Luling public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Luling City Council will discuss routine reports and a consent agenda before moving to several items requiring action. Items include a $15,000 task order for Strand & Associates, approval of the FY 24‑25 city audit, a deed transfer of the Annex building to the EDC, and a budget amendment of $15,950 for lift‑station maintenance. The meeting also covers guidelines for becoming a Texas Film Commission Film Friendly City and an executive session on a complaint against Officer Lee Rust.

• Discussion and possible action on Strand & Associates task order – $15,000
• Discussion and possible action on approval of the City of Luling Audit for FY 24‑25
• Discussion and possible action on deed transfer of the City of Luling Annex building to the City of Luling EDC
• Discussion and possible action authorizing the Mayor to sell the EMS Building and land to Emergency Service District #5
• Discussion and possible action on a budget amendment for the Water/Wastewater Department lift station maintenance – $15,950

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes of the November 13 and November 20 meetings and accounts payable. They authorized a $15,000 task order with Strand & Associates for on‑call engineering services. They also approved the City of Luling audit for fiscal year 2024‑25. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and accounts payable) – vote FOR: Campbell, Rust, Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, Mayor Watts
• Approved $15,000 task order with Strand & Associates for engineering services – vote FOR: Rust, Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, Campbell, Mayor Watts
• Approved City of Luling audit for FY 24‑25 – vote FOR: W. Wells, J. Wells, Campbell, Rust, Taylor, Mayor Watts

City Council

The Luling City Council will consider several specific actions, including a $15,000 task order for Strand & Associates and a $15,950 water/wastewater budget amendment. Other items include approval of the FY 24‑25 city audit, a deed transfer to the Economic Development Corporation, and authorizing the mayor to sell the EMS building to Emergency Service District #5. The meeting also includes a discussion on adopting Texas Film Commission Film Friendly City guidelines.

• Discussion and possible action on Strand & Associates task order – $15,000
• Discussion and possible action on water/wastewater department budget amendment for lift station maintenance – $15,950.00
• Discussion and possible action on approval of the City of Luling Audit for FY 24‑25
• Discussion and possible action on deed transfer of the City of Luling Annex building to the City of Luling EDC
• Discussion and possible action authorizing the mayor to sell the EMS Building and land to Emergency Service District #5

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet to approve minutes from the November 14, 2024 Employee Benefits Trust meeting and to discuss awarding a contract for employee health insurance, including medical, dental, and life/AD&D coverage. The council will review an analysis and recommendation from Brandon DeBar of SAI/CCBS, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services. Action is needed to enable a December open enrollment period and a January effective date.

• Approval of minutes from the November 14, 2024 Employee Benefits Trust meeting
• Awarding a contract for employee health insurance (Group Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D)
• Review of analysis and recommendation by Brandon DeBar of SAI/CCBS (Gallagher Benefit Services)

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet on November 20, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss authorizing funding for insurance contracts awarded by the City of Luling Employee Benefit Trust and to consider regular transfers from the General Fund to that trust account as needed. The agenda also includes the standard call to order and an adjournment.

• Call meeting to order (procedural)
• Discuss and possibly authorize funding of insurance contracts for the City of Luling Employee Benefit Trust
• Consider authorizing regular transfers from the General Fund to the City of Luling Employee Benefits Trust account as needed
• Adjournment

The council approved authorizing the funding of insurance contracts awarded by the City Employee Benefit Trust and authorized regular transfers from the General Fund to the Trust as needed. The motion passed with all five council members voting for it. The council also adjourned the meeting, with the adjournment motion passing unanimously.

• Authorized funding of insurance contracts and regular transfers to Employee Benefits Trust (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss upcoming proposals for employee health insurance provided by Gallagher Benefit Services. The City Secretary will forward the proposals to the Council for review once received. No decisions are indicated in this agenda item.

• Review of employee health insurance proposals from Gallagher Benefit Services

City Council

The Luling City Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Employee Benefits Trust meeting dated November 14, 2024. The council will also vote on the employee health insurance contract, recommending that the city stay with Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision, and life coverage. The decision is intended to allow a December open enrollment and a January effective date, with an estimated cost increase of about $20,000.

• Approve minutes of the City of Luling Employee Benefits Trust meeting dated November 14, 2024
• Award employee health insurance contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO plan, maintaining current rates
• Estimated cost increase of roughly $20,000 (about a 2% increase) for the health plan
• Gallagher Benefit Services provided analysis and recommendations for the health insurance proposals

City Council

The City Council will discuss several budget amendments and contract awards, including an electrical system upgrade. The body will also consider two property subdivisions for residential use and the 2025 tax roll resolution from the Caldwell County Appraisal District.

