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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 North Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 AUGUST 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM Minutes of the Regular Called City Council meeting of August 12, 2025. Present: 6- Mayor Frank Ritchie, Mayor Pro Tem Ty Wolosin, Council Member Joe Bateman, Council Member Quinten Scott, Council Member Bret A. Bunker, and Council Member Joseph Macaluso Staff Present: Ben Thatcher, Ryan Bass, Sarah Buckelew, Jeff Carroll, Lori Carroll, Nathan Crane, Susan Finch, Lissette Jimenez, Mike Mann, Mick McKamie, Nick Montagno, Steve Perez, Terry Nolan, Mike Raute, Chris Shadrock, Natalie Shults, Andrea Snouffer, Stacy Hagen, Rebecca James, Kristy Stark, Chastity Valdes, Andrew Wilkinson, and Danny Zincke. Employees from the Gas Utility Department also attended. Recognized / Registered Guests: Dana Mathes, Tanji Patton, Mike Patton, Kyle Mickelsen, Denise Bruchmiller, Brad Bruchmiller, Paula Rieker, Scott and Jessica Mobley, Margie Shawver, Jim Rieker, Liz Mathes, Andrew Waterman, Arthur Waterman, Sasha Chervinskis, Sam McGee, Trent Ackerman, Heather Bateman. 1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:05 PM Mayor Ritchie called the City Council meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Ritchie called on Father David Chacko from St. Peter's Apostle Catholic Church to provide the Invocation. Mayor Ritchie led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and to the Texas Flag. 2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST City of Boerne Page 1 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 No conflicts were declared. 3. RECOGNITION OF NATURAL GAS UTILITY FOR AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION (APGA) SAFETY AWARD. Mayor Ritchie called on Andrea Snouffer to present the Gas Safety Award from the American Public Gas Association. She noted that Boerne was the only city in Texas, and the only gas utility in the nation, to receive this award in the last five years. Ms. Snouffer introduced the City’s gas department employees and recognized their dedication to safety. City Manager Ben Thatcher stated that he met with utility staff and reaffirmed that safety remains the top priority for the department. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dana Mathes, 164 Creek Springs expressed concerns regarding the Buc-ee's development. Tanji Patton, 634 Menger Springs expressed concerns regarding the Buc-ee's development. Kristi Ackerman, 623 Menger Springs expressed concerns regarding the Buc-ee's development. Paula Rieker, 101 Creek Springs expressed concerns regarding the Buc-ee's development. Denise Bruckmiller, 373 Menger Springs expressed concerns regarding the Buc-ee's development. Sam McGee expressed concerns regarding the Buc-ee's development. City of Boerne Page 2 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 5. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below within the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item may be moved to the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso A. CONSIDER THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 22, 2025. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED. B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R50; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND BOERNE HILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R51; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) FOR RADIO SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. City of Boerne Page 3 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 REGULAR AGENDA: 6. PRESENTATIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND ORDINANCES: A. CONSIDER ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOERNE TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS, CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE V. ETHICS, SEC. 2-123 ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION, E.3. RULES OF PROCEDURE; TO COMPLY WITH HOUSE BILL 1522, ENACTED BY THE 89TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 551.043 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Ritchie called on City Secretary Lori Carroll to review the proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances. City Secretary Carroll explained that during the 89th Legislature, House Bill 1522 was passed, requiring notices of public meetings to be posted at least three business days prior to the meeting. She noted that this change will take effect on September 1, 2025, and the proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances ensures compliance with the Open Meetings Act. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOERNE TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS, CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE V. ETHICS, SEC. 2-123 ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION, E.3. RULES OF PROCEDURE; TO COMPLY WITH HOUSE BILL 1522, ENACTED BY THE 89TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 551.043 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso 7. RESOLUTIONS: City of Boerne Page 4 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R52; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND WATERMAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM COST (GMC) FOR NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK PHASE 1 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,500,000. Mayor Ritchie called on Lissette Jimenez, Parks and Recreation Director. Director Jimenez explained that construction documents for Northside Community Park Phase I is finalized and the proposed contract with Waterman Construction, LLC requires an amendment which establishes the Guaranteed Maximum Cost for the project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R52; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND WATERMAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, ESTABLISHING A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM COST (GMC) FOR NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK PHASE 1 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,500,000. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R53; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND RABA KISTNER, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OBSERVATION AND TESTING SERVICES FOR NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,000. Director Jimenez continued with the proposed agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc. for the required testing of soil at the Northside Community Park before construction can begin. City of Boerne Page 5 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BATEMAN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R53; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND RABA KISTNER, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OBSERVATION AND TESTING SERVICES FOR NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,000. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R54; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND LUCK DESIGN TEAM FOR NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ADDED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000. Director Jimenez continued with the proposed amendment to the agreement with Luck Design Team for additional design services resulting from revisions to the initial plan. Discussion followed regarding the scope and amount of covered areas. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R54; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND LUCK DESIGN TEAM FOR NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ADDED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso D. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R55; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BRANDT COMPANIES, LLC FOR THE City of Boerne Page 6 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) EXISTING DAIKIN VRV-3 CONDENSING UNITS WITH TWO (2) NEW DAIKIN VRV-4 CONDENSING UNITS AT THE BOERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, UTILIZING BUYBOARD CONTRACT #720-23, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,802. Director Jimenez continued with the need to replace the failing condensing units at the Police Department, including those serving the Dispatch Department. The new units will be purchased from Brandt Companies, LLC utilizing BuyBoard Contract #720-23. She noted that HVAC condensation recapture will be evaluated for inclusion in future projects. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R55; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND MANAGE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BRANDT COMPANIES, LLC FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) EXISTING DAIKIN VRV-3 CONDENSING UNITS WITH TWO (2) NEW DAIKIN VRV-4 CONDENSING UNITS AT THE BOERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, UTILIZING BUYBOARD CONTRACT #720-23, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,802. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso E. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R56; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY UNDER THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,195. Mayor Ritchie called on Terry Nolan, Utilities Operations Administrator. Mr. Nolan stated that in 2022, Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck for the Electric Utility Department, understanding that there would be a lead time due to supply chain issues. He noted that in May 2025, staff was notified of an increase in cost since the original purchase approval and was also given the option to upgrade to a larger bucket capable of accommodating two men. It is staff's recommendation to move forward with the newer truck/chassis and the City of Boerne Page 7 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 platform swap. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R56; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC UTILITY UNDER THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,195. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso 8. OTHER: A. RECEIVE THE THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. Mayor Ritchie called on Sarah Buckelew, Finance Director. Director Buckelew provided an overview of the third quarter financial report and the investment report as required by the Public Funds Investment Act. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, TO RECEIVE THE THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso B. OPERATIONAL BUDGET PRESENTATION. Director Buckelew continued with an overview of the operational budget. She displayed where the proposed budget can be accessed on the City’s website and reviewed the timeline of prior Council meetings in which budget guiding principles, priorities, and a high-level overview were presented. She provided a review of the budget funds, noting that the proposed $181 million budget reflects a $40 million increase in CIP-related spending and a $43 million overall increase from the previous year. Director Buckelew also presented the City of Boerne Page 8 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 proposed calculated tax rate, which remains unchanged from last year at $0.4716. C. RECEIVE THE CITY OF BOERNE’S 2025 CERTIFIED APPRAISAL TAX ROLL VALUES, TAX RATE CALCULATION, CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL SALES TAX FORM, AND CERTIFY ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE AND EXCESS DEBT COLLECTIONS. Director Buckelew continued with the Certified Taxable Values received from the Kendall Appraisal District for the tax year 2025. Director Buckelew explained that the values are used in calculating the tax rate and the city's budget. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, TO RECEIVE THE CITY OF BOERNE’S 2025 CERTIFIED APPRAISAL TAX ROLL VALUES, TAX RATE CALCULATION, CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL SALES TAX FORM, AND CERTIFY ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE AND EXCESS DEBT COLLECTIONS. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso D. RECEIVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND CONFIRM THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.4716/ $100 VALUATION. Director Buckelew stated that the proposed budget was filed with the City Secretary and posted online on August 8, 2025. She noted that public hearings are scheduled for August 26 and September 9, 2025, during the regularly called City Council meetings. Council will consider adoption of the budget and tax rate at those same meetings. The proposed tax rate is $0.4716 per $100 valuation. City of Boerne Page 9 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BATEMAN, TO RECEIVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND CONFIRMING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.4716/ $100 VALUATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso E. CALL FOR AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR AUGUST 26, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., AND THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. Director Buckelew stated that as part of the budget process, City Council is required to call for and set two public hearings on the proposed budget. The public hearings will be on the agenda for August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO CALL FOR AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR AUGUST 26, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., AND THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso F. CALL FOR AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.4716/$100 VALUATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR AUGUST 26, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., AND THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.4716/$100 VALUATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. Director Buckelew stated that as part of the process of setting the proposed tax City of Boerne Page 10 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 rate of $0.4716/$100, City Council is required to call for and set two public hearings. The public hearings will be on the agenda for August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and September 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, TO CALL FOR AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.4716/$100 VALUATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR AUGUST 26, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., AND THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF $0.4716/$100 VALUATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso G. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED PLAN OF FINANCE FOR 2022 VOTER-APPROVED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025. Director Buckelew reminded the council that the city recently transitioned to Hilltop Securities and introduced James Saboni, Managing Director. Mr. Saboni reviewed the Quality of Life Bonds approved by voters in 2022, which included $23 million for mobility projects and $13 million for parks. He noted that the first bond series, in the amount of $18 million, was issued in 2023. Mr. Saboni then presented the plan of finance for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, in the amount of $4 million, with bids due Tuesday, September 9, 2025. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED PLAN OF FINANCE FOR 2022 VOTER-APPROVED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: City of Boerne Page 11 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Bateman, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. NEW SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR MYGOV ONLINE. Mayor Ritchie called on City Manager Thatcher. City Manager Thatcher invited Nathan Crane, Planning Director, and Tyler Holyoak, Planner II, to provide a demonstration of the new permitting software, MyGov Online (MGO). Following the presentation, discussion ensued regarding how to assist individuals who are not technically inclined, the efficiency of the software, available online training, and the process for migrating data from the previous system. B. BOERNE LISTENS - A COMMUNITY SURVEY FOLLOW-UP ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. City Manager Thatcher asked Ryan Bass, Environmental Program Manager, to provide a report on the environmental responsibility portion of the recent citizen survey. Council members read remarks from the survey specific to their districts. Mr. Bass reviewed the city’s environmental programs, including new development land studies, the Urban and Community Forestry Program, water conservation initiatives such as the rebate program, landscaping, watershed protection, dark sky preservation, community engagement efforts, partnerships with local and regional non-profits, and open space and parkland dedication. Discussion followed regarding citizen concerns related to the Buc-ee’s project and tree mitigation associated with the Adler Road widening. Mike Mann, Utilities Director, spoke about the causes of Geosmin and DBP in the water supply, which affect taste and odor, and discussed upcoming water treatment plant improvements designed to reduce Geosmin formation and DBP levels. City of Boerne Page 12 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 10. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL – No discussion or action may take place. Council Member Bunker welcomed back to school to teachers and students. He stated that he was at Cibolo Creek Elementary and then Champion High School which are both in his district. The student drop-off went very well. He wished Champion High School good luck as they are starting with a strong administration team. Council Member Macaluso stated that state law does not permit council to comment to the public if the items is not on the agenda. He has asked staff to put together a timeline of the ongoing Buc-ee's project which will be on a September agenda. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: 8:33 p.m. Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened A. SECTION 551.074 - PERSONNEL MATTERS: REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER. 12. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. 13. ADJOURNMENT 8:57 p.m. Approved: ____________________________ Mayor City of Boerne Page 13 City Council Official Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 _______________________________ s/s Lori A. Carroll City Secretary City of Boerne Page 14