03-13-2012 Minutes1VIINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2012
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on March 13,
2012, 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 Michael Carpenter
Mayor Pro-Tem David Scagliola
Councilrx~ember George Antuna
Staff Present:
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Katherine Tapley
Councilmember Cedric Edwards was absent.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Executive Director David Harris
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.
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 the State of Texas.
City Events
Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris/J. Bierschwale)
• March 20, 2012, 12:00 p.m., 16~' Annual Employee Remembrance Day, Public Works
• March 20, 2012, 11:30 a.m., Schertz Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
• March 22 and March 23, 2012, 46~' Annual Texas Legislative Conference, New
Braunfels Civic Conference Center
• March 23, 2012, 12:30 p.m., SCUCISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament,
Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center.
Presentation
• Lone Star Rail District (D.. Harris/J. Black}
Mayor Baldwin recognized Lone Star Rail District Director/OpexationS Manager Joe Black and
District Senior Administrator Alison Schulze who pxovided a briefing on the Lone Star Rail
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District activities. A complete copy of the report can be obtained through the City. Some of the
highlights included the following:
- What are the challenges.
- The objectives of the Lone Star Rail District (Created by the Legislative)
- Why Regional Rail fax CentrallSouth Texas.
- Jurisdictions and Service Area.
Financial and Economic benefits of LSTAR -Forecast Through 2030:
- Basic facts about the LSTAR proposed service:
- What are some of the benefits of the Urban Freight Rail Bypass, and what would the
include?
- What's happened so far.
- What's happening now.
- What happens next.
• Schertz Chamber of Commerce Update (D. Harris/M.Titterington)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Chamber President Maggie Titterington who provided a briefing
regarding the activities of the Chamber as well as provided information on. upcoming events.
Ms. Titterington also presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the University of Oklahoma
Chamber Excellence Training Seminar that was held the week of March 5, 2012, in Dallas,
Texas, that she attended.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councihnember Antuna who thanked Ms. Titterington for all she is
doing fox the Chamber. He asked for her to explain her current project of an Industrial Chamber.
Ms. Titterington briefed the Cooncil on what the Industrial Chamber is and what it will do far
these types of businesses in Schertz. Councilmember Antuna mentioned that the industrial
businesses in Schertz need to use the Schertz Charrsber as a resource.
Councilmember Antuna asked Ms. Titterington what was the current chamber member count.
Ms. Titterington indicated that the current member count is up 220 members; 85% are small
businesses and corporate businesses and 15% are industrial based business members.
Councilman Antuna would like for the industrial based businesses to feel that they are truly part
of the process and part of the City and would like the Chamber to provide a different type of
training and meetings that are custom for the industrial based businesses. Ms. Titterington
mentioned that the industrial businesses in Schertz are pleased and interested with the City and
would like to participate, but are very busy and they do not have the manpower at this time to
com~rnit to different events. Cauncilmember Antuna reiterated the importance of getting these
businesses involved with the City and the Chamber.
• Library Department Update (D. Harris/G. Douglas}
Mayor Baldwin recognized Library Director Gail Douglas, Assistant Library Director Melissa
Uhlhorn, Youth Services Librarian April Toman, and Adult Services Librarian Lizzi Blase who
provided an update regarding the activities of the Library. Some of the highlights included:
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What's new an the department:
- Courtyard sculpture garden -project that has been adopted by the Schertz Public
Library Advisory Board
- Planter boxes in front of library -these were donated to the Library as part of an
Eagle Scout Project
- Genealogy project -the high school year books were donated to the Library and can
be found in the Genealogy room
- The Read Before Bookstore - is a used book store located inside the Library wholly
operated by volunteers under the guidance of the Library Advisory Board. All
materials in the store are donations from the community or library discards. Proceeds
from the store are used to fund library programming and special projects.
- Electronic Resources -Lone Star Digital Library -Download audio books, eBooks;
Mango Languages -online language learning system that teaches real conversation
skills for practical communication; Morningstar Investments -provides independent
investment research and analysis in the U.S. and in major international markets with
data and analyst reports; America's News by Newsbank - offexs tens of millions .of
current and archived full-text articles-from news sources nationwide in a single, fully
searchable online database.
- Adult Progranuning -computer courses, resume and employment workshops, Wii for
seniors, Quality Club, The Book Ends -- monthly book club discussion, Genealogy
group
- Youth Programming -.Weekly storytimes, weekly afternoon elementary progranns,
reading buddies, book parties, Mother Goose on the Loose, eechonic gaming and
crafts
• EMS Department Update (D, HarrislD. Wait)
Mayor Baldwin recognized EMS Director Dudley Wait who provided a briefing regarding the
Ambulance Purchase Update. Highlights included the following:
Current Fleet:
- 4 Front line ambulances
International chassis
Safety interior in 3 of 4
Year Models: 2004 to 2007
Reliable yet expensive to maintain
286,465 miles on oldest
- 2 Reserve ambulances
Ford Chassis
Year Models: 199b to 1999
Getting tired
248,687 miles on oldest
New units, new ideas:
_ ___ - Medics Ied process on interior design
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- Fleet Services provided input on chassis choice
- Sprinter vs. Chevy Van
Next Generation:
- Smaller, safer, less expensive
- Medics secured at ail times
- Can reach majority patient and equipment
- Lower maintenance, increased mileage
- Will change some operations, but minimal irripact overall
The Pdan:
- If consensus, go out for bid
- Plan for two ambulances, and allow bid results to help setting final unknowns
- Have ambulances in place by late summer or early fall
- Fleet maintenance will help with decision of letting go of any reserve ambulances
Mayor Baldwin moved to fhe consent agenda.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is considered to be selfiexplanatory and will be enacted- by the Council with
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed fiom the
Consent Agenda upon the xequest by the Mayor or a Councilmember.
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 6, 2012.
2. Resolution No. 12-R-24 -Consideration and/or action approving a resolution amending the
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation by-laws, providing for severability; repealing
conflicting resolutions, and establishing an effective date. {J. Bierschwale/A. Cockerels)
Mayor Baldwin read the following caption into record:
RESOLUTION NO. Z2-R-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OF THE CIBOLO VALLEY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
3. Appointments) Reappointments and Resignations to City Boards, Commissions and
Committees -Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/reappointments, and
resignations to City Boards, Commissions and Committees.
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• Appointment of Gary Preston as an alternate member to the Transportation Safety
Advisory Commission (TSAC).
• Appointment of Johnie McDow as an alternate member to the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Antuna to approve the consent agenda items 1, 2, and 3. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
HearinE of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fall
out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3
minutes. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of
specff c factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in
response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding
offrcer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, rovill tali on those persons who have
signed up to speak in the of°der they have registered.
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following who spoke regarding the issues v;~ith their homes and Pulte
Homebuilders as well as requesting that the Fairhaven issues be placed on a future agenda.
• Brian & Peggy Benavides, 5237 Brookline
• Bruce Touve, 5213 Brookline
• Faye Touve, 5213 Brookline
• Eray Yilmaz, 3616 Storm Ridge
• Lori Gillin, 5564 Columbia, first time speaking
• Ken Russel, 6434 Mule Deer
• Ryan Mahoney, 5233 Columbia
• Jan Lapham, 5236 Columbia
• Stephanie Quinn, 5524 Columbia
• Omar & Priscilla Mendoza, 5348 Storm King
• Molly Casas, 5228 Brookline
• Ralph Hogue, 660 Rooster Run
• Tricia Mattison, Home Owners for Better Building
• Janet Ahmad, Home Owners for Better Building, also requested an item be placed on a
future agenda.
Mr. Kessel clarified that the City has met with several of the Fairness for Fairhaven
representatives and there appears to be a terminology misunderstanding when referring to a
permit for the retaining wall. The retainung wall was shown on the civil plans and those were
properly approved prior to conshuction. There is not a separate permit required for the wall,
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as they are part of the civil plans. Copies of these plans have been given to Mr. and Mrs.
Touve and he would be happy to provide a copy of these plans to others who request them.
Mayor Baldwin requested Ms. Lapham to be specific on the follow-up from the October
Council meeting that she mentioned she was still waiting for. Mr. Kessel mentioned that
what he believes Ms. Lapham is referring to is the hope that Pulte would attend future
Council meetings. Mr. Kessel stated he continues to invite Pulte to the meetings and to the
best of his knowledge, Pulte has not attended. He cannot force Pulte to participate and be
present at Council meetings. He continued to offer to facilitate any meetings between the
homeowners and Pulte.
Mr. Kessel stated that he wanted to reiterate that the offer to facilitate meetings with Pulte
still stands. He indicated that without dialogue between the homeowners and Pulte, it is
unlikely that there will be much progress, although others may argue that is not the case. He
continues to meet with different groups of homeowners and members of the Home Owners
for Better Building group, particularly regarding the retaining wall and the civic plans on the
subdivision. He mentioned that he was invited last week by a homeowner, who wanted him
to come out and look at his retaining wall. Mr. Kessel mentioned that he is not structural
engineer, but he is happy to meet with the homeowner, look at his retaining wall, and listen
to his comments and concerns. He wants to make certain, as he mentioned last week, that we
take the opportunity to invite the Pulte stluctural engineer as well. The opinion of a city
manager or a homeowner on a structural wall in the State of Texas is not a useful opinion,
other than people can report what they see. A structural engineer is necessary to make an
evaluation of the wall. The walls are private walls owned by private citizens on private
property or by Homeowner's Associations. The Constitution of the State of Texas prevents
the City from spending public funds on private property, Again, we can attempt to facilitate
a meeting with athird-party engineer.
Mr. Kessel indicated that we continue to have meetings with homeowners. Phone calls are
taken or returned as quickly as passible. He wants all to remember that we need to keep
dialogue open. If there is a concern about a buy back, .then this is a Pulte lssue and a
warranty claim. We stand behind the citizens to have dialogue with Pulte and we continue to
do our very best to keep both sides of this particular issue communicating. Hopefully, to
make progress forward on the issue.
Mayor Baldwin stated that this is a bad problem for the homeowners, and he has gone on
record stating that if he lived in one of these houses, he would probably be sitting in the
audience as well. However, the Council has another problem that has been created by this.
We have hundreds of Pulte homes in the City and until the Fairhaven issues surfaced we had
not heard of any complaints, Fox Pulte to buy back 40-60 homes will mean that the City will
have all of these homes boarded up and vacant until such time that Pulte brings them up to
same kind of minimum standards. They will then go on the market as homes that are
damaged; those damages will have to be reported. This report will ga to realtors; the homes
will be purchased at a huge discount. These homes will either be rented out or sold to those
that you may not want in your neighborhood. Your neighborhood will be destroyed. Pulte
homes in other subdivisions will suffer and not be able to be sold as well i
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This Council is just as responsible to all other citizens as we are to the homeowners in
Fairhaven. We have done everything you have asked us to do with the exception of
preventing Pulte from building in subdivisions where there are no problems. The City has
provided all documents we have in our possession that have been asked for. We, the Council,
have worked with the homeowners the best we could. We have offered to set up a meeting
with Pulte. We have not been given the opportunity to find out if Puite will meet, because it
has been stated by homeowners that they will only sit down to talk with Pulte if it concerns a
buy-back.
Mayor Baldwin further stated that he does not want to see 60 homes bought out in the
subdivision as it will cause the neighborhood to deteriorate. Once Pulte buys back these
homes, it leaves behind those who are left in the neighborhood to suffer from all of this. The
Mayor asked those present to understand that there is more in this for the City Council than
just the issues of those who are experiencing issues. We are concerned about these problems.
This is an emotional issue. This issue needs to be resolved. The City Council cannot be
expected to do things that they cannot do. The City Council has a responsibility to the entire
community. The City is doing everything we can do. We are trying to open the doors.
Speaking on his opinion only, and not that of any other on the Council, the Mayor mentioned
that he would rather see the homes brought back to a decent state, and allow the homeowners
to continue to occupy them and be happy with them. He understands this is not what is
wanted, but to him the best scenario for the City Council would be to save the neighborhood.
He does not know how long it would take Pulte to bring the homes up to a livable standard,
and maybe this will never happen. Maybe Pulte will buy back a few houses. However, the
rest of the residents will suffer along with all of the Pulte homeowners in this City.
Speaking from the City Council's viewpoint, this issue is a lot deeper than telling Pulte that
they cannot build anymore homes until they buy back these houses. In his opinion, this is not
the solution. Having these homes bought back will not solve the problems of the other
citizens who own Pulte homes. The Mayor indicated that he will welcome any rebuttal to his
comments next week.
Executive Session
Called under Section 551.D71 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending or contemplated
litigation; Section SSl.a72 Texas Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase,
exchange, sale, lease, ar value of real property, or real estate, and Section 551.087 Texas
Government Code -Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
Council did not meet in executive session.
d. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken as Council did not meet.
Re~c nests and Announcements
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5, Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated that he would like to see the
City work with the Chamber to come up with a pamphlet that would provide information
regarding the different soils we have in the area. This pamphlet could be given to the
Realtors in the City and also given to new residents who come in to fill out an application
for water services, This will help the new resident understand the soil condition and
maintenance needed to help the home's foundation stabilize,
City Manager John Kessel stated that discussion on this topic has taken place internally.
The big concern when providing information is that the City has varying soil conditions.
Each particular condition is unique and calls for a different solution. There is no one size
fits all pamphlet. The concern is that the information in the pamphlet will either be too
complex or we would have to simplify it so much that it would cease to be meaningful.
In his personal experience, builders do provide information to a homeowner that provides
specific information concerning the conditions of the soil. One of the big issues is to
maintain moisture content around the home. He has heard citizens say that during a drought
condition, they are told to water the foundation more, and when it is wet, to water less.
This leads him to believe that people do not understand the root issue of their particular
condition, Perhaps, some broad information that gives them sources to go to, such as web
links to particular authorities or specialties on the subject would be helpful,
He also mentioned that there are different types of sophisticated sprinkler systems that will
come on and off depending on the moisture content of the soil. We cannot prescribe these
means and methods. The City will continue to look into this, and the City needs to be
careful when providing this information so that it is meaningful to all citizens in all
conditions and put the responsibility of homeownership hack on the homeowner. We can
provide resources; however, we are not the local parent to take on this responsibility.
Councihnember Fowler suggested that there should be a way of making a simple matrix of
the soil conditions and what the homeowner needs to research. The City should be able to
categorize these conditions to help the citizen understand the conditions that exist.
Providing information to lead them in the correct direction, would be beneficial. The more
times this information is presented, the more it may became important to the individual.
Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola mentioned that sometimes too much information can be just as
bad as not enough information. However, he believes that Councilmember Fowler is
correct in his comments regarding that the more times the information is presented, the
better chance of it making a difference. Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola mentioned that some
type of flier of information letting residents know what they should da at certain points
during the year would be beneficial and he agrees with Councilmembex Fowler.
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Councilmember Carpenter stated as a point of order, that this is the portion of the agenda
where we discuss what we, the Council, would like to see on the next agenda and that this
discussion needs to return to the subject at hand to avoid violating the Open Meetings Act.
Councilmember Fowler stated that he would like this on the agenda, so that staff can
investigate and bring back this information to Council. Councilmember Carpenter
indicated that in fallowing the. rules as another point of order that Councilmember Fowler
needs to say that he would like this on the next agenda as any member of Council can do.
Councilmember Fowler indicated that he would like to see this item on an agenda in two
weeks.
Mayor Baldwin asked for comments from Council regarding placing the Fairhaven issue on
a future Council agenda. He suggested that if this is placed on the agenda, that a few
representatives make a presentation to Council regarding the situation. He reminded those
present that once the presentation is complete, the remaining discussion will be between
Council and not aback-and-forth dialogue. Mayor Baldwin suggested that the information
be provided to Mr. Kessel to let him know what will be covered during the presentation.
Councilmember Fowler indicated that he has an issue with adding this item to the agenda.
The purpose of an agenda item should be specific in what is needed to be decided upon.
The Council needs to have background information prior to the meeting to allow each
member to make their own decision accordingly. The Mayor indicated that he does not see
a problem with being able to provide the information to Council prior to the meeting.
Mr. Kessel indicated that this would not be an action item, but rather a discussion item. A
presentation, discussion, and a time for Council to ask questions would be how this item
would be posted. There are several different groups that are interested in this situation. He
mentioned that this item could include all groups together or separately, at the same time or
at different times. A simple task of adding an item to agenda can became a complicated
situation. Details will need to be worked out and he is happy to coordinate this effort. He
would like to have more information before proceeding, and the date of the agenda item
would depend on when all the information can be obtained and the details worked out.
Councilman Antuna commented that he has no issue with adding this item to the agenda;
however, the Council will need to have a solution and concrete dialogue between interested
parties.
Mr. Kessel indicated chat he could invite Pulte, and Councilmember Antuna responded that
he could invite them, but that he will guarantee they will not show up. At least, though,
they will be invited. Mr. Kessel stated he is trying to see what the benefit would be by
placing this item on the agenda. The Council will easily dedicate an hour, even more on
this subject. He wants to be sure that the time utilized will be constructive in nature from
that point forward we will have a solution.
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Councilmember Antuna stated he is agreeable to adding this to the agenda, but he does not
see how the time spent on this agenda item would create a solution to the problem because
the other party will not show up.
Cauncihnember Carpenter asked how would having this on the agenda as a public hearing,
be different than utilizing the citizens to be heard section on the agenda, other than
allowing Council to have commentary on the subject? Mr. Kessel responded stating that
this item would not necessarily need to be a public hearing.
Mr. Kessel continued saying that outside agencies do have items on the agenda, and they
do provide information ahead of time. Discussion could occur from the podium to the dais,
rather than from the dais to the podium. This would be the format. There is no other
pal-ticular advantage to adding it to the agenda. From the Council's perspective, the
audience cannot provide comments an what is being discussed, unless this is in public
hearing format,
City Attorney Katherine Tapley stated that if further action was needed to be taken after
this item had been presented and discussed, then an additional agenda item could be placed
on a future agenda. She agreed that either as a presentation or workshop farmat would be
how the item should be posted on the agenda. The interaction would be specifically
between Councilmembers and their direction of questions to the presenters.
