City Council Meeting

City of La Vernia CITY COUNCIL MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 August 14, 2025 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order @ 6:30 PM Mayor Poore, and Council members Recker, Evans, Rabel, Oates, Gilbert were present. 2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance Oates lead the prayer and Mayor Poore lead the pledges. 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 07-10 -25 City Council Meeting Motion made by Recker, seconded by Rabel to approve as listed, all in favor. 5. Presentations A. Library Donation Mayor Poore presented a check to the Library for $1,000. B. Child Advocacy donation The family advocacy presented, Mayor Poore presented a check for $5,000. C. Presentation: Floresville Peanut Festival The 81st Peanut Festival court presented, inviting Mayor Poore and Council members. 6. Public Hearing A. Public hearing regarding the request for A Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a drive-thru in the C-1 zoning district regarding the space specifically known as 13886 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121 , legally known as CITY OF LA  VERNIA, LOT 107B, ACRES 4.469, owned by FER & FER PROPERTIES COMPANY as described in the attachment 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 regarding Ordinance 081425-01 the SUP for 13886 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121 , legally known as CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 107B, ACRES 4.469, owned by FER & FER PROPERTIES COMPANY A.1 Open Public Hearing The Public hearing was opened @6:44PM A.2 Requestor presentation There was no requester presentation A.3 Staff presentation City Administrator Lindsey Wheeler gave a staff presentation, staff is in favor as commercial is the highest and best use of the property, but we should follow the landscape code. She gave Council the Planning and zoning Commission recommendation, which was to recommend. She let them know we did receive one response from the 200ft notice stating they are opposed as they do not want another development in the section of 87, or in their backyard. A.4 Receive Public Comments There were no public comments. A.5 Close Public Hearing The Public Hearing was closed @6:51PM A.6 Discuss and consider action regarding Ordinance 081425-01 the SUP for 13886 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121 , legally known as CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 107B, ACRES 4.469, owned by FER & FER PROPERTIES COMPANY Motion made by Recker, seconded by Gilbert to approve Ordinance No. 081425-01 the SUP for Fer & Fer Properties, all in favor. B. Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding the replat (Final) of 15010 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 101B, ACRES 45.75, out of the City of La Vernia subdivision plat and establishing the plat of The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision, a proposed development A.1 Open Public Hearing A.2 Requester Presentation A.3 Staff Presentation A.4 Receive Public Comments  A.5 Close Public Hearing A.6 Discuss and consider action on the replat (Final) of 15010 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 101B, ACRES 45.75, out of the City of La Vernia subdivision plat and establishing the plat of The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision, a proposed development Item pulled, this will be back next month. C. The City of La Vernia City Council will hold a Public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget A.1 Open Public Hearing A.2 Staff Presentation A.3 Receive Public Comments A.4 Close Public Hearing A.5 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget A.1 Open Public Hearing The Public hearing was opened @6:53PM A.2 Staff Presentation City Administrator Lindsey Wheeler gave an overview of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget. We will have a joint workshop with the on a later date, budget to be passed on 09/11/25, Council would like to deep dive at the workshop. A.3 Receive Public Comments There were no public comments. A.4 Close Public Hearing The Public hearing was closed @6:59PM A.5 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 091125-02 adopting the 2025- 2026 Fiscal Year Budget Motion made by Oates to move to Septembers meeting, seconded by Recker, all in favor. D. The City of La Vernia City Council will hold a Public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 091125 -03 adopting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate, consisting of Operation and Maintenance and Interest and sinking (Debt Service) Tax Rate. C.1 Open Public Hearing C.2 Staff Presentation C.3 Receive Public Comments  C.4 Close Public Hearing C.5 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 091125 -03 adopting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate, consisting of Operation and Maintenance and Interest and sinking (Debt Service) Tax Rate. C.1 Open Public Hearing The Public hearing was opened @7:00PM C.2 Staff Presentation City Administrator Lindsey Wheeler gave an overview of the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate, consisting of Operation and Maintenance and Interest and sinking (Debt Service) Tax Rate. We will have a joint workshop with the on a later date, to be passed on 09/11/25, Council would like to deep dive at the workshop. C.3 Receive Public Comments There were no public comments. C.4 Close Public Hearing The Public hearing was closed @7:03PM C.5 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 091125 -03 adopting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate, consisting of Operation and Maintenance and Interest and sinking (Debt Service) Tax Rate. Motion made by Recker to move to Septembers meeting, seconded by Rabel, all in favor. 7. Discussion/Action A. Discuss and consider action regarding the park restroom renovation estimates Public Works Director Josh De La Zerda gave a presentation n the four estimates he received. - Romtec $250,000 - $450,000 - Boxx Modular $195,000 - $220,000 - Green Flush $310,000 - $370,000 - Colton &Wayne Kincaid (Josh's recommendation) $76,200 Council states they want the restrooms open, not individual. They would like Josh to come back with more options on the bathroom/ concession stand combo. 8. Discussion Only A. Discussion regaridng valve exercising plan Public Works Director Josh De La Zerda spoke on the importance of exercising valves. B. Discussion at the request of resident Chris Jacobs regarding the Park Baseball Fields  Chris Jacobs presented- He spoke on the fact that LVLL has the fields over 250 days a year, and how it is not fair to others. He would like to use the field for ACAA, they are willing to pay $40,000 and share the field with LVLL. No discussion among the Council. C. Update on Rummage for Relief City Administrator Lindsey Wheeler gave an update on the Rummage for Relief- We made $5,5000 in cash for Ingram, Center Point, Hunt, and Comfort. 9. Resolutions A. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 081425-01 regarding the contract for SRO services with LVISD Chief Keil spoke, as the contract is coming to a end. Gilbert states the SRO's are doing a great job. Motion made by Oates, seconded by Recker to approve Resolution No. 081425-01 regarding the contract for SRO services with LVISD, all in favor. B. Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 081425-02 regarding the revised Resolution Operation Lonestar Chief Keil spoke, this is for the Operation Lonestar Grant they have applied for. They should have word by September 1st if they were approved or not. Motion made by Recker, seconded by Rabel to approve Resolution No. 081425-02 regarding the revised Resolution Operation Lonestar, all in favor. 10. Executive Session 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 Government 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 (Deliberation about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provision under Texas law that permits a governmental body to discuss a matter in a closed executive session. A. Pursuant to Local Government Code section §Sec. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY of the Open Meeting Act. Tex. Gov’t Code, the City Council will meet in executive session to deliberate on proposed developments taking place at a property(S) legally known as A0008 J DELGADO SUR, TRACT 48N (U-1), ACRES 25 and A0008 J DELGADO SUR, TRACT 48P (U-1), ACRES 48.53 The City Council went into Executive Session at 7:38PM B. Pursuant to Local Government Code section §551.074 of the Open Meeting Act. Tex. Gov’t Code, the City Council will meet in executive session to deliberate the annual job performance of the Chief of Police. C. Pursuant to Local Government Code section §551.074 of the Open Meeting Act. Tex. Gov’t Code, the City Council will meet in executive session to deliberate the annual job performance of the City Administrator. The City Council came out of Executive Session at 10:15PM No public action was taken. 11. Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda  A. Joint budget Workshop MDD and CC 12. Adjourn Motion made by Rabel to adjourn at 10:16PM, seconded by Oates, 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 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 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 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. _________________________________ Madison Farrow, City Secretary