Cuero public meetings in 2021

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including approving a street sweeping contract, awarding a water services bid, hiring a firm to administer American Rescue Plan funds, and accepting a bid for the 123 E. Main thoroughfare project. They will also hold final readings on electric, water, and sewer rate changes, and discuss dog park rules, a cemetery drainage swale, and a rodeo arena contract.

• Resolution 2021-23: Contract with Sweeping Corp of America for street sweeping
• Resolution 2021-25: Award bid for water services FY 2021-2022 to LSPS Solutions
• Resolution 2021-26: Agreement with Public Management for ARPA administration
• Resolution 2021-27: Accept bid for 123 E. Main thoroughfare project (Weaver Jacobs)
• Final readings of ordinances amending electric, water, and sewer rates

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding changes to electric, water, and sewer rates. The meeting also includes discussions on library animal guidelines and the potential conversion of the community garden into a dog park.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2021-23 to amend electric service rates
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2021-24 regarding water service monthly rates
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2021-25 regarding sewer service monthly rates
• Proposal to close the Community Garden and convert it into a dog park
• Resolution No. 2021-22 for a professional service agreement with LSPS Solutions for street regrading

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved closing the Community Garden at Cuero Municipal Park and converting it into a dog park for large dogs, effective by the end of 2021. The council also adopted guidelines for dogs in the public library, approved first readings of four ordinances (electric rates, water rates, sewer rates, and accessory building regulations), and passed several resolutions, including support for the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund and agreements for emergency preparedness and street regrading. A service agreement with Sweeping Corp of America was postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted guidelines for dogs in the Cuero Public Library (unanimous)
• Closed Community Garden and converted it to a dog park for large dogs, effective end of 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-23 amending electric service rates (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-24 amending water service rates (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-25 amending sewer service rates (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-26 amending accessory building regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-20 supporting Texas Opioid Abatement Fund settlement (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of street sweeping service agreement with Sweeping Corp of America to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on Ordinance No. 2021-21. This ordinance proposes amending the FY 2021-2022 budget and declaring an emergency for the purchase of two additional police vehicles.

• Emergency reading of Ordinance No. 2021-21
• Budget amendment for two additional police vehicles

The Cuero City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-21, amending the FY 2021-2022 budget to fund two additional police vehicles, declaring an emergency. The motion was made by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Allen, and approved unanimously. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-21 amending FY 2021-2022 budget for two additional police vehicles (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council is meeting to consider a zoning change for an 18.63-acre tract at 1610 N. Terrell St. from R-2 (Residential-General) to C-1 (Commercial-General), along with several other items. The agenda includes a public hearing on the rezoning, updates on the dog park and golf course, and possible actions on a Chamber of Commerce tailgate event, Born Learning Trails, and street closures for a farmers market pet parade and Christmas event. The council will also review the FY 2020-21 quarterly financial and investment reports and consider the consent agenda, which includes minutes and monthly reports from various departments.

• Public hearing and possible action on rezoning 18.63 acres at 1610 N. Terrell St. from R-2 to C-1
• Update on Connected Nation rural broadband survey for DeWitt County
• Possible action on street closures for Farmers Market Pet Parade (10/23/2021) and Christmas in Downtown (12/10-12/11/2021)
• Review of FY 2020-21 quarterly financial and investment reports
• Consent agenda includes council minutes, building, appraisal, municipal court, and library reports

The Cuero City Council held a public hearing on a request to rezone an 18.63-acre tract at 1610 N. Terrell St. from R-2 (Residential-General) to C-1 (Commercial-General). Staff noted the property must be replatted before rezoning can occur. No formal action was taken on the zoning change during this meeting; the hearing was closed. The council approved several other items, including a Chamber of Commerce event, Born Learning Trails, street closings, and the FY 2020-21 quarterly financial report.

