Austin Airports, Annexation & Legal Matters
Major Airport Updates:
Reviewed progress and budget amendments for the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including funding for noise mitigation near Del Valle schools and cargo infrastructure. Updates were also provided on the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport's operations and redevelopment.City Growth Strategy:
Briefed on state laws governing annexation, a key process for city expansion and planning.Confidential Legal Briefing:
Discussed the status of ongoing litigation in an executive session, specifically regarding the case *John Joseph Sheffield v. City of Austin*.
Full Transcript
Austin City Council MINUTES OCTOBER 30,1996 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, Councilmember Reynolds temporarily absent. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for November 7, 1996. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for November 7, 1996. 3. Discuss or respond to questions by the City Council on the October 31, 1996 Council meeting agenda. (Agenda for October 31, 1996 is attached and incorporated by reference.) BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM Postponed 5. AVIATION 1. Airport Advisory Board Report 2. Robert Mueller Municipal Airport a. Limousine Contract Update b. Operations Information c. Alternative Fuels Update d. Redevelopment Update Presentation given by Bob Binder, Janet Seibert, Worth Kilcrease, Joe Lessard, Charles Gates and Leslie Browder. 3. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport a. Housing Update b. Construction/Financial Update c. Future Council Action - Budget Amendment (Del Valle School Noise Mitigation) - Budget Amendment (Cargo Infrastructure Rental Payments) Presentation given by John Almond, Charles Brothers and Leslie Browder. 6. STATE LAWS RELATING TO ANNEXATION Presentation given by Carl Baird. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held on the morning of this day. Executive session held at 1:50 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. 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. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 7. Discuss status of John Joseph Sheffield v. City of Austin, Cause No. 96-04876 ADJOURNED at 6:20 p.m. Approved on this the 7th day of November, 1996 on, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote.