June 2022

SCHERTZ

SCHERTZ

JUNE 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

07 City Headlines

08 Parks & Recreation

12 Library

32 Features

41 Around the Community

47 Calendar

City Council

Ralph Gutierrez Mayor

Mark Davis Councilmember

Jill Whittaker Councilmember

Michael Dahle Councilmember

David Scagliola Councilmember

Allison Heyward Councilmember

Tim Brown Councilmember

Executive Team

Dr. Mark Browne City Manager

Brian James Assistant City Manager

Charles Kelm Assistant City Manager

Adrian Perez Executive Director

Sarah Gonzalez Assistant to the City Manager

Mission

Leading, improving, and serving a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community.

Vision

Community. Service. Opportunity.

Core Values

Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Do the right thing.

Be the best you can. Work cooperatively as a team.

About Our Magazine

Schertz Magazine is a monthly popular lifestyle/entertainment/ community events publication wholly owned and operated by the City of Schertz and produced internally by the Schertz Public Affairs Department. It serves as the primary dissemination source for government information for a growing city of over 42,000 residents.

Today, Schertz Magazine is the leading publication in the Tri-County area with a circulation of 16,000 copies; including 14,000+ direct mailed and 500+ subscriptions from Austin through San Antonio and around the country (including dozens of out-of-state readers). The magazine is mailed to 15,000+ local households and over 1,000 businesses with hundreds of copies made available at local and regional banks, hospitals and clinics, schools, pharmacies, and restaurants.

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Building a Prepared Community

CITY MANAGER FROM THE DESK OF THE

Happy June to all our residents.

May was filled with activities and events and June promises to be the same. I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day holiday; we had a great recognition ceremony at the City of Cibolo this year. I always like to take the opportunity to honor our veterans and thank them for their service and specially recognize those who fought and died protecting our freedoms. They represent the very best in our country! Also, in May we had the annual Police Memorial Ceremony to recognize and remember police officers in our country who died in the line of duty this past year. As always it was a very moving and deeply meaningful ceremony that highlighted their heroism and dedication in making the ultimate sacrifice to their mission. We always appreciate the service of all our police officers, and we recognize the danger they are in each day. It is truly difficult not knowing each day whether you will be placed in a life-threatening situation. Great job to all our City of Schertz officers!

Starting in June we are bringing back our popular Music and Movies in the Park series which will feature 3 movies in June and 3 in July. We will provide more detail in the magazine. The feature story in June displays the new Salsa Garden at the library courtyard. This program was the creation of Youth Services Librarian April Toman and Parks Manager Jared Montney. They held a special event in April at the Library in which April read the book Harvesting Friends/Cosechando to about 50 children and then Jared and his crew helped the kids plant various items in the garden including tomatoes, various peppers, basil, cilantro, parsley, and others. It was a great opportunity to teach the kids some great lessons while having a good time. I appreciate the teamwork displayed by our departments in making the activity happen.

We also recognize four long term employees for their wonderful service to the City: Melissa Uhlhorn, Library Director and Joe Villarreal, Facilities Manager for 20 years and Todd Kaiser, Paramedic and John Perry, Battalion Chief, Fire Department for 25 years!

Congratulations to all! Have a wonderful month.

JUNE 2022

PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Public Affairs Department

Linda Klepper

Public Affairs Director

Devan Christensen Communications Manager

Madison Porras

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Contributing Writers

Linda Klepper, Sarah Gonzalez, Madison Porras, Kira Villareal, Michelle Yang, Lauren Shrum, Lizzi Bertoia, Stacey Lovett, Summer Hall, Justin Vogt

Contributing Photographers

Madison Porras, Stacey Lovett, Devan Christensen

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NEWS POLICY

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The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the City of Schertz. All products and services advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation or other non-merit factor of purchaser, user or patron.

Articles that appear in Schertz Magazine do not necessarily reflect the official position of the City of Schertz and does not constitute an endorsement therein. The appearance of any advertisement in Schertz Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the goods or services advertised. Any publication of Schertz Magazine, whether draft or final is sole property of the City of Schertz and cannot be reproduced or distributed in any way, whether in print or electronically, without the express permission and written consent of the City of Schertz.

Dr. Mark Browne City Manager

mbrowne@schertz.com

ON THE COVER

Young residents and their families were invited to the Schertz Public Library to plant a salsa garden with the help of Schertz Parks and Recreation.

CELEBRATE WITH US

Join the City of Schertz for the 46th Annual 4th of July Jubilee Celebration!

Begin the day with the 'Let Freedom Run' 5K at 9:15 a.m. followed by the patriotic parade at 9:30 a.m. The 2022 parade theme is 'Hometown America'. Businesses, individuals, municipalities, and non-profit groups are encouraged to participate. Registration is now open for the 5K and parade at Schertz.com/jubilee.

Elbel Rd. from FM 3009 to Schertz Parkway will be used for parade staging; this area will be closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. through approximately 12:00 p.m. Parade entries will enter the staging area from FM 3009. The Jubilee Parade will start from Elbel Rd/Schertz Parkway and will end at FM 1518/Aero Ave. Detours around the staging area and 5K/parade route will be shared prior to event day. Follow the City of Schertz on social media for up-to-date information.

After the 5K and parade, head over to Thulemeyer Park for the kid’s carnival featuring more than a dozen rides, carnival games, and food selections. The carnival is open from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the carnival only. Cash/credit cards accepted. Come out to Pickrell and Thulemeyer Parks at 5:00 p.m. for an evening of festival food vendors, Family Zone activities, and live music. Scheduled to appear is Groove Knight, a local band offering a variety of music that will have you dancing and singing all night! Mobile Food Vendors interested in participating can apply at Schertz.com/jubilee. The evening will conclude with the Fireworks Spectacular kicking off at 9:15 p.m. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the show!

Keep

Float & Fireworks

The ‘Coolest’ seat in the house will be in Pickrell Park Pool during the 4th of July Jubilee Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular. The pool will open from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. for ‘Float & Fireworks’. Capacity is limited and tickets must be purchased for entry. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event. Tickets are available at Schertz.com/Jubilee.

NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES

Get your little ones outdoors to discover the exciting nature right in our own backyard. Kids are encouraged to explore, discover, and ask questions to help grow their knowledge of nature. This FREE program is designed for families with elementaryaged children, but older and younger siblings are also welcome. Texas Master Naturalist volunteers will lead the themed programs the second Saturday of the month, between 9:30 AM – 10 AM at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Attendees will meet at the first parking lot near the restroom building and the trailhead. Preregistration is required for all participants.

June 11 Discover the Forest: Every living thing has a role in the forest

July 9 Discover Clues and Traces: Find what animals leave behind

Sep 10 Discover Horns and Thorns: Staying alive is tough

RENT A PARK FACILITY NOW WITH

The City of Schertz is committed to providing a high quality of life for our residents which includes the many events, programs, and facility rentals offered by Schertz Parks & Recreation. CivicRec gives you the ability to view, register, and reserve Schertz Parks & Recreation activities, events, facilities, and manage your account all in one place. Payments for programs and rentals can also be made on CivicRec.

Once you create an account and sign in, be sure to click on “Account” to verify your address and contact information. You can also update your contact preferences. Then you may click on “Catalog” to view recreation programs, special events, volunteer opportunities, pavilion rentals, and more. Here are just some things you can do on Civic Rec:

Check availability for park pavilion rentals

Register for a nature education program

Sign up to volunteer

Purchase a Veteran's Memorial Plaza brick

Go to Schertz.com to log on to CivicRec today to join in on all of the FUN to be had!

PAVILION RENTALS

Plan your next big celebration or small gathering at a park! Some rental amenities include shade, BBQ pit, easy playground access, electricity and basketball courts. Check rental availability and reserve your rental by visiting Schertz.com/parksandrec.

Does your group/organization have a need for volunteers? Complete the volunteer request form and information on your organization’s volunteer opportunities. Whether you are a nonprofit recruiting large numbers of volunteers or an individual looking for a few extra hands or working on a community project, it’s free to place your information on our Volunteer Schertz list! Visit Schertz.com/volunteer for more information.

Volunteering time and talents is a great way to give to the community, build self-esteem, share your skills, and make a positive impact in others’ lives. A variety of opportunities are available in the local area. Visit Schertz.com/Volunteer to sign up today.

Upcoming Opportunities

■ July 1 Project Flagline Set Up

■ July 4: Jubilee Parade

■ July 4: Jubilee Event

■ July 6: Project Flagline Take Down

■ July 16: Ed-ZOO-Cation

This event is an opportunity for the community of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our library. If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop our Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing you there. The book fair will be held in the Program Room from Saturday, June 4 through Saturday, June 11. Check the library’s online calendar for open days and times. Visit the online Fair: www.scholastic.com/bf/ schertzpubliclibrary.

CLOUDLIBRARY

cloudLibrary is a free service, available to all library patrons –all you need is your Schertz Public Library card. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Patrons can simply download the app, log in using their library card/pin and start interacting with the library while they are on the go! Patrons are allowed eight digital check-outs at one time.

HAPPY TAILS EXOTIC ANIMAL PETTING ZOO

Saturday, June 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for a petting zoo that will include 8 exotic animals. You will have the opportunity to enter the enclosure to touch and interact with the animals. The petting zoo enclosure is a controlled area, where Happy Tails staff will manage the area and let a limited number of people in at one time, then rotate as more people show up. This program will take place behind the library; be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Happy Tails animals include African porcupines, a coatimundi, wallabies, a ring-tailed lemur, a kinkajou, Patagonian cavies, an alpaca, capybaras, an African-spurred tortoise, a leopard tortoise, a bearded dragon, a crested gecko, a hypo boa, a ball python, a white-diamond python, a blue & gold macaw, a scarlet macaw, a black-tailed prairie dog, an African pygmy hedgehog, a South American short-tailed opossum, a lop-eared bunny, a lion-headed bunny, a Belgian bunny, and an Indian runner duck. A selection of 8 of the animals will be present for the Exotic Animal Petting Zoo.

MOBILE DAIRY CLASSROOM

Wednesday, June 15, 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Join us for an innovative program that brings the dairy experience directly to the library. This learning experience includes math, science, health (nutrition), and agriculture. Participants will learn about the characteristics and anatomy of dairy cows, the importance of dairy foods for good health, the modern milking process, and the modern environmental and food safety practices. The instructor will demonstrate how to milk a cow, describe how milk goes from the farm to the consumer, and then answer questions from the audience. The Mobile Dairy Classroom presentation is geared to elementary school age participants. This program will take place behind the library; be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. The Mobile Dairy Classroom is a division of the Southwest Dairy Museum, Inc., a non-profit, educational program funded by dairymen across the Southwest and Southeast.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

QIGONG EXERCISE CLASS AT THE LIBRARY

EVERY MONDAY IN JUNE 10:30 AM

Qigong at the library is intended for adults 18+ and led by local certified instructor, Jennifer of Jennifer Eash Yoga. The program will be held each Monday in June at 10:30 a.m. No additional equipment is required. Visit the calendar for more details at schertz.com/adultcalendar

SCHERTZ AREA GENEALOGISTS MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 6:30 PM

The Schertz Area Genealogists meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month with the exception of July, at the Schertz Public Library. The meetings are held 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Library Meeting Room 1 with speakers or general discussion about worldwide research.

POETRY OPEN MIC

THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH, 6:30 PM

Join us for a relaxed and friendly open mic poetry night on Thursday, June 9 from 6:308:00 p.m. in Library Meeting Room 1. This open mic will give poets the opportunity to socialize and network with other writers. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the work of our local poets. Sign-up for readers will be available the night of the program. The library holds an open mic event once a month on the 2nd Thursday.

