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COUNCIL - REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, 2005
at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin
presiding, Council members Carl Douglas, Reginna Agee, Tony Wilenchik and Ken
Greenwald. Council member Simonson was absent. Staff members present Interim
City Manager Johnny Bierschwale and Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
Mayor Baldwin welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and
asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
#1 INTRODUCTION OF TIME WARNER HOMETOWN HERO
Mayor Baldwin introduced Time Warner Hometown Hero, Zina M. Guerra. He went on
to say that Zina has lived in Schertz for eight years and is a single mother of one. She is
actively involved with many organizations striving to improve the quality of life for
children and currently serves on Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives' Board and is involved
with "Home of Mary's Angels". She involves herself in children career day programs as
well as a mentoring for children's reading programs. Zina is employed with lBC bank at
the Castle Hills branch location. Zina is a special person with her commitment to
children, dedication and hard work.
. Mrs. Guerra thanked Council for her invitation to Council and her introduction.
#2 PRESENTATION-AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Charlie Gerdes and Kriston Skipper representing American Cancer Society (Relay of
Life) presented Mayor Baldwin with plaque in recognition for the City's support the past
4 years and noted the City has well exceeded the overall goals and contributions to help
fight cancer. The City has done an excellent job, going over 100% on money raised every
year. Last year the City raised $43,000 dollars. The American Cancer Society thanks the
City for helping "Relay of Life" reach their goal on saving lives. At this time the Mayor
was also presented with an honorary wristband.
Mayor Baldwin thanked the American Cancer Society and asked for everyone's
participation, it's a worthwhile organization and added his family will be participating
again this year.
#3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
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Brent Jolly Schertz Narcotics Investigator introduced the newest member to the City's
Police Department; a three-year-old Lab named Ruger. Ruger is undergoing training for
detection of narcotics (marijuana, cocaine, etc.) and will receive certification on Thursday
and will be ready to go to work as the first canine on the police force. At this time, a
demonstration followed where Ruger was instructed to seek and fmd (narcotics hidden in
Council Chambers), find was successful.
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Melissa Uhlhorn, Library Manager introduced current library staff members; 6 full-
time; 4 part-time. She gave a short biography on each and expressed how fortunate the
library was to have each and every one of them on staff.
Nicki Stohr, Children's Librarian
Karen Bowerman, Clerk
Carmelita Wages, Clerk
Catherine Johnson, Clerk
Lisa Neuburger, Clerk
Regina Gutierrez, Clerk
Vera Montgomery, Clerk
Barbara Samuelson, Clerk
Ellen Regnier, Clerk
Council expressed their appreciation to all staff members for all their hard work.
Sam Willoughby Public Works Director introduced two new employees to the Fleet
and Street Department.
Richard Saenz, Fleet Department
Joe Ortega, Street Department
#4 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman 4505 Grand Forest made the following comments:
. Reported lights along Schertz Parkway are not working. Are lights under
warranty, because it seems there are lights always out.
. Inquired if there are plans to utilize flag holders along Schertz Parkway. He would
like to see them utilized for advertising other city functions.
#5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: WORKSHOP SESSION OF JANUARY 12,
2005.
Council member Douglas moved to approve minutes of Workshop Session, January 12,
2005. Council member Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald
NAYS: None.
At this time, Mayor Baldwin asked that agenda item #16 be moved next on the agenda.
Paul Marsh, Executive Director is present, and would like to get home early this evening.
#16 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GUADALUPE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY
CENTER.
Mayor Baldwin introduced Executive Director Paul Marsh with Guadalupe Children's
Advocacy Center.
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Mr. Marsh expressed thanks the City, Council member Agee and Police Chief Starr for
their support and work that went into establishing the Interlocal Agreement with the
Center and the City of Schertz. Police Chief Starr has provided space (at Police Dept.)
that will be utilized Y, days each week, Monday mornings to conduct interviews. The
center is very appreciative and arrangement meets with their approval.
Without further discussion, Council member Greenwald moved to approve the Interlocal
agreement with Guadalupe Children's Advocacy Center. Council member Wilenchik
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
ABSTAINED: Council member Agee
NAYS: None.
