City Council Election 2024
Starting October 2023 Notices of Muenster City Council and public hearings will be posted with the City Ordinances under the agenda tab.
City Council Election 2024
Monday, September 11, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of August 14, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve minutes of August 24, 2023, City Council Workshop.
- Approve monthly bills.
7. Public Hearing to adopt 2023/2024 Budget and Tax Rate
8. Consideration of and action on 2023/2024 Budget and Tax Rate.
9. Public Hearing in response to a request to close the alley in Block 64, Muenster, TX.
10. Consideration of and action on closing the alley in Block 64, Muenster, TX.
11. Consideration of and action on final plat for Tony’s Seed and Feed in Block 64, Muenster, TX.
12. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ord. #400 on nineth St. in Block 71, Muenster, TX.
13. Consideration of and action on special exception on nineth St. in Block 71, Muenster, TX.
14. Consideration of and action on approving plat of the Aytes property in Block 71, Muenster, TX.
15. Consideration of and action on approving the replat of Lots 1-3, Block 29, Muenster, TX.
16. Consideration of and action on approving the replat of Lots 54-55, on Lakecrest Drive, in the Lakeside Meadow Subdivision Unit III, Muenster, TX.
17. Consideration of and action on police computer.
18. Consideration of and action on Sod Cutter for the Baseball field.
19. Public Hearing to amend Ordinance #403, solid waste rates and fees.
20. Consideration of and action on solid waste rates and fees with Ordinance #414.
21. Consideration of and action on Municipal Engineering Services.
22. Consideration of and action on approving the 2023 City Policies.
23. Consideration of and authorization to issue requests for proposals (RFP) for administrative and plan development services for the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Resilient Communities Program (RCP) grant program administered by the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
24. Consideration of and action on closing the stage area of the City Park on October 14, 2023.
25. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department – Chief Barr
C. Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
D. Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
E. City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, August 24, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. WORKSHOP
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding planned development zoning districts and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance regarding residential development.
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 14, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of July 10, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve minutes of August 7, 2023, City Council Special Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills.
7. Public Hearing to change Building Codes Ordinance No. 411.
8. Consideration of and action 2020 electrical codes and 2021 building codes.
9. Consideration of and action on amending the special exception for 225 E. Cross St.
10. Consideration of and action on closing Seventh Street on September 30, 2023.
11. Consideration of and action on Police Radios.
12. Consideration of and action on review of Finance policy.
13. Consideration of and action on approving McCall, Parkhurst & Horton for Bond Services.
14. Consideration of and action on Approving a budget for 2023/2024.
15. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department – Chief Barr
C. Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
D. Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
E. City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Muenster’s Board of Aldermen will hold Public Hearings on Monday August 14, 2023, at 6:30pm in City Hall, 400 N. Main, Muenster, TX. The hearings will be in regard to replacing City Ordinance No. 368 (2009 building codes) with City Ordinance No. 411 (2020 electric code and 2021 building codes)
All concerned citizens and property owners are invited to attend the hearing.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 7, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON WATER DISTRICT CONTRACT
5. CLOSE SPECIAL MEETING AND OPEN BUDGET WORKSHOP
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 10, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of June 12, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve minutes of June 26, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills.
7. Consideration of and action on stop signs at Elm Street and Third street.
8. Consideration of and action on hiring an attorney to review new developments agreements.
9. Consideration of and action on utility billing and financial software.
10. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department
C. Water and Sewer Department
D. Parks and Street Department
E. City Manager Update
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN __________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 26, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON TML HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
5. CLOSE SPECIAL MEETING AND OPEN BUDGET WORKSHOP
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 12, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of May 8, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills.
7. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ord. #400 on the property located at 414 North Walnut Street, Muenster, TX.
8. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 414 North Walnut Street, Muenster, TX.
9. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ord. #400 on the property located at 513 North Elm Street, Muenster, TX.
10. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 513 North Elm Street, Muenster, TX.
11. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ord. #400 on the property located at 225 East Cross Street, Muenster, TX.
12. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 225 East Cross Street, Muenster, TX.
