Cuero public meetings in 2024

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider a conditional use permit for 1105 N. Hunt St., an interlocal agreement for MyGovernmentOnline software, and appoint City Manager Wayne Berger to the Cuero Development Corporation Board. The council may also discuss the permit in executive session with the attorney.

• Conditional use permit for 1105 N. Hunt St.
• Interlocal agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission for MyGovernmentOnline software
• Appointment of City Manager Wayne Berger to Cuero Development Corporation Board
• Tourism Friendly Community Proclamation for 2025
• Traffic alert for TxDOT sidewalk construction on US 87 and US 183

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for 1105 N. Hunt St. with conditions on signage, hours, and occupancy. They also approved an interlocal agreement for MyGovernmentOnline software and appointed City Manager Wayne Berger to the Cuero Development Corporation Board. No action was taken after executive sessions.

• Approved conditional use permit for 1105 N. Hunt St. with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission for MyGovernmentOnline software (unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager Wayne Berger to Cuero Development Corporation Board (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for the Gonzales Regional Children's Advocacy Center. The body will also consider several sports field lease agreements and a new ordinance regarding golf carts and off-highway vehicles.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit at 1105 N. Hunt St. (Norma's House)
• Emergency reading of lease agreements for Cuero Area Soccer, C-BAT Baseball, Friends of Softball, and Cuero Little League
• Draft Ordinance No. 2024-40 regarding Golf Carts and Off Highway Vehicles
• Resolution No. 2024-37 for Golf Cart Rental Building bid award
• Resolution No. 2024-38 for Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission grant application

The Cuero City Council held a public hearing on a conditional use permit for 1105 N. Hunt St. requested by Deane Novosad of Gonzales Regional Children's Advocacy Center dba Norma's House, with public comments both for and against. The council voted unanimously to postpone action on the permit to a special meeting on December 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The council also approved emergency readings of four field lease agreements, two resolutions, and authorized the city attorney to revise a draft golf cart ordinance (5-1).

• Postponed action on conditional use permit for 1105 N. Hunt St. to Dec. 19 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved emergency reading of Ordinance 2024-36, Cuero Area Soccer Association lease (unanimous)
• Approved emergency reading of Ordinance 2024-37, C-BAT Baseball Field lease (unanimous)
• Approved emergency reading of Ordinance 2024-38, Friends of Softball Field lease (unanimous)
• Approved emergency reading of Ordinance 2024-39, Cuero Little League Field lease (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-37, Golf Cart Rental Building bid award (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-38, Grant application with Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to make changes to draft Ordinance 2024-40 on golf carts and off-highway vehicles (5-1)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the selection of a professional service provider for a General Land Office contract to develop a comprehensive plan. Other actions include an emergency reading of a spay/neuter voucher ordinance, discussion of a golf cart ordinance, and a proposal for commercial plan review services. The council will also go into executive session to discuss purchasing 100 acres of real property and appointing two members to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Emergency reading of Ordinance 2024-35 establishing a Spay and Neuter Voucher Program
• Resolution No. 2024-35 to select a professional service provider for GLO Contract #23-160-054-E820 for comprehensive plan
• Resolution No. 2024-36 to amend the City Manager agreement
• Discussion of a golf cart ordinance draft and a proposal from Arch Technical Services LLC for commercial plan review
• Executive session on the possible purchase of 100 acres of DeWitt County real property and appointment of two Planning and Zoning Commission members

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider and possibly act on several resolutions including bid awards for McLeod Street wastewater line improvements and a water tank repair. They will also vote on a TikTok policy, authorizing a CDBG application, a catalytic converter grant program, and a video magistrate service contract. The council will enter executive session to discuss the city manager's agreement, then reconvene to take action.

• Resolution 2024-29: Approving TikTok policy
• Resolution 2024-30: Authorizing CDBG application
• Resolution 2024-31: Catalytic converter grant program
• Resolution 2024-32: Bid award for McLeod Street wastewater line improvements
• Resolution 2024-33: Bid award for 2024 water tank repair

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider several action items, including a conditional use permit for a property at 1105 N Hunt, an event application for a car show, and a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a legal services agreement. They will also vote on extending a weatherization assistance memorandum of understanding with the Community Action Committee of Victoria and approving a request for qualifications for elevator renovations at the Pharmacy Medical Museum.

