Lago Vista, Texas
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Golf Course Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Golf Course Advisory Committee approves April meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from April 28, 2026. Members discussed the GCAC work plan and potential community outreach regarding clubhouse and course improvements. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved minutes from 4/28/2026
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Meeting Minutes
Golf Course Advisory Committee
May 26, 2026
Call to Order: 6:37
In Attendance:
Michael McDonald, Jack Desjardins, Michael De Sosa, Jason Grace, Gage Hunt, Susie Mumford; Council Liaison,
Jess Hall; Staff Liaison, Greg Saul
Michael Zaydel was not in attendance.
Public Comments: None
Council Liaison: City Council is working on Departmental budgets. Aviation and the golf course will be part of
the enterprise fund with no general funds available. There is a 775k decline in property tax revenue due to
lower property values.
Staff Reports: YTD we are 12% up in rounds, 25% up in revenue. Irrigation project has begun on the #2 hole.
Should be complete mid October to early November. One year after new irrigation is complete expect 40k+
rounds and we will be in the black. 3 years ago we had a 900k loss, this year is trending to come in below 200k
loss.
Approval of Minutes: Jason made a motion to approve the minutes from 4/28/2026, Jack 2nd the motion.
Motion carried.
GCAC Work Plan:
Discussion on what to focus on. Jess to discuss with City Council on what they would like to see; clubhouse
improvements, 5 year plan?? Need to ask people in the community what changes would make the golf
course/clubhouse a better customer and community experience.
Partnership with EDC: Gage & Michael continue to try and set a meeting
GCAC Future Meeting: June 23, 2026
Adjournment: Gage made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Jack. Adjourned at 8 …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Golf Course Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Golf Course Advisory Committee approves May 26 meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026, meeting. Staff reported increases in rounds and gross revenue for June and year-to-date. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
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Meeting Minutes
Golf Course Advisory Committee
June 23, 2026
Call to Order: 7:04
In Attendance:
Jack Desjardins, Michael De Sosa, Jason Grace, Gage Hunt, Council Liaison,
Jess Hall; Staff Liaison, Greg Saul
Michael McDonald and Susie Mumford were not in attendance.
Public Comments: None
Council Liaison: City Council is working on charting revisions and the budget.
Staff Reports: Up 2% in rounds and 4% in gross revenue this June over last June. YTD up 11% in rounds and
23% in gross revenue. Trending to about 35k rounds where we were 17k 3 years ago. Trenching for the mail
lines or irrigation currently and then will work on irrigation off the mainline, which will require closing holes.
Maximum rounds for the golf course would be 55-60k rounds. Will be having a Grand Re-Opening, date to be
determined.
Approval of Minutes: Jason made a motion to approve the minutes from May 26, 2026, Jack 2nd the motion.
Motion carried.
GCAC Work Plan:
Quarterly presentation to the City Council?
Talk to Greg about completing a 3-5 year strategic plan?
Next meeting go through our work plan and define roles
Everybody bring ideas for addressing the ‘What Does Success Look Like?’
Partnership with EDC: Gage continues to try and set a meeting
GCAC Future Meeting: No meeting in July. Next meeting August 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Adjournment: Gage made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Jack. Adjourned at 8:27
Respectfully Submitted,
Susie Mumford, Secret …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Golf Course Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Golf Course Advisory Committee approves March 24 meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026, meeting. Staff reported a 14% increase in rounds and a 27% increase in revenue year-to-date. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved minutes from 3/24/2026
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REVISED DRAFT
Meeting Minutes
Golf Course Advisory Committee
April 28, 2026
Call to Order: 6:32
In Attendance:
Michael McDonald, Jack Desjardins, Michael Zaydel, Michael De Sosa, Susie Mumford; Council Liaison,
Jess Hall; Staff Liaison, Greg Saul
Jason Grace & Gage Hunt were not in attendance.
Public Comments: None
Council Liaison: Type 2 effluent water is used for the golf course. Type 1 has less restrictions and would
require an upgrade of the water treatment plant to be dispersed on the golf course.
Staff Reports: YTD we are 14% up in rounds, 27% up in revenue. Had over 200 rounds on Saturday & Sunday.
Rounds have gone from 17k -24k – 32k -36k. With new irrigation expect 40k+ and we will be in the black.
Expect pipe delivery between 5/11-6/3. Hopefully start mid June with November completion.
Project Muni with the Tx Golf Assoc has granted us 15k, which the city has to match. Fiscal 27-28 we project
to be In the black.
Approval of Minutes: Jack made a motion to approve the minutes from 3/24/2026, Mike De Sosa 2nd the
motion. Motion carried.
GCAC Work Plan:
Gage met with the EDAC and will attend their meeting with Michael McDonald joining him.
The interviews with new council members are complete. 2 of the 3 actual called to give additional
information. Mike De Sosa gave us the report to look over and we will discuss at the next meeting.
