12-09-08 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DecembeY 2005
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
December 9, 2008 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 Pro-Tem Michael Carpenter Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember John Trayhan
Councilmember Tony Wilenchik
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Bierschwale
Assistant City Manager David Harris Deputy Secretary Mary Ybarra
Mayor Baldwin and City Manager Taylor were absent
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING.
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter 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.
Councilmember Fowler gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of
the United States and State of Texas. .
PRESENTATIONS
• Parks & Recreation and Animal Services Manager Introductions/Promotions/New
Employee Presentation (G. Logan}
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized Parks and Recreation Director George Logan who
introduced and read short biographies on newly promoted Mike Trainor to Parks Manager, and
new employees Chris Steir and Domingo Munoz. Mr. Logan also introduced new Animal Services
Manager Chris Lewis.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized the following:
• Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber President spoke on the following:
• Ribbon cutting, December 18, 2008, 10:00 am of the Brighter Futures Learning
Center.
• Move-in of the visitor center (Kramer House} is fast approaching. She is pleased to
report that Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) will be donating all
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furniture and two kiosks for the visitor center. She added that the Chamber will
donate one Kiosk to the Schertz Historical Society.
• The Festival of Angel's event was a great success; ever, though, the weather was a
bit chilly. The Chamber partnered with City and is happy to report that 42 1/Z dozen
cupcakes were passed out at the festival.
• The Chamber will not host a luncheon in December.
• Attended Commissioner's Court and reported on:
- Guadalupe Regional Medical Center 1st phase of emergency room is almost
complete; ultimately, it will be a 25 bed emergency room and the 1.5% growth
budgeted w/ 3:9 M net budgeted for 2009.
- Sub recipient Grant award, Governor's Division of Emergency Management FY
2007 approximate amount of $14,000.
- Appointments of Commissioner's Cope and Guadarama (Precincts 4) to the sub-
regional planning commission.
- Interlocal agreement approved with AACOG regarding the processing of addresses
and geo=coding mapping for submission to the census bureau and funding
associated.
- Bid accepted and awarded to Seguin Welding for the Guadalupe County Archives
building improvements located at 212 W. Nolte.
_ - An order prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County was
passed. Guadalupe County is also working with surrounding counties on the
possibility of a total ban and a disaster declaration.
• David Scagliola, 3418 Fox Briar, who reported on the following:
- Attended the Fire Department's award dinner on Thursday, December 4, 2008.
- How well everything went with the Festival of Angel's, and the Pony Express
~ Riders. The Billy Keen's (Visions of Santa) exhibit is something everyone should
take advantage of; it's free to the public.
• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Rd who voiced concern regarding soliciting by the San
Antonio Food Bank in the City, of Schertz; are any of the donations being offered to
Schertz citizen's. He reported that there will be an additional $5.00 fee for each child
registering with BVYA, and believes the funds will be turned over to the Parks and
Recreation Foundation. He does not agree with the additional cost and is sure that Mr.
McDow is not very happy either.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 25, 2008 and December 2, 2008.
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve the minutes of November 25, 2008 and December 2,
2008 with changes noted. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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2. Utility Billing Write-Off -Consideration and/or action approving the Utility Billing
Write-off in the amount of $ 47,392.97. (K. Garcia)
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter stated that staff has requested that Council table item 2 until
next Council meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized Councilmember Trayhan who
moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to table this item until next Council meeting.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
3. Ordinance No. OS-D-52 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance for no
parking along Mayfair Avenue on Southside. Final Reading (L. Dublin)
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this
item and stated no changes have been made. Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized
Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to approve
Ordinance No. 08-D-52 on fmal reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Ordinance No. 08-D-53 -Recommendation to install stop sign at the intersections of
Lookout Rd. and Enterprise Ave. and at Verde Pkwy, and Enterprise Ave. First Reading
(L. Dublin)
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this
item stating this was newly developed area and needs stop signs after being researched by
the City Engineer. He stated the fiscal impact will be $251.36, which is in the proposed FY
2008-2009 budget, Account number: 101-359-551600 -Street Maintenance
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 08-D-53 on first reading. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
5. Ordinance No. 08-D-54 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance setting
speed limits on Lookout Road and Verde Parkway. First Reading (L. Dublin)
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who stated this was a
newly developed area that needs speed limit signs. On Lookout Rd., the speed limit is to
be 35 mph the entire length of the roadway. He stated on Verde Parkway the speed limit is
to be 35 mph for the entire length of the roadway. He stated the Fiscal Impact will be
$126.46, which is in the proposed FY 2008-2009 budget, Account number: 101-359-
551600 -Street Maintenance.
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 08-D-54 on first reading. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
6. Consideration and/or action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next
agenda. (Mayor/City Council)
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After some discussion, it was Council consensus to place the following on the next Council
agenda for discussion:
• Composition of minutes provided to Council -Councilmember Wilenchik
requested.
• Development of a 5 year strategic plan -Councilmember Fowler requested.
Also, Council reached a consensus to place discussion regarding the meaning of "The Sun
Shines Brighter Here" on Council agenda two weeks from~`liay giving Brad Bailey, Media
Relations Director time to prepare.
7. Announcements by City Councilmember's, Mayor and City Manager and staff:
Councilmember Fowler -Festival of Angels Event
Mentioned he very much enjoyed the Festival of Angels event and added that the "stage"
was a big plus.
Councilmember Scagliola -Festival of Angels Event
Mentioned that the parade route was great; ending up at the park was fantastic, as well as
. the music and vendors. Maintenance did a. great job and thanked everyone for their hard
work.
Councilmember Trayhan -Festival of Angels Event
Thanked the Chamber and staff for a great job.
Councilmember Wilenchik -Festival of Angels Event
Also thanked the Chamber and staff for a great job.
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter -Festival of Angels Event
Thanked the Chamber and staff for a great job.
Assistant City Manager John Sierschwale -Festival of Angels Event
Also thanked the Chamber and staff for alI their hard work.
Assistant City Manager David Harris -Festival of Angels Event.
Recognized Erin Matlock, Chamber and staff for a great job; everyone really worked hard.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter a jo e ing at 7:05 p.m.
i ael enter, Mayor Pro Tem
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ATTEST:
Mary Ybarr , De ty City Secretary
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