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Needville public meetings in 2023

42 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 13, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on outsourcing code enforcement and several plats

The Needville City Council will consider authorizing the mayor to negotiate a contract with SAFE built Texas, LLC to outsource city services including code enforcement. They will also vote on several resolutions related to land development, including a mobile home replacement, a land division determination, and final plats for two residential subdivisions. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, setting 2024 meeting dates and holidays, and receiving department reports.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

Development Corporation

DCN board to discuss grant opportunities and economic development strategic plan

The Development Corporation of Needville is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and to discuss possible grant opportunities and the creation of an economic development strategic plan. The board will also review updates on city infrastructure projects, market conditions, and ongoing development activities.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $15,000 fire department funding and sewer project bid

The Needville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including annual funding for the fire department, a bid award for a sewer system project, and an audit engagement letter. They will also discuss a property acquisition proposal for the Richmond Street Project, a petition for release from the ETJ, and an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County. The meeting includes public comment, department reports, and an executive session.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

Planning Commission

Commission to consider new residential plats and a mobile home replacement

The Planning Commission will review final plats for two residential developments. The meeting also includes a variance request for parkland dedication and a mobile home replacement application.

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Wed Nov 1, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville Development Corporation to discuss strategic planning and grants

The Development Corporation of Needville will review meeting procedures and potential grant opportunities. The Board will also discuss the creation of an economic development strategic plan and updates on a TXDOT grant application.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

Development Corporation

Development Corp. hosts info session, no action to be taken

The Development Corporation of Needville (DCN) is holding an informational meeting hosted by the Needville Area Chamber of Commerce to explain how development corporations can assist local businesses. No official action will be taken by the DCN during this event.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

City Council

Council to consider developer fee deposits and TMRS retirement change

The Needville City Council is holding a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a proposed deposit for developer fees, appointments to the Planning Commission, adoption of an ordinance changing city contributions to the TMRS retirement system, and approval of a Deaf Child Area sign installation. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and monthly department reports. An executive session is scheduled for legal, economic development, real property, and personnel matters.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville Development Corp. to hold public hearing on project funding

The Needville Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on designating projects for economic development, including civil infrastructure, business incentives, and event promotion. The board will also review a strategic plan, a Chamber request, and updates on grants and infrastructure projects.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on 18-lot subdivision plat

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on the preliminary plat for The Village, a proposed 18-lot single-family residential subdivision on 8.179 acres. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adjournment.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council to adopt FY 2023-24 budget and set tax rates

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on the municipal budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, including ratifying a property tax increase and setting tax rates for debt service and maintenance/operation. They will also vote on ordinances to update water and sewer rates and the utility surcharge. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council to hold public hearings on 2023 tax rate and budget

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on the proposed 2023 tax rate and the 2023-2024 municipal budget, and to consider related actions. The council will also consider the Development Corporation of Needville's budget and a variance request and final plat for the City Barn Center commercial lot on State Highway 36.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council to review proposed 2023-2024 municipal budget

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 municipal budget. The agenda includes a closed executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters. No final budget adoption is listed on the agenda; the item is for review and discussion only.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on ARPA-funded water plant repair contract

The Needville City Council will consider and take action on a supplemental agenda item: an American Rescue Plan Act funded agreement with Kaluza, Inc. for engineering services to repair and rehabilitate the city's existing Water Plant. This is the only substantive item on the supplemental agenda, added to the regular meeting.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

City Council

Council to consider annexation, development agreement for 160 acres near Hwy 36

The Needville City Council will consider several agenda items, including a development agreement with August Meadows, LLC for annexing about 160 acres near Highway 36 and Needville Fairchilds Road, a subrecipient agreement for ARPA funds to repair the water plant, a lease for the Old Fire Station, and a variance and final plat for City Barn Center. They will also appoint a municipal court judge and receive monthly department reports. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, economic development, real property, and personnel matters.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council to review proposed 2023-2024 budgets and utility fee changes

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budgets for the Development Corporation of Needville and the municipal budget. They will also discuss possible changes to the City's Code of Ordinances regarding voluntary utility bill contributions, utility surcharges, and water rates, and may appoint an Assistant City Secretary. The meeting includes a closed executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on final plat for City Barn Center commercial lot

The Needville Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 7, 2023 meeting and to consider and take action on the final plat for City Barn Center, a 0.2586-acre commercial lot on State Highway 36. The plat would create one commercial lot of approximately 11,263 square feet. The meeting is otherwise routine.

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Wed Sep 6, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville Development Corp. to review FY2024 budget and grant options

The Needville Development Corporation board will meet to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, review the FY2024 budget, discuss possible grant opportunities, and provide direction on creating an economic development strategic plan. They will also receive updates on TXDoT grant applications, infrastructure projects, and market conditions.

