La Vernia public meetings in 2024

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

The La Vernia City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the permitted use chart and fee schedule, creation of a Parks and Recreation Commission, and 60-day extensions of local disaster declarations for fire prevention and drought. The council also discussed purchasing a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox for city administration, with costs split with the MDD. No substantive decisions were made on the vehicle purchase, and no meeting is planned for December unless needed.

• Approved consent agenda including October financials and 10-10-24 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 111424-02 amending permitted use chart (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 111424-01 amending fee schedule for FY 24-25 (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 111424-03 creating Parks and Recreation Commission (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 111424-01 extending Local Disaster Declaration for fire prevention for 60 days to January 13, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 111424-02 extending Local Disaster Declaration for drought for 60 days to January 13, 2024 (all in favor)

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

The Municipal Development District Board approved a motion to split the purchase cost of a new 2022 Chevrolet Equinox with the City, with the City covering maintenance and insurance. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and received updates on the TxDot sidewalk project, upcoming holiday events, and the recent Hometown Hoedown attendance figures.

• Approved splitting cost of 2022 Chevrolet Equinox with City (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including 10-10-24 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 PM (all in favor)

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

The La Vernia City Council denied a rezoning request for 376 Dry Hollow Rd to change from R-A Residential Agriculture to C-1 Commercial Retail, with all council members opposed. The council also approved several routine items, including consent agenda minutes and financials, a pool setback ordinance, four resolutions, and various administrative actions. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Denied rezoning of 376 Dry Hollow Rd to C-1 Commercial Retail (all opposed)
• Approved consent agenda: Sept meeting minutes and financials (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 101024-02 amending pool setback to 5ft (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 101024-01 for redemption of city obligations (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 101024-02 adopting Energy Conservation Policy (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 101024-03 adopting Social Media Policy (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 101024-04 adopting Surplus Asset Disposal Policy (all in favor)
• Approved surplusing 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (all in favor)

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

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board approved two $5,000 façade grants for Buffalo Joes and The Flower Haus Floral Boutique. The board discussed a youth empowerment fund application but took no formal action, instead stating the city will purchase canopies and loan them, and will loan the city park free of charge. The board also received updates on Well 7 and upcoming events.

• Approved $5,000 façade grant for Buffalo Joes (all in favor)
• Approved $5,000 façade grant for The Flower Haus Floral Boutique (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including 09-19-24 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• No motion on Youth Empowerment Fund application; city to buy canopies and loan park free of charge

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

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to City Council a rezoning of 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R-A Residential Agriculture to C-1 Commercial Retail. They also recommended an ordinance amending pool regulations. No citizens spoke during the public hearing.

• Recommended rezoning 376 Dry Hollow Rd to C-1 Commercial Retail (unanimous)
• Recommended ordinance amending pool use regulations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

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

The City Council adopted the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, ratified an increase in property tax revenues, and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.178093 per $100 valuation. The council also approved the personnel pay scale and the FY 24-25 fee schedule. All votes were unanimous among those present, with Mayor Poore abstaining on the budget and tax rate items.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget (Ordinance 091424-01) (5-0, Mayor abstained)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase (Resolution 091424-01) (3-0)
• Adopted 2024 ad valorem tax rate of $0.178093 total (Ordinance 091424-02) (5-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved personnel pay scale (Resolution 091924-02) (3-0)
• Approved FY 24-25 fee schedule (Resolution 091924-03) (4-0)
• Approved Wilson County Appraisal District 2025 budget and reappraisal plan (consent agenda)

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

At the joint budget workshop, the council and MDD directed staff to prepare water and sewer rate increases of roughly 25% each, with discretion for slight adjustments, and to budget the full payoff of the 2017 series bond using fund balance. They also set the I&S tax rate at 0.04 cents per $100 valuation. The final budget and tax rate adoption is scheduled for September 19th. No formal votes were taken on these budget items; the only motions were to table two MDD items.

