Lytle public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Finance Director position and then consider and act on hiring. The meeting may include closed executive sessions for personnel matters, with any final votes taken in open session.

• Interview applicants for Finance Director position
• Consider and act on hiring Finance Director
• Possible executive (closed) session for personnel matters

The City Council interviewed LaNet Hester for the Finance Director position and voted to offer her the job at a starting salary of $50,000 with a six-month probationary period. The motion passed 4-1, with Alderman Cate voting against. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Offered Finance Director position to LaNet Hester at $50,000 starting salary with 6-month probation (4-1, Cate against)
• Adjourned special meeting unanimously

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding an emergency meeting due to a disruption of potable water to residents. The only action item is approving Change Order No. 1 on the Well #4 project with TTE, LLC, to replace three additional roof panels on the ground storage tank. An executive session may be held, but any final action will occur in open session.

• Consider and act on Change Order No. 1 for Well #4 project with TTE, LLC
• Replace three additional roof panels on the ground storage tank
• Emergency meeting due to imminent threat to public health and safety from water disruption

The Lytle City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved a change order for the water treatment plant (WTP) project. The change order, costing $19,058.00, keeps the 12-inch equalization line in the scope and updates the signature line to include the Mayor's signature. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved WTP change order for $19,058.00, retaining 12" equalization line and adding Mayor's signature (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Finance Director position and may take action to hire one. The meeting is open to the public, though closed session may be held for personnel matters, with final action taken in open session.

• Interview applicants for Finance Director position
• Consider and act on hiring Finance Director

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2021, to consider a variety of items including a street renaming, a variance request, and multiple appointments and contracts. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and an executive session. Most items are routine administrative actions, but the street renaming and several contract approvals are notable.

• Ordinance to rename Easy Street to Ruiz-Foster Way
• Variance request from Rausch Coleman for sales trailer at Saddle Ridge
• Proposal for digital sign procurement, installation, and maintenance by Chamber of Commerce
• Bids for street improvements
• Hiring Finance Director and appointing Fire Inspector

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes action on subdivision variances, a new police use-of-force policy, budget amendments, and several updates on city projects and legal matters. The meeting also includes a closed executive session for matters allowed under state law.

• Variance for Vista Bella Subdivision plat to allow lots not fronting on a public street
• Variances for Rosewood Estates regarding lot sizes (Section 36.104(a) of city code)
• Adopting new Use of Force Policy for Lytle Police Department
• Proposed amendments to 2021-2022 FY budget
• Discuss renaming Easy Street to Ruiz-Foster Way

The Lytle City Council approved a new Use of Force policy for the police department, adopted amendments to the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, and renamed Easy Street to Ruiz-Foster Way. The council also granted variances for the Vista Bella and Rosewood Estates subdivisions, appointed Cindy Segovia to the Medina County Appraisal District board, and tabled several items for further discussion.

• Approved new Use of Force policy for Lytle Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to 2021-2022 FY budget (unanimous)
• Renamed Easy Street to Ruiz-Foster Way (unanimous)
• Granted variance for Vista Bella Subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Granted variances for Rosewood Estates (unanimous)
• Appointed Cindy Segovia to Medina County Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Tabled TxDOT sidewalk grant discussion until financial consultant meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled grant application authorization until after workshop (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to review two variance requests. One request from Curtis Keller concerns a plat requirement for Vista Bella Subdivision that lots front on a public street. The other requests from Pape-Dawson seek variances for lot size and cul-de-sac requirements for Rosewood Estates.

• Variance request by Curtis Keller for Vista Bella Subdivision plat requirement that lots front on a public street
• Variance request by Pape-Dawson for Section 36.104(a) (lot size) of City Code for Rosewood Estates
• Variance request by Pape-Dawson for Section 36.95(h) (cul-de-sacs) of City Code for Rosewood Estates

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended granting a variance for lots in Vista Bella to face a 40-ft easement instead of a public street, with conditions noted about fire truck turnaround and water meter placement. They also recommended a variance for lot sizes in Rosewood Estates, allowing lots to be at least 6,000 sq ft but not necessarily 120 ft deep, affecting 294 of 548 lots. Both recommendations go to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended variance for Vista Bella lots to face easement (3-1, Zamzow, Hughes, Medina for; Sawicki against)
• Recommended variance for Rosewood Estates lot sizes, passed unanimously

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding an emergency meeting to address an imminent threat to the public water supply. They will consider approving the final phase of Well #4, rescinding a prior Peerless proposal, and approving a new Peerless proposal under a public health emergency exception.