OPEN DISCUSSION: Michael McDonald is going to send us the agenda before posting for any additional …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
✓ Decided: EDC forms subcommittee to evaluate economic development planning firms
The Board appointed a three-member subcommittee to evaluate and initiate discussions with planning assistance firms for strategy development and implementation. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting with corrections.
- Appointed David vonOhlerking, Justin Loucks, and Don Johndrow to a planning assistance subcommittee (unanimous)
- Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
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CORPORATION REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,
MAY 12, 2026
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
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I. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Justin Loucks - Chair
Don Johndrow - Vice Chair
David vonOhlerking - Secretary
Jonathan Awtry
Corey Wright
Russell Murphy
Jeff Flauding
Staff Liaison - Eric Zeno
Council Liaison - Norma Owen
Chamber Liaison - Allison Sargent
Corey Wright absent.
Jonathan Awtry absent.
Eric Zeno absent; Ms. Sandoval attended on behalf of staff.
Russell Murphy left after Item IV.3; quorum remained.
Il. CITIZEN COMMENTS
To participate in the citizen comments portion of the meeting, you must submit a completed form. If
you are attending the meeting in the City Council Chambers you must complete the form available at
that location and provide it to the Economic Development Director prior to the start of the meeting.
The form can also be found on the City's website at the link below.
No citizen comments were received.
I. STAFF, COUNCIL LIAISON, AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORTS
a. Routine reports from City Council Liaison.
Council Liaison Norma Owen reminded the Board that the City was entering budget season and that
any EDC recommendations or proposed uses of funds should be developed over the next one to two
meetings for Council consideration.
Development Se …
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves Turnback Ranch PID dissolution amendment
City Council approved an amendment to the dissolution of the Turnback Ranch Public Improvement District. The council also authorized the City Manager to seek financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board and participate in the Travis County Community Development Grant Program.
- Approved amendment to Dissolution of Turnback Ranch Public Improvement District (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2213 declaring August as Veterans Appreciation Month (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2214 authorizing City Manager to seek Texas Water Development Board financial assistance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2215 nominating Councilor Benefield for TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Approved participation in Travis County Community Development Grant Program (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from June 4, June 12, and June 18, 2026 (5-0)
- Decided not to renew the lower ball field lease with Lago Vista Independent School District
- No action taken on purchase of property at 20406 Earhart Lane
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Leg LAGO VISTA 3:00 PM
Ae CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
Shane R Saum, Mayor
Adam Benefield, Member
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul Prince, Member
Amanda Chavarria, Member
Karen Van Ness, Member
Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Shane R Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda Chavarria, Jess Hall,
Charles West, Brad Bullock
Absent: Karen Van Ness — excused absence.
Adam Benefield joined the meeting remotely.
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I. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor Saum called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm.
Il. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to; City
Council convened into Executive Session at 3:05 pm.
1. Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding
legal issues related to one or more items listed on this agenda, where confidential
attorney-client advice is necessary.
Brad updates legal quest …
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council continued workshop on City Charter updates
The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed updates and amendments to the City Charter. Charter Review Committee members Robert Owen, Gene Harris, and Mark Douglas were present to answer questions. No formal decisions were recorded.
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MINUTES
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
12:00 PM
Led LAGO VI STA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
— 5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
Shane R Saum, Mayor
Adam Benefield, Member
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul Prince, Member
Amanda Chavarria, Member
Karen Van Ness, Member
Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda Chavarria, Jess Hall,
Charles West, Brad Bullock
Absent: Karen Van Ness
Attorney, Brad Bullock attended the meeting remotely.
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1. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor, Shane Saum called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm.
i. CITIZEN COMMENTS
No citizen comments were received during this time.
Ill. WORK SESSION
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Paul Prince, Council Member
1. Consider, discuss, and take action regarding proposed updates/amendments to
the City Charter following review by legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.071.
City Council continued the Charter Review Workshop. Charter Review Committee members
Robert Owen, Gene Harris, and Mark Douglas were present and r …
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Fri Jul 3, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Lago Vista Council approves annexation and rezoning of Lohman Ford Road property
City Council approved the voluntary annexation and rezoning of approximately 4.94 acres at 7301 Lohman Ford Road to General Commercial/Retail. The Council also updated the City's Water Conservation Plan and authorized TxDOT to manage runway and electrical improvements at Rusty Allen Airport.
- Approved voluntary annexation of 4.949 acres at 7301 Lohman Ford Road (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 4.94 acres at 7301 Lohman Ford Road from TR-1 to C2 (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Water Conservation Plan to reflect 2024 data (5-0)
- Approved application for use of Hot Funds by Oak Ridge Archery (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2212 authorizing TxDOT to act as agent for Rusty Allen Airport runway and electrical improvements (5-0)
- Approved May 28, 2026 City Council Workshop minutes (4-0)
- No action taken on appointment to Development and Building Support Subcommittee
- No action taken on creation of Public Safety Committee
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Leg LAGO VISTA 2:00 PM
tagger EAS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
Shane Saum, Mayor
Adam Benefield, Member
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul Prince, Member
Amanda Chavarria, Member
Karen Van Ness, Member
Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda Chavarria, Charles
West, Brad Bullock
Absent: Karen Van Ness, Jess Hall — Excused absence.
