Lytle public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a tax abatement policy, along with other items including a joint election with Southwest ISD, streetlights at 180 McCoy Lane, and revisions to meeting rules. The agenda also includes routine consent items, department reports, and a discussion of a TCEQ inspection of city water wells.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #23-15 adopting a tax abatement policy under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code
• Request from Southwest ISD to hold a joint election on May 4, 2024
• Request for streetlights at 180 McCoy Lane
• Revision to City of Lytle Rules of Procedure Governing City Council Meetings
• Discussion of 0.67 acres of land (Property ID# 57704, 14400 blk. Railroad St.) where the city is trustee

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a public hearing and consider lowering the speed limit on all city streets to 25 mph. They will also vote on adopting an updated zoning map, renewing the Lytle Little League contract, and approving a $9,400 engineering task order for Saddle Ridge Phase 3.

• Public hearing and action on lowering speed limit to 25 mph on all city streets
• Adoption of updated Zoning Map
• Renewal of Lytle Little League contract for fields at John Lott Municipal Park and Horace Fincher Annex
• Request for streetlights at 180 McCoy Lane
• Task Order No. 23-11 with TRC Engineers for $9,400 for Saddle Ridge Phase 3 engineering review

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee is meeting in regular session to discuss, update, and act on appointments for the 2023 Annual Citizenship Awards. The agenda also includes a public comment period, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion and action on 2023 Annual Citizenship Award appointments
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will vote on a 5-year bank depository contract with Lytle State Bank, amend a 2009 gas sales contract with WTG Gas Marketing to reflect higher upstream costs, and discuss an ethics complaint against Alderman Charles Cate. They will also consider hiring an interim public works director, setting the city's appraisal district votes, and possible speed limit reductions. Several items are updates only, including a Railroad Commission violation notice and water well repairs.

• Award 5-year bank depository contract to Lytle State Bank
• Amend 2009 gas sales contract with WTG Gas Marketing for increased transportation/fuel charges
• Discuss ethics complaint against Alderman Charles Cate alleging violation of Ordinance 22-06
• Consider authorizing hiring Roberto Hernandez as Interim Public Works Director with salary
• Set allocation of city's 13 votes for Medina County Appraisal District Board

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee is meeting in regular session to discuss and potentially act on the nomination evaluation process and procedures, and to review nominations received during the open nomination period from October 1 to October 23, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting and a public comment period.

• Discussion and action on consent agreement of nomination evaluation process and procedures
• Update on nominations received during open nomination period (Oct 1-23, 2023)
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to elect its leadership and review the city's Ethics Ordinance. The body will also discuss and potentially take action on an ethics complaint filed on August 14, 2023.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Discussion of city's Ethics Ordinance and commission advisory responsibilities
• Possible action on August 14, 2023 ethics complaint against Alderman Charles Cate

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The committee will discuss and update the consent agreement regarding nomination evaluation processes and procedures. Members will also act to designate meeting dates for November.

• Discussion of nomination evaluation process and procedures
• Designation of November meeting dates
• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct interviews and discuss the hiring process for the City Administrator position, all in executive session. After the closed session, the council may reconvene in open session to consider and act on items discussed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive agenda items.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Interview and discussion with applicants for City Administrator
• Discussion regarding applicant interviews and hiring process
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

City Council

The City Council will consider dissolving the Lytle Farms Public Improvement District and creating a new second district. Other items include a mobile home application for Hidalgo Street, a consulting agreement for grant development, and an ordinance regarding solid waste rate adjustments.

• Public hearing and action on mobile home application at 63393 Hidalgo Street
• Resolution No. 23-09 dissolving the Lytle Farms Public Improvement District
• Resolution No. 23-10 creating Lytle Farms Public Improvement District Number Two
• Consulting services agreement with EMC Strategy Group, LLC
• Ordinance No. 23-12 regarding solid waste rates, fees, and charges

Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission

The Lytle Beautification Commission (Keep Lytle Beautiful) is holding a regular meeting to discuss community comments, recap prior topics, review the KLB Fall event status and preparation, and follow up on chamber engagement. The agenda is mostly procedural and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Community comments
• Recap prior meeting topics
• KLB Fall event status and preparation
• Chamber engagement follow-up
• Members' feedback and project ideas

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss the nomination evaluation process and procedures. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main action being a vote on the evaluation process.

