CITY OF BASTROP BASTROP CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 25, 2025 The Bastrop City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bastrop City Hall Council Chambers, 1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Texas, with the following action taken to wit: Council Members Present Staff] Present Mayor Pro-Tempore John Kirkland City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino Council Member Cynthia Meyer Assistant City Manager Andres Rosales Council Member Cheryl Lee Interim Assistant City Attorney Stanley Springerley Council Member Kerry Fossler Assistant City Secretary Victoria Psencik Council Member Kevin Plunkett Assistant to City Manager Vivianna Andres Assistant Finance Director Laura Allen Development Services Director James Cowey Council Members Absent Police Chief Vicky Steffanic Mayor Lyle Nelson * resigned 1/14/2025 Public Works Director John Eddleton Main Street Manager Michaela Joyce Community Engagement Director Kathy Danielson Public Information Officer Colin Guerra Code Enforcement/Animal Control Robert McBain 1. CALL TO ORDER With a quorum being present Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - United States of America and Texas Flags Mitchael Clardy and Jack Reynolds with the Mina Elementary Harry Potter Book Club led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION City of Bastrop Police Chaplain Phil Woods delivered the innovation. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6A. Mayor Pro Tem's Report 6B. Council Members' Report 6C. City Manager's Report 1. Election Update City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of12 2. Vacant Position Update 3. Rideshare Update 4. Galvanized Pipe Update Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager 6D. PROCLAMATION - In Memory of Rose LaCynthia Clemons The proclamation was read by Council Member Lee and signed by Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland. 7. WORK SESSIONS/BRIEFINGS 7A. Presentation of Annual Work Plan by City of] Bastrop Boards & Commissions pursuant to Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 1 "General Provisions", Article 1.04 "Boards, Committees and Commissions" Section 1.04.002 "Procedures": Bridging Bastrop Board Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board Construction Standards Board of Adjustment & Appeals Cultural Arts Commission Bastrop Economic Development Corporation Board Ethics Commission Historic Landmark Commission Housing Authority Board Hunters Crossing Local Government Corporation Board Main Street Advisory Board Parks & Recreation/Public Tree Advisory Board Planning & Zoning Commission Public Library Board Zoning Board of Adjustment Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager The Council took no action on Item 7A. 7B. Discuss and recommend a proposed process for City Council members to request training opportunities. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager Council Member Meyer moved to direct the City Manager to bring back a Resolution and policy with the following: City ofBastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 12 Allotment of$2,500 per Council Member for travel and training with conditions: Training is from the Texas Municipal League (TML) or TML-affiliated First-year mandatory attendance for Newly Elected Officials Training TML Annual Conference is optional The allotted amount includes tickets to events or tables at an event Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 8. FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND BUDGET PREPARATION 8A. Receive a presentation on the unaudited Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2025. Submitted and Presented by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director 8B. Review and discuss the Bastrop Police Department Budget and the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager Presented by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police and City Manager Carrillo-Trevino 9. CITIZEN COMMENT(S) Citizen(s) addressing the City Council on an item, not on the agenda: No comments were submitted. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland closed the Open Meeting to convene the City Council into Executive (Closed) Session at 7:46 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. as follows: 4A. Section 551.071 and Section 551.072 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding the possible acquisition of property adjacent to Blakey Lane. 4B. Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding the real estate and economic development aspects of a potential development ofa Oualified Hotel Project. 4C. Section 551.071 to seek the advice of] legal counsel regarding the law as it applies to sign regulations for Digital Billboards (i.e., Off-Premises Electronic Message Centers with LED Lights). 4D. Sections 551.072 and 551.087 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding the Mike's Bikes License Agreement. City ofBastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 12 4E. Sections 551.072 and 551.087 to seek the advice oflegal counsel regarding an economic development agreement with Burleson Crossing East. 11D. Section 551.071 to seek the advice oflegal counsel on Item 11D = Consider and act on the first reading ofOrdinance) No. 2025-14, apportioning the costs of certain improvements to property in and for the Valverde Public Improvement District Area #1; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the District, and the owners thereof; providing for the manner and method of collection of such assessments; making a finding ofspecial benefit to property in the District and the real and true owners thereof; approving a service and assessment plan; and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager 5. TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MATTERS POSTED FOR CONSIDERATION IN CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION. 4A. Section 551.071 and Section 551.072 to seek the advice oflegal counsel regarding the possible acquisition of property adjacent to Blakey Lane. 4B. Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 to seek the advice oflegal counsel regarding the real estate and economic development aspects of a potential development ofa Qualified Hotel Project. 4C. Section 551.071 to seek the advice oflegal counsel regarding the law as it applies to sign regulations for Digital Billboards (i.e., Off-Premises Electronic Message Centers with LED Lights). 4D. Sections 551.072 and 551.087 to seek the advice oflegal counsel regarding the Mike's Bikes License Agreement. 4E. Sections 551.072 and 551.087 to seek the advice of legal counsel regarding an economic development agreement with Burleson Crossing East. 11D. Section 551.071 to seek the advice ofl legal counsel on Item 11D - Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14.apportioning the costs of certain improvements to property in and for the Valverde Public Improvement District Area #1; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the District, and the owners thereof; providing for the manner and method of collection ofsuch assessments; making a finding ofspecial benefit to property in the District and the real and true owners thereof: approvinga service and assessment plan; and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland reconvened the City Council into the Open Session at 8:39 p.m. City ofBastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of12 Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland called for any action as a result of the Executive Session. No action was taken on the Executive Session Items 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and Item for Individual Consideration Item 11D. 10. CONSENT AGENDA [Editor's Note: Council. Member Fossler announced that she filed a Conflict of Interest Statement with the Assistant City Secretary regarding Consent Agenda Items 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, and 10J; and has recused herselffrom those items. A copy ofthe signed Conflict of Interest Statement is attached hereto and made a part ofthese minutes as Exhibit. A. Items 10B, 10C, 10D, 10D, and 10J were, pulled by Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland to take up in a separate vote after being read into the record by Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary./ 10B. Consider and act on the second reading ofOrdinance No. 2025-10, of the City Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances, related to Chapter 14, The Bastrop Building Block (B3) Code, Article 6.3 General Lot Standards, 6.3.004 PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES (e). Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager 10C. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-11,oft the City Council of the City of Bastrop, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances, related to Chapter 14, The Bastrop Building Block (B3) Code, Article 6.3 General Lot Standards, 6.3.004 PROTECTED & HERITAGE' TREES adding (C) and (d)(1).(2).(3). and (4); 6.3.004 PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES changing (e)(1).(4), and adding (4)(A)and (B), and (6); 6.3.004 PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES changing (f) (1), (4), and adding (4) (A) and (B) and (6); 6.3.004 PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES adding (g)(1) (A), (B) and (C)and (h)(1) and (2); 6.3.004 PROTECTED & HERITAGE TREES adding (i)(2). Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager 10D. Consider and act on the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-12, amending the Code of Ordinances, related to Chapter 14, The Bastrop Building Block (B3) Code, Chapter 10, definitions, adding definitions for Native Plants, Invasive Plants, and ISA-Certified Arborist. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager 10E. Consider and act on the second reading ofOrdinance No. 2025-13.amending the Code of Ordinances, related to Chapter 14, The Bastrop Building Block (B3) Technical Manual, TABLE 2.1.003 Preferred Plant List. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 12 10J. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance 2025-15, amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 1 "General Provisions", Article 1.20 "Uniformity of Requirements",; amending Section 1.20.015 Appeal of Board of Adjustment to Appeal of City Council, Amending subsection (a) and (c), removing subsection (b) and (d); and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager MOTION: Council Member Lee moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, and 10J as presented after being read into the record by Assistant City Secretary Psencik. Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 - 0 (Ayes: Lee, Plunkett, and Meyer; Nays: None; Recused: Fossler). 10. CONSENT AGENDA, continued 10F. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06 amending Chapter 15, Article 15.01 "Cemeteries" of the Bastrop Code of Ordinances: and Appendix A "Fee Schedule," Article A15.01 "Fairview Cemetery" to reflect an increase in fees for the purchase of cemetery plots, burial open/close fees, and establishing a price for columbarium niches; and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director 10G. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16, adopting the Master Fee Schedule; repealing the Appendix A "Fee Schedule" of the Code ofOrdinance: amending certain fees and establishing cost and fees charged by the City of] Bastrop: providing foraj penalty for a violation of Chapter 1 Article 1.01 Section 1.01.009 of the City Code ofOrdinances: and move to place on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for the second reading. Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager 10H. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-18, adopting a local property tax exemption for qualifying child-care facilities, as defined by Texas Tax Code 11.36, and amending Chapter 11 "Taxation" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bastrop, Texas by adding Article 11.05 "Child-care Facility Exemption"; and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager 10L. Consider and act to approve the following Bastrop City Council meeting minutes: 1. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting, City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 12 Submitted by: Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary 10M. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-41, enacting a policy regarding rules and procedures for the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, Interim Executive Director and City Manager 10N. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-51, amending the Rules of Procedure providing for a process for the City Council to engage legal services ofthe City Attorney. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager Citizen Comment submitted specifically to Item 10N: Cecilia Serna 10P. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-40, ratifying an application for the SFY 2024- 2025 Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for a grant of $14,988,181 (fourteen million nine hundred eighty-eight thousand one hundred eighty-one dollars) for flood mitigation improvements along Gills Branch. Submitted by: Laura Allen, Assistant Finance Director 10Q. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-45, to approve the City of] Bastrop Police Department to apply for a grant from the Department ofJustice (JAG) forSeventy-two thousand, seventy-two dollars and fifteen cents ($72,072.15) for a FARO Focus Core 3D scanner, with a battery power block, tripods, 360- degree camera, Panocam mount, software, subscriptions, and 16 hours of training, with no matching funds from the City of Bastropauthoriring the Chief of] Police as the grantee's authorized official. Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police 10R. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-44, to approve the City of] Bastrop to apply for a grant from the Department of. Justice (JAG) for ten thousand, three hundred, sixty-one dollars and eighty-eight cents ($10,361.88) for an aerial drone, with no matching funds from the City of Bastropauthoriring the Chief of Police as the grantee's authorized official. Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police 10S. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-42, to approve the City of Bastrop Police Department to apply for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security fort thirty thousand, seven hundred dollars ($30,700.00) for a Law Enforcement, moveable, camera trailer, with no matching funds from the City of] Bastrop; authorizing the Chief of Police as the grantee's authorized official. City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7of12 Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police 10T. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-43, to approve the City of Bastrop Police Department to apply for a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for eighteen thousand, three hundred and eighty-four dollars ($18,384.00) for a Rescue Boat and Trailer, with three thousand, six hundred and seventy-seven dollars ($3,677.00) in matching funds from the City of Bastrop; authorizing the Chief of Police as the grantee's authorized official. Submitted by: Vicky Steffanic, Chief of Police 10U. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-48, authorizing a license to encroach agreement with MAJCO, LLC for property known as Chambers Street and adjacent to 1501 Chestnut Street for an encroachment into the Public Right-of-Way for use ofa portion of the property for a paved driveway and parking area for use by customers, as attached in Exhibit B of the License Agreement. Submitted by: Andres Rosales, Assistant City Manager Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland called for requests to remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland pulled Item 10I due to the submission of Citizen Comments regarding that specific item. Council Member Fossler requested Items 10A and 100 be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. Council Member Lee requested Item 10K be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. MOTION: Council Member Meyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 10F, 10G, and 10H as presented after being read into the record by Assistant City Secretary Psencik and the remaining Consent Agenda Items 10L, 10M, 10N, 10P, 10Q, 10R, 10S, 10T, and 10U as presented. Council Member Fossler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. * * * * * 10I. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-17, amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 "Animal Control", Article 2.02 "Vaccination and Licensing of Dogs and Cats" and Article 2.04 "Impoundment", removing Section 2.02.004 "License Tag and Collar."; amending Section 2.02.008 "Licensing and Fees" to "Pet Registration Requirement" and removing subsection (a)-(c); removing Section 2.04.006 "Confinement of Female Dogs and Cats during estrus": move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Robert McBain, Animal Control/Code Compliance City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 12 Citizen Comments submitted specifically to Item 101: Amy Mills (did not speak), Linda Graham (did not speak), Maggie Abbott (did not speak), and Jeremy Parks (spoke). MOTION: Council Member Meyer moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-17 as presented. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to table Item 10I regarding Ordinance No. 2025-17 for sixty (60) days starting February 25th and call a community town hall meeting to discuss Ordinance No. 2025-17. Council Member Lee seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. * * * * * 100. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-33, accepting a donation for engineered wood fiber kiddie mulch for Bob Bryant Park Playground and Kerr Community Park playground in the amount ofS17,057 from Ascension Catholic Church as part of the' Toyota Way Forward Fund Grant. Submitted by: Terry Moore, Parks & Recreation Director Presented by: Priscilla Ruiz, Carlos Liriano, and Debbie Moore MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-33 as presented to accept a donation of wood fiber kiddie mulch for Bob Bryant Park Playground and Kerr Community Park Playground. Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. * * * * * 10A. Consider and act on thesecond reading ofOrdinancel No. 2025-07, establishing and adopting a short-term rental registration process; amending the Bastrop Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, by enacting Article 4.13, Sections 4.13.001 = 4.13.012 titled "Short Term Rentals." Submitted by: Vivianna Nicole Andres, Assistant to the City Manager ORIGINAL MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07 with the change to insert "for the current year" anywhere after "hotel occupancy taxes" have been stated. Council Member Lee seconded the motion. Council Member Fossler (motion maker) amended the original motion to include the Ordinance Exhibit's text in line numbers 87, 101, 111, and 175 SO that the words "for the current year" will be inserted. Council Member Lee (seconder) accepted the amendment. REVISED MOTION: Council Member Fossler moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-07 with the change to insert "for the current year" on Lines 87, 101, City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 12 111, and 175 on the Ordinance Exhibit. Council Member Lee seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. * * * * * 10K. Consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-20 amending Sec. 1.04.002 Membership, terms of the Code of Ordinances to remove any elected official from appointed boards or commissions when their term ends either by election or resignation; and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for the second reading. Submitted and Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to the first reading ofOrdinance No. 2025- 20 as presented and to include on the March 11, 2025 Consent Agenda for the second reading. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 -1 (Ayes: Fossler Plunkett, and Meyer; Nays: Lee). * * * * * 11. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 11D. Consider and act on the first reading ofOrdinance) No. 2025-14, apportioning the costs of certain improvements to property in and for the Valverde Public Improvement District Area #1; fixing a charge and lien against all properties within the District, and the owners thereof; providing for the manner and method of collection of such assessments: making a finding of special benefit to property in the District and the real and true owners thereof; approving a service and assessment plan; and move to include on the March 11, 2025, consent agenda for a second reading. Submitted and Presented by: Sylvia Carrilo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve the first reading ofOrdinance No. 2025-14 as presented and to include on the March 11, 2025, Consent Agenda forthe second reading. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 11E. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-23, determining costs of the proposed Public Improvements in the Valverde Public Improvement District, approving a proposed assessment roll for improvement area #1, and making related findings and determinations, in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. Submitted /Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of12 MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-23 as presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 11F. Consider and act on Resolution No. 2025-22, approving the form and authorizing the distribution of a preliminary limited offering memorandum for "City of Bastrop, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Valverde Public Improvement District)". Submitted/ Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-22 as presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 11B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-52 authorizing the reallocation of funding for the Blakey Lane extension. Submitted /Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-52 as presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 11C. A. Consider and act on Resolution No. R2075-4Pauthoririn, the City Manager to enter into a Sports License Agreement for the use of the Rusty Reynolds Fields by Bastrop Little League. B. Consider and act on Resolution No. R-2025-50, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Sports License Agreement for the use oft the Rusty Reynolds Fields by Bastrop Youth Baseball & Softball Organization. Submitted /Presented by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to approve Resolution No. R-2025-49 (A) and Resolution No. R-2025-50 (B) as presented. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. [Editor's Note: Council Member Fossler announced that she has filed a Conflict of Interest Statement with the Assistant City Secretary regarding Itemfor Individual Consideration Agenda Item 11A and has recused herself. A copy ofthe signed Conflict of Interest Statement is attached hereto and made a part oft these minutes as. Exhibit A.] MOTION: Council Member Plunkett moved to extend the meeting time until the completion ofl Item 11A. Council Member Meyer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 11A. Conduct a public hearing, consider and act on the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-08, authorizing an update and amending Bastrop Code of City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of12 Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article 13.12, entitled "Impact Fees", updating the land use assumptions, Capital Improvement Plan and amending Impact Fees for Wastewater Utilities, as attached in Exhibits A-C; and move to include on the March 11, 2025,agenda for a second reading. Submitted by: Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, ICMA-CM, CPM, City Manager Presented by: NewGen Strategies and Solutions representative Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland opened the Public Hearing at 10:17 p.m. for the Impact Fees Amendments listed in Item 11A. Public Hearing: No citizen comments submitted. Mayor Pro-Tempore Kirkland closed the Public Hearing at 10:17 p.m. for the Impact Fees Amendments listed in Item 11A. MOTION: Council Member Lee moved to approve the first reading ofOrdinance No. 2025-08 to update and amend the Bastrop Code ofOrdinances, Chapter 13, Article 13.12, entitled "Impact Fees", > updating the land use assumptions, Capital Improvement Plan and amending Impact Fees for Wastewater Utilities at the six (6) MGD (million gallons per day) plant expansion and to include on the March 11, 2025 Consent Agenda for second reading. Council Member Plunkett seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 - 0 (Ayes: Lee, Plunkett, and Meyer; Nays: None; Recused: Fossler). 12. ADJOURNMENT Upon receiving a motion duly made and seconded to adjourn, the February 25th Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. CITY OF BASTROP, TEXAS V - John Kirkland, Mayor Pro-Tempore ATTEST: horib - - a h Victoria Psencik, Assistant City Secretary City of Bastrop, Texas February 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 12 EXHIBIT A M PATIPPIX CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT I, Kerry L. Fossler al local public official ofthe City ofBastrop, Lraindeln) Texas (the City), make this affidavit and hereby on oath state the following: Action being contemplated by the (please circle) City Council br Board/Commission at the 2/25/2025 Meeting, Agenda Item 108, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10J, 11A may have an effect on a business entity or real property in which I have an interest. Such interest may be a substantial interest" as that term is defined in Chapter 171 ofthe Texas Local Government Code. Fhe-netion being contemplated myhveaspeiatsomomtraktteiehaineremiyormahpeparty atingushabielemthe effecten-thepublie: Not applicable for Bastrop Code of Ethics I. The business entity or real property in which I have an interest is described as follows (name; address; ol lot description): 2nd degree relative (sibling) ownership of: Farm Lot, BLOCK 13 E M ST, ACRES 3.962 (Property ID 126740), PECAN STREET BASTROP LLC, HOMES FOR GOOD FOUNDATION second degree 12 2. The nature and extent of my interest in the business entity or realpropérty is herein described by stating that either I or a person related to me in the fvst.degree by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage), as determined by Chapter 573 ofthe Texas Government Code (check all that apply): own 10% or more ofthe voting stock or shares of the business entity; X own 10% or more of the fair market value ofthe business entity; own $15,000 or more ofthe fair market value ofthe business entity; and/or received funds that exceed 10% of gross income for the previous year; has an equitable or legal ownership in real property with a fair market value of $2,500 or more. 3. Alternatively, even ifl do not have a "substantial interest" as defined by Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code, I am filing this affidavit SO to avoid the appearance of impropriety. My interest may be described as follows: I do not personally have a' "substantial interest" in the disclosed entities and property, but relatives within the 3rd degree (as defined in the Bastrop Code of Ethics) have a P3 developmenlksubdiwvision matter pending matter before city staff, with original application filed on 8/08/2022. Their matter may never come before City Council. The P3 déevelopmentaubdivision items being contemplated on this agenda do not have a special economic efect on their business entities and real property distinguishable from the efect on the public but out of an abundance of caution, I an disclosing and recusing myselffrom all matters regarding P3 developmentlaubdivision. This disclosure includes the previous calendar year, and up to any future date at which the pending matter might come before City Council. *** AFFIDA VIT *** Upon the filing ofthis affidavit with the City/Board Secretary, I affimm that I shall abstain from any discussion, vote, or decision involving this business entity or real propertyunless: a majority ofthe members ofthe governmental entity of which I am a member is likewise required to filea and has filed affidavits declaring similar interests on the same official action. SIGNED this 2175 day of Feluory 2025. Siguahred of Afant SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME on this the 251h day of Feoary 2025. Notary Public in and for the State ofTexas VICTORIAANN PSENCIK My Commission Expires: 2 d L 2629 Notary ID #132927966 My CommistonExptres FORM: Conflict ofl Interest February 16, 2029 City Secretary 9_2024