Selma public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Selma City Council will meet to consider several routine items, including approving minutes, ratifying an interim police chief, authorizing a TxDOT funding agreement for a transportation project, and reviewing the 2022 tax roll. The meeting also includes recognition of a police sergeant's promotion and a holiday choir presentation.

• Ratification of Darrell E. Volz as Interim Police Chief
• Resolution 120822 authorizing Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for TASA project
• 2022 Tax Roll Report from Guadalupe County Tax Assessor/Collector
• Approval of November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recognition of Police Sergeant David Ludy's promotion

City Council ratified the appointment of Darrell E. Volz as Interim Police Chief and approved a funding agreement with TXDOT for a transportation project. The council also approved the 2022 Tax Roll Report and the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Darrell E. Volz as Interim Police Chief (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution Number 120822 authorizing Advance Funding Agreement with TXDOT for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Tax Roll Report from Guadalupe County Tax Assessor/Collector (unanimous)

City Council

The Selma City Council will meet to consider several routine items, including approving the October meeting minutes, a water certificate of convenience and necessity transfer agreement with the City of Schertz and Schertz 312, LLC, a quarterly investment report, and resolutions on the city's investment policy and a third amendment to the City Administrator's employment agreement. The meeting also includes a service award presentation and a public comment period.

• Water certificate of convenience and necessity transfer agreement with City of Schertz and Schertz 312, LLC
• Quarterly investment report for period ending September 30, 2022
• Resolution 111022-01 certifying annual review of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy
• Resolution 111022-02 for third amendment to City Administrator / City Secretary employment agreement
• 5-Year Service Award to Police Officer Josten Rodriguez

The City Council approved a water certificate of convenience and necessity transfer agreement with the City of Schertz and Schertz 312, LLC. Council members also approved the quarterly investment report and certified the annual review of the city's investment policy. Additionally, a resolution was passed to amend the employment agreement for the City Administrator/City Secretary.

• Approved Minutes of the October 13, 2022 meeting (All in favor)
• Approved water certificate of convenience and necessity transfer agreement with City of Schertz and Schertz 312, LLC (All in favor)
• Approved quarterly investment report for period ending September 30, 2022 (All in favor)
• Passed Resolution Number 111022-01 certifying annual review of City of Selma Investment Policy and Investment Strategy (All in favor)
• Passed Resolution Number 111022-02 to enter into third amendment to employment agreement for City Administrator/City Secretary (All in favor)

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 13, 2022, with several action items. They will consider approving minutes, a proposed industrial subdivision plat on Lookout Road, a city-wide street striping contract, an ordinance amending building and fire codes regarding roof access for solar panels, and an interlocal agreement with Schertz to fund signalization at Lookout Road and Schertz Parkway. The council will also receive informational briefings on a Judson ISD bond election and proclamations, and may enter executive session to evaluate the City Administrator/City Secretary.

• Proposed Lookout Road Industrial Subdivision Plat, 8.713 acres in Comal County
• Award of contract for city-wide street striping
• Ordinance 101322 amending International Residential and Fire Codes for rooftop solar panel access
• Interlocal agreement with Schertz EDC and City of Schertz for signalization at Lookout Road and Schertz Parkway
• Proclamations for Texas Chamber of Commerce Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Selma City Council approved a city-wide street striping contract with TRP Construction Group for up to $207,721.25, and accepted the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve the Lookout Road-Industrial Subdivision Plat on 8.713 acres. They also approved an interlocal agreement for signalization of the Lookout Road and Schertz Parkway intersection, and adopted an ordinance amending building and fire codes for roof access on structures with solar arrays. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Lookout Road-Industrial Subdivision Plat (unanimous)
• Awarded city-wide street striping contract to TRP Construction Group, base bid $188,837.50, not to exceed $207,721.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 101322 amending International Residential and Fire Codes for roof access on structures with photovoltaic arrays (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Schertz EDC and City of Schertz for signalization of Lookout Road and Schertz Parkway intersection (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2022 regular meeting and public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 special meeting and public hearing (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Selma Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider approving the minutes from its August 29, 2022 meeting and to make a recommendation to the City Council on a proposed industrial subdivision plat for an 8.713-acre tract on Lookout Rd. The public may address the commission, but no action will be taken on those comments.

