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REGULAR MEETING
April 22, 2014
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April 22,
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 Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Deputy City Manager John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Call to Order
Mayor Pro -Tern David Scagliola
Councilmember Daryl John
Councilmember Matthew Duke
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Charles Zech
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Carpenter stated he wanted
to invite anyone who was here this evening participating in the Hal Baldwin Scholarship, to please
sign the sheet in the vestibule or see the City Secretary.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas
Councilmember Fowler provided 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 (J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who
provided the following announcements and upcoming events:
• Wednesday, April 23, National Administrative Professionals Day.
• Friday, April 25, Schertz - Cibolo Lions Club (Casino Night Fundraiser
• 7 -11 p.m. at the Schertz Civic Center, Tickets $40 in advance. Call 210- 710 -6558 or
210 - 332 -2255.
• Wednesday, April 30, RACAP Ribbon Cutting/Plaque Presentation, 307 Pfeil Road,
Schertz, 10:00 a.m., also the Chamber is collecting peanut butter and jelly for their
pantry.
• Thursday, May 1, Schertz Ground Breaking Ceremony, 1103 Self Storage, 11135 &
FM 1103 (across the street from the Shell Station) 9:30 a.m.
• Thursday, May 1, Schertz Fire Rescue "New Fire Truck Housing Ceremony ", 3:00
p.m., Schertz Fire Station, Building 8
• Thursday, May 1, Schertz Sweetheart Coronation, Schertz Civic Center, Bldg. #5,
5:30 -9:00 p.m. RSVP by April 24 to 210- 619 -1630.
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• Saturday, May 3, VFW Post #8315 — Army Tank Ceremonv, 1000 FM 78, 10:30
a.m. Refreshments provided.
• Saturday, May 10, 13th Annual Homes for Pets /Schertz Humane Society Doggie Dash
- Pawsome 80's Fueled Doggie Dash 5K run & 3K Walk, Pickrell Park, 8:00 a.m. Call
210 -566 -7776 for more info or register online at www .homesforpets.org/doggiedash.
• Sunday, May 18, EMS Week Golf Tournament, at the Olympia Hills Golf Club;
Registration at 10:00 a.m., Shotgun start at 12 p.m.; $300 (Team), $75 (Individual) -
Late registration for a team is $350. Register by May 7th with Matt Troncoso or Amy
Sellers at 210 - 619 -1400.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who wanted to take a moment to
brag on the Police Department. He stated that Lt. John Correu headed up a team who
looked at our SWAT needs, stating our SWAT department does not have a vehicle of their
own that they can use. Currently they use Guadalupe County and Selma's vehicle. Mr.
Kessel stated that Lt. Correu was able to work out a deal for an ex- military unit that is quite
impressive. The vehicle has been completely refurbished with a new engine and
transmission. Total cost on the project so far is $0. 100% has been paid for by others. Mr.
Kessel congratulated Lt. Correu and his team.
Hearing of Residents:
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
• Ms. Clare Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows, who spoke on Resolution No. 14 -R -37,
authorizing and approving publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of
Obligation that was approved last week. She also spoke on her surprise to see
published in the Northeast Herald on April 16, 2014, the City's Intent to consider the
issuance of an additional $3,000,000 in certificates of obligation for the pool facility.
She stated there is no tolerance in the Texas Open Meeting Act for the outcome of a
vote, which must be taken in public view to be known before that vote is taken. She
stated that this shows that either the Herald is clairvoyant or that the results of the
illegally agreed upon decision was made prior to bringing it to the public before the
actual vote was taken.
Mayor Carpenter encouraged Ms. Layton that if she had a complaint of a criminal
nature to share it with the Chief of Police this evening before leaving the building, so
that he is absolutely aware of anything of that nature.
Councilmember Duke arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Workshop
• Discj�ssion regarding Code Enforcement Certification training for .Citizens on Patrol (J.