13. Consideration of and action on TML healthcare benefits.
14. Consideration of and action on a City Dog Park.
15. Consideration of and action on Jerry Fleitman Subdivision in the ETJ.
16. Consideration of and action on closing the 400 block of West Eighth Street.
17. Consideration of and action on hiring an attorney to review new development agreements.
18. Consideration of and action on budget workshop dates.
19. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department – Chief Barr
- Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
- Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
- City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Muenster’s Board of Aldermen will hold Public Hearings on Monday June 12, 2023, at 6:30pm in City Hall, 400 N. Main, Muenster, TX. The hearings will be in reply to requests for a Special Exception Permits to City Ordinance No. 400 (property line setbacks) for the following locations.
Block 26, 414 N. Walnut Street.
Block 56, 225 E. Cross Street.
Block 84, 513 N. Elm Street.
All concerned citizens and property owners are invited to attend the hearing.
May agenda updated May 4, 2023
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 8, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Swear in Council Members.
- Approve minutes of April 10, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills.
7. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ord. #400 on the Sacred Heart Football Field visitor bleachers. Pecan St Muenster, TX.
8. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the Sacred Heart Football Field, Pecan St. Muenster, TX.
9. Consideration of and action on closing the 100 block of West Second St. June 28, 2023, at 12:00pm until June 30, 2023 at 12:00pm.
10. Consideration of and action to a request to close and sell the alley in Block 64 for the property owned by Tony’s Feed and Seed.
11. Consideration of and action no time capsule.
12. Consideration of and action on new water meters.
13. Consideration of and action on Heat (14u) baseball tournament at the baseball fields.
14. Consideration of and action on Brothers Of Service using the City Park for a Benefit.
15. Consideration of and action on Summer Part Time help.
16. Consideration of and action on Assistant Police Chief.
17. Consideration of and action on purchasing a Certificate of Deposit (CD) from a local bank.
18. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department – Chief Barr
- Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
- Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
- City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
May agenda updated May 4, 2023
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, May 8, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Swear in Council Members.
- Approve minutes of April 10, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills.
7. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ord. #400 on the Sacred Heart Football Field visitor bleachers. Pecan St Muenster, TX.
8. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the Sacred Heart Football Field, Pecan St. Muenster, TX.
9. Consideration of and action on closing the 100 block of West Second St. June 28, 2023, at 12:00pm until June 30, 2023 at 12:00pm.
10. Consideration of and action to a request to close and sell the alley in Block 64 for the property owned by Tony’s Feed and Seed.
11. Consideration of and action no time capsule.
12. Consideration of and action on new water meters.
13. Consideration of and action on Main St. Market Days.
14. Consideration of and action on Brothers Of Service using the City Park for a Benefit.
15. Consideration of and action on Summer Part Time help.
16. Consideration of and action on Assistant Police Chief.
17. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department – Chief Barr
- Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
- Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
- City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 10, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. PLEDGE …………………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
4. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of March 13, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills
7. Public Hearing in response to a change in Ordinance #394 (Liquor Control).
8. Consideration of and action to replace Section 3 of Ordinance #394 with Ordinance #409.
9. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 625 E. Ninth St. Muenster, TX.
10. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 625 E. Ninth St. Muenster, TX.
11. Consideration of and action on Resolution with the Muenster Jaycee’s for a parking lot.
12. Consideration of and action on a funding agreement between the City of Muenster and Cooke County Sheriff’s Office for the 700 MHz radio system.
13. Consideration of and action on paying Reserve Officers an hourly rate.
14. Consideration of and action on Texas Municipal League membership.
15. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department – Chief Barr
- Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
- Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
- City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 13, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER CITY HALL, 400 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER……………….. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of February 13, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills.
