08-08-2017 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 2017
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on August
8, 2017, 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 Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Staff Present:
Executive Director Brian James
Assistant to City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Mayor Pro -Tern Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Robin Thompson
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Clarissa Rodriguez
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 Kiser)
Councilmember Kiser provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of allegiance to the
flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Carpenter moved to the City Events andAnnouncements portion of the agenda.
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:
Thursday, August 10
First of Three Community Proposed - Budget Meeting 6:30 PM
Schertz United Methodist Church - 3460 Roy Richard Drive
Wednesday, August 16
Second of Three Community Proposed- Budget Meeting 6:30 PM
Corbett Middle School —12000 Ray Corbett Drive
Thursday, August 17
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Third of Three Community Proposed - Budget Meeting 6:30 PM
North Community Center — 3501 Morning Drive
Ribbon Cutting /Chamber Mixer at Schertz Auto Service
Schertz Auto Service is holding a grand opening for their new.jocation at
1000 FM 3009. Ribbon Cutting at 5:00 p.m. and the Mixer begins at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 18
Casino Night 6:00 AM —11:00 PM
Schertz Civic Center
Schertz Area Senior Center 5th Annual Fundraising Event. BBQ Dinner served from 6:00
PM — 7:30 PM. Casino Games played from 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM. Raffle and Prizes
begin at 10:00 PM. Tickets cost $40 pre -sale at the Senior Center or The Chamber
office. Tickets cost $50 at the door. Call Senior Center at X 1970 for more information.
Flyers are available in the foyer.
Filing for Schertz City Council Election Began Monday, July 24
The City of Schertz will be holding its General Election on November 7, 2017 for the
purpose of electing Council Members in Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5 for a three -year term,
from November 2017 to November 2020.
Any candidate desiring to have his or her name on the Official Ballot shall, no sooner than
July 24, 2017, and no later than August 21, 2017, file with the City Secretary an
application in writing in the form prescribed by the Texas Election Code requesting that
his or her name be placed on the Official Ballot and declaring themselves as a candidate.
The Candidate packet is available in the City Secretary's office at 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Building 2, or it can be found online at www.schertz.com. Should you have any questions,
please contact the City Secretary's office at (210) 619 -1030.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday and Saturday, October 27 -29
Skylight Balloon Fest
River City Community Church Grounds, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma
This family friendly event features competitions, tethered balloon rides, food trucks,
trackless train rides, vendors and musical concerts. Contact the Chamber at X 1950 for
more information.
Mayor Carpenter stated that as an addendum to the announcements, the last day to file for
a place on the ballot in the upcoming election is on Monday, August 21St by 5:00 p.m.
Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
City Manager John Kessel stated he wanted to share a story that he just heard on his way
in to the meeting tonight from Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel. Last Tuesday
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evening after the Council meeting she rescued two abandoned dogs from the side of the
( road and subsequently worked with our Animal Services Department to get them all
checked out. She complimented Debbie Hernandez and Edward Armstrong who helped
her through the process. Kuddos to Debbie and Edward who help out many other
customers in that same manner. Their dedication and hard work is very much appreciated.
Hearin1l of Residents
• Ms. Maggie Titterington, The Chamber President, who stated she had some survey results
she wanted to share with council this evening. The Chamber staff polled not only their
membership but also initiated about 100 other phone calls, out of which only eighteen
businesses made time to talk to them. They also sent out 180 e -mails to Schertz businesses
out of which they got another 18 who responded.
The survey asked six basic questions. One of the most eye - opening responses was in
relation to the question: What type of assistance would have been most helpful when
starting your business here in Schertz? The majority said just UDC information, signage,
ordinances, permits -- just general information about these things. She feels the city has
come a long way in these areas and now it is a matter of just keeping that up. The
responders also said what would be helpful right now would be just some help with city
information on regulations and ordinances, any available financial assistance (grants), and
some area business demographics.
Ms. Titterington feels the overall general consensus was positive, although there is a
perception that Schertz does not care about their small businesse; parking on Main Street
is a nightmare and there is a question about what the city plans are for the future. This poll
covered child care, medical, retail and restaurant type businesses. She feels the reluctance
for responding to the poll was due to fear of retaliation as she was asked not to reveal any
of the respondents' names. However, she said she doesn't see any basis for this
perception. She strongly recommends for Council to consider some type of an incentive
program even if it is just for one time to see if it works. She offered to work with the city
to get better communication out there. She really feels a small business incentive grant
would be a step in the right direction.
