Castroville public meetings in 2023

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will discuss and possibly act on a Certificate of Appropriateness for commercial signage at 405 Lafayette, consider creating a historic district, and address work done without a Certificate of Appropriateness at 901 Vienna. They will also hear from the Historic Preservation Officer and discuss code enforcement and assistance for historic property owners.

• 405 Lafayette: Certificate of Appropriateness for commercial signage (Case# 2023225)
• 901 Vienna: work done without a Certificate of Appropriateness
• Discussion on creating a historic district
• Discussion on code enforcement for unpermitted work on historic properties
• Approval of letter for distributing plaques to homes on the 1996 THC Historic Resources Survey

City Council

This is a courtesy notice of a possible quorum of the Castroville City Council at the Historic Landmark Commission meeting on December 19, 2023. The agenda indicates that city business may be discussed by the commission, but no specific items are listed. The notice is procedural and does not include any decisions or proposals.

• Possible quorum of City Council at Historic Landmark Commission meeting
• Meeting at City Hall, 1209 Fiorella, Castroville, Texas
• Notice posted December 15, 2023

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will evaluate new applicants for board openings to provide recommendations to the city council. The board will also discuss library events and fundraising efforts.

• Review and evaluation of new applicants for Library Advisory Board openings
• Discussion on fundraising for the Friends of the Library 5K run
• Update on building extensions
• Discussion on Love Your Library event
• Discussion on Make a Difference Day ideas

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of KF Flat Creek LP land. The meeting also includes discussions on a gas line replacement project, IT hardware ratification, and potential city reorganization.

• Public hearing on annexation of KF Flat Creek LP land (Tracts 1-4)
• Authorization of gas line replacement project up to $76,000
• Ratification of IT networking hardware purchase
• Appointment of members to Medina County 9-1-1 and the EDC Board
• Discussion on amendments to the Chapter 14 Animals Ordinance

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to accept Chairman Kelly Hoog's resignation and elect a new chair. The board will also hear a presentation on the Community Center Design with public input and review the Parks Master Plan Survey.

• Acceptance of Kelly Hoog stepping down as chairman and election for open chairman position
• Presentation and discussion on Community Center Design with public input
• Discussion on Parks Master Plan Survey review

Airport Advisory Board

The Board will receive updates from the Airport Manager regarding fuel sales, hangar status, and runway maintenance. Members will also review applications for open board positions and discuss upcoming events.

• Review of Old Heberly Hangar
• Internal ramp damage plan for South end of hall cover
• RWY 16 App FAA evaluation and tree trimming plan
• Review of board applications for open positions
• Discussion of Total Eclipse 2024

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will discuss building extension plans and fundraising for a 5K run. The board will also evaluate new applicants for board openings to provide recommendations to the city council.

• Review and evaluation of new applicants for Library Advisory Board openings
• Update on building extension plans
• Fundraising discussion for the Friends of the Library 5K run in memory of Mike Estus
• Discussion on community partnerships with local non-profit organizations
• Update on PLAN activities

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss membership appointments and review a one-year lookback. Members will also report on progress regarding their specific areas of concentration.

• Discussion on membership appointments
• Review of one year lookback and identification of next year's goals
• Reports on plan and progress from members

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include accepting a $250,000 COPS grant, a planned unit development request, a gas sales contract amendment, and utility rate changes. The council will also discuss the city administrator's and mayor's reports, economic development, and enter executive session for legal and competitive matters.

• Acceptance of $250,000 COPS grant from U.S. DOJ
• Public hearing and action on PUD for 1.487 acres north of Houston St. and Angelo St.
• Amendment to Gas Sales Contract and fee increase with West Texas Gas
• Ordinance on Utility Rates effective January 1, 2024
• Increase Castroville Care Utility Program from $25,000 to $50,000

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a planned unit development request for approximately 1.487 acres north of the Houston St. and Angelo St. intersection. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on planned unit development for 1.487 acres north of Houston St. and Angelo St.
• Discussion and possible action on the planned unit development request
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Castroville City Council is holding a special called/worksession meeting with the sole substantive item being review and discussion of the FY 22–FY 32 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, roll call, citizen comments, adjournment).

• Review and discussion of FY 22–FY 32 CIP projects
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a special called/worksession meeting to discuss updates to the Utility Policy, including late payments, disconnect notices, and fee waivers, as well as water conservation and drought response policies. No formal action is expected; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on Utility Policy updates: day-to-day issues, late payments, disconnect notices, late fee waivers, other billing processes
• Discussion on water conservation policies
• Discussion on drought response policies

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Parks Master Plan, prioritize park projects, and review the Lions Park site plan, including new additions, a softball field, area improvements, and parking. The board will also receive an update from Friends of Regional Park and consider items for future agendas. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion and recommendation items.

• Discussion on Parks Master Plan
• Park projects prioritization ratings and recommended direction
• Lions Park Site Plan: new additions, softball field, area improvements, parking
• Update from Friends of Regional Park on current and upcoming projects

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, hear reports from the library director and Friends of the Library, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes final reports on summer camps and programs, updates on PLAN activities, building extensions, and the Medina Electric Grant. New business includes finalizing the board application process, reviewing applicants for board openings, considering a 5K run fundraiser in memory of former board president Mike Estus, and establishing community partnerships with local non-profits.

• Final report on summer camps and other summer programs and events
• Update on building extensions
• Update on Medina Electric Grant plans
• Consideration of a fundraising 5K run in memory of former Board President Mike Estus
• Review and evaluation of new applicants for Library Advisory Board openings

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is meeting to review the director's activity report, hear from the Friends of the Library, and discuss old business including summer program reports, PLAN activities, building extensions, and the Medina Electric Grant. New business includes finalizing the board application process, evaluating applicants for board openings, considering a 5K fundraiser in memory of former Board President Mike Estus, and establishing community partnerships with local nonprofits.

• Final report on summer camps and programs
• Update on building extensions
• Update on Medina Electric Grant plans
• Consideration of 5K run fundraiser in memory of Mike Estus
• Review of new Library Advisory Board applicants

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a petition for annexation into the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, awarding an IT services contract, and a resolution for the Medina County Appraisal District board. They will also discuss utility rates and receive reports from boards and committees.

• Petition by K F Flat Creek LP for annexation into the city's ETJ
• Award of an IT Services Contract
• Resolution nominating a representative to the Medina County Appraisal District Board
• Presentation and discussion on Utility Rates
• Consent agenda includes RAMP Grant Resolution and Cooperative Participation Agreement

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review prior minutes, hear an Airport Manager's update on operations and maintenance, and discuss upcoming events. The board is advisory only and will take no action on public comment topics not already on the agenda.

