ccwks 07-13-2005
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COUNCIL - WORKSHOP SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in a special workshop session on Wednesday,
July 13, 2005 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Complex Bob Andrews Conference
Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were
present: Mayor Hal Baldwin, Council Members Carl Douglas, Reginna Agee, Tony
Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Council Member Simonson was absent. Also
present were City Manager Don E. Taylor and City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
Mayor Baldwin welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Frank P. Juarez- Northcliffe
· Informed Council that he is present to provide input for item #7 involving
N orthcliffe.
Robert Brockman. 1000 Elbel made the following comments:
· Noted Council should have an increase in compensation.
· Mentioned shrubs need trimming-in front of City Hall.
· Informed Council there is a need for street alignment at Pecan Street.
· Inquired if the City of Cibolo was paid $15,000 for sidewalk and asked if the
sidewalk is in compliance with ADA requirements.
· Noted 4-B names need to be updated in Lobby area.
· Stated Michael Spain gave a good briefing at TSAC meeting and added that it
would be a good idea to brief BOA as well.
· Inquired when would TXDot start on FM3009.
· Believes school crossing guards are an issue of concern and possibly an item for a
workshop meeting.
Re!!ina Al!ee made the following announcement:
· September 1, 6:30 pm. the Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center in
Seguin will have a Celebrity Roast. She would appreciate City representation; she
has tickets for sale at $30.00 each, also there is table sponsorship from $500 on
up.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Workshop Session-June 1,2005
Council Member Wilenchik pointed out a correction on item #12. There were no other
. corrections made and at this time, Council Member Wilenchik moved to approve the
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Workshop Session of June 1, 2005 with corrections noted. Council Member Douglas .
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council Members Douglas, Agee, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NAYS: None
#3 Discussion of fmal reading of Ordinance establishing the TC II Land, L.P.
Reinvestment Zone.
On Ordinance establishing the TC II Land, L.P Reinvestment Zone Council had no
comments, and would be ready to take action at Tuesday night's meeting.
#4 Discussion of fmal reading of Ordinance establishing the ProLogis
Development Services, Inc. Reinvestment Zone.
On Ordinance establishing the ProLogis Development Services, Inc. Reinvestment Zone
Council had no comments, and would be ready to take action at Tuesday night's meeting.
#5 Discussion and possible action on agreement regarding Management Services
between the City of Schertz and the Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation.
During discussion, Assistance City Manager Bierschwale passed out a draft agreement
for Council to review on agreement regarding Management Services between the City
and Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC). Re mentioned that SSLCG
is not in any rush to get agreement completed.
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City Attorney, Michael Spain commented there is a need for clarification regarding rights
and obligations of the agreement. It was also pointed out the agreement would be
reviewed and would be presented 100% complete possibly at the next meeting or at a
future meeting. It is also expected the Corporation would be taking action tomorrow on
making a recommendation to the City of Schertz to hire a candidate after interview
process is complete.
#6 Discussion of amending Chapter 19, Exhibit 4, water rates and fee schedule.
City Manager Taylor outlined the rates and stated that all residents are going to pay the
same rate; an average customer will realize a 14.5% rate increase.
Council was provided current and proposed new water rate schedule as well as area rate
survey. It was explained the increase would sufficiently fund the water debt and maintain
treatment cost. The rate increase of $.05 cents per thousand gallons and increase of base
rate $4.00, would reflect an average increase of 29%. Currently, the average water bill
reflects $50.09 and proposed rate increase reflects $57.37, which would reflect (as
previously stated) a 14.5% rate increase.
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Assistant City Manager Bierschwale pointed out that Ordinance covering Chapter 19 is
under review with City Attorney and would be brought before Council at completion.
#7 Discussion regarding Northcliffe traffic issues.
City Manager Taylor explained TXDOT and State representatives have been contacted
regarding the possibility of change to service road. It was related the issue isn't being
considered. Re went on to say that staff has come up with two options, which are as
follows:
· Public education- best use of public dollars directed to traffic education;
· To relieve traffic volume in the Northcliffe subdivision requires a new collector
street by extending Chelsea Dr. at Cherry Tree Dr. to Country Club Blvd.-project
would require purchase of home sites to create a street right of way; downside of
project is purchase of home sites to create drive time savings of 15-20 seconds or
2/l0's of one mile to FM 1103 to access IH-35; project cost in subdivision only is
estimated at $2,550,000, total project cost from Country Club Blvd. to FM 3009 is
estimated at $7,500,000.
Staff is recommending option 1; Public Education, and points out that there are
limitations are what can be done.
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Council Member Wilenchik stated having received phone call from Mike Savannah,
homeowner at Mayfair; he reported that in a two-hour time span 421 cars passed his
home. Re believes there has to be a way to restrict access through the subdivision. Re
doesn't believe there is a solution that doesn't encompass money, obviously education is.
He feels the situation is only going to get worse, as the continuation of more houses
continues.
Council member Wilenchik proposed changes or options to ease traffic. Re mentioned
one option that he believes would work; make entry to Northcliffe off of FMll 03 and
everything else one-way going out.
Discussion followed covering issues such as; neighborhood congestion, ongoing traffic
counts (traffic flow off of Country Club Blvd.), travel time, holding public hearing,
TXDOT completion, and possibly consider making streets entering Country Club Blvd.
one way streets, etc.
