Venus public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the hiring process for the City Administrator position and review animal control policies, ordinances, and organizational structure. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Review and approve the 2025-2026 Investment Policy
• Ratify resolution authorizing completion of parking lot paving for City Hall
• Discuss and consider qualifications, hiring process, and timeline for City Administrator position
• Discuss and consider short/long-term goals for Animal Control issues
• Discuss separating Animal Control and Code Enforcement into distinct job descriptions

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including budget adjustments, bond fund resolutions, and a county road annexation. The main discussion items include possibly hiring an interim city administrator, amending zoning rules for Planning and Zoning Commission alternates, reviewing a wastewater treatment plant lease, and considering a conditional use permit for truck fueling and parking near US 67 and 157. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the conditional use permit and potential legal matters.

• Budget Adjustment #1 to 2025-26 budget
• Resolution for use of 2020 Bond Funds for Fire Department and Public Works projects
• Ordinance annexing portion of County Road 109
• Conditional use permit for 2.011-acre site northwest of US 67 and 157 for truck fueling and parking
• Discussion on hiring/appointing Interim City Administrator

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider several administrative items, including a process for hiring an EDC Director, EDC training for board members, a budget amendment for FY 2025-2026, and internal protocols. The agenda also includes a presentation by Mundo and Associates, Inc., and routine consent items such as approving minutes and ratifying the November 2025 financial report.

• Presentation by Mundo and Associates, Inc.
• Discuss and consider a process for hiring an EDC Director
• Discuss and consider EDC training for all board members
• Discuss and consider a budget amendment for FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Discuss and consider VCSDC protocols and procedures

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including November meeting minutes and the November 2025 revenue/expenditure report, and a budget amendment for the FY 2025-2026 annual budget. No action was taken on hiring an EDC director, EDC training, or protocols and procedures, which were only discussed.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes of Nov 4, 2025 and Nov 2025 revenue/expenditure report) (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget (5-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council will discuss and possibly act on purchasing a new engine, water tanker, and two staff vehicles using the 2020 bond and pre-bid contracts. They will also consider a resolution on the official newspaper, an ordinance change for Planning and Zoning alternates, and plans to replace or hire an interim City Administrator. Other items include amending city policies, street repair timelines, and engineering for a pump station and storage tank. The meeting includes a closed executive session on pending litigation.

• Purchase of new engine, water tanker, and two staff vehicles with upfitting costs using 2020 bond and Buy Board or pre-bid contract
• Resolution approving official newspaper of record
• Ordinance to allow alternates to Planning and Zoning Commission (repeal/amend Section 34-13)
• Plan to replace/hire new City Administrator and possible interim appointment
• Engineering for Pump Station and Ground Storage Tank

The Venus City Council approved several resolutions, including purchasing a new fire engine, water tanker, and two staff vehicles using 2020 bond funds, and expending bond funds for a water storage and pump station. They also approved the official newspaper of record and authorized the City Attorney to execute an agreed motion to dismiss in the Saldana Properties lawsuit. Several items were discussed but no action was taken, including a zoning ordinance amendment and plans for hiring a new City Administrator.

• Approved purchase of fire engine, water tanker, and two staff vehicles with upfitting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for official newspaper of record (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to expend bond funds for water storage and pump station (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to execute agreed motion to dismiss in City of Venus v Saldana Properties (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from a September special meeting and to discuss the employment of the EDC Director in executive session. No other substantive action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes for Special Called meeting on September 30, 2025
• Executive session discussion on employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of EDC Director

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation board met on November 4, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 30 special called meeting. After an executive session on personnel matters, the board voted unanimously to terminate Joshua Jones as EDC Director. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 30, 2025 special called meeting (5-0)
• Terminated Joshua Jones as EDC Director (5-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council will meet on October 27, 2025, to discuss and decide on items including a public hearing for Planning and Zoning Commission alternates, appointments, and records management solutions. The agenda also features a consent agenda with financial reports, settlements, audit agreements, and third-party billing for the fire department, alongside closed executive sessions on personnel and pending litigation.

• Public hearing and ordinance to allow alternates for the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approval for Venus Fire Department to bill through Fire Recovery USA LLC to insurance providers
• Ratifying Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement and 2024-25 Audit Engagement agreement
• Discussion and consideration of Laserfiche as a records repository solution
• Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5

The Venus City Council voted unanimously to terminate City Administrator Joshua Jones for cause, effective immediately. The council also approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, an ordinance allowing alternates on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a contract with Laserfiche for records management.

