La Vernia public meetings in 2025

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will discuss recaps of recent community events (Hometown Hoedown, Pink Friday, Christmas) and a 3-year plan. No votes or action items are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion of Hometown Hoedown recap
• Discussion of Pink Friday recap
• Discussion of Christmas recap
• Discussion of 3-year plan

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The meeting agenda included discussion items such as a recap of local events and a review of a three-year plan.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Minutes from 11/13/25 meeting approved as consent agenda item
• Hometown Hoedown recap discussed
• Pink Friday recap discussed
• Christmas recap discussed
• 3 year plan discussed

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning ordinance for 100 Micah Point Rd from R-2 Residential to C-2 Commercial. A separate public hearing will address a replat for 119 San Antonio Rd. The council will also discuss amending an American Tower lease and vote on resolutions regarding land dedication/impact fees and procurement policy.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 121125-01 to rezone 100 Micah Point Rd from R-2 to C-2 General Commercial
• Public hearing and action on preliminary/final replat of 119 San Antonio Rd (Lots 426-427-428-431, 2.19 acres)
• Discussion and possible action on American Tower proposal to amend a lease
• Consider Resolution No. R121125-01 regarding a land dedication and impact fee agreement
• Consider Resolution No. R121125-02 amending the city's procurement policy

The council approved a rezoning for a commercial property on 100 MICAH POINT RD, accepted a land dedication agreement with NP Homes, and updated the city’s procurement policy to raise the competitive bid limit from $50,000 to $100,000. A property replat at 119 SAN ANTONIO RD was also approved, transferring a drainage triangle and easement to municipal control. The council also approved routine minutes and October financials via consent agenda.

• Approved rezoning of 100 MICAH POINT RD from R-2 General Residence to C-2 General Commercial (all in favor with one abstain)
• Approved replat of 119 SAN ANTONIO RD transferring drainage area and 15ft easement to the city (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution R121125-01 land dedication and impact fee agreement with NP Homes (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution R121125-02 amending procurement policy, raising bid limit from $50,000 to $100,000 (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items including November 13 minutes and October financials (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations to the City Council on two items: a rezoning of 100 Micah Point Rd from R-2 General Residence to C-2 General Commercial (Ordinance 121125-01) and a replat of 119 San Antonio Rd (Lots 426-428-431). The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Ordinance 121125-01 to rezone 100 Micah Point Rd from R-2 to C-2 (0.276 acres)
• Public hearing and recommendation on preliminary/final replat of 119 San Antonio Rd (2.19 acres, PID 27671)
• Consent agenda: approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning at 376 Dry Hollow Rd and a final replat for The Heights at La Vernia subdivision, a 45.75-acre development. The council will also consider resolutions to renew the animal control contract with Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter, approve a chief of police employment agreement, and extend banking services with Wells Fargo, among other items.

• Public hearing on rezone of 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R-A to R-2 General Residence District
• Public hearing on final replat of 15010 US HWY 87 W for The Heights at La Vernia subdivision
• Resolution R111325-01: renew animal control contract with Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter
• Resolution R111325-02: approve chief of police employment agreement
• Discussion on park restroom renovation estimates

The La Vernia City Council unanimously denied a request to rezone 376 Dry Hollow Road from R-A to R-2 for a 40-unit apartment complex, after public comments raised concerns about flooding, traffic, and property values. The council also approved the final replat for The Heights at La Vernia subdivision (126 residential lots and 1 commercial lot), authorized a $76,200 park restroom renovation, and renewed the animal control contract with Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter for $10,000. Several other resolutions were approved, including a Chief of Police employment agreement and a nomination to the appraisal board. Two items—a water service agreement and a land dedication/impact fee agreement—were tabled without action.

• Denied rezoning of 376 Dry Hollow Rd to R-2 for 40-unit apartment complex (unanimous)
• Approved final replat for The Heights at La Vernia subdivision (126 residential, 1 commercial lot) (unanimous)
• Approved $76,200 park restroom renovation estimate from Kincaid's (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of animal control contract with Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Chief of Police employment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Anna Verdel to Wilson County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved extending agreement with Wells Fargo for banking services (unanimous)
• Tabled water service agreement with SS Water and land dedication/impact fee agreement (no action)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will meet to discuss a potential lease for property at 107 W CHIHUAHUA ST and receive updates on local events. The meeting will also include a consent agenda and an executive session regarding real property.

