City Council - Special
Special MeetingNew Braunfels, TX · August 12, 2024
Minutes
FINAL - MINUTES
OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL
REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Linnartz called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
Present 7 - Mayor Neal Linnartz, Mayor Pro Tem Andres Campos,
Councilmember Christopher Willis, Councilmember D. Lee
Edwards, Councilmember Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember
Mary Ann Labowski, and Councilmember April Ryan
1. WORKSHOP
A) Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed
Budget and Plan of Municipal Services and the 2024 No New
Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Jared Werner and Tanya Pence presented the item to council using a
powerpoint and answered questions.
No action was taken at this time.
The following individuals spoke at this time: David Warmke
Mayor Linnartz announced the public hearing for the tax rate and
Proposed Budget will be held at a meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 550 Landa Street, in the City Council
Chambers.
Mayor Linnartz announced the FY 2025 Proposed Budget along with
the 2024 Tax rate will be adopted on September 9th, 2024, at a meeting
beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 550 Landa Street, in the City Council
Chambers.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Monday, August 12, 2024 New Braunfels City Council - Special Regular Meeting
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551, the
City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on
this agenda. Any final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in
open session.
A) Deliberate and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, contract
terms, due diligence, or value of real property, in accordance with
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code:
1. A-1 SUR-1 AM Esnaurizar, up to 100 acres
B) Deliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and
matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information
deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071, of the
Texas Government Code, specifically:
a. Discuss Legal Options Relating to Status of New Braunfels Utilities
Real Estate Negotiations to Secure Easements Regarding the
McKenzie Interceptor Upgrade Project:
· Properties owned by NB Avery Park Homeowners Association, Inc:
i. a, 0.296 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, a 0.044 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement, and a 0.213 Acre Temporary Construction
Easement, (Guadalupe County Parcel No. 125092)
ii. a 0.632 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, a 0.312 Acre Temporary
Construction Easement, and a 0.022 Acre Temporary Construction
Easement (Guadalupe County Parcel Nos. 171818 and 171819)
· Property owned by Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P and M/I Homes of
San Antonio, LLC:
i. a 0.563 Acre Temporary Construction Easement (Guadalupe
County Parcel No. 55904)
· Property owned by Saengerhalle Meadows Homeowners
Association, Inc.:
i. a 1.827 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a 1.025 Acre
Temporary Construction Easement, (Guadalupe County Parcel No.
56337)
· Properties owned by Rockspring Saur, LLC:
i. a 2.088 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a 1.395 Acre
Temporary Construction Easement, (Guadalupe County Parcel Nos.
191564 and 108128)
· Properties owned by GCP III St. Croix Landco, LLC:
i. a 1.937 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a 1.127 Acre
Temporary Construction Easement, (Comal County Parcel Nos.
Monday, August 12, 2024 New Braunfels City Council - Special Regular Meeting
421640; 422735; and 441204);
· Property owned by MP New Braunfels, LLC:
i. a 1.846 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a 0.847 Acre
Temporary Construction Easement, (Comal County Parcel No. 71650)
b. A-1 SUR-1 AM Esnaurizar, up to 100 acres
C) Deliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in
accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Local Government
Code:
1. Project Gather
Mayor Linnartz read aforementioned items A and C only.
Mayor Linnartz recessed into executive session at 4:57 p.m.
3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY
ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED
ABOVE.
Mayor Linnartz reconvened into open session at 5:55 p.m.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Linnartz adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
By: ______________________________
NEAL LINNARTZ, MAYOR
Attest:
_________________________________
GAYLE WILKINSON, CITY SECRETARY
Monday, August 12, 2024 New Braunfels City Council - Special Regular Meeting
Agenda
CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
BUDGET WORK SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
550 LANDA STREET
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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
1. WORKSHOP
A) Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 24-980
2025 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
and the 2024 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax
rates.
Robert Camareno, City Manager
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551, the City Council
may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda. Any final
action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session.
A) Deliberate and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, 24-1040
contract terms, due diligence, or value of real property, in
accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code:
1. A-1 SUR-1 AM Esnaurizar, up to 100 acres
B) Deliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement 24-775
offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and
unprivileged client information deemed confidential by
Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071, of the
Texas Government Code, specifically:
a. Discuss Legal Options Relating to Status of New
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Braunfels Utilities Real Estate Negotiations to Secure
Easements Regarding the McKenzie Interceptor Upgrade
Project:
· Properties owned by NB Avery Park Homeowners
Association, Inc:
i. a, 0.296 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, a 0.044
Acre Temporary Construction Easement, and a 0.213
Acre Temporary Construction Easement, (Guadalupe
County Parcel No. 125092)
ii. a 0.632 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, a 0.312
Acre Temporary Construction Easement, and a 0.022
Acre Temporary Construction Easement (Guadalupe
County Parcel Nos. 171818 and 171819)
· Property owned by Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P and
M/I Homes of San Antonio, LLC:
i. a 0.563 Acre Temporary Construction Easement
(Guadalupe County Parcel No. 55904)
· Property owned by Saengerhalle Meadows
Homeowners Association, Inc.:
i. a 1.827 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a
1.025 Acre Temporary Construction Easement,
(Guadalupe County Parcel No. 56337)
· Properties owned by Rockspring Saur, LLC:
i. a 2.088 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a
1.395 Acre Temporary Construction Easement,
(Guadalupe County Parcel Nos. 191564 and 108128)
· Properties owned by GCP III St. Croix Landco, LLC:
i. a 1.937 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a
1.127 Acre Temporary Construction Easement, (Comal
County Parcel Nos. 421640; 422735; and 441204);
· Property owned by MP New Braunfels, LLC:
i. a 1.846 Acre Permanent Utility Easement, and a
0.847 Acre Temporary Construction Easement, (Comal
County Parcel No. 71650)
b. A-1 SUR-1 AM Esnaurizar, up to 100 acres
C) Deliberate issues regarding economic development 24-935
negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087 of the
Texas Local Government Code:
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1. Project Gather
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director
3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
4. 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
NOTE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids
or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large
print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (830) 221-4010 at least two (2) work
days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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