APRIL 23 2003
.J SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVEWPMENT CRPORATION (4-B BOARD)
~ April 23, 2003
The Schertz Economic Development Corporation (4-B Board) convened on Wednesday,
April 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those members present were as follows: President Ken
Greenwald, presiding; Vice-President Steve White, Director Steve Simonson, Director
Reginna Agee, and Director Tony Wilenchik Absent: Secretary Johnie McDow and
Director Ramon Cook. Also present were City Manager Mark Marquez, Treasurer Juan
Santoya, and Recording Secretary Norma Althouse. Others present were Asst. City
Manager John Bierschwale, Councilmember Carl Douglas Mark McLiney of Southwest
Securities, and interested citizen Robert Brockman.
#1 Call to Order
President Ken Greenwald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2003
Director Agee moved to approve the minutes, as written, for the meeting of April 23,
2003. Director Simonson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote of all
Directors present.
#3 Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution calling for Public Hearing on the
Expenditure of Corporation Funds for Project.
Mr. Marquez had maps of the proposed parking lot to show the board members. It has 80
parking spaces and a place for a helipad. It's a good plan. Right now when the City has
a large meeting, people have to park in the grass. The use of the training rooms fills up
current parking lots. .
President Greenwald asked if this public hearing is a recommendation from City
Attorney, Michael Spain. Mr. Marquez replied yes it is. Mr. Spain thought it prudent to
hold a public hearing to inform the public about the way the money would be spent.
Vice-President Steve White asked Mr. Marquez if he's saying they will be using money
from the 4-B Board Fund or from the General Fund. Mr. Marquez replied from the 4-B
Board fund. Mr. White then asked why they need a public hearing. Mr. Marquez once
again responded that Mr. Spain thinks it is prudent. It clears up any potential issues that
may cause confusion. Director Agee added that Mr. Spain is just trying to clear the air so
we don't have to retract. Director Wilenchik then observed that staff opinion is
disconnected from the public hearing. We just have to satisfy the public.
Director Simonson inquired if there's any question about using 4-B money'and was told
by Mr. Marquez there is not. Mr. Simonson then wondered if they're opening up a
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Pandora's box by having a public hearing. He asked if the law has changed since the 4-B
election and Mr. Marquez replied it hasn't.
Director Wilenchik commented he doesn't think anyone at the public hearing will shed
light on the issue. The only input from a public hearing is emotional.
Mark McLiney remarked he was involved with the 4-B election It would be
inappropriate for the City to spend money on things other than what was outlined on the
ballot Mr. Marquez advised that Mr. Spain looked carefully at the ballot wording.
Director Wilenchik was concerned that if ouly five people show up for the public hearing
and four of them are against the project but the 4-B Board approves it anyway, then it
looks like the 4-B Board members had already made up their minds. Director Agee
emphasized the public hearing gives people a chance to voice their opiuions. The result
isn't predetermined. If we don't have a public hearing, we're opening ourselves up to
criticism if something goes wrong. It's kind of like the public hearing on the budget. It
gives people a chance to make their comments. Besides, if only five show up, where are
the rest of the registered voters.
President Greenwald noted that if this balance had been put in originally and then
removed because of restraint of funds and then put back in, he could agree there should
be a public hearing. Director Simonson said if Mr. Spain thinks a public hearing is a
good idea, then go with it. Mr. Marquez indicated he is comfortable with having a public
hearing. There is a 60-day waiting period before the money can be spent.
At this time President Greenwald introduced the Resolution, said the public hearing date
has been set for May 20, 2003, and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-R-08
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EXPENDITURE OF CORPORTION FUNDS FOR
A PROJECT; PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT TO BE
CONSTRUCTED; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF
A NOTICE RELATING TO THESE MATIERS; AND OTHR MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWIm.
Director Simonson moved to approve the Resolution setting a public hearing on the
expenditure of corporation funds for a project; providing notice of the specific project to
be constructed; approving and authorizing the publication of a notice relating to these
matters; and other matters in connection therewith. Director Agee seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous vote of all Directors present.
#4 Discussion and possible action on replacing gates at Police Department.
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Mr. Marquez explained this is more of a maintenance item. TIris is two gates - an
outside gate and a gate in the property room at the Police Department. They went out for
bids and received three. The lowest bidder didn't meet the specifications, so they are
recommending the bid be awarded to Alamo Door in the amount of$12,195.00.
Vice-President White moved to award the bid for replacing gates at the Police
Department to Alamo Door in the amount of $12,195.00. Director Agee seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous vote of all Directors present.
#5 Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, President Greenwald adjourned the meeting at
7:29 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED this the _ day of
Signature of all Directors whether present or not.
,2003.