EXTREME BOOK NERD BYOB(OOK) VIRTUAL DISCUSSION GROUP

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 6:30 PM

If you are participating in the Book Nerd Challenge join us the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. via GotoMeeting to share what you read for the selected category. This month we will be discussing a book set on a plane, train, or cruise ship.

SEW LET IT BEE: LIBRARY QUILT BEE

Join us for a few fun hours of quilting! The Quilt Bee meets on the second Tuesday and third Saturday of each month in Library Meeting Room 1. The bee is perfect for advanced quilters as well as those interested in getting started! Join us Tuesday, June 14 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This program is for adults 18+. Visit the calendar for more details at schertz. com/adultcalendar

POPSICLES AND PIRATES SCAVENGER HUNT

PICKRELL PARK, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Participants will explore the park looking for treasure (in the form of words)! A variety of pirate/ocean words will be hidden throughout the park. Participants will use their pirate journal sheet to document all the words found in the park. Participants will then use the words to make a sentence (or short story). All participants who return a sentence to the library by 5:00 p.m. on June 29th will get a completion prize. Library staff will be at the park from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with popsicles and pirate journals. After 12:00 p.m., journal sheets can be picked up at the library.

For a comprehensive listing of all library events please visit SchertzLibrary.org.

Schertz Historical Preservation Committee Collecting Items for Time Capsule

The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC) is asking local residents of Schertz to participate in the City of Schertz Time Capsule. The collection will consist of tangible and intangible items which you may feel will be of historic value and of interest to all when the time capsule is opened. The time capsule will be opened at a City of Schertz/Schertz Historical Preservation Committee public ceremony in the year 2032 (15 years). Items to be considered should be from the years 2020 to 2022 that are personal and/or company writings, photos, space, technology, poetry expression, art, etc. Companies and individuals may write on their experiences and struggles of how business/life changed during the pandemic.

The collecting of items will end on June 30, 2022.

For further information, please contact the SHPC member Dean Weirtz at 210-651-0394 or weirtz1@yahoo.com.

Hosted by the Schertz Historical Preservations Committee Dean Weirtz, Chair of Time Capsule Subcommittee, weirtz1@yahoo.com

City Headlines

Long-Time City Service Recognized

The City of Schertz is proud of our employees and we are incredibly thankful for their great service and dedication to our community. We are excited to recognize four long-time city employees who have recently reached milestone years of service in their City careers. Joe Villarreal (20 Years), Melissa Uhlhorn (20 Years), John Perry (25 Years), and Todd Kaiser (25 Years) had the honor of being recognized at the May 10 Schertz City Council Meeting. Please join us in congratulating these employees on this major accomplishment!

JOE VILLARREAL

Joe Villarreal is a graduate of Samuel Clemens high school class of 1999. He was born and raised in the Schertz area and enjoys going to the beach with his wife and two daughters Isabella and Sophia. Joe first joined the city in October 2001 as a custodian for the newly constructed emergency services buildings. In 2007 he was promoted to Facilities Maintenance Foreman where he was responsible for training new staff, maintaining supply levels for various facilities and also performing setups for all private and city events. He was promoted again in 2012 to Facilities Services Supervisor where he became more involved in budgeting and coordinating building maintenance and staff for the Civic and Community Centers. In 2021, Joe was promoted to Assistant Facilities Manager where he coordinates the upkeep of all City facilities from janitorial work to HVAC repair and plumbing maintenance.

20 YEARS

MELISSA UHLHORN

20 YEARS

Melissa Uhlhorn is a native of the San Antonio area and graduated from Canyon High School in New Braunfels. She holds a BA in Art from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Texas Austin. Melissa began her career in library services with the Cedar Park Library in 1993 and worked in various roles during her time there until 2001. In January 2002 Melissa joined the Schertz Public Library as the Children's Librarian. At that time the Schertz Public Library was located where the Schertz Area Senior Center is today. In March 2003 she became the Library Manager and was promoted to Assistant Library Director in 2012. In 2014 she became the Library Director and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all the operations and activities for the library. She oversees a staff of 21 and manages and maintains library plans, policies, budget, and programming. In her free time, Melissa enjoys collecting vintage Barbie Dolls and has a large collection that spans from 1959-1970s. She also enjoys sewing, crafting and the occasional DIY project. She has a daughter, Emily, who lives in the San Antonio area and 4 grown stepchildren, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

JOHN PERRY

John Perry is a graduate of Samuel Clemens High School and joined the City of Schertz in 1994 as a volunteer firefighter. In 1995 he earned his EMT basic and firefighter certification from the Texas Commission Fire Protection and was eventually hired as a part-time firefighter in 1996. Perry began full-time service with the city in 1997 and since then he has served in numerous roles including the Lieutenant position from 2001 to 2009. Perry transferred to the Fire Marshal’s office in 2009 and obtained his Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in 2010. After serving as the City’s Deputy Fire Marshal for 5 years, Perry was promoted to Fire Marshal in 2014 with the rank of Division Chief. Recently, Perry rejoined the suppression side of the fire service as Battalion Chief for the B shift and truly enjoys being back on shift with his team. Perry enjoys spending time outdoors and picking up the odd hobby here and there. He and his wife have been married for 24 years and they have a son, Xander.

25 YEARS

TODD KAISER

25 YEARS

Todd Kaiser is a native of the San Antonio area. He graduated from MacArthur High School where he played baseball and raced in motocross. After high school Todd went to trade school where he learned to weld, but quickly realized it wasn’t something he enjoyed. He decided to try something new and attended San Antonio College where he earned his EMT certification. Todd then joined a private ambulance service and went to advance EMT school. In 1990 he attended the fire academy and then in 1994 went on to Paramedic school at San Antonio College. Todd joined the City of Schertz in July 1996 as a volunteer with SAFES (Schertz Area for Emergency Services). At the time the EMS department was run by volunteers and only had 5 full-time employees. In October 1996 he was offered a fulltime job and has been a paramedic with Schertz EMS ever since. Todd has been married to his wife Tracy for 21 years and they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys spending time outdoors at his family ranch in south Texas when it’s not too hot and also enjoys riding his motorcycle most days as long as it’s not raining.

