01-18-2011 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 18, 2011
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
January 18, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit:
Mayor Hal Baldwin
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember George Antuna
Mayor Pro Tem Michael Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Assistant City Manager Jahn Bierschwale
City Attorney Michael Spain
Deputy City Secretary Cindy Raleigh
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGLANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE iTNITED
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.
NEW EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Introduction of new employees in the Marshal Office, Parks & Recreation, and Police
Department.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Marshal Beverly Todd who introduced the following:
Marshal's new clerk -Donna Schmoekel, new Warrant Officer -Eddie Gonzales
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks & Recreation Director George Logan who introduced
the following:
Gary Richards and Dean Midlick
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Steve Starr who introduced the following:
OfFcer -Haskell Ivey, Dispatcher -Adrienne Michelle Garza and Trey Houston,
-Records Manager -Christi Gautreaux ,Records Clerk -Jessica Dison
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following who signed up to speak:
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• Mr. Charles Sharpe, 1200 Antler Drive, spoke an Item 4 -Veterans Memorial Plaza, the
purpose.
• Mr. Edward Fair, 2584 Dove Train, who spoke regarding who owns the Greenbe t on
Cove Trail, as well as traffic and graffiti ongoing problems.
• Mr. Ken Greenwale, 205 Westchester, spoke on Item 4 -Veterans Memorial Plaza,
stating that the name "Schertz" should appear somewhere within the title of the
memorial. ossibl
• Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who spoke on Stop Sign enforcement, p Y
including a reflective strip.
• Mr. Will Vick, 1608 Canyon Oak, who spoke on Item 4 -Veterans Memorial Plaza,
purpose and events and desires of the committee.
• Mr. Mike Espinosa, 3430 Harvest, who spoke on Item 4 -Veterans Memorial Plaza
purpose and events and desires of the committee.
• Ms. Yolanda Suarez, 3808 Broughton, who spoke on the Aquatic facility location that
was advertised during the bond election. ose and events
Mayor Earl Sawyer, who spoke on Item 4 -Veterans Memorial Plaza purp
and desires of the committee.
Discussion andlor Action Items
1.
Minutes -Consideration andlor action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January I1, 2011.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmemb~e~ ~il~'d~OX lhominutesed~ Theovot d was
Councilmember Fowler to approve the ary
unanimous. Motion Carrier
Mayor Baldwin stated that he had a request from staff to move agenda item 2 to after the
executive session, Council concurred.
3. Resolution No. 1l.-R-03 -Consideration o~a~ 11 43 179 +1- acres of property Eastlof
Council relating to the annexation of appr y
FM 1518, South of RAF Barnette, and North of Lower Seguin Road, ail in Bexar County,
Texas. (M. Spain}
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain, who introduced this item
answering questions from Council and stating that action requested of Council approves a
resolution to begin the process of annexing approximately 431 acres of property generally
School and east of FM 1518, south of RAF
located around the new Corbett Junior High The fiscal impact has
Barnette, and north of Lower Seguin Road, all in Bexar County. ~, S ain
yet to be determined since notification has not been done on the property. p
stated the City will be responsible far providing City services to the property after
annexation. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized CouncilmembOlut on INo. w11-R-03VedsThecpvoted was
Councilmember Scaglioia to approve R
unanimous. Motion carrier
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4. Schertz Veteran's Memorial Plaza -- Discussion and consideration and/or action
regarding the proposal to change the name of the Schertz Veteran's Memorial Plaza to
Veteran's Memorial Plaza. (Mayor Baldwin/Don TaylorBob Cantu)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item briefing
Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Ms. Ruth Tienor and Mr. Mike Espinosa who stated
that they understand the reasons Council would like to have the name "of The City of
Schertz" somewhere on the title of the memorial, whether it be in the beginning or the
end. They also explained that the veteran's plaza will be for anyone, not just Schertz
residents. Ms. Tienor explained that the fundraising is in progress and also stated that she
appreciated the City for the opportunity to work with the Veterans Memorial Plaza
Committee.
Mayor, Council, and Staff thanked Ms. Tienor and her Committee for their work and
looks forward to the completion of the project.
Mayor and Council expressed their opinions that somewhere within the title of the
Veteran's Memorial Plaza the name "City of Schertz" should appear. Mayor Baldwin
stated that he believes that the committee will be able to decide how to accomplish this
and asked that they bring it back to Council at a later date when the facility has been
built. City Manager, Don Taylor stated that they are very excited that the Committee is
doing this project and that this is something that when it is finished, we all will be proud
of and something we all worked on together.
After considerable discussion, Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter
who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards that the Council take an action that
reaffirms that the City will provide the land, provide on going maintenance, agreeing to
provide electricity and water, and all of these in exchange for the name "Schertz Texas"
to be included somewhere in the official name, as the official name of the project. The
vote was unanimous Motion carried.
5. Annexation IH-3S - Conduct a public hearing and discussion by the City Council
concerning the annexation of approximately, 2.b +1- acres of land Iocated South of
Interstate 35 along the City's Northeastern Boundary, in Guadalupe County, Texas. (M.
Spain) (This is the first of two required public hearings).
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who introduced this item
answering questions from Council, and stating that action requested of Council is to
conduct one of the two required public hearings concerning the annexation of
approximately 2.6 +/- acres in the I-35 area that were inadvertently omitted from the
annexation completed on November 9, 2010. Timeline for annexation is as follows:
January 1 S, 2011 First Public Hearing
January 25, 2011 Second Public Hearing
February 15, 2011 First Annexation Reading of Ordinance
February 22, 2011 Final Annexation Reading of Ordinance.
