Converse meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Converse council takes up street tax, VIA transit, water transfer

Converse city officials met three times over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, including a possible street maintenance sales tax election, the future of VIA transit service, a water service area transfer, and the upcoming budget. All meetings were held on agendas only, and minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed.

Elections and taxes

The City Council held a regular meeting July 29 and again Aug. 4, plus a special meeting Aug. 6, to discuss calling elections for Nov. 3, 2026. On the table were:

• A special election to reauthorize a 1/4% street maintenance local sales and use tax, which expires Nov. 6, 2026 (Ordinance No. 224-2026).
• A special election on whether to continue using VIA transit services (Ordinance No. 224-2026A).
• A general election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6.

The council also received a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget and tax rate during the Aug. 6 special meeting.

Water and utilities

Council members discussed implementing Stage I water restrictions for the Converse Water Department and considered Resolution No. 887-2026 to transfer the water service area to the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), including authorizing the certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) transfer. No vote results are available.

Other council business

At the July 29 and Aug. 4 meetings, the council held a public hearing on Replat #2026-001 for 0.272 acres at 10023 and 10027 Wurzbach St., which would create one residential lot. The council also took up a variance request for off-street parking at the southwest corner of Loop 1604 and Coppergate, and heard a second reading of Ordinance No. 620-08-2026A establishing fees and penalties for boarding and group home permits. A soccer park agreement was also listed on the Aug. 4 agenda.

Parks and ethics boards

The Parks and Recreation Commission met Aug. 4 to discuss selecting a consultant for design work at North Park and City Park, finalize details for the End of Summer Pool Party on Aug. 28, 2026, and plan a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30, 2026, at North Park. The commission also elected officers and held an executive session on personnel matters.

The Ethics Review Board met July 29 to consider a draft proposal of the Findings of Facts and Conclusion of Laws for Lane v. Suarez, and to approve minutes from its June 18, 2026, meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for updates, as minutes from the recent meetings are expected to be published and may include decisions on the items above.

Converse Council Tackles Non-Profit Fees, Elections, and Water Issues; Outcomes Pending

The Converse City Council held two meetings in late July addressing non-profit fee reductions, proposed November elections, and water service changes, but official minutes have not yet been published for either session — so outcomes of votes and discussions are not yet confirmed in the public record.

July 21 Council Meeting

The council was scheduled to hold second readings of three ordinances:

• **Ordinance No. 932-2026** — recognizing non-profit community benefit.
• **Ordinance No. 633-2026** — authorizing reduction of building permit fees for non-profits to city cost.
• **Ordinance No. 735-2026** — adding natural gas leak emergency response services and fees to an agreement with Emergicon LLC.

Second readings typically indicate a ordinance is nearing final adoption, but without published minutes, the vote results are not available.

The agenda also included first reading of Ordinance No. 620-08-2026A, which would amend building regulations for boarding and group home fees.

Council was set to receive an update on the Toepperwein Road Expansion project, covering the segment from FM 1976 to Kitty Hawk Rd.

Members were also scheduled to consider accepting public infrastructure for Knox Ridge phases. An executive session was listed for attorney consultation and a city manager evaluation.

July 29 Council Meeting

The second July meeting focused on potential November elections and water policy. The council was scheduled to consider calling several elections for November 3, 2026:

• A special election on a **1/4% Street Maintenance Local Sales & Use Tax**.
• A special election on whether to continue using **VIA services**.
• Council seats (details as listed on the agenda).

A public hearing was set for Replat #2026-001, affecting two parcels at 10023 and 10027 Wurzbach St totaling 0.272 acres.

The agenda included a variance request for off-street parking at the southwest corner of Loop 1604 and Coppergate.

Resolution No. 887-2026 was listed for consideration to transfer a water service area to the San Antonio Water System (SAWS). The agenda also referenced discussion of implementing Stage I water restrictions.