• Discussion on lease for 107 W CHIHUAHUA ST
• Update on Launch La Vernia
• Update on Hometown Hoedown
• Update on Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
• Executive session regarding real property

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board approved a one-year renewable lease for city property at 107 W Chihuahua St., with the district responsible for annual maintenance. Members also received discussion-only updates on three upcoming community events that feature local business participation and public attendance: Launch La Vernia, the Hometown Hoedown, and the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. No public action was taken during executive session.

• Approved yearly lease for property at 107 W Chihuahua St. (all in favor)
• Accepted meeting minutes from October 9, 2025 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 PM (all in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property rezoning request and a final replat for a proposed development. The commission will also receive updates on Boondockers and a home occupation ordinance.

• Rezoning of 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R-A Residential Agriculture to R-2 General Residence District
• Final replat of 15010 US Hwy 87 W to establish The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision
• Update on Boondockers
• Update on home occupation Ordinance

The La Vernia Planning & Zoning Commission voted on two land-use requests that affect local housing supply and neighborhood traffic patterns. The commission declined to recommend a change from agricultural to residential zoning for a 4.34-acre property at 376 Dry Hollow Rd, where the owner proposed building 40 apartment units; members cited traffic and road capacity concerns raised by neighbors. The commission also approved recommending the final plat for The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision at 15010 US Hwy 87 W, which will establish new residential lots and one commercial lot.

• Accepted consent agenda including October 7 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Declined to recommend rezone at 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R-A Residential Agriculture to R-2 General Residence District for a proposed 40-unit apartment complex (all in favor)
• Recommended final plat approval for The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision at 15010 US Hwy 87 W, creating residential lots and one commercial lot (all in favor)

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop meeting with no voting or public hearings. The only substantive item is a discussion of the LVLL Agreement. No action is expected to be taken.

• Discussion of the LVLL Agreement

The City Council held a discussion regarding the current contract and field usage rights for LVLL. An updated agreement will be presented for approval at the January meeting.

• Scheduled LVLL agreement for approval at January meeting

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 38 (Zoning) of the city code. They will also discuss and act on multiple items including a desalination project, a water line project bid, mobile food vendor regulations, fee schedule changes for trash and recycling, personnel resolutions, and proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Veterans Memorial Board.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 100925-01 amending Chapter 38 (Zoning)
• Ordinance No. 100925-02 amending Chapter 16 on mobile food vendors
• Ordinance No. 100925-03 amending fee schedule for trash and recycling fees
• Resolution No. R100925-03 regarding a Conditional Water Service Agreement
• Discuss and consider action on accepting bid for US Hwy 87 12" water line project

The council approved a $359,243 bid to Pruski Hauling for the US Hwy 87 12-inch water line relocation. They also approved a $13,688.36 reservation fee for the Nueces River Authority Desalination Project for emergency water backup. Several ordinances were passed, including amendments to zoning and mobile food vendor regulations, and a 2.66% increase in trash and recycling fees. Council declined to take action on the Boondockers rezone proposal.

• Approved $359,243 bid to Pruski Hauling for US Hwy 87 water line project (5-0)
• Approved $13,688.36 reservation fee for Nueces River Authority Desalination Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 100925-01 amending Chapter 38 Zoning (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 100925-02 on mobile food vendors, with strong opposition noted (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 100925-03 increasing trash and recycling fees by 2.66% (5-0)
• Approved surplusing Police Department items with profits split 1/2 with Public Works (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R100925-01 for consulting agreement supporting interim city administrator (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R100925-02 for City Administrator employment agreement (5-0)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, hear updates on community events (Hometown Hoedown, tree lighting/parade, Launch La Vernia), and hold an executive session to deliberate real property matters under Texas law. No votes on major projects or contracts are scheduled.

• Consent agenda: Approve minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Discussion: Update on plans for Hometown Hoedown
• Discussion: Update on plans for annual tree lighting and Parade
• Discussion: Update on Launch La Vernia
• Executive session: Deliberation on real property (Texas Gov't Code §551.072)

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes from September 11, 2025. No substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on upcoming community events (Hometown Hoedown, annual tree lighting and parade, Launch La Vernia) and an executive session on real property from which no public action resulted.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes from 09/11/25 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding an amendment to the La Vernia Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 Zoning. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the ordinance and a discussion on the Boondockers.