It was suggested to hold a public hearing in the Northcliffe area to include all citizens,
TXDot, Edmund Kuempel, Wentworth, and Castell. A location will be researched.
After a brief discussion, it was suggested that the issue placed on TSAC agenda for
consideration and possible solutions.
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Discussion regarding Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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An informational packet was provided to Council outlining services proposed by Deer
Oaks.
During a brief discussion, Assistant City Manager Bierschwale explained the services
proposed by Deer Oaks include continuation of previous contract and would include
extended dependent coverage and employee wellness seminars for the next twenty-four
months. The program is a good program and beneficial to the employees. Rowever, it is
believed the program is a bit expensive.
Council member Agee would like to see that the City go out for RFP the next time
around.
#9 Discussion on Schertz EMS Financial and Operational update.
Dudley Wait, EMS Director passed out informational packet detailing Schertz EMS
Financial and Operational Update, which covered the following:
. Current Financial Picture-covering assets, liabilities,
. Current Operations- covering operating revenue and operating expenses
. Reimbursement Update-covering gross collections and net collections;EMS
rate structure, medicare fee schedule, medicare payments and Medicaid .
payments and private insurance.
. "Other" Revenue Streams-covering EMT classes, immunizations, seeking
billing customers, CPR! AED classes and devices and Standby ambulance
coverage.
. Per Capita into the future-covering two facets, population and PC rate.
#10 Discussion regarding appointment of Mayor Pro- Tem.
During a brief discussion, it was determined Mayor Pro-Tern Agee would complete her
term until December and at that time, Council Member Wilenchik would be appointed as
Mayor Pro-Tern and start his six-month term to start January.
#11 Discussion regarding City of Schertz Chapter review commission.
During discussion, it was determined the City Charter is in need of revisions, etc., and a
charter review commission is necessary to undertake the review. It was suggested a list of
potential citizens be prepared and presented at next workshop session. The review
commission is comprised of five residents. Each council member was asked to come up
with an individual that would be interested.
City Attorney Michael Spain, informed Council he would provide legal counsel at no
cost.
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#12 Discussion regarding contact with CGI Communications Inc.
Debbie Gildea, Pubic Information Officer, provided information requesting to enter into a
contract with CGI Communications Inc., which included attachments with the following
information:
. Alt. Program Summary
. Sample Intro Letter
. Sample Contract
. Examples from Annapolis Site
It was pointed out the CGI has made an offer to the City requesting City Manager sign
letter to local businesses introducing the streaming video program. The letter would not
encourage businesses to participate, but informs the owners that CGI is a legitimate
company and program. In exchange, CGI produces a welcome video, (3) three
specialized videos, and possibly a fourth video. CGI would contact local businesses; offer
on-line advertising oPP9rtunity with cost ranging from $600 to $6,000. Whether or not
businesses accept the offer from CGI, the company would do the City videos regardless.
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It was Councils consensus to have Debbie Gildea implement the contract with CGI
Communications Inc.
#13 Discussion regarding Mayor/Council Biographies and Official Photo.
During discussion, covering biographies and official photos, Debbie Gildea, provided a
Biography worksheet for Mayor and each Council Member.
#14 Items by City Manager
General Announcements
. Mentioned Northeast Partnership, 11 :00 am, Olympia Rills
· Commented that Saturday, 10 am at Tortillita is Breakfast with Congressman
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#15 Items by Council
General Announcements
Council Member Douglas
Liaison-EDC
Liaison- Schertz Library Board
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. Inquired if City Secretary position had been advertised, he was advised yes. .
Re asked that review of applications be placed on next Tuesday night's
agenda.
. Asked when would V-turn sign at FM3009 be positioned. Re was informed in
thirty-days starting from last week.
. Announced possible completion of Council Chamber is August 15,2005.
. Mentioned low water crossing issue.
. Asked City Council had received the Wal-Mart watch in their packet.
Council Member Simonson
Liaison- BVY A
. Council Member absent.
Mayor Pro-Tern Agee
Liaison Schertz Housing Authority
Liaison Guadalupe County
Children's Advocacy Center
. Reiterated her previous comments regarding Children Advocacy Center
Roasting of Representative Kuempel, September 1, 6:30p.m, at Seguin
Coliseum. She would like to see as much participation from the City.
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Council Member Wilenchik
Liaison- Schertz Humane Society
Liaison- ROA Coalition
Liaison- P&Z Commission
Investment Advisor
. Noted he will be traveling to England and will possibly miss the meeting of
August 10th.
. Inquired on Economic Development funds, has the city researched possibly
receiving better returns on investments?
. Inquired on status of Animal Control Ordinance.
. Stated he attended P&Z meeting and indicated he had final plats on
developments if anyone was interested and added that discussion was covered
having to do with BOA and P &Z authority.
Council Member Carpenter
Liaison TSAC
. Stated he attended TSAC meeting, where City Attorney Michael Spain briefed
the Commission on the Open Meetings Act.
#16 Items by Mayor
General Announcements
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. Read letter written from B&B Ranch stated that EMS personnel did a superior
job in the care of Ms. Iceberg (patient).
. Mentioned he will be out of town for 5-6 days and Mayor Pro-tem Agee
would take over duties.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was djourned by Mayor Baldwin
at 9:11 pm.
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