Bierschwale/M. Harris)
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Mayor Carpenter recognized City Marshal Mike Harris who introduced this item stating
having extra volunteer eyes and ears to assist our staff is always a welcome venture. We
have researched the possibility of providing Code Enforcement certification training to
volunteers such as the Citizens on Patrol. According to the Occupations Code, to be eligible
to receive a certificate of registration as a code enforcement officer a person must:
1) Have at least one year of full -time experience in the field of code enforcement;
and
2) Pass the examination conducted by the department or the department's designee;
and
3) Pay the application, examination, and registration fees; and
4) Meet any other requirements prescribed by this chapter or by board rule.
Based on the first requirement alone, volunteers and part-time employees are not eligible.
Marshal Harris stated that what he would like to propose is that they conduct a code
enforcement familiarization class. This will be taught in -house by a certified code
enforcement officer. Completion of the class does not provide any certification or legal
authority on the part of the students. It does however familiarize volunteers with key issues
where their assistance can save on man-hours expended by full time staff. Volunteers will be
able to recognize some of the most common violations such as:
1. High grass and weeds
2. Watering during prohibited hours
3. Potential illegal signs
4. Overhanging trees
Marshal Harris stated the implementation of training will be provided by Jesse Hamilton, our
Environmental Health/Code Enforcement officer. All active Police Academy Alumni
members will receive the training, not just those that take part in Citizens on Patrol. By
doing so, we are educating a larger volunteer pool that can relay code enforcement concerns
to the Marshal's Office. All future Citizen Police Academy classes will receive a three hour
block of instruction on code enforcement and environmental health issues.
Mayor Carpenter stated that he had asked the Marshal if we could take a look at this partly
based on some work that Councilmember Wilenchik did for us before he passed away.
Mayor Carpenter stated that he had gone through the training and was an extra set of eyes
and ears out in the community, watching for code violations. This was very helpful as he was
able to recognize an issue and call the code enforcement team because we just do not have
enough eyes and ears in the community to see everything. The extra set of eyes and ears in
the community will be very helpful and he is excited that they have this program underway.
Mayor Carpenter thanked the members of the Citizens on Patrol who were here this evening
showing their interest.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who commented that this was just
another quality of life service we are providing to the Community.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who complimented Marshal Harris
for working with the Police Department to develop this program.
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• Discussion and update regarding the single family residential zoning districts (R -6 and R -7)
and a possible Entertainment zoning district. (Requested by Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola and
Councilmember Edwards) (B. James/M. Sanchez/L. Wood)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James and Senior
Planner Lesa Wood who introduced this item stating that on August 17, 2010, Council
amended the UDC regarding the R -6 & R -7 districts, and with the approval of that ordinance
the R -6 & R -7 zoning districts would no longer be granted, but that the Ordinance did not
impact properties that were currently zoned R -6 & R -7. Ms. Wood provided the following
highlights:
• Total acreage zoned R6 & R7 — 1,200 acres
• Only 21 acres have not been Master planned
• R -6 — minimum lot size 7,200 square feet, minimum dimensions 60' x 120', 960 total
acreage zoned R -6, which is 960 acres, 4,163 total lots. Total lots improved is 3,778,
and total unimproved is 385.
• R -7 — minimum lot size 6,600 square feet, minimum dimensions 60' x 110', 240 total
acreage zoned R -7, which is 240 acres, 1,031 total lots. Total lots improved is 551,
and total unimproved is 480.
Ms. Wood stated that Entertainment Districts are allowed in General Business, General
Business -2 and the Manufacturing Zoning District. These districts would allow amusement,
commercial indoor facilities like theaters, concert or music halls, dance halls, night clubs,
taverns, retail shops, restaurants or cafes. Ms. Wood pointed out areas of availability along
IH 35, FM 78 and Main Street, and 1H 10. Ms. Wood addressed questions from Council.
