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07-08-2014 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 8, 2014 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City. Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on July 8, 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: Executive Director Brian James City Attorney Charles Zech Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel Call to Order Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola Councilmember Daryl John Councilmember Matthew Duke City Manager John Kessel 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 Mayor Carpenter 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 Services Brian James who provided the following announcements and upcoming events: • Thursday, July 10, Northeast Partnership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center. Presentation by the Joint Base San Antonio Commander, Brigadier General Robert D. LaBrutta, USAF. • Thursday, July 10, Jordan Ford - After Hours Mixer, 13013 IH 35 N, 5:30 -7:00 p.m. For more info call 210 -566 -9000. • Tuesday, July 15, Chamber Luncheon, Schertz Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. Andrew Glass w/Main Street Hub, Topic: Benefits of marketing through social media. RSVP Deadline: July 8, to 210 -566 -9000. Mr. James also stated that beginning Tuesday, July 8, 2014, and Friday, July 11, 2014, the Inspections Division will provide extended customer service hours for you two (2) days per week, as follows: Tuesday — 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Fridays 7:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. Regular office hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our customer service goal is to provide flexible hours two days per week to present you with more of an opportunity to do business with us. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - t - • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that the 4a' of July Jubilee was one of the better jubilees. A number of things that stood out: the parade was extremely well attended - four and five people deep lined up on Schertz Parkway, the Samuel Clemens and Steele High School bands came together and performed as a joint ensemble, and the Police Department had their new freshly painted and decaled SWAT vehicle participate. A number of great bands participated on both Thursday and Friday nights. Additionally, the carnival and other entertainment were available during this time. The barbecue cooking contest was also extremely well attended. The fireworks were delayed for a while due to a weather front that blew through. Mr. Kessel stated that the City Emergency Operations Center staff handled this in getting the carnival rides shut down and gathering the crowds into protection. Mr. Kessel stated that what the Mayor and Council should know is that during this event there were a lot of volunteers from city staff and from surrounding company employees who assisted in manning the various ticket booths, volunteered in assisting with the parade, with the barbecue cooking contest, and with the clean up after the event. Mr. Kessel thanked all those involved in making the Jubilee a great success. Presentations • Presentation to Valerie Wilenchik in gratitude for services provided by Councilmember Tony Wilenchik to the City of Schertz. (Mayor Carpenter /J. Kessel/J. Bierschwale) Mayor Carpenter presented Mrs. Wilenchik with a replicated photo that was taken as Team Schertz who had participated in the 2008 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at Steele High School. He stated that this photo was the last year Team Schertz would participate in the American Cancer Society's events, because in 2009 the Wilenchik Walk for Life was established. Mayor Carpenter stated that in the photo are members of the Steele High School Cheerleading group, the Schertz Sweetheart Court who were posing with City Councilmember Tony Wilenchik. Mayor Carpenter stated that in 2004 City Councilmember Tony Wilenchik was diagnosed with a rare form of Cancer; Team Schertz had taken up the call to bring awareness for cancer research. Team Schertz had an added reason in 2008 to walk and raise funds: First Lady Barbara Baldwin was also diagnosed with cancer. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mrs. Wilenchik who came forward thanking the Mayor and Council. • Presentation to CTRC regarding proceeds from the 2014 Wilenchik Walk for Life event. (Mayor Carpenter /J. Kessel/J. Bierschwale) Mayor Carpenter recognized Events Manager Mary Spence who provided information on the recent 6t" Annual, March 1, 2014 Wilenchik Walk for Life. Ms. Spence stated that there were 32 runners and 313 walkers who participated. She stated that in 2013 they raised $16, 204.16 and that this year they raised $18,702.72; to date the city has raised $141,192.55. Mayor Carpenter, and City Manager John Kessel presented the check in the amount of $18,702.72 to Dr. Steve Weitman and Ms. Sheri Ortiz with the Cancer Therapy & Research Center. Dr. Weitman thanked the City commenting on how the proceeds will help continue research. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 2 - Lastly, Ms. Spence asked to please mark your calendars for March 7, 2015 for the next Wilenchik Walk for Life event. • Update on the Soccer Complex (J. Kessel/P. Gaudreau) Mayor Carpenter recognized Owners Representative Phil Gaudreau who came forward stating that the construction should be completed around late October to early November and that the fields should be available for competition next spring. Mr. Gaudreau stated that another opportunity has appeared that he wanted to discuss with Council this evening getting their feedback and direction. Mr. Gaudreau stated that two (2) years ago at one of the Parks meetings a question was asked would there be any sort of play equipment or a mini - playscape, so to speak, at the fields for some of the children to play on during the games. He stated at that time the City was reluctant to make that commitment, as they did not know how the funding for this project would turn out. Mr. Gaudreau stated that the same company that did the playscape came up and offered the city the opportunity to purchase their display unit that they will have at their convention. Mr. Gaudreau stated it is a 30' x 30' unit with many special elements. Mr. Gaudreau stated that the company has shared possible costs, but that he didn't want to commit anything until bringing it before Council to seek their guidance and if interested. Mr. Gaudreau showed a photo of the mini - playscape that included a shade structure, and stated that there is not a lot of shade at the complex. He stated that the mini - playscape as shown would be up by the concession building and believes this would be the ideal location as it includes accessible paths. Mr. Gaudreau stated that the costs would range in the $40 to $50 thousand dollar range, which represents a $10 thousand dollar savings. He stated that the funds are available in the bond package should the Council wish to continue to pursue the purchase. It was the consensus of Council to pursue the purchase of the mini - playscape and come back to Council for approval. Hearing of Residents: Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke in favor of the pool and moving forward with the project: • Mr. Todd Richardson, 2913 Greenshire Drive, who stated he voted for the pool and would like to see this project move forward like the other projects of the soccer fields. He stated that he has three (3) children involved in swimming and would like to see the pool built for those to come to our community. He stated that our community is a forward thinking community and that this is not being represented in regard to the pool. He also stated that they have had to travel outside Schertz to practice and would like to see the pool project move at a faster pace. • Mr. Daniel Plante, 4720 Windy Ridge, who thanked City Manager John Kessel and Councihnember Edwards for taking the time to speak to him answering his questions. He stated he is pro pool, he understands that the School District and the YMCA have come in to be partners in this project, and he likes that the City of Schertz will own the pool. He appreciates the work that he has seen so far and is ready for the ground breaking in August. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 3 - Mayor Carpenter stated that we will be having a public hearing on this item later on in the agenda and residents will have an opportunity to speak again. Ms. Julia Plante, 4720 Windy Ridge, a swimmer for the BVYA Stingrays, who stated it would be nice to have a facility closer to practice in so they wouldn't have to get up so early, a facility that they would be able to host their own meets, as well as be a facility that they could be proud about. Ms. Shauna Gordon, 3925 Habersham, who asked about the status of the pool; she also stated that her property tax is going up, and is it due to the bonds that were passed for the pool in 2010, but that we still do not have a pool. She stated she understands that the School District and YMCA are on board and have the money; the Schertz residents have already voted on the bond, but it seems that it has stopped with the City Council. Her question was is she paying property tax on something that they do not have? Mayor Carpenter stated that a point of fact to one of her questions is this Council last year lowered the tax rate, if you have had an increase in taxes it probably came from your appraisal that you get from Guadalupe County when they raise the value of the property. Mayor Carpenter also recognized the following: Ms. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President who came forward updating the Council on the Chamber's upcoming events which included: - Thursday, July 10, 2014, After Hours Mixer, Jordan Ford, 13013 IH 35 N, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday, July 23, 2014, BIZ Ed breakfast meeting will be meeting at the ChamberNisitor Center, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., breakfast will be provided by RBFCU; presenter is Lara Schafer of Grow Strong Consulting. - Saturday, July 26, 2014 Schertz Idol Auditions, Discovery Church, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Save the date: Friday, August 8, 2014, 2nd annual Senior Center Gala Fundraiser Event, Schertz Civic Center, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are on sale at the Schertz Chamber office as well as at the Schertz Senior Center. The event is a "Moment in time ", a night at the Speakeasy, Casino, cocktails & dancing roaring twenties style. Mr. David Richmond, 2921 Bent Tree Drive, who inquired about the recent Asphalt Plants being proposed in Garden Ridge. Mayor Carpenter stated as a point of fact, he had spoken to the Mayor Pro -Tern of Garden Ridge and she shared information that the applicants had withdrawn their application. He stated that the reason Mr. Richmond had brought this up is that the prevailing winds are west to east and anything that goes on in Garden Ridge is going to blow through our neighborhoods. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who inquired about the status of replacing the windows at the YMCA. City Manager John Kessel stated that staff will get with Mr. Brockman and provide him an update. He indicated that the design has been completed and he believes that they have gone out to bid on this project. They are moving forward with the project and funds were approved mid -year. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 4 - Consent Agenda Items Minutes — Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1, 2014. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis) 2. Ordinance No. 14 -D -17 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas to prohibit parking on Silvertree Blvd., from the intersection of Silvertree Blvd., and Dove Meadows to 110 feet Southeast of Idelwood on Silvertree Blvd. Final Reading (B. James/K.Woodlee/L. Busch) The following was read into record: t 1 1► :W"L L Low ["IV1 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 3. Ordinance No. 14 -K -31 — Consideration action on an Ordinance closing and abandoning to the abutting property owners a twenty (20) foot wide alley that runs parallel to the 800 Block of Main Street. Final Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez/B. Cox) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 14 -K -31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, CLOSING AND ABANDONING TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS A TWENTY FOOT (20) WIDE ALLEY IDENTIFIED AS THAT SEGMENT OF AN ALLEY THAT RUNS PARALLEL TO THE 800 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 3. The vote was unanimous with Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards, and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola was absent. Motion Carried. Discussion and Action Items Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola arrived at 6:56 p.m. 4. Resolution No. 14 -R -59 — Conduct a public hearing and consider action on a Resolution authorizing the license and management agreements with the YMCA for operation and maintenance of the recreation center, outdoor pools, splash pad, enclosed community swimming pool of competition quality, and indoor recreation pool. (J. Kessel/B. James) The following was read into record: 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -59 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING LICENSE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE YMCA FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECREATION CENTER, OUTDOOR POOLS, SPLASH PAD, ENCLOSED COMMUNTY SWIMNHNG POOL OF COMPETITION QUALITY AND INDOOR RECREATION POOL AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Services Brian James who introduced this item stating what we have before you tonight are two license agreements. They deal with the YMCA and the City's relationship. One of those covers the existing agreements we already have for the operations for the two outdoor pools at Pickrell Park and Northcliffe. The city pays the YMCA to operate those facilities and under this agreement this relationship would continue. That cost to the YMCA each year is about $180,000 per year. The City also incurs an additional cost of maintenance and upkeep of between $35 -40 thousand annually. We do all the upkeep ourselves, such as repairs and chemicals. Additionally, the city does obtain the revenue from the gate passes of each pool. Per that agreement though, the city does retain the ability to close either pool at any time. However, they are both heavily used and there are no plans to go that route. The other agreement extends the YMCA license of the recreation center they currently operate. It is a YMCA branded facility; you join and buy a membership. That will continue as is. It is a city owned and constructed facility and we are in the process of going out to bid to replace the windows. Hopefully that project will go under construction this fall. So the agreement for the operation of the recreation center and the outdoor pools is a 20 year agreement. The other license agreement is for the enclosed community swimming pool of competition quality. In 2010 voters approved $6,625,000 to construct an enclosed community swimming pool and aquatic facility of competition quality as well as relocating, constructing and improving the play scape. Coming out of this amount has been the play scape relocation so now we have less than $6.625 million. One of the challenges we have is that the site is in the flood plain. We are working with the San Antonio River Authority who is doing the Cibolo Creek Water Shed Study which is the first step in trying to deal with this issue. So building a pool to meet everyone's needs is really a challenge and so we reached out to build partnerships. We initially reached an agreement with the school district with an interlocal agreement where they would contribute 1.625 million dollars. Part of that money is to ensure the facility will be built to meet their standards for their students. The YMCA was the other partner we reached out to. Their needs are different in that seniors or small children would utilize the facilities for recreational use. They could use a second body of water with a broader use such as zero depth entry, warmer temperatures, etc. The YMCA does not have 2 million dollars on hand to contribute, but if they did a 20 year agreement, they could pay the city $100,000 a year that would go to debt service on new bonds that would be issued. Mr. James stated what we did want to do tonight is present those two draft license agreements going forward. We have put in the same costs generally on the two outdoor pools, about $180,000 but the city budgets about $250,000 annually for that. The cost we 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 6 - would need to go with the YMCA would be $380,000 annually for them to operate the pool component of it. There would be an additional $100,000 grant which would be used to buy down the membership rate for Schertz residents. It will fluctuate due to the number of Schertz residents. The last issue we worked on is a day pass. The proposal is that the day pass is no more than 20% of the monthly membership rate. The big win for us is that we have been able to grow this budget by a minimum of $3.625 million with $1.625 million coming from the school district and $2 million coming from the YMCA, which allows us to build a facility that we can grow into. Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke: Ms. Peggy Johns, 2833 Valencia Lane, who asked for the council to take notice. Her son discontinued swimming his senior year due to the hours of getting up early and traveling to another facility in a neighboring city. These kids are getting up at 4:00 a.m, and her son got burned out and quit. Her daughter is now swimming but she hopes she will not get burned out. Let's do what is best for our kids. Mr. Glen Outlaw, 3729 Forsythe Park, who stated he had previously raised a concern about the pool day pass. Tonight he said he read through both agreements today and he was pleased to see the day pass in there and that the city has decided to put a cap on it. A basic membership at the YMCA is $50, so that would make the day pass $10. He thanked staff members for all their work on this project. • Mr. James Trimble, 483 Holliwell Bridge, who spoke in favor of the public /private partnerships agreements. Mayor Carpenter recessed the public hearing reiterating what he said during his `Summer Address' last week. `It is relatively rare that the voters speak directly to government, and so let's be clear on this point: There is never a more prominent or more clearly imperative job of any government than to respond with skill and passion to the direct instruction of the voters. We have done very well on nearly every bond project the people have assigned to us, save one. We must design, build, open and put into operation the natatorium project immediately. Failing to do so is failing to respond to the direct will of the people." Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that the voters had spoken loud and clear with their votes and he thought we should have had this done last June. He thinks it is time to go forward. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated we have heard both positive and negative comments over the past months and in the long run must do what is best. He thinks we will be glad we took our time with this to do it right. One of the most frustrating parts of this process was working out the details with the school, the YMCA and the City on the funding. With the action we take tonight, we are ready to make this happen for our city. As we go into the second step and as we have looked at other things we have done that didn't quite work out the most effective way, and the way we managed the contract for the YMCA and subsequently have that window problem; but this time, we are going to have some 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 7 - guarantees as to the cost and the job will get done right or the contractor will have to come back and fix it. It is good to be at this point. Now it will get done. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tent Scagliola who stated he had been tracking some successful leaders, such as Jack Welch. His idea was that true leadership occurs when you can take conflicting ideas and not settle for an either or solution, but combine those ideas, integrate elements of both and come up with a solution superior to either. He brought a lot of his ideas to this swimming pool project and staff took a lot of conflicting ideas and came up with something impressive. It is best to go slow and do it right because people have a long memory when you do it wrong. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who stated the values for this community is quality of life for all ages and our ability to leverage the resources we have. For him, this project package had to be high quality, the scope of services be met, and the access issue addressed. Mayor Carpenter apologized that it has taken 3.5 years to get this far, but he wanted to compliment the staff for meeting the needs of the widest group of constituents without overburdening anyone. Mayor Carpenter moved out of recess back to the public hearing and recognized the following: • Mr. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester, who spoke stating he was a member of the original bond committee in the 2009 -10 time -frame. One of the things discussed was moving the play scape to the front but it was damaged by termites and had to be condemned. This created a problem to redesign and get a new play scape, creating more costs. So the bonds passed but were never intended to be sold in one lump. They were to be sold incrementally so that the interest and sinking fund would remain relatively stable and the city would not hit their rate payers with a 13 cent jump in their tax rate. • Ms. Katherine Hubbard, 205 Scott Avenue, Universal City, TX, who stated she just had a few questions. In regard to the pool, how much seating will there be and when will the design be ready and will the public have a chance to see that design before it is built? • Ms. Carrie Sheridan, 547 Wayward Pass, who stated she has been a resident for 20 years. She has a 13 year old daughter who has been a competitive swimmer for five years. Like other parents here tonight, she would love to have a pool here for her daughter to swim in. As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public hearing and recognized Executive Director of Development Services Brian James who came forward stating the facility design reflects spectator seating for 300. As we get into the design it could go up. However the school district downplayed the use of the facility for meets. As the design progresses, we can provide updates to council. This is not a facility we can design by committee. We will not be able to keep it in budget meeting everyone's needs. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 8 - Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -59, contingent on final review by the City Manager and the City Attorney. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards, and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried. 5. Resolution No. 14 -R -60 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing the Design Services Agreement for the New Indoor Aquatic Facility and Associated Support Systems. (J. Kessel/P. Gaudreau) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -60 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW INDOOR AQUATIC FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Owners Representative Phil Gaudreau who introduced this item stating that tonight they had before them a contract for the design of the natatorium for the enclosed pool and other amenities. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Councilmember John to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -60. Mayor Carpenter asked if there was any further commentary from council. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who asked Mr. Gaudreau if he had anything specific to add. Mr. Gaudreau stated this was the master plan we had worked on with the architects, the school district, and the YMCA. It is a master plan, not the facility, but the facility will resemble this in some fashion. For the purpose of putting the facts out on the table, he read from the scope of the contract. The contract stated that Marmon Mok, the project architect, will design a natatorium consisting of an enclosed community pool of competition quality measuring twenty-five (25) yards by twenty-five (25) meters and a second body of water measuring approximately thirty -five hundred (3,500) square feet with a depth of zero inches (0' -0 ") to a maximum of four feet zero inches (4' -0 ") and shall include at a minimum a ramp, slide and exercise area. The facility shall contain locker and toilet facilities in addition to support areas as required by the Owner and the approved program. The primary pool area shall contain timing equipment and seating for not less than three hundred (300) spectators. The Owner's budget for this Project is $8,000,000.00, which includes construction costs, contingencies, equipment, and all architectural/engineering fees associated with this Agreement's Scope of Work. These are the facts of record. This work also includes several programming meetings with the interested parties and not less than two public presentations for citizens input. He asked if there were any questions from council. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 9 - Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who asked if we would have an at -risk manager. Mr. Gaudreau replied that the construction delivery method he would advocate is that a construction manager at -risk to be brought on at the beginning, probably at the end of schematic designs or right before design development so we can control the cost very accurately. At the end of this process we will get a guaranteed maximum price that will set the price of this facility. The beauty of this process is that the manager at -risk is involved all along from the beginning with the design team and the city and will give us feedback so we can make informed decisions. Councilmember Fowler asked if there was a problem along the way who would be responsible for it. Mr. Gaudreau replied that it would depend on what the problem was. The next step would be to engage a consulting company that will come back and do the geo- technical information. If there would be undue settlement that would be pail of their responsibility. The overall project would be warranted for not less than a year of acceptance by the city. Other items such as pool equipment have extended warranties. It really depends on the nature of the problem as to who is ultimately held accountable. City Manager John Kessel added that in this project the City is not the general contractor. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked Mr. Gaudreau to move the diagram closer to the colored portion for the audience to see better and explain more about it. Mr. Gaudreau provided detailed information about what the items reflected on the diagram. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -tem Scagliola who stated Mr. Gaudreau had done a great job on the project and thanked him for all his dedication and hard work on it. Mayor Carpenter stated he had a motion from Councilmember Edwards and a second from Councilmember John to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -60. 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 5. Requests and Announcements 6. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives City Manager John Kessel stated that staff will be holding some `Keeping the Initiative' training for council presentations. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - lo - No items requested. 8. 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 -Tem Scagliola who stated he attended the following: • Thursday & Friday, July 3 & 4, Schertz July 4a' Jubilee celebrations • Tuesday, July 8, Pediatric Therapy Specialists Ribbon Cutting Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the following: • Thursday & Friday, July 3 & 4, Schertz July 4s' Jubilee celebrations • Tuesday, July 8, Pediatric Therapy Specialists Ribbon Cutting Mayor Carpenter stated the July 4th Jubilee celebration was a tremendous success and he thanked all staff members and volunteers who contributed their time. Adiournment As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 p Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor A EST: rends Dennis, City Secretary 07 -08 -2014 Minutes Page - 11 -