10-23-2018 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 23, 20 f 8
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on October
23, 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
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Staff Present:
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Attorney Dan Santee
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tern David Scagliola
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Acting City Manager Brian James
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Carpenter called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and PledLyes of Allegiance to the Flats of the United States and State of
Texas. ( Councilmember Crawford)
Councilmember Crawford provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of Allegiance to
the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Prnrlamatinn
• Proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (D. Wait/M. Bane/N.
Douglass /A. Story — Guadalupe Family Violence Shelter)
Mayor Carpenter read and presented the proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness
Month and thanked staff for their dedication to the city. Nichole Douglass and Aston Story
provided thanks to the city for the continued support. They invited the Council to their
upcoming Candle Light Vigil on Tuesday, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. at Pickrell Park.
Presentation
• Fire Poster Winners. (Iblayor/K. Long)
The following were recognized as the Fire Poster Contest Winners:
Winners from Kindergarten — 2nd grade
3rd place Jackson Boney Kinder Rose Garden Elementary
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2nd Place Arianna Gaines 1 st
1st Place Coralie Davis 1st
Winners from 311 & 411 Grade
3rd place Hayden Mabbitt
2nd Place Deyton Boney
1 st place Julian Zuniga
Winners from 50 & 6th Grade
3rd place Eileen Fletcher
2nd place Brisabella Garcia
1 st place Samantha Longbine
Mayor's Choice
Deyton Boney 4th
Employee Recognition
Rose Garden Elementary
Paschal Elementary
4th
Sippel Elementary
4th
Rose Garden Elementary
4th
Schertz Elementary
6th
Jordan Intermediate
6th
Jordan Intermediate
6th
Jordan Intermediate
Rose Garden Elementary
• Finance Department — Maya LeDoux — Financial Analyst. (J. Walters)
• Planning & Community Development —Nick Koplyay — Planner 1 (B. James/L. Wood)
• Police Department — Kimberly Harris — Communications Manager. (D. Wait/M. Bane)
• Public Affairs — Arturo Ortiz, Public Affairs Events Attendant and David Shurtleff Part
time Events Attendant. (S. Gonzalez/L. Klepper)
• Utility Billing — Korrin Reynolds — Utility Billing. (J. Walters/D. Hardin- Trussell)
The various city department supervisors provided a brief bio on each of their new staff
members and introduced them to Council. Mayor /Council welcomed all the new
employees to the City of Schertz team.
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/D. Wait/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez who provided
the following announcements:
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Monday, October 22nd
Early Voting Began
Early voting began Monday, October 22" and will continue through Friday November 2,
2018. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 is Election Day. Please see the City's Website at
www.schertz.com or contact the City Secretary's office at 210 -619 -1030 for information on
election locations, dates, and times -
Saturday, October 27th
Trunk -or -Treat 5:00 pm -8:00 pm
Pickrell Park
Hosted by the Schertz Fire Rescue, in partnership with the City of Schertz and the Schertz,
Family YMCA. Trunk -or -Treat offers a safe alternative to traditional trick or treating with
a costume contest, hay ride, pumpkin patch photos, spooky house, and more.
Tuesday, October 30th
Candle Light Vigil 6:00 pm
Pickrell Park
To honor all women that have lost their lives in the state of Texas as a result of a domestic
violence incident.
Friday, November 2nd
Movie in the Park Featuring "CoCo" 6:00 pm
Pickrell Park
Tuesday, November 6th
Election Day_— City Council meeting has been cancelled. Tuesday, November 13, -2018 is
the next scheduled City Council meeting date.
Tuesday, November 20th
Special Council Meeting to canvass the results of the General Election and hold the
swearing -in ceremony.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Acting City Manager (B. James)
No announcements were made.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor. (M. Carpenter)
No announcements were made.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke:
• Miss Christine Myers, with Kung Jung Mu Sul who provided Council with information on
their upcoming events.
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• Mr. Glen Outlaw, 3729 Forsyth Park, who provided his comments regarding recycling and
things to think about regarding proposals moving forward.
• Mr. Richard Kunz, 2960 Red Tip Drive, who came forward expressing his appreciation for
the city allowing the use of the large pavilion for the Schertz Police Association (SPA)
Fundraiser for Mrs. Brandee Welch who is currently fighting terminal brain cancer. He
stated it was a great turn out and a success.
Workshop
• Discussion and update regarding the Schertz Animal Adoption Center. (D. Wait/M.
Hansen/M. Bane)
Assistant Police Chief Bane provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the status of
recent changes and proposed plans for more future changes within the Schertz Animal
Adoption Center.
Consent Agenda Items
1. Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the special
meeting of September 18, 2018, minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 2018, and
the minutes of the Special Session held September 29, 2018. (B. Dennis)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
18, 2018, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2018,
AND THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION HELD SEPTEMBER 29, 2018.