Councilmember Edwards stated he was curious if the City or EDC had done a leaking report,
to see how much we are leaking out of our community to others. Executive Director of
Development Brian James stated not that he was aware of, but we could probably see we are
leaking a good amount. He stated as mentioned by Ms. Wood, most of the entertainment
districts tend to be market driven. Schertz is well positioned in a number of regards on IH 35
and IH 10 as we have seen a lot of commercial and industrial. The drawback to that is that we
are right up the road from the Foram, massive retail, and Ratama Park, and just south of New
Braunfels as well, which were more established before we got that population. Again, it
becomes the issue of those entertainment or retail uses of not wanting to cannibalize existing
store locations. Mr. James stated that he believes as we see over time; as our population
grows, companies will see that we have enough of the population and that there is a market to
capture, then we will see these built. He stated that getting these types of businesses will be
development driven. Mr. James answered Councilmember Fowlers question if we have done
a demography study stating we have not, but that we utilize the census information along
with state and regional demographic information we obtain.
City Manager John Kessel stated that we participated and partnered with Buxton Company,
which is a retail strategies company and work with them. We can perform sophisticated
market analysis when necessary.
Mayor and Council thanked staff for the update and report.
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Discussion and Action Items
1'. Minutes - Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of A_ pril 15, 2014 (J. Kessel/B.
Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Scagliola to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2014 City Council meeting. The vote
was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards,
and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carrier.
2. Ordinance No. 14 -S -19 — Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action approving
an Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) by granting a Specific Use
Permit for 4202 Wensledale Drive. First Reading (B. James/M. SanchezJL. Wood)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -S -19
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
ZONING 4202 WENSLEDALE DRIVE,, SCHERTZ, GUADALUPE COUNTY,
TEXAS TO ALLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF AN IN-
HOME DAY CARE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Senior Planner Lesa Wood who introduced this item stating the
applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an hi -Home Day Care at 4202
Wensledale Drive which is an existing single family residential lot zoned Garden Home
(GH) within the Whisper Meadows at Northcliffe II Subdivision, Unit 2. The subject
property contains an approximately 2,400 square foot home that is currently owned and
occupied by William and Christy Martinez.
The public hearing notice was published in "The Daily Commercial Recorder" on April 4,
2014 and the "Herald" on April 9, 2014. Thirty (30) public hearing notices were mailed to
surrounding property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property on March
13, 2014. Staff received four (4) responses to the request which are as follows:
• two (2) responses in favor of the request; and
• one (1) response neutral to the request with concerns of HOA approval; and
• one (1) opposed due to concerns regarding traffic and children playing in the street
The Planning and Zoning Commission, in making its recommendation, and the City
Council, in considering final action on a Specific Use Permit, should consider the following
criteria:
1. the proposed use at the specified location is consistent with the policies embodied in
the adopted Comprehensive Land Plan;
2. the proposed use is consistent with the general purpose and intent of the applicable
zoning district regulations;
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3. the proposed use is compatible with and preserves the character and integrity of
adjacent developments and neighborhoods, and includes improvements either on -site
or within the public rights -of -way to mitigate development related adverse impacts,
such as safety, traffic, noise, odors, visual nuisances, drainage or other similar
adverse effects to adjacent developments and neighborhoods;
4. the proposed use does not generate pedestrian and vehicular traffic which will be
hazardous or conflict with the existing and anticipated traffic in the neighborhood;
5. the proposed use incorporates roadway adjustments, traffic control devices or
mechanisms, and access restrictions to control traffic flow or divert traffic as may be
needed to reduce or eliminate development generated traffic on neighborhood streets;
6. the proposed use incorporates features to minimize adverse effects, including visual
impacts, of the proposed use on adjacent properties;
7. the proposed use meets the standards for the zoning district, or to the extent variations
from such standards have been requested, that such variations -are necessary to render
the use compatible with adjoining development and the neighborhood;
8. the proposed use and associated Site Plan promote the health, safety or general
welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, efficient and healthful development of the
City;
9. no application made under these provisions will receive final approval until all back
taxes owed to the City have been paid in full; and
10. other criteria which, at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Council are deemed relevant and important in the consideration of the Specific
Use Permit.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted the public hearing on March 26, 2014 and
offered a recommendation of approval to grant a Specific Use Permit (SUP) with the
condition that the permit is valid as long as William and Christy Martinez own and occupy
the property by a unanimous vote. In reviewing the draft ordinance, the City Attorney has
indicated that this condition, tying the zoning to the ownership of the property is not within
the City's authority. Staff recommends the Mayor open the public hearing, take comment,
close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 14 -5 -19 on first reading.
Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair David Richmond, who stated he understood the
legal concern with this Specific Use Permit (SPU), and on behalf of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, they are supportive of Mr. & Mrs. Martinez for going through the proper steps
of the permitting process legitimately as defined. His only question and concern is in looking
at an application like this, who is making the application and what are their credentials? In
this case they are qualified.
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However, with the law stating that the SUP goes along with the property, the Martinez family
could leave and the new resident/owner would then be allowed to operate a day care business
under its Planning and Zoning Permit, but the new owners may not be as qualified as the
Martinez's.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public hearing and took comments from
Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Charles Zech who offered to provide a more
detailed explanation of the legal reasoning regarding the SUP being a part of the property. He
stated there are two ways that cities can issue them. One way is through the legislative
process by going through the zoning process and an actual re- zoning occurs. This is how
most municipalities handle these requests. The other way is that it is an actual permit issued
administratively by staff. If it is a permit, and not a legislative act, you could put on the
permit that it is issued to that person and that person only. It is actually the legislative
process that creates the problem of placing the expiration on it. The law says a re- zoning
cannot run with the person. There is a legislation problem associated with re- zonings that
states you cannot re -zone property unless you go back through the re- zoning process. By
stating that the SUP, as a zoning designation, is automatically revoked simply because the
owners leave the property violates the requirements that you must go back through the re-
zoning process in order to re -zone the property.
Additionally, to clarify a point from an administrative standpoint, City Manager John Kessel
stated that if a permit were issued by staff it would be non - discretionary as long as the
applicants met all of the required criteria. Thus, the permit would be automatically approved.
On the other hand, if it is a zoning event, it then becomes a discretionary decision and if there
are unique circumstances associated with a particular property, keeping it a zoning event
allows the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to adjust for that and not allow it to
happen if circumstances surrounding it were inappropriate. Similar to a plat or site plan, if
the applicants follow the rules, we would have to approve it by the law.
City Attorney Charles Zech stated there are pros and cons to making something a zoning or
legislative decision or an administrative decision. Courts give great discretion to city council
legislative decisions and as such you are not entitled to a particular zoning designation.
However, once you set out the parameters associated with the issuance of a permit within
your ordinance, if an individual meets the criteria, they are entitled to that permit and the
courts don't give as much deference to the staff's decision not to issue, which leaves you
more open to litigation.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who asked if there was a statute of
limitations on an SUP. The answer was no. However the council has the authority to
remove an SUP at a later date if it chose to do so. Also, there are state regulations that must
be met to qualify someone to run a home day care. Lisa Wood confirmed that the Planning &
Zoning Commission's vote was unanimous in favor of issuing a permit.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he was concerned about the
resident respondent who expressed concern about children playing in the street. Ms. Martinez
replied that it is a very safe environment and that their property /entrance is gated. The road
and intersection right by their home also has stop signs, so traffic is slowed down in that area.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Ter Scagliola, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -S -19 first reading. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, Jahn, Edwards and
Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
3. Ordinance No. 14 -F -20 — Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action
approving an Ordinance amending the City's Drought Contingency Ordinance No. 13 -F -26 by
updating Exhibit B Water Conservation Plan; providing an effective date; and declaring an
emergency. First & Final Reading (J. Bierschwale /J. Hooks)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -F -20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CITY'S DROUGHT CONTINGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 13 -F -26
BY UPDATING EXHIBIT B WATER CONSERVATION PLAN AND OTHERS
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Public Works Director Jimmy Hooks who introduced
this item stating the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) requires all cities to have a
water conservation plan on file to satisfy the requirements of 30TAC Chapter 288. The City
of Schertz adopted an amended Water Conservation Ordinance 09 -F -21 on June 23, 2009.
The guidelines set forth by the TWDB for the conservation plan include a strategy or a
combination of strategies for reducing the consumption of water, reducing the loss of waste
of water, improving or maintaining the efficiency in the use of water, or increasing recycling
and reuse of water. It contains Best Management Practices (BMP) measures to try to meet
the targets and goals identified in the plan.
