08-08-2019 MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148
" MINUTES OF MEETING
1 Thursday, August 8, 2019 —11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present.
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. as a quorum was present and
thanked everyone for attending. Mayor Williams recognized and welcomed
Commissioner Jim Wolverton, Guadalupe County Precinct 3 and Vice Commander Col.
Matthew Domsalla with Randolph who were present today.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Williams welcomed everyone in attendance and those present stood and
introduced themselves.
3. Approval of the minutes the regular meeting of July 11, 2019.
Mayor Dennis City of Live Oak moved, seconded by Mayor Thompson to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11, 2019. The vote was unanimous.
Motion Passed.
4. Approval of the Current Treasurer's Reports for NEP.
Mayor Thompson City of Garden Ridge moved seconded by Mayor Victor Contreras
to accept the current treasurers report. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
5. Presentation from the City of San Antonio City's Planning Department regarding
the City of San Antonio Growth Policy and Annexation Study. (Priscilla Rosales -
Pina)
(The City of San Antonio is currently in the process of revising its Growth Policy and
Annexation study in order to provide new growth- related strategies and framework to
manage growth and development issues. The purpose of this briefmg is to provide an
overview of this policy update and gather input from public entities and regional partners
that are impacted by annexation or municipal growth policies.)
Mayor Williams recognized Planning Manager — Regional Planning Division — City of
San Antonio Priscilla Rosales -Pina who provided a PowerPoint presentation on new
growth strategies, policy update and impact of regional partners by annexation and
municipal growth.
6. Information Items.
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A. Report from Tri County Chamber of Commerce.
B. Report from The Chamber.
C. Report from Randolph Air Power Community Council (RAPCO).
D. Report on Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee.
E. Report from Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Item A: Mindy Paxton from the Tri County Chamber provided information on their
upcoming events.
• Currently they are meeting for a Toastmasters Club, which helps polish public
speaking, every Monday at the Live Oak Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m.,
• August 13, 2019 August Monthly Luncheon Hilton Garden Inn Live Oak
sponsored by Acme Reprographics with guest Que for the Blue
• August 22, 2019 Tri County Chamber Corn Hole Tournament at Retama 6 -9,
they are still accepting sponsors and teams.
• September 25a` Tri County Chamber and The Hill County Woman's Council of
Realtors is offering members a half day Active Shooter Response training
course. Go to the Tri County Chambers website to register $20.00 per person.
All event information can be found on their website.
Item B: Maggie Titterington from The Chamber provided information on their
upcoming events.
August 20, 2019 Chamber Luncheon with guest speaker, Jill Chapman with Insperity,
who will discuss the topic "Four Pain Points of Growing Your Business" - the tasks of
owning and running a small business. Also, a legislative wrap -up and update from
Representative John Kuempel.
August 23, 2019 Caterpillar Chamber Bowl, Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels 2 sessions:
Business /Corporate 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Lunar /Team Building 5:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
Mark your calendars September 17, 2019 FBI Agent Greg Garza who will be speaking
on Cybercrime.
October 17, 2019 last Business Epic Class regarding "Effective Feedback ", Nobel
Realty Event Center.
October 25"' — 27"' 2019 Skylight Balloon Fest.
All event information can be found on their website.
Item C: Mayor John Williams Universal City stated that next month we have a guest
speaker, Mr. Steve Bonner who will be providing us with information regarding
Intergovernmental Support Agreements and discuss the model and how it can work.
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Also, the Association of Defense Community, AACOG and Diane are also a member of
that group. They and through the United States Conference of Mayors are supporting a
special letter to Congress asking them to fund the Defense Community Infrastructure
Program (CICP). $100 million in funding for the Defense Community Infrastructure
Program in next year's defense appropriations. It would provide critical funding for
community infrastructure outside the base that has a direct impact on military readiness.
