11-10-2015 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 2015
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on November
10, 2015, 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 Pro -Tem Fowler
Councilmember Daryl John
Councilmember Robin Thompson
Staff Present:
Executive Director Brian James
Executive Director Bob Cantu
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Mayor Carpenter was absent.
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Councilmember Grumpy Azzoz
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Charles Zech
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Councilmember Edwards)
Councilmember Edwards also asked for a moment of silence in observance of Veterans Day
tomorrow. Councilmember Edwards provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of
allegiance to the flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized the following Boy Scouts who were in the audience this evening
stating that each were working on their Citizenship in the Community merit badge:
• Kyle Tarrillion - Troop 51
• Ben Reeder -Troop 343
Each Boy Scout stood to be recognized.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/D. Wait/B. Cantu)
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Executive Director Brian James who provided the
following announcements:
+ Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day Holiday -City Closed, also a Veterans Day
ceremony will be occurring at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at 9:00 a.m.
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• Thursday, November 12, Northeast Partnership Meeting, Olympia Hills Golf and Event
Center, 11:30 a.m.
• Friday, November 13, Annual Schertz Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation
& Awards Banquet, Schertz Civic Center, 6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 16 — Special Called .City Council Meeting, canvassing of the
election results of the November 3, 2015 election and swearing in ceremony of the newly
.elected Council Members, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 17, Chamber Luncheon, Schertz Civic Center 11:30 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE:
• Friday, December 4, City Council Team Building Retreat, 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Location
to be determined. Please respond your attendance to the City Secretary's Office.
Mr. James also stated that the City initially noticed a public hearing for a zoning case ZC-
2015007 to rezone approximately 7.5 acres of land off the frontage road of 1H 35 and Cabana
Drive. Planning and Zoning did not act on this so it is not coming forward yet. He stated that
if you are attending this evening regarding this case, this has to go back to Planning and
Zoning Commission on November 18, 2015 to be considered and it will then come back to
Council.
Last thing is that you may have noticed the lighting being a bit different this evening. We
are having some problems here in the Chambers. The microphone at the podium is working
but the Doc Cam and computer is not so we will try to control those from the control room.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that he had received
a note from Chief Adams of Selma regarding two of our Police Department officers, Officer
Helen Lafitte and Corporal Hillary Halbardier, who assisted last month at the Our Lady of
Perpetual Help facility spearheading a project to discuss kids working with the community
and working with the police department. Mr. Kessel stated that he appreciates very much
seeing our officers reaching out to other communities and sharing their insights.
Mr. Kessel also welcomed back Officers Gregg Flowers and Officer Johnathan Patrick who
returned to the City — welcome home.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler congratulated the three re- elected councilmember incumbents and as
already mentioned we will be swearing them in on Monday, November 16, 2015.
HearinLy of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3
minutes.
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All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof.
Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council
may be requested to leave the meeting.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific
factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an
inquiry, andlor a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the
Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in
the order they have registered.
No one spoke.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the
Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of October 27, 2015, and approval of amended minutes of the Joint Meeting with
Planning and Zoning for September 15, 2015. (J. KesseI/B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 15 -D -35 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the
City Code of Ordinance by revising Section 86 -54, amending the Vehicular Weight Limit on
Schwab Road from FM 482 to 500 feet toward IH 35. Final Reading (B. James/K.
Woodlee /C. Palomo)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 15 -D -35
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 SECTION 86 -54, VEHICULAR WEIGHT
LIMITS ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
3. Appointments/ Reappointments and Resignations to City Boards, Commissions and
Committees — Consideration and/or action regarding the resignation of Mr. Walter Turk from
the Historic Preservation Committee. (B. Dennis/Mayor /Council)
4. Cancellation of the November 24, 2015 City Council Meeting — Consideration and/or
action cancelling the meeting of November 24, 2015, due to Thanksgiving week. (J.