REGULAR SESSION WILL RECONVENE AT 4:00PM
AMENDED AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor, Shane Saum called the meeting to order at 2:11 pm.
Excused absence for Councilor Karen Van Ness and Councilor Jess Hall.
Il. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant
to; Convened into Executive Session at 2:13 pm.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE,
TITLE 5, SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 551.071, PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ITS ATTORNEY
TO SEEK ADVICE ABOUT LEGAL MATTE …
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Fri Jul 3, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Lago Vista Council approves zoning amendment and airport weather system project
City Council approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding tree preservation and landscaping requirements. The council also authorized a contract for the Automated Weather Observing System replacement at Rusty Allen Airport and approved a rezoning request for a property on Boggy Ford Road.
- Approved Ordinance No. 26-06-04-01 amending tree preservation and landscaping requirements (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of 7.055 acres at 19708 Boggy Ford Road to a Planned Development District (7-0)
- Approved award for Automated Weather Observing System replacement at Rusty Allen Airport (7-0)
- Approved procurement of three quotes for concrete walkway and crushed granite for KLVB project (5-2)
- Approved Hot Funds application for Oak Ridge Archery contingent on attorney review (7-0)
- Referred updated building and safety codes to Building and Standards Commission (7-0)
- Approved May 21, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
- Tabled voluntary annexation of 4.949 acres at 7301 Lohman Ford Road (No Action)
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR Shane Saum, Mayor
MEETING MINUTES Adam Benefield, Member
ad THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
he) 060 VISTA 3:00 PM Paul Prince, Member
— CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Amanda Chavarria, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Karen Van Ness, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda Chavarria, Karen Van
Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock
Amanda Chavrria joined remotely. Charles West Joined remotely
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CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to;
City Council convened into Executive session at 3:01 pm
1. Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding
legal issues related to one or more items listed on this agenda, where confidential
attorney-client advice is necessary.
No Action
2. Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property pu …
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Fri Jul 3, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council held workshop to review proposed City Charter updates
City Council conducted a workshop to consider and discuss proposed updates and amendments to the City Charter. No formal votes or final decisions on specific amendments were recorded in the minutes.
- Held Charter Review workshop to discuss proposed updates/amendments
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL Mayor Saum, Mayor
WORKSHOP MINUTES Adam Benefield, Member
fy FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Norma Owen, Member
Me co vista 12:00 PM Paul Prince, Member
— , CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Amanda Chavarria, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Karen Van Ness, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Karen Van Ness, Jess Hall, Charles
West, Brad Bullock
Absent: Amanda Chavarria
Karen Van Ness joined the workshop remotely.
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I. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm.
Il. WORK SESSION
Consider, discuss, and take action regarding proposed updates/amendments to the City Charter
following review by legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
City Council proceeded with the Charter Review workshop.
ll. CITIZEN COMMENTS
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Council is prohibited from acting or discussing
(other than factual responses to specific questions) any items not on the agenda.
To par …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Building and Standards Commission
✓ Decided: Commission recommends adopting 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
The Commission approved a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. It also recommended maintaining specific standards for permit durations, including a 36-month maximum.
- Approved recommendation to adopt 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (7-0)
- Approved recommendation to maintain proposed standards for permit duration, including a 36-month maximum (6-1)
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BUILDING AND Frank Robbins, Chairperson
-, STANDARDS COMMISSION Jim Cason, Vice Chair
Leg LAGO VISTA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES James Lee, Member
— - WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 Laura Zotter, Member
6:30 PM Jeff Koble, Member
COUNCIL CHAMBERS Clifton McCullough, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Dave Snyder, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX
CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Meeting called to order at 6:37 PM.
Present: Frank Robbins, James Lee, Jim Cason, Laura Zotter, Jeff Koble, Clifton
McCullough, Dave Snyder
Jordan Strohmeyer, Staff Liaison
Amanda Chavarria, Council Liaison
CITIZEN COMMENTS
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Commission is prohibited from acting
or discussing (other than factual responses to specific questions) any items not on the
agenda.
To participate in the citizen comments portion of the meeting, you must submit a
completed form. If you are attending the meeting in the City Council Chambers you must
complete the form available at that location and provide it to the Chair prior to the start of
the meeting. If you will be participating using the online videoconferencing tool, you must
complete the form and submit it by email in accordance with the instructions included
within the form. It is found on the City’s website at the link below.
Citizen Participation Registration Form
Mr. Alton Moore spoke regarding delays in receiving a permit for construction of a
second airplane hangar at the airport. He stated:
He successfully built a prior hangar with city approval.
H …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Building and Standards Commission
✓ Decided: Building and Standards Commission approves January meeting minutes
The Commission approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026, meeting. Members discussed the Freese and Nichols reports and the formation of a cross-board code diagnostic committee by the City Council.
