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REGULAR MEETING
May 10, 2011
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 10,
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
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro -Tern Michael Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Attorney Michael Spain
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
Plaque presentation to the Heritage Neighborhood Residents (D. Weirtz/Mayor Baldwin)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Dean Weirtz, Chair of the Historical Preservation Committee
who introduced the following recipients of the "Heritage Neighborhood" designation:
- Mr. Pedro Perez, Sr. —212 Lee Street, Designated #1
- Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Gembarowski -- 401 First Street, Designated #2
- Mr. Armando Z. Perez — 216 Lee Street, Designated #3
Mayor Baldwin and Mr. Weirtz presented each with a plaque of dedication.
Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter arrived at 6:30 p.m.
Book presentations: The Nature Within — Crescent Bend Nature Park and Crescent Bend
Nature Park — Birds & Habitat by C.A. Mallard (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks & Recreation & Community Services Director George
Logan who introduced Ms. Ann Mallard, Author of "The Nature Within — Crescent Bend
Nature Park and Crescent Bend Nature Park — Birds & Habitat ". Ms. Mallard presented
Council signed copies of "The Nature Within — Crescent Bend Nature Park and Crescent
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Bend Nature Park — Birds & Habitat ". Mr. Logan stated that all the pictures were taken at
Crescent Bend Nature Park and appreciated all the work that Ms. Mallard had done. He
stated that she has generously provided all this information for the City to use on our Web
page; and will be available through our Crescent Bend QR Code Program for a virtual trail
system which will be posted in the Park. He stated what this means is that once
individuals view the information on -line many will be coming to the park to look for these
birds. Ms. Mallard thanked the City for the reality of the park and the opportunity; Ms.
Mallard thanked everyone involved in maintaining the park. Mr. Logan stated that the
books are available at our local "Wild Birds Unlimited" off FM 3009 and on her website.
Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Mallard for her generous donation and work on the books.
PROCLAMATION
• Public Works Week
Mayor Baldwin read and presented the proclamation to the Public Works Department.
Mayor and Council thanked the department for all they do.
• Public Works Department update /presentation (S. Willoughby)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Public Works Director Sam Willoughby, Public Works
Superintendent Jim Hooks, and Business Office Manager Carol Spence who provided
information regarding the duties, responsibilities, and activities of the Public Works
Department and their respected areas. Mayor and Council again thanked the departments
for what they do for the City.
Mayor Baldwin stated that he would like to have Public Affairs Director Brad Bailey come
forward for a special presentation. Mayor Baldwin stated that recently Mr. Bailey received an
"Award of Merit" (El Bronce Award) from the Public Relations Society of America. The
award read "to B. E. Bailey, Schertz Public Affairs Director and Publisher of Schertz
Magazine" for Unconventional Marketing and Public Relations. This award was presented at
the 2011 Del Oro Awards Ceremony in San Antonio on May 5, 2011.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
• Mr. Randy Taylor, 517 Cedar Trail, who spoke regarding renovations at the Blue Ridge
Center and the problems he is having, requesting Council assistance. Mayor Baldwin and
City Manager Don Taylor stated that staff will be setting up a meeting with him to go over
the plans and answer the questions Mr. Taylor had.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Ms. Maggie Titterington, President, Schertz Chamber of
Commerce (SCOC), who provided information regarding the proposed amendments to the
Schertz Chamber of Commerce lease agreement.
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• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who spoke regarding the duplicate traffic signals on 1H 35
& FM 3009. Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale stated that TxDot is replacing the
old signals and once the new ones are on -line the old would be removed.
Discussion and /or Action Items
Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Special
Meeting of May 2, 2011 and the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2011.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 2, 2011,
and the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2011. The vote was 4 -1 with Councilmember Fowler
abstaining. Motion carried.
2. Ordinance No. 117S -11 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action on a
request to rezone approximately 23.72 + /- acres of land from Single Family
Residential/Agricultural District (R -A) to Manufacturing District Light (M -1) and General
Business District (GB). The property is more specifically described as a portion of the
Richard Mockert Survey No. 316, Abstract No. 497, County Block 5064, City of Schertz,
Bexar County, Texas, generally located on Lower Seguin Road approximately 1246 feet
east of Loop 1604. First Reading (M. Sanchez/M. Sanchez)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez who stated
that action requested of Council approves rezoning of approximately 23.72 +/- acres of
land from Single Family ResidentiallAgriculturaI District (R -A) to Manufacturing District
Light (M -1) and General Business (GB). The property is generally located on Lower
Seguin Road approximately 1246 feet of Loop 1604. Ms. Sanchez stated that the Planning
and Zoning Commission approved this at their meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2011, with a
recommendation to forward to City Council for approval.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the following:
Ms. Betty Tate, 7905 Tate Drive, who asked questions regarding the development and how
it would affect drainage, but was not opposed to the zone change.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded Mayor Pro -
Tem Carpenter to approve Ordinance No. 11 -S -11 first reading. The vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried.
