Luling public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a permit for an RV/travel trailer park at 2095 Bridle Path Rd., awarding the city bank depository, and considering the city's audited financial reports for the year ended March 31, 2024. The council will also discuss entering into an agreement with NRCS for bridge construction on Laurel St./Zedler Mill and Glendale bridges, including replacing a creek pipe damaged during the July 4 storm, and setting dates for a budget workshop. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the city manager's agreement.

• RV/travel trailer park permit application at 2095 Bridle Path Rd.
• Award of city bank depository
• Discussion of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ended March 31, 2024
• Entering into NRCS agreement for bridge construction on Laurel St./Zedler Mill and Glendale bridges, including creek pipe replacement
• Application for TxDOT 2025 Transportation Alternative Program and downtown sidewalk project on Davis Street

The Luling City Council unanimously approved an RV/travel trailer park permit at 2095 Bridle Path Rd., awarded the city bank depository to IBC Bank, accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report for FY ending March 31, 2024, set budget workshop dates, postponed creation of a Youth Sport Association, approved a TxDOT grant application for crosswalks, an NRCS bridge repair agreement, and a sidewalk grant application. The council also approved the agreement with the newly hired City Manager after executive session.

• Approved RV/travel trailer park permit at 2095 Bridle Path Rd. (unanimous)
• Awarded city bank depository to IBC Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ended March 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Single Audit Report for year ended March 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set budget workshop dates: Jan 23, Feb 6, Feb 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed creation of Luling Youth Sport Association until bylaws reviewed (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary application for TxDOT Transportation Alternative Program (unanimous)
• Approved NRCS bridge construction agreement for Laurel St./Zedler Mill and Glendale bridges (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council will discuss and possibly authorize a pre-application for a $20 million disaster recovery grant from the Texas General Land Office. Other items include a presentation on the WaterSECURE program, adoption of an investment policy, and a resolution to allow automated license plate recognition cameras on TxDOT right-of-way. The council will also consider paid holidays for 2025, a memorandum of understanding with the Boys & Girls Clubs, and approve routine consent agenda items.

• Discussion and possible action on a pre-application to the Texas General Land Office for a disaster recovery grant not exceeding $20 million (item 6)
• Resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a multiple-use agreement with TxDOT for automated license plate recognition cameras (item 14)
• Discussion and possible action on paid holidays for city employees in 2025 (item 13)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Boys & Girls Clubs of South-Central Texas and Luling Public Library (item 10)
• Resolution reviewing and adopting the City of Luling Investment Policy (item 9)

City Council

The City Council is meeting as the Employee Benefits Trust to select a provider for employee health insurance. This decision is intended to facilitate a December open enrollment period and a January effective date.

• Awarding a contract for employee health insurance, including Group Medical, Dental and Life/AD&D
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2023, Employee Benefits Trust meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider a pay increase for city first responders. The body will also discuss a management agreement for the EMS department with Caldwell County Emergency Services District No. 5.

• Possible action on pay increase for first responders
• Interlocal Agreement with Caldwell County Emergency Services District No. 5 for EMS Department management

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a workshop to discuss aligning pay for first responders. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Workshop regarding pay increases for first responders

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Key discussions include possible action on pay increases for first responders, a Flock camera system for the police department, annexation of the Lago Vista area, and an asset purchase and ground lease agreement with Caldwell County Emergency Services District No. 5. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Luling Independent School District and receive updates from the city manager and police department.

• Possible action on pay increases for first responders (Police Chief and Deputy Fire Chief present)
• Discussion and possible action on the Flock Camera System for the police department
• Discussion and possible action on annexation of the Lago Vista area
• Discussion and possible action on Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with Caldwell County ESD #5
• Discussion and possible action on Interlocal Agreement for Ground Lease with Caldwell County ESD #5

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $0.4024 per $100 valuation and then consider an ordinance setting that rate for fiscal year 2024-2025. They will also vote on two pay requests totaling over $105,000 for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements from West Hill Paving. Additional items include proclamations for CAPCOG Preparedness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, consent agenda approvals, and appointments to the Economic Development Corporation and CAPCOG board.