6. Consideration of and action on West Park Playground Equipment.
7. Consideration of and action on Hayter Engineering proposal for the sewer plant
8. Consideration of and action on auction items.
9. Consideration of and action on TCOG membership.
10. Consideration of and action on Public Utility Commission of Texas rate change.
11. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department – Chief Barr
C. Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
D. Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
E. City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
12. Consideration of and action on succession planning for the Police Department.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn into closed or executive session in compliance with Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Act), to discuss the following:
Under Government Code §551.074 Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- The Council reserves the right to suspend the Charter and adopt any ordinance without three readings.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, February 13, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 421 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………… Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. INVOCATION ……………………… Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of January 9, 2023, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills
6. Consideration of and action on 2021/2022 audit.
7. Consideration of and action on West Park Playground Equipment.
8. Consideration of and action on Texas 811 elections.
9. Consideration of and action on an equipment auction.
10. Consideration of and action on Court Room Equipment.
11. Consideration of and action on Water District Board Members.
12. Consideration of and action on Muenster Industrial Development Corporation Board Member.
13. Consideration of and action on Food Inspection Services.
14. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department – Chief Barr
C. Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
D. Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
E. City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- The Council reserves the right to suspend the Charter and adopt any ordinance without three readings.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 9, 2023, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 421 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills
6. Considerationof and action on Final Plat for Lakeside Meadow Subdivision Unit III.
7. Consideration of and action on a Proclamation naming 113 N Main St. a historic building.
8. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Specific Use Permit to Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located at 113 N. Main Street, Block 54, in Muenster.
9. Consideration of and action to a request for a Specific Use Permit to Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located at 113 N. Main Street, Block 54, in Muenster.
10. Consideration of and action on Nortex phone system and Wi-Fi upgrade.
11. Consideration of and action on digital radios for the Police Department.
12. Consideration of and action on City Council Elections.
13. Consideration of and action on Park Board / Tree Board.
14. Consideration of and action on Food Inspection Services.
15. Consideration of and action on end of year pay adjustment for Jason Knabe.
16. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department – Chief Barr
- Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
- Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
- City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- The Council reserves the right to suspend the Charter and adopt any ordinance without three readings.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Muenster’s Board of Aldermen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday January 9, 2023, at 6:30pm in the Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, 421 N. Main, Muenster, TX. The hearing will be in reply to a request for a Specific Use Permit for multi-use (commercial and residential) at the property located at 113 North Main Street, Block 54, in Muenster. All concerned citizens and property owners are invited to attend the hearing.
The owners of the property would like a Specific Use permit to split the property and have the second floor residential and the first floor commercial.
Please call me to discuss this matter, or if you have any questions.
Adam Deweber
City of Muenster
(940) 759-2236
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, December 5, 2022, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 421 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Ben and Aggie Seyler Muenster Museum Proclamation
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of November 7, 2022, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills
6. Considerationof and action on amending property line language on Ordinance No. 407.
7. Consideration of and action on Hayter Engineering Proposal.
8. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements and maximum lot coverage Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located at 713 N. Main Street, Block 6, in Muenster.
9. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements and maximum lot coverage Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located at 713 N. Main Street, Block 6, in Muenster.
10. Public Hearing in reply to a request for aSpecial Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 418 N. Mesquite Street, Block 46A, in Muenster.
11. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located at 418 N. Mesquite Street, Block 46A, in Muenster, Texas.
12. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located in Block 29, in the 600 block of Fourth Street in Muenster, Texas.
13. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements, Zoning Ordinance #400 on the property located in Block 29, in the 600 block of Fourth Street in Muenster, Texas.
14. Consideration of and action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Muenster, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to sign a services agreement with COLBCAR, LLC.
15. Public Hearing on an Ordinance granting the request filed by COLBCAR, LLC, for the annexation of 1.122 acres of land to the City of Muenster, Texas and declaring that said 1.122 acres shall hereafter be a part of the City of Muenster, Texas.
16. Consideration of and action on an Ordinance granting the request filed by COLBCAR, LLC for the annexation of 1.122 acres of land to the City of Muenster, Texas and declaring that said 1.122 acres shall hereafter be a part of the City of Muenster, Texas.
