08-10-2010 MINUTES
- REGULAR MEETING
August 10, ZO10
A Workshop and Regular Meeting were held by the Schertz City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, on August 10, 2010, at 5:00 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 Edwards
Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember George Antuna Councilmember Michael Carpenter
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Assistant City Manager David Harris City Attorney Michael Spain
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER:
WELCOME /OVERVIEW:
1. Presentation and discussion of the FY 2010/2011 Budget. (Staff)
Mayor Baldwin called the Workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Baldwin
recognized City Manager Don Taylor who stated that he has met his obligation by
City Charter to present the Council with a balanced budget. Tonight you have
before you a balanced budget that would require a tax rate of $0.4493, last year the
tax rate was $0.439. The $0.4493 does not mean you have to accept that budget, he
stated he has given council three plans for consideration:
Plan A: $0.4342 includes
• Current approved staff
• 9% Health Insurance cost increase
• 20% increase in fuel expense
• Code Enforcement Officer and Service Clerk for Marshal Services
• Master Planning Project
Plan B: $0.4493 Adds: (Proposed budget is balanced at this rate)
• Parks & Recreation 2 Seasonal Part-time workers
• Adult Services Librarian
• 2% Cost of Living adjustment
Plan C: $0.4615 adds $250,000 to reserves
$0.4675 adds $375,000 to reserves
Mr. Taylor stated for clarification the rate of $0.4493 if staff removed the items that
Council had requested, such as the personnel for Code Enforcement and Planning;
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those two items alone would drop the rate below $0.439. Mr. Taylor stated that this
has been an exceptionally tough year and staff has taken that into consideration and
cut the budget as much as they possibly could.
Mr. Taylor stated that Council's obligation as elected officials is to go through the
budget and make necessary changes to get it to what they think is a fair and
adequate budget for the citizens of Schertz. Mr. Taylor stated that the tax rate
which staff will ask you to set tonight is the maximum that the city can go up to.
He stated that when Council and staff get through with the budget workshops you
might drop the tax rate down to any amount, that is the Councils' responsibility.
Mr. Taylor reminded Council that management and staff have already met prior to
these meetings where they have brought their requests for items in this years budget
and department heads were told that the money for those requests were not in the
budget this year.
He indicated that Council will see as they are going through the proposed budget
department by department, that staff has provided the proposed changes in the
budget from last year to include any additional costs, as well as new personnel.
Mr. Taylor stated that Mr. Harris would be going department by department to
allow Council to ask any questions they might have.
Mr. Taylor introduced Assistant City Manager David Harris who started with the
department-by-department budget starting with:
City Council budget: It increased 46% to cover the additional personnel costs
following the election of Councilmembers who, due to a change in the Charter, are
now eligible for a stipend. This also covers two elections this fiscal year for a bond
election in November and a general election in May. Mr. Harris stated that training
and travel was reduced midyear due to budget constraints, and will be raised back
to standard levels.
City Manager budget: It increased 4.77% largely due to an increase in health
insurance costs. Travel and training was cut this year due to budget constraints and
will be reset to average levels.
Municipal Court budget: It increased 19.06% due to other consultation and
.professional services resulting from expected jail fees Schertz will be charged from
Guadalupe County to hold our inmates. Along the same lines, judge and prosecutor
fees will also increase due to a higher number of court dates expected in 2010-11.
Other increases are from personnel services and support staff services; i.e.,
overtime, certification allowance, health insurance, uniforms, training and travel,
meeting expense and publications.
'i 311 Customer Service budget: It increased 0.41 Two positions are now
unfunded resulting in only two filled positions in the department.
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Planning & Zoning budget: Budget will increase by 60.17% from FY 2009-10
ending projections. This is largely due to a $137,000 expense to cover the General
Fund's portion of the North and South Schertz Master Lane Use Plan. The SEDC
will cover the other costs during the study.
Legal Services budget: includes a 0.04% decrease from FY 2009-10 estimates. No
significant changes.
Facilities Maintenance budget: increase 10.93% from year-end projections.
Facilities Maintenance filled some vacancies, which will increase personnel costs.
They will also take on more expenses to tint and clean the Library's windows and
to start funding HVAC replacement. In addition, Training and Travel will be
returned to previous levels, before the budget constraints.
