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�PECIAL TOWN MEETING
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A Special Town Hall Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
April 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scenic Hills Community Center, 4820 'Scenic Drive, Schertz,
Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Staff Present:
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Dan Santee
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Fire Chief Kade Long
Engineer John Nowak
Sr. Computer Support Eric Haugen
GIS Coordinator Tony McFalls
Municipal Court Administrator Patty Veliz
EMS Director Jason Mabbitt
Chief Building Official Gil Durant
Public Affairs Director Linda Klepper
Mayor Pro -Tern David Scagliola
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Acting City Manager Brian James
Executive Director Kyle Kinateder
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Asst. Police Chief Marc Bane
Finance Director James Walters
IT Director Myles Clauser
Client Services Tech Ray Nichols
Library Director Melissa Uhlhorn
Planner 1 Channary Gould
Asst. Utility Billing Mgr. Rodolfo Rosales
Marketing /Comm. Mgr. Melissa Geedman
Police Officer Helen Lafitte
Police Officer A. J. Arriaga Deputy Marshal Steve Pulaski
Code Enforcement Officer Thomas Brooks Deputy Marshal William Sutton
Deputy Marshal Eddie Gonzales HR Director Jessica Kurz
Parks & Rec Director Lauren Shrum Senior Admin. Asst. Sandy Bryant
Corporal Environmental Law Enforcement Officer Ernest Spradling
Meet and Greet (6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Call to Order — City Council Special Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Carpenter called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome
Mayor Carpenter welcomed everyone and provided a brief outline of how the evening events would
unfold with an opportunity for questions from the citizens at the end of all the staff presentations.
Mayor Carpenter recognized the Councilmembers that were present,
Mayor Carpenter lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States at the request of
Councilmember Edwards.
Presentations regarding the specific topics:
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Acting City Manager Brian James introduced City Engineer Kathy Woodlee who provided a
brief PowerPoint regarding the FM 1103 construction.
• Area Drainage project updates
Acting City Manager recognized Public Works Manager Doug Letbetter who provided a brief
PowerPoint regarding the area drainage projects.
• Northcliffe Water Main replacement overview
Acting City Manager Brian James recognized Water/Wastewater Manager Jimmy Hooks who
provided a brief PowerPoint regarding the Northcliffe Water Main replacement projects.
• FY 2017 -18 Budget Updates.
Acting City Manager Brian James recognized Finance Director James Walters who attempted
to show the video of the 2018 State of the City address; as there was no sound, Mr. Walters
and Mr. James informed the attendees that it could be found on the city website. Mr. Walters
provided information on what was approved in this past year's budget. Per the last citizen
survey that was conducted, priorities as listed by city residents were police services, parks and
trails, storm water runoff, and the enforcement of city codes and ordinances. As a result, in
this year's budget, additional staff members were added, and the focus has been directed
towards park facility maintenance and storm water channel maintenance. This also allows for
20 work vehicles, a dump truck, trailers and other equipment to be purchased.
He provided information regarding the city fund balance (a planned reduction of cash in this
area). This action allows the city to hire 22 new personnel (6 Police, 6 Fire, 1 Inspections, 1
Code Enforcement, 3 EMS, 3 Water, and 2 Drainage). There will also be more upcoming
maintenance to start around the city (About $3.2 million allocated)
New website updates include the FY 2016 -17 Annual Finance report which is available on
www.schertz.com.
• Questions /Comments.
Acting City Manager Brian James and staff members present addressed a variety of citizen
questions regarding the following subjects:
• Drainage concerns
• FM 1103 and TxDOT improvements and construction
• Proposed Cibolo Toll Road
• Road improvements
• Wiederstein Road, when will it be repaired
• Country Club Blvd, road repair
• FM 1103 turnaround lanes
• Northcliff Golf Course — zoning
• Cable companies — permits for digging
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• Hike and Bike lanes and sidewalks connectivity to FM1103
City Hall Communications:
The meeting officially adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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