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COUNCIL - REGULAR SESSION
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, June 7, 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, Couneil Members Carl Douglas, Steve Simonson, Reginna Agce, Tony
Wilenchik, and Michael Carpenter. Schertz City Manager Don Taylor 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.
Mayor Baldwin introduced Jay Feibelman, Mayor of Garden Ridge, who will be
acknowledged by Humane Society.
#1 PRESENTATION: HUMANE SOCIETY
At this time, Council Member Wilenchik stated the Doggy Dash was a great success and
recognized Lisa Connally, President of HU1l1ane Society, who introduced members of the
Humane Society: Violet, Dewey, Val, and Council Member Wilenchik.
Council Member Wilenchik thanked all members of the Humane Society, Sponsors,
Volunteers and Artists for their assistance in making this year's Doggy Dash Run a
success.
City Manager Don Taylor and Mayor Baldwin accepted award given to City of Schertz
for support and participation.
Marion Phillip, designer (Doggy Dash Run shirts), received a Certificate of Appreciation
and recognition for outstanding work.
The following were recognized as Doggy Dash Run sponsors:
City of Schertz
Fulbright & Jaworski
Mike Spain
Wilshire Homes
Pulte Homes
Schertz Animal Hospital
Kitty Hawk Aoimal Hospital
Dutch Boy Cleaners
City of Garden Ridge-Mayor Fibleman
Auto Collision Works
Top Dog Training
Alamo Pet People
Green Carpet
The Highlander Center
Yia Yia & Papou's Greek Restaurant
GCR Tire
Southwest Linen
Doug Tilley, DDS
Pia Jarman & Dapple
Larry Aiken
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The following volunteers were also recognized:
Girl Scouts 1304, 1297, 1207
Sally & Ben Friedli
Ray and Dan Chavez
Emily Douglas
James & Michele Bowman
Brad Hauer EMS
Richard Saens EMS
Michael McGuire Police
John Eisen
Javier De Hoyos
Gail Douglas
Brian Tinm10ns
Debbie Gildea
Mike Trainor
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#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road commented on the following:
. Stated the phone service at Public Works has been out of service since 3:00p.m.
Was advised it had been corrected.
. Commented elected officials are not receiving enough compensation. Council
Member Carpenter thanked Robert Brockman for the concem.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session, May 3, 2005
Council mernber Wilenchik moved to approve the minutes of Regular Session, May 3,
2005. Council member Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
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AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, WlIenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#4 PUBLIC HEARING: on rezone of 26.385:1: acres from Apartment/Multi-
Family Dwelling District-4 (R-4) to General Business (GB).
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed at Public Hearings.
At this time, David Richmond, Chaim1an of Planning and Zoning Commission voiced
concerns with zoning request, and added the City has been down this road many times.
The request to rezone is coming from the Plall1ing and Zoning Commission, and points
out that all other property is currently zoned General Business and believes Multi-Family
Dwelling District-4 (R-4) is not appropriate for the area. Other areas of concerns were
discussed, such as: drainage ditch, curb cuts and railroad tracks, as were different options
relative to rezone and best use.
Ms. Madison mentioned that property is under contract and scheduled to close July 26,
2005.
There being no further comments, Mayor Baldwin closed the Public Hearing.
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#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance rezoning
of 26.385:t acres from Apartment/Multi-Family DweDing District-4 (R-4) to General
Business (GB).
During a brief discussion, it was mentioned that possibly it's premature to change the
zoning without hearing from the developer.
Council member Douglas commented he supports the change. Council member Carpenter
stated he believes the Plam1ing and Zoning Commission's action is appropriate.
Without further discussion, Council member Douglas moved to approve first reading of
Ordinance rezoning 26.385:t acres from ApartmentlMulti-Family Dwelling District-4 (R-
4) to General Business (GB). Council member Simonson seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance revising
Chapter 18, Traffic, Article II, Operation of Vehicles Generally, Section 18-30-(b),
Restrictions on turning.
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Council member Wilenchik moved to approve first reading of Ordinance reVlsmg
Chapter 18, Traffic, Article II, Operation of Vehicles Generally, Section 18-30-(b),
Restrictions on turning. Council member Douglas seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
revising Chapter 18, Traffic, Article V, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-
90, Parking for certain purposes prohibited and Section 18-91-Parking Prohibited.
Council member Wilenchik moved to approve first reading of Ordinance revising
Chapter 18, Traffic, Article V, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-90, Parking
for certain purposes prohibited and Section I8-91-Parking Prohibited. Council member
Douglas seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#8 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
revising Chapter 18, Traffic, Article IV, Speed RegnlatioDS, Section 18-76,
Maximum Limits on Specific Strcets.
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Council member Agee moved to approve action on first reading of Ordinance revising
Chapter 18, Traffic, Article IV, Speed Regulations, Section 18-76, Maximum Limits on
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Specific Streets. Council member Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
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AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#9 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on awarding bid for Aviation
Heights Drainage Improvements.
