July 19th Meeting Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 7:40 PM

New Business

–Consider approving sublease of ground lease dated January 1, 2008 by Texas Hill Country Higher Education Development Foundation to Texas Tech University
passed 4-0 (Dooley abstain)

–Consider adopting resolution relating to appointments to the Board of Directors of the Fredericksburg Health Facilities Development Corporation (HCMH) Musselman- President, MacWithey- Vice-President, Dooley-Secretary, Kirchdorfer, Treasurer
passed 5-0

–Consider board appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Review Board and Board of Adjustments
Executive Session

–Discuss and consider ordinance regulations relating to sidewalks
No action, workshop to be scheduled

Unfinished Business

–Consider request from Oktoberfest manager Debbie Garner to have German banners on Main Street (Cancelled at Garner’s request)

– Discuss and consider participation in County’s Intervention in LCRA Competitive Renewal Energy Zone (CREZ) Transmission Line Process
passed 5-0

–Consider setting special meeting dates for budget workshops. July 28th, August 4 & 11, 8 am at City Hall

–Consider adjustments to City Attorney’s compensation Executive Session


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July 6th Meeting Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 1:49 PM

New Business

–Consider request from Oktoberfest manager to have German banners on Main Street. Debbie Farquar-Garner $3,200 to hang, 80 poles, for 2 weeks in September. Consider cutting price in half.
no action

– Receive and consider request from Gillespie County 4-H for use of Market Square for fundraiser BBQ on August 27, 2010 and to close 1/2 block of N. Crockett St between Schubert and Travis from 10:30-1:15 pm that day for BBQ drive-thru at Turner Hall. Danny Crenwelge
passed 4-0 (Pearson absent)

–Consider reallocation of HOT funds originally granted to CVB for storage building for use on redesign of CVB website. Daryl Whitworth. $60,000
passed 4-0 (Pearson absent)

– Consider adjustments to City Attorney’s compensation
executive session

Public Comment

Matt Lyons Boot Ranch Effluent line completed.


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom

June 21 Meeting Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 8:43 AM

Public Hearings

–John Penick for a conditional use permit at 209 N. Crockett to allow a drive-through facility associated with a Dry Cleaning Service in the CBD.
passed 5-0

Unfinished Business

–Consider awarding contracts for CVB storage building. Reject all bids, do not build, and use money elsewhere.
passed 5-0

–Discuss and consider Parks capital improvement projects. Jimmy Alexander. Park system tour scheduled for July 16 at 7 am at Lady Bird Park.

–Consider adopting Resolution regarding proposed CREZ lines in Gillespie County.
passed 5-0

New Business

– Receive presentation on progress of Wayfinding and Guiding Signage Project. John Bosio of Merje.

– Receive and consider 2009 Audit Report from Klein, Kraus & Co.
passed 5-0

–Consider awarding contract for East Side sewer line. Keystone Construction of Austin for $830,684
passed 5-0


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom

June 7th City Council Meeting Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 12:20 PM

Unfinished Business


– Consider awarding contract for CVB storage building at cost of $88,000- $94,000. Ernie Loeffler
no action

New Business


–Discuss and consider Parks Improvement Plan. Jimmy Alexander. Possible 5 million dollars, either bond or certificates of obligations. More information needed on priority and justification of items.
no action

– Discuss joint resolution with county regarding proposed CREZ lines in Gillespie County. Wait for County resolution.
no action

– Discuss and consider Council assignments for various boards, commissions, and organizations. Musselman- Gillespie County Historical Society, Tim Dooley- G.C. Airport Advisory Board, Graham Pearson- G. C. EDC, Bjorn Kirchdorfer- Chamber of Commerce, Kevin MacWithey- Fbg. CVB and FAHLA
passed 4-0 (Dooley absent)

–Discuss and consider Council agenda deadlines and procedures. Council agenda to be finalized for newspaper publication the Tuesday before the upcoming Monday meeting.
passed 4-0 (Dooley absent)

– Consider adjustments to City Attorney’s compensation. Executive session


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom

May 17th City Council Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 5:27 PM

New Business

–Consider appointing Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilman Kevin MacWithey selected.
passed 4-0 (Fifth councilmember not yet appointed)

–Discuss and consider appointment of Councilmember to fill unexpired term of Tom Musselman. Executive session. Appointment to be announced at Special Meeting on May 20th at City Hall 8:15.

– Receive and consider update on Austin Street Bridge, Morning Glory Drive and other projects. Craig Wallendorf

Public Comment

–Tommy Segner, Bjorn Kirchdorfer, Linda Langerhans for consideration for their appointments for open Council seat.


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom

May 3rd City Council Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 8:16 PM

New Business

–Receive and consider request for Hotel Occupancy Tax from Hill Country Film Festival $7000
passed 5-0

–Consider acceptance of historic preservation easement for St. Joseph’s Hall
passed 5-0

–Consider adopting resolution amending authorized representative who may transact with TexPool and TexPool Prime Investment Pools.
passed 5-0

–Discuss and consider adopting Capital Improvement Plan
passed 5-0

–Consider appointing Variance Review Committee in accordance with Drought Contingency Plan. Board of Adjustments selected.
passed 5-0


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom

April 19th City Council Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 2:31 PM

Public Hearing

–Admiral Nimitz Foundation to consider a change in zoning from R-2 mixed residential to PF Public Facilities on approx. 1.68 acres located at 204 N. Lee St. Rob Esterlein To be used for storage facility
passed 4-0 (Pedregon absent)

Unfinished Business

–Receive recommendation from Golf Committee and consider selecting golf course architectural firm for contract negotiations Jimmy Alexander From six proposals submitted to Golf Committee- recommended to hire Jeff Blume
passed 4-0 (Pedregon absent)

New Business

–Discuss and consider request by Texas Hill Country Higher Education Development Foundation to sublease a portion of campus land Rene Cameron for Amphitheater Group
no action


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom

April 5th Meeting Minutes

Filed under:  by Tom Musselman @ 1:29 PM

Unfinished Business

–Receive results of ART (Alamo Regional Transit) Main Street Trolley Pilot Program. Ben Herr
–Receive and consider presentation from Former Texas Rangers Foundation

New Business
–Discuss and consider ordinance or other action regarding graffiti removal from private property
no action


I read all comments and reply directly to the authors by email for follow-up. -Tom
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