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SPECIAL SESSION MEETING
September 6, 2013
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on Friday,
September 6, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Schertz Senior Center, 608 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael R. Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Staff Present:
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Comal County Senior Citizens' Foundation Members:
Executive Director, Robert Lopez
Vice President of Operations, Ken Lowery
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro -Tern Jim Fowler
Councihnember Cedric Edwards
City Manager John C. Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services George Logan
Planner 1, Brice Cox
Senior Ctr. Director, Donna Thompson
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE
STATE OF TEXAS.
Mayor Carpenter led the Pledges of Allegiance t6 the Flags of the United States and the State of
Texas.
Welcome /Overview:
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services George Logan welcomed everyone and
introduced the following who were in attendance:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Staff:
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
Planner 1, Brice Cox
Corral County Senior Citizens' Foundation Members:
Executive Director, Robert Lopez
Vice President of Operations, Ken Lowery
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Mayor Pro -Tem Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
City Manager John C. Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Senior Ctr. Director, Donna Thompson
Mayor Carpenter, Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola and Edwards provided their
opening comments. City Manager John Kessel, Executive Director of Development Brian James, and
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services George Logan provided their opening continents.
• Discuss Activities and Programming of the Senior Center
Executive Director of Development Brian James, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services George Logan discussed the following with the Seniors present participating providing
their suggestions:
Health and Wellness Programs
(Outside speakers to come in and provide information on the following)
• Nutritional diet
• Affordable Health Care Benefits
• VA Benefits
• Pharmacist come in speak regarding medication use
Senior Exercising Programs
• Swimming/Water aerobics program
Indoor Recreation Programs
• Ping Pong (Mayor Carpenter asked staff to purchase table within 10 days)
• Bean Bag Toss Game
• Card Games
• Billiards
• Pottery Room
Meal Program
• Kitchen facility: stove, dishwasher, etc. (ability to allow Seniors to prepare meals)
• Cook needed
• Better Value Meal Program (more control needed regarding menu, menu choice
availability)
• Diabetic Meal needs
Field Trips
• Theatre
• Zoo
• Museums
• Play & Dinner
• Tours to Historic Areas
Special Events
• Galas
• Dances
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Miscellaneous
• Possible sidewalk from Library to Senior Center
• Disabled door on Senior Center Facility
• Thrift store is closing, where can Seniors take their items
• Signage needs for upcoming Special Events
• Financial transparency needs — provide Financial statements
• Monthly Schedule of Events
• Area to donate :items --- ability for tax deductions
Public transportation & Parking needs
• Transportation Service to bring Seniors to the Center
• More disabled parking spaces and more general parking area
Executive Director of Comal County Senior Citizens' Foundation Robert Lopez spoke briefly about
the relationship between the Foundation and the Schertz Senior Center. He addressed some
questions about finances and the need to provide more information on the budget to the Seniors.
Council directed City Staff to purchase and deliver a ping pong table and a bean bag toss to the
Senior Center.
Mayor Carpenter and Council provided their closing comments and remarks. Mayor Carpenter and
Council agreed to have quarterly meetings with the Seniors in the future. Councilmember Edwards
asked the Seniors for their help in organizing field trips and other activities.
Mayor and Council thanked all those present.
Adlournment
Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 2: 25 p. m.
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Brenda Dennis
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O el R. Carpenter