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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 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 1 - 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 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 2 - 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, 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 3 - 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. 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 4 - 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 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 5 - 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: 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 6 - 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. 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 7 - 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: 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 8 - 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: 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 9 - 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 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 10 - 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) 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page - 11 - • 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. f Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor ATTEST: - Donna Schmoekel, Deputy City Secretary 8 -08 -2017 Minutes Page -12 -