Castroville public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings and consider variance requests for two properties. Both requests seek relief from front yard building setback requirements to allow for proposed additions.

• Variance request for 20-foot front yard setback encroachment at 803 Paris St. (R-C District)
• Variance request for 20-foot front yard setback encroachment at 905 Lisbon St. (HE District)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will review and approve minutes from the prior meeting, hear brief citizen comments, and receive reports from the Library Director and the City Council liaison. Members will discuss a series of research topics, including SNAP impacts, room‑use policies, privacy concerns, ADA‑compliant doorway costs, and policies for unhoused patrons, as well as a draft strategic plan and open grant applications. The board will also consider an application for an open position on the Library Board and will set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Review application for open Library Board position
• Discuss draft strategic plan update
• Consider open grant applications
• Set next meeting date: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review airport rules and regulations and discuss a courtesy car policy. The board will also consider hangar proposal updates and the process for selecting an aviation engineer.

• Discussion and action on an Airport Courtesy Car Policy
• Hangar proposal updates for Brask and Airod
• Review of Castroville Ordinance Chapter 18, Division 3 Rules and Regulations (Sections 18-51 through 18-78)
• Review of the process for selecting an Aviation Engineer
• Airport Manager updates on fuel sales, pricing, and potential new fuel contract

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It decided to review and modify the airport courtesy car policy and then forward it to the city legal department. The City Council instructed the airport manager to contact Brask for more information, and the manager also reached out to Airod about possible hangar locations. Further review of airport ordinance rules will continue with recommendations slated for the February meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (passed)
• Board to review and modify courtesy car policy, then forward to city legal department
• City Council instructed airport manager to contact Brask and report to CAAB
• Airport manager contacted Airod, who will evaluate other locations for a hangar
• Board to continue review of Ordinance Chapter 18, Division 3 and make recommendations at February meeting
• Airport manager working on RFQs for aviation engineer selection; update to be given at next meeting

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025. The board will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting, hear the Library Director’s October statistics report, and discuss several research topics including SNAP impacts, privacy concerns, and ADA‑compliant doorway costs. Members will also provide feedback on the current draft of the library’s strategic plan and consider open grant applications. The meeting will set the next meeting date for December 11, 2025.

• Review and approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Library Director’s report on October library statistics
• Discussion of research topics: SNAP impacts, privacy, ADA‑compliant doorway costs, etc.
• Strategic Plan Update – members to give feedback on the current draft
• Review of open grant applications

Airport Advisory Board

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board will review and possibly act on the renewal of the Lamon Ag lease. It will also consider proposals for new hangars, including a potential helicopter hangar by Airod, and a new fuel contract. Additional items include updates to airport rules and a courtesy vehicle use policy.

• Discussion and appropriate action regarding Lamon Ag Lease renewal
• Discussion and appropriate action regarding all active hangar proposals – Brask, Airod for a potential helicopter hangar
• Potential new fuel contract (aviation fuel sales and pricing)
• Review of Castroville Ordinance Chapter 18, Division 3 Rules and Regulations; Sections 18-51 through 18-78 and airport rules for possible updates
• Develop a courtesy vehicle use policy

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously recommended renewing the Lamon Ag lease. The proposed MOA was postponed because of the U.S. government shutdown. Kim Torres and David Ortega were tasked with drafting a courtesy vehicle policy for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Lamon Ag lease renewal (unanimous)
• Postponed proposed MOA due to government shutdown
• Assigned Kim Torres and David Ortega to develop courtesy vehicle policy

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting to review reports, hear citizen comments, and discuss several new and unfinished business items. Items include a volunteer policy with background check provisions, building capacity, grant application progress, and drafting of the library’s strategic plan and mission statement. The board will also set the date for the next meeting.