• Public comment opportunity with three-minute limit per speaker
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Airport Manager's update on operations report
• Update on ongoing maintenance, repairs, and runway work
• Discussion of upcoming events and topics for next meeting

City Council

The Castroville City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing on a final plat, and multiple action items. Key discussions include proposed utility rate changes, airport zoning regulations, a contract for a new Unified Development Ordinance, and several other contracts and amendments. The meeting also includes a proclamation for World Teachers' Day and various staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on final plat for Alsatian Oaks Lot 4, Block 1 (1.382 acres, north of Highway 90 E and east of Tondre Dr.)
• Contract with Simple City for Unified Development Ordinance development
• Amendment to Waste Management Contract
• CPS Gas O&M contract review
• IT Services Contract award

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and make recommendations on several park-related items. Topics include the Parks Master Plan, a city-owned property at 134 Village Path, a pickleball court at Lions Park funded by the Park Special Project Fund, and athletic field conditions at Regional Park. The board will also hear updates from the Friends of Regional Park and consider a recommendation letter for RV Park improvements.

• Discussion on Parks Master Plan
• Discussion and recommendations for city-owned property at 134 Village Path
• Discussion on construction of a pickleball court at Lions Park paid for with the Park Special Project Fund
• Discussion on Regional Park Athletic Field condition and future maintenance standards
• Discussion on Friends of Regional Park recommendation letter for RV Park Improvements

Historic Landmark Commission

The Castroville Historic Landmark Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for fencing at 901 Vienna and discuss comments on the National Register nomination for Dan's Meat Market at 1303 Lorenzo Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 18, 2023, and public comments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for fencing at 901 Vienna (Case# 2023146)
• Comments on National Register nomination for Dan's Meat Market at 1303 Lorenzo Street
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is meeting to review the final report on summer camps and programs, receive updates on building extension plans and a Medina Electrical grant, and consider new business including a fundraising 5K run and community partnerships. The board will also finalize its application process and evaluate new applications for open board positions.

• Final report on summer camps and other summer programs
• Update on PLAN activities and kitchen remodeling
• Update on building extension plans
• Update on Medina Electrical grant plans
• Consideration of a 5K run fundraiser in memory of former Board President Mike Estus

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board is holding a special called meeting to discuss 2024 plans with the Tourism/Business Director, receive an update on GASTX membership, and take action on board assignments. The agenda also includes citizen comments, approval of the August 10, 2023 minutes, and items for future meetings. No major financial or zoning decisions are listed.

• Discussion on 2024 plans with Darin Hamm, Tourism/Business Director
• Update on GASTX membership
• Action on various Board assignments
• Approval of August 10, 2023 minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the final plat for Alsatian Oaks Lot 4, Block 1, a 1.382-acre property near Highway 90 E and Tondre Dr. The agenda also includes citizen comments and approval of minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Alsatian Oaks Lot 4, Block 1 final plat (1.382 acres, north of Highway 90 E, east of Tondre Dr.)
• Discussion and possible action on the Alsatian Oaks final plat approval
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Castroville City Council is meeting to consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 budget, setting a tax rate of $0.5233 per $100 valuation, and approving a property tax increase. They will also consider a comprehensive fee schedule, annexation of 35.168 acres (The Heights of Castroville/NP Homes LLC), and awarding a contract for a Unified Development Code. The agenda includes a public hearing on the budget and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget
• Ordinance setting 2023 tax rate of $0.5233 per $100 of taxable valuation
• Ordinance ratifying property tax increase for FY 2023-2024
• Ordinance adopting 2023 Comprehensive Fee Schedule
• Ordinance annexing 35.168 acres (The Heights of Castroville/NP Homes LLC) with service plan

City Council

The Castroville City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and take action on the proposed 2023 ad valorem tax rate of $0.5233 per $100 valuation, which is the same as last year and lower than the No-New-Revenue rate. The rate is expected to generate $157,450 more revenue than last year. The meeting also includes citizen comments and procedural items.

• Proposed 2023 ad valorem tax rate of $0.5233 per $100 valuation
• Maintenance and Operation rate of $0.3680
• Interest and Sinking rate of $0.1553
• Tax rate same as last year, lower than No-New-Revenue rate
• Expected revenue increase of $157,450

City Council approved a 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.5233 per $100 valuation. This rate is the same as last year and is calculated to generate $157,450 more in tax revenue than the previous year.

• Approved 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.5233 per $100 valuation (4-0)

City Council

The Castroville City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on a proposed 35.168-acre annexation, the FY2024 tax rate, and the FY2023/24 budget. They will also consider awarding a contract for a Unified Development Ordinance, discuss a draft airport zoning regulation, and review a proposed fee schedule. Several items are for discussion only, including salary survey results and utility policy updates.

• Public hearing on annexing 35.168 acres (The Heights of Castroville/NP Homes LLC)
• Public hearing on proposed FY2024 tax rate
• Public hearing on FY2023/24 budget
• Consider contract for Unified Development Ordinance development
• Rescind juvenile curfew ordinance (consent agenda)

The City Council voted to abolish the juvenile curfew ordinance following a change in state law. The council also appointed two members to city boards and held public hearings on the FY2024 tax rate, the FY2023/24 budget, and a land annexation request.

• Approved minutes for August 8, 2023, Quarterly Investment Report, and Quarterly Finance Report (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding the juvenile curfew ordinance (4-0)
• Appointed Bryan Griffin to Zoning Board of Adjustments position #5 (4-0)
• Appointed Tracy Schott to Historic Landmark Commission alternate position #1 (4-0)

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, review a prioritized project list for the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2024 grant cycle, and discuss city guidelines for parkland dedication fees. The board will also consider a possible park or lot enhancement at 134 Village Path and receive updates from Friends of Regional Park. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Election of board officers
• Review of prioritized project list for Texas Parks and Wildlife 2024 grant
• Discussion of city guidelines for fee negotiations in lieu of parkland dedication
• Discussion of 134 Village Path for lot enhancement or possible park
• Update from Friends of Regional Park on current and upcoming projects

The board elected Kelly Hoog as president, Sarah Trowbridge as vice-president, and Alli Welch as secretary. Several items, including the project priority list and the 434 Village Path property, were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved election of Kelly Hoog as president
• Approved election of Sarah Trowbridge as vice-president
• Approved election of Alli Welch as secretary
• Tabled review of prioritize project list (6-0)
• Approved requirement for members to review master plan before next meeting (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on 434 Village Path (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a special called meeting to consider the FY 23/24 annual budget and minutes from May 12, 2023, as part of the consent agenda. They will also discuss changing the regular meeting day, board assignments, and a potential trip to Alsace for economic development twinning activities.

