Venus public meetings in 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning & Zoning Commission is hosting a workshop to conduct a comprehensive land-use plan update. The session will review the purpose and structure of the city’s future land-use map and zoning categories, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial designations.

City Council

The Venus City Council is holding a public hearing and considering ordinances to levy special assessments on properties in Improvement Areas #1A and #1B of the Brahman Ranch Public Improvement District No. 1, and to issue Series 2022 special assessment revenue bonds to fund the projects. The council will also discuss changing the city's election process from at-large to a ward system, amend ordinances on prohibited animals and fences, enter an interlocal agreement with Johnson County for fire and explosion investigation, award a grant administration contract for a 2023/2024 Community Development Fund application, and accept a council member's resignation.

• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 769-2022-12 to levy special assessments in Brahman Ranch PID Improvement Areas #1A and #1B
• Ordinance No. 770-2022-12 authorizing issuance of Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 (Brahman Ranch PID #1A/1B Projects)
• Discussion on changing election process from at-large to four wards with one council place and Mayor at-large
• Ordinance No. 768-2022-11 amending Chapter 6 'Animals' Section 6-5 'Prohibited Animals'
• Ordinance No. 771-2022-12 amending Chapter 8 'Building and Building Regulations' Article IV 'Fences'

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially approve purchases for park equipment, including a new refrigerator for Fielder Park’s concession stand and a tow-behind spreader/aerator for baseball field maintenance. The board will also receive a status update on park equipment and banners, and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Purchase of new refrigerator for Fielder Park concession stand (amount not to exceed $399)
• Purchase of 32" poly tow-behind spreader/aerator for baseball field maintenance (amount not specified)
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 Special Called meeting
• Status update on park equipment and banner arrival

City Council

The Venus City Council will decide on financing, assessments, and development agreements for the Brahman Ranch Public Improvement District No. 1, including bond resolutions and reimbursement agreements. The meeting will also consider final plats for two subdivisions (Heritage Hills Phase II and Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A) and approve several interlocal agreements for emergency services, dispatching, and jail housing.

• Approve Brahman Ranch PID No. 1 bond resolutions (Series 2022) for public improvements
• Final Plat approval for Heritage Hills Phase II (53-lot subdivision near US Hwy 67 and Heritage Hills Parkway)
• Final Plat approval for Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A (121-lot single-family subdivision west of FM 157 and south of FM 589)
• Interlocal agreement with Ellis County ESD No. 2 for emergency services ($93,358.37 for dispatching)
• Interlocal agreement for housing City's Class C misdemeanors at Johnson County Jail ($69.94/day per person)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a final plat for Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A, a 45.09-acre single-family subdivision with 121 lots. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Final Plat approval for 121-lot Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A subdivision (45.09 acres)
• Discussion of future land use plan
• Consideration and approval of minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting

City Council

This is a workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The only substantive item is a training session on parliamentary procedure conducted by an instructor. No ordinances, contracts, or other business items are on the agenda.

• Workshop on parliamentary procedure led by Kay Allison Crews, CPP, PRP

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget totaling $10.5 million and set a voter-approved tax rate of 0.754842 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider a 397-lot single-family subdivision plat, reallocate $223,434.52 for fire department startup costs, and amend agenda policies.

• Adopt FY 2022-2023 budget: $5,224,676 General Fund, $4,656,904 Water & Sewer Fund
• Set voter-approved tax rate of 0.754842 per $100 valuation
• Preliminary plat for 397-lot Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A, 1B, and Phase 2 (142.69 acres)
• Recommit $223,434.52 fund balance for fire engine, rescue, and tanker startup costs
• Amend City of Venus Agenda Policy and Procedure (Resolution No. 12-2022-09)

City Council

The Venus City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and levying the property tax rate. The council will also hold public hearings on the budget and tax rate, and consider a resolution ratifying the property tax increase. Additionally, the council will discuss a preliminary plat for a 397-lot subdivision and other administrative items.