City Secretary budget: Increases 3.51% over the FY 2009-10 projections. The main
causes are an increase in health insurance costs and office supplies.
Non-Departmental budget: has decreased by 2.86% from FY 2009-10 estimates.
The big causes of the decrease are from the Parks and Recreation Foundation taking
on the costs of the Jubilee and Schertz Fest and that there is no planned land
purchases in the FY 2010-11 budget. Costs of envelopes and copy paper have been
moved to individual departments. The large decreases are offset somewhat by an
increase in Auditing expense and the City Insurance charges.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who stated that Council has
already gone through the budget at the last meeting and asked if they could go
directly to questions from Council to be efficient on time.
Councilmember Carpenter stated that he has gone through the entire book and only
has a few questions to address. He stated there is nothing in the book that is unclear
and a copy of the proposed budget book is available in the City Secretary's office
for any resident who wishes to view it. Councilmember Carpenter stated that to the
City Managers point earlier, he sees no unnecessary expenses in the budget that he
saw; therefore concurred to move on to questions.
Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards stated that the largest increase he saw was in Planning
and Zoning for Gateway Planning Group agreement relating to City master
planning for North/South Schertz. Assistant City Manager David Harris stated that
is correct as well as a few personnel that is offset by revenue and the health
insurance at 9% and cost of living expense of 2% that was built in the budget.
Councilmember Fowler concurred to move on to the questions. He stated he
understood that Council would be deciding on the maximum preliminary tax rate
and stated that he has no plans of having the final tax rate get as far as $0.4675.
Councilmember Fowler stated that the City Manager has provided Plan A, ,B and C
and he believes that the Council after going through the budget it will end up with a
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mix of those. He stated his biggest question Council should be asking is should they
put money back into reserves?
Mayor Baldwin opened the meeting at that time for questions and comments by
Council. Mayor Baldwin stated that he too concurred to move on to questions and
would like to make sure that Council discusses placing money back in reserves,
which could possible increase taxes.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who stated that he is good
with the budget. He stated that we are not micromanagers of the city employees
and staff. It is not their job as election officials; their job is to manage the City
Manager and City Secretary. The City Council puts it on the City Manager to
manage the personnel, labor, cola amounts, and provide a balanced budget. Mr.
Taylor is the CEO of the city and the CEO hires staff to manage the day-to-day
operations. He believes they need to operate at a level of efficiency and put their
faith in the City Manager and from what he can see in the budget it is bare bones.
City Manager Don Taylor stated that during this economic downturn, he requested
his Directors to make adjustments in spending and hiring of personnel, for which
they all complied. He stated that once a quarter he and the Assistant City Managers
look where the city is at financially and make the necessary adjustments and
requests. He stated that they would continue to do so.
Councilmember Fowler stated that he wants to make sure that they understand their
role as stated above by Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards. Mr. Taylor has provided them
with a balanced budget, it has increased and there are some things that they have to
purchase, but the budget that they set; will it insure that no lay offs occur? He
wants to see the employees get a cost of living increase, but we are within three
months of having an election, which could turn the economics in a different
direction where the economy may not be a healthy as it could be. He addressed the
following:
• Should the employees receive a 2% cola, when, now, or mid term?
• Should more personnel be placed in the Marshall's office, it would create
more revenue. Could they hire personnel at mid term?
• Issue of the 9% rate increase for health insurance for dependents
• Look at employee retention
• Mid year adjustments
• Should they add money to reserves to maintain the bond rating?
• Should they hold capital expenditures until midyear?
• Replacement of IT equipment, now or later
City Manager Don Taylor stated that staff would come back next week and provide
information to Council on what items they could hold for a given time. Council
stated that they did not believe he would have to go back and look at the budget
again.
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Councilmember Scagliola arNived at 6:15 p.m.
Mayor Baldwin asked if Councilmember Scagliola had any comments, Councilmember
Scagliola stated that he would listen to the CD and get back to them at the next meeting to
address his comments.
ADJOURNMENT WORKSHOP:
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the workshop at 6:20 p.m.
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.
