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02-04-2014 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 4, 2014 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on February 4, -2014, 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 Staff Present: Executive Director David Harris City Attorney Charles Zech City Attorney Charles Zech City Secretary Brenda Dennis Call to Order Mayor Pro -Tern Jim Fowler Councilmember Daryl John Councilmember Matthew Duke City Manager John Kessel Executive Director Brian James SEDC Executive Director David Gwin Chief of Staff Bob Cantu Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to The Flags of The United States and The State of Texas Reverend Linda Montgomery, Schertz United Methodist Church provided the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas. A. Mayor Pro -Tern Oath of Office — Oath of Office administered to Councihember David Scagliola. (Mayor Carpenter to administer oath) Mayor Carpenter stated that the current Rules of Council state that every six months they move the office of Mayor Pro -Tem by seat number to the next Councilmember in line, as long as that Councilmember has been elected to office and not appointed, and provided that they are willing to serve. Mayor Carpenter provided the Oath of Office to Councilmember David Scagliola. Mayor Carpenter and Council thanked Councilmember Fowler for his past service as Mayor Pro -Tem and congratulated Councilmember Scagliola on the appointment. Mayor Pro-Tern Fowler thanked the Council and citizens. Newly appointed Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola thanked everyone for the confidence in serving as Mayor Pro -Tem once again. Mayor Carpenter stated that Councilmember Scagliola was service as Mayor Pro -Tem at the time his honor Mayor Baldwin of his passing and served admirably at a time of difficulty and served the City very well. Mayor Carpenter thanked Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola again. Mayor Carpenter also pointed out that Councilmember Greenwald, who is here this evening sitting in the back, served nine terms as Mayor Pro -Tem in the City of Schertz. Mayor Carpenter thanked Mr. Greenwald. 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 1 - City Events and Announcements • Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Hams /J. Bierschwale/B. James) Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who provided the following announcements and upcoming events: • Thursday, February 6, 2014, Trail Rider Luncheon 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pick rell Park. • Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Transportation Safety Advisory Commission Community meeting regarding multiple complaints about speeding issues on Oak Valley Drive. Location to be determined. • Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Schertz Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. Please contact Brenda or Donna no later than February 11, 2014 if you will be attending. Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who provided the following announcements and upcoming events: • Monday, February 10, 2014, the City will be holding the first of our semi - annual City of Schertz Boards, Commissions and Committees and Corporation Roundtable Meetings. He stated with the Chairs of the various Boards, Commissions, Committees will provide a five- minute presentation about issues their Boards and Committees are working on and is facing in an effort to increase communication among the various City Boards and Commissions. We then will provide a packet of the information to City Council to let them see what they are working on and get direction from Council on which ones they would like the Council to work on. Mr. James stated that Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director George Logan provided him with a copy of the latest Game Time 2014 Playground Design Guide, Game Time is the company that designed our playground equipment, you will notice the City of Schertz Playscape is prominently displayed on the cover. • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated he would be providing the information under the next agenda item. Presentation • Employee Longevity Recognition (J. Kessel) Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that this evening they would be honoring three staff members who have 20 or more years of service with the City. Among the three individuals being recognized tonight, they have a total of 65 years of service to the City, and that only includes from their official full -time hire date. As you will see, most of them worked part-time or volunteered with the City before being hired on full - time. They have dedicated their lives to giving back to the community they hold near and 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 2 - dear to their hearts. With their hard work, they have each made monumental changes in their respective fields that have helped shape where they are today. The three honorees tonight have a common thread woven among them; they are all part of our "Core Business" that is Public Safety. Two of our gentlemen have logged their time with the Fire Department and the other is with the Police Department. Listening to them remember stories from years ago proved to be very entertaining. From hearing about the time a helicopter landed in the