07-10-2007-RegularMINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 10, 2007
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 10, 2007at 6:30
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 Tern David L. Scagliola, Councilmembers Jim Fowler, John Trayhan, Tony
Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Also present were City Manager Don Taylor,
Assistant City Manager David Harris, Special Projects Coordinator, Brad Gildea, Deputy
City Secretary Mary Ybarra and City Attorney Michael Spain.
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
#2 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND STATE
OF TEXAS
Both pledges were recited.
#3 PRESENTATION: CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR THE
DOGGIE DASH.
Councilmember Wilenchik reported that this year's 5K run had approximately 300
participates and raised $10,000. After expenses the event cleared $7,200. The event had
approximately 40 sponsors who were asked to attend this evening. However, not all were
able to attend. Each sponsor will be presented with a T -shirt and plaque of appreciation.
Lisa Connolly, Humane Society President, and Valerie Wilenchik presented plaques of
appreciation to the following sponsors that were present:
City of Garden Ridge
American Bank of Texas
The Olde Yorkshire Tea Shoppe
Michael and Betty Spain
Fulbright and Jaworski
City of Schertz
#4 PRESENTATION: By Chris Weimer, Eagle Scout candidate, establishing
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for his project.
Glen Outlaw, Interim Fire Chief, introduced Chris Weimer. Chief Outlaw said that Chris
worked closely with former Fire Chief Friesenhahn and City Attorney Michael Spain to
make sure all legal issues were addressed. The Chief added that, after a long process to
make sure all issues were sorted out, it's time to move forward. He pointed out that the
program is intended to train citizen volunteers to assist in times of emergency.
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Chris Weimer, Eagle Scout candidate, explained the project he is undertaking to establish
the CERT. He provided a slide presentation that covered in detail what CERT is, why we
need it, how we benefit, the program concept and objectives, and what is needed from the
City.
Council commended Chris Weimer on an excellent presentation and great project
undertaking.
95 PRESENTATION: An update from Kell Munoz, Architects on the Library and
Recreation Center Projects.
Goef Edwards and Ronnie Biediger, Kell Munoz Architects, presented a slide
presentation of the preliminary design of the new 30,000 sq. ft. City Library and future
Recreation Center. The library design was developed with input from several public
meetings and from working closely with Library Board members. The presentation
detailed children/adult reading areas, public meeting and technology areas for children
and adults, courtyard areas, etc. The project is on schedule and within budget and
estimated to take up to 12 months to complete.
After some discussion, it was Council consensus to have Kell Munoz Architects make the
same presentation to the Schertz Library Board members and have the Board make a
recommendation to Council before Council makes any recommendation on the design.
Council commended Kell Munoz Architects on their presentation and good work on the
library project.
#6 HEARING OF RESIDENTS.
Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber President, reported preliminary numbers for the 4th
of July Jubilee. The event brought in $31,590.00, with additional funding from the City
of $13, 472.00. Expenses came in at $41, 227.04, which means the event cleared
$3,835.57. For a two -day event, and considering weather conditions, the event did well.
Upcoming ribbon cuttings: Anthony and Gloria Wright office going in at the HEB area,
and IBC Bank also going in at the HEB. Choice Staffing from Alamo Heights has joined
the Chamber and will have a ribbon cutting very soon. The Chamber luncheon meeting is
July 27th; Jeff Jewell will make a presentation on a business retention program. Ms.
Rushing thanked Robert Brockman and Mayor Pro -tem Scagliola for attending the ribbon
cutting on Saturday. The Chamber membership is at 142 members and well on target to
reach 200 members by the end of the year. The Chamber coin is scheduled to arrive by
this time next week.
Ramon Cook, 913 Dimrock, reported that after a recent doctor's appointment he is
happy to report his throat cancer is gone. With this good news, he will able to continue
his service the City if they will have him.