• Directed finance to prepare water and sewer rate increases of roughly 25% each (no formal vote)
• Directed budget to reflect full payoff of 2017 series bond from fund balance (no formal vote)
• Set I&S tax rate at 0.04 cents per $100 valuation (no formal vote)
• Tabled action on partnering with Alamo Regional Transit (motion by Oates, second Hyland; yea: Recker, Gilbert)
• Tabled action on obtaining Placer AI (motion by Oates, second Hyland; yea: Recker, Gilbert)

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

The La Vernia City Council voted not to accept the proposed West Texas Gas rate change until the company brings a new rate, and accepted the resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber. The council then appointed Katherine Evans to fill the vacancy, and she was sworn in. Two resolutions on budget and fund policies were approved. No citizens spoke during the public comment period.

• Approved Resolution No. 090524-01 (budget policy)
• Approved Resolution No. 090524-02 (fund policy)
• Rejected proposed West Texas Gas rate change until new rate is brought
• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber
• Appointed Katherine Evans to fill council vacancy
• Approved consent agenda (minutes and August financials)

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

The La Vernia City Council approved a budget amendment for garbage rates, multiple interlocal agreements, and updates to the personnel policy including 6 weeks paid leave for paternity, adoption, and foster. The council also approved the FY 2025 holiday schedule with provisions for a staff survey revision and discussed the proposed FY 24-25 budget.

• Approved consent agenda including 07-11-2024 minutes and July financials/check register
• Approved Ordinance No. 082224-01 budget amendment for garbage rates
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-082224-01 interlocal agreement for Operation Lone Star
• Approved Resolution No. 082224-02 interlocal agreement for Healthcare Provisions
• Approved Resolution No. 082224-03 interlocal agreement with San Antonio River Authority for Wastewater Treatment Services
• Approved Resolution No. 082224-04 interlocal agreement with the Wilson County Tax Office
• Approved Resolution No. 082224-05 appointing a City Secretary
• Approved Resolution No. 082224-06 update to Personnel Policy with 6 weeks paid leave for paternity, adoption, and foster

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

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

The board approved a Youth Empowerment Program with a maximum of $1,000 per applicant per fiscal year, all in favor. They also approved the consent agenda, which included the July 11 meeting minutes. Other items were discussion-only, including Chapter 380 agreement applications, FY 2025 events, Placer AI software, a media booking system, and the preliminary FY 2025 budget.

• Approved Youth Empowerment Program with $1,000 max per applicant per fiscal year (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

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

The City Council approved a franchise agreement for waste collection services and an engagement letter for the FY 2024 Audit. Council also approved participation in the TML budget Bootcamp program. No action was taken regarding drainage projects or the permitted use chart.

• Approved Ordinance No. 071124-01 waste collection franchise agreement (all in favor)
• Approved FY 2024 Audit engagement letter from Armstrong and Vaughn (all in favor)
• Approved partnering in the TML budget Bootcamp program (all in favor)
• Approved June 2024 financials, check register, 3rd Quarter Investment Report, and 06-13-24 minutes (all in favor)

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

The Board approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on the 4th of July event, sidewalk construction, and preliminary planning for the Hometown Hoedown.

• Approved June 13, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will discuss adding new drainage projects to the existing plan based on recommendations from the City Engineer. The council also plans to address changes regarding the City Administrator position, including appointments and updating financial account access. Additionally, members will consider budget amendments and fee changes for the Municipal Court Judge.

• Adding additional drainage projects to the existing drainage plan
• Amending the FY 2024 Budget for midyear review
• Appointing Kevin Hyland to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Amending fees for service paid to the Municipal Court Judge
• Resolutions regarding trash collection services and municipal development district agreements

The La Vernia City Council appointed Lindsey Wheeler as the new City Administrator and approved ordinances amending city administrator powers, the FY 2024 budget, and municipal court judge fees. The council also made board appointments, approved a service agreement with the Municipal Development District, and updated TEXPOOL financial accounts. Drainage and trash collection items were tabled.

