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for more urban activities. We want to create a place where people can live, work and play. That is the goal overall.” According to the plan, which is split into four phases, the rst phase is focused around roads and streetscaping. A year and a half after its approval, Universal City’s Aviation District Plan has just seen the com- pletion of road improvements for its main thor- oughfare and is about to embark on building a new food truck park,set to be complete in June. According to Cassata, the e ects of the COVID-19 CONTINUED ON 16
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Antonio-Randolph to National Boulevard, city lead- ers said. This plan aims to attract families that serve at JBSA Randolph and provide a mixed-use district that brings additional development to the city, according to Development Services Director Michael Cassata, who oversees economic development, building, health safety and zoning information. “We are trying to attract all groups of people,” Cas- sata said. “We are looking to bring in a younger group
Nearly two years after its approval, work on the Avi- ation District in Universal City is gaining momentum. City Council approved the Aviation District Mas- ter Plan in August 2020, laying the groundwork for a mixed-use district in the city that will include homes, businesses, gathering places and green spaces. The goal of the 10- to 15-year plan is to revitalize the area of the city stretching from the entrance of Pat Booker Road across from Joint Base San
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12 Longhorn Steakhouse celebrated its one-year anniversary in Live Oak. Located at the Live Oak Town Centre at 2100 IKEA-RBFCU Parkway, Live Oak, the restaurant was named a winner in the 2022 Best of Live Oak competition in the steak category. 210-756-8666. www.longhornsteakhouse.com RENOVATIONS 13 Regal Live Oak & RPX , located at 7901 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak, will un- dergo an interior renovation.The project includes 15 auditoriums to be redesigned for recliner seats and one auditorium to be redesigned as a 4DX theater. The renovation is to be complete in 2023. 844-462-7342. www.regalmovies.com 14 Universal City hosted a ribbon-cut- ting April 7 for the newly updated Red Horse Park , located at 1100 North Blvd., Universal City. In progress since February 2021, the park was one project laid out in the parks master plan completed in 2013. Updates to the park include new play- ground equipment, exercise equipment, an outdoor classroom and more. Red Horse Park also features a softball field, a 2,500-square-foot covered pavilion, walking trails and more. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com/563 IN THE NEWS The 2021 Oticon Focus on People Awards recognized Schertz-based Dr. Phallon Doss . Doss was among three hearing care professionals honored in the practitioner category. “Winners in the Practitioner category, like Dr. Doss, help us demonstrate the many ways that hearing care professionals empow- er people with hearing loss to grow, thrive and reach their fullest potential,” said Nancy Palmere, director of consum- er marketing and public relations for Oticon Inc. in a press release.
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NOWOPEN 1 Located at 791 FM 1103, Ste. 121, Cibolo, ZikamNeighborhood Pharmacy in Cibolo officially opened in April. Zikam has two other locations and has been serving the San Antonio-area communities since 2015. Zikam helps fill prescriptions, offers over-the-counter products, answers phar- maceutical questions and more. 210-236-7700. www.zikamrx.com. 2 TownePlace Suites by Marriott opened a location at 15510 N. I-35, Selma. This location features 93 rooms and 19 suites that aim to provide an at-home feel. The hotel also includes an outdoor pool and breakfast area over- looking Olympia Hills Golf Course. 210-455-6388. www.marriott.com 3 All American Car Wash celebrated its grand opening at 1024 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, at the end of March. The Universal City location is the second in the San Antonio area with four more coming soon. This car wash, formerly Racer Classic Car Wash, offers hands-on personal attention to give cars 4 WingIT Cibolo held its grand opening May 3, located at 313 Schneider Drive. WingIT is a Kirby-based chain that focus- es on a variety of chicken wing flavors. The restaurant also serves pineapple a quality wash. 210-369-9022. www.allamericancarwash.biz
