Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on Nov. 3, 2026 received an update on two ARPA-funded construction projects and learned the U.S. Treasury will not permit an extension; approved a controversial final plat for Lantana Unit 2 despite drainage concerns and a 3-2 vote; and approved several contracts, change orders and routine consent items.
Discussion Points
•Administration recommended renewal based on performance and benefits inside the jail.
•Adult Detention authored the RFP scope and specifications.
•Bluebonnet Trails provides psychiatric services in the jail and has done so for several years.
•Counsel warned denial raises statutory and litigation risk.
•Current vendor will be extended month-to-month until replacement contract awarded.
•Extra inspections were required by city or specifications and were not in UES’ original billing.
•Retainage (5%) likely cannot be billed post-deadline without special authority; staff recommends conservatism.
•Some drainage and roadway areas are within City of Santa Clara jurisdiction, complicating county remedies.
•Staff said UES confirmed this would be the last change order for inspections.
•Staff urged strong close-out evidence (photos, geotags) for potential audits.
•Third-party reviewer issued a letter of no objection but flagged possible modeling problems.
•Treasury will not extend ARPA grant; must complete by 12/31/2026 to use funds.
Decisions
•Change orders approved.
•Final plat approved by court vote 3–2.
•Order to advertise approved.
•Renewal approved.
Directions
•Keep the EOC/ERC closeout on each court agenda for brief updates.
•Obtain letters of engagement and cost estimates for a drainage study if warranted.
•Publish the RFP and manage Q&A by Nov. 18; accept proposals through Dec. 2.
•Return to court for award after evaluation.
•Staff to attempt a meeting with the city and the developer to pursue mitigation.
•Staff to improve communications and oversight of third-party proposals and to report on final invoices.
•Staff to reconcile bills and pay applications and work with contractors to maximize billing before the deadline.
The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court convened a special meeting Nov. 2, 2026, to enter an executive session under Section 551.074 for interviews for the county human resources director. The court conducted multiple closed interviews, took no appointment action and adjourned after reconvening in the afternoon.
Discussion Points
•Chair announced Item 2 would be an executive session under Section 551.074 to deliberate appointment of the human resources director.
•Chair stated interviews would begin at 9:00 a.m. and were expected to wrap up around 2:00 p.m.
•Upon return from closed session, the Chair stated multiple interviews were conducted and thanked applicants.
Decisions
•Motion to adjourn approved; meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.
•No appointment made at this meeting; no formal action on Item A.
Directions
•Clerk to record no action taken on Item A and reflect reconvening time in minutes.
•Place the HR director appointment back on a future public agenda for further discussion.
City of Cibolo City Council Regular Meeting 10/27/2026
Cibolo City Council meeting on 2026-10-27 covered public safety and traffic complaints, a city traffic study and enforcement response, several land‑use rezoning items (one reconsidered and approved after a failed vote), a multi‑factor authentication resolution, youth advisory bylaw changes, solid‑waste service survey results, and routine staff updates.
Discussion Points
•Council asked for procurement details and clerk confirmation of spending authorization.
•Council asked questions about scope and rollout.
•Council discussed representation and whether to accept students from adjacent jurisdictions.
•Council members expressed concerns about density and potential apartment conversion; some members voted against initially.
•Council requested cost/rotation data for mobile units and cautioned about broad permanent installations.
•Council requested historical spreadsheets and metrics to be included in manager updates.
•Council voted 6‑0 to adopt the resolution.
•MFA described as a tool to confirm identity for email and system access.
•Motion to reconsider allowed council to reopen the item and approve after additional discussion.
•Planning & Zoning recommended denial citing compatibility and infrastructure concerns.
•Police presented data showing high vehicle counts and measurable speeding; staff recommended enforcement and mobile radar deployment.
•Residents reported repeated near‑misses and a past child strike near a bus stop.
•Staff confirmed the purchase was in the adopted budget.
•Staff proposed online resources, QR links and better contractor communication.
•Survey had just under 400 resident responses and highlighted communications gaps and missed pickups.
•Youth members raised quorum and attendance challenges.
Decisions
•Bylaws amended to include grades 6–12; approved 6‑0.
•Purchase approved; procurement to proceed.
•Resolution adopted; implementation planned by IT.
•Zoning amendment approved on reconsideration (6–0).
Directions
•Bylaws amended to expand grade eligibility; staff to publish and recruit under the new rules.
•IT staff to prepare implementation timeline and communications plan.
•Make the survey annual and increase public education on the app and red‑tagging process.
•Planning staff to continue civil/infrastructure review and return with any outstanding permit or variance requests.
•Police to deploy targeted enforcement in the interim and collect before/after data.
•Public Works to proceed with procurement and report back as required.
•Staff to post a garbage‑specific page on the city website and share a spreadsheet of missed pickups and call metrics.
•Staff to provide detailed time‑of‑day breakdowns, cost estimates, and a rotation plan for mobile radar signs.
City of Cibolo City Council Regular Meeting - October 27, 2026
City Council heard residents' safety concerns about speeding and a December pedestrian hit in Westmont, reviewed a traffic study and debated installing permanent or mobile speed-feedback signs; passed a citywide multifactor authentication policy and amended the Youth Advisory Council bylaws to include 6th graders; staff proceed on several development and procurement items.
Discussion Points
•Council had no substantive questions and moved to a vote.
•IT described MFA and the expected citywide rollout.
•Police staffing limitations around shift changes constrain early‑morning enforcement.
•Proposal removes quorum requirement and expands grades to improve participation.
