Officer Morrow and Officer Cuevas were each given awards for bravery in their handling of a DWI case that turned into a high speed chase and ended in an armed standoff.   Both officers performed bravely in the line of duty and managed to take an armed man into custody without the necessity of deadly force.   We are all very proud of our police officers in Bee Cave.

Council approved a replat for the Hill Country Galleria Townhomes located on Galleria Circle.  Lots 17E, Block A.

The interaction regarding the location of the Falconhead West propane tank was hotly contested.   As most are aware, it is not the job of the Council to design the location or size of a propane system, only approve or disapprove a site plan.    Six people spoke against the tank placement while only one spoke in favor. In the end, the matter was postponed pending further discussions between staff, the developer and FerrellGas. At this point it is unclear as to whether a permanent tank will be in place for Falconhead West for the winter months, but it is hoped that the parties will reach an agreement.

IBC bank was granted an 18 month extension on their site plan;

Two streets within Falconhead, American Kestrel and Coopers Hawk Cove,  have been private streets up to this point.   The counsel unanimously agreed to take the streets public since they will never become gated.  I recused myself from voting since I live on Coopers Hawk.

The Council authorized staff to negotiate a deal with an audit firm.

The Council authorized staff to negotiate benefits through Benetex as a brokerage firm for an amount not to exceed $8,000.00.

The ED Board agreed to extend the contract with the Falconhead West developers for the acquisition of the hiking and mountain bike trails within Falconhead West.  This was subject to the developers obtaining a variance from TDLR regarding accessibility.   The trails have been cleared and mulched.  Trash cans and benches have been installed and signs are next.

On the budget amendments, the library asked for $20,240.00 to make up for some of the downturn a couple of years ago and the Chief Pancoast requested three new police vehicles to replace those wearing down in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00.

Ordinance #94 was amended requiring that future electric utilities be placed underground.

The Council agreed to an amended contract with Downing Ferguson Peeples regarding insurance certificates.
Bob Dorsett; Bee Cave City Council

Bee Cave City Council meeting 6-14-11

1)  Final plat on Grove at Falconhead-  47 single family lots, 1 amenity lot, 1 open space lot and a water quality easement.  Passed.    The NPS plans for the Grove also passed.

2)  Tim and Brenda Skaggs were granted a special event permit for the Bee Caves Farmers’ Market.

In addition, the bar-b-que facility in front of the Farmers’ Market which operates 5-6 days a week was approved as a part of this special event permit.

3)   The City issued a new special events permit to the Backyard at Bee Cave until November 15, 2011.  The same conditions in place for the previous special events project such as the authority of Frank Salvato to revoke the permit if the Backyard is not in compliance with city codes.

4)   Taylor Morrison/Ladera Ranch is seeking to rename Home Depot Blvd. to another name beginning at 620.   The Council agrees that they can change the name, but neighbors need to be contacted.

Another issue is that the road is currently four lanes between Home Depot and Target which were originally platted as the likely cut-through between 620 and 71, which is  no longer the case.   The Council agreed that the road is no longer anticipated as the cut-through and that Taylor Morrison should be allowed to reduce the road from four lanes to two lanes.  Taylor Morrison hopes to begin construction on the road and in the development in August.

Finally, Ladera is considering going from all-electric to propane.  The homeowner may have a choice based on new legislation regarding propane use. Originally, Taylor Morrison said this would be an all-electric community.

5)   The Council agreed to table entering  a contract with Downing Ferguson Peeples for Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the re-construction of Bee Cave City Hall until the Council has the opportunity to review the final form.

6)   The Council considered entering  a contract with Gallagher Construction Services as the Construction Manager-Agent for the reconstruction of City Hall.   This company provides on-site supervision and all project manager, in lieu of a general contractor.  The item was tabled pending receipt of the contract.

7)  The Council approved the writing of a letter of intent regarding

the creation of a Public Utility Agency (“PUA”) for the provision of water or sewer service.   The Council previously created the Utility Development Corporation (“UDC”) to examine the potential for purchase of the West Travis County Water System.  Since then, the UDC has tendered bids to the LCRA and it is necessary to create the PUA in the event the bid is accepted.    The letter of intent will be submitted to the LCRA stating that if the UDC bid is accepted, the PUA will be prepared to proceed with ownership of the systems.

