Lago Vista public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 25-11-13-01 to canvass the returns of the November 4, 2025, General Election. The meeting included the swearing-in of four incoming council members and the Mayor.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-11-13-01 canvassing November 4, 2025, General Election returns (5-0)

City Council

City Council appointed Norma Owen as Mayor Pro-Tem and assigned council members as liaisons to various city boards for 2026. The council also approved a new independent auditor and updated the city's authorized signatory list. A proposed 'cooling-off' period for former officials was rejected.

• Appointed Norma Owen as Mayor-Pro-Tem (7-0)
• Appointed Council liaisons for 2026 boards and commissions (various votes)
• Approved updating authorized signatory list to include Adam Benefield (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate agreement with ABIP, PC as independent auditor (7-0)
• Denied Resolution No. 25-2178 establishing a one-year 'cooling-off' period for former officials (0-7)
• Tabled $217,690 GIS Refresh agreement with LJB Engineering (4-3)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2177 prohibiting concurrent appointments to specific boards (7-0)
• Canceled Dec 18 meeting and moved Jan 1, 2026 meeting to Jan 6, 2026 (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved a resolution to re-appoint the Presiding Municipal Judge and amended an ordinance regarding personnel interaction procedures. Several items, including a golf course equipment lease and a parkland dedication resolution, were tabled for further review.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-2162 re-appointing the Presiding Municipal Judge (5-0)
• Approved amended Ordinance No. 24-09-19-03 regarding personnel interaction procedures (5-0)
• Approved October 2 and October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-2163 for a $192,908.28 golf course equipment lease
• Tabled filling a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-2164 regarding Tessera on Lake Travis parkland dedication (4-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved two amendments to Chapter 14 of the City Code regarding consistency with Building and Standards recommendations and the withdrawal of zoning applications. Members also established a 2024 work plan prioritizing the update of subdivision regulations. The consent agenda was tabled due to errors in previous meeting minutes.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 14 Sections 6.75 and 19 to align with Building and Standards Commission recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 14 Section 15.10 limiting unilateral withdrawal of zoning applications or appeals (Unanimous)
• Tabled consent agenda for January 11, 2024, minutes pending corrections (Unanimous)
• Prioritized review and update of subdivision regulations (Chapter 10) as the highest 2024 work plan objective
• Prioritized addressing meeting timing and notification requirements for 2024
• Prioritized review of the tree ordinance for 2024
• Prioritized Chapter 14 amendments and home-based business regulations as lower 2024 priorities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved a request to rezone a 4.035-acre parcel to General Commercial Retail with specific access and platting conditions. A subcommittee was formed to review the New Comprehensive Plan, and action on that plan was postponed. The commission also elected a new chairperson.

• Elected Lynda Aird as chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.035-acre tract (ID NO. 984238) from TR-1 to C-2 General Commercial Retail (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council direct staff to review a traffic impact analysis for three tracts (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee (Rachael Rich, Linda Aird, Jeff Flauding) to review the comprehensive plan (unanimous)
• Postponed action on the New Comprehensive Plan until subcommittee completes work (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee recommended adding a Building and Standards Commission section and whistleblower protections to the city charter. It also proposed amending budget oversight procedures and council member access to city staff. A proposal regarding citizen-petitioned independent audits was tabled.

• Approved May 7, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Section 7.05 to establish a Building and Standards Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Section 11.19 for expanded whistleblower protections (4-1)
• Recommended amending Section 8.02 to require budget procedures be established by ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Section 8.15 regarding citizen-petitioned independent audits
• Recommended amending Section 3.06(a) to allow council access to specific city employees (4-1)

Charter Review Committee

The committee unanimously recommended two specific language revisions to the City Charter regarding record-keeping and conflict interpretation. One proposal to revise gift rules for employees failed to receive a second, and a request for legal clarity on Section 11.17 was issued.

