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Cuero public meetings in 2023

25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council to consider water well bids and public camping ban

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure bids for water wells and generators. The body is also considering ordinances to prohibit camping in public places and close specific city streets.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council to consider emergency water well repairs and tax roll approval

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including the 2023 tax roll and the repeal of a juvenile curfew. The body is also considering street closures, a rezoning request, and emergency infrastructure repairs.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council to consider rezoning 87-acre tract from residential to industrial

The Cuero City Council will hold a work session and special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a request to rezone the southern portion of an 87.19-acre tract in the JJ Tumlinson League from R-2 (Residential General) to I-1 (Industrial General). The meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2023, at City Hall Council Chambers.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero Council to consider rezoning 87-acre tract from residential to industrial

The Cuero City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone the southern portion of an 87.19-acre tract in the JJ Tumlinson League from R-2 (Residential General) to I-1 (Industrial General). The council will also consider ordinances, resolutions, and street closures for community events. Several proclamations will be presented, and routine reports and appointments are on the consent agenda.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to consider emergency budget amendment ordinance

The Cuero City Council will meet on September 25, 2023, at noon. The main item is discussion and possible action on an emergency reading of Ordinance No. 2023-22, a budget amendment. The agenda also includes public comments and standard procedural items.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council to adopt FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate

The Cuero City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget, ratify a property tax increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate at .31749 (a decrease of .03201 from the current rate). They will also take final votes on amendments to electric, sewer, and water rates, and consider street closures for community events.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council adopts FY 2023-2024 budget and increases tax rate

City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget and ratified a property tax increase. The council also approved rate increases for electrical, water, and sewer services. Additionally, a contract for engineering services for Water Well #10 was approved.

Mon Aug 28, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on school resource officer deal and equipment financing

The Cuero City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: one approving an interlocal agreement with Cuero ISD and the police department for a school resource officer program, and another authorizing a finance contract for purchasing equipment and vehicles. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves school officer program and equipment financing

City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement for a School Resource Officer program with Cuero ISD. The council also unanimously approved a finance contract for the purchase of vehicles and equipment.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council to set tax rate, budget, and utility fee increases

The Cuero City Council will consider setting the proposed FY 2023-2024 tax rate and budget, and hold first readings on ordinances to amend electric, wastewater, and water fees. They will also discuss several event-related requests, including a Gobbler 50th anniversary celebration in the municipal park and a temporary street closure for a hospital street dance. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine reports and appointments, and an executive session on real property.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves proposed tax rate and utility fee amendments

Council approved a proposed tax rate of .31749 and the FY 2023-2024 budget for the Cuero Development Corporation. First readings were approved for ordinances amending electrical, wastewater, sewer, and water service fees. Public hearings for the budget and tax rate are scheduled for September 11, 2023.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council budget workshop and property tax rate discussion

The Cuero City Council is holding a special called meeting for a budget workshop, including discussions on debt fund finance, capital outlay, and the property tax rate. They will also consider nominations for the Golden Crescent General Assembly and a request for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds from Tri City Empowerment Council.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves $15,000 in HOT funds for Tri City Empowerment Council

City Council approved $15,000 from Hotel/Motel funds for advertising for a Tri City Empowerment Council event in October 2023. Council also nominated two members to the Golden Crescent General Assembly Executive Board. A budget workshop was held to discuss tax rates, capital projects, and staffing.

Fri Jul 21, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council holds FY 2023-2024 budget workshop and considers lease purchase agreement

The Cuero City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2023-2024 budget with various departments, followed by a resolution to approve a lease purchase agreement with Government Capital Corporation. The meeting is primarily a work session for budget deliberation, with one action item on the lease agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves lease purchase agreement with Government Capital Corporation

The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to negotiate and sign a Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement with Government Capital Corporation, pending review by the City Attorney. Council and city departments also held a workshop to discuss the FY 2023-2024 budget.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on grants, water project bid, vehicle lease, and budget amendment

The Cuero City Council will consider and possibly take action on several resolutions and ordinances, including final approval of two CDC grant resolutions, a resolution to apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife funding, awarding a bid for water projects, authorizing a capital lease for vehicles and equipment, and adopting revised financial policies. They will also hold second readings on a brush control ordinance amendment and a budget amendment, and discuss a street closure for a July 22 event.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $775,000 in grants for Nest Fresh and skate park application

City Council approved two grants for Nest Fresh totaling $775,000 and authorized a $270,000 grant application for a skate park. The council also approved a budget amendment, revised financial policies, and awarded a fire hydrant contract to LSPS, LLC.

Mon Jun 12, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero City Council work session on budget and departments

The Cuero City Council is holding a special work session to discuss department operations with the City Manager and gather budget input from council members. No formal action will be taken during this meeting; it is for discussion only.

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✓ Decided: City Council discussed department reorganization and budget inputs

The City Council received updates on the reorganization of the electric, street, and water departments. Members discussed various budget items, including potential rate increases and new equipment. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Mon Jun 12, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to consider resolutions, ordinances, and park closures at June 12 meeting

The Cuero City Council will meet on June 12, 2023, at 5:00 PM at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes public comments, presentations, and multiple action items such as resolutions for agreements, task orders, and grant approvals, as well as a first reading of an ordinance on brush control. The council will also consider requests for park use and street closures for community events.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $1M in grant money for NestFresh

City Council approved two grant resolutions for NestFresh totaling $1 million. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects, including a substation control house replacement and sewer line smoke testing.