Kessel/Mayor /Council)
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Azzoz who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve the consent agenda items 1 -4. The vote was
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unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and
Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
Discussion and Action items
5. Application for Landmark or Heritage Neighborhood Designation — Consideration and/or
action approving a designation request for Landmark Property Designations for properties
located at 539 Main Street, 707 Main Street and 711 Main Street, Schertz Texas. (B. James/D.
Weirtz)
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Chair of the Historical Preservation Committee Dean
Weirtz who also congratulated the re- elected Councilmembers. Mr. Weirtz provided
background information regarding the three properties which the Historical Preservation
Committee is recommending to Council this evening. He stated the designation of the
properties at 539, 707 and 711 Main Street as Landmark Properties. Section 21.4.9
Designation of Landmark Properties and Heritage Neighborhoods of the City of Schertz'
Unified Development Code (UDC) establishes the requirements and process for designating a
property as a Landmark Property. The properties being proposed for designation are 539
Main, 707 Main and 711 Main Street. These properties were nominated by the Schertz
Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC) and were recommended for designation by the
SHPC on October 22, 2015.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Edwards who thanked the committee for
their continued work. Mr. Weirtz stated that each location will be receiving a proclamation
and a plaque of designation.
Mayor Pro-Tem. Fowler recognized Councilmember Azzoz who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve the designation request for Landmark Property
Designations for properties located at 539 Main Street, 707 Main Street and 711 Main Street.
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John,
Edwards and Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
6. Resolution No. 15 -R -103 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
two separate Interlocal Agreements, one with Bexar County and one with Region 14
Education Service Center, for Cooperative Purchasing Services. (B. Cantu/J. Santoya/J.
Kurz)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -103
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING TWO SEPARATE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS, ONE WITH
BEXAR COUNTY AND ONE WITH REGION 14 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER,
FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING SERVICES, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Purchasing and Asset Manager Jessica Kurz who stated
the purpose of cooperative purchasing groups is to obtain the benefits and efficiencies that can
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accrue to members, comply with State bidding requirements, and identify qualified vendors of
commodities, goods, and services. The City of Schertz currently utilizes several major
purchasing cooperatives. Authority for such services is granted under Texas Government
Code §§ 791.001 et seq as amended. Cooperative Purchasing Services under this agreement
are extended to all Texas State, City or County Government Agencies, or any other Local
Government Entity as defined in the Texas Government Code§ 791.003.
Additionally, Subchapter F, Chapter 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code,
"Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation," provides that a local government may
participate in a cooperative purchasing program with other local governments or a local
cooperative organization established to provide local governments access to contracts with
vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, services or equipment. Simply, purchasing
cooperatives allow for substantial savings to be realized by volume purchasing of specific
commodity items.
The City of Schertz desires to enter into agreements with both Bexar County and Region 14
Education Service Center to participate in purchasing cooperatives. The agreements will allow
the City to ride contracts with a large network of participating vendors. Region 14 Education
Service Center has a contract with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) to
provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to public and nonprofit agencies nationwide.
The City has reviewed the benefits of participating in these cooperatives and has concluded
that the programs will provide the best value to the taxpayers through the anticipated savings
to be realized.
There is no cost to participate in the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA), via
Region 14 Education Service Center. Under the agreement with Bexar County, for every
purchase contract that the City rides, it will pay an administrative fee of $100.00 to the
County. The City recommends Council approval of Resolution 15 -R -103 to authorize
Interlocal agreements with Bexar County & Region 14 Education Service Center for
Cooperative Purchasing Services.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Thompson who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Resolution No. 15 -R -103. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and Thompson
voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
7. Ordinance 15 -S -39 — Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action approving
an Ordinance upon a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an Automotive Repair and
pg Service, Major located at 1000 FM 3009, Schertz 'Texas. First Reading (B. James/L.
Wood/B. Cox)
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Senior Planner Lesa Wood who stated Mark Roberts
Properties, Inc. is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow the use of Automobile Repair and
Service, Major at 1000 FM 3009 more specifically described as Lot 5, Block 1 of the Mark
Roberts III Subdivision, which is located approximately 235 feet south of the FM 3009 and
Silvertree Blvd. intersection. The proposed development includes a 5,880 square foot building
that includes office space, eight (8) service bays and a canopy. The subject property is
currently zoned General Business (GB).
