06-07-2016 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 7, 2016
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on June 7,
2016, 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
Mayor Pro -Tern Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Grumpy Azzoz
Councilmember Daryl John
Councilmember Robin Thompson
Staff Present:
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Charles Zech
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Ouenin-2 Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Councilmember 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.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/D. Wait/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who provided the following
announcements:
• Monday, June 6 Junior Fire Academy
Friday, June 10 Schertz Fire Department, 8:00 AM- 12:OOPM
Camp is for students of Schertz residents entering the 5t' or 6a' grade
in the 2016/2017 school year.
• Tuesday, June 7 Schertz Chamber Lunch & Learn
Thursday, June 9 Legacy at Forest Ridge, 11:40 AM -1:30 PM
Schedule a tour at the most advanced senior living community in
Schertz! Join us for a healthy lunch and learn how The Legacy
improves the lives of seniors. From physical fitness, culinary
excellence and superior care, The Legacy provides a connected,
active, purposeful, and safe life. Space is limited, call for an
appointment at 519 -5257.
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Thursday, June 9 Northeast Partnership Meeting
Olympia Hills Golf Course and Conference Center, 11:30 AM
Friday, June 10 Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Pollo Tropical
17605 IH 35 N, 10:30 A.M.
• Friday, June 10 Strike Out Hunger: Bowl -A -Thou
Hill Country Lanes -23129 IH 35, 6:00 PM
Join The Chamber's Ambassador Committee as they host a night of
bowling, raffles, food, and fun to benefit the Randolph Area
Christian Assistance Program. Registration: 5 person teams - $150
For additional information, please contact: Farelle Woodard at
farelle @dossaudiology.com or 210.819.5002.
Friday, June 10 Tee Off for the Library -Day 1- Friday, Adult Par -Tee $10 per
person, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Schertz Public Library Mini Golf
Fundraiser to expand the E -Book collection. 2 -Day event held at the
Library.
Saturday, June 11 Tee Off for the Library -Day 2- Saturday: Family Fun Day $5 per
Person. 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM, Silent auction, games. and more
The Library will be closed during normal business hours both days.
For more information, call 619 -1700.
Saturday, June 11 Finding Nemo Movie
Pickrell Park -Gates open 7:00 PM. Food available for purchase.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated they had some personnel
who have changed duties recently: Doug Letbetter, Jim Hooks, and Dudley Wait. There was a
situation with some drainage in an older part of town. They have been working with a
resident who had concerns. After they met she stated she felt she had not only been heard but
her situation was addressed and she had a lot of confidence in the city as a result. Staff worked
together coordinating with each other and the different citizens. He thanked Doug, Jim, and
Dudley for that cooperative effort.
New Employee Recognition
• Animal Services — Animal Services Officer Colette Dorrell
• Utility Billing — Meter Technician . l Justin Franklin
IT - IT Web Developer Keyasha Brothem
• Police Department — Police Officer Amanda Catoe, Police Communications Officer Matthew
Llanez
• Public Works — Public Works Street Worker 1 Doug Crawford, Water/Wastewater
Serviceman 1 Michael Eighinger, Fleet Mechanic 1 Steven Brozovic and Brian Siepert
• Public Affairs — Pt. Time Customer Relations /311 Representative Renee Sweeney- Tidball
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Each new staff member was introduced to Council by their Department Manager /Supervisor who
also provided a short bio on them. Each employee was allowed an opportunity to speak if they
wished and Mayor and Council welcomed each one to City staff.
Presentations:
Presentation regarding Mental Health Awareness by Susan Delano and Lauren Richter of
Connections Individual and Family Services.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Ms. Susan Delano, Development Director who stated she had a
short video that she would have the City Secretary e -mail to Council/Mayor to watch at their
convenience since tonight they were having technical difficulties showing it. Ms. Delano
explained the organization began 33 years ago by a group of community citizens. They are
based out of the New Braunfels area. The organization started because of a need to help `latch
key kids' stay busy, out of trouble, and be able to strive for something different than what they
knew. She told two true stories about children they have helped.
