Venus public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Venus City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including meeting minutes, bill payments, policy amendments, and resolutions allocating ARPA funds and 2020 bond proceeds for specific projects. The council will also discuss and consider accepting the annual audit for fiscal year 2022-2023. No public hearings or executive sessions are scheduled.
- Resolution allocating remaining ARPA funds to final projects
- Resolution allocating 2020 Bond proceeds for SCADA project (up to $36,042.69)
- Resolution allocating 2020 Bond proceeds for urgent projects (up to $255,000)
- Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 24 on streets, sidewalks, and public properties
- Annual audit presentation for period Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2023
The Venus City Council approved the consent agenda, including the amended investment and purchasing policies, ARPA fund allocations, and 2020 bond proceeds for SCADA and urgent projects. They also accepted the annual audit for fiscal year 2022-2023. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved consent agenda items 4.1, 4.3-4.8 (5-0)
- Approved October and November 2024 bill payments (5-0)
- Approved amended City of Venus Investment Policy (5-0)
- Approved amended City of Venus Purchasing Policy (5-0)
- Approved resolution allocating remaining ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved resolution allocating $36,042.69 for SCADA project (5-0)
- Approved resolution allocating $255,000 for urgent projects (5-0)
- Approved annual audit for Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023 (5-0)
City Council
The Venus City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, bill payments, annual property tax and investment reports, and PID reports. They will also consider authorizing a request for qualifications for municipal strategic planning services and adopting a Building Improvement Grant policy. The council will then enter executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator.
- Approval of Annual Property Tax Report for Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024
- Approval of Quarterly Investment Report and Quarterly PID Reports
- Authorizing RFQ/RFP for Municipal Strategic Planning Services
- Resolution to adopt Building Improvement Grant (BIG) Policy
- Executive session on City Administrator employment (personnel)
The Venus City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included ratifying September 2024 payments, approving the annual property tax report, quarterly investment and PID reports, authorizing an RFQ for strategic planning services, and adopting a Building Improvement Grant policy. No other substantive decisions were made; the council held an executive session on personnel matters but took no action.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, payments, reports, RFQ authorization, and BIG policy (4-0)
- Ratified payments of bills for September 2024
- Approved Annual Property Tax Report for Oct 2023-Sep 2024
- Approved Quarterly Investment Report
- Approved Quarterly PID Reports
- Approved Annual PID Collection Reports
- Authorized RFQ for Municipal Strategic Planning Services
- Adopted Building Improvement Grant Policy
City Council
The Venus City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a sewer jetter purchase, a pavement condition survey, and a TxDOT utility relocation agreement. They will also discuss a donation from Atmos Energy to the fire department, a resolution for the official newspaper, and a compromise with Arrington Outdoor Advertising. No public hearings or executive sessions are scheduled.
- Purchase of Mongoose Sewer Jetter not to exceed $58,950
- Pavement condition survey with IMS not to exceed $29,985
- TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for HWY 157 utility relocation
- Atmos Energy donation to Fire Department
- Compromise agreement with Arrington Outdoor Advertising at Hwy 67 and Patriot Parkway
The Venus City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a sewer jetter purchase, a pavement survey, and a TxDOT agreement. They also accepted a $5,000 donation from Atmos Energy for the Fire Department and designated the official newspaper. No action was taken on the Arrington Outdoor Advertising compromise agreement, which will be discussed at the next meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including sewer jetter purchase ($58,950) and pavement survey ($29,985) (4-0)
- Accepted $5,000 donation from Atmos Energy for Fire Department (4-0)
- Designated official newspaper for City of Venus (4-0)
- No action on Arrington Outdoor Advertising compromise agreement
City Council
The Venus City Council will meet to discuss and vote on amending the development agreement for the Stallion Ranch subdivision with LGI Homes – Texas LLC. The council will also consider applying for state infrastructure bank financial assistance and reviewing city facility use policies for special events.
