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REGULAR MEETING
December 19, 2017
A- Regular Meeting ,vas held by the Schertz City Coiunnril of the C.t;' of Schertz, Texas, nn
December 19, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400
Schertz Parkway, Building 94, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Mayor Pro -Tem Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Staff Present: City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Charlie Zech Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards)
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of allegiance to the
flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/D. Wait/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who provided the following
announcements:
Monday, December 2511
City Offices Closed
Monday, January 1st
City Offices Closed
Saturday, January 6th
Polar Bear Plunge Pickrell Park Pool 10:00 am
Sponsored by the Schertz Family YMCA. Cost is $10.00. Register online at
ymca.org /polarbearplunge or in person at the Schertz Y. This fun family friendly event
includes s'mores and hot chocolate.
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This Thursday, December 21St, at 8:00 a.m. at the Lower Seguin Bridge low water crossing
at the Cibolo Creek, the new water crossing bridge will be opened.
0 Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who provided an update on the
Schertz Parkway project. Because of recent rains, the final two concrete pours are being
pushed back a bit. They have the steel down and are waiting for the weather to clear. They
are still, on schedule to have that section complete by the end of December.
Mayor Carpenter moved to the Hearing of Residents part of the Agenda.
Bearing of Residents
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following individuals who spoke:
® Mr. Miguel Gutierrez, 2608 Patron Village, who reminded Council that on Sunday,
December 24, this will be the second anniversary of his father's (Henry Gutierrez)
unsolved murder at his home here in Schertz. The family still does not have any answers.
He doesn't want his father's case to go unforgotten. He asks the City Police Department to
utilize every resource available to bring his killer(s) to justice.
® Mr. Glen Outlaw, 3729 Forsyth Park, who spoke about the Council's special retreat on
December 1. He read from the Agenda which indicated teambuilding exercises would
occur with Councilmembers and personnel from Davis Solutions. However, according to
the minutes of that meeting he discovered that during the lunch break Councilmembers
were briefed with information regarding the reorganization of the Marshal's Department
back to the Police Department, Animal Services Department structure and the
Communication/Dispatch over -hire position. He feels it was not clear to the average reader
that anything other than teambuilding exercises would occur at the retreat meeting. He feels
information such as the Department structure /staffmg is more appropriately dispensed in an
open recorded form such as a regular council meeting.
• Mr. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester Drive, who spoke about the new garage sale sign
procedures. Signs are popping up everywhere now and he saw three in the City parks.
There were all sorts of sizes, colors, sticks, etc. Imagine what this is going to look like in
the future.
Mayor Carpenter moved back to the Workshop portion of the agenda.
Workshop
® Presentation regarding Records Retention, Public Information, Open Meetings and the Use
of Social Media by Elected and Appointed Officials. (C. Zech)
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Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Charlie Zech who provided a PowerPoint
presentation which focused on the law rather than any policy.
Relevant Laws (Texas Local Government Code)
Chapter 2010, subtitle C', Records Provisions Applmg ILO More than One Type o1 Local
Government — the `Local government Records Act'.
Chapter 201 General Provisions
Chapter 202 Destruction and Alienation of Records
Chapter 203 Management and Preservation of Records
Chapter 204 Microfilming of Records
Chapter 205 Electronic Storage of Records
Chapter 551 Texas Local Government Code — Texas Open Meetings Act
Chapter 552 Texas Government Code — Texas Public Information Act
U.S. Constitution's First Amendment
Texas Bill of Rights Section 8 (Freedom of Speech)
Common Law
The definition of local government records is described as any document, paper, letter,
book, map, photograph, sound or video recording, microfilm, magnetic tape, electronic
medium, or other information recording medium, regardless of physical form or
characteristic and regardless of whether public access to it is open or restricted under the
laws of the state, created or received by a local government or any of its officers or
employees pursuant to law, including an ordinance, or in the transaction of public business.
V.T.C.A., Local Government Code S. 201.003
This term does not include:... notes, journal entries, diaries, and similar documents created
by an officer or employee of the local government for the officer's or employee's personal
convenience. Local government records are subject to Chapter 552, Government Code (the
Public Information Act). Correspondence conducted through personal e -mail accounts
regarding county or city business constitutes `local government records' under the Texas
Public Information Act.
