05-03-2011 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 3, 2011
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 3,
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 David Scagliola
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
City Attorney Michael Spain
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Councilmember Jim Fowler was absent.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro -Tern Carpenter
Councilmember George Antuna
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Attorney Katherine Tapley
Deputy City Secretary Cynthia Raleigh
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.
Mayor Pro -Tern Carpenter 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 who were in the audience this evening:
• Life Scout, Alex Akeroyd, Troop 51
• First Class Scout, Michael Griffith, Troop 512
• First Class Scout, Jacob Copley, Troop 512
• Cub Scout, Lance Paprocki, Pack 323
PROCLAMATION
Proclamation Municipal Clerks Week
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Deputy City Secretary Cynthia
Raleigh, and Records Coordinator Traci Paprocki and read the proclamation recognizing
National Municipal Clerks Week.
PRESENTATIONS
• Award presentation regarding Schertz Sweetheart Court as 3rd Place Winner in the Fiesta
Flambeau Parade (E. Matlock)
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Specialist Erin Matlock who
introduced Mr. William Untiedt with the Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association who stated
that the young ambassadors, the Schertz Sweetheart Court participated in the 2011 Fiesta
Flambeau Parade on April 16, 2011 and their City of Schertz float captured third place out
of more than 20 entries in the Community Organization category. Mr. Untiedt presented
the 3rd place plaque to Mayor Hal Baldwin.
• City Secretary and Records Management department update /presentations (B. Dennis, C.
Raleigh, T. Paprocki)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Deputy City Secretary Cynthia
Raleigh, and Records Coordinator Traci Paprocki who provided information regarding the
duties, responsibilities and activities of the City Secretary's office and Records
Management.
• Presentation/discussion and possible action regarding Landmark Property designations
(D. Weirtz)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Historical Preservation Committee Chair Dean Weirtz who
provided Council information of the following applications for Landmark Property
Designations answering questions from Council:
• Historic Landmark Designation St. Joseph's Chapel, 386 N. Castell
• Heritage Neighborhood Designation Armando Z. Perez, 216 Lee Street
• Heritage Neighborhood Designation Pedro Perez, Sr., 212 Lee Street
• Heritage Neighborhood Designation Daniel J. and Dianne Gembarowski,
401 First Street
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve all four designations. The vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried.
Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Weirtz for the hard work he does with the Committee.
Hearing of Residents
No one spoke.
Discussion and /or Action Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 26, 2011.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Antuna to approve the minutes of April 26, 2011. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
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2. Resolution No. 11-R-23 -- Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution regarding
an Amended and Restated Agreement with the Schertz Chamber of Commerce. (J.
BierschwalelM. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who stated that action requested
of Council approves amending an agreement with the Schertz Chamber of Commerce. The
amendment clarifies the obligations of both parties to best utilize resources to promote the
City and the interests of the Chamber. The annual impact of $59,128 from the Hotel/Motel
Occupancy Tax is a budgeted amount. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Antuna who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Carpenter to postpone this item until the new City Manager had been hired. The vote
3 -1 with Councilmember Scagliola voting no. Motion Carried
3. Resolution No. 11 -R -25 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an Amendment to the Regional Water Supply Contract between SSLGC and the City of
Converse. (J. BierschwalelA. Cockerell/M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale, and City Attorney
Michael Spain who stated that action requested of Council approves an amendment to the
Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation regional water supply contract. The cities
of Schertz and Seguin consent to provide the City of Converse additional time to acquire
land and easements required for the delivery point by negotiation rather than
condemnation. The amendment also deletes a reference to an elevated storage tank, since
delivery will be into a ground storage tank. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Resolution No. 11 -R -25. The vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried.
4. Resolution No: 11 -R -26 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
approval of Regional Mutual Aid Agreements. (D. Covington/D. Wait) .
Mayor Baldwin recognized Fire Chief David Covington and EMS Director Dudley Wait
who stated that action requested of Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into
standard Fire or EMS Mutual Aid Agreements without specific City Council approval.
Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Resolution No. 11 -R -26. The vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
Mayor Baldwin adjourned into executive session at 7:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Consultation with City Attorney
regarding Litigation, pending litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code —
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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 into regular session at 9:10 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
5. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
Requests and Announcements
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items requested.
7. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
No request given.
8. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Antuna who announced the most recent
recognition of Clemens High School being named one of the top ten High Schools in the
greater San Antonio area by a non profit organization called "Children at Risk" as well as
made the top ten list of the "Most improved Schools "; and also that Steel High School was
ranked 18a' out of the 64 schools. Councilmember Antuna stated that he will not be able to
attend the Sweetheart ceremony Thursday; his company is celebrating being in business for
100 years.
Mayor Baldwin stated that he wanted to remind everyone of the Merritt Lakeside Senior
Village groundbreaking ceremonies on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., and the
Sweetheart Pageant, which starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Baldwin stated he wanted to relay to Chuck McCollough and the others with the
Media Relations Department what a great tribute this month in the Schertz Tales to honor
the girls at the different high schools in the athletic activities. He mentioned that his
grandson's photo was also in the issue where he was on the 17'' hole of the recent Hal
Baldwin Scholarship Golf Tournament.
9. Announcements by City Manager
None given.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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renda Dennis, TRMC, MMC City Secretary
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