Recognition of a local church, Texas Monthly BBQ Fest update, Zoning Board of Adjustment appointment, and annexation public hearing were discussed in Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

Certificate of Recognition: The Mayor presented a Certificate of Recognition to Calvary Church for serving as a warming center during the Christmas arctic blast. 

Texas Monthly: Texas Monthly’s Director of Events, Ms. Melissa Reese updated Council on the 2022 TM BBQ Fest and presented plans for the 2023 TM BBQ Fest, which will be held November 4-5, 2023. Event organizers and City Staff plan to meet in February to create a work plan for the next TM BBQ Fest, which will be presented to Council at a later date.

Zoning Board of Adjustment: Council changed Ms. Marcia Proctor’s position on the Zoning Board of Adjustment from an alternate member to a regular member.

Lay Rd. Annexation: Council approved the voluntary annexation of 92.52 acres located on the east side of Lay Rd., approximately 350 feet east of FM 1322 and approximately 750 north of Seawillow Rd., including the adjacent Lay Rd. right-of-way. The annexation is effective immediately and the tract is zoned AO, Agricultural-Open Space.

City Manager’s Report:

• Live Christmas Tree Recycling: The City offers FREE live Christmas tree recycling. Call the Public Works Department at (512) 398-6452 to arrange for collection. Prior to curbside pickup, make sure the tree is free of ornaments, lights, tinsel, nails, screws, or tree bases. This program only applies to live Christmas trees. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
• City offices closed: City offices will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023. Solid waste collection services will proceed as regularly scheduled for Monday customers.
• City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Workshop: The next joint City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission workshop is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. Among the topics to be discussed is Housing and Development. City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission met for the first joint workshop Tuesday, December 13. TxDOT representatives and City Staff provided updates on State Highway projects and City utilities, planning, and capital improvements at the workshop. DETAILED RECAP: https://www.lockhart-tx.org/page/article/460
• New Fire Apparatus: Specifications for Lockhart Fire Department’s first-ever ladder truck are being finalized before building begins. The apparatus is scheduled to be completed in early 2024.
• Economic Development Update: The LEDC closed its sale of 13.6 acres to Titan Development in the Lockhart (SH 130) Industrial Park III. Titan has its building permits approved for a 167,000 sq. ft. building for warehousing, manufacturing, or distribution related companies.

ATTENTION: This is a recap of the highlights of action taken at the January 3, 2023, meeting. The complete agenda can be found by visiting: City of Lockhart, TX (lockhart-tx.org).