City Council Meeting Agendas & Information

These minutes have been prepared to satisfy the requirements of Section 551.021 of the Texas Government Code. Audio recordings of most City meetings can be obtained at www.bulverdetx.gov. City of Bulverde, Texas City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Meeting Duration: 6:30 PM to 9:47 PM CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Bill Krawietz called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Bill Krawietz Mayor Pro Tem Mark Morkovsky, Place 1 Council Member Yvonne Chapman, Place 2 Council Member Clint Hays Place 4 Council Member Joe Alexandre, Place 5 Council Member Christopher Goth, Place 6 Members of City Council Absent: Council Member Charles Hughes, Place 3 City Staff Present: City Manager Charles West, City Attorney Clarissa Rodriguez, City Secretary Sandra V. Ham, Chief of Police Gary Haecker, Planning Director Danny Batts, and Finance Director Sharon Nelson REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 2.A. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of Farm Animal Appreciation Day – Winding Branch Ranch. Mayor Bill Krawietz presented a Proclamation in recognition of Farm Animal Appreciation Day to Winding Branch Ranch. 2.B. Recognition of Planning Director Danny Batts for ten (10) years of service to the City of Bulverde. Mayor Bill Krawietz presented a plaque of recognition to Planning Director Danny Batts for his ten years of service to the City. 2.C. Police Department: Summary of February 2025 Activities and Presentation of the Annual Bulverde Police Department Report Report given by Police Chief Gary Haecker. 2.D. Finance Department: Monthly Financial Report Report given by Finance Director Sharon Nelson. 2.E. Planning Department Update: Summary of February 2025 Activities Report given by Planning Director Danny Batts. 2.F. Parks & Recreation: Report from Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Report given by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Member Rebekah Hays. 2.G. Economic Development Foundation: Report for February 2025 Report given by Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Paula Stakes. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 3.A. Consider approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 11, 2025. 3.B. Acknowledge and receive the City of Bulverde Police Department 2024 Racial Profile Report in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedures. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 4.A. Presentation by Samir Chehade on behalf of STS Partners, LP, on proposed development for McCarty Ranch, located at 31575 US HWY 281 N Bulverde, Tx 78163, and discussion by Council on same. A presentation was made by Samir Chehade, on behalf of STS Partners, LP, for proposed development for McCarty Ranch. No action was taken. 4.B. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City of Bulverde, Texas approving a Special Use Permit at 2471 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163 to permit the operation of live music as an accessory use; amending the zoning ordinance; directing the amendment of the zoning map; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing a severability clause and an effective date.  Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 PM. Five (5) comments were received by Council. Mayor Bill Krawietz closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 PM. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Morkovsky made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 4 Hays, to approve an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit at 2471 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163 to permit the operation of live music as an accessory use; amending the zoning ordinance, with the following conditions: That all activities authorized by this special use permit may only be conducted on the days and at the times specified below:  Sunday, 1:00pm to 7:00pm  Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm  Friday and Saturday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm  Federally Recognized Holidays, 2:00pm to 10:00pm Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #797 4.C. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City of Bulverde, Texas approving a Special Use Permit at 4476 US HWY 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070 to permit the operation of a food truck as an accessory use; amending the zoning ordinance; directing the amendment of the zoning map; repealing conflicting ordinances; and providing a severability clause and an effective date. Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 PM. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 6 Goth, to approve an ordinance of the City of Bulverde, Texas approving a Special Use Permit at 4476 US HWY 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070 to permit the operation of a food truck as an accessory use; amending the zoning ordinance. Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #798 4.D. Hold a public hearing and consider the approval of an ordinance granting a variance Section 3.08.102(a)(2) of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 4820 US Hwy 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070.  Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:28 PM. One comment was received by Council. Mayor Bill Krawietz closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 PM. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 5 Alexandre, to approve an ordinance granting a variance Section 3.08.102(a)(2) of the City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, at 4820 US Hwy 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070. Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #799 4.E. Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bulverde, Texas, amending Chapter 14, Zoning, City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, by amending Article 14.07.002, Buffering Requirements, and Article 14.13.015, Structures Permitted within Setbacks, to permit drainage and detention facilities within required buffer yards and building line setbacks. Mayor Krawietz opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 PM. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 6 Goth, to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 14, Zoning, City of Bulverde Code of Ordinances, by amending Article 14.07.002, Buffering Requirements, and Article 14.13.015, Structures Permitted within Setbacks, to permit drainage and detention facilities within required buffer yards and building line setbacks. Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. Ordinance #800 4.F. Discuss and consider possible approval of the final proposal for the replacement of the toddler playground area in Bulverde Community Park, located at 29815 Bulverde Lane, Bulverde, Texas. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Morkovsky to table the possible approval of the final proposal for the replacement of the toddler playground area in Bulverde Community Park, located at 29815 Bulverde Lane, Bulverde, Texas. Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. 4.G. Discuss and consider possible action to rescind the directive given to the City Manager and City Attorney to retain an outside consultant to conduct an operational assessment of the Bulverde Police Department. At 9:01 PM the City Council convened into Executive Session to discuss the following: The City Council will convene into executive session as follows: Discuss and consider possible action to rescind the directive given to the City Manager and City Attorney to retain an outside consultant to conduct an operational assessment of the Bulverde Police Department. At 9:31 PM the City Council reconvened from Executive Session and took the following action on items discussed in Executive Session. Motion: Mayor Krawietz made a motion seconded by Council Member, Place 2 Chapman, to rescind the directive given to the City Manager and City Attorney to retain an outside consultant to conduct an operational assessment of the Bulverde Police Department. Vote: Motion carried (6) ayes to (0) nays. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT RELATED TO POSTED AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Bill Krawietz opened the meeting for public comments not related to posted agenda items at 9:39 PM. There being no one wishing to speak, the public comments were immediately closed. REPORTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITY STAFF ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Mayor Krawietz announced the upcoming Musik in the Park event to be held in April. Additionally, he invited all to attend his last Mayor’s Town Hall event at the Mammen Library on April 3, 2025. Council Member, Place 2 Chapman announced an upcoming candidate forum. ADJOURNMENT 9:47 PM There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Sandra V. Ham City Secretary