12-17-02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
12-17-02
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 17, 2002
at 7:00 p.m in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. Those present were Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers
Steve Simonson, Reginna Agee, Tony Wilenchik and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were
City Manager Mark Marquez and City Secretary Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin welcomed everyone and asked them to rise and join him in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
#1 PRESENTATION OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST AWARDS
Mayor Baldwin commented the City had a great tree lighting ceremony and a great
Christmas in the park. He is very proud of the City. Before announcing the winners of
the Christmas Lighting Contest and presenting them their awards, he introduced two of
the judges of the contest - Jackie Javier and Donna Olsen. The theme ofthe contest was
Festival of Angels and the winners were as follows:
RESIDENTIAL
Eugene Rice of Forest Ridge Subdivision at 4496 Brush Creek
Arthur Andreolli of Arroyo Verde Subdivision at 3832 Arroyo Seco (he was not present)
Javier Rodriguez of Northcliffe at 5621 Fairway
Ernest Hensley of Oak Forest Subdivision at 1313 Circle Oak
Alexander and Sharlene Todd of Caroline Crossing Subdivision at 3657 Diamond Falls
Jerete Adame of Lone Oak Subdivision at 101 Roundtree
Curtis Jenkins of Savannah Square Subdivision at 3705 Wm Scarbrough
Terry Wells of Woodland Oaks Subdivision at 2457 Grove Park
Balis Daily, Sr. of Aviation Heights at 411 Exchange
Lori Kuntz of Ashley Place II Subdivision at 438 Twinpoint Creek
Gary Shuck of Ashley Place I Subdivision at 211 Newrock Creek (he was not present)
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COMMERCIAL:
GVEC at 908 Curtiss Ave. (represented by Sean Alvarez)
Following presentation of the awards, a group picture was taken.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman of 4505 Grand Forrest commented on the following:
There is more than one Carolina Crossing.
Guadalupe County has an emergency operations center at their new jail and they held a
ceremony today.
Employees parking on the grass behind the Municipal Complex bugs him, and his
suggestion is to assign parking spots. Mr. Marquez advised him there are plans to pave
the area.
Police Chief Steve Cantrell introduced two new communications employees - Michelle
Lopez and Deborah Hood. Council welcomed them aboard.
#3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session 10-15-02
Special Workshop Session 10-30-02
Regular Session 11-05-02
Special Workshop Session 11-13-02
Regular Session 11-19-02
Special Workshop Session 11-27-02
Regular Session 12-03-02
Mr. CJreenwald moved to approve the minutes, as written, for the Regular Session of
10-15-02, the Special Workshop Session of 10-30-02, the Regualar Session of 11-05-02,
the Special Workshop Session of 11-13-02, the Regular Session of 11-19-02, the Special
Workshop Session of 11-27-02 and theRegular Session of 12-03-02. Mr. Simonson
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Ague, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
/b4 BID AWARD: Consider and take action awarding bid for uniforms.
Mr. Marquez reminded Council this is the first of three (3) phases. This bid is for
uniforms for Public Works.
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Mrs. Agee moved to award the bid for uniforms for Public Works to Unifirst in the
amount of $210.75 per week. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action approving first reading of Solicitor's
Ordinance.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTXZ, TEXAS REPEALING
CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
RELATING TO PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHANTS
WITHIN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ AND REPLACING WITH A NEW
CHAPTER 13, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance pertaining to Peddlers
and Solicitors. Mr. Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing Schertz Parkway Zone
Board members.
Mr. Simonson moved to appoint Gerald Bethke, Charles Sharpe and Fred Juarez to the
Schertz Parkway Zone Board. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 Discussion and action regarding upcoming meetings.
Mr. Marquez mentioned the next workshop session would normally fall on January 1st.
He suggested Council might want to cancel that meeting since it's New Year's Day.
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Mr. Greenwald moved to cancel the workshop session on January 1, 2003. Mr.
Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald
NAYS: None.
#8 Consider and take action setting a public hearing date for a change to the UDC,
Article IV, Permissible Uses.
Mr. Marquez explained this deals with changes relating to Sexually Oriented Businesses
and zoning changes from General Business (GB) to Light Industrial (M-l). The changes
to the UDC will correlate with the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance already passed.
Mr. Greenwald mentioned that Corpus Christi is being challenged on a similar situation.
Mayor Baldwin asked the City Secretary about a recommended date for the public
hearing and she recommended January 21, 2003. Mr. CJreenwald asked if the City has to
resend notices on behalf of Council and when told they do, recommended they translate
the legalese into English so people can understand it.
Mr. Simonson moved to set the public hearing date for a change to the UDC, Article IV,
and Permissible Uses for January 21, 2003. Mrs. Agee seconded the vote, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#9 Items by City Manager
General Announcements
Advised Council they have a copy of the Annual Report for the City of Schertz in their
packets. It was prepared by Minter & Associates.
#10 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Simonson
4-B Board
Liaison BVYA
Mr. Simonson had nothing to report.
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Councilmember Agee
4-B Board
Liaison Schertz Housing Authority
Liaison Schertz Library Board
Mrs. Agee had nothing to report.
Councilmember Wilenchik
4-B Board
Liaison Schertz Humane Society
Liaison HOA Coalition
Mr. Wilenchik reported the Humane Society is having its Christmas party next door at
the Community Center as we speak. Everyone is invited.
Councilmember Greenwald
4-B Board
Ex-officio P&Z Commission
Ex-officio SSLG Corp.
Mr. Greenwald announced the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation would
hold its monthly meeting this Thursday in the City of Schertz Police Conference Room at
1:30 p.m. He doesn't know of anything exciting that will be happening. Kamon Cook,
who was in the audience and is the Vice-President of the Corporation, said the only
exciting thing would be if they let him speak.
#11 Items by Mayor
General Announcements
In reference to the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation, Mayor Baldwin
jokingly commented he needs a new water heater, but he's not buying one until the City
has soft water.
He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
#12 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code:
(a) Sub-Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney pending contemplated litigation
(b) Sub-Section 551.072, Deliberation regarding real property
Council took a very short break and then moved to the Conference Room where an
Executive Session was held fi.om 7:36 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.
After the Executive Session, Council moved back to the Council Chambers and reopened
Item #7 on the agenda - discussion and action regarding upcoming meetings.
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They decided to schedule a Special Meeting at 7:00 pm.on Monday, December 30, 2002
for the purpose of discussing and possibly approving annexation.
Mrs. Agee moved to schedule a Special Meeting on Monday, December 30, 2002 at 7:00
p.m. Mr. Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#13 Action, if any, on above Executive Session.
There was no action required.
#14 ADJOURNMENT
Before adjournment, Mayor Baldwin announced there would be a farewell party for
James S agebiel from 11:00 a,m until 3 ~00 p,m on December 20tk He also announced
the dedication of the Herb Rehman Complex at the school district Central Office on
December 18tk
Mayor Baldwin then adjourned the meeting at 8:$0 p.~.
ATTEST:
City Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas
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