Converse, TX

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure updates and interlocal agreements for wastewater and emergency services. The body is also considering changes to sewer rates and animal management ordinances.

• Resolution No. 892-2026: Economic development reimbursement up to $1,000,000 for Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC
• Ordinance No. 339-2026: First reading to amend residential and commercial sewer rates
• Ordinance No. 717-2026A: First reading to amend animal management and animal care services operations
• Preliminary Plat #2026-002: One commercial lot at 5160 Martinez Converse Rd
• Interlocal agreements for wastewater treatment with San Antonio River Authority and fire/EMS with Bexar County ESD No. 1

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City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss sewer rate changes, animal management ordinances, and interlocal agreements for wastewater and emergency services. The body will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects and the city's strategic plan.

• Resolution No. 892-2026: Economic development reimbursement up to $1,000,000 for Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC
• Ordinance No. 339-2026: Proposed sewer rate changes for residential and commercial customers
• Ordinance No. 717-2026A: Amendments to animal management and animal care services operations
• Preliminary Plat #2026-002: One commercial lot at 5160 Martinez Converse Rd
• Updates on Toepperwein Road Expansion (FM 1976 to Kitty Hawk Rd), Toepperwein Rd Water Improvement Phase II, and Greenway Trail Phase II

Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting

The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will review financial reports and a presentation from 1st Choice Appliance. The board will discuss a park design RFP, Board Academy packet design, and the Elevate Converse Business Retention & Expansion program.

• Park Design RFP and Planning Project
• Elevate Converse Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Program
• Board Academy Packet Design
• Presentation by 1st Choice Appliance
• Executive session for economic development negotiations and personnel matters

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss and take action on plans for several city events, including National Night Out and Trunk or Treat. Members will also review safety requirements for roasting marshmallows at Anton Schumann Park and set the 2026–2027 event calendar.

• National Night Out event on October 6, 2026
• Trunk or Treat event at North Park on October 30, 2026
• 10th Annual Christmas House Lighting event
• Feasibility and safety of roasting marshmallows at Anton Schumann Park
• Establishment of 2026–2027 Parks & Recreation Commission event dates

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission meets on October 5, 2026, to discuss and take action on upcoming city events, including National Night Out on October 6, 2026, Trunk or Treat at North Park on October 30, 2026, and the 10th Annual Christmas House Lighting. The commission will also consider marshmallow roasting at Anton Schumann Park and vote on dates for 2026–2027 Parks & Recreation Commission events. Routine items include approval of the September 14, 2026 meeting minutes and reports from city staff and the City Council liaison.

• Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
• Plans for National Night Out on October 6, 2026 (Orlando Cruz, Chair)
• Final plans for Trunk or Treat at North Park on October 30, 2026 (Orlando Cruz, Chair)
• Feasibility, safety requirements, and authorization process for roasting marshmallows at Anton Schumann Park (Orlando Cruz, Chair)
• Establish dates for 2026–2027 Parks & Recreation Commission events (Ra’Chel South, Vice Chair)

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, to consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget and setting the property tax rate. The agenda includes a proposed tax rate of $0.515700 per $100 valuation, which would increase the tax bill on a median-valued home by $82.72 over the no-new-revenue rate. The council will also discuss capital projects, infrastructure acceptance, election services, and other administrative items.

• Resolution No. 690-2026: Adopt FY 2026-2027 budget
• Resolution No. 691-2027: Levy maintenance & operations tax at $0.417143 per $100 valuation
• Resolution No. 692-2027: Levy debt service tax at $0.098557 per $100 valuation
• Ratify that budget requires more property tax revenue than prior year
• Accept public infrastructure for Knox Ridge Phase 1, Unit 3

Parks and Recreation Meeting

The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly act on recommending a design consultant for North Park and City Park, appoint commission members, and plan several upcoming events. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Recommendation on consultant selection for design services for North Park and City Park
• Appointment of a full-time and an alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Selection of film and start time for September 26 Movie in the Park at City Park
• Final plans for October 30 Trunk or Treat at North Park, including movie 'Minions & Monsters'
• Discussion on feasibility of roasting marshmallows at Anton Schumann Park

Parks and Recreation Meeting

The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly act on recommending a design consultant for North Park and City Park, appointing members to the commission, and planning several upcoming events. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing public comments.

• Recommendation on consultant selection for design services for North Park and City Park
• Appointment of a full-time and an alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning for Movie in the Park on September 26 at City Park, with film options including The Greatest Showman and The Lorax
• Final plans for Trunk or Treat on October 30 at North Park, featuring the movie Minions & Monsters
• Discussion on feasibility and safety of roasting marshmallows at Anton Schumann Park

City Council Budget Workshop (#4)

This is the fourth budget workshop where the City Council will hear a presentation and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. The agenda includes a public comment period, but no formal action is listed. The meeting is primarily a discussion session.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed Program of Services Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes proposals for new maintenance and operations and debt service tax rates, as well as updates on local infrastructure projects.