City Headlines

Schertz Awarded Federal Funding for Infrastructure Project

The City of Schertz is pleased to announce that the Corbett Water Ground Storage Tank Project has been awarded $3.5 million in federal funding. In April 2021 the City submitted this water infrastructure project to Congressman Gonzalez’s office in response to a Community Project Funding request. The submission was successful and in March 2022 the City learned this project would be included in the Omnibus legislation that was recently passed.

“Being awarded funding through such a competitive federal funding program is a true honor and will make a large impact towards delivering the important Corbett Ground Storage Tank Project and will also allow Public Works to accelerate other important projects in our capital improvement plan to better serve our customers,” commented Assistant Public Works Director, Scott McClelland.

The addition of this 3.0 million gallon ground storage tank will provide critical water storage to the Corbett Water Tank Site

and will also provide redundancy to the City's water system in case of emergencies. In addition to the construction of a new ground storage tank, a new pump station will also be constructed and sized to feed the southern water zone through the existing elevated tank on site, and to pump water to the Live Oak Tank Site if needed. From the Live Oak Tank Site, the water could then be pumped to the remaining water zones in the City, which would provide water to all 16,800 water customers. Once this project is completed, the Corbett Water Tank Site could act as a primary water supply point for the City in case of emergency. The project will also include a generator adequately sized to run all the pumps during an electrical outage as experienced during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.

The City of Schertz has just completed the design of the project and expects the project to be under construction in the Fall of 2022. The City of Schertz is estimating the project cost is $5 million.

For many in South Central Texas, hot weather can be a love/hate proposition. We love the warmer temperatures for outdoor activities and sunshine, but repressive heat and higher electricity bills—which most of us experience—are a real drag. Hotter weather’s peak-time-usage hours (6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.) can place particular strain on the electric grid as everybody strives to stay cool. High usage during these times can contribute to higher rates for everyone, which we all want to avoid. Here are some tips for helping cut back on usage during critical peak-usage hours.

Use ceiling fans in occupied rooms to help feel up to eight degrees cooler than the actual temperature. Just be sure to turn them off when you leave the room.

To reduce heat gain in your home, close blinds and curtains during the day. Turn off electronics and lights when not in use. Plug multiple electronics into a single power strip and switch the strip off when leaving home or going to bed.

Set dishwashers to run overnight to avoid using these high-usage appliances during peak times.

Avoid taking peak-time showers.

Set your AC thermostat to 78 degrees or as high as you can tolerate.

To keep from heating your home during peak hours, consider cooking dinner outdoors.

Avoid using pool pumps during peak times by setting them to run overnight.

Try not to do laundry during peak hours (the dryer, especially, is one of the average home’s most energy-intensive devices).

Purchase a learning or smart thermostat from GVEC Home® to help monitor your usage and control the temperature in your home. You don’t have to be a GVEC member to do so, and we carry top-of-the-line brands such as Google Nest and ecobee. GVEC members can also join Peak-Time Payback to not only cut peak-time energy use, but to also get paid for doing so.

Animal Services Celebrates National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

On Saturday, April 30th, Schertz Animal Services was excited to welcome the community to the adoption center as they celebrated the reopening of the Animal Adoption Center. After a 5-month long closure of the facility last winter due to HVAC renovation, staff and the animals were happy to see the public walking through the facility once again. The event had a wonderful turnout, with about 50 people who came to visit, including City Council, City Management, Mayor Gutierrez, and Interim Chief of Police M. Bane.

“It only made sense to hold the event on Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome of the event! Eight animals found their forever homes that day and we look forward to doing more of these in the future,” commented Animal Services Manager, Megan Lagunas.

Special thanks to Raising Canes in Schertz who donated some refreshments, and Bully Coffee and Pastries from New Braunfels who came out to provide coffee and snacks.

A Shelter Pet Wants To Meet You

10 MINUTES TO PREPAREDNESS

PET PREPAREDNESS

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PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

Stay Safe This Summer

Young children and inexperienced swimmers should wear a U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jacket that is correct for their size and weight. If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers and keep the deck around the pool clear of objects. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time. According to the American Red Cross, drownings are responsible for more deaths among children ages one to four than any other cause except birth defects.

Planning on being outdoors this summer? Remember to protect your skin, limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive, and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least SPF15. Also, don’t let your beautiful summer day be ruined by those pesky bugs—apply insect repellant or use a deterrent to help limit your chances of being bitten. The current AAP and CDC recommendation for children older than 2 months of age is to use 10% to 30% DEET. DEET should not be used on children younger than 2 months of age. The effectiveness is similar for 10% to 30% DEET but the duration of effect varies. 10% DEET provides protection for about 2 hours, and 30% protects for about 5 hours. Choose the lowest concentration that will provide the required length of protection. Citronella can also help keep those pesky bugs away by using a citronella candle, clip-on device, or homemade bug repellant.

Also, be careful of snakes and other reptiles who might be hiding under piles of brush, logs, or playground furniture to stay cool as the weather warms. Wear boots or shoes and pants while walking through tall grass, keep your eyes open for movement in the grass, and remove debris from around your home. We hope everyone stays safe and has a wonderful summer!

With warmer summer months approaching, Schertz EMS Community Health Team would like to offer some summer pool and outdoor safety tips to keep you safe and protected.

BANNED IN CITY LIMITS

The Schertz Fire Department reminds residents that fireworks are prohibited inside the city limits of Schertz. City Code of Ordinances 30.64 prohibits the sale, use, or possession of fireworks in the City. If you are unsure whether you reside within the city limits of Schertz you can go to the Interactive Map on Schertz.com and type in your address.

For more information, call the Fire Department at (210) 619-1300.

City Headlines

Fight the Bite: National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

In recognition of the upcoming National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 19—June 25, 2022), the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) has tips to help you avoid the bites from these vicious blood-suckers. Standing water, bare skin and dark clothing are three things that attract mosquitoes.