• Terminated City Administrator Joshua Jones for cause (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, opioid settlement, audit agreement, investment report, and fire billing contract (4-0)
• Approved ordinance adding alternates to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-1)
• Authorized Finance Director to pay arbitrage on 2020 bond (5-0)
• Appointed Raymond Jackman to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5 (5-0)
• Approved Laserfiche as records repository solution (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to amend Chapter 34 Zoning to add subsection 34-13(b)(1)(i), allowing alternate members to serve on the commission. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Consider ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 Zoning, Article I, Section 34-13 to add subsection allowing alternate Planning and Zoning Commission members
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 25, 2025

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for the voluntary annexation of 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109, rezoning that property from AG to I-1, and several other rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. They will also discuss an economic development incentive agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC. Consent agenda items include an interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing and studies for impact fees and a stormwater utility fee.

• Voluntary annexation of 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109
• Rezoning 216.971 acres from AG to I-1 at 900 E C.R. 109
• Repeal of zoning ordinance requiring three-fourths vote for zoning changes after P&Z denial
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 10.270 acres at 1310 FM 1807 from MHS to I-1
• Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC

The Venus City Council approved the voluntary annexation of 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 and rezoned the property from agricultural to light industrial. It also approved several other rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, denied a motion to repeal a zoning vote requirement, and denied an economic development incentive agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC.

• Approved voluntary annexation of 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 216.971 acres from AG to I-1 (5-0)
• Denied repeal of three-fourths vote requirement for zoning changes (4-1)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment from MHS to I-1 for 10.270 acres at 1310 FM 1807 (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment from C-2 to PD for 43.218 acres at 501 E US Highway 67 (5-0)
• Approved Master Thoroughfare Plan ordinance (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10.270 acres at 1310 FM 1807 from AG to I-1 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 43.218 acres at 501 E US Highway 67 from AG to PD (4-1)

City Council

The Venus City Council convened a special meeting on October 2, 2025, at 5:30 PM to conduct routine procedural items. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed beyond standard announcements, public comment, and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Administrator.

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve an amendment to the FY2024-2025 budget, revise its regular meeting schedule, and consider an economic development incentive agreement and a building improvement grant application from Venus Drugs, LLC. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Amendment to FY2024-2025 Annual Budget
• Revision of VCSDC regular meeting schedule
• Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC
• Building Improvement Grant application from Venus Drugs, LLC
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation approved an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC, including a 3.5% interest loan and additional stipulations. They also approved a Building Improvement Grant for Venus Drugs, LLC capped at $15,000, with one board member voting against. The board approved a budget amendment for FY2024-2025 and changed its meeting schedule to monthly on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

• Approved FY2024-2025 Annual Budget amendment (5-0)
• Revised regular meeting schedule to monthly, 1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Venus Drugs, LLC, with 3.5% interest loan and stipulations (5-0)
• Approved Building Improvement Grant for Venus Drugs, LLC, not to exceed $15,000 (4-1)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on several zoning and land-use items, including a proposed repeal of a rule requiring a three-fourths city council vote to approve zoning changes the commission has recommended denying. The commission will also consider comprehensive plan amendments and a rezoning for a large agricultural tract, plus a master thoroughfare plan update and a possible change to its meeting time.

• Public hearing on ordinance to repeal Section 34-13(c)(7), removing three-fourths council vote requirement for zoning changes after commission denial
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 10.270 acres at 1310 FM 1807 from Manufactured Home Subdivision (MHS) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 7.091 and 36.127 acres at 501 E US Highway 67 from C-2 (General Commercial) to PD (Planned Development)
• Rezoning of 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 from AG (Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
• Discussion of rezoning applications REZ2025-0001 and REZ2025-0002 and amending commission meeting time

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances adopting the FY 2025-2026 annual budget and a proposed no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.766485. The council will also discuss selling Rescue 72 for at least $225,000 to fund a new fire engine, changing the TMRS employee contribution rate from 7% to 8%, and forming a Parks & Community Relations Board. Several items are on the consent agenda, including budget amendments and TxDOT right-of-way transfer.

