City Of Lockhart

December 16, 2025

Executive Summary

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss agenda items before the regular meeting. Key items include discussions regarding a speed cushion/traffic calming policy, an ordinance concerning broadband service agreements, and nominations to the Economic Development Corporation. The agenda also includes discussions and potential actions regarding a large proposed master planned community and legal advice on employment matters and council vacancies.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

The Council will discuss and potentially vote on a new traffic calming policy for residential streets.
An ordinance regarding broadband service agreements in public rights-of-way will be considered.
The Council will discuss a proposed development agreement for a large master-planned community east of U.S. 183.
The city manager will give an update on a new assistant city manager, an indoor recreation center, and solid waste services.

Official Highlights

Review the proposed speed cushion/traffic calming policy.
Carefully consider the implications of the broadband service ordinance.
Thoroughly analyze the proposed development agreement and its impact.
Prepare for possible action on Economic Development Corporation nominations.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Concejo Municipal celebrará una sesión de trabajo para discutir los puntos del orden del día antes de la reunión regular. Los puntos clave incluyen discusiones sobre una política de cojines de velocidad/calma del tráfico, una ordenanza sobre acuerdos de servicio de banda ancha y nominaciones para la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico. La agenda también incluye discusiones y posibles acciones con respecto a una gran comunidad planificada maestra propuesta y asesoramiento legal sobre asuntos laborales y vacantes del consejo.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

El Concejo discutirá y posiblemente votará sobre una nueva política de calma del tráfico para calles residenciales.
Se considerará una ordenanza sobre acuerdos de servicio de banda ancha en los derechos de paso públicos.
El Concejo discutirá un acuerdo de desarrollo propuesto para una gran comunidad planificada maestra al este de la US 183.
El gerente de la ciudad dará una actualización sobre un nuevo asistente del gerente de la ciudad, un centro de recreación cubierto y servicios de residuos sólidos.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
B	▶ Tesla Manufacturing Development Program	significant	personnel economic-development
	Presentation on the Tesla Manufacturing Development Program for local workforce development.
C	▶ Speed Cushion/Traffic Calming Policy	notable	public-safety transportation
	Discussion regarding a Speed Cushion/Traffic Calming Policy regarding pedestrian and traffic safety on residential streets.
D	▶ Ordinance 2025-29: Broadband Agreements	significant	legal technology utilities
	Discussion regarding Ordinance 2025-29 adding Section 50-43 to Article II "Excavations and Safety in Public Rights-of-Way" in Chapter 50 "Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places" to the Code of Ordinances to require License Agreements for broadband services placed in public Rights-of-Way.
E	▶ Nomination: Massimo Gerosa	notable	economic-development
	Discussion regarding nomination of Massimo Gerosa to the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation by Mayor Lew White for a term to expire in November 2026.
F	▶ Nomination: Kara McGregor	notable	economic-development
	Discussion regarding nomination of Kara McGregor to the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation by Mayor Pro-Tem Jeffry Michelson for a term to expire in November 2026.
A	▶ Speed Cushion/Traffic Calming (Action)	significant	public-safety transportation
	Discussion and/or action to adopt a Speed Cushion/Traffic Calming Policy regarding pedestrian and traffic safety on residential streets.
B	▶ Ordinance 2025-29 (Action)	significant	legal technology utilities
	Discussion and/or action regarding Ordinance 2025-29 adding Section 50-43 to Article II "Excavations and Safety in Public Rights-of-Way" in Chapter 50 "Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places" to the Code of Ordinances to require License Agreements for broadband services placed in public Rights-of-Way.
C	▶ Nomination: Massimo Gerosa (Action)	notable	economic-development
	Discussion and/or action regarding nomination of Massimo Gerosa to the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation by Mayor Lew White for a term to expire in November 2026.
D	▶ Nomination: Kara McGregor (Action)	notable	economic-development
	Discussion and/or action regarding nomination of Kara McGregor to the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation by Mayor Pro-Tem Jeffry Michelson for a term to expire in November 2026.
7	▶ Economic Development Negotiations	significant	economic-development legal
	EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.087 TO DELIBERATE OR FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS RECEIVED FROM BUSINESS PROSPECT(S) THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SEEKS TO HAVE LOCATE, STAY, OR EXPAND IN OR NEAR THE TERRITORY OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS; OR TO DELIBERATE THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO A BUSINESS PROSPECT, AND EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE ABOUT MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE:
A	▶ Development Agreement with Spencewood	significant	economic-development land-use
	Discussion regarding proposed Development Agreement with Spencewood, Inc., Denise Melde, and Delan Decker for Hillwood Enterprise’s proposed master planned community on approximately 1,110 acres to be located east of U.S. 183 and west of Dry Creek Road.
A	▶ Development Agreement (Action)	significant	economic-development land-use
	Discussion and/or action regarding proposed Development Agreement with Spencewood, Inc., Denise Melde, and Delan Decker for Hillwood Enterprise’s proposed master planned community on approximately 1,110 acres to be located east of U.S. 183 and west of Dry Creek Road.

Routine Items (12 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
A	▶ Lift Fund Buy-Down Interest Program	economic-development
	Presentation on the Lift Fund Buy-Down Interest Program for Small Business.
1	▶ Call to Order
	Mayor Lew White Speaker: Mayor Lew White
2	▶ Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
	Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
3	▶ Public Comment
	The purpose of this item is to allow the public an opportunity to address the City Council on issues that are or are not on the agenda. No discussion can be carried out on the citizen/visitor comment about items not on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
5	▶ City Manager's Report
	• New Assistant City Manager set to start January 2026. • Update on future indoor recreation center. • Update on Request for Proposals for solid waste and recycling collection services. • Public Works will provide live Christmas tree recycling for residents. • City offices closed on December 24 & 25 in observance of Christmas holidays and January 1 in observance of New Year's holiday.
6	▶ Council and Staff Comments
	Items of Community Interest
8	▶ Legal Advice	legal
	EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ITS ATTORNEY TO SEEK ADVICE ABOUT LEGAL MATTERS SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE.
A	▶ Legal Advice: Employment Counsel	personnel legal
	Receipt of legal advice from City's employment counsel regarding "meet and confer" and civil service under Chapter 142, 143 et seq. of the Texas Local Government Code.
B	▶ Legal Advice: City Council Vacancies	legal elections
	Receipt of legal advice from City Attorney regarding City Council vacancies and process for filling of same.
B	▶ Legal Advice: Employment Counsel (Action)	personnel legal
	Discussion and/or action regarding receipt of legal advice from City's employment counsel regarding "meet and confer" and civil service under Chapter 142, 143 et seq. of the Texas Local Government Code.
C	▶ Legal Advice: Council Vacancies (Action)	legal elections
	Discussion and/or action regarding receipt of legal advice from City Attorney regarding City Council vacancies and process for filling of same.
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