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NOTICE OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Tuesday, September 21, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Volente , Texas will hold a Joint Meeting on Tuesday the 21st day of September, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.

2. Citizens Comments . This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.

3. Consider approval of Minutes for.

• August 17, 2004

Mayor’s Report (Jan Yenawine)

4. Village office update

Comprehensive Planning and Zoning (Carey Witt) (Jack Hirschhorn)

5. Report from Planning & Zoning Commission on Comprehensive Plan & Ordinance/Map Preparation and Public Hearing Process.

6. Discussion & possible action of Council to receive and adopt Comprehensive Plan and Water Quality Ordinance from Planning and Zoning Commission.

Finance and Administration (Bill Connors)

7. Discussion and Possible Adoption of a Budget Amendment for the 2003 – 2004 Fiscal Year.

8. Public Hearing on Proposed Draft Budget for 2004, 2005 Fiscal Year and Proposed Tax .Increase.

9. Discussion and Possible Adoption on Proposed Draft Budget for 2004 - 2005 Fiscal Year.

10. Discussion and Possible Adoption on Proposed Tax Rate for 2004 – 2005 Fiscal Year.

11. Finance & Administrative Report (Bill Connors)

• Consider Approval of Expenditures

• Consider Approval of Encumbrance Requests

• Discussion of Draft Building Permit Ordinance

Public Works & Environmental (Scott Attwood)

12. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Interlocal with Travis County for Street Sign Repair and Street Resurfacing.

13. Update on Road and Drainage Study

Public Safety & Enforcement (Ron Montanez)

14. Report on Court System.

Communications (Dan Thost)

15. Report on Communication Plan / Newsletters.

16. Scheduling of Public Hearings.

Staff Report (Jennifer Zufelt )

17. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items.

18. EXECUTIVE SESSION : the Village Council will announce that it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code “ Consultation with Attorney”, to seek his advice on the following matters:

a. Discussion of Contemplated litigation regarding demands received from Bovey, Akers, & Bojorquez, LLP.

b. Discussion of Litigation of Builders Association of Greater Austin vs. Village of Volente .

19. Reopen Regular Council Meeting.

20. Adjourn.

The Village of Volente reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at anytime during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(Consultation with Attorney), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ).

Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

The Village of Volente

Notice of Special Called Joint Meeting of the Village Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Maps and Zoning Ordinance

SATURDAY, September 11, 2004 10:00 A.M.

Village of Volente Fire Dept & Community Center

15406 FM 2769

A Joint Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Village Council will be held to consider a proposed zoning ordinance establishing the procedures for adopting and enforcing zoning regulations and boundaries within the Village of Volente, including the establishment of various residential and non-residential zoning districts, the uses of permitted and prohibited in such districts, the location, height, size, and density of buildings and other structures, the percentage of a lot that may be occupied, the procedures for changing the zoning district in which property is located, the provisions governing non-conforming uses, non-conforming structures, variances and other similar matters related to the zoning of properties in the Village of Volente.”

1. Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum

2. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan

3. Public Hearing, discussion & consideration of adoption of a Zoning Ordinance

4. Public Hearing discussion of Existing Land Use, Future Land Use, and Zoning Maps.

5. Public Hearing and discussion on proposed Sub-Division Ordinance

6. Public Hearing, discussion of Water Quality (Non – Point Source Pollution) Ordinance

7. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items

8. Adjournment

(For directions, please contact the City Office at the phone number below.)

If you have questions or comments regarding these and/or other Village of Volente interests and concerns, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

The Village of Volente

Notice of Special Called Joint Meeting of the Village Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Maps and Zoning Ordinance

SATURDAY, August 28, 2004 10:00A.M.

Village of Volente Fire Dept & Community Center

15406 FM 2769

1. Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum

2. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan

3. Public Hearing, discussion & consideration of adoption of a Zoning Ordinance

4. Public Hearing discussion of Existing Land Use, Future Land Use, and Zoning Maps.

5. Public Hearing, discussion of Water Quality (Non – Point Source Pollution) Ordinance

6. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items

7. Adjournment

(For directions, please contact the City Office at the phone number below.)

If you have questions or comments regarding these and/or other Village of Volente interests and concerns, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas and the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday the 17th day of August, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.

2. Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning 3. Consider approval of Minutes for.

July 20, 2004
August 3, 2004
August 10, 2004

Mayor’s Report (Jan Yenawine)

3(b) Village office update

4. Agenda Items

5. Comprehensive Plan Committee to speak to Council

6. Discussion & possible action of Volente Beach FM 2769 turnaround

7. Public Hearing on application for waiver request, from moratorium ordinance # 2003-0520 & ordinance # 2004-0803, of George Brian Frank Exempt Family Trust and the George Family Partnership, for subdivision plat application for the Resubdivision of Lots 12 and 13, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 5 with the Village of Volente. Application for waiver filed August 11, 2004 .