2. Ordinance No. 18 -S -34 -- Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance regarding a
request for a Specific Use Permit and associated conceptual site plan to allow a
Convenience Store and Gas Pumps on an approximate 2 -acre site. The property is more
specifically described as the south east corner of the intersection of FM 1518 and Maske
Road, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Final Reading (B. James /L. Wood/E.
Grobe)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 18 -S -34
AN ORDINANCE BY THE - CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS TO APPROVE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR
OPERATION OF A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS PUMPS AT THE
SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF FM 1518 AND MASKS
ROAD, SCHERTZ, GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS
3. Resolution No. 18 -R -114 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing an agreement with the Developer of the Homestead Subdivision project for
construction of the Public Improvements Projects. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
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The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -114
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER OF THE
HOMESTEAD SUBDIVISION PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
4. Resolution No. 18 -R =134 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing a Public Library Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe County. (B. James/M.
Uhlhorn)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -134
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
5. Resolution No. 18 -R -135 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing purchases up to $75,000 with any one vendor, including Baker & Taylor, Inc.
and Ingram Library Services, Inc. (B. James/M. Uhlhorn)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 - R -13 5
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING PURCHASES UP TO $75,000 WITH ANY ONE
VENDOR, INCLUDING BAKER & TAYLOR, INC. AND INGRAM
LIBRARY SERVICES, INC., AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
6. Resolution No. 18 -R -136 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the extension for one year of the bank depository agreement with Schertz Bank
& Trust. (B. James /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -136
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION FOR ONE YEAR OF THE BANK
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DEPOSITORY AGREEMENT WITH SCHERTZ BANK & TRUST, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
7. Resolution No. 18 -R -133 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the acquisition of property from the Lower Colorado River Authority necessary
for the completion of the Hike and Bike Trails related to the Pedestrian, Routes and Bike
Lanes project. (B. James/L. Shrum)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FROM LOWER
COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF
THE HIKE AND BIICE TRAIL RELATED TO THE PEDESTRIAN ROUTES AND
BIKE LANES PROJECT.
8. Resolution No. 18 -R -138 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing and approving amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws.
(B. James/L. Wood)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -138
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE REVISED BY -LAWS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
9. Appointments. and Resignations to the various City Boards, Commissions and
Committees - Consideration and/or action approving the resignations of Mr. Juan Thorn
and Mrs. Neota Brady of the Library Advisory Board, appointing Ms. Letticia Sever as a
regular member, appointing Mr. Robert Lopez as a Regular Member, appoint Mr. Ken
Bauer as Alternate 1 and appoint Ms. Chris Bryan as Alternate 2. (B. Dennis/Interview
Committee /Council)
10. Resolution No. 18 -R -140 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the purchase of a brush truck for $150,000, and additional equipment,
maintenance, and repairs up to $110,000, for a total not -to- exceed amount of $260,000.00
with Siddons Martin Emergency Group for FY 2018 -2019 (D. Wait/K. Long)
The following was read into record:
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SOLUTION NO. 18 -R -140
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A BRUSH TRUCK FOR $150,000, AND
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS UP TO $110,000,
FOR A TOTAL NOT -TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $260,000.00 WITH SIDDONS
MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 -2019
11. Resolution No. 18 -R -139 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the
City Council of Schertz authorizing purchases up to $95,000 with any one vendor to
include Southern Computer Warehouse, Intech Southwest, PCS Mobile, SHl, Dell and
CDW. (B. James/M. Clauser)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -139
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING PURCHASES UP TO $95,000 WITH ANY ONE
VENDOR, INCLUDING SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE,
INTECH SOUTHWEST, PCS MOBILE, SHI, DELL AND CDW AND
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Gutierrez who moved seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve consent items 1 -11. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards,
Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
Discussion and Action Items
12. Ordinance No. 18 -5 -35 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action
approving an Ordinance regarding a request for a rezone approximately 1.8 acres of
PH land from Single - Family Residential/Agricultural District (R -A) and General Business
District (GB) to Neighborhood Services (NS) located northwest of the intersection of FM
1518 and West of Schaefer Road. First Reading (B. James /L. Wood/B. Cox)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 18 -S -35
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 1.8 ACRES OF LAND FROM SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL/ AGRICULTURAL, (R -A) AND GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DISTRICT (NS).
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Senior Planner Bryce Cox 'who provided a brief PowerPoint
presentation introducing this item. Mr. Cox stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission made a recommendation of denial. However, staff is recommending that
Council approve it.
Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
® Ms. Ashley Farrimond, Land Attorney, who spoke in favor.
® Mr. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester Drive, who spoke on denial of this item and
explained why, due to leaving one lot vacant next to it..