Workshop
• Presentation and discussion of the FY 2017 -18 Proposed Budget. (J. Kessel/ J. Walters)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Finance Director James Walters who provided information
on the proposed FY 2017 -18 budget. He went over the FY 2017 -18 proposed budget
goals, management practices and priorities, as well as this year's highlights, including the
hiring of 22 new staff members, equipment replacement, drainage channels maintenance
and more.
Mr. Walters provided some charts and statistics breaking down different categories of
expenses, fund balance /equity, the general fund expenses and revenues, increases,
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replacement capital and sales tax data. He presented charts comparing Revenues and
Expenses, Reserve Funding, M &O Fund Balance and the 25% Goal figures from FY 2013
through FY 2018.
Additional items of discussion were in regard to the city's long term debt model, the I &S
Fund, debt service, the W &S fund, EMS fund, Drainage fund, 2017 Property values and
taxes, as well as the tax rate, including the effective, rollback, current, and proposed
maximum rate of $0.4910. There were several charts reflecting the historic tax rates in
regard to the M &O and I &S. The scheduled public hearing dates are August 22 and
August 29. The new budget for FY 2017 -18 budget will officially go into effect as of
October 1. Mr. Walters addressed comments and questions from Council.
Mayor Carpenter moved to the Oath of Office portion of the agenda.
A. Municipal Judge Oath of Office — Oath of Office administered to newly appointed
Municipal Judge Darrell Dullnig. (B. Dennis/D. Schmoekel to administer oath)
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel came forward and administered the Oath of
Office to new City Municipal Judge, Darrell Dullnig. Mayor /Council extended their
heartfelt congratulations to the new judge.
Judge Dullnig stated he looks forward to working with everyone. He has been here 24
years and he loves this community and Schertz has an incredible municipal court staff and
he wants there to be no doubt that he works for them and for Council. This is not his court,
it is your court, your city and your staff and he is just hereto fulfill a role and he hopes to
do it in an honorable way with fairness and justice and most of all portray a positive image
for the City of Schertz because he does indeed love this community.
Mayor Carpenter stated that everyone is thrilled to have him with us and look forward to
him serving with us as long as he would like to. We are glad to have you!
Mayor Carpenter moved to the closed session part of the agenda.
Mayor Carpenter recessed into closed session at 6:54 p.m.
Closed Session
11. City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment of a Municipal
Prosecutor.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into Regular Session at 7 :25 p.m.
l la. Take any action based on discussions held inclosed session under Agenda Item 11.
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Mayor Carpenter made a motion from the Chair, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards to
approve appointing Tom Howe as the interim municipal prosecutor and Carlos Solis as
interim assistant or alternate municipal prosecutor, and that we post for the positions of
prosecutor and assistant prosecutor or alternate prosecutor beginning on August 18 and
leaving those postings up through September 1, with the requirements that the prosecutors
be licensed attorneys within the state of Texas and have municipal court experience. The
vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis,
Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no.
Motion passed.
Mayor Carpenter moved back to the workshop part of the agenda.
• Discussion and possible action regarding public speech, including the use of social media,
by appointed members of city boards, committees, commissions and members of other
corporations or boards where the city council or the mayor may have appointment
authority. (Item requested by Councihnember Crawford)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Crawford who stated he asked for this
discussion for the purpose of providing some guidelines to the members of all our city
committees in regard to social media and ethics about what we say and how we do
business. Maybe we could come up with something working with the city attorney as to
how our members should to be held to a little higher standard.
The Mayor and Councilmembers expressed their individual opinions regarding being held
to a higher standard and yet retaining an individual's right to freedom of expression.
Options considered were a simple written policy or briefing, required training session(s), a
simple orientation, or doing nothing.
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards suggested that city staff and the city attorney prepare something
for us (general guidelines) that could possibly be used for future training for all our city
boards and committees. Councilmember Thompson suggested a volunteer workshop.
Mayor Carpenter summed up by saying he thinks what Council is saying is to have staff
check and see what we do today and come forward with a simple recommendation for a
cursory orientation that covers the basics of the open meeting act and what it means when
one is thrust into the public eye as a volunteer or appointee - -and leave it at that.
