09-16-2014 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 16, 2014
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
September 16, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers,
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 44, 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
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Call to Order
Mayor Pro -Tem Daryl John
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Matthew Duke
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Charles Zech
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 (Associate Pastor Camell Durant, Everyday Christian Church)
Associate Pastor Carvell Durant 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. BierschwaleB. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who
provided the following announcements:
• Thursday, September 18, 2014, Chamber After -Hours Mixer, "Casino Chips for
Kids" themed mixer hosted by RE/MAX Corridor, 17156 1H 35 North, 5:30 —
7:00 p.m.
• Friday through Saturday, September 190' 2014 to September 20th, 2014 — Schertz
Fest, Pickrell Park.
• Sunday, September 21, 2014, "Believing for Bryleigh Benefit Concert", 343 W.
San Antonio Street, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This foundation is a non -profit
organization that supports families and children suffering from Metacbromatic
Leukodystrophy, (MDQ a rare, untreatable enzyme deficiency.
• Friday, September 26, 2014, Senior Center luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - Council is
invited to attend.
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o Monday, September 29, 2014, 5:30 p.m., Project kickoff at the Indoor Aquatic
site.
• Announcements and recognitions by Deputy City Manager (J. Bierschwale)
No announcements were provided.
Hearing of Residents:
No one spoke.
Consent Agenda Items
1. Minutes — Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 2014. (J.
Kessel/B. Dennis)
2. Appointment Boards, Commission Committees — Consideration and/or action
appointing Mrs. Lynn Foehrkolb as a regular member to the Historical Preservation
Committee, and consideration and/or action moving Mrs. Janice Manzo from Alternate
42 of the Library Board to Alternate 41 and appointing Ms. Patti Paulson as Alternate #2
to the Library Board. (B. Dennis/Mayor /Council)
3. Resolution No. 14 -R -74— Consideration and/or action approving an agreement with
Randolph Air Force Base relating to stray animal control (J. Bierschwale/M. Harris /S.
Roman)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -74
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH RANDOLPH AIR FORCE
BASE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 3. The vote
was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Ten: John, Councibnentbers Fowler, Scagliola,
Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried
Discussion and Action Items
4. Resolution No. 14 -R -78 - Consideration and approval of a Resolution by the Schertz
City Council approving a Bond Resolution previously adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation authorizing the issuance of Bonds
designated as "Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation Contract Revenue
Refunding Bonds, New Series 2014 ", acknowledging that these obligations will be sold
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To Raymond James & Associates, Inc., as the Authorized Representative of a Group of
Underwriters Pursuant to the provisions of a Purchase Contract; Ratifying, Reconfirming,
and Readopting the Provisions of a Regional Water Supply Contract Executed between the
City of Schertz, Texas, The City of Seguin, Texas, and the Schertz/Seguin Local
Government Corporation; authorizing the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Secretary
of the City of Schertz, Texas to execute on behalf of the City of Schertz, Texas all
documents in connection with this transaction; and other matters in connection therewith.
(J. Bierschwale/M. McLiney /A. Friedman)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION 14 -R -78
APPROVING A BOND RESOLUTION PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
DESIGNATED AS "SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CORPORATION CONTRACT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, NEW SERIES
2014 "; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THESE OBLIGATIONS WILL BE SOLD TO
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF A GROUP OF UNDERWRITERS PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT; RATIFYING, RECONFIRMING,
AND READOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF A REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY
CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, THE
CITY OF SEGUIN, TEXAS, AND THE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, THE CITY
MANAGER, AND THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ALL
DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TRANSACTION; AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
The following information was provided in the Council packet:
The SSLGC has been working with Southwest Securities and Samco Capital Markets, the
LGC's Co- Financial Advisors, on Refunding the LGC's outstanding Series 2005 Bonds
for interest rate savings. The interest rate on the Series 2005 Bonds range from 4 %-
4.375%.
The Bonds will be solely paid fi•om the Pledged Revenues as outlined in the Regional
Water Supply Contract that became effective November 15, 1999 and entered into by and
among the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation, the City of Schertz, and the
City of Seguin.
