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MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, January 14, 2021 — 11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present.
Chair Mayor Walt Williams, City of New Berlin called the meeting to order at 11:57
a.m. as a quorum was present and thanked everyone for attending.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Williams welcomed everyone and had them stand to be recognized and introduce
themselves.
Members present were:
Mayor Walt Williams, New Berlin
Mayor Pro -Tern Joel Hicks, Cibolo
Mayor Larry Thompson, Garden Ridge
Mayor Victor Contreras, Marion
Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, Schertz
Mayor Pro -Tern Kevin Hadas, Selma
Mayor John Williams, Universal City
Mayor Pro -Tem Ed Cimics, Live Oak
Mayor Williams also recognized County Judge Kutscher and County Commissioner
Wolverton and welcomed them to the meeting.
3. Approval of the minutes the Mayors Workshop meeting of November 5, 2020 and
the minutes of the NEP Regular meeting of November 12, 2020.
Mayor Williams recognized Mayor Victor Contreras, City of Marion who moved,
seconded by Mayor Larry Thompson, City of Garden Ridge to approve the minutes
of the Mayors Workshop meeting of November 5, 2020 and the minutes of the NEP
Regular meeting of November 12, 2020. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
4. Approval of the Current Treasurer's Reports for NEP. (Treasurer Mayor Jeff
Hunt)
Mayor Jeff Hunt City of Santa Clara supplied the treasurer's report. Mayor Williams
recognized Mayor John Williams, City of Universal City, seconded by Mayor Ralph
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Gutierrez, City of Schertz to approve the current treasurer's report. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Passed.
5. Presentation and updates regarding JBSA, 502 ABW & 12 FTW. (J. Anderson/R.
King/C. Robertson/Maj. R. Martin.
Mayor Walt Williams recognized the speakers who provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding 12t' Flying Training Wing JBSA - Randolph Community Initiatives and
Safety; took questions from the audience.
6. Presentation and update regarding COVID -19 by Mr. Balous Miller.
Mayor Walt Williams stated that Mr. Miller was unavailable today, but that Mayor
Ralph Gutierrez City of Schertz was recognized who provided updated information
regarding current cases in Guadalupe County and spoke regarding the recent Guadalupe
County ( Schertz sponsored) vaccine clinic for 1St responders around the Guadalupe area.
7. Presentation regarding Unemployment Claims and Local 4 Year Strategic Plan.
(Adrian Lopez - Workforce Solutions)
Mayor Walt Williams introduced Mr. Lopez who provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding Workforce Solutions Local Plan 2021 -2024 and Unemployment Insurance
Claimants (Alamo area). Mr. Lopez addressed questions from the members.
8. Information Items.
A. Report from Tri County Chamber of Commerce
No one was present from the Tri County Chamber of Commerce.
B. Report from The Chamber.
President Maggie Titterington provided the following:
Health and Wholeness Fair on January 30th from loam - 1pm - free at the Civic and they
will be practicing social distancing, thermal scanning and mask wearing and sanitation.
Their first EPIC Education Class is January 20th from Sam to l lam and is focusing on 12
Small Business Strategies to Expedite Growth. It is by Zoom and you do not have to be a
member to participate. Go to our website to register.
Moving forward with their events this year safely, please check out their upcoming
events at thechamber.info
C. Report from Randolph Air Power Community Council (RAPCO).
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Presentation today covered this portion.
D. Report on Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee.
City Manager Scott Wayman stated that they did not have a meeting in January next
meeting will be held in February.
E. Report from Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Mayor Pro -Tem Kevin Hadas stated there is a call for projects and offered a solution for
jobs and shots, the Bluebonnet Palace is open for business — get your shots and tip your
bartenders.
9. Establish a Date and Time of the next NEP Mayor's Workshop February 4, 2021 —
City of Schertz to host.
Next Mayor's Workshop will be February 4, 2021 hosted by the City of Schertz.
10. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development Meeting — February 11, 2021.
January Door Prizes — City of Santa Clara
February Door Prizes — City of Schertz
Door Prizes were provided by the City of Santa Clara. February's - City of Schertz to
provide door prizes.
11. Items of Interest by Members.
Mayor Stosh Boyle, City of Cibolo stated that they had circulated a letter around to all the
NEP Cities asking them for support letters for the expansion project of FM 1103.
City Manager Scott Wayman, City of Live Oak stated that they will be hosting the Best of
Live Oak on the 29th. To Best of Live Oak on their website.
Mayor Tom Daly, City of Selma stated that February 27, 2021 the City of Selma and City
of Schertz they will be hosting the Selma/Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K
benefitting Operation Comfort and the Wounded Warriors.
https: / /redemhtionrp.raceeni i \, .com/selma- schertz- salute -to- service- members- 5k/race-
information to register. A flyer will be forthcoming out to the cities.
Senior Vice - President Darron Loften, Frost Bank stated that they would like to be a sponsor
for the 5K and also reminded everyone Rodeo starts next month and on February 151 they
once again will be hosting the Rodeo Chuck Wagon Breakfast — this year is drive -thru
style, 7:30 to 9:30 am.
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12.
Mayor Victor Contreras, City of Marion stated that Gigi's is back open, working on
opening the Community Library and have also been working on another Community
Development Block Grant for water meters.
A representative from Randolph stated that the MAC lunch in February has been cancelled.
Adjournment.
Mayor Williams adjourned the meeting at 1:11 p.m.
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