• Approve contract for Well #4's last phase
• Rescind approval of Peerless proposal on Water Well #4
• Approve Peerless proposal under public health emergency exception

The Lytle City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved a contract with TTE, LLC for the final construction phase of Well #4, with the condition that the engineer address items flagged by the City Attorney. The council also rescinded its prior approval of a Peerless Equipment contract for the well's pump and motor, then approved a new Peerless proposal for $112,054.00 under a public health emergency exception.

• Approved TTE, LLC contract for Well #4 final construction phase, with engineer to address City Attorney items (unanimous)
• Rescinded approval of Peerless Equipment contract for Well #4 pump and motor from Oct 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Peerless Equipment proposal for $112,054.00 for Well #4 pump and motor under public health emergency exception (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will meet to consider several action items, including proposals from TRC for plat reviews of GGG Subdivision, Rosewood Estates, and a vacate/re-subdivision of Lot 1, Block 12 of Railroad Addition, with recommendations to deny approval. They will also vote on a contract for Well #4's last phase, a proposal from Peerless on Water Well #4, and appointments to the Atascosa CAD Board. Other items include accepting job descriptions, promoting Paola Rios to Assistant City Secretary, advertising for vacant positions, purchasing equipment, and scheduling a public hearing on redistricting based on the 2020 Census.

• TRC plat review proposals for GGG Subdivision, Rosewood Estates, and Railroad Addition Lot 1, Block 12 (denial recommended)
• Contract for Well #4's last phase and Peerless proposal on Water Well #4
• Promotion of Paola Rios to Assistant City Secretary with pay increase
• Purchase of emergency siren for Coal Mine and hardware for additional siren
• Scheduling public hearing on redistricting of City Council districts based on 2020 Census

The Lytle City Council approved several items, including contracts for plat reviews, a water well equipment purchase, and staff promotions. They also tabled a contract for Well #4's last phase and a water line discussion. All votes were unanimous except for a few with one dissenting vote.

• Approved TRC proposal for GGG Subdivision plat review and denied plat until engineer review (unanimous)
• Approved TRC proposal for Rosewood Estates plat review and denied plat until engineer review (unanimous)
• Approved TRC proposal for Railroad Addition plat review and denied plat until engineer review (unanimous)
• Tabled contract for Well #4's last phase until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $112,054.00 proposal from Peerless Equipment for Water Well #4 (unanimous)
• Promoted Paola Rios to Assistant City Secretary with $2.00/hour increase, another $2.00/hour upon learning finance (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of compact excavator for $24,000.00 if approved by Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000.00 payment for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 audits (3-1, Cate against)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will meet to decide on several action items, including a request from Indigo Construction to place a meter on a fire hydrant for site work in Saddle Ridge Estates, RFPs for a tree trimming project, and a request for brush assistance for a homecoming bonfire at Lytle High School. They will also discuss and potentially adopt ordinances regulating construction and demolition, establishing Robert's Rules of Order, and creating a paid quarantine leave policy. Additionally, the council will consider pay increases for specific employees, promotions, and job descriptions, as well as updates on various projects and reports.

• Request from Indigo Construction to place a meter on fire hydrant for site work in Saddle Ridge Estates
• Consider RFPs for tree trimming project
• Discuss ordinance regulating construction and demolition within city limits
• Consider pay increase for city employee Melinda Flores
• Consider adopting paid quarantine leave policy ordinance

The Lytle City Council approved a paid quarantine leave policy for all city employees, amended to include October 1 as the effective date. The council also granted Indigo Construction permission to place a meter on a fire hydrant for site work in Saddle Ridge Estates, and approved a motion for Alderman Cate to contact the City Building Inspector about construction and demolition regulations. Several items were tabled, including the tree trimming project and the assistant city secretary job description and promotion.

• Approved paid quarantine leave policy for all city employees (unanimous)
• Approved meter on fire hydrant for Indigo Construction in Saddle Ridge Estates (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Alderman Cate to contact City Building Inspector Troy Martin about building code (unanimous)
• Approved workshop on Robert's Rule of Order as parliamentary procedure (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day (unanimous)
• Took no action on pay increase for Melinda Flores (unanimous)
• Tabled tree trimming project RFP (unanimous)
• Tabled assistant city secretary job description and promotion of Paola Rios (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will meet to consider 2019 and 2020 fiscal year audit reports and several proposed ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions on water well projects, interlocal agreements with neighboring counties, and small business grant programs.

