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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. Those present were Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Carl
Douglas, Steve Simonson, Reginna Agee, Tony Wilenchik and Ken Greenwald. Those
staff members present were Interim City Manager John Bierschwale and City Secretary
Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin welcomed everyone and asked them to rise and join him in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
#1 SWEARING IN OF MAYOR PRO- TEM
Mayor Baldwin swore in Reginna Agee as Mayor Pro-Tern.
#2 PROCLAMATION
Mayor Baldwin read a Proclamation in celebration of Northeast Methodist Hospital
completing the first phase of its 50 million dollar expansion on February 25, 2005. Mrs.
Agee noted they took them on a tour of the facility at the last Northeast Partnership
meeting.
#3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE AND RECOGNITION OF
EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONS.
Police Chief Starr presented his employees who have received promotions. Detective
Sergeant Mark Schupp was promoted to Lieutenant. Detective Corporal Thad Siwecki
was promoted to Detective Sergeant. Detective Jeff Leal was promoted to Detective
Corporal. All three introduced their families who had come to the meeting for this
occasion. They all received congratulations from the Mayor and Conncil and a round of
applause from the audience.
Court Clerk Supervisor, Esther Mendoza, introduced new Deputy Court Clerk, Phyllis
Muro. Ms. Muro was welcomed to the City by the Mayor and Council and received a
round of applause from the audience.
#4 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman of 1000 Elbel inquired about a landscaping maintenance contract along
Schertz Parkway because the Parkway needs to present a good appearance. Mr.
Bierschwale assured him that had already been arranged. The company just needs to go
through the bidding process again.
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Ramon Cook of913 Dimrock questioned what the total sales tax is in Schertz because it
is deductible for those who itemize on their taxes. He was informed it is .0825%.
#5 Approval of Minutes: Special Workshop Session 01-26-05
Regular Session 0201-05
Mr. Douglas moved to approve the minutes for 01-26-05 and 02-01-05 as written. Mr.
Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action on Resolution consenting to creation of
Municipal Utility District.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and the caption is as follows:
RESOLUTION 05-R-03
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO CREATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT
Mr. Wilenchik moved to approve a Resolution consenting to the creation of a Municipal
Utility District. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance, amending
Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, relating to Fire Department.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-C-04
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS RELATING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; ADDING
PROVISIONS FOR FEES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION
SERVICES AND FIRE OPERATIONS; ADDING PROVISIONS FOR FINES FOR
VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CODE; INCLUDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 7,
of the Code of Ordinances, relating to the Fire Department. Mrs. Agee seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#8 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance regarding
Stop signs in Northcliffe.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 18-33, STOP INTERSECTIONS -
DESIGNATED ALL-WAY STOPS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
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Mr. Bierschwale advised that the suggested changes to the Ordinance had been made.
The designated all-way stops are at Cherry Tree and Chelsea, and at Mayfair Drive and
Brookhead.
Mr. Douglas moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance regarding Stop signs in
Northcliffe. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#9 Consider and take action approving proposed fee changes for Inspection
Department.
Mr. Bierschwale reported there have been no changes since this was discussed at the
workshop. He would like Council's approval.
Mr. Wilenchik pointed out that the building permit fees go up to a valuation of $500,000.
What about valuations beyond that? Leonard Truitt, Building Official, explained the
charges just keep going up the $4.00 for each additional $1,000 (or fraction thereof) after
that.
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Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the proposed fee changes for the Inspection
Department (with the addition of the change mentioned in the paragraph above). Mr.
Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#10 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance calling a
City Election for May 7, 2005.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-E-05
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, CALLING AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 7, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR SAID CITY, SPECIFICALLY
FOR PLACES 3, 4 AND 5.
Mr. Simonson moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance calling a City Election
for May 7, 2005. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
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NAYS: None.
#11 CONTRACT: Consider and take action regarding 2005 General Election Services
Contract with Guadalupe County Elections Officer and Election Services Contract Cost.
Mrs. Agee moved to approve the General Election Services Contract with Guadalupe
County Elections Officer and the Election Services Contract Cost. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#12 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of the following:
(a)
Repealing Tax Abatement Ordinance 01-T-1O and Tax Abatement Agreement
for and with Tadco/Tri-County Ltd. and establishing a new Tax Abatement
Ordinance and Tax Abatement Agreement with Verde Realty Master Limited
Partnership; and
Repealing Tax Abatement Ordinance 03-T-13 and Tax Abatement Agreement
for and with Tadco/Tri-County Ltd. and establishing a new Tax Abatement
Ordinance and Tax Abatement Agreement with Verde Realty Master Limited
Partnership II.
(b)
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Mr. Bierschwale related the changes discussed at the workshop had been made.