It seems the consensus of council is that the training and awareness needs to happen but
the placing of any sort of restriction on the free speech of any resident of this city is not a
direction we want to go. He feels it would be an even stronger position to take for Council
to put forth a resolution that states `We support, protect and preserve the right of every
citizen regardless of whether or not they serve on a board, committee, commission,
corporation or appointed position on this Council to speak their minds and exercise their
right of free speech at any time they choose and in any manner, they choose in so much as
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they do not cause harm to the City of Schertz.' He believes an affirmative statement is
even better but he leaves that to the voting members of council.
Discussion Items
1. Minutes — Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2017.
(J. Kessel B. Dennis/D. Schmoekel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 1,
2017. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers
Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one
voting no. Motion passed.
2. Resolution No. 17 -R -58 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an agreement for management services between the City of Schertz and the Schertz/Seguin
Local Government Corporation. (D. Wait/A. Briggs - Beard)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -58
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ AND THE SCHERTZ /SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CORPORATION, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who stated he was here
tonight along with SSLGC Assistant General Manager Amber Briggs -Beard if Council had
any questions on this item. There were not any questions from Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Davis who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Edwards to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -58. The vote was unanimous with Mayor
Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson, Kiser and
Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
3. Resolution No. 17 -R -55 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, TX authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Restroom Facilities Ltd. to fabricate and install a set of outdoor restrooms at the
Schertz Playscape. (B. James /C. VanZandt)
The following was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -55
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
RESTROOM FACILITIES, LTD FOR THE FABRICATION, SITE PREPARATION,
AND INSTALLATION OF AN OUTDOOR RESTROOM FACILITY AT THE
SCHERTZ PLAYSCAPE.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Parks Director Chuck VanZandt; there were no further
comments or questions from Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -55. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson,
Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
4. Ordinance No. 17 -M -27 – Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance setting the
Fee Schedule of the City of Schertz for FY 2017/18. First Reading (J. Kessel /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 17 -M -27
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES AND
CERTAIN OTHER ORDINANCES BY AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS, AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Finance Director James Walters, Public Affairs Director
Linda Klepper and Executive Director Brian James who addressed questions from
Council regarding the frequency of updating (civic center) fees and the justification for
varied discounted rates such as city employee discounts, multiple use discounts and the
guidelines we use to grant these discounts. What revenue is received and what benefits are
there from granting discounts?
Councilmember Davis suggested having another larger discussion at a later time on this
topic including other recreational venues like the civic center, community center and city
pools. What could we do to make these public event centers profitable for the city? Mayor
Carpenter concurred, saying we should ask ourselves, what are our goals and what are we
trying to accomplish? Are we trying to fully recover our costs and expenses or are we
trying to establish good will with the community and those communities around us?
Mayor Carpenter requested that the City Secretary's Office add an item to the next agenda
where Council can discuss our fee schedule, our goals and the spirit of that schedule —
what we are trying to accomplish.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Davis to approve Ordinance 17 -M -27 first reading, with the understanding
that Council with the assistance of city staff will thoroughly examine this as it impacts the
FY 2018 -19. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers
Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting
no. Motion passed.
5. Resolution No. 17 -R -60 - Property Tax Rate — Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution taking a Record Vote on setting the Preliminary Maximum Tax Rate for FY
2017 -18 and Scheduling of Public Hearings on the proposed FY 2017 -18 Budget and Tax
Rate. (J. Kessel/J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -60
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCIIERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PRELIMINARY MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017 -18, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Finance Director James Walters who stated staff has proposed
a budget balanced at a rate of .49 10, which is equal to the effective rate. Staff recommends
this as the proposed maximum rate going forward.
Councilmember Larson thanked the staff for an exceptional presentation. These are the
people who should receive, accolades and thanks for this budget and the fact that we can
expand services, hire employees and lower our rate are the staff. He thanked staff saying we
are going to have new parks /trails built, a new fire station and new police officers. We are
also on the path to funding a new meal program for the senior center for two years, which is
truly remarkable. He thanked staff once again because what they have done is exceptional.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Crawford to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -60, setting the preliminary
maximum tax rate for FY 2017 -18 at .4910 and scheduling Public Hearings for August 22
and 29, 2017. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem. Edwards,
Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for
and no one voting no. Motion passed.
