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OCTOBER 2019 ma g a z i n eSCHERTZBROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS 608 Schertz Parkway, Ste. 200 For More Information Call (210) 491-8179 Upcoming Events Tuesday, October 1 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Doc Talk Friday, October 112:00 - 3:00 p.m.Costumes & Crafts Monday, October 712:00 - 1:00 p.m.Medicare & Me Friday, October 182:00 - 4:00 p.m.Open House The Race October 19, 2019 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Blue Bonnet Palace, Selma TX About JA For Registration &Sponsorship Information WWW.JAST.ORG/FF5K O C T O B E R 19 Junior Achievement of South Texas | 403 East Ramsey, Suite 201 . San Antonio, T X 78216 | 210.490.2007 Key Investors City Council Michael Carpenter Mayor Mark Davis Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Cedric Edwards Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember Allison Heyward Councilmember Tim Brown Councilmember Executive Team Dr. Mark Browne City Manager Brian James Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm Assistant City Manager Kyle Kinateder Executive Director Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager About Our Magazine Schertz Magazine is a monthly popular lifestyle/entertainment/community events publication wholly owned and operated by the City of Schertz and produced internally by the Schertz Public Affairs Department. It serves as the primary dissemination source for government information for a growing city of 38,000 residents. Today, Schertz Magazine is the leading publication in the Tri County area with a circulation of 15,000 copies; including 13,000+ direct mailed and 500+ subscriptions from Austin through San Antonio and around the country (including dozens of out-of-state readers). The magazine is mailed to 12,000+ local households and over 1,000 businesses with hundreds of copies made available at local and regional banks, hospitals and clinics, schools, pharmacies, and restaurants. Mission Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community. Vision Community. Service. Opportunity. Core Values Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Do the right thing. Be the best you can. Work cooperatively as a team. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 07 City Headlines 10 Parks & Recreation 28 Features 38 Around the Community 47 Calendar14Library 2019 Schertz Community Survey Results are In 32 Schertz Building Official Strives to Protect and Serve the Community The Crossvine Named "Best Community" 30 28 CITY MANAGER FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHED MONTHLY BYPublic Affairs Department Linda Klepper Public Affairs Director Devan FloresCommunications Manager Madison PorrasMarketing & Communications Specialist _________ Contributing Writers Devan Flores, Sarah Gonzalez, Madison Porras, Anna Kraft, Stacey Lovett, Lauren Shrum, Elizabeth Bertoia, Kade Long, Cecilia Palomo, Scott McClelland, Emily Delgado, Stan Leland Contributing Photographers Devan Flores, Stacey Lovett, Anna Kraft, Jessica Sullivan, Scott McClelland, Joshua Nolden Schertz Magazine is published monthly by the Public Affairs Department of the City of Schertz promoting city, community, and business activities. Our mailing address is 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. © City of Schertz, Texas The editorial office of Schertz Magazine is at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. Call (210) 619-1630Fax (210) 619-1619Website is Schertz.com _________ Send queries about articles or photographs to Schertz Magazine at magazine@schertz.com. For advertising information call (210) 619-1633 or email magazine@schertz.com. NEWS POLICYSchertz Magazine encourages submission of news and event announcement items. News and event announcements must include contact name and contact phone number. Publication cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to submit an item to Schertz Magazine, email us at magazine@schertz.com or call us at (210) 619-1630. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the City of Schertz. All products and services advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation or other non-merit factor of purchaser, user or patron. Articles that appear in Schertz Magazine do not necessarily reflect the official position of the City of Schertz and does not constitute an endorsement therein. The appearance of any advertisement in Schertz Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the goods or services advertised. Any publication of Schertz Magazine, whether draft or final is sole property of the City of Schertz and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way, whether in print or electronically, without the express permission and written consent of the City of Schertz. OFFICIAL FINE PRINT OCTOBER 2019 SCHERTZ.COM Happy October Schertz! I hope your fall season is off to a great start with all of the fall sports and festivities that go along with them. I always loved the smell of high school football games, the grass, the fall air, and the grills cooking up hamburgers and hotdogs. It is an exciting time. Our local teams are off to a great start in football, so we are looking forward to the rest of their seasons. In this issue of Schertz Magazine we will be talking about the highlights for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Adopted Budget. This year’s budget has been a major effort for both City Council and staff. We began the process with a budget retreat in March and finished up by passing the budget and tax rate on September 10. The good news is the budget funds all City operations and there is no shortfall. The total value of the budget in all funds for FY 2019-20 is $94,421,263. The budget continues to address the backlog of maintenance in three critical areas: parks, facilities, and streets. Additionally, the budget funds nine new positions in critical areas such as police patrol, engineering, animal care operations, parks, and street maintenance. With respect to the tax rate, the City maintained the current rate of .5146, which results in a small increase of 1.7% in taxes, due to new construction within the City. We also recently completed a Citizen Satisfaction Survey which consisted of a random survey of over 400 residents. The data showed an 86% overall satisfaction rating for the City of Schertz indicating we are on the right path. Of course, we want to keep that rating high, and we know there are areas we need to focus on for the future. The survey revealed the top things that needed improvement or emphasis were traffic, managing future growth, maintaining streets, and code enforcement. The first three are all related so we have already begun a program of improvement in these areas, and we will be working to strengthen code enforcement as well. Finally, this issue recognizes Mr. Gil Durant for his award of Building Official of the Year in the state of Texas! Congratulations to Gil for his outstanding work, and we are certainly fortunate to have someone of his caliber working here in the City of Schertz. Best wishes and happy reading! Dr. Mark Browne City Manager mbrowne@schertz.com Gil Durant makes a tremendous effort to ensure all of the Schertz inspectors as well as homeowners, contractors, architects, and engineers are educated and understand the City codes and ordinances that keep us all safe. ON THE COVER Schertz Magazine October 2019 6 benefitting 9th Annual GOLFTournament Registration and Sponsorship Information Available at Schertz.com or call (210) 619-1850. LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. facebook.com/cityofschertz instagram.com/cityofschertz youtube.com/cityofschertz SEE THE COMPLETE PICTURE. WATCH ONLINE, ANYTIME. Schertz Magazine October 2019 7 Pepperoni, Cheese, and Schertz PD CityHeadlines On Monday, September 16 Schertz Police held their first Pizza with the Police event. The event was hosted by Mattenga’s Pizzeria, who generously donated 30% of their proceeds to the Guadalupe Children’s Advocacy Center. Schertz PD has held several similar events including Breakfast with the Blue and Coffee with a Cop. This ongoing program gives community members the opportunity to meet and interact with local officers in a more relaxed environment, building stronger relationships between the residents and law enforcement. It was a great turn out for the event, and officers thoroughly enjoyed meeting with our citizens, city councilmembers, and the staff of Mattenga’s. Many thanks to our community for coming out and joining us. Because of your support, a total of $300 was raised for the Guadalupe Children’s Advocacy Center. Stay tuned for more information on the next Schertz PD community event. Schertz Magazine October 2019 8 Blue Santa is Coming to Town The Schertz Police Department will begin collecting items for the Blue Santa program beginning Monday, October 28. Collection boxes can be found at locations throughout the community, including schools and various businesses. Schertz PD is asking for donations of new toys and wrapping paper. The Blue Santa Program was created to help bring holiday happiness to families and children in Schertz. Applications for those individuals requesting assistance will be available beginning, Friday, November 1. You can find the applications at Schertz.com. The deadline for applications will be Monday, December 2. Contact Esther Mendoza or Officer Kraft at (210) 619-1200 for more information. CityHeadlines Schertz Participates in Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month At the September 24 Schertz City Council Meeting, Mayor Carpenter read a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Day, also known as Purple Thursday, is observed on Thursday, October 24, 2019. We encourage you to show your support and wear purple as an effort to help fight for an end to domestic violence. In addition, the City is also hosting the 4th annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickrell Park Aero Pavilion. This event is hosted jointly with the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter and the Regional Crime Victim Liaison. Please join us in honoring all of those who lost their lives in the state of Texas as a result of a domestic violence incident. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple in support. For more information, contact (210) 619-1250. Schertz Participates in Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month At the September 24 Schertz City Council Meeting, Mayor Carpenter read a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Day, also known as Purple Thursday, is observed on Thursday, October 24, 2019. We encourage you to show your support and wear purple as an effort to help fight for an end to domestic violence. In addition, the City is also hosting the 4th annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickrell Park Aero Pavilion. This event is hosted jointly with the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter and the Regional Crime Victim Liaison. Please join us in honoring all of those who lost their lives in the state of Texas as a result of a domestic violence incident. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple in support. For more information, contact (210) 619-1250. Schertz Magazine October 2019 10 STAY INFORMED!Follow us on Facebook at cityofschertz andcityofschertzparksandrecreation PUPS ENJOY THE LAST OF THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Boxers bobbed and Labradors lapped around Pickrell Park Pool on Saturday, September 7 for the popular Paws in the Pool event – a day at the end of the swimming season for the community four- legged friends to enjoy the last of the dog days of summer and cool off in the water. For a $3 admission fee and proof of dogs vaccinations, residents could bring in up to two dogs per person and jump in with their canine companions for the afternoon. This event put on by Schertz Parks & Recreation, and the Schertz Family YMCA has been a hit with the pups and humans alike each year growing both in popularity and size. An estimated 253 people and 199 dogs attended this year's event packing the pool with wagging tails and playful barks. Area pet-related businesses came out to share their services for pet parents and lend ear scratches and biscuits to the pups, while event favorite Cori Jean’s Ice Cream was on hand to cool them off with treats of their own. This event marks the one time that the “No Running” rule doesn’t apply – to the dogs at least – as long as they remained on their best behavior otherwise as they barreled through each other and dove in and out of the water. Paws in the Pool doesn’t leave much around dry but the fun being had and the continued support of the event is always definitely something to shake on! WE WANT YOUR BEST SHOT!Follow us on Instagram at @SchertzParksandRec and use #SchertzParksandRec when posting. Schertz Magazine October 2019 11 CRESCENT BEND BIRDING WALKJoin us at Crescent Bend Nature Park for the next Birding Walk on Sunday, October 27 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Meet in the first parking lot with leader Sandi Wheeler for a walk through the park to learn about the bird life. Bring your binoculars, cameras, water, and snacks. All levels of birders are welcome – from beginners to experts. CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CRESCENT BEND NATURE PARK In his opening remarks for Crescent Bend Nature Park’s 10 year anniversary celebration, Mayor Michael Carpenter stated that this park is emblematic of what we can do when we come together as a community. In 1998 floods washed away the existing neighborhood on the Crescent Bend site and the 190 acres was then purchased by Bexar County through available funds from FEMA. Community volunteers and nature lovers were then able to transform the park into what all it is today. Many of those volunteers and organizations came together at the event to share their knowledge and passion for nature with the community who joined in on the celebration. During the celebration, several information booths were set up by the Guadalupe Master Gardeners, the San Antonio Audubon Society, Friends of Crescent Bend, the Native Plant Society of Texas, Bees of the East, Bat Conservation International, Wild Birds Unlimited, and Schertz Animal Services. Attendees also got the chance to participate in the Nature Discovery Series and Birding Walks which are held regularly at the park. Breakfast treats were provided courtesy of Alligator Dental Cibolo, and complementary Burpee seeds were donated by Schertz Bank and Trust. Thank you to all the organizations that participated in this momentous occasion! Make sure to follow City of Schertz Parks & Recreation on social media and check out the new Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Parks & Recreation FUN Guide for all of our nature education opportunities. ADULT DODGEBALL LEAGUE COMES TO A CLOSEThe inaugural 4-week season of Schertz Parks & Recreation Adult Dodgeball ended on Wednesday, September 18 with one last hit. The league will start up again after the new year, so get your team ready! Remember “if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” Make sure to follow us on social media for updates on all Schertz recreation programs. NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES Does your little one enjoy being outdoors and searching for creepy crawlies? Do Mom and Dad want to get the family outside more enjoying time together? Then the Nature Discovery Series is for you! The program is designed for families with elementary-aged children, but older and younger siblings are welcome too! Texas Master Naturalist volunteers lead the themed programs held at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Bend Nature Park, and the program is free. There will be no program in December and the series will resume in Spring 2020. October 12: Discover Rocks; Senses and Sediments November 9: Discover the Forest Mark your calendars for our next Star Party on Saturday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Crescent Bend Nature Park. This is the weekend after Thanksgiving, and we encourage everyone to #OptOutside as an alternative to the traditional shopping frenzy! Bring camp chairs, a flashlight, and dress for the weather. Volunteers with the San Antonio Astronomical Association will be on hand with telescopes to share their knowledge with you and let you view various constellations, planets, and satellites. Saturday, November 30 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Star Party At Crescent Bend Nature Park Schertz Magazine October 2019 13 DID YOU KNOW? REMINDING RESIDENTS OF CITY PROVIDED SERVICES AND RESOURCES AGENDAS AND MINUTES NOW AVAILABLE ON AGENDAQUICK The City recently adopted, AgendaQuick, a new software program for viewing City Council agendas and minutes on Schertz.com. Agendas and minutes will be posted with hyperlinks for each line item linking you to additional documents and backup for that particular agenda item. ANNUAL FALL CLEAN UP HAZMAT WEEKEND OCTOBER 5 – 6 The hazardous items/tires drop off during the Annual Fall Clean Up will be held October 5 – 6. Hazardous items and tires may be dropped off ONLY on this weekend. Check out page 37 for more information on Annual Fall Clean Up acceptable items, drop off times, and other requirements. SCHERTZ EMS COMMUNITY HEALTH COURSES AVAILABLE The Schertz EMS Community Health Department teaches a variety of classes from your basic CPR and First Aid to advanced classes specifically for medical professionals. The Community Health Department can accommodate many different class styles, sizes, locations, and hosts public classes throughout the year. Contact the Community Health Department at (210) 619-1410, or visit Schertz.com to get more information and to register. 13Schertz Magazine October 2019 Schertz Magazine October 2019 15 OCTOBER CALENDAR EVENING STORYTIME We will not be offering Evening Storytime on Tuesday, October 1. We encourage you to participate in National Night Out in your neighborhood. Check Schertz.com to see if your neighborhood registered a block party. READING WITH ROYALTY The Schertz Sweetheart Court invites you to join them at the library on Thursday, October 3 in the Program Room. Dress up in your fanciest clothes and come enjoy stories, songs, and activities with your beloved princesses! Check the library’s online calendar for more details. LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR Join us for the Local Author Fair at the Schertz Public Library! Selected authors will share a little about themselves, their work, and their writing process. Following the author presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with and purchase books from the authors. Selected authors have written books for children and adults, in both fiction and non-fiction. This event will be held in the Program Room on Saturday, October 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. SEW LET IT BEE: LIBRARY QUILT BEE Join us for a few fun hours of quilting! The quilt bee meets on the second Tuesday (October 8) and third Saturday (October 19) of each month from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. both days in Meeting Room 1. The bee is perfect for advanced quilters and for those interested in getting started! ADULT ESL BEGINNER CLASSES Join us for our second 6 week ESL series held on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This class is designed for adults 18+, and the focus will be on English pronunciation for beginners. Pre-registration is available online at SchertzLibrary.org. BOOK ENDS AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB The library book club meets the second Thursday of each month in Meeting Room 1. This month join us on Thursday, October 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Check the library’s online calendar for more details. POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT Join us for a relaxed and friendly open mic poetry night on Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1. This open mic will give poets the opportunity to socialize and network with other writers. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the work of our local poets. Sign-up for readers will be available the night of the program. The library holds an open mic event once a month. SCRAPBOOKING TECHNIQUES CLASS: PRONTO PAGES Join us for a two hour class to learn everything you need to know about creating Pronto Pages for your scrapbooks. Kristin, a local scrapbooking expert, will be leading the course on Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1. Attendees will complete a two page layout in 12X12 format during class. Recommended supply list is available on the library calendar. TECH HELP The library offers several opportunities for patrons to get assistance with their personal technology devices. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and require pre-registration. In addition, we hold weekly walk-in tech help on Thursdays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and a monthly evening walk-in tech help program the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please check the library website for more information. DROP-IN WRITING WORKSHOP (AGES 15+) Join veteran publishers and editors, Max Booth III and Lori Michelle, as they lead a course on writing an effective short story. They will teach topics like characterization, dialogue, how to avoid plot pitfalls, and how to make your story marketable. This month will be the final class for this series on Sunday, October 6 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged. LEARN TO CROCHET AT THE LIBRARY Join us for a beginner class that will introduce various techniques of crochet on Monday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a skein of acrylic yarn (any color) and a coordinating hook as recommended on the package of yarn (H or J hook is best). Please no wool yarn. Pre-registration is required to attend. SCHERTZ AREA GENEALOGY INFORMATION The Schertz Area Genealogy group meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except July, at the Schertz Public Library. The meetings are held 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This month, Donna Peterson will discuss the Family Search Wiki. MEDICARE 101 PRESENTATION WITH TEXAS MEDICARE SOLUTIONS On Thursday, October 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Michael Salazar with Texas Medicare Solutions will be presenting an information session: Medicare 101. The new enrollment period closes December 7, 2019. Medicare 101 will be held in Meeting Room 1. Registration is available at SchertzLibrary.org. Registration is now open for our first horror short story contest! All short stories are due by October 31 at 8:00 p.m. and must be emailed to darkmoonhorror@gmail.com as a MS Word attachment with the subject line SCHERTZ CONTEST: "Story title". All winners will be announced at the end of November. Pending we receive a minimum of 5 submissions, the first place winner will have their short story published in an issue of Dark Moon Digest, receive a free copy of the magazine, and a $50.00 cash prize from the publishers. Registration is required. For more information visit SchertzLibrary.org. Are You Ready for the November 5 Election? NOTICE OF GENERAL & SPECIAL ELECTION To the registered voters of the City of Schertz: Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., November 5, 2019, for voting in the general election to elect Councilmembers for Place 1, Place 2 and for Mayor and for a Special Election to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term for Councilmember Place 4. Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Guadalupe County Early Voting Clerk, Lisa Hayes, P.O. Box 1346, Seguin, TX 78156; Comal County Early Voting Clerk, Bobbie Koepp, 396 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130; Bexar County Early Voting Clerk, Jacque Callanen, 1103 S. Frio, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78207. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 25, 2019. The last day to submit voter registration application in time to vote at the November 5, 2019 election or for requesting a transfer of registration is October 7, 2019. EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS: OCT. 21 – NOV. 1, 2019 Guadalupe County Hours: ■■Oct. 21 – 25, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 26, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 27, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Early Voting Polling Locations: SEGUIN ELECTIONS OFFICE* 215 S. Milam St. Seguin, TX 78155 CENTRAL TEXAS TECHNOLOGY CENTER Room 118 Conference Room 2189 FM 758, New Braunfels, TX 78130 GRACE CHURCH 3240 FM 725, New Braunfels, TX 78130 NEW BERLIN CITY HALL 9180 FM 775, New Berlin, TX 78121 SCHERTZ ELECTIONS OFFICE ANNEX 1101 Elbel Rd., Schertz, TX 78154 * Emergency and Limited ballots available at this location only Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Lisa Hayes, Elections Administrator, P. O. Box 1346, Seguin, TX 78156. Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 25, 2019.Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Comal County Early Voting Clerk, Bobbie Koepp, 396 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 25, 2019. Comal County Hours: ■■Oct. 21 – 25, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 26, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 28 – 30, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Early Voting Polling Locations: COMAL COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE* 396 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130 MAMMEN FAMILY PUBLIC LIBRARY 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX 78163 COMAL COUNTY OFFICES – GOODWIN ANNEX 1297 Church Hill Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 ST. FRANCIS BY THE LAKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 121 Spring Mountain Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133 COMAL COUNTY OFFICES – BULVERDE ANNEX 30470 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163 GARDEN RIDGE CITY HALL 9400 Municipal Pkwy., Garden Ridge, TX 78266 Bexar County Hours: ■■Oct. 21 – 25, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 26, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 27, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 28 – Oct. 30, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■■Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Early Voting Polling Locations: BEXAR COUNTY ELECTION DEPT* 1103 S. Frio BEXAR COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER** 300 Dolorosa BROOKHOLLOW LIBRARY 530 Heimer Rd. CASTLE HILLS CITY HALL (COMMUNITY ROOM) 209 Lemonwood Dr. CLAUDE BLACK CENTER 2805 East Commerce CODY LIBRARY 11441 Vance Jackson COLLINS GARDEN LIBRARY 200 North Park CONVERSE CITY HALL 405 S. Seguin Rd. COPERNICUS COMMUNITY CENTER 5003 Lord Rd. ENCINO BRANCH LIBRARY 2515 East Evans Rd. FAIR OAKS RANCH CITY HALL (COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 7286 Dietz Elkhorn GREAT NORTHWEST LIBRARY 9050 Wellwood HENRY A. GUERRA, JR. LIBRARY 7978 W Military Dr. JOHN IGO LIBRARY 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy. JOHNSTON LIBRARY 6307 Sun Valley Dr. JULIA YATES SEMMES LIBRARY @ Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Rd. LAS PALMAS LIBRARY 515 Castroville Rd. LEON VALLEY CONFERENCE CENTER 6421 Evers Rd. LION’S FIELD 2809 Broadway MAURY MAVERICK, JR. LIBRARY 8700 Mystic Park MCCRELESS LIBRARY 1023 Ada St. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 3222 Culebra MISSION LIBRARY 3134 Roosevelt Ave. NORTHSIDE ACTIVITY CENTER 7001 Culebra OLMOS CITY HALL 120 El Prado W. PARMAN LIBRARY@Stone Oak 20735 Wilderness Oak PRECINCT 1 SATELLITE OFFICE 3505 Pleasanton Rd. PRECINCT 3 SATELLITE OFFICE 320 Interpark Blvd. SCHAEFER LIBRARY 6322 US Hwy 87 E. SHAVANO PARK CITY HALL (COUNCIL CHAMBER) 900 Saddletree Ct. SOMERSET ISD ADMIN BLDG 7791 6th St., Somerset SOUTH PARK MALL 2310 S.W. Military SOUTHSIDE ISD ADMIN. BLDG 1460 Martinez-Losoya Rd. TOBIN LIBRARY @OAKWELL 4134 Harry Wurzbach UNIVERSAL CITY LIBRARY 100 Northview Dr. WINDCREST TAKAS PARK CIVIC CENTER 9310 Jim Seal Dr. WONDERLAND MALL OF THE AMERICAS @ CROSSROADS 4522 Fredericksburg Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: Bexar County Early Voting Clerk, Jacque Callanen, 1103 S. Frio, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78207. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 25, 2019. For more information contact the office of the Bexar County Elections Administrator at (210) 335-VOTE (8683). * DEAFLINK available for the hearing impaired. ** Early Voting will not be conducted at this location on Saturday or Sunday or after 6:00 pm on weekdays. EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS: OCT. 21 – NOV. 1, 2019, contd. FOR A FULL LISTING OF ALL EARLY & ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS, VISIT SCHERTZ.COM Guadalupe County VC #1 MCQUEENEY LIONS CLUB 3211 FM 78, McQueeney VC #2 VOGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16121 FM 725, Seguin VC #3 REMARKABLE HEALTHCARE 1339 Eastwood Dr., Seguin VC #4 FOREST HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 FM 1117, Seguin VC #5 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT, PCT. 1 2405 E. US Hwy 90, Seguin VC #6 KINGSBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7035 FM 2438, Kingsbury VC #7 STAPLES BAPTIST CHURCH 10020 FM 621, Staples VC #8 MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP HALL 2356 S. Hwy. 80, Luling VC #9 TLU ALUMNI STUDENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOMS A/B 1109 University St., Seguin (previously Jackson Park Student Activity Center @ TLU) VC #10 GRACE MEMORIAL CHURCH 3240 FM 725, New Braunfels VC #11 MCQUEENEY VFW POST 9213 275 Gallagher, McQueeney VC #12 COLUMBUS CLUB OF SEGUIN 1015 S. Austin St., Seguin VC #13 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH ANNEX 730 N. Guadalupe St. Seguin VC #14 WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 