Preliminary interest rate indications show that Net Savings, after all costs of issuance and
contributions, will be in excess of $400,000. Savings will benefit Schertz and Seguin
equally.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that getting 4% right
now is absolutely phenomenal and a favorable rate.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that there are
significant savings in this package that others may not be aware of Mr. McLiney stated
that the reduction is a savings of $786,754; however they are using $285,000 of
Schertz/Seguin cash, so the net savings is $501,753 between now and 2025, half is
Schertz and half is Seguin's.
No further discussion was provided on this item.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved that the City Council
approve a Resolution approving a Bond Resolution previously adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Schertz - Seguin Local Government Corporation authorizing the issuance
of Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds,
New Series 2014, seconded by Councilmember Duke. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem John, Councilmemhers Fowler, Scagliola, Edwards, and Duke voting
yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried
Resolution No. 14 -R -80 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing an agreement with Property room.com (J. Bierschwale /C. Raleigh/J.
Harshman)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -80
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTYROOM.COM,
INC. AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Public Works Coordinator Cindy Raleigh who stated
currently the City utilizes GovDeals for vehicle and other City property disposition.
While GovDeals is a good source for property disposition there are companies that may
be better suited for fleet and equipment disposition. She stated that a few months ago
based on the information to you in your packet, fleet and public works was asked to
research other companies that could help us be more efficient and effective in our fleet
disposition. She stated that John Harshman, our Fleet Manager researched these
companies and brought forth PropertyRoom.com for consideration. Staff met with
PropertyRoom.com and they provided a short presentation to management and afterwards
staff agreed to bring this forth to Council for approval.
Ms. Raleigh introduced Mr. Mike Williams, representative of PropertyRoom.com who
came forward providing a PowerPoint presentation on the features and benefits of
PropertyRoom.com as well as answered questions from Council.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve the Resolution No. 14 -R -80. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem John, Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Edwards
and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
6. Resolution No. 14 -R -81 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
appointing Ken Greenwald to the Board of Directors Place D3 of the Schertz Seguin
Local Government Corporation and appointing Steve White to the Board of Directors
Place D1 of the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation. (J. Bierschwale /J.
Bierschwale)
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -81
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
APPOINTING KEN GREENWALD TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLACE
D3 AND APPOINTING STEVE WHITE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PLACE D1 OF THE SCHERTZ SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CORPORATION, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
The following information was provided in the Council packet:
A position on the board of directors (Place D3) of the Schertz Seguin Local Government
Corporation ( "SSLGC ") became available upon Larry Dublin entering into eternal life.
The City of Schertz is responsible for appointing a new board member to fill this
vacancy. It is the staffs recommendation to appoint Ken Greenwald to the SSLGC board
of directors for Place D3, an unexpired term commencing September 16, 2014 and
ending December 31, 2016. Mr. Greenwald currently sits on the SSLGC board in Place
D1 and has a long tenure and corporate knowledge of SSLGC.
Staff also recommends consideration be given to the appointment of Steve White to fill
the remaining term of Ken Greenwald (Place DI) commencing September 16, 2014 and
ending December 31, 2014. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -81. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem John, Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Edwards, and Duke
voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmockel who recapped the votes of
items 1 through 6.
Requests and Announcements
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7. Announcements by Deputy City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Manager John Bierschwale who stated an
announcement will be made in a few weeks regarding the upcoming Schertz/Seguin
Local Government Corporation open house.
8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who stated that he is still waiting on
the update of the natatorium project. Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of
Development Services Brian James who stated it is scheduled for the September 23, 2014
Council meeting next week.
9. 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 Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the
following:
• Friday, September 12, 2014, Randolph Joint Land Use Committee Meeting
• Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the
following:
• Saturday, September 6, 2014, National POW /MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at
the VFW Post 8315
• Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
• Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation
Meeting
Adiournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25p. in.
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R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST;
Donna Schmoekel, Deputy City Secretary
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