narrow margin of the parking lot of a carwash on FM 1518, to a time where a rescue helicopter dumped fuel right on 11135 to be able to carry more people from an accident scene, these guys have truly seen it all. They have also seen the technology change tremendously through the years and have helped play an integral part in making sure Schertz is at the forefront of where we need to be. Gone are the days of logging and dispatching calls with rotary phones and chalkboards; we have the advanced CAD dispatch system that does the work now. It is because of the vision and execution of these gentlemen here that our City is a safer and better place to work, live and play. Mr. Kessel stated when asked the question of their greatest accomplishments throughout their careers, they responded: Assistant Fire Chief Glen Outlaw stated "serving as the Emergency Management Coordinator for 9 years and helping to get it to where it is today." Police Dispatch Supervisor Ronnie Rutkowski stated "enhancing the dispatch system to where it is today." Battalion Chief Kirk Timke stated "working with his staff and developing them into the leaders he knows they can be." 20 YEARS Glen Outlaw — Full-Time Hire Date October 1, 1993 Assistant Fire Chief Glen began his career in Schertz in 1989 with the Volunteer Fire Department. He moved his family to this area because he was active duty Air Force at the time and the small school system here appealed to him and his wife, Donna. He was hired by the City of Schertz as a part-time fire inspector in October 1992 and was hired on full -time a year later in October 1993. Glen worked his way up through the ranks and was promoted to Fire Marshal in 1995 and then Assistant Chief in 2004. All the while he served as the City's Emergency Management Coordinator from 2000 — 2009. Glen is known for doing things by the books and though he's worked for 4 Fire Chiefs and five City Managers throughout his tenure, he mentions he has always had the City Staff's support and they have always stood behind him and his work. In the changing world of City Code, inspections and compliance, Glen can proudly say that every year is better than the last. Glen plans on retiring at the end of this year; he will have 21 years of City service and 15 years as a Master Peace Officer under his belt at that time. He enjoys spending time enjoying his hobbies of traveling in his motorhome, motorcycle riding and flying. Some may not know that Glen is a licensed private pilot and is a member of a flying club in this area. He jokingly states that after fueling up a plane, it makes you appreciate $3 gas! 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page -3- Coming from Chief David Covington, he has this to say about Glen: "Glen likes to come across as gruff or mean, neither of which are true. Sorry Glen, your secret's out. Even with coffee cups that say "I'm Crabby ", or "Make my day ", or the one that looks like a grenade and asks you to pull the pin, he's really a softie at heart. In fact, I think his greatest asset as Assistant Chief is just how much he really cares for his firefighters. He will fight for them. Just mess with them and see. Glen does double duty as Assistant Chief for the department while serving as the Fire Marshal for the City. Both jobs are enormously important, and he juggles his time and efforts well. He's our lead on anything to do with radios or CAD or gadgets. In fact some of the guys call him "Gadget." Congratulations to him on achieving this milestone in serving the City and Citizens of Schertz." 20 YEARS Ronnie Rutkowski — Full -Time Hire Date October 7, 1993 Communications Manager — Police Department Ronnie Rutkowski has been a member of Emergency Services in some form of fashion for most of his adult life. He started with Schertz PD temporarily as a dispatcher in October 1991 and then went up the road to New Braunfels PD in 1993. He returned to Schertz and was hired on full -time in October 1993. He was then promoted to Communications Supervisor in October 1997, where his knowledge and impact have been evident over the years. When Ronnie returned to Schertz PD full -time, he began his career here with a vision; he set out to accomplish many things and with many years of hard work, he has done so. He has increased staffing in dispatch (started out with one dispatcher with a paper and pen to record the calls), computerized the place (got rid of the old key cards) and got the dispatchers certified in the EMT training (a huge advantage when they are on calls as they can help save lives too). With the way technology has grown tremendously, Ronnie has seen it as a fun challenge to take on and improve the current way of doing things (for example, he was instrumental in getting the computers in the patrol cars). Coming from Lt. Mike Carey, he has this to say about Ronnie: "When it comes to the area of dispatching no one is more knowledgeable than Ronnie Rutkowski, be it telling you where to go or how to get there. Ronnie is one of those individuals who can dispatch a call, answer 911, and drink his coffee without batting an eye. No one is more qualified than Ronnie when it comes to radios and consoles we use, he can take one down and put it back together and only have a few nuts and bolts left over. For the serious side - Ronnie is an integral part of the 911 Dispatch Center and without him it would be