City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 October 12, 2023 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 Pm PRESENT Mayor Martin Poore Mayor Pro-Tem Dianell Recker Councilmember Gary Gilbert Councilmember Justin Oates ABSENT Councilmember Garrett Rabel Councilmember Eric Rauschuber 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Pastor Bobby Nixon gave the invocation and Mayor Poore led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Citizens to Be Heard (At this time, citizens who have filled out a registration form prior to the start of the meeting may speak on any topic they wish to bring to the attention of the governing body so long as that topic is not on the agenda for this meeting. Citizens may speak on specific agenda items when that item is called for discussion. During the Citizens to Be Heard section no council action may take place and no council discussion or response is required to the speaker. A time limit of three minutes per speaker is permitted; the council may extend this time at their discretion.) There were no citizens to be heard 4. Consent Agenda (All consent agenda items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) A. Minutes from the 09-14-23 Regular City Council Meeting B. Month of September Check register and financials Motion to approve the consent agenda Motion made by D Recker, Seconded by G Gilbert, All in favor, motion passed 5. Proclamations A. Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Poore read the Proclamations 6. Discussion/Action A. Discuss and consider action on engaging in a Certificate of Obligation/ General Obligation for Drainage Victor Quiroga, representing the Cities bond agency, presented different options for funding regarding drainage projects. The motion was made to move forward. Motion made by J Oates, Seconded by G Gilbert, all in favor, motion passed B. Discuss and consider action on an agreement between the City Council and the MDD regarding a cost share for the purchase of tables and chairs Tabled due to MDD not having a meeting this month and not being able to review the agreement C. Discuss and consider action on installing bullet-proof glass and windows at City Hall La Vernia Chief of Police D Keil gave a presentation on upgrading safety in City Hall by installing bulletproof glass The motion was to approve up to $10,000 in spending toward this project Motion by G Gilbert, seconded by D Recker, all in favor, motion passed 7. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda A. Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 101223-01 appointing a Municipal Court Judge Motion to approve Trent Rowel Municipal Judge and Connie Terry Associate Judge Motion by D Recker, seconded by J Oates, all in favor, motion passed B. Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 101223-02 appointing a Municipal Court Prosecutor Motion to approve Steven Barea Municipal Court Prosecutor Motion by D Recker, seconded by G Gilbert, all in favor, motion passed 8. Adjourn Resolutions A. Discuss and consider action on Resolution 101223-01 extending the Local Disaster Declaration regarding fire prevention Motion by J Oates, seconded by D Recker, to extend the Local Disaster Declaration regarding fire prevention to ________________, all in favor, motion passed B. Discuss and consider action on Resolution 101223-02 entering into a contract with Addcomp Systems for municipal Court and Police Software Motion to approve entering into a contract with Addcomp Systems for municipal Court and Police Software Motion by J Oates, seconded by D Recker, all in favor, motion passed 9. Adjourn  Staff Reports A. Staff Reports A1. City Administrator A2. Police Chief A3. Public Works Director Staff Reports A1. City Administrator - Gave an update on Sales/Hotel Taxes A2. Police Chief - A3. Public Works Director - City Council would like to see before and after pictures loaded into the iWorqs system of job sites 10. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 7:45 PM Motion by J Oates, seconded by D Recker, all in favor, motion passed DECORUM REQUIRED Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments may be ruled out of order by the Presiding Officer. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request by the Presiding Officer that the individual leave the meeting, and if refused, an order of removal. The City Council for the City of La Vernia reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), §551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), §551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), §551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and §551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provisions under Texas law that permit a governmental body to discuss a matter in closed executive session. The City of La Vernia Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. The facility is wheelchair accessible and parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations, should you require special assistance, must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Braille is not available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email Lboyd@lavernia-tx.gov. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the governing body of the above named La Vernia City Council is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin boards of the City Hall of said La Vernia, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on October 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. _________________________________ Lindsey Wheeler, City Secretary