After a brief discussion, it was Council consensus that the bid amount of $233,672.90
from A. J. Commercial, Inc. dba ASC Paving is an excellent bid.
Council member Agee moved to approve awarding bid in the amount of $233,672.90 to
A. 1. Commercial, Inc. dba ASC Paving for Aviation Heights Drainage Improvements.
Council member Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#10 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading amending Tax
Abatement Ordinance 0S-T-08 and declaring an emergency.
Council member Wilenchik moved to approve final reading amending Tax Abatement
Ordinance 05-T-OS and declaring an emergency. Council member Simonson seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes: .
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#11 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on fmal reading amending Tax
Abatement Ordinance 0S-T-09 and declaring an emergency.
Council member Douglas moved to approve final reading amending Tax Abatement
Ordinance 05-T-09 and declaring an emergency. Council member Simonson seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#12 Consider and take action on request to publish newsletter via commercial
enterprise.
Debbie Gildea, PIO provided Council with infomlation packet detailing the current
method of publishing City newsletter by Clear Visions Inc. and cost associated with
publication, which is cost prohibitive. Her recommendation is to contract newsletter with
the company "Neighborhood News". The contract includes free monthly or bimonthly
newsletter, postage not included. Product advertising enables the company to provide a .
free newsletter. "Neighborhood News" would enhance method by introducing Schertz
businesses through an advertising outlet and commercial enterprise product.
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After a brief discussion, Council member Douglas moved to approve to publish
newsletter via commercial enterprise. Council member Wilenchik seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Simonson, Agee, Wllenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#13 Consider and take action on CGI Communications lot. marketing proposal.
A presentation by Debbie Gildea, PIO was made on cor Communications Inc. relative to
marketing proposal to provide a streaming video and website branding street banner
program. cor offers an online strean1ing video of a participating City and original-design
city banners, directing Internet users to the city website. New City banners would be
provided each year for three years. CGI recovers its investment by means of local
business sponsorship on street banners.
At this time, a strean1ing video was presented to Council on the City of Arlington.
In a brief discussion, Council voiced concern with street banner placement, length of tinle
banners were up (365 days), limit on banners and violation of sign ordinance. Council
believes the concept is a great idea, however needs further discussion possibly at future
workshop session.
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Council member Agee moved to table request on CGI Communications Inc. marketing
proposal and asked that it be placed on a future workshop session. Council member
Wilenchik second the motion which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Douglas, Sinlonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
Council thanked Debbie for a great presentation.
#14 Items by City Manager Taylor
General AmlOuucement
· Informed City Code of Ordinance is scheduled for shipment on June 201lt.
· Announced he will be in Galveston the weekend and possibly be out on Monday.
#15 Items by Council
General Announcements
Conncilmember Douglas
Liaison EDC
Liaison-Schertz Library Board
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. Commented that Northeast Partnership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June
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. Noted that the Shipley Doughnut matter has been resolved.
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. Mentioned Architects Tom Ellis and Jerry Mendenhall have interviewed
residents, city staJI: and library staff and provided an assessment book of their .
findings to the Library Board. Completion on total package is scheduled for
October.
Councilmember Simonson
LiaisonBVYA
· Council member Sinlonson had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro- Tem Agce
Liaison Schertz Housing Authority
Liaison Guadalupe County
Children's Advocacy Center
. Council member Agee had no comments.
Councilmember Wilenchik
Liaison Schertz Humane Society
Liaison HOA Coalition
Liaison-P&Z Commission
Investment Advisor
. Anoounced he will miss workshop meeting on Wednesday.
· Reported attending HOA meeting of Savall1ah and Woodridge. Both meetings .
voiced concerns with curb cuts at McDonalds and Diamond Shamrock.
. Borgfeld Road is scheduled to have road base placement tomorrow. Dove
Meadows entrance will be open by the end of this month.
· Reported that the City again is not mentioned in the 2005 addition of TML
relative to Water and Wastewater Survey. It's imperative to have these surveys
completed, let's get them to the rigilt department.
. Asked that Northcliffe traffic issue be placed on workshop session. The report is
that TXDOT is not going to budge from decision.
Council Member Carpenter
Liaison- TSAC
. Thanked Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra for teleconference connection,
allowing hin1 to participate at last weeks meeting.
#16 Items by Mayor Baldwin
General Anoouncements
Liaison-SSLGC
. Asked who would be attending Northeast Partnership meeting, He and John
would be attending, anyone interested in going is to meet at City Hall.
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At this time Council took a short break before going into Executive Session.
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#17 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas
Government Code, Sub-section 551.074, Personnel Matters: Appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Secretary.
An Executive Session was held from 8:37 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.
#18 Action, if any on the subject of the above Executive Session.
No action was necessary.
#19 ADJOURMENT
There being no further business Mayor Baldwin closed the meet'
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