Diana Rath with AACOG came forward to expand on this program. Diane stated that
they will be meeting here next March, is a phenomenal organization where you have
civilian communities that come together with the Department of Defense and Military
Leadership from all services. Asking that for the Mayors in the room (copy of the letter
and explanation information was provided) to join on and sign the letter authorizing the
money from the Department of Defense to work with State and Local Governments to
finance those infrastructure projects that are critical to both the community and to
support the mission of the military installation. This would provide for a matching grant.
This was authorized in the 2019 NDAA but has not yet been funded. See recognized
several Congressman who have been instrumental in supporting the process of this
program. Ms. Rath stated that if the Mayor's would email their signatures, she will
forward this up to Washington. She thanked Mayor Williams who has already provided
his signature.
Item D: Scott Warman, City of Live Oak, Bike Mobility meeting will be held later this
week, so nothing to report. He stated that the Alternate Member, Cecilia Paloma, City
of Schertz stated that heard we are working on a Walking to Work program and thanked
everyone for the participation, and he thanked Cecilia Palomo for attending when he
cannot.
Item E: Mr. Hadas stated they did not have a meeting, but wanted to give a shout out to
Councilmember Hicks, City of Cibolo, he made the TAC meeting and he has perfect
attendance attending the meetings as backup for Wade, and is perfect for the Northeast
Partnership. He also made the cover of the Herald. Announcement, Mayor Daly, Mayor
Dennis and City Manager Scott Wayman, congratulations for lowering the tax rate.
7. Establish a Date and Time of the next September NEP Mayor's Workshop — City of
Converse to host. (September 5, 2019)
Mayor Williams stated the next Mayor's meeting will be on Thursday, September 5, 2019
and the City of Converse will be hosting. Mayor Suarez stated that it will be at their Fire
Station.
8. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development Meeting — September 12, 2019.
Mayor Williams stated the next regular meeting will be here at the Olympia Conference
Center on September 12, 2019.
August Door Prizes — City of New Berlin
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September Door Prizes — City of Converse
October Door Prizes — City of Garden Ridge
Door Prizes today were sponsored by Mayor Williams City of New Berlin. Door Prizes
were distributed.
Mayor Williams stated next month the City of Converse has the door prizes.
9. Items of Interest by Members.
Mayor Williams recognized Mayor Dennis thanked all those who were recently elected as
officers for the TML Region 7. She asked that our newly elected president to please stand,
Councilmember Allison Heyward. Mayor Dennis stated that we have 900 representatives
of Region 7 and we want to get everyone more involved. Asking the cities to please step
up as Allison has some great ideas that she will be implementing. If you have ideas, you
wish to share please get with her. Mayor Dennis announced that the Mayor Trevino of
Castle Hills was elected Vice Chair, Secretary was City Administrator David Harris from
Balcones Heights, and Treasurer, City Secretary Brenda Dennis.
She reminded everyone of the upcoming October Texas Municipal League Conference
here in San Antonio and hopes that everyone is signed up and will participate.
Mayor Williams recognized Mayor Daly City of Selma who announced and provided
details regarding the upcoming October 10, 2019 "Party with the Partnership" event.
City Administrator Monique Vernon, City of Kirby who stated that they will be hosting a
fund raiser for their Kirby Animal Shelter, Saturday September 14, 2019, entitled
" Meowgarita Pour Off ' 5:00 p.m. Friendship Park. If you have a great Meaowgarita recipe
and what to enter a team, please contact the City.
City Manager Dr. Mark Browne from Schertz who stated good news from our Economic
Development front. This year we lease out 300,000 sq. feet of new space in our Industrial
Park and also 600,000 additional sq. feet for plans submitted for new construction. In
addition, one of our Developers, Titan is building a road in the North Schertz area opening
another 170 acres for development. This is attributed to Kyle Kinateder Economic Develop
and his staff. Lastly the City received a Parks $30,000 grant from the State to assist in
building a new playground structure at Heritage Oaks Park in South Schertz.
