03-26-2019 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 26, 2019
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on March
26, 2019, 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 David Scagliola
Mayor Pro -Tem Allison Heyward
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Tim Brown
Staff Present: City Manager Dr. Mark Browne
Assistant City Manager Brian James City Attorney Daniel Santee
City Secretary Brenda Dennis Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 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.
Presentation
• Introduction of the Student Mayors and Student Councilmembers for the Day. (Mayor
Carpenter)
Student Mayors — Dobie Jr. High, 8th Grade Ellis Campbell and Corbett Jr. High, 8th Grade
Ben Longhway
Student Councilmembers — Dobie Jr. High, 7th Grade Mia Rodriguez and Corbett Jr. High,
7th Grade Santanas Lockear
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided information
regarding the program. Ms. Dennis thanked all those involved in the success of the
meeting. Student Mayors and Student Councilmembers for the day introduced themselves
and provided information on what they observed and learned. Mayor Carpenter and City
Manager Dr. Mark Browne presented each student with a certificate and plaque.
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Dr. Browne had several recognitions as listed below:
Business Retention Manager J. Kolbe was recognized for her work on the
Employment Fair. She also wanted to recognize other staff members, the Civic
Center, Economic Development, Public Affairs, and Public Works for their
hard work.
Police Officer Amanda Catoe successfully intervened in a life crisis event using
good communication skills.
Police Officers Jeff Krivacka and Dallas Hopper assisted with life saving measures
for a shooting victim.
Police Officers Michael Rapier, Shawn O'Leary, and Adam Samaniego. rendered
lifesaving aide at the scene of a major accident.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (M. Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter also provided the service arrangements for former City Manager Mark
Marquez.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Carpenter gave an opportunity for residents to be heard:
• Mr. Brent Bolter, 2633 Clover Brook Lane commented on his remarks made to City
Council on February 5th being interpreted as "bullying ".
• Mr. Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Drive received his new water meter and stated it is
doing just what the old one did. Questioned the $50.00 fee for not using the new meter.
He would also like the city of Schertz to bring restaurants in.
• Mr. Michael Paul, 9123 Easy Street who spoke regarding the Community Emergency
Response Team that he is a member /president of and how he has received citations for
solicitation of funds for his organization in the city of Schertz.
• Mr. Mark Roberts, 4300 Spanish Oaks who spoke regarding building facades for new
buildings with an emphasis on stucco.
Mayor Carpenter moved to Workshop 42 to allow Ms. Fraser to arrive.
Workshops
• Workshop discussion/possible action regarding the extension of FM 3009 to S. FM 78. (B.
James /J. Nowak)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Engineer John Nowak who provided information
regarding the extension of FM 3009 to S. FM 78. Mr. Nowak provided several suggested
route options for extension. Mr. Nowak addressed questions from Council. Mayor and
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The following was read into record:
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 2019 and minutes of the
special meeting of March 19, 2019.
2. Ordinance No. 19 -S -10 — Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance on a
request to rezone approximately 2.5 acres of land from Pre - Development District (PRE)
and General Business District (GB) to General Business District (GB), located at 6485 IH-
35, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B. James /L. Wood/N. Koplyay)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -S -10
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS APPOVING A REQUEST TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRES
OF LAND FROM PRE - DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PRE) AND GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB),
LOCATED AT 6486 IH -35, CITY OF SCHERTZ, COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS -
FINAL READING.
3. Ordinance No. 19 -S -11 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance on a
request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an Automobile Repair, Major land use on
approximately 2.5 acres of land, located at 6485 IH -35, City of Schertz, Comal County,
Texas. Final Reading (B. James/L. Wood/N. Koplyay)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -S -11
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS TO APPROVE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR
OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, MAJOR LAND USE AT 6485 111-
35, CITY OF SCHERTZ, COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS — FINAL READING.
4. Resolution No. 19 -R -31 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing the pursuit of Transportation Alternatives Program Funding and Safe Routes
related to the Schools Infrastructure Program Funding for the Constructions of
Sidewalks and Crosswalks near Schools within the City of Schertz. (B. James/K.