• Consent agenda: approval of May 12, 2023 minutes and FY 23/24 annual budget
• Discussion and action on changing meeting day to Thursday after first council meeting each month
• Discussion and action on various Board assignments
• Discussion of trip to Alsace including twinning activities related to economic development

The Board approved the FY 23/24 Annual Budget and the May 12, 2023 meeting minutes. Members also voted to move future meetings to the Thursday following the first city council meeting of each month.

• Approved FY 23/24 Annual Budget (7-0)
• Approved May 12, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved changing meeting day to the Thursday after the first council meeting of each month (7-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is meeting to review the director's final report on summer programs, hear updates on the Friends of the Library, and discuss old business including PLAN activities, building extensions, and the Medina Electric Grant. They will also consider new board applicants and the application process. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions expected.

• Final report on summer camps and programs
• Update on building extensions
• Update on Medina Electric Grant plans
• Review of new Library Advisory Board applicants
• Discussion on board application process

The board approved the July 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed a draft to streamline the board application process and noted that the city matched a $500 Medina Electric Cooperative grant for kitchen remodeling.

• Approved July 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold public hearings on a 35.168-acre annexation and the proposed FY2024 tax rate, then consider several administrative items including consent agenda approvals, a water management ordinance, and a TxDOT right-of-way request. The meeting also includes budget work, airport-related discussions, and an executive session for legal and economic development matters.

• Public hearing on annexing 35.168 acres (The Heights of Castroville/NP Homes LLC)
• Public hearing on FY2024 tax rate
• Ordinance amending Water Management Plan and Water Conservation
• Resolution on TxDOT 400ft right-of-way reservation along Hwy 90
• Discussion on Waste Management contract changes for brush/bulk collection

City Council approved a Water Management Plan for water conservation and passed a consent agenda including the annual Economic Development Corporation budget. The council held public hearings regarding a property annexation and the FY2024 tax rate, though no final action was taken on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including EDC budget and airport/TPWD grant resolutions (4-0)
• Adopted Water Management Plan; Water Conservation as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes for May 16, May 17, June 13, and July 11 meetings (4-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review airport operations, including revenue, maintenance, fencing, a food truck proposal, and lease agreements. They will also discuss electing officers for FY23-24, planning for the 2023 and 2024 eclipses, and starting an emergency response plan. The board is advisory and will make recommendations to the City Council.

• Review of June 2023 City Council airport-related items
• Airport Manager's updates on revenue/expenditures, maintenance, fencing, food truck proposal, lease agreements, water right lease, and MVYBA reimbursement
• Nomination and election of board officers for FY23-24
• Planning for 2023 and 2024 eclipses
• Starting process for Emergency Response Plan and updating AAB Charter/continuity binder

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and confirmed that Carlos DeLeon and Steve Burke will retain their roles as Vice President and Secretary. The board discussed fuel sales, water rights renewals, and planning for the April 2024 solar eclipse.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Confirmed Carlos DeLeon as Vice President for 2023-2024
• Confirmed Steve Burke as Secretary for 2023-2024

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board is meeting for a focus group session on strategic planning for the Public Library. The agenda is minimal, containing only the notice of a possible quorum and no specific action items.

• Focus group on Strategic Planning for the Public Library

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on several administrative items, including electing officers, setting board residency and term requirements, and deciding whether to record future meetings. The board will also review an updated budget guide to prioritize capital improvement projects for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 2024 grant application. Updates from the Friends of Regional Park on current and upcoming projects will be presented.

• Discussion and action on board residency requirements and term lengths
• Discussion and action on recording future Park Board Meetings
• Discussion and action on updated Appendix A Implementation and Budgetary Guide Summary for TPWD 2024 Grant Application
• Update from Friends of Regional Park on current and upcoming projects

Historic Landmark Commission

The Castroville Historic Landmark Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for painting a historic building at 1215 Fiorella and one for remodeling a historic home at 113 Alamo. The commission will also receive updates on the creation of a historic district, historic home plaques, and a preservation brochure. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for painting at 1215 Fiorella (Case#2023107)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for remodel at 113 Alamo (Case#2023113)
• Update on Historic District Creation
• Update on Historic Home Plaques
• Update on Historic Preservation Brochure

The commission approved the April 18, 2023 minutes and requested additional information regarding a remodel at 113 Alamo. A request for a painting certificate at 1215 Fiorella was pulled by the applicant. Staff provided updates on the historic district, home plaques, and a preservation brochure.

• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes
• Requested additional information for 113 Alamo remodel
• Case #223107 for 1215 Fiorella pulled by applicant

Library Advisory Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Library Advisory Board, not a regular meeting. The board may be present for a focus group on strategic planning for the Public Library. No decisions or specific agenda items are listed.

• Possible quorum of Library Advisory Board at strategic planning focus group for Public Library

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports from the Library Director and Friends of the Library. They will discuss updates on summer programs, PLAN activities, building extension plans, and a Medina Electric Grant, and consider new board applicants.

• Update on building extension plans
• Update on Medina Electric Grant plans
• Report on summer camps and programs
• New applicants for Library Advisory Board

The Board approved the appointment of Isabelle Cortez as a new member. Members received reports on library circulation statistics and updates regarding a kitchen remodel funded by a Medina Electric Cooperative grant and city matching funds.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Isabelle Cortez as a new Board member

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, to consider several administrative and planning items. Key actions include setting public hearing dates for the proposed FY24 tax rate and annual operating budget, renewing a consulting contract with EMC Services, and adopting a Development Analysis Policy. The agenda also includes reports on IT needs, city hall remodel, downtown masterplan, and other ongoing projects.

• Renewal of contract with EMC Services for professional consulting services
• Setting public hearing date for proposed FY24 tax rate
• Setting public hearing for proposed FY24 annual operating budget
• Adopting a Development Analysis Policy
• Applications for open positions on City Boards and Commissions

City Council approved a contract renewal with EMC Services for professional consulting. The council also appointed new members to the Airport, Library, and Parks and Recreation boards while denying one reappointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Public hearing dates for the FY24 tax rate and operating budget were established.