- Approved January 7th, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
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Frank Robbins, Chairperson
BUILDING AND Jim Cason, Vice-
la STANDARDS COMMISSION Chairperson
Leg LAGO VISTA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES James Lee, Member
— - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 Laura Zotter, Member
6:30 PM Jeff Koble, Member
COUNCIL CHAMBERS Clifton McCullough,
5803 THUNDERBIRD Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Dave Snyder, Member
CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM.
Present: Frank Robbins, Jim Cason, James Lee, Laura Zotter, Jeff Koble, Clifton
McCullough, Dave Snyder
Amanda Chavarria - Council Liaison
Jordan Strohmeyer - Staff Liaison
CITIZEN COMMENTS
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Commission is prohibited from acting
or discussing (other than factual responses to specific questions) any items not on the
agenda.
To participate in the citizen comments portion of the meeting, you must submit a
completed form. If you are attending the meeting in the City Council Chambers you must
complete the form available at that location and provide it to the Chair prior to the start of
the meeting. If you will be participating using the online videoconferencing tool, you must
complete the form and submit it by email in accordance with the instructions included
within the form. It is found on the City’s website at the link below.
Citizen Participation Registration Form
1. Jared Phillips addressed the Commission regarding interpretation and application
of special exceptions vs. variance in the city's code - particularly in relation to height
ex …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Building and Standards Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approves updates to property maintenance and dangerous building regulations
The Building and Standards Commission approved redline revisions to Chapter 3.12 regarding property maintenance and dangerous structures. The commission tabled the Annual Report to City Council and deferred a decision on adopting 2021 International Codes and 2023 NEC to the July meeting.
- Approved redline revisions to Chapter 3.12 regarding Property Maintenance, Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures (5-0)
- Tabled Annual Report to City Council (5-0)
- Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved May 6, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Deferred adoption of 2021 International Codes and 2023 NEC to July meeting
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Frank Robbins, Chairperson
BUILDING AND Jim Cason, Vice-Chairperson
ee) STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR James Lee, Member
yz LAGO VISTA MEETING MINUTES Laura Zotter, Member
— WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 Jeff Koble, Member
6:30 PM Clifton McCullough, Member
COUNCIL CHAMBERS Dave Snyder, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM
Present: Frank Robbins, Jim Cason, Laura Zotter, Jeff Koble, Dave Snyder
Absent: James Lee, Clifton McCullough
Jordan Strohmeyer, Staff Liaison
Amanda Chavarria, Council Liaison
CITIZEN COMMENTS
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Commission is prohibited from acting or
discussing (other than factual responses to specific questions) any items not on the agenda.
To participate in the citizen comments portion of the meeting, you must submit a completed
form. If you are attending the meeting in the City Council Chambers you must complete the form
available at that location and provide it to the Chair prior to the start of the meeting. If you will
be participating using the online videoconferencing tool, you must complete the form and
submit it by email in accordance with the instructions included within the form. It is found on the
City’s website at the link below.
Citizen Participation Registration Form
STAFF AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
1. Routine Reports from City Council Liaison.
2. Routine Reports from City staff.
e Staff reported attendance at a legal training session covering …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council and commissions hold joint work session on authority and law
The City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Building & Standards Commission held a joint work session. The session focused on state law, the scope of authority for each body, and open meetings requirements. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP Shane Saum, Mayor
MEETING MINUTES Adam Benefield, Member
J, THURSDAY MAY 28, 2026 Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Z J LAGO VISTA 6:00 PM Paul Prince, Member
egy TEXAS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Amanda Chavarria, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD LAGO VISTA, Karen Van Ness, Member
T™ Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
JOINT WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND BUIDLING & STANDARDS COMMISSION
Present City Council: Shane Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Amanda Chavarria, Karen Van Ness,
Jess Hall,
Charles West, Brad Bullock
Absent: Paul Prince - excused absence.
Joined by members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment Commission, and
Building and Standards Commission.
Planning and Zoning Commission called to order at 6:02 PM.
Present Planning and Zoning Commission: Nelson Minyard, Jeff Hewgley, Enrique Lopez, Ann Cleator
(remotely), and Gene Harris.
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Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro-Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Paul Prince, Council Member
Il. WORK SESSION
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
✓ Decided: Economic Development Corporation elects officers and appoints new board member
The Board unanimously elected its officers and accepted the resignation of Norma Owen. David vonOhlerking was appointed to fill the resulting vacancy on the Board. No formal actions were taken on grant reports, Type B corporation overviews, or partnership initiatives.