• Public hearing on amending La Vernia Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 Zoning
• Consideration of recommendation to City Council on Ordinance No. 100925-01
• Discussion regarding Boondockers
• Approval of minutes from the 8/12/2025 Planning and Zoning meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission tabled Ordinance No. 100925-01, which would amend Chapter 38 of the city zoning code, after members raised concerns about unclear language on signage, traffic impacts, and definitions of 'substantial increase.' A public hearing was held but no public testimony was given. The commission also approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes via consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 8/12/2025 (3-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 100925-01 amending Chapter 38 zoning code (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget, ratifying an increase in property tax revenues, and setting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate. The body will also consider resolutions regarding personnel pay scales, fee schedules, and the appointment of an interim City Administrator.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 091125-01 adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 091125-01 ratifying an increase in property tax revenues
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Resolution No. 091125-05 regarding Veterans Memorial Maintenance
• Resolution No. R091125-07 regarding appointing an interim City Administrator

The City Council unanimously approved the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, the ad valorem tax rate (M&O and I&S), and a resolution ratifying the increase in property tax revenues. The council also approved several resolutions, including personnel pay scale, fee schedule, Texas Film Commission support, Veterans Memorial maintenance, public information request procedures, and appointment of an interim city administrator. The consent agenda, which included the Wilson County Appraisal District budget and financials, was also approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 091125-01 adopting FY 2025-2026 budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 091125-01 ratifying property tax revenue increase (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appraisal district budget and financials (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 091125-02 regarding personnel pay scale (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 091125-03 regarding fee schedule for FY 25-26 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 091125-04 regarding Texas Film Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 091125-05 regarding Veterans Memorial Maintenance (unanimous)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a Youth Empowerment Fund application from the LV Grizzlies, and receive updates on community events and street signage.

• Approval of minutes from August 2025 meetings
• Consideration of Youth Empowerment Fund application from LV Grizzlies
• Updates on Hometown Hoedown and annual tree lighting plans
• Update on installation of new street signs and mile markers

The board approved a $1,000 grant from the Youth Empowerment Fund to the LV Grizzlies for safety measures and repairs after vandalism. The consent agenda, including minutes from August 14 and August 28 meetings, was also approved unanimously. Other items were discussion only, including updates on the Hometown Hoedown, tree lighting, and street sign installation.

• Approved $1,000 Youth Empowerment Fund grant to LV Grizzlies (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 08-14-2025 regular meeting and 08-28-2025 special joint meeting (5-0)

Joint City Council and MDD budget workshop and public hearing

The La Vernia City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget (Ordinance No. 091125-02) and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate (Ordinance No. 091125-03), which includes operation and maintenance and debt service components. The meeting is a joint workshop with the Municipal Development District.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 091125-03 adopting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Citizens may speak on non-agenda items during Citizens to Be Heard (3-minute limit)
• Reserved right to adjourn into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters

The La Vernia City Council held public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and ad valorem tax rate but did not adopt either ordinance. Both items were tabled unanimously to the September 11, 2025 council meeting for further discussion, including meter replacement estimates and police vehicle purchases.

• Tabled Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting FY 2025-2026 budget (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 091125-03 adopting 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.272538 per $100 valuation (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the annual job performance of the City Administrator. This discussion is scheduled to take place in a closed executive session.

• Executive session to deliberate the annual job performance of the City Administrator

The La Vernia City Council met on August 21, 2025. After an 86-minute executive session to discuss the annual job performance of the City Administrator under Texas Government Code §551.074, the council took no public action. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions or votes on ordinances, contracts, or other business.

• Entered executive session at 6:30 PM to deliberate city administrator's annual job performance
• Exited executive session at 7:56 PM with no public action taken
• Adjourned at 8:03 PM on motion by Oates, seconded by Rabel, all in favor

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate. The council will also consider a special use permit for a drive-thru and a final plat for a new subdivision.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing on 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for drive-thru (13886 US Hwy 87 W)
• Public hearing on replat for The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision (15010 US Hwy 87 W)
• Discussion on park restroom renovation estimates

The City Council approved a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru at 13886 US Hwy 87 W and approved a contract for School Resource Officer services. The 2025-2026 budget and tax rate were tabled for a September workshop, and a park restroom renovation was discussed.