• Approved consent agenda and June 27, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved contract renewal with EMC Services (5-0)
• Appointed John Klaerner to Airport Advisory Board position #5 (5-0)
• Appointed Lauren Cortez and Isabella Cortez to Library Advisory Board positions #3 and #4 (5-0)
• Appointed Kelly Hoog to Parks and Recreation Board position #5 (5-0)
• Denied reappointment of Linda Guerra to Zoning Board of Adjustments (5-0)
• Set FY24 Tax Rate public hearings for August 8 and August 22, 2023 (5-0)
• Set FY24 Annual Operating Budget public hearings for August 22 and September 12, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss a development policy with Simple City. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on proposed standards for walkability, lot sizes, and TxDOT requirements.

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to review prior minutes, receive updates on airport operations, maintenance, fencing, and a food truck proposal, and discuss budget planning items including water lease and MVYBA reimbursement status. The board will also consider its roles for 2023-2024 and update its agenda, including creating an emergency response plan and updating the charter. This is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the City Council.

• Review of June 2023 City Council airport discussion
• Operations revenue/expense report and maintenance/runway work updates
• Fencing project and food truck proposal updates
• Water lease status and MVYBA reimbursement status
• Discussion on AAB roles for 2023-2024 and emergency response plan

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed airport fuel sales, runway maintenance, and potential aviation training funding. No other formal actions were taken, and the determination of board roles was tabled.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution to annex a 35.168-acre tract for The Heights of Castroville, a presentation on DNA analysis, and discussion of the FY23-24 budget. The consent agenda includes purchasing a police SUV, accepting a body armor grant, and authorizing RFQs for architectural and environmental reports. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a library display policy and real property purchases, including 134 Village Path.

• Resolution to annex 35.168 acres (Out Lot No. 2, The Heights of Castroville)
• Purchase of SUV for Police Department (consent agenda)
• Accept Body Armor Grant (consent agenda)
• Authorize RFQs for Preliminary Architectural Feasibility Report and Environmental Report
• Executive session: purchase of 134 Village Path and Gutierrez Property for public works facility

The City Council approved a petition to annex 35.168 acres for NP Homes LLC (The Heights of Castroville) and scheduled a public hearing for August 8, 2023. The council also approved a consent agenda including a police SUV purchase and a body armor grant. Discussions were held regarding water policy, airport maintenance, and development standards.

• Approved annexation petition for 35.168 acres (NP Homes LLC) and set public hearing for Aug 8, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Police Department SUV (5-0)
• Accepted Body Armor Grant (5-0)
• Authorized RFQs for architectural feasibility and environmental reports for Texas Community Facilities Direct Grant (5-0)
• Approved Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC as Broker of Record (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on capital improvement projects for all parks, including Lions Park updates, board residency and term lengths, recording future meetings, and prioritizing 2024 projects. They will also review a water conservation plan for the Lions Park splash pad and an RV assessment for Castroville Regional Park. The meeting includes updates from the Community Service/Parks Director and Friends of Regional Park.

• Lions Park open date, parking lot, new sports field, and sport lighting
• Updated Appendix A Implementation and Budgetary Guide to prioritize 2024 Capital Improvement Projects
• Water Conservation Plan for the Lions Park Splash Pad
• Castroville Regional Park RV Assessment
• Eagle Scout project to replace Scout Bridge and Cross Hill Trail assessment

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Castroville City Council, not a regular meeting. Council members may attend a Balance Scorecard Training session with staff at City Hall. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Possible quorum notice for Balance Scorecard Training with staff

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold public hearings and consider creating a Public Improvement District for The Heights of Castroville, along with a related development agreement amendment. The council will also discuss the FY 23 budget, award contracts for solid waste services and streets/utilities, and consider a City Hall remodel proposal. Several items are for discussion only, including IT needs, downtown masterplan, and historical document management.

• Public hearing and resolution to create Public Improvement District (The Heights of Castroville)
• Public hearing on Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for City Park improvements
• Discussion and action on solid waste services contract
• Discussion and action on awarding Streets and Utility Package 1 contract
• Discussion and action on City Hall remodel proposal

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including the May 23, 2023 meeting minutes. The council held a budget work session and public hearings regarding a new Public Improvement District and a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application. No final action was taken on the solid waste services contract or the Streets and Utility Package 1 bids.

• Approved consent agenda including May 23, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Held public hearing for creation of The Heights of Castroville Public Improvement District (PID)
• Held public hearing for $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant application

City Council

City Council and staff participated in a work session led by Your Biz Rules to review the city's Mission, Vision, and Values statements. The session included exercises to understand the Balance Score Card process and define roles for city leadership. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken.

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review the previous meeting's minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive reports from the Library Director and Friends of the Library. Under old business, the board will discuss upcoming summer programs and events, library club advertising videos, and data plans for a new library facility. Under new business, the board will hold nominations and an election for new officers.

• Election of new officers
• Summer programs and events, including Summer Camps
• Update on Library club advertising videos
• Discussion on data plan and growth charts for new Library facility
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit)

The board elected Samantha as president and re-elected Lacy Schott as Vice President and Carol Junco as Secretary. Members discussed a potential 1,000-square-foot building extension to relieve overcrowding and a long-term plan for a 13,000-square-foot facility.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected Samantha as LAB president
• Elected Lacy as LAB Vice President
• Elected Carol as LAB Secretary

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review operations and maintenance updates, and to discuss recommendations to the City Council regarding board members whose terms end in June 2023. The board will also plan its agenda for the upcoming year. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council for board members Lee Delavan, Linda Guarino, and Steven Burke
• Airport Manager's updates on operations report and ongoing maintenance/repairs/runway work
• Discussion and possible action on determining the Airport Advisory Board agenda for the upcoming year

The board recommended moving Brian Ganousis to a full position, appointing Mr. Klaerner to a full position, and reappointing Dr. Burke. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Operational updates included fuel sales reports and FAA inspector observations regarding runway trees and road access.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as corrected
• Recommended moving Brian Ganousis from Alternate to full position (unanimous)
• Recommended appointing Mr. Klaerner to full position (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointing Dr. Burke to full position (unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum, not a regular meeting. The Castroville City Council may be present at a public open house for the Historic Hwy 90 Bridge Project at the Landmark Inn. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Public open house for Historic Hwy 90 Bridge Project
• Location: Landmark Inn, 402 Florence Street, Castroville, Texas
• Date and time: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 4 p.m.
• Notice posted May 19, 2023, before 6 p.m. by City Secretary Debra Howe

City Council

City Council approved an ordinance to prohibit truck parking on Tondre Drive and authorized seeking proposals for a Unified Development Ordinance. The council also approved the purchase of a Streets Department vehicle and a donation of surplus property to Medina Valley ISD.

