City Council
Regular MeetingNew Braunfels, TX · May 23, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES - FINAL
OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brockman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
Present: 8 - Mayor Rusty Brockman, Councilmember Shane Hines,
Councilmember Christopher Willis, Mayor Pro Tem Harry
Bowers, Councilmember Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember
Jason Hurta, Councilmember James E. Blakey, and Mayor Pro
Tem Justin Meadows
REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT
EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SPRADLEY
Councilmember Spradley provided Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
Mayor Brockman led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Salute to the
Texas Flag.
ANNUAL ELECTION ACTIONS
A) Complete and issue Certificate of Election to the Councilmember -
elect Christopher Willis for District 2.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Gayle Wilkinson presented this item.
B) Administer the oath of office to District 2 Councilmember-elect
Christopher Willis.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Austin Lawler administered the Oath of Office to Christopher Willis as
District Two Councilmember of New Braunfels, Texas.
Councilmember Willis made additional comments.
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Councilmember Willis is included in the Roll Call for votes on Items
listed on this Agenda.
C) Presentation and recognition of the public service rendered by Mayor
Pro Tem Justin Meadows as District Two Councilmember.
Councilmember Hines read the aforementioned Item.
Mayor Brockman presented this item.
Justin Meadows made additional comments.
Council made additional comments.
D) Discuss and consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Hines read the aforementioned item.
Councilmember Hines moved to elect Councilmember Bowers as
Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Hurta seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously with Councilmember Bowers abstaining.
PROCLAMATIONS:
A) Community Action Month 2022
Mayor Brockman read the proclamation.
B) Mental Health Awareness
Mayor Brockman read the proclamation.
CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS
This time is for citizens to address the City Council on issues and items of concerns
not on this agenda. There will be no City Council action at this time.
The following individuals spoke at this time: David Warmke, Audrea
Gibson, Gerald Dickey, Julie Struntsh, Carla Cheatham, Chase
Cochran, Cordell Bunch and Jim Holster.
PRESENTATIONS:
A) Presentation of pedestrian safety pilot improvements in downtown
New Braunfels
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Jeff Jewell presented this item.
The following individual spoke at this time: David Warmke
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B) Presentation and update on the progress of design and construction of
Fire Station #7 and Fire Training Facility.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Garry Ford presented this item.
The following individuals spoke at this time: David Warmke and Ryan
Garcia.
1. MINUTES
A) Approval of the minutes for Special Council Meeting May 2, 2022,
Executive Session May 9, 2022, Regular Session May 9, 2022, and
Special Council Meeting May 16, 2022
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item
Mayor Pro Tem Bowers moved to approve this item. Councilmember
Hurta seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which
case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as part of
the normal order of business. Citizens must be present to pull an item.
Councilmember Spradley asked to pull Consent Item C to Individual
Items.
Resolutions & Action Items
A) Approval of an agreement between the City of New Braunfels and
Comal County regarding election services for the June 18, 2022,
runoff election for City Councilmember - District One, and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the agreement.
B) Approval of District 2 Councilmember’s appointment of Brian Blevins
to the Ethics Commission for a term ending May 29, 2025.
D) Approval to authorize the City Manager to sign a development
agreement between the City of New Braunfels and HK Porter LLC, as
a condition of Resolution 2021-R74, the consent to the creation of
Comal County Municipal Utility District No. 4.
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E) Approval of design contracts for preliminary design for capital projects
under consideration for the proposed 2023 Bond.
F) Approval of a resolution designating the investment officers for the City
of New Braunfels.
G) Approval of the sale of a 2020 HUD Manufactured Home located at
333 E. Klingemann Street to New Braunfels Utilities.
H) Approval to renew the following annual contracts, as allowed for by
their contract language: Road Construction Materials, Pavement
Marking Services, Recycling Program.
I) Approval of a professional services contract amendment with Vickrey &
Associates for the final design of Alligator Creek Trail (west) located at
the 46-acre greenbelt along Alligator Creek and authorization for City
Manager to execute contract modifications up to the contingency.
