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REGULAR MEETING
August 7, 2012
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on August 7,
2012, at 4:00 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 David Scagliola
Councilmember Michael Carpenter
Staff Present:
Executive Director David Harris
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER:
WELCOME / OVERVIEW:
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Katherine Tapley
• Presentation and discussion of the FY 2012 -13 Proposed Budget, (Staff)
Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna called the Budget Workshop meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Pro-
Tern Antuna recognized Executive Director David Harris who provided the following
information regarding the proposed budgets by departments and funds:
• City Council - 43.9% increase (additional costs for elections in the fall,
(no change in operations)
• City Manager - 9.5% increase (addition of a third Executive Director)
• Municipal Court - 12.9% increase ( additional Court Clerk to assist with
the Traffic Safety Program)
• Customer Relations 311 - 5.9% increase (no change in operations)
• Planning & Zoning - -19.8% decrease ( Gateway Planning study will
conclude in FY2012 -13, lowering expenses)
• Legal - - 17.0% decrease (high concentration of legal
activity in current year)
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• Facilities Maintenance
- 27.8% increase (will conduct repairs to the YMCA
• GIs
building in the coming fiscal year, increase budget with
addition of the emergency services buildings'
• Police
maintenance - will begin to phase out EDC's coverage
of the maintenance of the emergency services building)
• City Secretary
- 3.3% increase (no change in operations)
• Non - Departmental
- 11.4% increase (reset contingencies to 100,000, Tax
• Fire Rescue
abatements for Sysco and Caterpillar, pay into Sedona
TIRZ fund, increase in appraisal districts costs)
• Public Affairs
- 7.8% increase (increase in advertising back to normal
amount)
• Records Management - 1.0% increase (no change in operations)
• Schertz Tales - 8.8% increase (increase in printing costs, added a bad
debt expense)
• Engineering
- 36.6% increase (full year funding of the City Engineer)
• GIs
- 9.1% increase (increase GIs Coordinator to step 1 - no i
change in operations)
• Police
- 10.5% increase (introduce Traffic Safety Program — 4
patrol officers, 1 civilian evidence tech, gear for new
personnel, increase in vehicle fuel for new division,
new equipment for the Tahoe patrol vehicles)
• Fire Rescue
- 2.9% increase (no change in operations, budget for
increasing activity throughout the year)
• Inspections
- 5.8% increase (increase due to salary survey
adjustments, no change in operations)
• Marshal Services
- 1.0% increase (no change in operations, no capital
expenditures)
• Public Works — Streets
- 6.0% increase (increase in street maintenance materials,
higher electricity costs for lights on I -35 and Schertz
Parkway)
• Parks, Recreation &
- 2.3% increase (no change in operations)
Community Services
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• Swimming Pools
• Event Facilities
• Library
• Animal Services
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Finance
3.2% increase (anticipated increase in pool cleaning
materials)
15.9% increase (increase in advertising to attract more
patrons to Civic Center) advertising will target
weddings -- funded by hotel tax fund)
3.8% increase ($10,000 added to Library materials)
14.4% increase (higher than anticipated turnover seen
in current fiscal year)
13.7% increase (moved the budget for engineering
software to IT, GIS software annual cost increase due to
City's population growth)
- 23.4% increase (full year funding of Director, Institute
Employee Wellness Program and other skill training
classes)
• Purchasing & Asset Mgmt. -
• Fleet Services
City Assistance
+ Special Events Fund
• PEG fund
• Interest & Sinking Debt Fund
• Business Office
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4.0% increase (increase due to salary survey, no change
in operations)
1.0% increase (no change in operations)
9.1 % increase (increase due to higher maintenance
costs on city vehicles, offset by insurance
reimbursements)
0% (no significant change — Children's Advocacy,
Patient Assistance, Senior Center contributions)
1.0% change revenues, 20.7% change expenses (New
event — JazzFest!)