• Consider approval of minutes from September 20, 2023
• Consider and act on nomination evaluation process and procedures

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a public hearing and consider voluntary annexation of a 4-acre tract in the Saddle Ridge Subdivision, along with several action items including engineering contracts, a water rights purchase, and an ordinance change. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, department reports, and a possible executive session.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 4.00 acres (Lots 3 & 4, Earl S. Snavely Subdivision) south of Open Range Road and Wyatt Earp Way
• Task Order No. 23-10 with TRC Engineers for $14,520 for archeological work related to Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
• Agreement with Kimley Horn for $8,500 for survey work for Lake Shore Estates Field drainage study
• Purchase of 11 acre-feet of EAA Water Rights from Johnathon and Mary Blomstedt for $107,000
• Ordinance No. 23-11 to prohibit industrialized buildings under 1,500 sq. ft. in non-residential zoning districts

Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission

The Lytle Beautification Commission (Keep Lytle Beautiful) is holding a regular meeting to review minutes from August, gather community comments, and discuss upcoming beautification projects for October, November, and December. They will also talk about community outreach plans and potential engagement with the Chamber of Commerce. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of August 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Feedback on Lytle Beautification city projects for Oct, Nov, Dec
• Discussion of community outreach plans
• Chamber connection for future engagement

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a mobile home placement, then consider the FY 2023-2024 budget and tax rate ordinances, a consulting agreement, a bank depository contract, and several other administrative items. The agenda also includes a discussion of a TCEQ violation notice and an executive session on the city administrator application review process.

• Public hearing and action on mobile home application at 205 CR 6842, Lytle (Lot 121, Twin Lake Ranch Estate)
• Consulting agreement with EMC Strategy Group, LLC for grant/fund development at $5,550 monthly
• Depository contract with Lytle State Bank for FY 2023-2024
• Ordinance No. 23-08 adopting FY 2023-2024 budget; Ordinance No. 23-09 adopting tax rate for Tax Year 2023
• AEP street light installation at Highway 132 and Diaz Street for $180.71 plus monthly electrical costs

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss updates to the nomination form and evaluation procedures. The committee will consider releasing the form for distribution and agreeing on the evaluation process. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on the annual award.

• Consider approval of minutes from August 9, 23, and 30, 2023
• Discuss and act on updates to the Annual Citizenship Awards Nomination form
• Discuss and act on consent agreement for nomination evaluation process and procedures

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee is meeting to consider updates to the nomination form and the award document for the city's annual citizenship award. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and a public comment period.

• Consider and act upon updates to the City of Lytle Annual Citizenship Awards Nomination form
• Consider and act upon updates to the City of Lytle Annual Citizenship Awards document
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 23, and 30, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including adopting the 2023-2024 tax rate, establishing animal adoption fees, and revising the speed limit on Magnolia Street. They will also vote on a contract with CPS Energy, a task order for engineering services, and an ordinance to repeal the curfew for minors. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda, department reports, and possible executive session discussions.

• Consider adoption of 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
• Establish standard municipal fees for animal adoption and other services
• Revise speed limit on Magnolia Street to 25 mph
• Approve Task Order #23-09 with TRC Engineers for $1,815.00 for floodplain review at 15319 Lake Street
• Consider Ordinance No. 23-10 repealing curfew for minors

City Council approved the 2023-2024 proposed tax rate and repealed the curfew for minors. The council also approved a gas operations contract and appointed Samantha Sanchez to the Mobile Home Commission.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Proposed Tax Rate (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-10 repealing the curfew for minors (4-0)
• Approved CPS Gas Operations and Maintenance Contract (4-0)
• Appointed Samantha Sanchez to the Mobile Home Commission (4-0)
• Approved $1,815.00 Task Order #23-09 with TRC Engineers for floodplain review at 15319 Lake Street, contingent on owner price approval (4-0)
• Approved forms and procedures for Annual Citizenship Awards Committee (4-0)
• Tabled payment of bills (4-0)
• Directed Police Department to place a speed trap on Magnolia Street to collect data for traffic options (4-0)

