11-16-2015 MinutesNUNUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
November 16,208
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on November
16, 2015, at 6:30 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 Grumpy Azzoz
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Executive Director Brian James
Executive Director Bob Cantu
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tern Jim Fowler
Councilmember-Daryl John
Councilmember Robin Thompson
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler)
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of allegiance to the
flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
1. Resolution No. 15 -R -104 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution canvassing
the returns and declaring the result of a Bond Election; and other matters in connection
therewith. (Mayor Carpenter/B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -104
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF A BOND ELECTION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the following
information regarding the results of the November 3, 2015 Bond Election:
PROPOSITION NO.1
"THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR STREETS (PRIMARILY FM 1103 AND FM
1518), BRIDGES, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE LEVYING OF A
TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 1 -
*Includes 4 provisional ballots
* * Includes 2 provisional ballots
PROPOSITION NO.2
"THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES,
INCLUDING A NEW FIRE STATION, AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN
PAYMENT THEREOF"
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes*
1141
434
Election Day Votes **
914
326
TOTAL
2055
760
*Includes 4 provisional ballots
* * Includes 2 provisional ballots
PROPOSITION NO.2
"THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES,
INCLUDING A NEW FIRE STATION, AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN
PAYMENT THEREOF"
*Includes 4 provisional ballots
** Includes 2 provisional ballots
Ms. Dennis stated that both bond propositions passed.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilm ember Thompson to approve that the City Council adopts a resolution canvassing
the returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and Thompson voting
for and no one voting no. Motion passed. . -
2. Resolution No. 15 -R -105 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution approving
the Official Canvass of the November 3, 2015, Returns and Declaring the Results of the
General and Special City Charter Amendment Propositions Election; and other matters in
connection therewith. (Mayor Carpenter/B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 GENERAL AND
SPECIAL CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITIONS ELECTION AND
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SUCH ELECTION
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the following
information regarding the results of the November 3, 2015 General and Special City Charter
Amendment Election:
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 2 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes*
1135
434
Election Day Votes **
907
331
TOTAL
2042
765
*Includes 4 provisional ballots
** Includes 2 provisional ballots
Ms. Dennis stated that both bond propositions passed.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilm ember Thompson to approve that the City Council adopts a resolution canvassing
the returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and Thompson voting
for and no one voting no. Motion passed. . -
2. Resolution No. 15 -R -105 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution approving
the Official Canvass of the November 3, 2015, Returns and Declaring the Results of the
General and Special City Charter Amendment Propositions Election; and other matters in
connection therewith. (Mayor Carpenter/B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 GENERAL AND
SPECIAL CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSITIONS ELECTION AND
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SUCH ELECTION
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the following
information regarding the results of the November 3, 2015 General and Special City Charter
Amendment Election:
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 2 -
Ms. Dennis stated that with these results Daryl John is elected to Place 3, Cedric Edwards is
elected to Place 4, and Robin Thompson is elected to Place 5.
Ms. Dennis provided the following information regarding the City Charter Propositions:
PROPOSITION 1
"The Amendment of the City Charter eliminating those provisions which are redundant of
State Law or other sections of the Charter."
Bexar
County
EV
Bexar County
ED
ComaUGuadalupe
County EV
ComaUGuadalupe
County ED
TOTAL
VOTES
Place 3
1348
127
Election Day Bexar County
50
0
Rosemary Scott
30
25
631
484
1170
Daryl John
39
19
719
549
1326
Place 4
Cedric Edwards
42
27
883
653
1605
Don E. Taylor
26
17
528
488
979
Place 5
Robin Thompson
41
20
815
628
1504
Bert Crawford
26
24
582
418
1050
Ms. Dennis stated that with these results Daryl John is elected to Place 3, Cedric Edwards is
elected to Place 4, and Robin Thompson is elected to Place 5.
Ms. Dennis provided the following information regarding the City Charter Propositions:
PROPOSITION 1
"The Amendment of the City Charter eliminating those provisions which are redundant of
State Law or other sections of the Charter."
PROPOSITION 2
"The Amendment of the City Charter changing the number of Council Members from five
(5) to seven (7)."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
61
12
Early Votes Comal/Guadalu e
1348
127
Election Day Bexar County
50
0
Election Day Comal/Guadalu e
1074
102
TOTAL
2533
241
PROPOSITION 2
"The Amendment of the City Charter changing the number of Council Members from five
(5) to seven (7)."
