City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 January 11, 2024 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Poore at 6:31 PM. 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Pastor Bobby Nixon gave the invocation and Mayor Poore led the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. 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 11-09-23 regular meeting B. Month of December Financials and check register Councilmember Oates made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Recker. All in favor. 5. Presentation A. La Vernia Police Department- Recognition of an officer Chief Keil made a Presentation of Commendation to Officer Goolsby for the handling of a citizen in crises. B. Presentation from Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, P.C. regarding the 2023 Audit Auditor Phil Armstrong gave presentation on FY 2023 City Audit. There were no issues or concerns. 6. Proclamations A. Proclamation- San Antonio Livestock Ambassador Committee  Mayor Poore read the proclamation for the San Antonio Livestock Ambassadors. 7. Public Hearing A. The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing at the request of property owner SMITH, KATHRYN regarding the property located at 13672 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 114 (4 PIERDOLLA ADDN U-1), ACRES .5775, Undivided Interest 50.0000000000% concerning the request for an SUP to allow for Kennel/ Stable/ Animal Boarding/ Housing in the C-1 Zone district A.1 Open Public Hearing A.2 Requestor Presentation A.3 Staff Presentation A.4 Receive Public Comments A.5 Close Public Hearing A.6 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 011124-01 Approveg the SUP request from property owner SMITH, KATHRYN regarding the property located at 13672 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 114 (4 PIERDOLLA ADDN U-1), ACRES .5775, Undivided Interest 50.0000000000% concerning Kennel/ Stable/ Animal Boarding/ Housing in the C-1 Zone district This was tabled by Planning and Zoning due to compliance issues 8. Resolutions A. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. R011124-01 regarding the ballistic shields grant Motion made to approve Resolution No R11124-01 regarding the ballistic shields grant. Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Gilbert. Voting Yea: Oates, Rabel 9. Ordinances A. Discuss and consider action on ordinance No.011124-02 authorizing the issuance of up to $1,250,000 combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation, series 2024; providing for the payment of the certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the city and further securing the certificates by a lien on and pledge of the surplus revenues of the city’s waterworks and sewer system; providing the terms and conditions of the certificates and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of the certificates  Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 011124-02 authorizing the issuance of up to $1,250,000.00 Motion made by Gilbert, Seconded by Oates. Voting Yea: Recker, Rabel B. Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 011124-03 a fee schedule amendment regarding park fees Motion to approve Ordinance No. 011124-03 fee schedule amendment. Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Rabel. Voting Yea: Recker, Gilbert 10. Discussion/Action A. Discuss and consider action on entering into a cost-share agreement with the MDD for the purchase of tables and chairs Motion to approve the cost-share agreement with the MDD for the purchase of tables and chairs. Motion made by Rabel, Seconded by Oates. Voting Yea: Recker, Gilbert B. Discuss and consider action on moving the March City Council meeting to 03-07-24 Motion made to move the March City Council meeting to 03-07-24 due to TML Mid- Year conference. Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Recker. Voting Yea: Gilbert, Rabel 11. Staff Reports A. -City Administrator -Police Chief -Public Works Director 12. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda Election SUP for Kennel/Stable/Animal Boarding. 13. Adjourn Motion made to adjourn at 7:38 PM. 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 before 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 January 05, 2024 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