05-14-2019 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 14, 2019
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May
14, 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 Pro -Tem Allison Heyward
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Tim Brown
Staff Present:
Assistant City Manager Brian James
Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Mayor Carpenter was absent.
Call to Order — Cite Council Regular Session
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember David Scagliola
City Manager Dr. Mark Browne
City Attorney Daniel Santee
Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
OpeninZ Praver and Pledges of Allegiance to the-Flags-of the United States and State of
Texas. ( Councilmember Scagliola)
Councilmember Scagliola provided the opening prayer followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to
the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Presentations
Introduction of the FY 2019 -20 Schertz Sweetheart Court Ambassadors. (B. James /L.
Shrum/M. Spence)
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Events Manager Mary Spence who introduced the
FY 2019 -20 Schertz Sweetheart Court Ambassadors:
Megan Morales, Miss Schertz
Kylyn Gillespie, Miss Jubilee
Sarah Vazquez, Miss Friendly City
Olivia Coats, Miss Sunshine
Miss Schertz Megan Morales spoke about her experience serving on the Sweetheart
Court. She is sponsoring a 2.5K walk for the benefit of the Boys and Girls Club of
America.
• Presentation of the Fiesta Flambeau Association Award. (B. James /L. Shrnm/M. Spence)
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Events Manager Mary Spence who elaborated with
a Power Point of the event highlighting the Fiesta Medal and float. She presented the city
with the third -place plaque awarded for the best out of town float and introduced Facilities
Services Supervisor Joe Villarreal to speak about the award - winning float. Joe recognized
Facilities Services Technician's Albert Orosco and Chris Mayorga for their hard work on
the float and presented them with framed pictures of the float.
Proclamations
Proclamation recognizing Police Week. (Mayor /M. Hansen)
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward read and presented the proclamation recognizing Police Week
to Police Chief Michael Hansen. Several Police Officers were present for the reading of
the proclamation.
Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James /S. Gonzalez)
Assistant City Manager Brian James announced:
Friday. Mav 17
Ribbon Cutting - Brazilian Top Team Schertz 1:00 pm
1420 Schertz Parkway, Suite 100
Martial Arts School /Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy with world class black belt
instructors and offering classes for ages 3 and up.
Light refreshments will be served
Tuesday. May 21
Council on the Go 6:30 pm
Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate, 806 Savannah Drive
Thursday. Mav 23
EMS Annual Awards Banquet 6:00 pm
Civic Center
Lunch following memorial service
Friday. Mai 24
"Max" Float and Flick - Movies in the Park 7:00 pm
Pickrell Park Pool
Movie begins at sundown. Pool capacity is limited.
Sunday, May 26
EMS Open House 11:00 am -4:00 pm
Community Center
Open to the public- teaching CPR in 10 minutes, ambulance and AMBUS demo
Monday. May 27
City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
Tuesdav_ Mav 28
City Council Meeting 6:00 pm
Council Chambers
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
City Manager Dr. Browne announced:
Gave a brief recognition/welcome of our new Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (M. Carpenter)
None at this time.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Pro -Tern Heyward recognized the following who spoke:
Mark Roberts — 4300 Spanish Oak spoke giving a timeline in reference to his development
on FM 1103. He expressed his concern on the time and difficulty it takes to obtain
permitting.
Consent Agenda Items
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward read the following consent agenda items:
Minutes — Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 7, 2019. (B. Dennis /G. Wilkinson)
2. Resolution No. 19 -R -56 - Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the City Manager to enter in an agreement
with My House of Design for Graphic Design Services. (M. Browne /S. Gonzalez /L.
Klepper)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -56
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH MY HOUSE OF DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward called for a vote.
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Councilmember Brown who moved seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez approve the consent agenda items 1 and 2. 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.
Discussion and Action Items
3. Resolution No. 19 -R -60 - Consideration and /or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council appointing Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP as Bond Counsel; delegating the
authority to the Mayor or the City Manager of the City to execute certain documents
relating to the engagement of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; and other matters in
connection therewith. (M. Browne /J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -60
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENGAGE NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP
AS BOND COUNSEL, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Finance Director James Walters who introduced this
item.
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved that the City
Council approve the Engagement Agreement for Bond Counsel Services seconded by
Councilmember Brown. 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.
4. Resolution No. 19 -11-61 - Consideration and/or action approving Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz Texas authorizing and approving publication of Notice of
Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation; complying with the requirements contained in
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2 -12; and providing an effective date. (M.
Browne /J. Walters /M. McLiney /A. Friedman)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -61
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; COMPLYING
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION RULE 15c2 -12; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Finance Director James Walters who introduced this
item with a Power Point presentation and answered questions from Council along with the
appropriate staff and representative /partner of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Jeff Kuhn.
Mayor Pro-Tern Heyward recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved to adopt a
Notice of Intention Resolution seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez. 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.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Pro -Tem Heyward recognized Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson who provided the
roll call votes for items 1 -4.
Rep uests and Announcements
• Announcements by the City Manager.
Dr. Browne complimented the Police Memorial Ceremony and thanked the Police
Department for their work on the ceremony.
• Requests by Pro-Tern Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
Councilmember Scagliola suggested having a discussion with the
stakeholders /shareholders to discuss the closing of the GBRA plant.
• 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 attended the following events:
• The ribbon cutting for the South Texas Radiology Imaging Center (STRIC)
• Webinar regarding Legislative updates
• NEP Luncheon
• Served at the Purse Bingo for the Children's Advocacy Center
• Read the proclamation for Police Memorial Ceremony
Councilmember Davis attended the following events:
• The meeting for the Schertz Housing Authority
Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following events:
• The ribbon cutting for the South Texas Radiology Imaging Center (STRIC)
• The Manufacturers Expo at the Freeman Coliseum
• Webinar regarding Legislative updates
• NEP Luncheon
• Served at the Purse Bingo for the Children's Advocacy Center
• Read the proclamation for Nursing Home Week at the Silver Tree Rehab Center
• The Employee Health Expo
• The Police Memorial Ceremony
Councilmember Edwards attended the following events:
• The proclamation for Nursing Home Week at the Silver Tree Rehab Center
Councilmember Scagliola attended the following events:
• Served at the Purse Bingo for the Children's Advocacy Center
• The proclamation for Nursing Home Week at the Silver Tree Rehab Center
• The Police Memorial Ceremony
Councilmember Brown
• "A lot of Dittos"
Adjournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Pro-Tern Heyward adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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Allison H ard, Mayor Pro-Tern
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Gays ilkmson, eputy City Secretary