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Lytle Annual Citizenship Award Committee will hold a regular session to consider updates to the nomination form and award document for the City of Lytle Annual Citizenship Awards. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Consider approval of minutes from August 9 and August 23, 2023
• Consider and act upon updates to the Annual Citizenship Awards Nomination form
• Consider and act upon updates to the Annual Citizenship Awards document

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm. Chairman Michael Rodriguez announced the absence of a quorum and adjourned the meeting at 6:06 pm. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting due to absence of quorum

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2023, to consider several action items, including a temporary noise ordinance waiver for a church festival, an annual fire protection services contract, and multiple budget-related items. The council will also discuss a real property purchase in executive session and receive department reports.

• Temporary noise ordinance waiver for St. Andrew's Church festival at 14831 Main Street on October 8, 2023
• Annual service contract with Lytle Volunteer Fire Department for Fire Protection Services
• Amendment to City Administrator Job Description requiring council approval for employee wages not in budget
• Setting date for public hearing on FY 2023-2024 Budget and Tax Rate (proposed September 18, 2023)
• Executive session on purchase of real property in southeast area of the city

City Council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate the purchase of real property in the southeast area of the city. The council also approved a fire protection services contract and set a public hearing date for the FY 2023-2024 budget and tax rate.

• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate purchase of real property in southeast area (5-0)
• Approved annual service contract with Lytle Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved September 18, 2023, as Public Hearing date for FY 2023-2024 Budget and Tax Rate (5-0)
• Approved temporary noise ordinance waiver for St. Andrew’s Church festival on October 8, 2023 (5-0)
• Amended City Administrator job description to require council approval for non-budgeted employee wages (5-0)
• Approved Top Three 'Out of Budget' priorities for FY 2023-24 budget (4-1)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Established 5-minute limit for city department report presentations (5-0)

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The Annual Citizenship Award Committee met to review and adopt the official award document. The committee voted to adopt the document as presented.

• Adopted the City of Lytle Annual Citizenship Award document (Majority agreed)

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and act upon the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The agenda includes only this item, and the meeting may include closed executive sessions for matters allowed by state law, with final action taken in open session.

• Consider and act upon FY23-24 proposed budget

Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission

The Lytle Beautification Commission (Keep Lytle Beautiful) is holding a regular meeting to recap prior topics, discuss the Keep Texas Beautiful 2023 Conference, and gather member feedback and project ideas. The agenda is mostly discussion-oriented with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Keep Texas Beautiful 2023 Conference (presented by Chris Bowen)
• Recap of prior meeting topics
• Open member feedback and project ideas

The commission proposed dates for a city-wide cleanup in October and a tree planting for Texas Arbor Day in November. Members also discussed participating in city holiday decorations in December.

• Proposed Oct 21 or 28 for City Wide Clean up
• Proposed planting a tree in a public space on or around Nov 4
• Proposed participating in city decorations at Gidley House, 2790 & 35 Frontage Road, and the 'Welcome to Lytle' sign

City Council

City Council approved $4,000 in Hotel-Motel Tax funds for the VFW Patriot Day Freedom Walk and a telecommunications agreement with Rise Broadband. The council also approved a certificate of deposit renewal and a street ordinance for Saddle Ridge Estates. A plan to transition the City Administrator to Police Captain was approved pending the hire of a replacement.

