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Spring Valley Village public meetings in 2023

27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Spring Valley Village Council discusses 1-10 year police growth plan

The Spring Valley Village City Council held a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the Spring Valley Village Police Department's 1 through 10 year growth plan. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural steps, including calling the roll and adjournment, with the police growth plan being the sole substantive item for discussion.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council considers $2.98M paving contract and new zoning leasing rules

The Spring Valley Village City Council is scheduled to vote on a $2.98 million contract for paving and utility improvements on Cedarspur and Burkhart streets. The agenda also includes public hearings and votes on ordinances that would add leasing regulations to single-family zoning and change garbage collection fees. Additionally, the council will review a fire department budget amendment and discuss recent police and infrastructure updates.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $2.98M paving project and bans short-term rentals

City Council awarded a paving and utility contract to On Par Civil Services, LLC and passed an ordinance prohibiting 30-day leasing agreements to prevent Airbnbs. The Council also approved a waste services contract with GFL Environmental and updated zoning variance grounds.

Wed Nov 15, 2023 · 00:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission reviews lot variance and new rules for leasing single-family homes

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a request to split a property at 1322 Fries Road into two lots, which requires a variance for lot depth. The body is also holding a public hearing and considering action on a proposed ordinance that would add specific regulations regarding the leasing of single-family dwellings.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council votes to suspend CenterPoint gas rate increase and hire legal help to negotiate.

The Spring Valley Village City Council will consider a resolution to suspend a proposed CenterPoint Energy gas rate increase scheduled for December 4, 2023. The measure authorizes hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and join a coalition of cities to challenge the rate change. The agenda also includes routine appointments to regional boards and a police department update.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2024 employee insurance carriers

The City Council approved the recommended insurance carriers for 2024 employee benefits. The council also passed several resolutions regarding regional board appointments and utility rate protections.

Tue Oct 24, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council to discuss police report, fire dept updates, and quarterly investments

The Spring Valley Village City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2023. The agenda includes updates on the September police and fire department activities, a briefing on reestablishing the Civic Activities Board, and a review of the quarterly investment report. The council will also consider resolutions for official newspaper designation and regional council representation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Bingle Road diet contract and $25k outfall pay estimate

The City Council approved a final pay estimate of $25,190 for the Krist Outfall Reconstruction Project and authorized a contract with Lone Star Pavement Services for the Bingle Road Diet. They also designated Council Member Steve Bass as the representative to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2024 General Assembly. The Council discussed reestablishing a board for parks and community activities but took no formal vote on it.

Tue Oct 10, 2023 · 00:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission discusses banning short-term rentals in single-family homes

The Planning and Zoning Commission is discussing a proposed ordinance to prohibit leasing single-family dwellings for terms shorter than 30 days. Staff is seeking direction on this change, which would include a penalty of up to $2,000 per day for violations. The commission will also review proposed updates to the Board of Adjustment regulations.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023 · 00:00

Legacy Fund Board of Directors

Board considers $7,000 for Swift Water Rescue equipment and training

The Spring Valley Legacy Fund Board of Directors is meeting to consider authorizing a $7,000 expenditure from the fund. This money would purchase four Swift Water Rescue kits and cover training for four police officers through Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. The board will also discuss general activities of the Legacy Fund.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council to adopt FY 2023-24 budget and set tax rate at $0.405000 per $100 value

The Spring Valley Village City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and associated tax rates. The proposed tax rate is $0.405000 per $100 of assessed value, split into maintenance/operations and debt service components. The meeting also includes updates on police and fire department activities, paving projects, and a closed executive session regarding personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts FY 2023-2024 budget and sets tax rates

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and ratified increased property tax revenues. The council also established the debt service and maintenance and operations tax rates for 2023.

Tue Aug 22, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Spring Valley Village Council to discuss FY 2023-2024 draft budget

The City Council will review the draft budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and consider a proposal for police body and in-car cameras. The body will also discuss potential amendments to the personnel manual and the repeal of the juvenile curfew ordinance.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves police camera contract and repeals juvenile curfew

The City Council approved a proposal for police body and in-car cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. and voted to repeal the juvenile curfew ordinance. Council also approved several infrastructure payments and updated the city personnel manual's social media policy.

