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.
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• 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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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