• Approved Special Use Permit for drive-thru at 13886 US Hwy 87 W (Fer & Fer Properties)
• Approved Resolution 081425-01 for SRO services contract with LVISD
• Approved Resolution 081425-02 for Operation Lonestar grant application
• Tabled replat for The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision to next month
• Tabled adoption of 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget to September 11
• Tabled adoption of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate to September 11
• Directed staff to return with more options for park restroom renovation
• No public action taken during executive session

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will discuss the proposed FY 25-26 operating budget and receive updates on upcoming events and the Rummage for Relief program. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of July meeting minutes. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate the annual job performance of the Executive Director.

• Discussion of proposed FY 25-26 Operating budget for the MDD
• Update on Rummage for Relief event
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting
• Executive session to deliberate Executive Director annual job performance
• Future agenda item: joint budget workshop with City Council

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the July 10 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion-only items: upcoming community events, an update on the Rummage for Relief fundraiser, and a proposed FY 25-26 operating budget. The board entered executive session to discuss the executive director's annual performance but took no public action.

• Approved consent agenda including July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru at 13886 US Hwy 87 W and a final replat for The Heights At La Vernia subdivision. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and a citizens-to-be-heard session.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit (SUP) at 13886 US Hwy 87 W
• Public hearing for replat of The Heights At La Vernia subdivision
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting
• Citizens to Be Heard session (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Discussion of items for future agenda line items

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 13886 US Hwy 87 W. The commission also moved a subdivision replat item to the next month's agenda.

• Accepted prior meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Special Use Permit for drive-thru restaurant (6-0)
• Moved subdivision replat item to next month
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Meeting

The La Vernia Parks and Recreation board will discuss several items including an update on the park bench program, advertising ideas for park rentals, and feedback from City Council on proposed park restroom renovations for fiscal year 2026. No votes are scheduled; all substantive items are for discussion only. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 8 meeting.

• Discuss update on the park bench program (Mary-Cathrine)
• Discuss advertising ideas for park rental opportunities
• Discuss feedback from City Council on proposed park restroom renovations for FY 2026
• Approve meeting minutes from July 8, 2025 (consent agenda)

City Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing and consider action on a final replat for a 45.75-acre development at 15010 US Highway 87 W, creating The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision. Also up for discussion are appointments, an audit engagement letter, park bathroom estimates, a fee schedule revision, a budget amendment, and a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife.

• Public hearing and action on final replat for The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision (45.75 acres at 15010 US HWY 87 W)
• Consider Ordinance No. 071025-01 revising the city fee schedule
• Consider Ordinance No. 071025-02 amending the FY 2025 budget (midyear review No. 2)
• Discuss appointment of Dawn Polasek Barnett as designated officer for no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rate calculations
• Discuss Resolution N0. R071025-01 for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application

The City Council approved an amendment to the 2025 budget, a revised fee schedule, and an audit engagement letter. They also appointed a tax assessor-collector to calculate tax rates and approved a grant application for splash pad improvements. The public hearing for a subdivision plat was moved to the next meeting.

• Appointed Dawn Polasek Barnett as designated officer for 2025 tax rate calculations
• Approved Armstrong and Vaughn as auditors for FY 2025
• Approved Ordinance No. 071025-01 revising the fee schedule
• Approved Ordinance No. 071025-02 amending the FY 2025 budget
• Approved Resolution No. R071025-01 for Texas Parks and Wildlife grant funding
• Moved Heights at La Vernia subdivision plat hearing to August meeting
• Council advised leaning toward modular build for park bathrooms
• Approved purchase of used Ford Explorer for police department

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will approve minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting and discuss the upcoming 2025 La Vernia 4th of July event. The meeting will also cover future agenda items and allow for public comment.

• Approval of MDD minutes from June 12, 2025
• Discussion on the 2025 La Vernia 4th of July event
• Future agenda items to be discussed
• Public comment period (Citizens To Be Heard)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting. The board discussed the 2025 4th of July event, including vendor setup, police presence, and feedback on the musical acts and fireworks timing.

• Approved MDD minutes from 06-12-25 meeting
• Discussed 2025 4th of July event logistics and feedback

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed development. The body will discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council on a specific property replat.

