03-09-2017 Minutes (2)Northeast Partnership for Economic Development
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MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, March 9, 2017 —11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present.
Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order. Alderwoman Wolfe provided the proxy
for Milanovich.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Carpenter welcomed everyone in attendance and those present stood and
introduced themselves.
3. Approval of minutes of February 2, 2017 NEP Mayor's Workshop and the
minutes of the February 9, 2017 Regular meeting.
Mayor Dennis moved seconded by Mayor Dunn to approve the minutes of the
February 2, 2017 NEP Mayor's Workshop and the February 9, 2017 NEP regular
meeting minutes. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
4. Approval of the Treasurer's Report for February 2017.
Mayor Daly made a motion seconded by Mayor Dennis to approve the treasurer's
report for February 2017. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
5. Update regarding the 85th Texas Legislation session.
Representative Gonzales provided an update on the information regarding the 85th
Legislative Session proposed bills and what is going on in the Capital. Ms. Gonzales
addressed questions from the group.
6. Information Items.
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: Ms. Reynolds announced she was the new Chair of the Tri County Chamber of
Commerce. Tuesday, April luncheon, Club of Garden Ridge 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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They are continuing with their theme, which is `Climbing to New Heights'. Reminder
their luncheons are the second Tuesday of every month (11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.) at the
Club at Garden Ridge. Thursday, April 23, 2017 — Monthly Mixer — Urban Bricks Pizza,
8000 Pat Booker in Live Oak. She reminded everyone that the 4th Thursdays are their
mixers, so put this into your calendars.
Item B: Maggie Titterington from The Chamber provided information on some
upcoming events mentioning their website which has more detailed data.
• The Taste — Ratama Park, Selma 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., was a great event. She
thanked all those that came out and supported the event. 1320 people showed up,
thanks to the Mayors /Council who showed up to help judge. As a side not, Jay
Hogue with the City of Cibolo had thrown down a challenge to the taste judges
that since they were getting in free and tasting the food, they should donate some
money to go to nonprofits of the chamber. $535 was donated; this will be split up
between the cities three ways and have chosen Research for Women — City of
Selma, Schertz Area Senior Center, - City of Schertz, and Miss Cibolo Pageant —
City of Cibolo.
• Chamber luncheon the 3rd Tuesday of the month, and next up is the State of
Education, Dr. Greg Gibson, SCUCISD, and Dr. Garcia, Northeast Lake View
College.
• Last Friday of the month is their coffee with The Chamber, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at
the Chamber offices. You do not have to be a member to attend.
Item C: Nigel Davies pointed out three things 1) April 17, 2017, JBSA meeting and for
those that received an invitation he encouraged them to attend; 2) March 25, 2017 Junior
ROTC Drill Team competition — 3 local high schools will be participating in the drill
team event; 3) March 31, 2017 — 44th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion honors event, if
you have been invited please come out and support the event.
Item D: Mayor Williams with the City of Universal City stated that William Shelby is
not here but he has some statistics and he will send them out to Brenda to distribute to the
group.
Item E: No report was provided.
7. Establish a Date and Time of the next NEP Mayor's Workshop — April 6, 2017 —
City of Garden Ridge to Host.
City of Garden Ridge confirmed.
8. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development Meeting — March 13, 2017.
March Door Prizes — City of Garden Ridge
April Door Prizes — City of Kirby
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The City Garden Ridge provided the door prizes for this meeting. For April, the City of
Kirby will provide door prizes for April.
Mayor Carpenter stated that NEP has a bus rented for Tuesday, anyone wishing to go to
Austin, if for no other reason to witness the raw political work that is being done, if you wish
to go, please see Brenda, we will get you on the list to ride to Austin.
Mayor Carpenter thanked Councilwomen Barbara Bowie for recognizing this organizations
participation in the Freedom Riders event that was held over the Martin Luther Weekend.
Mayor Carpenter thanked her and congratulated her on a great event. Mayor Carpenter also
thanked her for serving on the Kirby Council.
House Bill 15 reads "if the governing body of a taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the
taxing unit roll back rate, the registered voters of the taxing unit at an election held for that
purpose must determine whether the adopted tax rate is a mandatory election." This is the
House version of SB 2.
9. Items of Interest by Members.
Mayor Dennis stated that during our trip to Austin we need to have and bring your
uniformed Police and Firefighters, this would be much appreciated. Because they are the
largest item on our budgets we think and know they would be most affected by any
cutbacks. So, if you can bring as many as you can, from your Police and Fire Department
that would be greatly appreciated.
The bus is leaving at 6:00 a.m., City of Live Oak; there is a parking lot next door to their
City Hall offices - South end of the Council Chambers parking lot. Someone will be there
to greet you.
Regarding RAPCO, we agreed as a body to help a service person, and we are not doing
that. Let's talk about this, and we need to talk about this and get on board with this
program. Mayor Dennis thanked Ms. Gonzales for the update. It is a very interesting
time at the Capital and we need everyone there is Austin on Tuesday, if nothing else the
will be able to see the chambers jammed packed with City officials saying do not do this,
and it really makes a difference. Please send someone if you cannot make it.
Ms. Gonzales stated that she wanted to remind the Mayors that Senator Uresti has a
ribbon cutting for his District Office, Saturday 10:00 a.m., San Antonio office. He has
been very supportive of the Mayors and will also be doing a Resolution for the NEP
Group for Tuesday that will be read on the floor recognizing this group.
Representative of AACOG spoke stating that they will be leading the JLUS Land Use
Study for Lackland Air Force Base, we are looking for municipalities that will support a
page or 1/2 page of the Defense Publication which tracks issues around air force bases,
anyone interested in supporting us, and he will leave the applications on the table. Also
spoke on an MPO issue that touches the quad city area, which has to do with the
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expansion of 1604. The Alamo area MPO and the County RMA have brought up the
engineering and design phase for 1604 expansion, which will take it from Bandera to 35,
including direct connectors at I 10. This project is an 850,000,000 project and funding
for this is being finalized by April. This project has been fast tracking and could become
reality in the next five years. The idea is to take the center grassy medium along 1604 and
put managed lanes. Again that would take it from 35 to Bandera, so it is definitely a big
major project that will impact this area. To learn more please visit the Alamo MPO or
the County RMA websites.
City Manager Scott Wayman, City of Live Oak provided two (2) ribbon cutting events
that are upcoming 1) Raising Canes, they were there this morning — March 21, 2017 at
9:00 a.m., 2) March 25, 2017, Urban Bricks Pizza, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., free pizza and beer
tasting. Come join us.
Mayor Pro -Tern John McCaw, Garden Ridge stated that Saturday, April 11, 2017 - 8:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Woman's Garage Sale, Garden Ridge Community Center; April 15,
2017, Garden Ridge Police Academy Annual Car show, crafts, food and music — and it's
free — 8:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m.
City Manager Monique Vernon, City of Garden Ridge, maybe you read the Northeast
Herald correction that the Mayor of Kirby Timothy Wilson resigned so his last meeting is
tonight followed by a reception in his honor. If you are available to attend, please do so.
AACOG representative stated that in additions to their upcoming road show, please come
out and on March 16, also on March 22, 2017 AACOG Board Room, they will be hosting
a corridor preservation workshop from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., put on by TxDOT. An email
will be sent out to all Mayor's and city staff this afternoon.
10. Adjournment.
As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 12:54 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED on March 9, 2017.
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