6. Resolution No. 17 -R -59 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an agreement for Provisions of Economic Development Services between the State of Texas
Comal County Commissioners Court and the City of Schertz Economic Development
Corporation. (J. Kessel/K. Kinateder)
The following was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -59
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROVISIONS OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS COMAL
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized EDC Director Kyle Kinateder and said this is excellent and
something we have been working on for years. As there were no questions from council, he
made a motion from the Chair.
Mayor Carpenter made a motion from the Chair, seconded by Councilmember Kiser to
approve Resolution No. 17 -R -59. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem
Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson, Kiser and Crawford
voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
7. Resolution 17 -R -63 — Consideration and/or action approving a resolution authorizing
expenditures with Farrwest Environmental Supply not to exceed more than $115,909.80 for
new and replacement equipment during the 2016 -2017 fiscal year. (D. Wait/K. Long)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -63
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES WITH FARRWEST
ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY TOTALING NO MORE THAN $115,909.80 FOR
EQUIPMENT DURING THE 2016 -2017 FISCAL YEAR AND OTHER MATTERS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Fire Chief Kade Long who stated back in March they came
before Council with a grant for $89,000 with Farrwest. The grant money has already been
utilized and now they just need a few more items, all of which are budgeted items.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -63. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson,
Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
8. Resolution 17 -R -61 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into an agreement for the purchase of one (1) 2016 Freightliner
Sprinter Van and associated equipment. (D. Wait/M. Bane)
The following was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -61
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE ' PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EMERGENCY RESPONSE
VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Police Chief Marc Bane who stated they are looking
to replace a very nice 1996 Ford ambulance. They are wanting to fund this project
completely out of federal seized assets which will not affect the general funds. Council had
no questions on this item.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Kiser to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -61. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro-Tem. Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson,
Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
9. Resolution 17 -R -62 -- Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Texas State Library and Archives
Commission relating to the reimbursement of expenses incurred through the lending of
Schertz Public Library materials to other libraries. (B. James/M. Uhlhorn)
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -62
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION RELATING TO
THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED THROUGH THE LENDING
OF SCHERTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY MATERIALS TO OTHER LIBRARIES.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Library Director Melissa Uhlhorn who stated this item is for
reimbursement of expenses —we will be getting money back. Council had no questions.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Thompson to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -62. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pvo -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson,
Thompson, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
10. Resolution No. 17 -R -64 – Consideration and/or action approving a request for a Historical
Incentive Program for the Main Street Area grant for 513 Main Street. (B. James)
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -64
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A HISTORICAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR
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THE MAIN STREET AREA GRANT FOR 513 MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who stated the applicant, Mr.
Longoria is here this evening if anyone has any questions for him. He is planning to do
repairs to the building at 513 Main Street. To be clear, they do not intend to do a `full
renovation' to complete repairs on everything that eventually needs to be done. As a church,
they do not have the funds for that. The estimated cost provided is just under $15,000. The
city upped the grant to $15,000 in anticipation they might incur some unforeseen extra costs.
This is a one for one match, where he spends $7,500 and the city. spends $7,500.
In addition to this, we have one more grant pending and it is probably time to revisit this
with the Main Street Committee. The idea was to get people interested in doing some
things. We may want to make some adjustments as we go forward in relation to how much
the city puts in as a match of funding —it could be half, less, or more.
The Historical Committee has already recommended approval in terms of the
improvements being consistent with the structure.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Davis to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -64. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Thompson,
Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who provided the
roll call vote for agenda items 1 -10 and item 11 a.
Requests and Announcements
12. Announcements by City Manager.
No further announcements were made.
13. 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 shall instruct the City Secretary to
place on the agenda for the next regular session an item to discuss the merits of placing the
item that was objected to on a future agenda for full consideration.
No requests were made.
14. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
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• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Crawford who stated he attended the grand
opening ceremony of the Primrose School. It is a very nice school.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Thompson who stated he was approached by
the owners of the Primrose School after many of the people left stating they were very
impressed with the significant turnout by the Mayor and Councilmembers and they were
very appreciative of the attendance.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Kiser who stated that she thinks in the
absence of City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel has
done an extraordinary job. Councilmembers concurred.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST: -
Donna Schmoekel, Deputy City Secretary
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