• Public hearing and recommendation for the replat of 15010 US HWY 87 W (Lot 101B, 45.75 acres) to establish The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The La Vernia Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommendations on dedicated park benches, art in the park, and park restrooms. A discussion-only item covers the park budget for FY 2025 and goals for FY 2026. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discuss and consider a recommendation on dedicated park benches
• Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding art in the park
• Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding park restrooms
• Discussion of park budget for FY 2025 and goals for FY 2026
• Approval of minutes from May and June 2025 meetings

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance updating the city's Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvement Plans, and water/wastewater impact fees. Other action items include appointing a municipal court judge, adopting a resolution on border security, and adopting the Wilson County hazard mitigation plan. The council will also discuss park art and dedicated park benches.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 061225-01 amending Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plans for water/wastewater impact fees
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 061225-02 appointing a municipal court judge and setting fees
• Consideration of Resolution R061225-01 regarding Border Security
• Consideration of Resolution R061225-02 adopting the Wilson County 2025 hazard mitigation plan
• Discussion on art in the park and dedicated park benches

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 061225-01 to amend Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plans, establishing new water, sewer, and drainage impact fees. The council also adopted a border security resolution and the Wilson County 2025 hazard mitigation action plan. Several items regarding parks and the municipal court judge were tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 061225-01 amending Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvement Plans, and water/wastewater impact fees
• Approved Resolution No. R061225-01 regarding Border Security
• Approved Resolution No. R061225-02 adopting the Wilson County 2025 hazard mitigation action plan
• Approved May financials and 05-08-25 meeting minutes
• Tabled art in the park discussion
• Tabled dedicated park benches discussion
• Tabled Ordinance No. 061225-02 regarding municipal court judge appointment and fees

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will review meeting minutes, discuss the Youth Empowerment Fund Program, and consider action on Façade grant applications for The Taco Vallarta and The layer lounge salon & spa.

• Review meeting minutes from 04/17/25 and 05/08/25
• Discuss Youth Empowerment Fund Program
• Consider action on The Taco Vallarta Façade grant application
• Consider action on The layer lounge salon & spa Façade grant application
• Discuss and consider action on the 3 year plan

The Board approved funding for the LVPD Youth Empowerment Fund and two business façade grants. The Board also formally adopted a three-year plan focusing on workforce, quality of life, business growth, and infrastructure.

• Approved $1,000 grant to LVPD for youth scholarship golf tournament (All in favor)
• Approved $5,000 façade grant to Taco Vallarta for landscaping, patio, and lighting (All in favor)
• Approved $3,271.36 façade grant to The layer lounge salon & spa (All in favor)
• Adopted 3 year plan for 2025-2027 (All in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from 04/17/25 and 05/08/25 (All in favor)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session to consult with an attorney regarding a request for disannexation. The council may take action or provide direction on this matter after reconvening into a regular session.

• Executive session for consultation with attorney regarding a request for disannexation

Following an executive session to consult with an attorney, the City Council voted to deny a request for disannexation. The decision followed public comments from David and Margie Sanders and Kip Workman.

• Denied request for disannexation (all in favor)

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss recommendations for park benches and public art, as well as the FY 2025 park budget. The meeting will include a public comment period and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Recommendation on dedicated park benches
• Recommendation regarding art in the park
• Discussion of park budget for FY 2025
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was canceled because a quorum was not reached. The agenda included items for discussion on park benches, art in the park, and the FY 2025 budget.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting not approved (meeting canceled)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for a Special Use Permit to allow a drive-thru in the C-1 zoning district at 13867 US HWY 87 W (La Vernia One LLC). The council will also vote on a junked vehicles ordinance. Other items include discussion of food truck regulations, a monthly meter replacement report, and an impact fee study. Newly elected officials will be sworn in.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for drive-thru at 13867 US HWY 87 W (La Vernia One LLC)
• Ordinance No. 050825-01: SUP for La Vernia One LLC drive-thru
• Ordinance No. 050825-02: Junked Vehicles
• Discussion on food truck regulations
• Impact fee study discussion

The City Council approved a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru at Silverado Hills Commercial Park and an ordinance regarding junked vehicles. The meeting also included the swearing-in of new council members and the approval of April financials.

• Approved April financials (unanimous)
• Issued certificates to new elected officials
• Approved Special Use Permit for La Vernia One LLC drive-thru (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 050825-02 regarding junked vehicles (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on food trucks until legislators act

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and take action on a 3-year plan and the Youth Empowerment Fund Program. The board will also review a façade grant application for The layer lounge salon & spa.