- Elected Justin Loucks as Chair (Unanimous)
- Elected Don Johndrow as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
- Elected David vonOhlerking as Secretary (Unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Norma Owen as voting member (Unanimous)
- Appointed David vonOhlerking to the Board (Unanimous)
- Tabled Wayfinding Package presentation
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY,
APRIL 14, 2026
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
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CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Justin Loucks - Chair
Russell Murphy
Jeff Flauding - Vice Chair
Jonathan Awtry - Secretary
Corey Wright
Don Johndrow
Staff Liaison - Eric Zeno
Council Liaison - Norma Owen
Chamber Liaison - Allison Sargent
Corey Wright absent (excused)
Allison Sargent arrived at approximately 4:10
David vonOhlerking was appointed during Item IV.2, thereafter participated.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
To participate in the citizen comments portion of the meeting, you must submit a
completed form. If you are attending the meeting in the City Council Chambers
you must complete the form available at that location and provide it to the
Economic Development Director prior to the start of the meeting. The form can
also be found on the City’s website at the link below.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION FORM
STAFF, COUNCIL LIAISON, AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORTS
a. Routine reports from City Council Liaison.
Norma Owen reported that the City Council was excited to see the Economic
Development Corporation enacted and moving forward. She noted that the
Council was aware of her planned resigna …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves updated fee schedule and tree maintenance contracts
City Council approved a Unified Fee Schedule for Development Services and awarded tree clearing and right-of-way maintenance contracts. The council also approved a non-renewal for Hines and Tessera and directed staff to review the five oldest properties for rezoning.
- Approved Unified Fee Schedule for Development Services (6-0)
- Awarded RFP 26-05 for tree clearing and maintenance to Lyellco, Inc and South Texas Tree Service (6-0)
- Approved non-renewal to Hines, Tessera (6-0)
- Directed City Manager to proceed with property purchase as discussed in executive session (6-0)
- Directed staff to review and locate five oldest properties for rezoning (6-0)
- Ratified Ordinance No. 26-05-07-04 amending Rules of Procedure (6-0)
- Tabled rezoning of 19708 Boggy Ford Road until June 4, 2026 (6-0)
- Directed staff to return Firefly Cove PDD Concept Plan to Planning & Zoning (No vote recorded)
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
é 4 co vist 3:00 PM
pe ee CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
Shane Saum, Mayor
Adam Benefield, Member
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul Prince, Member
Amanda Chavarria, Member
Karen Van Ness, Member
Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda Chavarria, Karen Van Ness, Jess Hall,
Charles West, Brad Bullock
Absent: Mayor Saum - excused absence.
REGULAR SESSION WILL RECONVENE AT 4:00 PM
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Meeting called to order at 3:01 PM
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Il. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to;
City Council convened into Executive session at 3:04 pm
1. Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding
legal issues related to one or more items listed on this agenda, where confidential
attorney-client advice is necessary.
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Fri May 22, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council authorizes release of City Charter update information
The City Council met in a special called meeting to discuss proposed updates and amendments to the City Charter. Following an executive session, the Council voted to allow the City Attorney to release approved information to the discussion board.
- Authorized City Attorney Brad Bullock to release approved City Charter update information to the discussion board (7-0)
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CITY COUNCIL Shane Saum, Mayor
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Adam Benefield, Member
MINUTES Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
ey oe WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 Paul Prince, Member
LAGO VISTA 4:30 PM A .
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Karen Van Ness, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Jess Hall, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda
Chavarria, Karen Van Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock; Karen Van Ness
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CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor Saum called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to:
Prior to Executive Session, citizen comments were received from Lynda Aird and Gene
Harris. After Executive Session, citizen comments were received from Robert Owen.
1. Consultation with City Attorney concerning legal questions and advice related to proposed
updates/amendments to the City Charter following review by legal counsel pursuant to
Texas Government …
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Fri May 22, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves rezoning for 19708 Boggy Ford Road
City Council approved the rezoning of 19708 Boggy Ford Road to a Planned Development District with specific building and infrastructure requirements. The council also approved the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and a municipal service plan for the annexation of 4.949 acres.
- Approved rezoning of 19708 Boggy Ford Road to Planned Development District (6-0)
- Approved 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (6-0)
- Approved municipal service plan for annexation of 4.949 acres at 7301 Lohman Ford Road (6-0)
- Approved irrigation repair contract for Cedar Breaks to Aquaflow Irrigation (6-0)
- Approved amended Rules of Procedure for City Council, Boards, and Commissions (6-0)
- Approved $2,336.00 building permit extension for 1307 Robin Trail (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Amanda Wilson-Chavarria to Short-Term Rental Sub-Committee (6-0)
- Tabled 2021 International Pool Code and permit fee amendments (6-0)
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026
3:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5803 THUNDERBIRD
LAGO VISTA, TX
Mayor Saum, Mayor
Adam Benefield, Member
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Paul Prince, Member
Amanda Chavarria, Member
Karen Van Ness, Member
Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda Chavarria, Karen Van
Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock Absent: Mayor Saum
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I. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Meeting called to order at: 3:00 pm; excused absence Mayor Shane Saum
Shane Saum, Mayor
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Paul Prince, Council Member
IL EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to; convened into Executive Session at 3:02 pm
1. Consultation with City Attorney concerning all regular meeting agenda items requiring
confidential, attorney/client advice (as needed) pursuant to Texas Government Code
Section 551.071.