• Adopt FY 2022-2023 budget (Ordinance 766-2022-09) with General Fund $5,224,676, Water & Sewer $4,656,904, Debt Service $615,326
• Levy ad valorem tax rate of $0.754842 per $100 valuation (Ordinance 767-2022-09), a decrease from $0.807224 but raising 18.98% more revenue
• Ratify property tax increase via Resolution 14-2022-09
• Consider preliminary plat for Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A, 1B & Phase 2, 397 single-family lots on 142.69 acres west of S FM 157 and south of FM 2258
• Appoint a voting member to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment changing minimum building size to minimum conditioned space and raising the minimum from 1,250 to 1,400 sq ft for R-1, R-2, and MHS districts. They will also vote on issuing up to $X in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (Series 2022), awarding a bid for the city parking lot project, and approving a preliminary plat for the 397-lot Brahman Ranch subdivision. Other items include a resolution to amend the agenda policy, an ordinance allowing restricted prior service credit for TMRS, a police grant resolution, a fire services contract with Johnson County ESD No. 1, and votes for TML risk pool board trustees. The meeting also includes an executive session on real property negotiations with TxDOT and Venus ISD.

• Public hearing and ordinance to change zoning minimum from 'building size' to 'conditioned space' and increase from 1,250 to 1,400 sq ft for R-1, R-2, MHS
• Ordinance 765-2022-09 authorizing issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, Series 2022
• Award bid for City of Venus Parking Lot Project
• Preliminary plat for Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A, 1B & Phase 2, 397-lot single-family subdivision on 142.69 acres
• Resolution 13-2022-09 granting Venus Police Department Bullet-Resistant Shield Program Grant

City Council

The Venus City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. The mayor and council will provide comments and direction to the city administrator based on the discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion and direction.

• Discussion of City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Comments and direction to City Administrator from Mayor and City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a zoning ordinance amendment that changes the minimum building size to minimum conditioned space and raises the minimum square footage from 1,250 to 1,400 sq. ft. for R-1, R-2, and MHS districts. The commission will also discuss and consider approving a preliminary plat for Brahman Ranch, a 397-lot single-family subdivision on 142.69 acres west of S FM 157 and south of FM 2258. The agenda includes consent agenda approval of minutes from a special meeting on August 18, 2022.

• Public hearing on amending zoning ordinance to change 'minimum building size' to 'minimum conditioned space' and increase minimum from 1,250 to 1,400 sq. ft. for R-1, R-2, MHS districts
• Consider recommending the zoning amendment to City Council (Ordinance No. 764-2022-09)
• Discuss and consider preliminary plat for Brahman Ranch PD Phase 1A, 1B & Phase 2: 397 single-family lots, 8 tracts, 142.69 acres, west of S FM 157 and south of FM 2258
• Approve minutes from special P&Z meeting on August 18, 2022

City Council

The Venus City Council is holding a special called meeting and budget workshop to discuss a salary survey and the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and the Brahman Ranch 1 Development. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and direction.

• Discussion of salary survey results and proposed FY 2023 salary plan with grade and step tables
• Discussion of City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Executive session on personnel matters (city officers and employees) and Brahman Ranch 1 Development
• Citizen public comment period (up to 5 minutes per speaker)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on amendments to the city's subdivision and zoning ordinances. The meeting includes a consent agenda for approving prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Consider and vote on Chapter 26 Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
• Consider and vote on Chapter 34 Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Approve minutes from the July 28, 2022 Regular P&Z meeting

City Council

The Venus City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including a preliminary plat for a 275-lot planned development, spending ARPA funds on election equipment and other projects, awarding a wastewater treatment plant construction contract, and approving resolutions on the official newspaper, an Atmos settlement, and a regional mutual aid agreement. The council will also consider contracts for IT services, storm sirens, and park purchase, plus amendments to the community development corporation bylaws.

• Preliminary plat for 275-lot Stallion Ranch Planned Development, 73.524 acres, south of County Road 109 and east of S. FM 157
• Spend up to $45,000 ARPA funds with Election System & Software for election equipment
• Award Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project (bid tabulations presented)
• Resolution No. 10-2022-08: negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. on 2022 rate review
• Purchase storm warning siren equipment with ASC, not to exceed $39,000

City Council

The Venus City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The mayor and council will provide comments and direction to the city administrator. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Comments and direction to City Administrator

