La Vernia public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss updates to the city's permitted use chart and the FY 24-25 fee schedule. The body will also consider creating a Parks and Recreation Commission and extending disaster declarations for drought and fire prevention.

• Ordinance No. 111424-02 to amend the permitted use chart
• Ordinance No. 111424-01 to amend the FY 24-25 fee schedule
• Ordinance No. 111424-03 to create the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Resolutions 111424-01 and 111424-02 to extend disaster declarations for fire prevention and drought
• Discussion on the purchase of a City admin vehicle

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Municipal Development District Board will discuss updates on the TxDOT sidewalk project and several community events, including Christmas in the Park, Pink Friday, and the Hometown Hoedown. The board will also consider a purchase of a city administrative vehicle. No formal actions are listed beyond discussion.

• TxDOT sidewalk project – discussion and update
• Christmas in the Park – discussion and update
• Pink Friday event – discussion and update
• Hometown Hoedown result – discussion and update
• Purchase of a city administrative vehicle – discussion/action

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a re-zone application for a property on Dry Hollow Rd. The council will also consider updates to pool regulations and the adoption of new city policies regarding energy, social media, and asset disposal.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 101024-01 to re-zone 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R-A Residential Agriculture to C-1 Commercial Retail
• Ordinance No. 101024-02 to amend pool use regulations in Ch 38 Sec. 38-304
• Resolution No 101024-01 regarding the redemption of outstanding city obligations
• Adoption of Energy Conservation, Social Media, and Surplus Asset Disposal policies
• Discussion on the senior garbage rate program and the Alamo Regional Transit Program

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and take action on several grant applications. The board will also receive a presentation on Scenic City and discuss updates regarding Well 7 and upcoming holiday events.

• Youth Empowerment Fund Program Application for Today's Youth Tomorrow's Future
• Buffalo Joes Façade grant application
• The Flower Haus Floral Boutique Façade Grant application
• Well 7 update
• Planning for Halloween and the Hoe Down

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 101024-01 to rezone the property at 376 Dry Hollow Rd from R‑A Residential Agriculture to C‑1 Commercial Retail. After hearing comments, the commission will discuss a recommendation to the City Council on this rezoning. The commission will also consider Ordinance No. 101024-02, which proposes amendments to Chapter 38 Section 38‑304 regarding pool use regulations. No other actions are listed.

• Public hearing on rezoning 376 Dry Hollow Rd (R‑A to C‑1) – Ordinance No. 101024-01
• Commission recommendation to City Council on the rezoning request
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 101024-02 amending pool use regulations (Ch 38 Sec 38‑304)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the 5/7/2024 meeting
• Citizens to be heard – open floor for non‑agenda topics

Joint City Council and Municipal Development District Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and the 2024 ad valorem tax rate. The council will also consider a resolution to ratify an increase in property tax revenues and discuss personnel pay scales and fee schedules.

• Approve Wilson County Appraisal District 2025 Budget and Reappraisal Plan
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 091424-01 adopting 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 091424-01 ratifying increase in property tax revenues
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 091424-02 adopting 2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
• Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. 091924-02 regarding personnel pay scale

Joint City Council and MDD budget workshop and public hearing

The Joint City Council and MDD will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax rate. The body will also discuss a fee schedule amendment and potential MDD partnerships. Final adoption of the budget and tax rate is scheduled for September 19th.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025 Budget and Tax Rate
• Discussion of upcoming fee schedule amendment
• Action on partnering with Alamo Regional Transit - MDD
• Action on obtaining Placer AI - MDD

At the joint budget workshop, the council and MDD directed staff to prepare water and sewer rate increases of roughly 25% each, with discretion for slight adjustments, and to budget the full payoff of the 2017 series bond using fund balance. They also set the I&S tax rate at 0.04 cents per $100 valuation. The final budget and tax rate adoption is scheduled for September 19th. No formal votes were taken on these budget items; the only motions were to table two MDD items.

• Directed finance to prepare water and sewer rate increases of roughly 25% each (no formal vote)
• Directed budget to reflect full payoff of 2017 series bond from fund balance (no formal vote)
• Set I&S tax rate at 0.04 cents per $100 valuation (no formal vote)
• Tabled action on partnering with Alamo Regional Transit (motion by Oates, second Hyland; yea: Recker, Gilbert)
• Tabled action on obtaining Placer AI (motion by Oates, second Hyland; yea: Recker, Gilbert)

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will consider two resolutions on budget and fund policies, and will discuss the proposed West Texas gas rate change. The council will also act on the resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber and consider appointing a replacement. Additional discussion will cover a draft permitted‑use chart and future items such as code changes, the final budget, and performance reviews.