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel inquired on the location of Lions Field. He also asked if
construction of Schertz Parkway is a go, and would it be possible to place a sign at the
future home of the City Library?
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ACTION ITEMS:
47 Approve Regular Session minutes of June 5, 2007.
Councilmember Wilenchik made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to
approve the minutes of June 5, 2007. Before a vote was taken, some typographical errors
were mentioned and noted. These corrections will be made. A vote was called and the
motion carried 5 -0 as follows:
AYES: Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, Trayhan, Wilenchik and
Carpenter.
NAYES: None.
#8 Discussion and action regarding a revised agreement for Planning
Department services from Mitchell Planning Group. (D. Harris)
David Harris, Assistant City Manager, informed Council that the agreement in Council's
packet with Mitchell Planning is revised from the original agreement that was introduced
to Council several meetings ago. The agreement provides for a planner to assist the
Planning Department. The fiscal impact has been budgeted.
Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, to
approve the agreement for Planning Department services from Mitchell Planning Group.
The motion carried 5 -0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, Trayhan, Wilenchik and
Carpenter.
NAYES: None.
#9 Discussion and action on EMS write -offs. (D. Harris)
Dudley Wait, EMS Director reported no changes since last meeting.
Councilmember Fowler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan, to
approve EMS write -offs in the amount of $1,073,904.72. The motion carried 5 -0 and the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, Trayhan, Wilenchik and
Carpenter.
NAYES: None.
#10 Discussion and action on approving Emergency Service District in Comal
County. (D. Wait)
Dudley Wait, EMS Director, provided an account of the area that is within the boundaries
of Emergency Service District (ESD), and the territory not included in the ESD. He gave
specifics, which led to the forming of Comal County ESD #7 that include areas within the
Schertz ETJ. Including this area would ensure proper funding of emergency response to
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the area until it's annexed by the City of Schertz. By law, City Council must give consent
to include the City's ETJ in the forming of the Comal County ESD #7. A map was
provided indicating the area that would be included in the ESD #7.
Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola, to
approve the request from Comal County to include the areas of Schertz ETJ in the
proposed boundaries of Comal County ESD #7. The motion carried 5 -0 and the vote was
as follows:
AYES: Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, Trayhan, Wilenchik and
Carpenter.
NAYES: None.
#11 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government Code,
Sub - section 551.087- Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations.
An Executive Session was held from 7:45 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
#12 Action, if any, on the subject of the above Executive Session.
Councilmember Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan, to
approve that we require all parties to the agreement (development agreement pertaining
to property adjacent to Look Out Road and Enterprise Park) to sign and fund per the
agreement by July 20th. If all parties do not comply, we will move forward with parties
willing to comply. The motion carried 5 -0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, Trayhan, Wilenchik and
Carpenter.
NAYES: None.
#13 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
General Announcements
■ Had no comments.
#14 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Fowler
■ Had no comments.
Mayor Pro -tem Scagliola
• Asked that Council consider possibly canceling the meeting of August 7t ", in
order to participate in National Night Out.
• TSAC meeting of July 12th will be held at Public Works Conference Room.
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Councilmember Trayhan
■ Thanked everyone that worked so hard to put on the 4th of July Jubilee.
Councilmember Wilenchik
■ Attended Commissioner's Court meeting and gave an account of items
discussed.
Councilmember Carpenter
■ Suggested having a light agenda on August 7` ", (National Night Out), so
Council may attend events planned throughout the community. If canceling is
not an option, maybe Council could open the meeting, recess, and go out into
the community and return to finish up the meeting. It was Council consensus to
place the item for discussion at the next Council meeting.
#15 Items by Mayor
• He is reminding those who sent in RSVPs to the meeting at the Holiday Inn in
Selma at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday to attend.
• Northeast Partnership meeting (Thursday) will be held at the Universal City
Golf Course.
#16 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
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David L. Scagliold Mayor Pro Tern
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Depufy Cit Sretary, City of Schertz
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