Councilmember Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the
Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following special guests who were in attendance this
evening:
• Former Mayor Earl Sawyer
• Commissioner Jim Wolverton
• Luke LaPruise Boy Scout Troop 413 from New Braunfels who was working on his
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
• William and Benjamin DuBuque Boy Scout Troop 512 from Schertz who were also
' working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Mayor Baldwin stated that this evening he had a special presentation and asked that Ramon
and Doris Cook to please come forward. Mayor Baldwin stated that he had heard that
Ramon and Doris would be moving out of the city. Mayor Baldwin read and presented
Ramon and Doris with a Proclamation in recognition and honor of Mr. Ramon Cook for his
commitment and years of service to the community over the past years as well as presented
him with a key to the City. Mayor Baldwin stated that there are several members of the
Schertz-Sequin Local Government Corporation here this evening to bid them farewell. Mr.
& Mrs. Cook thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. The audience gave Mr.
Cook a standing ovation.
A. Appoint George Antuna to Dll the vacancy on City Council Place 3 -
Consideration and/or action appointing George Antuna to fill the vacancy on City
Council Place 3. (Mayor/Council)
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Carpenter who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem
Edwards to appoint George Antuna to fill the un-expired term of Place #3 on the
Schertz City Council. The vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
(a) Oath of Office
Mayor Baldwin administered the oath of office to Mr. George Antuna.
Councilmember Antuna expressed his appreciation in the confidence that Council
has of him and the humbling experience.
Councilmember Antuna introduced the following family members who were
present: Wife Trish, twin sons Isaac and Jonathan, five-year-old son Jorge, Father-
in-law, Oscar Martinez and Mother-in-law, Tina Martinez.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following citizens:
• Mr. Johnie McDow, 3640 Prairie Lane, who spoke in favor of the bond election.
• Mr. Carl Douglas, 2550 Woodland Oaks, who addressed the Council regarding
political signs being placed on City property. City Manager Don Taylor stated
that recently Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White was holding a
campaign reception at the Civic Center, supporters had placed his signs on the
property, but when they heard about them the call was made and they were
removed.
• Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who spoke on setting higher tax rate tonight,
which would allow the Council as they go through the budget to lower it.
Discussion and/or Action Items
1. Presentation -"Award of Distinction to the City of Schertz, Schertz Magazine
2010 Communicator Awards- Award presentation and recognition. (B. Bailey/M.
Spence)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Public Affairs Director Brad Bailey who introduced this
item stating that the Schertz Tales Magazine was recently honored with 4
international `Awards of Distinction' at the 2010 Communicator Awards Ceremony
announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts in New York City, New
York. Ms. Alexis Souza, Schertz Tales Graphic Designer presented one of the
award trophies to City Manager Don Taylor for his support of the project.
Additional certificates were presented to City staff members, including
Management, EDC, IT, and Public Affairs recognizing their contributions to the
magazine. Additionally, Maggie Titterington and the Schertz Area Artz Council
were recognized for their contribution to Artz '09.
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2. Property Tax Rate -Consideration and/or action on a Record Vote on setting the
Preliminary, Tax Rate for FY 2010-11 and Scheduling of Public Hearings on the
proposed tax rate. (D. Hams/J. Santoya)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced
this item stating in accordance with Chapter 26.05(d) of the State's Property Tax
Code, a governing body must take a Record Vote to place a proposal to adopt the
rate on the agenda of a future meeting as an action item if the preliminary tax rate
exceeds the Effective Tax Rate. The proposal must specify the desired rate.
After the Record Vote, the governing body must then schedule two (2) Public
hearings at which the proposed tax rate will be considered. Aone-quarter page
"Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase" must be published in the local
newspaper. The notice will contain information based upon a preliminary tax rate
to be determined by the City Council. Further, another record vote will have to be
taken on the proposed rate prior to final adoption of the tax rate ordinance.
The goal of the proposed rate is to maintain the provisions of quality services to the
residents and business property owners of the City of Schertz, while at the same
time preserve a certain level of financial stability with regard to the reserve funds of
the General Fund. Approval of this preliminary maximum rate will continue to
fund adequate levels of Police and Fire Services, EMS, Street Maintenance
Services, and Recreational Services to the general public. It is anot-to-exceed rate;
the actual rate maybe less. The proposed preliminary maximum rate of $0.4675 per
$100 of value is not subject to rollback.