• Resolution No.090524-01 – budget policy
• Resolution No.090524-02 – fund policy
• Proposed West Texas gas rate change
• Acceptance of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber’s resignation
• Consideration of appointing a new councilmember to fill the vacancy

The La Vernia City Council voted not to accept the proposed West Texas Gas rate change until the company brings a new rate, and accepted the resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber. The council then appointed Katherine Evans to fill the vacancy, and she was sworn in. Two resolutions on budget and fund policies were approved. No citizens spoke during the public comment period.

• Approved Resolution No. 090524-01 (budget policy)
• Approved Resolution No. 090524-02 (fund policy)
• Rejected proposed West Texas Gas rate change until new rate is brought
• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Eric Rauschuber
• Appointed Katherine Evans to fill council vacancy
• Approved consent agenda (minutes and August financials)

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will consider a budget amendment that changes garbage collection rates. It will also discuss and vote on multiple interlocal agreements covering Operation Lone Star, healthcare provisions, wastewater treatment with the San Antonio River Authority, and coordination with the Wilson County Tax Office. Additional items include the FY 2025 holiday schedule and a discussion of the FY 24‑25 proposed municipal budget.

• Ordinance No. 082224-01 – budget amendment for garbage rates
• Resolution No. 2024-082224-01 – interlocal agreement for Operation Lone Star
• Resolution No. 082224-02 – interlocal agreement for Healthcare Provisions
• Resolution No. 082224-03 – interlocal agreement with San Antonio River Authority for Wastewater Treatment Services
• Resolution No. 082224-04 – interlocal agreement with the Wilson County Tax Office

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The La Vernia Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss and act on two pool variance applications, one for 157 W Magnolia and another for 120 Woodbridge Court. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from the December 7, 2023 ZBOA meeting. No other substantive items are listed for this meeting.

• Pool variance request – 157 W Magnolia
• Pool variance request – 120 Woodbridge Court
• Consent agenda: approve December 07, 2023 ZBOA meeting minutes

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Municipal Development District Board will discuss applications for Chapter 380 agreements, plans for upcoming FY 2025 events, and the possible acquisition of Placer AI software and a new video‑media booking system. The board will also review the preliminary FY 2025 MDD budget and consider creating a Youth Empowerment Program. No decisions are listed as finalized in the agenda.

• Applications for Chapter 380 agreements
• Upcoming FY 2025 events
• Potential acquisition of Placer AI software
• New booking system for videos and media production
• Consideration of a Youth Empowerment Program

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a franchise agreement for waste collection services. Members will also discuss adding and reprioritizing drainage projects per the City Engineer's recommendation. Additionally, the council will review revisions to the draft permitted use chart.

• Ordinance No. 071124-01 regarding a waste collection services franchise agreement
• Updates and reprioritization of city drainage projects
• Proposed audit engagement letter from Armstrong and Vaughn
• Revisions to the draft permitted use chart
• June 2024 financials and check register

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The Board will discuss updates regarding the Sidewalk Project and the 4th of July 2024. Discussion is also scheduled for plans surrounding the 'Harvest- Hometown Hoedown.' The agenda includes routine approval of minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting.

• Sidewalk Project update
• 4th of July 2024 update
• Harvest- Hometown Hoedown planning
• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will discuss adding new drainage projects to the existing plan based on recommendations from the City Engineer. The council also plans to address changes regarding the City Administrator position, including appointments and updating financial account access. Additionally, members will consider budget amendments and fee changes for the Municipal Court Judge.

• Adding additional drainage projects to the existing drainage plan
• Amending the FY 2024 Budget for midyear review
• Appointing Kevin Hyland to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Amending fees for service paid to the Municipal Court Judge
• Resolutions regarding trash collection services and municipal development district agreements

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The board will consider allocating funds for security needs at the July 4th event. They will also discuss an agreement for Executive Director Services between the City and the MDD.

• Allocating funds to security needs for the 4th of July event
• Agreement for the provision of Executive Director Services between the City and the MDD
• Re-assessment of the existing 2016 interlocal agreement

Notice of Possible Quorum

City staff will host a discussion with ART regarding a Wilson County bus route project at the June 3 La Vernia City Council meeting. The agenda lists only a call to order and this discussion item, with no formal votes or contracts scheduled. Standard procedural notices cover decorum rules, executive session options under Texas law, and accessibility accommodations.

• Discussion of ART partnership for Wilson County bus route project
• Call to order
• Notice of potential executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act
• Accessibility accommodation requests due 48 hours prior

City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop and Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council and Planning and Zoning bodies will hold a joint workshop to discuss proposed changes to the permitted use chart. This session is designated for discussion only, with no council action scheduled for this item.

• Discussion of proposed edits to the permitted use chart

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss filling a council vacancy and appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem. A public hearing is scheduled for a rezoning request at 408 Bluebonnet Rd. The council will also consider garbage service negotiations and the use of hotel occupancy tax funds.

• Rezone 408 Bluebonnet Rd from R-1 Residential to C-1 Retail
• Fill City Council vacancy and appoint Mayor Pro-Tem
• Discuss using HOT tax funds for July 4th
• Negotiate garbage service agreement with Waste Connections
• Reallocate city park parking for official vehicles

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a re-zone application for the property at 408 Bluebonnet Rd. The request proposes changing the classification from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail. The commission will consider making a recommendation to the City Council on this ordinance.

• Re-zone application for 408 Bluebonnet Rd from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail
• Approval of minutes from the February 6, 2024, Planning and Zoning meeting

City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop Notice of Possible Quorum

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Workshop will hold a discussion-only meeting. The agenda includes reviewing the permitted use chart and the status of the existing Comprehensive plan. Officials will also discuss murals and potential future meeting dates.

• Permitted use chart re-vamp
• Comprehensive plan updates and objectives
• Discussion regarding murals

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will review routine financial reports and minutes during a consent agenda. Members will discuss updates on the city trash contract and drainage plans before taking action on street repairs, drainage projects, and water meter upgrades along Newton, San Antonio, and River roads; these infrastructure changes affect local road conditions and utility service reliability. The council will also consider resolutions to adopt new body-worn camera and procurement policies, as well as approve matching funds for the FELPS Summer Youth Program.

• Action on small street repairs and drainage projects on Newton, San Antonio, and River Rd
• Action on water meter replacement/upgrade project
• Resolution R041124-02 adopting a Body-Worn Camera Policy
• Resolution R041124-03 adopting a Procurement Policy
• Discussion only on trash contract status and drainage plan updates with Southwest Engineers

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board will review minutes from the November 9, 2023 meeting and hear a presentation regarding the TxDOT sidewalk project. The Board also plans to discuss July 4, 2024.

• Update on TxDOT sidewalk project
• Discussion of 4th of July 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023 meeting

City Council and Planning and zoning joint workshop Notice of Possible Quorum

The La Vernia City Council and Planning and Zoning bodies will hold a joint workshop. Discussion topics include a re-vamp of the permitted use chart and updates to the existing Comprehensive plan. The meeting also includes discussion regarding murals.

• Re-vamp of the permitted use chart
• Status update on the existing Comprehensive plan
• Discussion regarding murals

City Council Meeting

The La Vernance City Council will consider resolutions regarding body worn cameras and appointments to the CRWA Board. The council also plans to discuss ordinances to cancel both the general and special city elections.

• Resolution No. R030724-01 regarding Body Worn Cameras
• Ordinance No. 030724-01 to cancel the general election
• Ordinance No. 030724-02 to cancel the special city election
• Appointments to CRWA Board of Trustees and Managers
• Discussion regarding water meters

Municipal Development District Board of Directors Meeting

The La Vernia Municipal Development District Board is meeting to review minutes from the November 9, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the 2024 4th of July.

• Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding 4th of July 2024

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of La Vernia will host a Mayors Meeting at City Hall where a quorum of council or board members may be present. This notice contains only procedural information regarding the meeting.

City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Workshop

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss options for establishing new permitted uses in the code of ordinances. The discussion focuses on classifying uses related to botanical sales, smoke shops, vape shops, and smoke lounges.

• Discussion regarding new permitted use classifications for smoke/vape shops and lounges

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request for a new business use at 1317 US HWY 87 W. The commission will also consider a request from DQ ENTERPRISES LLC to re-plat a property at 4092 CR 342 into two lots.

• SUP request for 'botanicals and smoke shop' at 1317 US HWY 87 W
• Re-Plat request from one lot to two at 4092 CR 342

City Council Meeting

The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for an animal boarding facility at 13672 US HWY 87 W. The Council will also consider authorizing up to $1,250,000 in certificates of obligation and amending park fee schedules.

• Public hearing for SUP request for Kennel/Stable/Animal Boarding at 13672 US HWY 87 W
• Ordinance authorizing up to $1,250,000 in combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates
• Ordinance amending the fee schedule regarding park fees
• Resolution regarding a ballistic shields grant
• Cost-share agreement with MDD for the purchase of tables and chairs

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for an animal boarding facility and two requests to split existing lots into two. The commission will also consider making recommendations to the City Council on these items.

• SUP request for kennel, stable, or animal boarding at 13672 US HWY 87 W
• Re-plat request to create two lots from one at 503 Bluebonnet Rd
• Re-plat request to create two lots from one at 101 Woodbridge Dr