In August 2013, the Public Works Department updated the Conservation Plan to meet the
new Best Management Practices (BMP) requiring that new single -pass cooling system
connections and new non - recirculating systems for commercial laundry systems are
prohibited and provided for the enforcement of the requirement of all automated car wash
facilities to implement recycle technology.
The City is required to update Exhibit B Water Conservation Plan every five years. The
Water Conservation Plan includes information on the City's Utility Profile, Water
Conservation Plan Goals, Metering, Water Audit, Leak Detection/Repair Program, Public
Education/Water Rate Structure, Plumbing Code, Water Conservation Landscaping,
Retrofit/Replacement Program, Recycle and Reuse, Water Wholesale Agreements, Record
Management Systems, Coordination with Regional Planning Groups, and Implementation
and Enforcement.
Staff has reviewed the current Exhibit B Water Conservation Plan and has identified the
areas that need to be updated and has made these corrections to bring forth for approval.
This Ordinance only updates Exhibit B the Water Conservation Plan. No changes will be
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made to the Drought Contingency Plan. Staff recommends the Mayor open the public
hearing, take comment, close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 14 -17-20 on first
and final reading declaring an emergency.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Public Works Director Jimmy Hooks who stated they
are just making changes to the utility profile, such as updating the population, number of
connections available and current storage capacity. Nothing in the Drought Contingency
Plan is being changed at this time.
Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and as no one spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed
the public hearing and took comments from Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who stated he saw the 5 and 10 year
goals; is it statutory and could we go above that internally? Mr. Hooks answered that they
try to conserve as much water as possible but also want to put attainable goals in place.
Mayor Carpenter asked why we availed ourselves to declare an emergency and not have a
single reading on this item. Mr. Hooks answered that we have a May 1 st deadline and since
we are not meeting next week, we declared it an emergency item.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Duke, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -17-20 first and final 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.
4. Ordinance No. 14 -D -21 — Approve an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Schertz, Texas to prohibit parking on the south side of Arroyo Verde from the
driveway of the Oaks of Green Valley Shopping Center to the bridge structure. First
Reading (K. Woodlee/L. Busch)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -D -21
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 ARTICLE V, SECTION 86 -149 PARKING
PROHIBITED ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Engineer -in- Training Larry Busch who stated last week they
came forward to Council with an Ordinance regarding the prohibiting of parking on the north
side of Arroyo Verde from the driveway of the Oaks of Green Valley Shopping Center to the
bridge structure. That ordinance was approved for the second reading. Now tonight this
Ordinance addresses the opposite side (south) of the same street.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -D -21 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 4.
Requests and Announcements
Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No further announcements provided.
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who requested more information
regarding the City's ability to stay on the fast track by bringing more lucrative businesses to
the City. Specifically, he asked how do we think our ability to keep fast tracking will be
affected as we grow and move forward. Mayor Carpenter suggested this be presented to
Council sometime in May.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who requested they firm up a time for
doing the evaluation of the City Secretary Department. Mayor Carpenter requested a date in
May be reserved for this item.
Councilmember Fowler also stated he has noticed we have been experiencing difficulty
getting local pastors to come provide the Invocation at our Council Meetings. He would like
to set up a discussion on how we can alleviate this problem, perhaps with a rotation of
Councilmembers or some other option. Mayor Carpenter suggested we do this sometime in
May and address the issue as a Council policy and procedures item.
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 Scagliola who stated he attended the following
events:
Thursday, April 17, SSLGC Meeting and Tour of their new office facility in Seguin
Saturday, April 19, Absolute Jazz, Pickrell Park
Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola also thanked Mary Spence and staff for the success in organizing
the event.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he noticed the City had a lot
of Easter activities going on.
Mayor Carpenter stated he also attended the Absolute Jazz event at Pickrell Park. He
thanked Mary Spence and her staff for their efforts in organizing it. He mentioned a musician
by the stage name of Nasty Ned (a member of the Blues Hall of Fame) was here in
attendance and expressed surprise that a small town in Texas had such high quality music.
Adiournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 ar .
Michael . Carpenter, Mayor
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