Public Hearing

– CMC Baron’s Creek Ltd, for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a Condominium Residential Use associated with General Retail and Restaurant in the Central Business Zoning District located at 202 E. Ufer Str.  (renewal)  Al Carr
passed 5-0

– Consider a change in zoning from R-2 Mixed Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on 9.622 acre tract of land located south of Highway St. and north of Sunrise St.  & Consider a CUP to allow High Density Single Family Residential on said 9.622 acre     Timeless Luxury Homes
no action

Unfinished Business

– Consider appointing a subcommittee/task force with the objective of delivering a set of proposed recommendations, solutions (strategies and tactics) to proactively address the Affordable and Median Income Housing initiatives of the City of Fbg  David Pedregon

Committee- Linda Langerhans, John Klein, Bjorn Kirchdorfer, Mark Peterson, Tommy Newman, Greg Snelgrove, Brian Jordan, David Pedregon

–Consider adopting a resolution appointing the mayor and city manager as reps of the City of Fbg, authorized to sign documentation for the Preserve America grant application process and welcoming/guiding signage project.  Matching $200,000 grant
passed 5-0

New Business

– Discuss and consider a request from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fbg re the division of two lots (located at the corner of Park and Santa Rosa Streets) into three lots

(two 7500 sq ft lots into three 4,900 sq ft lots)  Catherine Jeffery, Melodi Francis

R- 1 zoning variance denied at this time
no action

–Receive and consider request from Fbg Art Guild for a storage shed or building (500-800 sq ft) expansion at 308 E. Austin  (to be paid with Art Guild funds) Melissa Starry, Pam Middleton  More information required
no action

– Receive Independent Auditor Report on 2007 Financial Statements  Pat Klein

– Receive and consider information regarding LBJ golf course Red Bird Grill operations

Estimated quarter million dollar (+) loss over eight years.  Privatize or find ways to break even (raise prices).  Review to be taken during budget process
no action

–Consider awarding contract for portion of Higher Education Campus infrastructure

Low bid Allen Keller Co. $493,000
passed 5-0

City of Fredericksburg

City Council Agenda

Monday, June 16, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m.

Law Enforcement Center ~ 1601 E. Main St

1. Call to order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARING

3. PUBLIC HEARING (Z-0802) by CMC Baron’s Creek, Ltd., for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Condominium Residential Use associated with General Retail and Restaurant in the Central Business Zoning District located at 202 E. Ufer St.

4. Receive recommendation and consider Z-0802.

5. PUBLIC HEARING (Z-0803) by Timeless Luxury Homes to:

A) Consider a change in zoning from R-2 Mixed Residential to PUD Planned Unit Development, on a 9.622 acre tract of land located south of Highway Street and north of Sunrise Street.

B) Consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow High Density Single Family Residential on said 9.622 acre tract.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6. Consider appointing a subcommittee / task force with the objective of delivering a set of proposed recommendations, solutions (strategies and tactics) to proactively address the Affordable and Median Income Housing initiatives of the City of Fredericksburg. (David Pedregon)

7. Consider adopting a resolution appointing the mayor and city manager as representatives of the City of Fredericksburg, authorized to sign documentation for the Preserve America grant application process and welcoming and guiding signage project.

NEW BUSINESS

8. Discuss and consider a request from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fredericksburg re: the division of two lots (located on the corner of Park and Santa Rosa Streets) into three lots. (Catherine Jeffery)

9. Receive and consider a request from the Fredericksburg Art Guild for a storage shed or building expansion at 308 E. Austin. (Melissa Starry)

10. Receive Independent Auditor’s Report on 2007 Financial Statements. (Brad Kott)

11. Receive and consider information regarding golf course grill operations. (Tom Musselman)

12. Consider awarding contract for portion of Higher Education Campus infrastructure. (Tim Dooley)

COMMENTS

13. Public Comment.

14. Council Comment.

As your councilman, I was honored to be selected as Fredericksburg’s Mayor Pro Tem at the May 19 City Council meeting.  What this title means is, that as Mayor Pro Tem, my job is fill in for Mayor Jeryl Hoover at City Council meetings, when he is unavailable due to other commitments or health reasons.  This job entails presiding over the meeting, calling for discussion, and voting on agenda items.  I will also fill in for the Mayor when he is unavailable for public appearances in our community.  I thank the Council, and our citizens, for your support in my role as Councilman and as Mayor Pro Tem.

Unfinished Business

– Receive update from architects on Market Square service building project. Stan Klein/John Klein. Total cost $616,000 (10% over projected costs)

– Consider approving all actions necessary in connection with the issuance of the City’s 6.2 million limited tax revenue notes, series 2008

passed 5-0

New Business

– Consider request from Alabama Red Rovers re-enactment group for use of Ft. Martin Scott Sept. 3 and 14, 2008.

passed 5-0

–Discuss the formation of a subcommittee task force with the objective of delivering a set of proposed recommendations, solutions, strategies and tactics to proactively address the affordable and median income housing initiatives of the City of Fbg.

To include Greg Snelgrove, Brian Jordan, city council member, and five citizens.

passed 5-0

–Consider adopting an ordinance enacting a moratorium on the installation of any changeable electronic variable message signs within the City of Fbg or the ETJ.

