Drew Engelke
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:29:25
- Avg per meeting
- 8:03
- Segments
- 3162
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Budget Planning
Total budget adjustments of approximately $1.99 million with a total tax rate set at 0.3493 per $100 valuation.
Elected Official Compensation
The requested increases represent a small fraction of the $100 million county budget but require reallocating existing funds.
Employee Compensation
A six-month threshold would have cost approximately $59,000 for full-time employees and $4,500 for part-time employees.
Right-of-Way Encroachment and Subdivision Regulations
None to the county directly, though private property improvements were affected.
Redwood Neighborhood Stray Dog Concerns
Potential allocation for animal control enforcement.
Adoption of 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan
Long-term capital savings and infrastructure planning efficiency.
Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire Department Funding
Allocation of over $1.2 million for volunteer fire departments alongside career fire rescue funding.
Cibolo Creek Flood Recovery
The disaster declaration helps the county track damages that may qualify for state or federal assistance.
Mehlitz Cemetery Preservation
Lifting of County Outdoor Burn Ban
None.
law enforcement incident
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal fees or settlement costs if the investigation reveals policy violations.
Political Sign Regulation
Minimal, primarily staff time for enforcement.
Animal Shelter Sustainability
Unknown at this time.
tax incentive policy
The county is keeping $500 million in potential tax revenue on the table instead of handing it over to a private corporation.
local election
Your tax dollars are on the line, as the commissioner will have a direct say in how the county budget is spent.
personnel misconduct
Taxpayers might be on the hook for legal fees and the cost of finding a replacement for a key leadership role.
population growth
You'll likely see your property taxes climb as the county pours money into new roads and services to handle the influx.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Detention Center Pressures
Staffing adjustments and overtime expenditures require ongoing management within the county's law enforcement budget allocations.
law enforcement personnel
Taxpayers might be on the hook for potential legal fees or the costs associated with recruiting and training replacements for the fired officers.
election results
While the election itself costs taxpayer money to run, the real impact depends on how the winning candidates decide to manage the city's budget and tax policies.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Engelke personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Retain Legal Counsel (Item 8.A)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
The Order to Advertise and Invitation for Bid specifications for IFB 26-17 Land Lease for Agriculture Row Crop Planting. Legal & IFB 26-17 Agriculture Land Lease.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Record Proposed FY 2027 Budget (Item 5.L)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
to adjourn
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Early Voting Schedule and Locations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
RFQ 26-07 Owner's Representative Services Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
adjourn
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Fox Glen Subdivision Exception to Platting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Approve Election Day Vote Center Polling Locations for the November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections. Election Day Vote Center Locations - 11326.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Budget Amendment # 26-85 To increase the Courthouse Security budget for additional overtime and personnel expenses. BA#26-85.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Budget Amendment #26-87 To certify Road and Bridge auction proceeds to purchase a new dump truck and new road widener. BA#26-87.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Authorization to publish notice and set a date for a Public Hearing to establish the following County Thoroughfare plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
to adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Sunset Shadows Subdivision Plat Exception
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
approve Consent Items A-K as read by the Judge
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Axon and Turn-Key Mobile Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Budget Amendment #26-75: To change the FY26 Capital Projects budget designation of the Emergency Response Center/(Fire Station) and the Emergency Operations Center/Warehouse for additional right-of-way easement expense for the EOC/Warehouse. BA#26-75.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
Exception to Platting (Hidden Creek Subdivision)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-23
approve Proclamation
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Engelke was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt 2026 Guadalupe County Major Thoroughfare Plan
TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool Plan Year 2027 Renewal
Award Contract for IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project Phase 2
Allocation of Remaining Volunteer Fire Department Funds
Terminate Lease Agreement for County Facility at 1052 FM 78
Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Mediation Awareness Month in Guadalupe County.
Proclamation recognizing the week of October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Guadalupe County.
The Bill List(s).
The EBA List.
The PCA Bill List and Jury Check Register for August 2026.
The Treasurer's Monthly and Investment Report for May 2026.
The Auditor's Monthly Report for May 2026.
The 2027 County Choice Silver Retiree Medical Program Renewal.
Proposed fees for FY 2027 Guadalupe County Animal Services.
The amendment renewing the Lexis Subscription Agreement for the County Court at Law.
The Resolution to Commit a Portion of the Fund Balance in the General Fund in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54.
Application and Agreement for temporary service to the Guadalupe County Fire Station on Huber Road during construction.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between Guadalupe County and the City of Schertz for the provision of emergency medical services.
Remove the current Guadalupe County Representative, County Judge Kyle Kutscher, from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board (TPB) and appoint Commissioner Jacqueline Ott as representative.
The Office Space Allocation Request for State Comptroller and Veteran's Services.
Voting record (44)
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to that we give the remaining $29,502 to the McQueeney to help offset their cost since they were penalized by a previous administration
approve Budget Amendment 26-102 as amended as follows to allocate the remaining funds from the Volunteer Fire Departments as indicated on option 1, option 2, or option 3 as amended to give McQueeney,
Allocation of Remaining Volunteer Fire Department Funds
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Offered the motion to approve travel contingent upon CLE verification.
Contract Award for IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvements
Seconded the motion.
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Offered the motion to approve the change order.
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Seconded the motion to keep the policy as is.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Moved to approve the policy modification.
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
Seconded the motion.
make a proposal that we increase the salary and expense and allowance of the elected County Clerk for the Fiscal Year 26-27 by $35,000
Item 6.J: County Clerk Salary and Allowance Proposal
Voted against the salary increase proposal.