17. Consideration of and action on 2023 Holiday Dates for the City of Muenster.
18. Consideration of and action on moving Council Meeting to the 2nd Monday of every month.
19. Consideration of and action on Muenster Marks for City Employees.
20. Consideration of and action on banners for Street Lights.
21. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department
B. Police Department – Chief Barr
C. Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
D. Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
E. City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
EXECUTIVE SESSION- Deliberation regarding real property
ADJOURN ____________
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- The Council reserves the right to suspend the Charter and adopt any ordinance without three readings.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Muenster’s Board of Aldermen will hold Public Hearings on Monday December 5, 2022, at 6:30pm in the Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, 421 N. Main, Muenster, TX. The hearings will be in reply to requests for a Special Exception Permits to City Ordinance No. 400 (property line setbacks) for the following locations.
Block 6, 713 N. Main Street.
Block 46A, 418 N. Mesquite Street.
Block 29, 600 Block of Fourth Street.
There will also be a public hearing in reply to a request for the annexation of 1.122 acres of land located on the south side of Hwy 82 east of the City Limits.
All concerned citizens and property owners are invited to attend the hearing.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 7, 2022, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 421 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of October 3, 2022, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills
6. Consideration of and action on contributing to Abigail’s Arms.
7. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the accessory building setback requirements Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located at 1067 N. Elm Street, Block 93, in Muenster.
8. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the accessory building setback requirements Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located at 1067 N. Elm Street, Block 93, in Muenster.
9. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located in Block 61, at the southeast corner of Cross and Southtown Drive in Muenster.
10. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the setback requirements Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located in Block 61, at the southeast corner of Cross and Southtown Drive in Muenster.
11. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located in Block 51, at the northwest corner of Pecan and Division (Hwy 82) in Muenster.
12. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to Zoning Ordinance 400 on the property located in Block 51, at the northwest corner of Pecan and Division (Hwy 82) in Muenster.
13. Consideration of and action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Muenster, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to sign a services agreement with Bret and Kimberly Walterscheid.
14. Public Hearing on an Ordinance granting the request filed by Bret and Kimberly Walterscheid, for the annexation of 1.34 acres of land identified as lots 5 and 6 in Section one of the Cler Acres Subdivision (Volume 983 / Page 98 with address 735 N. HWY 373, Muenster, TX) to the City of Muenster, Texas and declaring that said 1.34 acres shall hereafter be a part of the City of Muenster, Texas.
15. Consideration of and action on an Ordinance granting the request filed by Bret and Kimberly Walterscheid, for the annexation of 1.34 acres of land identified as lots 5 and 6 in Section one of the Cler Acres Subdivision (Volume 983 / Page 98 with address 735 N. HWY 373, Muenster, TX) to the City of Muenster, Texas and declaring that said 1.34 acres shall hereafter be a part of the City of Muenster, Texas.
16. Consideration of and action on paving Second Street.
17. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department – Chief Barr
- Water and Sewer Department – Gary Hacker
- Parks and Street Department – Cody Rico
- City Manager Update – Adam Deweber
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- The Council reserves the right to suspend the Charter and adopt any ordinance without three readings.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
CITY OF MUENSTER
NOTICE OF REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 3, 2022, 6:30 P.M.
MUENSTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 421 N MAIN ST, MUENSTER, TEXAS
Tim Felderhoff, Mayor
Clifford Sicking, Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem, Water Commissioner
Patrick Lutkenhaus, Councilmember, Sanitation Commissioner
Deb Klement, Councilmember, Park/Library Commissioner
John D. Bartush, Councilmember, Street Commissioner
Jeff Maas, Councilmember, Police Commissioner
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER………………. Mayor Tim Felderhoff
2. INVOCATION …………………….. Mayor Pro Tem Clifford Sicking
3. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month
B. October 5th is World Teachers’ Day
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve minutes of September 12, 2022, City Council Meeting.
- Approve monthly bills
6. Consideration of and action on an Ordinance (No. 406) to amend Ordinance No. 337 relating to and regulating building permits. Establishing certain building regulations and requirements. Establishing Bureau Veritas North America scope of services and setting inspection fees; providing a saving clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
7. Public Hearing in reply to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the accessory building set back requirements (Zoning Ordinance 400, Section 14.3.14 Accessory Buildings) on the property located at 1015 N. Elm Street, Block 93, in Muenster.
