City Council Meeting Thursday, July 10, 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 06-11-25 City Council Meeting

• 06-11-25 city council special Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.15 MB)

2. B.Meeting Minutes from the 06-12-25 City Council Meeting

• 06-12-25 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.04 MB)

3. C.Financials for the month of June

• 07-10-25 General Fund & Utility Fund Financial Summary Update.pdf (0.02 MB)
• June 2025- FInancials .pdf (0.04 MB)

4. D.2025 quarter 2 investment report 

• 2nd Quarter Investment Report 2025 .pdf (0.02 MB)

5.Presentations

1. A.81st Floresville Peanut Festival Court

6.Public Hearing

1. A.Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding the replat (Final) of 15010 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 101B, ACRES 45.75,  out of the City of La Vernia subdivision plat and establishing the plat of The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision, a proposed development

   A.1 Open Public Hearing

   A.2 Requester Presentation

   A.3 Staff Presentation 

   A.4 Receive Public Comments

   A.5 Close Public Hearing

   A.6 Discuss and consider action on the replat (Final) of 15010 US HWY 87 W LA VERNIA, TX 78121, CITY OF LA VERNIA, LOT 101B, ACRES 45.75,  out of the City of La Vernia subdivision plat and establishing the plat of The Heights At La Vernia Subdivision, a proposed development

• THE HEIGHTS AT LA VERNIA PLAT 20250513 (1).pdf (1.82 MB)
• TO_ Developers, Engineers, and Interested Parties.pdf (0.07 MB)

7.Discussion/Action

1. A.Discuss and consider action on appointing Dawn Polasek Barnett, Wilson County Tax Assessor-Collector, as the designated officer to calculate the No-New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate for the 2025 tax year, as outlined in Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code

• 07-10-25 Designation of Officer to Calculate Tax Rates.pdf (0.01 MB)

2. B.Discuss and consider action on the proposed engagement letter from Armstrong and Vaughn regarding the FY 2025 Audit  

• 07-10-25 FY 2025 Audit – Engagement Letter from Armstrong & Vaughan.pdf (0.01 MB)
• La Vernia 2025 Engagement Letter.pdf (0.18 MB)

3. C.Discuss and consider action on park bathrooms estimates 

• 07-10-25 Park Bathroom Renovation Estimates.pdf (0.01 MB)
• 06-12-25 park bathrooms.pdf (0.37 MB)
• Bathroom Bid- Mark Fahnert .pdf (0.04 MB)
• Wayne Kincade.pdf (0.92 MB)

8.Ordinances

1. A.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 071025-01 a proposed revision to the fee schedule 

• 07-10- 25 Fee Schedule Revision.pdf (0.01 MB)
• 071025-01- Amending the fee schedule- sewer fees.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2024-2025 Fee Schedule edits adopted June 2025.pdf (0.05 MB)

2. B.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 071025-02 amending the FY 2025 Budget for Midyear review (No. 2)

• 071025-02 - mid year budget amendment 2.pdf (0.01 MB)
• BUDGET REPORT - June Mid Year 2025 .pdf (0.03 MB)

9.Resolutions

1. A.Discuss and consider action on Resolution N0. R071025-01 regarding an application for grant funding from Texas Parks and Wildlife 

• 07-10-25 Grant Application to Texas Parks & Wildlife (Splash Pad Renovation).pdf (0.02 MB)
• R071025-01 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.pdf (0.02 MB)

10.Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda

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 July 3rd, 2025 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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Madison Farrow, City Secretary