•Quorum rules prevented youth council continuity and events.
•Residents reported a December pedestrian crash and frequent speeding through Westmont.
•Temporary enforcement produced short‑term compliance; residents requested sustained measures.
•Traffic study results: 7,015 vehicles over 13 days; average speed 21.8 mph; 139 vehicles at 31–35 mph; 19 at 36+ mph.
Decisions
•Resolution adopted 6–0.
Directions
•IT to manage rollout and communicate with employees.
•Police to attempt additional patrols around school pickup/drop‑off windows when staffing permits.
•Police to prioritize patrols during school pickup/drop‑off times where feasible.
•Staff to prepare final amended bylaws and make change effective for the youth council.
•Staff to provide options and costs for mobile/permanent speed feedback signs, availability of mobile radar units and potential NTMP petition process.
•Staff to provide peak‑hour speed breakdowns, comparative data for flashing vs. non‑flashing signs, inventory and cost estimates for mobile/permanent devices.
Guadalupe County Commissioner’s Court met Oct. 27, 2026. Residents pressed the court on ambulance coverage and a large asphalt-millings stockpile on Fullman Road; the court received a hospital budget presentation, adopted a proclamation for National Manufacturing Month, approved several procurement and budget items and deferred a contested final plat for Lantana Unit 2 pending further review.
Discussion Points
•Chamber representative emphasized the size and workforce of local manufacturing.
•Commissioner read proclamation text and court adopted it by voice vote.
•Options discussed: approve, approve with conditions, deny for statutory reasons, or defer; court deferred to gather more information.
•Procurement includes handhelds/mobiles for multiple public‑safety departments and multi‑year subscription prepayment to lock pricing.
•Projected gross revenue increase ~$49M driven by outpatient imaging (+$18M), lab (+$6.5M) and volume growth.
•Projected net income increase from $8.3M to $11.8M year over year; capital spending tied to Laurel Building.
•Purchasing confirmed use of HGAC cooperative to satisfy competitive purchasing requirements.
•Resident argued county lacks a designated ambulance service and raised concerns about rapid housing growth increasing risk.
•Resident reported an ~1 hour ambulance delay and repeated 911 reroutes during a severe injury on Oct. 12.
•Residents described safety hazards from heavy truck movements and a large asphalt millings stockpile on private property off Fullman Road.
•Road & Bridge said it lacks authority to stop private property activity absent evidence of commercial use; TCEQ was investigating potential permit triggers for stockpiling and runoff controls.
•TRC and former county engineer issued letter of no objection, but commissioners presented photos and field observations of ponding and questioned adequacy of retention.
Decisions
•Motion to approve and authorize prepayment carried by voice vote.
•No action taken at this meeting; item placed on next week's agenda.
•No formal action taken; court to follow up with research and staff findings.
•No immediate county restrictions; matter to be monitored and revisited when TCEQ completes its determination or additional evidence is developed.
•Presentation accepted; no county appropriation or budget action taken at meeting.
•Proclamation accepted; no further action required.
Directions
•Authorize prepayment as stated in invoices; purchasing to finalize contract paperwork.
•Commissioners requested follow‑up on patient volumes and staffing/cost drivers as needed.
•Residents encouraged to file formal complaints with TCEQ and gather evidence (invoices, video).
•Staff (Road & Bridge and Environmental Health) to continue coordination with TCEQ and the sheriff's office and report back with findings and any enforceable options.
•Staff to pursue additional technical review and coordinate with city of Santa Clara for drainage mitigation options and to return with findings next week.
•Staff to research options (ESD, contractual ambulance service, regulatory complaint process) and report back to the court.
Residents raised safety concerns about large asphalt millings being stockpiled along Fullman Road and slow ambulance response times; the court accepted a proclamation for National Manufacturing Month, heard a Glenwood Regional Medical Center budget presentation, approved several contracts and budget amendments, and deferred a contested Lantana Unit 2 plat for further review.
Discussion Points
•CFO reported $49M gross revenue increase projection for 2027 driven by outpatient services and price increases.
•Chamber rep highlighted manufacturing workforce numbers and the sector's local importance.
•Commissioners discussed potential remedies including requiring a commercial driveway, weight/parking restrictions, sheriff enforcement for roadway obstruction, and the possibility of road widening or abandonment but noted legal and practical constraints.
•Consent items approved as a block.
•County staff acknowledged receipt of city D.A. and third‑party reviewer letters but said the drainage review did not trigger required modifications per the checklist.
•County staff explained the variance request for a temporary aerobic drip system to serve a new fire station while sewer service is extended.
•Developer presented plat and drainage reports reviewed by Coude and TRC; staff and a commissioner presented photographs and field evidence showing ponding and intersection drainage issues.
•Hospital projects net income growth from about $8.3M to $11.8M; commissioners asked about patient volume and praised progress.
•Lead time for build estimated at 29–32 months; staff will monitor for stock opportunities to accelerate delivery.
•Multiple budget amendments were passed to reconcile FY2026 matters and set FY2027 lines for grant and donated assets.
•Neighbors presented evidence of a large asphalt milling stockpile and heavy truck traffic, and said the narrow, 11–13 foot road impairs safe passing and emergency response access.
•Purchasing staff presented three quotes and explained prepayment locks multi‑year subscription pricing.
•Resident reported a one‑hour ambulance delay for a severely injured youth and said there is no county‑designated ambulance service covering growing subdivisions near Seguin.
•Resident requested the county pursue creation of an ESD or other financing/operational solution to ensure timely ambulance coverage.