Ms. Delano turned the program over to Lauren Richter, STAR Program Director to explain
what the organization is doing right here in the Schertz area. Ms. Richter stated that in
Schertz they will have their Counseling office. The counselors go into the schools, do home
visits, set up groups with different entities (i.e. library) so that the kids have a place to go
during the summer. They will provide info on coping skills, anger management skills, getting
along with parents, etc. They have partnered with another agency and now are presenting the
Youth Mental Health First Aide Training. This is a free training (8 hours) on how to talk with
youth who are going through a crisis and what you can do to help them.
Ms. Delano stated the organization does a few more things such as operate a program called
Safe Place. Annually, they help over 10,000 children per year in 18 counties. This is just in
their Prevention Program and STAR (Students at Risk) Program. Through Safe Shelter they
help about 300 kids per year. She asked Council to help them out by spreading the word and
telling others about their services.
Mayor Carpenter invited Council to ask questions. Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards inquired as to
how they get their funding. The answer was private donations and federal and state grants.
Ninety -eight percent of the funding is from federal/state grants. Councilmember Thompson
thanked them for being in the community. Councilmember Fowler inquired whether or not
they were connecting with any of the local churches and Ms. Richter stated they were.
Councilmember Azzoz thanked the ladies and asked how large the shelter was. The
Emergency Shelter in New Braunfels can hold tip to 20 kids per night. She extended an
invitation to Council to take a tour of the facility at their convenience.
The ladies concluded by showing a short video to council and the audience. They also left
information pamphlets in the foyer.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following individuals who spoke:
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• Mr. Mark Davis, 3644 Marietta Drive, who said he was going to speak about Resolution
16 -R -41, but prior to the meeting Executive Director Brian James answered his questions.
• Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, who said he was wondering when the restrooms
at the Playscape was going to be tapaired and also what the status is of the bridge that was
proposed to be built connecting the parking lots at the high school. The third thing is if
the information provided council regarding Henry Gutierrez's case was also available to
the public to see. Mayor Carpenter provided him a copy and- asked Executive Director
Brian James-to speak with Mr. Brockman regarding his first two questions.
Discussion and Action Items
1. Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Special
Council On the Go Meeting of May 17, 2016, the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2016, and the
Joint Meeting of May 25, 2016. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Edwards to approve the minutes of the Special Council On the Go Meeting of May 17,
2016, the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2016, and the Joint Meeting of May 25, 2016. The
vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Azzoz,
John and Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
2. Resolution No. 16 -R -39 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
the approval of the Bexar Metro 911 Budget for Fiscal Year 2017. (D. Wait/D. Wait)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -R -39
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE BEXAR METRO 911 BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who stated Bexar Metro 911, by
its charter under the Texas Health and Safety Code is required to seek approval of its annual
budget from all of the governmental entities for which it provides 911 services. This is done to
insure that all communities under the umbrella of this organization have an opportunity to
provide input and direction in the operation and focus of the agency providing 911 services.
In previous years, the City of Schertz has. taken advantage of this by working with other
Metro -com cities to seek dollars for differing projects that would improve the public safety
dispatch operations in the City and our region. These actions were instrumental in the
development of a Bexar Metro 911 grant program to improve and upgrade dispatch operations
that the City has been able to take advantage of on 2 separate occasions.
For Fiscal Year 2017, Bexar Metro 911 will be concentrating on getting its new Regional 911
Operations Center up and operational. This 911 communications center will have the capacity
to host multiple agency dispatch centers in the event of an emergency that makes their normal
locations untenable. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office and Bexar County Fire Alarm will be
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the anchor tenants in this building. This $45M structure will be completed by the end of this
calendar year and has been paid for completely out of reserves of Bexar Metro 911.
Executive Director Dudley Wait continues to sit on the Bexar Metro 911 Board of Directors
as the Guadalupe County representative. Also, there is no fiscal impact to the City of Schertz
by approval of this budget. This budget has no increases in 911 fees so there will be no
additional impact upon the citizens of Schertz beyond what they pay today.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Resolution No. 16 -R -39. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Azzoz, John and Thompson
voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
HearinL, of Residents
Mayor Carpenter moved back to the Hearing of Residents section of the agenda and invited The
Chamber President Maggie Titterington to come forward with information that she wished to present.
