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MAY/JUNE 2021 | COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
Tom Daly Kevin Hadas Jim Parma Becky Harris Ken Polasek Noah Washington, Jr.
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman
(210) 687-6757 (210) 383-3093 (210) 651-6551 (210) 260-5040 (361) 537-8810 (210) 204-1736
mayor@ci.selma.tx.us;
CITY NEWS - IMPORTANT DATES
CITY OFFICIALS:
Johnny Casias
City Administrator, Ph. (210) 651-7858 n Regular Monthly City Council Meeting
jcasias@ci.selma.tx.us; May 13th @ 6:30pm, Selma City Hall
Jennifer Alexander
Human Resource Manager / Utility Billing Supervisor
n Memorial Day Ceremony
Ph. (210) 651-7878
May 22nd @ 11:00am, Selma Stage Stop
jalexander@ci.selma.tx.us
Robert Cardenas
Assistant City Secretary n City Offices CLOSED
Ph. (210) 651-7833 • rcardenas@ci.selma.tx.us in observance of Memorial Day – May 31st
Kyle McAfee
Fire Chief n Regular Monthly City Council Meeting
Ph. (210) 651-7831 • kmcafee@ci.selma.tx.us June 10th @ 6:30pm, Selma City Hall
David Padula
Chief of Police, Ph. (210) 651-7810 n City Offices CLOSED
dpadula@ci.selma.tx.us in observance of Independence Day – July 5th
Rene Saenz
Director of Development Services and Infrastructure n Regular Monthly City Council Meeting
Ph. (210) 651-7829 • rsaenz@ci.selma.tx.us – July 8th @ 6:30pm, Selma City Hall
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
Animal Control......................................... 210-651-7868
Building Permits & Inspections................. 210-651-7827
Chipper Service........................................ 210-651-7800
Code Enforcement.................................... 210-651-7862
Fire Department....................................... 210-651-7832 www.ci.selma.tx.us
Municipal Court....................................... 210-651-7801
Non-Building Permits................................ 210-651-7806
Police Department.................................... 210-651-5368
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Public Works............................................. 210-651-7830
Utilities..................................................... 210-651-7800
CITY HALL
***The number to call on weekends, holidays and after normal 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma, Texas 78154 – Ph. (210) 651-6661
business hours for City Offices is Live Oak Dispatch @ 210-653-0033. Open 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
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GENERAL ELECTION
MAY 1, 2021
The May 1st General Election for the City of Selma
has been cancelled. Candidates for the positions of
City Council Place 4, City Council Place 5, and City
Council Place 6 are unopposed on the ballot. The
following candidates have filed applications, met the
requirements for a place on the ballot, and are declared
elected to office:
City Council Place 4
Kevin Hadas
City Council Place 5
Jim Parma
City Council Place 6
Ken Polasek
Memorial Day Ceremony 2021
Be sure to join the Selma
Historical & Parks Commission
at the Selma Stage Stop Visitor
Center on May 22nd at 11:00am
for the inaugural Memorial Day
Ceremony to honor all who have paid
the ultimate sacrifice defending our
nation!
For questions or more information,
please contact Cody Lambert
at (830) 928-2854.
We hope to see everyone there
as we remember the brave
men and women
of our Armed Forces!
ONLINE AT WWW.CI.SELMA.TX.US 3
CITY OF SELMA - SERVICE AWARDS
20-YEAR AWARD
Congratulations to Selma Police Corporal David Ludy,
on receiving his 20 Year Service Award.
15-YEAR AWARD
Congratulations to Public Works Technician Chuck Runge, on receiving his 15 Year Service Award.
STATE OF THE CITY VIDEO
The City of Selma “2021 State of the City” video is now available on the City’s website and Facebook page.
Be sure to check it out!
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ENJOY LIFE
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Concrete Patio Work
UP TO
Free Stain and Seal Labor
on all new projects
Additional 10% OFF for Military,
First Responders, and Educators
210.945.TIME
Patio Covers
Arbors
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Gazebos
Gable Covers www.timelesssunsets.com
DECKS AND PATIOS
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATING CLASS
Congratulations to the graduating class of the 5th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy! Each member completed
a rigorous, 12-week course to learn the daily and special operations of the Selma Police Department. We are
so proud of these dedicated members of our community!
Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy
Center Receives Proclamations
The Mayor and City Council presented a proclamation to Ms. Christy Williams, Executive Director of the
Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center, declaring April 18 – 24, 2021 as “National Crime Victims’
Rights Week” in the City of Selma. Ms. Williams was also presented with proclamations declaring April 2021
as “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” and “Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month” in the
City of Selma.