8)   The Council authorized the City Attorney to examine the possible condemnation of the West Travis County water/wastewater system.

Bob Dorsett, Jr., Attorney

Bee Cave City Council

Planet K owners push junked vehicle petition

| May 23rd, 2011 | Category: San Marcos, Top Main, Top San Marcos | No Comments »

By SEAN BATURA
Assistant Editor

Rebuffed by the San Marcos City Council last week, Planet K employees are promoting a ballot initiative to legalize the exhibition of junked vehicles for artistic expression and other uses.

Proponents of the ballot initiative have gathered about 1,000 of the approximately 1,800 signatures required by August to place a new junked vehicles ordinance on the city’s November general election ballot.

The ordinance proposed by Planet K on the petition would allow property owners to place junked vehicles on their land to be used for artistic expression, advertising for a business, a children’s playhouse or plays cape, a planter box, or “some other lawful purpose,” in the language of the proposed ordinance.

“If an ordinance of this type passes, an individual could keep a junked vehicle in their yard or at their business simply by spray painting any message of any type on it, because the government can’t favor commercial speech over political speech,” said City Attorney Michael Cosentino.

Cosentino did not speak for or against the proposed ordinance, but said it will be the city’s duty to execute the will of voters in November, whatever happens.

Planet K San Marcos Manager Joe Ptak said he trusts most people to place junked vehicles on their properties in the spirit intended by the proposed ordinance. Ptak said people who think the proposed ordinance would create an outbreak of derelict vehicles riddled with gang graffiti are being “irrational.” Ptak offered three versions of the ordinance as a way to quell such fears, though only three councilmembers have shown interest in changing the current junked vehicles ordinance.

Planet K employees began gathering signatures for the ballot initiative after the U.S. Supreme Court declining last October to hear a lawsuit Planet K owner Michael Kleinman brought against the city for injunctive relief. Kleinman’s suit was a response to the city’s banishing of an art-bearing, cactus-sprouting, 1988 Oldsmobile from Planet K’s San Marcos location on Interstate-35.

The junked Oldsmobile, called Ralph the Cactus Planter, was created by artists Scott Wade of Austin and Furly Travis of San Marcos. Ptak said Ralph was intended to celebrate local art, promote peace and sustainability, and to “grab” travelers off Interstate-35 who might not otherwise visit San Marcos.

In 2007, as Ralph was being created, the city’s code enforcement division notified Kleinman of his failure to comply with the junked vehicles ordinance, and, in 2010, the city had the car towed. Ptak said a sympathetic tow truck driver deposited Ralph at one of Planet K’s Austin locations rather than at a junkyard. Ralph now sits at Planet K’s Stassney Lane location in Austin.

“We, as citizens are going to use every right available to us to be able to provide the conditions for Ralph to return, and we’re following the law, and using the great system we’re provided with in this country to let local artists display their works in front of our business,” Ptak said.

Legal challenges by Kleinman, Furly, and Wade against the city’s junked vehicles ordinance failed in three courts before the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear their case.

One version of the ordinance proposed by Planet K would allow junked vehicles only in the central business area, neighborhood commercial, and general commercial zones. Another version of the ordinance has the same provisions, except that it limits lawful use of junked vehicles to artistic expression, advertising for a business, a children’s playhouse or playscape, a planter box, and removes the more permissive “some other lawful purpose” clause.

The most permissive version of Planet K’s ordinance, which would allow such vehicles inside and outside of the central business area, will be up for vote in November if proponents of the ballot initiative receive enough signatures on their petition. If the ballot initiative petition gets enough signatures, city councilmembers can either 1) adopt Planet K’s ordinance, 2) put Planet K’s ordinance up for a yes/no vote on the November ballot, or 3) allow voters to choose between Planet K’s ordinance and another offered by the city council.

All versions of Planet K’s ordinance would require the junked vehicles to be drained of oil, gasoline, and other petroleum products prior to conversion to a lawful use, and would require that the vehicle be “secured against entrapment of a person by the sealing or removal of all doors, the trunk lid, and the hood,” in the language of the ordinance.

At last week’s city council meeting, Councilmember Chris Jones proposed a compromise ordinance that would specify a review process, to involve the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), before a junked vehicle could be allowed in public view. Councilmember Jude Prather expressed support for such an ordinance. Cosentino said the P&Z would be put in the untenable position of being a censor if it were required to make a value judgment involving the content of a message displayed on a junked vehicle.