• Acceptance of 2019 and 2020 fiscal year audit reports
• Variance request on lot size for properties on Somerset Street
• Ordinance regulating construction and demolition within city limits
• Adoption of Robert's Rules of Order as parliamentary procedure
• Interlocal agreements with Medina County and Atascosa County

The Lytle City Council accepted the 2019 and 2020 audit reports, approved a $754,000 contract for the final phase of the water well project, and approved several other items including a sanitary easement offer, interlocal agreements, and a small business recovery grant program. Several items were tabled for more information, including a construction and demolition ordinance and a tree trimming project.

• Accepted 2019 and 2020 audit reports (unanimous)
• Approved McQueen replat (unanimous)
• Approved lot size variance on Somerset Street (unanimous)
• Offered $15,000 for Alfaro sanitary easement (unanimous)
• Tabled construction and demolition ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled Robert's Rules of Order ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $754,000 contract with TTE, LLC for water well Phase #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 2 of Small Business Recovery Grants (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a final re-plat of property on Wisdom Rd. and plans for subdividing property at the corner of Hester Street and S. Somerset Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of final re-plat of property on Wisdom Rd. by Jon McQueen
• Review of subdivision plans for property at Hester Street and S. Somerset Street

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda of action items and updates. Key decisions include building permit extensions, contract renewals, hiring for a permits/tax/utility clerk position, and purchasing two police vehicles. The council will also discuss ordinances on construction/demolition and Robert's Rules of Order, and enter executive session to discuss hiring an assistant city secretary.

• Consider extension on building permit for Norma Zavala due to COVID
• Consider contract renewal with Frontera Concepts
• Consider service agreement with Kologik for court integration
• Consider purchase of two 2022 Chevy Tahoe police vehicles
• Discuss ordinance regulating construction and demolition within city limits

The Lytle City Council approved hiring John E. Cortez as a full-time probationary police officer at $18.80/hour and extended the Finance Director's probationary period to December 31. They also approved a 6-month building permit extension for Norma Zavala, renewed contracts with Frontera Concepts and the Lytle Volunteer Fire Department (adding $6,000/year), and approved ordering two 2022 Chevy Tahoes for the police department.

• Approved hiring John E. Cortez as full-time probationary police officer at $18.80/hour (unanimous)
• Extended Finance Director's probationary period to December 31 (unanimous)
• Granted 6-month building permit extension to Norma Zavala (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Frontera Concepts (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Lytle Volunteer Fire Department contract with $6,000/year increase (unanimous)
• Approved ordering two 2022 Chevy Tahoe police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved clean-up proposal for CR 6843 totaling $1,750 (unanimous)
• Tabled interlocal agreements with Medina and Atascosa counties (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will meet to act on several items including the adoption of proposed impact fees and a contract for electric service at Well #4. The council will also review requests regarding church festivals, insurance coverage, and committee appointments.

• Adopting proposed impact fees
• Approving Brown Electrical Services proposal for electric service at Well #4
• Contract renewal with Frontera Concepts
• Getting additional cyber liability insurance coverage
• Authorizing engineer to advertise bids for Well #4 last phase

The Lytle City Council approved maximum water and sewer impact fees totaling $5,509.51, as presented in Exhibit A. They also approved a $10,420 proposal from Brown Electrical Services for electric service at Well #4, authorized advertising for bids for Well #4's last phase, and approved $48/year for additional cyber liability insurance. Several items were tabled, including a contract renewal with Frontera Concepts, a broadband point of contact, and an interlocal agreement with Medina County.

• Adopted maximum water and sewer impact fees totaling $5,509.51 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,420 proposal from Brown Electrical Services for Well #4 electric service (unanimous)
• Authorized engineer to advertise for bids for Well #4 last phase (unanimous)
• Approved $48/year additional cyber liability insurance (unanimous)
• Granted Grace Bible Church request to mail food bank flyers with utility bills (unanimous)
• Granted noise variance for St. Andrew's Catholic Church festival (unanimous)
• Accepted VFW postponement of September 11 festival (unanimous)
• Tabled Frontera Concepts contract renewal, broadband point of contact, and Medina County interlocal agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2021, to consider and act on several action items, including a proposal from TRC for the Bella Subdivision, a contract renewal with Frontera Concepts, a zoning variance request from Saddle Ridge for 59 lots, the proposed 2021-2022 budget, the proposed tax rate for 2021, an interlocal agreement with Medina County, and other administrative matters. The meeting will also include an executive session for matters allowed under state law.

