Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting
Regular MeetingLa Vernia, TX · November 13, 2025
Minutes
City of La Vernia
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING
102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121
November 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, Oates, Hyland, and Oates were present, Gilbert and Farmer 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 10/09/25 MDD meeting
Oates made a motion to accept the consent agenda as listed, seconded by Hyland ,
all in favor
5. Discussion/Action
A. Discuss and consider action on lease for property described as 107 W CHIHUAHUA
ST LA VERNIA, TX 78121 CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 199 (LOT 5 BLK 15)
Executive Director Felicia Carvajal explained that this lease will renew every year,
and during the time frame we will take care of maintenance on the property.
Oates made a motion to approve the lease property described as 107 W
CHIHUAHUA ST LA VERNIA, TX 78121 CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 199 (LOT 5 BLK
15), seconded by Hyland, all in favor
6. Discussion Only
A. Update on Launch La Vernia
Community Engagement Coordinator Madeline Keylich gave an update on Launch
La Vernia. The event was at the High School, where 15 business from the County
attended. They had a really good turn out and everyone enjoyed it, they are planning
on hosting another one in the spring.
B. Update on the Hometown Hoedown
Community Engagement Coordinator Madeline Keylich gave an update on the
Hometown Hoedown.
The event will be starting at 6:00pm on Chihuahua in front of City Hall. They have
confirmed all of the food/market vendors, as well as the mapping.
C. Update on the Christmas Parade and Annual Tree Lighting
Community Engagement Coordinator Madeline Keylich gave an update on
the Christmas Parade and Annual Tree Lighting.
This year it will be on Chihuahua in front of City Hall. They are accepting applications
for food vendors, and confirmed the youth market.
Public works will begin putting up the Christmas tree across from City Hall as well as
putting up the flutter disk around the City.
7. Executive Session Notice
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 5:39PM
The Municipal Development District Board of Directors came out of Executive
Session at 6:06PM
No public action was taken
8. Future Agenda Items
- Recap on the Hometown Hoedown
-Update on Christmas
-Update on the 3 year plan
9. Adjourn
Motion made by Hyland to adjourn at 6:06PM, seconded by Oates, 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.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 November 07, 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
November 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. Meeting minutes from the 10/09/25 MDD meeting
5. Discussion/Action
A. Discuss and consider action on lease for property described as 107 W CHIHUAHUA
ST LA VERNIA, TX 78121 CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 199 (LOT 5 BLK 15)
6. Discussion Only
A. Update on Launch La Vernia
B. Update on the Hometown Hoedown
C. Update on the Christmas Parade and Annual Tree Lighting
7. Executive Session Notice
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
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Adjourn
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.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 November 07, 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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