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XIV • Executive SessionCity of Castroville (Medina County)

Discussion and Action Items a. Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing a TxCDBG grant amendment and conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed changes to the project scope for Texas Department of Agriculture Contract No. CDV23-0365

Presented in: City of Castroville City Council Meeting on 2025-12-16
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discussion and Action Items a. Discussion and possible action on a resolution authorizing a TxCDBG grant amendment and conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed changes to the project scope for Texas Department of Agriculture Contract No. CDV23-0365”
YES
SM
Sheena Martinez
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
HM
Houston Marchman
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
NS
Nicol Schriner
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
TS
Tobin Shipp
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
VS
Valarie Solis
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

b. Discussion and appropriate action on the Victory Lane Development Agreement. c. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings to acquire right-of-way for the Northern Route thoroughfare connection d. Consider and take appropriate action on appointing a City Council member to act as Liaison to the Chamber of Commerce e. Consider and take appropriate action on requesting a traffic study be completed by the Police Department for the Downtown Historic Commercial District, including but not limited to Fiorella, Paris, Lafayette, and London Streets. f. Consider and take appropriate action to adopt a resolution to update the City of Castroville Personnel Policies and Procedures g. Consider and take appropriate action on setting a date for a Joint Special Called Work Session with the Historic Landmark Commission to review the Historic Landmark Commission Ordinance and historic preservation. h. Consider and take appropriate action on setting a Joint Special Called/Work Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission for discussion and preparation of a Development Agreement Policy and discussion on an Institutional Zone. i. Discussion and appropriate action to set a date for a Council Workshop to discuss the 2026–

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.