09-12-2019 MinutesNortheast Partnership for Economic Development
� Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148
MINUTES OF MEETING
.;} Thursday, September 12, 2019 —11:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum — A quorum was present.
Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. as a
quorum was present and thanked everyone for attending.
2. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin recognized Guadalupe County Commissioner Jim
Wolverton Precinct 3, and Colonel Mark Robertson, Randolph Airforce Base who was
in attendance and welcomed all others in attendance. Those present stood and
introduced themselves.
3. Approval of the minutes the workshop meeting of August 1, 2019 and minutes of
the regular meeting of August 8, 2019.
Mayor Williams recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Hicks, City of Cibolo who moved,
seconded by Mayor Daly, City of Selma to approve the minutes the workshop meeting
of August 1, 2019 and minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 2019. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Passed.
4. Approval of the Current Treasurer's Reports for NEP.
Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin recognized Mayor Williams City of Universal City
who moved seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hicks City of Cibolo to accept the current
treasurers report. The vote was unanimous. Motion Passed.
5. Discussion regarding reconsideration of supporting the Balloon Fest.
Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin provided commentary as to why he believed that
NEP should reconsider supporting the Balloon Fest. He provided commentary as to
why supporting the event would create economic development growth with the member
cities.
Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin recognized Mayor Daly, City of Selma who also
provided commentary on supporting the Balloon Fest.
Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin recognized Mayor Carpenter, City of Schertz who
moved to set aside the rules for the purposes of taking action on item number 5, seconded
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by Mayor Hunt, City of Santa Clara. Mayor Williams called for a vote; the vote was
unanimous from the Mayor's Present.
Motion made by Mayor Pro -Tem Hicks, City of Cibolo seconded by Mayor Daly, City
of Selma to support the balloon fest for $5,000 donation. The vote was 4 -4 with City of
Cibolo, City of Schertz, City of Selma and City of New Berlin voting for, and the City
of Live Oak, City of Universal City, City of Santa Clara and City of Garden Ridge voting
no. The vote was a tie, motion died for lack of unanimous vote.
Motion made by Mayor Hunt, City of Santa Clara, seconded by Mayor Carpenter, City
of Schertz to support the balloon fest for $2,000 donation. The vote was unanimous.
6. Presentation from the Steve Bonner, President and CEO of Sonricorp regarding
Intergovernmental Support Agreement, with AACOG.
Mr. Steve Bonner provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Intergovernmental
Support Agreement, with AACOG and addressed questions.
7. 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: Mindy Paxton from, the Tri County Chamber provided information on their
upcoming events.
Monthly Luncheon — September 11
What Would You do Safety Course — September 25
Elected Officials Gala/Reception — November 14
All event information can be found on their website.
Item B: A representative from The Chamber provided information on their upcoming
events.
• Thanked NEP for their support of the Skylight Balloon Fest.
• Gave an invitation for their monthly Chamber Mixer September 19
• Meet the Candidates for Cibolo City Council /Mayor on September 25
• Ethic Business Education Class October 16
All event information can be found on their website.
Item C: Mayor John Williams from Universal City stated the following:
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• Gave an update on the letter sent to the Senate in reference to the Defensive
Community Infrastructure Pilot Program.
Item D: Scott Warman, City of Live Oak, Bike Mobility, stated the following:
• Downtown San Antonio hopes to have the scooter population in their area to go
from 16,000 to 8,500.
• A bike shop is being placed on the UTSA Campus to help the students do
maintenance /repairs on their bikes.
Item E: Mr. Hadas stated the following:
• There will be no meeting for the MPO this month.
• Gave a shout out to Commissioner Kevin Wolff and San Antonio Councilman
Clayton Perry for their help to obtain funding. The State is going to give their
region 1.3 billion dollars.
8. Discussion regarding the cancellation of the NEP Workshop of October 3, 2019.
It was the consensus of the Mayor's present to cancel the October 3, 2019 NEP Mayor's
Workshop meeting.
9. Discussion regarding the cancellation of the regular NEP Meeting of October 10, 2019
due to TML.
It was the consensus of the Mayor's present to cancel the October 10, 2019 NEP Regular
meeting due to TML that week.
10. Establish a Date and Time of the next NEP Mayor's Workshop — City of Garden
Ridge to host. (November 7, 2019)
City of Garden Ridge stated they believed they could host the next meeting.
11. Establish a Date and Time of Next Northeast Partnership for Economic
Development Meeting — November 14, 2019.
Mayor Williams stated the next regular meeting will be here at the Olympia Conference
Center on November 14, 2019.
September Door Prizes — City of Converse
November Door Prizes — City of Garden Ridge
City Secretary Brenda Dennis thanked Lianne Garrett who graciously donated a special
door prize bucket for NEP. Those present thanked her for her donation and contribution.
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Door Prizes today were sponsored by Mayor Suarez City of Converse. Door Prizes were
distributed.
Mayor Williams stated in November the City of Garden Ridge has the door prizes.
9. Items of Interest by Members.
• Lianne Garrett - with Mad Women Marketing announced the Randolph Metrocom
Rotary Club is having their golf tournament on October 23 and thanked all their
sponsors for their support.
• Timothy Little - with AgriLife Extension announced a free workshop that will be
held in Universal City on hazards and risks of future developments.
• Steve Linscomb - with Judson ISD announced their Wobble and Gobble event
which is their Community Thanksgiving dinner and 5K run. The run begins at
8:00 a.m. and the dinner is at Wagner High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
on November 23.
• Veronica Garcia - President of Lakeview College announced their annual Blue
Jean benefit to raise scholarship dollars for their students. The event will be
November 7, 2019 at the Blue Bonnet Palace, 12630 Lookout Rd, Selma, Texas,
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Scott Wayman - City Manager of Live Oak, Texas announced their Shindig on
Shin Oak on September 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m. — the event is free.
• Mayor Michael Carpenter — Mayor of Schertz announced the Guadalupe County
Children's Advocacy Center will be having a fund raiser event at the Blue Bonnet
Palace on October 17 from 6:00 p. in to 10:00 p.m.
• Ralph Gutierrez — City Councilmember of Schertz announced an event Dunkin
for Pumpkins on October 5 as well as Trunk or Teat on October 26 at Pickrell
Park from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Joel Hicks — City Councilmember of Cibolo announced Meet the Candidates on
October 25 and Octoberfest/Cibolofest on October 19 from 10:00 a.m to 10:00
p.m. at City Hall.
• Mayor Tom Daly — Mayor of Selma congratulated Mayor Michael Carpenter on
his candidacy for County Commissioner and thanked Commissioner Wolverton
for his time as Commissioner. He also announced the Warrior Games September
14 at Retama Park, Eyemart's ribbon cutting September 18 at 5:00 p.m. and also
announced The Party with the Partnership at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma on
October 10 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• City Bowel and Brew Event
• Mayor Hunt City of Santa Clara — Announced in Cibolo there is a Hero Ride
(motorcycles) coming up September 14 with a celebration at the Old Main
Icehouse. An announcement was also made about the Schulz Backyard as an
event center located next to Schulz Nursery in Marion.
• Mayor Williams, City of New Berlin thanked all those who came out and
supported the Sausage Festival.
10. Adjournment.
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Motion was made Mayor Pro -Tem Hicks seconded by Mayor Daly to adjourn. As there
was no further business, Mayor Williams adjourned the aeeting at 1:0 p.m.
Mayor Walt Williams, P -Chair
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