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REGULAR MEETING
June 26, 2012
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on June 26,
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 Pro -Tem George Antuna
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Executive Director David Harris
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Michael Spain
Councilmember David Scagliola was absent.
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Michael Carpenter
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Councilmember Edwards gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of
the United States and the State of Texas.
Councilmember Carpenter arrived at 6.08 p.rn.
Presentation
37'' Annual Schertz 4`" of July Jubilee Presentation, Grand Marshal Announcement and
Special Presentation. (J. Bierschwale /G. Antuna)
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Barbara Baldwin. Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna read and
presented a proclamation designating July 4, 2012, as Barbara Baldwin Day - "First Lady
Emerita" and designating her as Grand Marshal of the Parade.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director of Operations John Bierschwale and
Events Coordinator Mary Spence who came forward announcing the upcoming events of the
0' of July Jubilee Event. Ms. Spence stated that the entire Baldwin family has been named
as the Honorary Grand Marshal of the Parade.
City Events
Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. Bierschwale/B. James)
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Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director Brian James and Executive Director David
Harris, who announced the following:
• Tuesday, July 3, 2012, City Council meeting has been cancelled.
• Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 4 "' of July Jubilee kicks off at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012, Bexar Waste will be picking up garbage.
• Wednesday, July 4, 2012, City offices will be closed.
0 Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 9:30 a.m. the Parade begins.
• Friday, June 22, 2012, the Schertz Magazine and the City of Schertz Web Site captured the
Silver Stars award (second place) at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
(TAMIO) Award Luncheon in Round Rock.
In the category of Print External Newsletter for cities with population under 55,000, Schertz
Magazine took second place and a Silver Star, while Georgetown captured first place.
Schertz Magazine won second place in the same category in 2011.
The City Web site, which continues to grow and provide more and more diverse information
to residents, tied for second with Temple and brought home a Silver Star.
The TAMIO officials said more than 40 cities participated in the contest and 156 entries were
submitted in the various categories.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
As a quorum was now present, Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna called the meeting officially to order at 6:15
p.m. Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna mentioned that Councilmember Scagliola is on vacation and that
Councilmember Fowler would not be in attendance as work has taken him away this evening.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna reminded citizens to please follow proper decorum, please make sure when
addressing Council that you are addressing them as a group and not individually, as well as to not
address the audience.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who read from the adopted and
approved Council Rule of Procedures the following sections as it relates to addressing Council to
maintain decorum:
Article 11. Citizens' Rights 11.2 - Each person addressing the Council shall speak at the podium
into the microphone (or at another designated location), shall give his/her name and address in an
audible tone of voice for the record, and, unless further time is granted by the Council, shall subject
to Section 11.4, limit his/her remarks to three (3) minutes or less. All remarks shall be addressed to
the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. No person, other than members of
the Council or City staff (when requested by the presiding officer) and the person having the floor,
shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through the members of the Council,
unless requested or approved by the presiding officer. No questions shall be asked the
Councilmembers, except through the presiding officer. Responses to questions may be limited as `
required by State law. -
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11.3 — PersonaI and Slanderous Remarks - Any person making personal, impertinent, or
slanderous remarks, or who shall become boisterous, either while addressing the Council or
otherwise while in attendance at a Council meeting may be requested to leave the meeting, and may
be removed from the meeting if necessary for the conduct of the remainder of the meeting.
Article 9. Enforcement of Decorum - 9.1 Warning - If, after receiving a warning from the
presiding officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting, the presiding officer may order the
person to leave the meeting.
Mayor Pro -Tem Arituna thanked Councilmember Carpenter for reading the sections regarding
decorum and reminded residents to please follow the procedures. He stated that he appreciates
everyone in attendance and those who have signed up to speak.
Hearing 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
specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in
response to an inquiry, andlor a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding
officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have
signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized the following people who spoke:
• Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President, who gave a brief
presentation regarding the new Schertz Chamber of Commerce Website and provided
updated information regarding the upcoming activities and events. Ms. Titterington also
thanked the City for including the residents and business owners on the recent Charrette.
• Clare Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, who came forward speaking on communication,
the need to put current information on the City's website.
• David Richmond, 2921 Bent Tree Drive, who echoed the comments regarding the
involvement during the Charrette, and stated we hit a homerun on Gateway's presentation.
Mr. Richmond publically thanked John Bierschwale, Sam Willoughby, and the rest of the
Public Works Department who worked diligently in the Greenshire Subdivision cleaning out
tons of silt from under the Woodland Oaks Drive Bridge.
• Dan Hollestelle, 5525 Columbia Drive, who read portions of the October 25, 2011 minutes,
referring to them wanting answers and making comments.
Consent A enda
The Consent Agenda is considered to be self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the
Consent Agenda upon the request by the Mayor Pro -Term or a Councilmember.
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1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 19, 2012. (J. KesseI/B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 12 -H -14 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Ordinance 07 -11-32 by revising Section 34 -24 (d) Inspection of Food and Beverage
Establishments. Grading system for Restaurants to be changed with "A" being the highest
score and "F" being the lowest; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
with this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. Final Reading Q. Bierschwale/B.
Todd)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -11-14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 07 -H -32, BY REVISING SECTION 34-
24 (d) and (e) INSPECTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT.
GRADING SYSTEM FOR RESTRAUNTS TO BE CHANGED WITH "A" BEING
THE HIGHEST SCORE AND "F" BEING THE LOWEST; POSTING THE SCORES
IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATION BY ESTABLISHMENT; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
3. Resolution No. 12 -R -59 -- Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Grant Application to FEMA for Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund equipment for traffic
response and vehicle extrication. (J. Bierschwale/D. Covington)
The following caption was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -R -59
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO FEMA FOR ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS. GRANT TO FUND EQUIPMENT FOR TRAFFIC RESPONSE
AND VEHICLE EXTRICATION
4. Resolution No. 12 -R -60 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Grant Application to FEMA for Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund Fire Equipment. (J.
Bierschwale/D. Covington)
The following caption was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -R -60
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO FEMA FOR ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT TO FUND FIRE EQUIPMENT
5. Resolution No. 12-R-61 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Grant Application to FEMA for Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund certain Regional
Interoperable Radio Equipment. (J. Bierschwale/D. Covington)
The following caption was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -R -61
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO FEMA FOR ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT TO FUND CERTAIN REGIONAL INTEROPERABLE
RADIO EQUIPMENT
6. Resolution No. 12 -R -62 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Community Development Block Grant Program Cooperative Agreement with Bexar County,
and other matters in connection therewith. (D. Harris/D. Harris)
The following caption was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO, 2012 -R -62
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve consent agenda items 1 through 6. The vote was
unanimous. Motion carried.
Discussion and /or Action Items
7. City Charter Amendments — Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action
regarding proposed City Charter Amendments. (J. KessellM. Spain)
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who provided the
following information regarding the proposed City Charter amendments and answered
questions from Council. Mr. Spain provided a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the
- — proposed charter amendments. The presentation included staff recommendations for certain
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charter amendments for the November election and outlined the proposed amendments that
staff felt should go to a charter review commission:
Section 4.09 Meetings and Procedure.
(e) Passage of Ordinances and Resolutions. Ordinances and resolutions shall be
introduced to the City Council only in written or printed form. The subject or subjects of all
ordinances and resolutions shall be clearly expressed in the title. Except as may otherwise be
prescribed in this Charter, an ordinance shall not be passed at the meeting of the City Council
at which it is first introduced, but instead the ordinance or its caption shall be read, and the
City Council will determine whether it shall be rejected or further considered at a subsequent
meeting of the City Council. If rejected, no further action shall be required. The City
Council must take second and final consideration of any ordinance not later than sixty days
after the first reading of such ordinance. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, if the
City Council, by a vote of not less than two- thirds of the members present at the meeting at
which an ordinance is first introduced, determines that an emergency exists requiring
immediate action, such ordinance may then be voted upon and rejected or passed at that
meeting. The "ayes" and "nays" shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances and
resolutions and entered in the minutes of the City Council. The affirmative vote of three or
more members of the City Council is required to enact any ordinance or resolution. The
Mayor shall vote only in the event of a tie; the Mayor Pro -Tem may vote on any matter being
considered by the City Council. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be, `BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ", and every
ordinance shall be authenticated by the signature of the Mayor and the City Secretary and
shall be systematically recorded and indexed in an ordinance book in a manner approved by
the City Council.
(1) Franchise ordinances. All ordinances granting, confirming, extending,
renewing, or amending a franchise shall be accepted in writing by the grantees and before
taking effect shall be published as otherwise provided in this Charter. [Delete publication
requirement.)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: YES, INCLUDE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Section 11.02 Franchises.
The City Council shall have power by ordinance to grant, renew, and extend all
franchises of public utilities of every character operating within the City, and for such
purpose is granted full power. The term "public utilities" as used herein is construed to mean
any person, firm, or corporation furnishing to the public any general public service,
including, but not limited to heat, light, power, telephone service, community antenna or
cable television service, refrigeration, steam, and the carrying of passengers for hire, or for
any other purpose whereby a right to, in part, appropriate or use the streets, highways, or
other property of the City is necessary or proper. All ordinances granting, renewing, or
extending franchises for public utilities shall be read at two separate regular meetings of the
City Council and shall not be passed until thirty days after the first reading; and no such
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ordinance shall take effect until thirty days after its passage; and, during such thirty day
period, the full text of such ordinance shall be published once each week for two consecutive
weeks in the official newspaper of the City, and the expense of such publication shall be
borne by the proponent of the franchise. [Delete publication requirement.]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: YES, INCLUDE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Section 6.07 Tax Assessor - Collector.
(a) Office of Taxation. There shall be established an office of Taxation, the head
of which shall be the City Assessor - Collector of Taxes. This office shall be filled by
appointment by the City Manager. The Assessor - Collector shall give a surety bond for the
faithful performance of his or her duties including compliance with all controlling provisions
of the State law bearing upon the functions of his or her office in a sum which shall be fixed
by the City Council but in. no event shall the amount be less than twenty thousand dollars, the
cost to be borne by the City. The City Council may, in the interest of economy and
efficiency, contract-with an individual or another political subdivision as Assessor - Collector
to handle the assessment and/or collection of taxes, and no separate Assessor - Collector need
be appointed in such case. LRevise to describe current practice of contracting to fill this
position but retaining the option of hiring an assessor - collector employee and delete the
surety bond requirement if we contract with another political subdivision.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: YES, INCLUDE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Section 6.07 Tax Assessor - Collector.
(e) Tax Remissions, Discounts, and Compromises. Neither the City Manager nor
the City Council shall have the right to forgive any current or delinquent taxes or penalty and
interest except in cases of error or otherwise as permitted by State law. [Add "related to
taxation" with respect to penalty and interest.]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: YES, INCLUDE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Section 9.01 City Elections.
(a) Regular Elections. The regular City election shall be held on the first
Saturday of May in each calendar year or in accordance with applicable State law. [Change
to November uniform election date, with transition provisions.]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: YES, INCLUDE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT
Section 4.01 Numba,,SgWtion, and Term.
The City Council shall be composed of the Mayor and five Councilmembers. The
Mayor and all Councilmembers shall be elected from the City at large. Subject to
Section 4.06(c), the Mayor and Councihmembers shall be elected in the manner provided in
Section 9.01 of this Charter for two -year terms. [Change to three year terms, with
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transition provisions]. Each Councilmember shall occupy a position on the City Council,
such positions being numbered Place One through Place Five. At the first general election
held under this Charter and each odd - numbered year thereafter, Councilmembers to fill
Places Three, Four, and Five shall be elected. The following year and each even - numbered
year thereafter, the Mayor and the Councilmembers filling Places One and Two shall be
elected.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FUTURE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
SHOULD CONSIDER
Section 4.05 Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem.
The Mayor shall be the official head of the City government. He or she shall be the
chairman and shall preside at all meetings of the City Council. The Mayor may vote only in
the event of a tic. He or she shall, when authorized by the City Council, sign all official
documents such as ordinances, resolutions, conveyances, grant agreements, official plats,
contracts, and bonds. He or she shall appoint special committees as instructed by City
Council, with committee membership to be composed of nominees by the City Council. He
or she shall perform such other duties consistent with this Charter or as may be imposed upon
him or her by City Council. The Mayor shall not have veto powers.
The Mayor Pro -Tem shall be a Councilmember appointed, effective each December 1
and June 1, on a six -month rotational basis in Place order, Places One through Five;
provided, any Councilmember may decline to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem, and the
Councilmember holding the next numeric Place shall then serve as Mayor Pro -Tem.
