02-19-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
February 19, 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 City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Assistance City Manager John Bierschwale
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:
. Principal Knox and Ms. Randenski 5th Grade Teacher and students at Wilder Intermediate
School, who gave a brief presentation regarding Project Lemonade.
. Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber Commerce President who announced upcoming
Chamber events.
. Ronald Scholl, 1300 Engel Rd, who spoke regarding the proposed Rolling Hills Ranch
zonmg.
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel #411 who spoke on State notification issues, a sign issue in
Ashley Oaks, and different light outages.
INTRODUCTIONS
. Introductions of new employees: (Police, Fire)
Fire Chief David Covington introduced and read short biographies on new employees
Brian Krask, Jason Ellis and gave them the Oath of Office.
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Police Chief Steve Starr introduced and read short biography on employee Michael
McGuire.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan
. None
Council Member Fowler
. None
Council Member Scagliola
. None
Council Member Wilenchik
. Attended the Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
. Announced that Pct. 1 County Commissioner Roger Baenziger's wife Marian died
Monday and passed on his prayers and condolences to the family.
. Received a letter from TML asking that he serve on the 2009 Legislative Session
Committee for Municipal Revenue.
Council Member Carpenter
. Request that Public Works check out the traffic control devices on Savannah Drive
that are out.
Items by Mayor
. ASA Commuter Rail District Board policies meeting Wednesday, February 20, 2008.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 12,2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve the minutes of February 12,2008 with a change noted on the
last page. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Tank Lettering Design - Consideration and/or action regarding approval for the
lettering for the new water tanks as well as information on price to add city logo. (S.
Willoughby)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director who introduced this
item answering questions from Council. It was the consensus of the Council opt for the
lettering that is on the tank on 135 to be consistent. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
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Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Council Member Fowler to use the same
lettering that is on the tank at 135. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
3. Ordinance No. 08-S-07 - Consideration and/or action on approval offmal reading of an
ordinance adopting a revised zoning map for the City of Schertz for all parcels located
within Bexar County. Final Approval (T. Rhodes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Interim City Planner who introduced this
item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern
Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council Member Carpenter to approve Ordinance No.
08-S-07 fmal reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Ordinance No. 08-F-OI0 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance revising
the rates for Bexar Waste. First Reading (1. Bierschwale)
Mayor Baldwin recognized John Bierschwale, Assistant City Manager who introduced
this item answering questions from CounciL Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan to approve
Ordinance No. 08-F-OI0 first reading and add a penalty clause as requested by staff.
First Reading Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
5. Resolution No. 08-R-09 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution amending
the Park Land Dedication rates. (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized George Logan, Parks and Recreation Director who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized
Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Council Member Scagliola to
approve resolution No. 08-R-09 amending the Park Land Dedication rates with
corrections noted. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
6. Contract with Polaris Library Systems - Consideration and/or action approving a
contract with Polaris Library Systems for Library Circulation Software. (M. Uhlhorn)
Mayor Baldwin introduced Melissa Uhlhorn, Library Manager who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan
who moved, seconded by Council Member Carpenter to approve a contract with Polaris
Library Systems. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL
7. Sign Standards Ordinance No. 08-S-011 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration
and/or action on approval of first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-S-
28 being the Unified Development Code (UDC) ofthe City by amending Article IX, Sign
Standards. First Reading (T. Rhodes)
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Mayor Baldwin introduced Thomas Rhodes, Interim City Planner who introduced this
item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and
recognized the following who spoke:
. Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President
. David Richmond, Planning and Zoning Chairman
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
. George Antuna, Economic Development Director
As no one else spoke, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing asking for comments
from Council. Council Members deliberated for quite some time on the issues of
electronic signs and temporary signs.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-011 first reading with the following changes:
Electronic Signs shall be as follows:
Electronic signs be permitted.
Electronic signs shall be monument only and shall have the same standards (area, height,
etc.) as other monument signs
Electronic signs shall be the only on-premise freestanding sign permitted.
Temporary signs should be amended to permit no more than two (2) temporary signs for any
single business at a time.
Mayor and Council asked that staff republish the notice of public hearing for the ordinance
allowing business owners to have another opportunity to view the proposed ordinance, make
comments, and bring back to City Council for final approval at the March 11, 2008 meeting.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
8. Appointment/Reappointment to Boards and Commissions/Committees
Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/reappointments to Boards and
Commission/Committees.
. Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC)
. 50th Anniversary Committee
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro- Tern Trayhan to appoint Mary Spence, and William Bowers to the Transportation
Safety Advisory Commission. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Carpenter to appoint Maria Scagliola and Meghan Scagliola to the 50th
Anniversary Committee. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
PRESENTATION
. Presentation regarding Storm Water Management Plan from Givler Engineering. (D.
Givler)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr. David Givler, Givler Engineering who gave a brief
PowerPoint presentation on the Storm Water Management Plan answering questions from
Council.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. Ordinance No. 08-T-09 - Discussion and possible consideration and/or action on fmal
reading of Ordinance No. 08-T-09 on amending Ordinance No. 05-T-22 relating to the
tax abatement for MMIC Schertz MOB, LLC. (1. Jewell) Discussion and Final Reading
Mayor Baldwin recognized Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist who
introduced this item answering questions from CounciL Discussion only no action.
10. Ordinance 08-M-08 - Discussion and possible consideration and/or action on fmal
reading of Ordinance No. 08-M-08 on approving an ordinance concerning regulation of
graffiti in the City of Schertz. (L. Truitt) Discussion and Final Reading
Mayor Baldwin introduced Leonard Truitt, Development Services Director who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Discussion only no action.
11. General Announcements: Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
. City Manager Don Taylor stated that he would be out of the office starting
Wednesday through Friday and that David Harris would be available.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Section 551.072 - Deliberations about Real Property
Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property.
Council did not meet in Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
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