Thu Aug 10, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to consider City Administrator contract and paving project bid

The City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations in executive session. The body will consider action on the employment contract for City Administrator John McDonald and a competitive sealed bid for infrastructure improvements.

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✓ Decided: Spring Valley Village appoints John McDonald as City Administrator

The City Council approved an employment contract for a new City Administrator. Additionally, the Council voted to reject all bids for a paving and utility improvements project.

Tue Aug 1, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to consider FY 2023-2024 draft budget and tax rate

The City Council is meeting to discuss the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and consider proposing a tax rate of $0.4050 per $100 valuation. The proposed budget includes cost-of-living salary increases and various capital outlays for city departments.

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✓ Decided: City Council proposes tax rate of $0.4050 per $100 valuation

City Council approved a proposed tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. Council also reviewed a draft budget for FY 2023-2024 and directed staff to provide further details on several items.

Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council considers $3.2 million paving project and fire department budget

The City Council will consider awarding a paving and utility contract for Cedarspur and Burkhart roads. The body will also discuss the proposed FY 2024 Village Fire Department budget and a rate modification request from Green for Life Environmental.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $9.9M Fire Dept budget and $3.28M road contract

The City Council approved the Village Fire Department’s FY 2024 budget of $9,913,487.85 and awarded a construction contract for paving and utility improvements on Cedarspur and Burkhart streets to Conrad Construction for up to $3,285,836.00. The Council also approved two Fire Department budget amendments and a pay estimate for a separate pavement project. A proposed 3.99% rate increase by Green for Life Environmental was discussed but no action was taken.

Tue May 23, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to discuss FY 2023-2024 budget policy assumptions

The City Council is meeting to provide direction on the assumptions used to develop the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The body will also review a possible change to the interlocal agreement with the City of Hilshire Village for police and municipal court services.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to use specific assumptions for FY 2024 budget development

The City Council reviewed and agreed on budget policy assumptions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, including a conservative revenue forecast and a 6.5% health insurance increase. Staff were directed to proceed with budget development using these assumptions, which include a baseline 3% cost-of-living adjustment for salaries. The Council also agreed to hold a separate workshop to discuss salary adjustment proposals ranging from 2% to 5%.

Tue May 23, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council considers $229,400 bid for Krist Drive outfall rehabilitation project

The Spring Valley Village City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Krist Drive Outfall Rehabilitation Project and hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for a sign at I-10 and Campbell Road. The agenda also includes swearing-in ceremonies for new council members and the police chief, along with updates on paving projects and police services.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves new ground sign for Kelsey-Seybold facility

City Council approved a zoning amendment to allow an additional ground sign for Kelsey-Seybold at I-10 and Campbell Road, subject to specific traffic and addressing conditions. The Council also awarded a drainage rehabilitation contract and approved a tax collection agreement with Spring Branch ISD.

Wed May 17, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to consider changes to City Administrator employment and duties

The City Council will meet to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation in executive session. The council is also considering an ordinance to allow an employment contract for the City Administrator and modify the position's duties.

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✓ Decided: Spring Valley Village appoints Mark Schulze as Chief of Police

The City Council appointed a new Chief of Police. The council also considered an ordinance to modify the City Administrator's employment contract and duties, though no final vote on that item is recorded in the minutes.

Tue May 16, 2023 · 00:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing on adding a monument sign for Kelsey-Seybold clinic near I-10 and Campbell Road

The Spring Valley Village Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amendment. The proposed change would allow Kelsey-Seybold to add an additional monument sign to their Planned Area Development at the northwest intersection of I-10 and Campbell Road. The sign is intended to direct patients to the garage parking entrance from the I-10 frontage road to reduce traffic confusion.

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Tue May 2, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to discuss Police Chief personnel matters

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters regarding the Police Chief. This discussion will take place in an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Spring Valley Village City Council takes no action on personnel matters

The City Council met in a special called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss the Police Chief. Upon reconvening, the council took no action on the matters discussed.