1208 N. Vaughan St., Seguin VC #15 AMERICAN LEGION HALL 618 E. Kingsbury, Seguin VC #16 GERONIMO COMMUNITY CENTER 280 Navarro Dr., Geronimo VC #17 ST. JOSEPH’S MISSION 5093 Redwood Rd., San Marcos VC #18 THE SILVER CENTER 510 E. Court St., Seguin VC #19 CENTRAL TEXAS TECH. CENTER Room 118 Conf. Room 2189 FM 758, New Braunfels VC #20 THE CROSS CHURCH 814 N. Bauer, Seguin (previously the Seguin-Guadalupe County Former Library) VC #21 SANTA CLARA CITY HALL 1653 N. Santa Clara Rd., Santa Clara VC #22 MARION DOLFORD LEARNING CENTER 200 W. Schlather Ln., Cibolo VC #23 SCHERTZ ELECTIONS OFFICE 1101 Elbel Rd., Schertz VC #24 SCHERTZ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3460 Roy Richard Dr., Schertz VC #25 SELMA CITY HALL 9375 Corporate Dr., Selma VC #26 CROSSPOINT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 2600 Roy Richard Dr., Schertz VC #27 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 212 N. Barnett St., Marion VC #28 SCHERTZ COMMUNITY CENTER 1400 Schertz Pkwy., Schertz VC #29 MIKULSKI HALL 509 Schertz Pkwy., Schertz VC #30 SCHERTZ COMMUNITY CENTER NORTH 3501 Morning Dr., Cibolo VC #31 ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 606 S. Center St., Marion VC #32 NEW BERLIN CITY HALL 9180 FM 775, New Berlin VC #33 KLEIN ROAD ELEM SCHOOL 2620 W. Klein Rd., New Braunfels VC #34 CIBOLO FIRE STATION #2 3864 Cibolo Valley Dr., Cibolo (previously Elaine Schlather Elementary School) Comal County VC #1, COMAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 655 Landa, New Braunfels VC #2, CHRIST OUR KING ANGLICAN CHURCH 115 Kings Way, New Braunfels VC #3, VINTAGE OAKS AMENITY CENTER 1250 Via Principale, New Braunfels VC #4, WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 2932 S. IH 35, New Braunfels VC #5, MAMMEN FAMILY PUBLIC LIBRARY 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde VC #6, JAY F. FEIBELMAN GARDEN RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER 9500 Municipal Pkwy., Garden Ridge VC #7, BULVERDE/SPRING BRANCH FIRE & EMS @JOHNSON RANCH 30475 Johnson Way, Bulverde VC #8, COMAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE 100 Main Plaza, Room 101, New Braunfels VC #9, COMAL COUNTY OFFICES, GOODWIN ANNEX 1297 Church Hill Dr., New Braunfels VC #10, TYE PRESTON LIBRARY 16311 South Access Rd., Canyon Lake VC #11, NORTH SHORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 23880 N. Cranes Mill Rd., Canyon Lake VC #12, CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1620 Common St., New Braunfels VC #13, REBECCA CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 11755 Highway 281 N, Spring Branch Bexar County Bexar County has 284 Voting Centers. For a full list of Bexar County Voting Centers, please go to Schertz.com or pick up a physical copy from City Hall or the City Administration Building #2. ELECTION DAY VOTING CENTERS: NOV. 5, 2019, 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. ANY REGISTERED VOTER CAN VOTE ON ELECTION DAY AT ANY ELECTION DAY VOTING CENTER (VC) IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. Schertz Magazine October 2019 20 CityHeadlines Schertz Fire Rescue Educates Community on Fire Prevention During the month of October, Schertz Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)— the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (October 6 - 12) for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”. The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people died in a home fire per day from 2012 to 2016. “These numbers show that home fires continue to pose a significant threat to safety,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy. “In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.” While NFPA and the Schertz Fire Rescue are focusing on home fires, these messages apply to virtually any location. “Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go,” said Thomas Pinder, Fire Marshal “No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.” Schertz Fire Rescue is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”, including attending all elementary and intermediate schools throughout the month of October. Schertz Fire Rescue will also be holding a poster contest for the children who attend those schools. To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Schertz, please contact the Schertz Fire Department at (210) 619-1313. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning, go to fpw.org. Fire Prevention Week OCTOBER 6 – 12, 2019 Schertz Magazine October 2019 21 Independently Owned and Operated Office Located at: 6000 FM 3009 Schertz, TX 78154 powered by Embro idMe... S C H E R T Z , T X Promotional Products + Embroidery + Screen Printing Apparel + Polo, Dress & T-Shirt + Hats & Caps Signs + Banners + Trade Shows + Decals/Stickers Vehicle Decals + Vehicle Magnets + Vinyl Digital Printing Business Cards + Stationary Printing + Brouchers/Flyers Specialty Advertising + Much More!! 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Athletic Performance ABOUT FACE NUTRITION 420 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX (Call for Appt and Free Evaluation) annettemoore02@gmail.com USAF Nurse–retired 210-848-8012 CelebrateLife Events With Us It’s Time to Book Your Holiday Party! Weddings • Graduations • Quinceaneras Celebrations • Retirements • Meetings 1400 Schertz Pkwy | 210.619.1611 | visitschertz.com Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Schertz Magazine October 2019 24 Share the Road - Safe Streets Initiative ■■Avoid or minimize sidewalk riding. Less experienced cyclists, especially kids, tend to ride on sidewalks. Cars don’t expect to see moving traffic on a sidewalk and don’t always look when backing out of a driveway or turning. While bicycle use on sidewalks is not prohibited in Schertz, often it is less safe than the road and is prohibited for adults in some other cities such as San Antonio and New Braunfels. ■■Follow the road rules. Stop at red lights and stop signs. Travel in the same direction as traffic. Yield to pedestrians, and follow right-of-way rules at intersections. ■■Pay attention to lane markers. When no bicycle lane is present ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as safely possible, unless passing another vehicle, turning left, the lane is too narrow for a bicycle and motor vehicle to safely travel side by side, or there is a road condition that prevents you from doing so. Don’t be afraid to take the lane for safety reasons. This can help to make yourself more visible and discourage unsafe passing. ■■Watch for parked cars. Ride at least three feet from parallel- parked cars to avoid an opening car door. Be alert for vehicles pulling in or out of parking spaces. Ride in a straight line instead of weaving in and out around parked vehicles. ■■Be visible. Use a light on the front and a red reflector or red light on the back of your bike while riding at night. ■■Improve riding skills in a safe environment. Find a park or safe area to practice skills before taking the road with motor vehicles. For more information go to sharetheroadtexas.org or bikeleague.org. Schertz has seen an increase in walking and bicycle ridership in the past few years, and efforts made to accommodate all modes of transportation include working on improving our network of sidewalks, trails, and on-street bike lanes. Schertz staff works together, along with the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission and the Parks & Recreation Board, to provide multimodal connections throughout Schertz and with our neighbors. We would like to remind everyone of a few safety tips so we can all “Share the Road to Save a Life.” Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. Here are some safety tips for bicyclists while sharing the road: ■■Wear a helmet! Even simple falls on your own can be dangerous for your head. ■■Ride predictably and alert. Ride where you are expected to be seen, travel in the same direction as traffic, signal, and look over your shoulder before changing lane position or turning. Practice proactive positioning – think ahead where you need to be before your next move. ■■Communicate turns. For a left turn, stretch your left arm to the left; for a right turn, stretch your right arm to the right. For a stop, hold your left arm downward. Make eye contact when possible. CityHeadlines Schertz Magazine October 2019 25 DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS The goal of the 2018-19 Drainage Maintenance Projects were to eliminate ongoing maintenance and safety issues for the City. These maintenance projects included installing a drop inlet on Greenridge street, and installing an underground storm drainage system in an existing drainage channel between Hidden Grove and Dimrock streets. The projects were awarded to C-3 Environmental Specialties. The completion of these projects were delivered under budget. ■■Managing Department: Public Works Drainage Department ■■Funding Source: Drainage Fund ■■Construction Start: April 2019 ■■Construction Completion: August 2019 ■■Awarded Construction Contract: $399,820.45 ■■Final Construction Contract: $393,739.50 LIVE OAK GROUND STORAGE TANK PAINTING PROJECT As part of the critical maintenance schedule for the City’s water storage tanks, each tank needs to be painted approximately every ten years. Both interior and exterior repainting is done to help maintain structural integrity as wells as extend the life of the tank. The 1.5 million gallon ground storage tank at the East Live Oak tank site was repainted this year by M&M Tank Coating Company. The project plans and specifications were prepared by Ford Engineering. The completion of this project was delivered under budget. ■■Managing Department: Public Works Drainage Department ■■Funding Source: Drainage Fund ■■Construction Start: April 2019 ■■Construction Completion: August 2019 ■■Awarded Construction Contract: $399,820.45 ■■Final Construction Contract: $393,739.50 MAJOR PROJECTS Public Works Completes Two Go to Schertz.com for updates and a complete list of major City construction projects. From