- Amendment to Stallion Ranch development agreement with LGI Homes – Texas LLC
- Application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank for infrastructure projects
- Review of city ordinances and policies for special events and facility rentals
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget and setting the voter-approval tax rate of $0.738059. The council will also ratify a property tax increase reflected in the budget and consider an ordinance allowing towing of uninsured vehicles.
- Adopt FY 2024-2025 operating budget with appropriations for city funds
- Set voter-approval tax rate at $0.738059 for FY 2024-2025
- Ratify property tax increase in the budget
- Contract with Johnson County ESD #1 for fire and emergency services
- Ordinance to allow towing of uninsured vehicles during traffic stops
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold a budget workshop for FY 2024-2025 and a public hearing on an ordinance to repeal sections of the zoning code that establish the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as annual service plan updates for three public improvement districts, meeting minutes, bill payments, and interlocal agreements with Johnson County for police services. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on pending litigation with Arrington Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
- Budget workshop for FY 2024-2025
- Public hearing and ordinance to repeal Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment sections
- 2024 Annual Service Plan updates for Brahman Ranch, Bluestem Hills, and Patriot Estates PIDs
- Ratification of July 2024 bills and credit card charges
- Renewals of police MOU with Venus ISD, dispatching and radio agreements with Johnson County, and Class C prisoner housing interlocal
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider repealing Sections 34-13 and 34-14 of the Zoning Ordinance, which currently govern the P&Z Commission and Board of Adjustment. The proposed change would create a new Chapter 36, 'Boards, Commissions and Committees,' to standardize rules for all city boards, including term lengths, appointment processes, and attendance requirements. The commission will vote on whether to recommend the ordinance to the City Council.
- Public hearing on repealing Sections 34-13 and 34-14 of Chapter 34 (Zoning)
- Proposed new Chapter 36 'Boards, Commissions and Committees'
- Changes include removing even/odd year terms and July 1 appointment date
- New rule: all 7 commissioners must be Venus residents, appointed by council place
- Attendance policy: 3 consecutive absences or 5 in 12 months may trigger removal
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 to repeal Sections 34-13 and 34-14 of Chapter 34, which established the commission and the Board of Adjustment. The public hearing had no speakers. The motion carried with Robert McCurdy voting against.
- Approved consent agenda including July 25, 2024 minutes (7-0)
- Repealed Section 34-13 'Planning and Zoning Commission' and Section 34-14 'Board of Adjustment' from Chapter 34 (6-1)
Venus Community Service Development Corporation
The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider a sponsorship opportunity for an upcoming Chamber of Commerce community event. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period.
- Consider sponsorship for Chamber of Commerce community event
- Approve minutes from July 30, 2024 meeting
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple zoning changes, including two large tracts on E C.R. 109 proposed for heavy industrial use, plus a voluntary annexation. They will also discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget and property tax rate, and consider an ordinance on junked vehicles. The agenda includes several routine items like approving minutes and an audit engagement.
- Rezone 124.18 acres at 1115 E C.R. 109 from C-2 to I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
- Rezone 216.97 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 from R-1 to I-2 and annex the property
- Rezone 701 S. Main St. from MHS to R-1, then rezone to R-2 (Two-Family)
- Add 'Data Center' definition to zoning ordinance
- Set FY 2024-2025 property tax rate and schedule public hearing for Sept. 9
Venus Community Service Development Corporation
The Venus Community Service Development Corporation (VCSDC) will hold a budget workshop and special called meeting to discuss and consider the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The budget projects an 18% increase in revenues and a 10% reduction in operating expenditures, while adding a new line item for economic development incentives (seed money for a future grant program). The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and ratification of June 2024 expenditures.
- Proposed FY 2024-2025 budget totals $463,750, a 10% decrease from the adopted FY 2024 budget of $514,212
- New $50,000 line item for 'Economic Development Incentives' for a future façade improvement grant program
- $180,000 allocated for park improvements
- Special events funding reduced from $85,000 to $35,000
- Public comment period allows up to 4 minutes per speaker
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider amending the city's Comprehensive Plan and zoning for two large tracts on E. C.R. 109, changing them from commercial/residential/agricultural to heavy industrial (I-2), and a smaller tract on S. Main St. from manufactured home to single-family residential. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.