• Proposal from TRC for Bella Subdivision
• Contract renewal with Frontera Concepts
• Zoning variance request from Saddle Ridge for 59 lots and revised master plan
• Proposed budget for 2021-2022
• Proposed tax rate for 2021

The Lytle City Council approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget with a $3,000 salary adjustment (3-1) and adopted the 2021 tax rate of $0.3905 per $100 valuation (unanimous). They also approved a variance for Saddle Ridge on 59 lots and a revised master plan, contingent on TRC approval, and extended the public health emergency for six months. Several items were tabled, including the Frontera Concepts contract renewal and the interlocal agreement with Medina County.

• Approved 2021-2022 budget with $3,000 salary adjustment (3-1)
• Adopted 2021 tax rate of $0.3905 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Saddle Ridge variance on lot size for 59 lots and revised master plan, contingent on TRC approval (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension of public health emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved TRC proposal for reviewing Vista Bella preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Tabled Frontera Concepts contract renewal until August 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled interlocal agreement with Medina County (unanimous)
• Tabled rubber signature stamp policy until Alderman Emery present (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a revised master plan for Saddle Ridge Estate and consider a variance request on lot size for 59 lots in Saddle Ridge Subdivision. The meeting is open to the public, and all interested parties are urged to attend.

• Public hearing on revised master plan for Saddle Ridge Estate
• Variance request on lot size for 59 lots in Saddle Ridge Subdivision
• Meeting at Lytle City Hall, 14916 Main St., at 6:30 p.m.

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend granting a variance for 110-foot-deep lots in a 59-lot subdivision, despite the lots being 55 feet wide. The variance was requested to refine drainage in the subdivision. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended granting variance for 110' deep lots (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Lytle City Hall. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.

• Budget workshop for 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Meeting at Lytle City Hall

The Lytle City Council held a budget workshop for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, reviewing the proposed budget and tax rate calculations. Council discussed the new City Administrator position, with Alderman Emery suggesting a cheaper 'special projects assistant' role instead. Council instructed the Finance Director to adjust the salary and benefits for the position in the general fund as per their discussion.

• Instructed Finance Director to adjust City Administrator salary and benefits in general fund
• Reviewed proposed 2021-2022 FY budget
• Reviewed tax rate calculation, noting lower debt rate and increased valuations
• Discussed using ARP funds for water fund, replacing CD transfers

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including a proposed ordinance to lower speed limits to 25 mph on Diaz Street, Lytle-Somerset Street, N. Benton Street, N. Prairie Street, and Somerset Street. The council will also consider requests for a VFW ramp at Veterans' Memorial Park, an extension for a building permit and RV living, and several financial and administrative matters.

• Ordinance lowering speed limits to 25 mph on Diaz, Lytle-Somerset, N. Benton, N. Prairie, and Somerset streets
• Request from Lytle VFW Post #12041 to build a ramp for gazebo at Veterans' Memorial Park
• Extension of building permit and RV living time for Lane Hansen
• Adopting corporate authorization resolution with Lytle State Bank
• Donating old kennels to City of Natalia

The Lytle City Council approved several items, including allowing the VFW to add a ramp to the gazebo at Veterans' Memorial Park, extending Lane Hansen's RV living permit and building permit, adopting an ordinance lowering speed limits to 25 mph on several streets, and approving FY 2020-2021 budget amendments. The council also passed a resolution authorizing signatories for bank accounts, donated old kennels to the City of Natalia, and scheduled a budget workshop for August 3.

• Approved VFW gazebo ramp at Veterans' Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Extended Lane Hansen's RV living permit by 6 months and building permit to end of year (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance lowering speed limits to 25 mph on Diaz, Lytle-Somerset, N. Benton, N. Prairie, and Somerset streets (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 budget amendments (4-0, Cate abstained)
• Passed resolution authorizing bank account signatories (unanimous)
• Donated old kennels to City of Natalia (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for vacant permit, tax & utility clerk position (unanimous)
• Set budget workshop and special meeting for August 3 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2021, with several action items. They will consider a request to install wireless radio equipment on the water tower at 15212 Mesquite Street to provide internet service, a request from the VFW for funding for a 9-11 20th anniversary celebration, and a contract renewal with Frontera Concepts. The council will also discuss lowering the speed limit on city streets to 25 MPH, speed humps on Lytle-Somerset and N. Prairie Streets, the preliminary budget for FY 2021-2022, and setting a public hearing for new impact fees.

• Request to install wireless radio equipment on water tower at 15222 Mesquite Street for internet service
• Request from Lytle VFW Post #12041 for funding for 9-11 20th anniversary celebration
• Contract renewal with Frontera Concepts
• Consider lowering speed limit on city streets to 25 MPH
• Consider speed humps for Lytle-Somerset Street and additional speed humps for N. Prairie Street

The Lytle City Council approved $15,000 from tourism funds and a fireworks display for the VFW's 9-11 anniversary celebration. It also reduced speed limits to 25 mph on several streets, tabled speed hump requests, and approved the preliminary budget for FY 2021-2022. The council approved the Dunford property preliminary plat and set a public hearing for new impact fees on August 23.

• Approved $15,000 from tourism funds and fireworks display for VFW 9-11 celebration (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit reduction to 25 mph on specified streets (unanimous)
• Tabled speed humps for Lytle-Somerset Street until speed limit effects are seen (unanimous)
• Tabled additional speed humps for N. Prairie Street until speed limit effects are seen (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Dunford property (unanimous)
• Accepted preliminary budget for FY 2021-2022 pending final approval (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for new impact fees for August 23 (unanimous)
• Tabled electronic signature policy until August meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Lytle City Hall. No specific budget details or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget workshop for 2021-2022 fiscal year
• Meeting at Lytle City Hall on July 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.

The Lytle City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The Finance Director presented highlights, and the Mayor directed adding a City Manager position, at least $22,500 for electric panels, and an additional $50,000 for street improvements. The budget includes two police cars, a trencher, and 200 smart meters, but no final decisions were made; the workshop was informational.

• Directed adding City Manager position to budget
• Directed adding minimum $22,500 for electric panels
• Directed adding at least $50,000 to street improvements line item
• Noted budget includes two police cars
• Noted budget includes F250 truck and two light bars for Animal Control
• Noted 200 smart meters to be added to supplies
• Discussed potential sidewalk grant match of $150,000-$360,000, not needed for 3 years
• No formal votes taken; workshop only

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the preliminary plat for the Ima & Donald Dunford Subdivision. The meeting is open to the public, and interested parties are invited to attend.

• Review of Preliminary Plat for Ima & Donald Dunford Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the Dunford re-plat and a letter from the engineer. They voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the Dunford preliminary plat. The meeting was brief and focused solely on this item.

• Recommended approval of Dunford preliminary plat to Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding a regular meeting with a wide-ranging agenda of action items and discussions, including street improvements, new street lights, speed bumps, contract amendments, hiring decisions, and policy updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with an executive session possible for confidential matters.

• Consider street improvements for capital projects (item B)
• Discuss installing new street lights on Railroad Street, Ball Road, and Mesquite Street (item C)
• Consider additional speed bumps on N. Prairie Street (item D)
• Consider amendments to contract with Frontera Concepts (item E)
• Consider hiring a public works employee to fill vacancy from Bill Dixon's retirement (item F)

The Lytle City Council approved installing new street lights on Railroad Street, Ball Road, Mesquite Street, and two locations on Juarez Street. They also hired Chris Alcala for the Public Works vacancy at $12.00 per hour, accepted a brush pick-up bid from Hector Barrera Construction for $5,225.00 per month, and extended the Emergency Declaration for 90 days. Several other items were approved, including hiring a part-time police officer and setting a budget workshop date.

• Approved street repairs while reviewing Capital Improvement Project streets.
• Approved installation of street lights at Railroad Street, Ball Road, Mesquite Street, and two Juarez Street locations.
• Tabled speed bump request on N. Prairie Street pending Police Chief estimates.
• Approved City Attorney review of Frontera Concepts contract.
• Hired Chris Alcala for Public Works at $12.00 per hour.
• Accepted brush pick-up bid from Hector Barrera Construction for $5,225.00 per month.
• Appointed Eliza Grothues to the Mobile Home Commission.
• Extended Emergency Declaration for 90 days.

City Council

The Lytle City Council approved minutes, bills, and several action items, including waiving security fees for Brush Country Umpires, accepting CRF small business guidelines, and approving a TRC proposal for the McQueen Subdivision re-plat. They also tabled several items, including the Code Compliance Officer's report, capital street improvements, hiring for a vacancy, brush pick-up bids, and bollard replacement. The council made appointments to the Mobile Home and Zoning Commissions, set a clean-up day, and adopted a policy for the mayor's signature stamp.