• Proposed Maintenance and Operations tax rate of $0.417143 per $100 valuation
• Proposed Interest and Sinking tax rate of $0.098557 per $100 valuation
• Resolution 690-2026 regarding the FY 2026-2027 Program of Services Budget
• Updates on Toepperwein Road Expansion, Toepperwein Water Improvement Phase II, and Converse Greenway Trail Phase II
• Acceptance of public infrastructure for Knox Ridge Phase 1, Unit 3

Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding an economic development performance agreement with Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC. They will also discuss Resolution No. 125, which proposes reimbursing site improvement expenditures up to $1,000,000.

• Public hearing for Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC performance agreement
• Resolution No. 125: up to $1,000,000 reimbursement for site improvements
• Review and editing of Converse EDC Board Governing Documents
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations and real property
• Approval of financial and investment reports through July 2026

Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting

The Converse Economic Development Corporation board will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 125, which would approve an economic development project with Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, including reimbursement of up to $1,000,000 for eligible site improvement expenditures. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on items from closed executive sessions regarding economic development negotiations and real property, and review its governing documents.

• Public hearing on Economic Development Performance Agreement with Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
• Resolution No. 125: approve reimbursement up to $1,000,000 for eligible site improvements
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (Texas Gov't Code 551.087)
• Executive session on real property deliberation (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
• Review and editing of EDC Board governing documents

Parks and Recreation Meeting

The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including selecting a consultant for design work at North Park and City Park, approving minutes, and filling a commission vacancy. They will also plan upcoming community events such as a Movie in the Park, National Night Out, Trunk or Treat, and the Christmas House Lighting. The agenda is largely routine but includes one significant action item on consultant selection.

• Direction to proceed with consultant selection for design work at North Park and City Park
• Recommendation to promote an alternate member to full member of the commission
• Application of Bradley Heinz for new alternate member
• Movie in the Park on September 26 at City Park; movie options include The Greatest Showman, The Lorax, A Bugs Life, Alvin and the Chipmunks Shipwrecked
• Final Trunk or Treat event October 30 at North Park with movie Minions & Monsters

City Council Budget Workshop (#4)

The Converse City Council will hold a budget workshop to present and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request for a 24.53-acre property at the southwest corner of Ware Seguin Rd and Boenig Dr from R-6 Single-Family to B-2 Retail District. It will also consider a special use permit for warehouse and storage on the same property. The council will also discuss and vote on several ordinances, including short-term rental regulations and municipal court jurisdiction, and adopt the FY2026/2027 city budget.

• Public hearing on rezoning 24.53-acre property at Ware Seguin Rd & Boenig Dr from R-6 to B-2 Retail (Property ID #619038)
• Public hearing on special use permit for warehouse/storage on 24.53-acre property (Property ID #619038)
• Vote on FY2026/2027 city budget (Resolution No. 690-2027)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 723-2026 and 617-2026 on short-term rental regulations
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 510-2026 to expand municipal court jurisdiction

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY2026/2027 city budget and ad valorem tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning a 24.53-acre property and several ordinance second readings.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026/2027 City Budget
• Public hearing on proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate for FY2026/2027
• Rezoning request for 24.53 acres at Ware Seguin Rd and Boenig Dr to B-2 Retail District
• Special Use Permit request for warehouse and storage at Ware Seguin Rd and Boenig Dr
• Second reading of ordinances regarding short-term rentals and municipal court jurisdiction

City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council will hold public hearings and consider a special use permit for an asphalt plant on a 26.84-acre property east of FM 78 between Legion Dr E and Kneupper Rd. They will also take first readings on ordinances addressing short-term rentals, municipal court jurisdiction, and zoning amendments, plus discuss infrastructure projects and economic development items. The agenda includes recognitions, staff reports, and a closed executive session on personnel matters.

• Public hearing and action on Special Use Permit for asphalt plant on 26.84 acres east of FM 78 (Property ID #1460638)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 723-2026 adding Short-Term Rentals regulations to Chapter 10
• First reading of Ordinance No. 617-2026 amending Chapter 50 Sections 50-138 and 50-254
• First reading of Ordinance No. 510-2026 expanding Municipal Court jurisdiction under § 29.003 of the Government Code
• Approval of Management Services Agreement with Converse Economic Development Corporation and adoption of EDC budget for FY 2026/2027