AMCA recommends people follow the three D’s to keep mosquitoes away:

■ DRAIN: Empty out water containers at least once per week

■ DRESS: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and lightcolored, loose-fitting clothing

■ DEFEND: Properly apply an EPA-registered repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus

Reduce sites on your property where mosquitoes may develop by eliminating containers that may hold water, such as disposing of any tires – water in tires can allow thousands of mosquitoes; drilling holes in the bottom of recycling containers; clearing roof gutters of debris; cleaning pet water dishes regularly; checking and emptying children’s toys; and changing the water in bird baths at least once a week.

AMCA stresses mosquito-borne diseases do not only affect humans – they also kill countless birds, reptiles, dogs, horses and endangered species each year. Awareness of these diseases – including canine heartworm, Eastern Equine Encephalitis

(EEE) and Western Equine Encephalitis – is another important component of mosquito control the general public must embrace.

About the American Mosquito Control Association

The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is an international not-for-profit public service association. With 1,200 members worldwide, AMCA services are provided mainly to public agencies and their principal staff members engaged in mosquito control, mosquito research and related activities. The membership extends to 53 countries, and includes individuals and public agencies engaged in mosquito control, mosquito research and related activities. For more information on National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, please visit AMCA online at www.mosquito.org. Follow AMCA on Facebook (@ AmericanMosquitoControl) and Twitter (@AMCAtweets).

City Headlines

Citizens Police Academy Class of 2022 Graduates

Division, Animal Services, Investigations, and so much more. After completing the Citizens Police Academy, the graduates can become members of the Schertz Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. If you are interested in attending the Citizens Police Academy, keep watching our social media pages or the Schertz Magazine for an upcoming class.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES

■ Lindsy Anton

■ Daryl Murray

Each year, the Schertz Police Department offers a free Citizens Police Academy. This course is 10-weeks of learning about our Department, and on May 12, 2022, we graduated eight participants. These eight members learned about the command structure, use of force, laws and city ordinances, traffic stops, radar/lidar, SWAT, School Resource Officers, Communications

■ Bobby Armstrong

■ Hunter Bates

■ Serena Brooks

■ Alvaro Salazar

■ Amber Salazar

■ Myra Tokunaga

City Headlines

Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Storm Water Pollution Prevention - Background

The City of Schertz operates a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, commonly called an MS4. Our MS4 is a collection of channels, ditches, inlets, pipes, and other structures that collect stormwater runoff and transport it to streams and creeks. Stormwater is a growing source of water pollution in Dry Comal and Cibolo Creek Watersheds. Urbanization and climate change will continue to contribute to water pollution in our area. The City of Schertz intends to revise our current standards in order to raise the bar in terms of water quality.

Low-Impact Development is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible. Low-Impact Development seeks to capture and treat “first flush” contaminants. These practices use vegetation, soils, and natural processes to infiltrate water and make it available to plants.

Follow this article series for more information on nine low-impact development practices: bioretention, bioswales, permeable pavement, stormwater wetlands, planter boxes, sand filters, vegetated filter strip, vegetated swale, and rain barrels. You could see one of these practices in your neighborhood soon!

Storm Water Pollution Prevention – Bioswales

The second of nine low-impact development practices that will be discussed in this article series are Bioswales. Bioswales are linear versions of bioretention areas.

How it works: Stormwater is directed into a shallow, vegetated depression that incorporates pollutant removal mechanisms such as a filter bed (mixture of sand, soil, and organic material) with a surface mulch layer. Pollutants are removed through these layers as the water reaches an underdrain or existing soil. Bioswales are designed to be narrow and can be used in place of traditional curbs and gutters or along the edges of parking lots.

Bioswales can be integrated into the right-of-way or medians of roads. Pretreatment in the form of bioswales is important to remove large sediments and to slow the runoff.

The benefits of incorporating bioretention areas in the City of Schertz is its suitability in areas with space constraints and integration into natural landscaping.

2021 Drinking Water Quality Report Available in July

The City of Schertz Water Department is pleased to report that testing in accordance with EPA and TCEQ guidelines has shown that our drinking water is safe and meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements.

To view the report and learn more about your drinking water, visit us at Schertz.com/waterqualityreport

This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water.

The City of Schertz will no longer mail printed copies of the report to all of our customers. If, however, you would like a hard copy of the report, please email us at customercare@schertz.com. Please provide your name and address and a copy of the report will be sent to you.

If you prefer, you may complete the form below and mail it in to receive a copy of the report.

PLEASE MAIL ME A COPY OF THE 2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT!

First and Last Name: ________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________ City: _________ State: _____ Zip Code: _______

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________

Please mail or drop off this form to: Schertz Public Works, 10 Commercial Place, Bldg 2, Schertz, TX 78154.

Filing for Schertz City Council Election begins July 25, 2022

The City of Schertz will be holding its General Election on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Council Members in Place 1 and Place 2 for a three-year term, from November 2022 to November 2025.

Any candidate desiring to have his or her name on the Official Ballot shall file with the City Secretary an application in writing in the form prescribed by the Texas Election Code declaring themselves a candidate. The filing date is no sooner than July 23, 2022, (but since the 23rd falls on a Saturday and City Offices are closed) the date moves to Monday, July 25, 2022, and no later than Monday, August 22, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications for candidacy include the following: must have attained the age of eighteen or older on the first day of the term of office applied for, be a registered voter of the City of Schertz, and have been a resident of the City of Schertz for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the deadline for filing for an application for a place on the ballot.

The Candidate packet is available in the City Secretary’s office at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 2, or it can be found online at Schertz.com. Should you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary’s office at (210) 619-1030.