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will consider funding the purchase of Sandalwood Park on Venus LaRue for up to $51,000, and will hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes approval of the July 11, 2022 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Consider funding purchase of Sandalwood Park on Venus LaRue, not to exceed $51,000
• Budget workshop for FY 2022-2023, with proposed total expenditures of $527,762
• Proposed capital expenditures of $275,000 for special projects (park improvements)
• Proposed $40,000 contribution to City for community events
• Approval of July 11, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Venus City Council will discuss and consider the 2022 property tax rate, proposing it not exceed the voter-approval rate, and schedule a public hearing for September 19, 2022. They will also call a public hearing for the FY 22-23 Proposed Budget on the same date. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Propose 2022 property tax rate not exceeding voter-approval rate
• Schedule public hearing on property tax rate for September 19, 2022
• Call public hearing for FY 22-23 Proposed Budget on September 19, 2022
• Approve minutes of July 11, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

The Venus City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. The agenda includes discussion of the budget and comments by the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion of City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Comments by Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
• Meeting held at Venus Civic Center, 210 S. Walnut Street, Venus, Texas

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a workshop reviewing planning processes and bylaws, then discuss appointing a new chair and vice chair after Drew Wilson vacated both roles. The meeting will also consider a preliminary plat for a 275-lot Planned Development with R-1S zoning on 73.524 acres south of County Road 109 and east of S. FM 157.

• Appoint Planning & Zoning Commission Chair (Vice Chair Tony Bovinich has expressed interest)
• Appoint Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair
• Preliminary Plat approval for 275-lot Planned Development with R-1S zoning at Stallion Ranch (73.524 acres)

City Council

The Venus City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including amending the city vehicle policy, a mileage reimbursement policy, suspending Oncor's rate change, issuing certificates of obligation, and awarding a road rehabilitation contract. They will also consider the Capital Improvement Plan and TML health benefit renewal rates. The agenda includes routine consent items and a citizen comment period.

• Amend City of Venus Vehicle Policy and vehicle usage/mileage reimbursement policy
• Resolution No. 07-2022-07 suspending Oncor Electric rate change effective Aug 1, 2022
• Resolution No. 08-2022-07 directing publication of notice for combination tax revenue certificates of obligation
• Award Lonestar Avenue Rehab to Pavecon for $36,267.05
• Consider Capital Improvement Plan and TML health benefit renewal rates for FY 2022-2023

City Council

The Venus City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. The Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator will provide comments and direction on the budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of City of Venus Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
• Comments and direction by Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting and budget workshop to discuss and potentially approve purchases of rubber mulch for Fielder and Shanna Parks, as well as tables for park use. The board will also review and discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.

• Purchase of rubber mulch for Fielder and Shanna Parks
• Purchase of tables for park use
• Discussion and possible amendment of the corporation's bylaws
• Review of the FY 2022-2023 budget
• Approval of May 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve purchases for Fielder and Shanna Parks, including rubber mulch, picnic tables, and playground equipment. The board will also consider amending its bylaws. The agenda includes a public comment period and a consent agenda for approving prior meeting minutes.

• Purchase of mulch for Fielder and Shanna Parks
• Purchase of tables for park use
• Purchase of playground equipment at Fielder and Shanna parks
• Amendment of Venus Community Service Development Corporation bylaws
• Approval of May 9, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Venus City Council is meeting to canvass the results of the May 7, 2022 general election for City Council Place 5 after a recount. The council will pass a resolution declaring the results, issue a certificate of election to Drew Wilson, and administer the oath of office. This is a procedural meeting to formalize the election outcome.

• Canvass votes for Place 5 after recount
• Resolution No. 06-2022-05 declaring election results
• Certificate of Election issued to Drew Wilson
• Statement of elected officer disclaiming payments
• Oath of office administered to Drew Wilson

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two subdivision plats: a final plat for a 54-lot residential subdivision (Ridgeview Addition) and a preliminary plat for a 600-unit multifamily development (Heritage Trails Venus). The commission will also approve minutes from the April 14 special meeting and welcome a new commissioner. Staff recommends approval of both plats.

• Final plat for 54-lot Ridgeview Addition, 15.004 acres, north of County Road 109 and west of County Road 214
• Preliminary plat for 600-lot multifamily Heritage Trails Venus, 25.438 acres, north of Highway 67 and west of Heritage Hills Parkway
• Heritage Trails Venus: 290 units in Phase 1, 310 units in Phase 2
• Consent agenda: approve minutes for April 14, 2022 special P&Z meeting
• Welcome new Commissioner Jannelle Roach (Place 2)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a final plat for a 54-lot residential subdivision called Ridgeview Addition, located north of County Road 109 and west of County Road 214. The commission will also hear a presentation on the future land use map and consider approving the minutes from the March 24, 2022 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the final plat.