• Awarding the City of Luling Electrical System Upgrade Project bid to Renegade Group LLC
• Subdivision of 32.771 acres at 3855 FM 2984 Rd. for single-family residential units (Ladera PDD Phase 2)
• Subdivision of 4.388 acres at 1200 Austin Rd. for three lots (Renteria Acres)
• Budget amendment for the Luling Fire Department for $4,407.04
• Bid for a new fence along Club Drive from Sexton, Inc.

The Luling City Council approved a series of budget amendments, contract awards, and policy updates. Key actions included authorizing a $209,510.70 electrical system upgrade, a $45,567 fence contract, and a $4,407.04 fire department budget amendment, as well as adopting library policies and a subdivision plan. The council also approved the 2025 tax roll resolution and appointed Alfredo Munoz to the Caldwell County Appraisal District board.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of Oct 9 2025 and accounts payable) – FOR (L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, Mayor Watts)
• Approved Plans and Policies for J.B. Nickells Memorial Library – FOR (M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, Mayor Watts)
• Approved 2025 tax roll resolution from Caldwell County Appraisal District – FOR (W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, Mayor Watts)
• Approved giving 105 votes to Alfredo Munoz for Caldwell County Appraisal District Board – FOR (J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, Mayor Watts)
• Approved Fire Department budget amendment of $4,407.04 – FOR (J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, Mayor Watts)
• Approved award of $209,510.70 electrical system upgrade bid to Renegade Group LLC – FOR (L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, Mayor Watts)
• Approved $45,567 fence contract with Sexton, Inc. – FOR (M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, Mayor Watts)
• Approved subdivision Phase 2 of Ladera PDD (32.771 acres) – FOR (L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, Mayor Watts)

City Council

The Luling City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve minutes from a previous Employee Benefits Trust meeting and to award a contract for employee health insurance. Council action is required to allow for a December open enrollment period.

• Approval of Employee Benefits Trust minutes from Nov. 14, 2024
• Awarding contract for employee health insurance (Group Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D)
• Discussion of insurance proposals by Brandon DeBar of SAI/CCBS

City Council

The Luling City Council will discuss several items, including a budget amendment of $82,000 for ATS inspection services for the 2025/2026 budget and a $6,529.16 amendment for Parks & Rec items. They will also consider a mowing contract for Northside Park baseball fields, a professional services agreement for the Aquatic Complex, and a recommendation to re‑appoint Mayor C. J. Watts as a General Assembly Representative to the Capital Area Council of Governments.

• Budget amendment for ATS inspection services – $82,000 for 2025/2026
• Budget amendment for Parks & Rec Department items – $6,529.16 for 2025/2026
• Mowing services contract with I Am Mowing, LLC for Northside Park baseball fields
• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols for the Aquatic Complex
• Recommendation to re‑appoint Mayor C. J. Watts as General Assembly Representative to the Capital Area Council of Governments

The council approved several contracts and budget amendments, including a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for an Aquatic Complex. It also adopted budget amendments for ATS inspection services ($82,000) and Parks & Rec items ($6,529.16). Additional approvals were made for a mowing contract, an administrative services agreement with the Luling Economic Development Corporation, and a resolution supporting X‑Bow Systems Inc.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols for Aquatic Complex ($59,900)
• Approved budget amendment for ATS inspection services ($82,000) for 2025/2026
• Approved budget amendment for Parks & Rec items ($6,529.16) for 2025/2026
• Approved mowing services contract with I Am Mowing, LLC for Northside Park baseball fields
• Approved administrative services agreement between City of Luling and Luling Economic Development Corporation
• Approved resolution of support for X‑Bow Systems Inc.
• Reappointed Mayor C.J. Watts as General Assembly Representative to Capital Area Council of Governments

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget amendments for inspection services and parks, as well as several service agreements. The body will also consider a resolution of support for X-Bow Systems, Inc. and the re-appointment of Mayor C. J. Watts to the Capital Area Council of Governments.

• Budget amendment of $82,000 for ATS inspection services for 2025/2026
• Budget amendment of $6,529.16 for Parks & Rec Department for 2025/2026
• Mowing services contract with I Am Mowing, LLC for Northside Park baseball fields
• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols for Aquatic Complex
• Agreement for Administrative Services with Luling Economic Development Corporation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed tax rate for the 2025 tax year. The body will also discuss board appointments and a grant for the baseball/softball complex. Other items include a request for a refund of excess funds from the Caldwell County Appraisal District.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.4092 per $100 valuation (3.67% increase over no-new-revenue rate)
• Grant award from Night in Old Luling via Luling Little League for baseball/softball complex upgrades
• Resolution requesting refund of excess funds from Caldwell County Appraisal District
• Ward 5 nomination to Parks Advisory Board to replace Lindsey Wallace
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Genealogical and Historic Committee

The council adopted an ordinance setting the ad valorem tax rate at $0.4092 per $100 valuation, a 3.67% increase over the no‑new‑revenue rate. It also approved the consent agenda, replaced Lindsey Wallace with Chad Rowe on the Parks Advisory Board, accepted a gift from Night in Old Luling for the baseball/softball complex, adopted a resolution to refund excess funds from the Caldwell County Appraisal District, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Genealogical and Historic Committee.

• Approved consent agenda (including August 14 minutes) – FOR: M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, Mayor Watts
• Approved ad valorem tax rate ordinance $0.4092 per $100 valuation – FOR: J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, Mayor Watts
• Replaced Lindsey Wallace with Chad Rowe on Parks Advisory Board – FOR: W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, Mayor Watts
• Accepted gift from Night in Old Luling via Luling Little League for baseball/softball upgrades – FOR: J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, Mayor Watts
• Approved resolution requesting refund of $229,693 excess funds from Caldwell County Appraisal District – FOR: L. Rust, M. Taylor, W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, Mayor Watts
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Genealogical and Historic Committee – FOR: W. Wells, J. Wells, J. Campbell, L. Rust, M. Taylor, Mayor Watts

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to set the 2025 ad valorem tax rate. The proposed rate of $0.4092 is a 3.67% increase over the no-new revenue tax rate. The body will also discuss board appointments and local grants.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.4092 per $100 valuation for the 2025 tax year
• Proposed gift from Night in Old Luling via Luling Little League grant for baseball/softball complex upgrades
• Resolution requesting refund of excess funds from Caldwell County Appraisal District
• Nomination of one candidate to the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Ward 5 nomination to the Parks Advisory Board to replace Lindsey Wallace

City Council

The council approved the July 10 minutes, a Buffalo Soldier resolution, and an extension for ESD#5 to purchase the EMS building. It also hired Lloyd Gosselink, suspended a rate filing, allocated up to $1,700 from the Meatra Harris Park Trust Fund for a pavilion door, adopted a $40.92 tax rate, set a public hearing for September 11, and approved the City Policies and Procedures Manual. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Buffalo Soldier resolution for Lamkin family (unanimous)
• Approved ESD#5 extension to purchase EMS building (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Lloyd Gosselink, intervention in Railroad Commission proceeding, and suspension of rate filing (unanimous)
• Approved use of less than $1,700 from Meatra Harris Park Trust Fund for North-side Pavilion door (unanimous)
• Approved proposed tax rate of $40.92 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on proposed tax rate for September 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved City of Luling Policies and Procedures Manual (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the GBRA water budget for FY ending 08-31-2026 and hired Freese and Nichols Inc. to create a Parks Master Plan. It also approved two 380 Agreements transferring 2.928 acres to Lamyaco, LLC and 4.504 acres to Bridal Path Holdings, LL. Additional budget amendments were adopted for a police department air‑conditioner and office setup for Parks & Recreation staff.

• Approved GBRA FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimously)
• Approved hiring Freese and Nichols Inc. for Parks Master Plan (unanimously)
• Approved 380 Agreement with Lamyaco, LLC transferring 2.928‑acre tract (unanimously)
• Approved 380 Agreement with Bridal Path Holdings, LL transferring 4.504‑acre tract (unanimously)
• Approved $6,300 budget amendment for police department air conditioner (unanimously)
• Approved budget amendment for Parks & Recreation office setup (unanimously)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the GBRA fiscal‑2026 budget and hired Freese and Nichols Inc. to create a Parks Master Plan. It also approved two 380 Agreements, transferring a 2.928‑acre tract to Lamayaco, LLC and a 4.504‑acre tract to Bridal Path Holdings, LL. Additional unanimous approvals included a $6,300 budget amendment for a police department air conditioner and funds for Parks & Recreation office setup.