lemonade, chicken fries and fried pickles. 210-375-3382. www.wingit210.com 5 Located inside Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, Battlepub Games celebrated its grand opening April 15. Battlepub invites tabletop gamers and those around the community to enjoy classic board games, strategy games, Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer and more. The facility also operates as a pub, serving draft beer and light snacks. www.rollingoaksmall.com 6 Vape City opened a new location at 1005 Pat Booker Road, Universal City, in April. Vape City has more than 100 loca- tions across the country and offers vape products, mods, tanks and disposables. 210-277-8209. www.vapecity.us 7 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse opened its location at 2050 IKEA-RBFCU Park- way, Live Oak, on April 19. BJ’s features brewhouse specials and deep-dish pizzas alongside other dishes. 726-262-0390. www.bjsresturants.com 8 Diary Distinct Design held a grand reopening March 12. This store, located at 17305 I-35 N., Ste. 111, Schertz, focuses on veterans and service members with a wide selection of caps, pins, T-shirts, jewelry and other apparel. Diary Distinct Design has been around since 2011 and is dedicated to preserving the memory of those who serve. The store had been
closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 210-665-7195. www.diarydd.com COMING SOON 9 Modern Touch Dentistry plans to open a new location at 645 Woodland Oaks Drive, Ste. 200, Schertz. Modern Touch Dentistry is committed to provid- ing the highest-quality clinical care and personalized service. Services include guided implant surgery, children’s dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, Invisalign and more. 210-810-3690. www.moderntouchdentistry.com 10 Taco Palenque plans to open a new location at 17605 I-35 N., Schertz. Taco Palenque offers authentic Mexican flavors across Texas. Featured foods include ta- cos, burritos and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An opening date has not been announced. www.tacopalenque.com ANNIVERSARIES 11 Ernie’s Patio Bar celebrated one year in Cibolo on April 15. Located at 200 Pfeil Road, Ste. 120, Cibolo, Ernie’s offers live music on weekends and a happy hour menu on select days. Alongside Ernie’s, the Rincón Latino food truck also cele- brated its one-year anniversary. The two businesses celebrated the event with live music, food and drinks. 210-254-3271. www.facebook.com/ErniesCiboloTx
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The city of Schertz Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Ben Pfei er, local re y expert and founder of Fire y Conservation and Research, to host the 2022 Dark Skies & Fire ies event. Pfei er, a Texas-certi ed master naturalist with a degree in biology from Texas State University, founded the nonpro t Fire y Conservation and Research in 2009. This event provides fun and educational programs for all ages, o ering re y education and a chance to explore and catch local re ies. Bring a chair and a butter y net. 7 p.m. Free. Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12780 W.. Schaefer Road, Cibolo. 210-619-1850. www.schertz.com
Schertz Music and Movies in the Park returns for the summer, featuring a lineup of family-friendly movies and entertainment. The series was created by the Schertz Parks and Recreation Department to get the community to go out and enjoy local parks. Each year, the schedule includes six featured movies and two live music events at area parks. This year’s rst movie is “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” at a yet-to-be announced time, June 11, at Heritage Oaks Park, 11700 Long Leaf Parkway, Schertz. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and snacks. Free. Event locations change each scheduled date. 210-619-1850. www.schertz.com/519
