Luling public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet to discuss a Master Equity Lease Agreement and an amendment to that agreement with Enterprise FM Trust, a Delaware statutory trust.

• Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust
• Amendment to the Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet to discuss several zoning changes, including a request for a quadplex at 105 E. Davis St. and industrial reclassification near N. Magnolia Ave. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the closure of the airport and a payment request for a sewer project.

• Pay Request No. 4 from Rockin Q Construction LLC for $105,516.06 for the Sewer Project
• Zone change application for 105 E. Davis St. from R-1 to C-2 for a quadplex
• Zone change application for properties at and around 2947 N. Magnolia Ave. from P&I to I
• Resolution regarding the closure of the airport
• Annual increase for Texas Disposal Service not to exceed 4%

The Luling City Council approved a resolution to close the airport, a $105,516.06 pay request for the sewer project, and several routine items. A motion to split tax appraisal district votes failed for lack of a second and will be reconsidered next month.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, and appraisal district resolutions (unanimous)
• Authorized funding of employee insurance contracts and fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request No. 4 for $105,516.06 to Rockin Q Construction for sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved paid holidays for 2022 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close the airport (unanimous)
• Approved Texas Disposal Service annual CPI increase capped at 4% (unanimous)
• Approved zone change at 105 E. Davis St. from R-1 to C-2 for quadplex (unanimous)
• Approved zone change of airport properties from P&I to I (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a contract for employee health insurance, including group medical, dental, and life/AD&D coverage. Action is needed to allow for a December open enrollment period and a January effective date. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the prior Employee Benefits Trust meeting.

• Consider awarding employee health insurance contract (Group Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D)
• Approval of Employee Benefits Trust meeting minutes from November 12, 2020
• Discussion of RFP analysis by Bob Treacy of SAI/CCBS (Gallagher Benefit Services)

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider routine consent items, the city's annual financial and single-audit reports, a professional services agreement, declaring property on FM 2984 as surplus, and conditions at Carter Memorial Airport. They will also hear a presentation on a 380 agreement and receive a police department report.

• Consent agenda includes LEDC project loan resolution and First Amendment to Golf Association Agreement
• Consider Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ended March 31, 2021
• Professional Service Agreement with The Reyna Network, LLC
• Declare property id#86996 on FM 2984 as surplus
• Planning and Zoning recommendation on off-street parking at 110 S. Oak Ave.

The Luling City Council voted unanimously to close Carter Memorial Airport due to the high cost of repairs and the availability of nearby airports. The council also approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, financial reports, a professional services agreement, and declaring a property as surplus.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, LEDC project resolution, and golf association agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ended March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Single-Audit Report for the City of Luling (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with The Reyna Network, LLC (unanimous)
• Declared property id#86996 on FM 2984 as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved closing Carter Memorial Airport (unanimous)
• Approved P&Z recommendation for off-site parking at 110 S. Oak Ave. (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider several action items, including a paid quarantine leave policy for certain city employees, approving construction pay requests, and awarding a golf course irrigation bid. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a citizen comment period, and an executive session on real property.

• Paid quarantine leave policy for firefighters, peace officers, detention officers, and EMTs
• Pay Request No. 2 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for $78,022.50 (TxCDBG contract #7219251)
• Pay Request No. 3 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for $63,308.94 (TxCDBG contract #7219251)
• Award irrigation system bid for Luling Golf Course to VM Golf Services Inc. (Houston, TX)
• Change November Council Meeting date from Nov 11 to Nov 10, 2021