• Approved Chamber of Commerce Tail Gate Event at Main Street Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved Born Learning Trails project with condition on signage (unanimous)
• Approved street closings for Farmers Market Pet Parade and Christmas in Downtown (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2020-21 quarterly financial and investment report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items except committee list (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2021, to consider several action items, including a request to build a skate park, approval of final drawings for the thoroughfare at 123 E. Main St., partnering with DeWitt County and Cuero ISD on a broadband project, and an emergency budget amendment. The council will also hold a public hearing on a park grant application and discuss the 150-year anniversary of Cuero.

• Public hearing on 2021 Small Community Park Grant for a downtown pocket park at N Esplanade Street and Courthouse Street
• Request from Jace Patek to build a skate park
• Approval of final drawings for the thoroughfare at 123 E. Main St. and instruct staff to call for bids
• Ordinance No. 2021-20 amending FY 2020-2021 budget and declaring an emergency
• Resolution No. 2021-19 adding mental health leave for first responders per Senate Bill 1359

The Cuero City Council approved the final drawings for the thoroughfare at 123 E. Main St. and directed staff to begin calling for bids. It also approved a budget amendment, adopted Roberts Rules of Order, and added mental health leave for first responders. A request to build a skate park was referred to the City Manager for further study, and no action was taken on a broadband partnership.

• Approved final drawings for 123 E. Main St. thoroughfare and instructed staff to call for bids (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-20, FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment III (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-19, adopting 12th Edition of Roberts Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-19, adding mental health leave for first responders per Senate Bill 1359 (unanimous)
• Instructed City Manager to research skate park construction and report back in November (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, museum board appointment, and monthly reports (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate. The council is also scheduled to consider ordinances for adopting the annual operating budget and ratifying a property tax increase.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Public hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2021-2022
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-16 regarding the FY 2021-2022 Annual Operating Budget
• Ratification of property tax increase via Ordinance 2021-17
• Setting the valorem tax rate via Ordinance No. 2021-18

The Cuero City Council held public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, then adopted the budget and ratified a property tax increase. The council set the 2021 tax rate at .36951, which is effectively a 7.80 percent increase. All three ordinances were approved with record votes.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 annual operating budget (Ordinance 2021-16)
• Ratified property tax increase reflected in the budget (Ordinance 2021-17)
• Set 2021 property tax rate at .36951, a 7.80% effective increase (Ordinance 2021-18)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2021, to consider a second reading of an ordinance granting a conditional use permit for a boutique/sip and sit shop at 111 W. Main Street. The council will also discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, set a public hearing for the budget, and consider street closures for a community celebration. Several monthly reports and appointments are on the consent agenda.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-15 for a conditional use permit at 111 W. Main St. for a boutique/sip and sit shop.
• Discussion and possible action on the Cuero Development Corporation proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and work program.
• Setting a public hearing for the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate.
• Street closures for 'Celebrate 175 Years in DeWitt County' on Sept. 25-26, 2021, on E. Main St. and N./S. Gonzales St.
• Appointment of Cheryl Merzbacher to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Environmental Advisory Committee.

The Cuero City Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-15, granting a conditional use permit for a Boutique/Sip and Sit Shop at 111 W. Main Street. The council also approved the Cuero Development Corporation's FY 2021-2022 budget and work program, set a public hearing for the proposed budget and tax rate, and approved street closures for the Celebrate 175 Years in DeWitt County event. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-15 for conditional use permit at 111 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved CDC FY 2021-2022 budget and work program (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate on Aug 23, 2021 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Celebrate 175 Years in DeWitt County, including Clinton to Live Oak (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and monthly reports (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a boutique/sip and shop at 111 W. Main Street, then vote on first reading of the related ordinance. They will also take final votes on ordinances creating new 'Economic Industrial Rates' for electricity, water, and sewer, and on resolutions approving projects funded by the Cuero Development Corporation. Additionally, they will discuss the airport relocation master plan and requests for special events in city parks.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-15 for a conditional use permit at 111 W. Main Street for a Boutique/Sip and Shop
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-12 establishing 'Economic Industrial Rates' for electric service
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-13 establishing 'Economic Industrial Rates' for water service
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-14 establishing 'Economic Industrial Rates' for sewer service
• Resolution No. 2021-19 for an interlocal agreement with Cuero ISD for a School Resource Officer