• Approved minutes of May 10, May 24, and June 8 meetings.
• Approved city attorney's monthly bill.
• Approved payment of bills.
• Approved getting a proposal from TRC for drainage at Lake Shore Estates.
• Approved waiving security fees for Brush Country Umpires at the Community Center.
• Approved Police Department to look into speed bumps for Lytle-Somerset Street.
• Approved accepting the Small Business application for CRF funding.
• Approved TRC's proposal for the McQueen Subdivision re-plat.

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a budget workshop on June 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lytle Community Center to discuss the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. The meeting is open to the public and also accessible via Zoom. No specific budget details or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget workshop for FY 2021-2022
• Meeting at Lytle Community Center
• Zoom access provided

The City Council held a budget workshop to review department heads' funding requests for the 2021-2022 budget. No formal votes were taken; the Finance Director presented proposals including 3% salary increases for all staff, new hires, vehicles, and equipment. The Mayor asked the Finance Director to prepare a budget without the additional items he had listed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Reviewed department budget requests for 2021-2022 (no formal action)
• Discussed 3% salary increase for all employees (proposed)
• Discussed hiring part-time administrative assistant at $16,000 (proposed)
• Discussed adding full-time police officer at $42,000 (proposed)
• Discussed purchasing three police vehicles at $215,000 total (proposed)
• Discussed purchasing two pickup trucks for Animal Control at $59,862 (proposed)
• Discussed doubling street improvement line item (proposed)
• Adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a special meeting on May 24, 2021, to consider and act on multiple action items, including approving a proposal for smart water meters, selecting streets for a capital improvement project, and addressing various administrative and policy matters. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, but public participation is limited to in-person comments.

• Consider approval of Hydro Pro proposal for smart water meters, initial set-up and training
• Consider streets for the Capital Street Improvement Project
• Consider cost estimate for replacing bollards on N. Somerset Street with guardrails
• Consider Waste Management rate increase
• Consider request from San Antonio Food Bank to use Community Center parking lot for food distribution on June 25

The Lytle City Council approved a $49,884 proposal from Hydro Pro for 141 smart meters, read unit, setup, and training, and extended the Emergency Disaster Declaration by 30 days to July 1. Several items were tabled, including a policy for volunteers driving city vehicles, a cost estimate for replacing bollards on N. Somerset Street, and the capital street improvement project list. The council also passed a 3.8% garbage rate increase from Waste Management, effective July 1 invoicing, and approved a request from the San Antonio Food Bank to use the Community Center parking lot for a food distribution pop-up on June 25.

• Approved $49,884 Hydro Pro smart meter contract (unanimous)
• Extended Emergency Disaster Declaration to July 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted new declaration with updated date and Texas case/fatality numbers (unanimous)
• Tabled volunteer city vehicle driving policy (unanimous)
• Tabled bollard replacement cost estimate (unanimous)
• Tabled capital street improvement project list (unanimous)
• Approved 3.8% Waste Management rate increase effective July 1 (unanimous)
• Approved San Antonio Food Bank parking lot use for June 25 pop-up (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 10, 2021, to canvass election returns, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. They will also consider a property tax assistance request for an apartment community, a variance request, increasing water tapping fees, and a resolution opposing AEP Texas rate increases. Other items include approving a smart water meter proposal, setting budget workshop dates, and discussing various reports and policies.

• Canvass election returns and administer oath of office to newly elected officials
• Consider and act upon request for property tax assistance to develop a Class A apartment community
• Consider and act upon increasing water tapping fees to include smart meters
• Consider and act upon adoption of resolution to deny AEP Texas rate increase application
• Consider and act upon proposal from Hydro Pro for smart water meters, initial set-up and training

The Lytle City Council canvassed the May 1 election results, administered oaths to newly elected officials, and appointed Sam Cortez as Mayor Pro-tem. It approved a $1,000 water tapping fee increase, adopted a resolution denying AEP Texas's rate increase request, and approved a $22,900 engineering contract with Kimley-Horn for a sidewalk grant application. Several items were tabled, including a smart water meter proposal and committee appointments.