• Prohibited truck parking on Tondre Drive (4-1)
• Authorized request for proposals for Planning Consultants to prepare a Unified Development Ordinance (4-1)
• Approved purchase of Streets Department replacement vehicle not to exceed $70,000 (5-0)
• Approved donation of surplus property to Medina Valley ISD auto mechanics training program (5-0)
• Approved surplus equipment resolution (5-0)
• Approved application to TxDOT 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 9, 2023 Special and Regular meetings (5-0)

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and take action on capital improvement projects across city parks, including the Community Services Building, pool, and Lion's Park. The board will also consider sports lighting and field changes at Lion's Park, a trail extension at Mary Irish Botanical Garden, a memorial tree and bench policy, new pickleball courts at Regional Park, park staffing, and options for the old restroom near the Amphitheater. Updates will be provided on the 2024 Capital Improvement Projects budget guide and from Friends of Regional Park, including an Eagle Scout project and a volunteer workday.

• Update on Lion's Park open date, splash pad water conservation, parking lot, new sports field, and sport lighting
• Discussion and action on Lion's Park sports lighting improvements and field changes
• Discussion and action on Mary Irish Botanical Garden Trail – North Extension
• Discussion and action on Pickleball Courts at Regional Park
• Discussion and action on updated Appendix A Implementation and Budgetary Guide Summary for Capital Improvement Projects for 2024

City Council

The Castroville City Council is holding a special called meeting and strategic planning work session to discuss and possibly update city goals, objectives, and visions, covering topics like planning, development, capital projects, and operations. They will also review council roles, expectations, and policies. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion and possible updates to City Council goals, objectives, and visions
• Discussion on City Council roles and expectations, review policies and procedures
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit per speaker)

The City Council conducted a two-day work session on May 16 and 17, 2023, focused on general planning and annual review. Discussions included city goals, objectives, visions, and council roles. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; a summary of the sessions will be provided at a later date.

Historic Landmark Commission

The Castroville Historic Landmark Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the minutes from its April 18 meeting. The main item is a discussion and possible approval of plaques for historic homes. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023
• Discussion and approval of historic home plaques

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. City Attorney Cynthia Trevino provided training on the legal structure of the Type B corporation and its relationship with the city council. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved April 28, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from the library director and Friends of the Library, and discuss old business including a TLA conference report, data plans for a new library facility, and club advertising videos. New business includes upcoming summer programs and events, plus discussion and election of new officers. The board will also take citizen comments.

• Discussion on data plan and growth charts for a new Library facility
• Upcoming Summer Programs and Events, including Summer Camps
• Discussion, nominations, and election of new officers
• Report on TLA Conference
• Update on Library club advertising videos

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed a proposal from Bario Aviation to manage fueling operations and noted that TXDOT is tentatively scheduled to complete the runway project.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as corrected

City Council

This is an addendum to the regular City Council meeting agenda. The only item added is a discussion and possible action on development agreement standards, which were previously discussed at a work session held the same day. The rest of the agenda is not included in this document.

• Discuss and take action on development agreement standards from May 9 work session

City Council

The Castroville City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a swearing-in ceremony, proclamations, and consent agenda approval. Action items include approving a $81,525 engineering task order for Algiers Street bar ditch improvements, a resolution to create a Public Improvement District for a mixed-use development by NP Homes, and several interlocal agreements. The council will also discuss the Unified Development Ordinance scope and funding, among other reports.

• Approve RESPEC Task Order #19 for Water Needs Analysis
• Approve KFriese Task Order for Algiers Street Bar Ditch improvements, not to exceed $81,525
• Resolution to create a Public Improvement District for NP Homes mixed-use development
• Interlocal Agreement with Alliance for Community Solutions for emergency alert technology
• Balanced Scorecard Facilitator Agreement with Your Biz Rules

City Council approved a water analysis task order and preliminary engineering for Algiers Street bar ditch improvements. The council also accepted a petition to create a Public Improvement District for a mixed-use development and approved an emergency alert technology agreement.

• Approved RESPEC Task Order #19 for water analysis (5-0)
• Approved KFriese Task Order for Algiers Street Bar Ditch preliminary engineering, not to exceed $81,525.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution accepting NP Homes LL application for a Public Improvement District and set public hearing for June 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with The Alliance for Community Solutions, Ltd. (ACS) for emergency alert and management technology (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1 abstain)

City Council

The City of Castroville Council held a special work session to discuss building a resilient city and achieving fiscal sustainability. The agenda focused on aligning the Council's vision with criteria for future development agreements and determining the appropriate scale for city growth. The body also worked on drafting a Purpose Statement for growth and development. No specific contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts were decided or listed in this agenda.

• Discussion of criteria for development agreements
• Drafting a City Council Purpose Statement for growth and development
• Discussion of fiscal sustainability and city scale

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss criteria for development agreements, city resilience, and fiscal sustainability. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session focused on gathering input for a future summary of needs.

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review prior minutes, receive manager updates on operations and maintenance, and discuss board terms and responsibilities. The board will also discuss short- and long-term focus topics and the pros and cons of FBO airport management. This is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the City Council; no final decisions are expected.

• Discussion on pros and cons of FBO airport management
• Manager's updates on operations, maintenance/repairs/runway work
• Review of board terms and responsibilities
• Discussion on short- and long-term focus topics

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting as corrected. Members discussed the potential for an FBO to manage fueling operations and noted that four board terms expire in June. The board tabled the discussion on short and long term focus topics until next month.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as corrected
• Tabled topics of focus for Advisory Board short and long term

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular called meeting to consider approval of the February 17, 2023 minutes, receive an update on an economic development training program with Scott Dixon and Darin Hamm, and discuss and potentially act on recommendations for business-type parameters from Alamo Economic Development. The meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from February 17, 2023
• Update on Economic Development Training Program with Scott Dixon and Darin Hamm
• Discussion and possible action on business-type parameter recommendations from Alamo Economic Development

The Board approved the February 17, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed desired business types, expressing a preference for jobs paying $80,000 or more and a desire to avoid high-emission businesses such as trucking and distribution centers.

