City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 April 11, 2024 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 Pm and Mayor Poore, as well as Councilmembers Recker, Gilbert, and Oates, were present. Councilmemebrs Rabel and Rauschuber were not present. 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance The invocation was led by Mayor Poore, and the prayer was done by Pastor Bobby Nixon. 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.) Police Chief, Donald Keil, introduced two new sergents. 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. Quarterly investment report - First quarter 2024 B. Quarterly investment report - Second quarter 2024 C. Financials and Check Register for March 2024 D. Minutes From The 03-07-24 Regular City Council Meeting Councilmember Oates made a motion to accept the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Councilmember Recker, all in favor 5. Proclamations A. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation Mayor Poore read the proclamation aloud 6. Discussion Only A. Provide update on the status of the Trash Contract City Administrator, Yvonne Griffin presented. She stated that the bids are due next week, and a selection will be made following that.  B. Discuss updates to drainage plans after site visit with Clarence from Southwest Engineers City Administrator, Yvonne Griffin presented. She stated that we will start projects on Dry Hollow and at HEB in the near future. 7. Discussion/Action A. Discuss and consider action on authorizing small street repairs and drainage projects on Newton, San Antonio, and River Rd The council advises that the staff gets reference checks on all three of the contractors who submitted bids, Kickin Asphalt, Oso Construction, and All-Pro Paving, so we can consider working with all moving forward. Councilmember Gilbert made a motion to accept the bid from Oso Construction to do the repair work on River Rd, and San Antonio Rd, and to accept the bid from Kickin Asphalt to do the repair work on Newton St, seconded by Councilmember Oates, all in favor B. Discuss and consider action on water meter replacement/ upgrade project City Administrator, Yvonne Griffin, and Public Works Director, Josh Delazerda presented the bids. Councilmember Gilbert made a motion to move $100,000 from the general fund to support the water meter replacement/ upgrade project, seconded by Councilmember Recker, all in favor 8. Resolutions A. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. R041124-01 Matching funds for the FELPS Summer Youth Program Councilmember Recker made a motion to approve Resolution No. R041124-01 Matching funds for the FELPS Summer Youth Program, and selected the La Venria Library as the recipient, seconded by Councilmember Oates, all in favor B. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. R041124-02 adopting a Body-Worn Camera Policy Councilmember Recker made a motion to approve Resolution No. R041124-02 adopting a Body-Worn Camera Policy, seconded by Councilmember Oates, all in favor C. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. R041124-03 adopting a Procurement Policy Councilmember Gilbert made a motion to approve Resolution No. R041124-03 adopting a Procurement Policy, seconded by Councilmember Recker, all in favor 9. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda A. Next month there will be an opportunity to appoint a Councilmember to fill a vacancy Scholarships from PD golf tournament will be presented Discuss using HOT tax to cover 4th of July funds Election items Trash Contract Update Additional workshops with PD for code revisions 10. Adjourn  Councilmember Oates made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 PM, seconded by Councilmember Gilbert, 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 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 April 08, 20YY 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