•Road & Bridge and environmental staff explained limits of county authority absent evidence of commercial use; TCEQ is investigating environmental permit triggers.
•Staff confirmed cooperative procurement (HGAC) to satisfy competitive‑bidding requirements.
•Staff explained prepayment avoids imminent manufacturer price increases and provides a discount of roughly $98,508.
•Staff recommended conditions including maintenance and eventual tie‑in to sewer service; commissioners discussed reserve-area differences between county order and state requirements.
Decisions
•Accepted developer's performance bond; no action on the final plat (tabled) pending further review.
•Approved Motorola contract and authorized prepayment.
•Approved prepayment agreement and purchase order.
•Consent items and budget amendments approved.
•No immediate regulatory enforcement action taken by the court; matter to return to court pending evidence or further agency findings.
•Proclamation adopted
•Variance approved.
Directions
•Authorize prepayment per invoices and proceed with contract execution.
•Finance staff to process the budget amendments and report back with appropriate journal entries and documentation.
•Grant variance for five years with maintenance and monitoring conditions.
•Proceed with prepayment and execution of the purchase order under purchasing oversight.
•Road & Bridge to assess road condition and options for weight or parking restrictions if statutory tests are met.
•Staff to continue investigation and coordinate with TCEQ; residents encouraged to collect invoices, videos or other evidence showing commercial sales or off‑site deliveries.
•Staff to explore options for establishing designated ambulance service or Emergency Services District and report back to court.
•Staff to investigate additional drainage studies or mitigation options and coordinate with the city of Santa Clara; the plat was set to return for further consideration.
City of Cibolo EDC Regular Meeting - October 15, 2026
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) met to approve routine consent items, hire a new marketing admin, approve three grant/contract requests including two business-improvement grants and a $50,000 professional services agreement, cancel the December meeting, schedule a holiday appreciation event, approve the 2027 meeting calendar, and convene an executive session on five named development projects.
Discussion Points
•Applicant described signage, plumbing and food-prep work.
•Clarify whether travel and travel time are billable under the contract.
•Company anticipates more than $5 million investment and to open in Feb 2027.
•Concerns about optics and precedent for a board-and-staff appreciation dinner.
•Contract's hourly rate and how billable days equate to the $50,000 cap were discussed.
•Executive session topics listed as five project code names.
•Golden Shovel chosen as top website vendor; PO is with finance and a 22–25 week build is expected.
•Rationale for canceling Dec. meeting: historically low quorum and fewer agenda items.
•Representative emphasized hiring and community engagement.
•Staff announced new hire Carissa Vega and website RFQ results.
•Total project quote $25,000; applicant requested $12,810.22 with EDGE grant assistance.
Decisions
•Approve contract contingent on council approval and with edits discussed.
•Approve up to $15,000 contingent on invoice verification.
•Approve up to $50,000 subject to invoice verification.
City of Cibolo Planning & Zoning Commission - October 14, 2026
Planning & Zoning Commission in Cibolo, Texas held a public hearing and recommended denial (4–3) of a proposed comprehensive plan amendment to change ~29.4 acres along FM 1103/Tully Road from estate/state residential to community residential; commissioners expressed concerns about drainage, traffic and uncertain timing of TxDOT roadwork. A related rezoning was postponed for more information.
Discussion Points
•Legal/notice constraints for recommending a different zoning district without renoticing; potential supermajority requirements at council if commission conflicts with applicant request; the presence of mailed oppositions (two received).
•Mayoral/resident testimony that existing channelization routes water across site; concern for Tully Road flooding that blocks school access; engineers’ statement that detention will be designed to release less than current flows (95% of existing conditions).
•Upcoming joint data center/UDC meeting on Oct. 19; staff evaluating repealing SF‑5/SF‑6 and rezoning undeveloped/unplatted parcels to SF‑4 per council direction; predevelopment meeting with Zipline International raised need to evaluate new use classifications.
•Whether changed conditions (TxDOT widening, sewer work, development of nearby parcels) justify amending the future land-use map; repeated concerns about drainage along Tully Road and access near Steele High School; whether detention oversizing promises can be enforced at planning stage.
Decisions
•Postponed the rezoning item for additional staff/legal input.
•Recommend denial of the comprehensive plan amendment to City Council (4–3).
Directions
•Staff and applicant to include drainage discussion in future planning/platting record; commission requested additional clarity for council packet.
•Staff to consult city attorney, add mail‑out notes to the record and return with analysis and options.
•Staff to include commission comments and mail-out responses in council packet; follow-up planning and platting reviews required if proposal proceeds.
•Staff to prepare UDC options, possible phasing and to return to council for direction.
City of Cibolo City Council Regular Meeting - October 13, 2026
Cibolo City Council met Oct. 13, 2026; the council heard proclamations and public comments, held public hearings on multiple zoning items, delayed a large rezoning vote for lack of quorum, approved a smaller neighborhood commercial rezoning, considered a UDC amendment on smoke/vape/CBD retail (motion failed), accepted FEMA SAFER grant funding for 12 firefighters, set a Dec. 8 public hearing on updated impact fees, and directed staff on water-rights/CBLGC questions ahead of a joint meeting with Schertz.
Discussion Points
•$151M roadway figure systemwide; $71M eligible; about $57M recoverable over 10 years after credits.
•Buffer distance (300 vs. 500 feet) from sensitive uses and how exclusions for grocery/convenience stores affect practical buffer coverage.
•CIAC recommended maximum ceilings with six‑month phased start for most fees except immediate South wastewater fee.