' 11.11! # l ON
"The Amendment of the City Charter changing the term of office of City Council
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 3 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
51
22
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1091
426
Election Day Bexar County
41
9
Election Day ComaUGuadalu e
877
330
TOTAL
2060
787
' 11.11! # l ON
"The Amendment of the City Charter changing the term of office of City Council
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 3 -
members and the Mayor from two (2) years to three (3) years."
PROPOSITION 4
"The Amendment of the City Charter providing for prohibitions and forfeitures of
office and creating a due process procedure."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
45
29
Early Votes ComalGuadalupe
962
569
Election Day Bexar County
33
17
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
714
499
TOTAL
1754
1114
PROPOSITION 4
"The Amendment of the City Charter providing for prohibitions and forfeitures of
office and creating a due process procedure."
PROPOSITION 5
"The Amendment of the City Charter revising the City's financial procedures."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
62
9
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1278
201
Election Day Bexar County
45
5
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
1020
135
TOTAL
2405
350
PROPOSITION 5
"The Amendment of the City Charter revising the City's financial procedures."
PROPOSITION 6
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide that elections are to be conducted
pursuant to State law."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
55
15
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1149
304
Election Day Bexar County
44
6
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
887
242
TOTAL
2135
567
PROPOSITION 6
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide that elections are to be conducted
pursuant to State law."
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 4 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
66
5
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1426
81
Election Day Bexar County
49
1
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
1132
63
TOTAL
12673
150
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 4 -
ROPOSITION 7
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide that initiative and Referendum petitions
must be signed by fifteen (15) percent of the number of voters registered to vote at the last
general City election and that recall petitions must be signed by qualified voters of the City
equal in number to at least twenty (20) percent of the number of voters registered to vote at
the last general City election."
PROPOSITION 8
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide a process for disannexation of City
property as required by State law."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
55
16
Early Votes Comal /Guadalu e
1247
231
Election Day Bexar County
46
3
Election Day Comal/Guadalupe
982
182
TOTAL
2330
432
PROPOSITION 8
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide a process for disannexation of City
property as required by State law."
PROPOSITION 9
"The Amendment of the City Charter clarifying that the Mayor is the official signatory for
official documents unless otherwise designated by Council."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
61
11
Early Votes Comal/Guadal-a e
1278
191
Election Day Bexar County
48
2
Election Day Comal/Guadalu e
1017
145
TOTAL
2404
349
PROPOSITION 9
"The Amendment of the City Charter clarifying that the Mayor is the official signatory for
official documents unless otherwise designated by Council."
PROPOSITION 10
"The Amendment of the City Charter deleting the requirement for the City Council to
appoint Assistant City Managers."
FOR AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County 144 27
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 5 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
62
10
Early Votes Comal/Guadalupe
1361
136
Election Day Bexar County
49
1
Election Day Comal/Guadalu e
1058
118
TOTAL
2530
265
PROPOSITION 10
"The Amendment of the City Charter deleting the requirement for the City Council to
appoint Assistant City Managers."
FOR AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County 144 27
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 5 -
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
980
506
Election Day Bexar County
38
12
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
723
438
TOTAL
1785
983
PROPOSITION 11
"The Amendment of the City Charter authorizing the City Manager or a designee to attend all
City Cnnnt-A mPPtinae "
PROPOSITION 12
"The Amendment of the City Charter revising the process for adopting operational and
personnel policies."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
64
8
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1352
157
Election Day Bexar County
47
3
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
1 1056
131
TOTAL
12519
299
PROPOSITION 12
"The Amendment of the City Charter revising the process for adopting operational and
personnel policies."
PROPOSITION 13
"The Amendment of the City Charter authorizing the City Secretary to hire and supervise
deputy city secretaries."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
57
12
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1183
251
Election Day Bexar County
44
5
Election Day Comal/Guadalu e
921
205
TOTAL
2205
473
PROPOSITION 13
"The Amendment of the City Charter authorizing the City Secretary to hire and supervise
deputy city secretaries."
PROPOSITION 14
"The Amendment of the City Charter deleting the section requiring the creation of a
planning and zoning commission as repetitive of State law."