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The public hearing notice was published in "The Daily Commercial Recorder" and the
"Herald ". Twenty -four (24) public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property
owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property on September 11, 2015. At this
time staff reports that eleven (11) responses have been received; four (4) in the notice area and
seven (7) outside the notice area.
Res onse
Notice Area
Outside Notice Area
Opposed
3
4
Neutral
1
1
Favor
0
2
Comments received on the notice of public hearing response reply form from property owners
in the notice area are as follows:
• Joshua Stanley, 1000 Silvertree Blvd. (opposed) -I believe it would negatively affect our
property value. Will increase noise, dirt & dust and look bad.
• James Montalbo, 1204 Spicewood (opposed) — Traffic & waste concerns.
Comments received on the public hearing response reply form from property owners outside
the notice area are as follows:
• Linda Krumtn, 1204 Dove Meadows (opposed) — Oppose, will increase traffic through our
neighborhood which is not intended for thru traffic.
• Michael & Ashley Hill, 1032 Wellbrook (opposed) — I feel this will be an eye sore so close to
residences, there are Businesses on 3009 main.
Comments from the September 23, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commissioner meeting public
hearing are as follows:
Linda Krumm, 1204 Dove Meadows, spoke on increasing traffic and decrease of property
value.
Mr. Mark Roberts, the property owner, commented that 90% of the automobile work being
done at this site would be general repair work which would be considered Automobile Repair
and Service, Minor.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 23, 2015 where
the request was tabled by the Commission to allow staff to gain a legal interpretation related
to modifications /conditions on the permit. The City Attorney reviewed the regulations
provided in the UDC related to the request and determined that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council have the discretion to add conditions which limit the types of
automotive work allowed on the site if the conditions are mitigating potential adverse
impacts on the adjacent neighborhood and increasing compatibility with surrounding land
uses. Mark Roberts Properties, Inc. is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow Automobile
Repair and Service, Major at 1000 FM 3009. It is the City's desire to promote safe, orderly,
efficient development and ensure compliance with the City's vision of future growth.
IMPACT ON EXISTING ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT: The subject property is
adjacent to the Silvertree Subdivision to the East; Guadalupe River Nursing & Rehabilitation
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to the south; FM 3009 /Greenfield Village Subdivision to the west and Kids Dental to the
north. The comprehensive land use plan identifies this area as multi - family residential which
is intended for apartment buildings, assisted living facilities and low intensity commercial
uses. This property is zoned General Business (GB) which is intended to provide suitable
areas for development of non - residential uses which offer a wide variety of retail and service
establishments oriented toward service the overall needs of the entire community. The
proposed land use is compatible with the existing commercial land uses in the area from
( Silvertree Blvd. to Borgfeld Rd.) which include a daycare; medical offices; convenience
store with gas pumps; automobile repair; and a carwash.
SITE PLAN: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5,880 square foot building with a
detached canopy on approximately 1 acre of land.
• Architectural Standards: Section 21.9.5 Exterior construction and Design standards requires
all non - residential buildings to meet the minimum masonry requirements, fagade
articulations and percentage of windows and doors. The proposed building elevations comply
with the Exterior Construction and Design standard. The building and canopy will be
constructed of 100% stone and stucco with the front fagade consisting of 30% windows and
doors.
• Parking: The site has thirty one (3 1) parking spaces of which two (2) spaces are designated
as handicap parking which exceeds the minimum parking standards for the proposed use by
one (1).
• Screening requirements: The site has satisfied the minimum requirements for screening
adjacent to or separated by a local street from a lot zoned residential by installing an 8'
masonry fence. Additionally, the trash receptacle will be constructed of masonry with metal
gates that meets the minimum screening requirements.
• Lighting and glare standards: The applicant will be responsible for complying with Section
21.9.11 Lighting and Glare standards at the time of building permit. A note has been placed
on the site plan.
