Spring Valley Village public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will review payment estimates for infrastructure projects and set the 2025 meeting calendar. The body is also considering resolutions to appoint special legal counsel for debt collection and to execute settlement documents with Kroger regarding the National Opioid Settlement.

• Pay Estimate No. 8 for Brighton Place Pavement & Utility Improvement Project
• Pay Estimate No. 8 for On Par Civil Services for the Cedarspur/Burkhart project
• Appointment of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP to collect unpaid fines, fees, and court costs
• Settlement release documents with Kroger for the National Opioid Settlement
• Approval of City Council Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2025

The Spring Valley Village City Council approved a resolution authorizing a law firm to collect unpaid fines and fees, and authorized the Mayor to execute settlement documents with Kroger as part of the National Opioid Settlement. The council also approved pay estimates for two road projects and set the 2025 meeting schedule. All votes passed 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 24-18 authorizing Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP to collect unpaid fines and fees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-19 authorizing Mayor to execute Kroger settlement release documents for National Opioid Settlement (4-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 8 for Brighton Place Pavement & Utility Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 8 for On Par Civil Services for Cedarspur/Burkhart project (4-0)
• Approved City Council Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Minutes for November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss old and new business. The primary item is a proposed ordinance regarding a specific use permit for a private recreation club.

• Proposed amendment to specific use permit for Dad’s Club Swim Team, Inc. to allow demolition and rebuilding of two buildings
• Proposed penalty for ordinance violation not to exceed $2,000.00 per day

City Council

The City Council will discuss 2025 employee insurance carriers and professional engineering proposals for various pavement and utility projects. The meeting includes reports from police, finance, and public works, and an executive session regarding economic development.

• 2025 employee benefits carriers: United Health Care and The Hartford Group
• Engineering services for Home Depot Lift Station rehabilitation (IDS Engineering Group)
• Engineering services for Croes Drive Pavement & Utility Improvement Project (Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.)
• Engineering services for Merlin Court and Spring Oak Circle Pavement and Utility Improvement Project (Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.)
• Proposed traffic study on Bingle Road (Cobb, Fendley & Associates)

The City Council approved insurance carriers for 2025 employee benefits and authorized several professional engineering proposals for road and utility improvements. The council also appointed four members to the Parks Board.

• Approved 2025 employee benefits with United Health Care and The Hartford Group (4-0)
• Approved IDS Engineering Group proposal for Home Depot Life Station rehabilitation (4-0)
• Approved Cobb, Fendley & Associates proposal for Croes Drive Pavement & Utility Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Cobb, Fendley & Associates proposal for Merlin Court and Spring Oak Circle Pavement and Utility Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved Bingle Road Traffic Study from Cobb, Fendley & Associates (4-0)
• Appointed Paul Bunch, Michael Pokorski, Mark Uffhausen, and Jocelyn Vincent to the Parks Board (4-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved pay estimates and a change order for Brighton Place and Cedarspur Burkhart projects (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a specific use permit amendment for Dad's Club Swim Team, Inc. The body will also discuss possible amendments to the city's code of ordinances regarding fences, non-conforming structures, and dwelling district restrictions.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 24-XX to allow Dad's Club Swim Team, Inc. to demolish and rebuild two buildings
• Discussion of possible amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Section 11 (Fences)
• Discussion of possible amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Section 8 (Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures, Lots, and Uses)
• Discussion of possible amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapter 12, Section 5 (Building and Use Restrictions in Dwelling District 'A')

City Council

The City Council will review several pay applications for infrastructure projects and an interlocal agreement with Harris County regarding municipal prisoners. The meeting includes public comments on development and updates from the Public Works and Police departments.

• Pay Application No. 6 for Brighton Place Pavement and Utility Improvement Project to Conrad Construction, Ltd. for $227,621.11
• Pay Application No. 6 for Cedarspur (W of Bingle) and Burkhart (E of Bingle) Pavement and Utility Improvement Project for $265,981.80
• Pay Application No. 1 for Water Plant Electrical Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial for $71,100.00
• Interlocal agreement with Harris County to house, support, maintain, and confine municipal prisoners
• Ordinance to provide for an official newspaper for the City

The City Council approved several payments for pavement and utility projects and amended the city code to limit time spent responding to vexatious public information requests. The council also approved a budget amendment for the Village Fire Department and designated representatives for the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

