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Water Break Claims, Airport Expansion, City Pay

Thursday, December 1, 1994 special called
  • City leaders held private discussions regarding citizen claims for damages caused by a recent water main break and considered future city reimbursement policies.
  • Deliberations included land acquisitions crucial for the ongoing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport project and the Creek Bend Flood Control Project.
  • Council members addressed evaluations, benefits, and compensation for key city appointees, including the City Manager and Municipal Court Judges.

Full Transcript

FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES - December 01, 1994 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 9:00 Α.Μ. - Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmembers Goodman and Mitchell. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The City Council will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on the meeting agenda. Council would take any subsequent action in the open meeting as listed on the agenda. Pending Litigation Section 551.071 1. Discuss Jerry J. Quick et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. 92-0637. 2. Advice from Counsel Section 551.071 Discuss claims on behalf of citizens whose homes were recently damaged by the Springdale Road water main break, and consider current and future city damage reimbursement policies. Land Acquisition - Section 551.072 3. Discuss fee simple acquisition of real property for the Creek Bend Flood Control Project. 4. Discuss real property acquisition of a single family residence located at 4602 Shoalwood Avenue. 5. Discuss fee simple acquisition of real property for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. MINUTES 1 DECEMBER 1, 1994 : MINUTES Personnel Matters Section 551.074 - 6. Discuss personnel evaluations, benefit and compensation packages of City Council appointees: City Manager, City Clerk, Municipal Court Clerk, City Auditor and Municipal Court Judges. 1 RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session on items 3, 4, 5, and 6 at 9:05 A.M. and adjourned at 10:15 A.Ν. Approved this 8th day of December 1994, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 5-0-1 vote, Councilmember Garcia abstaining, Councilmember Shea absent. ; 2 DECEMBER 1, 1994. C