10-24-2006-Workshop Session
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION
OCTOBER 24, 2006
The Schertz City Council convened in Workshop Session on Tuesday, October 24,
2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway
Building #4 Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Baldwin
presiding, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Carpenter, Council Members Jim Fowler,
David L. Scagliola and Reginna Agee, and Tony Wilenchik. Also present were City
Manager Don Taylor, Asst. City Manager John Bierschwale, and City Secretary
Judy Tokar
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7;00 p.m.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mistv Hale. 1672 Willow Too Drive, expressed her complaints about the $10.00 permit
required to hold a garage sale by the City and the limits of the ordinance.
Sharon Penninl!:ton, Chamber of Commerce President made the following comments:
. Updated Council on the Silvertree and Hair by KC ribbon cuttings
David Richmond. 2921 Bent Tree Drive. expressed appreciation to Mayor Baldwin and
Council for allowing he and his other commissioners on the Planning & Zoning to attend
the conference in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Robert Brockman. 1000 Elbel Rd"
. Made inquiries about the painting of the fire hydrants and re-paving the road on
Schertz Parkway.
. Mentioned again the lights on the "Welcome to Schertz" sign are out.
#3 Presentation by Sharon Pennington regarding the economic development of
Main Street.
Sharon Pennington, Chamber of Commerce President, has discovered one of the few
historical buildings standing in Schertz today. It is located at 805 Main Street and was
built nearly 90 years ago in 1916. Ms. Pennington shared her vision for the buildings
restoration and said the Chamber Board of Directors would like to partner with the City
to purchase this property. Fundraising would be necessary and any grants available would
be appreciated. She expressed that she has grown emotionally attached to this great
property. She stated that this property was the center of a lot of things in Schertz and that
she would not want to see this turned into another office space.
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Council made the decision to make this an agenda item for discussion at the next regular
session.
#4 ORDINANCE: Discussion on fmal reading of an ordinance authorizing and
allowing, under the Act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System,
"Updated Service Credits" in said system on an annual basis for service
performed by qualifying members of such system who at the effective date of
the allowance are in the employment of the City of Schertz; providing for
increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of
deceased retirees of the City; to increase the rate of deposits to the TMRS
system by the employees ofthe city.
No changes were made to this Ordinance at this time.
#5 Discussion on Public Works projects and radio communication requirements
and funding of such projects.
Mr. John Biershwale gave a brief explanation of the radio communication projects and
informed Council ofa package offered by Motorola with an estimate of$1.5 million,
which would be excellent but it would not solve our problem with communication with
our neighbors.
#6 Discussion on creating a Master Plan for the North Schertz Park.
Mr. Don Taylor, City Manager, reported that a Master Plan would be very beneficial to
future plans for this park. An estimated $2,000.00 will be needed for the plan, only
including the additions to North Schertz Park.
Debbie Bell reported that money has already been raised for materials and walking paths,
small picnic pavilion, picnic tables, and playscape. Basketball courts will soon be needed.
She also mentioned that this committee is now tax-exempt.
#7 RESOLUTION: Discussion and action on a resolution establishing a 50tb
Year Anniversary Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilenchik to
approve the establishment of a 50th Year Anniversary Committee. The vote was as
follows:
AYES: Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#8 RESOLUTION: Discussion and action on a resolution establishing the
Schertz Historical/Preservation Committee.
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Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilenchik to
approve the establishment of the Schertz HistoricalIPreservation Committee. The vote
was as follows:
A YES: Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#9 Discussion and possible action on distribution of funds from dissolved
Schertz Development Foundation.
Juan Santoya would like to transfer the money to an interest earning account and close
the current checking account.
Councilmember Scagliola suggested giving the funds to the Schertz Chamber of
Commerce.
Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wilenchik to
postpone this item until the next scheduled meeting of November 7th, 2006. The vote was
as follows:
AYES; Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#10 Discussion and action on bid award for the radio read meters.
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter to
award the bid for the radio read meters to Ferguson Water not to exceed $300,000.00 for
maintenance and replacement items of current meters. The vote was as follows:
A YES: Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#11 ORDINANCE: Discussion on first reading of an ordinance to amend by
revising Chapter 90, Water, Wastewater and Waste Disposal, Exhibit 2;
Water Connection Charge; providing for an effective date; and providing a
repealing clause; and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Taylor gave a brief summary ofthis issue dealing with the updating of the ordinance,
costs of meters and labor costs.
#12 Discussion and possible action on purchase of stage, dance floor and additional
items for the Civic Center.
Mr. Biershwale informed council that there is more than enough money to fund this
purchase.
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Mayor Pro rem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmemeber Fowler to
approve the purchase of the following above-mentioned items for the Civic Center. The
vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#13 Discussion on ATS red light program.
No discussion took place on this item at this time.
#14 Discussion on City Veterinarian services
Brenda McGlothlin, Shelter Supervisor is interested in providing better quality care and
has re-evaluated the current services. The current veterinarians are not receptive and
unwilling to support the shelter programs. Temporarily, Dr. Gates with Universal City
Vet and Dr. Campagine in Seguin Hospital have agreed to work with the shelter in
providing better service and offer their services at a discount.
Council agreed
#15 Discussion and action to appoint a representative to the Schertz Seguin Local
Government Corporation.
Mayor Baldwin informed everyone that Ms. Gloria Rivera, charter member, has resigned
from the SSLGC.
Mayor Baldwin recommended Ken Greenwald to replace Ms. Gloria Rivera. Mayor said
that Mr. Greenwald was having major heart surgery and doing very well.
Mr. Cockrell added that Mr. Greenwald would finish Ms. Rivera's current term, which
ends in December 2008.
Councilmember Agee made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter to appoint
Ken Greenwald as representative of the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation.
The vote was as follows:
A YES: Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#16 Discussion and action on resolution authorizing a loan from the City of
Schertz Utility Enterprise Fund to Schertz Seguin Local Government
Corporation for water production.e
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Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to
authorize a loan from City of Schertz Utility Enterprise Fund for water production not to
exceed $1 million. The vote was as follows:
A YES: Council Member Scagliola, Agee, Wilenchik, Fowler and Carpenter.
NAY: None.
#17 Discussion and action to cancel the Workshop Session on October 31,2006.
David Richmond mentioned that he was somewhat disappointed about the possible
cancellation of this meeting because there has not been a Sth Tuesday meeting in quite
some time and annexation matters still have not been discussed. The Planning and Zoning
has scheduled a strategic planning session jointly with the Board of Adjustments on
November IS, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to cancel
the meeting to be held October 31, 2006. The vote was as follows:
AYES: Council Member Fowler, Scagliola, Agee, and Carpenter.
NAY: Councilmember Wilenchik
#18 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
. Mr. Taylor announced that he had received a letter of resignation from Ms.
Amy Madison due to family medical problems. She says she wants to
focus on her family. It has been exciting to watch this city grow and it has
been an honor to work with her colleagues and for the City of Schertz.
#19 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Fowler
. Mentioned that the new construction on Savannah Drive is already underway.
Councilmember Scagliola
. No COil..Ii...."Ht
Councilmember Agee
. No comments
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Councilmember Wilenchik
. Asked to reschedule the Eagle Scout recognition from December 19th to
December ISth.
Mayor Pro Tem Carpenter
. Thanked everyone for voting to create the SOth Anniversary Historical Committee.
· Offered to be the focal point for the SOth Anniversary part of this new addition.
#20 Items by Mayor
. Attended the Bexar County Commissioners Court meeting, they
introduced the Sedona project and asked for support on this.
#21 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
ATTEST:
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fJY To~ City Secretary
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