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SPECIAL MEETING
April 9, 2018
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April 9,
2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Schertz Civic Center — Ball Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #5,
Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Absent: Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola
Staff Present:
Executive Director Dudley Wait
Executive Director Kyle Kinateder
Planning/Com. Dev. Director Lesa Wood
Communications Mgr. Melissa Geedman
Senior Planner Bryce Cox
Planner I Channary Gould
City Engineer Kathy Woodlee
Police Officer A. J. Arriaga
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Acting City Manager Brian James
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Public Affairs Director Linda Klepper
Parks & Recreation Director Lauren Shrum
Planner I Emily Grobe
Senior Grad/Engineer Larry Busch Jr.
Police Officer Helen Lafitte
Call to Order — City Council Special Session
Councilmember Edwards called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone.
He then introduced the Chair of the Main Street Committee, Councilmember Mark Davis who
provided more information regarding this evenings' activities.
Councilmember Davis briefly explained the reason for tonight's gathering, some of the goals of the
Main Street Committee and the need for input and feedback from residents, property owners,
business owners and other stakeholders in the historic Main Street area of the city.
Mayor Carpenter arrived at 6:15 p.m.
Mayor Carpenter had arrived and spoke briefly, welcoming everyone and also inviting thern to ask
questions and provide ideas to staff, committee members and council regarding this project.
Acting City Manager Brian James invited everyone present to provide their feedback as to what
they liked or disliked. He explained some challenges we face such as limited funding and spoke
about what type of incentive plans could be developed for the future. He invited everyone to talk
with the various staff members present who had tables .set up around the room with information.
Staff members present represented Public Affairs, Planning and Community Development,
Engineering, Public Works and Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
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Councilmember Edwards left the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmember Kiser left the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Councilmembers Larson and Gutierrez left at 7:25 p.m.
Adi ournment
As there was no longer a quorum present, Mayor Carpenter officially adjourned the meeting at
7:28 p.m.
Mayor Carpenter left at 7: 37 p. m.
Councilmember Crawford left at 7:38 p.m.
Councilmember Davis left at 7:42 p. m.
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna Schmoekel, Deputy City Secretary
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