Cuero public meetings in 2025

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several real estate transactions, including a 2.883-acre land purchase. The body will also consider a bid for the skate park parking lot and the final design of the skate park.

• Ordinance 2025-23: Purchase of 2.883 acres of land from Tyler Wells (Cheatham Property)
• Ordinance 2025-22: Dedication deed from Cuero 148 Development L.P.
• Resolution 2025-33: Awarding the skate park parking lot bid to Urban Engineering
• Memorandum of Agreement between Cuero Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-21 regarding a right of way deed from Gobbler Land Co. LLC

The council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with ICE authorizing the Police Chief to sign. It also approved the purchase of a 2.883‑acre parcel, dedication deeds, and the final design and bid award for the City Skate Park parking lot. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved ICE police agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-23 purchase of 2.883‑acre land parcel (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 dedication deed from Cuero 148 Development L.P. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 right‑of‑way dedication deed (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-32 casting all 69 votes to Patricia Koranek for DeWitt County Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Approved award of skate park parking lot bid to Staff Concrete (unanimous)
• Approved final design for the City Skate Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss awarding a street seal coat contract and updating the municipal library code. The body will also consider a zoning change for a property on W. Heaton and an addition to the Friar Ag Facility.

• Resolution No. 2025-31: Awarding 2025-2026 Street Seal Coat and Reclaim Contract to ABN Construction Company
• Ordinance No. 2025-19: Zoning change for 818 W. Heaton from C-1 Commercial General Use to AG-Agriculture
• Ordinance No. 2025-17: Updating and amending the City of Cuero Code of Ordinances for the municipal library
• Request for temporary closing of Cuero Airport for Wamsley Performance Tarmac Takeover
• Request from Cuero Livestock Show, INC. for an addition to the Friar Ag Facility

The Cuero City Council approved multiple ordinances, including a zoning change for 818 W. Heaton, and adopted a resolution awarding the street seal‑coat contract to ABN Construction. It also authorized a temporary airport closure for an event and permitted the City Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with the Cuero North Watershed. The item on casting votes for the DeWitt County Appraisal District board was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-21 Right of Way Dedication (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-17 Library code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-19 zoning change for 818 W. Heaton (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-31 awarding street seal‑coat contract to ABN Construction (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of Cuero Airport for Wamsley Performance event (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager to sign Interlocal Agreement with Cuero North Watershed (unanimous)
• Tabled item on casting votes for DeWitt County Appraisal District board (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold public comments and then take up two ordinances for second and final reading: Ordinance No. 2025-16 concerning the Texas Municipal Retirement System contribution rate, and Ordinance No. 2025-20 establishing sanitation and pollution rules near the public‑works water supply wells. The council will also consider three board appointments. Afterward the council will enter an executive session to discuss attorney consultation and personnel matters before reconvening.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 (Cuero TMRS Model Ordinance)
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-20 (Sanitation and pollution control near water supply wells)
• Appointment of Colton Jacob to the Building and Standards Board
• Appointment of Madeline Jacob as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Appointment of Abi Blinka to the Tree Board

The council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 and Ordinance No. 2025-20, each by unanimous vote. The council also approved the appointment of Colton Jacob to the Building and Standards Board, Madeline Jacob as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, and Abi Blinka to the Tree Board, all unanimously. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-20 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Colton Jacob to the Building and Standards Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Madeline Jacob as alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Abi Blinka to the Tree Board (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will hold public hearings to consider two requests to amend the official zoning map, changing one parcel in Hillcrest Subdivision from residential to commercial and another on 818 W Heaton from commercial to agricultural. The council will also take action on several ordinances, including a retirement‑benefits ordinance, a library code update, and a water‑well sanitation ordinance. Additional items include appointments to the Library Board, funding requests from the Cemetery Endowment Fund, and permits for community events.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 9, Sec. 1.102 zoning map: Block 5, Lot 3, Hillcrest Subdivision (corner of Park Hts. & Courthouse) from NC‑R1 to C‑1.
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 9, Sec. 1.102 zoning map: 818 W Heaton, Lot 47, Block 181‑A from C‑1 to AG.
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 to modify the City of Cuero Texas Municipal Retirement System benefits.
• Request of $16,500 from the Cemetery Endowment Fund for trash cans.
• Request of $1,500 from the Cemetery Endowment Fund for a cemetery survey.