• Landscaping: The UDC requires that non - residential development adjacent to right -of -way
requires a landscape buffer. A total of eleven (11) new shade trees will be planted on the lot;
trees will be planted along the FM 3009 right -of -way at a ratio of one (1) tree per twenty (20)
feet and along Silvertree Blvd. (adjacent to residential) at a ratio of one (1) tree per thirty (3 0)
linear feet. Shrub screening will be planted adjacent to all vehicle use areas along FM 3009
as well as along the masonry fence on Silvertree Blvd. The remaining landscaped area will be
grass sod. All landscaping will be watered by an automatic irrigation system.
• Access and circulation: The site is accessed through two driveways, one shared driveway on
FM 3009 and the other on Silvertree Blvd. Two (2) fire lanes have been provided to provide
emergency vehicle access. The existing shared driveway on FM -3009, shown on the site
plan, was approved by TxDOT and constructed with the adjacent Kid Dental.
• Utilities and Drainage: The site will be served by Schertz water and sewer, GVEC, Center
Point Energy, AT &T, and Time Warner. This site will drain into an on -site detention pond
areas.
CONDITIONS OF THE REQUESTED SPECIFIC USE PERNHT: The proposed
Automobile Repair and Service, Major will be subject to the provisions of the Unified
Development Code (Ordinance 11 -S -15, as amended) with the following conditions to
mitigate potential adverse impact on the adjacent neighborhood and increase compatibility:
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a) No wrecker or towing service with on -site storage of vehicles; collision services
including body, frame, or fender straightening or repair; customizing or painting;
vehicle steam cleaning; tire treading; muffler services; upholstery shop; insurance
estimations with on -site storage; undercoating and rust proofing, and other similar
uses.
Additionally, the Specific Use Permit will be conditioned upon the following
occurring:
a) A building permit has been approved within one year of the adoption of the Specific
Use Permit ordinance; and
b) The use has begun operation within two years of the issuance of the necessary building
permit.
A Specific Use Permit allows for discretionary City Council approval of uses with unique or
widely varying operating characteristics or unusual site development features, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in this UDC. Approval of a specific use permit authorizes a
property owner to submit subsequent development applications consistent with the approved
Specific Use Permit.
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted the public hearing on September 23, 2015
and on October 28, 2015 offered a recommendation of approval by a unanimous vote with
the condition that Automobile Repair and Service, Major would be defined as follows:
An establishment used for general repairs or reconditioning of engines, air - conditioning
systems, and transmissions for motor vehicles. Dispensing or sales of automobile fuels,
lubricants, and automobile fuel, lubricants, and automobile accessories; the minor repair or
replacement of parts and performing State inspections and making minor repairs necessary to
pass said inspection; automobile detailing; window tinting; and the sales and installation of
automobile radios.
Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit request as presented.
Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
• Mr. David Richmond, 2921 Bent Tree Drive, who stated as Chair of the Planning and
Zoning Commission they had concerns with the definitions but they believe they will be
addressed as they continue to revise the UDC. In working with Mr. Roberts they
certainly agreed with him in taking the functions contained in the first sentence under the
major definition which would be less harmful to the nearby residences and other more
serious automobile repairs contained in the rest of the definition of major. He stated later
on what they will probably recommend is to change the definition to make the minor
category of automobile repair clearly still minor, and then buy and add those things from
major. In doing so, this time we feel we will have accomplished what Mr. Roberts has
designed and approve it and recognize the concerns of the residents in both Dove
Meadows and Greenfield Village expressed at their public hearing.
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Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, who addressed concerns of the traffic
patterns which will have an entrance off FM 3009 and exist on Silvertree Blvd, stating
the traffic will be going out the backside and that is what individuals are concerned
about. He also stated that he did not believe that Mr. Roberts is going to replace his
present facility but that he is adding on to it.