•City staff responded that searches have audit trails and data retention is 30 days and said oversight questions will be addressed in strategic-plan meetings.
•Council highlighted service statistics (1,500 served; ~30,000 services) and the center’s new facility.
•Council issued ceremonial proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Scribe Center.
•Developer committed to help extend sewer/water (oversize to 30-inch trunk lines) as part of subdivision process.
•Grandfathering and nonconforming-use questions (abandonment period as defined by code).
•Grant amount ($1,806,647.97) and performance/recruitment timeline.
•Overview of roadway, water, wastewater and drainage service areas and CIP projects.
•Planned local match to be funded by new-property revenues and overtime-savings.
•Resident requested stricter justification, independent audits, retention limits, cybersecurity assessment, and annual public reporting of ALPR use.
•Staff mailed 14 notices; two returned in opposition to single-family component.
•Whether to prohibit free samples/promotional giveaways for vape/CBD products and enforcement differences with gas/convenience stores.
Decisions
•7b approved 5–0; 7a tabled due to quorum/legal requirement.
•Motion to adopt amended UDC failed 4–1; item to return to future agenda.
•Public hearing scheduled for Dec. 8, 2026; council signaled support to consider CIAC recommendations.
•Resolution approved 5–0 to accept FEMA SAFER grant and authorize matching plan.
Directions
•Accept grant and proceed with recruitment; staff to report back on hiring milestones and budget takeover planning.
•Planning staff to return the larger SF‑4 item with full packet after required notice and when quorum supports action.
•Set Dec. 8 public hearing and prepare ordinance language reflecting CIAC policy recommendation; provide additional clarifications on recoverable amounts and applicable service areas.
•Staff to include ALPR oversight, audit and transparency questions in council strategic-plan discussions.
•Staff to redraft ordinance language to incorporate council edits and provide legal guidance on notice requirements and enforcement implications.
Guadalupe County Commissioners Court met Oct. 13, 2026, receiving a construction update on the Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Response Center, debating whether to continue a $1.8M GLO bridge grant or fund county-built crossings, denying a right-of-way variance for a South Santa Clara subdivision, approving an RFQ for flood-mitigation engineering, and adopting a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Discussion Points
•Airflow commissioning critical for finish work; target Nov. 16.
•Alternatives include county-built clear-span bridges (~$400K each) or additional culverts (~$125K) at one crossing.
•Applicant proposed 40-foot access easement + 30-foot roadway in lieu of 70-foot ROW for a 5.3-acre commercial cutout.
•ARPA fund closeout and federal deadlines constrain scheduling and invoicing.
•Commissioners raised concerns about precedent and county enforcement limits.
•Contractors reported 40 days of rain delay and unexpected high‑plasticity soils causing schedule slips.
•County match of roughly $625,000 and administrative burden for a reimbursing grant noted.
•Grant administrator warned of potential repayment risk if the county withdraws.
•Proclamation cited local service volume: 1,675 crisis calls and 7,513 services in prior year.
•RFQ to gather qualifications for a drainage master plan and targeted flood mitigation studies; $2.0–$2.5M grant range discussed.
•Staff cautioned that subdivision triggers the 70-foot requirement and that future residential development could create safety and utility issues.
•Staff presented a $2.38M combined estimate and explained why the grant design requires land acquisition and a no-rise standard.
•Thriving Hearts CEO thanked court and public; announced candlelight vigil Oct. 22.
Decisions
•Motion to deny variance carried 3–2.
•No final decision; staff follow-up requested.
•No formal action; change order item for insulation inspection pulled for later consideration.
•Order to advertise RFQ approved; staff to proceed with procurement schedule.
•Proclamation approved unanimously.
Directions
•Continue weekly project coordination meetings and provide updates to court.
•Court authorized advertising RFQ and asked staff to return with scope, finalist interviews and budget implications before obligating match funds.
•Court presented proclamation and encouraged public participation in awareness events.
•Daniella (staff) to discuss future implications with the applicant and advise on utilities and subdivision triggers.
•Staff to contact GLO grant manager to discuss extensions, penalties and reallocation options.
•Staff to engage engineer to identify scope reductions and alternative designs.
•Staff to pursue substantial-completion coordination with City of Seguin and assist with inspections.
Regular session of the Guadalupe County Commissioner's Court on 2026-10-13 covering a domestic violence proclamation, updates on EOC/ERC construction and ARPA funding timing, a contested GLO bridge grant discussion and variance denial for a South Santa Clara Road subdivision, several administrative approvals, and a flood-mitigation RFQ decision.
Discussion Points
•40-day rain delays and high plasticity soils increased scope and schedule risk.
•Airflow commissioning, permanent power hookups and MEP finish are immediate milestones.
•ARPA eligibility/timing constrains what can be performed/payed after Dec. 31.
•Candlelight vigil scheduled Oct. 22 from 6–7 p.m. in Central Park.
•Commissioners voiced budgetary concern about matching funds and administrative workload.
•County concerned about setting precedent and long-term road/right-of-way impacts.
•County staff confirmed the usage configuration and moved to approve the MOU.
•Developer cited lack of power and sewer capacity as reasons to limit initial footprint.
•GLO could seek repayment for funds already spent if county withdraws.
•Grant-backed design estimated at ~$2.38M for two crossings; county alternatives could cost ~ $800,000 each.
•RFQ release required to keep grant eligibility and avoid losing opportunity.
•Selected grant sites chosen under LMI criteria; commissioners questioned LMI applicability.
