12-08-2015 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 2015
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on December
8, 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 Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Grumpy Azzoz
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Executive Director Brian James
Executive Director Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler
Councilmember Daryl John
Councilmember Robin Thompson
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Charles Zech
Mayor Carpenter 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 Grumpy Azzoz)
Councilmember Azzoz provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of allegiance to the flags
of the United States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Evan and Ian McWhirt, with Troop 343 who were in the audience this
evening announcing that they are working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. Each
.stood to be recognized.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/D. Wait/B. Cantu)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who provided the following
announcements:
• December 2 — 30th Visions of Santa, Schertz Civic Center. A free exhibit featuring all of
Billy Keen's Santa art will be on display, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 10, Northeast Partnership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Olympia Hills Golf
and Conference Center.
• Thursday, December 10, Schertz - Cibolo - Universal City ISD, Combined Community
Advisory Meeting, 6 -8 p.m., Meeting will be held in the SCUCISD Board Room. At this
meeting they will have the annual demographer's public report as well as an opportunity
to provide feedback on upcoming changes to the 10 -year Facility Master Plan and the 10-
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year Expenditure Projection Plan. The meeting will be held in the SCUCISD Board Room.
RSVP to Priscilla Martinez at pmartinez @scuc.txed.net.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who shared a letter he received from
Dr. Damon Edwards, S chertz-Cibolo -Universal City Independent School District expressing
their gratitude to the City of Schertz for providing the use of its facility (Schertz Civic Center)
at no expense to the district. The letter stated that our continuous support has been a key to
the success of the community and its vision for leadership and excellence in education. The
School District is very appreciative of its vital partnership with the governmental entities that
share the same stakeholders, and ultimately depend on the growth of the community. Thank
you for making a difference and sharing your resources. Mr. Kessel passed the letter to each
Councilmember and the Mayor to read.
Presentation
2ND Annual Awards presentation SCUCISD/Historical Preservation Committee Essay and Art
Contest. (B. Dennis/R. Williams/D. Weirtz/J. Webb/B. Hall)
Mayor Carpenter recognized SCUCISD Social Studies Coordinator Rebecca Williams who
stated this contest is one element in collaboration between Schertz - Cibolo - Universal City
Independent School District (SCUCISD) and the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
to involve students in learning about both local area history and local government. It was
opened to all SCUCISD students with entries from and judging by grade categories.
She stated this year's theme of the art and essay contest was "Texas Symbols" both official
and unofficial. Students were asked to create a piece of art work depicting the symbol they
chose and to write an essay about the symbol and its significance to Texas. More than 129
entries were received. Judges included SCUCISD staff and SHPC members and each essay
was read and judged by 4 different judges who all used the same rubric dependent on the age
group being judged. Names and school affiliations were only on the entry forms (which are
not available to the judges) to be able to keep the identities of the students anonymous during
the judging process. Then the scores from the art and the essay were totaled together and the
winners were selected from the final total score. The winners in each grade category are
being recognized this evening which include the following:
Division
Place
Name
Art Work
School
Grade
Attending
K -2
1st
Evelyn Rainer
Yellow Rose of Texas Mixed Media
Rose Garden
2nd
Elementary
2nd tie
Shelby
Monarch Butterflies across Texas
Rose Garden
1st
Williams
Drawing
Elementary
2nd tie
Alexis De Los
Bluebonnets under the Rainbow
Rose Garden
2nd
Santos
Painting
Elementary
3rd tie
Stephen
longhorn painting
Sippel
1st
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Ms. Williams, via Power Point presentation, recognized the 2nd Annual Essay and Art contest
winners. Ms. Williams stated that this year she has also partnered with the Schertz Chamber
of Commerce to place some of the art in area businesses. Ms. Williams was joined by Dr.
Greg Gibson, Superintendent SCUCISD and Mayor Carpenter, City of Schertz who presented
the certificates and awards.
Mayor Carpenter recessed the meeting at 6:25 p.m. for photographs.