• Conditional use permit at 1105 N Hunt for Normas House
• Wamsley Performance New Years Dyno Day and Car Show event application for Jan. 25, 2025
• Extension of weatherization MOU with Community Action Committee of Victoria, TX
• Resolution No. 2024-28 for legal services agreement with Davidson Troilo and Garza P.C., giving city manager signatory authority
• Seeking request for qualifications for architectural services for elevator and renovations at Pharmacy Medical Museum

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will discuss and consider citizen concerns about the Cuero Turkeyfest being held Oct. 10-13, and will consider a request from the Cuero Turkeyfest Board to host the 52nd Annual Cuero Turkeyfest in Cuero Municipal Park on those dates.

• Discuss citizen concerns related to Cuero Turkeyfest being held Oct. 10-13th
• Request from Cuero Turkeyfest Board to host 52nd Annual Cuero Turkeyfest in Cuero Municipal Park on Oct. 10-13th

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved the Cuero Turkeyfest board's request to host the 52nd Annual Cuero Turkeyfest in Cuero Municipal Park on Oct. 10-13, 2024. Council also discussed citizen concerns about the event, including carnival location, ticket pricing, and entertainment, but took no action on those items.

• Approved Cuero Turkeyfest board's request to host 52nd Annual Cuero Turkeyfest in Cuero Municipal Park Oct. 10-13, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt the FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget and set the ad valorem tax rate. The council will also consider fee amendments for several city services and a lease agreement for the municipal baseball field.

• Proposed tax rate of .3100 for FY 2024-2025
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 2024-29)
• Fee amendments for sewer, wastewater, electrical, water, cemetery, and solid waste services
• Rise Broadband lease and easement agreements (Ordinances No. 2024-32 and 2024-33)
• Long term lease of the Cuero Municipal Baseball Field with Cuero ISD

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved the FY 2024-2025 annual operating budget (Ordinance 2024-29), ratified the property tax increase (Ordinance 2024-30), and set the ad valorem tax rate for 2024 (Ordinance 2024-31) via emergency readings. The council also approved second readings of ordinances amending sewer, electrical, water, cemetery, solid waste, and hauled waste fees, plus a resolution denying a TGS application. No action was taken on a proposed long-term lease of the municipal baseball field with Cuero ISD.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget via emergency ordinance (unanimous)
• Ratified property tax increase for FY 2024-25 (unanimous)
• Set 2024 ad valorem tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved Rise Broadband lease and easement agreements (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment (unanimous)
• Amended sewer, electrical, water, cemetery, solid waste, and hauled waste fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-27 denying TGS application (unanimous)
• Took no action on baseball field lease with Cuero ISD

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The council will also consider a fee amendment for hauled waste and construction of a golf cart shed.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 tax rate of .3100 (a decrease of .00749)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-28 regarding Hauled Waste Fee Amendment
• Consideration of Golf Cart Shed Construction using the Capital Improvements Fund

The Cuero City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 tax rate with no public comments. The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2024-28 amending the hauled waste fee, and also unanimously approved construction of a golf cart shed funded from the Capital Improvements Fund. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-28 Hauled Waste Fee Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Golf Cart Shed Construction from Capital Improvements Fund (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet on August 12, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on multiple items, including zoning changes for two large land parcels, updates to utility fees, and the proposed budget for the Cuero Development Corporation. The meeting will also include first readings of ordinances amending sewer, water, electrical, and other service fees, as well as second readings of zoning change ordinances for Caprock RE, LLC properties.

• Vote on zoning change for 12.95 acres (Caprock RE, LLC) to R-2 residential from current use
• Vote on zoning change for 73.64 acres (Caprock RE, LLC) to I-1 industrial from current use
• First reading of ordinances amending sewer, wastewater, electrical, water, bulk water, cemetery, and solid waste collection fees
• Discussion and possible action on Cuero Development Corporation's FY 2024-2025 proposed budget
• Public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2024, to discuss proposed tax rate for FY 2024-2025

The Cuero City Council approved a proposed tax rate of .3100, which is .00749 less than the current rate, and set a public hearing for August 26, 2024. They also set a budget public hearing for September 9, 2024. The council approved the CDC's FY 2024-2025 budget, the Walkway Murals Project, and authorized research on golf cart ordinances and contract negotiations with Texas Electric Cooperative. Several fee ordinances and zoning changes were approved on first or second reading.