No Action
2. Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Sec. 551.071 to discuss
and consider aut …
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Wed May 20, 2026
Golf Course Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Golf Course Advisory Committee approves February meeting minutes
The committee reviewed financial reports showing a 33% increase in revenue despite a current $140K deficit. Members discussed irrigation delays, cart lease renewal, and strategies to attract non-golfers to the facility. No new ordinances or budgets were voted upon.
- Approved minutes from 2/24/2026
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REVISED
Meeting Minutes
Golf Course Advisory Committee
March 24, 2026
Call to Order: 6:38
In Attendance:
Michael McDonald, Jason Grace, Jack Desjardins, Michael Zaydel, Gage Hunt, Michael De Sosa; Council Liaison,
Jess Hall; Staff Liaison, Greg Saul
Public Comments: None
Council Liaison: Council is looking at budgets for next year. He is being an advocate for the golf course. Taking
a business approach to reduce deficit and hoping to balance.
Staff Reports: Continue a streak of being up in revenue. 15% up in rounds, 33% up in revenue. We are
currently around $140K in the red but forecasting to be below 300K for the fiscal year. Irrigation update:
waiting on pipe delivery. May be May 1st at the latest to start for completion around Sept or October. Cart
lease is up, renewing another year at current price. Awaiting report from USGA. Discussed electric bikes &
motorbikes on the premises. Police have been notified and cameras to be installed.
Approval of Minutes: Jason made a motion to approve the minutes from 2/24/2026, Jack 2nd the motion.
Motion carried.
GCAC Work Plan:
Michael McDonald and Gage to continue to work with the Economic Development Corporation (formally
EDAC) to drive revenue for the golf course. Michael De Sosa & Michael Zaydel have met with 2 of the new
council members and still need to meet with 1. Gage & Jack met with the mayor & Jess about goals. Target
ways to bring non-golfers to the facility. Exploring ways to leverage te …
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Thu May 14, 2026
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approves February meeting minutes
The committee approved the meeting minutes from February 11, 2026. Other agenda items consisted of discussions regarding park upgrades, sports field demand, and city pool maintenance.
- Approved meeting minutes from February 11, 2026
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Official Meeting Minutes of the
Lago Vista Parks & Recreational Advisory Committee
Lago Vista, TX
April 8, 2026
BE REMEMBERED that on the 8" day of April 2026, the PRAC of the City of Lago Vista, TX held a
regular meeting at 6:30 pm, there present and acting the following:
Andrew Gale (Chair), Carolyn Dalglish (Vice Chair), Dawn Knauss (Secretary), Marlene Plua and
Mark Douglas.
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Also in attendance were: Karen Van Ness (City Council Liaison) -vigzéemrand David
Montgomery-Scott (Staff Liaison)
Citizen Comments: None
Council Liaison Reports: none-council member joined the meeting late
City Staff Reports: Parks & Rec dept is prepping for summer (see discussion item #7 below)
Action Items: PRAC approved the meeting minutes from February 11, 2026
Discussion Items:
1. Bowden Point Park Accessible Art & Garden Walkway- KLVB- Janice Didier reported that
that they are reconsidering the upgrades/amenities and they are seeking funding for a
walkway and a swingset which would cost approximately $110,000. KLVB would like to
access the ‘tree mitigation’ fund, but David reports that the fund is still not able to be
utilized, but that Bowden should qualify as a ‘pocket park’. There is approximately $1mil
in the tree fund, but no determination on what can be used. PRAC committee voiced
concerns about safety of the park due to lack of fencing due to heavy traffic and the
overall costs of the amenities.
2. Parks Master Plan Update: Mark reporte …
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Mon May 11, 2026
Library Advisory Board
✓ Decided: Library Advisory Board confirms officers for the upcoming year
The board unanimously confirmed the current officers to serve for the next year. Members also established a 2026 Workplan committee to meet in March to discuss display and test-proctoring policies.
- Confirmed Mike Zaydel (Chair), Melissa Ojeda (Vice Chair), and Mary Fear (Secretary) as officers (unanimous)
- Acknowledged approval of October 13, 2025, minutes via prior email vote
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
January 12, 2026
Call to Order
Mike Zaydel, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Roll Call
LAB Members Present: Mike Zaydel, Melissa Ojeda, Don Johndrow, Mary Fear, Dale Mitchell, Marlene Plua,
(Joe Dahlstrom (new member)
Library Staff: Jan Steele
City Council Liaison: Absent: Amanda Chavarria
Citizens: None
Friends of the Library: Absent: Gerald (Jerry) Nilsson-Weiskott
Citizen Comments
None
Staff and Council Liaison Reports
City Council Liaison: Amanda Chavarria was not in attendance.
Staff: Jan Steele
Monthly reports do not include tracking for TexShare Cards at this time. Jan will consider adding it.