Mayor Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Hearing 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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Malven
Elementary
3rd tie
Dean Williams
"Don't Mess With Texas" Horned
Rose Garden
Kinder
Lizard Drawing
Elementary
3rd and
1st
Aden W.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Sculpture
Paschal
4th
4th
Jaworski
Elementary
2nd tie
Sydney Brien
Bluebonnets with a Sunset Painting
Schertz
4th
Elementary
2nd tie
Trace Furlong
Horned Lizard drawing
Watts
4th
Elementary
3rd tie
Juliana Torres
Alamo Oil Painting
Sippel
3rd
Elementary
3rd tie
Deja Heaven
Texas Flag Cowboy Boot with Hat
Schertz
3rd
Smith
Painting
Elementary
5th and
1st
Rori Kelly
Alamo Drawing
Wilder
6th
6th
Intermediate
2nd
Jocelyn
Mocking Bird Painting
Schlather
6th
Villegas
Intermediate
3rd tie
Dakota
William B. Travis Mixed Media
Jordan
6th
Dickerson
Intermediate
7th and
1st
Jena Rawlinkgs
Texas the Lone Star State Drawing
Corbett Jr High
7th
8th
2nd
Morgan
Bishop's Place Drawing
Corbett Jr High
7th
Housley
3rd tie
Kyle Dorsey
Symbols of Texas
Corbett Jr High
7th
Ms. Williams, via Power Point presentation, recognized the 2nd Annual Essay and Art contest
winners. Ms. Williams stated that this year she has also partnered with the Schertz Chamber
of Commerce to place some of the art in area businesses. Ms. Williams was joined by Dr.
Greg Gibson, Superintendent SCUCISD and Mayor Carpenter, City of Schertz who presented
the certificates and awards.
Mayor Carpenter recessed the meeting at 6:25 p.m. for photographs.
Mayor Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Hearing 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. Phe 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.
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
• Mr. Glen Outlaw, 3729 Forsyth Park, who spoke regarding the recent posting of the
December 1, 2015 meeting start time, which was clearly posted, but he had missed the
time change. Mr. Outlaw encouraged Council that due to the fact that people are creatures
of habit that the meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.
• Mrs. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President, who spoke on behalf of a resident
about who wrote a letter regarding the Adult Mega Plex Billboard on Schertz Parkway and
IH 35, requesting Council look into the type of billboard it is and see if something could
be done.
Workshops
• Application for Landmark or Heritage Neighborhood Designation — Discussion and
consideration and/or action approving a designation request for Landmark Property
Designations for Aviation Heights, Schertz Texas. (B. James/P. Perez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who introduced this item
providing background on the work the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (SHPC) has
done. Mr. James recognized members of the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee who
provided a Power Point presentation regarding Aviation Heights and designating it as a
Heritage Neighborhood. The Committee and Mr. James addressed questions from Council. It
was the concurrence of Council to bring this item back as an action item at the next meeting.
• Discussion and presentation regarding Ordinance No. 15 -M -41 adopting criminal and civil
penalties for violating the City Charter. (C. Zech)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Charles Zech who addressed what criminal and
civil penalties could possibly be and how each would be dealt with. Mr. Zech provided
information on Charter Sections 4.07 Prohibitions, Section 4.11 — Council Investigations;
Hearings; and Process and Section 12.01 Personal Financial Interest (These items were
provided to the Council in advance of the meeting). Mr. Zech explained the reasons the
Charter Review Commission felt the - need for the Charter change. Mr. Zech answered
questions from Council.
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• Discussion regarding the Schertz Chamber of Commerce Funding. (Item requested by Mayor
Carpenter and Councilmember Azzoz) (Continuation from the November 17, 2015 Council
( meeting)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who recused himself from this item and
let the dais.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Azzoz who stated in his research on this topic
it has revealed that a growing number of cities appear to be pulling away from their Chamber
of Commerce, aside from being a member. These cities are now performing the services they
previously contracted with the Chamber to do and it became more personal for them and
their residents. Councilmember Azzoz, Executive Director Brian James, and Assistant
Finance Director James Walters proceeded to go over several invoice amounts regarding the
operation of the Schertz Visitor Center, City Membership Fee, and Business Directory.
