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MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 18,2005, in
the Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin presiding, Council
Members Carl Douglas, John Trayhan, Tony Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. The
following member was absent: Reginna Agee. Also present were City Manager, Don
Taylor, Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale and City Secretary Judy Tokar
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 PROCLAMATION - National Crime Prevention Month.
Mayor Baldwin read the proclamation and made the presentation to Police Chief
Starr.
#3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES.
Fire Chief Elroy Friesenhahn introduced Firefighter Gary Williams.
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#4
HEARING OF RESIDENTS.
Robert Brockman,I 000 Elbel Road said he wanted to know if the City was going
to extend the length ofthe gate at the low water crossing on Cibolo Creek.
#5 CONSENT AGENDA:
The following items may be acted upon in one motion. No separate discussion or
action is necessary unless requested by the Mayor or a Councihnember, in which
event those items will be pulled for separate consideration:
A. Approve minutes of Special Workshop Session September 6 and
September 14, Workshop Session of September 28,2005,
and Regular Session of September 4, 2005.
B.ORDINANCE: Final reading of Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances,
revising Chapter 18 - Traffic and Motor Vehicle, Section 18-32, Stop
Intersections.
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ORDINANCE: Action on an Ordinance by the City Council of the City
of Schertz, Texas amending the Unified Development Code (UDC)
Ordinance 96-S-28 by rezoning 4.0+ acres out of the Rafael Garza Survey,
Abstract No. 98. Comal County, Texas from Pre-Development (PD) to
Manufacturing District -Light (M-l)
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D.
Approve the request from the Schertz Chamber of Commerce to lease
office space.
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E. Cancel the Council Workshop Session on Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
Mayor Baldwin pulled the minutes of October 4, 2005 from the consent agenda
they were not finished.
Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Douglas to
approve Consent Agenda Item 5(A). The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
Councilmember Douglas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilenchik
to approve Consent Agenda Items B-E. The vote was as follows:
AYES; Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS; None
CONSIDERATION FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:
#6
Discussion and Action on resolving traffic problem on Schertz Parkway at
Legacy Oaks.
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Mr. Taylor said the staff had done a lot of research and it was indicated the right
turn only from Legacy Oaks onto Schertz Parkway was not recorded on the
original site plat. It was his suggestion and also staff s that the item is given to
TSAC for study and recommendation.
Councilmember Douglas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to
follow the staffs recommendation and give to TSAC for study and make a
recommendation. The vote was as follows;
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS; None
#7 Discussion and Action on the process to select the City's official newspaper
Councilmember Douglas made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to
request proposals for the legal notices from the Herald Zeitung, Daily
Commercial Recorder, Express News and the Seguin Gazette. The vote was as
follows;
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
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#8
Discussion and Action on the appointment of a Resource Person on the
Charter Review Commission.
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Douglas
to appoint Ken Greenwald as a Resource Advisor on the Charter Review
Commission. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#9 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
Mr. Taylor reported the dirt was being brought in for the new ball fields behind
the Recreational Facility.
#10 Items by Council
General Announcements
Council Member Carpenter
. Meet with Lions Club & SAMY regarding soccer field on Maske Road
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Council Member Wilenchik
. Thanked the staff that attended the annual fundraiser for the Humane
Society Dinner at Garden Ridge Community Center
. Asked when the Investment Advisory Committee plans to meet
Council Member Trayhan
No comments
Council Member Douglas
. On Friday will be last sign committee meeting
. Announced will be available to meet with citizens on Friday in the
Conference Room from 9:00 am and 12:00 noon.
. Attended the EDC Strategic Steering Planning meeting
#11 Items by Mayor Baldwin
Assistant City Manager, John Bierschwale announced the dedication of the
municipal building for Steve Simonson would be Friday, October 22, 2005 at
10:00 a.m. in front at the flagpole.
Mayor Baldwin closed the regular meeting at 7;32 p.m. to go into executive
session.
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#12 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, Sub-Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, to discuss the applicants applying
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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#13 Action on appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Carpenter to re-appoint David Richmond and Gary Wallace and appoint Kevin
Grant to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a two-year term. The vote was
as follows:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#14 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
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