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MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
May 16, 2006
Schertz Council convened Session on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 7:00 1400 Schertz Parkway
#4, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal
Baldwin presiding, Council Members Carl Douglas, John Reginna Agee,
Tony Wilenchik Michael Also present were Manager, Don
Taylor, Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale, City Secretary Judy and
City Attorney Michael Spain.
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Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES
TEXAS
Mayor Baldwin led the pledge ofallegiance.
Mayor Baldwin introduced Mayor Jay Feibe1man, City of Garden Ridge.
#3 HEARING
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbe1 Road, thanked the Public Works department for fixing the
sidewalks at the Library and stated there was an issue with the developer regarding
sidewalks in the Schertz Forest Subdivision.
#4 INTRODUCTION: 2006-2007 MISS SWEETHEARTS OF
COURT
Sharon Pennington,. Coordinator for the Miss Sweetheart Court introduced the court. The
finalist contest was held on May 5,2006. Those present were- Miss Liberty, Ashley
Blumentritt; Miss Freedom, Julianne Royce; Miss Jubilee, Sabrina Nelson; Miss Friendly
City, Miss Emily Furillo; and, Miss Schertz, Megan Ferguson.
#5 PRESENTATION:
Judge Padgett introduced the recipients ofthe Teen Court Scholarship Awards. They
were Pablo Morales, Michael Brewer and Reginna Sutton. The students were awarded
$1,000.00 scholarships.
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Councilmember Douglas and Mayor Baldwin stated that every student that participated
was outstanding and congradulated them on their outstanding achievements. They agreed
it was a difficult decision.
#6 OF
Schertz Humane Society President Lisa Connally and .ValerieWilenchik presented
certificates of appreciation to those who participated in the 5th Annual Doggie Dash held
on April 29, 2006.
#7 NATIONAL LAW WEEK
20, 2006.
Mayor Baldwin read and presented a proclamation to the Police Department proclaiming
the week of May 14 - 20,2006 as National Law Enforcement Week.
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Mayor Baldwin read and presented a proclamation to EMS proclaiming the week of May
14 - 21,2006 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
#9 NATIONAL MAY 21-27,
2006.
Mayor Baldwinread and presented a proclamation to Public Works department the week
of May 21-27,2006 as National Public Works Week.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
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Public Hearing on amending the City of Schertz Unified Development Code,
Article IX (Sign Standards).
Robert Brockman, 1000 ElbelRoad, .asked if there were penalties in the sign ordinance
for violators.
There were.no further comments from the public.
Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing at 7:44p.m.
Discussion on an
of City of Schertz
Ordinance No. 96-S-28 No.02-S-2,
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Standards, creating a ordinance replacing Article
Standards; establishing a penalty; conflicting
establishing an date.
Mayor Baldwin recommended that the Council postpone action on the first reading of the
sign ordinance until after the new council members are installed allowing them a chance
to review the ordinance.
Council Member Carpenter made a motion, seconded by May Pro Tern Wilenchik, to
postpone the vote of the first reading of the sign ordinance until the next available
workshop meeting. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#12 CONSENT AGENDA:
The following items may be acted upon in one motion. No separate discussion or
action is necessary unless requested by the Mayor or a Councilmember, in which
event those items will be pulled for separate consideration:
A) Minutes for Regular Session of February 21, and April 18, 2006 and
Public Hearing and Special Called Session of April 11 , 2006.
B) Approve the Agreement between the City of Schertz and Comal County for
the Provision of Certain Sanitation Services.
C) First reading of an ordinance authorizing an exchange of
right -of-way.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilenchikmadeamotion, seconded by Council Member Trayhan, to
approve the consent agenda items A-C. The vote was as follows;
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#13 and first reading on an ordinance by
of Schertz authorizing a licensing
Council Member Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Agee, to
approve first reading on an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz
authorizing a licensing agreement. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None
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Mayor Baldwin read the election returns and votes cast:
POSITION NAME VOTES CAST
Mayor Carl Douglas 839
George Mower 185
Hal Baldwin 1,672
Councilmember Place 1 Ken Greenwald 1,073
Jim Fowler 1,468
Councilmember Place 2 Joe A. Potempa 398
John M. . Trayhan 783
David L. Scagliola 819
Cedric B. Edwards 549
Council Member Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilenchik to
accept the election returns and declare the winners. For Mayor - Hal Baldwin,
Councilmember Place 1 - Jim Fowler and Council Member Place 2 - David L. Scagliola.