The Luling City Council approved a paid quarantine leave policy for first responders, as required by House Bill 203, without deducting sick, vacation, or holiday leave. It also awarded a $446,487 irrigation system bid for the city golf course to VM Golf Services Inc., funded by the Economic Development Corporation. The council approved two pay requests totaling $141,331.44 for Rockin Q Construction on a TxCDBG contract, and moved the November meeting to November 10 due to the Veteran's Day holiday. No action was taken in executive session on real property, but the council authorized the city manager to negotiate an agreement with Project Cowboy Pivot.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable
• Approved Paid Quarantine Leave Policy for first responders
• Changed November council meeting date to November 10, 2021
• Approved Pay Request No. 2 for $78,022.50 to Rockin Q Construction
• Approved Pay Request No. 3 for $63,308.94 to Rockin Q Construction
• Awarded golf course irrigation bid to VM Golf Services Inc. for $446,487
• Appointed C J Watts as CAPCOG Executive Committee representative
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate real property agreement with Project Cowboy Pivot

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a regular meeting with an added agenda item: a presentation by the Texas Workforce Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Services about community outreach for the Luling Job Fair on October 9th. The rest of the agenda is not provided, so this summary covers only the addendum.

• Presentation by Texas Workforce Director of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Community outreach for Luling Job Fair on October 9th

The Luling City Council approved a paid quarantine leave policy for first responders, as required by House Bill 203, ensuring no deduction from sick, vacation, or holiday leave. The council also approved two pay requests for a construction contract, awarded a golf course irrigation bid, and moved the November meeting date. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the irrigation bid.

• Approved Paid Quarantine Leave Policy for first responders (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request No. 2 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for $78,022.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request No. 3 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for $63,308.94 (unanimous)
• Awarded irrigation system bid to VM Golf Services Inc. for $446,487 (unanimous, Taylor abstained)
• Moved November Council Meeting to November 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed C J Watts as CAPCOG Executive Committee representative
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate with Project Cowboy Pivot on real property (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed tax rate of .5015 per $100 valuation. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on a proposed tax rate of .5015 per $100 valuation

The Luling City Council held a public hearing on a proposed tax rate of .5015 per $100 valuation. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed. The council did not adopt the rate during this meeting; adoption was deferred to a subsequent special meeting.

• Opened public hearing on proposed tax rate of .5015 per $100 valuation
• Closed public hearing with no public comments

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet for a special called meeting to consider an ordinance setting the tax rate and levying ad valorem taxes. This action covers all taxable property in the City of Luling for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

• Consider/action an Ordinance setting the 2021 tax rate and levying ad valorem taxes

The Luling City Council met in special session on August 12, 2021, and unanimously approved an ordinance setting the 2021 property tax rate at $0.5015 per $100 of taxable value, a 3.53% increase. The motion was made by Council Member CJ Watts and seconded by Council Member Jackie Campbell. Council Member Marc Taylor was absent. No other business was conducted.

• Approved the 2021 property tax rate of $0.5015 per $100 of taxable value, a 3.53% increase, by unanimous vote of all present members

City Council

The City Council will consider an agreement for geotechnical engineering services on Hackberry Avenue and discuss the 2021 proposed tax rate. The agenda also includes discussions regarding economic development incentives with Buc-ee’s and potential real property transactions.

• Agreement with Raba Kistner for Geotechnical Engineering Services on Hackberry Avenue
• Discussion of the 2021 Proposed Tax Rate and scheduling of public hearings
• Recommendation to retain Cary L. Bovey and Luke Cochran as City Attorneys
• Economic development negotiations or incentives regarding Buc-ee’s
• Discussion regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of City-owned real property

The Luling City Council approved a property tax rate of $0.5015 per $100 valuation, set a public hearing for August 26, and authorized negotiations with Buc-ee's. They also retained Bovey and Cochran as the new city attorneys, approved a geotechnical engineering agreement for Hackberry Avenue, and approved the consent agenda. No action was taken in executive sessions.