Wed May 10, 2023

City Council Meetings

City Council to canvass May 6 election results and swear in new officials

The Cuero City Council will meet to canvass the returns from the May 6, 2023 election, declaring the results for Councilman District One, District Four, and two At-Large seats. Following the canvass, the council will administer the oath of office to the elected officials. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council canvasses May 6 election results

The City Council approved the official election returns for District One, District Four, and two At-Large seats. Following the canvass, elected officials signed statements and took the oath of office.

Mon May 8, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to approve new City Manager contract and emergency rodeo leases

The Cuero City Council will vote on a new City Manager agreement and enter executive session to finalize the employment contract. The body will also approve emergency ordinances for livestock rodeo and show leases, amend the Chamber of Commerce lease, and reappoint three members to the Housing Authority board.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves livestock lease agreements and City Manager contract

City Council unanimously approved emergency lease agreements for the Cuero Livestock Rodeo and Cuero Livestock Show. The council also approved a new City Manager agreement and a proposal for murals in the Main Street walkway. Additionally, several administrative resolutions and board reappointments were passed.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: City Council appoints Wayne Berger as City Manager

The City Council met to discuss and decide on the employment of a new City Manager. Following an executive session, the Council unanimously approved the appointment of Wayne Berger.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

City Council Meetings

✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves zoning change for convenience store expansion

City Council approved a zoning change at 109 E. Morgan St. from residential to commercial. The council also authorized the construction of two tee ball fields and awarded a renovation bid for the city golf course.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero Council to consider rezoning 109 E. Morgan St. from residential to commercial

The Cuero City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone Lot 7, Block 10 of the Morgantown Addition at 109 E. Morgan St. from R-1 (Residential-General) to C-1 (Commercial-General). The council will also consider several resolutions, including funding for a golf course project and contracts for street and sidewalk improvements, as well as street closures for the city's 150th anniversary celebration.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves zoning change and downtown street closures

Council approved the first reading of a zoning change for 109 E. Morgan St. and authorized street closures for the 150th Anniversary and Farmers Market. The city also approved engineering contracts for sidewalk projects and a project for the Cuero Golf Course.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

City Council Meetings

Cuero Council to consider UNITED event, chamber lease, utility easement

The Cuero City Council will consider requests from UNITED to hold events with street closings and fee waivers, an amendment to the Chamber of Commerce lease, and a utility easement for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum. The council will also evaluate the city manager in executive session.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $12,000 pay increase for City Manager

City Council approved a salary increase for the City Manager and authorized a utility easement for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum. The council also approved an event request from UNITED and directed the City Attorney to waive rental fees for the Cuero Chamber of Commerce.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to renew youth sports leases, adopt tax abatement rules

The Cuero City Council will consider emergency renewals of contracts for youth sports groups (baseball, softball, Little League, soccer) and adopt guidelines for tax abatement in reinvestment zones. It will also discuss bracing the Graves Building at 210 E. Main St. and a request from UNITED to hold events with street closings and waived fees. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves tax abatement guidelines and sports contract renewals

City Council adopted guidelines for tax abatement in reinvestment zones and renewed several sports organization contracts. The council also authorized parking restrictions for building repairs and approved a request for upcoming events by UNITED.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to consider election order, budget amendment, and tax abatement

The Cuero City Council will meet to consider several ordinances, including an election order for May 6, 2023, a budget amendment, and lease renewals for local sports leagues. They will also hold a public hearing on tax abatement and discuss the process for appointing a new city manager. The agenda includes recognitions and reports from city departments.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves May 6 election order and tax abatement eligibility

City Council approved the order for the May 6, 2023 General Election and voted to become eligible for tax abatements. The council also established a 30-day internal application process for a new city manager and approved historic art panels for Main Street.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to reconsider and finalize trash rate ordinance; city manager resignation

The City Council will consider a third reading of Ordinance No. 2023-01, which amends Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. rates, including a possible reconsideration of a prior approval. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss the city manager's resignation and may take action on it afterward.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves amended Texas Disposal Systems rates

City Council unanimously approved the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-01 to amend Texas Disposal Systems rates. The council first voted to resend a previous third reading from January 9th because the required time had not passed between the first and third readings.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on final reading of trash rate amendment ordinance

The Cuero City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a final vote on Ordinance No. 2023-01 amending Texas Disposal rates, and an executive session to discuss the City Manager's resignation. The meeting is largely procedural, with the ordinance vote being the main actionable item.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves updated Texas Disposal Rates

City Council approved the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-01. This action amends the Texas Disposal Rates. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to vote on water, wastewater, and trash rate ordinances

The Cuero City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, with several significant items on the agenda. They will take final votes on ordinances amending water, wastewater, and trash collection rates, and consider resolutions to name a road, approve a bank depository contract, and award a street seal coating bid. The meeting also includes the oath of office for a new police chief, a proclamation for the city's 150th anniversary, and an executive session on utility matters.

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✓ Decided: Cuero City Council approves new water, wastewater, and disposal rates

City Council unanimously approved three ordinances amending water, wastewater, and Texas Disposal rates. The council also awarded a street project contract and approved a new city branding logo.

Wed Jan 4, 2023

City Council Meetings

Council to consider first reading of ordinance amending Texas Disposal rates

The Cuero City Council will hold a work session to discuss, but not take final action on, a first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-01, which would amend rates on the Texas Disposal contract. They will also receive an update on the status of the airport property, with options including staying the course, closing the current airport, or remodeling it. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves first reading of Texas Disposal Contract rate amendment

City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-01 to amend rates on the Texas Disposal Contract. The council also held a discussion regarding the status of airport property.