City Council Meeting Thursday, January 11, 2024 06:30 PM 102 E. Chihuahua St., La Vernia, Texas 78121

1.Call to Order

2.Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance

3.Citizens to Be Heard
(At this time, citizens who have filled out a registration form prior to the start of the meeting may speak on any topic they wish to bring to the attention of the governing body so long as that topic is not on the agenda for this meeting. Citizens may speak on specific agenda items when that item is called for discussion. During the Citizens to Be Heard section no council action may take place and no council discussion or response is required to the speaker. A time limit of three minutes per speaker is permitted; the council may extend this time at their discretion.)

4.Consent Agenda
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)

1. A.Minutes from the 11-09-23 regular meeting 

2. B.Month of December Financials and check register 

5.Presentation

1. A.La Vernia Police Department- Recognition of an officer 

2. B.Presentation from Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, P.C. regarding the 2023 Audit 

6.Proclamations

1. A.Proclamation- San Antonio Livestock Ambassador Committee  

7.Public Hearing

1. A.The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing at the request of property owner SMITH, KATHRYN regarding the property located at 13672 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 114 (4 PIERDOLLA ADDN U-1), ACRES .5775, Undivided Interest 50.0000000000% concerning the request for an SUP to allow for  Kennel/ Stable/ Animal Boarding/ Housing in the C-1 Zone district

   A.1 Open Public Hearing

   A.2 Requestor Presentation

   A.3 Staff Presentation

   A.4 Receive Public Comments

   A.5 Close Public Hearing

   A.6 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 011124-01 Approveg the SUP request from property owner SMITH, KATHRYN regarding the property located at 13672 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 114 (4 PIERDOLLA ADDN U-1), ACRES .5775, Undivided Interest 50.0000000000% concerning Kennel/ Stable/ Animal Boarding/ Housing in the C-1 Zone district

8.Resolutions

1. A.Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. R011124-01 regarding the ballistic shields grant 

9.Ordinances

1. A.Discuss and consider action on ordinance No.011124-02 authorizing the issuance of up to $1,250,000 combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates of obligation, series 2024; providing for the payment of the certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the city and further securing the certificates by a lien on and pledge of the surplus revenues of the city’s waterworks and sewer system; providing the terms and conditions of the certificates and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of the certificates

2. B.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 011124-03 a fee schedule amendment regarding park fees 

10.Discussion/Action

1. A.Discuss and consider action on entering into a cost-share agreement with the MDD for the purchase of tables and chairs 

2. B.Discuss and consider action on moving the March City Council meeting to 03-07-24 

11.Staff Reports 

1. A.-City Administrator

   -Police Chief

   -Public Works Director

12.Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda

13.Adjourn

DECORUM REQUIRED

Any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments may be ruled out of order by the Presiding Officer. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request by the Presiding Officer that the individual leave the meeting, and if refused, an order of removal.

The City Council for the City of La Vernia reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Governmental Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), §551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), §551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), §551.074 (Personnel Matters), §551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and §551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provisions under Texas law that permit a governmental body to discuss a matter in closed executive session.

The City of La Vernia Council meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. The facility is wheelchair-accessible and parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations, should you require special assistance, must be made 48 hours before this meeting. Braille is not available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email Lboyd@lavernia-tx.gov.

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the governing body of the above-named La Vernia City Council is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin boards of the City Hall of said La Vernia, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on January 05, 2024 at 5:00 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

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Lindsey Wheeler, City Secretary