• Approved February 17, 2023, minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amending the Alsatian Oaks Development Agreement PUD Plan. The council will also discuss River Bluff electrical upgrades, appoint a Historic Preservation Officer, and authorize requests for proposals for street and utility repairs. Other items include revising the code enforcement policy and receiving staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on Alsatian Oaks PUD Plan amendment
• Discussion on River Bluff electrical upgrades construction phasing
• Appointment and contract for Historic Preservation Officer
• Authorize RFP for Street and Utility repairs
• Revise complaint-based code enforcement policy

City Council approved an amendment to the Alsatian Oaks Development Agreement and authorized requests for proposals for street and utility repairs. The council also appointed Selina Angel as the Historic Preservation Officer. Additionally, officials provided a project overview for electrical upgrades in the River Bluff area.

• Approved consent agenda including April 11 minutes and financial reports (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Alsatian Oaks Development Agreement PUD Plan (4-0)
• Appointed Selina Angel as Historic Preservation Officer (4-0)
• Approved street and utility repair Package #1 and authorized RFP process (4-0)

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and potentially act on several park projects, including options for the old restroom near the Amphitheater, new pickleball courts at Regional Park, and directional signs. They will also receive updates on capital improvement projects and the Friends of Regional Park's activities.

• Options for old restroom near Amphitheater: concept plans, ADA upgrade, demolition with flagstone reuse, full demolition, or leave as is
• Discussion and action on pickleball courts at Regional Park
• Discussion and action on new directional signs to Regional Park from Highway 90 and city streets
• Update on Capital Improvement Projects including Community Services Building, pool, Lion's Park splash pad, parking lot, sports field, and lighting
• Update on Eagle Scout project to replace Scout Bridge and hiking trail assessment contract with Tim Eischen EGC

Historic Landmark Commission

The Castroville Historic Landmark Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, a Historic Preservation Officer recommendation to City Council, historic district information, updates on historic home plaques, and materials for a Historic Preservation Brochure. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2023
• Historic Preservation Officer recommendation to City Council
• Update on historic home plaques
• Review of information for Historic Preservation Brochure

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss library business. Key items include selecting an outdoor sign design, planning for a new library facility, and electing new board officers.

• Introduction of new alternate board member Lauren Cortez
• Discussion and selection of outdoor design for Library signage
• Discussion on data plan and growth charts for a new Library facility
• Discussion, nomination, and election of new Library Advisory Board Officers
• Discussion on upcoming Spring and Summer Programs and Events

The Board approved the minutes from the March 2023 meeting. Members reviewed library usage statistics and reports on the STEAM Spring Break camp and the San Antonio Food Bank summer food program. Several items, including data planning and officer elections, were tabled.

• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled data planning for growth
• Tabled nomination and election of new LAB officers

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Castroville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a request to amend the planned unit development for the Alsatian Oaks property. The project covers approximately 415.15 acres located north of Highway 90 W and east of Tondre Dr. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on planned unit development amendment for Alsatian Oaks (415.15 acres)
• Discussion and action on planned unit development amendment for Alsatian Oaks

The commission approved a planned unit development amendment for approximately 415.15 acres north of Hwy 90 W and east of Tondre Dr. The amendment included the movement of 'City Services' on Lot 17. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022, meeting.

• Approved planned unit development amendment for Alsatian Oaks (approx. 415.15 acres)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts, a budget amendment, and a reimbursement. Key items include a $61,410 reimbursement to Bradford Boehme for pivot cost, task orders for engineering and planning services, and a policy for janitorial services and fee increases.

• Approve ordinance amending FY2022-23 Budget General and Enterprise Funds
• Approve KFriese Task Order for engineering and design for streets and utility improvements
• Discuss Quiddity Task Order #3 for TxDOT TA Bridge Project
• Authorize reimbursement to Bradford Boehme for pivot cost of $61,410
• Adopt policy for janitorial services and raise rental fees per FY23 Comprehensive Fee Schedule

City Council approved several professional service contracts for street improvements, a bridge project, and development analysis. The council also authorized a reimbursement for pivot costs and established a new policy for park restroom janitorial services.

• Approved Ordinance amending FY2022-23 Budget General and Enterprise Funds (5-0)
• Approved KFriese Task Order for street and utility engineering and design (5-0)
• Approved Quiddity Task Order #3 for TxDOT TA Bridge Project not to exceed $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved Simple City Task Orders #1 and #2 for UDO Preparatory analysis (5-0)
• Set Development Agreement Policy workshop for May 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized $61,410.00 reimbursement to Bradford Boehme for pivot costs (5-0)
• Adopted policy allowing City Administrator to contract commercial janitorial services for park restrooms (4-1)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including support for broadband expansion, a CDBG application, and joining Texas opioid settlements. They will also review the annual audit report, discuss designating an Animal Control Officer as the Local Rabies Control Authority, and consider a policy for janitorial services and fee increases for park restrooms. In executive session, they will discuss a development agreement with NP Homes LLC, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution supporting high-speed internet access expansion
• Resolution authorizing CDBG program application
• Resolution joining Texas opioid settlement agreements
• Annual audit report with Kim Roach, CPA of Armstrong and Associates
• Ordinance for development agreement with NP Homes LLC and others

City Council approved a development agreement and economic program with NP Homes LLC and several individuals. The council also designated a new Local Rabies Control Authority and approved several resolutions via a consent agenda.

• Approved Development Agreement with Lynn Tschirhart, Beverly Tschirhart, Charles Haby, Marilyn Haby, and NP Homes LLC (4-0)
• Approved resolution to expand high-speed internet and broadband access (4-0)
• Approved resolution for CDBG Program application submittal (4-0)
• Approved resolution for CDBG Program city representative participation (4-0)
• Approved resolution to join Texas Opioid settlement agreements (4-0)
• Designated Animal Control Officer Joshua Davidson as Local Rabies Control Authority (4-0)
• Tabled policy on commercial janitorial services for park restrooms and rental fee increases

Historic Landmark Commission

The Castroville Historic Landmark Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for property changes, discuss the process for historic home plaques, and review materials for a historic preservation brochure and utility bill inserts. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public comments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a porch at 1616 San Jacinto (Case# 2023028)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a pole barn at 1311 Fiorella (Case# 2023045)
• Discussion on determining the process for historic home plaques
• Review of information for Historic Preservation Brochure
• Review of information for historic homeowners' utility bill inserts

The Historic Landmark Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications. The commission tabled the selection of a Historic Preservation Officer and a proposal for historic plaques. No action was taken regarding the Historic Preservation Brochure.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for cedar porch at 616 San Jacinto
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for pole barn at 1311 Fiorella
• Tabled selection of Historic Preservation Officer
• Tabled proposal for historic plaques