City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council will hold public hearings and consider a special use permit for an asphalt plant on a 26.84-acre property east of FM 78, as well as an ordinance amending Chapter 50 (sections 50-138 and 50-254). The council will also take first readings on ordinances addressing short-term rentals, municipal court jurisdiction, and records management, along with several items related to the Converse Economic Development Corporation, including a management services agreement, budget adoption, and strategic plan. The agenda also includes recognitions, staff reports, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Public hearing and action on Special Use Permit for asphalt plant on 26.84-acre property east of FM 78 between Legion Dr E and Kneupper Rd (Property ID #1460638)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 723-2026 adding Short-Term Rentals regulations to Chapter 10, Article IV
• First reading of Ordinance No. 617-2026 amending Chapter 50, Sections 50-138 and 50-254
• Approval of Management Services Agreement between City of Converse and Converse Economic Development Corporation
• Adoption of Converse Economic Development Budget for FY 2026/2027 (Resolution No. 771-2026)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council Special City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on two ordinances calling for special elections: one to reauthorize a 1/4% street maintenance sales tax, and another on whether to continue using VIA transit services. The council will also receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and tax rate. Public comment is allowed during the Citizens to Be Heard portion.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 224-2026 for a special election to reauthorize the 1/4% street maintenance sales tax expiring November 6, 2026
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 224-2026A for a special election on continuing VIA transit services, to be held November 3, 2026
• Presentation and discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and tax rate

City Council Special City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve two ordinances that would call special elections in November 2026: one to reauthorize a 1/4% street maintenance sales tax, and another on whether to continue using VIA transit services. The council will also receive a presentation and discussion of the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget and tax rate. The agenda includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Ordinance No. 224-2026: call special election to reauthorize 1/4% street maintenance local sales & use tax (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 224-2026A: call special election on whether to continue using VIA services (second reading)
• Presentation and discussion of proposed FY 2026/2027 budget and tax rate

Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting

The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and financial reports, and to discuss a business luncheon and board resolution procedures. The board will also enter closed session for economic development negotiations and real property deliberations, with possible action after reconvening.

• Presentation by KD Logo
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 and July 14, 2026 meetings
• Approval of financial and investment reports through June 2026
• Discussion and action on business luncheon and board volunteer participation
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.087 and 551.072 for economic development and real property

Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting

The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will review financial and investment reports through June 2026. The agenda includes discussions regarding a business luncheon, board volunteer participation, and procedures for using board resolutions.

• Business Spotlight presentation by KD Logo
• Discussion regarding Business Luncheon and Board Volunteer Participation
• Discussion regarding procedures for the use of Board Resolutions
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations
• Executive session regarding deliberation regarding real property

Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting

The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and financial reports, and to discuss a business luncheon and board resolution procedures. The board will also enter executive session for closed economic development negotiations and real property deliberations, with possible action after reconvening.

• Business Spotlight presentation by KD Logo
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 and July 14, 2026 meetings
• Approval of financial and investment reports through June 2026
• Discussion and action on business luncheon and board volunteer participation
• Executive session for economic development negotiations (551.087) and real property deliberation (551.072)

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including selecting a consultant for design work at North Park and City Park, electing officers, reviewing bylaws, and planning upcoming events. The agenda also includes an executive session on personnel matters regarding commissioner conduct.

• Consultant selection for design work at North Park and City Park
• Election of officers for the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Finalize details for End of Summer Pool Party on August 28, 2026
• Plan Trunk or Treat event on October 30, 2026, at North Park
• Executive session on personnel matters (commissioner conduct)

City Council Meeting

The Converse City Council will hold a public hearing on a replat at Wurzbach and Lahm, then vote on second readings for boarding home fees and animal control ordinances. New business includes possible Stage I water restrictions, a replat approval, a parking variance, a soccer park agreement, transferring water service to SAWS, ordering a general election for council seats, and special elections on street maintenance tax and VIA transit service. The council will also set dates for public hearings on the FY 2026/2027 budget and the 2026 tax rate.

• Public hearing on Replat #2026-001, 0.272 acres at 10023 & 10027 Wurzbach St, creating 1 residential lot
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 620-08-2026A establishing fees and penalties for boarding/group home permits
• Discussion on implementing Stage I Water Restrictions for Converse Water Department
• Resolution No. 887-2026 to transfer water service area to SAWS and authorize CCN transfer
• Ordering a general election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6 on November 3, 2026, and special elections on street maintenance tax and VIA services

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and select a consultant for design work at North Park and City Park. The board will also finalize details for the End of Summer Pool Party on August 28, 2026, and plan the Trunk or Treat event on October 30, 2026, at North Park. Other items include electing officers, approving minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion and action on consultant selection for North Park and City Park design
• Finalize details for End of Summer Pool Party on August 28, 2026
• Plan Trunk or Treat event on October 30, 2026, at North Park
• Election of commission officers
• Executive session on personnel matters (commissioner conduct)