• Approved consent agenda including July 8 minutes and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved $5,410 geotechnical engineering services agreement with Raba Kistner for Hackberry Avenue (unanimous)
• Set tax rate at $0.5015 per $100 and scheduled public hearing for August 26 (unanimous)
• Retained Bovey and Cochran as city attorneys (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager, mayor, and finance director to negotiate with Buc-ee's (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager, mayor, and finance director to negotiate with county judge on real property (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the proposed 2022 Caldwell County Appraisal District and Collection Budget, with Council Member Lee Rust abstaining due to his role on the Appraisal Board. The council also approved the GBRA work plan and budget for fiscal year ending 08-31-2022, a pay request of $15,750 to Rockin Q Construction LLC, and two zone changes: one for a duplex at 157 Palm St. and another for a storage facility on Lincoln St. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including June 10, 2021 minutes and accounts payable
• Approved 2022 Caldwell County Appraisal District and Collection Budget (Lee Rust abstained)
• Approved GBRA work plan and budget for fiscal year ending 08-31-2022
• Approved Pay Request No. 1 from Rockin Q Construction LLC for $15,750.00
• Approved zone change for Francisco Martinez at 157 Palm St. from R-1 to RLD for a duplex
• Approved zone change for Amy English on Lincoln St. from R-1/C-3 to C-3 for a storage facility

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a subdivision proposal, a presentation on canoe and kayak rentals, and declaring a radio tower surplus. The agenda also includes routine consent items, citizen comments, and updates from city departments.

• Consider subdivision by TDEM Properties LLC at 1015 E. Davis St. for 5 residential lots and 1 commercial lot
• Presentation from 'Paddle with Style' on canoe/kayak rentals along San Marcos River
• Discussion on electric bill and fuel adjustments
• Declare radio tower next to City Hall as surplus
• Police Department monthly activity report

The Luling City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable, and unanimously approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a subdivision by TDEM Properties LLC at 1015 E. Davis St., creating 5 residential lots and a commercial lot. The council also allowed the City Manager to negotiate a one-year agreement with TCK/PWS for canoe and kayak rentals at Riverside Park, with an option to renew for five years. Additionally, the council declared the radio tower next to City Hall as surplus, allowing its removal at no cost to the city.

• Approved consent agenda including May 13, 2021 minutes and accounts payable.
• Approved subdivision by TDEM Properties LLC for 5 residential lots and 1 commercial lot at 1015 E. Davis St.
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate a one-year canoe/kayak rental agreement with TCK/PWS, renewable for five years.
• Declared radio tower next to City Hall as surplus for removal at no cost.
• Recognized city employees for lifesaving actions at an accident and for assisting an abandoned child.

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the outcome of a Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) grant #7219186 from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The grant funded the purchase of two ambulances, one ventilator, and two infusion pumps. Citizens unable to attend may submit comments to the City Secretary.

• Public hearing on TxCDBG grant #7219186
• Grant funded two ambulances, one ventilator, two infusion pumps
• Comments accepted from citizens unable to attend
• Meeting at Luling City Hall, 509 E Crockett St

City Council

The Luling City Council will canvass the 2021 General Election, issue certificates, and administer oaths to elected officers. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro-tem, consider a $15,750 pay request for a TxCDBG contract, award a bid for the Blanche Park Basketball Court project, and approve Watermelon Thump festivities.

• Canvass 2021 General Election and issue certificates of election
• Elect Mayor Pro-tem per City Charter Section 3.05
• Pay Request No. 1 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for $15,750 on TxCDBG contract #7219251
• Award bid for Blanche Park Basketball Court project
• Approve Watermelon Thump festivities from Luling Watermelon Thump Association

The Luling City Council canvassed the May 2021 election results, certifying Lee Rust as the Ward 2 Council Member. They also approved a $15,750 pay request for a TxCDBG contract, awarded a $147,390 bid for the Blanche Park Basketball Court project, and approved the Watermelon Thump festivities. The council elected CJ Watts as Mayor Pro-tem and administered oaths to newly elected council members.

• Canvassed election results, certifying Lee Rust as Ward 2 Council Member (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Elected CJ Watts as Mayor Pro-tem (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request No. 1 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for $15,750 (unanimous)
• Awarded Blanche Park Basketball Court project to CT Fieldscapes for $147,390 (unanimous)
• Approved Watermelon Thump festivities (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and act on routine consent items, the Economic Development Corporation budget, a contract for engineering services, and other administrative matters. The agenda includes presentations and a possible executive session on electric rates.

