STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BURNET 0 CITY OF BURNET 0 0 On this the 14th day of January 2025, the City Council of the City of Burnet convened in Regular Session, at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Burnet Council Chambers, located at 2402 S. Water, Burnet, TX thereof with the following members present, to-wit: Mayor Council Members City Manager City Secretary Gary Wideman David Vaughn Maria Gonzales Cindia Talamantez, Tommy Gaut, Philip Thurman, Tres Clinton, Joyce Laudenschlager, Ricky Langley Guests: Haley Archer, Eric Belaj, Jessi Carpenter, Jill Disler, Adrienne Feild, Mark Ingram, Patricia Langford, Keith McBurnett, Andrew Scott, Elizabeth De Los Santos, Jill Wittekind, Brandon Krause, Christie Lee, Terry Barnett, Robin Craven, Ann Langley, Mindy Moore, Kathy Sims, Tom Tucker, Jacqueline McCoy, David Hudson, Linda Bible, Jim Mueller, Matt Kelley, Kay Mueller, Sharon Frey, Tracy Lewis, Laura Kelley, Shelby Lastly, Allie Scott, Ashton Mederano, Kim Newton, Scott Moore, Vicinta Stafford, Alan Trevino, Susan Turner, Dianne Duke, Charmagne Rogers, T.D. Potts, Dan Stewart, Young Scarborough, James Umbarger Call to Order: Mayor Gary Wideman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Wideman PLEDGES (US & TEXAS): Led by Council Member Philip Thurman Special Reports/Recogntion 5.1) Pickleball Courts: D. Vaughn: City Manager David Vaughn stated that an assembly of pickleball players were in attendance and would like to address Council regarding their support of bringing pickleball courts to the community ofBurnet. Matt Kelley spoke on behalf oft the pickleball supporters. Mr. Kelley stated that hei is in favor of pickleball courts coming to Burnet as they would be a positive addition to the community. These courts provide community engagement as well as offering health benefits for residents. Mr. Kelley recognized that the courts would not be inexpensive, however, they would offer a positive impact to the community overall. 5.2) FlashVote Report: K. McBurnett: Keith McBurnett, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that the first official FlashVote survey was held November 19-21. There were 5 questions and 201 participants. Based on citizen responses, Mr. McBurnett identified next steps, which include continuing the weekly message: from the City Manager, ensuring that the City'ssocial media page(s) have a constant presence online, and investigating a communication tool called "Notify." The next 5.3) City Hall Update: B. Farmer: Project Manager, Ben Farmer, provided Council with an update on1 the new City Hall project. Mr. Farmer stated that thel HVACs system for the project is on schedule and nearing completion. Mr. Farmer also noted that the electrical work has fallen behind schedule but is not concerning. Progress continues on the inside of the building with drywall going up. Mr. survey scheduled for. January will cover "Community Priorities." Farmer noted that the anticipated cold weather next week could hinder progress on the completion ofthe drywall, but the contractor is prepping and making plans fori it. Mr. Farmer reported that the contractor has provided a completion timeframe of early June, however, he feels that the date is optimistic. CONSENT AGENDA: 6.1)Approval oft the December 10. 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-03: P.] Langford Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND APPROVING SAID POLICY AS FULFILLMENT OF CHAPTERS 2256.005 AND 2256.025, GOVERNMENT CODE, THEI PUBLIC! FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT; AND: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Council Member Philip Thurman moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Tommy Gaut seconded. The motion carried unanimously. FUBLICHEAAINGNACTION: 7.1) Public Hearing on adoption of water and wastewater impact fees: E. Belai ANORDINANCEOETIE CITYC COUNCILOFTIECTYOE BURNEITEXAS.AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES DIVISION2. ENTITLED "COMMUNITY IMPACTI FEE ESTABLISHED AND SECTION 2-292 ENTITLED AMOUNT" AND DIVISION 3. ENTITLED APPLICABILITY OF COMMUNITY IMPACT FEES" AND SECTION 3-372 ENTITLED "IMPACT FEE CALCULATIONS PROVIDING CUMULATIVE, REPEALER, AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION: AND PROVIDING, AN EFFECTIVE DATE: Eric Belaj, City Engineer, presented the item to Council to conduct the public Consultant Presentation: Matt Garrett, with NewGen Strategies, presented the company's findings via Teams regarding the impact fee review. Mr. Garrett stated that based upon their evaluation, the current impact fees did not necessitate an increase at this time. Once the City has updated their Capital Improvement Plan, it may be beneficial to review the impact fees at that time. Public Hearing: Mayor Gary Wideman opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. and asked if anyone was interested in speaking to approach the podium. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor hearing, discuss, and take action on Ordinance 2025-03. Wideman closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. ACTIONITEMS: 8.1) Discuss and consider action: Ordinance 2025-03: E. Belaj ANORDINANCEOFTHECITY COUNCIL OFTHECITYOFBURNET.TEXAS.AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES DIVISION: 2. ENTITLED "COMMUNITY IMPACTFEE ESTABLISHED" AND SECTION 2-292 ENTITLED AMOUNT" AND DIVISION 3. ENTITLED APPLICABLITY OF COMMUNITY IMPACT FEES" AND SECTION 3-372 ENTITLED "IMPACT FEE CALCULATIONS PROVIDING CUMULATIVE. REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION: AND PROVIDINGAN EFFECTIVE DATE: Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025- 03 as presented. Council Member Tommy Gaut seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.2) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-02: M. Gonzales AI RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNEITEXAS. ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ONMAY 3, 2025, TO ELECT ONE MAYOR AND THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; ESTABLISHING THE ELECTION PROCEDURE: AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS: Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve R2025-02 as presented. Council Member Cindia Talamantez seconded. The motion carried 8.3)Discuss and consider action: Providing direction to the City Manager pertaining to the Mayor Gary Wideman made ai motion directing City Staff to draft an ordinance fori the. ARFF truck's use as ai fire suppression option, provide funding options for its acquisition for future consideration, and research what other municipal airports ini the area are doing in regard to this issue. The motion unanimously. acquisition of an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) truck: M. Ingram was seconded by Council Member Ricky Langley and passed unanimously. 8.4) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-01: K. McBurnett AJ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND PRIORITIES FOR THE 89TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION INTEXAS: Council Member Ricky Langley made ai motion to approve R2025-01 as presented. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 8.5) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-04: E. Belai ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS.SELECING AP PROPOSAL UNDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2024-007; AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SAID PROPOSER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve R2025-04 as presented. Council Member Tres Clinton seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.6) Discuss and consider action: Ordinance No. 2025-01: K. McBurnett ANORDINANCEOFTHECITY COUNCIL OFTHECITYOFBURNET,TEXAS.AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 94-28(2)(H) ENTITLED "POLE ATTACHMENT RATE"; PROVIDING CUMULATIVE. REPEALER, AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-01 as presented. Council Member Tommy Gaut seconded the motion. The: motion carried unanimously. 8.7) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-05: P. Langford A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURNET, TEXAS, RESTRICTING CERTAIN FUNDS FOR FUTURE GENERAL FUND CAPITAL NEEDS AND FUTURE GOLF COURSE NEEDS, AND DEPOSITING THOSE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITHTHE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY: Council Member Ricky Langley made a motion to approve Resolution R2025-05 as presented. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. 8.8) Discuss and consider action: Ordinance No. 2025-02: H. Archer POLICIES4.01 CATEGORIES. POLICY 7.03 RETIREMENT, SECTION ANORDINANCE OFTHEC CIYCOINCILOETECINA OF BURNET.TEXAS.AMENDING 13.00 DISCIPLINE AND SECTION 15.00 GRIEVANCES OF THE CITY'S PERSONNEL POLICY BY UPDATING AND CLARIFYING REQUIREMENTS: Council Member Cindia Talamantezi made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2025-02 as presented. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 8.9) Discuss and consider action: Resolution No. R2025-06: D. Vaughn AI RESOLUTONOETHES CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOP BURNET.,TEXAS.APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 2 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 107 BIG SKY, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS S4231 EAGLE'S NEST LOT 78, SEC 2, A SUBDIVISION IN BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PROPERTY CONTRACT: Council Member Philip Thurman made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-06 as presented. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9.1)1. Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of107 Big Sky, Burnet, Texas: D. Vaughn: At 8:13 p.m. Mayor Gary Wideman made ai motion to convene into Executive Session. Council Member Philip Thurman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: 10.1)Discuss and consider action: Regarding deliberations oft the purchase of1 107 Big Sky, Burnet, Texas: D. Vaughn: Mayor Gary Wideman made a motion to reconvene to regular session at 8:41 p.m. Council Member Joyce Laudenschlager seconded the motion. The motion carried REQUESTSI FROM COUNCIL FOR FUTURE REPORTS: In accordance with Resolution R2020- 28 councilmembers may request the City Manager to prepare and present future reports on matters ADJOURN: There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Gary Wideman at 8:43 p.m. Council Member Philip Thurman seconded. The motion was unanimous. unanimously. ofp public interest: None. BURNE CAa ATTEST: - S Maria Gonzales, City Secretary TEKAS