01-29-2008
MINUTES
JOINT WORKESSION
AND
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 29, 2008
A Joint Worksession was held by the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission at
5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Conference Room and a Regular Meeting was held
by the City Council of the City Schertz, Texas, on January 29, 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
City Attorney Michael Spain
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tern John Trayhan
Council Member Jim Fowler
Council Member Michael Carpenter
David Richmond, Chairman
Commissioner Robert Tutschke
Commissioner Gary Wallace
Commissioner Ken Greenwald
PLANNING AND ZONING
Ernie Evans, Vice Chaiman
Commissioner William Sommers
Commissioner Cedrick Edwards
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Assistance City Manager David Harris City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Thomas Rhodes, Planning Manager
WORKSESSION
. Presentation and brief discussion by Mitchell Planning Group regarding the revised
Unified Development Code Presentation and Discussion (T. Rhodes)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Baldwin and Chairman Richmond called the joint meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor
Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Planning Manager who introduced this item with a
PowerPoint presentation answering questions from both the City Council and the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned the Joint Worksession at 6:25 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Baldwin called the regular meeting to order at 6:33 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. They are as follows:
Luncheon Recap, Chamber Luncheon will be Feb 29 (leap year), 11 :30, at the Civic
Center with Life/business coach Penny Powers as featured speaker.
Thanks to Jim Wolverton for serving as featured speaker at Jan 25 Chamber Luncheon,
Sam Clemens DECA president spoke regarding district and state competition; Chamber
board presented $250 to help club get to Corpus state competition; Dixie Bane donated
$54 from SO/50 drawing, Leslye Hernandez donated, and Melvin Golla/Schertz Bank and
Trust donated $750; club took home $1100 from Friday's luncheon.
Trailriders Stew Lunch: Greater Randolph Area Trailriders and Kerr Country
Trailriders will arrive between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday at Pickrell Park, where
Schertz Bank and Trust, City of Schertz and Schertz Chamber will serve stew them prior
to their final leg into San Antonio for the annual stock show and rodeo; Still need
volunteers to help prepare the stew and to help keep an eye on and stir the stew through
the night. Stew prep begins Wednesday afternoon at 4-5 p.m., and Melvin Golla and
Company will be feeding the volunteers.
Ribbon Cuttings: Ambassador Chair is working with several new businesses to plan
ribbon cuttings for the first and second week of February. Will send out e-mail
announcements beginning a week from the dates, so please keep an eye out for our notes
February 14: Valentines Day - Don't forget chamber member businesses including Bud
and Bloom, HEB, Wal-Mart, and Sams have beautiful flowers, plants and gifts for your
sweethearts.
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March 14: Annual Business Appreciation Dinner/Gala - Casino Night - will be held at
the Schertz Civic Center. Invitations will go out the 2nd week of February, so watch
your mailbox for your invitation.
. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel #411 who spoke on the recent water main break on
Schertz Parkway and other issues related to the city.
. Mr. David Richmond, 2921 Bent Tree Drive who spoke in favor of Agenda Item 6,
Electronic sign ninety-day moratorium.
. Mr. Mark Roberts, 4300 Spanish Oak who also spoke on Agenda Item 6, Electronic sign
ninety-day moratorium.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan
. None
Council Member Fowler
. Attended the recent Schertz Youth Commission Town Hall meeting, the Monday
January 28, Parks & Recreation meeting and mentioned the activities being planned.
Council Member Scagliola
. Attended last Friday's Chamber Luncheon as well as the Schertz Youth Commission
Town Hall meeting.
Council Member Wilenchik
. Attended the recent Board of Adjustment meeting Monday, January 28, and would be
attending the January 30' AACOG Advisory Committee meeting.
. Council Member Wilenchik announced that Mr. Ralph Barnett had passed away and
recognized his service and achievements for the City of Schertz.
Council Member Carpenter
. Attended a recent press conference for the San Antonio Metropolitan Youth Soccer
Association in which they announced upcoming events planned in March.