J) Approval of a purchase with Library Interiors of Texas for library
furniture for Westside Community Center addition and to authorization
for the City Manager to execute any change orders up to the
contingency amount.
K) Approval of an amendment to a 2011 development agreement with
Dorthlin R. Wilson and Leroy E. Wilson regarding an approximate
179-acre tract located off Coyote Run within the ETJ, by reducing the
total acreage.
L) Approval of a purchase with Chastang Enterprises-Houston, LLC for
six automated side load collection vehicles for the Solid Waste and
Recycling Division, and approval to declare the replaced units as
surplus.
M) Approval of a contract with EDC Moving Systems for the relocation of
the New Braunfels Police Department.
Ordinances
(In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive
caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)
N) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending
Section 138-93 entitled Fees for Service, of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of New Braunfels, to adjust fees for services provided by the
New Braunfels Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Division.
O) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend
Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New
Braunfels, to establish a no parking zone on Divine Way at the
intersection with S. Walnut Ave.
P) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend
Section 126-159 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New
Braunfels to install a “No U-turn” sign at the intersection of W County
Line Road and Chartwell Entry.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned Consent Agenda Items A-B
and D-P.
Councilmember Spradley moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A-B and D-P. Councilmember Hines seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
3. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
C) Approval of a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management to facilitate
the lease purchase of 30 police ready vehicles, and to declare their
replacements as surplus.
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Keith Lane presented this item.
Councilmember Hines moved to approve this item. Mayor Pro Tem
Bowers seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mayor Brockman took recess at 7:51 p.m.
Mayor Brockman reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
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A) Discuss and consider a resolution to consent to the creation of the
Flying W Municipal Utility District (MUD) within the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in Comal County, consisting of
approximately 362 acres situated on the west side of FM 1102, north
of Havenwood at Hunters Crossing Subdivision, Units 1 and 2 and
south of Unit 3, across from the intersection of Watson Lane West,
and consider authorizing the City Manager to approve a development
agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Aguilas Robles,
LLC and MJD Endeavors, LLC related to the City’s consent to the
creation of the Flying W MUD.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Christopher Looney presented this item.
Applicant Jeffrey McKinney provided additional information
Tony Korbit provided additional information.
Josh Majors provided additional information.
Councilmember Hines moved to postpone this item to June 13th City
Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Bowers seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
B) Discuss and consider a resolution to consent to the creation of the
Comal County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 3 within the City's
ETJ in Comal County, consisting of approximately 637.72 acres
located on the west side of FM 306, north of River Oaks Drive, across
from the intersection of Hoffman Lane and FM 306 and approval to
authorize the City Manager to approve a development agreement
between the City of New Braunfels and 306 Properties, LP related to
the City’s consent to the creation Comal County Municipal Utility
District No. 3.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Jean Drew presented this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Bowers moved to approve this item with staff
recommendations. Councilmember Spradley seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
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C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed
rezoning from “R-2” Single and Two-Family District to “R-3L”
Multifamily Low-Density District with a Special Use Permit to allow a
one-family dwelling on approximately 1.7 acres, addressed at 586
Granada Drive.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Christopher Looney presented this item.
Applicant, Mark Sacco, provided additional information.
Councilmember Hurta moved to approve this item. Councilmember
Hines seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
D) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed
rezoning from “M-2” Heavy Industrial District to “C-O” Commercial
Office District with a Special Use Permit to allow short term rental of a
residential structure on 0.22 acres out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey
No. 1, Abstract No. 1, Milltown Lots, Comal County, addressed at 569
Wright Avenue.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Jean Drew presented this item.
The following individual spoke to this item: Timothy Davis
Councilmember Hurta moved to approve this item. Councilmember
Spradley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
E) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed
rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow short term rental of a
single-family residence in the “C-3” Commercial District addressed at
455 Beaty Street.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Jean Drew presented this item.
Councilmember Hines moved to approve this item with staff
recommendations. Councilmember Hurta seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
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F) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the
proposed rezoning of approximately 11.269 acres from “C-3”
Commercial District and “R-2” Single-family and Two-family District to
“MU-B” High Intensity Mixed-Use District, out of the John Thompson
Survey No. 21, Abstract No. 608, New Braunfels, Comal County,
Texas addressed at 3119 IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
Mayor Brockman read the aforementioned item.