• Accepted consent agenda including May 2024 financials and minutes
• Appointed Kevin Hyland to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Appointed Justin Oates to Municipal Development District Board of Directors
• Tabled additional drainage projects
• Approved Ordinance No. 061324-01 amending powers and duties of City Administrator
• Approved Ordinance No. 061324-02 amending FY 2024 Budget for Midyear review
• Approved Ordinance No. 061324-03 amending municipal court judge fees
• Approved Resolution R061324-01 appointing Lindsey Wheeler as City Administrator

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The board will consider allocating funds for security needs at the July 4th event. They will also discuss an agreement for Executive Director Services between the City and the MDD.

• Allocating funds to security needs for the 4th of July event
• Agreement for the provision of Executive Director Services between the City and the MDD
• Re-assessment of the existing 2016 interlocal agreement

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board approved an agreement for Executive Director services and appointed Felicia Carvajal as the new Executive Director. The board also authorized $45.00 per hour per officer for security at the upcoming 4th of July event. All decisions were passed unanimously by the present board members.

• Approved minutes from 04-11-24 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved $45.00 per hour per officer for 4th of July security (all in favor)
• Approved agreement for Executive Director services between City and MDD (all in favor)
• Appointed Felicia Carvajal as Executive Director (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 PM (all in favor)

Notice of Possible Quorum

City staff will host a discussion with ART regarding a Wilson County bus route project at the June 3 La Vernia City Council meeting. The agenda lists only a call to order and this discussion item, with no formal votes or contracts scheduled. Standard procedural notices cover decorum rules, executive session options under Texas law, and accessibility accommodations.

• Discussion of ART partnership for Wilson County bus route project
• Call to order
• Notice of potential executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act
• Accessibility accommodation requests due 48 hours prior

City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop and Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council and Planning and Zoning bodies will hold a joint workshop to discuss proposed changes to the permitted use chart. This session is designated for discussion only, with no council action scheduled for this item.

• Discussion of proposed edits to the permitted use chart

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss filling a council vacancy and appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem. A public hearing is scheduled for a rezoning request at 408 Bluebonnet Rd. The council will also consider garbage service negotiations and the use of hotel occupancy tax funds.

• Rezone 408 Bluebonnet Rd from R-1 Residential to C-1 Retail
• Fill City Council vacancy and appoint Mayor Pro-Tem
• Discuss using HOT tax funds for July 4th
• Negotiate garbage service agreement with Waste Connections
• Reallocate city park parking for official vehicles

City Council approved a re-zoning request for a property on Bluebonnet Rd from residential to retail. The council also appointed new officials and selected Waste Connections for garbage services. A motion was passed to provide HOT tax proceeds to the MDD moving forward.

• Approved re-zoning of 408 Bluebonnet Rd from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Oates to fill City Council vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Dianell Recker as Mayor Pro-Tem (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Connections for garbage service and authorized franchise agreement negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved giving HOT tax proceeds to the MDD moving forward (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 financials, check register, and 04-11-24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled reallocation of city park parking spaces pending alternate locations and costs

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a re-zone application for the property at 408 Bluebonnet Rd. The request proposes changing the classification from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail. The commission will consider making a recommendation to the City Council on this ordinance.

• Re-zone application for 408 Bluebonnet Rd from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail
• Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2024, Planning and Zoning meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that City Council re-zone a 1.80-acre property at 408 Bluebonnet Rd from single-family residential to retail. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended re-zoning 408 Bluebonnet Rd from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail (all in favor)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop will hold a discussion-only meeting. The agenda includes reviewing the permitted use chart and the status of the existing Comprehensive plan. Officials will also discuss murals and potential future meeting dates.

• Permitted use chart re-vamp
• Comprehensive plan updates and objectives
• Discussion regarding murals

The meeting was a workshop for discussion only; no formal votes or legislative actions were taken. Members discussed infrastructure maintenance, code enforcement, and murals.

• Scheduled follow-up meeting for May 14th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
• Discussed murals and noted they were not in favor

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will review routine financial reports and minutes during a consent agenda. Members will discuss updates on the city trash contract and drainage plans before taking action on street repairs, drainage projects, and water meter upgrades along Newton, San Antonio, and River roads; these infrastructure changes affect local road conditions and utility service reliability. The council will also consider resolutions to adopt new body-worn camera and procurement policies, as well as approve matching funds for the FELPS Summer Youth Program.