• Public hearing and ordinance on FY 2025-2026 annual budget
• Public hearing and ordinance on proposed no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.766485
• Authorization to sell Rescue 72 for no less than $225,000 for new fire engine funding
• TMRS employee contribution rate change from 7% to 8%
• Formation of a Parks & Community Relations Board

The City Council approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 (effective October 1, 2025) by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Michelle Hamm voting against. They also approved the ad valorem tax rate of $0.766485 per $100 valuation unanimously (5-0). Additionally, the council authorized the sale of Rescue 72 for no less than $225,000 to fund a new fire engine, and agreed to place formation of a Parks & Community Relations Board on a future agenda. No action was taken on a proposed TMRS contribution rate change or on executive session items.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 annual budget (4-1, Hamm against)
• Approved ad valorem tax rate of $0.766485 (5-0)
• Authorized sale of Rescue 72 for no less than $225,000 (5-0)
• Agreed to place Parks & Community Relations Board discussion on next agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, TxDOT ROW transfer, and budget amendment (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 26, 2025 as Human Resource Professional Day
• Promoted Sergeant Justin Cole in badge ceremony
• Tabled TMRS contribution rate change discussion

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning ordinances, a voluntary annexation petition, and a $4.89 million bond issue for street improvements. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Vote on rezoning 10.27 acres from AG to I-1 (Light Industrial) at 1310 FM 1807
• Vote on rezoning 43.218 acres from C-2 to PD (Planned Development) at 501 E US Highway 67
• Vote on voluntary annexation of 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109
• Consider $4,890,000 in street improvement bonds with annual ad valorem tax
• Discuss and consider ordinance to regulate and permit donation boxes

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation will meet to discuss its FY2023-2024 annual audit, ongoing economic development projects, and proposed park improvements for FY2025-2026. The board may also consider amending the FY2024-2025 annual budget.

• Review FY2023-2024 annual audit
• Discuss ongoing and future economic development projects
• Consider park improvements for FY2025-2026
• Possible amendment to FY2024-2025 annual budget

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation met and discussed several items but took no formal votes. Board members shared ideas for future park improvements, including a trail system, a dog park, and a community garden. An amendment to the FY2024-2025 budget was discussed but no action was taken, with staff to report back later.

• Approved meeting minutes from June 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Discussed FY2023-2024 annual audit (no action)
• Discussed ongoing and future economic development projects (no action)
• Discussed park improvement ideas for FY2025-2026 (no action)
• Discussed budget amendment, tabled pending staff review

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on repealing a rule requiring a three-fourths council vote for zoning changes the commission denied, and on several rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. These include converting properties to light industrial and planned development districts. The commission will also discuss two additional rezoning requests.

• Repeal of Section 34-13(c)(7) requiring three-fourths council vote on zoning changes after P&Z denial
• Comprehensive plan amendment: 10.270 acres at 1310 FM 1807 from MHS to I-1 (Light Industrial)
• Comprehensive plan amendment: 43.218 acres at 501 E US Highway 67 from C-2 to PD (Planned Development)
• Rezoning: 216.971 acres at 900 E C.R. 109 from AG to I-1 (Light Industrial)
• Discussion of rezoning at 1310 FM 1807 (REZ2025-0001) and 501 E US Highway 67 (REZ2025-0002)

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2025-2026 operating budget and consider setting a public hearing for September 22, 2025, on the budget and the property tax rate. The consent agenda includes approval of interlocal agreements for dispatching, Class C arrests, and the Johnson County radio system, plus a resolution amending council policies. The council will also discuss appointing a member to Place 4 of the Venus Community Service Development Corporation and enter executive session for legal matters, including a pending lawsuit and a consulting contract for a City Hall operations review.

• Budget workshop for FY2025-2026 proposed operating budget
• Consider setting public hearing on Sept 22, 2025 for budget and property tax rate
• Interlocal Dispatching Agreement approval
• Interlocal for Class 'C' Arrests approval
• Executive session: City of Venus v Saldana Properties, L.P. (Cause No. CC-E20210005) and Bowman Group consulting contract

The Venus City Council approved the consent agenda, set a public hearing for September 22, 2025, on the proposed FY2025-2026 budget, and adopted the no-new revenue tax rate of $0.766485 with a public hearing on the same date. The council also appointed Elisabeth Livingstone to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation and approved a contract with the Bowman Group for consulting services. No public speakers were present, and the meeting included an executive session on legal matters.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, interlocal agreements, and resolution (3-0)
• Set public hearing on September 22, 2025, for FY2025-2026 proposed budget (3-0)
• Adopted no-new revenue tax rate of $0.766485 and set public hearing for September 22, 2025 (3-0)
• Appointed Elisabeth Livingstone to Venus Community Service Development Corporation (3-0)
• Approved contract with Bowman Group for consulting services (3-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to annex and rezone a 4.04-acre property at 9733 E US Highway 67 from agricultural to general commercial. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, ratifying bills, and adopting policy changes, including increasing the Building Improvement Grant maximum from $5,000 to $25,000. The council will also discuss the annual audit, updates to three public improvement districts, a master fee schedule amendment, and a compensation update.

• Annexation of 4.040 acres (ANX2025-0001) at 9733 E US Highway 67
• Rezone from AG to C-2 (REZ2025-0003) for same property
• Increase Building Improvement Grant maximum from $5,000 to $25,000
• Annual service agreement with Johnson County ESD #1 for fire services
• Approval of annual audit for FY 2023-2024

The council unanimously approved the annexation of 4.040 acres at 9733 E US Highway 67 and its rezoning from AG to C-2 General Commercial. They also approved the 2023-2024 audit, updates to three Public Improvement District service plans, the Master Fee Schedule amendment, and directed staff to explore the classification and compensation study. Several consent agenda items were removed and voted on separately, including a 3-1 vote to amend the City Administrator's powers and duties ordinance.

• Approved annexation of 4.040 acres at 9733 E US Highway 67 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.040 acres from AG to C-2 (4-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 annual audit (4-0-1, Wilson abstained)
• Approved 2025 Service Plan updates for Brahman Ranch, Patriot Estates, Bluestem Hills PIDs (5-0)
• Approved Master Fee Schedule amendment (5-0)
• Directed staff to explore classification and compensation study data (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending City Administrator powers and duties (3-1, Hamm opposed)
• Approved Building Improvement Grant policy increase from $5,000 to $25,000 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus, TX Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 4.040 acres from Agricultural to General Commercial District at 9733 E US Highway 67. The meeting will also approve June 26 minutes and include a public comment period.

• Rezoning 4.040 acres from AG to C-2 District at 9733 E US Highway 67 (REZ2025-0003)
• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for 4.040 acres at 9733 E US Highway 67, Alvarado, from Agricultural (AG) to General Commercial (C-2). The public hearing had no speakers. The commission also approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning REZ2025-0003 from AG to C-2 (5-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two rezoning requests converting agricultural land to light industrial and planned development zones. They will also discuss issuing up to $4.89 million in certificates of obligation to fund street improvement projects and consider an ordinance setting a minimum purchase age for hemp-derived THC products.

• Rezoning 10.27 acres at 1310 FM 1807 from AG to I-1 (REZ2025-0001)
• Rezoning 43.218 acres at 501 E. US HWY 67 from AG to PD (REZ2025-0002)
• Vote on $4,890,000 in certificates of obligation for street improvements
• Consider ordinance setting minimum purchase age for hemp-derived THC products
• Approval of amendment to city administrator's employment contract

The Venus City Council approved a resolution to publish notice of intent to issue up to $4,890,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation for street improvement projects. The council also approved the 2025 Debt Funded CIP, an ordinance setting a minimum purchase age for consumable hemp-derived THC products, and several other routine items. Two rezoning requests (one for light industrial at 1310 FM 1807 and one for planned development at 501 E. US HWY 67) were discussed but no action was taken, as the council indicated a comprehensive plan is needed.

• Approved 2025 Debt Funded CIP (4-0)
• Approved resolution to issue up to $4,890,000 in certificates of obligation for street improvements (4-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing minimum purchase age for consumable hemp-derived THC products (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Tanitia Marvels to Planning and Zoning Place 7 (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda items except 4.2 (city administrator contract amendment) which was removed (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Ellis County and Tri-City Animal Shelter (consent agenda)
• No action taken on rezoning at 1310 FM 1807 (AG to Light Industrial) - need comp plan
• No action taken on rezoning at 501 E. US HWY 67 (AG to Planned Development) - need comp plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests: one to change 10.27 acres at 1310 FM 1807 from agricultural to light industrial, and another to change 43.218 acres at 501 E. US Hwy 67 from agricultural to planned development. The commission will also hear a development presentation and appoint a chair and vice chair.