Tue Apr 25, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on Centerpoint energy rate adjustments and utility fee ordinances

The Spring Valley Village City Council will consider resolutions to suspend Centerpoint Energy's interim gas rate adjustments and deny their electric distribution rate increase. The agenda also includes votes on new fee schedules for potable water and sanitary sewer services, as well as updates on paving projects and a briefing on property values.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves fire department budget amendments and utility fee updates

The City Council approved several budget amendments for the Village Fire Department and updated the fee schedules for potable water and sanitary sewer services. The Council also authorized a settlement for the National Opioid Settlement and approved the FY 2023-2024 budget calendar.

Fri Mar 31, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council notice for Celebration of Life for Julie Robinson

This document is a notice of a possible quorum for a Celebration of Life event for City Administrator Julie Robinson. The notice states that the City Council will not deliberate or take formal action during the event.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Spring Valley Village Council to address ARPA funds and infrastructure payments

The City Council will consider several resolutions to accept and implement American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The body is also reviewing a police and court services agreement with the City of Hilshire and accepting a financial audit report.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves ARPA funding resolutions and 2021-2022 financial audit

The City Council approved several resolutions to accept and implement American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and accepted the FY 2021-2022 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Council also authorized a payment for pavement and utility improvements and approved an engineering contract for ARPA projects.

Tue Mar 28, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

Council reviews rising costs for Brighton Place paving and other capital projects

The Spring Valley Village City Council is discussing updates to its Capital Improvement Program, focusing on significant cost increases for street reconstruction projects. Staff seeks direction on curb design for Brighton Place and whether to add the Mickey Way project to the plan. The meeting also reviews funding gaps for the Home Depot Lift Station and water plant upgrades.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves bidding for Krist Drive storm sewer repairs

City Council authorized moving forward with bidding for the Krist Drive Outfall Reconstruction project. The Council also directed staff to use rollover curbs for the Brighton Place project and agreed to seek a new infrastructure useful life analysis.

Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to consider pavement project change order and $87,452 payment

The City Council will discuss a change order for the Winningham, Cedarspur, and Burkhart pavement project and a related payment to MetroCity LLC. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and economic development.

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✓ Decided: City Council appoints Zachary Meadows as Acting City Administrator

The City Council appointed Zachary Meadows as Acting City Administrator and canceled the May 6, 2023 general city election due to unopposed candidates. The Council also ratified an engagement letter with Brown and Hoffmeister to avoid conflicts of interest regarding the Village Fire Department.

Wed Feb 22, 2023 · 00:00

Board of Adjustment

Board to consider variance for new structure at 1308 Modiste Street

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Clarence Boeckman for a zoning variance. The request seeks to allow a new structure at 1308 Modiste Street that city staff have identified as a prohibited carport.

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✓ Decided: Board of Adjustment denies two variance requests for residential structures

The Board of Adjustment denied two requests for variances from the city's planning and zoning ordinances. Both requests concerned residential structures that did not conform to current building and use restrictions.

Tue Feb 14, 2023 · 00:00

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting canceled

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for February 14, 2023, has been canceled.

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Thu Feb 2, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to attend Village Fire Department Special Meeting

City Council members may attend a special meeting of the Village Fire Department. The notice states that if a quorum is present, members will not deliberate or take formal action.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023 · 00:00

Legacy Fund Board of Directors

Legacy Fund Board discusses funding for police ballistic shields

The Board of Directors is meeting on January 24, 2023. The provided text contains minutes from a previous meeting where the board approved a budget amendment and discussed a $35,000 fund transfer for police equipment.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023 · 00:00

City Council

City Council to consider prisoner housing agreement with Harris County

The City Council is considering a resolution to approve an interlocal agreement with Harris County to house and maintain municipal prisoners. The agreement would renew services for those confined on Class C misdemeanors through December 31, 2023.

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✓ Decided: City Council orders general municipal election for May 6, 2023

The City Council approved a general municipal election and updated several meeting dates for the remainder of the year. The Council also approved payments for pavement and utility improvements and an interlocal agreement with Harris County for prisoner housing.