05-06-2021 Workshop MinutesNortheast Partnership
Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center
12900 Mount Olympus
Universal City, Tx 78148
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP
May 6, 2021
I. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum.
Mayor Williams called the workshop to order at 6:45 p.m.
II. Introduction of those present and roll call.
Member's i?resent were:
Mayor Walt Williams, New Berlin
Mayor Stosh Boyle, Cibolo
Mayor Pro -Tem Joel Hicks, Cibolo
Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, Schertz
Mayor Larry Thompson, Garden Ridge
Mayor Jeff Hunt, Santa Clara
Mayor Victor Contreras, Marion
Mayor John Williams, Universal City
Guests: City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Schertz
III. New Business:
1. Discussion regarding upcoming speaker presentations. Mayor Williams stated that
we have a speaker for the June meeting — Mr. Scott Joslove, President and CEO of
the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association.
Mayors present discussed other possible speakers and will reach out to them and
have them contact the Chair, Walt Williams.
IV. Old Business
2. Discussion and update regarding the Air Show — Walt Williams
Mayor Walt Williams indicated we are a year out and he will be getting with the
Air show coordinator that we would like to have a representation of NEP at the
Show and also host a VIP Tent for the Thunder Birds. He indicated that we could
start working on getting sponsors.
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Mayor Williams also stated that he wanted to speak to the Air Show
Representatives to hold the show near us in 2024 as well.
3. Discussion and follow -up regarding topics for The State of NEP Address
Mayor Williams indicated that he wanted to recap what NEP did last year. Things
like the speakers we had last year, the sponsorships /scholarships we contributed to,
the small checks we provided to our local restaurants during the pandemic, things
like this. Mayor Williams stated that he would like to do this once a year as recap
of the things NEP did. Mayor Williams asked the mayor's to send him
information, photos etc., so he can start putting this together.
V. Items of interest by Member Cities.
Mayor Boyle, City of Cibolo mentioned their upcoming BBQ Cookoff — 5K run which the
proceeds will go towards scholarships for High School Students. He asked for NEP
support. Mayor Williams indicated that this item will be placed on the next agenda for
consideration. Mayor Boyle also thanked Mayor Gutierrez for his help on this and they all
look forward to a great event.
Mayors present thanked Mayor Larry Thompson for his service to the City of Garden Ridge
and his support and service to NEP. Each wished him much success on his new adventures.
Mayor Boyle, City of Cibolo indicated that as you know their City Manager resigned and
they are close to making an offer to a new City Manager who is not from this area, and
they are very excited.
Mayor Boyle mentioned the upcoming opening of Earnie's Tavern in the Historic
Downtown of Cibolo.
Lastly Mayor Boyle congratulated Mayor Victor Contreras on his re- election as Mayor of
Marion. He thanked all the Mayors of NEP for their support.
Mayor Hunt City of Santa Clara stated that law enforcement is gearing up more. Mayor
Hunt asked if any City has an emergency shelter plan for your mobile home parks, if so,
he would like those to share the information with him. Mayor Hunt congratulated Mayor
Contreras on his re- election.
Mayor Gutierrez City of Schertz thanked all the cities that came together to assist with
the shot clinics. Mayor Gutierrez thanked all the cities for their support on other joint
projects, these benefit all the surrounding cities. Those present also thanked the Raquel
Gutierrez for all she did as well. Mayor Gutierrez thanked Mayor Thompson for the work
he did for Garden Ridge.
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Mayor Contreras thanked Mayor Thompson for the work he did in Garden Ridge, you
will be missed. Mayor Contreras also thanked Mayor Gutierrez for assisting with the
COVID shot clinics as well as thanked his wife for coordinating all the volunteers. He
stated that they should be in the new library building by July 1 st. Mayor Contreras
indicated he would not be at the next meeting as he has another meeting that day and then
will be going on a small vacation.
Mayor Thompson, City of Garden Ridge stated that Mayor Walt Williams has been very
supportive the last two years and the things that he saw most valuable was being able to
spend the time with each other to ask what each city was doing on a particular project,
problem solving discussions he had with each other. NEP brought him much more than
economic development. The relationship between each other, the things he was able to
learn from each other was invaluable. He was here tonight to say goodbye and thank each
NEP Mayor for what they do for their cities and the relationships.
Mayor John Williams, City of Universal City stated that Mayor Thompson will be missed
and wished him well. He also congratulated Mayor Contreras on his re- election.
Mayor Walt Williams, City of New Berlin also thanked Mayor Thompson, wished him
well and indicated that he learned a lot from him, from the first talk they had on the bus
going to Austin until today, he has learned so much and appreciated all he has done.
Mayor Walt Williams, City of New Berlin thanked Mayor John Williams, Universal City
for hosting tonight and also thanked him for hosting our monthly meetings at Olympia
Hills.
Mayor John Williams would like for each city to share what they did during the winter
freeze. He indicated that they are having to make many changes, so they are prepared for
something like this again. Sharing of things each city did and experienced during that
week and how they got through the winter storm would benefit all the cities. Let's talk
about this at the next Mayor Workshop meeting.
Mayors discussed the most recent electric bills that many received and the increases they
saw.
Mayor John Williams asked if the Mayor's still want to meet monthly for the NEP
Mayor's workshop, is there enough business to discuss for monthly meetings. Mayor
Williams indicated that the NEP bylaws should also be updated to include the Mayor's
Workshop meetings. The consensus was to keep meeting. They discussed inviting others
to become members of NEP.
VI. Establish a Date, Time & Location of the next NEP Workshop Meeting. (Next up is
the City of Windcrest) to host for June 3, 2021.
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Mayor Walt Williams stated the next City to host the Mayor's Workshop would be the City
of Windcrest, for June 3, 2021. Mayor Walt Williams indicated that he would reach out to
the Mayor.
VII. Establish a date, time for the next regular meeting of NEP May 13, 2021. Review Draft
agenda for this meeting.
Next meeting will be scheduled for May 13, 2021. Windcrest to provide door prizes.
Mayor's reviewed agenda and approved.
VIII. Adjournment.
Mayor Williams adjourned the workshop at 7:28 p.�
alt WAiams, NEP Chairman
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