01-25-2011 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 25, 2U11
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
January 25, 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 Cedric Edwards
Mayor Pro Tem Michael Carpenter
Councihnernber David Scagliola
Staff Present: City Manager Dan Taylor Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Assistant City Manager David Harris City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Deputy City Secretary Cynthia Raleigh
Councilmember GeorgeAntuna was absent.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:01 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.
PRESENTATION
• Presentation of award for Library design by the American institute of Architects {Geoff
Edwards, Kell Mufloz Architects}
Geoff Edwards presented an award to Mayor Baldwin and Council for the design of the
Schertz Library by the American Institute of Architects.
Hearin of Residents
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following who signed up to speak:
• Mr. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester, briefed the Council regarding the expansion of I-
10 between Seguin and San Antonio. Mr. Greenwald updated the Council on the status
of SH-130.
• Earl Hartzog, 3700 Whitefield, briefed the Council regarding the Board of Adjustments
denying the request for the exception of the parking spaces required as requested by
Caterpillar. He stated he would like Council to review the UDC regarding number of
spaces required,
• Ida Hardy, Director of the Schertz Area Senior Center, briefed the Council regarding the
schedule of activities and special events for January through March for the Senior Center.
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• Philip Johnson, 1056 Curtiss Ave, briefed the Council regarding a DWI accident that
occurred in front of his home that totaled his vehicle. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern
for safety of children and others. Mr. Johnsan asked Council to consider banning the use
of cell phones while driving without the use of a hands free device.
Discussion andlor Action Items
1. Minutes -Consideration andlor action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 18, 2011.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councihnember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to apprave the January 18, 2011 minutes. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
2. Resolution No. 11-R-OS - Consideradan andlor action approving a resolution calling a
General Election with the City of Cibolo, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority, Green Valley
Special Utility District and Schertz- Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
(SCUCISD) to be held on May 14, 2011 for the purpose of electing Councilmembers -for
Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5; making provision far the conduct of a joint election;
contracting with the Elections Administrator of Guadalupe County to conduct this election.
(B. Dennis)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis, who introduced this item stating
that she has been meeting with the different entities since December to set up a Joint
Election. She stated that the action requested Council approve the joint May 14, 2011
general election with the City of Cibolo, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA),
Green Valley Special Utility District and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD {SCUCISD),
as well as approve a contract for election services with Guadalupe County Election
Administrator. Fiscal impact is estimated at a cost of $5,032 which is a budgeted item.
Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councihnember Scagliola to apprave Resolution No. 11-R-O5. Yote was unanimous.
Motion carried.
3. Annexation IH-35 - Conduct a public hearing and discussion by the City Council
concerning the annexation of approximately, 2.6 +l- acres of land located South of
Interstate 35 along the City's Northeastern Boundary, in Guadalupe County, Texas. (M.
Sanchez) {This is the second of two required public hearings}.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez, who
introduced this item stating that this is the second required public hearing regarding the
annexation of approximately 2.b acres in the I-35 area that were inadvertently omitted from
the annexation completed on November 9, 2010. Timeline for the annexation is as follows:
January 1 S, 2011 First Public Hearing
January 25, 2011-Second and Final Pubic Hearing
February I5, 2011-First Annexation Reading
February 22, 2011~econd and Final Annexation Reading
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Staff recommends approval. Ms. Sanchez stated that staff recommends the City Council
conduct the public hearing and take comments as requested and close the public hearing.
She stated that no action is required of this item this evening.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing, and as no one spoke, closed the public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin asked for Council comments. Na Council comments were given. Mayor
Baldwin announced that the first reading of the Ordinance will be on February 15, 2011.
No action taken.
4. Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation FY 2010111 Budget Amendment -
Consideration and/or action approving a budget amendment for the FY 2010111 Schertz-
Seguin Local Government Corporation. {A. Cockerel!}
Mayor Baldwin recognized General Manager, Alan Cockerel!, who introduced this item
stating that action requested Council approve a budget amendment that transfers $3,426
from Technical Services to Capital Outlay for purchase of a new vehicle. The vehicle
was approved in the budget, but the bid amount was higher than expected. Schertz-
Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) requests City Council approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve the FY 2010!11 budget transfer amendment. The
vote was unanimous. Mofion carriert:
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 and Section 551.074 the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager and City
Secretary.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned into executive session at 6:39 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayan Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 7:03 p.m.
5. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
1Vo action taken.
Re uests and Announcements
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmernbers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No requests given.
7. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
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1Vo requests given.
8. 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 Councihnember Fowler who stated that he attended the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting on January 24, 2011. He briefed Council that the
Advisory Board is working on a No Smoking Ordinance for City Parks, the permission to
ride horses in Crescent Bend Park, and signage issues in Crescent Bend Park.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Counciltnember Scagliola wha stated that he attended The
Ribbon Cutting for ReMax. He thanked staff for the Strategic Planning session on January
22, 2011.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Edwards who also thanked staff for the Strategic
Planning session an January 22, 2011.
Mayor Baldwin announced that on February 1, 2011 he will be attending a SAWS board
meeting to officially sign the water contracts.
9. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who stated that he would be out of the
office Thursday and Friday for a conference in Austin with new City Managers. Mr. Taylor
also stated that he would be out of the offce January 31St through February 3`a having minor
eye surgery.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager -David Harris who reminded Council
about the Schertz Planning Charrette, January 31, 2011-February 2, 2011, with Gateway
Planning from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Center and invited anyone interested to
attend and bring their comments. Mr. Harris also invited the Council to attend the lunch
meeting January 31, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic Center.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Bald~f~~ meeting at 7:08 p.m.
ATTEST: ~ ~~-~~tl1'~
renda Dennis, TRMC, MMC City Secretary
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