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Mon Aug 28, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council to consider 2023-24 budget, tax rate

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on the proposed 2023-2024 municipal budget and the 2023 tax rate, as well as to set public hearings for these items. The council will also discuss a moving permit application and the process for notifying customers before water service cutoffs. This is a regular business meeting with several action items.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council adopts 2023 tax rate of .357000

The City Council adopted the proposed 2023 tax rate and approved a moving permit for a residence. Council members discussed the 2023-2024 Municipal Budget and scheduled a public hearing for September 20.

Wed Aug 9, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council to set 2023 tax rate, discuss budget

The Needville City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including funding a city-wide garage sale, a lease for the Old Fire Station, a license agreement for a right-of-way encroachment, and the 2023 tax appraisal roll and Truth in Taxation rate calculations. They will also discuss the 2023-2024 budget, a possible tax abatement for development on Altimore Road, and a development agreement with Ventana Group. The agenda includes updates on code enforcement, hiring a municipal court judge, and a financial operations consultant, followed by an executive session for legal, economic development, real property, and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council hires financial consultant for 2023-2024 budget

City Council authorized the hiring of a financial consultant to prepare the upcoming budget and tax levy. The council also approved funding for a city-wide garage sale and accepted a right-of-way encroachment license agreement.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Needville Planning Commission to review plats, variance, moving permit

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on several items: a variance request for building lines, two preliminary plats (City Barn Center and Rocha Estates), and a moving permit for the Legendre property on Dove Lane. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a July 10 special meeting that lacked a quorum.

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Wed Aug 2, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville Development Corp. to consider website contract, FY2024 budget, grants

The Needville Development Corporation board will meet to approve minutes and treasurer's report, then discuss and possibly approve a website update expenditure with Surething Media, the FY2024 budget, and grant opportunities. They will also provide direction on a strategic plan and receive updates on TXDoT grant application, Freedom Festival, infrastructure projects, and market conditions.

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Wed Jul 12, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on annexing 1.961-acre tract and other actions

The Needville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to annex a 1.961-acre tract of land. The regular agenda also includes appointments, property tax write-offs, construction contracts, and various reports. Several items involve potential action on city buildings and infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council annexes 1.96-acre tract and approves city barn repairs

City Council approved the annexation of a 1.9610-acre tract of land and authorized several construction payments for the City Barn and Police Building. The council also appointed a new Planning Commission member and a Mayor Pro Tem.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

Planning Commission

Needville Planning Commission to review three plats and a variance

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on a variance request and two preliminary plats: City Barn Center, a commercial lot on State Highway 36, and Rocha Estates at Noble Street, three residential lots. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from a May 8 special meeting.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

City Council

Council to fill unexpired term, decide on city-owned building

The Needville City Council will consider appointments to the Planning Commission and to fill Councilman Nesvadba's unexpired term, and will decide the fate of the city-owned building at 3115 Richmond Street. They will also hear updates on TxDOT projects and a legislative presentation, plus routine reports and bill payments.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council appoints Robert Sloan to vacant council seat

City Council appointed Robert Sloan to fill an unexpired term on the Council. The council also approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes and authorized the payment of all presented bills. An appointment to the Planning Commission was tabled.

Wed Jun 7, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville development board to elect officers, plan strategy

The Development Corporation of Needville board will meet to approve minutes, the treasurer's report, and bill payments, then discuss new board members, officer elections, and a Texas legislative session update. They will also review creation of an economic development strategic plan and hear updates on TXDoT grant application, business appreciation event, infrastructure projects, and market conditions.

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Thu Jun 1, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review preliminary plat for City Barn Center commercial lot

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on the preliminary plat for City Barn Center, a 0.2586-acre commercial lot on State Highway 36. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 8, 2023 special meeting and adjournment.

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Wed May 10, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Needville City Council approves 2022 audit and fills Development Corporation board

City Council approved the 2022 City audit and appointed three members to the Needville Development Corporation Board. No action was taken regarding the city building at 3321 Richmond Street.

Wed May 3, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville DCN board to weigh Freedom Festival funding, infrastructure

The Needville Development Corporation board is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss funding for the 2023 Freedom Festival, budgeted infrastructure projects, and a new economic development strategic plan. They will also consider candidates for a vacant board position and receive updates on grants and ongoing projects.

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Mon May 1, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Harvest Pointe land plan and preliminary plat

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on the Land Plan for Harvest Pointe, a 134.55-acre subdivision with 354 single-family lots, and the Preliminary Plat for Harvest Pointe Section 1, covering 25.699 acres with 81 lots and 4 reserves. The meeting also includes approval of the April 3, 2023 minutes.

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Mon May 1, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Needville City Council hires Cynthia Sullivan as City Secretary

The City Council held a special meeting to address the hiring of a City Secretary. Following an executive session, the council voted to extend a job offer to Cynthia Sullivan.

Wed Apr 12, 2023

City Council

Council to weigh police ride-along policy, golf carts, ethics rules, tax abatements

The Needville City Council will consider several new policies and ordinances, including formal rules for police ride-alongs, golf cart use, and council ethics, plus adoption of tax abatement guidelines after a public hearing. The council may also discuss hiring a recruiting firm and a temporary City Secretary, and will appoint a member to the Development Corporation board. Routine monthly department reports and bill payments are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council approves golf cart ordinance and police ride-along policy

City Council approved a new golf cart ordinance with a 90-day grace period and a formal ethics policy. The council also adopted a formal ride-along policy for the police department and approved the payment of all bills.

Wed Apr 5, 2023

Development Corporation

DCN reviews grant applications and economic development strategy

The Development Corporation of Needville will approve routine financial reports and minutes. The board will discuss creating an economic development strategic plan and provide direction on business improvement grant applications. Additionally, the board will review updates on the TXDoT Grant Application and other development activities to inform City Council recommendations.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Harvest Pointe subdivision plan and preliminary plat

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on the Land Plan for Harvest Pointe, a 134.55-acre subdivision with 354 single-family residential lots, and the Preliminary Plat for Harvest Pointe Section 1, which covers 25.699 acres with 81 lots and 4 reserves. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting.

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Wed Mar 8, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $20,000 tax exemption for seniors and election cancellation

The Needville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a resolution to set the 2025 over-65 homestead tax exemption at $20,000, considering cancellation of the May 6, 2023 election after certifying unopposed candidates, and deciding on bids for city facilities. They will also discuss property tax abatement guidelines and receive updates on the City Secretary position and monthly department reports.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council approves new billing and accounting software

City Council voted to purchase new software for water billing, permits, and accounting from Tyler Technologies. The council also accepted the certification of unopposed candidates for the May 6, 2023 election. Property tax abatement guidelines were presented and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Wed Mar 1, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville development board to replace treasurer, discuss incentives

The Needville Development Corporation board will vote on minutes, treasurer's report, and bills, and formally replace Josh Alderidge with Johnathan Benson as treasurer. They will also discuss a business appreciation event, website changes, incentive applications, and updates on TXDoT grant and development projects.

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Wed Feb 22, 2023

City Council

Council to consider 2023 property tax exemption update

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on the 2023 exemption update, likely related to property taxes. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, and may take action on those matters afterward.

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✓ Decided: City Council increases property tax exemption for seniors and hires City Secretary

The City Council increased the property tax exemption for residents aged 65 and over. The Council also voted to extend a hiring offer for a City Secretary following an executive session.

Wed Feb 15, 2023

City Council

Needville City Council meets in closed session on personnel matters

The Needville City Council is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Texas law. After the closed session, the council may take action on those personnel items. The agenda contains no other business items.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council took no formal action during special meeting

The City Council held a special meeting including two executive sessions. No formal actions were taken, though Mayor Pro Tem Chad Nesvadba will contact references for a city secretary hire.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on adopting Comprehensive Plan ordinance

The Needville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Comprehensive Plan ordinance, along with several other action items including an election order, two Duyka LVD items, and a hotel ordinance. The council will also consider a bid to remodel the city barn office and roof, pay bills, and hire a City Secretary after an executive session on personnel.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council approves Comprehensive Plan Ordinance

The City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance and authorized the payment of all bills. The item regarding the hiring of a city secretary was tabled.

Wed Feb 1, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville Development Corp. to consider Travel Plaza funding

The Needville Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine items and discuss development activities, including a TXDoT grant application and market conditions. The board may take action on the Travel Plaza project, including possible funding of related infrastructure.

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Wed Jan 11, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on adopting city Comprehensive Plan

The Needville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for a Comprehensive Plan, and also vote on a resolution supporting a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation. Routine monthly reports from city departments and approval of bills are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Needville City Council tables Comprehensive Plan Ordinance

The City Council approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. A decision on the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance was postponed until the February 8 meeting.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final plat for Duyka LVD and preliminary plat for 120-unit apartment complex

The Needville Planning Commission will consider and take action on two subdivision plats: a final plat for Duyka LVD (5 lots on two tracts) and a preliminary plat for Needville 36 Apartments (a 15.2157-acre tract for 120 apartment units). The commission will also review and discuss its meeting and submittal schedule, and approve minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting.

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Wed Jan 4, 2023

Development Corporation

Needville Development Corp to weigh contract renewal, grants, growth priorities

The Needville Development Corporation board will meet to approve routine items (minutes, treasurer's report, bills) and discuss several economic development matters. Key agenda items include a possible renewal of the contract with Esch Development Solutions, LLC, the grant process and pending applications, and identifying priorities and projects to promote growth, such as property acquisition and business attraction. The board may also enter executive session to discuss economic development incentives.

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