• Ms. Maggie Titterington, The Chamber President, who stated she took the Leadership Core
team out to the Connections Individual and Family Services organization and she urged
Council to visit them also as actually seeing it makes a huge impact on you.
Ms. Titterington thanked Executive Director Brian James and Superintendent of Fleet/Streets
Doug Letbetter and the Public Works Department. Two situations have been rectified. One is
the Iola Drive drainage situation which is much improved as we witnessed with this last rain.
She also stated Executive Director Dudley Wait and Risk and Safety Specialist Nancy
Tumlinson helped the Schertz Funeral Home with a sewer line situation they were trying to
get rectified. She said it is important these people get these shout outs of gratitude because it
is so important that the businesses know they can call and be heard and issues can be rectified.
She announced they will have their Home Living Showcase on June 25 and on June 21 they
will be celebrating 11 years as The Chamber of Commerce. RSVP by June 14.
Mayor Carpenter moved back to the Discussion and Action Items section of the agenda.
Discussion and Action Items
3. Resolution No. 16 -R -40 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing an
additional Council meeting on August 30, 2016 and the cancellation of the August 2, 2016
Council meeting. (J. Kessel/J. Santoya/J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -R -40
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN ADITIONAL COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 30, 2016. AND
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THE CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 2, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING, AND
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Director of Finance James Walters who stated the City
Staff recommends adding a council meeting on August 30, 2016 for the budget and tax rate
adoption schedule. To keep the total regular council meetings to a limit of 3 per month, it is
also recommended to cancel the August 2, 20.16 council meeting.
In the past, August has been the month were the City goes through the budget and tax rate
adoption process in a way that meets state statutes and the directive of our own City Charter.
Our normal structure plan is to adopt both the budget and tax rate on the first Tuesday of
September. This year there are 5 Tuesdays in August which means the last Tuesday there
would not be a council meeting. The last Tuesday in August is normally the second public
hearing, which is required to have prior to the adoption of a rate above the effective tax rate.
Even if the City recommends to adopt a tax rate below the effective rate it has been our
practice to hold these public hearings to provide two -way communication with our citizens.
If the City cannot hold the second public hearing on the last week of August, the adoption
schedule would be pushed back one week. Staff recommends holding with our past practices
to aim to adopt the budget and tax rate at the first of September. This gives City staff time to
prepare forms and approve initiatives that would start October 1St. This additional preparation
time lets staff communicate the next year initiatives to all employees and to prepare our
financial system with the new budget.
It also removes any ability to delay the process in the event of a change. The two public
hearings must be held within 2 weeks of one another per the state statutes. By skipping a
council meeting in- between the public hearings, we can still be in compliance but it removes
any possibility to adjust in case of any unforeseen event that we would cause a delay. Staff
recommends holding the public hearings on back to back weeks to provide a safety net in the
process that allows flexibility to address any issues that may come up.
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated they are looking into
having a retreat on Friday, July 29, which would lend itself to cancelling the August 2
meeting. They will be discussing things more related to infrastructure, facilities,. and the
prioritization of those items rather than the details of the budget. It is related to the budget but
is not going to drive the budget.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Resolution No. 16 -R -40. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Azzoz, John and Thompson voting
for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
4. Ordinance No. 16 -D -14 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Section 86 -115 of the City Code of Ordinances, Maximum limits on specific streets by
changing the entire length of Corbett Drive to 30 MPH. First Reading (B. James/K.
Woodlee /C. Palomo)
The following was read into record:
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ORDINANCE NO. 16 -D -14
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 -115, MAXIMUM LIMITS
GENERALLY ON SPECIFIC STREETS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Graduate Engineer Cecilia Palomo who stated the Public Works
and Engineering staff received a request to regulate the speed limit on Ray Corbett Drive. At
the time of the request, it was found that a speed limit had never been set for Ray Corbett
Drive. The street was accepted by the City in August, 2010, and a speed limit was not added
to the City Code of Ordinances. Ray Corbett Drive is a 40 foot wide collector street.