Councilmember Azzoz expressed his opinion that he feels it would be more economical for
the city to go out on their own to perform these contracted services. Mr. James responded
that they did a like -to -like comparison and the expense total came out to about $64,000,
which is more than what we pay the Chamber now for these services. Council asked several
more questions for clarification regarding the city expenses incurred by contracting with the
Chamber versus the City providing those same services in -house with our own city staff
person.
Mayor Carpenter stated in the past they had dealt with another Chamber that was not as
friendly to what we were trying to accomplish as a city. Schertz was getting on the cusp of an
economic boom that necessitated a Chamber that was focused on our needs and would not
take any action that would jeopardize our economic development goals. Initially we gave
money to the new chamber to make sure it could get going. Then we decided we wanted a
few things done, a visitor center, business guide, etc. He doesn't believe we are wasting this
money by contracting for these services. He remains unconvinced that the city would be
better off changing our current relationship with the Chamber at this time.
Councilmember Thompson returned to the dais.
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.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who requested that item 2 be removed for
separate action.
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of December 1, 2015. (J. KesselB. Dennis)
3. Scheduling a Regular Council meeting for December 15, 2015 and the Cancellation of
the December 22, 2015 and December 29, 2015 City Council Meetings _ Consideration
and/or action scheduling a Regular Council meeting for December 15, 2015 and cancelling
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the December 22, 2015 and December 29, 2015 City Council meetings due to the holidays.
(B. Dennis /Council)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Fowler to approve consent agenda items 1 and 3. The vote was 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
2. City of Schertz 2016 Master Calendar — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval
of the City of Schertz 2016 Master Calendar. (J. Kessel /S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that each year staff drafts
a Master Calendar that serves as a planning tool for the upcoming year. Council recently
approved a change to the frequency that City Council meetings are held; meetings are now on
the 1St, 2nd and 4 Tuesdays of the month.
On a quarterly basis, for the 3rd Tuesday of the month (February 16th, May 17th, and August
16th), Council approved conducting a "Council on the Go" town -hall type meeting, with
locations to be held at various sites throughout the City.
Additionally, during the year City Council will attend multiple retreats which have also been
added to the Calendar:
Strategic Planning Retreat — 3rd Friday in January
Pre - Budget Retreat — 4th Friday in March
Teambuilding Retreat — 1St Friday in December
A 4th Council retreat to discuss budget and/or other priorities will be scheduled in either June,
July or August as may be needed.
All above changes are reflected on the 2016 Master Calendar. Staff recommends Council
approval of the Master Calendar with the following considerations:
• Cancel the October 4, 2016 Council Meeting due to Texas National Night Out
• Cancel the November 22nd and 29th Council Meetings due to the Thanksgiving
Holiday
• Cancel the December 27th Council Meeting due to December Holidays
• Due to the holidays, instead of a 4th Quarter "Council on the Go" town -hall meeting,
schedule regular City Council meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of November (November
15th) and December (December 20th)
Mr. Kessel also pointed out a new and separate calendar "City Council Calendar" which has
been prepared for the Council noting all of the upcoming meetings. Mr. Kessel stated that the
multiple retreat workshops have also been added and should Council wish to adopt those as
part of their regular meetings that they would have to do so by ordinance.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Fowler to approve agenda Item 2 approving the 2016 Master Calendar. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and
Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
4. Resolution No. 15 -R -110 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to sign a contract for Mutual Aid in Fire Emergency Services between the
City of Schertz and the Secretary of the Air Force for Mutual Aid with Randolph Air Force
Base Fire Emergency Services. (D. Wait/D. Covington)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -110
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR MUTUAL
AID IN FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ AND
THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR MUTUAL AID WITH JOINT BASE
SAN ANTONIO — RANDOLPH FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Fire Chief David Covington who stated the Schertz Fire
Department is charged with the responsibility of regional fire suppression, protection and
prevention. The Fire Department does not have the means to effectively remediate certain
emergency situations without the assistance of outside agencies. Suburban Fire Departments
typically enter into mutual aid agreements with each other for that purpose. During structure
fires or other emergencies that exceed the capacity of a single fire department, surrounding
fire departments mutually respond to assist the requesting department. Mutual aid agreements
include clauses that protect the respective cities for committing resources outside their
boundaries when such would be detrimental to those cities. The obligation to respond is
always contingent upon the ability to maintain adequate protection at home.