Ethics Review Board Meeting (July 29)

The Ethics Review Board was scheduled to discuss and take action on a draft proposal of Findings of Facts and Conclusion of Laws for Lane v. Suarez. The board was also set to consider approving minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting.

No outcomes are available for either item, as minutes have not been published.

What This Means for Residents

Several items on these agendas could directly affect residents' wallets and services: the proposed street maintenance sales tax would add a quarter-percent tax at the register if approved by voters; the non-profit fee reductions could lower costs for community organizations building in Converse; and the SAWS water service area transfer and Stage I water restrictions could change how residents receive and use water.

Because all three meetings are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published, the city's official record does not yet confirm what was decided, deferred, or tabled. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for posted minutes on the city's official website.

Coming Up

No meetings are listed on the provided calendar for the next 14 days (August 3–17, 2026). Residents should check the City of Converse official website for any newly posted or special-called meetings.

Converse council, boards tackle subdivisions, budget, and fee ordinances in busy two-week stretch

Converse city officials held a packed schedule of meetings over the past two weeks, with the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Economic Development Corporation all addressing major items. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was agendized for discussion and possible action — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 7

The City Council scheduled discussion and action on two preliminary plats: a 72-lot residential subdivision on 11.733 acres at 101 Peaceful Dr. (Preliminary Plat #2025-012) and a 3-lot commercial subdivision on 15.51 acres at the southwest corner of Loop 1604 and Coppergate (Preliminary Plat #2026-004). Three ordinances were set for first reading: Ordinance No. 932-2026 recognizing non-profit organizations, Ordinance No. 633-2026 reducing building permit fees for non-profit and charitable organizations, and Ordinance No. 735-2026 adding natural-gas leak emergency response services and associated fees to the Hazard Mitigation Services Agreement with Emergicon LLC. The council also had an appointment on the agenda: Luis Serna-Martinez to the Converse Economic Development Board.

City Council — July 15

A second council meeting included additional ordinances and project briefings. Ordinance No. 633-2026 (building permit fee reductions for non-profits) and Ordinance No. 735-2026 (Emergicon natural-gas leak services) reappeared on this agenda. The council also scheduled Ordinance No. 717-2026 amending animal management and Animal Care Services operations, a briefing on the Toepperwein Road Expansion Project from FM 1976 to Kitty Hawk Rd, and Resolution No. 891-2026 requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board.

Budget Workshops — July 8 and July 14

The City Council held its second budget workshop of the year on both July 8 and July 14, with the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget presented and discussed. Both meetings included time for citizens to address the council.

Parks and Recreation Commission — July 13

The commission had a field leasing contract for Mason Rankin with Mission City Soccer for the football field at City Park scheduled for discussion and possible action. Members also planned to finalize details for the Back-to-School Event and Backpack Giveaway on July 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at North Park. Other agenda items included a request for a FY2026 budget increase, discussion of a second Dive In Movie in August, and a Trunk or Treat event on October 30, 2026, at North Park. The commission was also set to elect officers.

Economic Development Corporation — July 14

The EDC Board of Directors scheduled discussion and action on adoption of the FY 2026/2027 budget, the Corporation Plan, Articles of Incorporation, and a Management Services Agreement. The agenda included a business spotlight presentation by M & M Donuts and executive sessions for economic development negotiations and real property matters.

What this means for residents

The 72-lot subdivision at 101 Peaceful Dr. and the commercial plat at Loop 1604 and Coppergate represent the most significant development items, directly affecting housing supply and commercial growth. The proposed budget workshops shape city spending for the coming fiscal year. The fee-reduction ordinances for non-profits and the natural-gas leak emergency services agreement with Emergicon LLC could affect how local organizations build and how the city responds to gas emergencies.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch the city's official postings for newly scheduled meetings and for published minutes confirming the outcomes of the items above.

