04-26-2011 MinutesNIINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Apri126, 2011
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April
26, 2011, 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
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Mayor Pro -Tern Michael Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember George Antuna
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Attorney Michael Spain
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Cauncilmember Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of
the United States and State of Texas.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned into executive session at 5:02 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.074 the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, ar dismissal of the City Manager.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 6:11 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
• Hal Baldwin Scholarship Golf Tournament Update and Check Presentation (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks & Recreation Director George Logan and City Manager Don
Taylor. Mx. Logan presented a check in the amount of $14,000 on the proceeds received for
the first Hal Baldwin Scholarship Golf Tournament. Mayor Baldwin and City Manager Don
Taylor introduced the following members of the golf tournament committee who were present:
Amy Sellers, Allison Gorzell, Erin Matlock, Patty Horan, Sherry Davis, Mary Spence, Sandy
Bryant, and Brenda Dennis.
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Others on the committee not present were: 3ames Walters, Suzanne Cummings, Earnest
Spradling, John Correu, and Sarah Gonzalez. Mayor Baldwin and City Manager Don Taylor
thanked the committee far their hard work in planning the golf tournament.
• Media Relations Department Update and introduction of new employees (B. Bailey)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Media Rela#ions Department Director Brad Bailey who introduccd
the new employees: Event Facilities ~ Account Manager, Celina Blair; Schertz Tales Account
Manager, Chris Matzenbacher; and Event Facilities Admin, Linda Ervin. Utilizing a
PowerPaint presentation, each staff member provided information on their respective activities.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr. Robert Westbrook, 12214 Lost Meadows, who came forward
stating that he 15 running for the SCUCISD School Board and would appreciate everyone's
support.
Workshop -(Discussion b_v Couuncil to_provide uidance to staff)
A. Air Quality Control -- Stricter Emissions Standards. (D. Taylor/M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Dan Taylor who stated that a few months ago the
City was involved in annexing an area in Comal County. At that time the Gity was made
aware of a proposed rock crushing facility. The citizens expressed concerns, such as
property values decreasing, air quality, eta, Mr. Taylor stated that Council at that time
expressed interest and wanted the City to look into possibly passing a resolution or an
ordinance regulating and tightening up the air quality control in the Gity. He stated at that
time there was a state agency (TCEQ) that takes care of this; we have to be careful.
Anything the City does may not hinder an industry coming in and would require technical
advice. He stated that the City does not have staff available with the technical experience.
Mr. Taylor stated that anything the City came up with would require the guidance of
someone with technical experience in air quality control.
Mayor Baldwin stated that on this subject, he attended a recent TCEQ hearing regarding
the quarry that is coming in, which would put a rock crushing facility within our City
limits. He stated that he was very disappointed in the hearing, but that was the final
hearing of TCEQ, and final decision. There was not an opportunity at that time to be heard
because TCEQ was not taking any input other than the two attorneys of the two sides, but
that they did thank him for coming. Mayor Baldwin stated that he did learn that the City
needed to be involved in all the public hearings regarding these issues. He further stated
that the first hearings were about a year and a half ago and that it was too late for the City
to get involved and the City needs to be involved in these in the future. Lastly, Mayor
Baldwin stated that the City does need to monitor the air quality in this area especially
since this area is our planned growth area.
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who sta#ed that we did get
involved late in the rock crushing facility, but the only reason we got involved at all was
the City started annexation proceedings up in that area and the citizens in the area made us
aware of it and were concerned. He stated that even though we were not able to influence
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TCEQ, the citizens were very grateful for the City's interest and sensitivity to their
concerns.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Antuna who concurred with the statements
above and would like the City to be better stewards of the area in concerns of air quality.
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. Ordinance No. 11-M-10 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance setting dates
for the end of terms of members of certain City boards, commissions, and committees;
repealing all ordinances or resolutions or parts of ordinances ar resolutions in conflict with
this ordinance; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (B. DennislM. Spain)
2. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 19, 2011.
3. Appointments/Reappointments/ Resignations to Boards and Commissions/Committees
- Consideration and/or action regarding appointments) resignations to Boards and
Commission/Committees. (B. Dennis/C. Raleigh)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Cauncihnember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 3. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
Requests and Announcements
4. Requests by Mayor and Councihnembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
None were given.
5. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
None were given.
b. Announcements by Mayor and Councihxiembers
Mayor Baldwin stated that the City had received 55 applications for the position of the City
Manager and that the Council has narrowed it down to four and will probably be setting up
interviews very soon.
7. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who reminded Council that
on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center is the Schertz Sweetheart Pageant
and invited all to attend.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned back into executive session at 6:58 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened back into regular session at 8:07 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
8. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin announced that the Council will be interviewing the following for
the position of the City Managex: Mr. John Kessell, Mr. John Bierschwale; Mr. Frank
Robinson, and Mr. Ronald Wilde.
Adiournnxertt
As there was no further action,
Darned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Brenda Demos, TRMC, MMC City Secretary
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