• Approved $4,000 from Hotel-Motel Tax for VFW Patriot Day Freedom Walk (4-0)
• Approved Telecommunications License Agreement with AirCanopy Internet Services/Rise Broadband (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #23-07 for Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 2 & 5 regarding stop signs, speed limits, and street names (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Wanjura Center Fund Certificate of Deposit for $150,145.60 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Matthew Dear to Police Captain pending hire of new City Administrator (4-0)
• Directed City Administrator to apply for RCP Grant for road improvements (4-0)
• Tabled payment of bills (4-0)
• Directed staff to develop a plan for a $10,000 donation to Lytle VFW (4-0)

Annual Citizenship Award Committee

The committee met to introduce and review documentation. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the city's budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. This is a discussion-only meeting, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Workshop to discuss FY 2023-2024 budget

City Council

The Lytle City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and submit tax rates. The agenda includes only this item, and the council may also hold closed executive sessions as permitted by law, with any final action taken in open session.

• Submit tax rates to City Council

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold public hearings on dissolving the existing Lytle Farms Public Improvement District and creating a new one for the same 158.355-acre area, then may take action. The council will also consider final plat approval for LD Cromer, a preliminary plat resubmittal for Mueller Estate, setting a budget workshop date, and a sponsorship for Medina County First Responder Appreciation Day. The agenda includes routine items like bill payments and department reports, plus an executive session on legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on dissolution of Lytle Farms Public Improvement District (158.355 acres, southeast of FM 2790 and IH 35 South)
• Public hearing on creation of Lytle Farms Public Improvement District Number Two (same area)
• Consider final plat review for LD Cromer
• Consider preliminary plat resubmittal 2 for Mueller Estate
• Consider sponsorship for Medina County First Responder Appreciation Day

City Council approved the LD Cromer final plat and a sponsorship for Medina County First Responder Appreciation Day. The council scheduled a budget workshop for August 7, 2023, and tabled the Mueller Estate preliminary plat review. Public hearings were held regarding the dissolution and creation of Lytle Farms Public Improvement Districts, but no action was recorded.

• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Approved LD Cromer Final Plat Review (5-0)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat Review Resubmittal 2 of Mueller Estate (5-0)
• Set budget workshop date for August 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved sponsorship for Medina County First Responder Appreciation Day (5-0)
• Decided to take no action following executive session (4-1 abstain)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider the Preliminary Plat Review Resubmittal 2 of Mueller Estate. The meeting is open to the public, and all interested parties are invited to attend.

• Preliminary Plat Review Resubmittal 2 of Mueller Estate

The Commission discussed a property subdivision request with Mr. Mueller. The item was tabled pending the submission of more information regarding how the property will meet subdivision requirements.

• Tabled property subdivision item pending further requirements (3-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2023, to consider several action items, including awarding a contract for wellhead and pump removal, setting a workshop on a tax abatement program, and discussing a property tax freeze for seniors and disabled residents. They will also discuss the city's response to a TCEQ violation notice regarding water quality testing, and plans for water line and road improvements. The meeting includes a consent agenda, citizen comments, and department reports.

• Contract award to Advanced Water Well Technologies for $5,046 to remove wellhead and pump from water well #1
• Discussion and possible action on property tax freeze for residents 65+ or disabled (Texas Const. Art. VIII, Sec. 1-b(h))
• Update on response to TCEQ violation notice for mandatory water quality testing
• Discussion on developing plans for water distribution line replacement/upgrade
• Discussion on developing plans for road and street upgrades for future development

The City Council approved a $5,046 contract for wellhead and pump removal and authorized the City Administrator to seek costs for updating the city's water distribution system. Council also scheduled a tax abatement workshop and directed staff to gather data on property tax freezes for seniors and disabled residents.

• Approved $5,046 contract to Advanced Water Well Technologies for wellhead and pump removal (5-0)
• Set council workshop for proposed Tax Abatement Program for July 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Directed personnel to gather data for property tax freeze for residents 65+ or disabled (4-1)
• Authorized City Administrator to work with TRC on Capital Improvements plans and costs for water distribution system updates (5-0)
• Tabled road and street improvement plans for one month (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

City Council

The City of Lytle Council will vote on a $594,348 contract for 2023 street paving and approve a professional services agreement for the Lytle Farms development. The body will also accept petitions to dissolve the existing Lytle Farms Public Improvement District and establish a new one, requiring public hearings. Additionally, the council will approve a $2,200 engineering task order and make several commission appointments.