• Public hearing and proposed ordinance for tax rate of $0.4024 per $100 valuation
• Pay request #12 for $2,641.00 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Pay request #13 for $103,152.74 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Appointment of Preston Moses to fill unexpired term on Luling Economic Development Corporation Board
• Proclamation declaring September as CAPCOG Preparedness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

The Luling City Council held a public hearing and then adopted a property tax rate of $0.4024 per $100 valuation for 2024, which is a 3.55% effective increase and is expected to generate $1,677,825 in tax revenue. The council also approved two pay requests for the Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements project, reappointed Mayor C.J. Watts to the CAPCOG Governing Board, and nominated Na'Cole Thompson for TML Region 10 Director.

• Adopted 2024 tax rate of $0.4024 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #12 for $2,641.00 to West Hill Paving (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #13 for $103,152.74 to West Hill Paving (unanimous)
• Reappointed C.J. Watts to CAPCOG Governing Board (unanimous)
• Nominated Na'Cole Thompson for TML Region 10 Director (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, and appointment of Preston Moses to LEDC Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including setting the 2023 proposed property tax rate and scheduling public hearings. They will also consider two final subdivision plats for new residential lots, two pay requests totaling over $261,000 for Industrial Park Boulevard improvements, and a proposed ordinance to regulate speeding on US 90. Other business includes a work plan from GBRA, a conservation project for Zedler Mill Creek, and an interlocal agreement for the Plum Creek Watershed Protection Plan.

• Proposed 2023 tax rate discussion and public hearing schedule (Item 9)
• Pay request #10 for $135,053.90 and #11 for $126,262.60 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard (Items 10-11)
• Final subdivision plat for J&S Subdivision, Unit 6 with 14 residential lots on E. Bowie St. (Item 14)
• Final subdivision plat for Ranch Road Ladera LLC for single-family dwellings on FM 2984 and Bridle Path Road (Item 15)
• Ordinance establishing speeding and penalties on US 90 within city limits (Item 13)

The Luling City Council approved the GBRA work plan and budget for fiscal year 2025, which increases Luling's cost share to 63% and requires a budget amendment. They also set a proposed tax rate of .4024 (down from .4079) and scheduled a public hearing for September 12. Several other items were approved, including pay requests, a speed ordinance, and subdivision plats.

• Approved GBRA work plan and budget for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Set proposed tax rate of .4024 and scheduled public hearing for Sept 12 (individual vote)
• Approved pay request #10 for $135,053.90 to West Hill Paving (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #11 for $126,262.60 to West Hill Paving (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Plum Creek Watershed Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved speed ordinance reducing US 90 speed limits (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for J&S Subdivision, Unit 6 (14 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Ranch Road Ladera subdivision (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the annexation of 90.733 acres and a new planned development district for a large housing subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on water system receivership and a $14,000 subscription payment request.

• Annexation of 90.733 acres in Adolphin Floyd Survey
• Zoning for a 482-lot subdivision near FM 2984 and US HWY 183 South
• $14,000 payment request for Placer’s Platform subscription
• Approval of Lago Vista Water System receivership
• Creation of a municipal utility district

City Council

The City Council will discuss resolutions regarding electric and gas rate increases from AEP Texas Inc. and Texas Gas Service Company. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Lago Vista Water System receivership and a $50,000 grant for Civic Center upgrades.

• Presentation on Lago Vista Water System receivership
• $50,000 LCRA grant for Civic Center windows and fans
• Resolution regarding AEP Texas Inc. electric rate increase
• Resolution to suspend Texas Gas Service Company rate increase
• Presentation on Industrial Park Improvements

City Council

The Luling City Council will canvass the 2024 General Election results, issue certificates, and administer oaths to elected officers. They will also consider two paving pay requests totaling over $328,000 for Industrial Park Boulevard improvements, discuss a proposed downtown plaza on Main Street, and take action on declaring surplus property. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a presentation from the Smithville Workforce Training Center.