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ONLINE AT WWW.CI.SELMA.TX.US 7
SELMA-SCHERTZ SALUTE TO SERVICE MEMBERS
Throughout 2020 and the first two months of 2021, that we have all endured over the last year. It is so touching
we have all seen a number of changes to our daily lives. that everyone still took the time to come support our Wounded
Each of us has had to maneuver through interruptions Warriors and their families. We could not do this without you!”
to the way we interact with one another and conduct We at the City of Selma would like to express our gratitude
business due to a global pandemic, which was quickly to the participants, volunteers, sponsors, and especially the ded-
followed up with a generational winter storm that left us icated men and women at Operation Comfort. Especially in the
with a new appreciation for daily amenities and showed shadow of the events of the past year, we have all found a new
just how strong Texans are when we band together in resolve and dedication to those who volunteer to protect our
the face of a crisis. However, one thing did not change: freedom, and those who stand beside them at home. We are
the willingness of the residents and businesses of Selma humbled to play just a small part in honoring and supporting
to join together to honor the men and women of our our current and former military members, wounded warriors,
military, and their families. and military families. Thank you for your service and for allow-
On February 27th, more than 150 participants, ing us to show our appreciation for all that you do!
dozens of volunteers, and a number of spectators and
well-wishers descended on the Blue Bonnet Palace for the
11th Annual Selma-Schertz Salute to Service Members Operation Comfort and the City of Selma would like to
5K. This annual event, benefitting Operation Comfort, thank all of the sponsors that made the 11th Annual Salute to
raised more than $24,500 to help continue the mission Service Members 5K possible:
of supporting our Wounded Warriors and their fam-
ilies. Each year, Operation Comfort provides dozens • Gunn Automotive Group
of adaptive sports programs and community activities • Argo Group
including cycling, yoga, sled hockey, woodworking, and • Ben E Keith Foods
emergency family financial assistance to help our men • Schertz Bank & Trust
and women in uniform transition back to civilian life and • O’Haver Contractors
overcome the internal and external injuries resulting from • Action Bikes
their service. • Frost Bank
Despite the setbacks of the past year, this year’s • 1st Source Digital Signs & Banners
event was still an overwhelming success. The success of • Leapfrog Promotions
this year’s event is a testament to the number of volun- • Grande Communications
teers and die-hard supporters that are dedicated to these • Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates
heroes, something in which Operation Comfort’s Exec- • Keller Materials LTD
utive Director, Dianna Sisnero, continues to find inspira- • Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
tion and strength. “We would like to thank each of the • RE/MAX Corridor
participants and local businesses who supported our run • The Blue Bonnet Palace
this year,” said Sisnero. “It was great to have such won- • City of Selma
derful participation, despite the weather and everything • City of Schertz
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WELCOME TO THE SELMA FAMILY
Beyer Boys Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, March 15th, Mayor Daly,
members of the Selma City Council, and
enthusiastic Chamber members gathered
for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially
welcome Beyer Boys Air Conditioning &
Heating, Beyer Mechanical, and Beyer
Plumbing to the City of Selma.