the Development Whiteboard Planning & Community Development October is National Community Planning Month National Community Planning Month, established in 2006, by the American Planning Association (APA), is celebrated each October across the nation. National Community Planning Month is a time to highlight the role of planners and planning in each community. The month-long celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the lasting value that inclusive planning brings Schertz. Additionally, this is an opportunity to recognize the work of planners and the role planning plays in creating our community. This year the APA has designated the theme as “Planning for Infrastructure that Benefits All”. The concept behind this year’s theme is to highlight how well- planned infrastructure projects (including roadways, transportation systems, housing, and parks) strengthen communities, boost the economy, expand opportunity, and promote equitable development. The planning profession is frequently tied to assisting in the vision for a community both for today and in the future. From the design of the subdivision where residents live, businesses within the community, landscaping on new commercial developments, to road layouts and parks, planning plays a vital role in a person’s life and well-being. Planners do not just focus on where to locate a building on a property, but also consider how that decision impacts the safety of the community, the existing character of the community, and the design of the property to include the building articulations, landscaping, parking, and overall layout of the development or business. Planners within the City of Schertz have many different hats that they wear on a daily basis; including providing information to residents and potential developers and businesses, reviewing new residential subdivisions and commercial developments, updating the Unified Development Code, preparing and presenting at City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment, and performing research and interpreting state laws and codes. The Planning Division is a very fast paced, ever changing environment that is always putting the residents and customers in the fore front of the decisions made daily. As the community continues to change and grow, our Planning Division plays an important role in ensuring that new developments are designed and built in harmony with existing surroundings. Within the last fiscal year (October 2018 – September 2019) the Planning Division processed over 100 different applications and cases to include 10 zoning change applications and Specific Use Permits, 27 site plans, 32 subdivision plats, and 2 Board of Adjustment Variances. The Planning Division works in conjunction with the Engineering Department, Inspections Division, and the Fire Marshal on a daily basis to ensure appropriate development is occurring within the City of Schertz. The City of Schertz Planning Division has received the American Planning Association Texas Chapter Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence every year since 2014. Currently, the Planning Division is comprised of Nick Koplyay, Planner and Emily Delgado, Planner. One question that is frequently asked of the Planning Division is, what is being built at this location? In order to better assist the community and our residents the Planning Division, with the help of the City GIS Department, created the website feature called “What’s Developing in Schertz”. This webpage provides information on current developments within the City that are under construction. Included with the information on the development, a copy of the plans for the development are available. This resource was created in order to have more information readily available for the residents. So this October, during National Community Planning Month, ask yourself what you enjoy most about Schertz. Get to know the planners in our community, learn about the local planning initiatives underway, and maybe even attend your first planning-related meeting. Go to Schertz.com to learn how. 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Gates open Friday - 5:00 pm - 9:30pm Saturday 7:30am - 9:30pm Sunday 7:30am - 10:30am Admission by Carload: (One Day Pass) Up to 5 occupants - $20 6-8 occupants - $30 Upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings ■■October 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers ■■October 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Ask a Question The Planning & Community Development Department welcomes questions or inquiries from residents and property owners on any planning related topic. Please feel free to contact any of the Planners at (210) 619-1780 or planning@schertz.com. Schertz Magazine October 2019 28 Schertz Building Official Strives to Protect and Serve the Community By: Stan Leland To say that Gil Durant is a building inspector is like describing a Navy SEAL as just a sailor. A simple listing of Gil’s accomplishments would require several pages in this magazine. Among his certifications, he is a licensed Texas Master Electrician and Texas Plumber Inspector as well as an ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) for both residential and commercial construction. His involvement is not only with current construction but as an analyst for proposed construction. His career as Building Official began in 1985 in his hometown Seguin when he left his electrical job and went to work as an electrical inspector. As the only inspector in Seguin at the time, Gil had to learn new trades and construction knowledge to efficiently and effectively protect the public for whom he served. Gil’s quest for knowledge has been focused on public service as well as honesty in the construction industry. In the 1990s, a heating and air conditioning company was targeting senior citizens with dishonest and deceptive practices. Gil was instrumental in providing evidence to the State of Texas that stopped the predatory behavior of the company throughout Texas. In addition to his construction certifications, Gil became the Floodplain Administrator for Seguin in 1998. He passed his Texas Flood Plain Manager’s exam on December 30, 1997 and ten months later he faced the real test; the “100- year flood” on October 17-19, 1998 which saw the Guadalupe River rise 36’ 9-5/8” above flood stage. Seguin suffered massive damage in its residential neighborhoods, which was commonly described as a “war zone” by those present. Gil recognized that with a disaster of that magnitude, individual efforts by citizens and governmental agencies would not be enough. Gil organized a “town hall” meeting with representatives from FEMA, Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC), as well as city, county, and state agencies. Information, resources, and creative solutions were shared by all. This meeting with over 1,100 residents vastly improved the process of assisting affected communities. Since that time, the “town hall” idea has become a standard practice for large scale disasters not only in Texas but across the nation. In 2001, because of his experience with flooding events in the City of Seguin, Gil was appointed by Governor George W. Bush Jr. to serve on a “Blue- Ribbon Commission” under Senator Ken Armbrister who was responsible for enacting the National Flood Insurance Program as law in the State of Texas. Schertz Magazine October 2019 29 Gil was the only city representative asked to serve on this commission by FEMA and the then TNRCC now renamed as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). During Gil’s three and a half decades of service, he has worked with Seguin, San Antonio, Converse, Kerrville, and Windcrest. Since 2014, Gil has served as the Chief Building Official for Schertz. His focus as the Chief Building Official in Schertz has been education and training, helping his team of inspectors as well as homeowners, contractors, architects, and engineers understand our City of Schertz codes and ordinances. The building codes written by the International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association are several thousand pages long covering all aspects of planning and construction such as heating and air conditioning, energy use, electricity, gas, plumbing, spas, and pools. Every three years the codes are updated nation-wide. It is the task of Gil and organizations like the Building Officials Association of Texas to assess how these changes will affect the construction industry and help train those who will be inspecting for these changes understand why these changes have occurred. “The City of Schertz has adopted local ordinances that affect homes and businesses,” said Gil, “One of the changes made during our last ordinance update was to allow only four outlets on one circuit on a residential kitchen counter. This ordinance prevents overloading of the circuit when too many appliances are plugged in, which happens often on holidays and at parties. It sounds like merely an inconvenience issue until a preventable accident or fire occurs.” Building codes, like fire codes, are frequently written as a result of damage, tragedy or death from a preventable cause. “If we are doing our job properly as inspectors, then our first responders may not have to do theirs.” said Gil. Gil has dedicated over 36 years of service to protecting the public and providing the highest quality service to his community. That service was recently recognized by the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) at their annual meeting this past August. Gil was chosen by the Board of Directors, from a field of candidates across the state, as the “2019 Building Official of the Year.” “I was surprised and humbled,” said Gil, “Being recognized by your peers is a tremendous honor.” "This is an incredible honor for both Gil and the City of Schertz," said Lesa Wood, Director of Planning & Community Development. "Gil is very passionate about protecting citizens and the community, and this award is a reflection of his commitment to provide only