• Discussion/possible action on August 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommendation to City Council on Lookout Rd. industrial subdivision plat, 8.713 acres in Vicenti Micheli Survey No. 114, Abstract No. 383
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Selma City Council held a special meeting and public hearing on September 15, 2022, and approved Ordinance 091522, adopting a tax rate of $0.1919 per $100 valuation, a 9.97% increase over the previous rate. The motion passed 4-0, with Councilman Ken Polasek absent. The council also ratified the property tax increase reflected in the 2022-2023 budget, with all present members voting in favor. No action was taken on a resolution to apply for a bullet-resistant shield grant not to exceed $40,000.

• Approved Ordinance 091522 adopting $0.1919 tax rate, a 9.97% increase (4-0)
• Ratified property tax increase in 2022-2023 budget (all present voted yes)
• Took no action on Resolution 091522 for bullet-resistant shield grant

Municipal Development District

The Selma Municipal Development District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the district's budget for the fiscal year beginning November 1, 2022. The board will also review and possibly approve the minutes from its September 9, 2021 meeting. This is a routine budget adoption and minutes approval agenda.

• Public hearing and possible action on FY2022-23 budget (Nov 1, 2022 – Oct 31, 2023)
• Resolution adopting the FY2022-23 budget
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Selma City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget in a 5-0 roll call vote. They also renewed a Specific Use Permit for the open-air amphitheater at 16765 Lookout Road and approved an ordinance updating alarm fees, including false alarm penalties up to $200. The meeting included a video presentation on the Junior Police Academy and announcements about upcoming community events.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 090822-01 renewing Specific Use Permit for amphitheater at 16765 Lookout Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 090822-02 updating alarm fees with false alarm penalties up to $200 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Selma Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending renewal of a Specific Use Permit for the open-air amphitheater at 16765 Lookout Road (Retama Amphitheater Subdivision, Unit 1). The commission will also review minutes from its July 25, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on renewal of Specific Use Permit for open-air amphitheater at 16765 Lookout Road
• Permit would allow continued use for services, concerts, corporate events, film, dance, and community programming
• Discussion and possible action on July 25, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Selma City Council will discuss and possibly act on the proposed FY 2022-2023 operating budget and a proposed 2022 property tax rate, including authorizing publication of the tax rate notice. They will also consider a recommendation on the Lookout Pointe Subdivision plat, a tax increment fund disbursement resolution, and other routine items. The meeting includes a service award presentation and a citizens-to-be-heard period.

• Discussion/Possible Action on FY 2022-2023 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
• Discussion/Possible Action on Proposed 2022 Property Tax Rate and authorizing publication of notice
• Discussion/Possible Action on Lookout Pointe Subdivision plat (9.193 acres, 15497 Lookout Road)
• Discussion/Possible Action on Tax Increment Fund disbursements and Resolution Number 081122
• Discussion/Possible Action on MOU with Texas Music Office for Music Industry Directory maintenance

The Selma City Council approved the Lookout Pointe Subdivision plat, a 9.193-acre development at 15497 Lookout Road, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council also set the proposed 2022 property tax rate at $0.1919 per $100 valuation, scheduled a special meeting for September 15 to adopt the rate, and approved several routine items including meeting minutes, a tax increment fund resolution, an investment report, and a music-friendly community memorandum. The FY 2022-2023 budget was presented as an informational update with no action taken.

• Approved Lookout Pointe Subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Set proposed 2022 property tax rate at $0.1919 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Scheduled September 15, 2022 special meeting to adopt tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 081122 for Tax Increment Fund disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly investment report ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Texas Music Office memorandum of understanding (unanimous)

Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors

The Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors is holding a called meeting to discuss and possibly approve minutes from the July 2021 meeting and make recommendations to the City Council on disbursements from the Tax Increment Fund to reimburse developers for eligible expenses. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Discussion/possible action on minutes of July 28, 2021 meeting
• Discussion/possible action on recommendations to City Council for Tax Increment Fund disbursements reimbursing developers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Selma Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed plat of the Lookout Pointe Subdivision, a 9.193-acre tract adjacent to the Citadel Apartments on Lookout Road. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period.

• Recommendation on Lookout Pointe Subdivision plat (9.193 acres, Block 35, CB 5041, Herman Sparks Survey No. 71)
• Adjacent to Citadel Apartments at 15497 Lookout Road, Selma TX
• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold public hearings and consider two ordinances granting variances for changeable electronic message signs at 15879 and 16513 IH 35, along with other items including a sign refacing agreement, dissolving the Historical and Parks Commission, a street improvement contract amendment, and budget updates. The meeting also includes an operational update from Retama Park and presentations on funding and fiscal year projections.

• Ordinance 071422-01: sign variance at 15879 IH 35
• Ordinance 071422-02: sign variance at 16513 IH 35
• Sign refacing agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC
• Ordinance 071422-03: dissolve Selma Historical and Parks Commission
• Contract amendment with J3 Company, LLC for street improvements

The Selma City Council approved two ordinances granting variances for changeable electronic message signs at 15879 and 16513 IH 35, along with a sign refacing agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor. It also dissolved the Selma Historical and Parks Commission and approved a street improvement contract amendment. Budget and funding updates were presented for information only, with no action taken.

• Approved Ordinance 071422-01 granting sign variances at 15879 IH 35 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 071422-02 granting sign variances at 16513 IH 35 (unanimous)
• Approved sign structure refacing agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 071422-03 dissolving the Selma Historical and Parks Commission (unanimous)
• Approved contractual amendment with J3 Company, LLC for additional street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Selma Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two variance applications for electronic variable message signs at 15879 IH-35 and 16513 IH-35. The variances would waive zoning rules on sign height, setback, and electronic message restrictions along the IH-35 corridor. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting.

• Variance application for 15879 IH-35 to allow electronic sign, waiving height, setback, and IH-35 corridor restrictions
• Variance application for 16513 IH-35 to allow electronic sign, waiving height, setback, and IH-35 corridor restrictions
• Public hearing on both variance applications
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on June 9, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an ordinance to remove Lookout Road from the parade ban, a zoning variance for the Citadel Apartments extension, and appointments to city boards and commissions. They will also receive a mid-year budget review and discuss a potential traffic signal at Lookout Road and Mountcrest Boulevard. The meeting includes a public comment period and a possible executive session on real property acquisition.

• Ordinance 060922-01 to remove Lookout Road from parade/gathering restrictions
• Public hearing on variance for Citadel Apartments extension at 15497 Lookout Road
• Discussion on potential traffic signal at Lookout Road and Mountcrest Boulevard
• Appointments for Mayor Pro Tem, Municipal Court Judge, and board members
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Execution Review

The Selma City Council approved an ordinance removing Lookout Road from the list of streets where parades or gatherings are prohibited, and approved a landscaping variance for the Citadel Apartments extension at 15497 Lookout Road. The council also appointed Ken Polasek as Mayor Pro Tem, reappointed municipal court officials, and reappointed members to several boards. No action was taken on a potential traffic signal or the mid-year budget review, which were informational only.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 060922-01 removing Lookout Road from parade prohibition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 060922-02 landscaping variance for Citadel Apartments extension at 15497 Lookout Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Polasek as Mayor Pro Tem with term expiring June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Darrell Dullnig as Municipal Court Judge, Derrell Hunter as Alternate Judge, Ryan Henry as Prosecutor; appointed Sonya Herrera as Assistant Prosecutor, terms expiring June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Martin Gutierrez and Charles Eads to Planning and Zoning Commission; Gary Baber, Charles Eads, Phill Swinney, Ken Polasek, Jim Parma to Retama Development Corporation; Madeline Burdett and John Clark to Historical & Parks Commission, terms expiring June 30, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold a regular monthly meeting and public hearing, including a vote on a zoning variance for an extension of The Citadel Apartments at 15497 Lookout Road, and discussion of a proposal to convert billboards to digital. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and an investment report, plus recognitions and a proclamation.

• Public hearing and possible action on Ordinance 051222-01 for a zoning variance at 15497 Lookout Road (Citadel Apartments extension)
• Discussion on Clear Channel Outdoor Media proposal to convert select billboards to digital
• Quarterly investment report for period ending March 31, 2022
• Approval of minutes from April 14 and April 20, 2022 meetings
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week and 10-year service award to Police Detective Corporal James Graham

The Selma City Council approved Ordinance 051222-01, granting a variance for the extension of The Citadel Apartments at 15497 Lookout Road, following a public hearing where residents raised traffic safety concerns. The council also approved the minutes from the April 14 and April 20 meetings, and the quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31, 2022. A presentation on converting billboards to digital was informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved Ordinance 051222-01 for Citadel Apartments variance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly investment report ending March 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Selma Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider approving minutes from January and hold a public hearing on a variance request for an extension of the Citadel Apartments at 15497 Lookout Road. The variance would allow reduced lot area, increased density, a 4-story building height, and smaller parking stalls than the zoning ordinance normally permits. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on variance for Citadel Apartments extension at 15497 Lookout Road
• Variance seeks to adjust minimum lot area, density, building height (to 4 stories), and parking stall dimensions
• Discussion and possible action on January 31, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Selma City Council is holding a special meeting with a single action item: consideration and approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022. The certificates would be paid by an ad valorem property tax and secured by utility system revenues. The council may also enter executive session for authorized matters.

• Ordinance authorizing issuance of City of Selma, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022
• Certificates to be paid by ad valorem tax levy on all taxable property in the city
• Certificates further secured by lien on and pledge of certain utility system revenues
• Authorizes execution of engagement agreement with financial advisors and/or bond counsel

City Council

The Selma City Council will discuss the issuance of Series 2022 Certificates of Obligation and a resolution to reschedule their sale. The meeting also includes discussions on a construction contract for a Heroes Memorial Plaza and an annual financial audit.

• Issuance of City of Selma, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022
• Resolution to reschedule the sale of Series 2022 certificates from April 14 to April 20, 2022
• Contract award for construction of a Heroes Memorial Plaza in front of City Hall
• Rezoning of Lot 1A, Olympia Business Park, Unit 7 to correct a street address
• Presentation of the Annual Financial Audit for the period ending October 31, 2021

The Selma City Council approved a contract with Seidel Construction for the Heroes Memorial Plaza, with a construction cost of $835,000 and a contingency cap of $850,000, authorizing the City Administrator to negotiate and execute the contract. The council also tabled the ordinance authorizing Series 2022 Certificates of Obligation, but approved rescheduling the bond sale to April 20, 2022. The annual financial audit for fiscal year ending October 31, 2021, was accepted, and a rezoning ordinance correcting a street address was approved.

• Awarded Heroes Memorial Plaza contract to Seidel Construction, $835K (not to exceed $850K) (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance authorizing Series 2022 Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution rescheduling bond sale to April 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 041422-01 rezoning Lot 1A, Olympia Business Park, from LI and C-2 to LI (unanimous)
• Accepted annual financial audit for period ending Oct 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Selma City Council will vote on an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates elected and cancelling the May 7, 2022 General Election. The body will also discuss resolutions to continue participation in tax abatement and sales tax rebate agreements for economic development. Additionally, the council will review the Police Department's 2021 Racial Profiling Report and amend rules for the Historical and Parks Commission.

• Ordinance 031022-01: Declare unopposed candidates elected and cancel May 7, 2022 General Election
• Resolution 031022-01: Continue participation in tax abatement agreements and renew guidelines
• Resolution 031022-02: Participate in economic development incentive agreements for sales tax rebates
• Ordinance 031022-02: Amend Section 2-117 regarding expenditures by the Selma Historical and Parks Commission
• Discussion of the City of Selma Police Department 2021 Tier One Annual Racial Profiling Report

The Selma City Council approved an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates in the May 7, 2022 General City Election as elected, thereby cancelling the election. The council also approved an ordinance amending expenditure rules for the Historical and Parks Commission, and passed two resolutions on tax abatements and sales tax rebates. Additionally, the council accepted the police department's 2021 racial profiling report. All votes were unanimous among the five members present, with Councilman Jim Parma absent.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 031022-01 cancelling May 7, 2022 election due to unopposed candidates (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 031022-02 amending Historical and Parks Commission expenditure rules (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 031022-01 continuing tax abatement participation and guidelines (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 031022-02 adopting sales tax rebate incentive guidelines (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Tier One Annual Racial Profiling Report (unanimous)

City Council

The Selma City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting and public hearings on February 10, 2022. They will consider approving a resolution to publish a notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation, order a general election for Mayor and two council seats, and act on several zoning and variance requests. The agenda also includes a quarterly investment report and a memorandum of understanding for The Citadel at Lookout Apartments Phase II.

• Resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation
• Resolution ordering a General Election for Mayor and two council members
• Public hearing on sign variance at Retama Parkway and IH-35 (Lot P-101)
• Public hearing to rezone 8.7 acres near Lookout Road and Jordan Road from C-2/MF-3 to LI Light Industrial
• Public hearing to rezone 9.17 acres at 15497 Lookout Road from PUD to MF-3 Multifamily

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Selma Planning & Zoning Commission will review applications for land rezoning and sign variances. The meeting includes discussions on changing land use for industrial and apartment construction, as well as requests for landscape and signage exceptions.

• Variance request for electronic message signs along the I-35 corridor at Retama Parkway and IH 35
• Rezoning 8.7 acres from C-2 and MF-3 to LI Light Industrial near Lookout Road and Jordan Road
• Rezoning 9.17 acres from PUD to MF-3 Multifamily Dwelling District adjacent to Citadel Lookout Road Apartments
• Landscape variance request for reduced landscape area and pipe rail fencing at 15670 Interstate 35 N
• Review of November 29, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Selma City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a financial analysis for issuing Certificates of Obligation to fund a fire aerial apparatus, a public safety training facility, and street improvements. They will also review the 2021 tax roll report, consider a resolution approving a parking lot expansion for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District, and ratify an expenditure by the Historical & Parks Commission. The meeting includes public comment and recognition of the inaugural Citizens Fire Academy graduating class.

• Discussion of possible Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022 for fire aerial apparatus, public safety training facility, and street improvements
• 2021 Tax Roll Report from Guadalupe County Tax Assessor/Collector
• Resolution 011322 approving Guadalupe County Appraisal District facility parking lot expansion
• Ratification of expenditure attributed to Historical & Parks Commission
• Recognition of inaugural Selma Citizens Fire Academy graduating class

The Selma City Council held a regular monthly meeting and public hearing, approving the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes, the 2021 tax roll report, Resolution 011322 for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District parking lot expansion, and a ratification of an expenditure by the Historical & Parks Commission. A presentation on possible Certificates of Obligation for a fire apparatus, training facility, and street improvements was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Tax Roll Report as presented (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 011322 approving appraisal district parking lot expansion (unanimous)
• Ratified Historical & Parks Commission expenditure (unanimous)