City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 November 09, 2023 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Oates led the prayer and Mayor Poore led the pledges 3. Citizens to Be Heard (At this time, citizens who have filled out a registration form before 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.) None 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. Check register and financials for the month of Oct B. Minutes from the Oct 12th regular meeting Councilmember Oates made a motion to approve the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Councilmember Recker, all in favor 5. Presentations A. Presentation from La Vernia ISD FFA LVISD Agg Issues Team presented 6. Proclamations  A. The Daughters of the American Revolution have requested a proclamation regarding Native American Heritage Mayor Poore read the proclamation aloud 7. Ordinances A. Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No.110923-01 a budget amendment regarding Municipal Court fees Yvonne Griffin, City Administrator presented Councilmember Gilbert made a motion to approve Ordinance No.110923-01 a budget amendment regarding Municipal Court fees, seconded by Councilmember Recker, all in favor 8. Resolutions A. Discuss and Consider action on Resolution No 110923-01 a nomination to the Wilson County Appraisal District Board of Directors Mayor Poore suggested Anna Virdell, and she introduced herself Councilmember Recker made a motion to approve Resolution No 110923-01 nominating Anna Virdell, seconded by Councilmember Oates, all in favor B. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 110923-02 authorizing posting and publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation in a maximum aggregate principle amount not to exceed $1,250,000 and providing an effective date Victor from Specialized Public Finance spoke Councilmember Oates made a motion to approve Resolution No. 110923-02 authorizing posting and publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation in a maximum aggregate principle amount not to exceed $1,250,000 and providing an effective date, seconded by Councilmember Gilbert, all in favor 9. Discussion Action A. Discuss and consider action on accepting Joeseph Witherell's resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission Councilmember Recker made a motion to approve Joeseph Witherell's resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, seconded by Councilmember Rabel, all in favor B. Discuss and consider action on the engagement of Specialized Finance Inc. as a financial advisor to the city, and authorizing the execution of an engagement letter  Victor from Specialized Public Finance Spoke Councilmember Recker made a motion to approve the engagement of Specialized Finance Inc. as a financial advisor to the city and authorized the execution of an engagement letter, seconded by Councilmember Gilbert, all in favor 10. Staff Reports A. -City Administrator -Police Chief -Public Works Director -City Administrator Yvonne Griffin, City Administrator spoke Sales tax is up, new code enforcement personnel has started, the Santa parade will be on Dec 15th, the street maintenance project is wrapping up, Public Works Director is out this week -Police Chief Donald Keil, Chief of Police Spoke Crime is down this month, staffing is full, protective glass is being installed at City Hall -Public Works Director Josh Delazerda, Public Works Director was not present 11. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda A. - December Meeting We will likely not have a December meeting 12. Adjourn Councilmember Oates made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 pm, seconded by Councilmember Rabel, all in favor 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 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 a 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 NOVEMER 06 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