• Approval of Economic Development budget for FY 2021-2022
• Contract with Intrepid Surveying and Engineering Corporation for engineering services
• Pay Request No. 1 to Rockin Q Construction LLC for Willow Ave. Sewer Replacement ($6,750.00)
• Resolution to apply for EDA assistance under the American Rescue Plan Act 2021
• Resolution authorizing procurement of management services for 2021/2022 TxCDBG program

The Luling City Council approved the Luling Economic Development budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, a contract with Intrepid Surveying and Engineering Corporation for engineering services, and a resolution authorizing application for a $5,000,000 EDA grant. They also approved a pay request for sewer work and a resolution for TxCDBG program management services. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved the Luling Economic Development budget for FY 2021-2022 as presented.
• Approved a contract with Intrepid Surveying and Engineering Corporation for engineering services.
• Approved a resolution authorizing application for a $5,000,000 EDA grant under the American Rescue Plan Act.
• Approved Pay Request No. 1 from Rockin Q Construction LLC for Willow Ave. Sewer Replacement in the amount of $6,750.00.
• Approved a resolution authorizing procurement of professional services for the 2021/2022 TxCDBG program.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable, fair housing proclamation, EDC board reappointments, and an ordinance declaring an unopposed candidate for Ward 1.
• Held an executive session to discuss electric rates for purchased power; no action was taken.

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider routine consent items, adopt the fiscal year 2021-22 budget, approve a fund balance policy, extend the mayor's winter storm disaster declaration, and act on several planning and zoning recommendations. The agenda also includes a resolution opposing state limits on public entities' lobbying communications.

• Adopt budget for fiscal year April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
• Approve General Fund Balance Policy resolution
• Extend Mayor's Declaration of Local Disaster for Winter Weather Emergency for 30 days
• Consider commercial subdivision (5 lots) at E. Pierce St. by Centejas Investments LLC
• Consider RV/travel trailer park permit at 105 Maple St. by Premal Gohel

The council unanimously approved the FY 2021-22 budget with estimated revenues of $13.78M and expenditures of $14.21M, and extended the Mayor's winter storm disaster declaration for 30 days. It also approved the General Fund Balance Policy, a resolution opposing limits on public lobbying, and an RV park permit. Two Planning and Zoning items were postponed for more information.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Extended Mayor's winter storm disaster declaration for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund Balance Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing limits on public lobbying (unanimous)
• Approved RV/Travel Trailer Park permit for Premal Gohel at 105 Maple St. (unanimous)
• Postponed Centejas Investments commercial lots at E. Pierce St. (unanimous)
• Postponed Hernandez subdivision at Aransas Ave. (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council is meeting for a work session regarding the proposed 2021/2022 budget. No specific line items or final decisions are listed in this agenda.

• Budget Work Session on the 2021/2022 Proposed Budget

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2021/2022 budget, which includes cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for most employees and targeted raises for specific positions. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion only. The budget would increase the General Fund by $34,564 and the Utility Fund by $14,870.

• Reviewed the proposed 2021/2022 budget, including COLA scenario A for most departments.
• Noted a $1.25/hour raise for the Municipal Clerk and reduced part-time clerk hours from 832 to 350.
• Noted a $1.50/hour raise for the dispatcher, funded by a vacant police officer position.
• Noted a $1.50/hour raise for the Code Enforcement Officer, who will become salaried.
• Noted a $1.25/hour raise for a Street Department employee and a $1.05/hour raise for a Parks Department employee.
• Noted an increase in the Mapping stipend due to added cemetery responsibilities.
• Discussed tax collections, which are up slightly compared to last year.
• Discussed plans to raise water revenue and change the Fund Balance Policy to include EMS.

City Council

The Luling City Council met in a budget workshop for the 2021/2022 proposed budget, discussing salary increase scenarios and potential utility rate adjustments. No final decisions were made; the council agreed to reconvene on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 4 p.m. to continue budget discussions, including merit raises and possible water rate increases.

