Austin: Judge, Airport Growth, Conservation Future
New Judge Ahead:
The council discussed the appointment of a Presiding Judge, a key leadership position for Austin's court system.Airport Expansion Plans:
Major discussions occurred on ongoing construction issues and the acquisition of land for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.Balcones Canyonlands Conservation:
Members finalized an interlocal agreement for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, aiming to protect significant local habitats.Impact of State Laws:
Legal counsel and staff briefed the council on new state legislation and its potential effects on current city ordinances and policies.
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TY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION August 03, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Mayor Pro Tem Garcia called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Mayor Todd. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 10:07 a.m. to 11:46 a.m. 10:00 Α.Μ. 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 this 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. Personnel Matters - Section 551.074 1. Appointment of Presiding Judge. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 2. Legal advice on legislation passed during the 74th Legislature. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 3. Staff briefing on new legislation that may affect current ordinances and policies of the City of Austin. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) 4. Staff briefing on airport construction issues. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) 5. Staff briefing regarding the finalization of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Travis County and the City of Austin Implementing the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan-Shared Vision. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) Real Estate Acquisition - Section 551.072 6. Discuss fee simple acquisition of real property and improvements located at 5100 Johson Road, Del Valle, Texas, for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Approved on this day the 17th of August, 1995, with changes of Executive Session to Special Called Meeting, and Worksession to Special Called Meeting, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Council Member Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Council Member Shea off the dais.