Country music artist Luke Prater will play the Blue Bonnet Palace at 9 p.m. June 4. LIVEMUSIC BLUE BONNET PALACE 17630 Lookout Road, Selma 210-651-6702 www.bluebonnetpalace.com MAY 12 Two Steppin’ for Club Kids with Kyle Park, 8:30 p.m. JUNE 4 Luke Prater, 9 p.m. REAL LIFE AMPHITHEATER 16765 Lookout Road, Selma 210-714-4810 www.reallifeamp.com MAY 22 Zac Brown Band, 7 p.m. ERNIE’S PATIO BAR 200 Pfeil Road, Ste. 120, Cibolo 210-254-3271 (all shows 7 p.m.) www.facebook.com/erniescibolotx MAY 12 Danny Ray Harris 13 DJ Chuy 14 Irie Tower 19 Charlie Weyler 20 DJ Big Cat 21 Europa Jazz 26 Chad Anderson 27 DJ Chuy 210-644-3348 (all shows 7 p.m.) www.santikos.com/livemusic MAY 13 Low Dog Band, Elora Valdez 14 The Unleaded, The Sundowns 20 Charlie Bravo, Unknown Soldiers 21 Starseed, Pop Rocks 27 Los Callejeros, Bobby G 28 The Sundowns, Mad Protocol JUNE 03 Unknown Soldiers, Elora Valdez 04 Pip Rocks, Tan Tan 28 Drew Brown Band SANTIKOS CIBOLO 18124 I-35, Cibolo COURTESY LUKE PRATER
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MAY 06 THROUGH JUNE 30 HISTORICAL TIME CAPSULE The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee is asking residents to participate in the Schertz Time Capsule. The collection will consist of tangible and intangible items of historic value and interest. Items to be considered should be from the years 2020-22 that are personal, such as company writings, photos, space, technology, poetry or art. The time capsule will be opened at a city of Schertz/Schertz Historical Preservation Committee public ceremony in 2032. For more information, contact the SHPC. 210-651-0394. www.schertz.com/259 13 JOIN THE FAMILY FUNAT CIBOLO’S SUMMER NIGHTS CONTRIBUTE TOA SCHERTZ Cibolo Summer Nights return in May, providing families an opportunity to enjoy dusk, good weather and activities. The event features food and beverage vendors and runs multiple times from May through August. Each night of the event o ers a di erent theme and a list of family-friendly activities. An event schedule will be posted at a later date. 7-10 p.m. Free. Cibolo Multi Event Center, 210 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-659-9900. www.cibolotx.gov 14 RUNA 5K FOR BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS The Gabriella’s Smile Foundation is hosting the fth annual 5K Cupcake Run presented by Community First Health Plans. This run supports Brain Tumor Awareness Month and helps raise funds to provide support to those diagnosed with di use intrinsic pontine glioma and pediatric cancer families. Runners will receive a cupcake following their run
along with a cupcake run medal. Online registration is encouraged as in-person registration will be limited. Ceremony begins at 7:55 a.m. $20 (children up to age 14), $35 (through May 12), $40 (May 12-14). Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma. 210-670-6200. www.cupcakerunsa.org 14 FIND COMMUNITY IN MOTORSPORTS Military members and veterans are invited to race a high-performance car on an autocross course in Selma. Hosted by River City Community Church, race day begins at 7 a.m. Registration ends at 9 a.m. and races run until 5 p.m. Free for military members, veterans and others associated with the military through www.vetmotorsports.org; $25 (members); $30 (nonmembers). www.sasca.org 21 ATTEND LIVE OAK’S ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE The city of Live Oak will host the Armed Forces Day Parade in celebration of all branches of the military. This is a transition from having the Memorial Day Parade, which was last held in 2019. City Council on Feb. 8 decided the Armed Forces Day Parade would be a better avenue for attendance and group participation. 9 a.m. (parade staging), 10 a.m. (parade). Free. 210-653-9140. www.liveoaktx.net 30 ATTENDAMEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY The city of Cibolo will host a Memorial Day ceremony honoring veterans across the nation and community who have made the ultimate sacri ce for the country. The ceremony will feature speakers including Cibolo Mayor Stosh Boyle. Time TBD. Free. Veterans Memorial Park, 3864 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo. 210-659-9900. www.cibolotx.gov
