09-29-09 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 29, 2009
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
September 29, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400
Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit:
Mayor Hal Baldwin Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Fowler
Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember John Trayhan
Councilmember Michael Carpenter
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Attorney Michael Spain City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE
UNITED STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the
Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
PRESENTATIONS
• 2009 SchertzFest update and report (J. Bierschwale/C. Raleigh)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Executive. Assistant Cindy Raleigh who gave a brief
PowerPoint on the upcoming SchertzFest events.
• Customer Service /Leadership Presentation (J. Correu)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Lieutenant John Correu who provided a PowerPoint
presentation on upcoming Customer Service and Leadership training classes.
PROCLAMATIONS
• Fire Prevention Week
Mayor Baldwin recognized Fire Chief David Covington and presented him with a
proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
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Mayor Baldwin recognized the following citizens:
• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road who spoke on doors on the dumpster at the new
Library, TxDot article regarding City's mowing along highway.
1. Presentation on City Projects -Presentation and consideration and/or action
regarding the City Project Update and Status Report. (L. Dublin)
Mayor Baldwin introduced City Engineer Larry Dublin who gave a brief
PowerPoint presentation outlining the status of existing city projects as well as
upcoming projects answering questions from Council. This PowerPoint
presentation can be found on our city website at www.schertz.com under
Departments/Public Works.
2. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of September 22, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 22, 2009. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
3. Ordinance No. 09-D-39 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance
amending and revising Chapter 86, Section 86-41, Stop Intersections Designated.
Final Reading (L. Dublin/S. Willoughby)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item
stating that nothing had changed since first reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve final reading of Ordinance No. 09-D-39. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried.
4. Cancelling the October 20, 2009 City Council Meeting -Consideration and/or
action cancelling the October 20, 2009 City Council meeting to accommodate those
traveling to TML in Fort Worth.
Mayor Baldwin introduced City Manager Don Taylor who stated that the majority
of the council would be attending TML October 20, 2009 through October 23, 2009
in Fort Worth.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve canceling the October 20, 2009 City Council
meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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5. FY 2009-2010 Management Services Agreement with SSLGC -Consideration
and/or action approving a Management Services Agreement with SSLGC. (A.
Cockerell)
Mayor Baldwin recognized SSLGC General Manager Alan Cockerell who
introduced this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve the FY2009-2019 Management Services
Agreement with SSLGC. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
6. Bid # 09-HR-29-S-Ol Health Services -Consideration and/or action awarding the
Health Service contract as recommended by City Management and Human
Resources Department. (D. Dykes/K. Lewinski)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Human Resource Director Donna Dykes and Assistant
City Manager John Bierschwale who introduced this item answering questions from
Council.
' Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to award Bid #09-HR-29-S Health Services in the
amount of $1,434,338. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
7. Appointment/Reappointment to Boards and Commissions/Committees -
Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/reappointments to Boards and
Commission/Committees.
Mayor Baldwin stated the interview committee met and their recommendations are
as follows:
Planning and Zoning Commission: Reappointment of David Richmond, Cedric
Edwards and Gary Wallace.
Board of Adjustments: Appointment of Christopher Montgomery to voting
member and Richard Dziewit as alternate.
Economic Development Commission: Reappointment of Roy Richards Jr., Tim
Brown and appointment of Angelina Kiser.
Transportation Safety Advisory Commission: Appointment of Joey Bishop as
alternate.
Library Advisory Board: Appointment of Juan Thorn and Bobbie Boyce.
Historical Preservation Committee: Appointment of Cynthia Palmer.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who mentioned he thought
there was another recommendation for TSAC and asked staff to look into this. {
Mayor Baldwin concurred and asked that information be given to him Wednesday,
September 30, 2009 and this be placed on the next agenda.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Carpenter that based on the recommendations made by the
Interview Committee he moves to approve their recommendations. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
Mayor Baldwin adjourned into executive session at 7:37 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.071 Litigation, pending litigation; Section 551.072 Texas
Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value
of real property and Section 551.087 Deliberation regarding Economic Development
Negotiations.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 8:28 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
8. Take any other action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
Requests and Announcements
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler who requested each
Councilmember look at the Council Committee and Liaison assignments of former
City Councilmember Wilenchik and see if they would be interested in serving on
them, and distribute them between the Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who requested an item be
placed on the next agenda for discussion regarding the roll of Council being liaisons
to the various committees. Councilmember Trayhan also wanted to include
discussion and/or action regarding appointing Members of Council to the various
Committees. The Mayor and Council concurred.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
No requests given.
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11. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
• Upcoming City Council agenda items
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who announced the
upcoming Sweetheart Banquet on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who invited everyone to
attend the upcoming SchertzFest and make sure to visit the barbeque area that he
would be providing samples.
PROCLAMATIONS
• National Night Out
Mayor Baldwin read the National Night Out proclamation and invited everyone to
come out and attend the various celebrations on October 6, 2009.
12. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who also reminded
everyone of the Sweetheart Banquet Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Civic Center.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who announced that
the Administration and Council meet at 5:45 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in front of the
Administration building to divide into teams to visit the various National Night Out
Celebrations.
Mr. Bierschwale also announced that Maske Road Loop is still closed.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned t meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Hal Bald in, Mayor
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ATTEST:
renda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
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