Christopher Looney presented this item.
Applicant, Ashley Fearman, provided additional information.
Kevin White provided additional information.
The following individual spoke at this time: Timothy Davis
Councilmember Hines moved to approve this item. Motion failed for a
lack of second.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brockman adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
By: ______________________________
RUSTY BROCKMAN, MAYOR
Attest:
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GAYLE WILKINSON, CITY SECRETARY
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Agenda
CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
550 LANDA STREET
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Rusty Brockman, Mayor Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember (District 4)
Shane Hines, Councilmember (District 1) Jason E. Hurta, Councilmember (District 5)
Justin Meadows, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) James Blakey, Councilmember (District 6)
Harry Bowers, Councilmember (District 3) Robert Camareno, City Manager
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of New Braunfels will add value to our community
by planning for the future, providing quality services, encouraging
community involvement and being responsive to those we serve.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT
EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SPRADLEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
ANNUAL ELECTION ACTIONS
A) Complete and issue Certificate of Election to the 22-551
Councilmember - elect Christopher Willis for District 2.
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
B) Administer the oath of office to District 2 22-552
Councilmember-elect Christopher Willis.
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
C) Presentation and recognition of the public service 22-553
rendered by Mayor Pro Tem Justin Meadows as District
Two Councilmember.
D) Discuss and consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem. 22-554
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
PROCLAMATIONS:
A) Community Action Month 2022 22-559
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B) Mental Health Awareness 22-570
CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS
This time is for citizens to address the City Council on issues and items of concerns not on this
agenda. There will be no City Council action at this time.
PRESENTATIONS:
A) Presentation of pedestrian safety pilot improvements in 22-523
downtown New Braunfels
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director
B) Presentation and update on the progress of design and 22-550
construction of Fire Station #7 and Fire Training Facility.
1. MINUTES
A) Approval of the minutes for Special Council Meeting May 22-507
2, 2022, Executive Session May 9, 2022, Regular
Session May 9, 2022, and Special Council Meeting May
16, 2022
2. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from
the consent agenda and considered as part of the normal order of business. Citizens must be
present to pull an item.
Resolutions & Action Items
A) Approval of an agreement between the City of New 22-573
Braunfels and Comal County regarding election services
for the June 18, 2022, runoff election for City
Councilmember - District One, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the agreement.
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
B) Approval of District 2 Councilmember’s appointment of 22-571
Brian Blevins to the Ethics Commission for a term ending
May 29, 2025.
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
C) Approval of a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management 22-561
to facilitate the lease purchase of 30 police ready
vehicles, and to declare their replacements as surplus.
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Keith Lane, Chief of Police
D) Approval to authorize the City Manager to sign a 22-455
development agreement between the City of New
Braunfels and HK Porter LLC, as a condition of
Resolution 2021-R74, the consent to the creation of
Comal County Municipal Utility District No. 4.
Jean Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant Director
E) Approval of design contracts for preliminary design for 22-549
capital projects under consideration for the proposed
2023 Bond.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
F) Approval of a resolution designating the investment 22-526
officers for the City of New Braunfels.
Sandy Paulos, Director of Finance
G) Approval of the sale of a 2020 HUD Manufactured Home 22-557
located at 333 E. Klingemann Street to New Braunfels
Utilities.
Matthew Eckmann, Assistant Director of Public Works
H) Approval to renew the following annual contracts, as 22-500
allowed for by their contract language: Road
Construction Materials, Pavement Marking Services,
Recycling Program.