• Approved GBRA FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Freese and Nichols Inc. for Parks Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 380 Agreement with Lamayaco, LLC transferring 2.928‑acre tract (unanimous)
• Approved 380 Agreement with Bridal Path Holdings, LL transferring 4.504‑acre tract (unanimous)
• Approved $6,300 budget amendment for Police Department air conditioner (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Parks & Recreation office setup (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved an ordinance annexing 2.328 acres owned by Lois McDade Watson. It also adopted a C‑3 commercial highway zoning district and granted a conditional use permit for off‑premise alcoholic beverage sales on the same property. Additional actions included adopting a new EDC logo, appointing Christina “Ari” Arias to the Hays Caldwell partnership, and authorizing a budget amendment for a $12,644.10 police uniform donation.

• Approved annexation ordinance for 2.328 acres (unanimous)
• Approved C‑3 zoning district for the newly annexed property (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit to sell alcoholic beverages off‑premise at 7 Arrow Lane (unanimous)
• Approved new logo and branding for the Luling Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Christina “Ari” Arias to the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to accept $12,644.10 donation for Police Department uniform line item (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to dispose of four surplus police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of RFP for remodeling the EDC building (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and authorized a resolution to purchase and renovate real estate at 216 E. College Street in Seguin for future consideration. It adopted requests for proposals for a Parks Master Plan and an Aquatics Facility, and approved a $14,410 donation to fund police uniforms and equipment. The council also adopted local procurement and financial policies for the General Land Office Resilient Communities Program and approved an MOU with Connections to the Library. All motions passed unanimously with all members present.

• Approved consent agenda (all items) unanimously
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase and renovation of real estate at 216 E. College St, Seguin, Texas for consideration unanimously
• Approved request for proposals for a Parks Master Plan unanimously
• Approved request for proposals for planning and design of an Aquatics Facility unanimously
• Approved budget amendment allocating $14,410 Luling Sports donation to Police Department uniforms unanimously
• Adopted Local Procurement Policies and Procedures for GLO Resilient Communities Program unanimously
• Adopted Local Financial Policy and Procedures for GLO Resilient Communities Program unanimously
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Connections to the Library unanimously

City Council

Council members approved an amendment to Chapter 58 of the City Code to adopt regulations for mobile food establishments. The motion was made by Council Member John Wells, seconded by Council Member Marc Taylor, and all five members present voted in favor. The ordinance will become effective on July 1, 2025.

• Approved Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance amending Chapter 58 (effective July 1 2025)

City Council

The council approved Christina “Ari” Arias as the new Economic Development Director with a unanimous vote. A proposal to split a 7.431‑acre city tract was postponed to a later date. The ordinance for temporary mobile food establishments was also postponed after discussion. The board voted to replace Lilly Pierre with Jack Musick on the Luling Parks Advisory Board, again unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Christina “Ari” Arias as EDC Director (unanimous)
• Postponed division of 7.431‑acre tract into 2.895‑acre and 4.536‑acre parcels
• Postponed ordinance amending Chapter 58 for temporary mobile food establishments (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Lilly Pierre with Jack Musick on Parks Advisory Board (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved several items, including the annexation of 3.814 acres owned by Ranch Road Ladera, LLC, and related zoning and utility district changes. It also adopted amended bylaws for the Luling Economic Development Corporation, approved the Incode software transition plan, reappointed the municipal court judge, and authorized budget amendments for fire‑brush truck repair, a seal‑coat contract, and a wastewater equipment purchase. All motions passed with unanimous votes from the members present.

• Approved annexation ordinance for 3.814 acres of Ranch Road Ladera, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Planned Development District zoning to include newly acquired land and monument signage (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adding the 3.814 acres to the municipal utility district (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws for the Luling Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Incode transition plan and $60,000 cost for upgrade to Incode 10 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bonnie Townsend as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Fire Brush truck repair (unanimous)
• Approved seal‑coat bid from Twisted Cx LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the creation of the Luling Parks Advisory Board and its bylaws. It also approved the Luling Economic Development Corporation (EDC) budget for FY 2025‑2026 and the designation of the Luling Newsboy and Signal as the official newspaper for 2025‑2026. Additionally, the council appointed David Brown as the new Parks Director effective next Friday.

• Approved Luling Parks Advisory Board members (unanimous)
• Approved Parks Advisory Board bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Luling EDC FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved designation of Luling Newsboy and Signal as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Appointed David Brown as Parks Director effective next Friday
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and LEDC board reappointment (unanimous)
• Approved LEDC Executive Director job description and hiring process (unanimous)

City Council

The Luling City Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the city to submit an application for the 2025 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Downtown Revitalization Program. All council members present voted in favor; Council Member Jackie Campbell was absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved resolution to submit TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization application (unanimous, absent member)