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SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in ession on Wednesday, August 17,
2005 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin
presiding, Council Members Carl Douglas, John Trayhan, Reginna Agee, Tony
Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Schertz City Manager Don Taylor and Deputy
City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
#1 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, Sub-section 551.074, Personnel Matters, deliberation and interview of candidates
for appointment of City Secretary.
An Executive Session was held from 7:00 p. m. to 8:55 p.m.
#2 Action, if any on the subject of above Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin advised there was no action on the above Executive Session, however
asked that an Executive Session and action item be placed on Council meeting
scheduled August 24, 2005, and added that Council would take action at this meeting.
#3 Budget Workshop
At this -time, City Manager Taylor explained that the budget before Council is a
balanced budget, with an effective proposed tax rate of .3977. This year State law
implemented a new formula., which created confusion in calculating correct numbers for
the City
He went on to explain that Council would not see much change to departments, however
mentioned that some departments have been split (individual departments), which would
be discussed as Council continues with the budget process. At this time, a summary of
general fund revenues was made. He points out that line item of $165,955; Equipment
Replace Reserves is targeted for replacement equipment, (police cars, etc.). He advised
Council that as each department is discussed, department heads are standing-by to
answer any questions.
At this time, City Manager Taylor summarized I&S Fund and explained that this fiscal
year Fund Transfers are not proposed for the 2006 budget.
Council Member Agee stated she would like to adjourn by 10:00 p. m., City empto}~ees
have to work tomorrow. At this time, Council Member Agee moved to a~~caurr_. Council
Member Douglas seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Members Agee and Douglas.
No other votes were heard, motion failed.
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Mayor Baldwin stated there isn't a need for a motion; Council would quit by 10 p. m.
At this time, Council covered City Council, and City Manager budget and had no
questions. On Court Support budget, Council was advised that the department consists
of court clerks, who report to the City Manager, and that Municipal Court department
consists of Court Judge, warrant officers and bailiff. The departments were split, which
reflects the difference to personnel service salaries. The same is true of the Planning and
Zoning budget (P&Z), which now is a stand-alone department. P&Z was combined with
Economic Development, however now it's one department. Council covered Legal
Services budget and found no significant changes. Facility Maintenance Department had
an increase to office supplies; it was explained that the increase reflects the department
is now responsible for the purchase of office supplies in bulk for City use. The City
Secretary and Records Management Department have split, which reflect changes to
several line items associated with the City Secretary budget. Council covered Non-
Department budget and no significant changes were noted. Discussion followed on
Municipal Court Department; however, it was Council consensus to continue discussion
at next workshop session, which is scheduled August 24, 2005.
#4 Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Baldwin adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Mayor Baldwin
thanked Department Heads for standing-by during budget discussion,
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