As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public hearing for Council comments.
Councilmembers provided their comments and addressed questions to staff.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Larson who moved seconded by
Councilmember Kiser to approve Ordinance No. 18 -S -35 first reading. The vote was 5 -1-
0 with Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, Kiser and Crawford
voting for and Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola voting no. Motion Passed.
13. Resolution No. 18 -R -137 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution approving
a First Amendment to the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement by
and among the City of Schertz, Texas, the City of Cibolo, Texas, and the Cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority pertaining to the Southern Plant Regional Wastewater Facility;
authorizing the Mayor and/or the City Manager to execute this first amendment; and other
matters in connection therewith. (B. James /J. Walters /J. Kuhn/A. Freedman) The following
was read into record:
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -137
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTHERN PLANT
WASTEWATER SERVICES AND FUNDING AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS, AND THE
CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY PERTAINING TO THE
- SOUTHERN PLANT REGIONAL WASTEWATER FACILITY; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND /OR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS FIRST
AMENDMENT; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who introduced this item
providing Council with background information and why they are requesting a first
amendment to_ the agreement. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved seconded by
Councilmember Crawford to approve Resolution No. 18 -R -137 approving a First
Amendment to the Southern Plant Wastewater Services and Funding Agreement pertaining
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to the Southern Plant Regional Wastewater Facility. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councihnembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson; Edwards,
Kiser and Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
14. Resolution No. 18 -R -138 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution approving
a Bond Order to be adopted by the Board of Directors of the Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority authorizing the issuance of obligations designated as "Cibolo Creek Municipal
Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Southern Wastewater Treatment Plant
project) "; acknowledging that these obligations will be sold to Hilltop Securities Inc., San
Antonio, Texas, as the authorized representative of a group of underwriters pursuant to the
provisions of a purchase contract; approving, ratifying, reconfirming, and readopting the
provisions of a regional wastewater treatment contract; authorizing the Mayor, the Mayor
Pro Tern, the City Manager, and the City Secretary of the City of Schertz, Texas to execute
on behalf of the City of Schertz, Texas all documents in connection with this transaction;
and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James /J. Walters /J. Kuhn/A. Freedman)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -138
APPROVING A BOND ORDER TO BE ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS
" CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY CONTRACT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2018 (SOUTHERN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT) ";
ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THESE OBLIGATIONS WILL BE SOLD TO
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF A GROUP OF UNDERWRITERS PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING, RATIFYING,
RECONFIRMING, AND READOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF A REGIONAL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR,
THE MAYOR PRO TEM, THE CITY MANAGER, AND THE CITY SECRETARY
OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ALL DOCUMENTS- IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
TRANSACTION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Finance Director James Walters who provided information
regarding the proposed bond order and also addressed questions from council. Staff
recommended approval.
Mayor Carpenter moved seconded by Councilmember Crawford to approve Resolution. No.
18 -R -138 approving a bond order to be adopted by the Board of Directors of the Cibolo
Creek Municipal Authority authorizing the issuance of bonds designated as Cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Southern Wastewater'
Treatment Plant Project). The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola,
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Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, Kiser and Crawford voting for
and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
15. Ordinance No. 18 -B -36 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City
Council of the City of Schertz; Texas authorizing the issuance of "City of Schertz, Texas
General Obligation and Refunding bonds, Series 2018 ", levying an annual ad valorem tax,
within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the
form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance,
sale, and delivery of the bonds; including the approval and distribution of an official
statement pertaining 'thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement, an official bid form, and an escrow deposit letter; complying with the letter of
representations on file with the depository trust company; authorizing the execution of any
necessary engagement agreements with the City's Financial Advisors and/or Bond
Counsel; and providing an effective date. First and Final (B. James /J. Walters /J. Kuhn/A.
Freedman)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 18 -B -36
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018 ", LEVYING
AN ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX, WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS PRESCRIBED
BY LAW, FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM,
TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND
RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS;
INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT PERTAINING THERETO;_ AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, AN OFFICIAL BID FORM,
AND AN ESCROW DEPOSIT LETTER; COMPLYING WITH THE LETTER OF
REPRESENTATIONS ON FILE WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY ENGAGEMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY'S FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND /OR BOND
COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Finance Director James Walters who introduced this item and
recognized Mr. Andrew Freedman, Financial Advisor, who provided Council with the low
bid of 3.09% results which were received, and lock in the rate. Staff recommended
approval.
Mayor Carpenter moved seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to adopt Ordinance No.
