11-1-2018 MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
City of Marion
iergarten, 100 W. Huebinger Street
Marion, TX 78124
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I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum.
Mayor Carpenter called the workshop to order at 6:44 P.M.
Members present were:
Mayor Michael Carpenter, Schertz
Mayor Stosh Boyle, Cibolo
Mayor Tom Daly, Selma
Mayor Bill Seiler, Marion
Mayor Larry Thompson, Garden Ridge
Mayor Jeff Hunt, Santa Clara
Mayor Nick Milanovich, New Berlin
Mayor Mary Dennis, Live Oak
II. Introduction of those present.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
Update regarding Member Cities listing of all Emergency Operations — to
include list of Assets and primary points of contact. (Currently have Schertz,
Cibolo, Kirby, Live Oak, Marion, Universal City and information)
No Discussion.
2. Status Discussion regarding the purpose and goals of the NEP organization.
Mayor Carpenter stated that he keeps this on the agenda for the reasons why NEP exists.
He stated that today he was at the Joint Base San Antonio AACOG P4 Executive
gathering, a manageable group of 12. One of the things brought up was that in Luke
Air Force Base they have a 501C3, which was set up for charitable work for the base.
He stated that was a P3 group similar to the P4 Group and they put things on like golf
tournaments, doing it under the opposes of the 501 C3, and that organization essentially
the host that collects and holds the money and when there are things that need to be
done on the base, of items that the military base cannot or will not fund , then this
organization has those funds from the various fundraising events and various private
sector donors for items the military cannot fund. During the conversation a question
was, is there a 5010 or C6 that has been put together for this purpose at Joint Base
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San Antonio? Short answer was no, but AACOG stated that they have a 5010 that
exists, but they don't do anything with it; San Antonio Chamber also spoke up that they
have a 50106 that exists, but they too don't do anything with it. Mayor Carpenter
pointed out that the Northeast Partnership is a 50106 organization and we do things
with it. A question for us to consider is would the Northeast Partnership be willing to
be that entity? Maybe we could set up a standard military subcommittee to manage that
portion of our organization. Would we be willing to be that 5010 organization for
Randolph? Mayor Carpenter stated that we do not have to decide now but it is
something to think about.
Mayors present discussed the availability of maintaining a presence with Randolph and
that it is in line with economic development. Mayor Carpenter stated that this would be
a great deal of work but granted the P4 would help supply people with expertise and
staff to drive fundraising events. We would be one of four groups, this is something to
think about. This group will get together and discuss what the body may look like.
Mayors discussed that the role and purpose of NEP is economic development and to
promote it within our cities.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Daly who stated that TML was recently held and
it was very large and well attended event. He stated several companies during this time
hosted very large parties and he mentioned that City Manager Scott Wayman, City of
Live Oak, had talked to Leonard John about possibly hosting a gathering at the
upcoming TML which will be held in San Antonio next year. This event could be held
at the Blue Bonnet Palace and would bring recognition to Schertz, Selma, Cibolo, Live
Oak, Converse, Marion, New Berlin, Santa Clara, Garden Ridge and the other cities of
NEP. Discussion evolved in getting partnerships to help host as well as get with our
TML Region 7 group which normally hosts an event during TML. Cities can provide
a snapshot of their cities during this event, which would let others know what is going
on around the San Antonio area and who we are. They talked about busing people to
and from the event, advertising in the TML magazine and inviting both military and
surrounding businesses to participate in the event.
Mayor members discussed the possible theme of "Biggest Little Party in Texas" event,
get the board members of TML Region 7 and the Board Members of NEP together to
start conversations about this. It was discussed to hold a discussion meeting on
December 10th and invite the TML Region 7 Board Members, NEP and Leonard John
to start discussions. This needs to be the focus from now and until TML.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding the 2019 Legislative session and plans from the organization.
(Our Home Our Decisions) Campaign.
Mayor Carpenter asked if anyone had read the draft regarding the tax caps from the
Governor today. 2.5 % and we have to publish so much information, it is unbelievable.
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He stated that you actually have to publish the roll call vote. Mayor Carpenter stated
that there are two (2) interesting provisions as a result from last year; it says that dollars
spent hiring new emergency services personnel will not be included in the cap and
dollars spent on critical infrastructure projects, such as water, wastewater, streets etc.,
will also not be included in the cap. The cap would only be for things outside those
expenditures.
No lobbyist, NEP is our own lobbyist; talked about going down in February and getting
a date together. Discussions were to include the Suburban Cities Mayors and the
GBCCC Mayors as well, to go with us. Mayors discussed waiting until these particular
bills will be heard; we will be keeping an eye on legislative information. Discussions
to continue at our January Mayors meeting.
2. Discussion regarding the ongoing direction and purpose of the organization, to include
but not limited to membership size, chamber memberships, political activism,
leadership and other matters.
Discussions were in regard to other groups, i.e. Chambers, that can be associate
members. Any non - municipalities can be associate members, but not voting members.
3. Discussion and action regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the 502D
Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio (502 ABW) and State of Texas Military
Preparedness Commission (TMPC) and City of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
and City of San Antonio (CoSA), Office of Military Affairs (OMA) and Alamo Area
Council of Governments (AACOG) and Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development (NEP) and Greater Bexar County Council of Cities (GBCCC) for the
JBSA Community Partnership Program (JCPP) — Agreement number FB3089- 18xxx-
132) (See attachment)
Mayor Carpenter moved from the Chair that they execute the MOU, seconded by
Mayor Daly. All those present voted yes.
V. Items of interest by Member cities.
Mayor Daly mentioned his EMS billing is going up and that most of his EMS calls are on
IH 35. He has spoken to Senator Campbell and that he is constantly losing manpower on
1H 35. The only way he is getting compensated is if he writes tickets on IH 35 and he only
receives a percentage of that. He has pulled his guys off IH 35 as it is very dangerous. He
is starting a battle with the State (Senator Campbell will be fighting it) that the State gets
6.25 sales tax and he gets 1.25; he thinks they should get 1.55. Every city that has a state
road should be another sales tax, this would be a guaranteed amount of money that would
compensate us for our services and any increases. So, if you hear anything, this is what he
is doing.
Mayor Jeff Hunt mentioned how impressive the Schertz Swat Vehicle was that was out at
the Balloon Fest.
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Mayor Carpenter stated that at the Balloon Fest, our Animal Services Department was
there and was adopting out animals.
Mayor Seiler stated that Domino's Pizza, as a result of their National Ad Campaign, came
out and recently filled some of their serious potholes. Marion was one of eight (8) cities
in Texas.
Mayor Milanovich, City of New Berlin, stated that they got a $20,000 Grant from GVEC
for their playground. They are going to be putting in a Pavilion and they are going to add
to it and make it a City Playground.
Mayor Seiler stated that he also received a grant from GVEC and that they will be installing
a light.
VI. Establish a Date, Time, & Location of the Next Meeting. (Next up is the City of New
Berlin to host for December 6, 2018.)
The Mayors discussed cancelling the December Mayors meeting and also cancelling the
regular meeting. An item will be placed on the next regular agenda to do so.
In January the Mayors need to discuss when they will be going to Austin and continue
discussion on the upcoming TML function, the December 10th TML Region 7 and NEP
meeting.
VII. Review and discussion regarding the Agenda for November 8, 2018, regular meeting.
VIII. Adjournment.
Mayor C"#)(nter adjourned the workshop at 7:43 p.m.
R. Carpenter, NEP Chairman
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