City Council Meeting Thursday, November 14, 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.Meeting Minutes from the 10-10-24 City Council Meeting 

  2. B.Financials for the month of October 

5.Presentations

  1. A.Presentation introducing staff to City Council

6.Proclamations

  1. A.Proclemation regarding National American Indian Heritage Month

7.Public Hearing

  1. A.The La Vernia City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 111424-02 amending the permitted use chart

    A.1 Open Public Hearing

    A.2 Staff Presentation

    A.3 Receive Public Comments

    A.4 Close Public Hearing

    A.5 Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 111424-02 amending the permitted use chart

8.Public Hearing

  1. A.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No.111424-01 amending the fee schedule for FY 24-25

  2. B.Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 111424-03 creating the Parks and Recreation Commission 

9.Public Hearing

  1. A.Discuss and consider action on Resolution 111424-01 extending the Local Disaster Declaration regarding fire prevention 

  2. B.Discuss and consider action on Resolution 111424-02 extending the Local Disaster Declaration regarding Drought  

10.Discussion/Action

  1. A.Discussion surrounding the purchase of a City admin vehicle

11.Items Specific to Future Line Items on the Agenda

12.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 emai lmfarrow@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 NOVEMBER 08, 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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Madison Farrow, City Secretary