Mr. Spain stated that staff recommends the City Council conduct the public hearing and
that no action is required of this item this evening.
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and as no one spoke; closed the public hearing
Mayor Baldwin opened the Public hearing, ven. Mayor Baldwin
asking far Council comments. No UChc hea.~i g m~mll be he d on 3anuary 25, 2011.
announced that the second required pu
Na action taken.
ouncil Rules of Conduct -Discussion and consideration andlor action making changes
6, C tem re uested by Mayor Pro-Tem
to the City of Schertz Council Rules of Conduct. (1 q
Carpenter). (M. Spain)
enter who introduced this item stating
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Carp
e 2006 adopted Rules of Procedures for City Coup el u sted, oolong with two t° er
th
couple of years and that Xs one of the reasons he q
uncilznembers, to place this on a future agenda. He oiac~~ e if Ceouncd a c des~n°t
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. that he thinks the Council needs to follow more closely g
to follow them).
ossible changes with his commentary
Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter covered the following p Attorne and Staff:
as well as commentary from the Mayor, CounciLmembers, City Y~
• Article 2, section 2.5
Article 4, sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.6, 4.9{d}
• Article 5, sections 5.1, 5.1(a), 5.1(e) .
Article 6, sections 6.1, 6.5, 6.06
Article 7, sections 7.1, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
Article 8, sections 8.4, S.S. $•12
Article 11, section 11.6
considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to prepare their
After
su ested changes to the current Rules of Procedures within oe o e ~~` wvieons by
gg Attorney. The City Attorney will p p
submit those to the City
ovidin a black-lined document for possible revisionta~n at th ~me. m would e
pr g enda for discussion. No actaan
placed back on a future ag
Consideration andlor action approving a resolution
~, Resolution No. 11-R 04
thorizin a regional water supply contract, and other matters in connection thexewi
au g
{3. Bierschwale)
er John Bierschwale who introduced
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manag eement with Schertz
this item stating that action requested of Council enters int wrt wgter to re onal water
SSLGC to transp ~
Sequin Lacal Government Corporation ( ) eement currently exists to transport
the Schert2 Water System. An agr eement
suppliers through
water through the Schertz Water System to Uni xsrtl~a Cwill ode vel water from SSLGC
adds the City of Converse to the list of suppl er 1,000 gallons. The estimated
through the Schertz lints 15 640 per yeare Staff Recommends approval.
revenue of approximate y ~ ,
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve resolution No. 11-R-04. The vote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
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.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned into executive session at 8: 00 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 8:35 p.m.
2. Resolution No. 11-R-02 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution
authorizing a Mutual Regional Water Supply Contract among the City, the City of
Seguin, the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation, and the San Antonio Water
System. {J. Bierschwale)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant Gity Manager John Biersehwale and General
Manager Alan Cockerell who introduced this item stating that action requested of
Council enters into a Mutual Regional Water Supply Contract between the City, the City
of Seguin, the Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) and the San
Antonio Water System {SAWS) to sell surplus SSLGC water to SAWS and the
construction and installation of various related water treatment and transport facilities and
equipment. A total savings for the City of Schertz of $9,972,451 over a ten year period
(2011-2020) or $997,245 per year for 10 years.
General Manager Alan Cockerell gave a brief PowerPoint answering questions from
Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who thanked Mr. Gary
Guy, Engineer for SAWS stating that this is a project they have worked on for a long
time; he also thanked Assistant City Manager John Bierschwaie for his work involved in
bringing this to a successful of the partnership.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Antuna to approve Resolution No. 11-R-02. The vote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned back into executive session at 8:42 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.074 the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 9:53 p.m.
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g, Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
Re uests and Announcements
Re nests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future Cats' Council
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agenda.
Ma or Baldwin requested that staff look into an ordinance prohibiting the use of cell
y texting in the City limits of 5chertz. Councilmembers concurred to
phones, especially
place this on a future agenda.
enter who reminded Council of the
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Carp rovide their
decision regarding the timeline for the next two weks,sso that he may bring a revised
comments to the City Attorney m
ordinance back for discussion.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for informatian.
- Ma or Baldwin recognized Councilmember Antuna wohom ~ Ci d Qf Broownsville. mg ~e
y limiting the use of lastic ba s, fr tY
information regarding ~ p g
11. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
. City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignmenattendedssignmentsbelow)
Continuing education events attended and to
Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
• Upcoming City Council agenda items ~ _
' reco ed Councilmember Fowler who stated that he attentdhee Saturday all
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Economic Development Corporation meeting. He also reminded Council o
day meeting.
Ma or Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that he attended a ribbon
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cutting last week in Universal City, at Lee Dental. He also stated that he attended today s
Schertz Chamber meeting.
Ma or Baldwin recognized Councilmember Antuna whoo~sttaofnewameembers, attended the
y ressed as to the am
S chertz Chamber meeting and was imp
Ma or Baldwin recognized Councilmember Edwards h rtz Chambeameeting and he too
y g as well as the S
Northeast Partnership meetm this week, new members.
was impressed at how the Chamber is growing
12. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who reminded Council
of the SchertzJSelma SK runlwalk this Saturday at 7:00 a.m., and also reminded them of
the 8:30 kickoff strategic planning meeting at the Schertz Center North "Northcliffe
Community Center"
Mr. Harris also reminded council to mark their calendars for January 31, 2011 and
February 2, 2011, for the Gateway Planning session which starts at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the Civic Center, he invited anyone interested to attend and bring their comments.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no fiuther action, Mayor Bald n adjo ed the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, TRMC, MMC City Secretary
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