•State CID requested space for investigations; they will bring their own furniture and currently occupy room 54B.
•Thriving Hearts provided local service numbers: 1,675 crisis calls and 7,513 services from Sept 2025–Aug 2026.
•TWDB grant size estimated at $2.0–2.5M with county match ~$625,000.
•Variance triggered because subdividing 5 acres from 22-acre parcel.
Decisions
•Advertise RFQ 27-04
•MOU approved
•Proclamation approved
•Variance denied 3–2
Directions
•Proceed with RFQ advertising; staff to return with award recommendations and budget amendment if necessary.
•Staff to consult GLO grant manager and return with re-scoped options and repayment risk analysis.
•Staff to coordinate with city for inspections and explore substantial-completion assistance.
•Staff to follow up with developer on alternatives and compliance steps.
City of Cibolo City Council Special Meeting - September 29, 2026
Cibolo City Council held a special meeting Sept. 29, 2026 to discuss legal representation and offers related to the Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC) water assets, review a comprehensive settlement agreement and related wastewater capacity swaps, and receive a detailed briefing on the city's water supply and wastewater planning and financing. Council approved contracting with Bracewell LLP for legal review and directed staff to seek best-and-final terms from Green Valley SUD while scheduling a joint meeting with Schertz.
Discussion Points
•$600,000 city commitment to Bolton Road sewer extension subject to formal request and verifiable plans/bids.
•Both offers should be fully vetted; valuation is not only dollars but terms and operational impacts.
•Capacity allocations in phase 1 (0.5 MGD) and later phase expansions; cumulative free capacity to GVSUD by phase 3.
•CCMA proposes cost-value engineering measures to reduce per-gallon costs.
•Council asked about fee caps and possibility to have proposers pay legal fees under development agreements.
•Council asked that proposers and counsel be present so both cities hear technical responses publicly.
•Council requested coordinated work between staff and new counsel on valuation and options.
•Debt timeline: design/opinions early 2027, debt approvals early 2027, bid summer 2027, construction completion projected 2029-2030.
•Design 60% opinion returned construction estimate ~$85M (up from $75M).
•Discrepancy between raw-water purchase (1,350 af) and treated-water allocation (1,230 af) suggests ~10% loss to be clarified with CRWA.
•Five CSA components and their roles in resolving CCN/service area disputes.
•Mid-cities pipeline lease that adds capacity will terminate end of 2027; resolving it could save ~$265,845/year.
•Request for public disclosure of exact rights, volume, compensation, and whether access would be retained.
•Residents urged council to retain water rights and evaluate long-term value of CVLGC offers.
•Schertz mayor requested a pause in negotiations until both councils meet.
•Schertz mayor requested joint meeting before further negotiation.
•Scope of work includes valuations, contract review, and P3 experience.
Decisions
•Consensus to schedule a joint meeting on Oct. 22; staff to finalize logistics.
•Council accepted the presentation and used it to frame subsequent wastewater and financing discussions.
•Council agreed to pursue further vetting and directed staff to seek best-and-final offer from GVSUD (see separate article).
•Council will consider impact-fee ordinance and formal debt issuance later in the fall after more finalized cost and debt schedules.
•Direction recorded; further negotiations and legal analysis to follow.
•Engage Bracewell LLP; motion passed 7-0.
•No immediate action to develop CVLGC assets; further data and contract clarification required before committing to large capital projects.
Directions
•CCMA and city staff to coordinate final design, refine cost estimate and debt schedule and return to council for debt approval and impact-fee adjustments.
•City manager to execute engagement letter and coordinate with Bracewell; Bracewell to begin review of Commodore and GVSUD materials.
•City manager to request best-and-final offer from GVSUD and to coordinate with Bracewell LLP for valuation and contract analysis.
•City staff to coordinate joint meeting agenda and invite Schertz, CBLGC, GVSUD/Commodore representatives and legal counsel.
•Council agreed to Oct. 22 as a tentative date.
•Council to provide additional analysis and ensure legal review; schedule joint meeting with Schertz for Oct. 22.
•Council to track CSA implementation and budget impact.
•Incorporate consultant recommendations into strategic plan for water portfolio.
•Staff to include debt and detailed fiscal slides in later wastewater presentations.
•Staff to work with CRWA to resolve contract and capacity questions and to update regional planners with corrected data.
Guadalupe County Commissioner’s Court met Sept. 29, 2026. The court heard a public safety appeal about aggressive dogs in the Redwood neighborhood, approved proclamations for Mediation Awareness Month and Fire Prevention Week, kept its employee stop‑loss deductible at $125,000 after a Gallagher presentation, adopted the 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan and the 2026–27 annual road plan, approved several procurement awards, authorized a budget reimbursement to restore asset‑forfeiture funds, and allocated $29,502 in supplemental volunteer fire department funding to the McQueeney VFD (4–1).
Discussion Points
•Asset forfeiture had been used to fund staff while general‑fund positions were vacant; replenishment would allow continued program funding.
•Court discussed precedent and timing concerns with using general fund to reimburse forfeiture lines.
•Court emphasized right‑of‑way preservation and the living nature of the plan.
•Extensive multi‑precinct outreach and modifications addressed most citizen requests.
•Fire marshal discussed lithium‑ion battery hazards and outreach at county fair.
•Gallagher projected a 16% rise in baseline claims and explained tradeoffs between premium savings and increased claims liability.
•Hydraulic studies ordered for low‑water crossings and some work deferred due to contractor floods in Kerr County.