• Approved May 21, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended striking 'by microfilm or other photographic process' from Section 11.03 (unanimous)
• Recommended adding a paragraph to Section 11.15 regarding transparency and accountability in charter conflicts (unanimous)
• Proposed revision to Section 11.06 regarding employee gifts failed to receive a second
• Deferred discussion of Section 3.06f to the next meeting

Charter Review Committee

The committee approved the June 18, 2025, meeting minutes with edits. Members established a framework for a 'lessons learned' document to guide future charter reviews and discussed several City Council inquiries regarding mayoral authority and personnel processes.

• Approved June 18, 2025, minutes with edits (Unanimous)
• Established framework for 'CRC Lessons Learned' document
• Determined that Recommendation #5 regarding council access to city employees stands

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved an amendment to limit when zoning applications or appeals can be unilaterally withdrawn. It also approved modifications to Chapter 14 to align with Building and Standards Commission recommendations. A proposed amendment regarding zoning district references and modular housing was tabled.

• Approved amendment to Section 15.10 of Chapter 14 limiting unilateral withdrawal of zoning applications (Unanimous)
• Approved modification to Chapter 14 (Sections 6.75 and 19) to align with Building and Standards Commission recommendations (Unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Section 4, 8, and 18 of Chapter 14 regarding zoning districts and modular housing (Unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025, meeting. Members reviewed the City of Celina's charter to identify potential additions or wording improvements for the Lago Vista Charter, including discussions on term limits and indemnification.

• Approved September 3, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee voted on revisions to the City Charter regarding the City Council and definitions. They recommended deleting a portion of Section 4.01 and adding a definition for 'Official Notice'.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to not recommend revisions to Section 3.17 except for Scrivener’s corrections
• Voted 4-1 to add 'Official Notice' to the proposed definitions list in Section A
• Voted unanimously to recommend deleting a portion of Section 4.01 (lines 641-645)
• Voted unanimously to table the reopening discussion on Section 3.06

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended several ordinance amendments and a special use permit for a tattoo studio. The commission also voted to elect its officers for 2024 and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for tattoo parlor at 20811 Dawn Drive (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amendment to Section 13.40 regarding public hearing notices (Unanimous)
• Recommended amendment to Table A of Chapter 14 to increase R-1T district height to 35 feet (Approved)
• Elected Tom Monahan as Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Don Johndrow as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2023, meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee approved the September 17, 2025, meeting minutes. Members discussed various sections of the Rockport, Texas, Charter to determine if similar structures or requirements regarding council size, term limits, and financial reporting should be integrated into the Lago Vista Charter.

• Approved September 17, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met in a special session to discuss hiring policies and personnel. The Council unanimously approved the Interim City Manager's recommendation to offer employment for the Director of Development Services.

• Approved offer of employment for Director of Development Services (6-0)

City Council

The City Council voted to cancel a contract with Dunnick, Inc. d/b/a Dunnick Golf after determining the bid process failed to follow procurement policy and state law. The Council intends to have an engineering firm design a new irrigation system for the golf course and send the project out for rebid.

• Canceled contract with Dunnick, Inc. d/b/a Dunnick Golf (6-0)

City Council

City Council awarded a street repaving contract to Lone Star Paving Company and approved a development code review by Freese and Nichols. The council also removed Stage 2 water restrictions and approved a $55,000 golf course irrigation design proposal from Les Hill.

• Approved $1,317,305.60 contract to Lone Star Paving Company for repaving 23+ streets (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 proposal from Les Hill for golf course irrigation design (Unanimous)
• Authorized Freese and Nichols to perform a Development Code Review and Diagnostic Service (Unanimous)
• Removed Stage 2 water restrictions and returned to normal status (Unanimous)
• Amended Drought Contingency Plan to change 'shall' to 'may' regarding termination of restriction stages (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 General Election procedures and Joint Election Agreement with Travis County (Unanimous)
• Approved disposition of surplus Police Department property (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging Travis County to avoid property tax increases (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the formation documents and board members for the Lago Vista Type B Economic Development Corporation with specific amendments. Council also updated the Subdivision Ordinance and appointed representatives to the Capital Area Council of Governments. A sub-committee was created to review the Short-term rental Ordinance.

