08-14-2007-Regular Session
MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
August 14, 2007
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 14, 2007,
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 Fowler, John Trayhan, Tony
Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Also present were City Manager Don Taylor,
Assistant City Managers John Bierschwale and David Harris, 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 HEARING OF RESIDENTS.
Frances Rushine:. Schertz Chamber President announced that the Chamber officially has
over 150 in membership and is pushing for 250; and that the Chamber is starting an
Ambassador Program; She also announced that the Chamber has become a member of
the Northeast Partnership. Ms. Rushing reminded everyone of Congressman Cuellar
reception, August 31 st at 10:30 a.m. with the Chambers monthly luncheon immediately
following, with a program featuring South Texas Women in Business.
Nolan A. Martinez. 6108 Port Chester (Scenic Hills Subdivision) brought to Councils
attention a problem with Pulte Home Builder regarding bowing of a fence, and his in-
depth account of trying to resolve the problem, which resulted basically in getting the run
around from Pulte Home Builder. He had several accounts of conversation with Pulte
Home representatives as well as dialogue with subdivision HOA.
ACTION ITEMS:
#4 APPROVAL: Approve minutes of Regular Session of July 24, 2007.
Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve
minutes of Regular Session July 24, 2007. Before a vote was called Councilmember
Carpenter made correction to item #11, regarding his statement. Councilmember Trayhan
amended the motion, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to include correction as
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rephrased by Councilmember Carpenter. The motion carried 5 to 0 and the vote was as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NA YES: None.
#5 APPOINTMENTS: Discussion and action to appoint members to the Schertz
Economic Development Corporation. (G. Antuna)
Councilmember Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to
appoint Steve White to the Schertz Economic Development Corporation. The motion
carried 5 to 0 and the vote was as follows:
A YES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NA YES: None.
#6 APPOINTMENTS: Discussion and action to appoint members of the
Schertz Youth Commission. (J. Jewell)
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist introduced nine applicants interested in
serving on the Commission. Some of these applicants are new and some are returning
members. Council thanked them all for their interest and willingness to serve.
Councilmember Fowler made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to
appoint the nine applicants to the Schertz Youth Commission. The motion carried 5 to 0
and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NA YES: None.
#7 Discussion and action on the bid award for the Mid Cities Drainage and
Road Improvement project. (S. Willoughby).
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director reported that after review of bids received for
the Mid Cities area project, Public Works concurs with Ford Engineering, Inc.
recommendation of awarding V.K. Knowlton Construction and Utilities, Ltd the contract
in the amount of$2,382.357.09 and the alternative bid for the use of20" flexible base.
Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to award
bid to V.K. Knowlton Construction and Utilities, Ltd. in the amount of $2,382,357 and
the alternative bid for the use of the 20" flexible base. The motion carried 5 to 0 and the
vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NA YES: None.
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DISCUSION ITEMS:
#8 Discussion on proposed plan to petition the City of San Antonio and City of
Cibolo for release of extraterritorial jurisdiction. (Thomas Rhodes)
Thomas Rhodes, Interim Planning Manager explained in detail the joint proposal to
petition the City of San Antonio the release of approximately 3,500 acres from the San
Antonio ETJ. The area is bounded on the north by Lower Seguin Road, and the existing
city limits of Schertz, by FM1518, the current city limits of Schertz on the west, by IH-I0
on the south, and by the centerline of Cibolo Creek on the east. Mr. Rhodes introduced
the proposed Service Plans for the ET J release area and went over those plans that
include; the Land Use Plan, which covered the use of Parks/Open Space, Commercial
and Residential. The Transportation (Thoroughfare) Plan, which included the proposed
120' ROW, proposed 86' ROWand proposed 60' ROW., and the Utility Plan that covers
the streets and water lines.
Michael Dahle. 9120 E. FM 1518 addressed Council and said that on August 24,2007 in
the Schertz Civic Center Annex a meeting will held to discuss supporting the effort, just
explained by Mr. Rhodes. A letter will be sent to all property owners in the area
informing them ofthis meeting. For those property owners that live in the area, and have
always considered themselves residents of the City, will be glad that this effort becomes
fact and not the hope.
#9 Update on Business Development Seminar. (J. Jewell)
Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist gave an update on the Business
Development Seminar for small businesses scheduled for October 3, 10 and 17, 2007.
Enrollment is limited to 20 per class and classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. on those dates.
David Baenziger from the UTSA small business development center will be heading up
the pilot program as well as the instructor. The classes will focus on small business
development. The small business environment survey was sent out today to 150-selected
businesses in the city; will wait for responses and develop an analysis of these responses.
#10 Discussion and action to award bid for 2007-2008 Group Medical, Life, EAP
and Ancillary Benefits. (Scott Barnard)
City Manager Taylor stated that staff is recommending to award bid to Humana and
added that it's basically the same package that the city currently has. The Alternate
Humana plan for HMO is Plan 75, Opt. 1 and the Alternate Humana PPO Traditional
Plan 5.
Councilmember Trayhan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter to
award bid to Humana for HMO Plan 75 Opt. 1, and Humana PPO Traditional Plan 5. The
motion carried 5 to 0 and the vote was as follows:
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AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter.
NA YES: None.
Council took a short recess at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
#11 Budget Workshop
David Harris, Assistant City Manager went over the budget revenue expenditures and
covered approximately 3/4 of the departments. He clarified issues on additional
personnel, as well as increases to line items for various departments.
#12 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
General Announcements
· Had no comment.
#13 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Fowler
· Had no comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Scagliola
· Reported that he spoke at the Scenic Hills Subdivision HOA meeting.
Councilmember Trayhan
· Asked that he would like to compare numbers of the current Municipal Courts
monthly report with last year (2006) numbers. Could these reports be provided?
Councilmember Wilenchik
· Had no comment.
Councilmember Carpenter
· Referenced the problem conveyed by resident this evening regarding a fence
and a local homebuilder. Didn't the city just give the same homebuilder $8,000
for improvements to fence.
#14 Items by Mayor
· Had no comment.
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#15 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Mar b a, uty City Secretary
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