10-30-2007
MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 30, 2007
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 30,2007, at
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 Scagliola, and Councilmembers Jim Fowler, John
Trayhan, Tony Wilenchik and Michael Carpenter. Also present were: City Manager Don
Taylor, Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale, City Attorney Michael Spain and
Interim City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
#1 CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
#2 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND STATE
OF TEXAS (Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state
under God, one and indivisible.)
Both pledges were recited.
Mayor Baldwin announced that Troop 512 Scout, Gavin Walters is present along with his
mother this evening. Gavin is working on his citizenship in the community merit badge.
#3 HEARING OF RESIDENTS.
Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce:
. Reminder that November sth, Chamber Mixer in the Schertz Community
Center, sponsored by the Chamber, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
. There will be a ribbon cutting, 4 p.m., November 9, 2007, for the Jodie Head
Lopez Law Firm on FM 78.
#4 Items by Council.
Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola
. The Schertz Humane Society Golf Tournament was Saturday. Mark McLiney,
sponsored the team of George Antuna, George Logan and Councilmember
Fowler.
. The Taste of Town event was first class, compliments to the Chamber and all
the participating businesses.
Councilrnernber Fowler:
. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting was held last night. Ms.
Floy Simmons was appointed to the board.
. The board is working with BVY A on an agreement on ball field usage.
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. As the City works on the UDC codification, we may want to make sure all
requirements are being met.
Councilrnernber Trayhan:
. Thanked Schertz EMS for providing flu shots.
. The church diocese in San Antonio is working on plans for John Paul II
School in the SelmalNew Braunfels area opening the fall of2009.
Councilrnernber Wilenchik:
. Attended the City's Sign Ordinance public meeting, Tuesday, October 30t\
and reported a good turnout, as well as good feedback on several issues.
Councilrnernber Carpenter:
. Referenced electrical lines along Schertz Parkway. He inquired if the lines had
fallen or what has happened?
#5 Items by Mayor
. Reported that he and Mr. Taylor accepted a proclamation that was read on the
floor of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C., by Congressman
Cuellar, Thursday, October 25th. The City was recognized for being selected
the "Best Place to Live in Texas" and 40th in the Nation.
#6 PROCLAMATION: Municipal Court Week-November 5-9, 2007
Ms. Patti Velez, Angela Green and Jacqueline Noyes, Municipal Court Support accepted
a proclamation read by Mayor Baldwin designating November 5-9, 2007 as Municipal
Court Week.
#7 PRESENA TION: Schertz Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Town
Winners.
Frances Rushing, Chamber President and Mayor Baldwin presented certificates to the
Taste of the Town Winners. Nine restaurants participated, and two of the nine
participants ranked "Best Overall" - aide Yorkshire Tea Shoppe and Texas Smokehouse
Bar-B-Que.
ACTION ITEMS:
#8 MINUTES: Approval of minutes, Regular Session Meeting October 23,
2007.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola, and seconded by Councilmember
Carpenter, to approve the minutes of the regular session meeting of October 23, 2007.
The motion carried 5-0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
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NA YES: None.
#9 Discussion and action on a resolution appointing eight members to the Board
of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Schertz, Texas. (M. Spain)
RESOLUTION NO. 07-R-47
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EIGHT MEMBERS TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER
TWO, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola, and seconded by Councilmember
Trayhan, to approve the resolution appointing eight members (George Antuna, John
Bierschwale, Michael Carpenter, C. A. Elder, Chris Price, Steve White, Tony Wilenchik
and Robert Cantu) to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of
Schertz, Texas. The motion carried 5-0 and the vote was as follows:
A YES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NA YES: None.
#10 Discussion and action on setting workshop date for amending the City
Charter. (M. Carpenter)
It was Council consensus to place this item on the November 13, 2007 Council meeting
agenda.
#11 Discussion and action on appointing members to the Schertz Economic
Development Corporation (ED C). (G. Autuna)
The motion was made by Councilmember Carpenter, and seconded by Councilmember
Trayhan, to appoint Roy Richards, Mark Roberts, Anthony Vaticalos, and James Jamison
to the Schertz Economic Development Corporation. The motion carried 5-0 and the vote
was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NA YES: None.
#12 Discussion and action on appointing members to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. (L. Truitt)
The motion was made by Councilmember Carpenter, and seconded by Councilmember
Trayhan, to appoint David Richmond, Gary Wallace and Cedric B. Edwards, Jr. to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried 5-0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Council members Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik, Carpenter
NA YES: None
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#13 Discussion and action on hierarchy of succession during temporary absence
of City Manager. (D. Taylor)
The motion was made by Councilmember Trayhan, and seconded by Councilmember
Carpenter, to approve Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale, Assistant City Manager
David Harris, EMS Director Dudley Wait and Finance Director Juan Santoya in that
order, to act as City Manager, in that order during the temporary absence of City
Manager. The motion carried 5-0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NA YES: None.
#14 Discussion and action on awarding bid for Street Improvement Project of
Dimrock and Woodland Oaks. (S. Willoughby)
Mr. Willoughby explained that two bids were received and after review, the Public
Works Department concurs with Don McCrary and Associates, Inc. to recommend
awarding the bid to Wagner Materials and Construction in bid amount of $701,791.60,
which includes the base bid and alternative bid of $4,000 for paint.
The motion was made by Councilmember Trayhan, and seconded by Council member
Fowler, to award the bid to Wagner Materials Construction in the amount of
$701,79l.60. The motion carried 5-0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NA YES: None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
#15 Discussion on Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail Station on FM 3009. (D.
Richmond).
Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail District (ASA) representatives presented a power
point presentation covering such issues as IH-35 congestion, freight movement and
safety. The presentation included an explanation of "what is a commuter rail", as well as
identifying existing commuter rails. Other items covered were corridor limits,
encompassed miles, projected passenger stations, Union Pacific (UP) through-freight
trains relocation, projected railroad R.O.W, membership cost of $49,500, full service cost
of $612M, passenger station map, proposed rail operations, benefits, direct economic
impact, regional impact, local impact, proposed funding strategy, capital and operating
costs, debt financing plan, creation of TIF, and what would be needed for local support.
City Council made comments and asked questions of AS A-Commuter Rail District
representatives, and thanked them for the presentation. After some discussion, Council
suggested placing the item on next week's agenda for action.
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#16 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government
Code, Sub-Section 551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
Council adjourned into executive session at 8:08 p.m.
The Mayor re-convened the meeting into regular session at 8:55 p.m.
#17 Action, if any on the subject of the above Executive Session.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Scagliola, and seconded by Councilmember
Fowler, to approve a 4% salary increase for the Interim City Secretary; until such time
that a City Secretary is hired. The motion carried 5-0 and the vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Trayhan, Wilenchik and Carpenter
NA YES: None.
#18 Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
. Mr. Bierschwale reminded everyone that the annual TML Dinner IS this
Friday, at 7:30 p.m. at Flemings in the Quarry Marketplace.
#19 ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
a, nterim City Secretary
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