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Schertz City Council-Regular Session
Tuesday, June 19, 2001
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at
7:00pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. Those present were as follows: Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers
Norma Head, Tim Swinney, Reginna Agee, and Ken Greenwald. Staff members present
were: City Manager Dewey Cashwell and City Secretary Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and then asked everyone to rise
and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
#1
Approval of Minutes:
Strategic Planning Session
Special Workshop Session
Regular Session
5-18 & 5-19-01
5-30-01
6-05-01
Without further discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the minutes of above as
presented. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#2 Hearing of Residents:
George Mower-SOl Brooks made a verbal pitch to be appointed to the seat on City
Council that was vacated by Joe Potempa. Stated he is not sure if the Council is going to
hold an election or appoint somebody, but suggested holding an election. If an election
cannot be held, then Mr. Mower felt they should appoint someone who was in the recent
election and had received votes.
#3 Jubilee: Consider and take action on the following regarding the 4th of July
Jubilee.
A. Contract with Schertz Business Association
B. Resolution designating particular area and dates for which alcoholic beverages
may not be brought into or removed from Pickrell Park:
C. Variance on closing time of City park; and
D. Service Agreement with BVY A Colt Outlaws
Having discussed this item at a past meeting, there were no questions or comments.
Mayor Baldwin then asked for a motion.
A. Mrs. Head moved to approve the Contract with Schertz Business Association for
the 4th of July Jubilee. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Resolution designating particular area and
dates for which alcoholic beverages may not be brought into or removed [rom Pickrell
Park regarding the 4th of July Jubilee. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
C. Mrs. Agee moved to approve the variance on closing time of City park for the 4th
of July Jubilee. Mrs. Head seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
D. Mr. Swinney moved to approve the Service Agreement with BVY A Colt Outlaws
for the 4th of July Jubilee. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#4 Bid Award: Consider and take action awarding bid for Tractor/Mower for Public
Works Department.
Mayor Baldwin asked if the money for this was in the budget. Mr. Cashwell answered
yes.
Without further discussion, Mayor Baldwin asked for a motion.
Mr. Greenwald moved to award the bid for a Tractor/Mower to Ewald Tractor in the
amount of $19,350.00. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#5 Bid Award: Consider and take action awarding bid for Playground Equipment
for Public Works department.
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Mr. Greenwald asked if these were in the budget. Mr. Cashwell answered yes.
Without further discussion, Mrs. Head moved to award the bid to Total Recreation
Products for a total of $23,608.00 for playground equipment. Mr. Swinney seconded the
motion.
It was noted the total amount of the bid would only be $22,908.00 because of a $700.00
discount.
Mrs. Head revised her motion to award the bid for the amount of $22,908.00. Mr.
Swinney seconded the revised motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
Mr. Cashwell asked Mr. Bierschwale to explain to Council where this equipment will be
located.
Mr. Bierschwale stated they are hoping to put the playground equipment in between the
large and small pavilion, toward the drainage. If it does not work out in that area, it
would be moved to Cut-Off Park. The only problem with Cut-Off park is the parking
situation. Mr. Bierschwale noted the park bench was funded through donations from the
Schertz Business Association (SBA).
Mayor Baldwin asked Mr. Bierschwale to make sure and let the SBA know.
#6 Resolution: Consider and take action on Resolution regarding membership of
Northeast Partnership opposing development of critical period plan based on "Quarterly
Management" Concept.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. Ol-R-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NORTHEAST
PARTNERSHIP OPPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CRITICAL PERIOD
PLAN BASED ON THE "QUARTERLY MANAGEMENT" CONCEPT.
Mayor Baldwin stated this is in conjunction with other Cities in the Northeast Partnership
area. He also commented that in the paper, it stated Cibolo opted not to approve the
Resolution.
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Without further discussion, Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Resolution regarding
membership of Northeast Partnership opposing development of critical period plan based
on "Quarterly Management" Concept. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
Mr. Greenwald felt this IS extremely confusing and ridiculous that they can keep
changing the planning.
#7 Appointments: Consider and take action appointing two people to the Library
Advisory Board.
Mayor Baldwin noted the two names for the Board are Simone Bailey and Jennifer
Wallace.
Without further discussion, Mr. Swinney moveq to appoint Simone Bailey and Jennifer
Wallace to the Library Advisory Board for terms expiring December 2002. Mrs. Head
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#8 Liaison: Consider and take action appointing liaison to the Schertz Housing
Authority.
Mayor Baldwin explained that this position was held by Glyn Williams. He then asked
Mr. Swinney to fill this position. Mr. Swinney accepted.
Without further discussion, Mrs. Agee moved to appoint Mr. Swinney as liaison to the
Schertz Housing Authority. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, and Greenwald
ABSTAINED: Councilmember Swinney
#9 Appointment: Consider and take action appointing Councilmember to 4-B
Board.
Mayor Baldwin asked Mr. Swinney to fill in the remainder of the term for Mr. Williams.
Mr. Swinney accepted.
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Without further discussion, Mrs. Agee moved to appoint Mr. Swinney to fill
Councilmember 4-B Board position for the remainder of the term expiring September 30,
2001. Mrs. Head seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, and Greenwald
ABSTAINED: Councilmember Swinney
#10 Discuss replacement for Joe Potempa.
Mayor Baldwin stated Mr. Cashwell has given them a copy of the Charter concerning
vacancies. He commented that Council first needs to decide whether to hold an election
or appoint a person.
Mrs. Agee stated a special election would be rather costly and that person would be up
for election again in May. She felt it would be better to appoint someone.
Mr. Swinney stated the last election only had a 3 12% turnout, so how many people are
going to come out and vote for only one person. He then recommended an appointment.
Mayor Baldwin asked if anyone opposed an appointment. No one opposed.
Mayor Baldwin then gave the names of three people that he knows are interested in the
term - Jerry Graham, Glyn Williams, and George Mower.
Mr. Swinney commented that former Councilmember Pia Jarman expressed interest, but
he needs to confirm that.
Mayor Baldwin noted Mr. Potempa's letter was received on June 13th, so Council needs
to appoint someone no later than July 11 tho
The consensus of Council was to close it out on June 29th so that all of the names of those
interested could be in the July 3'd packet.
Mayor Baldwin stated they should put some advertisements in the newspaper to get the
word out.
#11 City Manager's Report:
. Financial report for May
. San Antonio-Austin Corridor Council report
. City of Bedford's recent retreat.
#12 Executive Session: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Govemment Code,
Sub-Section 551.071, consultation with attorney on pending or contemplated litigation.
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An Executive Session wad held from 7:30pm until 8:00pm
#13 Action, if any, on above Executive Session.
No action taken
Mayor Baldwin noted the July 11 th appointment of a Councilmember may have to be held
on July 3rd, making the deadline date September 27th.
#14 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin
adjourned the meeting at 8:10pm.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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