City Council Meeting Thursday, May 08, 2025 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.Meeting Minutes from the 04-17-25 City Council Meeting

  2. B.Financials for the month of April

5.Elections

  1. A.Certificate of Election issued to newly elected officials, Gary Gilbert, Garrett Rabel, Justin Oates, Katie Evans

  2. B.Statement of Officer is completed by newly elected and appointed officials 

  3. C.Newly elected and appointed officers take the oath of office 

  4. D.Newly sworn-in officers may assume the duties of their office

6.Proclamations

  1. A.National Public Works Week Proclamation

  2. B.National Economic Development Week Proclamation

7.Public Hearing

  1. A.Public hearing regarding the request for A Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a drive-thru in the C-1 zoning district regarding the space specifically known as 13867 US HWY 87 W STE 2 LA VERNIA, TX 78121 legally known as SILVERADO HILLS COMMERCIAL PARK, LOT 7A-2, ACRES .962, and more specifically described as La Vernia One LLC, which will occupy only a portion of this parcel as described in the attachment

    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 regarding Ordinance No. 050825-01 the SUP for La Vernia One LLC

8.Discussion Only

  1. A.Discussion regarding Food Trucks

  2. B.Monthly meter replacement report (Dept of Public Works)

  3. C.Impact fee study

9.Ordinances

  1. A.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 050825-01 SUP for La Vernia One LLC drive- thru

  2. B.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 050825-02 Junked Vehicles

10.Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda

  1. A.Impact Fees 

11.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 the course of 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 prior to this meeting. Braille is not available. Please contact the City Secretary at (830) 779-4541 or email mfarrow@lavernia-tx.com.

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 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 MAY 02, 2025 at 5:30 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 Hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

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Madison Farrow, City Secretary