the highest quality of service to those he is employed to protect." This award is a reflection of his commitment to provide only the highest quality of service to those he is employed to protect. The Crossvine subdivision, located south of JBSA Randolph on FM 1518, has recently won three prestigious awards. The Texas Association of Builders named The Crossvine the “Best Community, 200 acres or less” in the State of Texas. The criteria used to determine the winner were: ■■Protect and provide access to the natural environment ■■ Incorporate a mix of land uses ■■Use land in an efficient and innovative manner ■■Be pedestrian-scaled and pedestrian friendly ■■Provide housing choices ■■Utilize infill opportunities The Crossvine has excelled in these categories since its beginning in 2010. At that time, Price Companies took over the development that had been languishing since the real estate slump of 2007-2008. Chris Price, president of Price Companies, saw the potential in the property and after creating a design plan for the area, contacted the City of Schertz. “I called John Kessel, the previous City Manager,” said Chris. “To my surprise John asked for my team to meet with his senior staff the very next day.” That began the close collaboration that has resulted in the award-winning master planned community. In addition to the Texas Association of Builders, the Greater San Antonio Builders Association has presented two Summit Awards to The Crossvine: Best Landscape Design/Subdivision Entrance and Best Sales Brochure. Both awards underscore The Crossvine’s focus on aesthetic design and clarity of purpose. “We wanted a unique community both in appearance and function,” said Chris, “There aren’t many master planned communities in San Antonio and certainly none in our immediate area.” As a result of Schertz’s enthusiasm for the project, the City’s Planning and Community Development (PCD) department began weekly meetings with The Crossvine’s development group. “My team and theirs collaborated every week and achieved in five months what normally would have taken two years,” said Chris. The PCD department wanted to see something other than entry- level homes packed together in another gridded street subdivision. Significant green spaces, walking trails as well as parks that foster interaction and community were highly desired. Chris brought in Roy Bechtol, owner of Planned Environments Inc, a land planner and landscape architect who had created many golf courses. This explains why the site plan on The Crossvine website at first glance looks like a golf course. There’s hardly a straight road to be seen. Cul-de-sacs and pie shaped lots are everywhere. “The property is as flat as a table,” said Chris,” which creates a problem with drainage.” Instead of digging storm sewers, The Crossvine does what golf courses do; it has channels that catch the water and then slowly release it into the adjacent creek. All those retention channels are green spaces and hike and bike trails that allow residents to walk anywhere in the community. Every aspect of the project was a team effort between Schertz and The Crossvine team. “Schertz has been an integral part of The Crossvine’s success,” said Chris. “These awards are Schertz’s as much as ours.” THE CROSSVINE NAMED "BEST COMMUNITY" THE RIGHT LOCATION Carports shall be attached to the residence and constructed over your home's concrete or asphalt driveway. Also, make sure your carport is set back at least 5 feet from the property line. THE RIGHT DESIGN Carports shall not exceed 1 story tall, and should be open on at least 2 sides. THE RIGHT PROCESS The construction of a carport requires a building permit to be filed with Building Inspections. For more information, please call the City of Schertz Planning and Community Development Department at (210) 619-1750. CAR P O RT S 1 0 1 Carports shall be attached to the home Carports shall not exceed 1 story tall (Max ceiling height = 12 feet, IRC Sec. R202) Carports shall be placed over the driveway Carports shall be open on at least 2 sides Carport shall be set back from the property line a minimum of 5 ft. 5’ Schertz Magazine October 2019 32 2019 Schertz Community Survey Results are In By: Sarah Gonzalez The City of Schertz recently received its results from the 2019 Citizen Community Survey. Conducted by ETC Institute, a company who specializes in market research and surveys for local government organizations, the seven-page survey was administered by mail, online, and phone to a random sample of City residents. This was the second community survey conducted for the City and overall there was an increase in satisfaction, which goes against trend of what ETC has been seeing the past few years. Mayor Michael Carpenter notes that “the very positive survey results are the manifestation of years of great work done by volunteers, city staff, and previous councils – the credit is theirs.” When making the decision to conduct another survey, the City did so for multiple reasons. A community survey administered by a third party not only objectively assesses satisfaction among residents with the delivery of City programs and services, but it also compares Schertz’ performance with other communities both regionally and nationally. Additionally, the results identify areas and establish priorities for the City to focus on. Overall, the results showed that residents have a very positive perception of the City; 86% are very satisfied or satisfied with the overall quality of services and quality of life provided by the City. Furthermore, satisfaction with City services is much higher in Schertz than other communities. Nationally, satisfaction for the City of Schertz rated above the U.S. average in 42 of the 49 areas that were assessed. When compared to other communities in Texas, satisfaction ratings for Schertz rated above the Texas average in 41 of the 49 areas assessed. Carpenter states that “it is gratifying, for sure, when we see our performance well above the state and national averages, but best of all, it continually raises the threshold by which we measure ourselves and our performance as an organization.” As this is the second survey for Schertz, trends can be measured from the first one, which was administered in 2016. Satisfaction ratings stayed the same or improved in 43 of the 65 areas that were assessed in 2016 and 2019. A department that had one of the greatest increases from survey to survey is Parks and Recreation. Originally listed as one of the top four community priorities in 2016, it not only moved off that list, but had at least a 2% Schertz Magazine October 2019 33 continued on page 34 increase in each of the 9 areas that were measured with 5 of those areas showing a significant increase (5% or more). Director Lauren Shrum points to her staff’s focus on enhancing the aesthetics and maintenance of city parks as part of that reason. She states “from the face- lifts we did at the outdoor pools, to the new playscape features at Ashley Park, to the additional landscaping at the city campuses and recreational facilities – we hoped the residents could see the difference, and these survey results confirm they have.” Availability of adult recreation programs is an area Shrum’s team is currently evaluating. With the success of the inaugural kickball league – a sold out league with 10 teams and 140 participants – Shrum is aware of the desire to increase programming in the adult recreation field. She notes that “finding space in our facilities because our youth leagues are so popular presents a challenge, but Parks staff is getting creative and brainstorming for the future.” Another strong area for the City was in its communications. According to the results, the highest levels of satisfaction with communication services were: Schertz Magazine (84%), City efforts to keep residents informed (61%), and the usefulness of information available on the City’s website (58%). 85% of respondents indicated Schertz Magazine as their primary source of information about the City; 54% indicated they primarily use the City website. These two were also respondents’ most preferred sources to get information about the City. Linda Klepper, Public Affairs Director, states that “Schertz has always understood the importance of an informed and engaged citizen population, and through our various communication channels we have been successful in pushing that mission forward.” She also notes that “as we continue to evaluate communication trends and improve our communication efforts, it is our hope and goal that we continue to reach as many people as possible.” Although the information and data gathered from the Community Survey is valuable, staff knows it’s really taking the information and doing something with it that makes the survey invaluable. While the survey highlights the many positive areas of the City’s programs and services, it also identifies areas respondents believed would be the biggest concerns in Schertz within the next five years. The areas ETC has classified as Top Community Priorities are 1) Traffic, 2) Road Repair/Maintenance/Expansion, 3) Planning for Rapid Growth and 4) Enforcing Code and TOP 4 COMMUNITY PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED Road Repair/ Maintenance/ Expansion Traffic Planning for Rapid Growth Enforcing Codes and Ordinances LOCATION OF SURVEY RESPONDERS Schertz Magazine October 2019 34 OVERALL SATISFACTION AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT SATISFACTION INCREASES SINCE 2016 City Parks & Recreation Programs Library Services Civic & Community Centers Management of Stormwater Runoff & Flood Prevention City Communication with the Public Ordinances. These top four areas come as no surprise to City Official’s. City Manager, Mark Browne, comments that “we recognize there is still more work to do, and we are dedicated to working hard for improvement in those areas.” With regards to Road Repair/Maintenance/Expansion, City staff has developed the Street Preservation and Maintenance (SPAM) program. The goal of SPAM is to