• Rezoning 10.27 acres (J.T. Cadenhead Survey, Abstract 134) from AG to I-1 at 1310 FM 1807 (REZ2025-0001)
• Rezoning 7.091 + 36.127 acres (Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26) from AG to PD at 501 E. US HWY 67 (REZ2025-0002)
• Public hearings for both rezoning applications
• Presentation on current development
• Appointment of Commission Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The Venus City Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, an ordinance amending qualifications for board members, animal control services, and the FY 2024-2025 year-to-date budget and FY 2025-2026 budget preparation. The council will also enter executive session to conduct the annual review of the City Administrator.

• Appointment for Planning and Zoning Place 3
• Ordinance amending Chapter 36, repealing and replacing sections on qualifications for board members (Councilmember Hamm)
• Discussion concerning Animal Control Services
• Review of FY 2024-2025 year-to-date budget and FY 2025-2026 budget preparation
• Executive session for City Administrator annual review

The council approved a 5% base salary increase for the City Administrator, retroactive to May 1, 2025, following an executive session. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda (minutes and April financial report) and appointed LeeAnn Rose to Planning and Zoning Place 3. A proposed ordinance amending board qualification and membership sections failed due to lack of a second. Budget priorities for FY 2025-2026 were discussed, including drainage, public safety, and streets.

• Approved 5% salary increase for City Administrator, retroactive to May 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2025 bills and financial report (4-0)
• Appointed LeeAnn Rose to Planning and Zoning Place 3 (4-0)
• Ordinance amending board qualifications and membership failed (no second)

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation is meeting to consider its annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, along with routine consent items. The agenda includes a public comment period and possible executive session. No other major actions are listed.

• Discussion and consideration of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget
• Ratifying payments of bills for April 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 4, 2025

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget as presented. The board also ratified April 2025 bill payments and approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comments were made.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget (4-0)
• Ratified April 2025 bill payments (4-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Venus Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 451.75 sq. ft. multi-tenant sign area at Lot 1, Block A, Venus Junction in Venus, Texas. The board will also discuss and consider the variance under the City of Venus Sign Ordinance.

• Variance request ZBOA2025-0001 for 451.75 sq. ft. multi-tenant sign at Lot 1, Block A, Venus Junction, 76084
• Public hearing and action item on Sign Ordinance variance

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to newly elected members Alejandro Galaviz, Teresa Hoffman, and Tony Bovinich. The council will also discuss appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.

• Oath of office for Mayor Alejandro Galaviz and Councilmembers Teresa Hoffman and Tony Bovinich
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Project Order from Kimley Horn for the Master Water Plan
• Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County Tax Office for Blue Stem PID collections
• Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Venus City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and interlocal agreements. They appointed several members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Venus Community Service Development Corporation, leaving some places vacant. Tony Bovinich was elected Mayor Pro Tem. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Shelly Clower to Planning and Zoning Place 2 (5-0)
• Left Planning and Zoning Place 3 vacant (3-2)
• Appointed Michael Dodd to Planning and Zoning Place 4 (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Bosquez to Planning and Zoning Place 5 (5-0)
• Appointed Stacey Robar to Planning and Zoning Place 6 (5-0)
• Appointed Katie Drambareneau to Community Service Development Corp Place 2 (5-0)
• Elected Tony Bovinich as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including ratifying financial reports, approving interlocal agreements, and considering a state infrastructure loan. The council will also discuss hiring a strategic planning consultant and hold a closed executive session on personnel and legal matters.

• Resolution approving municipal maintenance agreement with State of Texas for state highways in Venus
• Interlocal agreement with Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 2 for emergency services
• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County for reconstruction of CR109
• Resolution authorizing loan agreement from State Infrastructure Bank
• Discussion on vendor/consultant for Strategic Planning Services

The Venus City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including an updated HR policy, a highway maintenance agreement with the state, interlocal agreements for emergency services and road reconstruction, and a loan agreement from the State Infrastructure Bank. They also approved a vendor for strategic planning services and gave the City Secretary a 6% raise or two-step increase, whichever is greater. No public hearings were held, and no action was taken on legal advice regarding the City Administrator.