difficult to accomplish the task we face on a daily basis." Ronnie Rutowski is a true asset to our City. 25 YEARS Kirk Timke — Full-Time Hire Date October 15f,1988 Battalion Chief — Fire Department 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 4 - Kirk Timke is a long -time Schertz resident. He moved here in 1974 and is married to the girl next door — literally (his parents live next door to hers). He began his career in the Volunteer Fire Department. As the City was still working on getting full -time positions together in the Fire Department, Kirk then worked part-time in the Water Department and part-time in the Fire Department. During this time he was part of the crew that laid nearly 5 miles of water line on Ware - Seguin Road during the summer (aka "the Cantu line "). He recalls how they would work from 6:00 am — 7:00 pm during that time to get the project accomplished. His full -time career with Schertz Fire started in 1988. He mentions that a quality one needs to have as a firefighter is to be a quick learner — "get good or get gone" as he says. Kirk can proudly say that he is the first person to work 25 years in his department. Kirk worked his way up through the ranks and is currently shift commander on the A Shift. He jokes that "if you hang out long enough, they either gotta get rid of you or promote you!" Kirk has been there for the monumental changes in the Fire Department; when they went to 24/7 on October 15t, 1993 for example. He has worked on fire trucks for 27 years and has played a key part on being on the truck selection committee, providing the valuable expertise during its construction. To him though, what's most important about his job are the guys. He likes the opportunity to see the potential in everyone there and then be able to take them to the next level with his encouragement and leadership. His number one priority is to make sure that the guys get home safe to their families. Kirk is guiding the next level of leaders in this department and does so with pride. Coming from Chief David Covington, he has this to say about Kirk: "Kirk is our first firefighter to complete 25 years with the department. That makes him the "old man" of suppression, although he is most certainly young at heart. Kirk is a most valuable asset to have around because he makes you think. You see, Kirk likes to argue, and I don't mean that in a bad way. Not at all. He challenges you to think through consequences and alternatives before moving forward, and that is good thing. I know sometimes he does it just to mess with me, but it's still fun, and productive. I can only imagine the logic that is discussed when he and Glen go to their regular "breakfast meetings" together. Certainly, with 25 years of dedication to Schertz Fire Rescue, Kirk deserves the recognition as a firefighter and leader." Mayor Carpenter recessed the meeting at 6:49 p.m., for photo opportunities and congratulations. Mayor Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 6:55 p.m., and moved to the Hearing of Residents section of the agenda. Hearing of Residents: Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke: • City Secretary Brenda Dennis who announced the upcoming "Community Volunteer Fair" April 10, 2014. She stated that the City is opening up the Volunteer Fair to all organizations within in the City. She stated that she has already received commitments from the Schertz Chamber of Commerce, GRAYSA and the Schertz Homes for Pets organizations. She looks forward to a great event and asked to pass the word along to other organizations that may be 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 5 - interested in joining us that evening. Mrs. Dennis thanked Events Coordinator Mary Spence and Executive Director of Support David Harris for assistance in putting the brochure together. Reverend Linda Montgomery, Schertz United Methodist Church, who spoke about their upcoming event on March 30, 2014, "Faith in Action ", a Free Handyman service workday. She stated that if you or someone you know needs help, or if you would like to get involved to contact Schertz United Methodist Church. Reverend Montgomery provided the Council with a brochure on the upcoming event. Mr. Daniel Scott, 3941 Brook Hollow, who spoke on traffic issues on Green Valley Drive during school hours and registration of legal names on the ballot. Executive Director of Planning Brian James invited Mr. Scott to attend the upcoming Transportation Safety Advisory Commission meeting this Thursday. _ Mayor Carpenter asked Mr. Scott to get with Executive Director of Planning Brian James or Executive Director of Operations John Bierschwale to let them know what his concerns are on the items he spoke on. Mayor Carpenter moved back to the Presentation section of the agenda. Presentation • Presentation and update regarding the Schertz- Seguin Local Government Corporation Projects. (J. Bierschwale /A. Cockerell) Mayor Carpenter recognized Schertz - Sequin Local Government Corporation General Manager Alan Cockerell who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the following topics and activities: - Concept & History - Organization - Implementation - Water Quality - Water Levels - Facilities Mr. Cockerell answered and addressed questions from Council. Consent Agenda Items Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 28, 2014. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis) Resolution No. 14 -R -08 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution approving and authorizing an Agreement for a Permanent Waterline Easement along Wiederstein Road from San Antonio One and San Antonio Three, Michigan Limited Partnerships in connection with the Wiederstein Road Waterline Project and authorizing the acceptance of such 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 6 Permanent Waterline Easement by the City in accordance with the terms of the Dedication Agreement, and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale/J. Hooks) The following was read into record: I �7 D1.YIJ 1LIy [17► ►i `CI�C : I A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR A PERMANENT WATERLINE EASEMENT ALONG WIEDERSTEIN ROAD FROM SAN ANTONIO ONE AND SAN ANTONIO THREE, MICHIGAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WIEDERSTEIN ROAD WATERLINE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH PERMANENT WATERLINE EASEMENT BY THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DEDICATION AGREEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 3. Resolution No. 14 -R -08A — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution approving and authorizing an Encroachment Agreement with CPS Energy to encroach on the existing electrical casement, and other matters in connection therewith.(J. Bierschwale /J. Hooks) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -08A A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH CPS ENERGY TO ENCROACH ON THE EXISTING ELECTRICAL EASEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 4. Resolution No. 14 -R -13 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing the Schertz - Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2014, and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale /A. Cockerell) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -13 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SCHERTZ -SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION (SSLGC) BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 20149 AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Councihnember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Councihnember Fowler, to approve Consent Agenda items 1 -4. The vole was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page -7- Discussion and Action Items 5. Resolution No. 14 -R -14 — Presentation and consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a Development Agreement with GE Oil & Gas Inc., and other matters in connection therewith. Q. Kessel/D. Gwin) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -14 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SCHERTZ TEXAS, THE CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND GE OIL & GAS INC.; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN BENEFITS BY THE CITY PURSUANT THERETO; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Economic Development David Gwin who stated in 2012 the Schertz Economic Development Corporation worked with Salof Companies C' Salof') to relocate its operations into the vacant 400,000 square foot facility located at 1150 Schwab Road. In June of 2013, GE acquired Salof Companies. Currently GE has 225 employees at this location with an annual payroll of $9 million. Action requested of Council is to consider a Resolution and act on the Development Agreement with GE Oil & Gas Inc. Under the agreement, GE will add 175 full -time jobs ($7 million in payroll) resulting in a total of 400 full -time jobs at the site with a total annual payroll of $16 million by December 31, 2015 and invest $8 million of new capital investment. In exchange, the City and the SEDC will provide an infrastructure and fast tracking incentive, as well as fund $200,000 extensions of David Lack Drive to be paid out of the Economic Development Fund. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Gwin addressed questions from Council regarding if he had the tools necessary for future projects. He responded that the EDC is fine but has staffing concerns for Development Services, Public Works and Public Safety. Mayor Carpenter requested that a joint meeting be set up with SEDC and the Council around the end of March to discuss sustainability of our success. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -14 as presented. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Seagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried 6. Ordinance 14 -T -03 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance authorizing a budget adjustment to establish additional expenditures in the FY 2013 -14 Budget in the amount of $95,000 related to the purchase of a Vac -Con Vacuum Truck to be funded from the Public Works Equipment Replacement Fund; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances- in conflict with this Ordinance and providing an effective date. First Reading (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby) 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 8 - The following was read into record: ,� t 1 I► : ► ► 1 ! "C! AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO ESTABLISH, ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES IN THE FY 2013 -14 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000 RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF A VAC -CON VACUUM TRUCK TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Public Works Director Jimmy Hooks who provided a Power Point presentation stating the Public. Works requested and received approval in the FY 2013 -14 adopted budget to purchase a vacuum truck for safer, more sanitary means of cleaning sewer lift- stations owned by the City in the amount of $205,000. After budget approval, staff further researched the trucks and found that a larger, more expensive model with more safety and operation features that would provide a better long -term investment for the City. The new truck will include enhanced safety features as well as an Inspector Camera System with DVR Recording Device. V390/1000 Vac -Con Vacuum Truck $297,494 Radio, tools, and equipment $2,000 Total $299,494 Staff recommends approval of a budget adjustment from the Public Works Equipment Replacement fund in the amount of $95,000 for a total of $300,000 for the purchase of a 2014 V390/1000 Vac -Con Vacuum Truck. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Hooks answered questions from Council. Mayor Carpenter stated that with the addition of this truck, it will allow the City to be more efficient. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tern Scagliola, to approve Ordinance No.14 -T -03 on first reading. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried Roll Call Vote Confirmation Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of items 1 through 6. Executive Session Mayor Carpenter stated they would meet only under Item Number 11 and not Item 12. Mayor Carpenter recessed the regular meeting into executive session at 8: 00 p. m. 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page - 9 - 11. City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.074 Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters to evaluate the Municipal Prosecutor and Municipal Judge. Councilmember Edwards left the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Reconvene into Regular Session Mayor Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p. m. Reconvene into Regular Session I La. Take any necessary action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item number 11. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to recommend the following increase per session: Judge Hmcir, increase to $775.00 per session; Judge Takas, increase to $740.00 per session; Prosecutor Dullnig, $370.00 per Teen Court Session and $625.00 per Court Session. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Edwards was absent. Motion Carried Roll Call Vote Confirmation Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who recapped the votes of item 11 a. Mayor Carpenter moved to the Requests and Announcements section of the agenda. Requests and Announcements 7. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives 8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated that he would like the Council to consider placing on a future agenda the yearly evaluation of the City Secretary Brenda Dennis and a six -month evaluation of the Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel. He would like the Council to take a look at their performance to see if everything is going the way things need to be done. He stated that he is happy with the way things are going, but would like to hear from the others. Mayor Carpenter requested an item be placed on a future agenda either the end of February or first of March to discuss specific IT needs in support of our Court. 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page -10- Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated that recently the City Staff took the Sexual Harassment Awareness training and suggested the possibly the HR Director could provide the on -line link to Council as well to take at their pleasure._ City Manager John Kessel stated that he would have the HR Director provide the information to them. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who requested staff look at the lights that are out on Schertz Parkway by the new development. Executive Director of Support David Harris stated that due to an accident on Schertz parkway a pole was knocked down and that 311 has placed a work order on the outage. 10. 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 Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola who stated he attended the following events: • Friday, January 31, 2014, Special Council meeting at the Senior Center • Monday, February 3, 2014, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Ryder Transportation Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the following events: Friday, January 31, 2014, Special Council meeting at the Senior Center. He thanked Parks Recreation and Community Services George Logan, Sr. Administrative Assistant Sandy Bryant and Administrative Assistant Sherry Davis for stepping in and assisting in the transition process. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who apologized for not being about to attend the meeting on Friday due to a family commitment, but thanked everyone for what they are doing at the Senior Center. Mayor Carpenter also thanked George, Sandy and Sherry for all their help at the Senior Center. Adiournment As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1 Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter 02- 04- 2014 Minutes Page - 11 - 5icretary, Brenda Dennis 02 -04 -2014 Minutes Page -12-