Schertz City Council Meeting - April 7, 2026

The Schertz City Council meeting held on April 7, 2026, included several proclamations recognizing community awareness months and appreciation weeks, such as National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Military Child Month. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the approval of a resolution (26-R-037) authorizing the purchase and installation of 26 HVAC systems from Way Mechanical, selected through a purchasing cooperative for cost efficiency, with the contract price being over $150,000 less than the next lowest bid. The council also heard presentations on the 2026 bond proposal for the Schertz-Cibolo Independent School District, which includes funding for school construction, security upgrades, stadium expansion, and technology devices, emphasizing the importance of community support for the upcoming May 2nd bond election. Additionally, the Schertz Police Department presented its 2025 annual report highlighting staffing, crime statistics, and community engagement efforts. The meeting included closed sessions on legal advice and water lease rights but resulted in no public action. Council members requested future work sessions to address public safety lighting and sidewalk improvements, indicating ongoing infrastructure and community service considerations.