• Action on the Youth Empowerment Fund Program
• Façade grant application for The layer lounge salon & spa
• Action on the 3 year plan
• Update on the 4th of July event
• Update on street signs and sidewalk markers

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The meeting agenda included items for discussion on the Youth Empowerment Fund Program, a Façade grant application, and the 3-year plan.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting tabled (not enacted)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The La Vernia Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru at Silverado Hills Commercial Park and consider amendments to land use assumptions and impact fees. The meeting will also include a public hearing on these items.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit (SUP) for drive-thru at 13867 US HWY 87 W STE 2
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 050825-01 regarding SUP for La Vernia One LLC
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 061225-01 on land use assumptions and impact fees
• Approval of minutes from the 10/08/2024 Planning and Zoning meeting
• Discussion on future agenda items

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a special use permit for a drive-thru and amendments to impact fees for water, wastewater, and drainage. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including 10/08/2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 050825-01 for La Vernia One LLC special use permit for two drive-thrus at 13867 US HWY 87 W (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance No. 061225-01 regarding Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvement Plans, and water, wastewater, and drainage impact fees (all in favor)

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The body will also discuss current projects, park events, and recommendations for park benches and bathrooms.

• Election of chairperson and vice-chair-person
• Recommendation on dedicated park benches
• Recommendation on park bathrooms
• Discussion of current projects and priorities

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to make Kevin Hyland the chairperson and Debbie Nutt the vice‑chairperson, with all members in favor. A motion to postpone the dedicated‑bench recommendation until next month was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Kevin Hyland elected chairperson (all in favor)
• Debbie Nutt elected vice‑chairperson (all in favor)
• Bench recommendation postponed to next month (all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM (all in favor)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will discuss and consider action on a façade grant application from Ledford Enterprises, LLC, and a proposed amendment to that grant. The board will also consider changes to the MDD bylaws and a loan agreement between the City of La Vernia and the Municipal Development District. Presentations on the GVEC Power Up Grant and new community‑engagement coordinators will be given, followed by updates on the July 4 event, street signage, and the three‑year plan.

• Discuss and consider action on Ledford Enterprises, LLC façade grant application
• Discuss and consider action on amending the façade grant
• Discuss and consider action on MDD bylaws amendment
• Discuss and consider action on loan agreement between the City of La Vernia and the Municipal Development District
• Presentation regarding GVEC Power Up Grant

The Municipal Development District Board approved a $5,000 façade grant for Ledford Enterprises. The board also accepted minor amendments to the façade grant guidelines. Changes to the MDD bylaws and a loan agreement between the City of La Vernia and the district were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 façade grant for Ledford Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved minor amendments to the façade grant guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved changes to MDD bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved loan agreement between City of La Vernia and MDD (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 03/13/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 PM (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will discuss and consider action on estimates for renovation work to the new police department building. Council members will also consider two park‑related ordinances: one repealing the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance and another amending the Parks Ordinance. Several resolutions will be reviewed, including an IT managed services agreement with Barcom and matters concerning the Municipal Development District. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, proclamations, and discussion‑only reports on street projects, meter replacement, and an impact fee study.

• Estimates for renovation work to the new Police Department Building (Discussion Action)
• Ordinance No. 041725-01 to repeal the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 041725-02 to amend the Parks Ordinance
• Resolution No. R041725-01 for managed IT services (Barcom agreement)
• Resolution No. R041725-02 concerning the Municipal Development District (MDD) Bylaws

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It also approved spending $250,000 for renovation work on the new police department building. The council repealed the Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance and amended the Parks Ordinance. Additional resolutions for IT services, MDD bylaws, and a loan repayment agreement were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (all in favor)
• Approved $250,000 police building renovation (all in favor)
• Approved repeal of Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to Parks Ordinance (all in favor)
• Approved IT managed services agreement (Barcom) (all in favor)
• Approved MDD Bylaws resolution (all in favor)
• Approved loan repayment agreement with MDD (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors will meet to discuss proposed updates to its bylaws. The board will also receive updates on the walking trail at the park and upcoming holiday events.