29.3% increase revenues, 57.8% increase expenses
(Master Communication Plan Phase 1) -
12.2% increase revenues —12.2% increase expenses
(increased in expenses is due to the additional bonds
approved in 20 10)
8.3% increase (no change in operations, fiend approved
Meter Tech 1 position)
• Water,& Sewer Admin - 4.0% increase (change interfund charges for general
fund — Water 5% to 10 %, Sewer 5% to 7.5 %, remove
itemized transfers, increased in debt service schedule)
• Drainage Fund - 40.6% increase revenues, 50.0% increase expenses
(Drainage charge increase, addition of a Stormwater
Manager and vehicle, replacement equipment, drainage
study — South Schertz)
• Capital Recovery Fund -
Capital Recovery Projects:
Working Projects: 1
Improvement Study
98.5% increase revenues, 166.1% increase expenses
(Begin new elevated water tank project funded by
reserves)
'rojects completed in FY2011 -12 — 5 Year Capital
Projects to be completed in FY2012 -013 — Town Creek WW Collection
System Phase 3, Schaefer Road East Water Line upgrade, Preliminary
Engineering for South Schertz Wastewater Treatment Plant
• EMS Fund (Revenues) - 17.7% increase (increased fees and expected transports)
• EMS Fund (Expenses) - 11.7% increase (increased write -offs with the increased
revenue, purchase equipment which was held back from
FY2011 -12)
• Schertz Economic Development
Corporation Fund
• EDC Non - Departmental -
• EDC — Economic Development
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8.7% increase revenues, 34.7% increase
expenses (sales taxes are projected to increase
5% fiom year end estimates, plus another 4%
for new business, new model for development
incentive funds)
-100% decrease (moved to General Fund and will be
reimbursed by Economic Development)
9.1 % increase (New Business Development Programs, .
Development Incentive Fund = $500,000 — Impact Fee
Matching Fund = $500,000
Economic Development Specialist position funding,
Reimburse Emergency Services Buildings'
Maintenance expenses)
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund -
• Park Fund
4.9% increase-revenue, 32.4% increase expenses
(Additional advertising campaigns, provide funding for
new Jazzfest event)
4.9% increase (Transfer into Tree Mitigation projects
out of reserves)
• Park Fund — Parkland Dedication -46.0% decrease (New public water fountains, amenity
centers, tree accent lighting, Gutierrez Park Stone
Monument, and three new pavilions)
• Park Fund — Tree Mitigation
• Historic Committee
Budget Goals:
1. Balanced Structurally
2. Conservative and Responsible
3. Follows Financial Policies
4. Maintains Current Service Levels
5. Focuses on Priorities
Budget Priorities:
1.
No Increase in M &O Tax rate
2.
Replenish Fund Balance
3.
Support Existing Employees
4.
Implement Strategic Plan Goals
5.
Increase Community Safety
- 99.0% change expenses (soccer complex shade trees,
ornamental trees for new animal services facility)
- 71.1% Revenues, 71.1% Expenses - no change same
as FY2011 -12
Budget Highlights:
1. Replenish Fund Balance in General Fund
2. Cover Employee Health Insurance Increase
3. Re- establish Employee Merit Program Midyear
4. Traffic Safety Program (6 new postions)
5. Improve Stormwater Management Program (1 new position)
6. Increased Oversight of Public Infrastructure Construction (1 new position)
S Positions are Cost Neutral to the General Fund
Change in Management Practices:
1. Refocus on priorities— Maintain appropriate Fund Balance
2. Team Input — Departments, Council, and Citizens
3. Forward Looking — Planning for future expenses, Consider project schedules
Budget Programs:
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1. YMCA Repairs
2. Elevated Water Tank Construction
3. Northcliffe sewer infiltration reduction
4. Northcliffe and Aviation Heights waterline replacement
5. Jazzfest
6. Master Communication Plan Phase 1
7. Complete Salary survey adjustments
8. Complete Gateway Planning
9. Purchase of an additional Fire Engine
Proposed Tax Rate:
Tax Rate
Current
Proposed
M & O
$0.2993
$0.2993
I &S
$0.1850
$0.2102
TOTAL
$0.4843
$0.5095
Finally, Mr. Harris provided the following information regarding the FY 2012 -13 budget calendar:
July 31 File with City Secretary
August 7 Budget workshop, vote to place preliminary tax rate on agenda,
and schedule public hearings
August 8 First Community Budget Presentation - City Council Chambers, 5:00 p.m.
August 15 Second Community Budget Presentation - Schertz United Methodist
Church, 7:00 p.m.
August 21 First Public Hearing
August 28 Second Public Hearing and First Vote
September 4 Second Vote and Adoption
ADJOURNMENT WORKSHOP:
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna adjourned the Workshop at 5:37 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna welcomed back Councilmember Michael Carpenter. Mayor Pro -Tem
Antuna asked everyone to please keep Barbara Baldwin in their prayers as she is in the hospital.
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.
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Worksession
• Presentation and discussion regarding engineering design and reconstruction of Lazy Oak
Drive (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby/L. Busch
Mayor Pro -Tern Antuna recognized Public Works Director Sam Willoughby who provided
information on the proposed design and reconstruction of Lazy Oaks Drive. Mr. Willoughby
stated that staff will be hosting Town Hall meetings with the neighborhood to gather their
input. Executive Director Brian James came forward addressing Council questions regarding
widening the street to allow on street parking.
City Events
Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director David Harris who provided the following
announcements:
• Wednesday, August 8, 2012, First Community Budget Presentation - City Council
Chambers, 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 15, 2012, Second Community Budget Presentation - Schertz United
Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m.
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3
minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member
thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the
Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
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-Tern Antuna recognized the following who spoke:
• Mrs. Clair Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, who spoke on word usage.
• Mrs. Maggie Titterington, Chamber President, who provided updated information regarding
the Chamber Events.
• Mr. Carl Douglas, 2550 Woodland Village Place, who addressed drainage concerns on Wood
Oaks and Woodland Oak Village.
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Mr. Brenton Meyers, 1196 FM 78, Kung Jung Mu Sul, who came forward providing
information on their recent Fund raising and kicking event.
Consent Agenda
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 -Tem or a Councilmember.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna stated that at the recommendation of staff and the Developer, that agenda
item 2 would not be considered on the consent agenda and will be removed for action to be taken
next week.
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 24, 2012, and minutes of the Budget Workshop of July 31, 2012. (J.
Kessel/B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 12 -S -16 - ZC2012 -002 --Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance
amending the official zoning map Ordinance No. 11 -S -15 by rezoning approximately 494.441
acres of land from Planned Development District (PDD) Ordinance No. 12 -S -01 Sedona Trails
Subdivision to the Crossvine Subdivision Planned Development District (PDD), generally for
Mixed Use Development. The property is located in the City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas,
generally located west of FM 1518 at Lower Seguin Road; repealing all Ordinances or parts of
Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; providing a penalty clause; providing an effective
date; and other matters in connection therewith. Final Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -S -16
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ORDINANCE NO. 11 -S -15 BY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 494.44± ACRES OF LAND FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) ORDINANCE NO. - 12 -S -01 SEDONA TRAILS
SUBDIVISION TO THE CROSSVINE SUBDIVISION PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (PDD), GENERALLY FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT. THE
PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, BEXAR COUNTY,
TEXAS, GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF FM 1518 AT LOWER SEGUIN
ROAD; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Ordinance No. 12 -M -17 — Presentation and consideration and/or action approving an
Ordinance of the City of Schertz, amending the City of Schertz Code of Ordinances and
certain other Ordinances by amending and establishing fees for certain licenses, permits, and
other services provided by the City of Schertz; providing that this Ordinance shall be
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cumulative of all Ordinances as to such subject; providing for future amendments of this
Ordinance by Resolution; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause;
providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (D. Harris/R.
Galindo)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINACE NO. 12 -M -17
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CITY OF SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN
OTHER ORDIANCES BY AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR
CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS, AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AS TO SUCH SUBJECT; PROVIDING
FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE BY RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
4. 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.
• Appointment of Mayor Pro -Tem George Antuna as Ex- officio to the Cibolo
Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC)
5. Resolution No. 12 -R -69 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Partial Waterline Easement Release Agreement, in connection with approximately 27 square
feet of a waterline easement located on a part of Lot 1, Block 1, Merritt Lakeside Subdivision
in Guadalupe County, Texas, as shown in the plat thereof in Volume 7, Page 687 (file #I I -
0 0 15 02) of the Plat Records of Guadalupe County, Texas. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby)
The following caption was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -69
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PARTIAL RELEASE OF WATERLINE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH APPROXIMATELY 27 SQUARE FEET
OF A WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED ON A PART OF LOT 1, BI6OCK 1,
MERRITT LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION IN GUADALUPE COUNTY, AS SHOWN ON
THE PLAT THEREOF IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 687 (FILE NUMBER 11- 001502) OF
THE PLAT RECORDS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve the consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, and 5 as presented. The
vote was 4 -1 -0 with Councilmember Edwards voting no. Motion carried.
Discussion and /or Action Items
6. Property Tax Rate -- Consideration and/or action on a Record Vote on setting the Preliminary
Tax Rate for FY 2012 -13 and Scheduling of Public Hearings on the proposed tax rate. (J.
Kesscl/D. Harris /J. Santoya)
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director David Harris who stated that action
this evening sets the preliminary tax rate for the FY2012 -13 as $0.5095 per $100 of value.
This rate is not subject to rollback. Public hearings for August 215{ and August 28th will also be
set. Once this rate is established, the Council may not adopt a higher rate. Staff recommends
approval.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna and Council along with staff conducted a healthy and spirited
discussion on the proposed tax rate of $0.5095 per $100 of value as presented by staff.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to set the preliminary tax rate for FY2012 -13 at $0.5095 per $100 of
value. The vote was 3 -2 -0 with Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna, Councilmembers Fowler and
Carpenter voting Aye, and Councilmembers Scagliola and Edwards voting No. Motion
carried.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to set the public hearings dates for August 21, 2012, and August 28,
2012. The vote was unanimous. Motion carrier.
7. Ordinance No. 12 -T -15 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance repealing
Ordinance No. 09 -T -02 and the City of Schertz 380 Program established therein; adopting a
new Economic Development Incentive Policy; and providing an effective date. First
Reading (J. Kessel/D. Gwin)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -T -15
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
REPEALING ORDINANCE 09 -T -02 AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ 380 PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED THEREIN; ADOPTING A NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE POLICY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized SEDC Executive Director David Gwin who introduced
this item stating that action enacts a new Economic Development 380 Policy and Program
allowing the City to provide development incentives to appropriate investments. The SEDC
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unanimously approved the Policy on July 26, 2012. SEDC Executive Director David Gwin
provided brief Power Point answering questions from Council. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Ordinance No. 12 -T -15 first reading. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who asked if Council could approve
agenda items 8, 9, and 10, Councilmember Edwards concurred. No staff discussion.
