12-01-09 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 1, 2009
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
December 1, 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
Assistant City Manager David Harris City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:35 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.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
• Mr. Robert Brockman 1001 Elbel Road who provided the Council with his
Christmas list.
• Mr. Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive who spoke regarding problems
at Crescent Bend Nature Park.
Discussion and/or Action Items
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of November 24, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 24, 2009. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
2. Ordnance No. 09-M-46 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance of the
City of Schertz, Texas amending the Code of Ordinances of the City by deleting
Chapter 2, Article II, Citizens Advisory Committee. Final Reading (M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who introduced this item
stating that nothing had changed since first reading.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Carpenter to approve Ordinance No. 09-D-46 final reading. The
vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
3. Ordinance No. 09-D-47 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance
amending the speed limit on Doerr Lane to 35 mph. First Reading (L. Dublin)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item
stating that nothing had changed since first reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 09-D-47 final reading. The vote
was unanimous. Motion carried.
4. City of Schertz Sweetheart Committee - Discussion and possible action
regarding appointment of the City of Schertz Sweetheart Committee Members. (E.
Matlock)
Mayor Baldwin recognized EDC Specialist Erin Matlock who introduced this item
stating that Council action appoints Steve White, Brad Bailey, Alice Jewell, Kay
Wolverton, Sherry Davis, Sandy Bryant, .Carla Vetter, Erin Matlock, Elizabeth
Wiley, David Harris and David Scagliola (Councilmember) to the Schertz
Sweetheart Committee for 2010.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tem Fowler to approve the above members as recommended by staff.
The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
5. Annexation - Conduct a public hearing by the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas Relating to the Annexation of approximately 186.55± acres known as Crescent
Bend Park, located North of Schaefer Road and East of the Lost Meadows
Subdivision. (D. Harris/M. Sanchez)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez who
introduced this item stating that the property to be annexed is approximately 186
acres, and the operation of the annexed area, which is Crescent Bend Park, will be
governed by an Interlocal Agreement with Bexar County. The City agreed with
Bexar County that it will annex Crescent Bend Park, and on October 27, 2009, the
City Council began the annexation process. The City Council must conduct two
public hearings on the annexation: the first on December 1, the second on
December 8, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the following citizens who
spoke:
• Ms. Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive
• Mr. Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive
• Mr. Robert Brockman. 1001 Elbel Road.
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As no one else spoke, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing. Mayor Baldwin
recognized Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez who provided the
following information regarding the scheduled timeline for the two annexations:
• Second Public Hearing is scheduled for December 8, 2009
• First reading of an ordinance to consider the annexation is scheduled for
January 5, 2010.
• Second and final reading of the ordinance is scheduled for January 12, 2010.
• After January 12, 2010, City Attorney will provide notice of annexation to the
Texas Secretary of State and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. File
certified copy of annexation ordinance in the appropriate County Clerk's
office. Update Municipal Boundary and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction maps,
and City Attorney files preclearance materials with the Department of Justice.
6. Annexation - Conduct a Public Hearing by the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas relating to the Annexation of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority properties
of approximately 310.04± acres located West of and adjacent to Crescent Bend Park
and West Lost Meadows Subdivision and North of Schaefer Road. (D. Harris/M.
Sanchez)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez who
introduced this item stating that the property to be annexed is approximately 310
acres belonging to COMA. COMA has requested this annexation. On October 27,
2009, the City Council began the annexation process. The City Council must
conduct two public hearings on the annexation: the first on December 1, the second
on December 8, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the following citizens who
spoke:
• Mr. Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive
As no one else spoke, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing. Mayor Baldwin
announced that the second public hearing would beheld on December 8, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending litigation;
Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase,
exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property.
Council did not meet in executive session.
Requests and Announcements
8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who asked when staff would
be bringing the Ordinance back for final reading for the TSAC alternates and when
appointments would be made for the Library, and Planning and Zoning
Commission. City Manager Don Taylor stated that the final reading of the
Ordinance for alternate members for TSAC would be coming to Council at the
December 15, 2009 meeting. City Secretary Brenda Dennis stated that the others
are forthcoming.
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
No requests given.
10. 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 Carpenter who reminded Council that
he would be out of town for the next Council meeting.
11. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who provided a brief update
regarding Lowe's modifications to the channel and update information on the construction
on Chelsea Road and FM 1103.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourne the ing at 7:14 p.m.
al Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
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