Building a Prepared Community

By: Kira Villareal

It has been a busy and productive couple of years for the Schertz Emergency Management team. From distributing Covid-19 vaccines to rolling out an enhanced emergency notification system, the department has celebrated some noteworthy accomplishments that are making Schertz a safer, more informed, and better prepared community. Leading these efforts is Emergency Management Coordinator Summer Hall, who has faced some unique challenges in her 18 months on the job, having joined the department during the height of the Covid pandemic. Hall spent the majority of her first year on the job helping to coordinate the City’s pandemic response, but she has nonetheless maintained ambitious goals for the department in other areas and looks forward to the opportunity to focus more on these goals in the coming year.

With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines to the public in early 2021, the Emergency Management Office led the City’s effort to support the vaccination effort. They opened clinics at several sites throughout the city, including the Schertz Civic Center. The clinics provided a valuable resource for residents in an area where it was most needed, as San Antonio area clinics were overwhelmed at the time, and it was more difficult for residents of Guadalupe and Comal counties to get to those sites. They also partnered with SCUC ISD to set up vaccine clinics at local schools specifically for students in the approved age groups who chose to get vaccinated. Other clinics were set up in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and there was even a program to provide in-home vaccinations for homebound residents.

Hall notes that the vaccine effort was one of the most rewarding accomplishments of 2021 for her personally, and for the more than 200 community volunteers that came out every day to help.

“We worked side by side with an amazing and dedicated group of volunteers who became colleagues and friends,” she said. “It was hard work, but it gave us all a sense of purpose and a feeling that we came together to pull off that effort along with the community.”

The City of Schertz vaccine clinics have closed as of March 2022, and there are no plans to reopen them at this time, but Hall says that the department will continue to assess the need and could potentially open them again in the future if necessary.

Along with the vaccine rollout, the City also deployed its new emergency notification system, CivicReady, which allows residents to opt-in for phone, text, and email notifications regarding severe weather and any other type of important community information. The system currently has over 10,000 individuals enrolled, about 2,500 of whom were rolled over from the old system, and 8,000 of whom have joined since the new system was rolled out in the Spring of 2021. CivicReady immediately proved to be a great resource, as it was made available during the height of the vaccination effort and was used to notify residents when vaccination spots became available.

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We worked side by side with an amazing and dedicated group of volunteers who became colleagues and friends.

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The other major effort that Hall is leading involves conducting a schedule of master planning training exercises that will be used to update the City’s emergency management plan. The plan consists of 23 different functional areas, called annexes. These include key processes and issues that would need to be managed during a crisis, such as emergency communications, shelter management, and disaster recovery. Her goal is to conduct a major training exercise in each of the 23 areas in the next 5-7 years and she has held two discussion-based exercises during the past year. One of these was for a civil unrest situation and the other dealt with a winter weather event.

During the exercises, key city officials and department heads meet to review a hypothetical emergency situation and work through every aspect of the City response, including timelines, responsibilities, and coordination between the departments. After evaluating the success of each exercise, the insights gained from the exercise are used to improve and update the emergency management plan. The winter weather exercise conducted in 2021 had the added benefit of preparing the City to manage an actual winter weather event that occurred a few weeks later in early 2022. The event was less severe than the large-scale winter storm of February 2021, and it gave City officials an opportunity to put into practice some of the learnings they had gained from the planning exercise.

Hall will spend much of the next year evaluating the state of each of the annex plans and planning future training and exercises. The next two areas that she will focus on are Public Information and Emergency Operations, the latter of which she has a training planned for September 2022.

Hall also hopes to be able to hold an emergency preparedness fair for the public this September to coincide with National Preparedness Month. Plans for the 2021 fair had to be put on hold due to a rise in Covid cases. In the meantime, citizens can receive valuable information on how they can be better prepared for an emergency through a special public education effort –Ten Minutes to Preparedness. Each month, the department will focus on a specific topic and offer some simple tips on things that residents can do to prepare for an emergency. These will be published in Schertz Magazine as well as on the department’s website and social media.

Despite the challenges, Hall is proud of what her office has been able to accomplish this year and she is looking forward to the coming year. She’s cautiously optimistic about the opportunity for more in-person activities and the new opportunities that these will bring.

“Personally, I found one of the biggest challenges so far to be the fact that I wasn’t able to get out and meet counterparts and other agencies in the area,” she said. “A year and a half in, I’m still working to make those in-person connections, but that’s starting to happen again and I’m excited for the future.”

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS STREAMING ON YOUTUBE

Watch and participate in Schertz City Council Meetings from the comfort of your own home.

Every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM

Planting Seeds of Early Learning

By: Madison Porras

Over four years ago, Parks Manager Jared Montney paid a visit to the Schertz Public Library to go over the landscaping condition of their courtyard. In the corner of the courtyard, there was an overgrown planter. Montney felt that the space needed something better, and the idea of creating the Discovery Garden that changes seasonally was born: “We wanted to give kids an opportunity to learn more about what it is like to grow plants and interact with plants in an outdoor setting.” said Montney.

To help bring this idea to life, Jared partnered with Youth Services Librarian April Toman. In December 2021, they

invited the public to help plant a sensory garden in this space. After planting, the community was welcome to walk through the garden and experience it with all five of their senses. Come springtime, Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD program coordinator Marypaz Buitrón-Gines reached out to the Schertz Public Library to partner on an event for their Bilingual/ESL/ LOTE program. April jumped at the opportunity, inviting Jared to do a joint event for the Discovery Garden.

On April 14, 2022, students and their families were invited to a special story time with April to read Harvesting Friends/ Cosechando by Kathleen Contreras and Gary Undercuffler, a

story of two friends who plant a community salsa garden. Following story time, the students joined Jared in planting all of the essential plants for salsa ingredients: tomatoes, peppers, onions, cilantro, garlic, and more. Alongside a tour of the library and it’s bilingual resources, each child left with a complimentary copy of the book as well as seeds to plant their own tomatoes at home.

The turnout and response from this event was tremendous, and the children are excited about the new salsa garden: “A couple of our young patrons check the garden during their weekly library visit and update me how the plants are growing.” said Toman. “Now that the salsa ingredients are growing, we invite the community to harvest the ripe vegetables and take them home to enjoy.”

For Montney, the Discovery Garden is a way to help encourage children’s natural curiosity in a hands-on way: “Where does our food come from? Why do butterflies like some plants better than others? Why do some plants smell good and others stink? We all can google questions like that but the

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This partnership fosters nutritional literacy, environmental awareness, and provides opportunities for family engagement in outdoor spaces.

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experience in person is priceless.” said Montney. In addition, this partnership between Schertz Public Library and Schertz Parks and Recreation fosters nutritional literacy, environmental awareness, and provides opportunities for family engagement in outdoor spaces.

As for the future, Toman is hoping to add more nature programming to the library's calendar and possibly create a Library Garden Club that would help maintain the gardens and help develop other gardening projects: “The future will depend on the community's involvement and engagement with the Discovery Garden.” said Toman.

With this program, the seeds of early readership and outdoor learning have been planted and the open invitation stands to watch the garden grow into the opportunity to harvest their efforts both in the garden and between the pages.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

IH-35 NEX Project Groundbreaking

On Wednesday, May 11, City officials joined representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as they took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the I-35 NEX Central Project. TxDOT is expanding approximately 20 miles of I-35 from N Walters Street to FM 1103 in Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe Counties, Texas. The I-35 NEX project - including Central, South, and North projectsinvolves the construction of two non-toll 15-mile long bridges (elevated lanes) between the I-35 main lanes and frontage roads from just north of AT&T Center Pkwy to FM 3009. The Central project limits begin at I-410 N and extend north to FM 3009, approximately 9.5 miles. For more information about this project and to sign up for E-Alerts to receive project updates and construction impacts, visit i35nex.com

COMMUNITY HEALTH COURSES

Schertz EMS is an American Health & Safety Institute Training Center and an American Heart Association Training Site. Choose from one of several classes offered including the ones below:

CPR & First Aid

Child & Babysitting Safety

Stop the Bleed

For more information or to register for any class, call (210) 619-1410 or visit Schertz.com

SCHERTZ EMS

Summer Happenings

Need for Speed Car Show

Join the Cibolo Enrichment Foundation, Santikos Entertainment (Cibolo) and Cibolo Crossing on Saturday, June 4 for the Need for Speed Car Show fundraiser event. The event will take place at Santikos Cibolo (18124 Interstate 35 N) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost per Vehicle Entry is $35 on the day of the event.

Schertz-Cibolo Vendor Extravaganza Event

Check out the Schertz-Cibolo Local Vendor Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Schertz United Methodist Church. This event will be held on Saturday, June 4 and Saturday, July 9. Shop local, small businessesdirect sales, handmade crafts, yummy treats, health & wellness, boutique & more! There will be 50+ local vendors and a food truck.

Farmers Market & Craft Show

Join the VFW Post 8315 on FM 78 in Schertz on Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a farmers' market and craft show. Look for the big Tank out front.

Popsicles with Pop Car Show

Invite your family to have a popsicle and check out some awesome vehicles as we celebrate all the "Pops" out there on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Crosspoint Fellowship Church will have their 2nd annual car show with cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Awards and prizes will be up for grabs for contestants and spectators. If you would like to enter your vehicle in the car show it is $10 and you can register at Crosspoint247.com/events.

Kids Crazy Community Party

KCCP Summer at Crosspoint Fellowship Church is on July 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. KCCP Summer is going to be a blast with water slides, nerf wars, and games. America's Got Talent Sand Artist, Joe Castillo, is going to amaze kids with his sand creations. KCCP Is for Kids entering 1st - 6th grades. Sign up for $5/kid at crosspoint247.com/party.

Garden Ridge Market Days

Every second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m.3:00 p.m. at Northeast Bible Church in Garden Ridge, TX! Enjoy tons of food & fun while shopping a wide selection of local farm-fresh produce and microgreens, canned goods, boutique clothing, home decor, grassfed beef, nuts, honey, oils, jams, plants/succulents, breads, food, BBQ sauce, salsa, sweet treats, pet vendors, chili, custom tumblers, laser engraved items, granola, candles, jewelry, bath products, woodwork, crafts and MORE! Free to attend, free parking, free kid's activities, and friendly dogs welcome on a leash (outdoors only). Most vendors accept cashless payment but if not, there is an ATM on site.

Schertz Family YMCA Community First Summer Camp

During this weeklong camp, students ages 9-14 will have the opportunity to learn about the community through working at the community garden, visiting the library, learning about city government, and even organizing and carrying out a public service project. This camp is a great experience for the attendees and teaches the kids about leadership, communication, volunteerism and civic pride. The camp will run from July 5 – July 8, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Summer camps at the Y offer kids the opportunity to experience friendships, accomplishments, and belonging. Your child will create new memories, make new friends and have fun in an environment based on the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. Registration and additional camp information is at ymcasatx.org.

YMCA Summer Sports Clinics

Kids will have the chance to participate in clinics tailored to specific age groups and sports. The younger groups (ages 3-6) are more focused on skill-building and fun. This is a great way to get your kids introduced to a sport or continue their skill-building in order to improve their team experience for the next season. The older group clinics (ages 7 -14) will participate in advanced drills and mini-games designed to improve their skills and improve their abilities in competition. Sports clinics are in the evenings and start the week of June 13 and end the week of July 4. For more information and to register go to ymcasatx.org.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Helps Children Go Back-to-School

RACAP

Every year, the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) conducts a Back-to-School Program to help provide school supplies for children in our community. RACAP is committed to providing basic school supplies for eligible children in grades K-12. RACAP will accept applications for “School Supply” assistance from July 11, 2022, through August 12, 2022.

This year’s program runs from July 11 through August 12, 2022. RACAP is blessed to have an abundance of school supplies and funds specifically designated to purchase any needed supplies this year. Financial donations from churches, businesses, groups or individuals are greatly appreciated but will be used for RACAP’s regular programs to assist with rent, utilities, RX and to restock the pantry. Please make all donations payable to RACAP and designate on the check that the donation is for the ‘General Fund’. Donations designated for the General Fund allow RACAP to use the excess funds in any area. Please visit www.racap.org to donate or obtain further information.