• Award 2023 Street Paving Contract to Asphalt Inc., LLC dba Lone Star Paving for $594,348.00
• Approve Master Services Agreement Task Order No. 23-08 with TRC Engineers for $2,200.00 for Saddle Ridge Phase 6
• Accept petition for dissolution of Lytle Farms Public Improvement District and set public hearing
• Accept petition for establishment of Lytle Farms Public Improvement District Number Two and set public hearing
• Approve agreement for professional expenses related to the Lytle Farms development project

City Council approved a street paving contract and several engineering and inspection agreements. The council also scheduled public hearings regarding the Lytle Farms Public Improvement District and appointed members to three city commissions.

• Awarded 2023 Street Paving Contract to Asphalt Inc., LLC (dba Lone Star Paving of San Antonio) for $594,348.00 (5-0)
• Approved $2,200.00 Task Order No. 23-08 with TRC Engineers for Saddle Ridge Phase 6 Final Review (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-07 to set a public hearing for July 24, 2023, regarding the dissolution of Lytle Farms PID (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-08 to set a public hearing for July 24, 2023, regarding the creation of Lytle Farms PID Number Two (5-0)
• Approved Building Inspection Services Agreement with AOKA Engineering, LLC (5-0)
• Appointed Juan Carmona to the Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Sanchez-Davila to the Daniel J McGrath Award Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Aguilar to the Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved updated costs for the 2023 Street Pavement Project, including San Juan Street, and authorized $2,644 for floodplain permit review services. The council also appointed two members to the City Ethics Commission and renewed a $250,000 Gas Fund certificate of deposit.

• Approved $2,644 contract with TRC Engineers for Floodplain Permit Review (5-0)
• Approved revised 2023 Street Pavement Project costs to include San Juan Street (4-1)
• Tabled MOU with Edwards Aquifer Authority for monitoring device at City Well #1 (5-0)
• Appointed William Northern and Robert Perez to the City Ethics Commission (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of $250,000 Gas Fund Certificate of Deposit at Lytle State Bank (5-0)
• Tabled development of City Owned Real Property near FM 2790 and CR 6710 (5-0)
• Approved adding author/requestor information to city meeting agendas (3-2)
• Scheduled Tax Abatement Program workshop for June 27, 2023 (5-0)

Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission

The Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss community comments, review prior minutes, and plan future activities. Items include a conference in Houston, engagement with the Chamber, and ideas for the next city project. The agenda is mostly routine and procedural.

• Keep Texas Beautiful Conference in Houston
• Chamber and KLB engagement
• Ideas for next KLB City Project

The commission conducted a meeting with limited procedural actions. No substantive decisions were made, and no prior minutes were approved as the previous meeting lacked a quorum.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 30, 2023, to consider two items: a preliminary plat review resubmission for Mueller Estate and a potential variance to lot size requirements on Benton Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• Preliminary Plat Review Resubmittal 2 of Mueller Estate
• Discussion of potential variance to lot size on Benton Street as required by City Code

The commission voted to table the item regarding the Mueller Estate. Other business consisted of a discussion with Brad Boyd regarding lot variances and housing types, but no actions were taken.

• Tabled Mueller Estate item (4-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two mobile home placement applications, approve final plats for two subdivisions, and consider a $2,000 engineering task order. The council will also discuss whether to adopt a social media policy, relocate the Veterans Memorial Park, and establish a tax abatement program. Several appointments and a resolution supporting a TxDOT grant application are on the agenda.

• Public hearings and votes on mobile homes at 63393 Hidalgo St and 15319 Lake St
• Task Order #23-06: $2,000 with TRC Engineers for Lake Street floodplain review
• Final plats for Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 2 & 5 and Rosewood Estates Unit 1
• Possible relocation of Lytle Veteran's Memorial Park to property near FM 2790 and CR6710
• Resolution R23-05 supporting TxDOT 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside application

City Council approved final plat applications for Saddle Ridge Estates and Rosewood Estates. The council also authorized two mobile home placements and approved a $2,000 engineering contract for floodplain review. Additionally, the city adopted Robert’s Rules of Order for all official meetings.