President
Director
Vice-President
Director
Secretary
Director
Treasurer
Director
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SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CRPORATION (4-B BOARD)
April 23, 2003
The Schertz Economic Development Corporation (4-B Board) convened on Wednesday,
April 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Conference Room, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those members present were as follows: President Ken
Greenwald, presiding; Vice-President Steve White, Director Steve Simonson, Director
Reginna Agee, and Director Tony Wilenchik Absent: Secretary Johnie McDow and
Director Ramon Cook. Also present were City Manager Mark Marquez, Treasurer Juan
Santoya, and Recording Secretary Norma Althouse. Others present were Asst. City
Manager John Bierschwale, Councilmember Carl Douglas Mark McLiney of Southwest
Securities, and interested citizen Robert Brockman.
#1 Call to Order
President Ken Greenwald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 Approval of Minutes: i1J23;
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Director Agee moved to approve the minutes, as written, for the meeting of April 23,
2003. Director Simonson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote of all
Directors present.
#3 Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution calling for Public Hearing on the
Expenditure of Corporation Funds for Project.
Mr. Marquez had maps of the proposed parking lot to show the board members. It has 80
parking spaces and a place for a helipad. It's a good plan. Right now when the City has
a large meeting, people have to park in the grass. The use of the training rooms fills up
current parking lots. .
President Greenwald asked if this public hearing is a recommendation from City
Attorney, Michael Spain. Mr. Marquez replied yes it is. Mr. Spain thought it prudent to
hold a public hearing to inform the public about the way the money would be spent.
Vice-President Steve White asked Mr. Marquez if he's saying they will be using money
from the 4-B Board Fund or from the General Fund. Mr. Marquez replied from the 4-B
Board fund. Mr. White then asked why they need a public hearing. Mr. Marquez once
again responded that Mr. Spain thinks it is prudent. It clears up any potential issues that
may cause confusion. Director Agee added that Mr. Spain is just trying to clear the air so
we don't have to retract. Director Wilenchik then observed that staff opinion is
disconnected from the public hearing. We just have to satisfy the public.
Director Simonson inquired if there's any question about using 4-B money and was told
by Mr. Marquez there is not. Mr. Simonson then wondered if they're opening up a
Pandora's box by having a public hearing. He asked if the law has changed since the 4-B
election and Mr. Marquez replied it hasn't.
Director Wilenchik commented he doesn't think anyone at the public hearing will shed
light on the issue. The only input from a public hearing is emotional.
Mark McLiney remarked he was involved with the 4-B election It would be
inappropriate for the City to spend money on things other than what was outlined on the
ballot. Mr. Marquez advised that Mr. Spain looked carefully at the ballot wording.
Director Wilenchik was concerned that if only five people show up for the public hearing
and four of them are against the project but the 4-B Board approves it anyway, then it
looks like the 4-B Board members had already made up their minds. Director Agee
emphasized the public hearing gives people a chance to voice their opinions. The result
isn't predetermined. If we don't have a public hearing, we're opening ourselves up to
criticism if something goes wrong. It's kind of like the public hearing on the budget. It
gives people a chance to make their comments. Besides, if only five show up, where are
the rest of the registered voters.
President Greenwald noted that if this balance had been put in originally and then
removed because of restraint of funds and then put back in, he could agree there should
be a public hearing. Director Simonson said if Mr. Spain thinks a public hearing is a
good idea, then go with it. Mr. Marquez indicated he is comfortable with having a public
hearing. There is a 60-day waiting period before the money can be spent.
At this time President Greenwald introduced the Resolution, said the public hearing date
has been set for May 20, 2003, and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-R-08
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EXPENDITURE OF CORPORTION FUNDS FOR
A PROJECT; PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT TO BE
CONSTRUCTED; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF
A NOTICE RELATING TO THESE MATTERS; AND OTHR MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Director Simonson moved to approve the Resolution setting a public hearing on the
expenditure of corporation funds for a project; providing notice of the specific project to
be constructed; approving and authorizing the publication of a notice relating to these
matters; and other matters in connection therewith. Director Agee seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous vote of all Directors present.
#4 Discussion and possible action on replacing gates at Police Department.
Mr. Marquez explained this is more of a maintenance item. This is two gates - an
outside gate and a gate in the property room at the Police Department. They went out for
bids and received three. The lowest bidder didn't meet the specifications, so they are
recommending the bid be awarded to Alamo Door in the amount of $12,195.00.
Vice-President White moved to award the bid for replacing gates at the Police
Department to Alamo Door in the amount of $12,195.00. Director Agee seconded the
motion, which carried by unanimous vote of all Directors present.
#5 Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, President Crreenwald adjourned the meeting at
7:29 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED this the day of , 2003.
Signature of all Directors whether present or not.
President Director
Vice-President Director
Secretary Director
Treasurer Director