work toward a three- prong approach to streets that is sustainable. This includes funding the areas of routine maintenance, street preservation, and rehabilitation/reconstruction. City Engineer, John Nowak, notes that this three-prong approach “allows us to focus the appropriate efforts onto the different streets, which will improve the overall quality of our streets over time.” Assistant City Manager, Brian James understands the need for thoughtful and smart growth planning. He states that “a large part of planning for growth, in addition to having a vision for how we want to grow, is knowing when we need to grow. Having enough money to fund the expansion of infrastructure is a challenge for all growing cities, so we want to make sure we are projecting for and continuing to monitor growth so we can use those limited funds in the areas they are most needed.” Code Enforcement is an area that declined from the previous survey. Residents responded with a very high priority ranking in the areas of enforcing the clean-up of junk and debris and mowing of weeds and grass. Recently, two additional code enforcement officers and a sanitarian were hired on, and staff believes the additional manpower will increase code enforcements efforts. Staff also encourages the residents to continue to share their concerns with them as the department values the partnership with the community and is dedicated to maintaining the city. To view the 2019 Community Survey in its entirety, go to Schertz.com. 2019 Schertz Community Survey Results are In continued from page 33 The very positive survey results are the manifestation of years of great work done by volunteers, city staff, and previous councils – the credit is theirs.” TheCrossvine.com Pocket parks, a pavilion and an amphitheater connected by miles of trails. 2019 Texas Association of Builders STAR Award Winner for Best Development 200 Acres or Less I LOVE REFERRALS Did you know we also offer PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES?Buying a home is an exciting time in one’s life... Making the SMART MOVE of choosing a Realtor is your 1st important step! 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SCHERTZPOLICE DEPARTMENT EST. 1982 CARING FOR OUR PATIENTS OVER YEARS35 Always Accepting New Patients Call Us Today (210) 659-1379 • drpenshorn.com Mark A. Penshorn DDS, PA Excellence in Family and Restorative Dentistry Annual Fall Clean Up October 5 - 20, 2019 Hazardous Items/Tires Drop OffOctober 5 - October 68:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Schertz Magazine October 2019 38 AROUND THECOMMUNITY Local Scout Earns Highly Coveted Award RACAP Holiday Meal Basket Assistance Program 2019 Dogs across the area are resting easy thanks to local Eagle Scout, Matthew Russell Bastian. With help from 25 of his friends and family members, Matthew made 30 elevated dog beds to donate to the area’s local animal shelters for his Eagle Scout Service Project. The Eagle Scout Service Project is an opportunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leadership while serving his community. Through this project Matthew successfully demonstrated leadership, tenacity, and dedication to community – qualities which helped him earn the highly coveted Eagle Scout Award. Matthew has dealt with bipolar disorder and autism for most of his life, which often made social interaction difficult growing up. Still, he has successfully navigated with his peers and family through Boy Scout meetings, weekend campouts, summer camps, and various other events. In addition to his Eagle Scout project, Matthew has also participated in the Medina River cleanup, helped at local food banks, and assisted with disaster relief after Hurricane Harvey hit the City of Houston. Congratulations to Matthew for earning his Eagle Scout rank – an accomplishment only 10% of boy scouts reach. We look forward to seeing all you achieve in the future! The Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) will accept applications for the Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday assistance program from September 30, 2019 through November 15, 2019. Thanksgiving applications will be accepted through October 31, 2019, and the deadline for Christmas is November 15, 2019. Applications from families in need of help for the holidays because of limited or no income, who are at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines, will be accepted. RACAP is seeking financial donations to cover the cost of its Holiday Meal Basket Program. Donations from churches, businesses, groups, or individuals are greatly appreciated and are being accepted now. Please make all donations payable to RACAP and designate on the check that the donation is specifically for the “Holiday Program”. Families who reside in RACAP zip code service areas (78108, 78109, 78124, 78148, 78154, 78132, 78233 (Live Oak only), 78247, and 78266) and meet income qualifications are eligible. Applications are available at the RACAP office, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz, starting October 1, 2019. If anyone knows of a family in need of this special assistance, have them call (210) 658-1613. Churches, businesses, groups, or individuals who would like to sponsor a family/families for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas should contact RACAP or visit racap.org to obtain the Sponsor Application. For information on how to apply or how to help, call RACAP at (210) 658-1613 or visit racap.org. Now’s the time for exterior/interior painting! Call today! (210) 777-3237 candjkitchensandbaths.com Senior and Military Discounts FREE Estimates / Design Services Quartz • Granite Counter Tops • Custom Solid Wood Cabinets • Safe Showers $1000 OFF ANY FULL KITCHEN OR BATHROOM REMODEL BEFORE WALK IN/ROLL IN SHOWER VA/ADA APPROVED AFTER Outdated Kitchen or Bathroom? SCHERTZ, TX Schertz Magazine October 2019 40 AROUND THECOMMUNITY Schertz Participates in Drug Take Back Call today to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION! (210) 314-2091 Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist for Adults and Children Complimentary Consultationand Records Affordable, No Interest Payment Plans On-Time AppointmentsWe value your time! Invisalign, Clear and Metal Braces In-Network provider with Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Metlife, United Concordia, and many more! TWO LOCATIONS! Schertz 6051 FM 3009, Ste. 248 Cibolo 2388 FM 1103 mcgarrellorthodontics.com Dr. Brandon McGarrell On Saturday, October 26, 2019, the Schertz Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will be conducting another National Drug Take Back Event. As in the past, the Schertz Police Department will be an official drop-off location. Anyone can drop off unused, unopened or expired prescription drugs anonymously. These drugs can include expired or unused prescription medications, supplements and/or pet medication. We cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The event will take place in the lobby of the Schertz Police Department, located at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg 6. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In an effort to expedite the flow of participants, Schertz PD is asking to place any loose pills in a zip top bag for disposal. Schertz Magazine October 2019 41 Longtime EDC Board Chairman Recognized On August 22, 2019 Harry B. Richburg turned 86 years old. Mayor Michael Carpenter and City Council Member Tim Brown presented him with a proclamation from the City of Schertz thanking him for his work for more than a decade as Chairman of the Schertz Economic Development Volunteer Commission. His work was instrumental in reshaping the future of Schertz Economic Development with the first strategic plan and to consolidate economic development from three organizations (Commission, Foundation, and 4B Board) to a single entity: the 4B Board. Harry worked tirelessly on this plan even though he knew his position on the Commission would no longer be needed. His work helped obtain the land for Schertz Parkway as well as creating a plan to keep Schertz looking beautiful as it grew. Harry has proved to be a selfless volunteer that put the city’s best interests first and gave of his time and talents to help improve the lives of others. His example of kindness helped our community build a better and brighter future and reminds us that we all have a role to play in making our community healthier, safer, and stronger. Harry will continue to live in Schertz even with the passing of his beautiful wife this past December. His children and grandchildren all live in the surrounding area, but Schertz will always have his heart. OktobeRun-5K (8am) Food & Vendor Booths Entertainment Kids Activities Arts & Crafts The Alamo Colleges District is an EOE; for any special accommodations issue or an alternate format, contact the Title IX Coordinator, 210-485-0200. Northeast Lakeview College1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.Universal City, TX NORTHEAST BoozarFest & 5K Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 alamo.edu/nlc/boozarfest/ For details, performances, and vendor information visit 9am-2pm Schertz Magazine October 2019 42 Bracken UMC Pumpkin Patch Now through October 31 Bracken United Methodist Church has a huge pumpkin patch each year. This year the pumpkin patch will run 9:00 a.m. to dusk from September 25 through October 31. There will be school field trips and supervised play/learning activities available for children and groups. Weekends you can ride the patch train, the patch wagon, stories, and more. All sizes of pumpkins fill the large field and are for sale. Stroll through the patch, take pictures, ride the wagon, and enjoy a wonderful day on the church grounds. For more information, call (830) 606- 6717 or visit brackenumc.org. Guadalupe County Fair October 10 - 13 The Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Seguin, Texas is a celebration of all things livestock and agriculture. With a slew of kid’s events as well as activities, like