$225.00 for the Corbett Drive Speed Limit signs will be paid for by using the Street
Maintenance account out of the FY 2015 -16 approved budget, contingencies; budget account
number 101 - 359551600. Staff recommends that a speed limit of 30 mph be assigned to this
collector.
Mayor Carpenter moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 16-
D-14 first reading. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards,
Councilmembers Fowler, Azzoz, John and Thompson voting for and no one voting no.
Motion passed.
5. Ordinance No. 16 -D -15 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Section 86 -118 of the City Code of Ordinances, Maximum Limits in School Zones for a
certain street, removing the school zone for a certain street, and reducing the area for the
school zone on a certain street to include the school zone on Corbett Drive Between FM 1518
and Alsatio Way. First Reading (B. James/K. Woodlee /C. Palomo)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 16 -D -15
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86 -118, MAXIMUM
LIMITS IN SCHOOL ZONES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Graduate Engineer Cecilia Palomo who stated the Schertz
Cibolo Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) has requested that a school
zone on Ray Corbett Drive be established. Currently, a school zone does not exist on Ray
Corbett Drive and is recommended to protect school children and drivers during hours of
heavy traffic associated with Ray D. Corbett Junior High School. The school zone on Ray
Corbett Drive is recommended to have a reduced speed limit of 20 miles per hour (Item #4 on
this agenda is to establish a general speed limit of 3o miles per hour) and to extend from FM
1518 and run 1,800 feet to 250 feet southwest of Alsatian Way.
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The goal is to ensure that school zones are up to date in the City of Schertz, that speed limits in
school zones are reflective upon the times that students will be going to and from school to
provide for safe travel, and to provide for the proper. area needed for school zones.
$225.00 for the Corbett Drive School Zone signs will be paid by using Street Maintenance out
of the FY 2015 -16 approved budget, contingencies; budget account 101- 359551600.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 16 -D -15 first reading. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tent Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler; Azzoz, John and
Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
6. Ordinance No. 16 -D -16 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
Section 86 -149 -of the City Code of Ordinances, Parking Prohibited, to include a 5 minute
parking zone limit at the Kramer Farm mail kiosk. First Reading (B. James/K. Woodlee /C.
Palomo)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 16 -D -16
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 CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE V, SECTION 86 -149
PARKING PROHIBITED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Graduate Engineer Cecilia Palomo who stated the Kramer Farm
Subdivision includes a mail kiosk on Tractor Pass between Planters Pass and Wagon Wheel
(Exhibit A). Tractor Pass is a local residential street with one travel lane in each direction.
Currently there are no off street or designated parking areas for citizens to park their vehicles
while they collect their mail. Representatives of the subdivision Home Owners Association
(HOA) reported that cars of nearby residents regularly park in front of the kiosk impeding
residents' access to the mail kiosk. The HOA requested that the Transportation Safety
Advisory Commission (TSAC) consider recommending a restriction of parking in front of the
mail kiosk to a five - minute limit.
At the regular meeting of the TSAC on April 7, 2016, the Commission discussed this item and
recommended to restrict parking in front of the mail kiosk on Tractor Pass.
Engineering and Public Works recommend special parking restrictions in front of the kiosk on
Tractor Pass, limiting parking to 5 minutes, for the purpose of mail pickup and drop -off. The
goal is to ensure that residents can access their mail kiosk.
