Regular Meeting — June 29, 2022

Mayor Hostetler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Present: Alderman Aldrich, Johnston, Richmond and Taylor. Absent: Alderman Elliott.

Laura Mordeci said she would like the Builders to take in account Dark Skies.

Alderman Richmond made a motion, seconded by Alderman Taylor, to accept and waive the reading of the minutes of the May 25, 2022, Village Council Regular Monthly Meeting. All in favor, motion passed.

Alderman Richmond gave a brief review of the revenues and expenses of the May, 2022 financial statements.

Alderman Aldrich made a motion, seconded by Alderman Johnston to approve amending Ordinance number 02-27-13-01 and subsequent amendments and the requirements for the Sec.4.04.004 (b) (7) as the amendment to the Short Term Rental Ordinance Number 2022-06-29-07. All in favor, motion passed.

Mayor Hostetler gave an update regarding ongoing activities: Mandatory outdoor watering schedule: May 1 – September 31. Still in effect. Our system is struggling to keep up. Please call us if you view offenders.

Travis County is initiating an effort to organize Travis County evacuation efforts. I’ve been involved in the process but I’m looking for a volunteer to be on the steering committee to bring it to fruition. If you, or someone you know will volunteer, please let me know. I’m running out of time.

Burn Ban still in effect. Please call the office with offenders.

2020 Census: Village of Briarcliff population now 2062 2010 Census: 1438 About a 45% increase.

Cat Hollow Duplexes-Sub division which includes the proposed duplexes has revised their Restrictive Covenants. They have re-established their ACC and have requested that the Village does not provide permits in their area without their ACC approval. As we always do with the BPOA, we will comply with their request.

As I stated last month, Cindy Taylor generated a letter to citizens in the Cat Hollow area requesting their input regarding the possibility of the Village changing the zoning ordinance to include that area basically the same as with the BPOA area. Results are very positive – about 80 letters sent and we have 45 positive results with no negatives.

I think it’s time to change their zoning based on the response. Request an unofficial poll from the Council – do you agree to change their zoning?

Aaron and I will prepare the paperwork and rules. It will be an extensive effort. Will provide to our Lawyer for formal preparation then will begin the process with the Council.

Security Report submitted by Scott Ginnetti #262, Sr. Deputy Constable, Travis County Constable’s Office Pct #2:

Patrol every street for visibility purposes to deter crime, taking calls for service, self-initiating personal contact with the community to build a better partnership, stationary and rolling radar for compliance of the speed limit. Monthly patrol hours: 160 hours

Total of 154 calls for Service and Traffic: 0 Parking violations , 7 Assist Complainant, 26 Assist Other Agency, 2 Check Welfare, 6 Suspicious Person/Vehicle, 24 Community Contacts, 45 Directed Patrol, 0 Criminal Mischief, 2 Theft/Fraud, 18 Close Patrol/House Watch, 0 Traffic Hazard, 2 Disturbance, 0 Assist Fire/EMS Department, 0 Civil, 0 Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, 2 False Alarm/Burglary, 12 Select Traffic Enforcement, 7 Violation of City Ordinance and 1 Violation of Animal Ordinance.

Traffic Stops: Traffic Stops: 6, Citations: 1 and Warnings: 5 Special Assignments: Administrative: 1, School Bus Escorts: 0, Equipment: 12 and Other: 0 After Hours/Over the weekend: 18

City Administrator, Aaron Johnson reported the tank water levels are falling like crazy in the mornings! (half a million daily) The rain slowed it a little bit. The automatic sprinkler systems are going. Next we need to get more serious about the water line. Estimates for the job have not been received yet.

Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Tina Linder, Village Clerk