Joint Base San Antonio — Randolph employs a well - trained cadre of firefighters on base for
aircraft emergencies as well as structural responses. Schertz Fire has enjoyed a mutually
beneficial relationship with the military firefighters, training with them regularly. We have
assisted them each year with their air show emergency stand -by and response, and they have
assisted us on fires in our city.
It is not feasible for fire departments to maintain the amount of staffmg necessary to combat a
typical house fire. Therefore, most suburban fire departments. provide adequate manpower for
the initial fire attack and rely on mutual aid partners for additional help when needed. Mutual
aid is an efficient use of equipment and manpower when an emergency exceeds the capability
of everyday staffimg. Therefore, staff recommends Council approve Resolution 15 -R -110 to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a the mutual aid agreement between the City of
Schertz and Joint Base San Antonio — Randolph for Fire Emergency Services.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Resolution No. 15 -R -110. The vote was unanimous
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with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Azzoz, John, Edwards and Thompson
voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
5. Resolution No. 15 -R -48 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution creating a
Committee of Committees Advisory Board. (B. Dennis/Mayor- Council)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -R -48
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CREATING A COMMITTEE OF COMMITTEES ADVISORY BOARD AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE, ORGANIZATION, APPOINTMENT AND
DUTIES OF THE BOARD, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter stated in July of 2014, Mayor Carpenter shared a summer address, during
which he discussed our City's history and culture and who we are and why he thinks we have
arrived at the successful position we enjoy today. In that same address he announced that he
would like to form a task force to address community involvement and future planning for
Schertz.
Also in July, 2014 Mayor Carpenter asked each Board, Commission, and Committee
Chairperson to seek nominations of one member each from the City's Boards, Commissions,
and Committees as well as a Schertz Chamber Representative and a School District Board
Member to serve for six months on a Task Force to provide City Council and staff their
thoughts on generating greater community involvement in our City government and giving
guidance to the Council and Staff on the projects we should be prioritizing (be they
infrastructure, expansion, quality of life or otherwise) in the coming five years. Mayor
Carpenter asked the Task Force to provide guidance on what kinds of businesses
(manufacturing, general commercial and retail) they would like to see the City work on to
bring to Schertz.
The Task Force was formed and has been meeting since December 2014 with 7 members
from the various City Boards, Commissions and Committees. The following individuals are
the appointed members: Chair, Michael Dahle, Planning & Zoning Commission, Vice Chair,
Richard Dziewit, Transportation Safety Advisory Commission, Vice Chair, Fae Simmons,
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Tim Brown, Economic Development Corporation
Board, Frank McElroy, Board of Adjustment, Howson Lau, Library Board, and Barbara Hall,
Historical Preservation Committee. Additionally two non -city members from the community,
Maggie Titterington, President Schertz Chamber of Commerce, and Ed Finley, Schertz-
Cibolo- Universal City ISD (SCUCISD) were part of this group. Should any member
representative of the City committees resign, the City Council will make the necessary
appointment of a new member to serve according to the normal appointment processes we
have in place.
This same body was also appointed as the 2015 Bond Committee by the full City Council.
Additionally, the full Council decided to form a `Committee of Committees Advisory Board'
to continue the work that has been done over the last several months and continue to give
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guidance to Council and Staff on the projects the City is involved with. The Committee of
Committees will consist of a representative from each one of the seven City boards,
commissions and committees.
The following members shall be appointed:
• Tim Brown, Economic Development Corporation Board
• Michael Dahle, Planning & Zoning Commission
• Richard Dziewit, Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
• Barbara Hall, Historical Preservation Committee.