• Approved Lago Vista Type B EDC formation documents and board members (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-10-16-06 amending Subdivision Ordinance (7-0)
• Appointed Shane Saum and Adam Benefield to the Capital Area Council of Governments (7-0)
• Created STR Ordinance sub-committee including Shane Saum, Adam Benefield, Jordan Strohmeyer, and Jillian Doherty (7-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee unanimously recommended initiating a full rewrite of the city charter for a 2026 election. The committee also approved a 'Lessons Learned' document and requested that City Council provide an attorney for future meetings.

• Approved July 2, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 'Lessons Learned/ Recommendations to the Next CRC' document (unanimous)
• Recommended full rewrite of City Charter for 2026 ballot (unanimous)
• Requested Council appoint one or two additional committee members
• Decided to maintain twice-monthly meeting schedule
• Requested Council provide an attorney for future meetings

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee voted on several recommendations to amend the city charter, including new procedures for filling council vacancies and requiring majority votes for council elections. The committee also proposed adjusting petition thresholds for referendums and recalls.

• Approved replacing Section 3.09 to establish new rules for filling council vacancies (Unanimous)
• Approved adding 'Official Notice' to the charter definitions list (Unanimous)
• Approved recommending Section 5.04 require council election by majority vote (Unanimous)
• Denied reducing Section 6.01 petition threshold from 10% to 5% (2-3)
• Denied reducing Section 6.02 petition threshold from 15% to 5% (2-3)
• Approved reducing Section 6.02 petition threshold from 15% to 10% (Unanimous)
• Approved reducing Section 6.08 recall petition threshold from 10% to 5% (4-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 16, 2025 (Unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee elected Gene Harris as Vice-Chairperson and approved the minutes from August 6, 2025. Members will begin reviewing the NCL Model Charter and TML Charter handbook independently. The committee plans to compare the Lago Vista draft charter with the City of Aubrey Charter at the next meeting.

• Elected Gene Harris as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025, meeting. Members reviewed the City of Aubrey's charter to identify potential items for the Lago Vista Charter.

• Approved August 27, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee approved the 2025 Annual Report to be presented to City Council on August 7. Staff reported that the redesign of the irrigation system has begun, with installation expected to start early next year.

• Approved minutes from 6/24/2025
• Approved 2025 Annual Report
• Scheduled next meeting for 8/26 at 6:30

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee agreed to proceed with a proposed mural on the side of the golf course clubhouse using a local vendor. Staff reported year-to-date revenue of $623k against $860k in expenses. The committee approved the May 27, 2025 minutes.

• Approved proposal for clubhouse mural
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes
• Set next meeting for 7/22/2025 at 6:30

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. Members discussed irrigation system pressure testing, revenue increases, and coordination with the Comprehensive Plan committee and EDAC.

• Approved minutes from 3/25/2025
• Scheduled next meeting for 5/27/25 at 6:30

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from April 22, 2025, and accepted two primary topics for its work plan. Members were assigned sub-topics to research before the next meeting. The committee scheduled its annual report to the council for August 7.

• Approved minutes from 4/22/2025
• Accepted Work Plan Topic A: actions to optimize the financial position of the Lago Vista Golf Course
• Accepted Work Plan Topic B: reinforce the overall value of the LVGC to residents and non-residents
• Scheduled annual report to council for August 7
• Set next meeting for 6/24/25 at 6:30

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. Staff reported that irrigation contracts were awarded and revenue and rounds are up 50% from last year.

• Approved minutes from 7/22/2025

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee approved the February 25, 2025, meeting minutes and scheduled the next meeting for April 29. Members discussed the need for further coordination with Parks & Rec and Economic Development to improve the course's role as a revenue generator.