FOR AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County 149 19
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 6 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
47
23
Early Votes Comal/Guadalu e
1045
428
Election Day Bexar County
43
6
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
835
321
TOTAL
1970
778
PROPOSITION 14
"The Amendment of the City Charter deleting the section requiring the creation of a
planning and zoning commission as repetitive of State law."
FOR AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County 149 19
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 6 -
Early Votes Comal/Guadalu e
1159
297
Election Day Bexar County
43
7
Election Day Comal/Guadalu e
884
277
TOTAL
2135
600
PROPOSITION 15
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide a process for amending or repealing an
ordinance adopted as a result of a petition by the voters."
PROPOSITION 16
"The Amendment of the City Charter prohibiting city officials and city council
members from violating the State law on conflicts of interest."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
55
18
Early Votes Comal/Guadalu e
1102
350
Election Day Bexar County
43
7
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
870
281
TOTAL
2070
656
PROPOSITION 16
"The Amendment of the City Charter prohibiting city officials and city council
members from violating the State law on conflicts of interest."
PROPOSITION 17
"The Amendment of the City Charter to require the Charter Review Commission to consist
of no less than 5 and not more than 11 citizens of the City."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
65
9
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1359
122
Election Day Bexar County
49
1
Election Day Comal/Guadalu e
1102
78
TOTAL
2575
210
PROPOSITION 17
"The Amendment of the City Charter to require the Charter Review Commission to consist
of no less than 5 and not more than 11 citizens of the City."
PROPOSITION 18
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide the term of office of the Charter Review
Commission shall be 180 days after the date of the first meeting with the first meeting to
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 7 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
63
8
Early Votes ComaUGuadalupe
1356
106
Election Day Bexar County
44
4
Election Day ComaUGuadalu e
1048
95
TOTAL
2511
213
PROPOSITION 18
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide the term of office of the Charter Review
Commission shall be 180 days after the date of the first meeting with the first meeting to
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 7 -
occur within forty-five (45) days of the date of appointment."
PROPOSITION 19
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide a process for reconstituting the City
Council if required after a common disaster."
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
63
6
Early Votes Comal/Guadalu e
1308
121
Election Day Bexar County
47
2
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
1021
86
TOTAL
2439
215
PROPOSITION 19
"The Amendment of the City Charter to provide a process for reconstituting the City
Council if required after a common disaster."
Ms. Dennis stated that all the City Charter propositions passed.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Resolution No. 15 -R -105 canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the General and Special City Charter Amendment Election. The vote
was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards
and Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
3. Oath of Office — (B. Dennis)
A. Newly Elected Officers — Oath of Office. (B. Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the oaths of
office to newly elected City Council Place 3 Daryl John, City Council Place 4 Cedric
Edwards, and City Council Place 5 Robin Thompson.
B. Certificate of Election — Presentation of Certificate of Election. (Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter presented the newly elected officials of Place 3, 4 and 5 with their
certificates of election.
Mayor Carpenter recognized each Councilmember allowing them the opportunity to extend
their congratulations to the newly elected officials. Councilmembers John, Edwards and
Thompson thanked all those who came out and supported them during the election and they also
thanked their family.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 8 -
FOR
AGAINST
Early Votes Bexar County
62
9
Early Votes Comal/Guadalu e
1373
97
Election Day Bexar County
49
1
Election Day ComaUGuadalupe
1087
68
TOTAL
2571
175
Ms. Dennis stated that all the City Charter propositions passed.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Resolution No. 15 -R -105 canvassing the returns and
declaring the results of the General and Special City Charter Amendment Election. The vote
was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards
and Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
3. Oath of Office — (B. Dennis)
A. Newly Elected Officers — Oath of Office. (B. Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the oaths of
office to newly elected City Council Place 3 Daryl John, City Council Place 4 Cedric
Edwards, and City Council Place 5 Robin Thompson.
B. Certificate of Election — Presentation of Certificate of Election. (Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter presented the newly elected officials of Place 3, 4 and 5 with their
certificates of election.
Mayor Carpenter recognized each Councilmember allowing them the opportunity to extend
their congratulations to the newly elected officials. Councilmembers John, Edwards and
Thompson thanked all those who came out and supported them during the election and they also
thanked their family.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 8 -
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the votes for items
1 and 2.
Adi ournment
Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
,ATTES
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
11 -16 -2015 Minutes Page - 9 -