Seguin meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Seguin Council agenda includes tax rate vote, $1.8M sewer repair; no decisions confirmed yet

The City of Seguin's most consequential items this week are on the agenda for the Aug. 18 City Council meeting, where the council is set to vote on the proposed FY2027 tax rate of $.5294 per $100 valuation and award a $1,831,407.60 contract to Austin Filter Systems for the Nolan Street Outfall Emergency Repair. The meeting also includes a $370,311.70 contract to Ruboca & Maya Construction for the Heideke Sidewalks Project. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council

The council held a special session on Aug. 12 for a budget workshop and to consider several utility resolutions. The agenda included a presentation of proposed FY2027 budgets for the General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Utility funds. The council also considered Resolution 26-330, authorizing an agreement with Fuquay, Inc. for the Country Club Drive Utility Replacement Project, and Resolution 26-332, authorizing a Master Short Form Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. A first reading of Ordinance 26-335 would amend the fee schedule for fire, library, parks, and planning departments. Minutes for this meeting are not yet published.

The Aug. 18 agenda also includes second readings of ordinances amending water, wastewater, and electric utility rates, as well as zoning changes for properties on State Hwy. 123 North, Timmermann Rd., and Pecan Parkway. The council will also designate a local historic landmark.

Regional Workforce Education Alliance

On Aug. 11, the Regional Workforce Education Alliance met to elect a chair for the remaining term to April 2027, review its bylaws and purpose, and discuss the ex-officio membership status of post-secondary educational institutions. Members received an update on the Workforce Study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties and debriefed the Regional Externship Program. The agenda also included updates from ISDs, post-secondary institutions, FAME Lone Star Chapter, Chamber of Commerce, workforce industries, and cities. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for Aug. 27.

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors will meet to review the fund's balance and discuss possible project concepts and funding priorities, and approve minutes from the Nov. 12, 2025 meeting. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation board will vote on its FY2027 budget and a professional services contract with Pettit & Ayala Consulting, LLC for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3. The board will also hear a presentation on a Unified Development Code amendment that would add data centers as a land use, and enter closed session to discuss economic development negotiations for two confidential projects, Project Appliance and Project Rock.

On Aug. 28, the SEDC board is scheduled to attend a tour of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Data Center in Austin at 10611 Exploration Way. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this event.

Seguin council weighs utility rates, zoning changes; minutes pending

The Seguin City Council met Aug. 4 to consider utility rate changes, zoning requests, and a budget approval, but official minutes have not been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The council also held a separate agenda item for a possible quorum at a manufacturers luncheon, and the Regional Workforce Education Alliance met Aug. 11. All meetings are listed as agenda-only, meaning outcomes are not yet available.

City Council agenda (Aug. 4)

The council's agenda included first readings of ordinances to amend electric, water, and wastewater rate schedules. These changes would affect rates paid by residents and businesses. The council also held a first reading on dissolving the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board, following a public hearing.

Several zoning changes were up for public hearing and first reading, including:

• A change from R-1 to DP-2 for 212 E Walnut Street (Property ID: 13541)
• Properties at the 8100 block of State Hwy 123 North
• The 100 block of Timmermann Road
• The southwest corner of Pecan Parkway & State Highway 46 North

The council also considered a resolution ratifying the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation's FY 2026-27 water rates and approving that corporation's FY2026-27 budget. A separate resolution authorized disposal of surplus property (obsolete or dysfunctional items).

Additionally, the council reviewed a contract with Guadalupe County for the November 3, 2026 General Election services, including the appointment of Teresa Kiel as Elections Administrator. The contract amount was listed as an estimate and not specified.

No votes or final decisions were reported for any of these items.

SAMA luncheon (Aug. 4)

The council posted a notice of a possible quorum at the San Antonio Manufacturers Association's August luncheon in New Braunfels. The event ran from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Venue, 2032 Central Plaza. No official city business was conducted or voted on.

Regional Workforce Education Alliance (Aug. 11)

The alliance's agenda included electing a chair for the remaining term to April 2027, reviewing bylaws and purpose, and discussing the ex-officio membership status of post-secondary educational institutions. Members also received an update on the Workforce Study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties and debriefed the Regional Externship Program. Updates were scheduled from ISDs, post-secondary institutions, FAME Lone Star Chapter, Chamber of Commerce, workforce industries, and cities. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Seguin City Council weighs utility rates, zoning changes; minutes pending

The Seguin City Council met Aug. 4 with an agenda that included utility rate changes, zoning requests, and a surplus property disposal. Official minutes have not been published, so no vote outcomes are available. The council also had a possible quorum at a regional manufacturing luncheon, where no official business was conducted.