The Cuero City Council accepted the final airport relocation report, which estimates a $7.3 million replacement airport with the state paying $4.6 million. They also approved second and final readings of ordinances creating new 'Economic Industrial Rates' for electric, water, and sewer services. The council approved a conditional use permit for a boutique/sip-and-sip shop at 111 W. Main St., and approved a Texas Hero Fest event in the municipal park.

• Accepted the final airport relocation report, estimating a $7.3 million replacement airport with $4.6 million from the state.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-15, a conditional use permit for a boutique/sip-and-sip shop at 111 W. Main St.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-12, creating a new 'Economic Industrial Rates' category for electric service.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-13, creating a new 'Economic Industrial Rates' category for water service.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-14, creating a new 'Economic Industrial Rates' category for sewer service.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-19, an interlocal agreement with Cuero ISD for a School Resource Officer.
• Approved a request for a 'Texas Hero Fest' event in Cuero Municipal Park, allowing use of park facilities and closing gates.
• Approved a request for a second stage for entertainment at the top of the knoll in Cuero Municipal Park for Turkey Fest.

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including new industrial electric, water, and sewer rate categories, a budget amendment, and a COLA increase for city employees. They will also discuss street closures for community events and a car show, and fill a council vacancy.

• Ordinance 2021-11: FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment II
• Ordinances 2021-12, 2021-13, 2021-14: New 'Economic Industrial Rates' for electric, water, and sewer
• Resolution 2021-15: Amend interlocal agreement with Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission
• Resolution 2021-16: Professional services agreement with Grant Development Services
• Request to close 200 block E. Main and 100 block S. Gonzales for Ruby Selection Day (July 24, 2021)

The Cuero City Council approved a 5% cost-of-living increase for city employees, a $3,000 new website for the Main Street Department, and a $320 additional fund for cemetery signage. They also approved the FY 2021-2022 budget calendar, a budget amendment, and first readings of ordinances creating new economic industrial rates for electric, water, and sewer services. The council tabled a request for an additional Turkey Fest stage and a car show request because the requester was absent.

• Approved 5% COLA increase for city employees (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 for new Main Street Department website (unanimous)
• Approved $320 additional funds for cemetery rules sign (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-11, FY 2020-2021 budget amendment II (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-12, electric rate schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-13, water rate schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-14, sewer rate schedule amendment (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council is meeting on June 7, 2021, at noon. The agenda includes public comments and a budget workshop covering streets, capital improvement projects (CIP), and cost of living (COL) adjustments. The meeting is primarily a workshop, so no final decisions are listed.

• Budget workshop on streets
• Budget workshop on capital improvement projects (CIP)
• Budget workshop on cost of living (COL) adjustments
• Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold a budget workshop for FY 2021-2022, consider a FY 2020-2021 budget amendment, accept a resignation from Councilmember District 3, and discuss filling the vacancy. In executive session, they will deliberate on appointing a new councilmember and economic development incentives for Nest Fresh. The meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2021 at noon.

• Budget workshop for FY 2021-2022
• FY 2020-2021 budget amendment
• Accept resignation from Councilmember District 3 (B. Hedrick)
• Appointment to fill District 3 vacancy
• Economic development incentives for Nest Fresh