Mr. Zech elaborated further on the definition of public information by individual officers or
employees of a governmental body and the transmittal of that information in a person's
official capacity. He mentioned the wide variety of media which includes paper, e -mail,
internet posting, text messages and other electronic communications. Tweets and posts
from a local government account are also subject to the Public Information Act. He also
went over the first amendment and individual rights.
In summary, he stated Councilmembers and Board Commissioner's private e -mail accounts
used for public business or text messages from a private phone about public
business .... internet postings on a private account regarding public business are subject to
the Texas Public Information Act. Mr. Zech addressed questions /comments from Council.
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® Discussion and overview regarding the speed hump process. (B. James/K. Woodlee /C.
Palomo)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Graduate Engineer Cecilia Palomo who provided information
regarding this item which included the guidelines in our Code of Ordinances and the usual
steps the staff take when considering whether to install speed humps in certain areas. Staff
does a lot of research gathering data, talking with residents, performing traffic studies, and
considering any alternative solutions. She spoke about other installation considerations
such as emergency response delays, street sweeper obstruction, and traffic diversions.
In the end, all pertinent internal city departments work together; Engineering, Public Works
and the Police Department. Their cumulative investigations are then presented to the city
TSAC Board members for additional input and/ or recommendations. Advantages and
disadvantages of having speed humps were presented and discussed with Council.
Ms. Palomo and Executive Director Brian James addressed comments and questions from
councilmembers.
® Discussion and overview regarding bandit signs. (D. Wait)
Executive Director Dudley Wait presented information regarding bandit signs, what they
are and what staff's plans are for addressing them in the future. Basically, they are
temporary ground signs and the Schertz UDC states any illegal temporary sign shall be
removed by City personnel and disposed of immediately. Currently, our Code
Enforcement personnel confiscates all they find; but they do not work on weekends.
He provided some background information such as there are professional companies out
there who work overnight to place bandit signs out on Friday evenings. Code Enforcement
personnel document all signs they remove in case of a complaint and some private citizens
remove them as well. Signs confiscated by the City staff are disposed of after ten days.
Future plans by the City include hiring a new Code Enforcement Officer who will be
assigned some working hours on Saturdays. Also, Patrol Officers will be trained. All
bandit signs will be removed. In the long term, training will be expanded to Public Words
crew members. They will discourage others (i.e., citizens) from removing signs due to
safety issues. Mr. Wait addressed comments and questions from councilmembers.
Consent Agenda Items
1.. Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the special
meeting of December 1, 2017 and the regular meetings of December 5, 2017 and
December 12, 2017. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 17 -L -51— Consideration and/or action to amend the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Schertz, Texas by revising Chapter 50, Article VII, Garage sales to eliminate
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the requirement for a permit and modify the existing regulation. Final Reading (B.
James/L. Wood)
3. Ordinance No. 17 -K -49- Consideration and/or action on an ordinance closing and
abandoning a section of Savannah Drive right of way to the abutting property owner,
located southwest of the intersection of Savannah Drive and Big Horn Trail. Final Reading
(B. James/L. Wood/ B. Cox)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCIIERTZ,
TEXAS, CLOSING AND ABANDONING TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY
OWNERS A PORTION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY BETWEEN SAVANNAH DRIVE
AND LOT 28, BLOCK 2 OF SAVANNAH BLUFF UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
Mayor Carpenter read the above captions into record.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who moved to remove Item 2 from
Consent for individual consideration and add Item 5 to Consent. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Crawford.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Larson who made an amendment to that
motion to also pull Item 1 minutes for a simple correction on the vote tally and also add
Item 8 to Consent. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Davis.
Mayor Carpenter stated they would now take up the motion as amended which is to pull
Item 2, add Item 5, pull Item 1, and add Item 8 to Consent.
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis,
Gutierrez, Larson, Scaghola, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no.
Motion passed.
City Attorney Charlie Zech requested the Mayor also read the captions for Items 5 and 8
before proceeding with the vote.
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Mayor Carpenter read the following into record.
5. Resolution No. 17 -R -123 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution appointing
Ken Greenwald to the Board of Directors of the Schertz Seguin Local Government
Corporation. (D. Wait)
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8. Resolution No. 17 -R -124 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing and approving the Investment policy and strategies. (B. James /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -124
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A REVISED CITY OF SCHERTZ INVESTMENT POLICY AND
STRATEGY.
For clarity, Mayor Carpenter re- stated Items 43, #5, and 98 passed on Consent.
Mayor Carpenter moved back to Item #1
Discussion and Action Items
Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the special
meeting of December 1, 2017 and the regular meetings of December 5, 2017 and
December 12, 2017. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Larson who had a correction to point out. In
the December 12, 2017 minutes on the discussion regarding placing an item on an agenda
for discussing the social media policy, the vote count on the amendment to Councilmember
Scagliola's original motion shows Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards as a yes, which should be a no,
and it shows himself as a no and he (Larson) should be a yes.
Mayor Carpenter stated that a motion to amend was made; there were five nays and two
ayes. His recollection is those two ayes were Mr. Gutierrez and Mr. Larson and the five
nays being Mr. Davis, Mr. Edwards, Dr. Scagliola, Dr. Kiser and Mr. Crawford.
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Councilmember Larson said he believed Councilmember Davis voted yes for the
amendment but then he also voted yes on the final.
Councilmember Davis stated he could not recall the vote results since they had some
changes to the motion. He asked that the City Secretary just go back and look at the tar
and make sure the appropriate votes are recorded. No action was taken by Council on the
December 12, 2017 minutes.
Mayor Carpenter then requested a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of
December 1, 2017 and December 5, 2017.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Davis who made a motion to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting of December 1, 2017 and the Regular Meeting of
December 5, 2017, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tern Edwards. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Scaghola,
Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
2. Ordinance No. 17 -L -51 — Consideration and/or action to amend the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Schertz, Texas by revising Chapter 50, Article VII, Garage sales to eliminate
the requirement for a permit and modify the existing regulation. Final Reading (B.
James/L. Wood)
ORDINANCE NO. 17 -L -51
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; CHAPTER 50-
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS, ARTICLE VII - GARAGE
SALES ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards who stated that he asked for this
item to be pulled for discussion because he feels it could potentially be a problem. Mr.
Greenwald spoke earlier about a few signs he spotted last week in the park. We may want
to reconsider if we are doing the right thing.
Councilmember Scagliola concurred. He recommends we utilize all means possible to get
the word out to the citizens. He is for the intent of this item but just wants to make sure
everyone is well educated about it. He also would like to see an update about it in about six
months to see how it is going. Councilmember Davis spoke and said let's see how the new
process goes first. There are a lot of other signs out there, not just garage sale signs.
Councilmembers Crawford, Larson and Gutierrez also added their comments but also feels
they should still move forward with this item at this time. Executive Director Brian James
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addressed their comments and expanded on the reasons staff revised the requirements and
at the same time save staff administrative time.
Councilmember Crawford stated his comment would be to make a motion, we adopt this
Resolution as it is now and just put a comment on there that we come back and have a
report from staff on the first council meeting in April 2018 and anyone else who wants to
speak during the Hearing of Residents. If it turns out that we have a flower garden of bandit
signs maybe we can go back and set a fee. His motion would be to accept what we have
tonight with a review later of what kind of complaints we have had on the first council
meeting in April and see if we made the right choice (feedback from staff). We can go back
and change it if we don't like it. Councilmember Scagliola seconded the motion.
For clarity, Mayor Carpenter stated the motion from Mr. Crawford is to approve Ordinance
17 -L -51 and request staff come back in front of Council the first week of April to give
them a report on what has gone on since the Ordinance was passed. He had a second to the
motion from Councilmember Scagliola. Councilmember Kiser added when staff comes
back with feedback in April, she doesn't just want to hear the problems encountered but
also a process on how staff is going to handle them. Mr. James stated they could document
their findings and bring that forward in April. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -
Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Scagliola, Kiser and
Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
4. Resolution No. 17 -R -121 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Physio- Control, Inc., for the
purchase of ten (10) Chest Compression Systems. (D. Wait/J. Mabbitt)
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -121
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH PHYSIO ®CONTROL, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) CHEST
COMPRESSION SYSTEMS AND ADD SERVICE AGREEMENTS ON ALL
DEVICES
Mayor Carpenter recognized EMS Director Jason Mabbitt who introduced this item stating
Schertz EMS currently has nine (9) Chest Compression Systems (LUCAS) in our
ambulances and one (1) device in our Supervisor vehicle. The manufacturer recommends
replacing these devices after seven (7) years of service. Nine (9) of the devices were
purchased in 2010.
As part of our equipment replacement plan, we were going to purchase two (2) new
LUCAS devices every year to rotate through older devices. Currently, LUCAS devices
cost $16,000.
Physio - Control currently has a five (5) year no interest leasing promotion, which would
give us an opportunity to replace all LUCAS devices at once.
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Davis who moved seconded by
Councilinember Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -121. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Scagliola,
Riser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
6. Resolution No. 17-R-125 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing contracts with VIP Staffing, LK Jordan & Associates and AppleOne for
Temporary staffing services. (D. Wait/J. Kurz)
The following was read into record:
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Mayor Carpenter recognized HR Director Jessica Kurz who introduced this item stating on
occasion, the City has a need to employ a variety of temporary skilled and unskilled labor.
To ensure appropriate staffing levels necessary to maintain City business operations and
standards, the City uses temporary and contract personnel on an as- needed basis.
The City issued a solicitation for proposals (RFP) from qualified firms with demonstrated
competence and experience in providing temporary and contract personnel services.
Fifteen proposals were received in response to the solicitation. Proposals were reviewed by
Human Resources and key City stakeholders, and scored based on criteria including cost,
experience, qualifications, reputation, capability, resources, corporate history and stability.
After review and negotiations with the top three firms, Human Resources recommends
awarding contracts to VIP Staffing, LK Jordan & Associates and AppleOne. The proposed
contracts would be in effect for an initial term of three (3) years and may be extended for
two (2) additional one -year terms with the mutual agreement and consent of both the
Contractor and City. Each contract includes a not -to- exceed limit of $49,999.999 in
cumulative expenditures during any one fiscal year covered by the agreement term and/or
any subsequent extension.
All temporary staffing requests will be initiated through the Human Resources Department
for an urgent need, a planned need (vacation replacements or staffing for project periods),
or to fill a full -time opening (to keep the work in operation during the interim to find the
right individual to fill a position). These requests must be approved by the Executive
Director and will be for a pre - determined period of time. If the department anticipates the
need for temporary staff beyond the initial approval, the request must be resubmitted
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through HR and re- authorized by the Executive Director. Human Resources will provide
oversight on all contracts for temporary and contract personnel, to include monitoring
expenditures, paying invoices and periodic review /audit to ensure contract compliance.
Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 17 -R -125 authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with VIP Staffmg, LK Jordan & Associates and AppleOne each
totaling no more than $50,000 with any one vendor, and not to exceed $75,000
cumulatively across all three vendors, per fiscal year for temporary staffing services. Ms.
Kurz addressed questions from Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Larson who moved seconded by
Councilmember Crawford to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -125. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Seagliola,
Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion passed.
7. Resolution No. 17 -R -122 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing contracts with LPA, Inc., a design architecture firm totaling no more than
$86,000 for architecture and design services related to renovations and repairs of the
restroom and shower facilities at the Recreation Center and other unrelated architecture and
design services during the 2017 -2018 Fiscal Year. (D. Wait)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 17 -R -122
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH LPA, INC., TOTALING NO MORE THAN
$86,000, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RECREATION CENTER RESTROOMS
AND CRAWLSPACE AND VARIOUS SEPARATE AND UNRELATED
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN SERVICES DURING THE 2017 -2018 FISCAL
YEAR AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who introduced this item
stating on or about October 23, 2017, the Fleet and Facilities Department was made aware
of some the damage in the men's restroom at the Recreation Center. Upon evaluation, it
was discovered that the tile had been misplaced secondary to a water leak in the bathroom.
Upon further review and evaluation, it was determined that the facility has had an extensive
water leak problem for several years that appears to have come from multiple showers in
both the men and women's restrooms. Due to the damage discovered, it is believed that the
leak has been there for an extensive period of time, but the tile across the floors and up the
walls was able to keep it hidden until finally, two small tiles came loose.
After removing drywall, it was revealed that the water damage encompassed all four
showers and the sink areas in both restrooms. Additionally, the water has destroyed the
walls of all shower stalls including the drywall and metal wall studs, several of which have
rusted almost completely away.
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It appears when the building was constructed that we had improperly installed shower floor
pans which allowed these leaks to occur. The water, being held in by the tile, saturated the
drywall backer board and this led to the corrosion of the wall studs. Additionally, the water
would stand in the metal floor plate of the wall stud system. There is no evidence that we
have ever had any leaking pipes in this area.
Additionally, while working through these issues it was discovered that there are some
issues in the crawlspace under the facility with the surface treatment and with the pump and
drainage system meant to remove any water that finds its way into the crawl space.
With this extensive damage and the poor quality of the original construction, staff is
recommending that we gut both bathrooms, come back with stronger, more water - resistant
construction materials and ensure that all showers, shower stalls, sinks and toilets are
properly constructed and installed for commercial purposes. Additionally, we need to
correct the crawlspace issues to ensure the moisture removal systems operate properly.
LPA Architects have been engaged by the City before to handle projects such as these.
They designed the replacement windows at the Recreation Center, the refurbishment of the
senior center and the waterproofing of Fire Station 2. We had them walk through the
Recreation Center restrooms and they have provided a proposal.
In this proposal, they will design a complete refurbishment of both restroom facilities and
design appropriate repairs in the crawlspace, assist the City in bidding for a contractor to
perform this work and then work through the construction process ensuring the design is
being appropriately followed.
To date, in fiscal year 2018, the City has spent $17,950 to wrap up the design services for
Fire Station 2 and the Senior Center. This project is quoted at $47,560. Staff is requesting
an additional $20,490. $4,756 will be a 10% contingency for the Rec Center project and
$15,734 will allow additional funds for small projects that may come up and for additional
design services for the Rec Center that may be identified as the restroom facilities and the
crawl space are demolished and repairs started. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Wait
addressed comments and questions from councilmembers.
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards made a motion to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -122 seconded by
Councilmember Kiser. Councilmember Crawford asked several questions regarding the
original construction. He asked if we need to specify in our motion that we are approving
the $86,000 total contract amount to be paid to this company for this year but -the amount
we are approving to spend is only $68,000. He asked if we could amend the motion to do
that. Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards then withdrew his motion.
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards again made a motion to approve Resolution No. 17 -R -122
seconded by Councilmember Kiser.
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The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Davis,
Gutierrez, Larson, Scagliola, Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no.
Motion passed.
Roii Cail Vote Confirmation
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel provided the roll call votes for Items 1 -8.
Requests and Announcements
9. Announcements by City Manager.
City Manager John Kessel wished Mayor and Council a very Merry Christmas as well as
city staff members and city residents.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
There were no requests from Council. However, Mayor Carpenter stated that in the last
meeting, Councilmember Scagliola asked that we have a discussion in the future with
regard to the development of a social media guideline /policy. The mayor planned to do that
after they had an opportunity to hear from the city attorney (this evening). However, he
said Dr. Scagliola had said this evening he would like to see what has been put together for
the city policy and training. So, if there is no objection from Council he would like to wait
for Dr. Scagliola to inform him if those things he has asked for have been met and then we
can get that placed on the agenda. No one objected.
11. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
Mayor Pro -Tem Edwards wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Be safe and be prosperous.
Councilmember Gutierrez thanked City Manager John Kessel for providing judges for the
Senior Center Christmas Party. It was a great success. Also, special thanks to the City of
Cibolo for Mayor Stosh Boyle and two of the councilmembers also being out there. He
wished the City and the staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Scaghola wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As
Mayor Pro-Tem. Edwards said earlier, `Be safe out there'.
Councilmember Kiser wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Crawford wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Have a great Holiday season.
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Mayor Carpenter echoed his colleagues wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and
wonderful Holiday Season to all and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
• 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
Adi ournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting: 8:50 p.m.
R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna Schmoekel, Deputy City Secretary
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