- Amend Comprehensive Plan for 124.18 acres at 1115 E C.R. 109 from C-2 (General Commercial) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
- Amend Comprehensive Plan for 216.97 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
- Rezone 216.97 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 from AG (Agricultural) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) (REZ2024-0003)
- Amend Comprehensive Plan for Lots 7 & 8, Block 10, Venus Land & Improvement Addition, 701 S. Main St., from MHS (Manufactured Home) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
- Approve minutes of the March 28, 2024 P&Z meeting
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of July 8 minutes, acceptance of a resignation from the Community Service Development Corporation, and ratification of June 2024 bills. The main discussion items are a resolution to amend the EDC bylaws and appointing a qualified individual to Place 7 on the EDC. Public comment is limited to 4 minutes per speaker.
- Resolution amending Venus Community Service Development Corporation bylaws
- Appointment to Place 7 on Venus Community Service Development Corporation
- Ratifying payment of bills for June 2024
- Accept resignation of Jessica Kuykendall from EDC
- Approval of July 8, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
The Venus City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes only the workshop and adjournment, with no other business items.
- Budget workshop for FY 2024-2025
City Council
The Venus City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving the consent agenda, which covers minutes, EDC bylaw amendments, a speed limit ordinance, and bill payments. They will also discuss and potentially vote on resolutions regarding bank signatories, accepting the annual audit for FY 2021-2022, and amending the peddlers ordinance. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on the Stallion Ranch pre-annexation agreement.
- Resolution to amend EDC bylaws to appoint board members by place
- Ordinance amending speed limits to 30 mph, with fine up to $200
- Resolution to accept annual audit for FY 2021-2022
- Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II (peddlers and solicitors)
- Executive session on Stallion Ranch pre-annexation agreement with LGI Homes
City Council
The Venus City Council will consider ratifying an Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, which is needed to restore access to the FBI's Criminal Justice Information System. The council will also correct a clerical error in the Brahman Ranch Public Improvement District No. 1 Development Agreement and appoint two members to the Economic Community Service Development Corporation. The consent agenda includes approval of the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Ratify Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services with Johnson County Sheriff's Office (FY 2023-2024)
- Correct clerical error in Second Amendment to Brahman Ranch PID No. 1 Development Agreement (renumber to Third)
- Appoint two qualified individuals to Economic Community Service Development Corporation
- Approve meeting minutes for May 13, 2024 City Council meeting
Venus Community Service Development Corporation
The Venus Community Service Development Corporation board is meeting to approve minutes from March and to discuss the employment of the EDC Director in a closed executive session. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Executive session to discuss employment, evaluation, or dismissal of EDC Director
City Council
The Venus City Council will canvass the May 4 general and special election results, issue certificates, and administer oaths to newly elected members Sheryl Kiser, Michelle Hamm, and Drew Wilson. They will also consider a resolution to apply for TxDOT reimbursement for utility relocation during FM 157 widening, a second amendment to the Brahman Ranch Improvement District development agreement, and an ordinance to ban billboards within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The agenda includes routine consent items and a proclamation for Fentanyl Awareness Day.