Mr. Mark Roberts, 4300 Spanish Oaks, who spoke about the traffic pattern existing
into the neighborhood and that it was designed by TxDOT and not by them. He stated
that when they did the original design with Kids Dental, they did the whole curb cut in
conjunction with them and that was done when they platted the property. TxDOT only
gave them an entrance into the properly and told them that they were going to have to
exit onto Silvertree. He stated that no matter what goes into this area they are going to
be required to exit onto Silvertree. He stated that they are not a high traffic or high
volume business for that facility. Mr. Roberts also addressed concerns on the noise
and he can assure them that today's shops are not like in the past. Their tools use very
little air and that is normally where the noise would be; they use battery operated tools
and other battery equipment. The reason they are building the 8 foot wall is because it
is a requirement for them being up against a subdivision and obviously they will be
landscaping it. They are keeping their current facility.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler closed the public hearing for Council comments. Mayor Pro -Tem
Fowler recognized Councilmember Azzoz who commented on the exiting concerns that were
addressed and answered by Mr. Roberts. He commented on the impact of the noise concern
regarding the equipment to be used stating that the noise will be minimal as the equipment
has improved from the past. He stated that he is excited that he is expanding his business.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked if there was a gas
line on the property, and was it natural gas? In answer to Councilmember Edwards question,
yes, the pipeline does exist, and it limits the development of that property. TxDOT did
approve the right -in and right -out area and the City is approving the curb cut at the rear of the
property for fire safety purposes to allow adequate for fire safety. Councilmember Edwards
stated that many of them know his children and that all of his vehicles have been going to
Mark's business for quite some time and he is happy to approve this.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler asked about the fence between the business and Silvertree and
wanted to know how high the fence will be. In answer, it will be 8 feet high. He wanted to
know if on the other side would there be a fence or would there be a line of trees? In answer,
a fence is not required for commercial so there will not be a fence between Silvertree and this
facility. However, the back of the property is a solid wall and the bays are on the opposite
side, so there is a barrier just from the building itself.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Mr. Mark Roberts who came forward stating that on the
side where the bays are there is a wrought iron fence. There is enough screening there with
trees from Kids Dental and we felt it was not going to be an issue. There is also wrought iron
fencing around the whole shop area. The 8 foot masonry fence is only along the backside of
the property. Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler was just concerned with the noise especially if the bay
doors were open toward Silvertree. Mr. Roberts stated that if you look at his facility today
they have never had a noise complaint as they are a collision repair facility; the kids at the day
care center next door, when playing outside, are noisier than his shop.
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Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Azzoz who moved, seconded by
Councilmember John to approve Ordinance 15 -5 -39 first reading. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and Thompson
voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who provided the roll
call votes for agenda items 1 through 7.
Requests and Announcements
8. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Pro-Tern Fowler recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated Council has
received information on the upcoming retreat on December 4, 2015, and they have received in
their e -mail a request from Roy Davis of Davis Success Solutions, the teambuilding
questionnaire and he would request everyone take the time to fill it out and return it. He also
stated that on Thursday city staff will be doing a similar retreat where they will be filling out a
similar questionnaire. If you do not have this e -mail please let him know.
9. Future Agenda Item Request for City Council: This is an opportunity for City Council
members to request that items be placed on a future agenda. No discussion of the merits of
the item may be taken at this time. Should a Council Member oppose placement of the
requested item on a future agenda, the Mayor, without allowing discussion, shall ask for the
consensus of the other City Council members to place or not place the item on a future
agenda.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Thompson who proposed for a future
agenda that they produce an ordinance or addition to the election code to require any and all
election signs to be placed within the City limits or ETJ only with written permission of the
property owner and that any candidate be prepared to produce such written permission if
asked. Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel asked what time frame he wanted this item?
Councilmember Thompson stated sometime before the next election. Mr. Kessel stated that
we would get back to him regarding the legal details and how this could be implemented.