Staff recommends that the Council take a Record Vote on the preliminary
maximum tax rate of $0.4675 per $100, which is just below the rollback rate and
schedule two (2) Public Hearings for August 17, 2010, and August 24, 2010.
Discussion was also given for considering going beyond the Effective Tax rate to
consider adding funds to fund balance (reserves).
To add to reserves Rate will have to be
$250,000 $0.4615
$375,000 $0.4675
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve the proposed preliminary maximum rate of
$0.4675 per $100. The vote was 4-1 with Councilmember Scagliola voting no.
Motion passed.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards to schedule two (2) Public Hearings for August 17, 2010
and August 24, 2010. The vote was una~zimous. Motion passed.
3. Minutes -Discussion and consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the
minutes of the July 27, 2010, and August 3, 2010, regular meeting.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that on the
August 3, 2010, minutes under item one, he believes the minutes need to reflect the
motions that were made. City Secretary Brenda Dennis stated that she would
correct the minutes to reflect the information and provide them at the next meeting
for approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 27,
2010. Vote was 4-0-1 with Councilmember Antuna abstaining. Motion Carried.
4. Calling a Bond Election -Discussion only regarding Council calling a November 2,
2010 Bond election on August 10, 2010. (M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who introduced this item
stating that as a result of a report delivered to the City Council by the citizens' Blue
Ribbon Committee, the City Council has determined to place six General
Obligation Bond Propositions on the November 2, 2010, ballot. Proposition No. 1
in the attached ordinance has been clarified by the Blue Ribbon Committee. The
cost of conducting the election will be approximately $18,645, as estimated by the
Guadalupe County Elections Administrator. City Attorney went over the
clarifications and corrections to the propositions provided by the Blue Ribbon
Committee.
City Manager Don Taylor and City Attorney Michael Spain addressed the issue
regarding the proposed values for the propositions; what would happened if the City
goes out for bids and they come in higher than the engineering estimates?
City Attorney stated that propositions authorize the maximum amount of bonds that
could be issued for the projects; they would either have to go out and re-bid the
project to come up with that amount or the city would have to go out and raise the
additional private funds for the project, such as how they did for the Library. City
Manager Don Taylor stated that it is important the citizens understand the process of
what the city can do, so they do not think they were mislead.
Mr. Spain stated that the city has plenty of opportunities between now and the
election to host forums that answer questions, but that they need to be careful not to
promote the projects.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who asked if the O&M costs
could be provided in the information. City Attorney Spain stated that the City could
provide the anticipated O&M costs in City's information that will go out. He stated
a he believes that members of the Blue Ribbon Committee, which will be providing
and promoting bond proposals, are forming a PAC (a promotional entity) and will be
giving additional information.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler also requested that information
be provided to citizens of what the impact will be to citizens on their tax rate. City
Attorney Michael Spain stated that as with the 2006 Bond Election, information was
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provided to citizens of a calculation of what the passage of each proposition would
mean to the debt service tax.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter asked how they came up with
the amounts on the proposals. Did the city add to the engineering estimates? Assistant
City Manager John Bierschwale stated that the architect and engineering estimates
that were provided to the Committee for the proposals have allowed for additional
funds.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 10-E-21 first and final reading.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
5. Discussion regarding Zoning Issues -Discussion and consideration and/or action
regarding zoning issues. (D. Harris/M. Sanchez)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Development Services Director Michele Sanchez who
provided a brief Power Point regarding a variety of Citywide zoning issues, some of
which have been raised by members of City Council and staff offers some. The
following information was provided:
• July 27, 2010 members of Council requested an ordinance to set a one year
moratorium on new residential development within zoning districts R3, R4, R6,
R7, GH, TH, MHD, MHP, and PDD; and on new applications for zoning
change to any of the restricted districts.
• Developments in these zoning categories that are vested by an approved Master
Plan and Plat(s) would not be affected.
• Residential Zoning Districts
o City is comprised of approximately 19,000 acres.
0 6,350 acres or 33.42% is residentially zoned in some manner.
Moratorium Discussion:
• Negative message to residential developers, builders and homebuyers that the
residential economy in Schertz is unstable.
• May result in a rush by developers and landowners to "vest" properties in the
target zoning categories.
• Adverse impact to future construction activity.