Utility rates and budget

The agenda included first readings of ordinances to amend electric rates and water and wastewater rates. The council also considered a resolution to ratify the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation's FY 2026-27 water rates and approval of that corporation's FY 2026-27 budget.

Zoning and land use

Public hearings were scheduled for zoning changes at 212 E Walnut Street (from R-1 to DP-2), the 8100 block of State Highway 123 North, the 100 block of Timmermann Road, and the southwest corner of Pecan Parkway and State Highway 46 North. The council also held a public hearing and first reading on dissolving the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board. A General Land Use Plan update was also on the agenda.

Other business

The council considered a resolution authorizing disposal of surplus property (obsolete or dysfunctional items), a contract with Guadalupe County for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election and the appointment of Teresa Kiel as elections administrator, and a drainage project change order. A resolution ordering the November general election was also listed.

Manufacturing luncheon

The council was also noticed for a possible quorum at the San Antonio Manufacturers Association's August luncheon in New Braunfels. No action was taken.

Coming up

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance meets Aug. 11 to elect a chair for the remaining term to April 2027, review bylaws, and discuss the ex-officio membership status of post-secondary educational institutions. The group will also receive an update on the Workforce Study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties and debrief the Regional Externship Program.

Seguin City Council to vote on $423,350 software contract; recent meeting outcomes pending

Seguin's recent government meetings covered data center zoning, economic incentives, property variances, and water rates, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the seven meetings held since July 7. That means outcomes — including votes on a KTH Texas incentive agreement and a Premium Waters termination — are not yet part of the public record. The most consequential dollar items appear on the July 21 City Council agenda, where council members will consider a $423,350 software subscription and a $138,187.72 equipment purchase.

City Council (July 7)

The council held public hearings and first readings on two Unified Development Code amendments: one adding "Data Centers" as a new permitted use and another creating a Conditional Use Permit process with related fees. A third public hearing addressed a zoning change for 3033 N. Austin St. from Suburban Residential to Commercial. The council also considered a Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreement with KTH Texas, Inc. and a termination of a Performance Agreement with Premium Waters, Inc. No vote tallies or outcomes are available; minutes have not been published.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 9)

The board considered two variance requests. Jesus Palacios Delgado sought a reduction of the front setback from 25 feet to 3 feet to retain an unpermitted carport at 730 S River St. (VAR 07-26); staff recommended denial, citing a lack of hardship. A second variance (VAR 08-26) would allow a lot depth of 86 feet and lot size of 5,562 square feet for a church rezoning at 634 S Goodrich; staff recommended approval, noting the lot is legal non-conforming. The board also approved minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting. Outcomes of the variance votes are not yet available.

Building & Standards Commission (July 13)

The commission held public hearings and considered possible action on structures at three properties: 516 Riley St., 727 Shannon Ave., and 915 Anderson St. Members also voted on minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting. No outcomes have been published.

Planning & Zoning Commission (July 14)

The commission took up multiple zoning and land use items, including:

• ZC 08-26: R-1 to DP-2 at 212 E Walnut Street
• ZC 09-26: R-1 and ZL to PUD in the 8100 block of State Hwy 123 North
• GLUP 02-26: General Land Use Plan for the PUD at that same location
• ZC 10-26: C and MF-3 to R-2 in the 100 block of Timmermann Rd.
• ZC 11-26: A-R to R-2 in the 300 block of Willmann Rd.
• ZC 12-26: R-2 and C to PUD at SH 46 and Pecan Parkway

No outcomes are available.

Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (July 16)

The board considered approval of the FY2026-2027 annual budget and water rates, along with additional engineering services under Task Order No. 29 and a High Service Pump Repair Maintenance annual contract. An executive session for legal advice and real estate deliberations was also scheduled. No outcomes are available.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (July 16)

This meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 21:** Council will vote on a Trimble Inc. software subscription (Trimble Unity Suite) not to exceed $423,350 through November 2029 (Item 26-283) and the purchase of five Intelligent Transport Ventilators from Hamilton Medical, Inc. for $138,187.72 (Item 26-315). Members will also consider ordinances adding Conditional Use Permits and Data Centers to the Unified Development Code, the zoning change for 3033 N. Austin St., and discussion of a development agreement for roughly 350 acres near SH 123 and Friedens Church Road.
• **Seguin Economic Development Corporation — July 23:** The board will review a financial report as of May 31, 2026, a proposed Jobs for the Future Manufacturing Roles Turnover Study, and hold a closed session on economic development negotiations for Project Rock and Project Symphonic.