Families who reside in our zip code service areas (78108, 78109, 78124, 78148, 78154, 78132, 78233 (Live Oak only), 78247, and 78266) and meet income qualifications are eligible. Applications may be picked up at the RACAP office, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz, starting July 13, 2022.

Anyone interested in applying for assistance or helping RACAP in providing assistance may contact RACAP at (210) 658-1613 or visit our website www.racap.org

Hanson Aggregates – Servtex Quarry Collects More Than 9,213 Pounds of Food During 8th Annual Food Drive for RACAP

When school is out for the summer, many children don’t have access to the regular, nutritious meals that schools provide.

That’s why summer is the busiest season for Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP), a food pantry that serves families in portions of Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties.

To help make sure that all children in the area have enough to eat when the school year ends, employees of Hanson Aggregates – Servtex Quarry teamed up with local schools and municipalities to collect 9,213 pounds of food during its eighth annual Food Drive for RACAP in April. That’s 2,000 pounds more than the 2021 food drive brought in.

Servtex Quarry worked with students at Garden Ridge Elementary School in Garden Ridge, Green Valley Elementary in Schertz, Wiederstein and Watts Elementary Schools in Cibolo, along with Danville Middle School and Davenport High School. City halls in Cibolo, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Selma and Universal City also served as collection sites for the food drive.

RACAP provides services to approximately 1,500 families each year, collecting donations of food and monetary gifts to feed and assist people in their service area. RACAP relies solely on churches, businesses and individual donations to help stock its pantry.

Servtex Quarry, which is located in Garden Ridge, is one of the top producing aggregates quarries in the state of Texas. The quarry produces several million tons of crushed stone a year, which is used mainly for road, residential and commercial construction in San Antonio, South and East Texas.

THANK YOU

for another successful Food Drive for RACAP! (Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program)

Steele Track Team District Champs

What a great year for the Cibolo Steele Knights Boys Track team. They won their first District Championship since 2016. "Hard work and dedication was key to reaching this accomplishment" says second year Head Coach Justin Vogt. “Our motto this year was 'Strictly Business' and that is how we attacked each week.” Looks like the Steele Knight track program is running in the right direction.

Jill and Tony Diaz went to the Bahamas on the Carnival Dream with their Schertz Magazine.

Tessie Daniels took her Schertz Magazine to the Don Ho Statue in Waikiki Honolulu, Hawaii.

LOOKING BACK

June

QUOTE OF NOTE

“We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their action.”

– Steven R. Covey

LOCAL HISTORY

On November 7, 1866, Sebastian Schertz, son of Joseph Schertz, purchased 307 acres of land in the southwestern corner of Guadalupe County along the Cibolo Creek. He and his wife, Marie Elisabeth, and their children developed a farming and business operation on the acreage that would become the lifeblood of the small rural village known as “Cibolo Pit.” In 1870, Sebastian began operation of the village’s first cotton gin and corn shelling plants. Cotton was the lifeblood of the community for many decades during the latter 19th and early 20th centuries. The cotton and corn harvest provided the means of survival for the farmers of the small rural community known then as “Cut Off.” On April 6, 1899, the town of “Cut Off” officially became the town of “Schertz.”

TEXAS HISTORY

US and Texas Flag - It is well established that Texas has a very unique history. Throughout Texas history, a total of 6 nations have raised their flag over Texas (6 Flags Over Texas) - Spain, France, Mexico, The Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States. It is also well known that Texans are proud people and there are many who believe that the Texas flag is the only state flag that can fly at the height as the United States flag. This is, however, not the case. Under the United States Flag Code, it is said that if the United States flag and a state flag share a pole, the United States flag must be on top; if the two have separate poles, the flags can be at the same height.

If you would like to share your memories living in Schertz before 1970, please submit to Roz Wise, Historian of Schertz Historical Preservation Committee, Rozwise@aol.com.

Presented by the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee in the interest of historical perspective and community awareness of local historical legacies.

IMPORTANT SCHERTZ CONTACT INFO

Schertz City Council

Mayor:

Ralph Gutierrez (210) 619-1040

ralphgutierrez@schertz.com

Council Members: Mark Davis (210) 376-9141

markdavis@schertz.com

Jill Whittaker (210) 846-8768

jwhittaker@schertz.com

Michael Dahle (210) 419-9337

mdahle@schertz.com

David Scagliola (830) 606-1130

davidscagliola@schertz.com

Allison Heyward (210) 608-9543

allisonheyward@schertz.com

Tim Brown (210) 608-2381

timbrown@schertz.com

City Departments: City of Schertz/311

(210) 619-1000

Animal Services (210) 619-1550

City Manager (210) 619-1000

City Secretary (210) 619-1030

Civic Center (210) 619-1600

Economic Development (210) 619-1070

EMS (non-emergency) (210) 619-1400

Fire (non-emergency) (210) 619-1300

Inspections

(210) 619-1750

Municipal Court (210) 619-1500

Parks & Recreation (210) 619-1850

Planning & Zoning (210) 619-1780

Police (non-emergency) (210) 619-1274

Police Records (210) 619-1200

Public Affairs (210) 619-1600

Public Library (210) 619-1700

Public Works (210) 619-1800

Records (210) 619-1030

Trash & Recycling (210) 619-1100

Utility Billing (210) 619-1100

Where Home Means More Than Square Footage

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And right now, you can take advantage of significant savings through the Army Residence Community Charter Club. Charter benefits include:

• Up to $24,000 Entrance Fee Discount (based on unit choice)

• Moving Allowance

• Personalized Renovation Allowance

• Charter Club Membership

• Second Person Fee Discount

• Home Warming Celebration

• Maintenance Assistance

The ARC welcomes all officers, retired or honorably discharged from all branches of service, warrant officers, as well as senior level GS 14 and above federal employees, who are at least 62 years old, to include spouses and surviving spouses.