• Result in loss of building permit revenues and capital recovery revenues.
• Consider possible effect on budget discussions.
• May result in an increase to other types of permit and planning fees to make up
for the loss in revenue. Capital recovery fees may have to be increased because
they are based on density projections.
Staff recommendations:
• Refrain from setting a moratorium on any residential development.
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• Allow staff to work with developers and builders to create and encourage a
diversity of lot sizes and housing types within existing developments.
• As for new zone change applications, P & Z and Council maintain the authority
to disapprove any zone change request for new R7 development or any
development that is not desirable in Schertz.
• Existing zoning categories to remain as is and proposed development authorized
within the zoning categories will be allowed to proceed.
• City and staff to focus on the overall planning process and master plan update
recently awarded to Gateway Planning Group.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Dave Richmond
who came forward stating that for the last ten years Planning and Zoning has
endeavored to foster low density, which has been totally unsuccessful because
almost every developer that has come before Planning & Zoning at that time with a
master plan development has asked for the smallest residential lot available to
maximize their profits.
Mr. Richmond stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission have suggested to
them that there is no reason why large lots could not be successful in the City, but
developers tell them that they are not marketable in our City. He takes exception to
that, and all that is erroneous. This has created problems with BOA as well when
the homeowner comes in wanting a pool in their backyard and it is denied due to
the oversized house that was placed on the lot leaving no room for a pool, extended
patio, etc.
Planning and Zoning would tell you they are continuing to advocate low density,
low residential in future residential development. He stated the city already has
high-density subdivisions and if the city is looking for residential development
south of the city, which has been advocated that the desire is to have low-density lot
developments there, and then indeed the UDC needs to be restructured. He stated
that Ms. Sanchez has very good points in her discussion regarding placing a
moratorium on R6 and R7, but the important thing is that as Council has indicated,
achievement of lower density needs to be addressed in future subdivisions.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who asked for explanation
of the statement "a negative message to residential developers, builders and home
buyers that the residential economy in Schertz is unstable". Ms. Sanchez stated that
staff has received phone calls from even some existing home buyers and developers
that if R7 is possibly not desirable any longer by Council then it would not be
desirable to a potential buyer, it may create difficulty of a seller to sell their home.
It may reflect. upon developers to say, well they have property already zoned R7 &
R6 then I do not think I would develop those.
Ms. Sanchez stated that just the word "moratorium" sends a message that the city
j does not want the developers here any more. She stated that certainly, the Council
j has the right and authority to set restrictions and they can certainly do that, but what
staff is proposing is if they do want to restrict this in the future then to do it in
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conjunction with the overall master planning process they are getting ready to
tackle. Councilmember Carpenter does not agree with the statement "adverse
impact to future construction activity" because the city already has that, it is already
in place. Councilmember Carpenter stated ok, get rid of the word moratorium but
restrict any new R6 & R7 development within the city.
Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards also had concerns with the word moratorium, but agrees
that the city wants and needs larger lots.
Councilmember Fowler stated he too agrees with restricting any new R6 & R7
development and the city recently signed a contract with a planning group to
develop a master plan saying just this.
Councilmember Scagliola stated he wants to see increased lot sizes, possible
increase the size of the R6 & R7 lots, to define exactly the problem.
Mayor and Councilmembers continued the discuss and requested that staff work with
the City Attorney to find a way to say the city is done with R6 & R7 and come back
with a vehicle to suspend this. Mayor and Council concurred to allow the City
Attorney to come up with a proposal to redefine lot sizes, or restrict any new R6 &
R7 zoning, and bring back an item for consideration.
6. Resolution No. 10-R-43 - RFP Health Care Services for Senior Center -
Consideration and/or action approving a resolution authorizing a request for
proposals concerning Medical and Health Care Services at the Schertz Senior
Citizens' Facility(M. Spain/B. Cantu)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michel Spain who introduced this item
stating that the City has previously entered into an Operating Agreement with the
Comal County Senior Citizens' Foundation (the "Foundation") to have the
Foundation operate a senior citizens' program providing nutritional and social
services to Schertz area seniors at a City-owned facility.