Items by Mayor
. None
PRESENT A TION
. 50th Anniversary Committee to Honor Past Leaders of Schertz (presenter Brad
Bailey)
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Brad Bailey, Media Relations who came forward introducing
this item. Mr. Bailey introduced and recognized the Chair of the 50th Anniversary
Committee Vallery Mallard, who updated the Council stating that as mentioned every
month the Committee would be hosting an event in celebration of the upcoming Schertz
50th Anniversary and stated that the Committee will be honoring this evening former
Mayors, Council Members and family members with a commemorative wall plaque with
each of their names listed.
Mayor Baldwin recognized each honored quest in the audience and had them stand.
Mayor Baldwin stated that before the unveiling of the plaque he wanted to recognize an
outstanding Citizen.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr. Ramon Cook for his many years of dedicated service to
the City of Schertz and the community presenting him with a trophy for his services.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting for a brief recess at 7:05 p.m. and asked if
everyone would join them in the Foyer for the unveiling of the commemorative plaque
followed by refreshments.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 22,2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Trayhan to approve the minutes of January 22, 2008 with corrections. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Ordinance No. 08-D-05 - Consideration and/or action approving final reading of
Ordinance No. 08-D-05 amending Section 86-115 of the Schertz Code of Ordinances
revising maximum speed limits on specific streets and providing a repealing clause.
Final Reading (S. Starr)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Star who introduced this item answenng
questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve final reading of Ordinance No. 08-D-05. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
3. Ordinance No. 08-S-06 - SUP 2007-010 - Consideration and/or action approving final
reading of Ordinance No. 08-S-06 for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Lots 35 and 36,
Block 1 of the Nell Deane Subdivision. The proposed commercial lot is within the Air
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Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). The 3.1 + acre tract is zoned General
Business - 2 (GB2). The tract is situated out of the Genobera Malpaz Survey No. 67
Abstract No. 221, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas. The property is located
approximately 412 feet east of the intersection ofFM 1518 on Nell Deane Street. Final
Reading (M. Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Misty Nichols, Planner II who introduced this item answering
questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved seconded by Council
Member Carpenter to approve final reading of Ordinance No. 08-S-06. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Interlocal Agreement for Detention Services with City of San Antonio -
Consideration and/or action approving an Interlocal Agreement for Detention Services.
(S. Starr).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Star who introduced this item answering
questions from Council. Council requested this item be withdrawn from this agenda and
moved to the February 5,2008 agenda to identify the funding line item.
5. Ordinance No. 08-H-04 - Consideration and/or action on approval of final reading of an
Ordinance regarding Animal Control. (S. Starr) Final Reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Star who introduced this item answenng
questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Po Tem Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Carpenter to approve final reading of Ordinance No. 08-H-04 with changes.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
6. Resolution No. 08-R-07 - Consideration and/or action on approval of a Resolution
establishing a temporary ninety-day Moratorium for electronic signs. (M. Carpenter/L.
Truitt)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Leonard Truitt Director of Development Services who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized
David Richmond Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission who came forward
further expressing the desire of the Commission to approve this item while the Sign
Ordinance is being reviewed. Members of Council discussed the possibility of a forty-
five day Moratorium instead of a ninety-day.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro Tern Trayhanwho moved seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 08-R-07 establishing a temporary ninety-
day moratorium. The vote was 3/2/0 with Council Members Trayhan, Scagliola, and
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Fowler voting aye and Council Members Carpenter and Wilenchik voting nay. Motion
Carried
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
7. AppointmentlReappointment to Boards and Commissions/Committees - Consider
approval regarding appointments/reappointments to Boards and
Commission/Committees.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Trayhan to appoint Mr. John Correu, and Mr. Larry Brenner to the Historical
Preservation Committee. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. General Announcements: Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
. Mr. Taylor was absent - Assistant City Manager Bierschwale stated he had no
announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the m
ATTEST:
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da Dennis, TRMC, CMC CIty Secretary
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