Moratorium for 150 days. Workshops for overview on sign ordinance to be scheduled.

passed 4-1 (Hoover against)

City of Fredericksburg
City Council Agenda
Monday,  June 2, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m.
Law Enforcement Center ~ 1601 E. Main St

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  

3. Receive update from architects on Market Square service building project.   (Jimmy Alexander)   

4. Consider approving all actions necessary in connection with the issuance of the City’s $6.2 Million Limited Tax Revenue Notes, Series 2008, including an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Texas, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of City of Fredericksburg, Texas, Limited Tax Note, Series 2008; Providing for the Security for and Payment of Said Note; Prescribing the form of Said Note; Awarding the Sale Thereof; Authorizing a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Investment and Commitment Letter; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject. (Gary Neffendorf)

NEW BUSINESS 

5. Consider request from Alabama Red Rovers re-enactment group for use of Ft. Martin Scott September 13 and 14, 2008. (Jimmy Alexander) 

6. Discuss the formation of a subcommittee/task force with the objective of delivering a set of proposed recommendations, solutions (strategies and tactics) to proactively address the Affordable and Median Income Housing initiatives of the City of Fredericksburg. (David Pedregon) 

7. Consider adopting an ordinance enacting a moratorium on the installation of any Changeable Electronic Variable Message Sings within the City of Fredericksburg or the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City. (Tim Dooley) 

8. Consider setting Special Meeting date the week of June 9. (Brian Jordan)

COMMENTS

9. Public Comment.

10. Council Comment.

Public Hearings

–Proposed annexation at 1292 Highway 290 West.  3.46 acres located on north side of 290 West, approx. 800 feet west of intersection of 290 West and 87 West. 

Unfinished Business

– Consider adopting resolution approving a grant application for the Preserve America Community Grant Initiative ($20,000 for wayfinding signage)
passed 5-0

–Discussion with city financial advisor First Southwest Co.  Regarding funding of city water and sewer projects, consider authorizing bids for refinancing.  Dan Wegmiller

6.1 million dollar project to be paid through short term tax notes.  To service Eastside Sewer Outfall Pipe Project, to run lines to site of Texas Hill Country University Center, and additions to Goehmann Lane pump station.
passed 5-0

New Business

– Consider appointing Tom Muselman Mayor Pro-Tem
passed 5-0 

–Consider appointment to Planning and Zoning Comission (to fill unexpired term of David Pedregon)
executive session 

–Discuss Meeting and Agenda Procedures 

– Consider sale of property on E. Ufer Street
executive session

As is often said, change has come to Fredericksburg.  This proved true once again, after the results of our City Council election this May 10.  The voters turned out in record numbers, with 1524 citizens casting ballot for two City Council seats and the Mayor’s spot. 

(Councilman Dan Mittel’s seat was open, due to term limits, and incumbent Councilman Kevin MacWithey was up for reelection.  Mayor Jeryl Hoover, also up for reelection, ran unopposed).

After the dust settled, Fredericksburg decided to go with two new faces, David Pedregon, owner of Dogologie, (784 votes) and Jeff Jeffers, owner of Auslander Restaurant (744 votes).  Councilman Kevin MacWithey received 653 votes and newcomer Randy Thompson garnered 508 votes.   (Mayor Hoover had 1197 cast in his favor.)

David and Jeff will join myself, Councilman Tim Dooley, as well as Mayor Hoover on the council bench.  I welcome our new members and look forward to their ideas and input.

I also want to thank outgoing Councilmen, Dan Mittel and Kevin MacWithey, who have served our city honorably for the past eight and four years, respectively.  It has been a pleasure working with them both.  I know they will continue to offer their expertise and remain active in our community.

I am encouraged by the high voter turnout for both the city election (1524 or 21% of voters) and the school board election (3236 voters), which also included a bond issue and tax exemption matter. Voting shows involvement and interest in the community by its citizens, which is crucial to our democratic process.

I encourage everyone to take part in the process.  Come to City Council meetings, contact your city officials with what is on your mind, keep informed as to the issues of our community.

I welcome your comments, concerns, and compliments.  You can reach me via the contact information on this website. 

I am honored and eager to continue working for you, working for Fredericksburg, working together.

City of Fredericksburg
City Council Agenda
Monday,  May 19, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m.
Law Enforcement Center ~ 1601 E. Main St 

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

3. PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed annexation at 1292 West US Highway 290, 3.46 acres located on the north side of US Highway 290, approx. 800′ west of the intersection of US Highway 290 and US Highway 87. (Second of two)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4. Consider adopting a resolution approving a grant application for the Preserve America Community Grant Initiative.

5. Discussion with city financial advisor First Southwest Co. Regarding funding of city water and    sewer projects; consider authorizing bids for financing.

NEW BUSINESS

6. Consider appointing Mayor Pro-Tem. 

7. Consider appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission.

8. Discuss Meeting and Agenda Procedures.

9. Consider sale of property on E. Ufer St.

COMMENTS

10. Public Comment. 

11. Council Comment.