• Volunteer policy and background check requirements
• Building capacity considerations
• Updates on grant applications and progress
• Drafting of the library’s strategic plan and mission statement
• Discussion of meeting time and future agenda items

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will review and approve prior minutes, hear the director's August program report, and discuss several new business items including a volunteer policy with background checks, building capacity, and grant application progress. Unfinished business includes setting the meeting time, drafting the strategic plan, reviewing grant applications, and refining the mission statement. The board will also set the next meeting date for October 9, 2025.

• Volunteer Policy / Background Checks
• Building Capacity
• Grants / Applications Progress
• Strategic Plan Drafting – member feedback
• Meeting Time – schedule discussion

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss fuel pricing, a potential new fuel contract, and taxiway requirements with TxDOT. The board will also review recent City Council items regarding airport zoning, rental rates, and security costs.

• Investigation of Virtower ADS-B alternative
• Taxiway requirements with TxDOT
• Vehicle inventory for Airport courtesy car
• Establishment of Joint Airport Zoning Board
• Airport land use appraisal for fair market value

City Council

The Castroville City Council meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, was a regular called meeting with no substantive agenda items. The executive session item was postponed, and the council met procedurally in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will discuss strategic planning, programming types including a Memory Café, and potential changes to meeting times. The board will also review fall programs and unfinished business from the July meeting.

• Review and approve minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting
• Strategic Planning review with member feedback
• Discussion on Memory Café programming
• Nomination and election of board officers

The board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Dr. Julicanna Renner was nominated, seconded and approved as the Library Advisory Board Secretary. The next meeting was set for Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Items such as volunteer policies, building capacity, and grant applications were noted for future discussion.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Dr. Julicanna Renner as Library Advisory Board Secretary
• Set next meeting date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairman and Secretary and review airport history. The board will discuss potential terminal renovations, fuel pricing, and project recommendations for the FY26 Budget.

• Potential terminal renovation
• Airport fuel pricing and potential new fuel contract
• Use of ADS-B tracking software and collected data
• Project recommendations for the FY26 Budget
• Election of Board Chairman and Secretary

The board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and elected John Klaerner as chairman and Kirby Turner as secretary. It recommended a six‑month trial of the existing terminal design, kept current fuel prices, and took no action on changing the ADS‑B provider. For FY‑26, the board advised building only completed hangars and suggested the city consider acquiring courtesy cars with advertising. Regular meetings will now be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., pending no conflicts.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elected John Klaerner as Board Chairman and Kirby Turner as Secretary
• Recommended a 6‑month trial continuation of the current terminal design
• Recommended maintaining current fuel pricing, allowing manager price adjustments
• Recommended no action on changing the ADS‑B tracking provider
• Recommended constructing only completed hangars for FY‑26 projects
• Recommended city council consider acquiring airport courtesy cars with advertising
• Decided to hold regular board meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., if no conflicts

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairman and Secretary and review airport history. The board will discuss potential terminal renovations, fuel pricing, and projects to recommend for the FY26 Budget. The meeting also includes updates on aviation fuel sales and ADS-B tracking software.

• Potential terminal renovation
• Airport fuel pricing and potential new fuel contract
• Recommended projects for the FY26 Budget
• Use of ADS-B tracking software and collected data
• Election of Board Chairman and Secretary

Library Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates to the meeting room policy and review the first draft of the strategic plan. Members will also coordinate advocacy and public testimony strategies for the FY2026 budget.

• Finalization of meeting room policy time limits and food use guidelines
• Review of strategic planning first draft
• Review of public survey draft for City Council submission
• FY2026 budget advocacy coordination
• Nomination and election of officers

The board unanimously elected Crystal Stutes as chairperson. The Meeting Room Policy Addenda were approved and completed. The AV/Livestreaming and City Hall ADA update item was motioned and seconded to be tabled indefinitely. The board set a July 31, 2025 deadline for feedback on the Strategic Plan draft and scheduled the next meeting for August 14, 2025.

