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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 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 1 - 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: 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 2 - 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. 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 3 - • 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) 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 4 - 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 10 -23 -2018 M i n u t e s Page - 5 - 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: 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 6 - 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). 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 7 - 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 10-23 -2018 Minutes Page-8- 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, 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 9 - 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. 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 10 - 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. 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page - 11 - • 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. 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page -12 - 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 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page -13 - • 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 ATT ST r nda Dennis, City e 10 -23 -2018 Minutes Page -14 -