• Approved proposed tax rate of .3100 (7-0)
• Set public hearing for tax rate on Aug 26, 2024
• Set public hearing for FY 2024-2025 budget on Sep 9, 2024
• Approved CDC FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Walkway Murals Project (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager and Police Chief to research golf cart ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate contract with Texas Electric Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved first readings of Ordinances 2024-23 through 2024-27 (fee amendments) (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold a budget workshop for FY 2024-2025 and consider two emergency ordinances: one approving a lease and easement agreement with Caprock Energy, and another granting an access easement across a 20.69-acre tract. Public comments are allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Emergency reading of Ordinance No. 2024-21 approving Caprock Energy Lease and Easement Agreement
• Emergency reading of Ordinance No. 2024-22 approving Access Easement across 20.69-acre tract in Jose Antonio Valdez Gonzales League A-47
• Budget Workshop for FY 2024-2025
• Possible executive session discussions on litigation, real property, personnel, and other matters

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved two emergency ordinances: one approving a lease and easement agreement with Caprock Energy, and another approving an access easement across a 20.69-acre tract. The council also discussed the draft FY 2024-2025 budget but took no formal action on it.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-21, Caprock Energy lease and easement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-22, access easement across 20.69-acre tract in Jose Antonio Valdez Gonzales League A-47 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget with department heads, followed by a proposed property tax rate. The council will also go into executive session to deliberate on LCRA fuel and purchase power costs, then reconvene to take possible action.

• Budget workshop with presentations from Fire, Library, Museums, Main Street, Police, Streets, Parks, and other departments
• Property tax rate proposal scheduled for 9:00 PM discussion
• Executive session to discuss LCRA fuel and purchase power cost (competitive utility matter)
• Capital improvements and debt fund discussions included in workshop
• Public comments limited to two minutes per person

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider three resolutions: revising the interlocal agreement with Cuero ISD for the School Resource Officer program, and approving contracts for a Municipal Court Judge and an Associate Judge. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Discuss and consider Resolution 2024-24 revising the School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with Cuero ISD
• Discuss and consider Resolution 2024-25 for a Municipal Court Judge contract
• Discuss and consider Resolution 2024-26 for an Associate Judge contract

The Cuero City Council unanimously approved three resolutions: revising the interlocal agreement for the School Resource Officer program with Cuero ISD, and approving contracts for the Municipal Court Judge and an Associate Judge. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after the votes.

• Approved Resolution 2024-24 revising the SRO interlocal agreement with Cuero ISD (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-25 for the Municipal Court Judge contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-26 for the Associate Judge contract (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider first readings of ordinances regarding zoning changes for Caprock RE, LLC. The council will also discuss revising the interlocal agreement for the School Resource Officer Program with Cuero ISD. Additionally, the agenda includes reviewing hotel motel tax fund applications and discussing municipal court appointments.

• Ordinance 2024-18: 12.95 acres to R-2 Residential General Zoning Change
• Ordinance 2024-19: 73.64 acres to I-1 Industrial General Use Change
• Revision of the School Resource Officer Program agreement with Cuero ISD
• Approval of a concrete slab at Friar Ag Center
• Appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and Associate Judge

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet on July 6, 2024, to consider Declaration Order No. 2024-01. This order proposes a local disaster declaration due to potential wind damage and flooding from Hurricane Beryl.

• Declaration Order No. 2024-01 (Local Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review ordinances regarding animal control and police escort fees. Members will also discuss the purchase of a .45 acre tract of land at 307 Bridge Street and the appointment of a new At Large Council member.

• Ordinance No. 2024-10 regarding Animal Control Fees
• Adoption of the International Fire Code 2021 (Ordinance 2024-12)
• Ordinance No. 2024-16 regarding Police Escort Fees 2024
• Real estate contract for Hall Trust (Ordinance No. 2024-17)
• Purchase or exchange of a .45 acre tract at 307 Bridge Street

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet to consider the FY 2023-2024 annual audit report, two resolutions for street improvements and wastewater line improvements, and an appointment to fill an at-large council vacancy. The agenda also includes public comments and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of FY 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report from Harrison, Waldrop & Uherek, LLP
• Resolution 2024-19: Environmental Assessment for TXCDBG Street Improvements Grant CDV23-0462
• Resolution 2024-20: 2024 Wastewater Line Improvements bids
• Appointment to fill the Cuero City Council At Large Position

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider and possibly approve the FY 2023-2024 annual audit, multiple first and second readings of ordinances (including animal control fees, police escort fees, and adoption of various international building codes), and several resolutions (including a water tank repair task order and a city manager contract amendment). The agenda also includes reports on city projects and recognitions.

• Approval of FY 2023-2024 Annual Audit Report from Harrison, Waldrop & Uherek, LLP
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-10 (Animal Control Fees) and Ordinance 2024-16 (Police Escort Fees)
• Second reading of ordinances adopting International Fire, Building, Plumbing, and other codes
• Resolution 2024-16: Task Order 60 for Hutcheson Street Water Tank Repair
• Resolution 2024-18: GLO CDBG-MIT Water Line Improvements Contract No. 22-085-057-D317

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council is meeting on April 9, 2024, primarily to discuss and potentially act on the evaluation of the City Manager, which will be held in executive session. The agenda also includes public comments, an oath of office for a District 1 councilmember, and standard procedural items.