• Crystal Stutes unanimously elected Chairperson
• Meeting Room Policy Addenda approved/completed
• AV/Livestreaming and City Hall ADA updates tabled indefinitely
• Strategic Plan draft review feedback deadline set to July 31, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss future facility needs with the City Administrator and form a Strategic Planning Subcommittee. The board is also considering updates to meeting room policies and the adoption of a member onboarding procedure.

• Adoption of a Board Member Onboarding SOP
• Revisions to meeting room time limits and food policy
• Formation of a Strategic Planning Subcommittee
• Discussion on FY 2026 Budget Advocacy
• Strategic discussion on future facility needs with City Administrator Scott Dixon

The board approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted to move the July meeting to July 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., also unanimously. Several items—including the Board Member Onboarding SOP, Meeting Room Policy addenda, Strategic Planning Subcommittee formation, and relocation of meetings to City Hall—were tabled for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July meeting to July 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tabled Board Member Onboarding SOP (no vote recorded)
• Tabled Meeting Room Policy addenda (no vote recorded)
• Tabled Strategic Planning Subcommittee formation (no vote recorded)
• Tabled relocation of meetings to City Hall (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss project recommendations for the upcoming year to send to the City Council. The board will also review fuel pricing and the use of remaining USDA funds from a previous hangar project.

• Recommendation to city council on suggested projects for the upcoming year
• Discussion on uses for remaining USDA funds from previous hangar project
• Updates on proposed Randolph Military Operation Area (MOA) expansion
• Review of aviation fuel sales, pricing, and a potential new fuel contract

The advisory board approved the corrected minutes from the prior meeting after a motion was made, seconded and passed. The board reviewed May fuel sales, a $6,000 RNAV certification flight request, completion of an infield fence, and various project ideas for the upcoming year. Updates were given on a potential Randolph MOA expansion and the status of USDA funds, and board member term replacements were discussed. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved corrected minutes of previous meeting (passed)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review airport manager updates and discuss the use of remaining USDA funds from a previous hangar project. The board will also examine in-kind funds provided by the city and a potential new fuel contract.

• Potential new aviation fuel contract
• Remaining USDA funds from previous hangar project
• In-kind funds provided to the airport by the city of Castroville
• Randolph Military Operation Area (MOA) expansion updates
• Farmland lease ending and renewal

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes of the prior meeting, correcting the date as noted. The motion was seconded and passed. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (date correction) – motion passed

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting to review the FY2026 budget proposal and prepare talking points for a City Council presentation. The board will also consider an addendum to the Library By-laws and discuss technology proposals for a coin-operated printing station and a self-checkout system. Additionally, the board will discuss strategic planning and community survey development aligned with the City Master Plan, and consider changing regular meeting dates to the first Thursday of the month.

• FY2026 budget preparation including review of approved proposal and board readiness for City Council presentation
• Consider and take action on addendum to the Library By-laws
• Discussion of technology proposals: coin-operated printing station and Meescan self-checkout station
• Strategic planning and community survey development to align with City Master Plan, including formation of a subcommittee
• Discussion on changing regular called meetings to the first Thursday of the month

The Library Advisory Board unanimously approved a new meeting‑room policy, adopted updated bylaws, and elected Crystal Stutes as Chair Pro Tem. They also changed the regular meeting schedule to the first Thursday of each month and set the next meeting for June 5, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted meeting‑room policy (unanimous approval)
• Approved updated bylaws (unanimous approval)
• Elected Crystal Stutes as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous approval)
• Changed regular meeting schedule to first Thursday each month (unanimous approval)
• Set next meeting date for June 5, 2025 (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review airport manager updates and discuss in-kind funds provided by the city of Castroville. The board will also receive updates regarding the proposed Randolph Military Operation Area (MOA) expansion.

• Discussion of all in-kind funds provided to the airport by the city of Castroville
• Updates on proposed Randolph Military Operation Area (MOA) expansion
• Airport Manager's updates on aviation fuel sales, pricing, and hangar occupancy

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board met at 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2025. A motion to approve the minutes of the prior meeting was made, seconded and passed. The board received updates on fuel sales, infrastructure projects, and pending items, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting to review and take action on the FY26 Library Budget, finalize library by-laws for adoption, and consider new board member applications. The board will also nominate and elect a secretary and vice chair, and discuss long-range goals aligned with the master plan.