8. Consideration and possible action on application for waiver request, from moratorium ordinance # 2003-0520 & ordinance # 2004-0803, of George Brian Frank Exempt Family Trust and the George Family Partnership, for subdivision plat application for the Resubdivision of Lots 12 and 13, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 5 with the Village of Volente.

Finance and Administration (Bill Connors)

9. Discussion of Draft Budget for 2004, 2005 fiscal Year

10. Finance & Administrative Report (Bill Connors)

Consider Approval of Expenditures
Consider Approval of Encumbrance Requests
Discussion of Draft Building Permit Ordinance

Comprehensive Planning and Zoning (Carey Witt)

11. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Report

First reading of Zoning Ordinance
Discussion and report on Subdivision Ordinance

Public Works & Environmental (Scott Attwood/Jan Yenawine/Ron Montanez)

12. Discussion and possible action regarding extension of the Sign Moratorium (exp. 8/28)

13. Report on Public Roads & Safety right of way

Public Safety & Enforcement (Ron Montanez)

14. Report on Court System

Communications (Dan Thost)

15. Report on Communication Plan / Newsletters

16. Scheduling of Public Hearings

17. Discuss Potential work session with Volente Peak Development

Staff Report (Jennifer Zufelt )

18. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION :

The City Council will announce that it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code “Consultations with Attorney” to seek his advice on the following legal matters:

1. Contemplated litigation regarding the validity of the Village’s moratorium;

2.. Contemplated litigation regarding the Village’s action on attempts to file plat applications during the moratorium;

3. Contemplated litigation regarding demands received from Bovey, Akers & Bojorquez, LLP

• Matters subject to the attorney’s duty of confidentiality under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct relating to council members’ individual legal liability for actions taken while serving as a council member.

20. Adjournment

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday the 10th day of August, 2004, at 8:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Public Hearing on request by Landowners and Developers of the proposed Volente Peak Subdivision project to file a final subdivision plat application with the Village of Volente.
Consideration and Possible action on a request by Landowners and Developers of the proposed Volente Peak Subdivision project to file a final subdivision plat application with the Village of Volente.
Public hearing on request by George Brian Frank Exempt Family Trust and the George Family Partnership to file a final subdivision plat application for the Resubdivision of Lots 12 and 13, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 5 with the Village of Volente.
Consideration and possible action on request by George Brian Frank Exempt Family Trust and the George Family Partnership to file a final subdivision plat application for the Resubdivision of Lots 12 and 13, Lake Travis Subdivision No. 5 with the Village of Volente.
Public hearing on a proposed ordinance to permit joint public hearings by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Village Council.
Public hearing and possible action of proposed adoption of an ordinance to permit joint public hearings by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Village Council.
Review and discussion of letter from Highland Lakes Group regarding equal drawdown of Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan .
Future Meetings and agenda items.
Adjournment

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075

The Village of Volente reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, August 3, 2004 7:30pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday the 3rd day of August, 2004, at 7:30 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Public Hearing on possible extension of the Moratorium on receiving and processing applications for zoning, subdivision, watershed and building permits.
Consideration and Possible action to adopt an ordinance extending the Moratorium on receiving and processing applications for zoning, subdivision, watershed and building permits.
Consideration and Possible action to amend the Ordinance establishing the Planning & Zoning Commission to add the appointment of two alternate members to the Commission and discuss the appointment process to be followed by Council.
Appointment of Chair and Co – Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission
Discussion of future meetings and agendas
Adjournment

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Saturday, July 24, 2004 10:00am

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

A Public Hearing will be held to consider a proposed zoning ordinance establishing the procedures for adopting and enforcing zoning regulations and boundaries within the Village of Volente, including the establishment of various residential and non-residential zoning districts, the uses of permitted and prohibited in such districts, the location, height, size, and density of buildings and other structures, the percentage of a lot that may be occupied, the procedures for changing the zoning district in which property is located, the provisions governing non-conforming uses, non-conforming structures, variances and other similar matters related to the zoning of properties in the Village of Volente.”

1. Call to Order and establishment of Quorum

2. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan

3. Public Hearing, discussion & consideration of adoption of a Zoning Ordinance

4. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items

5. Adjournment

(For directions, please contact the City Office at the phone number below.)

If you have questions or comments regarding these and/or other Village of Volente interests and concerns, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday the 20th day of July, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum.
Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.
Consider approval of Minutes for.

