01-08-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 8, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the City Council of the City Schertz, Texas, on January 8,2008,
at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4,
Schertz, Texas. The following members present, to-wit:
Mayor Hal Baldwin
Council Member David Scagliola
Council Member Tony Wilenchik
Mayor Pro Tern John Trayhan
Council Member Jim Fowler
Council Member Michael Carpenter
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Attorney Michael Spain
Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Council Member Carpenter gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the
Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Ms. Frances Rushing, President Schertz Chamber of Commerce who gave
announcements on the Chamber's upcoming events.
. Mr. Christopher Coronado, Schertz Youth Committee who announced the upcoming
Youth Town Hall Meeting and invited the City Council to attend.
. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1001 Elbel #411 who congratulated the street department on
keeping the roads repaired and spoke on the new Library and School Bond issues.
1. Items by Council
General Announcements
Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan
. Will be attending the Schertz Housing Authority Meeting on Monday 14th January
6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Fowler
. Glad to be back and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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Councilmember Scagliola
· Also glad to be back wished everyone a Happy New Year
Councilmember Wilenchik
· Attend a recent Doggy Day meeting and it has been set for May 31 st.
. Attended AACOG meeting on Tuesday 8th January
· Attended Commissioners Court Meeting and mentioned some upcoming changes.
Councilmember Carpenter
· Attended the Library Board meeting Monday ih January and will be attending the
upcoming Wednesday, 9th January P&Z meeting.
· He will be out of the State on Tuesday 221ld January and will not be in attendance at
the Council Meeting.
2. Items by Mayor
· Mayor Baldwin read a letter sent by Lockheed Martin informing Council they are in the
process of re-competing all of the contracts they currently have and should they not get
those contracts that they will be informing approximately 230 employees of a reduction.
· Mayor Baldwin read a thank you letter from a citizen regarding the recent services of the
Schertz Fire Department.
INTRODUCTIONS: New city employees in the Police and Animal Control Department.
Brad Bailey Media Relations introduced and read short biographies on his two new employees
Leslye Hernandez and Amanda Davenport.
Chief Starr introduced and read short biographies on new Communication Officers Christine
Cosentino and Vicki Tackett, he also introduced and read biographies on new ACO Operators
Mary Pruette, Tina Presi and Timothy Ross.
PRESENTATIONS
· Mayor Baldwin read into record the categories for the Christmas Lighting Contest and
introduced Patti White Executive Administrative Assistant who showed a brief
PowerPoint on the finalist. Mayor Baldwin asked all finalists in the audience to stand
and be recognized. The following were given awards:
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
3657 Diamond Falls - Alexander Family
6407 Pfeil- Greenwood Family
509 Mitchell - Brummett Family
Mayor Baldwin presented the trophies.
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. Mayor Baldwin introduced Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced Mr.
Anthony Mills, TMRS who spoke regarding the changes in the TMRS Retirement
System answering questions from Council.
ACTION ITEMS
3.
APPOINTMENT OF THE
SECRET ARY - Consideration
Deputy City Secretary.
CITY SECRETARY AND DEPUTY CITY
and/or action appointing the City Secretary and the
Mayor Baldwin introduced Brenda Dennis as the new City Secretary for Schertz and also
thanked Mary Ybarra for her service in serving as Interim City Secretary. Mayor
Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro Tern Trayhan who moved seconded by Council Member
Wilenchik to appoint Brenda Dennis as City Secretary and Mary Ybarra as the Deputy
City Secretary. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. MINUTES: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the December 18,
2007 and December 20, 2007 City Council minutes.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Trayhan to approve the minutes of December 18, 2007 with the corrections and
the minutes of December 20,2007. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
5. 50TH Anniversary Committee - Update on the Committees upcoming events and
consideration and/or action on amending the 50th Anniversary Committee By-laws.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Chair Vallery Mallard who updated the Council on the recent
activities of the Committee. Ms. Mallard also asked that council reconsider the number
of quorum members. After considerable discussion, Mayor and Council asked that this
item be placed back on the 15th agenda for further discussion.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-R-OI - Consideration and/or action reappointing Mayor Hal
Baldwin to the Board of Directors of the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter
Rail District (Rail District).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro Tern Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Carpenter to reappoint Mayor Hal Baldwin to the Board of Directors of the
Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-R-03 - Consideration and/or action on approving a resolution
authorizing a Planning Services Agreement with Mitchell Planning Group, LLC.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced this
item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member
Carpenter who moved seconded by Council Member Fowler to approve Resolution No.
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08-R-03 authorizing a Planning Services Agreement with Mitchell Planning Group, LLC.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
8. ORDINANCE NO. 08-S-01 - Consideration and/or action on approval of final reading
of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) Ordinance 96-S-28, as
amended by granting a Specific Use Permit for 7.79 .:!:: acres ofland out of the Calvin B.
Abbott Survey Number 262, Abstract 18, Comal County, Texas authorizing a heavy
equipment sales and rental establishment as a new and unlisted use; providing an
effective date; and providing a repealing clause. (M. Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Interim Planning Manager who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Trayhan to approve
Ordinance No. 08-S-01 on final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
9. ORDINANCE NO. 08-S-02 - Consideration and/or action on approval of final reading
of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) Ordinance 96-S-28 by
amending Article XI (Platting), sections 32.3, 32.4, 32.9.2 and 32.9.3, Park and
Recreation areas; providing an effective date; and providing a repealing clause.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Interim Planning Manager who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Council Member Scagliola to approve
Ordinance No. 08-S-02 on final reading and provide information to the Council regarding
expenditure of parkland dedication funds. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
10. ORDINANCE NO. 08-A-03 - Consideration and/or action on approval of first reading
on an Ordinance regarding Annexation (Lookout Road).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Interim Planning Manager who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
Member Fowler who moved seconded by Council Member Carpenter to approve an
Ordinance No, 08-A-03 on first reading regarding Annexation of Lookout Road. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried
11. ORDINANCE NO. 08-8-04 - Consideration and/or action on approval first reading of
an Ordinance regarding Animal Control. (S. Starr)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Starr who introduced this item answering
questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who
moved seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Trayhan to approve an Ordinance No. 08-H-04 on
first reading regarding amending the Animal Control Ordinance. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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12. Sign Ordinance - Update on amending the City Of Schertz Sign Ordinance. (L. Truitt)
Mayor Baldwin introduced Mr. Leonard Truitt, Development Services Director who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mr. Truitt mentioned several
changes being proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He indicated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission will be discussing this at their up coming meetings of
January 9, 23, 2008 and will be bringing this back to City Council for first reading at the
meeting of February 19, 2008. No action taken.
13. Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
. General Announcements
Don Taylor, City Manager announced that the Kramer house is scheduled to be
moved Thursday, January 10th at 10:00 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
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