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and potentially act on capital improvement projects for all parks, including Lion's Park and the Regional Amphitheater Restroom, as well as a parks signage update. They will also review the 2024 Capital Improvement Projects from the Parks Master Plan and receive updates from Friends of Regional Park on the Scout Bridge replacement, a hiking trail assessment contract, and volunteer workdays. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• Update on Capital Improvement Projects for Lion's Park and Regional Amphitheater Restroom
• Discussion and action on parks signage update
• Review of 2024 Capital Improvement Projects from Parks Master Plan Appendix A
• Eagle Scout project to replace Scout Bridge
• Hiking Trail Assessment contract with Tim Eischen EGC

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a voluntary annexation petition from HWY 90 Castroville Partners for the Walmart property, authorizing a contract to sell effluent to Boehme Farm, and adopting ordinances to cancel upcoming elections. The council will also receive updates on the airport fencing project, the water/wastewater master plan, and other administrative reports.

• Voluntary annexation petition for Property ID R87733, Walmart Store #4102-00, Tondre Parkway
• Authorize City Administrator to negotiate effluent sale contract to Boehme Farm
• Ordinance cancelling General Election for Mayor, District 1, District 2
• Ordinance cancelling Special Election for District 4
• Ordinance authorizing Development Agreement with NP Homes

The City Council cancelled general and special elections for Mayor, District 1, District 2, and District 4, declaring the candidates elected. Council also approved the voluntary annexation of Tondre Parkway and authorized negotiations for the sale of effluent to Boehme Farm.

• Approved consent agenda including February 28 minutes, community project funding, and police vehicle equipment (5-0)
• Accepted voluntary annexation petition for Tondre Parkway (Property ID R87733) (5-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate effluent sale contract with Boehme Farm (4-1)
• Cancelled General Election for Mayor, District 1, and District 2, declaring candidates elected (5-0)
• Cancelled Special Election for District 4, declaring candidate elected (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from the Library Director and Friends of the Library, and discuss old and new business. Key items include results of the Run Local event, preparation for a new library facility, and selection of a design for library signage. The board will also introduce a new alternate member and take public comments.

• Introduction of new alternate Library Board member Lauren Cortez
• Results of Run Local event
• Discussion on data plan and growth charts for a new Library facility
• Discussion and selection of design for Library signage
• Discussion on Library Survey changes

The board approved the January 2023 meeting minutes and decided to add a ranking system for items and programs to the library survey. Other items, including extended inter-library loans and the election of a new president, were tabled or deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided to add a ranking system for items/programs to the library survey
• Tabled update on extended ILL

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review prior minutes, receive the manager's operations report, and discuss airport promotion and board membership. The board is advisory and will make recommendations to the City Council; no action is expected on public comment topics not on the agenda.

• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Manager's operations report including current and upcoming events
• Discussion of airport promotion
• Discussion of Airport Advisory Board membership

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed fuel sales, airport security, and potential fly-ins for upcoming solar eclipses, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting as corrected

City Council

The Castroville City Council is holding a regular meeting with consent agenda items, a public hearing on a Texas Community Development Block Grant application, and discussions on the airport master plan, airport fencing, a new restroom at Regional Park, and amending the animal control ordinance on tethering. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal, real property, economic development, and utility matters.

• Approve Public Works dump truck purchase
• Approve Public Works utility vehicles purchase
• Approve Lion's Park Athletic Field Improvements Project
• Approve Medina Valley Soccer Association Contract
• Public hearing on Texas Community Development Block Grant application for Program Year 2023

City Council approved a $90,000 airport fencing project with a 10-year payback period. The council also decided to preserve existing facilities at the Regional Park while adding new restrooms. A contract for the Medina Valley Soccer Association was modified to include residency information.

• Approved Public Works dump truck and utility vehicle purchases (5-0)
• Approved Lion’s Park Athletic Field Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved Medina Valley Soccer Association Contract minus one item (5-0)
• Approved adding residency information back into the soccer contract (4-1)
• Denied Option #1 to demolish old Regional Park restrooms (2-2)
• Approved Option #2 to preserve current Regional Park facility and add new restrooms (5-0)
• Approved legal agreement with Clark Hill for special legal services (5-0)
• Approved airport fencing project not to exceed $90,000 with 10-year payback (5-0)

Historic Landmark Commission

The Castroville Historic Landmark Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for an addition at 1704 Amelia/701 Vienna and a roof replacement at 1306 Angelo. The board will also discuss creating a Historic Home Information Packet and historic home plaques. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 1704 Amelia/701 Vienna (Case# 2023015)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 1306 Angelo
• Discussion on establishing a Historic Home Information Packet
• Discussion on historic home plaques
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2022

The Historic Landmark Commission approved construction requests for a porch and a pole barn. The selection of a Historic Preservation Officer and a proposal for historic plaques were both tabled.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for cedar porch at 616 San Jacinto
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for pole barn at 1311 Fiorella
• Tabled selection of Historic Preservation Officer
• Tabled proposal for historic plaques

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular called meeting to handle routine items and discuss economic development matters. The board will enter a closed session to deliberate on the Match Box project, as permitted under Texas law for economic development negotiations, and may take action afterward. They will also hear citizen comments and discuss recent activities with new businesses.

• Closed session on Match Box project under Texas Government Code 551.085
• Possible action on items from executive session
• Discussion on recent activities with new businesses
• Approval of January 13, 2023 minutes
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit)

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2022 meeting. Members received a briefing on housing and economic data from a ZONDA presentation. No actions were taken following the executive session.

• Approved November 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and take action on several park items, including options for the old restroom near the Amphitheater, sports lights at Lion's Field, and a capital improvement budget guide. The board will also receive updates on park projects and a master plan presentation.

• Options for old restroom near Amphitheater: new playground/parking concept, ADA restoration, demolition with flagstone salvage, or full demolition
• Discussion and action on Sports Lights at Lion's Field
• Presentation of Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Master Plan and Budgetary Guide from Friends of Regional Park
• Discussion on Appendix A: Implementation and Budgetary Guide Summary for CIP 2024
• Updates on Eagle Scout bridge replacement, hiking trail assessment contract with Tim Eischen EGC, and volunteer workdays

City Council

The City Council reviewed a list of approximately 100 funded and unfunded capital improvement projects for the 2023-2033 period. Discussions focused on infrastructure needs for the gas system, sewer plant, airport, and local parks. No formal votes on specific project approvals or funding allocations were recorded.