June 15, 2004
June 29, 2004

Mayor’s Report ( Jan Yenawine )

4. Village office update

5. Volente Beach FM2769 turnaround and possible action

6. Discussion and possible action to trade cost of materials for meeting room air conditioner repair in lieu of meeting room rent. (Approximately $500)

7. Discussion and possible action regarding e-mail policy

Finance and Administration (Bill Connors)

8. Discussion and possible approval of governance framework resolution.( Bill Connors )

9. Finance & Administrative Report ( Bill Connors )

a. Consider Approval of Expenditures

b. Consider Approval of Encumbrance Requests

10. Discussion regarding scheduling of Public Hearing for Budget amendments

Comprehensive Planning and Zoning (Carey Witt)

11. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Report

12. Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission

13. Discussion and possible adoption of procedures of Planning & Zoning Commission

14. Possible approval of extension of the Commercial Moratorium

Public Works & Environmental (Scott Attwood/ Jan Yenawine / Ron Montanez )

15. Discussion and possible adoption of International Fire Code

16. Proposed Sign Inventory Letter

17. Possible approval of extension of the Sign Moratorium

Public Safety & Enforcement ( Ron Montanez )

18. Report on Court System

Communications (Dan Thost)

19. Report on Communication Plan / Newsletters

20. Scheduling of Public Hearings

Staff Report (Jennifer Zufelt)

21. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items

22. Executive Session to discuss legal matters with City Attorney Tom Buckle

23. Reopen Public Meeting to discuss and possible action of legal matters .

24. Adjournment

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ).

Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday the 15th day of June, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.
Consider Approval of the Minutes for:

a. Apr 27, 2004

b. May 18, 2004

c. May 28, 2004

d. June 1, 2004

e. June 7, 2004
Mayor’s Report

a. Sign Moratorium violations

b. Village Office Update

• Need volunteers or to accept bids to complete

• New mail address for Village of Volente office: 15403 Hill St.

5. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Report (Witt)

• Interpretation of Survey Results & Baseline Analysis

• Discussion and guidance from the Council on the expanded outline of the remaining Comprehensive Plan process. Discussion of next steps, timeline, and notice to citizens.

6. Finance & Administrative Report (Bill Connors)

• Consider Approval of Expenditures

• Consider Approval of Encumbrance Requests.

7. Presentation and discussion of governance framework issues. (Bill Connors)

8. Discussion and appointments to proposed Committees.

9. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution #040615, a resolution establishing

bank signature authorization.

10. Discuss and consider approval and authorization of the Mayor to enter into a

Mutual Aid Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services.

11. Discuss and consider acceptance of construction bid(s) for the Volente office

space.

12. Discussion of future meetings & agenda items

a. CAMPO 2030 Transportation Plan Presentation Date

b. Water Quality Presentation by LCRA.

13. Adjournment.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Monday, June 7, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday the 7th day of June, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Mayor’s Report.
Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.
Discussion and possible appointment of a Mayor Pro-tem.
Update and discussion regarding the parking lot for the Volente Beach Club. (Yenawine)
Report and discussion of Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Progress (Witt)
Conduct Interview(s) of respondents to the Request For Proposal for legal services to serve as the City Attorney.
Conduct Interview of Jennifer Zufelt to serve as the City Clerk.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council will announce that is will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss matters related to personnel as specifically listed on this agenda.

• EX-1: Personnel Matters –Section 551.074. Selection of City Attorney

• EX-2: Personnel Matters –Section 551.074. Selection of City Clerk
Discussion and possible appointment of a City Attorney. Authorize the Mayor & Mayor Pro-tem to negotiate a letter of engagement.
Discussion and possible appointment of Jennifer Zufelt as City Clerk. Authorize the Mayor & Bill Connors to negotiate terms of engagement.
Presentation and discussion of governance framework issues. (Bill Connors)
Discussion of future meetings & agenda items.
Adjournment.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 1, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday the 1st day of June, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Mayor’s Report.
Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.
Conduct Interview(s) of respondents to the Request For Proposal for legal services to serve as the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council will announce that is will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss matters related to personnel as specifically listed on this agenda.
- EX-1: Personnel Matters –Section 551.074. Selection of City Attorney
Discussion and possible appointment of a City Attorney.
Report and discussion of Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Progress
- • Selection of Chairman
- • Selection of Committee Members
- • Direction & Guidance to Committee
Presentation and discussion of governance framework issues. (Bill Connors)
Discussion of future meetings & agenda items.
Adjournment.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Friday, May 28, 2004 5:30pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Special Called Meeting on Friday the 28th day of May, 2004, at 5:30 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Mayor’s Report.
Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.
Conduct Interview(s) of respondents to the Request For Proposal for legal services to serve as the City Attorney.
Discussion and possible appointment of a Mayor Pro-tem.
As described in the Volente Ordinance, titled: Terms of Office , an ordinance of the Village of Volente establishing staggered, two-year terms of office for the Mayor and City Council, the aldermen will draw lots to determine the two aldermen who will serve two year terms along with the office of Mayor. Consider approval of Resolution #040528 to record the results and take other action as may be necessary.
Presentation and discussion of governance framework issues. (Bill Connors)
Discussion of future meetings & agenda items.
Adjournment.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, May 26, 2004 7:00pm

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday the 26th day of May, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum.
Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council’s responses to these citizen’s comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.
Discuss and Consider Approval of the Minutes for:
1. May 15, 2003
2. March 16, 2004
3. April 20, 2004
Canvass the returns for the May 15, 2004 Election and approve a Resolution declaring the results.
Adjournment.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance.

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A WORKSESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 6, 2004 11:30 A.M.

Johnny Carino’s, 11620 N. FM 620

near the intersection of FM 620 & Volente Rd. (FM 2769)

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a special called Worksession on Tuesday the 6th day of April, 2004, at 11:30 a.m., at the Johnny Carino’s Restaurant, 11620 N. FM 620, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

No Action shall be taken.

Call to Order & Establishment of a Quorum
Update on Village Office
Update on Legal Services RFP process
Discuss and give guidance to the Village Planner regarding Planning & Development
Adjournment

If you have questions or comments, please contact the City Office at (512) 250-2075.

The Village of Volente is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Office at (512) 250-2075 at least 48 hours in advance

VILLAGE of VOLENTE

NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:00 P.M.

Volente Fire Hall & Community Building

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Village of Volente, Texas will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday the 16th day of March, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building, 15406 FM 2769, Volente, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed, to-wit:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call.

2. Mayor's Report

3. Citizens Comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council concerning an issue of community interest that is not on the agenda. Citizens Comments should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. The Open Meetings Act limits the Council's responses to these citizen's comments to: (a) answering with a statement of current policy; (b) answering with a statement of fact; and/or (c) deciding whether to put the item on a future agenda for discussion. Comments on posted agenda items should be made when the agenda item comes before the Council.

4. Committee Reports

5. Consideration and possible approval of a Resolution extending the moratorium on commercial building and development for 60 days.

6. Consideration and possible approval of a letter of engagement from Jacob Limon to act as City Planner.

7. Consideration and possible approval of a work order from Jacob Limon to collect, process and report the results of the Feb 2004 Community Survey, not to exceed $1.

8. Consideration and possible approval of a work order from Jacob Limon to create an existing land use map necessary for the Baseline Analysis of the Comprehensive Plan effort, for the Village of Volente, not to exceed $1200.

9. Consideration and possible approval of Ordinance #04-03-01, an ordinance approving collection of fees for open record requests at the rates adopted by the Texas General Services Commission.

10. Consideration and possible approval to the Volente Fire Hall & Community Building to modify the building to create office space for the Village of Volente City Office which will improve safety and accessibility by the public.

11. Consideration and possible approval of Ordinance #04-03-02, an ordinance setting forth building code standards for one- and two-family residential dwellings.

12. Consideration and possible approval of Ordinance #04-03-03, an ordinance approving building and inspection fees.

13. Consideration and possible approval to appoint ATS to perform inspection services for the Village of Volente.

14. Discussion of DRAFT Sign Ordinance.

15. Consideration and possible approval to extend the Signage Moratorium for 60 days.

16. 8:00 PM Presentation by co-applicants Volente Group of Texas, Ltd. and Grayson Communities, Ltd., and discussion of a request that the Village take action in regard to three matters:
                  (1) Consider approval of revised field notes to change the Village of                              Volente City limits to conform with the southern boundary of preserve                         lands;
                  (2) Consider approval of an amendment to the MUD Creation                                Agreement, adopted October 29th, 2003, to reflect changing the                           boundary of the Volente Municipal Utility District (MUD); and
                  (3) Consider ratifying that the proposed new area reflected by the                                proposed new field notes is consistent with the MUD Creation                         Agreement.
      a. Public Hearing.

17. Presentation by applicant for a health & safety variance to the non-residential building moratorium, pertaining to proposed improvements submitted by the Volente Beach Club to accommodate relocating the ticket/entry booth such that patrons will be able to queue safely without forming a line onto the street or public right-of-way which has resulted in a hazard to both pedestrians and motor vehicles.
a. Report from City Representatives.
b. Public Hearing.
18. Review and consider future agenda items and setting meeting dates.

19. Adjournment

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