• Presentation, review and action on recommendations for FY26 Library Budget
• Review and finalization of Library By-laws for adoption
• Review and approval of new board member applications
• Nomination and election of board secretary and vice chair
• Strategic Planning and Master Plan Alignment for long-range goals

The Library Advisory Board approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and moved to prepare the bylaws for final adoption at the next meeting. It recommended a $25,000 operating budget increase for FY2026, which was adopted unanimously. The board elected Crystal Stutes as Chair Pro Tem and set the next meeting for May 1, 2025.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to prepare bylaws for final adoption at next meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended FY2026 $25,000 budget increase (unanimous)
• Elected Crystal Stutes as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 1, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a tour of the Castroville Wastewater Treatment Plant. No official business, votes, or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Tour of Castroville Wastewater Treatment Plant at 816 Alsace, Castroville, Texas

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will discuss and finalize library by-laws, receive updates on accreditation and policy development, and discuss a structured 2026 funding proposal for the city budget. The board will also review new member applications and explore collaboration with AACOG on health and wellness programs.

• Review and finalization of Library By-laws
• Update on Accreditation Progress
• Discussion on structured 2026 funding proposal for 2025/2026 City Budget
• Discussion on AACOG Health and Wellness Programs collaboration
• Review and approval of new board member applications

The Castroville Library Advisory Board approved two new board members, reviewed updated bylaws for a future vote, and celebrated regaining state accreditation for FY 2026. The board also discussed funding priorities for technology upgrades and facility expansion, and set the next meeting for April 3, 2025.

• Approved minutes from Nov 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved new board members Bertha Benedetti and Shelly Estrada (unanimous)
• Reviewed revised Library By-Laws; vote deferred to next meeting
• Set next meeting for April 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 PM (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review the first quarter budget and receive updates from the Airport Manager. The board will discuss aviation fuel sales, pricing, and hangar occupancy. This is an advisory body that recommends actions to the City Council.

• Review of Airport Q1 budget and in-kind funds
• Updates on aviation fuel sales and pricing
• Report on current hangar occupancy and waiting list
• Status of active and pending airport projects

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board voted to oppose a proposed Air Force change that would lower the floor of the Ran Hf MOA from 9,000 ft to 500 ft AGL, citing mid-air collision risks for VFR traffic. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed the airport manager's transition to a full-time role, which helped balance the budget.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Opposed Air Force proposal to lower MOA floor to 500 ft AGL; chairman to send reply
• Noted airport manager Michael Haley moved to full-time position at $22/hr

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will meet to finalize library by-laws and discuss accreditation progress. The board will also consider a structured 2026 funding proposal for the city budget, collaboration with AACOG Health and Wellness Programs, and review new board member applications.

• Review and finalization of Library By-laws
• Update on Accreditation Progress
• Discussion on AACOG Health and Wellness Programs collaboration
• Discussion on development of a structured 2026 funding proposal for the 2025/2026 City Budget
• Review and approval of new board member applications

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on adopting the Downtown Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Adoption of the Downtown Master Plan
• Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
• Unified Development Ordinance discussion

The Castroville Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to adopt the Downtown Master Plan and send it to City Council. No action was taken on the Comprehensive Plan after staff recommended against it. The commission discussed the Unified Development Ordinance, including requiring special use permits for ADUs and applying P2.5 coding to built-out areas, but took no formal action.

• Adopted Downtown Master Plan and sent to City Council (3-2)
• Took no action on Comprehensive Plan after staff recommendation
• Discussed UDO changes: ADUs to require special use permit, P2.5 coding for built-out areas

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting a Downtown Master Plan, a Comprehensive Plan, and a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that replaces existing sign and subdivision regulations. Other actions include amending the Flat Creek Development Agreement, authorizing staff to apply for an Operation Lone Star grant, and issuing an RFP for solid waste services.