18 -B -36 authorizing the issuance of City of Schertz, Texas General Obligation and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2018. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem
Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, Kiser and Crawford
voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
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16. Resolution No. 18 -R -132 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution in support
of the nomination of a member for the Board of Directors of the Guadalupe County
Appraisal District. (B. Dennis/Mayor /Council)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -132
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
IN SUPPORT Of THE NOMINATION OF A MEMBER FOR THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE GUADALUPE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter stated he had requested that this item be placed on the agenda and asked
Council if they might have someone that they would like to nominate. Mayor Carpenter
further stated that at this time he wished Council to think about who they would like to
nominate, and he would come back to this time again later in the evening.
17. TCEQ Appeal regarding permit to Post Oak Clean Green Landfill — Discussion and
consideration and/or action whether to authorize an appeal of a TCEQ order granting a
permit to Post Oak Clean Green Landfill. (B. James)
Acting City Manager Brian James provided background information along with Mayor
Carpenter on this item. Staff stated it is anticipated that TCEQ will deny the request for a
rehearing on their decision to issue a landfill permit. If that is the case, the next and final
step would be to appeal the TCEQ decision to District Court in Travis County. Staff
recommends to Council that if a majority of the opposition parties desire to move forward
with this appeal, that the City of Schertz continue to participate as well. After discussion
among Council it was the concurrence that the City move forward with this appeal and that
the City of Schertz continue to participate.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the Roll Call Vote Confirmation for agenda items 1 -15 &
Item 17.
Workshop
• Workshop discussion regarding recycling. (D. Wait/J. Hooks) (Item requested by
Councilmember Edwards)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who provided a Power Point
Presentation, regarding this item providing background and other plans moving forward.
Mr. Wait addressed questions from Council. Councilmembers also expressed some
concerns and would like the city to investigate a composting element as well.
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• Workshop discussion and possible action with regard to the FY 2018 -219 City of Schertz
Tax Rate, FY 2018 72019 City of Schertz Budget, Fiscal Policy and long -term spending and
budgeting goals of the City. (Mayor /Council) (Item requested by Mayor Carpenter.
Mayor Carpenter stated that he had requested this item be placed on the agenda and asked
Council and staff to think about any suggestions of policy changes to save money, ways
that could lower the tax rate and look at long term spending budgeting goals. He wants
Council and staff to think about this and as we move forward throughout the year, see what
we can do, especially show what things we are accomplishing due to the increase in taxes.
• Workshop discussion regarding the cost of Civic Center Operations. (S. Gonzalez/L.
Klepper)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez and Public
Affairs Director Linda Klepper who provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
proposed operational changes of the Civic Center, North Center and Community Center.
Closed Session
Mayor Carpenter convened into closed session 9:08 p.m.
18. 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.
19. City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.087 of the Texas Government
Code, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The
governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate
regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received
from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand
in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is
conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial
or other incentive to a business prospect.
• Project E -045
• Project E -046
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 10:21 p.m.
18a. Take any action based on discussions held inclosed session under Agenda Item 18.
No action taken.
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19a. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 19.
No action taken.
Mayor Carpenter moved back to agenda item 16
16. Resolution No. 18 -R -132 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution in support
of the nomination of a member for the Board of Directors of the Guadalupe County
Appraisal District. (B. Dennis/Mayor /Council)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -132
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION OF A MEMBER FOR THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE GUADALUPE COUNTY APPRAISAL
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Crawford who stated that he would like to
nominate Dr. Kiser for the nomination to the Board of Directors of Guadalupe County
Appraisal District. Therefore, Councilmember Crawford moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
tem Scagliola to approve Resolution 18 -R -132. The vote was unanimous with Mayor
Pro -Tem Scaghola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, Kiser and
Crawford voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the roll call vote for agenda item 16.
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the Acting City Manager.
No announcements were provided.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
_No items were requested.
• Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
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• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Councilmember Gutierrez stated that he attended the `Dunking for Pumpkins' event
and also attended the MPO meeting this week.
Councilmember Edwards stated that the TML Conference in Fort Worth was, a great
event and encouraged all those to attend next year, as it will be held in San Antonio.
He further stated that the breakout sessions were very informative and encourages
those members of Council to participate.
Councilmember Crawford stated that he was able to participate in the judging of the
Fire Posters and attended the APA Conference last week.
20. Information available in City Council Packets - NO, DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
• Building Assessment Reports. (D. Wait/J. Harshman/T. Buckingham)
• Monthly update on large projects /CIP. (D. Wait/J. Harshman/T. Buckingham)
• Revised 2018 Master Calendar update to reflect the Animal Care Advisory Committee
meeting dates and times. (D. Wait/S. Gonzalez)
• Trunk or Treat Update. (B. James/L. Shrum)
• Update regarding parking in front of mailboxes. (B. James /C. Palomo)
(Information requested by Councilmember Crawford)
• Pending informational items.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the mee ' at 10:26 p.m.
hael R. Carpenter, Mayor
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