Jan applied for the Texas Municipal League Director’s Association Achievement of Excellence Award. The LED
lighting upgrade will begin very soon. We will be providing plastic library cards. We are moving toward on-line
computer registration. Staff computers have been updated; patron computers are in the process.
Gayleen Rabakukk has taken over volunteer training. The old LOG newspapers are closer to being digitized,
the process has been arduous. Seven performers have been booked for the Children’s Summer Reading Program,
with one more opening remaining.
Numerous events occurred over the holidays, including a visit from Santa during the City’s Christmas Tree
Lighting. The Library also hosted a family game day early in the New Year.
Upcoming events include a book talk by published author, W.C. Jameson, and a flute …
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Mon May 11, 2026
Library Advisory Board
✓ Decided: Library Advisory Board approves new display, notary, and test proctoring policies
The Board approved the 2026 Work Plan with an added ESL program research component. Three new policies regarding library displays, notary public services, and test proctoring were approved, with some moving to City Council for final review.
- Approved 2026 Work Plan as amended to include ESL program research
- Approved Library Display Policy (to be presented to City Council)
- Approved Test Proctoring Policy with revisions, including a $10 fee
- Approved Notary Public Policy
- Acknowledged approval of January 12, 2026, meeting minutes
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
April 13, 2026
Call to Order
Melissa Ojeda, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
Roll Call
Members Present: Melissa Ojeda, Don Johndrow, Mary Fear, Dale Mitchell, Joe Dahlstrom, Marlene Plua
Absent: Mike Zaydel, Chair
Library Staff: Jan Steele
City Council Liaison: Amanda Chavarria
Citizens: None
Friends of the Library: None present.
Citizen Comments
None
Staff and Council Liaison Reports
City Council Liaison: Amanda Chavarria. Amanda will send the 2026 Workplan minutes to Jan Steele. Amanda
discussed a few of the issues facing the Council, none pertaining directly to the Library.
Staff: Jan Steele
LED lighting has been replaced throughout the Library. The City has installed a new internet system, and the
public computers at the Library are next in line to be updated. Cybersecurity training is required of staff. The
library's website and social media must comply with ADA requirements. An ADA compliance report of the
Library and other city facilities revealed problems that are currently being addressed. The Advisory Board’s
newest member, Joe Dahlstrom, PhD was recognized at the Texas Library Association Conference for his
outstanding leadership, career-long service to librarianship, and significant community contributions.
All summer reading programs performers are now confirmed. Jan outlined several upcoming workshops and
events. Jan pointed out that the Library meeting room served as a voting location for th …
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Mon May 4, 2026
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approves previous meeting minutes
The committee approved the minutes from November 12, 2025, December 10, 2025, and January 14, 2026. The meeting included reports on Lago Vista Little League funding shortages and planned improvements for Bowden Point Park.
- Approved minutes from Nov. 12, 2025, Dec. 10, 2025, and Jan 14, 2026
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Official Meeting Minutes of the
Lago Vista Parks & Recreational Advisory Committee
Lago Vista, TX
February 11, 2026
BE REMEMBERED that on the 11th day of February 2026, the PRAC of the City of Lago Vista, TX
held a regular meeting at 6:30 pm, there present and acting the following:
Andrew Gale (Chair), Carolyn Dalglish (Vice Chair), Dawn Knauss (Secretary), Steve Becker, Ike
Coronis, and Mark Douglas.
Absent: Marlene Plua
Also in attendance were: Karen Van Ness (City Council Liaison) and David Montgomery -Scott
(Staff Liaison)
Citizen Comments were taken from Chelsey Brown, Treasurer, Lago Vista Little League Baseball
she reports that the league has increased participants and now has 25 teams; they have
reached an agreement with the LVHS to rent their ball field for $5.00/hr and cannot use the
lower field at the middle school due to a water leak. She states the city announced field rental
rates after their registration so they do not have the funds to rent the fields from the city and
are offering to maintain/chalk/paint/perform dirt work instead. Fundraising was less this year
and the league lacks almost $7,000.
Council Liaison Reports: Karen states the Planning & Zoning Committee meets tomorrow and
will address/discuss the tree mitigation fees and changing the usage of funds to include 'parks'.
Committee approved minutes from the previous 3 meetings dated:
Nov. 12, 2025; Dec. 10, 2025; and Jan 14, 2026
Discussion Items:
KLVB- Janice Didier reported th …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves zoning change for indoor inventory storage
City Council approved an ordinance adding indoor inventory storage as a permitted use in C1, C2, C3, and LI zoning districts. The Council also authorized the City Manager to investigate the acquisition of the former Highland Lake Golf Course.