wine tasting and a IBCA State Championship BBQ cook off for the older crowds, this fair and rodeo attracts all ages. The Guadalupe County Fair Grounds are located at 950 S. Austin Seguin, TX. 78155. Check out the full calendar of events at gcfair.org/fairevents. For more information call (830) 379-6477. Bracken UMC Fall Festival October 19 Bracken United Methodist Church will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at its 20377 FM 2252 location. The event will include games for preschool and school age children, a hay ride, train ride, bounce house, food, fundraiser, concessions, music, and a silent auction. There may be a few surprises! For more information, call (830) 606-6717 or visit brackenumc.org. Fall Happenings Schertz Magazine October 2019 43 Garden Ridge Woman’s Club Holiday Marketplace October 19 Join the Garden Ridge Woman’s Club on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for their annual Holiday Marketplace. The Holiday Marketplace will take place at the Garden Ridge Community Center, 9500 Municipal Pkwy (off of FM 3009). There will be 50 unique vendors, a silent auction, quilt raffle, New Braunfels "Adopt A Dog", lunch, free parking, and only a $3 admission fee. For more information contact Diana Scott at (210) 651-3320. Schertz UMC Halloween Festival October 31 Schertz United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Halloween Festival on October 31 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The church is located at 3460 Roy Richard Dr. (FM 3009). The festival will include games, food, sodas, a family- friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and candy. Come dressed in costume and play carnival type games appropriate for all ages. Come enjoy free hotdogs, soft drinks, popcorn, and snow cones. For more information call (210) 658-3202. SCHERTZ AREA SENIOR CENTER FALL SCHEDULE The Schertz Area Senior Center has a number of exciting events for the fall of 2019! Events taking place at the Senior Center are: AACOG Texercise Program Now through November 7 Every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Texercise is a statewide fitness program developed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to educate and involve Texans and their families in physical activities and proper nutrition. Class is limited to 20 participants. Fall Senior Road Trip Thursday, October 17 Details coming soon! The Senior Center is located at 608 Schertz Parkway, adjacent to the Schertz Public Library & Aquatic Complex. For more information call the Senior Center at (210) 619-1970 or send an email to cathyf@ ymcasatx.org. Be sure to like the Schertz Area Senior Center on Facebook! Northeast Lakeview College BoozarFest October 19 Join Northeast Lakeview College for its annual Boozarfest on Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will begin with a 5K Oktoberun, a family-friendly run/walk at 8:00 a.m. Boozarfest will begin immediately following the run (approximately 9:00 a.m.), and will include food and vendor booths, entertainment, kids games and activities, and arts & crafts. Proceeds from the event benefit student veterans, scholarships, and student clubs and organizations. For more information, go to alamo.edu/nlc/boozarfest. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rummage Sale & Church Festival October 19 – 20 Enjoy some shopping at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. The sale is from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at the OLPH School Gym, 16075 N. Evans Rd., Selma, TX 78154. Donations are welcome on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, so come drop off your items. The church will also be holding their Fall Festival on Sunday, October 20. Enjoy a pot roast and sausage dinner, food and drink booths, live music by Two Tons of Steel, hay rides, silent and live auction, raffles, and much more! For information call (409) 498-3639. Fall Happenings Schertz Magazine October 2019 43 Schertz Magazine October 2019 44 Walk Safely ■■Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. ■■Look left, right and then left again when crossing and continue looking as you cross. ■■Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. ■■Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. ■■Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings. ■■Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. Trick or Treat with an Adult ■■Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups. Keep Costumes Creative and Safe ■■Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. ■■Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. ■■Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. ■■When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Drive Extra Safely on Halloween ■■Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. ■■Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. ■■Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. ■■Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. ■■Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. ■■Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours. Halloween Safety tips Schertz Magazine October 2019 45 (Above) Alvin and Irma Mann took their Schertz Magazine on an underwater scooter dive in Maunalua Bay in Oahu, Hawaii. (Below) Bill Boisvert took his Schertz Magazine on a 497 mile Camino Frances trek which ended at Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Left) Phillis Neal brought her Schertz Magazine to the Edfu’s Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt. Bring your Schertz Magazine along during your travels and send us a high resolution photo of you and your magazine to magazine@schertz.com. You may see your photo in an upcoming issue of Schertz Magazine! Schertz Magazine All Over the Map AROUND THECOMMUNITY (Left) Gloria Elyda visited Toronto, Canada with her Schertz Magazine. (Below) Lisa & Ron Meadows went on vacation to Killarney, Ireland and brought along their Schertz Magazine. Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies. LOOKING BACK October QUOTE OF NOTE “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence; it is force! Like fire, it is a dangerous servant, and a fearful master." George Washington LOCAL HISTORY On October 13, 1958, the Farmers Rural Telephone Company of Schertz was sold to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The Farmers Rural Telephone Co. was begun in 1910 by a group of local farmers seeking better communication links between themselves and their business associates. The switchboard for the Rural Farm Co. was situated at 511 Exchange Street, Schertz, Texas. Mrs. Erma Ebert was the first telephone operator. TEXAS HISTORY On October 13, 1845, the citizens of the Republic of Texas approved an ordinance to accept annexation by a vote of 4,245 to 257. They also adopted the proposed state constitution by a vote of 4,174 to 312. The annexation of Texas to the United States had been a topic of political and diplomatic discussions since the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Although most Texans had been in favor of annexation and had voted for it as early as 1836, constitutional debates, fear of war with Mexico, and the controversy of adding another slave state to the union prevented the acceptance of annexation by the United States until 1845. Schertz City Council Mayor: Michael Carpenter (210) 619-1045 mcarpenter@schertz.com Council Members: Mark Davis (210) 376-9141 markdavis@schertz.com Ralph Gutierrez (210) 376-9231 ralphgutierrez@schertz.com Scott Larson (210) 376-9835 scottlarson@schertz.com Cedric Edwards, Sr. (210) 566-4540 cedwards@schertz.com David Scagliola (830) 606-1130 davidscagliola@schertz.com Allison Heyward (210) 608-9543 allisonheyward@schertz.com Tim Brown (210) 608-2381 timbrown@schertz.com City Departments: City of Schertz (210) 619-1000 Animal Control (210) 619-1550 Business/Utilities (210) 619-1100 City Manager (210) 619-1000 City Secretary (210) 619-1030 Civic Center (210) 619-1600 Customer Care/311 (210) 619-1000 Economic Development (210) 619-1070 EMS (non-emergency) (210) 619-1400 Fire (non-emergency) (210) 619-1300 Human Resources (210) 619-1150 Information Technology (210) 619-1180 Inspections (210) 619-1750 Marshal Services (210) 619-1650 Municipal Court (210) 619-1500 Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850 Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1780 Police (non-emergency) (210) 619-1274 Police Records (210) 619-1200 Public Affairs (210) 619-1630 Public Library (210) 619-1700 Public Works (210) 619-1800 Records (210) 619-1030 IMPORTANT SCHERTZ CONTACT INFO SCHERTZ.COM OCTOBER 2019 CITY CALENDAR SUN MON TUE WED THR FRI SAT 1 National Night Out 2 3 Transp Safety Adv Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers 4 5 Fall Cleanup Begins 6 Fire Prevention Week Begins 7 Library Adv Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Schertz Public Library 8 TIRZ Board 4:00 p.m. Bob Andrews Conf Room 9 Planning and Zoning Comm Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Meet the Candidates 6:00 p.m. Schertz Civic Center 10 Guadalupe County Fair Begins 11 12 Local Author Fair 1:00 p.m. Schertz Public Library Nature Discov Series 10:00 a.m. Crescent Bend Nature Park Fire Prevention Week Ends 13 Guadalupe County Fair Ends 14 Columbus Day Holiday (Offices Closed) 15 16 17 SSLGC Meeting 1:30 p.m. SSLGC Admin Building 18 19 20 Fall Cleanup Ends 21 Early Voting Begins 22 City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 23 Planning and Zoning Comm Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 24 Economic Dev Corp Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Historical Preserv Comm Meeting 6:00 p.m. Bob Andrews Conf Room Domestic Violence Awareness Day 25 26 Trunk or Treat 5:00 p.m. Pickrell Park Community Shred Day 9:00 a.m. 125 Pecan Dr Drug Take Back Day 9:00 a.m. Schertz Police Dept 27 28 Blue Santa Collection Begins 29 30 31 Halloween Be sure to go to Schertz.com for more event information. 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