Councilmember - Place 4· 2026-2028
Crystal Smith
Kerrville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 39:09
- Avg per meeting
- 1:57
- Segments
- 766
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Top issues during term (20)
Infrastructure and FEMA Flood Recovery Projects
Costs will be tracked for potential partial FEMA reimbursement, with the city responsible for the non-reimbursed local share.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Concerns
Potential exposure to legal liabilities and federal lawsuits regarding Fourth Amendment violations.
Stormwater Utility Fee Restructuring
Generates an estimated $393,864 in annual revenue under the initial tier compared to the current $156,600, while addressing a $110,662 operational deficit.
Rescission of Tivy Mountain Eminent Domain Acquisition
Frees up money and staff attention for flood repairs instead of land acquisition.
Animals Code Revisions for Feral Cats and Dangerous Dogs
Negligible administrative costs absorbed by existing animal control operations.
City Attorney Annual Performance Evaluation
Determined through municipal legal budget appropriations.
Granger MacDonald Park Funding and Development
Shifts park development and maintenance costs from the city to the nonprofit.
Emergency Management and Flood Response Planning
City would cover 25% of eligible costs, in cash or in-kind services.
Post-Flood Small Business Financial Relief
Board members discussed dedicating up to $1 million from available reserves to support business recovery grants.
FY 2027 Municipal Budget and Property Tax Rate Adoption
Establishes the TIRZ #1 budget for FY 2027 with projected property tax revenues of $380,000 and project contributions of $200,000.
Establishment of Municipal Stormwater Drainage Utility System
Generates dedicated revenue for stormwater capital projects through a monthly fee billed to property owners starting at $2 per equivalent residential unit.
FY2027 Proposed Budget and Flood Recovery
$82 million granted regionally over the past year, with $10 million dedicated to City of Kerrville projects and significant economic multiplier effects.
2026 Flood Recovery and Infrastructure Repairs
Involves millions of dollars in infrastructure damages, partially offset by FEMA public assistance (75% reimbursement) and insurance proceeds capped at $5 million per event.
Commercial Parking Ratio Reductions
Potential impact on commercial property flexibility and residential infill development costs.
Open Rewards Shop-Local Incentive Program
Estimated initial software and rebate costs ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on program scale.
Substance Use Recovery Support and Housing Services
Details on funding allocations for outpatient services and housing projects will be reviewed during partner updates.
Town Creek Unit 1 Subdivision Final Plat
Fee-in-lieu payments collected from developers are utilized to fund citywide park maintenance and improvements.
July 16th Flood Recovery for Parks
Repair costs depend on damage assessments and potential grant funding.
Walmart Grand Re-Opening Quorum Notice
None.
Library Operations and FY2026 Budget Oversight
Monitored general fund and memorial fund expenditures for library operations.
Decisions during term (163)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Res. 53-2026, LCRA LTE Addendum, minutes)
Ordinance No. 2026-23, second reading (Animals Code)
Ordinance No. 2026-24, first reading (Stormwater Drainage Utility)
Resolution No. 43-2026 (Conveyance of 1001 Mallard Way)
Services Agreement with Upper Guadalupe River Center (Granger MacDonald Park)
City Council workshop minutes October 13, 2026. (S McElhannon, City Secretary)
City Council meeting minutes October 13, 2026. (S McElhannon, City Secretary)
Approval of September 21st Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 47-2026: Cancel November and December Meetings
Resolution No. 50-2026: 2027 State Legislative Priorities
Construction Contract for Riverhill Elevated Storage Tank
Approval of Revised and Workshop Minutes
Resolution No. 51-2026: Conditional Use Permit for Truck Stop at Hwy 16 and IH 10
Resolution No. 52-2026: Conditional Use Permit for Convenience Store and Fuel Sales
Tivy Mountain Acquisition and Park Development
Appointment to Recovery Community Coalition
Appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Approval of September 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Town Creek Unit 1 Final Plat
Consent Agenda
Voting record (12)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Councilmember McKinney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-20 to adopt the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on second reading
Ordinance No. 2026-20: FY 2027 City Budget Adoption
Ordinance No. 2026-21: Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate
Councilmember McKinney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-21 and the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.5995, which is effectively a 6.70% increase in the tax
Councilmember Sigerman made a motion to approve item 4B
Councilmember McKinney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-20 to adopt the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on first reading
Councilmember Sigerman made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-21 and that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.5995
Construction Contract for Granger MacDonald Park
Voted against tabling, favoring immediate action to preserve project momentum.