Liquidation Guys
Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, March 12th, Mayor Daly, City Coun-
cilmembers, and dozens of well-wishers gathered
for the official ribbon cutting ceremony at Flooring
Liquidation Guys! Congratulations!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CHAMBER
ONLINE AT WWW.CI.SELMA.TX.US 9
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAPS
Welcome MARCH 11, 2021 MEETING
Citizens to be Heard: Emilio
Organization for potential
funding to add improvements
equipment, and new communi-
cation devices for first respond-
New Residents Silvas, Maggie Titterington,
Kelsey Dyes, and Emily Ponce
including shared-use paths,
sidewalks, on-street bicycle
ers
n Awarded a contract to J3
addressed the Mayor and City lanes and improved vehicle Company, LLC for street and
Council during Citizens to be lanes along Lookout Road from right-of-way reconstruction
Heard Evans Road to the city limit with improvements to Evans Road,
n Approved the Minutes of the the City of San Antonio including sidewalks, a nature
Selma Regular Monthly City trail, and street lighting
John Bearden
Kensington Council Meeting of February APRIL 8, 2021 MEETING n Approved a contract with
11, 2021 Citizens to be Heard: Hen- MVBA, LLC for the collection of
Francis Crattini n Accepted the Annual Finan- gameh Stanfield addressed the delinquent accounts receivable
Retreat at Retama cial Audit for the period ending Mayor and City Council during related to the City of Selma
October 31, 2020 Citizens to be Heard. Enterprise Fund
Rosemary Bill n Accepted the City of Selma n Approved the Minutes of the n Approved Ordinance
Retreat at Retama Police Department 2020 Tier Selma Regular Monthly City 040821, amending Chapter 58
One Annual Racial Profiling Council Meeting of March 11, of the Code of Ordinances to
Brandon Mitchan 2021 incorporate newly constructed
Report
Retreat at Retama
n Approved Ordinance Num- n Approved an Ordinance publicly-owned streets and
Janice Guerrero ber 031121, declaring unop- authorizing the issuance of associated stop signs and speed
Retama Springs posed candidates in the May “City of Selma, Texas General limits into the City’s Code of
1, 2021 General City Election, Obligation Refunding Bonds, Ordinances for safety of the
Katlyn & Nicholas Heckler elected to office and canceling Series 2021” public
Kensington the General Election n Approved an Ordinance au- n Approved a tower lease
n Approved Resolution thorizing the issuance of “City agreement with Cibolo Creek
Marissa Martinez 031121, supporting an applica- of Selma, Texas Tax Notes, Municipal Authority for installa-
Retama Springs tion to the San Antonio – Bexar Series 2021” for funding of a tion of communication equip-
County Metropolitan Planning new fire engine, related-engine ment
Skyler Wooten
Retreat at Retama
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Craig Hernandez
Sunrise Village Due to ongoing construction at City Hall, the drop box for utility payments has been relocated
to the north corner of the City Hall building, just a few feet away from its original location.
Emily Grohman
Forest Creek Solicitor “No Contact” List - On August 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 081320-01 to permit
residents to post a “No Soliciting” or similar sign and to place their address on a “No Visit” List to be maintained
Andrea & Justin Medlin by the City Secretary. The “No Visit” List will be provided to all peddlers or solicitors who obtain a permit from
Selma Park Estates the City. The “No Contact” List was also created in a PDF fillable format and can be downloaded from the City’s
website. Please submit your request to be placed on the list to Robert Cardenas by email at rcardenas@ci.selma.
Samuel Esparza & Leanna Saenz
tx.us or by phone at (210) 651-7833.
Creekside
Roseann Grob & Soma Webb
Retama West
PROGRAMS
Emily Van Driel & Noah Roy The Alamo Call-A-Ride 4 GRASP - The Greater housewares to needy families
Retreat at Retama Vets program is a transportation Randolph Area Services Pro- who experience a catastrophe
and mobility assistance program gram, Inc. (GRASP), a 501(c) such as fire, flood, or other loss.
Thomas Peck funded by the Texas Veterans (3) human service organization The agency provides emergency
Retreat at Retama Commission Fund for Veter- established in 1983, helps financial assistance, food pantry,
ans’ Assistance program. Any economically disadvantaged senior transportation, daily
Anna & Richard Currier honorably discharged Veteran, individuals, families and chil- activities and nutritious meals at
Retreat at Retama
their immediate family (spouse, dren. GRASP programs offer the GRASP Community Center
Justin Wells under 18 family members, or emergency assistance to those in Converse. For more informa-
Retreat at Retama disabled adult in the home), experiencing a household crisis tion please call (210) 658-6351
surviving spouse, and/or care- and who live in areas of Bexar or or visit their website at http://
Dennis Colindres giver of a Veteran are eligible to Guadalupe Counties in com- www.grasp211.org/index.html
Retreat at Retama receive FREE rides. For more in- munities where access to help
formation, please call the Alamo is limited. Qualified households
Chriss Jones Call-A-Ride 4 Vets phone line at receive emergency assistance
Kensington Ranch (210) 362-5254 or toll-free at for rent, utilities, food, and
1-800-960-5201, or via email at medicine. The GRASP Thrift
vetrides@askasc.org. Shop provides clothing and
10 SELMA COMMUNITY MAGAZINE -MAY/JUNE 2021ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENIOR WATER RATE
Please remember that the City of
Selma offers a senior water rate to
any resident over 65 years of age. If
you would like to receive the senior
discount, please be sure to contact
us after your 65th birthday so we
can update your account. For more
information, please contact the City
of Selma Utility Billing Department at
(210) 651-7800.