• Canvass election and issue certificates of election
• Pay request #8 for $149,612.23 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Pay request #9 for $178,520.48 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Discussion and possible action on proposed downtown plaza on Main Street
• Declaring 1974 Chevrolet and other equipment as surplus

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to annex 90.733 acres and rezone a 116.411-acre tract for a 482-lot single-family subdivision along FM 2984, Bridle Path Road, and US HWY 183 South. They will also discuss a replat of Buc-ee's Family Travel Center Subdivision, a $276,980.99 paving pay request, and a municipal utility district creation. The agenda includes proclamations, recognitions, and routine consent items.

• Annexation of 90.733 acres (Adolphin Floyd Survey, Abstract 102)
• Zoning map amendment for 482-lot subdivision on 116.411 acres
• Pay request #7 for $276,980.99 to West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Blvd improvements
• Re-plat of Buc-ee's Family Travel Center Subdivision (Reserve Lots A-E)
• Resolution consenting to creation of a municipal utility district

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss routine consent items, three pay requests totaling about $921,000 for Industrial Park Boulevard paving, and a proposed budget for the fiscal year starting April 1. They will also consider applying for USDA federal assistance for water system improvements, including a water treatment plant and deep wells, and hiring consultants for that application. Several proclamations and a speed limit change on Oakview Road are also on the agenda.

• Pay request #4 for $357,397.88 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Pay request #5 for $139,372.42 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Pay request #6 for $424,151.37 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Ordinance adopting a budget for fiscal year beginning April 1
• Resolution to apply for USDA funding for water treatment plant, deep wells, and water distribution improvements

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 city budget. The agenda consists solely of this hearing, with no other business items listed. Residents can provide input on the budget at this meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024/2025 City of Luling budget

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on two interlocal agreements: one with Caldwell County for law enforcement services and another involving Caldwell County and Emergency Services District No. 5 for emergency medical services. The meeting follows a budget workshop and may include an executive session on listed items.

• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Caldwell County for Law Enforcement Services
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Caldwell County and ESD No. 5 for Emergency Medical Services
• Meeting held at Luling City Hall, 509 E. Crockett Street
• Posted February 16, 2024; notified Luling Newsboy and Signal

City Council

The Luling City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the 2024/2025 proposed budget. The agenda includes only the call to order, the budget work session, and adjournment, with no other items listed.

• Budget work session on the 2024/2025 proposed budget

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including renaming Park Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard, contracts with Strand and Associates for sewer plant and infrastructure blueprints, and the Chamber of Commerce budget for hotel/motel tax proceeds. They will also consider applications for Texas Water Development Board funding for water, wastewater, and storm water improvements, and issue an order for the May 4, 2024 general election.

• Discussion and possible action on renaming Park St. to Martin Luther King Blvd.
• Contract between City of Luling and Strand and Associates on sewer plant
• Contract between City of Luling and Strand and Associates on infrastructure blue prints
• Luling Chamber of Commerce Budget for 2024 Hotel/Motel tax proceeds
• Applications for TWDB funding for water, wastewater, and storm water improvements

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding Emergency Medical Services. The council will also consider a pay request for industrial park improvements.

• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Caldwell County and Caldwell County ESD No. 5 for EMS
• Pay request #2 for $62,425.58 from West Hill Paving for Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements

City Council

The Luling City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2024/2025 budget. The agenda includes only the call to order, the budget work session, and adjournment, with no other items listed. This is a working session focused on budget planning, not a regular meeting with decisions or public hearings.

• Budget work session on the 2024/2025 proposed budget

City Council

The Luling City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, including sewer plant blueprints and final pay requests for fire hydrant replacement and Industrial Park Boulevard improvements. The council will also consider assistance for city events and an Artesian Market agreement, along with routine consent agenda items and a police activity report.

• Final pay request #5 for $42,726.00 to C O & M Water-Wastewater Systems Consultants for Fire Hydrant Replacement
• Pay request #3 for $121,368.87 to West Hill Paving for City of Luling Industrial Park Boulevard Improvements
• Presentation from Strand and Associates on sewer plant and infrastructure blue prints
• Discussion and possible action on assistance for City of Luling organization events
• Discussion and possible action on Artesian Market agreement