested by the Council, in which event the item(s) will  be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered: under Regular Agenda.  Page7/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    a) Approval of. January 4, 2024, City Council Special Called Finance Meeting minutes. (E. b) Approval of. January 24, 2024, City Council Workshop meeting minutes. (E. Simpson) Approval of] January 24, 2024, Regular Called City Council meeting minutes. (E. Approval ofs standard contract for professional services with Williamson County Elections Administrators Office, for election administration services for the May 4, 2024, General and Special elections, including proposed Resolution 2024-R-005 authorizing  Simpson)  Simpson)  leasing of accessible voting equipment. (E. Simpson) e) Approval oft the Quarterly Investment Report. (S. Smith) recommended by thel LH20 Task Force. (E. Simpson)  f) Approval of Resolution 2024-R-006 to dissolve the LH20 Task Force, as g) Approval of the Heritage Ridge Lot 1 Site Plan Amendment No. 1, consisting of approximately 2.74 acres ofland, addressed as 13101 W. Hwy 29, more particularly described by Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcels R605649, and legally described as part of the Heritage Ridge Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1,1 Liberty Hill,  Williamson County, Texas. (M. Hicks)  Motion: Motion by Council Member. Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mancilla, to approve the items on Consent Agenda, as presented. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by avote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being  absent.  9) REGULAR AGENDA  a) Hear report from Parks and Rec. Advisory Board member Lisa Messana regarding the proposed re-naming ofLarkspur Park to. Fisk-Cashion Park. (K. Amsler, L. Messana) Director of Communication and Community Engagement Katie. Amsler introduced the item and noted that this is the first time that the City Council is considering making a change to the name ofa Park or Facility utilizing the City's new. Park/Facility Naming Policy. Thej policy sets out how the request is made to rename the facility or park, and that process has been followed here. The application was made, the City Manager established a subcommittee to consider the request, they reviewed the application and made sure that the proposed name met all the criteria required Park and Recreation Board Advisory Member Lisa Messana spoke on behalf of the Parks Board ofDirectors. Shei introduced the item and the guests who drove here for this meeting from Fort  int thej policy.  Page8/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    Worth - Mariann Fisk Laughlin, the great-great-great granddaughter of Judge Greenleaf Fisk. Mrs. Laughlin has requested that we rename the park "Fisk-Cashion Park." This is the name that was once known by the locals and would match the name oft the historical cemetery on the land. Mrs. Laughlin greeted the Council Members and introduced her daughter and granddaughter. Director Messana explained that part oft the policy is ifal Family name is being placed on a Director Messana listed the historical relevance of the Fisk and Cashion Families to Liberty Hill According to the Policy, after the presentation is made to the City Council, there is a 30-day  facility or Park, that the descendants of the person be in agreement.  and to Williamson County.  waiting period before the Council revisits the request and takes action. This item will be brought back to the City Council in 30 days.  There was no formal action taken.  b) Discussion, consideration, and possible action on proposed Ordinance #2024-0-005 Final Budget Amendment for City ofLiberty Hill FY 2022-2023 Budget. (S. Smith) Finance Director Sidney Smith introduced thei item and presented the staff report. She noted as part oft the year-end review of the financial statements for the City ofLiberty Hill for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2023, it was determined that several departments had exceeded their budgets and therefore, needed a budgeted amendment approved by City Council. This amendment was approved at the January 10, 2024, meeting. When staff went to make the transfer out of the General Fund into General Capital Projects Fund for the roundabout project it was realized that the General Fund side oft the transfer was not part oft the budget amendment. This ordinance will amend the budget to include the transfer out oft the General Fund as intended. The Motion: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mancilla, seconded by Council Member Young, to approve, as presented, Ordinance No 2024-0-005, Fifth Budget Amendment For Fiscal year 2022-2023, an Ordinance oft the City ofLiberty Hill, Texas, amending appropriations for the Support OfCity Services For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2022, And Ending September 30, 2023; Providing For Findings Of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Effective Date; And Proper Notice And Meeting. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent.  amount of the amendment is $764,488.  Here is the ordinance caption:  CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TX ORDINANCE NO2024-0-005  FIFTH BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCALYEAR: 2022-2023  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS, AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF CITY SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR  Page9/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14,2024    BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; ENACTMENT; REPEALER/SEVERABILITY; EFFECTIVE DATE;  AND PROPER NOTICE. AND MEETING.  Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding Task Order #2024-01 from Steger and Bizzell for two (2) additional water test wells located on property owned by Public Works Director David Thomison introduced the agenda item and presented a briefstaff report. He explained that we have tasked Steger Bizzell for the two wells at Texas Materials (aka: Capital Aggregates). Currently we do not have a task order for this. Staffrecommends approval Motion: Motion by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve Task Order #2024-01 from Steger and Bizzell for two (2) additional water test wells located on property owned by Capitol Aggregates. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent.  Capitol Aggregates. (D. Thomison, C. Steger)  ofthis Task Order.  d) Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding review ofCity Council City Manager Brandenburg explained that the last time that the City Council reviewed the City Council member compensation was in 2020. As there is about to be a City Council election, it was considered timely for Council to be offered an opportunity to review. This is just an FYI Council Member Young moved to postpone until Council Members Helbing and Pezold are in attendance. Mayor Pro Tem Mancilla seconded. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and  member compensation. (P. Brandenburg)  item.  Pezold being absent.  Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding City Department Directors Pay Grade and Salary Ranges, including positions vacant at this time. (P. Brandenburg) City Manager Brandenburg explained that he was tasked to bring information to the City Council regarding salaries for the Department Heads. Previously salary surveys were done, and Liberty Hill was compared to other cities. Now that this external comparison has been done, Council might be interested ini reviewing these internally, and have the City Manager make recommendations for updates. This should probably be done approximately every two years.  