SEASONAL WATER RATES
IN EFFECT STARTING IN MAY
Just a reminder that every year from
May through September, summer
water usage rates go into effect. The
average residential water consumer
can expect a slight increase in their
water utility bill during this time. We
thank you for your support in prudent
water conservation measures during
this high demand period.
WATER RESTRICTIONS
Selma is currently not under any
water restrictions. We ask that all
residents continue in to be wise in your
water use and conserve where you
can. Best management practices for
conserving water include prohibiting
watering lawns and other landscaping
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
8 p.m. unless such watering is by
hand-held bucket, hand-held hose, If you or
would like toRemember:
take advantage
or a properly installed drip-irrigation
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3) No tree stumps, plywood, wood, or May 3rd – May 7th
CHIPPER SERVICE cy situations, like weather warnings,
• Docan
fencing notbedispose
chipped; May 31st – June 4th
of any type of oil, paint, or chemical down storm drains, ditches or on natural ground. traffic sit-
construction announcements,
Chipper Service is provided to resi- July 5th – July 9th
4) All brush and tree limbs must be uations, public service announcements
dents free of charge during the FIRST • Take yourfront
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wash or wash August
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staffstorm drains.
(City staff is not August 30th – September 3rd
chipper service is provided for the up-to-date on important notices from the
allowed to enter onto private property); October 4th – October 8th
residents of the City of Selma only. City of Selma.
This service IS NOT for professional 5)•NoDo bulkthe right
items or thing & pick
trash will be up after your pets. 1st – November 5th
November
landscaping services and then called chipped (arrangements can be December 6th – December 10th
for the City to come chip the contractor • Do
made withNot Litter!Services
Republic Put trash@and Ph. recyclables in the proper place. Citations will be REVERSE given by city officials
9-1-1 SYSTEM if you are
produced waste. When professional 210.304.2700 to remove these bulk
caught putting anything in storm drains. As you may know, the City of Selma
2022:
items); uses a reverse 9-1-1 system to keep
landscape contracts are entered into January 3rd – 7th our residents and businesses informed
by the residents, have the removal 6)•Please
Try and select to
remember native plants;
set piles for apply lawn chemicals
January according4th
31st – February to label instructions.
in cases of emergency or upcoming
of the contractor generated waste chipper service as close to the first events. This tool is very useful in relay-
February 28th – March 4th
included in the contract. Due to time • Be
week suremonth
of the youras motor vehicle
feasible; is not leaking. DON’T LEAK & DRIVE!
putting ing information to everyone in Selma.
piles for chipper service too early can April 4th – April 8th
and volume constraints, each address Please be sure to inform the City of
is eligible for only one chipping service • Keep
result yourfor
in nesting yard properly
snakes maintained and clean up spills properly by placing anSelma
and other absorbent over changed
if you have the spill.your phone
per month. animals. Dates are subject to change due to number or if you intend to do so in the
weather or observance of holidays.
Here are brief reminders & guidelines The City of Selma reminds you, “ Keeping Selma Beautiful, starts at home”.
7) City Staff is not responsible for
For more information, please contact
future. The Reverse 9-1-1 System is a
great tool for the citizens of Selma but
to remember when preparing for cleanup of leaves after chipping us at (210) 651.7800 or eporto@
services. can only benefit you if the City has your
chipper service: ci.selma.tx.us. updated contact information.
ONLINE AT WWW.CI.SELMA.TX.US 11retailstrategies.com
City Contact Information Focus Properties
Johnny Casias Retail Strategies has a catalogue of retail
City Administrator commercial real estate properties in this market.
jcasias@ci.selma.tx.us
9375 Corporate Drive For more information, please contact the Portfolio
Selma, Texas 78154 Director and/or Retail Development Director listed
210.651.7858 office on the front of this guide.
ci.selma.tx.us
Demographics (5 Minute Drive Time)
Population Average Age Growth Rate Household Income (Median) Number of Households Household Income (Average)
14,285 36.8 13.16% $68,983 5,989 $82,586
Peer Analysis Daytime Population 20,298 (5 Minute Drive Time)
The Peer Analysis, built by Retail Strategies along with our analytics partner (Tetrad),
identifies analogue retail nodes within a similar demographic and retail makeup. The
Peer Analysis is derived from a 5 or 10 minute drive time from major comparable
retail corridors throughout the country. The variables used are population, income,
daytime population, market supply and gross leasable area. The following are retail Children at Home 1,211
areas that most resemble this core city:
Retired/Disable persons 1,866
Peer Trade Areas Homemakers 2,385
Moore, OK 501 Sw 19Th St
Denton, TX 1515 S Loop 288
Student Population 2,581
Midland, TX 4517 N Midland Dr
Moore, OK 640 Se 4Th St
Fort Collins, CO 4625 S Mason St Work at Home 257
Lewisville, TX 1515 Justin Rd
Broken Arrow, OK 6310 S Elm Pl
Schertz, TX 6102 Fm 3009 Employed 11,808
Oklahoma City, OK 13503 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Spring, TX 24809 Aldine Westfield Road
Round Rock, TX 4700 E Palm Valley Blvd Unemployed 190
Focus Categories
The top categories for focused growth in the municipality are pulled from a
combination of leakage reports, peer analysis, retail trends and real estate intuition.