Paige McDonald, Assistant Purchasing Manager, Finance Department
(830) 221-4081 - pmcdonald@nbtexas.org
I) Approval of a professional services contract amendment 22-498
with Vickrey & Associates for the final design of Alligator
Creek Trail (west) located at the 46-acre greenbelt along
Alligator Creek and authorization for City Manager to
execute contract modifications up to the contingency.
Stacey Dicke, Director of Parks and Recreation
J) Approval of a purchase with Library Interiors of Texas for 22-543
library furniture for Westside Community Center addition
and to authorization for the City Manager to execute any
change orders up to the contingency amount.
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Gretchen Pruett, Library Director
K) Approval of an amendment to a 2011 development 22-515
agreement with Dorthlin R. Wilson and Leroy E. Wilson
regarding an approximate 179-acre tract located off
Coyote Run within the ETJ, by reducing the total
acreage.
Jean Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant Director
L) Approval of a purchase with C h a s t a n g 22-525
Enterprises-Houston, LLC for six automated side load
collection vehicles for the Solid Waste and Recycling
Division, and approval to declare the replaced units as
surplus.
Michael Mundell, Solid Waste Manager
M) Approval of a contract with EDC Moving Systems for the 22-555
relocation of the New Braunfels Police Department.
Matthew Eckmann, Assistant Director of Public Works
Ordinances
(In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive
caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)
N) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 22-521
amending Section 138-93 entitled Fees for Service, of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels, to
adjust fees for services provided by the New Braunfels
Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Division.
Sandy Paulos, Director of Finance
O) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 22-522
to amend Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of New Braunfels, to establish a no parking zone
on Divine Way at the intersection with S. Walnut Ave.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
P) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 22-524
to amend Section 126-159 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of New Braunfels to install a “No U-turn” sign at
the intersection of W County Line Road and Chartwell
Entry.
Garry Ford, P.E., Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
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3. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A) Discuss and consider a resolution to consent to the 22-527
creation of the Flying W Municipal Utility District (MUD)
within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in
Comal County, consisting of approximately 362 acres
situated on the west side of FM 1102, north of
Havenwood at Hunters Crossing Subdivision, Units 1
and 2 and south of Unit 3, across from the intersection of
Watson Lane West, and consider authorizing the City
Manager to approve a development agreement between
the City of New Braunfels and Aguilas Robles, LLC and
MJD Endeavors, LLC related to the City’s consent to the
creation of the Flying W MUD.
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director
B) Discuss and consider a resolution to consent to the 22-325
creation of the Comal County Municipal Utility District
(MUD) No. 3 within the City's ETJ in Comal County,
consisting of approximately 637.72 acres located on the
west side of FM 306, north of River Oaks Drive, across
from the intersection of Hoffman Lane and FM 306 and
approval to authorize the City Manager to approve a
development agreement between the City of New
Braunfels and 306 Properties, LP related to the City’s
consent to the creation Comal County Municipal Utility
District No. 3.
Jean Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant Director
C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 22-506
regarding a proposed rezoning from “R-2” Single and
Two-Family District to “R-3L” Multifamily Low-Density
District with a Special Use Permit to allow a one-family
dwelling on approximately 1.7 acres, addressed at 586
Granada Drive.
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director
D) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 22-545
regarding a proposed rezoning from “M-2” Heavy
Industrial District to “C-O” Commercial Office District with
a Special Use Permit to allow short term rental of a
residential structure on 0.22 acres out of the A.M.
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Esnaurizar Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 1, Milltown Lots,
Comal County, addressed at 569 Wright Avenue.
Jean Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant Director
E) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 22-546
regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use
Permit to allow short term rental of a single-family
residence in the “C-3” Commercial District addressed at
455 Beaty Street.
Jean Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant Director
F) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 22-547
regarding the proposed rezoning of approximately 11.269
acres from “C-3” Commercial District and “R-2”
Single-family and Two-family District to “MU-B” High
Intensity Mixed-Use District, out of the John Thompson
Survey No. 21, Abstract No. 608, New Braunfels, Comal
County, Texas addressed at 3119 IH 35 S, New
Braunfels, TX 78130.
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New
Braunfels City Hall.
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Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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