Place 6 Council Member· 2026-2027
Sarah Dietz
Schertz
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 10:59
- Avg per meeting
- 0:55
- Segments
- 185
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Top issues during term (20)
Zoning and Specific Use Permits for Commercial and Mixed-Use Properties
Property values and local economic development along Main Street will be impacted by future zoning and infrastructure investments.
Scenic Hills Drainage and Infrastructure Claims
The community has incurred over $300,000 in repair costs from previous drainage failures.
Police Technology and Surveillance Programs
First-year cost of $119,998 is fully covered by Motorola Solutions; future years anticipate grant funding or non-appropriation cancellation.
SCUC ISD Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATER)
Proposes a 12-cent tax rate increase costing the average homeowner approximately $18 per month ($212 annually), generating $15 million annually.
Regional Water Portfolio and CVLGC Asset Management
Long-term water resource management and potential future asset sales involve significant municipal financial value.
FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget and Tax Rate
The budget amendment adjusts revenue and expenditure allocations across various funds using available sales tax revenues and grant funds.
Main Street Corridor Improvements and Public Space Usage
Ongoing infrastructure projects involve capital expenditures previously allocated by the city.
Main Street Local Flavor Economic Grant Program Modifications
Financial impacts will depend on any proposed changes to grant funding amounts or eligibility criteria discussed by the committee.
Commercial Noise Nuisance from Borgfeld Road Business
Potential allocation of code enforcement staff time for noise monitoring and outreach.
Monthly Drainage Fee Increase
Increases average monthly utility bills by about $5.02 for water, $2.16 for sewer, $0.73 for garbage, and $3.00 for drainage.
Schertz-Cibolo Cemetery Association Donation Request
Involves potential allocation of committee funds to the Cemetery Association.
Winter Reading Challenge and Bookstore Support
Minimal impact involving internal bookstore gift certificates.
Residential Development and Zoning Near FM 1518
Private investment in a multi-unit residential community with potential future right-of-way and road improvements.
Chamber Monthly Luncheon Quorum
York International Corporation Incentive Agreement
Financial terms of the proposed incentive agreement were scheduled for review during the public hearing and closed session.
July 15 Flood Emergency Response and Review
Emergency response and recovery costs covered by disaster declarations.
Library Policy Updates and Collection Development
Crest Oak and Golden Oak optional speed humps
Urban SDK software for traffic counts
The purchase would use city funds, though the cost is not stated in the agenda.
FM 1518 trees blocking line of sight
Decisions during term (212)
Recorded while Dietz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 3 and 4
Resolution 26-R-119 - Lookout Road Reconstruction Project Task Order Amendment
Resolution 26-R-120 - Lower Seguin Road Project Task Order Amendment
Resolution 26-R-118 - Weir Road Crossing Repair and Replacement Project
Ordinance 26-S-020 - Unified Development Code Amendments for Data Centers
City Secretary Annual Evaluation and Salary Adjustment
Consent Agenda Approval
Resolution 26-R-113: Community Playscape Shade Structure Purchase
Resolution 26-R-115: Police DFR Pilot Program
Ordinance 26-M-032: Drainage Fee Increase
Ordinance 26-S-019: Specific Use Permit for Major Auto Repair
City Manager Annual Evaluation and Contract Amendment
Minutes- Approval of the minutes from the September 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting and minutes from the September 30, 2026, Master Thoroughfare Plan Meeting (City Secretary Sheila Edmondson)
Resolution 26-R-108 – Authorizing a contract with RL Jones, LP for the IH-10 Water Main Replacement: Graytown to Pfeil Rd Project (Senior Engineer Eric Schulze)
Resolution 26-R-109 – Authorizing a Task Order Agreement with Utility Engineering Group, PLLC for Professional Engineering Services related to the North Area Sewer Service Study (Senior Engineer Eric Schulze)
Resolution 26-R-112 - Approving a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 519 Main Street (Deputy City Manager Brian James)
Resolution 26-R-111 - Authorizing the Management Services Agreement between the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC), the City of Schertz, and the City of Seguin ((Director of Public Works Larry Busch)
Resolution 26-R-117 – Authorizing a One-Year Agreement for Management Services with CVLGC (Deputy City Manager Brian James)
Approval of September 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
PLPDD20260052 - Zone Change to Planned Development District (PDD)
Voting record (9)
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