Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
Regular MeetingLa Vernia, TX · October 9, 2025
Minutes
City of La Vernia
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
October 09, 2025
5:30 PM
MINUTES
1. Call to Order and Declare a Quorum
The meeting was called to order @5:37PM
MDD members Recker, Farmer, Oates, Hyland, were present, Gilbert, and Oates were
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 09/11/25 MDD meeting
Hyland made a motion to accept the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Farmer,
all in favor.
5. Discussion Only
A. Update on Plans for the Hometown Hoedown
Gilbert arrived at 5:39PM
Community Engagement Coordinator Madeline Keylich gave an update on
the Hometown Hoedown- vendors, petting zoo, port o potties, photographer, lights,
map of event, and schedule of event. Event begins at 6:00PM, band will start at
7:00PM.
B. Update on plans for the annual tree lighting and Parade
Community Engagement Coordinator Madeline Keylich gave an update on the
annual tree lighting and Parade. This years schedule: parade 6-7PM, and tree
lighting starting at 7:30PM. This years theme will be Candy Cane Lane, Santa, port a
potties, photographer, ice rick have all been confirmed.
C. Update on Launch La Vernia
Community Engagement Coordinator Madeline Keylich gave an update on Launch
La Vernia.
This will be October 14th at the High School cafeteria 6:00PM-8:00PM MDD to do
headshots free of charge.
6. Executive Session
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 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. A. Pursuant to Local Government Code section §Sec. 551.072 of the Open Meeting
Act. Tex. Gov’t Code, the Municipal Development District will meet in executive
session to deliberate Real Property
The Municipal Development District Board of Directors went into Executive Session
at 5:55PM
The Municipal Development District Board of Directors came out of Executive
Session at 6:31PM
No public action was taken.
7. Future Agenda Items
Update on Launch La Vernia
Update on Christmas
Update from Josh on the street
Quote for monitor
Update on 3 year plan
8. Adjourn
Motion made by Hyland to adjourn at 6:32PM, seconded by Farmer, 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 October 03, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 3 business
days 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
October 09, 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. Meeting minutes from the 09/11/25 MDD meeting
5. Discussion Only
A. Update on Plans for the Hometown Hoedown
B. Update on plans for the annual tree lighting and Parade
C. Update on Launch La Vernia
6. Executive Session
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 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. A. Pursuant to Local Government Code section §Sec. 551.072 of the Open Meeting
Act. Tex. Gov’t Code, the Municipal Development District will meet in executive
session to deliberate Real Property
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 October 03, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 3 business
days proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________________
Felicia Carvajal, Executive Director
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