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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2024
Page
4
Wilson County News lists video coverage of Floresville City Council meeting on August 22 and La Vernia ISD meeting on August 19 with additional Aug 26 commissioners coverage and a link to meeting-coverage pages for Floresville and La Vernia district actions.
La Vernia City Council Aug 22 approved a budget amendment raising trash collection to 20.51 dollars monthly with seniors at 19.13, plus increases in recycling and commercial rates. They signed interlocal agreements with Texas Health, San Antonio River Authority, Wilson County Tax Office, and Operation Lone Star participation. A new city secretary was appointed, Madison Farrow, replacing Lindsey Wheeler. The personnel policy was updated, adding two You Days, revised dress code, and an expanded leave for paternity and foster/adoption. Holiday schedule includes a bonus Dec 23 for Christmas week. Discussion covered debt service rates for the tax levy. a 15-cent per 100 dollars option faced opposition. In attendance: Mayor Poore, council members, Wheeler, Farrow, Carvajal, Begole, Chief Keil, and Delazerda.
The Eastern Wilson County Emergency Services District held a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate of 8.98 cents per 100 of taxable valuation for 2024 25. No public comments were made. The board approved the rate by unanimous vote, slightly above the current 8.81 cents. Attendees included President Michael Trainer Vice President Quinten Kiolbassa Secretary Monica Salinas and Assistant Treasurer Gary Ullmann. Information from Chief Chris Thompson.
Floresville City Council held a regular meeting on August 22 with public hearings on the budget and tax rate. The body tabled action on the operating budget and tax rate, approved paving repairs by All Pro Paving for 134446, and awarded ADA playground renovations at the Floresville Sports Complex for 251356. A $500000 Community Development Block Grant was announced for wastewater upgrades in the annexed Bluebonnet Street and Buttercup Lane area. In attendance were Mayor Gloria Cantu, Councilmembers Ximenez Morones Rodriguez-Green, City Manager Joslin, Assistant Veliz, Finance Director Sturm, and City Secretary Garcia.
The China Grove City Council approved a replatting of 2 077 acres in Idle Hour Gardens at 6750 Rigsby Ave and tabled a proposed public works policy. A Sept 19 public meeting will set the 2024 25 property tax rate of 21.6394 cents per 100 valuation, same as the no new revenue rate. The session featured a UTSA presentation by Joseph Morones on economic development, discussions on a sewer Public Improvement District at 2024 Foster Road, a possible Planned Development District rezoning at 6708 U S 87 East, and budget adjustments with a Sept 19 public hearing and vote on the tax rate. Attendees included Mayor Mary Ann Hajek, council members Bean Dubay Johnson Keller Perez, City Secretary Sauceda, Police Chief Sramek, and Animal Control Officer Torres.
Regular meeting covered October 2023 through July 2024 financials with payment of 24 bills and ratification of 34 bills. Board approved Emergicon LLC for fire billing and Texas County & District Retirement System for staff retirement plans pending actuarial study. A public hearing proposed for Sept 16 before 2025 property tax rate approval with notice to Wilson County News. Next meeting set for Sept 16. Participants included President John Burleson, VP Felita Rodriguez, Sec Rudy Cantu, Treasurer David Nieto, Assistant Treasurer Sherry Heatherly, Chief Alex Lopez, EMS Director, and auditor Brenda Trevisio.
Wilson County residents can access upcoming meeting agendas from area government entities at wilsoncountynews.com/meeting-agendas. The page aggregates schedules for county commissioners, school boards, and city councils, inviting public participation and transparency.
Stockdale Independent School District board approved a tax rate of 97.5 cents per $100, slightly below the prior 97.68 rate. The rate designates 66.69 cents for maintenance and operations and 30.76 cents for debt service. Donations approved included 2500 from Tin Cup Water Solutions and 1500 from Sal Arrabazo Construction for athletics, plus 3650 from Stockdale Education Foundation for teacher and librarian gift cards. A grandparent care definition was established for substantial care. Superintendent Deaver noted homeschool inquiries in UIL activities. no action taken.
In observance of Labor Day on Monday September 2 all city and county offices will be closed including city halls in Elmendorf Floresville La Vernia Path and Stockdale Public libraries in Floresville La Vernia and Stockdale will also close and will be closed Saturday August 31 The Wilson County News and the La Vernia News office in Floresville will be closed with early deadlines August 29 for the Sept 4 issue and La Vernia News deadlines August 30 noon for articles and 3 pm for ads
The Wilson County Retired School Personnel will hold a get acquainted meeting Tuesday Sept. 3 in Jack's Cafe Floresville beginning at 10 30 a.m. Anyone who has retired or will retire from a Texas public school is invited to attend. New members are always welcome.
The La Vernia Historical Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday Sept 3 at 7 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room at 13849 U S 87 W La Vernia. Visitors and new members are welcome to view historic research materials from the non lending library and light refreshments will be served.
The maiden name of Louis Rosenberg's wife is Sonia Cantu not Sonia Castro. The couple have been married 32 years. Readers may report errors to Wilson County News via email or phone. Under Meeting Watch Aug 21 the Commissioners Court meeting date was Aug 12 not Aug 10, and FEDC budget for 2024-25 did not include 13700 for a Floresville police contract.
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