• Approved minutes from 2/25/25
• Scheduled next meeting for 4/29

City Council

City Council unanimously approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The Council also voted to decrease the property tax rate to 0.42 per $100 valuation. Additionally, the Council approved the release of utility easements for four specific properties.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 Budget via Ordinance No. 25-09-25-01 (Unanimous)
• Approved property tax rate of 0.42 per $100 valuation via Ordinance 25-09-25-02 (Unanimous)
• Approved releasing/vacating utility easements at 21301 Boggy Ford, 4305 Cooper Lane, 3002 Constitution, and 21709 Oak Drive (6-1)
• Approved August 21, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council nominated Councilmember Roberts to the Travis Central Appraisal District board. The council also referred four airport-related items to the Airport Advisory Board for further review. Several items regarding PID policy, building codes, and utility easements were tabled due to incomplete information.

• Nominated Councilmember Roberts for the Travis Central Appraisal District board (6-0)
• Forwarded zoning overlay, fuel tank needs, cost sharing, and Grant Assurance #24 review to the Airport Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Tabled PID Policy maintenance review for public parkland
• Tabled amendment to Building Regulations regarding drainage modernization
• Tabled resolutions for releasing or vacating utility easements

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop to establish targets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, including a target tax rate of 0.42. The council reached consensus on funding limits for the North Lake Chamber of Commerce and Keep Lago Vista Beautiful.

• Consensus to limit North Lake Chamber of Commerce funding to $100,000 via reimbursement for HOT-eligible expenses
• Consensus to fund Keep Lago Vista Beautiful approximately $34,000, excluding the Bound Point trail
• Consensus on a target tax rate of 0.42 to fund general operations without a utility fund transfer
• Consensus to require a contract with deliverables and clawback provisions for Chamber funding

City Council

City Council approved the 2026 tax rate at the no-new-revenue rate following a failed motion to set it lower. The council also approved zoning ordinance amendments and scheduled a budget vote for September 25, 2025.

• Approved July 24, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-09-04-01 amending Zoning Code Chapter 14 regarding agenda eligibility and notice periods (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to set 2026 tax rate at $0.42000 (4-3)
• Approved 2026 tax rate at $0.430564 no-new-revenue rate (4-3)
• Scheduled budget workshop for Sept 11, 2025, and budget/tax rate vote for Sept 25, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-2149 regarding easement releases
• Tabled Ordinance No. 25-09-04-02 regarding plat hearing signage and directed staff to return with finalized language (Unanimous)

City Council

Council adopted a new noise ordinance with specific exemptions for golf course maintenance and approved a golf course irrigation design contract. The council also updated the Tessera on Lake Travis PID service plan and appointed two members to the Charter Review Commission. Decisions on non-profit grant funding were postponed.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-08-21-02 regulating noise disturbances (Unanimous)
• Approved golf course irrigation design contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Ord. No. 25-08-21-01 updating Tessera on Lake Travis PID Service Plan (6-1)
• Appointed Jen Grunewald and Mark Douglas to Charter Review Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2145 establishing Development Support Building Sub-Committee (5-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2146 for golf clubhouse exterior mural (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2147 releasing easement 2008043815 (Unanimous)
• Postponed decisions on non-profit grant funding

City Council Special Called Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Scott Dunlop to lead Development Services. Council members also held a workshop session to discuss the FY2026 budget, tax rates, and infrastructure priorities.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-2138 appointing Scott Dunlop as Development Services Director (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the June 5, 2025, meeting minutes. Several items, including the appointment of an Associate Municipal Court Judge and water restriction removals, were tabled until the August 7 meeting.