The vote was as follows:
A YES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None
ORDINANCE: AN
CITY OF
Mayor Baldwin read the election returns on the Charter Propositions. All propositions
passed.
Council Member Douglas moved, seconded by Council Member Trayhan, to accept the
election returns for the charter amendments. The vote was as follows:
A YES: Council Members Douglas, Trayhan, Agee, Wilenchikand Carpenter.
NAY: None
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Mayor Baldwin read the election returns for the bond election.
PROPOSITION No. 1 For ~ 1,797 Against - 962
The Issuance of $6,000,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds to Construct and Equip A
New Library and The Purchase of Land Relating Thereto.
PROPOSITION No.2 For-1,406 Against - 1,348
The Issuance of $7,500,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds to Construct and Equip A
New Recreation Center and The Purchase of Land Relating Thereto
PROPOSITION No.3 For -1,916 Against - 844
The Issuance of $20,000,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds to Construct Street, Curb
and Sidewalk Improvements and Drainage Incidental Thereto and the Purchase of Land
Relating Thereto
PROPOSITION NO.4 For - 1,928 Against 835
The Issuance of $4,000,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds to Construct Drainage
Improvements and the Purchase of Land Relating Thereto
PROPOSITION No.5 For - 1,326 Against 1,439
The Issuance of $1,500,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds to Construct and Equip New
Athletic Fields and Related Facilities
Council Member Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Douglas to
accept the election returns for the bond election.
Council Member Douglas commented that it was a pleasure to serve the citizens of
Schertz .and it was a joy and learning experience to work withthe citizens and the
Council. He was not going away and would remain active in some capability.
Council Member Trayhan thanked the staff for their support and appreciated the
opportunity given to him by the Council to serve for 8 months.
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OATH
MAYOR, COUNCIL
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Mayor Baldwin presented the certificate of election to Mr. Jim Fowler for Council Place
1 and Mr. David L. Scagliola for Council Place Mayor Pro TemWilenchikpresented
the certificate of election to Hal Baldwin for Mayor. JudyTokar,CitySecretary
administered the oath of office to Hal Baldwin for Mayor, Jim Fowler in Council Place 1
and David L. Scagliola in Council Place 2.
Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Douglas and Mr. Trayhan for their service on the Council.
He commended all the candidates on a clean campaign and looked forward to working
with the new council.
Council Member Fowler introduced his wife Pat and thanked the citizens for their vote
and hoped to serve them well.
Council Member Scagliola said his wife was at his daughter's graduation and unable to
attend. He thanked the citizens who voted for him and felt humbled to be sitting here.
Mayor Baldwin introduced his wife, Barbara and his family. He appreciated the
opportunity to serve the City and would serve to the best of his ability.
#18 by City Manager and Staff
Mr. Taylor said he and his staff appreciated Mr. Douglas' and Mr. Trayhan's willingness
to serve and welcomed the new members, Mr. Fowler and Mr. Scagliola.
Mr. Spain handed out the copy of the new Charter and a draft ordinance of the new rules
and procedures for Council Meetings. The meeting procedures are part of the ordinance
simplifying them into one document.
#19 Items by Council
Council Member Fowler said it was areal learning experience going through a campaign
and one thing that impressed him was that he realized how important the voters were.
Council Member Scagliola no comment.
Council Member Agee - Welcomed the new Council members.
Mayor Pro Tem.Wilenchik thanked Mr. Douglas and Mr. Trayhan for their service and
welcomed the new Council Members.
Council Member Carpenter thanked Mr. Douglas and Mr. Trayhan for their. service,
stating it was a privilege serving with them, and also welcomed the hew members. He
also thanked Mr. Spain for his work on the Charter, and also . thanked the Charter Review
Committee and the Bond Committee. Mr. Carpenter thanked the families of the those
who served for the sacrifice the families have to make.
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Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Bob Cantu for his service on the Charter Review
Committee. Mayor Baldwin appreciated the voters coming out in the largest number ever
in the City's history.
#21 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
ATTEST:
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