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REGULAR MEETING
December 11, 2018
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
December 11, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400
Schertz Parkway, Building 44, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Allison Heyward
Staff Present:
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tern David Scagliola
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Tim Brown
Acting City Manager Brian James
City Attorney Daniel Santee
Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson
Mayor Carpenter called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. ( Councilmember Heyward)
Councilmember Heyward provided the opening prayer followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to
the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Presentation
® Proclamation recognizing Zenobia Coverson for her charity efforts of the Forgotten Child
Program. (Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter indicated that Ms. Coverson was unable to join us this evening and we
will move this item to another date.
Miss Azlin Anderson signed published book presentation "Meet Pumpkin Dog ". (Mayor
Carpenter)
Miss Anderson made a lovely presentation for her "first book ". She also provided a short
discussion about the origin of the book. Her father spoke briefly about his daughter's
accomplishment and thanked the Council
® Santikos Entertainment check presentation to the Police Department. (M. Hansen)
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Andrew Brooks and other members representing Santikos presented a gift of $27,000.00 to
the Schertz Police Department for the purchase of nine defibrillators and 15 body cameras.
There moto is "Leave a community better than you found it!"
City Events and Announcements
® Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/D. Wait/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait who provided the following
announcements:
Friday, December 141
Groundbreaking Ceremony — Allure Integrated Pet Specialists 9:00 am
22525 IH 35 South, Schertz
Wednesday, December 121
Blood Drive 8:00 CANCELLED
Monday, December 241 and Tuesday, December 25'
City Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Holidays
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
City Council Meeting 6:00 pm
Council Chambers
® Announcements and recognitions by the Acting City Manager (B. James)
Acting City Manager, Brian James stated this was Dudley Wait's last evening for City
Council and expressed the city's gratitude for his years of service with the City of Schertz.
® Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor. (M. Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter provided additional comments on Dudley Wait's retiring from the city.
Blearing of Residents
No one spoke.
Consent Agenda Items
Mayor Carpenter read the following consent agenda items:
Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of Decemberl 1, 2018. (B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
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Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2018.
2. Ordinance No. 18 -M -41 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending
the City of Schertz Code of Ordinances and certain other ordinances by amending and
establishing fees for certain licenses, permits and other services provided by the City of
Schertz. Final Reading (B. James /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE BY THE i OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AM[ENDING THE CITY OF SCIFIERTZ O1 OF ORDINANCES 1`
CERTAIN OTHER ORDINANCES BY AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS, AND OTHER •. 1 r BY
TVE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
3. Resolution No. 18 -R -148— Consideration
accepting the Semiannual Reports with
Improvements Plan. (B. James /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
and/or action approving a Resolution
respect to the progress of the Capital
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -148
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
ACCEPTING THE SEMIANNUAL REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO THE
PROGRESS OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
4. Resolution No. 18 -R -150 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an amendment to Resolution No. 18-
R -140 for the purchase of a brush truck for $150,000 to Chastang Ford, and additional
equipment, maintenance, and repairs up to $110,000 with Siddons Martin Emergency
Group for FY 2018 - 2019. (D. Wait/K. Long)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -150
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -140 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A BRUSH TRUCK FOR $150,000 TO CHASTANG FORD, AND
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS UP TO $ 110,000
WITH SIDDONS MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP FOR FY 2018 -2019
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5. Resolution No. 18 -R -153 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution appointing
and re- appointing Directors of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of
Schertz, Texas. (B. James)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -153
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
APPOINTING AND REAPPOINTING DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER TWO, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND RELATED MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to approve consent agenda items 1 -5. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards,
Heyward and Brown voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
Discussion and Action Items
6. Resolution No. 18 -R -151 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the disposition of the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee property. (B.
James)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -151
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHROZING THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY COLLECTED BY THE
SCHERTZ HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE, CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AND RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Acting City Manager Brian James stated — The Historical items currently held will be
distributed to The Cibolo Valley Community Museum Association and Schertz Municipal
buildings for display. The city no longer will store items that can be displayed in city
facilities.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 18 -R -151. The vote was unanimous
with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards,
Heyward and Brown voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
7. Resolution No. 18 -R -152 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program. (B.
James)
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The following was read into record:
CREATING A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
' is MAIN STREET LOCAL FLAVOR ECONOMIC
THEREWITH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
Mayor Carpenter recognized Acting City Manager Brian James who stated over the past
two years, the City of Schertz has considered economic development programs that target
small businesses that help create local flavor in the City of Schertz. Council has discussed
developing a program that would help incentivize new investment in signage, facades, site
improvements, and capital equipment.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro -Tern Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 18 -R -152. The vote was unanimous with
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards,
Heyward and Brown voting for and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the Roll Call Vote Confirmation for agenda items 1 -7.