3. Resolution No. 11 -R -27 -- Consideration and/or action approving a resolution authorizing
an Interlocal Agreement among the City of Schertz, the City of Cibolo, and SCUCISD to
provide police support to SCUCISD. (J. Bierschwale/M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale and City Attorney
Michael Spain who stated that action requested of Council approves an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement to provide the following:
- Police services to SCUCISD Schools
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- An on- campus police officer at Samuel Clemens High School and patrol for the
remaining schools within the limits of Schertz. Fiscal impact of approximately
$150,000 to be reimbursed by the school district. Mr. Bierschwale addressed questions
from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Carpenter to approve Resolution No. 11 -R -27. The vote was unanimous. Motion
Carried.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned into executive session at 7:20 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 —
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 9:55 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
4. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler that pursuant to the work the Council has been doing the last
several weeks, he moves to offer the position of City Manager for the City of Schertz to
Mr. John Kessel effective on or about June 1, 2011 and pending finalization of contract
negotiations. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
Requests and Announcements
5. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Cedric Edwards who requested Council revisit
the Schertz Chamber amended agreement and wants this placed on the next agenda.
Councilmember George Antuna stated that they had agreed to revisit this after the new City
Manager had been hired.
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember David Scagliola who asked for the following
information:
- Status and update regarding the gang activity in NorthCliffe, City Manager Don Taylor
stated that the Police Department is aware of the problem and they have stepped up
patrols.
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Was the City going to have a Town Hall meeting regarding the waterline going in at
Aviation Heights? City Manager Don Taylor stated that he talked with the HOA
President and provided him information on completion dates. City Engineer Larry
Dublin stated that they could have a meeting, but by the time it was scheduled the
project would be completed.
Will the City be meeting with Mr. Larry Taylor regarding the Blue Ridge Center
project? City Manager Don Taylor stated that they have had several meetings with Mr.
Taylor regarding his project and that he wants to deviate from the requirements of the
UDC, but that he and staff would be setting up another meeting to assist in his
questions.
7. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who announced he attended the
following last week:
• Schertz Sweetheart Pageant on Thursday, May 5, 2011,
• Groundbreaking ceremony at the Merritt Lakeside Village on Thursday, May 5,
2011
• Attended the New Braunfels Sanger Wine Fest this weekend where the City of
Schertz was center stage. He mentioned that they had rented our stage for their
festival this past weekend and thanked the Facilities Department for setting it up
and taking it down for them.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Cedric Edwards who stated that he wanted to
give credit where credit was due to the Police and EMS Department as there has been a
tremendous amount of activity in Schertz recently; he wanted to particularly give credit to
the staff that supports both the departments.
He stated that the wanted again to give credit where credit was due to Councilmember Jim
Fowler for receiving his Bachelor of Art in Biblical Theology. Councilmember Edwards
read the following: "The Administration Faculty of 2011 request the honor of your
presence at the Baptist University of the Americas Commencement Ceremony, Saturday,
May 14a' at 2:00 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church on 319 East Mulberry Avenue ".
Councilmember Edwards stated that Councilmember Fowler is graduating once again.
Mayor and Council congratulated Mr. Fowler on his accomplishment.
Mayor Baldwin announced the following:
An Open House public meeting is scheduled regarding the expansion from two lanes to
four on Loop 1604, from Lower Seguin Road to 11135 on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the
Judson Middle School Cafeteria, 9695 Schafer Road, 5 to 7 p.m.
Mayor Baldwin congratulated Mr. John Kessel on being named the new City Manager
based upon contract negotiations and also wanted to thank Assistant City Manager John
Bierschwale for his years of service to the City of Schertz and the fact that he and Mr.
Kessel were both the strongest candidates out of the 55 candidates they had received.
Mayor Baldwin again stated he wanted to thank Mr. Bierschwale, that the City could not
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have gotten where they are today without him, and that the Council agrees with their
decision as to the City having a strong, young, and energetic team of John Kessel, John
Bierschwale and David Harris taking the reins and running the City and look forward to
great things out of the three of them.
Mayor Baldwin announced the following: Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Schertz Civic
Center Social Hour 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., Fiesta Theme "Schertz EMS" which
winds up EMS week. Mayor Baldwin stated that EMS week starts May 15 through May
215`. Mayor Baldwin recognized EMS Director Dudley'Wait who provided the following:
• May 15, 2011, the 2011 Schertz EMS Golf Tournament will be held at Olympia
Hills Golf and Conference Center, Universal City with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
Player fees are $60 per person or $240 for a team of four. Money raised helps fund
community outreach programs as well as the Bobbie Dilworth Scholarship Fund.
May 16th through May 20a', Schertz EMS will visit area elementary schools to tell
- students about safety and show them EMS ambulances.
May 17a' Schertz HEB Night Out from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the supermarket
Schertz EMS partners with HEB to show kids and adults the inside of an
ambulance. The event ends on May 20 with a free EMS extravaganza at the
Forum at Olympia Parkway parking lot. Please visit the City's website for more
details.
8. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who stated the City has
been receiving several calls from people in the Laura Heights Subdivision, including real
estate agents, current and prospective homeowners asking when the City of Schertz will
begin the process of realigning this subdivision and the surrounding areas from East
Central Independent School District to the Schertz - Cibolo- Universal City Independent
School District. Mr. Harris stated a letter will be going out to the sales and real estate
agents, and prospective buyers, that the City of Schertz does not control this process, and
that this process is handled by the school districts which, as you are aware, are separate
political entities from the City.
Mr. Harris also stated that in the newspaper recently there was an article on Comal and
Guadalupe County starting a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Specifically the
cities of New Braunfels and Sevin are looking to start the MPO, community kick off
meeting is scheduled for May 12 . Mr. Harris stated that the Cities of Schertz and Cibolo
are part of the San Antonio MP 0, but just to be aware that this is going on, that he will be
double checking to make sure this will not be affecting our status with the San Antonio
MP 0.
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As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin djourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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Brenda Dennis, TRMC, MMC City Secretary
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