Mayor Baldwin introduced two Ordinances and read the captions as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS REPEALING
TAX ABATEMENT 01-T-I0 AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AND
WITH TADCO/TRI-COUNTY LTD. AND ESTABLISHING A NEW TAX
ABATEMENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT, BY THE CITY
COUNCIL, FOR AND WITH VERDE REALTY MASTER L TD. PARTNERSHIP,
A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS REPEALING
TAX ABATEMENT 03-T-13 AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AND
WITH TADCO/TRI-COUNTY LTD. AND ESTABLISHING A NEW TAX
ABATEMENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT, BY THE CITY
COUNCIL, FOR AND WITH VERDE REALTY MASTER LTD. PARTNERSHIP
II, A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
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Mr. Douglas moved to approve the first reading of Ordinances repealing Ordinance
01-T-I0 and Ordinance 03-T-13 and establishing the two Tax Abatement Ordinances and
Tax Abatement Agreements as listed in the captions above. Mrs. Agee seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#13 Consider and take possible action revising City Logo.
Mr. Bierschwale advised Council they have the information in front of them. Weare the
Friendly City and this logo will be on the new ID cards.
Mr. Douglas related, that upon looking at his map, he feels the blue star on the logo,
indicating the location of Schertz, should be further down and over to the left. Mr.
Bierschwale said he could make that adjustment.
Mr. Wilenchik noted that a lot of our residents are associated with Randolph Air Force
Base and he is not necessarily in favor of removing the airplane from the logo. Mr.
Douglas and Mr. Greenwald agreed.
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Mayor Baldwin stated that several years ago they discussed completely redesigning the
logo, but he hates to get rid of the star or the airplane.
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. Mr. Bierschwale indicated the 10 cards could be only what's shown here and they could
add the jet going across in gold. Council gave their consensus to that idea. Mr.
Bierschwale promised to bring it back for Council to review.
#14 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing members to 4-B Board.
Mr. Greenwald commented the 4-B Board this past week agreed to have only two
Council people on the Board and five citizens. Mr. Wilenchik mentioned he had asked
Mark Roberts to serve and Mr. Roberts agreed. Mr. Greenwald said Joseph Brown is
very interested in being on the 4-B Board.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Simonson moved to appoint Mark Roberts and Joseph
Brown to the 4-B Board. Mr. Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#15 Items by Interim City Manager
General Announcements
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. Announced opening day for BVY A is April 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Council usually
meets at the park around 9:30 a.m.
. Commented he is working on two complaints regarding the HEB parking lot and
the right-hand turn into the bank.
. Said they are working with the attorneys regarding the interconnectivity from
HEB to McDonald's and Diamond Shamrock.
. Promised to keep Council posted regarding traffic problems on FM 3009 in the
area where the entrance is to the new Wal-Mart store.
. When asked by Mr. Greenwald about the lights on Schertz Parkway, he told him
they were working on the problem.
#16 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Douglas
Liaison - EDC
Liaison - Schertz Library Board
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. Reported the Sign Ordinance Committee held its first meeting last Friday,
February 11th. The next meeting is February 25th. This committee has no
deadline.
Councilmember Simonson
Liaison - BVY A
. Advised they need to be getting some information from the Census Bureau since
we're now at the half-way point between censuses. Are they doing any seminars
or sending any data to us? Mr. Bierschwale promised to check on it.
Mayor-Pro-Tem Agee
Liaison - Schertz Housing Authority
Mrs. Agee had nothing to report.
Councilmember Wilenchik
4-B Board
Liaison - Schertz Humane Society
Liaison - HOA Coalition
Ex-officio - TSAC
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. Advised he had briefed Mark Roberts about the 4-B Board.
. Noted the Doggie Dash is scheduled for May 21, 2005. He needs Larry Aiken's
address because he said he would be one of the sponsors.
. Mentioned he would like to see something in the Schertz Tales about the policy
for the rabies vaccinations.
Councilmember Greenwald
4-B Board
Ex-officio - P&Z Commission
Ex-officio - S/SLGC
. Noted he and John Bierschwale, Michael Spain and Reginna Agee had attended a
Legislative Update in Austin and it was very interesting. An amusing definition
given of a lobbyist was it is a person you hire to protect you from the people you
elected.
#17 Items by Mayor
General Announcements
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Commented the Northeast Partnership is going to Austin on February 24th and he invited
everyone to attend. Mrs. Agee said they only have the room for two hours and lunch
would be served.
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. Reported Henry Cuellar's staff was at City Hall today in the Conference Room
from I :00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. This is better than our previous Congressmen have
done. If you have a question, he will contact you.
#18 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 7:58
p.m.
Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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