•Julie and staff reported recent trend data (3 people hit stop loss in 2025; 9 in 2026 to date).
•McQueeney said it was shorted annual funding in FY22–23 due to previous administration issues, and it still did not receive an earlier $100,000 ARPA allocation received by other VFDs.
•Mediation center highlighted 200+ pro se mediations and $20,000 in donated/discounted services.
•Options presented included splitting funds among multiple VFDs or providing full allocation to McQueeney to remedy the prior shortfall.
•Overlay miles increase to extend pavement life; reconstruction projects prioritized for roads at risk of failure.
•Reyes reported at least two documented dog bites in the neighborhood and said animal control/police have been unable to produce further enforcement.
•She requested possible county actions such as sworn affidavits, sheriff/animal control involvement, or other logistical guidance.
Decisions
•Adopt annual road plan as presented.
•Adopt the 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan.
•Allocate full remaining supplemental funds ($29,502) to McQueeney VFD (motion passed 4–1).
•Authorize the described use of general fund savings and reimbursement.
•Both proclamations approved by voice vote.
•No change to the individual stop‑loss deductible; keep at $125,000.
Directions
•Auditor to effect budget amendment and transfer funds.
•Brooks to return with engineering/hydraulic study results and cost estimates for major reconstructions.
•County Auditor to process accounting adjustments and reimburse state forfeiture fund.
•Plan to be revisited periodically; staff/consultant to follow up on specific precinct requests.
•Staff to continue exploring non‑stop‑loss cost controls and present options at a future meeting.
The Guadalupe County Commissioner's Court met Sept. 29, 2026 and adopted a new 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan and the 2026–27 annual road plan, kept the countystop-loss deductible at $125,000 after a Gallagher presentation, approved multiple budget amendments and contract awards, and allocated remaining volunteer-fire supplemental funds to Lake McQueeney VFD.
Discussion Points
•Brooks presented mileage totals and special projects, emphasizing overlays over rebuilds when possible.
•Commissioners asked about cost sharing and lease implications for parking-lot work on third-party property.
•Commissioners clarified that adoption preserves right-of-way options and does not trigger construction permits.
•Commissioners debated whether the supplemental line should be split among departments or used to address this specific historic shortfall.
•Commissioners discussed the unorthodox nature but accepted reimbursement to extend program continuity.
•County Attorney explained prior use of asset-forfeiture funds to pay staff and need to replenish those funds for future commitments.
•Gallagher presented modeling showing projected 16% claims growth and tradeoffs of raising individual stop-loss deductibles.
•HR noted increasing numbers of members meeting stop-loss levels in recent years.
•McQueeney representatives explained prior withheld funding due to issues under a prior administration and presented outstanding balances and loan payments.
•Staff and commissioners emphasized public outreach and that the plan is a living document.
Decisions
•Adopt annual road plan.
•Adopt the 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan (approved).
•Allocate full remaining supplemental funding to Lake McQueeney VFD (4-1).
•Approve authorization to use general-fund and reimburse forfeiture fund.
•No change to stop-loss deductible; continue reviewing cost-saving measures.
Directions
•Apply the remaining $29,502 to McQueeney VFD via budget amendment.
•Auditor and county attorney to reconcile and document transfers.
•Auditor to process the amendment and transfer funds.
•Authorize general-fund transfers and reimburse asset forfeiture fund.
•Keep the $125,000 individual stop-loss level and pursue other cost-saving strategies.
•Proceed with scheduled overlays and low-water crossing designs.
•Publish adopted plan and integrate profiles into land-use review.
•Schedule periodic reviews as conditions change.
•Staff to present additional options at a future meeting.
•Staff to produce estimates and return with proposed interlocal agreement language for work on Geronimo VFD parking lot.
City of Cibolo City Council Regular Meeting - September 22, 2026
Cibolo City Council met Sept. 22, 2026. Major items included an independent audit and council vote to table the city's impact-fee financial audit for corrections, prolonged discussion of multiple development agreements and rezoning options, staff updates on infrastructure projects and a pair of competing proposals for a portfolio of groundwater leases owned by the Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation.
Discussion Points
•Auditor summarized scope and findings covering 10/01/2020-09/30/2025; identified interest, refunds and one incentive credit (HEB).
•Commodore proposed PFC-backed bond financing, developer-funded permitting, and a royalty to the PFC; estimated permitting costs $3\u0002$5M and capital ~$40M for pipelines and facilities.
•Council and residents pressed on single ingress/egress, flood history in Saddle Creek branch, and whether sprinklers plus fire pump are an adequate code-backed mitigation for the missing secondary access.
•Council asked about bond risk, reserved municipal allocation, royalty rate modeling, water quality/treatment needs, and how a PFC's lifespan and debt relate to long-term royalties.
•Council asked about financing options and staff confirmed pursuit of grants and low-cost financing where available.
•Council directed staff to pursue legacy standards for developed parcels and to rezone unplatted parcels to SF-4 in phased actions.
•Council identified arithmetic inconsistencies on schedules and an apparent 11/03/2025 refund outside audit period.
•Council requested removal of restricted-use language so the audit can be published publicly as required by Texas law.
•Design contract supports sanitary sewer master plan and CCMA connection.
•Developer presented revised plan: 53 detached homes, minimum lot sizes around 6,500 sq ft, reduced impervious cover to 55%, private gated streets and tree preservation.
•GVSUD proposed acquiring or developing the leases, committing wastewater/treatment capacity back to Cibolo (525,000 gpd each), transferring ~376 acres of wastewater service area and offering up to 1,000 acre-feet of municipal water at their cost when available.