• Canvassed May 1 election returns (unanimous)
• Appointed Sam Cortez as Mayor Pro-tem (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 water tapping fee increase (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution denying AEP Texas rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved $22,900 Kimley-Horn engineering contract (unanimous)
• Granted side yard variance to Troy Whitney (unanimous)
• Tabled smart water meter proposal (unanimous)
• Tabled beautification and zoning commission appointments (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a proposal for wireless internet at the community center and annex, a presentation on smart water meters, and a proposal for plat review of Saddle Ridge Phase 6. They will also consider hiring public works employees, a COVID-19 leave policy, and amendments to the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. Other items include the Adams Street drainage project, repairs to N. Somerset Street bollards, and guidelines for CRF funds for utility bills.

• Proposal from Frontera Concepts for wireless internet at Lytle Community Center and Annex
• Presentation and action on smart water meters for the City's Water Department
• Proposal from TRC for plat review of Saddle Ridge Phase 6
• Consider hiring of Public Works employee(s)
• Proposed amendments to 2020-2021 FY budget

The Lytle City Council approved a $291,580 amendment to the 2020-2021 FY budget, including increased revenues and expenditures across general, water, and sewer funds. They also approved the purchase of ultrasonic smart water meters for all new customers, hired Grant Van Gundy for Public Works at $14.50/hour, and approved a COVID-19 leave policy with 100% pay for full-time and part-time employees. Additionally, the council selected Kimley Horn to assist with TxDOT grant applications and tabled repairs to N. Somerset Street bollards pending estimates.

• Approved Frontera Concepts proposal for wireless internet at Community Center and Annex (4-1)
• Approved ultrasonic smart water meters for all new customers (unanimous)
• Approved TRC proposal for plat review of Saddle Ridge Phase 6 (unanimous)
• Hired Grant Van Gundy for Public Works at $14.50/hour (unanimous)
• Approved amended COVID-19 leave policy with 100% pay for employees (unanimous)
• Selected Kimley Horn to assist with TxDOT TA 2021 grant applications (4-0-1)
• Approved $291,580 budget amendment for FY 2020-2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled N. Somerset Street bollard repairs pending options and estimates (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2021, at the Lytle Community Center. They will consider and act on a request for property tax assistance to develop a Class A apartment community, discuss abandoning and selling portions of Bank and Houston Streets, and consider a license agreement for a farmers' market. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19, CRF funds distribution, and various administrative items.

• Request for property tax assistance to develop a Class A apartment community (Collin Stoutamire)
• Abandoning and selling portions of Bank Street and Houston Street to Fermin and Irene Hernandez
• License agreement with Chamber of Commerce for farmers' market in Community Center parking lot
• Distribution of CRF funds
• Adopting proclamation for April as Fair Housing Month

The Lytle City Council unanimously approved distributing Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) received in March, allocating $35,000 for a fire department defibrillator, $16,000 for police car laptops, $10,000 for customer utility bills, $20,000 for small businesses, and $76,580 for a well. The council also approved abandoning a portion of Houston Street for sale to Fermin and Irene Hernandez, approved a license agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for a farmers' market, and tabled several items including a property tax assistance request and hiring of public works employees.

• Approved CRF distribution: $35,000 fire defibrillator, $16,000 police laptops, $10,000 utility bills, $20,000 small businesses, $76,580 well (unanimous)
• Approved abandoning Houston Street portion between Somerset and Bank for sale to Hernandez (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with Chamber of Commerce for farmers' market parking lot use (unanimous)
• Tabled property tax assistance request for Class A apartment community (unanimous)
• Approved up to $15,000 for sewer machine repair, budget amended (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for two meetings per month, adjourn by 10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved hiring John Cortez as Reserve Non-Paid Police Officer (unanimous)
• Tabled public works hiring, COVID-19 leave policy, and other items to April 26 (unanimous)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a special meeting to consider and act on several items, including participating in the Texas Target Community Program, a building permit renewal request from St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Phase 1 of the Adams Street Drainage Project, a July 4th fireworks display, an ordinance on RVs in business districts, street project funding, a TxDOT grant update, a COVID-19 personnel leave policy, an election services contract, an election judge appointment, and a preliminary plat review. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a coal mine emergency exit.

• Consider and act upon Phase 1 of Adams Street Drainage Project
• Consider and act upon City holding fireworks display for July 4th
• Consider and act upon adoption of ordinance for RVs in a business district
• Consider and act upon amended contract for election services with Atascosa County Elections Department
• Consider and act upon proposal from TRC for preliminary plat review for Irma & Donald Dunford

The council voted unanimously to participate in the Texas Target Community Program, covering only travel and related costs. It also unanimously denied a July 4 fireworks display due to social distancing concerns. The council tabled the Adams Street drainage project and the COVID-19 personnel leave policy for later review, and approved several other items including a building permit fee waiver for St. Andrew's Catholic Church and an amended election services contract.

