Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

City of La Vernia MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121 April 17, 2025 5:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Declare a Quorum The meeting was called to order @5:30PM MDD members Recker, Farmer, Oates were present. Hyland, Gilbert 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. Meeting minutes from the 03/13/25 MDD meeting Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Farmer to approve consent as listed, all in favor. 5. Presentations A. Presentation regarding GVEC Power Up Grant kasie Tankersley and associates from GVEC Board presented check for $20,000 to MDD staff and board members. B. Presentation introducing the new Community Engagement Coordinators The new Community Engagement Coordinators Madeline Keylich, and Madison McBride introduced themselves. 6. Discussion/Action A. Discuss and consider action on Ledford Enterprises, LLC Façade grant application Rob Fedewa, representative of Ledford Enterprises, LLC, spoke about the property at 128 Bluebonnet and the proposed improvements to the building. The work will be carried out by the local business, All Seasons Ground Care. Motion made by Oates to approve Façade grant in the amount of $5,000 Farmer second all in favor B. Discuss and consider action on amending the Façade grant  Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director, provided an overview of the proposed changes to the Façade grant, which include adjustments to signage and landscaping. These changes are minor and aim to offer clearer guidance to applicants. Motion made by Oates to accept changes made to the Façade grant with the changes; no reimbursement due back to the MDD for the landscape if it is not properly maintained, but applicant could not apply again for 5 years if not maintained Farmer second all in favor C. Discuss and consider action on MDD Bylaws Motion made by Farmer, Seconded by Oates to approve changes to the MDD Bylaws, all in favor. D. Discuss and consider action on Loan Agreement between the City of La Vernia and the City of La Vernia Municipal Development District Lindsey Wheeler City Administrator spoke on the loan agreement. Motion made by Oates, Seconded by Farmer to approve the Loan Agreement between the City of La Vernia and the City of La Vernia Municipal Development District, all in favor. 7. Discussion Only A. Discuss and provide an update on the 4th of July event Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director, provide an update on the 4th of July event. She showed the Board members the poster that was created and spoke on the video they created for the event. She also showed the proposed map for the event. The Board is not a fan of the stage being turned, they prefer how it was last year. They also do not like the idea of the whole park parking lot being VIP, they would prefer only half of the parking lot being VIP. They are still wanting to do a VIP area for the concert. For the Parade Felicia mentioned we do have a signer for the National Anthem, but we are still needing a Grand Marshal, the Board suggest having a Veteran as the Garand Marshal. B. Discuss and provide an update on street signs as well as sidewalk markers Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director, presented on the street signs as well as sidewalk markers. Board members agree that shape style A with highway gothic font as well as 36inch x12.25inch sizing on a cross mount is best for street signs. Board members agree that the 6" round aluminum silver with Texas and bluebonnets every .25 miles would be best for the sidewalk markers. C. Discuss and provide an update on the 3 year plan Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director, presented on the 3 year plan for the 2025, 2026, 2027 priorities. She plans to have her final draft done by June. 8. Future Agenda Items 4th of July, Street sign updates, adopting the 3 year plan. 9. Adjourn Motion made by Oates to adjourn @ 6:29PM, seconded by Farmer, all in favor. 10. 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 Board of the La Vernia Municipal Development District 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 Board of the La Vernia Municipal Development District 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.com. 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 APRIL 11, 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