• Approved $227,621.11 payment to Conrad Construction, Ltd for Brighton Place project (4-0)
• Approved $265,981.80 payment for Cedarspur and Burkhart project (4-0)
• Approved $71,100.00 payment to McDonald Municipal and Industrial for Water Plant Electrical Project (4-0)
• Approved change order No. 1 for Brighton Place project (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Harris County to house municipal prisoners (4-0)
• Approved Village Fire Department 2024 Fiscal Year Budget Amendment 2024-01 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-16 designating Council Member Bass as representative to Houston-Galveston Area Council (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-16 establishing time limits for responding to vexatious public information requests (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget and associated tax rates. The meeting includes votes on pavement and utility project payments and an amendment to the 2023-2024 budget.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Proposed Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.342678 per $100 valuation
• Proposed Debt Service Tax Rate of $0.052322 per $100 valuation
• Payment of $367,623.14 to Conrad Construction, ltd for Brighton Place Pavement and Utility Improvement Project
• Payment of $298,102.50 to On Par Civil Services, LLC for Cedarspur and Burkhart Pavement & Utility Improvement Project

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and established a Maintenance and Operations tax rate. The council also approved several infrastructure payments and appointed members to city boards and commissions.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 Budget via Ordinance 2024-12 (5-0)
• Set Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate at $0.0342678 per $100 of Assessed Valuation (5-0)
• Approved $367,623.14 payment to Conrad Construction, ltd for Brighton Place project (5-0)
• Approved $298,102.50 payment to On Par Civil Services, LLC for Cedarspur & Burkhart project (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Reid to Board of Adjustments, Nathan Carroll to Planning and Zoning Commission, and Elijio Serrano to Parks Board (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-10 adopting Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-11 approving the 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll (5-0)
• Approved August 27, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss possible amendments to the City of Spring Valley Village Code of Ordinances. The discussion focuses on Chapter 12 regarding planning and zoning regulations.

• Proposed amendments to Section 8: Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures, Lots, and Uses
• Proposed amendments to Section 5: Building and Use Restrictions in Dwelling District “A” (mechanical equipment, setbacks, landscaping, rear lot access, and lot coverage)
• Proposed amendments to Section 11: Fences

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure payments and a large contract for water plant electrical work. The meeting includes reports from police and public works, as well as a presentation on retirement eligibility and cost of living analysis.

• Bid award for Water Plant Electrical Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial not to exceed $1,323,469.00
• Payment of $269,984.83 and $260,026.83 to Conrad Construction Co., Ltd. for Brighton Place Pavement & Utility Improvements
• Payment of $221,467.50 and $70,712.19 to On Par Civil Services, LLC for Cedarspur and Burkhart Pavement and Utility Improvements
• Award of landscape services contract to KNB Industries, Inc.
• Proposed one-time holiday and vacation accrual buyout program

The City Council approved a competitive sealed bid for water plant electrical work and ratified several payments for pavement and utility improvement projects. The council also administered the oath of office to Council Member Allen Carpenter.

• Awarded Water Plant Electrical Project to McDonald Municipal and Industrial for an amount not to exceed $1,323,469.00 (4-0)
• Approved $269,984.83 payment to Conrad Construction Co., Ltd. for Brighton Place Pavement & Utility Improvements (4-0)
• Approved $260,026.83 payment to Conrad Construction, ltd for Brighton Place Pavement and Utility Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved $70,712.19 payment to On Par Civil Services, LLC for Cedarspur & Burkhart Pavement and Utility Improvement project (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No 2 for Cedarspur & Burkhart Pavement and Utility Improvement Project with On Par Civil Services, LLC (4-0)
• Approved minutes for the June 25, 2024 Regular Called City Council Meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Members will consider proposing a specific tax rate and a reorganization of the Public Works department.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.39500 per $100 valuation for FY 2024-2025
• Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Proposed Public Works reorganization to remove Public Works Supervisor position
• Proposed creation of a new full-time Public Works Utility Superintendent position

City Council proposed a tax rate of $0.39500 per $100 valuation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Council also approved a reorganization of the Public Works Department. Members discussed the draft budget, including a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and various capital replacements.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.39500 per $100 valuation for FY 2024-2025 approved (3-0)
• Approved Public Works reorganization to remove Supervisor position and create Full-Time Superintendent position (4-0)

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council will swear in new officials and approve routine construction payments for road projects. Key decisions include approving the FY 2025 fire department budget, authorizing a new playground, and voting on a resolution to deny CenterPoint Energy's rate increase.

