Selma public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved three zoning ordinances and a building height variance. The council also proposed a 2023 property tax rate and scheduled a special meeting for September 21 to adopt that rate.
- Approved Ordinance 081023-01 for auto and boat service uses at 16742 Pawlin Drive (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 081023-02 for a Specific Use Permit at 5807 Schertz Parkway (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 081023-03 for building height variance at 15497 Lookout Road (4-0)
- Approved quarterly investment report ending June 30, 2023 (4-0)
- Proposed 2023 property tax rate of $0.1879 per $100 valuation (4-0)
- Set special meeting for 2023 property tax rate adoption for Sept 21, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. (4-0)
- Passed Resolution 081023 for Reinvestment Zone Number One fund disbursements (4-0)
- Reappointed members to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number One (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution supporting improvements to the Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail and authorized an emergency services agreement with Schertz EMS. Council also accepted a private donation for the police department's junior academy. An informational update on FY 2023-2024 revenue and expenditure projections was provided with no action taken.
- Approved Minutes of the June 8, 2023 meeting (5-0)
- Passed Resolution Number 071323 supporting Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail improvements (5-0)
- Approved emergency services agreement with Schertz EMS (5-0)
- Accepted $250 donation from Jose Trujillo for the 5th Annual Selma Police Department Junior Police Academy (5-0)
City Council
The City Council awarded a sidewalk repair contract to AR6 Construction and Engineering and approved a permit for a 125-foot monopole tower. Council also appointed a new Mayor Pro Tem and updated the city zoning map and flood damage prevention provisions.
- Approved sidewalk repair contract for AR6 Construction and Engineering for $141,486.15, not to exceed $155,634.77 (4-0)
- Approved depository services contract for Schertz Bank & Trust (4-0)
- Appointed Noah Washington Jr. as Mayor Pro Tem (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 060823-01 for a 125' monopole tower at 16887 Lookout Road (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 060823-02 adopting the corrected City of Selma Zoning Map (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 060823-03 adopting new flood damage prevention provisions (4-0)
- Appointed Phill Swinney, Jennifer Johnson, Alvin Kowalk, and Leasonna Boozer-Fuller to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
- Tabled emergency services agreement with Schertz EMS
City Council
The City Council approved the April 13, 2023 meeting minutes and the quarterly investment report ending March 31, 2023. Council received informational updates on capital improvement projects and a potential city-subsidized rideshare program, but took no action on these items.
- Approved Minutes of the April 13, 2023 meeting (4-0)
- Approved quarterly investment report for period ending March 31, 2023 (4-0)
City Council
The City Council appointed a new Police Chief and authorized a request for proposals for banking services. The council also adopted a new depository bank solicitation policy and approved a temporary alternative work schedule for select employees.
- Appointed Darrell E. Volz as Police Chief (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution Number 041323 regarding primary depository bank solicitation policy (5-0)
- Authorized City Staff to publish a Request for Proposals for Banking Services (5-0)
- Approved temporary 9/80 work schedule for non-emergency employees (5-0)
- Approved minutes from March 9, 2023 meeting (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates elected and cancelling the May 6, 2023 General City Election. The council also updated the personnel policy manual and adjusted water fees for hydrant meters.
- Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Accepted 2022 Tier One Annual Racial Profiling Report (4-0)
- Approved revision to Personnel Policy Manual Section 7.05 Compensatory Time (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 030923-01 cancelling the May 6 General City Election (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 030923-02 adding base charges and volume rates for hydrant meters (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a construction contract for a traffic signal and road work, accepted the annual financial audit, and approved the Selma Logistics Center subdivision plat. The council also ordered a general election for three council members and updated sanitary sewer fees for customers outside city limits.
- Approved Selma Logistics Center Subdivision Plat (unanimous)
- Accepted Annual Financial Audit for period ending October 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved quarterly investment report for period ending December 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Awarded contract to EZ Bel Construction, LLC for traffic signal and road construction for a base price of $1,319,548.34, not to exceed $1,451,503.17 (unanimous)
- Authorized Request for Bids for city-wide sidewalk repair project (unanimous)
- Passed Resolution Number 020923 ordering a General Election for three council members (unanimous)
- Passed Ordinance Number 020923 updating sanitary sewer service charges for customers outside city limits (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved three ordinances regarding zoning changes and one variance for the Selma Logistics Center Subdivision. All motions passed with all present members voting in favor.
- Approved Minutes of the December 8, 2022 meeting
- Approved Ordinance 011223-01 amending Zoning Ordinance sections on applications, planting/screening, and tree protection
- Approved Ordinance 011223-02 rezoning 8.1 acres in Live Oak Hills Subdivision from C-1 (Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District-High Density)
- Approved Ordinance 011223-03 rezoning 4.4 acres from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District-High Density) to C-1 (Commercial District)
- Approved Ordinance 011223-04 granting a variance to Section 78-422 of the Subdivision Ordinance for Selma Logistics Center Subdivision to allow access via easement instead of city street frontage