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MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 7, 2006
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway
Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal
Baldwin presiding, Council Members Carl Douglas, John Trayhan, Reginna Agee,
Tony Wilenchik and absent: Council Member Michael Carpenter. Also present were
City Manager, Don Taylor, Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale, City Attorney
Michael Spain, and City Secretary Judy Tokar.
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS.
Robert Brockman, 1001 Elbel Road, asked why the reflective mirrors had been
removed at the City Hall driveway and stated he attended the school board meeting
regarding their bond election.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearing to receive input on the City's participation in TxDot Statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program for sidewalks, landscaping and drainage
improvements onFM 3009 between IH-35 North and FM 78.
Ms. Kim Lewinski presented a brief overview of the program offered by TXDot. It
would fund installation of sidewalks and landscaping along FM 3009 between IH-35
North and FM 78. It is not a grant; the City pays 100% with 80%/20% cost
reimbursement. The funds will be distributed in 2009 if selected. Her slide
presentation showed the type oflighting, sidewalks and landscape desigu, and
pedestrian bridge. Ms. Lewinski said the project costs approximately $4 .5 million and
City's cost is about $800,000. Since the drainage is not included in the program, that
will cost the City approximately $1.8 million. The project can be constructed in phases.
Mr. Larry Dublin, Ford Engineering said there are some alternate options for the
construction of the drainage channels either earthen or concrete. The $1.8 million was
a conservative estimate.
Mrs. Lewinski said the developers along FM 3009 would be responsible for sidewalks
and that would reduce the City's cost.
Mr. Robert Brockman said he feels the road is to convey traffic, not to look pretty.
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David Richmond, 2129 Bent Tree Drive, suggested that the sidewalks be designed to
curve instead of a straight line and meander between the landscaping.
Sharon Pennington thought it is an outstanding idea but wanted to know if there would
be additional traffic signals with pedestrian crossing.
Ramon Cook was in favor of the project and felt more money should be spent on
drainage.
There was no further public comment.
Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
#4 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 Councilmember, in
which event those items will be pulled for separate consideration:
A) Approval of minutes for workshop of January 17, and Strategic Planning
Sessions ofJ anuary 10, and January 31, 2006.
B) ORDINANCE: First reading on an ordinance establishing a curfew for
juveniles under seventeen years of age to prohibit being in any public place
during the curfew period set forth herein, providing an enforcement procedure;
establishing criminal penalties for juveniles, parent of juveniles and
owners/operators or persons in control of establishments; and adopting certain
exceptions.
C) ORDINANCE: First reading on an ordinance providing that Chapter 18
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz be amended to authorize the
installation of speed humps on streets in the City of Schertz.
Council Member Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Douglas, to
approve Consent Agenda items 4 B&C. The vote was:
A YES: Council Members Trayhan, Douglas, Agee and Wilenchik.
NAY: None.
Council Member Douglas made a motion, seconded by Council Member Wilenchik to
approve the minutes of January 31 st with the correction as noted.
A YES: Council Members Trayhan, Douglas Agee and Wilenchik
NAY: None.
#5 ORDINANCE: Discussion and final reading on an ordinance adopting
guidelines and criteria for Tax Abatement and Reinvestment Zones and
providing for a repealing clause.
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Council Member Douglas made a motion, seconded by Council Member Trayhan to
approve the final reading on an ordinance adopting guidelines and criteria for Tax
Abatement and Reinvestment Zones and providing for a repealing clause. The vote
was:
A YES: Council Member Douglas, Trayhan, Agee.
NAY: Wilenchik.
#6 Discussion and action on the City's participation in TxDot Statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program for sidewalks, landscaping and
drainage improvements on FM 3009 between IH-35 North and FM 78.
Mr. Taylor, City Manager, said part ofthe drainage cost for the FM 3009 improvements
could come from the bond issue, if passed.
Council Member Douglas thought it was a good concept but the Council should look at
the City in it's entity and money could be better spent in the older subdivisions that
needed sidewalks where children walked to school.
Council Member Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Council Member Agee in
favor on the City's participation in TxDot Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program for sidewalks, landscaping and drainage improvements on FM 3009 between
lH-35 north and FM 78. The vote was:
AYES: Council Members Trayhan, Agee, Carpenter and Wilenchik
NAY: Council Member Douglas
#7 RESOLUTION: Discussion and action on evidencing preliminary interest
in the establishment of a Public Improvement District to aid development
of an expanded Business Park.
Council Member Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Agee to
approve a resolution on evidencing preliminary interest in the establishment of a Public
Improvement District to aid development of an expanded Business Park. The vote was:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, and Wilenchik
NAY: None.
#8 Discussion and action to adopt proposed water rates.
Council Member Douglas made a motion, seconded by Council Member Trayhan to
adopt the proposed water rates. The vote was:
A YES: Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, and Wilenchik
NAY: None.
#9 Discussion and action on establishing a citizen committee for the upcoming
Bond Election.
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Mr. Taylor explained a list of names from various sources had been compiled of
interested citizen wanting to serve on the committee for the bond issue. The staff will
only act as liaison to the citizen committee for facts on the bond.
Council Member Agee made a motion, seconded by Council Member Douglas to
establish a citizen committee for the upcoming Bond Election. The vote was:
A YES: Council Members Trayhan, Douglas, Agee and Wilenchik.
NAY: None
#10 Discussion and action on placement and type of signage for City Hall
complex.
Council Member Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Council Member Trayhan to
approve the monument sign to be placed in front of the community center and option
"B" (T type) design for City Hall complex.
A YES: Council Members Trayhan, Douglas, Agee and Wilenchik.
NAY: None.
#11 Discussion and action on revising the established 2006 Council Meeting
Calendar to reflect change of workshop session meetings.
Mr. Taylor said the revised calendar reflects all regular and workshop meetings to be
held on Tuesdays.
Council Member Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Douglas to
approve the revised 2006 Council meeting calendar. The vote was:
A YES: Council Members Trayhan, Douglas, Agee and Wilenchik.
NAY: None.
Mayor Baldwin closed the regular meeting at 7:59 pm to convene to executive session.
Council Member Wilenchik said he would not be attending the executive session and
was leaving the Chambers.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened the regular meeting at 9:04 p.m.
#12 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code, Sub-Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Purchase
and/or Lease of Real Property.
#13 Action, if any on above subject of the Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin announced no action needed to be taken.
#14 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
General Announcements
No report from Mr. Taylor
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Ms. Madison said BVY A opening day is March 25th. The parade will start at 9:00 a.m.
and ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. It was a reminder to Council for their calendars.
#15 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Douglas - No comment.
Councilmember Trayhan
. Wanted on a future workshop to review the platting process, this wasn't
a planning and zoning issue but felt it was a staff problem.
Councilmember Agee
. Inquired if the stop signs have been installed on Wiedner and IH 35
access road.
#16 Items by Mayor:
Mayor Baldwin suggested a historical committee to be established to preserve older
houses if the City was serious about saving structures in the City. A citizen who would
be interested in serving on that committee had approached him.
#17 ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. c;I
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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