Although these are the top categories, Retail Strategies’ efforts are inclusive beyond
the defined list. Let us know how we can help you find a site!
Entertainment Grocery Health & Restaurants
Beauty
Follow us!SELMA, TEXAS
Market Guide
There’s a lot of potential here.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE 1 Mile Radius 3 Mile Radius 5 Mile Radius
2018 Estimated Population 8,717 66,701 188,117
Daytime Population 6,634 69,894 182,551
Median HH Income $73,297 $65,727 $66,518
Number of Households 3,440 25,368 67,720
3 Minute DT 5 Minute DT 8 Minute DT
2018 Estimated Population 1,859 14,285 91,218
Daytime Population 2,838 20,298 101,263
Median HH Income $69,343 $68,983 $67,056
Number of Households 758 5,989 34,158
*Source: STI PopStats
5 Minute Drive Time
Selma, TX
Christopher Bontrager
Portfolio Director
cbontrager@retailstrategies.com
205.905.5707 officeNEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY HOME SAFETY
GET Single Use Disposal System
(SUDS) Now Available
INVOLVED!
for Selma residents
The Selma Fire Department is launching a FREE
Single Use Disposal System (SUDS) program for
SELMA COMMUNITY WATCH Selma citizens.
Single Use Disposal Systems are a convenient
Be sure to join the “Selma Community Watch” and environmentally-friendly way to properly dispose
Facebook group now! This group is a great way for of unused or expired prescription medications, by
our residents to express safety and security concerns providing a ‘Take Away Envelope’ that can be mailed
with their neighbors, fellow citizens of Selma, and the from the privacy of your own home. The envelopes
Police Officers that patrol their communities! This group are then incinerated unopened, keeping personal in-
will also be a place to upload video of any suspicious formation confidential, and avoiding contaminating
activity, persons, or situations that may aid law our landfills and drinking water. To safely dispose of
enforcement in quelling any potential criminal activity unused or expired prescription medications, simply
in our city. The Selma Police Department Community follow the three-step process:
Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) unit will monitor this
group daily. Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility 1. Visit the Selma Fire Station (9375 Corporate
and together we can keep our neighborhoods safe! Drive, Selma, TX 78154) to pick up a ‘Take Away
Envelope’ (pre-paid postage included). The box of
envelopes is available just outside the fire station on
HOME SECURITY the Fire Administration side of the building, accessi-
ble to the public 24-hours a day. There is NO COST
INSPECTION & SURVEY to the citizen.
The Selma Police Department is now offering Home 2. Place your unused medications
Security Inspection Surveys for our residents! in the envelope and seal it.
The security inspections will be conducted by Selma’s
favorite Crime Prevention Officer, Cpl. David Ludy. The 3. Drop-off the postage-paid envelope at a post
inspection can be filed with the Texas Department office. The envelope is then delivered for safe
of Insurance and may result in a reduction in your destruction.
homeowner insurance premiums. For more information,
contact Cpl. Ludy @ dludy@ci.selma.tx.us or 210-651-
7815 to schedule an appointment. There is no charge
for this service and it is open to Selma residents only. For questions or
further information,
SELMA PD’S contact Danielle Campbell
“9PMROUTINE” INITIATIVE at dscampbe@central.uh.edu
Join the Selma PD’s #9PMRoutine initiative! This or call 713-743-7016.
initiative encourages everyone to set an alarm for 9pm
and do the following: Turn on outside lights, remove or
hide valuables from your vehicle, make sure your vehicle
This project is
is locked, close and secure all doors and windows funded by Texas Health
to your home, secure and lock all side gates, close and Human Services
garage doors, and set alarm system. Get into the habit
of securing your property and help us deter criminal Texas Targeted
activity in your neighborhood. Opioid Response.
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