• Approved June 5, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Tabled appointment of Associate Municipal Court Judge David Yturri (7-0)
• Tabled effluent ponds repair design and golf course irrigation design project (7-0)
• Tabled removal of March 20, 2025, Stage 2 Water Restrictions (4-3)

Charter Review Committee

The committee deferred decisions on which model charter to use and the timeframe for public posting of ordinances until more members are appointed. The August 20 meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for August 27.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Deferred selection of charter draft version (Rockport, Aubrey, Celina, or NCL Model)
• Deferred discussion on public posting timeframe for ordinances
• Cancelled August 20 meeting and scheduled special meeting for August 27

City Council

City Council adopted a new Growth Management and Infrastructure Coordination ordinance and approved a pilot for AI-powered agent teams in city operations. The council also approved a $107,620.92 paving change order for Sunset Park and updated the EDC bylaws.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-06-05-04 establishing Growth Management and Infrastructure Coordination (5-1)
• Approved pilot for AI powered agent teams to assist city operations (6-0)
• Approved $107,620.92 Bennett Paving change order for Sunset Park (5-1)
• Approved bylaws for Type B Economic Development Corporation (4-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2133 urging LCRA to equitably manage Lake Travis (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-06-05-03 to eliminate daily citations for continuing violations (5-1)
• Approved permit extension fee waiver for 21313 Cardinal Lane (5-1)
• Tabled rezoning requests for two parcels on Lohman Ford Road (6-0)

City Council

Council adopted a 'Sunshine Policy' to improve government transparency and updated zoning ordinances to require a 15-day notice period for rezoning and site plan requests. The body also established a development advocacy subcommittee and approved a private family cemetery resolution.

• Approved 'Sunshine Policy' Resolution No. 25-2129 (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment requiring 15-day notice for requests (7-0)
• Established Development and Building Advocacy and Support Subcommittee (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2125 for private family cemetery at 3421 Lohmans Ford Road (7-0)
• Approved installation of third stop sign at Boggy Ford Rd, Highland Lakes Dr, and Emerald Dr (7-0)
• Waived permit extension fee for 1307 Robin Trl (6-1)
• Approved employee separation agreement (7-0)
• Tabled mural installation at Rusty Allen Airport indefinitely (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved a budget amendment to allocate funds for omitted capital improvement projects, including an effluent disposal project. The council also ratified personnel actions for two directors and approved a police hiring grant application.

• Approved Ordinance No. 26-06-26-02 for capital improvement projects, including $3.475M for effluent disposal (5-1)
• Approved COPS Hiring Program grant application for a new police officer (6-0)
• Ratified personnel action concerning Interim City Manager Taylor Whichard (6-0)
• Ratified personnel action concerning former Development Services Director Ed McRoy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2137 establishing the Development and Building Advocacy and Support Subcommittee (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2025-06-26-01 regarding a Constitution honoring community (2-4)
• Approved adding sections of the failed Constitution ordinance to standard operating procedures (7-0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and CAPCOG 2026 request for $1,122.00

City Council

The City Council authorized a five-year lease for nine police vehicles and formed a Finance Subcommittee to assist with reporting and planning. Other actions included approving a budget amendment for City Hall air conditioning and accepting public infrastructure for Firefly Cove. Several zoning and growth management items were tabled.

• Approved lease of 6 replacement and 3 additional police vehicles for estimated $99,539.28 annually (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-05-01-01 to replace non-functioning City Hall air conditioning unit (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-05-01-02 to convey Park Drive right-of-way to Lago Vista Property Owners Association (6-0)
• Approved formation of Finance Subcommittee with Councilors Prince, Owen, and Saum (6-0)
• Approved Master Services Interlocal Agreement with Texas State University (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-2126 to accept public infrastructure in Firefly Cove Phases 1A and 1B (6-0)
• Repealed Resolution No. 21-1898 and named Hill Country News as official newspaper (6-0)
• Tabled Citizen Bond Oversight and Transparency Committee, zoning amendments, and stop sign installation

City Council

The City Council approved the appointment of a Parks and Recreation Director and the promotion of a Finance Director. The council also approved four land-use projects, including three rezoning requests and one subdivision concept plan, and awarded two infrastructure contracts.