Page 10/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    Council Member Jones suggested revisiting this during the 'budget time' and allowing all Departments to review their staffing needs and bring it to the City Council at that time. The Council was interested in considering the Pay Grade and salary Range for the Assistant City Motion: Motion by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Young, to bring back this agenda item during formulation of the budget for next fiscal year, except to review the ACM position soon. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones,  Manager, which is a vacant position.  Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent.  Discussion, consultation, and possible action to authorize establishment ofa special Downtown Overlay District/Downtown area as described in LHTX2040 Comprehensive Reservation Policy(ies) related tol Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). (C. Pezold)  subcommittee to review Ordinances and Resolutions impacting:  Master Plan.  Motion: Motion by Council Member Young, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mancilla, to postpone consideration of this agenda item until Mr. Pezold is in attendance. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing  and Pezold being absent.  10) CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS  No announcements.  11) CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION  City Council will convene into Executive Session for discussion ofthe following items pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 51.072(Delberations about Real Property), Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters), Section 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss  Devices), and Section 551.087 (Economic Development).  a)  ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues.  Discussion and Approval ofLetter of Intent with Bluewater. MA Partners / Butler Farms regarding Water/Wastewater issues.  Municipal Utility District (MUD) #19  Page 11/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    Core Spaces  Consultation with attorney regarding the City ofLeander's request for water conservation  and Liberty Hill contractual obligation(s) for Water Conservation  b) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087 (Economic Development) and Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss in executive  session.  Discussions regarding Economic Development Project 'Bake.' Discussions regarding Economic Development Project 'Vintage' c) Pursuant to Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and Section 551.074 Personnel: Discussion and possible action on the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofa City Employee. Council review of City Manager d) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding platting. e) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding wastewater. ) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding traffic light synchronization. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding Bailey Lane project.  objectives.  discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues.  discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues.  City Secretary Simpson reads the Texas Government Code exceptions into the record at 7:22PM Mayor Branigan recesses the Open Session oft the Regular Meeting at 7:23PM. Mayor Branigan convenes the Executive (Closed) Session at 7:391 PM. Mayor Branigan adjourns the Executive (Closed) Session at 10:561 PM. Mayor Branigan reconvenes the Open Session of the Regular Meeting at 10:58 PM.  Announcement that no action was taken in Executive Session.  Motion 1: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Mancilla, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve aj performance agreement with Michelle's Patisserie, as discussed in Executive Session.  Page 12/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024    Vote on thel Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones, Young and Motion 2: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Mancilla, seconded by Council Member Young, to approve the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation purchase of202 W. Myrtle, for #450,000. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0.. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent.  Mancilla. Nays: 0. With) Helbing and Pezold being absent.  Motion 3: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Mancilla, seconded by Council Member Young, to authorize thel Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between the City ofLiberty Hill and the Liberty Hill Independent School District (LHISD) regarding platting. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0.. Ayes: Jones, Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Motion 4: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Mancilla, seconded by Council Member Jones, to authorize thel MOUb between the City ofLiberty Hill and thel LHISD: regarding synchronization of traffic lights. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0. Ayes: Jones,  Helbing and Pezold being absent.  Young and Mancilla. Nays: 0. With Helbing and Pezold being absent.  12) RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION  City Council will reconvene into Regular Session for deliberation ofthe following items pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 51.02(Deliberations about Real Property), Section 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters), Section 551.076 (Deliberations about Security a) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to  Devices), and Section 551.087 (Economic Development).  discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues. Discussion and Approval ofLetter of] Intent with Bluewater. MA Partners/ /1 Butler Farms regarding Water/Wastewater issues.  Municipal Utility District (MUD) #19  Core Spaces  Consultation with attorney regarding the City ofLeander's request for water conservation  and Liberty Hill contractual obligation(s) for Water Conservation  b) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087 (Economic Development) and' Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with. Attorney) to discuss in executive  session.  Discussions regarding Economic Development Project 'Bake.' Discussions regarding Economic Development Project 'Vintage'  Page 13/14  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February14,2024    Pursuant to Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and Section 551.074 Personnel: Discussion and possible action on the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofa City Employee. Council review ofCity Manager d) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding platting. e) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding wastewater. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding traffic light synchronization. g) Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Liberty Hill ISD regarding Bailey Lane project.  objectives.  discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues.  discuss ongoing legal matters, legal issues, and litigation issues.  13) ADJOURNMENT adjourned the meeting at 11:00PM.  With no further items on the agenda, and no objections from the Council, Mayor Branigan PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE City Council oft the CityofLiberty Hill, Texas on February  28, 2024, on vote of ayes, o nays, and Cabstentions.  Liz  es  /  Elaine  City Sécretary  L  CE  RPORATETD  Page 1414  Liberty Hill City Council Regular Called Meeting minutes February 14, 2024