- Canvass May 4 general and special election results; swear in Councilmembers Kiser, Hamm, Wilson
- Resolution to apply for TxDOT SP2125 reimbursement for water/sewer line relocation during FM 157 widening
- Second Amendment to Brahman Ranch Improvement District No. 1 Development Agreement
- Ordinance amending Chapter 20 Sign Ordinance to ban billboards and define electronic billboard message boards
- Proclamation for Fentanyl Awareness Day May 16 with Narcan training by VPD
City Council
The Venus City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on a voluntary annexation petition and two rezoning requests. The council will also discuss appointing a City Administrator, designating Venus as a city rather than a town, and various ordinance changes. Consent agenda items include ratifying March 2024 payments and approving meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 140.1694 acres at 1115 CR 109 (ANX2024-0001)
- Public hearing on rezoning 140.16194 acres from AG to Light Industrial at 1115 E. CR 109 (REZ2024-0001)
- Public hearing and ordinance on rezoning Lots 7 & 8, Block 10, Venus Land and Improvement Addition from R-1 to R-2 at 701 S. Main Street (REZ2024-0002)
- Discuss and consider appointment of City Administrator and employment contract
- Discuss and consider ordinance designating City of Venus as a city, not a town
City Council
The Venus City Council is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including call to order, public comment, and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of the City Administrator
- Public comment period allowing up to 4 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at Venus Civic Center, 210 S. Walnut Street
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests. The first is a request to rezone approximately 140 acres at 1115 E. CR 109 from Agricultural to Light Industrial to allow construction of a data center campus. The second is a request to rezone 0.321 acres at 701 S. Main Street from Single-Family Residential to Two-Family Residential to allow construction of a duplex. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council.
- Rezoning of 140.16 acres at 1115 E. CR 109 from AG to I-1 for a proposed technology campus (data center)
- Rezoning of 0.321 acres at 701 S. Main Street from R-1 to R-2 for a new brick duplex
- Public hearings for both rezoning requests
- Approval of minutes from the February 22, 2024 meeting
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, including interviews for the City Administrator position. The meeting follows standard procedural items and public comment rules.
- Executive session to discuss City Administrator interviews under Texas Government Code §551.074
City Council
The Venus City Council will discuss and consider several items, including a change to the Code of Ordinances, an amendment to the FY 2023/2024 budget, a resolution on the city's tax abatement policy, and the appointment of an Election Judge for the May 4, 2024 election. They will also consider cancelling or consolidating April 2024 meeting dates. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.
- Consider ordinance amending Chapter 4, Section 4-1 of the City Code
- Consider ordinance amending FY 2023/2024 budget
- Consider resolution on City of Venus Tax Abatement policy
- Appoint Election Judge for May 4, 2024 General and Special Election
- Discuss cancelling or consolidating April 2024 council meetings
City Council
The Venus City Council will discuss and consider a resolution to order a petition for the discontinuance of the Bluestem Hills Subdivision from the corporate limits, which would be placed on the May 4, 2024 ballot for voter decision. They will also consider appointing an Election Judge for that election and repealing the current Master Fee Schedule, replacing it with a new one. The agenda includes routine consent items, a proclamation for Choking Awareness Month, and an executive session on personnel matters regarding the City Administrator.
- Resolution No. 07-2024-03 ordering petition for discontinuance of Bluestem Hills Subdivision from corporate limits, to be on May 4, 2024 ballot
- Appointment of Election Judge for May 4, 2024 General and Special Election
- Resolution No. 08-2024-03 repealing Master Fee Schedule and adopting new Master Fee Schedule FY 2024
- Proclamation: Choking Awareness Month (Girl Scouts)
- Executive session to discuss employment of City Administrator
Venus Community Service Development Corporation
The Venus Community Service Development Corporation is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider the EDC vehicle, the 4th of July event, and EDC opportunities and training. The board will also welcome new member Jira Sansom, approve minutes, and ratify February 2024 expenditures.
- Welcome new board member Jira Sansom
- Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Ratifying February 2024 expenditures
- Discuss and consider the Economic Development Corporation vehicle
- Discuss and consider 4th of July event
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to increase the maximum building height in I-1 and I-2 industrial districts from 50 to 60 feet. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing three police department grants for fiscal year 2025 and a resolution repealing and replacing the city's Master Fee Schedule. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed executive session regarding the city administrator's employment.