Mitzi Delgado Golf Chair for the Randolph Metrocom Rotary. Tournament is at Olympia
Hills Golf & Conference Center, Universal City on Monday, September 16, 2019. They
are still filling teams and sponsorships; forms are available on the tables as well as can be
found on their website. Hope that everyone can come out and participate. This is their big
fund raiser for the Partners in Education Foundation scholarships for Marion, Judson ISD
and also NE Lakeview college.
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Representative from CPS Energy announced their upcoming Annual Suburban Cities
Summit, Friday August 16, 2019. Some topics for discussion include: Storm audit
preparedness, solar program and small cells update.
Jimsi Kuborn with City of Converse thanked those who attended the opening of their new
Industrial Park built by Troy Lott, with several new tenants and some space still
available. This Saturday City of Converse opens up their new Animal Care Facility at
10:00 a.m. On September 18, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Bella on the Vine the City
of Converse Economic Development Corporation will be hosting a Business Luncheon &
Awards event titled "An Open Sign Alone Won't Work" Keynote Speaker Alison Lange,
Chief Marketing Officer Mindful Marketing. For information on signing up for the event
go to the Converse EDC website ChooseConverse.com.
Mayor Williams City of Universal City stated you heard on Animal House Toga Toga
Toga, here tomorrow night at Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center, 5K Toga Run,
or Walk event at 8:30 p.m. Toga Party after the event, $15.00. All participants receive a T-
shirt, finisher medal, glow necklace, print out of runner's time, and access to the Toga Party
with food and 2 beverages. Event beneficiary is Special Olympics.
Mayor Contreras City of Marion thanked everyone for participating in their Annual
Sausage Supper event. Great parade, great time and great event.
Mayor Boyle City of Cibolo tomorrow our YMCA Community Center will be opening —
invitation to smaller communities to join the center. He thanked the City of Schertz for
working with them while they had their facility built.
Santikos is hosting a VP Art of Racing event Friday August 9, 2019 2:00 to 8:00 p. m.
Lastly, he wanted to thank Mayor Carpenter for his leadership over the years with the
Northeast Partnership and recognized new Chair from one of our small cities Mayor Walt
Williams.
Representative from the 12a' Flying Wing, Randolph announced upcoming event on
September 11, 2019 hosting MAC lunch at Randolph, 12 to 1 p.m., tours regarding the
560'' flying training wing, T38 aircraft.
Mayor Daly remined Mayor Boyle of their new facility which will be bringing in around
800 new jobs.
Mayor Daly tomorrow 10:00 a.m. Lookout Bridge ribbon cutting. Next Saturday Lin's
Buffet will be having their ribbon cutting and opening on Sunday. First time ever City of
Selma will be lowering their taxes. He thanked his staff and Council. Mayor Daly also
thanked the Chambers for helping out with all the ribbon cuttings and making Selma a nice
place to come and have events.
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He thanked all the cities that participate in the Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development group we have lots to brag about and this is a great organization and glad to
be a part of
Mayor Hunt from Santa Clara which is north of Marion stated two weeks ago he was
listening to the radio and a familiar voice came on and it was amazing that our cities were
mentioned.
Mayor Hunt and Mayor Daly again reminded everyone of the upcoming "Party with the
Partnership Event". October 10, 2019 - Music, goodie bags, different foods, if you have
trinkets that you would like to donate for the goodie bags let us know. Everyone is invited
to attend, if questions please ask.
Mayor Daly announced that the Warrior Games are coming to San Antonio preview
September 12a' and 14tH
Mayor Williams City ofNew Berlin had a famous sausage sell in Marion this past weekend.
The World- famous Sausage sale one is in New Berlin on September 1, 2019 — proceeds
benefit their voluntary Fire Department.
10. Adjournment.
Motion was made Mayor Dennis seconded by Mayor Daly to adjourn. As there was no
further business, Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 12:48 p.m.
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Mayor Walt Williams, MEP-Chair
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