• Approved updated HR policy resolution (5-0)
• Approved municipal maintenance agreement with State of Texas for state highways (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Ellis County ESD No. 2 for emergency services (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for CR109 reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement resolution (5-0)
• Approved vendor/consultant for Strategic Planning Services (5-0)
• Approved City Secretary evaluation and pay increase (two-step or 6%, whichever greater) (5-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a body armor grant, election certification, and policy updates. The main discussion item is the appointment of a board member to the Community Services Development Corporation. In executive session, the council will discuss authorizing eminent domain to acquire land for a water tower.

• Resolution for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant - FY 2026
• Certification of unopposed candidates and cancellation of May 3, 2025 General Election
• Comprehensive update to City's Human Resource Personnel Policy
• Appointment of board member to Place 3 of Venus Community Services Development Corporation
• Executive session: eminent domain for 104.95 acres at 920 CR 110 for water tower construction

Venus Community Service Development Corporation

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider the appointment of a Vice Chair for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2025, and to discuss annual budget preparation and planning for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a December 9, 2024 special meeting and ratification of bill payments from December 2024 through February 2025.

• Appointment of Vice Chair for unexpired term ending December 31, 2025
• Discussion of 2025-2026 fiscal year budget preparation and planning
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 special called meeting
• Ratification of bill payments for December 2024 - February 2025

The Venus Community Service Development Corporation met on March 4, 2025, and unanimously approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and bill payments. The board appointed Jira Sansom as Vice Chair for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2025. The board also discussed budget planning for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with members expressing interest in logistics, a sports complex, and funding events.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bill payments (4-0)
• Appointed Jira Sansom as Vice Chair (4-0)

City Council

The Venus City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, discuss a waste collection franchise amendment, and consider authorizing eminent domain for a water tower site. The consent agenda includes financial reports, racial profiling reports, and two property releases from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council will also discuss an amendment to the Frontier Waste Solutions franchise agreement.

• Eminent domain resolution for 104.95 acres at 920 CR 110 for water tower construction
• Release from ETJ for 4.252 acres at 744 W U.S. Highway 67
• Release from ETJ for 11.90 acres at 2079 C.R. 214
• Interlocal agreement with Ellis County for rehabilitation of East County Road 109
• Amendment to Frontier Waste Solutions franchise agreement for waste collection

The Venus City Council approved an amendment to the exclusive franchise agreement with Frontier Waste Solutions for waste collection and disposal. The consent agenda, including financial reports and racial profiling reports, was approved unanimously. No action was taken on the executive session discussion regarding eminent domain for a water tower site.

• Approved amendment to Frontier Waste Solutions franchise agreement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 13, 2025 minutes, December 2024 financial report, Fire Marshal's 2024 Racial Profiling Report, Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County for East County Road 109, TexSTAR Investment Pool resolution, Police Department 2024 Racial Profiling Report, TIRZ Administration Services Agreement, Quarterly Investment Report, and two ETJ release ordinances (4-0)
• Removed item 4.4 (Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County) from consent agenda for discussion, then approved it (4-0)
• No action taken on eminent domain discussion for 104.95 acres at 920 CR 110

City Council

The Venus City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and several discussion items. Key actions include approving a wastewater master plan contract, ordering a May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and two council places, and considering a joint election agreement with the school district. The council will also discuss a compromise with an outdoor advertising company and a renovation resolution for the appraisal district office. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on personnel policy.

• Approve professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for a Wastewater Master Plan
• Resolution ordering General Election for May 3, 2025 for Mayor and Council Places 1 & 2
• Agreement with Venus ISD for joint election services
• Compromise agreement with Arrington Outdoor Advertising, Inc. regarding a billboard
• Resolution for minor renovation to Ellis County Appraisal District office

The Venus City Council unanimously approved a resolution ordering a general election for May 3, 2025, to elect a mayor and two councilmembers (Places 1 & 2), and authorized a joint election agreement with Venus ISD. The council also approved a compromise agreement with Arrington Outdoor Advertising regarding a billboard, and a resolution for minor renovations to the Ellis County Appraisal District office. The consent agenda, including a wastewater master plan agreement with Kimley-Horn, was approved unanimously. No public comments or executive session were held.

• Approved consent agenda including Kimley-Horn wastewater master plan agreement (4-0)
• Approved resolution ordering May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and Places 1 & 2 (4-0)
• Approved joint election services agreement with Venus ISD (4-0)
• Approved compromise agreement with Arrington Outdoor Advertising re: billboard (4-0)
• Approved resolution for minor renovation to Ellis County Appraisal District office (4-0)