City Council Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 04/09/2026 City Council Meeting

  2. B.Financials for the month of March

5.Proclamations

  1. A.National Public Works Week Proclamation

  2. B.National Economic Development Week Proclamation

6.Discussion/Action

  1. A.Discuss and consider action on appointing an ADA Coordinator

  2. B.Discuss and consider action on a Sign Variance

7.Discussion Only

  1. A.Discussion regarding the monthly meter replacement report

  2. B.Discussion regarding lighting and glare standards

8.Ordinances

  1. A.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 051426-01 Amending La Vernia code of Ordinances chapter 36 regarding meters and delinquent water bills

9.Resolutions

  1. A.Discuss and consider action on Resolution No. R051426-01 regarding a reimbursement for prior lawful expenditures 

10.Elections

  1. A.Certificate of Election issued to newly elected officials Dianell Recker and Gary Gilbert

  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

  5. E.Discuss and consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem

  6. F.Discuss and consider recommending someone to fill the vacancy on City Council

11.Presentations

  1. A.Presentation regarding recognition of outgoing Mayor Poore

12.Executive Session

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 Government 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 (Deliberation about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development), and any other provision under Texas law that permits a governmental body to discuss a matter in a closed executive session.

  1. A.Pursuant to Local Government Code section §551.074 of the Open Meeting Act. Tex. Gov’t Code, the City Council will meet in executive session to deliberate personnel matters. 

13.Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda

14.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.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 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 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM and remained so posted continuously for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

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Madison Farrow, City Secretary