Council expressed their opinions about why the Ordinance doesn't apply to every mail kiosk
in the city. Councilmember Azzoz recommended tabling this until later to make it inclusive in
all neighborhoods rather than in just one specific area. Ms. Palomo stated that TSAC did
recommend this action. Executive Director Brian James stated that at this time there have
been no other complaints. If Council wants to table this, staff would have to go out and look at
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each circumstance and come back with a comprehensive recommendation so they could tailor
them to the specifics of each neighborhood. Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards stated he feels we
should pass this one now for this neighborhood and then staff could come back later with a
more comprehensive recommendation.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 16 -D -16 first reading. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Azzoz, John and
Thompson voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
7. Resolution No. 16 -R -41 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
the License and Management Agreements with the YMCA for Operation and Maintenance of
the Recreation Center, Outdoor Pools, Splash Pad, Enclosed Community Swimming Pool of
Competition Quality, and Indoor Recreation Pool. (B. James/B. James)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -R -41
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING LICENSE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
YMCA FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECREATION
CENTER, OUTDOOR POOLS, SPLASH , PAD, ENCLOSED COMMUNTY
SWIMMING POOL OF COMPETITION QUALITY AND INDOOR RECREATION
POOL AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who stated in 2014 City Council
approved Resolution 14 -R -59 to authorize entering into the agreements with the YMCA to
operate the new enclosed swimming pool facility, contribute funding, and continue to operate
the City's Recreation Center and outdoor pools. As Staff has indicated to Council at work
sessions since then, the agreements have not been executed while the design work continued
and the agreement with SCUCISD was being finalized and the final scope of the facility was
determined. These items were not known until the City executed a contract and finalized the
plans with the CM at Risk (Byrne).
In speaking with Bond Counsel, a recommendation was made to adjust language in Section 7
(a) and (b) with regard to the bond issuance by the City to provide overall lower costs. These
provisions reference the City issuing approximately $2,000,000 in bonds to be used for the
project that allows for the additional body of water to be included in the project. This
additional body of water is better suited to be used by more members of the community —
seniors, small children, etc. for water aerobics, beginning swim lessons, water therapy, etc.
than the body of water that is of competition quality.
To summarize the past discussion, constructing the indoor recreation pool necessitates the
City, in partnership with the YMCA who will pay $2,000,000 over twenty years to go toward
the debt service of the approximately $2 million bonds.
The two agreements are for 20 years, but allow the City to close either or both of the two
outdoor pools. While there is no plan to close either outdoor pool, this provision provides
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flexibility to the City. The agreements continue the membership plan for use of the recreation
center and adds access to the competition pool and recreation pools. The agreement also
provides for a day pass to the pool at a cost of $6.00 per day for residents ($15.00 for a family
that lives in Schertz).
The goal is to maximize the benefit to the citizens by extending the license agreement for the
Recreation Center and management agreement for the two Outdoor Pools, and entering into a
license agreement for the community swimming pool of competition quality and indoor
recreation pool. The community will benefit from this new indoor Aquatic Facility containing
a community pool of competition quality and a second pool that will be suitable for a variety
of uses as well as experienced proven management of all of the facilities. Staff recommends
approval of Resolution No. 16 -R -41.
Mr. James answered questions from Council regarding the future payments the City will make
to the YMCA for operating the aquatic facility and what the fees /charges will be to the
residents and non - residents who will use the pools. Various councilmembers provided
comments and observations regarding the pools, their associated expenses and services and
the economic and quality of life benefits to the community.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Resolution No. 16 -R -41. The vote was 4 -1 -0 with
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, John and Thompson voting for and
Councilmember Azzoz 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 7.
Requests and Announcements
8. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No further announcements were made.
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 Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who requested an update on the
repair of street lights on Schertz Parkway from IH 35 to past Wiederstein at the next meeting.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who stated he understands Randolph
doesn't have any RV slots at their facility and he asked about the Pecan Grove area that has
power to their slots for RV's. Is it possible for the City to acquire that? City Manager John
Kessel stated they would have to research that and will then provide the data directly to him.
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
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated that he attended the
following events:
• May 10, CVLGC Joint Board Meeting
• May 26 & 27, Hog Wild Continuing Education Seminar in San Marcos
• Seminar at First Baptist Church in Universal City —topic Church Security
• May 30, Schertz Veterans Memorial Ceremony
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who stated on May 18t' after a
storm, a tree from the city's right -a -way fell on Mary Novak's property. She later sent a
`Thank You' message to Councilmember Thompson commending the staff members who
were involved in taking care of it: Doug Letbetter, Carl Quast, and Thomas Brooks.
Councilmember Thompson also thanked staff for helping the resident.
Adi ournment
Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
i& el Carpenter, Mayor
--AT TEST: .
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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