• Scheduled a follow-up budget meeting for Monday, March 8, 2021, at 4 p.m.
• Discussed two salary increase scenarios (A: $1,000 for salaried, $800 for hourly; B: $850 for all) but did not select one.
• Agreed in principle to reward excelling employees with merit raises, but deferred specifics to the next meeting.
• Noted that no fuel charge increase from LCRA is expected at this time.
• Discussed potential water rate increases but took no action.
• Considered borrowing from LEDC for City Hall remodeling instead of BT&T, but no decision was made.

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to consider routine consent items, award a sewer project bid, approve event requests under COVID-19 protocols, and receive reports. The most consequential item is the bid award for the Willow Avenue Sewer Replacement Project.

• Award bid for Willow Avenue Sewer Replacement Project
• Approve Luling Watermelon Thump Association event on April 24, 2021
• Approve Luling Main Street event on March 13, 2021
• Authorize alcohol sales permit for Luling Main Street downtown event
• Approve 2021 Luling Area Chamber of Commerce budget funded by hotel/motel tax

The Luling City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included appointing Francis Matthews to the Planning and Zoning Commission and establishing election procedures. The council awarded the Willow Avenue Sewer Replacement Project bid to Rockin Q Construction. They also approved the Luling Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 budget and authorized the city manager to issue a letter for a 3-day alcohol permit for the Main Street event, contingent on mayoral approval. No decision was made on the two event requests (Watermelon Thump and Rajun Cajun) as the mayor deferred action pending permit applications.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, Matthews appointment, election resolution (unanimous)
• Awarded Willow Avenue Sewer Replacement bid to Rockin Q Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Luling Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 budget from hotel/motel tax (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to issue alcohol permit letter for Main Street event, contingent on mayoral approval (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council held a budget workshop for the 2021/2022 proposed budget, reviewing departmental needs and financial projections. No formal votes were taken; discussions included a potential $350,000 City Hall renovation, a $275,000 transfer from the Utility Fund, and possible rate increases for water and sewer. The council will meet again on February 24th.

• Approved Police Chief to purchase a new vehicle for the department
• Discussed borrowing for City Hall renovations at a low rate to aid Utility Fund by $275,000 and General Fund by $350,000
• Proposed lowering vehicle maintenance from $20,000 to $15,000 with two new police vehicles
• Proposed reducing legal fees to $20,000 for the upcoming budget
• Discussed changing extension policy to allow only 2 extensions per year
• No formal votes taken; meeting was a workshop

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a special meeting to issue the order for the May 1, 2021 general election, consider financing terms for equipment, approve two budget amendments for fiscal year 2020-2021, and discuss changes to a COVID-19-related contract with Precision Administrator Inc. (PAI).

• Order for May 1, 2021 general election
• Resolution approving financing terms for equipment
• Budget Amendment #1 and #2 for FY 2020-2021
• Contract changes with Precision Administrator Inc. (PAI) under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (COVID-19)

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss a zone change request, an EDA grant application resolution, event assistance, and budget workshop scheduling. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable. A citizen comment period is scheduled, and the police department will present its monthly activity report.

• Zone change for 105 S. Cedar Ave. from R-1 to C-2 for a possible restaurant (PHX15 LLC)
• Resolution to apply for EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance
• Approval of assistance for City of Luling organization events
• Scheduling of budget workshops and public hearings
• Police Department Monthly Activity Report

The Luling City Council unanimously approved a zone change for 105 S. Cedar Ave. from R-1 residential to C-2 commercial, contingent on the applicant purchasing adjacent property for parking. The council also approved applying for an EDA grant for infrastructure improvements at the Northside Industrial Park, approved assistance for city organization events, and scheduled budget workshops and a public hearing.

• Approved zone change for 105 S. Cedar Ave. to C-2 commercial, contingent on adjacent property purchase for parking (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for EDA grant for Northside Industrial Park infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved assistance for city organization events, pending county/governor approval (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget workshops for Feb 9 and Feb 24 at 4 p.m., public hearing March 11 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)