• Approved David Scott-Montgomery as Director of Parks & Recreation (6-0)
• Approved promotion of Nicole Navarro to Finance Director (6-0)
• Approved offer to potential candidate for City Secretary (6-0)
• Awarded $500,064.75 Sunset Park driveway contract to Mills Construction (6-0)
• Awarded WTP#3 Upgrade engineering design to Walker Partners (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8039 Bronco Ln to C-2 General Commercial/Retail (6-0)
• Approved 15-lot single family subdivision concept plan for 32.42 acres (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of two tracts on Lohman Ford Road to C-2 with no storage or gas stations (6-0)

City Council

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct city manager interviews and receive legal advice in executive session. No substantive actions or decisions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

City Council

The City Council approved a multi-million dollar street repaving contract and authorized the Mayor to hire a new City Manager. Several ordinances regarding speed limits and public pool fees were passed, while a proposed stop sign installation was tabled.

• Awarded $2,917,882.45 bid to Bennett Paving for 47 city streets (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate and execute contract with new City Manager (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-04-17-01 amending Public Pool Use fee schedule (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-04-17-02 amending Lohman Ford Rd speed limit (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 25-04-17-03 regarding Boggy Ford Rd speed limit indefinitely (6-1)
• Tabled installation of third stop sign at Boggy Ford Rd, Highland Lakes Dr, and Emerald Dr (6-1)
• Approved renaming greenspace to 'Library Friends Park' (7-0)
• Referred Dormant PDD policy framework to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-1)

City Council

City Council adopted a new Integrated Pest Management Program and approved improvements to a wall at the Police Department. The Council also raised pool fees and referred two zoning code amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Integrated Pest Management Program (7-0)
• Approved improvements to the wall at the Police Department on 20413 Dawn Dr. (7-0)
• Approved raising pool fee by 50 cents and denied closing the pool for parties (6-1)
• Approved final edits to Employee Handbook pg. 73, Section 1: Rules Governing Holidays (7-0)
• Referred draft amendment to Chapter 14 (Zoning) to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Referred draft amendment to Chapter 14 (Zoning) regarding application eligibility to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Directed City Attorney to act on employment-related claims of J. Bartholomew (7-0)
• Tabled Impact Fee CIP Evaluation until the first meeting in May (7-0)

Golf Course Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. Discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the GCAC Work Plan were held, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved minutes from 1/28/25

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee recommended a specific transition process to move council members to staggered 3-year terms. The committee also voted to reject recommending term limits for the current election and approved updates to the City Charter section regarding council members.

• Elected Mike Slaughter as Vice Chair (4-1)
• Recommended continuing with five members instead of replacing the resigned Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding Charter Sec 3.06 a. and b. to council (4-1)
• Recommended forwarding Charter Sec 3.06 c. through j. to council (unanimous)
• Voted to revise the transition process for 3-year terms to a 2-2-2 cadence (3-2)
• Voted to reject recommending term limits for this election (3-2)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee recommended several amendments to Article III of the City Charter. Key changes include requiring five Council members to remove a member from office and establishing lesser penalties for violations. The committee also recommended technical revisions to sections regarding special meetings and quorum rules.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted not to recommend a 'duty to report' policy in Section 3.06 (unanimous)
• Recommended Section 3.08 amendment requiring 5 Council members for removal and adding penalties of censure, suspension, or loss of voting rights (unanimous)
• Recommended adding 'to present evidence' to Section 3.08 hearing rights (unanimous)
• Recommended deleting a duplicitous sentence on Special Called Meetings in Section 3.11 (unanimous)
• Recommended clarity edits to quorum and adjournment language in Section 3.12 (unanimous)
• Recommended revisions to Section 3.16 regarding signing authority (unanimous)