The Foundation has proposed, and City staff supports, a further Operating
Agreement with an organization to be identified to provide certain medical and
health care services to seniors at the facility as a part of the senior citizens'
program. Approval of Resolution No. 10-R-43, authorizing a request for proposals
to identify an appropriate organization to provide the desired medical and health
care services.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards to approve Resolution No. 10-R-43. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried.
7. Resolutions regarding Commencement of Annexation Proceedings: (D.
Harris/M. Sanchez/M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who stated that he has read
the information on the proposed resolutions as well as Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards
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and therefore moves to approve. Mayor Baldwin read the captions as follows into
record:
¦ Resolution No. 10-R-44 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION
OF APPROXIMATELY 195.62± ACRES LOCATED IMMEDIATELY
NORTH OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 AND BETWEEN TRAINER
HALE ROAD AND CIBOLO CREEK, ALL IN BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS,
AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
HOLDING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION, THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THOSE PUBLIC
HEARINGS, PREPARATION BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF A
SERVICE PLAN, GIVING OF A WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO
ANNEX, GIVING OF WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE SUBMISSION OF
PRECLEARANCE MATERIALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
AND RELATED MATTERS
¦ Resolution No. 10-R-45 - A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION
OF APPROXIMATELY 1442.27± ACRES LOCATED NORTH AND
SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 35, FROM THE CURRENT CORPORATE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY EAST TO THE OUTER BOUNDARY OF
THE CITY'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, ALL IN
GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS OR COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS, AS
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
HOLDING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION, THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THOSE PUBLIC
HEARINGS, PREPARATION BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF A
SERVICE PLAN, GIVING OF A WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO
ANNEX, GIVING OF WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE SUBMISSION OF
PRECLEARANCE MATERIALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
AND RELATED MATTERS
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded
by Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards to approve Resolution No. 10-R-44 and Resolution
No. 10-R-45. Vote was unanimous. 1Vfotion Carried
Requests and Announcements
8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
No requests given.
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
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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 Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who stated that he recently
visited Andover Kansas YMCA and stated the facility was first class all the way, he
also had the opportunity of speaking to them on their financial aid packages. He
stated it was a first class city, and is a city for which our city needs to inspire to be.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Carpenter who stated that in his travels
to Phoenix Arizona area, he stated that it is very pleasing to drive through the area
where there are no signs taller or wider than 8 feet, the promoting of their business
with these signs is very doable. He would like the City to look into these types of
signs during their strategic planning sessions.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who also stated he recently
attended the ribbon cutting at the new Emergency Animal Hospital in front of
Lowes. He stated that he met with the owner of the facility and he had stated he
was surprised Schertz did not already have this type of services available.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that the Animal
Services met last Thursday to discuss puppy mills and personally thanked Zack
Douglas for spearheading the discussions; findings will be brought to Council very
soon. He also stated that he attended the ribbon cutting at the new Emergency
Animal Hospital and thanked the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember
Scagliola stated that he personally wanted to compliment Dean Weirtz, Historical
Commission Chair, who recently sent letters to the Council regarding the history of
Schertz and the surrounding area. Councilmember Scagliola also welcomed new
Councilmember Antuna and for stepping up to the plate.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Antuna who once again thanked the
Mayor and Council for the opportunity. Councilmember Antuna also publically
thanked Mr. Steve White, Mr. Bert Crawford and Mr. Robert Rolik the other
applicants for their interest and participation in the process.
Mayor Baldwin stated he too wanted to welcome Mr. Antuna to the City Council.
11. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
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Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who stated that recently the
City recovered a stolen motorcycle and the City contacted the owner who now
resides in California. The owner has given that motorcycle to the city and the city
would like to sell the motorcycle to purchase a radar unit for one of the patrol cars.
Council concurred.
Mr. Taylor also reminded Council of the groundbreaking ceremony with Sysco,
which is over by Lacks, will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who stated that he
recently has received amended by-laws and articles of incorporation from the
Soccer Alliance and also prepared a conflict of interest statement all of which will
be approved at their meeting next week.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who stated that
recently IT sent out a message regarding archiving emails and if any of the council
needed assistance in doing so, to please contact the IT Department.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who stated
that Mr. John Lougher asked that he pass on his appreciation for the assistance with
Lowes', as they have taken care of his problem.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjou d the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
al Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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