Stephen Germann
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 4:33:50
- Avg per meeting
- 9:08
- Segments
- 3160
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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 Germann 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
Budget Amendment #26-89: To transfer funds from Commissioner's Precinct 3 training budget to the Building Maintenance repair building structures for panic buttons to be installed in the Courthouse. BA#26-89.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Purchase of Retired Sheriff's Office Firearms (Item 6.A)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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 5-02026-08-11
adjourn
- movedpassed 3-22026-08-11
Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Budget Amendment #26-86 To transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department, contingent upon approval of the funding request by Commissioner's Court. BA#26-86.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
approve Consent Items A-F
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Order the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county and precinct officers as required by Article XVI, Section 65 of the Texas Constitution and held in conjunction with the State General Election Ordered by the Governor of the State of Texas. OrderOfGeneralElection1132026.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Remove the current Guadalupe County representatives to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and appoint the John Nowak as primary and Kathryn Woodlee as alternate representatives. (Bylaws) MPO Policy 5.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
The Contract Renewal with LexisNexis for County Court at Law for a period of three years. LexisNexis Renewal CCL.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
McQueeney VFD Supplemental Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
HOK Jail Feasibility Study Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-21
Budget Amendment #26-80: To transfer funds from Building Maintenance repair building structures to Grounds Maintenance sitework for additional funds needed to repaint Law Enforcement parking spots at the Justice Center. BA#26-80.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
The Development Agreement between Guadalupe County and DMK Land Development. Lower Seguin Enclave Developer Agreement.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-21
FY2027 Juvenile Services Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-21
State Homeland Security Grant Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
The final plat of Lower Seguin Enclave Subdivision, establishing lots 1-15 ,Precinct 4. Lower Seguin Enclave Plat.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-21
to adjourn
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Germann 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 (53)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Seconded the motion to deny the variance.
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Contract Award for IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvements
Moved to approve the contract award.
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Seconded the motion.
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Voted against the motion to preserve policy changes discussed during budget workshops.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Seconded the motion.
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Seconded the motion.
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Seconded the motion.
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Seconded the motion.
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
Offered the motion to use the Texas Association of Counties for cybersecurity audit and services.
we do not revise Guadalupe County Personnel Policy regarding Section 4.10 Longevity Pay
to deny the outcome of the Salary Grievance Committee public hearing and the recommendation to the Commissioners Court regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 salary and personal expenses for the following ele
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
approve Budget Amendment 26-92 to transfer funds from the Fire Code capital equipment budget to establish the budget for controlled assets for nine guns and three ballistic shields and to also increas
record the proposed FY 2027 Guadalupe County budget
Item 5.L: Record Proposed FY 2027 Budget
Expressed concerns regarding budget allocations and fiscal impact.
Item 6.I: Budget Amendment #26-92
Dissented on the budget amendment allocation.
Item 6.J: County Clerk Salary and Allowance Proposal
Voted against the salary increase proposal.
approve pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 232.010, the Request for an Exception to Platting to allow the conveyance of a portion of Lot 5 of the Fox Glen Subdivision by metes and bounds
Exception to Platting for Fox Glen Subdivision Lot 5
Expressed concern that granting the exception sets a precedent and opens a Pandora's box for lot splits.
we deny the request from the City of New Berlin for an interlocal agreement with Guadalupe County for road improvements at the intersection of Gin Road and Santa Clara in Precinct 4 at this time and a
Denial of New Berlin Interlocal Agreement
Order Regulating Political Signs on County Property
Removal of Road and Bridge Administrator
approve the contract with Muckleroy & Falls for RFQ 26-01, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Animal Control Facility Remodel
Denial of CMAR Contract for Animal Control Facility Remodel
Development Agreement with CloudBurst Texas, LLC
Voiced opposition based on overwhelming negative constituent feedback and distrust of middleman developers.
Tax Abatement Agreement with CloudBurst Texas, LLC
approve the proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between Guadalupe County and CloudBurst Texas, LLC
approve the proposed Development Agreement between Guadalupe County and CloudBurst Texas, LLC
Adopt Proclamation Recognizing March as American Red Cross Month
Approval of Consent Items (A through L, O)
Approval of Performance Bond for McQueeny Oaks, Unit 1 Subdivision
Approval of Final Plat for McQueeny Oaks, Unit 1 Subdivision
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Stagecoach Road Overlay Project
Approval of Budget Amendment #26-42
Approval of Budget Amendment #26-43
Approval of Budget Amendment #26-44
Approval of Budget Amendment #26-45
Approval of Budget Amendment #26-46
Approval of Budget Amendment #26-47
Approval of Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget Calendar
Approval to Purchase Real Property at 213 S. Erskine Street
Approval of Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with City of Seguin
approve the First Amendment to the Tax Abatement Agreement between Guadalupe County and Palomino Alpha, LLC
approve the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Palomino Alpha, LLC
approve the Order Expanding Palomino Alpha Reinvestment Zone #1 in Guadalupe County
approve the Tax Abatement Agreement with Guadalupe County and CloudBurst Texas, LLC
Tax Abatement Agreement with CloudBurst Texas, LLC
Requested information in writing regarding water usage and stated the county cannot support the project without it.