8. Consideration of and action to a request for a Special Exception Permit to the accessory building set back requirements (Zoning Ordinance 400, Section 14.3.14 Accessory Buildings) on the property located at 1015 N. Elm Street, Block 93, in Muenster.
9. Consideration of and action on a new City truck.
10. Consideration of and action on a new tractor for sewer plant.
11. Consideration of and action regarding getting started with Hayter Engineering looking at a stormwater survey and sewer plant options.
12. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Fire Department
- Police Department
- Water and Sewer Department
- Parks and Street Department
- City Manager Update
ADJOURN
At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the City Council may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (§551.074); deliberation regarding security devices (§551.076); and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (§551.087). Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.
i. Citizen comments will be limited to persons who have registered with the City Secretary in advance, except by majority vote of the City Council. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Council will hear comments of public interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the item on a future agenda for consideration.
ii. Items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on in one motion unless request is made for separate discussion and approved by the City Council.
iii. In order to be fair to all persons who have items on the agenda or interest in one or more of the items, the Council may impose time limitations on speakers in Public Hearings. Applicants must limit presentations to 5 minutes. The Mayor may impose other time constraints at his discretion, depending on other prevailing factors. Speakers will be notified by the City Manager when their time has expired.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- The Council reserves the right to suspend the Charter and adopt any ordinance without three readings.
- Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact the City Secretary at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
AGENDA MEETING DATE SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The following is the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Muenster City Council to be held at 6:30 pm in the Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, 421 N. Main, Muenster, TX. on Monday September 12, 2022.
- Call meeting to order at 6:30pm
- Opening prayer
- Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 1, 2022.
- Approve minutes of the Special Meeting held on August 15, 2022.
- Recognize visitors and invite them to attend the entire Council meeting and to discuss their business.
- Consider any other business, that is not on the agenda, to come before the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
- Public hearing of 2022 -2023 Budget, Tax Rate, and Utility Rates (Water, Sewer, and Trash)
- Respond to Public hearing of 2022 -2023 Budget, Tax Rate, and Utility Rates.
- Discussion and action regarding Ash St. final plat.
- Discussion and action regarding TML Board of Trustee Election.
- Discussion and action regarding start of the 2022-2023 employee schedule.
- Recognize Arbor Day.
- Receive monthly update from the Fire Department.
- Receive monthly update from Police Chief Barr.
- Receive City Administrator’s update on City Projects and Activities.
- Review and act on monthly bills.
- Adjourn
NOTES
- The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda when it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- People with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact Ammie J. Hennigan, at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
AGENDA MEETING DATE AUGUST 1, 2022
The following is the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Muenster City Council to be held at 6:30 pm in the Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, 421 N. Main, Muenster, TX. on Monday August 1, 2022.
- Call meeting to order at 6:30pm
- Opening prayer
- Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 11, 2022.
- Approve minutes of the Special Meeting held on July 18, 2022.
- Recognize visitors and invite them to attend the entire Council meeting and to discuss their business.
- Consider any other business, that is not on the agenda, to come before the Council.
NEW BUSINESS
- Respond to Public hearing of 415 N. Sycamore St. special exception request.
- Respond to Public hearing for the annexation of lots 9 and 10 of the Cler Acres Subdivision.
- Discussion and action regarding water meter replacement.
- Discussion and action regarding closing Lakeland Dr. on August 20, 2022. from 5pm to 12am.
- Discussion and action regarding September Council meeting.
- Receive monthly update from the Fire Department.
- Receive monthly update from Police Chief Barr.
- Receive City Administrator’s update on City Projects and Activities.
- Review and act on monthly bills.
- Adjourn
NOTES
- The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda when it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- People with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact Ammie J. Hennigan, at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
AGENDA MEETING DATE July 18, 2022,
The following is the Agenda for a Special Meeting of the Muenster City Council to be held at 6:30 pm in the Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, 421 N. Main St. on Monday, July 18, 2022.
- Call meeting to order at 6:30pm
- Opening prayer
NEW BUSINESS
- Close Special Meeting and open Budget Workshop.
- Adjourn
NOTES
- The Council may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda.
- The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda when it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
- People with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should contact Ammie J. Hennigan, at (940) 759-2236 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.