REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BLANCO November 12, 2024 6:00 PM Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas 78606 Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Video call link: tps/meet.goole.com/yhatxw-wer Or dial: (US) +1 515-518-6376 PIN: 318 / 267# Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting and public hearing ofthe governing body ofthe City of Blanco will be held on November 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas 78606. CALL MIEETING 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. OPEN PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Approval of variance as per Section 4.4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to allow veterinarian use on an R-5 property where it is allowed only on a C-1 zoned property as per the UDC. Location: 1571 S. US Hwy. 281, P.M. Properties, Lot 02, 0.48 Acres, Blanco, Texas 78606, (Property Owner: Pete Mancha). 2. Approval of Special Use Permit to allow 12 foot variance instead of the required 20 foot building line in the R-3 zone at 624 Singleton (Blanço Heights, Lot 3, 9, Block 1, Blanco, Texas 78606, (Property Owner: Cloninger, Karl). CLOSE PUBLIC HEARINGS: AD-HOC COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS: 1. Pedestrian Alternatives and Transportation Modes Committee Update by Sarah Munger, Chair 2. Planning & Zoning Commission, Brandon Carlson, Chair 1IPage City Council Agenda -November 12, 2024 STAFF PRESENTATIONS: 1. City Hall, Warren Escovy, City Administrator 2. City Hall, Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director, October Financial Report and Fiscal Year End 09/30/2024 Report. 3. Police Department, Chief Thornhill, October 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 October 8, 2024, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 2. Approval of Minutes from the October 29, 2024, Special Meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following: 1. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofvariance as per Section 4.4 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to allow veterinarian use on an R-5 property where it is allowed only on a C-1 zoned property as per the UDC. Location: 1571 S. US Hwy. 281, P.M. Properties, Lot 02, 0.48 Acres, Blanco, Texas 78606, (Property Owner: Pete Mancha). 2. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Special Use Permit to allow 12 foot variance instead oft the required 20 foot building line in the R-3 zone at 624 Singleton (Blanco Heights, Lot 3, 9, Block 1, Blanco, Texas 78606, (Property Owner: Cloninger, Karl). 3. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Karl Cloninger to fill Planning & Zoning Commissioner Vacancy. 4. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action with respect to an Ordinance (2024-0-010) Authorizing The Issuance OfThe City Of Blanco, Texas Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2024A; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax and Pledging Certain Surplus Revenues in Support oft the Certificates; Approving an Official Statement, A Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Agreements Relating to the Sale and Issuance of the Certificates; and Ordaining Other Matters Relating to the Issuance oft the Certificates. 5. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofMemorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Blanco and Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky. - MOA with Night Sky to fund Code enforcement officer only for light issues. 6. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Water Delivery and Treatment Agreement between Texas Water Company and the City of Blanco. 7. Consideration, Discussion and take Possible Action to Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-0-011, An Ordinance Adopting Certain Conditions to any Sale, Transfer or Pledge ofthe City's Ownership Interest in Components ofthe Canyon Lake Shores Public Water System. 8. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of 2023/2024 budget amendments (Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director). 9. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of 2024/2025 budget amendments (Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director). 2IPage City Council Agenda -November 12, 2024 10. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Adoption of the Manual of Accounting Policies 2024-2025 (Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director). 11. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Adoption of the Investment Policy 2024-2025 (Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director). 12. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Amendments to the Personnel Policy (Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director). 13. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Adoption of the Purchasing Policy 2024- 2025 (Dana Bundick, Interim Finance Director). 14. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Authorization of City Administrator to go out for RFQ for Building Permit Review and Inspection Services (Warren Escovy, City Administrator). OLD BUSINESS: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on the following: 1. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Ordinance 2024-0-012, Amendments to the current Sign Ordinance 2011-392. 2. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of rainwater collection gutters for Bindseil Park 3. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval of Revisions to City of Blanco Organizational Chart. 4. Consideration, Discussion, and Take Possible Action on Approval ofOrdinance 2024-0-013 Adoption of Ethics Policy. 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 Sections 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney) and Section 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; Confer with City Attorney regarding City Water Agreements with GBRA and Texas Water Company 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 Pending Legal Matters. Take any action as a result of the Executive Session. 3IPage City Council Agenda -November 12, 2024 Adjournment This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City of Blanco, 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 closedportion ofthe 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 of Blanco 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. Quurku Q.Cssda By: Laurie A. Cassidy, TRMC City Secretary I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body oft the City of Blanco is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I 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 gth day of November 2024 before 5:00 pm and remained SO posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding they scheduled time of the meeting. oauuno .Cassidu By: Laurie A. Cassidy, TRMC City Secretary 4IPage City Council Agenda -November 12, 2024