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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION
September 26, 2006
The City of Schertz Council convened in Regular Workshop Session on Tuesday
September 26, 2006 in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m., 1400
Schertz Parkway Building # 4 Schertz, Texas. The Following Members were
present: Mayor Hal Baldwin presiding, Council Members Jim Fowler, David L.
Scagliolia, Reginna Agee, Tony Wilenchik and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Carpenter.
Also present were City Manager Don Taylor, Assistant City Manager John
Bierschwale and City Secretary Judy Tokar.
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
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Sharon Pennington, Chamber Director reported on the following ribbon cuttings and
upcoming events: October 10th - Sue's Cafe, October 26th - Silver Tree Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center, and October 30th - Chamber Showcase and World's Largest Hug
Carl Douglas. 2550 Woodland Village, asked about the status of FEMA appeal and the
status of the library project. He is concerned about the dangerous intersection at Elbel Road
and Schertz Parkway, asked the City to look at placing a traffic signal there before a
student was seriously injuried.
Mike Mitchell. 333 Frank Baurn Drive, Safety Committee Chairman for Jonas Wood
Subdivision, reported an incident that happened in the subdivision, and felt the police
department response was unsatisfactory.
Mr. Taylor said if that happened again to contact him immediately.
Earl Hartzog. 3700 Whitefield, Chairman of Board pf Adjustment was present to
recommend the individuals proposed for reappointment is approved by Council.
Robert Brockman. 1001 Elbel Road, attended the Schertz/Seguin Local Government
Corporation meeting and asked if there is going to be enough water for the future, and
should we be on water restrictions?
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Discussion on establishing a photographic traffic enforcement system (Red
Light Camera System).
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Bob Barnard, A TS explained the revenue difference between the flat rate per violation and .
the percentage rate per violation for each camera. The flat rate per violation is $42.50 per
camera. If the City selects the flat rate, the first $4,400.00 is ATS is to pay for the system
and everything over that is the City's'. It requires 1.6 tickets per day to pay for the system.
A test location selected for one day was at FM 78 and First Street that averaged 16 red light
violations in a 3 to 4 hour period with 10 straight through red lights, no right turns at the
intersection. The other option is the percentage rate based on a sliding scale for the number
of days and violations issued. If ineffective at one location, the cameras could be moved,
no charge to the City.
Council agreed to proceed with finalizing the contract.
#4 ORDINANCE: Discussion on fmal reading of an ordinance providing that the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz be amended by revising Section 86-
42, All-Way Stops. (Brook Hollow Drive & Rolling Brook Lane)
No change and ready for action at the next regular meeting.
#5 ORDINANCE: Discussion on final reading of an ordinance authorizing the
abandonment of a road and the conveyance thereof to the abutting
landowners. (Old Hubertus Road)
No change and ready for action at the next regular meeting.
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#6 ORDINANCE: Discussion on first reading of an ordinance amending the Code
of Ordinances by revising Section 86-149, No Parking on Inglewood Drive.
Mr. Taylor said the school approached the staff about the traffic problem at the school to
prohibit parking on Inglewood Drive to extent to the south side opposite the school from
Savannah Drive to Wayward Pass. Chief Starr concurred that it was a dangerous situation
and agreed it needed to be resolved.
#7 APPOINTMENT: Discussion and action on appointments to the Board of
Adjustment. Presenter: Leonard Truitt
Mr. Truitt reported the Board of Adjustment met to review the applications on the vacant
and alternate positions. Mr. Graham asked his name be withdrawn
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to
reappoint James Harden, Jr., Joe Potempa and Norman Slocum. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Members Fowler, Scagoliola, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAY: None
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Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion to appoint Paul Oncale and Clovis Haddock as
alternates. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Agee asked Mr. Hartzog the reason they chose the individuals the board
recommended. Mr. Hartzog said they were recommended by current members and liked
their qualifications and did not know the other applicants.
Councilmember Wilenchik felt Mr. Haddock had experience and was very qualified
besides serving on other boards.
Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, to appoint
Leonard Weinand, Jr. and Donald McQueen as alternate members. The vote was as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Agee, and Carpenter.
NAY: Councilmember Wilenchik
#8 RESOLUTION: Discussion on resolution proposing the renovation and
expansion of existing facilities of the Guadalupe Appraisal District.
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Mr. Taylor explained the Mayor, Councilmember Fowler and Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter
toured the facility. Mayor agreed they definitely needed to expand due to the growth of the
county. The resolution was ready for action at the next regular meeting.
#9 RESOLUTION: Discussion and action on extending Schertz Hot Meal
Program.
After a brief discussion on the agreement and a dollar amount to pay the cook, the
resolution will extend the agreement through the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2006.
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Agee to approve
the agreement and disburse $7,500 for the hot meal program. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Fowler, Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAY: None
#10 Discussion and action on amending budget for Schertz Seguin Local
Government Corporation.
Mr. Cockrell said the budget amendment includes the water lease payments and
transportation fees paid to the Gonzales County Underground Water District. It will be
transfer to the Operating Budget. This does not affect the rate structure. The vote was as
follows:
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Councilmember Agee made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilenchik, to approve
the amendments to the budget for Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation.
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AYES: Councilmember Fowler, Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAY: None
#11 Discussion on the proposed bid award for removing and relocating structures.
(Kramer House & smokehouse)
Mr. Bierschwale said the house be relocated behind the current fire station. The plan is to
move more historical structures in a planned village. After negotiation with the bidders
and discussing the details, the cost of raising the power lines was not included in the
proposal.
#12 Discussion on including the minutes in the Schertz Tales.
Since there was no feedback from the public further or not the minutes were included in
the Schertz Tales, Council agreed not to put them in the newsletter.
#13 Discussion on Utility Write Offs.
Mr. Bierschwale said the utility department is very tough and works hard to keep the
write offs to a minimum.
Mayor Baldwin called for a break at 8:20 p.m. before going into executive session.
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The meeting reconvened at 10: 15 p.m.
#14 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, Sub-Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters - Performance Evaluation of the
City Secretary. And Sub-Section 551.072, Deliberations regarding the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property.
#15 No action was taken on the above Executive Session.
#16 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff:
General Announcements
Mr. Taylor and Councilmember Tony Wilenchik met with Debbie Bell. Mr. Taylor made
the decision to sign a grant letter in support of matching funds for a Northcliff park grant.
The deadline date Armadillo Home promised them $25,000.00 toward the park.
#17 Items by Council:
Council Member Fowler:
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· Met with City Manager of City of Cibolo about going together on a regional park
for the area.
Council Member Scagliola:
· Reminded everyone of the Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by the Schertz
Humane Society and was asking for donations from the City. Members of the
Council decided it was best that Mr. Taylor get sponsors.
Council Member Agee- No Comment
Council Member Wilenchik:
· Need assistance from City to contact City of Cibolo about mowing along Dietz
Road and trash pick up.
· There is no sign on either side of Watts Elementary ending the school zone.
· Spoke to Lt. Harris about the entrance island at Parkfair Ridge in Dove Meadows
blocked by private vehicles on both sides of the island by Watts School. He
recommends that it is a dangerous situation if emergency vehicles need to get into
the subdivision.
Mayor Pro Tern Carpenter:
· Plan to attend Planning and Zoning meeting
#18 Items by Mayor:
Mayor Baldwin referenced TML article about senior citizens be taxed out of their homes.
#19 Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
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