Councilmember Edwards asked if this could be a workshop item at the December 4, 2015
retreat during their strategic planning. Mr. Kessel stated that he would rather this not be on
December 40` because it is less than a team building issue and more of a technical issue.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Azzoz who addressed the Item No. 9
language and stated that this is something new and he has looked into this. In the past, we just
placed ' items on the future agenda(s) and we were not asked if another Councilmember
opposed the placement of the item nor that it would be asked for a consensus of the
Councilmembers that it be placed on the agenda. When he asked the City Secretary today why
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this language was changed, she provided information from the Mayor through the City
Attorney that it was changed. Councilmember Azzoz directed the following question to the
City Attorney as follows: Was this asked by the City Attorney, the Mayor, a City
Councilmember, or City Staff, to change the language on how we conducted business? City
Attorney Charles Zech stated that he would be happy to address his question if we would put
it on as a future item to discuss because how or why this was placed on the agenda is not on
the agenda tonight for discussion. Councilmember Azzoz stated that this item is already on
the agenda. Mr. Zech stated no, it is simply an item and if you want to place an item on an
agenda you can do so under this item; this is not a consideration item. We can certainly place
for discussion how the language was changed on a future agenda. Councilmember Azzoz
agreed to place this on the next agenda for discussion because it is not correct. If he wants to
put an item on a future agenda he should be able to do so and he would not oppose any
Councilmember who wanted to bring an item up for discussion on a future agenda regardless
as to what it is. Councilmember Azzoz believes that this is restrictive and we went through a
lot to do this unilaterally and he thought the Council was the body who made those decisions
not anyone else unilaterally who would be able to make a decision on how they operate or
how they do business. Councilmember Azzoz requested that he would like to discuss this in
detail on this next agenda. Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler asked for the same thing to be added for
the agenda next week.
Councilmember Edwards asked for a point of order in that they were discussing this issue.
City Attorney Charles Zech concurred that they were discussing this issue and again this item
will be placed on the next agenda for discussion as requested.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Azzoz who stated that he had asked for
an item to be placed on a future agenda to discuss the funding of the Schertz Chamber of
Commerce and was asked by the City Secretary that this be addressed at the November 17,
2015 meeting when all Council was present and wanted to make sure it would be placed on
th
that agenda. City Manager John Kessel stated that it is on the agenda for the 17.
10. 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 Pro -Tem Fowler recognized Councilmember Edwards who expressed his gratitude to
Brenda Dennis and the whole election department. It was a great election and he believes it
speaks for itself. Councilmember Edwards also wished to thank Ms. Mommy with First
Baptist Church who was the one that invited us over to take part in their Truck or Treat. He
stated it was a great event and he really enjoyed it. He stated they also had the best chili in
town as D. C. Morgan won the best Chile contest with his venison and hot ghost pepper chili.
Councilmember Edwards also commented on the Air Show that Randolph put on; it was
another great job by RCAF, Tri- County Chamber and the Schertz Chamber of Commerce as
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well as a great job by all the other cities. He also mentioned that several officers of our police
force were out there assisting and asked the Chief to allow them the opportunity to have a
little time off as they were out there for three days.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler stated that there were several Halloween activities on Halloween
night; he mentioned the event at his church, Cibolo Valley Baptist Church, stating that 300
people attended and the City event which was also held that evening.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler stated that the Air Show at Randolph was the last event to be held due
to bird strikes and community building growth in the area.
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler lastly stated that he attended a seminar today with the San Antonio
Human Resource Management Association (SAHRMA), where General LaBrutta spoke about
the impact of the total military presence in the area. In salaries alone it has about a 12 billion
dollar impact in the area, overall it's about 18 billion. What they are trying to do is buy more
items for the operation of the military from the surrounding cities instead of purchasing from
elsewhere through the government process. This organization was talking about how to help
people, specifically those coming out of the military and transitioning into civilian life, where
new training courses are being set up to assist them.
Executive Session
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler moved into executive session at 7:05 p.m.
11. City Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087,
Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Project E -013.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler reconvened into regular session at 7:25 p.m.
Ila. Take any necessary action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item
number 11.
No action was taken.
Adi ournment
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Fowler, Mayor Pro -Tem
ATTEST:
f. Donna Schmoekel, Deputy City Secretary
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