REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BLANCO March 11, 2025 6:00 PM Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas 78606 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Video call link: htps/meet.oole.cople.com)ore-ifa-tdb Or dial: (US) +1 515-890-5346 PIN: 196 735 580# Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting and public hearing of the governing body ofthe City of Blanco will be held on March 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas 78606. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 1. Roll Call/Establish a quorum: Mayor Mike Arnold (Present/Absent) Mayor Pro-Tem Bobby Mack-McClung Present/Absent) Council Member Laura Swinson (Present/Absent) Council Member Ryan Moses Present/Absent) Council Member Candy Cargill (Present/Absent) Council Member Dennis J. Moore, Jr. (Present/Absent) INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. Announcements (No Action May Be Taken) 3. Public Comments: The City Council welcomes public comments at this point. Speakers must sign up before the meeting begins and indicate the subject the speaker wishes to address. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, which cannot be donated from one speaker to another. The Council cannot respond to matters not listed on the agenda until a future meeting. STAFF PRESENTATIONS: 1. City Hall, Warren Escovy, City Administrator 2. City Hall, Jose Martinez, Finance Director, February Monthly Financials 3. Police Department, Chief Thornhill, February Monthly Report CONSENT AGENDA: The following items may be acted upon in one motion. No separate discussion or action is necessary unless requested by the Mayor or a Councilmember, in which those items will be pulled for separate consideration. 1. Approval of Minutes from the February 4, 2025, Special Meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes from the February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 1[Page City Council Agenda March 11, 2025 NEW BUSINESS: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following: 1. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Agreement between the City of Blanco and GBRA. 2. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Klepac Greenhouses, Inc. Request for City Water Hook-up. 3. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofF Resolution 2025-R- 004 Approving and Accepting Completion of Water Treatment Plant. 4. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofl Resolution 2025-R- 005 supporting the City's application for the IxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant (Council Member Swinson). 5. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Committee Name Change from Pedestrian and Alternative Transportation Modes Committee to Wheels and Feet. 6. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Resolution 2025-R- 006 Authorizing City Staff to Apply for the Downtown Revitalization program through TDA-Go (Warren Escovy). 7. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action to Authorize City Staff to coordinate the installation of a shut-off valve at the sprinkler supply line at the Henry Hotel. 8. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Plan supporting Community Education on City Bond Election. 9. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofOrdinance 2025-0- OXX Regulating Vacant Buildings in the Blanco Historic District. OLD BUSINESS: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following: 1. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Special Use Permit to allow for restaurant drive through window as per Table 4.4 ofthe UDC on a property zoned as R-5 at 603 Main Street (Harrison Heirs, Block 23 (SE 14), 0.32 Acres), Blanco, Texas 78606, (Property Owner: Thomson Real Estate Investments LLC). 2. Consideration and Discussion Only (No Action) Update from Mayor Arnold regarding AI Oversight Committee. 3. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Approval of Relocation of City Hall to the Old Firehouse Building at 503 Pecan Street. EXECUTIVE SESSION in accordance with Texas Government Code: in accordance with the authority contained in the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074. 1. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Confer with City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with the Water Treatment Plant Project; Bids, Contract. Award and Notice to Proceed. 2. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; Consultation with City Attorney regarding Economic Development Project. 2IPage City Council Agenda March 11, 2025 3. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Confer with City Attorney regarding water infrastructure at Cielo Springs Subdivision. 4. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Administrator. 5. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney), Section 551.072 (Real Estate), and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Confer with City Attorney regarding Pending Legal and Real Estate Matters. Take any action as a result of the Executive Session. Adjournment This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City ofBlanco, Texas' legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation ofTexas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting, considering available opinions ofa court ofrecord and opinions ofthe Texas. Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion. The Council may vote and/or act upon each oft the items set out in this agenda. The City Council for the City ofBlanco has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with Attorney), Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Estate), and Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters). The City Council for the City of Blanco may discuss, consider and/or act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. dawa. Cbbdy By: Laurie A. Cassidy, TRMC City Secretary I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice ofl Meeting ofthe Governing Body of the City of Blanco is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that Ij posted a true and correct copy of said Notice in the window in the City Hall of said City of Blanco, Texas at a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said Notice was posted on the 6th day of March 2025 before 6:00 pm and remained SO posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting. doui QCyhidy By: Laurie A. Cassidy, TRMC City Secretary 3IPage City Council Agenda March 11, 2025