The Cuero City Council approved first‑reading and emergency‑reading ordinances covering retirement benefits, library code updates, zoning changes, and water‑well sanitation. It also approved funding from the Cemetery Endowment Fund for trash cans and a cemetery survey, and authorized two community events in Municipal Park. The consent agenda was approved except for a withdrawn application.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 (retirement system benefits) – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-17 (library code update) – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-18 (zoning change Block 5, Lot 3) – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-19 (zoning change 818 W Heaton) – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-20 (sanitation rules for water wells) – unanimous
• Approved emergency reading of Ordinance No. 2025-21 (accessory building setbacks) – unanimous
• Approved emergency reading of Ordinance No. 2025-22 (accessory building footprint) – unanimous
• Approved $16,500 from Cemetery Endowment Fund for trash cans – unanimous

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 annual operating budget and a proposed tax rate of .30675. The meeting also includes votes on utility rate adjustments and several municipal contracts.

• Proposed tax rate of .30675, which is .00325 less than the current rate
• Second reading of rate adjustments for sewer, wastewater, water, bulk water, electric, and solid waste
• Emergency reading of lease and easement agreement for 48 Pompa Drive
• Resolution for Pharmacy and Medical Museum elevator contract and cost estimate
• Discussion on skate park construction plans and drafting of a fowl ordinance

The council unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget, ratified a property‑tax increase, set the 2025 valorem tax rate, and adopted several rate‑adjustment ordinances and resolutions. They also authorized the City Manager and Police Chief to draft a fowl ordinance and approved proceeding with a bid for the skate‑park parking lot project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-11 (FY 2025‑2026 operating budget) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-12 (property tax increase) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-13 (2025 valorem tax rate) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-15 (48 Pompa Drive lease and easement) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-06 (sewer and wastewater rate adjustment) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-27 (solid waste implementation program) – unanimous
• Authorized drafting of a fowl ordinance – unanimous
• Approved bid for skate‑park parking lot project – unanimous

City Council Meetings

The Cuero City Council will consider final readings of two ordinances: one amending cemetery skirting rules and another approving the 2025 TDS Solid Waste Collection Contract. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05 amending Cemetery Skirting
• Third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04 2025 TDS Solid Waste Collection Contract
• Public comments on agenda items (limited to two minutes per speaker)
• Potential executive session on legal, property, and personnel matters

The council approved Ordinance No. 2025-05 to amend cemetery skirting after a second reading. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2025-04 for the TDS solid waste collection contract after a third reading. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05 Amending Cemetery Skirting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-04 TDS Solid Waste Collection Contract (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider the proposed tax rate and budget for FY 2025-2026 and set dates for public hearings. The body will also review several utility and service rate adjustments and a solid waste collection contract.

• Proposed tax rate and budget for FY 2025-2026
• Rate adjustment ordinances for sewer, wastewater, water, bulk water, solid waste, electric, and hauled waste
• Second reading of 2025 TDS Solid Waste Collection Contract
• Rezoning application for 0.21 acres at the corner of Park Heights and Courthouse from residential to commercial
• Interlocal Agreement with DeWitt County for dispatch services (Oct 1 2025 - 2030)

The council unanimously approved the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑2026. They also set the date and location for the public hearing on the tax rate and the budget hearing, both scheduled for September 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 212 E. Main St. Additional actions included approving a city‑wide garage‑sale permit fee waiver, tournament and golf fee updates, denying a closure request for Monserrate Lane alley, installing a stop sign at Valley and Main, and authorizing the city manager to submit a rezoning application for a 0.21‑acre parcel at Park Heights and Courthouse.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 tax rate (unanimously)
• Set public hearing for tax rate on Sep 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. (unanimously)
• Set budget hearing for FY 2025‑2026 on Sep 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. (unanimously)
• Approved city‑wide garage‑sale permit fee waiver (unanimously)
• Approved tournament agreement updates (unanimously)
• Approved golf fees updates for 2025 (unanimously)
• Denied request to close portion of Monserrate Lane alley (unanimously)
• Approved installation of stop sign at Valley and Main St. (unanimously)

City Council Meetings

The council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-23, a fifth amendment to the City Manager contract. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-24, establishing a severance agreement for the City Manager. The meeting included discussion of hotel‑motel tax funds and FY 2025‑26 departmental budgets, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved Resolution 2025-23 Fifth Amendment to City Manager contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 City Manager contract severance agreement (unanimous)
• Discussed Hotel Motel Tax Funds and FY 2025‑26 departmental budgets (no vote)