• Appointed Alderman David Emery as Mayor Pro-Tem (5-0)
• Approved mobile home application for 63393 Hidalgo Street (5-0)
• Approved mobile home application for 15319 Lake Street pending TRC Engineer review (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 contract with TRC Engineers for Lake Street Floodplain Permit Review (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Saddle Ridge Estates Phase 2 and 5 (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Rosewood Estates Unit 1 (5-0)
• Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as the parliamentary manual for city groups (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R23-05 for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives project application (5-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the city's budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. This is a discussion-only meeting, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled on the agenda.

• Workshop to discuss FY 2023-2024 budget

City Council

City Council approved Ordinance No. 23-06 regarding parking requirements for certain subdivision lots in R-1 Zoning Districts. The council also passed a resolution opposing automatic disannexation for areas without full municipal services. A request to appoint members to the Ethics Commission was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-06 establishing parking requirements for R-1 Zoning Districts (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R23-06 opposing HB1246 and SB369 regarding automatic disannexation (5-0)
• Approved $1,200 for Keep Lytle Beautiful travel and registration expenses (5-0)
• Tabled appointment of Ethics Commission members (4-1)
• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission

The Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss city-wide spring cleanup details, a conference in Austin, and prior meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Verification of City-wide clean-up/Spring clean-up details
• Keep Texas Beautiful Conference in Austin
• Review of KLB meeting minutes from April 3, 2023

The commission confirmed preparations for a city-wide trash pickup on May 6, 2023. No formal votes were taken as there was no quorum to approve prior meeting minutes.

• Confirmed city-wide trash pickup scheduled for 06 May 2023 from 9 AM – 1 PM
• Confirmed Keep Texas Beautiful conference location is Houston

City Council

Council approved a 15% penalty for delinquent property tax accounts and a contract for tax collection services. The board also approved a proposal for phase two of sidewalk projects and a $9,600 contract for mobile park reviews. Several items, including a utility discount program and social media pages, were tabled.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-04 imposing 15% penalty on delinquent property tax accounts (4-0)
• Approved contract for Delinquent Property Tax Collection Services with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (4-0)
• Approved Kimley-Horn and Associates proposal for phase two of sidewalk projects (4-0)
• Approved 2023 travel and meal per diem rates at $20 per meal (4-0)
• Approved Task Order No. 23-05 and Engineering Services Contract Amendments No. 1 for $9,600 for Lytle MHC Mobile Park Review (4-0)
• Approved June 3, 2023, as the auction date for surplus personal property (4-0)
• Directed City Attorney to obtain city files from the previous City Attorney (3-1)
• Tabled establishment of City Online Message Board, social media pages, and utility discount program (4-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will consider adopting a 20% homestead exemption (minimum $5,000) and a 20% penalty on delinquent property taxes. They will also review the annual audit, a drainage master plan, and possible reallocation of bond funds from streets to water/sewer. Several engineering task orders and a possible RFP for building inspection services are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 23-05: 20% homestead exemption (min $5,000)
• Resolution R23-04: 20% penalty on delinquent property taxes
• Annual Audit for FY 2021-2022
• Drainage Master Plan for Lake Shore Estates (Kimley-Horn)
• Task Order 23-03 ($3,000) and 23-04 ($750) with TRC Engineers

City Council approved a homestead exemption for residents and authorized a drainage master plan for Lake Shore Estates. The council also approved several engineering task orders and a request for building inspection services proposals. A proposed penalty for delinquent property tax accounts was tabled.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-05 for a 20% homestead exemption (5-0)
• Approved Annual Audit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Lake Shore Estates Drainage Master Plan (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No R23-04 regarding 20% penalty for delinquent property taxes (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 Task Order No. 23-03 with TRC Engineers for Harris Driveway (5-0)
• Approved $750 Task Order No 23-04 with TRC Engineering for 19536 S. Somerset Street (5-0)
• Approved issuing Request for Proposals for Building Inspection Services (5-0)
• Decided to take no action on reallocating bond funds from streets to water and sewer (5-0)

Keep Lytle Beautiful Commission

The Lytle Beautification Commission (Keep Lytle Beautiful) is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Spring Clean Up Event and its setup date. The agenda includes community comments and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of Spring Clean Up Event and set up date

City Council

City Council approved a $38,700 bid for a water line extension in the Rosewood Subdivision and $1,500 for engineering services regarding the Mueller Estate Preliminary Plat. Council also directed the city administrator to research third-party options for daily plumbing inspections.

