10-30-2018 Minutes-Special MeetingMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
October 30, 2018
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on October
30, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola
Councilmember Mark Davis Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Scott Larson Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Absent: Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present: City Attorney Dan Santee
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Human Recourses and Purchasing Director Jessica Kurz
Call to Order — Special Session
Mayor Carpenter called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. ( Councilmember Davis)
Councilmember Davis provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of Allegiance to the
Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
Mr. Brent Bolter, 2633 Cloverbrook, who had provided the City Secretary with a two -page
document that he wanted read during this portion of the meeting. Mayor Carpenter stated
there were no guidelines in the rules to allow this; however, Councilmembers have all been
provided a copy for their information and if anyone else wants a copy, they can contact the
City Secretary office to obtain one.
Ms. Janice Lapham, 5236 Columbia, who spoke about several neighborhood issues and
requested some assistance from the city. The issues included vehicles parking across
sidewalks, vehicles that never move, trailers /food truck parking, noise violations, barking
dogs, a resident hoarder, a stop sign needed at a certain intersection and speedbumps.
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• Mr. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester Drive, who spoke about complaints in his
neighborhood about trash haulers not picking up the recycle items. They are picking it up
now; however, they are depositing it in the same truck with the regular trash.
• Mr. Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Dr.,
• Mr. Greg Howell, 2525 Pillory Point,
• Mr. Tim Brown, 1109 Drayton,
• Ms. Allison Heyward, 2628 Hansel Heights,
• Mr. Jeff Womack, 2944 Mineral Springs,
The five citizens listed above all requested Council wait until after the election to hire a new
city manager so that the newly seated councilmember(s) could also participate in this important
hiring decision.
• Ms. Michelle Womack, 2944 Mineral Springs, who asked permission to read the memo
from Mr. Brent Bolter, which recommended Council wait until after the election to
determine who will be the new city manager.
Closed Session
Mayor Carpenter convened into closed session 6:32 p.m.
1. City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government
Code, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
Reconvene into ReLmlar Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 10:08 p.m.
Ia. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 1.
No action taken.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
No roll call vote was necessary.
Requests and Announcements
2. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items were requested.
Adiournment
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As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meWj,xf 10:09 p.m.
R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City `Secretary
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