06-08-2017 MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148
MINUTES OF MEETING
Thursday, June 8, 2017 —11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present.
Mayor Pro -Tern Hadas called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. A quorum was present.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas was provided the proxy from Mayor Daly, City of Selma.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Pro-Tern Hadas welcomed everyone in attendance and those present stood and
introduced themselves.
3. Approval of minutes of the workshop meeting of May 4, 2017 and the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 11, 2017.
Mayor Dennis moved seconded by Mayor Williams to approve the minutes of the May
4, 2017 workshop meeting and the minutes of the regular meeting of May 11, 2017. The
vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
4. Presentation from AACOG regarding TXServes. (Tim Trevino /Annie Erickson)
Mayor Pro-Tern Hadas recognized Ms. Erickson AACOG Director who provided
information regarding TXServes, a San Antonio program. TXServes will quickly
navigate veterans, service members, and military families to the right services,
resources, and care. It identifies appropriate services for clients from providers than can
actually meet those needs. They ensure a positive connection between the client and
providers and confirms that the clients' needs are addressed. AACOG is the
coordination center; provider enrollment link: https : / /www.uniteus.com/traininfz . 888 -
SA4Vets or Ms. Erickson's contact number is 210- 362 -5240.
5. Wrap -up regarding the 8511 Texas Legislature. (Catarina Gonzales)
Mayor Pro-Tern Hadas recognized Ms. Gonzales who updated the group on the results
of the legislature regarding the following bills:
SB 2 — did not pass. Also, the property tax transparency provisions that Rep.
Bonnen added to SB 669 did not pass. Note: she thinks this could return if a special
session is called by the governor.
SB 715 — annexation bill — did not pass due to filibuster by Senator Menendez.
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SB 1004 – small cell deployment. Did pass —the house version. She will provide
a more detailed analysis later. Still limits the fees you can collect for right of ways.
She thinks TML will be consulting with cities as to whether they should sue or not
because the constitution says you should get fair market value for use of right of
ways.
HB 100 – did pass. Pre -empts city ordinances for companies like Uber and Lyft.
They are back in Austin and Lyft came back to Houston.
SB 4 – did pass – very bad for cities (ref, civil liability for elected officials). Several
cities are already suing (San Antonio, Austin, El Paso County, Maverick County).
SB 1248 – did pass – limits city authority over manufactured homes in designated
manufactured home parks but does not limit zoning of such homes.
HB 1111– did pass. Allows general law cities to regulate sex offender residency.
SB 1440 – did pass – allows city officials to attend candidate forums without
triggering open meetings posting rules.
SB 1620 – the chicken bill failed.
SB 451– did not pass. Would have pre - empted cities on short term property rentals.
SB 88/HB 808 – did not pass – would have banned red light cameras.
SB 103 – would have banned city plastic bag ordinances – did not pass.
SB 1172 – amendment to preempt most city ordinances failed. Would have affected
situations where permitting is required on certain businesses (i.e., sex shops).
Ms. Gonzales stated that there is usually a 20% passage of bills. So, like for 6,000 bills,
that would mean about 1,200 -1,500 bills would pass during the session. So far only 824
bills have passed, which is historically very low.
The governor just announced the special session of the Texas Legislature to commence
on July 18th. They have 30 days for this session, 20 subjects in 30 days. She has heard
a lot of discussion that the House is not wanting to do this. They could if they wanted
to come take up the sunset, pass that and adjourn. Then of course the Governor can call
them back. They do not have to take the whole 30 days, but 30 days is the maximum.
The first item is to address sunset legislation. Once sunset passes, the governor intends
to add 19 items to the call. There are several that affect local governments. Key items
affecting local governments:
1. Property tax reform - SB 2 with a rollback provision or "pass a better law ".
2. Preempt tree ordinances.
3. Preventing local governments from changing the rules through a construction
project.