- Approved Ordinance No. 26-04-02-01 adding indoor inventory storage to C1, C2, C3, and LI zoning districts (7-0)
- Authorized City Manager to investigate acquisition of former Highland Lake Golf Course
- Approved March 19, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2201 for easement vacation at 3405 Boone Dr (7-0)
- Tabled Aqua Flow Irrigation proposal for Cedar Breaks Irrigation Repair
- Directed staff to draft a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund policy
- Directed staff to develop a conceptual phased plan for a pocket park on Dawn Drive
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL Mayor Saum, Mayor
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Adam Benefield, Member
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
lL, LAGO VISTA 3:00 PM Paul Prince, Member
Ae ES - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Amanda Chavarria, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Karen Van Ness, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda
Chavarria, Councilor Van Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock
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Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor Saum called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.; all members were present.
ll. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to;
1. Consultation with City Attorney concerning all regular meeting agenda items
requiring confidential, attorney/client advice (as needed) pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071.
2. Consult with City Attorney concerning the purchase of property Pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.072.
3. Deliberation regardi …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approves annexation of 4.949 acres and new wastewater agreement
City Council approved the voluntary annexation of land at 7301 Lohman Ford Road and a wholesale wastewater agreement with the City of Jonestown. The council also approved a Hotel Occupancy Tax fund policy and several utility easement resolutions. A proposal for irrigation repair at Cedar Breaks was tabled.
- Approved voluntary annexation of 4.949 acres at 7301 Lohman Ford Road (7-0)
- Approved Interlocal Wholesale Wastewater Agreement with City of Jonestown as amended (7-0)
- Approved Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Policy and Application (7-0)
- Approved appointments to Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (6-1)
- Tabled Cedar Breaks Irrigation Repair proposal (7-0)
- Tabled decision on City Council meeting start times (7-0)
- Directed City Manager to negotiate purchase of the Casey Building
- Directed City Attorney to draft Airport Maintenance Agreement
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL Shane Saum,Mayor
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Adam Benefield, Member
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Led | AGO VISTA 3:00 PM Paul Prince, Member
egy EMS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Amanda Chavarria,Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Karen Van Ness, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda
Chavarria, Councilor Van Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock
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CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor Saum called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to; The
meeting convened into Executive Session at 3:01 pm.
1. Consultation with City Attorney concerning all regular meeting agenda items
requiring confidential, attorney/client advice (as needed) pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071.
2. Consult with City Attorney concerning the purchase of property Pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.072. …
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Sat Apr 18, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Lago Vista City Council accepts Fiscal Year 2025 Audit
City Council approved Resolution No. 26-2200 to accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit prepared by ABIP, PC. The council also held a discussion regarding the purchase of the Casey Building located at 20624 FM 1431.
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2200 accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit (7-0)
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL Mayor Saum, Mayor
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Adam Benefield, Member
MINUTES Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
we, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 Paul Prince, Member
Leg LAGO VISTA 6:30 PM Amanda Chavarria, Member
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Karen Van Ness, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Jess Hall, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda
Chavarria, Councilor Van Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock
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The Mayor called the meeting to order at: 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Council Member
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
All Council members were present, with Councilor Van Ness participating virtually. City
Attorney Brad Bullock was not in attendance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Consult with City Attorney concerning the purchase of property located at 20624
FM 1431, Lago Vista, Texas, 78645, (Casey Building) Pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.072.
City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
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Sat Apr 18, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Lago Vista Council updates zoning for indoor inventory storage
City Council approved a zoning ordinance to allow indoor inventory storage in specific districts and authorized the investigation of acquiring the former Highland Lake Golf Course. The council also approved a vacation of easement for 3405 Boone Dr and the March 19 meeting minutes.
- Approved Ordinance No. 26-04-02-01 adding indoor inventory storage to C1, C2, C3, and LI zoning districts (7-0)
- Authorized City Manager to investigate acquisition of former Highland Lake Golf Course
- Approved Resolution No. 26-2201 for vacation of easement at 3405 Boone Dr (7-0)
- Approved March 19, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Tabled Aqua Flow Irrigation proposal for Cedar Breaks Irrigation Repair
- Directed staff to draft a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund policy
- Directed staff to develop a conceptual phased plan for a pocket park on Dawn Drive
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL Mayor Saum, Mayor
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Adam Benefield, Member
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
lL, LAGO VISTA 3:00 PM Paul Prince, Member
Ae ES - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Amanda Chavarria, Member
5803 THUNDERBIRD Karen Van Ness, Member
LAGO VISTA, TX Jess Hall, Member
Charles West, City Manager
Brad Bullock, City Attorney
Present: Mayor Saum, Adam Benefield, Norma Owen, Paul Prince, Amanda
Chavarria, Councilor Van Ness, Jess Hall, Charles West, Brad Bullock
REGULAR SESSION WILL RECONVENE AT
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|. CALL TO ORDER, CALL OF ROLL
Shane Saum, Mayor Norma Owen, Mayor Pro Tem
Amanda Chavarria, Council Member Karen Van Ness, Council Member
Jess Hall, Council Member Paul Prince, Council Member
Adam Benefield, Council Member
Mayor Saum called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm.; all members were present.
ll. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to;
1. Consultation with City Attorney concerning all regular meeting agenda items
requiring confidential, attorney/client advice (as needed) pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071.
2. Consult with City Attorney concerning the purchase of property Pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.072.
3. Deliberation regardi …
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