Converse Council Set to Take Up 72-Lot Subdivision, Budget Workshop, and EDC Budget This Week

City Council — July 7

The Converse City Council was scheduled to discuss and take action on two preliminary plats: a 72-lot residential subdivision on 11.733 acres at 101 Peaceful Dr. (Preliminary Plat #2025-012, Peaceful Lane Tract Subdivision) and a 3-lot commercial subdivision on 15.51 acres at the southwest corner of Loop 1604 and Coppergate (Preliminary Plat #2026-004). If approved, the residential plat would add 72 home lots on Peaceful Drive.

The agenda also listed first readings of three ordinances:

• Ordinance No. 932-2026, recognizing non-profit organizations.
• Ordinance No. 633-2026, authorizing a reduction of building-permit fees for non-profit and charitable organizations.
• Ordinance No. 735-2026, adding natural-gas leak emergency response services and associated fees to the Hazard Mitigation Services Agreement with Emergicon LLC.

An appointment of Luis Serna-Martinez to the Converse Economic Development Board was also on the agenda.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so council votes and final actions are not yet confirmed in the record.

Budget Workshop — July 8

The Council held its second budget workshop to present and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. The agenda included a citizens-to-be-heard segment on agenda items. No budget figures or vote tallies were included in the available agenda materials, and minutes have not yet been published.

Parks and Recreation Commission — July 9

The Parks and Recreation Commission was scheduled to discuss and potentially act on a field leasing contract for Mason Rankin with Mission City Soccer for the football field at City Park.

Other agenda items:

• Discussion and action on a budget increase and purchase ideas for FY2026.
• Finalizing details for a Back-to-School Event and Backpack Giveaway on July 25 at North Park.
• Discussion of a second Dive In Movie event in August.
• Discussion of a Trunk or Treat event on October 30 at North Park.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Economic Development Board — July 10

The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board was scheduled to consider adopting its FY 2026/2027 budget, along with a Corporation Plan, Articles of Incorporation, and a Management Services Agreement. The agenda also included closed executive sessions for economic development negotiations, real property deliberation, and personnel matters. Consent agenda items included approval of minutes and financial reports.

No dollar amounts or vote tallies were included in the available agenda, and minutes have not yet been published.

What This Means for Residents

The 72-lot subdivision at 101 Peaceful Dr. and the 3-lot commercial plat at Loop 1604 and Coppergate are the most concrete development items on the recent agendas. The proposed FY 2026/2027 budget discussions at both the Council and Economic Development Board will shape city spending and services in the coming year. The proposed building-permit fee reduction for non-profits and the natural-gas leak emergency response agreement with Emergicon LLC could affect how charities build in Converse and how the city handles gas-leak emergencies.

Because all five meetings are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, outcomes — including votes, approvals, and any dollar amounts adopted — are not yet part of the official record.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data. Residents should check the City of Converse website for any newly posted or rescheduled meetings.

Converse City Council weighs 72-lot subdivision, nonprofit fee breaks at July 1 meeting

The Converse City Council met on July 1 with a full agenda that included a proposed 72-lot residential subdivision, a commercial plat, and first readings of three ordinances aimed at supporting nonprofits and adding emergency response services. Official minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of the votes are not yet available.

Proposed subdivisions

The council had on its agenda a preliminary plat for a 72-lot residential subdivision at 101 Peaceful Drive (Preliminary Plat #2025-012). Also up for discussion and action was a preliminary plat for three commercial lots at Loop 1604 and Coppergate (Preliminary Plat #2026-004).

Ordinances on first reading

Three ordinances received first readings:

• **Ordinance No. 932-2026** — recognizing non-profit organizations.
• **Ordinance No. 633-2026** — reducing building permit fees for non-profits.
• **Ordinance No. 735-2026** — adding natural gas leak emergency response services through Emergicon LLC.

Appointment

An appointment to the Economic Development Board was also on the agenda.

Because the meeting minutes have not yet been published, it is not possible to report which items passed, failed, or were tabled. Residents can review the official agenda and, when they become available, the minutes on the city’s website.

Coming up

No city council or board meetings are listed on the Converse public calendar for the next 14 days. Check the city’s official website for any special-called meetings or updates.