• Public hearings and possible adoption of Downtown Master Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) repealing Chapter 24 (Signs) and Chapter 100 (Subdivisions)
• Consider amendment to Flat Creek Development Agreement
• Authorize staff to apply for Operation Lone Star grant
• Authorize RFP for Solid Waste Services
• Discuss and take action on amendments to drought contingency policy

The Castroville City Council approved a resolution to apply for the Operation Lone Star Grant ($293,802.05) for police vehicles, cameras, and overtime, and approved the Medina County Elections Contract for 2025. They also appointed Benjamin Jean to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approved the consent agenda. No action was taken on the Downtown Master Plan, Comprehensive Plan, or Unified Development Ordinance, which remain under discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (4-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Operation Lone Star Grant ($293,802.05) (4-0)
• Appointed Benjamin Jean to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board alternate position (4-0)
• Approved Medina County Elections Contract for 2025 General and Special Elections (4-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting to finalize library by-laws, review accreditation progress, and discuss policy development. The board will also hear a director's report on recent activities and statistics, consider a collaboration with AACOG on health and wellness programs, and discuss grant support. Public comments will be taken, and new board member applications may be approved.

• Review and finalization of Library By-laws
• Update on Accreditation Progress
• Discussion on AACOG Health and Wellness Programs collaboration
• Discussion on Grant support
• Review and approval of new board member applications

City Council

The Castroville City Council meets in regular session. They will consider ordinances calling a general municipal election for Mayor, Council District 1, and Council District 2, and a special election for Council District 5. Other action items include a vote on an amendment to the Flat Creek Development Agreement and a resolution supporting night skies. The council will also hear numerous reports on city operations, including UDO progress, police department updates, and the CDBG waterline project.

• Ordinance calling General Municipal Election for Mayor, Council Districts 1 and 2
• Ordinance calling Special Municipal Election for Council District 5
• Consider amendment to Flat Creek Development Agreement
• Interlocal Agreement with Medina Valley ISD for expanded police jurisdiction
• Resolution supporting night skies preservation

The Castroville City Council approved consent agenda items including minutes and a resolution supporting night skies, and approved an interlocal agreement with MVISD for expanded police jurisdiction. The council adopted ordinances calling the general municipal election for Mayor, District 1, and District 2, and a special election for District 5. A proposed amendment to the Flat Creek Development Agreement regarding masonry requirements was discussed but not approved, with action deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 6A and 6B (minutes, night skies resolution) (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with MVISD for expanded police jurisdiction (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance calling general municipal election for Mayor, District 1, and District 2 (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance calling special election for District 5 (4-0)
• Deferred action on Flat Creek Development Agreement amendment to next meeting

Parks and Recreations Advisory Board

The Castroville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and take action on feedback from City Council regarding Park Rules updates, as well as a Special Project Fund Policy and the Lions Park mission statement and future layout options. The board will also receive an update from Friends of Castroville Regional Park covering the community center, soccer field irrigation, and possible grants.

• Discussion and action on Park Rules updates based on City Council feedback
• Discussion and action on Special Project Fund Policy
• Discussion and action on Lions Park mission statement and layout options
• Update from Friends of Castroville Regional Park on community center, irrigation, and grants

The board approved the Special Project Fund Usage Policy, pending additions including a parks priority list and annual reviews. They also approved adding surveys, site plans, and supporting documents to the Parks Master Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; updates on park rules and Friends of the Park projects were discussed only.

• Approved Special Project Fund Usage Policy pending additions (5-0)
• Approved adding surveys, site plan, and priority list to Parks Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (5-0)

Castroville Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a resolution amending its bylaws. The meeting also includes reports on Hwy 90 improvements and activities from the Tourism/Business Director.