• Reviewed FY23-33 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
• Received bound copy of Parks Master Plan with Appendix A

City Council

The Castroville City Council will meet to consider issuing Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023, and to approve a $115,000 task order with Simple City for Hwy 90 conceptual designs and TxDOT negotiations. They will also call the 2023 General and Special Elections, contract with Medina County Elections Administration, and discuss several items in executive session, including airport hazard zoning, real property, and economic development.

• Ordinance authorizing Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023
• Task Order #2 with Simple City, not to exceed $115,000, for Hwy 90 designs and TxDOT negotiations
• Ordinance calling 2023 General Election for Mayor, District 1, and District 2 (two-year terms)
• Ordinance calling Special Election for District 4 (one-year term)
• Contract with Medina County Elections Administration for 2023 elections

City Council approved the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023, and called for both general and special elections. The council also approved a contract for Hwy 90 conceptual designs and appointed a member to the Library Advisory Board.

• Approved consent agenda including January 24 minutes and Police Vehicle Project resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance for Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance calling 2023 General Election for Mayor, District 1, and District 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance calling Special Election for District 4 one-year term (5-0)
• Approved contract with Medina County Elections Administration for 2023 elections (5-0)
• Appointed Lauren Cortez to Library Advisory Board alternate position #1 (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #2 with Simple City for Hwy 90 designs, not to exceed $115,000 (4-1)
• Authorized City Administrator to determine value and sell city property at Washington and Athens Street (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, hear reports from the library director and Friends of the Library, and discuss old and new business. Key items include planning for a new library facility, reviewing the Love Your Library event, and discussing proposed library signage. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final decisions expected on these discussion items.

• Review of Run Local program
• Discussion on packets for City Council
• Review plans for Love Your Library Event
• Review of data plan for new Library facility
• Discussion on Library Survey changes

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss airport operations, upcoming events, and promotion. The board is advisory and will make recommendations to the City Council. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public comment opportunity (3 minutes per speaker)
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Manager's operations report including current and upcoming events
• Discussion of future airport events
• Discussion of airport promotion

The Airport Advisory Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and expressed support for a proposed EAA Museum/Classroom/Hangar. The board also reviewed fuel sales and upcoming pavement maintenance.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Supported pursuit of proposed EAA Museum/Classroom/Hangar

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve agreements with Medina County for emergency management and dispatching services, appoint a grant administrator and engineer for the 2023-2024 CDBG program, and consider a joint airport zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes updates on the Community Investment Plan and Strategic Priorities Plan, plus an executive session on legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Agreement with Medina County for Emergency Management Basic Plan
• Interlocal Agreement for dispatching services with Medina County
• Resolution appointing Grant Administrator for 2023-2024 CDBG Program
• Resolution appointing engineer for 2023-2024 CDBG Program
• Castroville-Medina County Joint Airport Zoning Board Ordinance

City Council approved agreements with Medina County for emergency management and dispatch services. The council also appointed a grant administrator and engineer for the 2023-2024 CDBG Program and authorized a development agreement with Castroville Holdings Co. LTD and McCoy Jones Ventures, LLC.

• Approved agreement to be included in Medina County Emergency Management Basic Plan (4-0)
• Adopted resolution for interlocal agreement for dispatching services with Medina County (4-0)
• Appointed GrantWorks as Grant Administrator for 2023-2024 CDBG Program (4-0)
• Appointed RESPEC as engineer for 2023-2024 CDBG Program (4-0)
• Repealed Division 2 of the Joint Airport Zoning Board ordinance (4-0)
• Authorized development agreement with Castroville Holdings Co. LTD and McCoy Jones Ventures, LLC (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 13, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board is holding a regular called meeting to discuss current housing data, recent activities with new businesses, and consider actions from an executive session on economic development negotiations. The agenda includes a consent item for approving minutes and a closed session for deliberations on a project cluster and city-owned properties.

• Discussion on current housing data
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.085 for economic development negotiations
• Consider possible actions from executive session items (Project Cluster, City owned properties)
• Discussion on recent activities with new businesses
• Consent agenda: approval of November 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2022 meeting. Members received a briefing on ZONDA housing and economic data. No actions were taken following the executive session.

• Approved November 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to review routine reports and discuss old and new business. Key items include final updates on the Run Local program and City Council packets, a discussion on a data plan for a new library facility, and planning for Love Your Library celebrations and a silent auction. The board will also review library survey changes and growth charts.

• Final update on Run Local
• Final update on packets for City Council
• Discussion on data plan for new Library facility
• Discussion on Love Your Library celebrations and silent auction
• Discussion on Library Survey changes

The board approved the minutes from the November 2022 meeting. Several items, including City Council packets, data plans for a new building, and library survey changes, were tabled. The board received reports on December program attendance and Friends of the Library funds.

• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled update on packets for City Council
• Tabled data plans for a new Library building
• Tabled discussion of Library Survey changes
• Postponed review of Library growth charts

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, including contracts for sewer line cleaning and tree trimming, and discussions on the Lafayette Street waterline project, a Storm Water Master Plan, and a joint airport zoning ordinance. The council will also review strategic priorities and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Contract with Vortex for cleaning and televising ~29,032 linear feet of sanitary lines, not to exceed $160,000
• Approve $80,000 for tree trimming with Medina County Co-op for electrical line clearing
• Discussion and possible action on Storm Water Master Plan (KFriese Engineers)
• Discussion and possible action on Castroville-Medina County Joint Airport Zoning Board Ordinance
• Executive session items: airport zoning, parkland acquisition, NP Homes Development Agreement, City Administrator contract renewal

The City Council approved a consent agenda including sanitary line cleaning and tree trimming contracts. Council also voted to end its participation in the Joint Airport Zoning Board and recall its appointed members. No actions were taken regarding items discussed in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including December 13, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Stone Garden Grant Resolution (5-0)
• Approved contract with Vortex for sanitary line cleaning not to exceed $160,000 (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 for tree trimming with Medina County Co-op (5-0)
• Rescinded City participation in Joint Airport Zoning Board and recalled appointed members (5-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to review meeting minutes, receive operational updates, discuss upcoming airport events, and consider airport promotion. The board is advisory and will make recommendations to the City Council; no action will be taken on public comments not on the agenda.

• Public comment opportunity with 3-minute limit
• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Manager's operations report including current and upcoming events
• Discussion of future airport events
• Discussion of airport promotion

The board reviewed fuel sales and pavement project updates. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting