12-12-2006-Workshop
MINUTES
WORKSHOP SESSON
December 12, 2006
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 12,
2006 in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m., 1400 Schertz
Parkway Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor
Hal Baldwin presiding, Mayor Pro Tern Jim Fowler, Councilmembers David L.
Scagliola, Tony Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Councilmember Agee was
absent. Also present were City Manager Don Taylor, Assistant City Manager John
Bierschwale, Assistant City Manager David Harris, City Attorney Michael Spain,
and City Secretary Judy Tokar.
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Sharon Pennington. Schertz Chamber of Commerce President reported that the chamber
is planning an evening mixer at Best Friends on Schertz Parkway. Asked about the
planned signage for the civic center, she gets a lot walk in traffic asking where the civic
center is located.
Mike ESDinoza. 3430 Harvest. made the following comment regarding the smoking
ordinance:
. Thinks the law is good. however if ordinance is amended to prohibit smoking
within the City he believes smokers that go to the VFW will go other places.
Robert Brockman. 1000 Elbcl Road, reported that at Commissioners Court meeting
plans are underway to put Freeway Manor property up for sale. He voiced concern about
action items on Council workshop sessions.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING:
Hold a public hearing and receive comments on the creation of tax increment
Reinvestment Zone, Number Two, City of Schertz (Sedona Development Project)
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
City Attorney Michael Spain, recapped the history of the reinvestment wne that started
about a year ago.
Larry Aiken stated this zone enables the developer to recapture part of the front-end
capital requirements tor the subdivision.
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Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road wanted to know if the developer was building a
sewer disposal plant and understood eventually it would be owned by the City.
Mr. Aiken responded that thcrc would be an interim pump and haul system to another
facility until more homes were built that would support the plant.
Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and advised that Council would
move into the workshop room. The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
#4 ORDINANCE: Discussion and action on first reading of an ordinance
designating the Sedona Development as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone;
describing the boundaries of the Zone; creating a Board of Directors for the Zone;
providing for an effective date and a termination datc for the Zone; naming the
Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Schertz, Texas"; establishing a Tax
Increment Fund; and containing other provisions related thereto. Presenter:
Michael Spain
City Attorney, Michael Spain statcd the Ordinance is in good shape and recommends
approvallrom a legal standpoint.
Brief discussion tollowcd covering issues such as financing, trigger points of
construction, and adversc impact lor the City.
Councilmember Carpenter madc a motion. scconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fowler to
approve first reading of an ordinance designating the Sedona Development as a Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone: describing the boundaries of the Zonc; creating a Board of
Directors tor the Zone; providing tor an etfective date and a termination date tor the
Zone; naming the Zone '"Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Schertz, Texas";
establishing a Tax Increment Fund. The vote was as follows:
A YES: Council Members Fowler, Scagliola, Wilcnchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None
#5 ORDINANCE: Discussion on first reading of an ordinance providing that the
Code of Ordinanccs of the City of Schertz be amended by revising Section 86-149,
Parking Prohibited; and providing a repealing clause. (Tri County Parkway)
Presenter: Asst. Chief Todd
Lt. Michael Harris eXplained that excessive truck trat1ic along Tri-County Parkway has
resulted in parking issues causing potential accidents, and making it difficult lor
emergency equipment to pass. For this reason, several options were discussed and after
much debate a decision was reached. The no parking signs would be removed on the east
side of Tri-County Parkway. and parking prohibited the entire length of Tri-County
Parkway on the west side of the street.
Council would be ready to consider first reading of ordinance at next meeting.
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#6 ORDINANCE: Discussion and action on first reading of an ordiDancc by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, amending Chapter 86, Article V of the
Code of Ordinances of the City, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Stopping, Standing and
Parking, to add Section 86-157, EDforcement of Unauthorized Use of Designated
Disabled Parking Spaces on Private Property, establishing an Offense for the
Unauthorized use of Parking Spaces on Private Property that are designated for
persons with disabilities; Severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; and an
effective date. Presenter: Michael Spain
City Attorney. Michael Spain explained that the Ordinance would allow law enforcement
personnel to ticket unauthorized use of designated disabled parking spaces on private
property.
AYES: Council Members Fowler. Scagliola, Wilcnchik and Carpenter.
NAY: None
#7 Discussion on appointments to the Schertz Library Advisory Board.
Presenter: Melissa Uhlhorn
Melissa Uhlhorn presented a list of interested applicants willing to serve on the Schertz
Library Advisory Board for another two-year term. These applicants' terms have expired
on the board: Margaret Riley. Neota Brady, Simone Bailey and Carl Douglas. John
Correau a previous member also applied and would like to fill an upcoming vacancy. The
Board Chairperson Ruth Ticnor and Vice-Chair Pattie Lovelady would like to continue
serving on the Board (or the year 2007.
Council would be ready to take action at next week's meeting.
#8 Discussion on selecting a City Veterinarian.
Lt. Michael Ilarris reported that thirteen (13) letters went out to area veterinarians
requesting proposals tor animal control services for the City. The City received two
proposals by the time line and one was received late which cannot be considered. After
review, it is recommended that Universal City Hospital be the primary veterinarian and
Seguin Animal Hospital be the secondary backup. Both of these veterinarians donate
their time, services, supplies, and have gone l:lr beyond the call of duty.
Council will be ready to consider this item at next meeting.
#9 Discussion on the smoking ordinance.
Councilmember Carpenter stated that the current ordinance is five (5) years old and
because he was not on Council at the time of approval, he would like to review sections
of the ordinance tor clarification. Items of clarification were Section 7 y, -84, Certain
Places Exempt-A-4-8 and Section 7 '/2 -85-A. He would like to debate the merits at a
later date.
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#10
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551
Government Code, Sub-Section 551.072, Deliberations
purchase, exchange, or value of real property.
of the Texas
regarding the
An Executive Session was held from 8: 15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
#11 Action, if any on the above Executive Session.
No action was taken.
#12 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
General Announcements
. City Attorney. Michael Spain stated that he would be sending an amendment to
the Resolution relating to the number of Historical Committee members that can
serve on the committee. The number will be increased to 14 members.
. Reported on a filed lien against the City by an individual that has been convicted
on several counts of fraud. This individual cannot be lound at this time, and when
tound will be imprisoned.
#13 Items by Council
General Announcements
Mayor Pro Tern Fowler
. Reported have met with Brandt Engineering tirm.
Councilmember Scagliola
. Read a letter commending the city's Fire, Police and EMS Departments on a
well job well done. Thanked the personnel of Substation #2.
Councilmember Wilenchik
. Inquired on the status of updating the Code of Ordinances. He was advised it's
an ongoing project organized by the City Secretary.
Councilmembcr Carpenter
. Reported having met with the Library Advisory Board last week and
mentioned that the BVY A meeting was cancelled. He will be attending others
such as Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation
Board.
#14 Items by Mayor
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. Reminded Council that Judge Padgett evaluation is scheduled tor next session and
asked that evaluation torms be completed.
#15 AD.JOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
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