- Public hearing and ordinance to amend zoning Section 34-62 to increase max height from 50 to 60 feet in I-1 and I-2 districts
- Resolution authorizing Venus Police Department Bullet Resistant Shield grant for FY 2025
- Resolution authorizing Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant for FY 2025
- Resolution authorizing Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant for FY 2025
- Resolution No. 04-2024-02 repealing and replacing the Master Fee Schedule
Historical Preservation Commission
The Historical Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider a preliminary determination for compliance with a certificate of appropriateness for the Landmark of Venus at 307 S Walnut. The agenda includes a public comment period and a motion to approve or deny the certificate. No other substantive items are listed.
- Preliminary determination for certificate of appropriateness for Landmark of Venus, 307 S Walnut
- Public comment period with 4-minute limit per speaker
- Motion to approve or deny the certificate
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold a special meeting that includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically related to the City Administrator. No public decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters (City Administrator interviews)
- Public comment period allowed with 4-minute limit per speaker
- No agenda items requiring public decision or vote
City Council
The Venus City Council will consider a resolution ordering a May 4, 2024 special election on whether to discontinue certain land from the municipality, along with other items like a waste rate increase and budget amendment. The meeting also includes an executive session on city administrator interviews and a possible interlocal agreement for a fire truck, plus routine consent agenda items and staff reports.
- Resolution 03-2024-02 ordering a special election on May 4, 2024 to discontinue land described in attached exhibit
- CPI-U rate adjustment for Frontier Waste Solutions contract
- Ordinance amending FY 2023/2024 budget
- Interlocal agreement with Johnson County ESD for purchase and financing of a Quint Fire Truck (executive session)
- Racial profiling reports for Police Department and Fire Marshal's Office
City Council
The Venus City Council is holding a special called meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, including City Administrator interviews and annual reviews for several city officials. The meeting also includes routine items like the call to order, public comment period, and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss City Administrator interviews
- Annual review of Interim City Administrator
- Annual review of City Secretary
- Annual review of Fire Chief
- Annual review of City Attorney
City Council
The Venus City Council is holding a special called meeting primarily to conduct interviews for the City Administrator position, which will take place in executive session (closed to the public). The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order, public comment period, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Executive session to discuss City Administrator interviews (personnel matters)
- Public comment period allowing citizens up to 4 minutes to speak
- Meeting held at Venus Civic Center, 210 S. Walnut Street
City Council
The Venus City Council will consider ordering a general election for May 4, 2024, to fill Places 3, 4, and 5, and may enter a joint election agreement with the Venus Independent School District. The council will also appoint a member to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation and discuss the City Administrator's employment in executive session. Consent agenda items include approving January 8 meeting minutes and ratifying December 2023 bills.
- Order general election May 4, 2024 for Council Places 3, 4, 5
- Joint election agreement with Venus ISD
- Appoint member to Venus Community Service Development Corporation
- Ratify December 2023 bills (amounts not specified in agenda)
- Executive session on City Administrator employment
Venus Community Service Development Corporation
The Venus Community Service Development Corporation (4B) is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider a community garden proposal and the future direction of the corporation's vehicle. The board will also consider approving the December 2023 meeting minutes and ratifying payments for that month. The agenda includes a public comment period and possible executive session.
- Community garden proposal for a city-owned plot, including raised beds, fencing, fees, and a pilot program
- Discussion on the direction for the VCSDC vehicle
- Ratification of December 2023 payments
- Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Financial report shows $622,266 in total assets and $58,129 surplus as of Dec 31, 2023
City Council
The Venus City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, with a consent agenda covering staff reports and prior meeting minutes. A presentation on the ten-hour, four-day work week will be given, and the council will discuss and consider a resolution to adopt updated personnel policies for city employees. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator, Public Works Director, and Finance Manager.
- Resolution adopting personnel policies for city employees
- Presentation on the current ten-hour, four-day work week
- Executive session on personnel matters for City Administrator, Public Works Director, and Finance Manager
- Consent agenda includes staff reports from Police, Fire, Court, Permits, Public Works, and Development Services
- Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes