08-27-2013 MinutesAnN UTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 27, 2013
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on August
27, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Sydney Verinder
Staff Present:
Executive Director David Harris
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Katherine Tapley
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro -Tem Jim Fowler
Councilmember George Antuna
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Pastor Stephen Prescod, Church of the First Born, gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of
Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. BierschwaleB. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris and Executive
Director of Development Brian James who provided the following announcements of
upcoming events:
Volunteers needed for the upcoming September 20 through 21, 2013 Schertz Fest,
please contact Mary Spence or call the 311 office to sign up.
Friday, September 6, 2013, 1:00 p.m., Special meeting with Council and staff will be
held at the Schertz Senior Center to discuss activities and programming.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized several citizens who
were in the audience this evening who have attended the Community Budget Meetings. Mr.
Kessel thanked the citizens for the input stating the City has received good feed -back from
these meetings. Mr. Kessel thanked all the citizens and staff.
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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, and/or 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 Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who inquired about the status of the house on Live Oak
Road. City Manager John Kessel stated that the house is currently being utilized by the
Guadalupe County SWAT Team for training. Mr. Brockman also inquired if Maggie
Tittering, Chamber President would be hosting a meet the candidate's night. Mayor
Carpenter stated that we could get with her and asked her.
Mr. Bert Crawford, 4100 Brook Hollow, provided his thanks to the EMS, Police, and Fire
Departments who recently attended and participated in the Windbrook HOA social. Mr.
Crawford also invited them to attend their upcoming National Night Out celebration.
Workshop
• Discussion and consideration and/or action regarding Council Liaison positions on the
various City boards and commissions. (Mayor Carpenter /Council)
Mayor Carpenter stated that he had requested this item be placed on the agenda, as from time
to time Council will take the opportunity to reevaluate their roles and assignments on the
various City Council liaison assignments in the City. Mayor Carpenter stated that he would
like Council to begin to think about changes they would like to make and what boards and
committees they would like to serve on. .
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated as a result of
Councilmember Antuna not running for re- election he would like to serve on the ASA
Commuter Rail District Board.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that since he serves on the
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation he would also like to serve on the Schertz-
Seguin Local Government Corporation.
Mayor Carpenter stated that he has served on the Tax Increment Investment Zone Board #2
(TIRZ) for several years and believes its time to relinquish this to another Councilmember.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler who suggested Council think about
rotating assignments on a yearly or six month basis. This would allow Council to become
aware of the activities of each of the boards and committees.
Mayor Carpenter stated that he welcomes input from the citizens as well. He stated that there
is no action necessary tonight but that he wanted the Council to start thinking about which
board or commission they would like to serve on, that sometime after the November election
Council will revisit this item.
Consent Agenda Items
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meetings of August 13, 2013, and August 20, 2013. (J. KesseI/B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 13 -S -30 — Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action
amending Part III, Schertz Code of Ordinances, Article 11 Section 21.11.9E of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) of the City of Schertz, Texas; repealing all Ordinances or parts
of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. Final
Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -S -30
AMENDING PART III, SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE 11
SECTION 21.11.913 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
3. Resolution No. 13 -R -67 -- Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz authorizing a First Amendment to a Temporary License
Agreement for the access to and use of City Property as a staging area for the construction of
the San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) Water Tank and related facilities and other matters
in connection therewith. (B. James/M. Sanchez)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -67
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A TEMPORARY LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCESS TO AND USE OF CITY PROPERTY AS A
STAGING AREA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAN ANTONIO WATER
SYSTEMS (SAWS) WATER TANK AND RELATED FACILITIES AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Antuna, to approve the consent agenda items 1, 2, and 3 as presented. The
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vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna,
Edwards, and Yerinder voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
Discussion and Action Items
4. App ointments/Reappointments and Resignations to City Boards, Commissions,
Committees — Consideration and/or action regarding appointments /reappointments and
resignations to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
• Resignation of Patti Lovelady — Library Board
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Fowler, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards, to approve the ratification regarding the resignation of Patti
Lovelady. Mayor and Council expressed thanks to Ms. Lovelady for her 32 years of service
to the Library Board and the City. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler,
Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, Edwards, and Verinder voting yes and no one voting
no. Motion Carrier
5. Ordinance No. 13 -T -33 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a budget adjustment to refund Parkland
Dedication fees and Parkland Development fees to three developers that overpaid Parkland
Dedication and Development fees specified by Resolution 08 -R -09; repealing all Ordinances
or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance and providing an effective date. First
Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez/G. Logan)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 13-T-33
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO REFUND PARKLAND
DEDICATION FEES AND PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT FEES TO THREE
DEVELOPERS THAT OVERPAID PARKLAND DEDICATION AND
DEVELOPMENT FEES SPECIFIED BY RESOLUTION 08 -R -09; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services George
Logan who introduced this item stating that the Unified Development Code, ,Article 9
requires dedication of parkland for residential subdivisions, but it also provides the
opportunity for the developer to request a fee -in -lieu of dedication or development of
parkland. The fee established for parkland dedication prior to February 2008 was $225.00
per lot.
In February of 2008 city staff recommended raising the Parkland Dedication Fee from
$225.00 per lot to $350.00 per lot and proposed adopting a Parkland Development fee of
$650.00 per lot (total fee being $1,000 per lot). City Council reviewed and approved the
increase of these fees by Resolution 08 -R -09 adopted February 19, 2008. Parkland
Dedication Fees are paid prior recordation of the final plat, but per Chapter 245 of the Texas
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Local Government Code, the City should consider the approval of plats generally based on
the open space and parkland dedication requirements in place at the time the plat application
is filed.
Several subdivision plats were under review by staff when the fee was increased, having
been filed with the City prior to the fee change in 2008. These projects should have been
required to comply with the Parkland Dedication requirements that were in place when they
submitted a preliminary plat. As such, these developments should have paid the old fee in-
lieu-of dedication of $225.00 per lot. Further, the newly established parkland development
fee should not have been charged. These subdivisions included Kramer Farms Unit 3A and
Unit 3B; The Links at Scenic Hills Unit 3; and Laura Heights, Unit 3 and Unit 4. The City
inadvertently charged the developers of these subdivisions the new Parkland Dedication and
Development fees of $1,000.00 per lot resulting in an overcharge of $189,650.00. Because
each of these subdivisions were submitted prior to the adoption of Resolution 08 -R -09 the
amount collected beyond the $225.00 per lot needs to be refunded. Funds for reimbursement
are currently available in the Parks Fund 317.
Action requested of Council is to approve Ordinance No. 13 -T -33 authorizing a budget
adjustment for the refund of fees associated with an overcharge in Parkland Dedication and
Development fees in the amount of $189,650.00.
Fiscal Impact: The City of Schertz will remit $80,375.00 to Pulte Homes; $71,300.00 to KB
Homes; and $37,975.00 to HLH Development totaling $189,650.00 from Park Fund 317.
Staff recommends approval of first reading.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola, who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro -Tom Fowler, to approve Ordinance No. 13 -T -33 on first reading. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, Antuna, Edwards,
and Yerinder voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
6. Public Hearing Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Budget — Conduct a public hearing and consideration
PH and/or action approving the City of Schertz FY 2013 -14 Budget. (Second required public
hearing) (J. KesseUJ. Walters)
Ordinance No. 13 -T -34 - City of Schertz FY 2013 -14 Budget - Consideration and/or
action approving an Ordinance on the proposed FY 2013 -14 Budget. First Reading (J.
KesseUJ. Walters)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 13 -T -34
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2013, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
THE FILING OF THE BUDGET; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Budget & Finance Analyst James Walters who provided a brief
Power Point presentation regarding the proposed FY 2013 -14 budget. The following
information was included:
Budget Goals:
Balanced Structurally
Conservative and Responsible
Follows Financial Policies
Maintains Current Service Levels
Focuses on Priorities
Management Practices
Focus on priorities
Maintain Appropriate Fund Balance
Team Input
Departments, Council, and Citizens
Forward Looking
Planning for Future Revenues & Expenses
Consider Project schedules
5 Year Forecast
Key City 5 Year Goals 2122113
Building Repairs
Rebuild Reserves
Fire Station 3
P25 Compliant Public Safety Radios
Master Facilities Plan
Hold Tax Rate Flat
Compensation Study
Pre- Budget Community requests
Improved maintenance of Crescent Bend pathways
Provide a facility to pay utility bills farther south
Plan the Fire Station 3 as a multiuse facility
Fire & Public ,Safety be the top priority
More Senior Support
Continue to have the new Natatorium as a priority
Budget Community Meetings
Held the past 2 weeks
Met with positive reactions from citizens
Requests to keep having them in years going forward
Getting immediate response to questions is a great thing
Spread the word for next year!
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Budget Highlights
Elevated Water Tank Construction
Master Communication Plan Phase 1
Council Chamber Improvements
New Vacuum & Router Truck for Public Works
Northcliffe Waterline Replacement
Change Memo 812712013
City Manager Contract Update
Correct Drainage Interfund Charge Rounding Error
Added Debt Service to EMS to Fund a Replacement Ambulance
Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
• Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, who stated that maybe the Council should
consider serving food during these meetings, and then maybe more citizens would
come. Mr. Brockman stated that he met with the Finance Department last week and
they answered all his questions from last week. He stated they did a great job.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public hearing.
Staff answered questions from Council regarding the EMS Vehicle, and employee merit pay.
City Manager John Kessel addressed Councilmember Scagliola's question about how the
staff feels about the merit program stating that most seasoned staff members have not seen a
pay raise in 6 or 7 years. Councilmember Scagliola stated we need to pay our employees
what they are worth in order to retain them and he wonders how efficient the merit program
is. City Manager John Kessel responded to Councilmember Fowler's statement that the
department heads and staff recently participated in and has taken ownership of the
performance evaluation program that is currently in place. All departments developed their
own criteria unique to their department as well as adding in the City's overall core values.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Verinder, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards, to approve Ordinance No. 13 -T -34 on first reading. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmemhers Scagliola, Antuna, Edwards,
and Verinder voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
7. Public Hearing on the Proposed Tag Rate for FY 2013 -14 -- Conduct a public hearing and
PH consideration and/or action regarding the adoption of the FY 2013 -14 Tax Rate. (Second
required public hearing) (J. Kessel/J. Walters)
Ordinance No. 13 -T -35 -Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 - Consideration and/or action
approving an Ordinance on the proposed FY 2013 -14 Tax Rate. First Reading (J. Kessel./J.
Walters)
The following was read into record:
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ORDINANCE NO. 13 -T -35
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPRAISAL ROLL; SETTING THE TAX
RATE; LEVYING AND ASSESSING GENERAL AND SPECIAL AD VALOREM
TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; APPORTIONING THE LEVIES FOR SPECIFIC
PURPOSES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Budget & Finance Analyst James Walters who stated that on
August 6, 2013 Council set the preliminary tax rate at 0.4999 with an M & O side of .0305
and an I & S side of .1964. If adopted this would provide about $103,000 for the General
Fund. If they went with the alternative provided by staff with an M & O of .3010 it would
generate about $41,000 for the General Fund.
Mr. Walters provided a brief PowerPoint covering the following highlights:
Tax Rate Current
M &O $0.2993 Funds general City Services
I &S $0.2006 Pays for the City's debt
Total $0.4999 The combined tax rate seen on the tax bill
Tax Rate
Effective: The tax rate which, on average, will keep the tax bill the same as in 2012.
Current: The rate currently adopted by the City.
Preliminary: The maximum rate set at which the final adopted rate cannot exceed.
Rollback: The rate if exceeded allows citizens to initiate a rollback.
Tax Rate
Effective:
$0.4829
Current:
$0.4999 A Proposed budge is balanced at this rate
Preliminary:
$0.4999
Rollback:
$0.5218
$0.01 is equal
to $247,608 revenue or $16.47 on the average home.
Budget Highlights:
Elevated Water Tank Construction
Master Communication Plan Phase 1
Council Chamber Improvements
New Vacuum & Router Truck for Public Works
Northcliffe Waterline Replacement
Change Memo 8/27/2013:
City Manager Contract Update
Correct Drainage Interfund Charge Rounding Error.