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To kick o the day, the Cibolo Crossing Stampede 5K race will be held. Runners will wind along Ripps Kreusler Road and through Cibolo Crossing, a retail center. The rst 250 runners will get T-shirts and swag bags. After the race, Cibolo Mayor Stosh Boyle and Schertz Mayor Ralph Gutierrez will celebrate the Trail of Two Cities. 7-7:45 a.m. (packet pickup and late registration), 8 a.m. (race begins). $35 (before May 13), $40 (before May 20), $45 (day of race). Cibolo Crossing, 18124 I-35, Cibolo. www.athleteguild.com The eighth annual Cibolo BBQ Cooko will bring live music, vendors and food to Cibolo Crossing. This event serves as a fundraiser with funds being allocated to scholarships and local charities that enrich the lives of underprivileged or high-risk children. As for the contest, categories include brisket, chicken, ribs, beans, cook’s choice and a “kidsque.” Contest winners will receive a monetary prize. For those who are unable to attend the event but still want to support the cause, an online auction will be available May 8-21. Cibolo Crossing, 18124 I-35, Cibolo. www.cibolobbq.com
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During a workshop on April 12, Schertz City Council discussed the condition of Old Wiederstein Road and the next steps for the repair project. Scott McClelland, assistant director of public works, gave a presentation to the council explaining the work that needs to be done on the road. “I think everybody is familiar with the conditions we have on Old Wiederstein Road,” McClelland said. “There are a lot of edge failures and pretty major rutting. It has risen to a level that I feel like we need to address it now instead of waiting for future years.” The project would be on the stretch of Old Wiederstein Road from Cibolo Valley Drive to Dean Road. The initial work will include isolated repairs and a thin asphalt
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East Aviation Boulevard upgrades The third phase of road construction on East Aviation Boulevard from Crockett Drive to Pat Booker Road was complet- ed March 30. The project included bike lanes, curbs, sidewalks, and utilities. Timeline: spring 2020-March 2022 Cost: $5.9 million Funding sources: Alamo Area Met- ropolitan Planning Organization, Universal City
overlay performed by the Schertz Public Works Department. According to McClelland, the project is estimated to run through May 13. The estimated cost of the project is $62,000, to be paid from the streets budget. Due to this project, the Aero Avenue Sidewalk Project will be deferred to scal year 2022-23.
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include a new asphalt base that is stronger than the traditional gravel base and will provide more support and structural capacity. Detours will run from FM 3009 through I-35 Frontage Road, Schertz Parkway and Lookout Road. According to city o cials, two crews will be working simultaneously, with one installing the
sewer line at the Doerr Lane intersection and progressing east, and the other crew beginning street reconstruction on the west end. The project is set to be complete in ve months. Timeline: April-September Cost: Not to exceed $4.9 million Funding source: Schertz Economic Development Corporation reserves
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mission, “to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” Cibolo Mayor Stanley “Stosh” Boyle credits voters and sponsors for making the eld possible. “I credit the project to all of the partners: H E B and GVEC, and everybody that put it together,” Boyle said. “But really, it goes down to the voters. They decided to go ahead and pony up the money to get this going, and the YMCA took it over the nish line. It is really exciting.” Boyle said he is proud to have this project in Cibolo, and he feels it helps provide for an underrepre- sented need within the community. “We want to celebrate this eld,” Boyle said. “Once again, I think it puts Cibolo on the map, but more importantly, it addresses a lot of the issues and lack of activities for those special needs kids in our school districts.” With the eld being located in the same area as the other recreational elds and activities, Boyle said it is in an ideal spot to include all children and puts an emphasis on Cibolo being “the city of choice.” “It is all in the middle of those other ball elds we have, and I think that is important for people to see that we are all on equal playing elds,” Boyle said. “This is just the beginning of a long ... beautiful [sports] complex that we plan to have.”
