City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 September 05, 2024 5:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order Meeting was called to order @ 5:30 by mayor Poore 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Pastor Bobby Nixon lead the prayer, Mayor Poore lead the 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 08-22-24 regular City Council Meeting B. Financials from the month of August 2024 Motion made by Rabel, Seconded by Oates to approve as listed Voting Yea: Gilbert 5. Proclamations A. National Night Out Proclamation Mayor Poore read the Proclamation for National Night Out and signed. 6. Resolutions A. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No.090524-01 - a budget policy @5:36PM Council member Dianell Recker joined meeting. Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Gilbert to approved this resolution as listed Voting Yea: Rabel, Recker B. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 090524-02 - A fund policy  Motion made by Gilbert, Seconded by Rabel to approved this resolution as listed Voting Yea: Oates, Recker 7. Discussion/Action A. Discuss and consider action on the proposed West Texas gas rate change Motion made by Gilbert, Seconded by Oates to not accept until West Texas Gas brings new rate. Voting Nay: Rabel, Recker B. Discuss and consider action on accepting the resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber Motion made by Recker, Seconded by Gilbert to accept the resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber Voting Yea: Oates, Rabel C. Discussion and possible action on appointing a new councilmember to fill a vacancy Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Rabel to appointing a new councilmember to fill a vacancy, Katherine Evans Voting Yea: Recker, Gilbert Mayor Poore swore in Kathrine Evans 8. Discussion Only A. Discussion surrounding any final revisions to the draft permitted use chart before we enter into formal revision procedures Mayor Poore stated he would like to give new Council member Katie Evans time to review Permitted use chart. Council member Recker gave notes on Childcare center, Daycare, Adult daycare facility, Farmers market, Fraternal organization, Sewage pumping station, Sewage treatment plant, Personal services, Biomedical facility, Chemical laboratories, Poultry processing or dressing for commercial purposes. 9. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda A. Code Change Proposals - Garden Homes - staff is considering sample community codes regarding setback requirements B. Final Budget and Tax Rate Adoption -Upcoming meeting will be on September 19th C. Performance Reviews- City Administrator and Chief of Police -Will be during upcoming October meeting 10. Adjourn Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Rabel to adjourn @6:18PM Voting Yea: Recker, Gilbert, Evans DECORUM REQUIRED The presiding officer may rule out any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments. If this behavior continues, the Officer may request that the individual leave the meeting and, if refused, issue 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 open to all persons, regardless of disability. The facility is wheelchair-accessible, and parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance, you must request accommodations 48 hours before this meeting. Braille is not available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email Mfarrow@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 AUG 30, 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