City Council Meetings

The council voted to approve Ordinance No. 2024-04, which concerns the TDS solid waste collection contract, on its first reading with a unanimous vote. The fifth amendment to the city manager's contract (Resolution No. 2025-23) was postponed. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-04 (solid waste collection contract) – unanimous
• Resolution No. 2025-23 (fifth amendment to city manager contract) postponed

City Council Meetings

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved Resolution No. 2025-22 to suspend Texas Gas Service, again unanimously. The ordinance for the TDS solid waste collection contract was postponed. No action was taken on scheduling a public hearing for the Cuero Development Corporation budget.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-22 Texas Gas Service suspension (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 2025-04 TDS solid waste collection contract approval
• No action taken on public hearing for Cuero Development Corporation budget

City Council Meetings

The City Council met on July 9, 2025, with Mayor Emil Garza calling the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. After an executive session, the open session resumed at 5:30 p.m. and a budget workshop for fiscal years 2025‑2026 was held, during which departmental budgets were discussed. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved the City Attorney's authority to proceed with an earnest‑money contract for the subject property. It also unanimously authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a 380 agreement for the same property. No other actions were taken.

• Approved City Attorney authority to proceed with earnest‑money contract (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to draft 380 agreement (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved two resolutions: a DOT TA application (Resolution 2025-20) and a revised interlocal agreement for the School Resource Officer program with Cuero ISD (Resolution 2025-21). It also approved road and golf‑course closures for upcoming Cuero ISD cross‑country events and appointed delegates to the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Committee. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-20 (DOT TA Application) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 (School Resource Officer interlocal agreement) – unanimous
• Approved road and golf‑course closures for Cuero ISD cross‑country events – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda – unanimous
• Appointed ShaNon Henson and Mitch Adams to GCRPC General Assembly – unanimous
• Appointed Charles Tounley to GCRPC Environmental Advisory Committee – unanimous

City Council Meetings

The council discussed appointing delegates to the GCRPC General Assembly but took no action. An executive session was held and, after reconvening, no further action was taken on any matters discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.

• Considered appointing GCRPC delegates – no action taken
• Executive session held – no action taken
• Reopened public session – no action taken

City Council Meetings

The City Council approved its consent agenda and four resolutions covering election canvassing, a skate park, a catalytic converter grant, and Task Order 61. Councilmembers also appointed Mitch Adams as Mayor Pro‑Tem, approved a land purchase by the Cuero Development Corporation, and authorized a parking‑lot wall mural. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-16 (May 3, 2025 Election Canvassing) (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-17 (Skate Park Proposal) (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-18 (FY26 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program) (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-19 (Task Order 61) (unanimously)
• Appointed Councilmember Mitch Adams as Mayor Pro‑Tem (unanimously)
• Approved Cuero Development Corporation proposed land purchase (unanimously)
• Approved Parking Lot Wall Mural (unanimously)

City Council Meetings

The council approved Resolution No. 2025-14, a fourth amendment to the City Manager contract, with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on Resolution No. 2025-15 concerning the North Cuero Watershed Interlocal Agreement. The meeting also included a discussion of the draft FY 25‑26 budget, but no budget decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-14, Fourth Amendment to City Manager Contract (unanimous)
• No action taken on Resolution No. 2025-15, North Cuero Watershed Interlocal Agreement
• Discussed draft FY 25-26 budget (no decision)

City Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved an amendment to the City Manager contract that increases the base salary by $14,105 and raises the car allowance from $500 to $600 per month. It also unanimously terminated all existing Texas Disposal Systems contracts effective September 30, 2025 and authorized the City Manager to negotiate a new contract. Additional unanimous actions included appointing Associate Judge Nora Denise Martinez and approving several resolutions and projects.

• Amended City Manager contract: salary +$14,105, car allowance to $600 (unanimous)
• Terminated all Texas Disposal Systems contracts effective 9/30/2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate new Texas Disposal Systems contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Associate Judge Nora Denise Martinez (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-12 for Police Department radios (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-13 for Associate Judge contract (unanimous)
• Approved Artisan Market name rebranding (unanimous)
• Approved installation of hard shade cover at Fitness Park (unanimous)