4. Permitting requirements that drive up costs.
5. Annexation reform which the governor called piracy by government.
6. Preempting city and county regulations of mobile devices in vehicles.
7. Bathroom bill.
8. Prohibiting local governments from collecting union dues.
9. Prohibit local governments from giving taxpayer money to abortion providers.
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The information is still developing. 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: Mr. Daniel Kearns announced the following upcoming events:
• June 13, 11:30a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Tri County Luncheon, Hilton Garden Inn, Pat
Booker Road, Live Oak; go to the website and RSVP.
Item B: Maggie Titterington from The Chamber provided information on some upcoming
events mentioning their website which has more detailed data.
• June 24, Home and Living Showcase, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.- Schertz Civic Center
• June 20, Chamber Luncheon, Speaker is Lt. Col Emil "Kidd" Bliss who will be
speaking on small drones and the problems they are creating; 11:30 a.m. Schertz
Civic Center.
• SAVE THE DATE: October 27 — 29'h Skylight Balloon Festival, River City
Community Church, Main Sponsor is RE/Max of Texas, Thanks to Selma, Schertz
and Cibolo for assisting in pulling this event off. More information to follow as we
get closer to the event but you can go to skylightballonfest.com, as information is
being updated there.
Item C: No report provided.
Item D: No Report provided. Mayor Williams stated that he is actually biking right now.
Item E: Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas stated the MPO meeting went well; congratulations City
of Cibolo Mayor Dunn and City Manager Herrera on getting the wording changed and
separating it from the public toll and their road added to the long -term projects.
New call for projects is coming out around the January planning period for 120 M; when
he receives the information he will make sure he shares it with the group.
7. Establish a Date and Time of the next NEP Mayor's Workshop — August 3, 2017 —
City of Marion to host. (July meeting cancelled)
The City of Marion will host the August 3, 2017 NEP Mayors workshop meeting.
8. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development Meeting — August 10, 2017. (The July meeting has been Cancelled)
Jame Door Prizes — City of New Berlin
August Door Prizes — City of Marion
The City of New Berlin provided the door prizes for this meeting. For August, the City of
Marion will provide door prizes.
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9. Items of Interest by Members.
Mayor Pro -Tern Hadas stated that he was in Converse the other day at a meeting and they
had a break and he contacted Mayor Suarez and asked him where a good place to eat lunch
would be; the Mayor sent him to Rocket's Feed over off Schaefer Road. Great place.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas recognized Jackie Jackson, City of Kirby who stated that
Workforce Solutions has a Summer Youth Intern Program, ages 16 -24. She has left flyers
on each table, but a contact is Ken Coates, with Workforce Solutions; telephone number
210 - 213 -1589. This program pays for all of the fees associated with an intern at no cost to
a particular business that wishes to hire an intern for the summer. Contact Ken for more
information or email him at Kcoates o wsalamo.org.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas recognized City Manager Scott Wayman, City of Live Oak who
introduced Mayor Dennis who stated that they will be hosting the TML Board Meeting for
the President on June 22 and 23, 2017, Hilton Garden Inn, Live Oak.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas recognized Mayor John Williams, City of Universal City who
stated that on Saturday, June 10, 2017 Splashfest will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Universal City Park. Movies in the Park — featuring Moana, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. also
at Universal City Park.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas stated that as we are not having a meeting next month, you can still
come and have lunch here at Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas recognized Schertz Economic Development Director Kyle
Kinateder who announced the 4th of July Jubilee celebration, Tuesday, July 4, 2017,
Pickrell Park, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., visit Schertz.com for more information.
Mayor Pro-Tern Hadas recognized Mayor Jeff Hunt, Santa Clara, who announced their up-
coming ribbon cutting on their almost completed county road, North Santa Clara.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas recognized Donavon Rodriguez who stated that Senator Menendez
will be hosting a series of five (5) Town Halls to do a legislative debrief. The one closest
to this group is going to be at Windcrest Takas Park, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 6:30 to
8:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas recognized City Manager Monique Vernon, who announced this
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Grand Opening and Open House for the Kirby Bexar Animal
Facility, 5510 Duffek Drive. Food Trucks, live music and tours of the facility.
11. Adjournment.
As there was no further business, Mayor Pro -Tem Hadas adjourned the meeting at 12:42
p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on August 10, 2017.
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yor Michael Carpenter, Chair
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