Prather and Councilmember Shane Scott supported Planet K’s ordinance. Jones and Councilmember Ryan Thomason voiced opposition to junked vehicles within view of Interstate-35. San Marcos Mayor Daniel Guerrero voiced opposition to changing the ordinance.

“I would like to see in our development code a percent of the value of the development be used toward public art, but I’m a little hesitant about the use of junked cars,” said Councilmember Kim Porterfield. “I think there are many examples of talented local artists all around town, like the big mural at Palmers is a great example … I think there are other avenues besides junked vehicles.”

Porterfield expressed concern that Planet K’s ordinance could be used to get around laws limiting the amount of signs business owners may have on their property.

Subject: Re: HELP for HESTERS– OFFICIAL UPDATE!

I wish I was writing this email tonight with “good news”, however, the home search is still ongoing for The Hester Family.

I can’t thank ALL of you enough for the amazing effort you’ve put towards this search for them…  The leads have been incredible.  Unfortunately, do to some Insurance Co “red tape” and The Hesters need for “specific criteria” –ie. 3mo lease, allows pets, fenced yard & Lakeway area–They are still searching for a home to lease.

Please keep your eyes & ears open & keep spreading the word!  Let me know ASAP if you have or know of anything that may be an option for their family.  And reminder: although it would be ideal, it does NOT need to be furnished!

Sincerest Thanks from The Hester Family!

Best,

Holly

Holly Mills-Gardner

On May 14, 2011, at 2:11 PM, Holly Mills-gardner <misstexas_usa98@yahoo.com> wrote:

Ok friends…  Need your help!

The Hesters are still in need of a home to lease… Pronto!

Please keep your eyes & ears open & keep spreading the word!

Let me know ASAP if you have or know of anything that may be an option for their family.

FYI: it does NOT need to be furnished!

Sincerest Thanks!

Holly

Holly Mills-Gardner

On May 13, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Holly Mills Gardner <misstexas_usa98@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dear FRIENDS,
This is an official UPDATE on behalf of The Hester Family!
First, I apologize for just getting back with many of you who have called, emailed, texted and Facebook’ed me (or the Hesters).

As you can imagine, the last 48 hours, has been a complete whirlwind, to say the least!

Once again, I cannot express how unbelievably touched and grateful Scott and Krista are, by the outpouring of Love and Support they’ve received from ALL.

Their world has been completely turned upside down, however, because of EVERYONE lending their gracious and helping hand, it has eased the stress and sadness so much!

With that, here’s the update regarding “HELP for HESTERS”!  (The unofficial organization I created… haha ; )

After I sent out the original email, with all of your HELP, we were able to accomplish everything on the list within 24 hours…

1. & 2.  The Lakeway Resort had a condo come available, so myself and 3 others moved them from their hotel room into their condo yesterday afternoon. (Thank you Kim Calbert, Becky King & Cathy Ligon) This is at least giving them some sort of “home feel” for 10 days.  (They now have a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and even a computer set up (thanks kim)!  yeah!)
Regarding a new lease house…  Huge thank you to all that have helped in this search (especially Scott Michaels), they have possibly found a home and are waiting right now to find out the status on that.  They think they have a back up too, just in case.

3.  Giacomo’s baseball uniform was washed and ready for his Saturday game.  (Thanks Krista O’Malley)

4.  Krista’s toe injury fixed…  A house call was made by our wonderful friend and physician, Dr. Danielle Grant, who fixed her up right there.  I laughed as Scott continued to call her Dr. Beanstalk!  (It’s Beansprout Scott!  : )  Thank you Danielle!

5.  Giacomo and Ava:  They are doing amazing under the circumstances.  Both Classrooms at their schools and many other friends, have come together and made wonderful fun-filled gift baskets, signs for their rooms, special books, new stuffed animals, toys, and the list goes on.  Their rooms looked like Christmas Morning when they arrived at the Condo last night.  I can’t tell you what a smile they had on their face.  I took pictures and will share those with their classrooms.  (I can honestly admit, THEY are Good for now, in that area!) haha!

