Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
Regular MeetingLa Vernia, TX · March 13, 2025
Minutes
City of La Vernia
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
March 13, 2025
5:30 PM
MINUTES
1. Call to Order and Declare a Quorum
The meeting was called to order @5:30PM
MDD members Recker, Hyland, Gilbert, Oates were present. Farmer was absent.
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge of Texas Flag
Recker lead the prayer, as well as the pledge.
3. Citizens to Be Heard
There were no Citizens to be heard.
4. Consent Agenda
(All consent agenda items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member requests an
item be removed and considered separately.)
A. Minutes from the 02/06/25 MDD meeting
Motion made by Gilbert, Seconded by Hyland to approve consent as listed, all in
favor.
5. Discussion Only
A. Discuss the MDD bylaws proposed updates
Gilbert gave notes on the MDD bylaws, all board members agreed to the notes from
Gilbert as well as the proposed updates.
B. Discuss and provide an update on upcoming our Easter event
Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director spoke regarding the upcoming Easter event. The
egg hunt will begin at 7:30pm, we will have it split up in different age range sections,
the movie Peter Rabbit will begin at 8:30pm. Felicia is talking to food vendors, HEB
will be donating candy.
C. Discuss and provide an update on the 4th of July event
D. Discuss and provide an update on the 4th of July event as well as the 4th of July
Parade
Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director spoke regarding the 4th of July parade. This
years name will be Stars over La Vernia, it will start at 10:00am. Felicia is currently
collecting applications.
Our 4th of July at the park event will start at 6:00am. Staring Eclipse, Luke Prader,
Dylan Wheeler, and surprise headliner to be announced soon.
E. Discuss and provide an update on the walking trail at the park
Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director spoke regarding the walking trail at the park. The
walking trail is complete, the City has received compliments from the community.
6. Future Agenda Items
3 year plan, MDD Bylaws up for adoption, Street signs, Sidewalk markers, New hire
introductions.
7. Adjourn
8. 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 La Vernia Municipal Development Board 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 La Vernia Municipal Development Board 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 Municipal Development Board is a true and correct copy of
said Notice on the bulletin boards, of the City Hall of said City of La Vernia, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted
on March 07, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours
proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director
Agenda
City of La Vernia
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
March 13, 2025
5:30 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Declare a Quorum
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge of Texas Flag
3. Citizens to Be Heard
4. Consent Agenda
(All consent agenda items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member requests an
item be removed and considered separately.)
A. Minutes from the 02/06/25 MDD meeting
5. Discussion Only
A. Discuss the MDD bylaws proposed updates
B. Discuss and provide an update on upcoming our Easter event
C. Discuss and provide an update on the 4th of July event
D. Discuss and provide an update on the 4th of July event as well as the 4th of July
Parade
E. Discuss and provide an update on the walking trail at the park
6. Future Agenda Items
7. Adjourn
8. 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 La Vernia Municipal Development Board 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 La Vernia Municipal Development Board 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 Municipal Development Board is a true and correct copy of
said Notice on the bulletin boards, of the City Hall of said City of La Vernia, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted
on March 07, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours
proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director
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