The Cibolo Family YMCAMiracle Field o cially opened on April 21, bringing recreational activities to those with special needs and disabilities. The project is a combined e ort between the city of Cibolo and the YMCA of Greater San Antonio with additional sponsorships provided by H E B, Frost Bank, local school dis- tricts, The Lions Club, Schertz Bank, the San Antonio Area Foundation, Santikos Entertainment and Guada- lupe Valley Electric Cooperative. Within all of these e orts, Cibolo voters approved a $500,000 bond in 2018 in support of the eld and the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD contributed another $250,000. Fredy Degollado, district vice president for the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, said the project has been in progress for about ve years, from ideation to construction. Degollado said Cibolo was an ideal place for a project of this size, and the eld will help provide for children across the community. “This project is one of a kind in this community,” Degollado said. “There is nothing like it in this area.” According to Degollado, the eld will give individuals with disabilities access to participate in baseball. To achieve this, the eld has a hard rubber surface that allows easy access for wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility devices on the eld. Degollado considers the eld a huge blessing for the community, and it helps the YMCA to serve their
Byron P. Steele High School baseball and softball players helped youth players of all abilities with an April 21 scrimmage game as part of the Miracle Field’s opening ceremony.
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TRIAL TIMELINE Cibolo Mayor Stanley "Stosh" Boyle was elected
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Byrd, who brought the charges to light, said he believes that Boyle betrayed public trust. “It is my opinion that Mr. Boyle’s recent illegal and selfish behavior has placed Cibolo in a very precarious situation as every decision, every document and every meeting he fraudulently presided over, as an illegitimate mayor, is now in question for validity,” Byrd said. On April 26, City Attorney Frank Garza told council members that with the plea deal, he believes the mayor is still able to serve, and council does not need to take further action. Boyle said the rest of his time will be dedicated to unfinished projects. “There is work that is left undone that I want to see through,” Boyle said. “And we were able to put in place so many key people that were able to move the city forward rather than keep us in the dark.”
in 120 hours of community service. Boyle was first elected in 2017, then re-elected in 2019 despite his trial. The council voted 3-3, enabling him to stay on because there were not the required 5 votes to oust him. “The reason I took the deal is because it would be pretty low impact as for what I have to do, and I get to finish my term,” Boyle said to Community Impact Newspaper. “If I wasn’t able to finish my term, it would be a different story because the citizens voted me in, and I want to honor that.” The 1998 conviction bars him from running for office and requires him to step down as mayor. However, according to the plea deal, Boyle will complete his term until the votes are canvassed following the November election. Boyle said he had not intended to seek another term. Former council member Brian
NOVEMBER 2017 Boyle is elected mayor of Cibolo.
Boyle is convicted of conspiracy to manufacture the illicit drug ecstasy.
Cibolo Mayor Stanley “Stosh” Boyle pleaded guilty April 12 to charges of aggravated perjury and tampering with a government document with intent to defraud. The charges were filed against him in August 2019, arising after Boyle failed to list a felony conviction on his application to run for mayor. Boyle was convicted in 1998 of conspiracy to manufacture the illicit drug ecstasy. According to Texas election code, candidates are required to “have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.” According to Boyle, his plea deal for the case required him to acknowl- edge that his conviction barred him from running for office, and he was to pay a $2,000 fine and participate
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Boyle is on trial for failing to mention his conviction on his mayor application.
City Council votes 3-3, missing the
NOVEMBER 2019 required 5 votes to ouster Boyle.
Boyle is re- elected.
APRIL 12, 2022 Boyle pleads guilty to two felony charges.
NOVEMBER 2022 Boyle to complete his term as mayor.