• Approved $38,700 bid from VK Knowlton for Rosewood Subdivision water line extension (4-0)
• Approved $1,500 Task Order 23-02 with TRC Engineers, Inc. for Mueller Estate Preliminary Plat review (4-0)
• Directed city administrator to pursue third-party or current inspector options for daily plumbing inspections (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-1 abstained)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will consider several action items, including a $771,147 engineering services contract for water system improvements, a $1,000 change order for a plat review, and a petition for the Lytle Farms PID. The meeting also includes a proclamation for volunteer fire departments, a public comment period, and an executive session on pending litigation.

• TRC Task Order #23-01: $771,147 for water system improvements (12-inch water main, booster pump, elevated storage tank)
• Change order with TRC Engineers: $1,000 for Lytle Farms Unit #1 final plat review
• Lytle Farms PID Petition
• Proclamation to Volunteer Fire Departments
• Council workshop date for city street light policy

The City Council approved a contract for water system engineering services and a change order for a plat review. The council also approved the Lytle Farms PID Petition and set a date for a street light policy workshop.

• Approved TRC Task Order #23-01 for water system improvements for $771,147.00 (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 change order with TRC Engineers for Lytle Farms Unit #1 final plat review (4-0)
• Approved Lytle Farms PID Petition (4-0)
• Approved setting a date for Council Workshop regarding city street light policy (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 27, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills (4-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will consider several financial and administrative actions, including closing a $250,000 certificate of deposit and moving funds to the general fund, awarding contracts for a stormwater utility fee program and zoning map update, and adopting resolutions for a community development block grant application. They will also discuss housing, racial profiling, and potential ordinance changes on recreational vehicles, modular buildings, and truck routes.

• Authorize closing CD at Lytle State Bank ($250,000) and transferring to General Fund
• Contract #23-02 with Kimley-Horn for Stormwater Utility Fee Program ($127,000)
• Contract #23-03 with Kimley-Horn to update Zoning Map ($27,900)
• Ordinance 23-01: amend RV parking rules in residential, commercial, industrial zones
• Ordinance 23-02: cancel May 6, 2023 election due to unopposed candidates

City Council approved several contracts with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and authorized the transfer of $250,000 from a certificate of deposit to the General Fund. The council also canceled the May 6, 2023 election due to unopposed candidates and updated ordinances regarding RV parking and modular buildings.

• Approved transfer of $250,000 from Lytle State Bank CD to General Fund (4-0)
• Approved $127,000 contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Stormwater Utility Fee program (4-0)
• Approved $27,900 contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to update Zoning Map (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R23-02 and R23-03 regarding Texas CDBG Program signatories and application (4-0)
• Approved CDBG Citizen Participation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-01 regulating RV parking and location (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-02 canceling May 6, 2023 election for unopposed candidates (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-03 regulating modular buildings in B-1, B-2, and B-3 districts (4-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat and rezoning for Lytle Loft Storage at 19790 IH 35 North. They will also consider a resolution ordering a general election on May 6, 2023, for three council districts, along with several other administrative items including engineering services, surplus property, and a certificate of deposit renewal.

• Public hearing and action on preliminary plat and rezoning for Lytle Loft Storage, 19790 IH 35 North
• Resolution No. 23-01 ordering a general election on May 6, 2023, for council districts #1, #2, and #3
• Authorize city administrator to execute Amended & Restated Master Service Agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc.
• Declare 2 city-owned cat kennels as surplus and seek donation or bids
• Renewal of Certificate of Deposit at Lytle State Bank valued at $131,177.45

City Council approved the preliminary plat review and rezoning for Lytle Loft Storage and authorized a general election for May 6, 2023. The council also approved an engineering services agreement and the renewal of a certificate of deposit. No action was taken regarding the maintenance of streetlights in the Lytle Farms Subdivision.