•Staff and developer agreed to provide a land study, building-official concurrence on sprinklers as mitigation, and detailed drainage calculations and commitments.
•Staff identified ~580 undeveloped acres and recommended treating developed/platted properties differently than unplatted parcels.
•Staff presented options to address the gap where SF-5/SF-6 remain on the zoning map but regulations were repealed.
Decisions
•Authorize design contract with Freese and Nichols; motion passed 7-0.
•Council gave direction to return with the requested materials; no final action taken on the development agreement at this meeting.
•Hybrid approach approved by consensus; staff to draft rezoning packages.
•Motion to table audit passed 6-1; corrections and republication required before final adoption.
•No formal council action; direction to staff to assemble comparative materials and legal/financial analysis.
Directions
•Auditor to correct schedule calculations and remove restricted-use language; staff to publish corrected report and return to council for final action.
•Developer to provide land study or agree to perform it; building official to document inspection and acceptance criteria for sprinkler/fire-pump mitigation; developer to provide stormwater detention calculations and a written 80/20 retention target if applicable.
•Phase rezones by area and return with parcel-specific maps; verify FLUM implications and outreach plans.
•Proceed with design, return with bid documents and recommended construction-award timing.
•Staff to prepare a comparative briefing that includes financial models, legal risk (bond/PFC liabilities), CCN implications, and a timeline tied to lease expirations; staff to coordinate with CVLGC and provide materials to councilors for decision-making.
Cibolo Economic Development Corporation approved routine consent items and several small business improvement grants, heard a presentation on international recruitment from a Japan-market consultant, approved restructuring its grant programs into a citywide EDGE grant, discussed proposed Unified Development Code language for unlisted uses (including data centers), and established two new standing committees.
Discussion Points
•Applicant described larger downtown plans including three new commercial units and a $480,000 initial project cost.
•Applicant presented scope of improvements (flooring, lighting, cabinetry, electrical).
•Board asked about noise, footprint and food trucks; applicant said sound would be automated to comply with noise ordinance and footprint would not be expanded.
•Board clarified matching rules remain 1:1 for standard grants.
•Board concerned that the added legislative step could add ~3 months or more to approvals and deter recruitment for certain uses (example: battery manufacturing, data centers).
•Board members expressed support and raised availability concerns; staff proposed rotation and limited daytime commitments.
•Junko detailed relationships with Tokyo and multiple prefectures and offered targeted outreach for suppliers, manufacturers and trade events.
•Proposal to consolidate grants into two-tier EDGE program to simplify administration.
•Proposal to treat any unlisted UDC use as requiring a UDC amendment (planning commission and council hearings).
•Staff confirmed documentation and eligibility; board asked no substantive questions.
•Staff noted prior $50,000 awards and the proposed $1,000,000 capital-investment threshold for strategic awards.
•Staff recommended sunsetting the grant committee because its work concluded and proposed two new committees for outreach and recruitment.
•Staff said a contract for services will be presented to the board in October.
•Suggestions included defining objective categories for routine uses and formally including EDC earlier in the process.
Decisions
•Approval to sunset grant committee and establish two new standing committees.
•Award approved by voice vote for up to $15,000.
•Board approved sunsetting prior grant and adopting two-tier EDGE program.
•Board provided direction for staff to prepare draft language and return for review.
•Grant approved by voice vote for reimbursement up to $15,000.
•No formal action taken; presentation acknowledged and staff to follow up.
Directions
•Staff to administer reimbursement per requirements.
•Staff to draft language to include EDC in the process and to consider objective categories or thresholds to expedite routine cases; staff to circulate a draft to the board early next week.
•Staff to finalize guidelines and return with implementation documents.
•Staff to process reimbursement following submission and verification of paid invoices.
•Staff to return in October with charters, membership options and schedules.
•Staff to return with contracting documents for consideration at a future meeting.
City of Cibolo City Council Special Meeting - September 15, 2026
Cibolo City Council held a special meeting to adopt the FY2026–27 budget, approve a 0.5515 tax rate (3.03% increase), ratify the tax increase, and approve a $60,000 one-time amendment to fund up to five pedestrian crosswalk installations; council discussed grant uncertainty for Flock cameras, technology subscriptions, staffing studies, and street maintenance needs.
Discussion Points
•Concerns about using ARPA for software that creates future recurring costs.
•Council discussed procedural language required for the motion to adopt the tax rate.
•Estimated crew cost: ~$320,000 for leader + 3 maintenance workers to operate the new equipment.
•Grant moved to fiscal cycle; guidance pending from governor's office.
•Grant pays for personnel and cameras; city share ~$33k for camera subscription; total camera package ~$167k for 41 cameras.
•Need for reconciliation of recurring revenue vs recurring expenditures.
•Pavement study due 2027; staff projected possible crew hiring in FY31 under current revenue allocations.
•Procedural path: approve budget ordinance with amendment vs separate amendment to budget lines.
•Proposal to reallocate $113,000 furniture/small equipment to staff/facilities analysis ($50k).
•Questioning of Grammarly usage (8–10 users) and duplication across public engagement platforms.
•Staff noted the separate ratifying resolution required when property tax revenue increases.
•Support for 4–5 crosswalk installations funded with one‑time monies; desire to preserve recurring funds.
•Support for multi‑year budgeting (two‑year budget) to reduce year‑to‑year funding surprises.
Decisions
•Approved FY2026–27 budget ordinance with amendment to fund up to five flashing pedestrian crosswalk installations ($60,000).