SOURCES: GUADALUPE COUNTY, CITY OF CIBOLO/ COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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News from Judson, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City & Comal ISDs
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Will meet May 17 at 6 p.m. 1060 Elbel Road, Schertz 210-945-6200. www.scuc.txed.net/scucisd Judson ISD Will meet May 19 at 6 p.m. 8205 Palisades Drive, Live Oak 210-945-5100. www.judsonisd.org Comal ISD Will meet May 19 at 6 p.m. 1404 N. I-35, New Braunfels 830-221-2000. www.comalisd.org MEETINGSWE COVER Orchestra, which will perform in February at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio. COMAL ISD On Feb. 24, the Comal ISD board of trustees approved a request made by district sta to begin the hiring process of approximately 65 campus-level teaching positions for the 2022-23 school year. DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS JUDSON ISD During the April 21 board of trustees meeting, district sta gave a presentation on blended learning blueprints for Park Village Elementary and Metzger Middle School. This plan combines online learning, small-group learning, independent learning and peer- to-peer learning to give students and teachers more approaches. Judson ISD On April 21, the board of trustees appointed Shearil Hall as the new principal of Kitty Hawk Middle School and Tanya Rivera- Casares as the principal of Woodlake Elementary School. SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY ISD On April 19, the board of trustees named Lee Conn the new principal at Maxine & Lutrell Watts Elementary School. COMAL ISD Ellie Kennedy, a 10th- grade student at Smithson Valley High School, was named this year’s rst chair Violin 1, or concertmaster, for the Texas All-State Symphony
Judson ISD to use charter buses for competition travel
BY JARRETT WHITENER
CHARTER BUS ESTIMATES The total cost of $570,840 covers each of the events that are anticipated to require a charter bus with the majority of that fund directed at sporting events. TOTAL COST: $570,840
JUDSON ISD The board of trustees voted April 21 that the district will hire charter buses for the 2022-23 school year. This discussion arose due to a school realignment under the University Interscholastic League, which determines where schools travel during sporting events. Under this new alignment, those destinations for events are farther away than prior years, resulting in more travel time and strain on district buses. The estimated cost of the charter buses is $570,840, which will be used to o set the burden on bus routes in the district, Superintendent Jeanette Ball said. “This year we have had some di culties in regards to transportation when it comes to taking our students to events,” Ball said. “Because of the routes we run and several other factors, the time that we get out from school, the places we have to take our students to, the situation of not having enough buses and bus drivers, we are trying to be proactive for what will happen in the fall.” According to district sta , the charter bus option will give sta and trustees time to nd a solution to acquire more buses and drivers by the end of next school year. To be able to do all bus routes and sporting events in
Sporting events: $359,779 Fine arts: $136,061
Playo s/additional trips: $75,000
SOURCE: JUDSON ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
house, the district will need an estimated 13 additional buses and need to increase the driver pay to be more competitive with other districts. According to Ball, due to supply chain issues and the cost of buses, it will take nearly a year for buses to arrive after being ordered. Trustees approved the expense and will continue to address the transportation issues at a later date.
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said Crystal Hermesch, executive director of school nance for CISD, during a March 31 board meeting. “There’s been some ground- breaking [and] site clearing that started in the last couple of weeks,” she said. “We’re still on schedule for construction completion in June of [20]23 and school opening in August of [20]23.” Both campuses are slated to open for the 2023-24 school year, Hermesch said.
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Cibolo City Council seeks solutions to downtown noise complaints CIBOLO City Council on April 12 discussed options for addressing noise complaints from residents regarding some businesses located in Old Town Cibolo. According to Chief of Police Brian Huggins, The noise complaints led to stakeholder meetings with residents and business owners who were asked to attempt to find a compromise. The initial discussions prompted council to discuss whether the decibel limit needed to be changed. WHAT CITIES HEAR Cibolo City Council compared decibel limits to surrounding cities as part of the discussion on whether the noise ordinance should be changed. CIBOLO 10 p.m.-10 a.m. 75 db
complaints were made against five businesses on Main Street, with the majority of the complaints being directed at 1911 Cigars. Huggins said 45% of the complaints came from a single complainant. Each complaint was associated with loud music or other noisy entertainment. The other businesses with complaints filed against them are 1908 House of Wine and Ale, Old Main Ice House, Ernie’s Patio Bar and Noble Lounge, Huggins said. Of the 60 complaints presented, three were found to be in violation of the city’s noise ordi- nance, Huggins told City Council members. The ordinance limits residential and nonresi- dential properties within 100 feet of a residence to 85 decibels from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and 75 decibels from 10 p.m.-10 a.m. Nonresidential properties not within 100 feet of a residence have a limit of 85 decibels at all times. A violation of the ordinance can result in a fine not to exceed $500, Huggins said.