• Approval of FY 2025 Village Fire Department budget of $10,075,920
• Resolution to deny CenterPoint Energy's requested electric rate increase
• Approval of playground equipment at City Park not to exceed $250,000
• Pay estimates for Brighton Place ($123,702.75) and Cedarspur/Burkhart ($65,329.20) road projects
• Ordinance adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code

City Council reached a consensus for staff to develop the Fiscal Year 2025 budget based on presented policy assumptions. These assumptions include using the current property tax rate of $0.39500 and a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for salaries.

• Directed staff to proceed with FY 2025 budget development using presented policy assumptions
• Requested analysis of sales tax revenue trends compared to surrounding villages and retailers
• Requested salary survey include neighboring villages and comparable cities
• Requested staff review TMRS for city employees regarding service credits and COLA

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council will review payments for two pavement and utility improvement projects. They will also consider approving a police department reorganization, new municipal court appointments, and an ordinance establishing a schedule of fees for potable water.

• Approval of $159,930.00 pay estimate for Brighton Place Pavement and Utility Improvement Project
• Approval of $72,340.20 pay estimate for Cedarspur and Burkhart Pavement and Utility Improvement Project
• Consideration of Police Department Reorganization including new command positions
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2024-XX establishing a schedule of fees for potable water
• Approval of proposal for IDS Engineering Group to prepare an Elevated Storage Tank Variance not to exceed $84,260.00

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on the city's Capital Improvement Program. Staff is reviewing current projects, including street paving and utility upgrades, and considering potential re-prioritization or additional projects. No new funds are being spent or received at this meeting; the discussion focuses on planning and future budget adjustments.

• Review of Brighton Place Paving & Utility Improvements (Phase 1 construction)
• Discussion on increasing budget for Bridge Over Briar Branch Creek from $30,000 to $100,000
• Review of Renovation of Public Works Building budget ($250,000 CIP + $200,000 transfer)
• Review of Water Plant Upgrades, including pump replacements and SCADA system
• Consideration of new street projects based on upcoming Fugro Pavement Study

General

The agenda for the May 1, 2024, Spring Valley Village City Council meeting contains only standard procedural steps such as roll call, pledges, and public comments. The single substantive item listed is a placeholder labeled "Test Item Name" with fillable fields, indicating no real business is scheduled. No specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions are proposed for this meeting.

• Placeholder agenda item titled "Test Item Name" with incomplete data fields
• Standard procedural steps: roll call, pledges, public comments, and adjournment

The City Council approved all items listed on the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved all items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council will discuss updates on police activity, road improvements, and fire department operations. Key items include a briefing on the quarterly investment report and consideration of an ordinance to establish a new schedule of fees for sanitary sewer services. The meeting also includes a closed executive session for legal and economic development matters.

• Discussion of March 2024 Police Department staff report
• Status updates on Brighton Place and Cedarspur/Burkhart pavement improvements
• Briefing on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) water plant upgrades
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2024-XX for sanitary sewer service fees
• Discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding for a Gaga Ball Pit at City Park

The City Council approved the installation of a Gaga Ball Pit at City Park and updated sanitary sewer service fees. The Council also amended an agreement for drainage plan review engineering services. No action was taken following an executive session regarding litigation and economic development.

• Approved installation of a Gaga Ball Pit at City Park (4-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer service fee increase of 7.1% (4-0)
• Approved amended engineering review services for drainage plans with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved March 26, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council will discuss a request to suspend CenterPoint Energy's proposed rate change to allow time for study and negotiation. The agenda also includes a public hearing and potential action on a replat for two tracts in Spring Valley Addition and C.H. Bingle Subdivision, as well as updates on police staffing and road improvement projects.