• Proposed updates to MDD bylaws
• Update on the walking trail at the park
• Update on the Easter event
• Update on the 4th of July event and parade

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will review routine consent agenda items, adopt a proclamation for Women's History Month, and hear a presentation on S&P Global Ratings. Council members will discuss and vote on several actions, including repair work at City Hall, the FELPS Summer Youth program, and a mid‑year amendment to the FY 2025 budget. Ordinances to cancel upcoming elections, designate a newspaper of record, and other resolutions will also be considered.

• Consent agenda: approve minutes from 02‑06‑25 meeting and February financials
• Ordinance No. 031325-04: amend FY 2025 budget for midyear review
• Ordinance No. 031325-03: make The Wilson County News the newspaper of record
• Resolution No. R031325-01: appoint Lindsey Wheeler to the CRWA Board of Managers
• Discussion/action on repair work and repainting City Hall

City Council Workshop

The La Vernia City Council will hold a workshop meeting on March 12, 2025. Council members will discuss the LVLL contract, potential lighting for the baseball field, and the Parks and Recreation Commission ordinance. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• LVLL Contract – discussion
• Baseball field lighting – discussion
• Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance – discussion

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Municipal Development District Board will adopt routine consent agenda items, including minutes from the January 9 and January 27 meetings. The board will discuss updates on the 4th of July events, the Heart of La Vernia Events Team, a three‑year plan workshop, the MDD bylaws, and a sidewalk project. In executive session, members will deliberate purchasing a building for the La Vernia Police Department, with any action to follow in open session.

• Adopt minutes from the 01/09/25 MDD meeting (consent agenda)
• Adopt minutes from the 01/27/25 MDD workshop (consent agenda)
• Discussion update on the 4th of July events
• Discussion update on the Heart of La Vernia Events Team
• Executive session to deliberate purchasing a building for the La Vernia Police Department

City Council Meeting

The council will discuss several ordinances to schedule a general election for two aldermen and a special election for one alderman on May 3, 2025, and will amend Chapter 30 of the code. They will consider a resolution to sponsor police cadets, renew the animal‑control contract with Wilson County No‑Kill Animal Shelter for FY 2024‑2025, appoint a member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and approve repair and repainting of City Hall. In executive session, the council will deliberate the purchase of a building for the La Vernia Police Department.

• Ordinance No. 020625-01 – call for a general election on May 3, 2025 to elect two aldermen
• Ordinance No. 020625-02 – call for a special election on May 3, 2025 to elect one alderman for an unexpired term
• Ordinance No. 020625-03 – amendment to La Vernia Code of Ordinances Chapter 30
• Renewal of the animal‑control contract with Wilson County No‑Kill Animal Shelter for FY 2024‑2025
• Executive‑session deliberation to purchase a building for the La Vernia Police Department

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Workshop

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will meet on Jan. 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion of the district’s three‑year strategic plan. The meeting also provides a time for citizens to be heard and for the board to consider future agenda items. No formal actions are listed.

• Discussion of the La Vernia Municipal Development District 3‑Year Strategic Plan
• Citizens to be heard (public comment period)
• Consideration of future agenda items

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will discuss and potentially act on construction of a walking trail and on amending the interlocal agreement with the City of La Vernia (Resolution No. 010925-01). The meeting also includes discussion of a three‑year strategic planning effort, the creation of a joint events committee, and plans for the upcoming Fourth of July event. All consent agenda items, such as the November 2024 meeting minutes, will be approved by a single motion unless a board member requests separate consideration.

• Discuss and consider action on construction to the walking trail
• Discuss and consider action regarding Resolution No. 010925-01 amending the interlocal agreement between the City of La Vernia and the La Vernia Municipal Development District
• Discuss starting the 3‑year planning efforts for the MDD Strategic Plan
• Discuss creating a joint events committee for the MDD
• Discuss upcoming plans for the 4th of July event

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will address several items, including appointing members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and discussing the TXDOT downtown project. The council will also consider multiple resolutions covering an interlocal agreement amendment, juvenile diversion, an updated investment policy, an application to relocate publicly‑owned utility facilities to TXDOT, and the appointment of an investment officer. Presentations on National Night Out, TDEM, and the 2024 audit will be given. Routine consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and financial reports will be approved.

• Discuss and consider action on appointing members of the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Discuss and consider action surrounding the TXDOT downtown project
• Resolution No. R010925-04 authorizing application for state participation in relocating utility facilities to TXDOT
• Resolution No. R010925-05 appointing an investment officer
• Presentation from Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, P.C. regarding the 2024 Audit