BY THOMAS LEFFLER
Schertz Annex Building reopens
Guadalupe County looks to approve update to major thoroughfare plan for future roadway improvements
On Oct. 13, the Guadalupe County Schertz Annex Building at 1101 Elbel Road opened its newly renovated offices. Some details The location houses the offices of the County Clerk, District Clerk and Elections, the Precinct 3 Constable and Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace. The $4.14 million renovations include a new, secure main entrance area, as well as changes to streamline operations, according to a news release. Planning for the project began in the fall of 2023. The architect on the project was Debra J. Dockery Architecture, the release states.
Guadalupe County Commissioners Court is looking to pass an update to its major thorough- fare plan by the end of 2025. The thoroughfare plan is a long-range planning tool for the county’s future roadway system, according to a presentation given to residents Sept. 23. The plan was last updated in 2012. During their Oct. 14 meeting, commissioners agreed Dec. 16 is their goal for passing the plan. During a Sept. 23 public meeting, 424 attendees received a draft of the plan to discuss. Between Sept. 23 and Oct. 7, the county received 193 com- ments about the plan, Assistant County Engineer Barry Black said. While the plan calls for a proactive plan for future roadway improvements and connectivity with local cities, Black said property acquisition is not part of the roadway planning process. Looking ahead Black said the Northeast San Antonio portion of the county, including Cibolo and Seguin in the I-10 corridor, should be taken into consideration in the thoroughfare plan going forward. Black said this Schertz mourns loss of council member On Oct. 19, Schertz city staff announced in a news release that City Council member Tim Brown died. What you need to know Brown was elected to the Place 7 council position in 2018 and served as president of the Schertz Economic Development Corpora- tion from 2011 to 2018, according to the news release. He also served 28 years in the United States Air Force. According to Section 4.06 of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, the City Council shall call a special election to fill a single vacancy with 365 days or more remaining on the term. According to agenda documents, a special election to fill the Place 7 council seat will take place on Dec. 20.
The timeline
Guadalupe County finalized and adopted the current major thoroughfare plan 2023-25: County develops an update to the plan Sept. 23: County holds public meeting for residents Oct. 23: Public comment period on plan ends Nov.: County compiles public comments and makes any final changes
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Dec. 16: County to approve final amended plan
SOURCE: GUADALUPE COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
is due to potential development bringing on traffic impacts, such as semitrucks driving through the area. The public comment period ended Oct. 23. Now, county staff will compile the feedback for final review before the plan is adopted Dec. 16.
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Universal City council extends ETJ agreements Universal City council extended nonannexation agreements with extraterritorial jurisdiction properties surrounding FM 1518 and Cibolo Creek during its Oct. 7 meeting. Mayor Tom Maxwell broke a 3-3 tie on a motion to extend the agreements for five years, rather than annex the 148 acres and 13 properties. The council’s decision means that it is now up to each property owner to decide if they wish to extend the agreement or be annexed, City Manager Kim Turner told Community Impact. The nonannexation agreement process began in 2015, when Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph con- ducted a joint land use study and found concern in vacant property across the area encroaching on the base. In response, cities surrounding the base annexed the ETJ containing the properties to gain local control. Landowners were against annex- ation when the city met with them, leading to a
10-year nonannexation agreement term approved in January 2016, Turner said. Annexation would give landowners city services such as police and fire protection, emergency medical services and solid waste collection, agenda documents state. What’s next Turner said the city will reach out to the property owners to get their decision whether to remain in the nonannexation agreement or to be annexed. Council will look to approve the deci- sions at a Dec. 16 meeting.
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