On the agenda: Converse City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2025 — Flock Safety (Sep 16)

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AGENDA

CITY OF CONVERSE

City Council Meeting

September 16, 2025 -
6:00
p.m.



Be It Known that the City Council of the City of Converse will meet for a Regular Meeting at the Council Chambers at 402 S. Seguin Street on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM.  A quorum of the following commissions may be present: Building & Standards, Parks & Recreation, Ethics Review Board, Economic Development Corporation, and Planning & Zoning. Meeting is streamed live at  www.conversetx.net.  (Please silence all Cell Phones, COVID-19 Face Masks are Optional)








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1.
CALL TO ORDER
















2.
INVOCATION
















3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  To the U.S. & Texas Flag led by Mayor Suarez
















4.
ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
















5.
CONSENT AGENDA:














A.

Approve Minutes of August 19, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.












B.

Approve Minutes of August 22, 2025, City Council Budget Workshop












C.

Accept Minutes of July 14, 2025, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting.












D.

Accept Minutes of July 21, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.












E.

Accept Proclamation No. 736, Proclaiming October 2025, as National Domestic Violence Month.












F.

Accept Proclamation No. 737, Proclaiming October 7, 2025, as National Night Out.














6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS:














A.

Proclamation No. 736 Proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Month. (Police Chief) (Crime Victim Advocate)












B.

Proclamation No. 737 Proclaiming October 7, 2025, as National Night Out. (Police Chief) (Community Relations Officer)














7.
STAFF REPORTS:














A.

Discussion of Monthly City Staff Reports Submitted. (City Manager)














8.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:  This time is provided for Citizens to address City Council on any issues and concerns. Members of the Public wishing to address the City Council must Sign-up to speak prior to the start of the meeting.  No City Council discussion or action can be taken if the item is not on the agenda.  Please limit your remarks to three (3) minutes and state your name and address for the record. No personal attacks shall be allowed.
















9.
PUBLIC HEARING:














A.

Public Hearing on Replat #2025-006, Salitrillo Creek FM 78 Subdivision, being a total of 6.402 acres, establishing 1 commercial lot near the southeast corner of FM 78 and Kneupper Rd (part of the property with Property ID #307326).














10.
NEW BUSINESS:














A.

Discussion and Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 690-2025, a Resolution Providing the City of Converse Program of Services Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, and Ending September 30, 2026, by Approving and Setting Aside the Necessary Funds of the City of Converse for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the Maintenance and Operation of the Various Departments Capital Projects, Payments for Debt Service; and for Various Activities and Improvements to the City. (City Manager)












B.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Ratify the Fact that the 2025-2026 Budget will Require Raising more Revenue from Property Taxes than in the Previous Year in Compliance with Section 102.007, Texas Local Government Code. (City Manager)












C.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Ordinance No.339-2025; Amending Chapter 46 Utilities, Article II. Sewage Disposal, Section 46-26; Sewer Rates for Residential and Commercial Customers. First Reading (City Manager)












D.

Discussion and Appropriate Action on an Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County Emergency Service District No. 1 and the City of Converse for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. (City Manager)












E.

Discussion and Appropriate Action on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Converse, Bexar County and Texas Municipal Intergovernmental Risk Pool – Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response. (City Manager) (Finance Director)












F.

Presentation by City Engineers Ardurra Group, Inc Regarding Toepperwein Phase I and Phase II Street Improvement Projects. (City Manager)












G.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Resolution No. 871-2025B; Authorizing the acceptance of funds from Bexar County’s Community Development Block Program; and Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City in All Matters Related to this Application. (Grant Writer)












H.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Resolution No. 873-2025B; Authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority of the State of Texas, for Multi-Purpose LPR & Video Fixed w/LET service cameras and Flock Safety Drones and Hardware; and Authorizing the City Manager to Act on Behalf of the City in All Matters Related to this Application. (Grant Writer) (Police Chief)












I.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Ordinance No. 728-2025, an Ordinance Amending City of Converse Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Division 3, Section 10-74 (b), and (e), (1) – (4), related to Fees, Charges and General Regulations. First Reading (City Manager) (Fire Chief)












J.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Ordinance 617-2025, an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 50 - Zoning to define Portable Storage Units and Temporary Dumpsters and to establish regulations for their placement. First Reading. (City Manager) (Community Development Director)












K.

Discussion, Appropriate Action, and Consideration of Preliminary Plat #2025-007, New Dimensions Ministries, being a total of 4.888 acres, establishing one commercial lot at the southeast corner of FM 1516 and Crestway Rd (Property ID #338429). (City Manager) (Community Development Director)












L.

Discussion, Appropriate Action, and Consideration on Replat #2025-006, Salitrillo Creek FM 78 Subdivision, being a total of 6.402 acres, establishing 1 commercial lot near the southeast corner of FM 78 and Kneupper Rd (part of the property with Property ID #307326). (City Manager) (Community Development Coordinator)












M.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Approval of the Economic Development Corporation Purchasing Policy. (City Manager) (EDC Director)












N.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider the Approval of Economic Development Corporation Corporate Plan. (City Manager) (EDC Director)












O.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Resolution No. 805-2023: a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Economic Development Corporation Articles of Incorporation. (City Manager) (EDC Director)












P.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Resolution No. 878-2025, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Converse, Texas, Designating Methods, Addresses, and Locations for Receiving Public Information Requests and Providing an Effective Date. (City Manager) (City Secretary)












Q.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Consider Resolution No. 879-2025, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Converse, Texas, Selecting the Official Newspaper of the City of Converse for FY2025/2026. (City Manager) (City Secretary)












R.

Discussion and Appropriate Action to Set Date, Time, and Location and to Approve Dr. Robert Yowell as the Moderator for “Meet the Candidates” Event. (City Manager) (City Secretary)














11.
CITY COUNCIL & MANAGER REPORTS:














A.

City Commission Liaison Reports.












B.

City Manager’s Report & Discussion of Future Agenda Items/Items of Interest.












C.

Reports/Items of Interest.












D.

Mayor’s Report/Items of Interest.














12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:














A.

Executive Session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING.  A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except:  (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. – Schuman-Scheel House














13.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION:














A.

Discussion and Appropriate Action on Executive Session in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING.  A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except:  (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. – Schuman-Sheel House.














14.
ADJOURNMENT










 

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