Workshop
® SEDC Annual Report - Workshop discussion regarding the City of Schertz Economic
Development Corporation (SEDC) Report. (B. James/K. Kinateder)
Mayor Carpenter recognized EDC Executive Director Kyle Kinateder who stated the
annual report includes an overview of recruitment and retention efforts in detail for the
fiscal year October 1, 2017 to September,30 2018.
• Schertz - Seguin Local Government Corporation — Discussion and update regarding the
Schertz - Seguin Local Government Corporation Parallel Pipeline. (D. Wait/A. Beard)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Dudley Wait and SSLGC General
Manager Amber Beard who give a brief history of the pipeline and water supply. The staff
is moving forward on the acquisition of new easements for the second pipeline running
parallel to the original line. They also gave an invitation to visit their facility.
® Council Committee and Liaison Assignmeats - Discussion and possible action regarding
various Council liaison positions. (Mayor /Council/B. Dennis)
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Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who stated after the conclusion
of each fiscal year and following the local November election, Council reviews their liaison
assignments.
Ms. Dennis stated the following have current vacancies: Schertz Animal Services, Audit
Committee, Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions, and Schertz - Seguin Local
Government Corporation.
After discussion by all members of the reassignments, the results were as listed below.
Mayor Carpenter
Councilmember Scagliola — Place 5
Main Street Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions -
Alternate
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Schertz- Seguin Local Government Corporation
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation - Alternate
Councilmember Davis- Place 1
Councilmember Gutierrez — Place 2
Audit Committee
Audit Committee
Schertz Housing Authority Board
Investment Advisory Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Commissions
Main Street Committee — Chair
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Larson — Place 3
Councilmember Edwards — Place 4
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Main Street Committee — Vice Chair
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
Main Street Committee
Councilmember Heyward —
Councilmember Brown — Place 7
Place 6
Audit Committee
Schertz Animal Services Advisory
Schertz - Seguin Local Government Corporation - Alternate
Commission
Investment Advisory Committee
8. Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
• Schertz Area Senior Center Overview. (B. James/L. Shrum)
• Small Business Grant — Performance Agreement between the City of Schertz
Economic Development Corporation and Millennium Packaging LP. (K. Kinateder)
Closed Session
Mayor Carpenter recessed into closed session at 6:20 p.m. and read the following:
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9. 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.
10 Project E -048
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 7.37p.nL
9a. Project E -048 — Navistar Inc. — Discussion and possible action relating to the
authorization of SEDC funds for the creation or retention of primary jobs.
Mayor Carpenter read the following caption:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PROGRAM AND EXPENDITURES AS PROVIDED FOR IN
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (THE "SEDC ") AND NAVISTAR INC. (THE "COMPANY ");
AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter moved from the Chair to approve Resolution No. 18 -R -154, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola,
Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, Heyward and Brown voting for
and no one voting no. Motion Passed.
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the Acting City Manager.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Acting City Manager Brian James who stated with the hiring
the new City Manager that this was his last meeting serving as Acting City Manager. Mr.
James thanked the Council for their patience and confidence while serving. Mr. James also
reminded council of the two information items included in the packet.
® Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
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No requests were given.
® 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
® Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who stated he attended the
following events:
Willow Grove Community Holiday Lights Competition Judging, the Schertz Family Dental
Ribbon cutting, the Alamo Dental Clinic Ribbon cutting, and attended the Cibolo Holiday
Parade where our City float took first place.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Gutierrez who stated he attended the
following events:
Willow Grove Community Holiday Lights Competition Judging, the Cibolo Parade and
Schertz Cibolo Universal City Independent School District State of District School
briefing.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who state he went out on
Wednesday Night and viewed the Willow Grove Community Holiday Lights, he
commented on all decorations. He stated Gail Cade did a great job with organizing this
event. He is hoping that this type of event will be catching on for the rest of the city. He
believes that Ms. Cade should possibly be on a city decorating committee.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Heyward who stated she attended the
following events:
Schertz Family Dental Ribbon Cutting, Alamo Dental Clinic Ribbon Cutting, Willow
Grove Community Holiday Lights Competition Judging, the Schertz Cibolo Universal City
Independent School District State of District School briefing and attended the Cibolo
Holiday Parade.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Brown who stated he attended the Texas Tri-
City Luncheon
Mayor Carpenter stated that he was able to attend this morning the Bexar County
Legislative update. There were a number of State Representatives there from both sides of
the aisle as well as County Representatives from the courts, from the tax office, from the
elections as well as a number of Mayor's from the suburban cities and others. There was a
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lot of unity and there was a number of issues that came up that he thinks can truly benefit
every Texas that appeared to have bipartisan support in the room.
Mayor Carpenter wished everyone a merry Christmas a most prosperous new year — happy
holidays on behalf of Staff and the rest of the Council and his family.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
chael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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