• Approved participation in the Texas Target Community Program (unanimous).
• Denied a July 4 fireworks display (unanimous).
• Tabled the Adams Street drainage project until the April budget review meeting (unanimous).
• Tabled the COVID-19 personnel leave policy until the City Attorney and Alderwoman Reyna work out details (unanimous).
• Approved St. Andrew's Catholic Church's request to renew a building permit without additional fees (unanimous).
• Approved the amended election services contract with Atascosa County Elections Department (unanimous).
• Appointed Margie Ellis as Election Judge for the May 1 election (unanimous).
• Approved a $2,000 proposal from TRC for preliminary plat review for the Dunford property (unanimous).

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, to consider and act on a wide range of items, including a wireless internet proposal, participation in the Texas Target Community Program, zoning recommendations, and various requests. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom (view-only).

• Proposal from Frontera Concepts for wireless internet at Lytle Community Center and Annex
• Final plat approval for Mike Wells' property at FM 2790 N. and Cottage Street
• Preliminary plat approval for William Perkins' property re-plat on Live Oak Street
• Request for property tax assistance for a Class A apartment community (Collin Stoutamire)
• Adoption of ordinance for RVs in a business district

The Lytle City Council approved a $38,684.20 contract with Midmark for kennel upgrades, rescinding a prior order. It extended the emergency disaster declaration to June 1 and authorized amendments to its Exhibit A. The council also approved several plats, a license agreement for the Methodist Church food pantry, and a CivicReady mass notification contract. Several items were tabled, including the wireless internet proposal and a property tax assistance request.

• Approved $38,684.20 Midmark kennel upgrade (unanimous)
• Extended emergency disaster declaration to June 1 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to amend Exhibit A of disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved revised Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 1 construction plans (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Mike Wells' property at FM 2790 N and Cottage Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for William Perkins' property on Live Oak Street (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for Methodist Church portable building in alleyway (unanimous)
• Approved CivicReady mass notification contract (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 1, 2021, to review three property requests: revised construction plans for Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 1, a final plat for the Mike Wells property at FM 2790 N. and Cottage Street, and a resubdivision replat for William Perkins' property at 18775 Live Oak Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of revised construction plans for Saddle Ridge Estates, Phase 1
• Review of final plat for Mike Wells property at FM 2790 N. and Cottage Street
• Review of resubdivision replat for property at 18775 Live Oak Street by William Perkins

The Zoning Commission reviewed a letter from TRC engineer Jeff Dahm and voted to recommend that City Council approve the revised plans for Saddle Ridge Estates. They also unanimously recommended approval of the final plat for Mike Wells' property and the preliminary plat for Mr. Perkins' property. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Recommended approval of revised Saddle Ridge Estates plans to City Council (motion by Emery, seconded by Hughes, passed).
• Recommended approval of final plat for Mike Wells' property to City Council (motion by Emery, seconded by Hughes, passed unanimously).
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Perkins' property to City Council (motion by Emery, seconded by Hughes, passed unanimously).

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2021, to discuss and act on a range of items, including a mobile home placement request, sidewalk and bridge repairs, a demographics report cost-sharing with the school district, and election-related contracts. The meeting will be open to the public in person and via Zoom (view-only).

• Request to place a double-wide mobile home at 18628 N. Benton Street
• Sidewalk/bridge repair at/around 15010 Main Street
• TXDOT sidewalk grants presentation and possible application
• Contract for election services with Atascosa County
• Ordinance concerning RVs in a business district

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2021, to consider a range of action items, including a joint election with Southwest ISD, zoning recommendations for two subdivisions, COVID-19-related policies and funding, and various contracts and appointments. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom (view-only).

• Joint election with Southwest ISD on May 1, 2021
• Zoning: minor changes to Saddle Ridge Estates plat; master plan and preliminary plat for Rosewood Estates Phase 1
• Funding for production tests on Well #4
• COVID-19 leave policy for employees and CARES funding distribution workshop
• Bids for maintenance of city properties and public works trucks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 4, 2021, to review a preliminary plat and master development plan for Rosewood Estates Subdivision on FM 2790 East, owned by Lytle Gladys McDonald/MJW Partners, Ltd., and to review a minor adjustment to the Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 1 plat. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of preliminary plat and master development plan for Rosewood Estates Subdivision on FM 2790 East
• Review of minor adjustment to Saddle Ridge Estates, Phase 1 plat