#6 PUBLIC HEARING: ON SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR SCHERTZ
PUBLIC WORKS, BLOCK 1, LOT, 34R TO ALLOW FOR AN
OFFICE/WAREHOUSE FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN THE AIR
INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONE (AICUZ).
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed at Public Hearings.
Interim City Manage Bierschwale points out the specific use permit is for the new public
works building, which will allow the City to be in compliance. Staff recommends
approval.
No citizen comments were voiced, and Mayor Baldwin closed the Public Hearing.
#7 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ABOVE
REQUEST FOR SPECFIC USE PERMIT FOR SCHERTZ PUBLIC WORKS.
Without further discussion, Council member Agee moved to approve the specific use
permit for Schertz Public Works. Council member Greenwald seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald
NAYS: None.
#8 ORDINANCE: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, RELATING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Interim City Manager Bierschwale stated the Ordinance has been discussed, and noted no
changes.
Without further discussion, Council member Douglas moved to approve first reading of
Ordinance amending Chapter 7, relating to the Fire Department. Council member Agee
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#9 ORDIANCE: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE CALLING CITY ELECTION FOR MAY 7,2005.
Interim City Manger Bierschwale stated the Ordinance is pretty much a standard
requirement, which was discussed at last workshop session and notes no changes.
Without further discussion, Council member Agee moved to approve first reading of
Ordinance calling City Election on May 7,2005. Council member Greenwald seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#10 APPOINTMENTS: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON
APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION.
Interim City Manager Bierschwale explained that due to an oversight, appointments
haven't been done on timely manner. For this reason, the Commission is requesting
reappointment of all members. The Commission consists of five members, however at
this time appointment would be for only four with the fifth added later. The appointments
are as follows:
Don Jefferys, President
Roy Richard, Vice President
John Sheridan, Secretary/Treasurer
Jackie Jones, Assistant Secretary
Without further discussion, Council member Greenwald moved to approve the
appointments as presented. Council member Douglas seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#11 BID AWARD: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AWARDING AUDIO
VISUAL BID.
Interim City Manager explained that bidder #1 was disqualified for not meeting bid specs
in the amount of $144,055.83. For this reason, staff is recommending bidder #2, Digital
Display Solutions of San Antonio be awarded bid in the amount of $145,880.46.
Without further discussion, Council member Douglas moved to award bid to Digital
Display Solutions of San Antonio in the amount of $145,880.46. Council member
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#12 BID AWARD: CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON
AWARDING UNIFIRST UNIFORM OF SAN ANTONIO BID.
Interim City Manager Bierschwale explained that bids were received and read on January
3, 2005 for uniform service for the City. The low bidder Unifirst of San Antonio came in
at $200.08 for weekly rate, which actually is a decrease of $10.67 under the current rate.
Unifirst meets all requirements and staff recommends awarding the bid to Unifirst of San
Antonio. The weekly rate would provide uniform service for 43 employees.
Without further discussion, Council member Greenwald moved to award bid to Unifirst
of San Antonio at $200.08 weekly rate. Council member Agee seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#13 REINSTATMENT: CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON
REINSTATEMENT OF LIEUTENANT'S POSITION DESIGNATED FOR CID.
Interim City Manager Bierschwale explained that the position was removed by prior
administration. However, it was found that the Lieutenant's position is beneficial to the
Department in several areas and the Department is requesting reinstatement of the
position.
Without further discussion, Council member Agee moved to approve reinstatement of
Lieutenant's position designated for Cill. Council member Douglas seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#14 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON BEXAR WASTE, INC. -GARBAGE
RATE INCREASE REQUEST.
Interim City Manager Bierschwale explained the (Cpr) Consumer Price Index request
reflects a rate increase of 3.5%. Also, Mr. Gutierrez is requesting an additional 3.5% to
offset increases to cost of fuel, landfill fees, equipment and insurance, a combined rate
increase totaling 6.9%. The residential bill would increase from $7.81 to $8.35. He went
on to say that another change that the Bexar Waste contract does not reflect are services
or fees for roll-off container delivery, trip and relocation charges as well as compactor
equipment/container fees. Staff is in agreement that these services are needed and
recommend adding these new services. Staff also, recommends giving the customer a 45-
day notification period, (after Council decision) that would allow the customer ample
time to make adjustments.
