La Vernia public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
The Municipal Development District Board will discuss updates on the TxDOT sidewalk project and several community events, including Christmas in the Park, Pink Friday, and the Hometown Hoedown. The board will also consider a purchase of a city administrative vehicle. No formal actions are listed beyond discussion.
- TxDOT sidewalk project – discussion and update
- Christmas in the Park – discussion and update
- Pink Friday event – discussion and update
- Hometown Hoedown result – discussion and update
- Purchase of a city administrative vehicle – discussion/action
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss updates to the city's permitted use chart and the FY 24-25 fee schedule. The body will also consider creating a Parks and Recreation Commission and extending disaster declarations for drought and fire prevention.
- Ordinance No. 111424-02 to amend the permitted use chart
- Ordinance No. 111424-01 to amend the FY 24-25 fee schedule
- Ordinance No. 111424-03 to create the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Resolutions 111424-01 and 111424-02 to extend disaster declarations for fire prevention and drought
- Discussion on the purchase of a City admin vehicle
Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
The Municipal Development District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and take action on several grant applications. The board will also receive a presentation on Scenic City and discuss updates regarding Well 7 and upcoming holiday events.
- Youth Empowerment Fund Program Application for Today's Youth Tomorrow's Future
- Buffalo Joes Façade grant application
- The Flower Haus Floral Boutique Façade Grant application
- Well 7 update
- Planning for Halloween and the Hoe Down
City Council Meeting
The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a re-zone application for a property on Dry Hollow Rd. The council will also consider updates to pool regulations and the adoption of new city policies regarding energy, social media, and asset disposal.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 101024-01 to re-zone 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R-A Residential Agriculture to C-1 Commercial Retail
- Ordinance No. 101024-02 to amend pool use regulations in Ch 38 Sec. 38-304
- Resolution No 101024-01 regarding the redemption of outstanding city obligations
- Adoption of Energy Conservation, Social Media, and Surplus Asset Disposal policies
- Discussion on the senior garbage rate program and the Alamo Regional Transit Program
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 101024-01 to rezone the property at 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R‑A Residential Agriculture to C‑1 Commercial Retail. After hearing comments, the commission will discuss a recommendation to the City Council on this rezoning. The commission will also consider Ordinance No. 101024-02, which proposes amendments to Chapter 38 Section 38‑304 regarding pool use regulations. No other actions are listed.
- Public hearing on rezoning 376 Dry Hollow Rd (R‑A to C‑1) – Ordinance No. 101024-01
- Commission recommendation to City Council on the rezoning request
- Discussion of Ordinance No. 101024-02 amending pool use regulations (Ch 38 Sec 38‑304)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the 5/7/2024 meeting
- Citizens to be heard – open floor for non‑agenda topics
Joint City Council and Municipal Development District Meeting
The La Vernia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and the 2024 ad valorem tax rate. The council will also consider a resolution to ratify an increase in property tax revenues and discuss personnel pay scales and fee schedules.
- Approve Wilson County Appraisal District 2025 Budget and Reappraisal Plan
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 091424-01 adopting 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 091424-01 ratifying increase in property tax revenues
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 091424-02 adopting 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
- Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 091924-02 regarding personnel pay scale
City Council Meeting
The La Vernia City Council will consider two resolutions on budget and fund policies, and will discuss the proposed West Texas gas rate change. The council will also act on the resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber and consider appointing a replacement. Additional discussion will cover a draft permitted‑use chart and future items such as code changes, the final budget, and performance reviews.
- Resolution No.090524-01 – budget policy
- Resolution No.090524-02 – fund policy
- Proposed West Texas gas rate change
- Acceptance of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber’s resignation
- Consideration of appointing a new councilmember to fill the vacancy
Joint City Council and MDD budget workshop and public hearing
The Joint City Council and MDD will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax rate. The body will also discuss a fee schedule amendment and potential MDD partnerships. Final adoption of the budget and tax rate is scheduled for September 19th.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2025 Budget and Tax Rate
- Discussion of upcoming fee schedule amendment
- Action on partnering with Alamo Regional Transit - MDD
- Action on obtaining Placer AI - MDD
Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
The Municipal Development District Board will discuss applications for Chapter 380 agreements, plans for upcoming FY 2025 events, and the possible acquisition of Placer AI software and a new video‑media booking system. The board will also review the preliminary FY 2025 MDD budget and consider creating a Youth Empowerment Program. No decisions are listed as finalized in the agenda.
- Applications for Chapter 380 agreements
- Upcoming FY 2025 events
- Potential acquisition of Placer AI software
- New booking system for videos and media production
- Consideration of a Youth Empowerment Program
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The La Vernia Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss and act on two pool variance applications, one for 157 W Magnolia and another for 120 Woodbridge Court. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from the December 7, 2023 ZBOA meeting. No other substantive items are listed for this meeting.
- Pool variance request – 157 W Magnolia
- Pool variance request – 120 Woodbridge Court
- Consent agenda: approve December 07, 2023 ZBOA meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The La Vernia City Council will consider a budget amendment that changes garbage collection rates. It will also discuss and vote on multiple interlocal agreements covering Operation Lone Star, healthcare provisions, wastewater treatment with the San Antonio River Authority, and coordination with the Wilson County Tax Office. Additional items include the FY 2025 holiday schedule and a discussion of the FY 24‑25 proposed municipal budget.
- Ordinance No. 082224-01 – budget amendment for garbage rates
- Resolution No. 2024-082224-01 – interlocal agreement for Operation Lone Star
- Resolution No. 082224-02 – interlocal agreement for Healthcare Provisions
- Resolution No. 082224-03 – interlocal agreement with San Antonio River Authority for Wastewater Treatment Services
- Resolution No. 082224-04 – interlocal agreement with the Wilson County Tax Office
Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
The Board will discuss updates regarding the Sidewalk Project and the 4th of July 2024. Discussion is also scheduled for plans surrounding the 'Harvest- Hometown Hoedown.' The agenda includes routine approval of minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting.
- Sidewalk Project update
- 4th of July 2024 update
- Harvest- Hometown Hoedown planning
- Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a franchise agreement for waste collection services. Members will also discuss adding and reprioritizing drainage projects per the City Engineer's recommendation. Additionally, the council will review revisions to the draft permitted use chart.
- Ordinance No. 071124-01 regarding a waste collection services franchise agreement
- Updates and reprioritization of city drainage projects
- Proposed audit engagement letter from Armstrong and Vaughn
- Revisions to the draft permitted use chart
- June 2024 financials and check register