Mr. Kessel stated that he believes the items that will be presented are going to be what has
been brought up during the citizens to be heard section of the agendas since October. Ms.
Tapley indicated that we could request the materials that will be presented in advance.
Mr. Kessel stated that this item would be a more formal procedure than citizen comments.
With an agenda item, because it is a public notice, the discussion would have to be strictly
centered on the topic posted. Ms. Tapley agreed and the proper topic would need to be
posted to allow the public to know what will be discussed.
Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola mentioned that if there are some specific items and actions that
need addressed and acted on, he would like to have a list to address these specific items.
We need to f gore out the exact problem issues and address them one at a time.
Ms. Tapley stated that in line with a presentation or workshop item that could be one of the
specif c items that will be addressed.
Councihnember Carpenter stated that Council has set a precedence to utilize such items as
a workshop session discussion. It is not unusual to have a staff presentation coincide with a
presentation from an outside group or agency at a workshop. Ms. Tapley concurred.
Councilmember Fowler voiced his concerns of placing the item on an agenda far
discussion. We need to address why we cannot do what is being asked of us.
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Ms. Tapley questioned if this is something that needs to be addressed on the agenda item.
Councilmember Fowler agreed and further stated that we need to discuss what we can do as
a Council and a City to put any pressure on any developer to provide information that is
requested by the homeowner. Ms. Tapley indicated that the comments provided her with
the information needed to complete a staff report. Mr. Kessel indicated that staff would
provide factual information regarding this situation. The tone would be to allow the
presenters of the item to share information with the Council and provide dialogue on the
discussion.
Councilmember Antuna stated that he agrees with this idea, but if we cannot give them any
new information and Pulte will not show up, how efiFective is this agenda item?
Mx. Kessel stated that different people have different ideas of what effective might be.
This would be a fair opportunity to allow this to happen. Mr. Kessel has always enjoyed
his meetings with the homeowners and both parties learn something new each time and
these meetings always positively advanced the issue. By adding this item to the agenda, it
may not solve all issues, but it could resolve other issues, move this issue forward in a
meaningful way, or make some other type of positive impact, thus serving a purpose.
b. Requests by Mayor and Councihnembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
No information requestea~
7. Announcements by Mayor and Councihnembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments
• 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 Councilmember Antuna who thanked the City Manager for the
recent hire of Executive Director Brian James. Councilmember Antuna welcomed Mr.
James.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember howler who stated that the Council just signed
a document encouraging the resignation of Judge Wiggins. He indicated that it will be
interesting to see the political implications that will occur because of this.
Councilman Antuna mentioned that the City of Cibolo also passed a resolution regarding
the resignation of Judge Wiggins. He also mentioned that GVEC will be holding their
annual board member elections on March 20, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Schertz Civic
Center. Councilman Antuna stated that this is our opportunity to elect someone from
Schertz to serve on the board and encouraged applicants.
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Mayor Baldwin stated that on March 31St BVYA will be kicking off their season with
opening ceremonies begixining with a parade at 9:00 a.m, and continuing with the actual
ceremony at 10:00 a.m. He encouraged attendance from the City Council.
Mayor Baldwin read a thank you card from Ryan Cunningham, formerly with Southwest
Securities who has resigned in January 2012 to pursue other opportunities.
8. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized Executive Director
Brian James and welcomed him to the City.
Mr. Kessel stated that they received notice that Ford Engineering and the City of Schertz
have received a national xecognition from the American Council of Engineering for the
2012 Engineering Excellence Award for the Live Oak Road Water Plant extension. He
fiu-ther thanked interim City Engineer Mark Hill and Ford Engineering for their work in the
City of Schertz.
Mr. Kessel stated that he had a conversation with members of AACOG regarding air
quality and attainment. We are on the brink on becoming anon-attainment city. One of
the of the most important things we can do is to take this seriously and remain an
attainment city as it is very hard to achieve this status again once lost.
Mr. Kessel stated that Chief Don Taylor has submitted his resignation as Police Chief and
that he and his staff will start the recruitment process for a qualified candidate. Mr. Kessel
stated that Chief Taylor will stay on until the new chief is hired and thanked Chief Taylor
for his hard woxk in the Police Department.
Ad'ournment
Mayor Baldwin adjoutried the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Mayor Hal B dwin
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, TRMC, MMC City Secretary
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