Woodlee /C. Palomo)
The following was read into record:
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SAMUEL CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
8. Resolution No. 19 -R -36 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing an amendment and assignment to the Pump and Haul Agreement with the
Developer for the Hallie's Cove Subdivision. (B. James /J. Hooks)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -36
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT AND ASSIGNMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE DEVELOPER OF THE HALLIE'S COVE SUBDIVISION PROJECT
FOR SEWER PUMP AND HAUL.
9. Resolution No. 19 -R -37 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing
expenditure in excess of $50,000 with Souzamaphone Marketing LLC for Graphic Design
Services for Schertz Magazine during the FY 2018 -2019 year. (M. Browne /S. Gonzalez/L.
Klepper)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -37
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $50,000 WITH
SOUZAMAPHONE MARKETING LLC FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERGVICES FOR
SCHERTZ MAGAZINE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 -2019 AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
10. Resolution No. 19 -R -38 - Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution authorizing
an amendment to the contract with BB Inspections for inspection and Plan Review Services
and expenditures with BB Inspections totaling no more than $70,000 for Building
Inspection Services for the Fiscal Year of 2018 -2019. (B. James /L. Wood)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -38
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH BB
INSPECTIONS FOR INPSECTION AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICES AND
EXPENDITURES WITH BB INSPECTIONS TOTALING NO MORE THAN
$70,000.00 FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
OF 2018 -2019 AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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ORDINANCE NO. 19 -M -12
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS 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 — FIRST READING.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James, Finance Director James
Walters and Utility Billing Manager Dawnieca Hardin - Trussel who tag teamed in the
introduction. Councilmember provided their thoughts and comment on this item. Staff
addressed questions from Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Carpenter moved from the Chair to approve Ordinance
No. 19 -M -12 on first and final reading, seconded by Councilmember Brown to approve
Ordinance No. 19 -M -12 on first and final reading. The vote was 6 -0 -1 with Mayor Pro -
Tem Heyward, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, and Brown
voting yes and Councilmember Scagliola voting no. Motion passed.
12. Ordinance No. 19 -T -13 — Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by
the City Council of the City of Schertz Texas authorizing an adjustment to the FY2018 -19
Budget, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance; and
providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. First and Final Reading (B.
James /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 19 -T -13
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 -19
BUDGET, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY — FIRST AND FINAL READING.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistance City Manager Brian James who stated that this
item is related to the next item and introduced the areas with the fire station that require
coming back to Council for more funds. Mr. James addressed questions from Council.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Ordinance No. 19 -T -13 first and final reading and
declaring an emergency. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward,
Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez, Larson, Edwards, Scagliola and Brown voting yes
and no one voting no. Motion passed.
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Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the City Manager.
No other announcement.
• Requests by Pro -Tem Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
No requested items.
• 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 Pro -Tem Heyward announced she attended the following events:
• Employee Remembrance Day event
• SSLGC Hal Baldwin plaque dedication ceremony
• Senior Center Board meeting
• AACOG Planning and Zoning workshop
• The Taste Event
• BVYA Opening Ceremony
• Ben E. Keith Grand Opening - Selma
• Audi Grand Opening — Selma
• Cibolo Parks Kite Festival
• Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting
• Student Mayor /Council for day program event
Councilmember Gutierrez announced he attended the following events:
• Employee Remembrance Day event
• SSLGC Hal Baldwin plaque dedication ceremony
• AACOG Planning and Zoning Workshop
• HOA Presidents & Council meeting
• The Taste Event
• BVYA Opening Ceremony — Johnie McDow Park Dedication Ceremony
• Schertz Shred Day event
• Participated in the Waste Management Spring Cleanup
• Ben E. Keith Grand Opening - Selma
• Audi Grand Opening — Selma
• Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting
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r, Michael Carpenter
ATTEST:
Gayl lkinson, Dep City S cretary
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