The Cuero City Council accepted the resignation of Councilmember Brad Hedrick, who moved outside city limits, and tabled a FY 2020-2021 budget amendment after discussion about a cost of living raise. The council also directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance proposing economic development concessions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted Councilmember Brad Hedrick's resignation (unanimous)
• Tabled FY 2020-2021 budget amendment (motion by Garza, second by Adams)
• Directed City Attorney to draft economic development concessions ordinance (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council voted unanimously to make mask-wearing voluntary as of June 1, 2021, ending the local mandate. They also approved several other items, including allowing an Apache helicopter display on July 4th, a two-day Christmas in Downtown event, and a budget amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved voluntary mask-wearing starting June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Apache helicopter display and activities at Municipal Park on July 4th (unanimous)
• Approved two-day Christmas in Downtown event on Dec 10-11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Hillside Cemetery rules sign language (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-10 Budget Amendment I (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and monthly reports (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Matthys and John Fuqua as Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission voting delegates (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2021-09, authorizing the sale of 16.5 acres of city-owned land to Luberski Properties, LLC, along with a 50-foot road access easement and an option to purchase agreement. The motion was made by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Hedrick, and passed without opposition. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-09 for land sale to Luberski Properties (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute special warranty deed and option to purchase agreement

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council approved a $10,000 salary increase for the City Manager, effective immediately, after an executive session evaluation. The council also accepted the 2019-2020 annual financial audit, approved a Rotary Peace Pole installation, a rules sign at Hillside Cemetery, and several resolutions for grants and engineering services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved City Manager salary increase of $10,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2019-2020 annual financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Peace Pole installation in Municipal Park (unanimous)
• Approved rules sign and rock columns at Hillside Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 for CDBG grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 for Schneider Engineering task order (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 for Urban Surveying services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved the purchase of two Ford Explorer police patrol cars, including equipment, for a total cost of $47,120, using Cares Act funding. The purchase was made necessary because the previous supplier stopped making the desired vehicles. The council also held an executive session to evaluate the city manager, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved purchase of two Ford Explorer police patrol cars for $47,120 using Cares Act funding (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2021-08, authorizing the sale of a 16.65-acre tract to Luberski, and Ordinance No. 2021-07, changing zoning on multiple tracts from agricultural to industrial. They also approved Resolution No. 2021-10 for Cuero Development Corporation project funding, and authorized the City Manager to transfer $2.4 million from the general fund to the electric fund for winter storm costs.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-08, authorizing the earnest money real estate sales contract with Luberski for a 16.65-acre tract.
• Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2021-07, changing zoning from AG to I-1 for multiple tracts.
• Approved the second and final reading of Resolution No. 2021-10, approving Cuero Development Corporation project funding exceeding $10,000.
• Authorized the City Manager to transfer $2.4 million from the general fund to the electric fund for winter storm disaster costs.

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-07, rezoning several tracts (totaling about 29.6 acres) from Agriculture (AG) to Industrial (I-1), following a unanimous recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council also unanimously approved ordinances canceling the May 2021 general and special elections, and passed several resolutions, including awarding an infrastructure contract to Lester Contracting, Inc. and approving $93,000 for golf course improvements. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the zoning change.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-07, rezoning tracts from AG to I-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 canceling May 2021 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 canceling May 2021 Special Election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 for surveying services with Thomas Surveying (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 suspending Texas Gas Service rate adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08 for sale of 16.65 acres of city-owned property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 awarding infrastructure contract to Lester Contracting, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 for $93,000 golf course improvements (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider multiple CARES Act funding requests, including $90,000 for two police vehicles, and other expenditures for parks, fire department equipment, and street repairs. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances for a May 1 general election and a charter amendment election, and consider a second reading of grease trap regulations. Additionally, the council will vote on awarding a seal coating bid and a grant application for the fire department.

• CARES Act funding: $90,000 for two police vehicles, $14,870 for splash pad painting, $13,280 for golf cart shed, $27,554.46 for playground wood chips, $15,000 for curb/driveway repairs, $10,000 for fire department radios/mics/bunker gear, $19,360.12 for Christmas in the Park reimbursement, $103,743.75 for local business grants
• Ordinance No. 2021-03: Ordering general election on May 1, 2021 for District One, District Four, and two at-large councilmembers
• Ordinance No. 2021-04: Ordering special election to amend City Charter
• Resolution No. 2021-04: Awarding bid for 2021-2022 seal coating of city streets
• Resolution No. 2021-05: Authorizing application for Homeland Security Grant for fire department radio project

The Cuero City Council approved $7,000 in additional Hotel/Motel tax funds for the DeWitt County 175th Anniversary Celebration. They also authorized a survey of the 100-acre prison property for a proposed airport, approved multiple Cares Act expenditures, and passed ordinances and resolutions. The item to purchase two police vehicles for $90,000 was tabled.

• Approved $7,000 additional Hotel/Motel funding for 175th DeWitt Celebration (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to survey 100-acre prison property for proposed airport (unanimous)
• Tabled Cares Act funding for two police vehicles ($90,000)
• Approved $14,870 from Cares Act to paint splash pad (unanimous)
• Approved $13,280 from Cares Act for golf cart shed improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $27,544.46 from Cares Act for playground wood chips (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 from Cares Act for curb/driveway repairs on W. Johnson, W. Cleveland, First, Gonzales (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 from Cares Act for fire department radios, mics, bunker gear (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold its second and final reading of three resolutions approving Cuero Development Corporation (CDC) funds exceeding $10,000 each for COVID-19 relief grants, the Brookshire Brothers renovation, and the Friar Ag Center project. The council will also consider offering a 16.65-acre tract of land for sale, including a 50-foot-wide access easement, and authorizing the city manager to solicit bids.

• Resolution 2021-01: Approve CDC funds over $10,000 for COVID-19 relief grants
• Resolution 2021-02: Approve CDC funds over $10,000 for Brookshire Brothers renovation
• Resolution 2021-03: Approve CDC funds over $10,000 for Friar Ag Center project by Cuero Livestock Show
• Offer 16.65-acre tract in Samuel Lockhart League for sale, with 50-foot road right-of-way easement
• Authorize city manager to place the 16.65-acre tract out for bids per Texas Local Government Code

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved three resolutions authorizing Cuero Development Corporation funds exceeding $10,000 each for COVID-19 relief grants, the Brookshire Brothers renovation project, and the Friar Ag Center project. They also approved including a 50-foot road right-of-way easement with the sale of a 16.65-acre tract and authorized the City Manager to put the tract out for bids.

• Approved Resolution 2021-01 for COVID-19 relief grants (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02 for Brookshire Brothers renovation project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-03 for Friar Ag Center project (unanimous)
• Approved 50-foot ROW easement to be included in sale of 16.65-acre tract (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to put 16.65-acre tract out for bids (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council approved first readings of three resolutions authorizing Cuero Development Corporation projects exceeding $10,000: COVID-19 relief grants (5-1, with one abstention), Brookshire Brothers renovation (unanimous), and Friar Ag Center project (unanimous). A motion to table the bid authorization for a 16.65-acre tract was approved unanimously to allow the city attorney to make additions. No public comments were made.

• Approved first reading of Resolution 2021-01 for COVID-19 relief grants (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2021-02 for Brookshire Brothers renovation (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2021-03 for Friar Ag Center project (unanimous)
• Tabled bid authorization for 16.65-acre tract to allow city attorney additions (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet to consider several resolutions approving Cuero Development Corporation (CDC) funding exceeding $10,000 for Brookshire Brothers, COVID-19 rental and small business assistance, and the Friar Ag Center. They will also consider an ordinance renewing the Cuero Soccer Association lease, a new grease trap inspection ordinance, and other items such as purchasing a truck for Public Works/Utilities and adding an employee to the Enterprise Fund. The agenda includes reports on downtown, wayfinding signs, golf course, cemetery, and CID budget, plus consent agenda items like minutes and monthly reports.

• Resolution 2021-01: CDC funding for Brookshire Brothers
• Resolution 2021-02: CDC funding for COVID-19 rental and small business assistance
• Resolution 2021-03: CDC funding for Friar Ag Center
• Ordinance 2021-01: Renewing Cuero Soccer Association lease
• Ordinance 2021-02: Implementing regular grease trap inspections