Commissioner, Precinct 4· 2023–2026
Stephen Germann
Guadalupe County, TX
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 5:06:18
- Avg per meeting
- 9:34
- Segments
- 3663
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Budget Planning
Amounts range from a $5,000 fund-balance transfer to grant-funded and abatement-related budgets; most are internal transfers.
Fire Protection Funding
The cost of a new Pierce Enforcer pumper was not stated in the available documents.
Road and Bridge Administration
The salary is funded within the existing approved county budget.
Right-of-Way Encroachment and Subdivision Regulations
Developer costs and property usability are affected by right-of-way set-asides.
GLO Grant Bridge Projects vs. Local County Funding
Some additional county engineering money may be needed, but officials said it should not be substantial.
Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire Department Funding
About $1.196 million from tax notes for the pumper plus roughly $592,814 capital and $155,000 prepaid subscriptions for radios.
Elected Official Compensation
The requested increases represent a small fraction of the $100 million county budget but require reallocating existing funds.
Human Resources Director Appointment
Details regarding compensation or financial impact will depend on the appointment decision made by the court.
Emergency Operations and Response Center Projects
Millions in federal ARPA grant funding are tied to strict completion and billing deadlines.
Veterans Treatment Court grant funding
Grant-funded; the award amount was not stated in the available documents.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Detention Center Pressures
The amendment amount was not stated in the available documents.
OSSF variance at 1805 Bolton Road
Pfullman Road safety ingress and egress
Widening the road to 20-foot code would require land acquisition, and heavy trucks are already degrading pavement (PCI score 55).
Lantana Unit 2 subdivision drainage concerns
Employee Compensation
A six-month threshold would have cost approximately $59,000 for full-time employees and $4,500 for part-time employees.
local election
Your tax dollars are on the line, as the commissioner will have a direct say in how the county budget is spent.
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.
Political Sign Regulation
Minimal, primarily staff time for enforcement.
law enforcement incident
Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal fees or settlement costs if the investigation reveals policy violations.
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 5-02026-08-18
The order to advertise and the Invitation to Bid IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project, Phase 2. IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Phase 2 & Legal Ad.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
Decisions during term (504)
Recorded while Germann was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation: National Manufacturing Month, October 2026
Consent agenda (items 7.A through 7.J)
Motorola communications equipment quotes
Siddons-Martin Pierce Enforcer Pumper
A-Lert standing seam roof at the Finance Building
Meritage Homes performance bond, Lantana Unit 2
Final plat, Lantana Unit 2 Subdivision (lots 1-93)
OSSF variance, 1805 Bolton Road (Cibolo fire station)
GLO grant change — public hearing set for Pioneer Road
Budget Amendment #26-103 (381 sales tax abatement rebate)
Budget Amendment #26-104 (jail overtime)
Budget Amendment #27-2 (modular building relocation)
Budget Amendment #27-3 (Veterans Treatment Court grant)
Budget Amendment #27-4 (Road & Bridge building inspection fixes)
Budget Amendment #27-5 (JP #2 postage lease)
Budget Amendment #27-6 (mobile printers as controlled assets)
Budget Amendment #27-7 (jail zero-turn mower)
Budget Amendment #27-8 (FEMA/SHSP generator grant)
Budget Amendment #27-9 (tax notes — fire engine vs. tender truck)
Budget Amendment #27-10 (part-time magistrate cell allowance)
Voting record (55)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
that we deny the request for the Section X B12 a Minimum Right of Way requirement for Guadalupe County Subdivision Regulations Property ID 158723, S Santa Clara Road, located in Precinct 4
Denial of Right-of-Way Variance for S. Santa Clara Road
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.