• Approved Preliminary Plat Review and Rezoning of Lytle Loft Storage at 19790 IH 35 North (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-01 ordering a general election for council districts #1, #2, and #3 on May 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized city administrator to execute Master Service Agreement for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Certificate of Deposit at Lytle State Bank for $131,177.45 (5-0)
• Approved trade-in and exchange of Lytle Police Department firearms and attachments with GT Distributors (5-0)
• Declared two city-owned cat kennels as surplus property for donation or sale (5-0)
• Took no action on negotiating streetlight operation and maintenance costs for Lytle Farms Subdivision (3-2)
• Approved minutes from January 9 and January 13, 2023 (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Lytle Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 6, 2023, to consider rezoning a property near IH 35 and FM 2790 from B-2 to B-3, and to review a preliminary plat for Lytle Loft Storage, contingent on the rezoning approval. The meeting is open to the public.

• Rezoning of 1.27-acre, 4.99-acre, and 6.22-acre tracts near 19750 IH 35 from B-2 to B-3
• Preliminary Plat Review (Resubmittal 1) of Lytle Loft Storage, contingent on rezoning approval

The commission approved the rezoning of three tracts of land near IH 35 and FM 2790 from B-2 to B-3. Additionally, the preliminary plat for Lytle Loft Storage was approved contingent upon the rezoning.

• Approved rezoning of 1.27, 4.99, and 6.22 acre tracts near 19750 IH 35 from B-2 to B-3 (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Review (Resubmittal 1) of Lytle Loft Storage (4-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the city investment policy, authorizing a contract with Thonhoff Consulting Engineers for up to $75,000 as project engineer for a Community Development Block Grant, and receive updates on the emergency management plan and department reports. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Consider approval of payment of bills
• Consider approval of City Investment Policy
• Authorize contract with Thonhoff Consulting Engineers, Inc. not to exceed $75,000 for CDBG FY 2023-24
• Update on city's Emergency Management Plan
• Executive session on pending city litigation

City Council approved the City Investment Policy and selected Thonhoff Consulting Engineers, Inc. for a CDBG project. The council also approved the payment of bills.

• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved City Investment Policy (3-0)
• Approved selection of Thonhoff Consulting Engineers, Inc. as project engineer for CDBG FY 2023-24 and authorized contract up to $75,000 (3-0)

City Council

The Lytle City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a mobile home application, consider renewing Little League field contracts, approve a final plat for Lytle Farms, award a facility maintenance contract, and decide on a joint election with Southwest ISD. They will also discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Public hearing and action on mobile home application for 18827 Wisdom Road (Lots 18 & 19, S G Cross Subdivision)
• Renewal of Lytle Little League contract for fields and concession stand at John Lott Municipal Park
• Approval of Lytle Farms Unit 1 Final Plat & Construction Plans (Resubmittal No. 2)
• Award of Facility Maintenance Agreement to SC Lawn Service for up to $28,500 for 1 year
• Consideration of joint election with Southwest ISD on May 6, 2023

City Council approved a facility maintenance agreement with SC Lawn Service and a final plat for Lytle Farms. The council also authorized a joint election with Southwest ISD and renewed contracts for the Lytle Little League.

• Approved facility maintenance agreement with SC Lawn Service not to exceed $28,500 (3-0)
• Approved Lytle Farms Unit 1 Final Plat and Construction Plans contingent to TXDOT approval (3-0)
• Approved joint election with Southwest ISD for May 6, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Lytle Little League annual contract for park fields and concession stand (3-0)
• Approved non-charge use permit for Lytle Little League to use Horace Fincher Center (3-0)
• Approved application to TXDOT for a 2023 Transportation Alternative Grant (3-0)
• Approved publication for Armando Esquivel to locate a mobile home at 18827 Wisdom Road (3-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes and payment of bills (3-0)