Future of Utility Poles & Balcones Canyonlands
- Private discussions centered on existing utility pole rental agreements with Southwestern Bell and Austin Cablevision, alongside a proposed infrastructure usage ordinance.
- Council also deliberated on critical land acquisitions required for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, a major environmental initiative.
- The entire meeting was held in executive session, meaning all discussions were closed to the public and focused on legal advice and real estate matters.
Full Transcript
FOUNDLO BO Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OFFICE OF THE MAYOR - JANUARY 19, 1995 - 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Reynolds. 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. The City Council may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Advice from Counsel - Section 551.071 1. Discuss pole rental agreements with Southwestern Bell and Austin Cablevision and effect of proposed utility infrastructure usage ordinance. 2. Land Acquisition - Section 551.072 Discuss real property acquisition for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:00 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:30 Α.Μ. Approved Minutes on this the 26th day of January, 1995, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd absent, Councilmember Mitchell temporarily absent : MINUTES 1 JANUARY 19, 1995