• Public hearing and possible action on a replat for Lot 8 in Spring Valley Addition and Lot 5 in C.H. Bingle Subdivision
• Resolution to suspend CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC’s requested rate change effective April 10, 2024
• Public hearing on a complaint regarding a substandard structure at 1109 Loeser Drive
• Update on Brighton Place Pavement & Utility Improvement and Cedarspur/Burkhart improvements
• Ordinance amendment requiring the Police Chief to report administrative matters to the City Administrator

The City Council approved a replat request and created a new parks and greenspace chapter in the code of ordinances. The council also voted to suspend a CenterPoint Energy rate change and declared a property at 1109 Loeser Drive a substandard structure to be demolished.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 24-05 for DPS Failure to Appear program (4-0)
• Approved replat request for Tract 1 (Lot 8, Bloc 2) and Tract 2 (Lot 5, C.H. Bingle Subdivision) (4-0)
• Declared 1109 Loeser Drive a substandard structure to be demolished in 30 days (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-06 to suspend CenterPoint Energy rate increase (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-08 creating Chapter 14, Parks and Greenspace (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Spring Valley Village Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a replat application for property at 8702 Burkhart Drive. White Development has requested to combine two existing tracts into two new lots, which the staff notes meet minimum size requirements for Dwelling District "A". The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous November 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on replat for 8702 Burkhart Drive (Tract 1: Lot 8, Bloc 2, Spring Valley Addition; Tract 2: portion of Lot 5, C.H. Bingle Subdivision)
• Proposed lots: Lot 1 (11,092.83 SF) and Lot 2 (16,955.77 SF)
• Applicant: White Development, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from Special Meeting on November 15, 2023

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council will vote on a $6,250,674.50 contract for Brighton Place paving and utility improvements. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances banning camping in public places with fines up to $2,000 and requiring police administrative reporting. Additionally, the council will consider approving funds to repair a water well motor and renewing an interlocal agreement for housing municipal prisoners.

• Award of Brighton Place Paving and Utility Improvements bid to Conrad Construction Co, LTD for up to $6,250,674.50
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting camping in public places with penalties up to $2,000 per violation
• Approval of funds to repair motor for Water Well #2 not to exceed $76,704.00
• Resolution approving engineering services for pavement condition assessment by Fugro USA Land, Inc.
• Resolution renewing Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for housing municipal prisoners

The City Council cancelled the May 4, 2024 general election and declared unopposed candidates elected. The council also approved a multi-million dollar paving project and new ordinances regarding public camping.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Harris County for prisoner housing (5-0)
• Approved up to $76,704.00 for Water Well #2 motor repairs (5-0)
• Approved engineering proposal from Fugro USA Land, Inc. for pavement condition assessment (5-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting camping in public places with penalties up to $2,000 per day (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-02 cancelling the May 4, 2024 General Election (5-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The agenda lists a special called meeting for the Spring Valley City Council on February 27, 2024. The provided text contains only administrative details regarding accessibility and contact information for accommodations. No specific policy decisions, votes, or agenda items are listed in the supplied document.

• Special called meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024
• Contact City Secretary's office at 713-465-8308 for accommodation requests

The City Council held a workshop to discuss goals for the upcoming year. Members reached a consensus to establish a Parks Board to manage city events and park improvements. No formal votes were taken during this special meeting.

• Consensus reached to establish a Parks Board for approval at the March meeting
• Planned nominations for the Parks Board for the April meeting

City Council

The Spring Valley Village City Council will consider approving a resolution for engineering services to submit an MS4 permit application to TCEQ. The agenda also includes a proposed ordinance to schedule a general municipal election for May 4, 2024, and a discussion on setting the 2024 meeting calendar. Routine updates on police activity, the Bingle Road project, and fire department meetings are scheduled for review.

• Resolution approving engineering services contract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for MS4 permit application
• Ordinance No. 2024-XX ordering a general municipal election on May 4, 2024
• Discussion on the status of the Bingle Road Diet project
• Review of the 2023 Racial Profiling Report from the Police Department
• Proposal to establish City Council meeting times for 2024

The City Council approved a contract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to a TCEQ permit application. Council also approved the purchase of agenda management software and updated the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes and 2023 Racial Profiling Report (4-0)
• Approved proposed City Council meeting dates for May, July, November, and December (4-0)
• Approved engineering services contract with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for MS4 General Permit application (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new Agenda Management Software (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Spring Valley Village Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Roland D. and Dawsey D. Romero. The applicants seek permission to enlarge their home at 8417 Cedarbrake by more than 50% of its original floor area without bringing the existing structure into compliance with current side-yard setback requirements. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing for variance request by Roland D. and Dawsey D. Romero
• Property location: 8417 Cedarbrake, Spring Valley Village
• Variance seeks to allow enlargement exceeding 50% of original dwelling size
• Request aims to bypass side-yard setback compliance for nonconforming buildings
• Approval of March 29, 2023 meeting minutes