CITY & COUNTY
News from Cibolo, Live Oak, Schertz, Universal City & Guadalupe County
COMPILED BY JARRETT WHITENER
Schertz City Council will meet Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. 1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg. 4, Schertz. 210-619-1030. www.schertz.com Cibolo City Council will meet Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. 200 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-658-9900 • www.cibolotx.gov Universal City City Council will meet Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com Live Oak City Council will meet Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. 210-653-9140 • www.liveoaktx.net MEETINGS WE COVER critical infrastructure area. City Manager Glen Martel said the generators will ensure the city is able to provide services during emergencies. Generators are funded through American Rescue Plan Act funds, which were distributed to cities in 2021. The $1.4 million project will have a total of seven generators installed. CIBOLO The city of Cibolo is undergoing the redistricting process and looking for resident feedback regarding redistricting options. In the 2021 election, voters approved the transition from a seven single-member district City Council to four single-member districts and three at-large districts. This change will take place over the next two years, with the final at-large seat being filled in the November 2025 election. Until that time, city staff is working to draft the boundaries of the single-member districts and using resident input to help address concerns with the two map options. NUMBER TO KNOW $6 million The amount of Universal City Street Bond funds that will be used during the multi-year construction of the first street projects. The $30 million bond was passed in November 2022 with the goal of repairing streets throughout the city. City Manager Kim Turner said at the time that the bond would be focused on addressing road repair, reconstruction and infrastructure. City Council will hold a discussion in the coming weeks to select which streets will be repaired first. A total of 93 streets could be worked on over the length of the project. HIGHLIGHTS LIVE OAK A new generator was installed at the city of Live Oak’s Well Site No. 4 on June 29. This generator is part of the city’s initiative to put generators at each critical well site and
Universal City Council continues discussion of venue tax allocation
FOUR PRIORITIES City Manager Kim Turner outlined venue tax priorities
for Council to discuss.
Golf Course Interfund Loan repayment (approximately $1.9 million) Make annual transfer of venue tax to the city’s general fund for the management of venue projects Golf course repairs/ improvements Exercise council discretion using venue tax for parks and open spaces
UNIVERSAL CITY During a July 5 meeting, City Council discussed the state of the Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center, the allocation of the venue tax and the plan moving forward. Council decided to allocate the venue tax to the golf course and the linear parks within the city. The background: Voters approved a ballot item for a bond to be passed in 1997 that was used for the construction of the golf course. • In 2002, voters approved the venue tax, which uses funds to help pay off the bond debt. • The 1997 bond debt is set to be paid off in the fiscal year 2023-24 budget, which leaves the City Council to give direction regarding the allocation of funds, whether to remove the tax altogether or come
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up with an alternative option.
The meeting: City Manager Kim Turner outlined venue tax priorities for council to discuss, such as golf course repairs and improvements and using the venue tax for parks and open spaces. • Turner said repairs/improvements to the golf course include updating computers and internet speed, expanding the parking area, build- ing a new pro shop/cart barn, and remodeling the event center. • Depending on the direction council decides to go, the fourth priority would have venue tax funds allocated to linear parks and open spaces that qualify for funding. What’s next?: City Council will revisit the July 5 discussion during budget meetings to determine the
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best way to distribute venue tax revenue among different amenities, or venues. • Since the discussion only gave direction to city staff, further plans to move forward will be approved during future City Council meetings.
Commissioners enact burn ban in unincorporated areas GUADALUPE COUNTY Commissioners Court in Guadalupe County approved a burn ban on July 11 that took affect the next day because the circumstances created a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning, according to the order. The conditions: For residents, household trash and domes- tic waste can be burned in an above-ground enclosure if the operations are in compliance with the following: • The enclosure must have a metal mesh screen on top that prevents any sparks or embers from flying out. • A person age 18 or older must be present during burning. • The Guadalupe County fire marshal or Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office dispatch must be notified in advance
BAN TERMS
Implemented on July 12 due to a public safety hazard. Expiration on Oct. 9, or when order is rescinded. Violations may incur fines up to $500
The burn ban was approved due to public safety hazards, and is set to last three months.
SOURCE: GUADALUPE COUNTY/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
of burning. • A water source must be within 10 feet of the burn enclosure.
• Surfaces around the enclosure must be wet down. • No burning is allowed on days designated as red-flag warning days by the National Weather Service. • Those who do not comply will face a Class C misde- meanor punishable by a fine up to $500. • The ban will expire Oct. 9 or when the order is rescinded.
Applications for Schertz City Council seats places 3, 4 and 5 now available
SCHERTZ Candidate applications for Schertz City Council are now available. Council places 3, 4 and 5 will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. The positions are held by incumbents Jill Whittaker,
Michael Dahle and David Scagliola, respectively. According to the Schertz city charter, applicants for council must have be age 18 or older on the first day of the term of office applied for, be a registered
voter of the city of Schertz and have been a resident of the city for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the deadline for filing for an application for a place on the ballot.
The packet is available in the city secretary’s office at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 2, Schertz or can be found on the city website at www.schertz.com. The deadline for filing is Aug. 21.
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NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM EDITION • AUGUST 2023
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