• Action on small street repairs and drainage projects on Newton, San Antonio, and River Rd
• Action on water meter replacement/upgrade project
• Resolution R041124-02 adopting a Body-Worn Camera Policy
• Resolution R041124-03 adopting a Procurement Policy
• Discussion only on trash contract status and drainage plan updates with Southwest Engineers

City Council approved bids for street repairs on River Rd, San Antonio Rd, and Newton St. The council also authorized moving $100,000 from the general fund for a water meter project and adopted new procurement and body-worn camera policies.

• Approved Oso Construction bid for River Rd and San Antonio Rd repairs
• Approved Kickin Asphalt bid for Newton St repairs
• Approved moving $100,000 from general fund for water meter replacement/upgrade project
• Approved Resolution No. R041124-01 for FELPS Summer Youth Program matching funds for La Vernia Library
• Approved Resolution No. R041124-02 adopting a Body-Worn Camera Policy
• Approved Resolution No. R041124-03 adopting a Procurement Policy
• Accepted consent agenda including Q1 and Q2 2024 investment reports and March 2024 financials

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will review minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting and hear a presentation regarding the TxDOT sidewalk project. The Board also plans to discuss July 4, 2024.

• Update on TxDOT sidewalk project
• Discussion of 4th of July 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023 meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the November 9, 2023, meeting. Staff provided an update on a TxDOT sidewalk project and discussed plans for the 2024 4th of July celebration. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 11-09-23 regular MDD meeting (unanimous)

City Council and Planning and zoning joint workshop Notice of Possible Quorum

The La Vernia City Council and Planning and Zoning bodies will hold a joint workshop. Discussion topics include a re-vamp of the permitted use chart and updates to the existing Comprehensive plan. The meeting also includes discussion regarding murals.

• Re-vamp of the permitted use chart
• Status update on the existing Comprehensive plan
• Discussion regarding murals

City Council Meeting

The La Vernance City Council will consider resolutions regarding body worn cameras and appointments to the CRWA Board. The council also plans to discuss ordinances to cancel both the general and special city elections.

• Resolution No. R030724-01 regarding Body Worn Cameras
• Ordinance No. 030724-01 to cancel the general election
• Ordinance No. 030724-02 to cancel the special city election
• Appointments to CRWA Board of Trustees and Managers
• Discussion regarding water meters

The La Vernia City Council approved two ordinances canceling the general city election and the special city election. It also approved a resolution on body worn cameras for the police department and appointed Martin Poore and Josh Delazerda to CRWA boards. Kevin Hyland was appointed to the MDD Board, and the council met in closed session about the 2023 Street Maintenance Project but took no action.

• Approved Resolution No. R030724-01 on body worn cameras (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution No. R030724-02 appointing Martin Poore to the CRWA Board of Trustees (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution No. R030724-03 appointing Josh Delazerda to the CRWA Board of Managers (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 030724-01 canceling the general city election (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 030724-02 canceling the special city election (all in favor)
• Appointed Kevin Hyland to the MDD Board (all in favor)
• Accepted consent agenda: minutes from 02-08-24 and 02-28-24 meetings and February financials/check register (all in favor)
• No action taken after closed session on 2023 Street Maintenance Project results

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board is meeting to review minutes from the November 9, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the 2024 4th of July.

• Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding 4th of July 2024

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of La Vernia will host a Mayors Meeting at City Hall where a quorum of council or board members may be present. This notice contains only procedural information regarding the meeting.

City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Workshop

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss options for establishing new permitted uses in the code of ordinances. The discussion focuses on classifying uses related to botanical sales, smoke shops, vape shops, and smoke lounges.

• Discussion regarding new permitted use classifications for smoke/vape shops and lounges

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the regulation of botanical sales, including smoke and vape shops. They decided to require Special Use Permits (SUP) for CBD shops in commercial and industrial districts, rather than allowing them by right.