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Added Debt Service to EMS to Fund a Replacement Ambulance
All Funds — Revenues:
$5,402,720
General Fund
$23,125,022
Special Events Fund
147,100
PEG Fund
361,500
Water & Sewer Fund
19,153,029
EMS Fund
7,359,681
Drainage Fund
1,042,700
Hotel Tax
508,288
Park Fund
150,300
Tree Mitigation
139,525
Capital Recovery
2,895,869
1 &S Fund
5,705,230
Historical Committee
5,650
Parks & Rec. Foundation
293,850
SEDC
3,105,211
Grand Total
$63,992,955
All Funds — Expenses:
Administrative
$5,402,720
General Fund
17,228,579
Special Events Fund
147,100
PEG Fund
361,500
Water & Sewer Fund
19,015,038
EMS Fund
6,873,232
Drainage Fund
1,039,008
Hotel Tax
508,288
Park Fund
40,000
Tree Mitigation
139,525
Capital Recovery
2,326,109
T &S Fund
5,596,775
Historical Committee
5,650
Parks & Rec Foundation
275,250
SEDC
3,074,554
Grand Total
$62,033,328
All Funds -- Expenses:
FY 2012 -13 Budget FY 2013 -14 Proposed
General Fund
$21,888,943
$22,631,299
Special Events Fund
$ 131,300
$ 147,100
PEG Fund
$ 131,000
$ 361,500
Water & Sewer Fund
$16,679,539
$19,015,038
EMS Fund
$ 5,857,199
$ 6,873,232
Drainage Fund
$ 959,088
$ 1,039,008
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Hotel Tax Fund
$ 491,945
Park Fund
$ 246,484
Tree Mitigation
$ 96,525
Capital Recovery Fund
$ 3,765,624
Tax I &S Fund
$ 5,201,936
Historical Committee
$ 5,650
Parks & Recreation
$ 271,762
Foundation
70,100
SEDC
$ 2,674,444
Total
$58,401,439
General Fund -- Revenues:
Property Taxes $ 7,892,712
Sales Taxes 6,179,166
Fees
3,053,888
Fund Transfers
1,975,009
Franchises
1,738,605
Permits
1,007,062
Inter-
685,780
Jurisdictional
472,996
Miscellaneous
464,700
Licenses
70,100
Library Fines
30,000
Other Taxes
28,000
Total Revenues
$23,125,022
General Fund — Expenses:
General
$ 6,199,677
Government
Internal Service
3,207,708
Police
5,468,836
Fire Rescue
3,028,337
Inspections
472,996
Marshal Service
652,391
Streets
1,074,802
Parks &
1,195,086
Recreation
Library
876,277
Animal Services
455,189
Total Expenses
$22,623,299
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$ 508,288
$ 40,000
$ 139,525
$ 2,326,109
$ 5,596,775
$ 5,650
$ 275,250
$ 3,074,554
$62,033,328
General Fund:
Revenues $23,125,022
Expenditures 22,631,299
Increase of Fund Balance 493,723
Beginning Fund Balance 3,976,709
Ending Fund Balance 4,470,432
25% Requirement Policy $ 5,640,325
The Current Tax Rate:
Total Change in Expenditures
$231,000 New Programs
$323,000 Capital Purchases
$551,000 Maintain Current Level of Service
$1,105,000 Total Increase
$ 506,000 Reserve Funding
New Programs:
$ 125,000 Merit Program
$ 47,000 Computer Technician
$ 14,000 Part-time Animal Adoption Facility Technician
$ 45,000 New Animal Adoption Center Operations
$ 231,000 Total New Programs
General Fund Capital Purchases:
• Replace Vehicle for Marshal Services
• Purchase of 2 Vehicles for Streets (reimbursed by Water)
• Council Chamber Improvements (reimbursed by court security, court technology, and
hotel tax restricted funds)
• New Email Server and Set up
• Increase the amount of Desktop replacements
Target Tax Rate:
Tax Rate
Current
M &O
$0,2993
I &S
$0.2006
Total
$0.4999
M &O Impact
$0
(additional funds to reserves)
FY 2018 Projections:
Current
Revenue $25,390,198
Expense $(25,560,569)
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Preliminary Tax Rate Alternative
$0.3035
$0.3010
$0.1964
$0.1964
$0,4999
$0.4974
$103,740
$41,990
Recommended Alternative
$25,513,711 $25,440,722
$(25,560,569) $(25,560,569)
Reserve Funding $
$(171,371) $
Budget Calendar FY 2013 -14
July 31 File with City Secretary, Budget Workshop
August 6 Budget Workshop, vote to place a preliminary tax rate on the agenda, and schedule public
hearings
August 13 Budget Workshop
August 15 First Community Budget Presentation
August 20 First Public Hearing
August 21 Second Community Budget Presentation
August 27 Second Public Hearing, First Vote
September 3 Second Vote
October 1 Budget goes into effect
Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
• Grumpy Azzoz, 528 Wayward Pass, who inquired about information on the target tax
rate slide, and what impact the $103,740 under the Preliminary Tax Rate would be.
• Henry Gutierrez with Bexar Waste, 221 FM 3009, who complimented the preparation
and presentation of this year's Budget and the projections of the past 5 years and
forward into the future 5 years.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public hearing.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember ,Scagliola who stated that he sees no reason
why the Council shouldn't go with the alternative tax rate of $0.4974 and believes it is
achievable.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who asked what impact the rate would
have on our reserves for the future. Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel
who reminded everyone to be mindful of three future items of concern 1) a potential
downturn of the economy, which seems to occur every 8 -10 years 2) significant needs in
roadways, and funding to support their construction 3) Future drainage improvements and
services, estimated at $30 million, which will be needed to handle a growing population.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked if joint ventures with other
neighboring cities and the county areas had been taken into consideration in the future budget
projections in regard to regional fire protection. City Manager John Kessel stated it had been 4
considered but we are not at that stage yet to begin connecting with other communities.
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Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
• Grumpy Azzoz, 528 Wayward Pass, who inquired about information on the target tax
rate slide, and what impact the $103,740 under the Preliminary Tax Rate would be.
• Henry Gutierrez with Bexar Waste, 221 FM 3009, who complimented the preparation
and presentation of this year's Budget and the projections of the past 5 years and
forward into the future 5 years.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public hearing.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember ,Scagliola who stated that he sees no reason
why the Council shouldn't go with the alternative tax rate of $0.4974 and believes it is
achievable.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who asked what impact the rate would
have on our reserves for the future. Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel
who reminded everyone to be mindful of three future items of concern 1) a potential
downturn of the economy, which seems to occur every 8 -10 years 2) significant needs in
roadways, and funding to support their construction 3) Future drainage improvements and
services, estimated at $30 million, which will be needed to handle a growing population.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked if joint ventures with other
neighboring cities and the county areas had been taken into consideration in the future budget
projections in regard to regional fire protection. City Manager John Kessel stated it had been 4
considered but we are not at that stage yet to begin connecting with other communities.
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Councilmember Edwards asked Executive Director of Development Brian James if he had
any knowledge of dealing with multi -use operations. Mr. James stated we will look at how
we can be efficient and creative and look at costs and know we have money to jump at
opportunities as they come up.
Mayor Carpenter also recommended adopting the alternative rate of 0.4974. He thinks the
work we have done in the past with stabilizing our debt position and the Economic
Development work has paid off and puts us in a position where we can afford to take this
stand on the alternative rate and we should do this for the community.
Staff continued answering questions from Council,
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola, who moved to approve setting the
tax rate of $0.4974 for FY 2013 -14.
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Katherine Tapley who asked if Councilmember
Scagliola could redo the motion to approve the ordinance along with the change to the tax
rate.
Councilmember Edwards moved to adopt the property tax rate at 0.4974 and approve
Ordinance 13 -T -35 adopting the property tax rate for FY 2013 -14. Councilmember Scagliola
withdrew his motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Verinder. The vote was
3 -2 with Councilmembers Scagliola, Edwards and Verinder voting yes, and Mayor Pro -
Tem Fowler and Councilmember Antuna voting no. Motion Carried,
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes for
agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7--
Mayor Carpenter moved to the Executive Session portion of the agenda.
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Mayor Carpenter recessed the regular meeting into executive session at 7.-19 p.m.
Executive Session
Called under:
Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Deliberation regarding litigation, pending or
contemplated litigation; and Consultations with the City Attorney regarding advice on legal
matters;
Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange,
sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate;
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding personnel matters, policies,
duties, employment, and evaluation of certain public officials and employees;
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Section 551.087 Texas Government Code -- Deliberation regarding Economic Development
Negotiations.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened.into regular session at 7:35 p.m.
12. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
Requests and Announcements
8. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No further announcements provided.
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that he recently has had
calls from citizens regarding large trucks using their Jake breaks and wanted to know if the
City is looking into an ordinance regarding engine breaks. Staff indicated that they are
currently working on an ordinance to prohibit this and will be bringing it to Council in the
future.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler who requested staff look at the current
Bexar Waste contract, particularly in the area of the emergency call outs. City Manager John
Kessel stated that he and Mr. Bierschwale would be happy to walk through the ordinance
with Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler. Councilmember Antuna stated that he would like to be
included in this meeting and wanted to know if Mr. Gutierrez would also be available.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
No information requested.
11. Announcements by Mayor 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
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler who stated he attended the following
Events:
• Thursday, August 22, 2013 — Doss Audiology and Hearing Center Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the following
Events:
• Thursday, August 22, 2013 — Doss Audiology and Hearing Center Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Antuna who stated he attended the following
Events:
• Monday, August 26, 2013 — San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization
meeting.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he attended the following
Events:
• Thursday, August 22, 2013 — Doss Audiology and Hearing Center Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Verinder who stated he attended the following
Events:
• Wednesday, August 21, 2013 — Schertz Community Budget meeting.
• Thursday, August 22, 2013 — Doss Audiology and Hearing Center Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Carpenter stated that the Guadalupe County Regional Mayors' Association met last
week and signed a resolution supporting the establishment of a joint emergency operations
center, which will be available to all jurisdictions in Guadalupe County.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:4
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
S ecretary, cretary, Brenda E Dennis
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