• Howson Lau, Library Board
• Frank McElroy, Board of Adjustment
• Fae Simmons, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The primary responsibility of this Committee shall be to advise the City Council on future
planning and long term prioritization of city initiatives and when directed by City Council or
City Staff, assist with projects to include analysis of present and future needs and
prioritization, and report their findings back to City Council and/or City Staff. Additionally,
the Committee of Committees will be responsible for increased communication and
coordination between boards. Mayor Carpenter had those in the audience that served on the
Mayor's Task Force /2015 Bond Committee stand to be recognized. The Mayor thanked them
for the work they performed.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember John to approve Resolution No. 15 -R -48. 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. Ordinance No. 15 -M -42 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordnance authorizing
amended City Council Rules of Conduct and Procedure; providing for the treatment of
absences; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and
providing an effective date. First Reading (Mayor /Council /C. Zech)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 15 -M -42
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ AUTHORIZING AMENDED CITY
COUNCIL RULES OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE
TREATMENT OF ABSENCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Charles Zech who said City Council has identified
the need to clarify how Councilmember absences from City Council meetings are documented
with respect to determining whether such absence is excused. Recently approved changes to
the City Charter require any absence be excused by a majority of the Council.
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At the December 1, 2015 City Council meeting, the Council discussed various options for
amending the City Council Rules of Conduct and Procedure and directed the City Attorney to
draft language to reflect the discussion points of the Council and honor the newly adopted
Charter provision.
Before the Council is an amendment that requires a Councilmember to notify either the Mayor
or City Secretary via e -mail or telephone as soon as they become aware that they will be
unable to attend a City Council meeting. Additionally, the absence and the reason provided by
the Councilmember are to be annotated by the City Secretary in the minutes of the meeting
that is missed.
Council approval of the minutes at a subsequent meeting would act to ratify the absence and
the reason provided, thus excusing the absence. If a Councilmember raises an objection to the
absence or the reason provided at the time the minutes are to be approved, the matter may be
place on a future agenda for debate, discussion and further consideration. Staff recommends
approval of Ordinance No. 15 -M -42 on first reading.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 15 -M -42 on 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 Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the roll call votes for
agenda items 1 through 6.
Requests and Announcements
7. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No farther announcements were provided.
8. 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 Carpenter recognized Councilmember John who requested that next week staff provide
a presentation on the possibility of installing license plate readers on some of our law
enforcement vehicles. Also, a representative from The Vigilant Systems will be here to give
us a presentation also.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who requested four items:
• An ordinance drafted by staff adding quarterly workshops as part of our regular
council meetings and city council calendar.
• An executive session regarding a confidential envelope left on each councilman's seat
to address the contents of that letter.
• A workshop or update on the status to fixing the street lights on Schertz Parkway.
• He would like to hear the City's response about the Adult MegaPlex billboard ad and
what options we may or may not have in regards to that.
Mayor Carpenter asked Councilmember Thompson if they would need two executive
sessions: 1) receiving advice from our city attorney, and 2) a review of the City Secretary.
Councilmenber Thompson said it could be two but it might merge into one. Mayor Carpenter
suggested they do one each. There were no objections. He stated all the items should be put
on for 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 Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler who stated he attended the following:
• The city employee holiday luncheon held today at the Civic Center. He stated it was
one of the better ones we have had and congratulated those that organized it.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Azzoz who stated he was pleased to see the
sidewalks going up on FM 3009 and TxDOT and the contracted company appear to be doing
a very good job.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he attended the Festival of
Angels last Friday — kudos to city staff for doing a great job. He apologized for not being able
to attend the employee luncheon today but he was thinking of staff.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who stated he also attended the
Festival of Angels and was speaking with an individual who was contemplating moving here
and he was very complimentary towards Schertz and how the city sponsors events for its
citizens throughout the year.
Mayor Carpenter stated he would echo the comments about the Festival of Angels. On a
personal note he stated he was in his 11th year of serving on council and it can be both
frustrating and invigorating from time to time. He said it was a pleasure to be a participant in
the festivities, seeing the people, the fun they were having,. the lights and more. It is indeed
what we inspire to be as a city and bring j oy into the lives of this community.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who said they had a great workshop
over at the GVEC Operations Center last Friday talking about the vision, alignment and
execution of our staff and our city. They also talked about the five behaviors of great teams
and the five dysfunctions of a team. He shared some of this information with his own staff and
he said the workshop experience has really helped him.
Adiournment
Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
MR el Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
- -- Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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