•Approved tax‑rate ordinance (0.5515) and ratification resolution.
•No immediate payment to Flock; staff to follow up and present options.
•No reallocation of the $113,000 furniture line during this meeting; compensation study ($40k) remains in budget.
Directions
•Staff to check contracts for non‑appropriation clauses and return with options and potential grant reallocation plan.
•Staff to provide a clear reconciliation of recurring revenues and expenditures for council review.
•Staff to provide prioritized list (order of merit) for road repairs and cost scenarios for earlier crew hires.
•Staff to reevaluate vendor tiers, return pricing comparisons, and provide device/subscription counts by department.
•Staff to return with locations, quotes, and proposed contract for council approval.
Guadalupe County Commissioners Court met Sept. 15, 2026 in Seguin to consider tax-abatement guidelines, a variance request for 550 Riley Road (denied), several budget and procurement actions (including awarding Laney Road improvements), personnel-policy deliberations (longevity pay retained at one year), and administrative items including a committed fund-balance discussion and cybersecurity audit selection.
Discussion Points
•Conflicting NJC communications about CLE; State Bar MCLE review from 2018 and 2026 noted; cost-limiting reimbursement to airfare and one meal per day.
•Cost estimate provided (~$59k full-time; ~$4.5k part-time) and additional HR/payroll workload for six-month rule.
•County counsel advised that the course was not preapproved for Texas MCLE and historically had been denied.
•Discussion of reserves needed for bonding and disaster response and ability to amend commitments later.
•Estimated minimal costs (e.g., Earth Day ~$400) and positive community turnout.
•Explanation of the five GASB 54 fund-balance categories and the difference between financial statements and budgetary commitments.
•IFB closed with eight bids; Clark Construction was lowest responsive bidder; prior performance noted.
•Opportunity for New Berlin to piggyback on alternates was discussed.
•Owner asserted informal staff guidance led him to proceed; staff and attorney emphasized state code prohibits obstructions in right-of-way; commissioners questioned precedent and county liability.
•Policy allows guardrails to ensure consistent review and spending limits.
•Some commissioners cited prior budget-workshop discussion and desire to help short-tenure employees; others emphasized policy consistency and fairness.
Decisions
•Approve addition of Veterans Annual Chili Cook-Off
•Authorized travel; reimbursement contingent on CLE proof
•Award contract to Clark Construction
•Deny the revision; keep one-year requirement
•No action taken today; return with draft resolution
•Variance denied
Directions
•Add event to authorized list; require department forms and itemized cost review.
•Authorize travel; require verification/certification of Texas CLE/MCLE prior to reimbursing county funds.
•Bring a draft committed-fund-balance resolution to the next commissioners' court before fiscal-year end.
•Proceed with contract execution; outreach to New Berlin if requested.
Special meeting of the Guadalupe County Commissioner’s Court on 2026-09-14; commissioners held an executive session to interview candidates and appointed Mike Brooks as road and bridge administrator, effective the same day.
Discussion Points
•Commissioner (S2) proposed appointing Mike Brooks and noted salary would follow the current budget.
•Court planned and held three in-person interviews in executive session for the road and bridge administrator vacancy.
•Judge (S1) confirmed interviews occurred and read the appointment motion on the record.
Decisions
•Interviews were conducted in executive session; subsequent public appointment followed.
•Mike Brooks appointed as road and bridge administrator, effective 09/14/2026.
Directions
•Appointment to take effect immediately, 09/14/2026.
•None recorded in transcript regarding interview evaluation criteria or next steps beyond appointment.
City of Cibolo Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting - September 9, 2026
Cibolo Planning & Zoning Commission met Sept. 9, 2026. Commissioners heard public comment on a proposed Bolton Road rezoning, held public hearings and recommended approval of a UDC amendment to regulate smoke/vape/CBD shops, recommended denial of an 87.4-acre rezoning to SF-4, and recommended approval of a 6.5-acre C-1 frontage rezoning.
Discussion Points
•Consent approval, meeting reschedule due to Veterans Day, including late-arriving public comment cards in council memo.
•SF‑5/SF‑6 analysis paused for additional GIS/legal work.
•Staff presented the proposed UDC text, buffer distances and operational restrictions; police described reasons and peer-city practice; commissioners debated 300 vs 500 foot buffers for residential and asked staff to include exact packet copy for council.
•Temporary package wastewater system intended until city sewer main is extended; HOA maintenance of package plant; traffic and drainage concerns on Bolton Road; proximity to data center; emergency services coverage and response times.
•UDC rewrite timing; EDC report highlights; predevelopment applications and posting of preapplication documents.
•Whether mailed and hand-delivered comment cards should be included in the council memo; clarification that mailed notice covered both rezoning applications.
Decisions
•Commission recommended approval to City Council (7–0).
•Minutes approved; Nov. meeting moved to Nov. 12.
•No formal action; informational update.
•Recommendation for approval (4–3) forwarded to City Council.
•Recommendation for denial approved by commission and forwarded to City Council.
Directions
•Staff to include citizen comment cards and packet copy in council memo; note discussion about possibly increasing residential buffer to 500 feet for council consideration.
•Staff to include comment cards in the council memo and denote whether comments were submitted during Citizens to Be Heard or public hearing.
•Staff to include written public comment cards and packet notes in council memo; checklist items to be recorded as met/not met accordingly.
•Staff to post predevelopment documents and continue to include preapplication links in packets; bring UDC rewrite to commission in November if ready.
•Staff to send calendar invite and include comment cards in council package.