• Decided CBD shops will be allowed in commercial and industrial districts by SUP only
• Decided CBD shops will not be allowed in any district by right
• Determined SUPs will include signage restrictions and distancing requirements from facilities involving children

City Council Meeting

The City Council denied a request for a botanicals and smoke shop at 1317 US HWY 87 W. The council also called for general and special elections on May 4, 2024, and approved an updated preparedness plan.

• Denied SUP request for botanicals and smoke shop at 1317 US HWY 87 W (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution No. 020824-01 for Updated Preparedness Plan (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 020824-01 calling for General Election on May 4, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance No. 020824-02 calling for Special Election on May 4, 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved motion to seek RFPs for Garbage contract (all in favor)
• Accepted consent agenda including January financials and 01-11-24 minutes (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request for a new business use at 1317 US HWY 87 W. The commission will also consider a request from DQ ENTERPRISES LLC to re-plat a property at 4092 CR 342 into two lots.

• SUP request for 'botanicals and smoke shop' at 1317 US HWY 87 W
• Re-Plat request from one lot to two at 4092 CR 342

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial to City Council of a Special Use Permit for a 'botanicals and smoke shop' at 1317 US HWY 87 W, requested by Christopher Ott with property owner Chester Eastin. The commission also approved a request from DQ ENTERPRISES LLC to re-plat the property at 4092 CR 342 from one lot into two. Both actions passed with all members present in favor. The commission also accepted the minutes of its January 9, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended denial of SUP for 'botanicals and smoke shop' at 1317 US HWY 87 W (all in favor)
• Approved re-plat of 4092 CR 342 from one lot to two (all in favor)
• Accepted consent agenda including 1/9/2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 PM (all in favor)

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for an animal boarding facility at 13672 US HWY 87 W. The Council will also consider authorizing up to $1,250,000 in certificates of obligation and amending park fee schedules.

• Public hearing for SUP request for Kennel/Stable/Animal Boarding at 13672 US HWY 87 W
• Ordinance authorizing up to $1,250,000 in combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates
• Ordinance amending the fee schedule regarding park fees
• Resolution regarding a ballistic shields grant
• Cost-share agreement with MDD for the purchase of tables and chairs

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $1,250,000 in combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation. Other actions included approving a park fee schedule amendment and a cost-share agreement for tables and chairs. A request for a special use permit for an animal boarding facility was tabled.

• Approved issuance of up to $1,250,000 in revenue certificates of obligation (Ordinance No. 011124-02)
• Approved park fee schedule amendment (Ordinance No. 011124-03)
• Approved ballistic shields grant (Resolution No. R011124-01)
• Approved cost-share agreement with MDD for tables and chairs
• Approved moving March City Council meeting to 03-07-24
• Approved consent agenda including 11-09-23 minutes and December financials
• Tabled SUP request for kennel/stable/animal boarding at 13672 US HWY 87 W

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for an animal boarding facility and two requests to split existing lots into two. The commission will also consider making recommendations to the City Council on these items.

• SUP request for kennel, stable, or animal boarding at 13672 US HWY 87 W
• Re-plat request to create two lots from one at 503 Bluebonnet Rd
• Re-plat request to create two lots from one at 101 Woodbridge Dr

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two requests to split one lot into two — one from BAICOH HOLDINGS LLC at 503 Bluebonnet Rd and one from MJS Development at 101 Woodbridge Dr — both passing unanimously. A request from property owner Kathryn Smith for a special use permit (SUP) to allow kennel, stable, animal boarding or housing at 13672 US HWY 87 W was tabled after commissioners said the applicant should first ensure no code violations are occurring at the site. The commission also approved the minutes of its 11-07-23 meeting and adjourned at 6:45 pm. Commissioner Marlin Tanneberger was not present.

• Approved re-plat creating two lots from one at 503 Bluebonnet Rd (BAICOH HOLDINGS LLC) — all in favor
• Approved re-plat creating two lots from one at 101 Woodbridge Dr (MJS Development) — all in favor
• Tabled SUP recommendation to City Council (Ordinance No. 011124-01) for kennel/stable/animal boarding at 13672 US HWY 87 W pending applicant resolution of code violations
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from the 11-07-23 regular meeting — all in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 pm — all in favor