01-30-2007-WorkshopMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 30, 2007
The Schertz City Council convened in a Workshop Session followed by a Joint
Workshop with Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway
Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal
Baldwin presiding, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Fowler, Council Members David L.
Scagliola, Reginna Agee, Tony Wilenchik, and Michael Carpenter. Also present
were City Manager Don Taylor, Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale and
David Harris, Judy Tokar City Secretary
#1 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
• Frances Rushing, announced several upcoming ribbon cuttings and that the
chamber membership reached 100 members.
#3 Presentation and discussion on the Regional Water Alliance by Mr. Crockett
Camp.
Mr. Camp explained the expansion of SSLGC production and proposed new
water project. The Schertz- Seguin pipeline has excess capability to serve others
on an interim basis. The new project consists of nine entities that have been
contacted, presented with the participation and funding agreement.
Mr. Camp is asking the City of Schertz to join now entitling them as a voting
member which would bring invaluable experience to the project and greatly
enhances the project's chances of success.
Mr. Camp has sent the agreement to our City Attorney for his review.
#4 Discussion on joint election agreement with City of Cibolo, City of Schertz,
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority and SCUC ISD for the May 12, 2007
election. (J. Tokar)
Mr. Spain explained the joint election agreement is between the City of Cibolo,
City of Schertz, Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority and SCUC ISD. Action to be
taken at the next regular meeting.
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#5 Discussion and possible action regarding coordination between the City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, including but not limited
to matters relating to communication; development goals and concerns;
short -term, mid -term, and long -range planning and zoning; utilization of
staff; and other matters.
Mayor Baldwin went into discussion on planning and zoning matters, David
Richmond, Chairman was the only member of the Planning and Zoning
Commission which did not constitute a quorum.
Points of Discussion:
✓ The residents prefer low density subdivisions, less traffic, resolve
drainage and flooding problems specifically between FM 78 and IH 10.
✓ City's commitment to communicate better with the citizens to avoid
confusion and misunderstanding.
✓ Consider eliminating R -5, R -6 and R -7 zoning, keep the zonings that are
desirable.
✓ Council and Planning and Zoning agree that property along IH —35 North
remain as commercial /industrial development.
✓ Allow developers to present proposed projects on IH 35 for multi - family
development.
✓ Continue rezoning the City and consider in the interim proposed project
on a case by case bases.
✓ Consider to develop a plan for either Main Street district or a town center
around the Municipal Complex that includes the library.
✓ Clarified that the General Business buffer remain along FM 1518.
Councilmember Agee left the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
#6 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
■ Had no comments.
#7 Items by Council
Mayor Pro Tem Fowler
• Met with 3 different homeowners associations, Homeowners Association
Presidents and property managers list had been updated. He invited them
to attend our meetings.
• Commented on a letter about the Guadalupe County Election Office voter
outreach program.
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Councilmember Scaghola
• Reminded Council about the trail riders coming through town on Feb. 1 st.
• Attending TSAC — requested item for TSAC agenda — discussion of
enforcement of bike lane on Savannah Drive.
• Asked for status of red light camera agreement
Councilmember Agee
■ Not present
Councilmember Wilenchik
• Asked for the military leave policy status.
• Status of design plan for library and recreation center.
• Doggie Dash moved to May 19th
• Asked for status of Annexation Plan.
Councilmember Carpenter
• Next agenda add liaison assignments.
• Next agenda discuss location of library and recreation center.
• Attended Planning and Zoning Commission will report on vote when item
comes before the Council.
#8 Items by Mayor
■ The seniors need a new hot water heater and stove top at the Community
Center. They don't have enough hot water and asked staff to take care of
purchase of new equipment.
#9 ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Baldwin closed the meeting at 11:05 p.m
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