Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
Regular MeetingLa Vernia, TX · September 11, 2025
Minutes
City of La Vernia
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
September 11, 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, Hyland, Gilbert were present.
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 08-14-2025 regular MDD Meeting
B. Minutes from the 08-28-2025 special joint City Council and MDD Meeting
Gilbert made a motion to accept the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Farmer,
all in favor.
5. Discussion/Action
A. Discuss and consider action on an application for the Youth Empowerment Fund
from the LV Grizzlies
Joshua Echols presented on behalf of the LV grizzlies, stating they have recently had
some vandalism and damage. They would like to invest in safety measures for the
grounds, and repairs.
Oates made a motion to approve 1,000 to the LV grizzlies, seconded by Farmer. All
in favor.
6. Discussion Only
A. Update on Plans for the Hometown Hoedown
Executive Director Felicia Carvajal spoke on plans for the upcoming Hometown
Hoedown.
Deposit has been sent to the Neon Prophets, and restrooms have been booked.
Starting to advertise and accept vendor applications. Also looking into activities for
kids to enjoy.
B. Update on plans for the annual tree lighting
Executive Director Felicia Carvajal spoke on plans for the upcoming annual tree
lighting.
This year it will be held on Chihuahua street, Felicia is working with property and
businesses owners. Santa has been confirmed and she is looking into activities for all
to enjoy.
C. Update on installation of the new street signs and mile markers
Executive Director Felicia Carvajal spoke on the installation of the new street signs
and mile markers.
Phase two of the signs will be ordered in the start of the fiscal year. We will hold off
on putting down any of the mile markers until the construction is complete.
7. Future Agenda Items
- Update on Hometown Hoedown
- Update on Christmas festivities
- Launch La Vernia
8. Adjourn
Motion made by Oates to adjourn @ 5:54PM, seconded by Hyland, all in favor.
9. 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.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 September 05, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours
proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Madison Farrow, City Secretary
Agenda
City of La Vernia
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
September 11, 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 08-14-2025 regular MDD Meeting
B. Minutes from the 08-28-2025 special joint City Council and MDD Meeting
5. Discussion/Action
A. Discuss and consider action on an application for the Youth Empowerment Fund
from the LV Grizzlies
6. Discussion Only
A. Update on Plans for the Hometown Hoedown
B. Update on plans for the annual tree lighting
C. Update on installation of the new street signs and mile markers
7. Future Agenda Items
8. Adjourn
9. 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.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 September 05, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours
proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Madison Farrow, City Secretary
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