• Executive session to discuss evaluation of City Manager under Texas Govt. Code 551.074
• Possible open-session action on City Manager evaluation
• District 1 Councilmember oath of office
• Public comments limited to two minutes per person

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet to consider filling the District 1 council vacancy, adopt multiple international building and safety codes, and approve various contracts and purchases. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances for property maintenance, mechanical, residential, building, fuel gas, energy, electric, fire, plumbing, and swimming pool codes, as well as a second reading for animal control fees. Other items include resolutions for a WWTP permit renewal and a downtown sidewalk project, plus several action items such as a $30,000 change order for trenching equipment and a splash pad change order.

• Appointment to fill Cuero City Council District 1 position
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-03 through 2024-15 adopting various international codes
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-10 setting animal control fees
• Resolution 2024-12 for WWTP permit renewal TO59
• Change order with Senergy, LLC for $30,000 for HydroVac trenching equipment

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet on April 2, 2024, to consider appointing a person to fill the vacant District 1 council position. The appointment will be discussed in executive session and may be acted upon in open session. The agenda also includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Appointment to fill Cuero City Council District 1 position
• Executive session under Texas Govt. Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Public comments limited to two minutes per person
• Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 5:00 P.M.

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet March 25, 2024 at noon to consider resolutions for a municipal splash pad at Alexander Park and a CDBG application for downtown revitalization, plus a hotel-motel tax fund application from the Texas Hero Memorial Foundation and District 1 appointment applications. The meeting includes public comments and possible action on all listed items.

• Resolution 2024-10: Municipal Splash Pad at Alexander Park
• Resolution 2024-11: CDBG application for Downtown Revitalization Main Street Program
• Hotel Motel Tax Fund application from Texas Hero Memorial Foundation
• Review of District 1 appointment applications
• Public comments limited to two minutes per person

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider canceling the May 2024 general election and certifying unopposed candidates, as well as approving first reading of an ordinance setting animal control fees. They will also discuss a resolution on a Texas Gas GRIP suspension and consider emergency management annex updates. The council will enter executive session to discuss a LCRA services contract, a real property proposal from the school district, and a possible lease of the Cheatham Road property.

• Ordinance No. 2024-09 canceling May 2024 general election and certifying unopposed candidates
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-10 setting animal control fees
• Resolution 2024-09 on Texas Gas Service Central - Gulf GRIP suspension
• Executive session on LCRA services contract for Cuero Substation
• Executive session on Cuero ISD real property proposal and Cheatham Road lease with CapRock RE, LLC

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several community events and infrastructure projects, including a street improvements grant and a splash pad. The meeting includes emergency readings of multiple ordinances regarding international building and property codes. Additionally, the council will consider ordering the May 4, 2024, election.

• CDBG Street Improvements Grant (CDV23-0462)
• Cuero Municipal Splash Pad bid
• Resolution 2024-05 Seal Coat Bid Award
• Emergency reading of Ordinance 2024-02 for May 4, 2024, election
• Emergency reading of multiple International Building and Property Maintenance Codes

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will meet to consider and possibly act on four resolutions and one ordinance. The resolutions cover a police department radio project, a hazard mitigation grant for a 2023 winter storm, and two grants for metal and tire recycling. The ordinance is the second and final reading of a right-of-way easement for Whitfield.

• Resolution 2024-01: Cuero Police Department Radio Project
• Resolution 2024-02: TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR#4705 2023 Severe Winter Storm
• Resolution 2024-03: GCPC Grant for a new 40-yard roll-off for metal recycling
• Resolution 2024-04: GCPC Grant for tire recycling event
• Ordinance No. 2024-01: Right of way easement (Whitfield)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, with several action items. Key decisions include final readings of ordinances on a right-of-way easement, prohibiting camping in public places, and closing Evers Street, as well as a first reading for a Whitfield easement. The council will also discuss locations for Dyno Day and a car show, signage for the Little League field, and paver proposals for the library and E. Main St. Consent agenda items include minutes, board appointments, and monthly reports.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-28 prohibiting camping in public places
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2023-29 closing Evers Street
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01 for a right-of-way easement (Whitfield)
• Discussion on Dyno Day and Car Show location
• Paver proposals for Cuero Municipal Library and E. Main St