Data from surrounding cities show cities, such as Gruene and New Braunfels, have similar noise level limits as Cibolo. With this information in mind, council made a second request for stakeholders to find a compro- mise for businesses and residents. District 4 Council Member Katie Cunningham recommended that Cibolo adjust the ordinance to account for different zones in the city. This approach would be similar to Round Rock, which has different noise requirements based on whether the property is residential, commercial or a music venue. “We are trying to look at what is best for the whole city,” Cunningham said. “Right now, our ordinance is very broad. It is the same ordinance for the whole city.” Council will revisit this item on a future agenda and move forward depending on results from the stakeholder discussion.
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SOURCE: CITY OF CIBOLO/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Universal City begins talks of $30Mbond election
Schertz City Council will meet May 10 and 24, and June 4 at 6 p.m. 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 4, Schertz. 201-619-1030. MEETINGSWE COVER SANANTONIO On April 13, San Antonio Water System officials declared Stage 2 Water Conservation rules due to a drop in aquifer levels. For information, visit www.saws.org or www.universalcitytexas.com. at 6:30 p.m. 200 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-658-9900. www.cibolo.gov Universal City City Council will meet May 17 and June 7 at 6:30 p.m. 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com Garden Ridge City Council will meet June 2 at 6 p.m. 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge. 210-651-6632. www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us Live Oak City Council will meet May 31 and June 7 at 7 p.m. 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. 210-653-9140. www.liveoaktx.net Selma City Council will meet May 12 at 6:30 p.m. 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma. 210-651-6661. www.ci.selma.tx.us www.schertz.com Cibolo City Council will meet May 24 and June 4 “WE ARE GROWING TOO FAST. OUR INFRASTRUCTURE IS NOT THERE TO KEEP UPWITHANY OF THIS, AND THIS IS JUST ONEWAY TO SLOW IT DOWN.” CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL MEMBER STEVEN QUINN ON ELIMINATING SF5 ZONING, OR MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY HOME ZONE, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. CITY HIGHLIGHTS CIBOLO During the April 12 City Council meeting, Darren Schauer, CEO and general manager of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Company, discussed issues related to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 and ensured the GVEC was taking preventative measures in the event of another weather emergency. SELMA City Council on April 20 approved certificates of obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $10 million. These funds are planned for the purchase of a new ladder truck, to construct a public safety facility and to make road improvements. The certificates will not affect the tax rate.
UNIVERSAL CITY City Council on April 19 discussed a potential bond election to be held in November. According to City Manager Kim Turner, this bond would be used for road repairs around the city, with more details on specific road considerations being announced at a later date. In discussion of the amount Universal City can afford, city financial advisers showed a scenario of the city pulling $30 million in debt and how that debt could affect tax rates. Based on data provided to council, the interest and sinking tax rate would have an estimated increase of $0.02-$0.04 per $100 valuation, depending on how often the bonds are sold. In this scenario, a $250,000 home at a $0.02 increase would pay an estimated $50 more in taxes, while a $0.04 increase would result in an additional $100. City officials noted those with a homestead tax exemp- tion—homeowners who are age 65 and older or disabled— would not see an increase to their tax rate should the city issue another bond during the time of the tax freeze. Mayor John Williams said the streets around the city are in need of repairs, and ultimately, whether a bond is the tool used to make those repairs will be left in the hands of voters. “The potential of having a bond in the future is very important,” Williams said. “We know we need massive work on our streets, so the council will decide if this is
“THE POTENTIAL OF HAVINGA BOND IN THE FUTURE IS VERY IMPORTANT. WE KNOWWE NEED MASSIVEWORKONOUR STREETS, SO THE COUNCILWILL
DECIDE IF THIS IS THEWAYWE WANT TOGO, AND ITWILL BE UP TO THE VOTERS.” JOHN WILLIAMS, UNIVERSAL CITY MAYOR
the way we want to go, and it will be up to the voters.” Council discussion on the bond was preliminary and does not guarantee Universal City will pursue another bond this year. According to Turner, another discussion will be held around July for newly elected council members to review and consider. Should the council decide to call for a bond election, that decision would need to be made in August to be put on the November ballot.
