12-08-09 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 2009
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
December 8, 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
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Assistant City Manager David Harris City Attorney Michael Spain
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Councilmember Carpenter absent
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.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Commissioner Jim Wolverton who was in the audience this
evening.
Oath of Office
A. Mayor Pro-Tem -Consideration and/or action regarding the appointment of
the Mayor Pro-Tem, term expired December 1, 2009. Mayor Baldwin to
administer oath (David Scagliola)
Mayor Baldwin administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Mayor
Pro-Tem Scagliola. Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola acknowledged his wife
Maria who was in the audience this evening.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
• Mr. Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive spoke regarding issues in
Crescent Bend Nature Park, which include off road traffic and littering.
Discussion and/or Action Items
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1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of December 1, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 1, 2009. Vote was unanimous. Motion CaNried.
2. 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 public hearing was held on
December 1, and this is the second required public hearing. Ms Sanchez mentioned
in recent research two additional lots were found and that these lots would be
brought forward under a separate annexation item at a future date at the
recommendation of the City Attorney.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the following citizens who
spoke:
• Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive
As no one else spoke, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing.
3. 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 CCMA. 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 public hearing was held on
December 1, and this is the second required public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and as no one spoke, Mayor Baldwin
closed the public hearing.
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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
5. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
No requests given.
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
No requests given.
7. 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 Fowler who stated he attended the
following:
• Festival of Angels Event Friday, December 4, 2009 and Parks Board
meeting Monday, December 7, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin recognized newly elected Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola who stated he
attended the following:
• Ribbon cutting in Selma at GreenLink Tech.com Wednesday, December 2,
2009 and the Festival of Angels event Friday, December 4, 2009.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who stated he attended the
following:
• Festival of Angels event Friday, December 4, 2009 and thanked everyone
involved for the success of the event.
Mayor Baldwin also commented that the Festival of Angels event Friday was a
great evening.
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8. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No announcements given.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourne theme ting at 6:56 p.m.
al Baldwin, Mayor
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Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
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