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Mr. Henry Gutierrez reported that the company has purchased three new trucks (2-
Residenial-1-Commerical) and points out rates are competitive. He would like to thank
Council for allowing him to work in the community.
Council member Wilenchik moved to approve Bexar Waste, Inc. Garage Rate increase of
6.9% and to allow the 45-day notification period to customers. Council member
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#15 DISCUSSION OF FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCROPORATION OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; APPROVING
AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF SUCH CORPORATION;
APPROINTING DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUCH
CORPORATION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Interim City Manager Bierschwale notes no changes to Ordinance, however before final
reading next week, the name of who wishes to stay on is needed.
Council members Wilenchik and Greenwald expressed desire to stay on. Directors
McDow, Cook and White have also expressed desire to stay on. Council member Agee
stated she has no problem not staying on, also it is believed that Council member
Simonson feels the same. That would leave two slots open for possibly citizen
participation or other.
Council consensus was to place agenda item on next Tuesday night's meeting for
consideration.
#17 Items by Interim City Manager
General Announcement
. Mentioned that Trail Riders are expected on Thursday; first group will come
down FM15l8 around 11:30 am; second group will come down Elbel Road
around 12:15 and both will end up at Pickrell Park, where stew will be served for
all.
. Advised contractor has started Council Chambers project. rf Council would like to
stop by and see what is taking place, please let him know. The building has been
gutted.
#18 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Douglas
Liaison EDC
Liaison-Schertz Library Board
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. No comments.
Mayor Pro-tem Simonson
4-B Board
Liaison BVY A
. Absent.
Councilmember Agee
4-B Board
Liaison Schertz Housing Authority
. No comments.
Councilmember Wilenchik
4-B Board
Liaison Schertz Humane Society
Liaison HOA Coalition
Ex-officio- TSAC
. Would like status report on curb cut at McDonald's and Diamond Shamrock that
were to help with inter circulation, believes it was part of the Pill agreement. rf it
is, can it get done? rs recommending the implementation of database to track
number of accidents before and after the modifications. What are accident
reduction numbers?
. Advised receiving email; asking for review of Smoking Ordinance. Apparently,
there is concern that not all businesses are prohibited. Certain businesses such as
VFW's and bars are exempt. They would like to see it Citywide. Could the matter
be placed on future Workshop session for discussion?
. Reported that the Humane Society has agreed in principal to take over Animal
Shelter. The matter is under discussion.
. Doggy Dash is scheduled for May 21 st and so far a rummage sale event has raised
$3,000. He is working on acquiring sponsors and so far Mr. Larry Aiken has
agreed to sponsor in the amount of $1,500. Other sponsors he can possibly count
on are Mr. Brockman and Mark Roberts.
. Reported having attended an Investment Seminar in Austin, with Interim City
Manager.
Councilmember Greenwald
4- B Board
Ex-officio P & Z Commission
Ex-officio SSLG Corp.
. No Comments.
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#19 Items by Mayor
General Announcements
. Announced ribbon cutting ceremony for two new businesses: State Farm Agents
grand opening from Feb. 3rd at 4 to 7 pm at 1420 Schertz Parkway, ribbon cutting
is scheduled at 4:30 pm; and Emergency Services Supply, Friday, 18th at 814
Main Street, ribbon cutting is scheduled at 10 am. Those who would like to
attend please do.
Before adjournment, Pat Peak resident in the Maske Road area voiced concern relative to
closing of Maske Road, and as Council deliberates on rezoning issue relative to the area,
she reminds them she lives in the area. She was advised that the request has been
withdrawn at this time as negotiations continue with property owners, and was advised
Maske Road would not be closed. She thanked Council for allowing her to speak.
#20 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Baldwin adjourned th meeting a 8: 00 p.m.
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