[Change to have the Mayor Pro -Tem selected by a majority vote of the City Council
members as opposed to determining the Mayor Pro -Tem by place number.] The Mayor
Pro -Tem shall act as Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor and in this capacity
shall have the rights conferred upon the Mayor. While acting as Mayor, the Mayor Pro -Tem
may vote on any matter before the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FUTURE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
SHOULD CONSIDER
Section 4.07 Prohibitions
(e) [Employees Serving on City Council. Any employee of the City who is
elected to the position of Mayor or Councilmember must resign from such employee's
employment position with the City prior to taking the oath of office.]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FUTURE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
SHOULD CONSIDER
Section 6.06 City Secretary.
The City Council shall appoint a City Secretary and his/her deputy or deputies who shall act
as Secretary of the City Council and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Council.
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The City Secretary shall be the clerical officer of the City Council, and shall keep the
minutes, agenda, ordinances, and other official records of the City Council and the City. The
City Secretary shall be the custodian of the official seal of the City, and shall have such other
duties and powers prescribed in this Charter and by the City Council. The City Council will
set the compensation for the City Secretary. The City Secretary shall report administratively
to the City Manager but may be removed from office only by the City Council. Chan e
appointment and removal of City Secretary from City Council to City Manager.]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FUTURE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
SHOULD CONSIDER
Section 10.03 Petitions.
(a) Number of Signatures. Initiative, referendum, or recall petitions must be
signed by qualified voters of the City equal in number to at least fifty (50) percent [Increase
percent] of the total number of qualified voters who voted at the last Mayoral election, but
no less than three hundred (300) [Increase number].
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FUTURE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
SHOULD CONSIDER
Section 5.03 Powers and Duties of City Manager.
The City Manager for his or her designeel shall be the chief administrative officer of the
City. He or she shall be responsible to the City Council for the administration of all City
affairs placed in his or her charge by or under this Charter. He or she Lr his or her
desianeel shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) He or she shall appoint and, when he or she deems it necessary for the good of
the City, suspend or remove City employees and appointive administrative officers provided
for, by or under this Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter, or personnel
rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. He or she may authorize any administrative officer
who is subject to his or her direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to
subordinates in that officer's department, office, or agency.
(b) He or she shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments,
offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
(c) He or she shall attend all City Council meetings and shall have the right to
take part in discussion but may not vote.
(d) He or she shall see that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the City
Council, subject to enforcement by him or her or by officers subject to his or her direction
and supervision, are faithfully executed.
(c) He or she shall prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to
the City Council.
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(f) He or she shall submit to the City Council and make available to the public a
complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each
fiscal year.
(g) He or she shall make such other reports as the City Council may require
concerning the operations of City departments, offices and agencies subject to his or her
direction and supervision.
(h) He or she shall keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial
condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the City Council
concerning the affairs of the City.
(i) He or she shall perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or
may be required by the City Council.
0) He or she shall keep a written inventory of all real property and all permanent
equipment belonging to the City, said inventory to be subject to annual audit. A system shall
be established to control the use and replacement of expendable items.
(k) He or she shall have the authority to sign documents in the name of the City as
authorized by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NO
Section 7.10 Director of Finance.
(a) Appointment; Surety Bond. There shall be a department of finance, the head
of which shall be the City Manager or his [Add "or her "] designee who shall provide a bond
with such surety and amount as the City Council may require, except that such bond shall be
in an amount of not less than twenty thousand dollars, the cost to be borne by the City.
[Delete surety bond requirement.]
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Section 9.02 Candidates.
Any person having the qualifications set forth for Councihnernber under Section 4.02 of this
Charter shall have the right to file an application to have his or her name placed on the
official ballot as a candidate for any one elective office such as Mayor, Councilmernber -
Place One, Councilmember Place Two, etc. Such application, in writing, shall include the
candidate's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and date of residency, shall be
signed by such candidate and accompanied by his or her loyalty affidavit and a statement that
the candidate is aware of applicable State nepotism laws, as prescribed by Texas Election
Code, and shall be filed with the City Secretary or appropriate authority within the time
period required by applicable State law. A filing fee of five dollars, or such other amount as
may hereafter be set by the City Council, must be paid to the City Secretary by each
candidate upon presentation of his or her application. [Increase the filing fee.] The filing
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fee shall be waived if the candidate states in writing that payment thereof will constitute a
financial hardship. Provide additional requirements for waiver of fee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NO
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna opened the public hearing and recognized the following:
• Steve Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows, asked questions on surety bond item, ballot length, and
layout.
• Steve White, 805 Main, expressed concern at moving our elections to November for fear of
partisanship.
• Daniel Scott, 3941 Brookhollow Drive, stated if moving election to November saves money,
then the Council should move it.
• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, questioned if we were following the rules of procedures
of a Public Hearing. He asked if Council had given any thought about the individuals holding
place 1 & 2 if they file for the Mayor's Position, should they have to give up their seat as
opposed to 3, 4, & 5 who do not. He addressed questions regarding the City's official
newspaper and its circulation in Bexar County as opposed to Guadalupe County. His final
comment was regarding the item on City Secretary, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Pro-Tem. Antuna closed the public hearing for Council comments.
City Attorney Michael Spain addressed the above citizen's questions and concerns.
Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who stated every Charter
Amendment the Council decides to place on the ballot, will be decided by the voters, He stated
he is not opposed to the four (4) suggested proposition changes, but believes it would be wise for
Council to look at how the Mayor Pro -Tem is chosen, but would like to wait on a determination
of these when there is a full Council seated.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that the role of the
public hearing this evening was well served, an excellent suggestion to open this up to the public,
and what was heard was informative and thoughtful. Mr. Kessel stated if there is any additional
information that the Council is seeking or information Council needs that it will provided by the
second public hearing. He stated that he wants to open this up to as many who want to speak.
The role of staff regarding the recommendations is just that, they are recommendations to the
Council and provides an avenue of starting dialogue. The Council's role is ultimately to decide
what will be placed on the ballot.
Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna stated that he is in agreement with the proposed four (4) amendments
and let the voters decide.
Mayor Pro-Tem. Antuna recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who stated that a second public
hearing will be held on July 10, 2012, and the first action would take place on July 17, 2012.
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City Manager John Kessel stated that staff would also recommend that action be taken on July '
17, 2012, as Council may hear more information' from citizens at the July 10, 2012, meeting.
City Attorney Spain indicated that he would be providing the precise language of the proposed
amendments at the next meeting so if Council wants to include others, to please let him know.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna moved into Executive Session at 7:54 p.m.
Councilmember Fowler arrived at 8: 05 p.m.
Executive Session
Called under Section:
• Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending or contemplated
litigation;
• Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase,
exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate;
• Section 551.074 Deliberation regarding personnel matters, duties of certain public
officials and employees;
• Section 551.074 The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager;
• Section 551.074 The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of the Municipal Judge and Prosecutors; and
• Section 551.087 Texas Government Code — Deliberation regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna reconvened into regular session at 8:49 p.m.
8. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to retain the current Municipal Court Judges and set compensation
for Judge Takas at $722.93 per session, Judge Hrncir at $430.01 per session, and Prosecutor
Dullnig at $589.05 per session. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
Requests and Announcements
9. Requests by Mayor Pro-Tem. and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
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No items requested
10. Requests by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
No requests given.
11. Announcements by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers
• 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 Pro-Tem. Antuna welcomed back Councilmember Fowler. Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna
stated he attended the TAMIO event on Friday and congratulated the IT Team and Media
Services Team for their recent awards. Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna stated that he will be out of
town on July 17, 2012.
12. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna recognized City Manager John Kessel who read a thank -you letter
from Historical Preservation Commission Chair Dean. Weirtz thanking Dean Midlick and
Serge Valburn of Facilities Maintenance for their assistance with the setup on Saturday
during the Historical Designation event at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Mr. Kessel read a Customer Services Survey that was received regarding Permit Technician
Debbie Krause, regarding her customer service abilities in taking a stressful situation and
turning it into a positive one.
Mr. Kessel welcomed back Councilmember Fowler.
Lastly, Mr. Kessel commented about the recent Health Fair that was conducted and
commented on the amazement of the biometric screening event.
Adjournment
Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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Mayo r em George Antuna
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Brenda Dermis, City Secretary
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