• Final plat for 54-lot residential subdivision, Block 1, Ridgeview Addition, 15.004 acres, north of County Road 109 and west of County Road 214
• Presentation by Public Management on future land use map
• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2022 regular P&Z meeting
• Subdivision includes 0.73-acre park dedicated to city and 0.63-acre detention pond
• Staff recommends approval of final plat

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold two public hearings and consider an ordinance that would require a three-fourths vote of council members to approve a zoning matter when the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. The council will also discuss and consider several other items, including a final plat for a new addition, a resolution to repeal a fire department fund balance, real estate contracts, construction proposals, and amendments to the HR handbook and city codes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development, negotiations, and personnel reviews.

• Public hearings and Ordinance No. 753-2022-04 to require 3/4 council vote for zoning approvals when P&Z recommends denial
• Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, 732 Bulldog Addition (2.182 acres) at 732 County Road 109 in the ETJ
• Resolution No. 03-2022-04 to repeal Resolution No. 30-2020-10 (Fire Department fund balance)
• Authorize Mayor to execute real estate sales contract for properties at 22 and 9 Venus LaRue St.
• Ordinance No. 755-2022-04 adopting 2021 International Codes (repealing Chapter 8, Sections 8-19 through 8-57)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat for Lot 1, Block 1 of the 732 Bulldog Addition, a 2.182-acre tract in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The plat combines two lots into one and staff recommends approval. The commission's recommendation will go to the City Council.

• Final plat for 732 Bulldog Addition, 2.182 acres at 732 County Road 109
• Property in ETJ, zoned not applicable, current use commercial warehouse
• Water from Mountain Peak Special Utility District, sewer via onsite septic
• Staff recommends approval of the final plat

City Council

The Venus City Council will vote on a 25-year non-exclusive natural gas franchise agreement with Universal Natural Gas, LLC, and consider several other items including budget amendments, an interlocal road repair agreement, and appointments. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports, and an executive session for economic development negotiations.

• Ordinance No. 752-2022-03: 25-year franchise agreement with Universal Natural Gas, LLC
• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County for repair of County Road 620
• FY 21-22 budget amendments for Public Works Civil Inspector position
• Appoint Election Judge Carolyn Welcher and Planning & Zoning Commissioner for Place 4
• Ratify February 2022 bills totaling $51,205.17 in payroll and other expenses

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will review the FY 20-21 budget and consider several action items, including a vehicle lease for the Economic Development Director, improvements to Fielder Park baseball fields, and Civic Center parking lot lighting. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a property purchase for a future sports complex.

• Vehicle lease for Economic Development Director: 2022 Ford Explorer, 48-month lease, $608.53/month
• Civic Center parking lot lighting: not to exceed $2,105.00 with Azul Valley Construction
• Fielder Park baseball field improvements
• Executive session: property purchase for future sports complex
• FY 20-21 budget & actual report presentation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a final plat for the Colorado River Crossing Addition, a 14.1-acre residential subdivision in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The plat includes three residential lots, an open space lot, and a private access easement lot. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including eliminating a notch, clarifying ownership of lot 3X, and providing a groundwater certification.

• Final plat for Colorado River Crossing Addition, 14.1 acres, 3 residential lots, north of U.S. 67 near C.R. 615
• Conditions: eliminate notch on southwest corner, note owner/maintainer of lot 3X, submit groundwater certification
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of Dec. 15, 2021 special meeting
• Public comment period open

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three zoning changes, a voluntary annexation, and a fence setback waiver. They will also consider entering a fleet management agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management and discuss economic development negotiations in executive session.

• Zoning change for 501 and 503 S. Walnut Street from R-1 to R-1S (Ordinance 749-2022-01)
• Zoning change for 940 W CR 109 from R-1L to R-1 or R-1S (Ordinance 750-2022-01)
• Voluntary annexation of 2.032 acres in Radford Berry Survey Abstract 42 (Ordinance 748-2022-01)
• Fence setback waiver for 1515 County Road 213 to allow 5-foot fence in front yard
• Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for city fleet management

City Council

The Venus City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a discussion of the City of Venus Fire Department. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes a citizen public comment period. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order, roll call, and adjournment listed.

• Workshop discussion of the City of Venus Fire Department
• Citizen public comment period