8. Ordinance No. 12 -D -18 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Section 86 -115 Maximum Limits Generally on Specific Streets to include Boenig Drive from
Ware Seguin Road to Scenic Lake Drive to 30 mph. First Reading (J. Bierschwale/L. Busch)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -D -18
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86 =115, MAXIMUM LIMITS
GENERALLY ON SPECIFIC STREETS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Pro-Tem. Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Ordinance No. 12 -D -18 first reading. The vote was
unanimous. /Motion Carried
9. Ordinance No. 12 -D -19 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Section 86 -115 Maximum Limits Generally on Specific Streets to include Graytown Road
from Boenig Drive to lH 10 to 40 mph. First Reading (J. Bierschwale/L. Busch)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -D -19
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86 -115, MAXIMUM LIMITS
GENERALLY ON SPECIFIC STREETS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Pro-Tem. Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Ordinance No. 12 -D -19 first reading. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
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10. Ordinance No. 12 -D -20 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Section 86 -149 Parking Prohibited to increase the minimum 30 foot parking prohibited zone
on the Southeast corner of Westchester Drive and Elbel Road to a 60 foot parking prohibited
zone. First Reading (J. Bierschwale/L. Busch)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 12 -D -20
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86 -149 PARKING PROHIBITED
ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Pro -Tern Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Ordinance No. 12 -D -20 first reading. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
Mayor Pro -Tem recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by Councilmember
Edwards to reconsider consent agenda Item 3, Ordinance No. 12 -M17. Councilmember Carpenter
stated that Councilmember Edwards voted no on the consent agenda items, and he believed it was
due to item 3. Councilmember Carpenter stated that he would like to hear Councilmember Edwards
concern. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried
3. Ordinance No. 12 -M -17 --- Presentation and consideration and/or action approving an
Ordinance of the City of Schertz, amending the City of Schertz Code of Ordinances and
certain other Ordinances by amending and establishing fees for certain licenses, permits, and
other services provided by the City of Schertz; providing that this Ordinance shall be
currrulative of all Ordinances as to such subject; providing for future amendments of this
Ordinance by Resolution; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause;
providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (D. Harris/R.
Galindo)
The following caption was read into record:
ORDINACE NO. 12 -M -17
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CITY OF SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN
OTHER ORDINCES BY AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR
CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS, AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES AS TO SUCH SUBJECT; PROVIDING
FOR FUTURE AMENDMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE BY RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
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CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Pro -Tern Antuna recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked for clarification
regarding the State mandate of completing the TECQ study. Executive Director David Harris
stated that if this is not done there could be a chance that EPA and/or TECQ could come in
and place daily fines on the City for non - compliance. Executive Director Brian James came
forward further clarifying the requirements of compliance, speaking on the need of new
equipment to replace the existing old equipment, and the need of hiring a Stormwater
Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tern Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to reapprove the consent agenda to include items 1, 3, 4, and 5.
The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Executive Session
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna adjourned into Executive Session at 8: 06 p.m.
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 551.057 Texas Government Code — Deliberation regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna reconvened into regular session at 11: 04 p.m.
11. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
Requests and Announcements
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12. Requests by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future
City Council agenda.
No items requested.
13. Requests by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
No requests given.
14. Announcements by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• 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 recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that he had a great
time being a celebrity judge at the Chamber Taste event. He stated he attended the opening
of the Childcare facility at the Schertz Methodist Church last week. Lastly, he stated he is a
proud owner of a new 3 year old cat, named Star, who he and his wife adopted at the Schertz {
Animal Center.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councitmember Edwards who stated that Schertz is now
the home of a National Champion. The Texas Tigers went to Las Vegas and beat the top 48
teams in the nation.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Councihnember Carpenter who stated it is good to be
back, but it was hard to leave Oahu.
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna stated that he attended the Rail District New Council Orientation
this week.
15. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who
recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis. Ms. Dennis stated she was excited to announce
that on September 17, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Schertz Civic Center, the City will
be hosting their first Volunteer Fair and Open House. Articles will be placed in the Schertz
Tales Magazine, flyers and banners will be printed up and set out to all Schertz Businesses,
Boards, Commissions and Committees, as well to all HOA's. This event will focus on
educating our citizens and businesses of the various opportunities within the City to become
a volunteer as well as the opportunity to serve on the City's various Boards, Commissions,
and Committees. 4
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City Manager John Kessel read an email from the Marshal's Department praising the Public
Works Department, in particular, Tiffany Danhof, Public Works Dispatcher /Clerk. The email
detailed her pleasant demeanor, helpfulness, and the ability to get back to other departments
quickly with information. Mr. Kessel congratulated Tiffany for an outstanding job.
Adjournment
Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
Mayo - cm George An—tuna
a Dennis, TRMC, MMC, CPM City Secretary
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