• Resolution on amendment to the EDC Bylaws
• Report on Hwy 90 Improvements
• Tourism/Business Director’s activities report

City Council

The Castroville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including three grant resolutions, citizen comments, and several action items. Key decisions include accepting the resignation of District 5 Councilmember Herb Dyer, approving an interlocal agreement with MVISD for a records management system, and filling vacancies on the appraisal district and 911 boards. The council will also go into executive session to discuss the city administrator's employment.

• Consent agenda includes resolutions for Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Trails Grant, Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant, and Operation Stonegarden Grant
• Recognition of a gift from Castroville's sister city Ensisheim, France
• Consider and take action on approving Interlocal Agreement with MVISD for Records Management System
• Consider and take action on accepting the resignation of District 5 Councilmember Herb Dyer
• Consider nominees for vacancy on Medina County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and appointment to Medina County 911 Emergency Communications District Board of Managers

The Castroville City Council accepted the resignation of District 5 Councilmember Herb Dyer, effective at the end of the meeting, and approved an interlocal agreement with MVISD for a records management system at no cost to the city. The council also approved the consent agenda, reappointed Stacy Cross to the 911 board, and declined to submit a nominee for the appraisal district board. No action was taken following executive session.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with MVISD for records management system (5-0)
• Reappointed Stacy Cross to Medina County 911 Board of Managers (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of District 5 Councilmember Herb Dyer (4-0)
• Decided not to submit a nominee for Medina County Appraisal District Board vacancy

Library Advisory Board

The Castroville Library Advisory Board will review and finalize library by-laws, receive an update on accreditation progress, and discuss policy development. They will also hear the library director's report on recent activities and November/December statistics, and consider new board member applications.

• Review and finalization of Library By-laws
• Update on Accreditation Progress
• Update on Policy Development
• Review and approval of new board member applications
• Library Director’s Report with November/December statistics

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Castroville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on several items: an appeal of the Historic Landmark Commission's decision about glass doors at 1102 Fiorella, adoption of a Comprehensive Plan, adoption of a Downtown Master Plan, and a recommendation to repeal Chapter 24 (Signs) and Chapter 100 (Subdivisions) and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, replacing them with a Unified Development Ordinance. The Commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. These items, if approved, would be forwarded to the City Council.

• Appeal of Historic Landmark Commission decision regarding glass doors at 1102 Fiorella
• Public hearing and potential action on adoption of a Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing and potential action on adoption of a Downtown Master Plan
• Public hearing and potential action on recommending repeal of Signs and Subdivisions ordinances and replace with Unified Development Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from May 7, May 8, and December 6, 2024 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to overturn the Historic Landmark Commission's denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for glass doors at 1102 Fiorella, effectively approving the request. The commission took no action on the Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Master Plan, or the Unified Development Ordinance, deferring for more citizen input as staff requested.

• Overturned HLC denial of CofA for glass doors at 1102 Fiorella (3-2)
• Approved minutes from May 7, May 8, and December 6, 2024 meetings
• No action on Comprehensive Plan adoption
• No action on Downtown Master Plan adoption
• No action on Unified Development Ordinance recommendation

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss the 2025 goals for the Municipal Airport. The board will also receive updates from the Airport Manager regarding fuel sales, pricing, and hangar occupancy.

• Review of 2025 goals for the Municipal Airport
• Airport Manager updates on aviation fuel sales and pricing
• Report on active and pending airport projects
• Review of current hangar occupancy and waiting list
• Approval of November 4, 2024 minutes

The Castroville Airport Advisory Board approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board discussed the resignation of a full-time ramp technician and the possibility of making the airport manager full-time, which will be considered at the next meeting. An AT&T internet upgrade proposal was presented, requiring a $1,100 evaluation and a three-year commitment at $24,000 per year, but no decision was made. The board also noted that the MIRL project has been submitted to TxDOT for a potential 2027 or 2028 project.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Discussed Harrison Haines' resignation and potential manager full-time status (no action)
• Heard AT&T internet proposal (no action)
• Noted MIRL project submitted to TxDOT