6.  Meals, etc…:  Wow, where do I begin?
Huge thanks to Cassie Ford who met me at the hotel with ALL the paper/dry goods by 9:30am yesterday morning.  And another Huge thanks to Kim Calbert who set up the Google Calendar/Schedule for MEALS.  (It filled up within 30 min I think.)  We now have breakfast and dinner being covered for the next 10 days, plus the kids lunches for school!  (Thanks to all of you who signed up and those who tried!)  Please check the schedule periodically, as we are having to make a few changes due to the Hester’s schedule & the kids school schedule.  ONCE again, if it is your day on the schedule to bring food, please drop your delivery at the RESORT VALET… they are delivering it directly to the Hester’s Condo.  Thanks Laura W. for the dinner delivery last night and Tara S. & Laura B. for the kids lunches today.

7. Lola (dog):  Thanks so much to Laura Wiles and her family for letting Lola come live with them for a bit.  I hear your Lab is enjoying the new friend.  I’m sure Lola is loving it! : )

8.  Many have asked about Krista’s Parents:  I got them to the airport yesterday, unfortunately, during another terrible lightening storm…  However, after a long day full of delayed flights, they are safe and sound back in Cali.  Still so thankful Nana & Popa were here during this tragic time for their daughter and family!

9.  Scott and Krista:   They are still extremely overwhelmed with insurance adjusters, contractors and a full crew of people in and out of their “smoke/soot filled house”.  They are going through everything as we speak to see what is salvageable.  As of now, they are thinking that all of their clothes will be able to be cleaned by a company that specializes in fires, however, I will let you all know if something changes and we need help with clothing.

My family was with them until 9:30 last night and their spirits are as good as can be expected… They are faithful & taking this day by day, minute by minute.
This is a note, that the Hesters wanted me to share with everyone:

“There is no way we could find the right words to express our thanks for all of your amazing love and support during this very difficult time. It has been an unbelieveable 48 hrs and while we are so sad for the temporary loss of our home, we are feeling so blessed that we are all safe. The overwhelming help with the kids, Lola, and help in the search for a place to relocate- a million thanks are not enough. xoxo, Krista & Scott”

I hope this update answers all of your questions & concerns.
Please continue to pray for The Hester Family… it’s working!  : )

We live in the most amazing community!
My sincerest heartfelt thanks to all of you!

Blessings,
Holly Mills-Gardner

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On May 12, 2011, at 1:53 AM, Holly Mills Gardner wrote:

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From: Holly Mills Gardner <misstexas_usa98@yahoo.com>
To: Holly Mills-Gardner <misstexas_usa98@yahoo.com>
Cc: Undisclosed
Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 1:53:35 AM
Subject: HELP for HESTERS

Dear FRIENDS,

I am sending this email on behalf of Scott and Krista Hester.

As all of you probably know by now, the Hester’s Home was struck by lightening & caught fire last night.
After hours of work by them, Krista’s parents, neighbors, many of our husband’s, and the Lakeway Fire & Emergency Team; the fire was contained and everyone was safe.  Thanks be to God!
They weren’t exactly sure how much damage had been done to their home or what would be lost, but they left there hopeful…
Unfortunately, due to the extensive smoke and water damage, almost everything that is not made of hard material will be LOST.
The 2 beams supporting their upstairs and roof are basically hanging by a thread… So the recovery period will last not weeks, as thought, but months! (3-6 months at minimum).

Reality is sinking in tonight for them and the kids—
So First and Foremost, they need your prayers more than EVER!

Krista wanted me to let everyone know how unbelievably touched and grateful they are by the outpouring of Love and Support they’ve received from ALL.   At the moment, she is unable to check FB, return emails, texts and phone calls… As you can imagine, she is extremely overwhelmed with insurance adjusters, contractors, cleaning crew, salvaging whatever she can, keeping her kids as stable as possible, and the list goes on and on and on.

Many of you have asked how you can help…

Here’s what they need:

1. We are frantically looking for a lease home for their familly in the Lakeway area. (3-6 months, furnished, 3bd min, & allows a pet/fenced backyard)!!! Please message me ASAP if you know of anything.  We have about 10 different realtors on the lookout for us, however, we’re hoping that if we spread the word, we might find something not listed.  They have 10 days to find something.

2. Tomorrow, we need help moving her family from their hotel room at Lakeway Resort, to a condo there on property. ( I Just need someone to help supervise the move, as she will be at her house with insurance guys and I will be taking her parents to the airport).  Please call me if you can do this tomorrow.

3. Need Giacomo’s uniform washed for Saturday.  (call me if you can)

4. Anyone have an Antibiotic on hand, that Krista can take for her sliced toe from last night.  She knows it’s infected, but just has no time for Dr. appt anytime soon.

5. Giacomo and Ava:  Thanks Megan & Tara for your amazing help today!  I will be picking them up from school tomorrow & am taking care of the kid’s lunches for the rest of the week… which brings us to Food/Meals:

6.  Many of you have asked about providing meals, etc. to them…
Once they move into the condo at the resort tomorrow, they will then need meals & paper goods.
They have 10 days to find a place to live…  So they will be needing breakfast & dinner for 10 days at the Condo.
If you would like to participate in “dinners on their doorstep”, please let me know by calling me or responding to this email and I will give you the day.  Just don’t want everyone to show up with an abundance of food on the first day.

7. Lola: Thanks to all of the dog lovers that have offered to help with their Lab, Lola.  We’ll be calling you. : )

8. Please forward this email to anyone that you feel needs to receive it.  I sincerely apologize if I have left anyone off.  I did my best gathering emails as fast as I could, but can think of several I didn’t have emails for.

Please say an extra prayer for the family tonight, as they are beyond overwhelmed!

Once again, the outpouring of love and support has been absolutely amazing and they are forever grateful.

Sincerest THANKS,
Holly

Holly Mills-Gardner
512-917-4822

Falconhead West Trail

Click the above link to view the trails for Falconhead West.  The parking lot for the trailhead is located near the entrance of Falconhead West when you enter from Highway 71.

So today I managed to squeeze out an early morning ride before work.  The trails in Falconhead West seem to be nearly complete.  I rode from the front of Falconhead to the trailhead in Falconhead West and down into the canyon.    The trail now runs all the way to the back of the property and down the old Marble Falls Road (wagon wheel road) and then back up the west side of the property.   Get out and see this place.

I take every chance I get to take a mountain bike ride on a morning like today.   This morning I decided to hit the old jeep trails at Falconhead West and to my surprise, many of the new hike and bike trails were “cut in.”   They aren’t just game trails and jeep trails anymore, they are real trails with smooth dirt.  This is going to be a magnificent place for local residents and visitors to enjoy.  The parking lot at the front of the park is in place and holds 10-12 cars.  The trail itself is 8-10 feet wide and runs through thick woods, up and down ravines and across flat plateaus.  I found another arrowhead, saw turkey and 3 three deer.  If you haven’t been out yet, give it a shot soon.   It looks like the trail system should be mostly complete in a couple of weeks.   It is good for hikers and mountain bikers alike.

Bob Dorsett, Jr.

Bee Cave City Council

I attended the Arcade Fire concert last night (5-3-11) at the Backyard.  The band put on an amazing show.  The sheer number of instruments and versatility among the members made for a fantastic performance.  The band has great energy and seemed to love the venue.   In addition to the great show, the Backyard itself was in good condition.  It is clear that construction has continued.   The parking lot was lined with erosion control and the restrooms were upgraded.   The grass is in better shape than last season and the trees moved from the old backyard seem to have taken root and are flourishing.   The Backyard had more food and beverage vendors than last season and although it was a sold-out show, it was a comfortable feel; not too jam crowded.   I loved what the lead singer of Arcade Fire said when they left the stage and it should be something Bee Cave residents appreciate-  “You guys have a great thing here- keep it good!”

Bee Cave Planning & Zoning- Citizen Comment section.  The following are summaries of comments made by citizens in regards to proposed zoning ordinances and how they may affect Planet K or other similar stores that may come to Bee Cave.   These are not quotes, rather paraphrases as best my notes reflect:

People know where to go in Austin to get what they need.

Children are curious.   I have 10 grandkids and something like Planet K will bring the sex industry front and center.  “We are what we think.”  Planet K would create unnecessary temptations for our children.

I have lived in Spicewood for 8 years.  I used to live where Planet K is in Austin on Braker and I-35.  I thought it would be okay when they came in, but now it is the highest crime area of Austin.   I just bought my son’s Eagle Scout project from Lowes.  We will see a very different community very soon if Planet K comes here.

Lets not place profits in front of people.

I lived here in Bee Cave 11 years.  I came here from out of state by choice, but am extremely concerned that we are at this crossroads.  I would leave this community if it is allowed to come here.

My kids need guidance and value and it is my job to do so.  I am sure you share the same opinion of citizens who live in Bee Cave.  It is our community  responsibility to protect the kids.

After citizen comment, the following occurred:

Regarding Ordinance 83, it was explained that a commercial district does not depend on the connectivity of residential that is needed to be a community.  No residential envisioned in this district.  Because it is conditional, you get to  place limitations and mitigation measures.  It is not an automatic and an applicant would have to be granted, or denied, a conditional use permit.

The second ordinance defines items within the commercial district; setbacks and screening requirements.

The third ordinance redefines aspects of a sexually oriented business (SOB) or adult novelty store.  The terminology refers to principal and primary business.  New cases have clarified how to determine this information and how to evaluate if it is principal or primary business.   Adult novelty could be an SOB, but doesn’t have to be.

Commercial districts are west of McCoys; another 620 where Bee Cave Parkway intersects and another near  Home Depot and Target Tract (now a part of a PDD).

Following Planning and Zoning, the City Council Meeting:

Under the public comment section, realtor Jennie Brasch ensured the community that although she has many signs in the community,  she did not represent the seller or buyer of the “Trading Post” and that she would never participate in such a transaction.

The council then approved ordinance 82-  creating 10 day written notice to anyone within 200 feet of a potential zoning change.  15 days prior to the public hearing, a notice is published in the paper of general publication.

After this the following ordinances were defined and discussed:

Ordinance: 83- an ordinance amending use regulations to include definition of adult novelty and to provide a new use for adult novelty stores.

Ordinance 84- an ordinance amending the definition of commercial district to include additional conditional or permitted uses, screening and setback requirements.

Ordinance 85- an ordinance amending the definition of “sexually oriented business” to provide additional definition of major business and primary business purpose.

Public discussion followed-  many spoke in favor of the ordinances and only one person spoke against the ordinances stating they may be too weak, or inviting a sexually oriented business or adult novelty stores.  No one spoke on behalf of Planet K in regards to the ordinances.

One comment was that there are three issues, “what is going on, what do we feel as a community and how do we represent the community.”  There is a lot of shared opinion that our citizens chose to live here for a reason, and that people who want what Planet K sells, know where to go buy their stuff if they want to buy stuff.  Our kids have enough challenges rather than introducing this type of temptation.    Please create a conditional use requirement that allows comment opportunities for the community before acceptance.

If this store comes this close to us with the sex industry it will be negative.  My kids play ball at the  Field of Dreams- I don’t want the concern for my grandchildren.

Live and let live, freedom, property rights.   That promise did not include the right to encroach on others rights.  The rights of the people that live here and chose this place to raise their families.

I am trying to do my job raising my kids, but I want my city to help when possible.   I am not against this business, but I am against this business in this community.

Strongly recommend that this council take whatever steps it can to control this activity….  then take what steps necessary to prohibit this type of store.

Let everyone know this isn’t the type of business we want in this community.    Businesses like this have a constitutional right to be here?  show me where that exists in the constitution.

I am very concerned if this comes in regardless of the town center or a commercial zone.   Please lets proactively nip this one in the bud.

Boy Scout leader- believe in scout law and morals.  very upset that this is even an option.

I believe there is a time and a place for everything.  But for this there is  never a time and the place is ridiculous.  Bee Cave is not the place.

Bee Cave is the wrong area for this.   Does this ordinance go far enough?

If a store like this comes in this close to the area where I shop, attend parades and raise my kids, I would avoid the area.

This City Council gave me hades over my fire cracker stand sign…if you allow a mural on this store, there will be hell to pay.

If they were a friendly business like they said, why did they try to move in without addressing this with the City first or seeking the proper permits before building out the inside of the store.  That isn’t the behavior of a friendly business.

Ordinance 83-  Passed as amended;

Ordinance 84-  Passed; and

Ordinance 85-  Passed

The council passed a sign variance for Just for Paws primarily based on the below-grade location of the business entrance.

The City created a Review Committee to determine ranks for selecting the architectural and engineering services.  The committee ranked the top four applicants and will proceed with negotiating an agreement in order of ranking.

The City will advertise a RFP for a new audit firm.

The Council approved a $15,000.00 budget to assist in the newly-formed Coalition of Central Texas Utilities Development Corporation.

Bob Dorsett, Jr.

Bee Cave City Council