County officials to allocateARPA funds GUADALUPE COUNTY Commis- sioners court on April 5 approved an order to advertise a request for proposals, or RFP, for grant adminis- tration professional services. This approval allows the county to have a professional third-party service assist in the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The second half of the county’s ARPA funding, $32.5 million, is scheduled to arrive in the fall, County Judge Kyle Kutscher said. With funds to allocate before the Dec. 31, 2024, deadline, Guadalupe County commissioners approved the RFP as a way to get the ball rolling on funding projects while remaining within federal guidelines for ARPA spending.
Schertzweighs development code changes
SCHERTZ City Council on April 26 approved five amendments to the city’s Unified Development Code. One of the amendments will address off-street parking for extended periods of time, which has been creating challenges on Main Street for businesses. In particular, auto repair businesses have been parking cars waiting to be serviced on the street. To help mitigate the issues, Assistant City Manager Brian James recommended working with local businesses on getting those cars off the street. “Particular to Main Street, we have said that if you are an auto repair-related use, light or heavy, the parking has to occur on the lot,” James said. “Too many cars are spilling over onto other properties, creating issues there.” According to James, this provision is not an immediate enforcement, but rather a way to address businesses and their parking issues.
This is among one of the many issues that the Main Street Committee faces with code enforcement. “We have got some other issues that we are going to work with business owners on going for- ward,” James said. Other amendments affect city development codes that govern tree preservation and mitigation; commercial and residential zoning districts; outdoor displays and storage; and the permit applica- tion process. MANAGINGMAIN STREET Changes to the Schertz Unified Development Code could help manage cars parked on Main Street.
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The Culinary Cottage allows groups of six to eight people per class with private classes up to 10 people.
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Bracken Village business o ers cooking lessons
N icole Flowers, who has a classes in 2016. Starting out, Flowers held classes for children and had a passion for teaching young people how to cook. “That is where my love for culinary was born; [it] was being taught young to appreciate food and understand the feeling and power of it, and being able to teach kids to eat healthier,” Flowers said. The rst location for what became The Culinary Cottage was in Terrell Hills, Texas, after Flowers began long history with the culinary arts, began teaching cooking receiving requests for cooking classes and help while working in catering. “Within a fewmonths of receiving requests, my husband and I thought we were onto something and decided to take it outside of our kitchen,” Flowers said. The rst iteration of the business moved from the couple’s kitchen to a casita on their property, she said. In 2018, Flowers and her family relocated to New Braunfels, and she opened her shop in Bracken Village. Flowers said the goal of her classes is to give people a hands-on cooking experience that not only teaches reci- pes, but techniques and tips as well. “We try to o er classes that cater BY JARRETT WHITENER
to just about anything,” Flowers said. “We do French, Italian, Greek, vegetarian, seafood classes, pastries and baking, and anything that we can come up with.” During the pandemic, The Culinary Cottage faced similar challenges as restaurants. Flowers had to reduce her class size to allow clients to social distance and she took precautions to ensure her food remained safe. “We gured out ways to get creative,” Flowers said. “We did online classes over Zoom, and we started an online recipe planning thing where we sent you recipes for the week and a grocery list.” Once restrictions were lifted, class sizes returned to six to eight people with private classes taking up to 10. Classes are popular among New Braunfels and metrocom locals, with classes often lling up months in advance, she said. If classes are full, Flowers does o er a waitlist. Flowers said she takes pride in her classes and aims to continue providing an environment where people can learn how to cook while having fun. “It is just so great to see a class hap- pening,” Flowers said. “They usually last a couple of hours, but getting to watch a group of strangers interact with each other and bond over food is remarkable.”
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