02-26-2008
MINUTES
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
A Work Session was held by the Schertz City Council in the Municipal Complex Conference
Room at 5 :30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, on February 26, 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
Assistant City Manager David Harris City Secretary Brenda Dennis
WORK SESSION
. Work Session with City Council regarding Granicus, Inc. Software.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Baldwin called the Work Session to order at 5:33 p.m. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr.
Tom Spengler with Granicus, Inc., who gave a software demonstration showing the details of
video streaming, media manager, minute maker and other capabilities of this software answering
questions from Council and Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the Work Session at 6: 15 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
ST A TES AND ST ATE 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.
Council Member Fowler arrived at 6:40 p.m.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber of Commerce who provided updates
on the Chamber's upcoming events. Ms. Rushing thanked the Mayor and Council
Member Scagliola who attended the ribbon cutting today. Ms. Rushing also reminded
everyone of the Chamber luncheon scheduled for 11 :30 a.m. this Friday at the Civic
Center. Ms. Rushing mentioned an upcoming open house for Operation Homefront
Village which will be at 9:30 a.m. on March 18, 2008 in San Antonio.
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Ebel, who spoke regarding, P.I.D's, Section 11 housing, tree
planting and the upcoming Library ground breaking scheduled for February 29, 2008.
. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester Drive, who provided an update on the Schertz Seguin
Local Government Corporation.
. William Wilson, 104 Church Street, who spoke on concerns of sanitation problems
regarding the property due south from him. He mentioned that this has been an ongoing
problem and is unsure as to who owns the property but believes the city has gone out
several times to clean it up. He asked that Mayor, Council and staff look into this
property for the ownership.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
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Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan
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Council Member Fowler
. Announced he attended an open house Saturday at the new Randolph Brooks Federal
Credit Union on FM 1103.
. Announced that the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting was canceled last week
due to lack of quorum.
Council Member Scagliola
. Announced he attended the ribbon cutting today at Party Station on FM 3009.
. Announced that he also attended the open house Saturday at the new Randolph
Brooks Federal Credit Union.
. Announced that he had voted and reminded everyone to exercise their right and vote.
Council Member Wilenchik
. Attended the Commissioners Court meeting February 26, 2008 and one of the items
passed was the Sanitary Sewer Easement with Schertz.
. Mentioned that this evening the Council was given a software demonstration, one
item that came up was the need for staff to amend their retention schedule for keeping
the City Council meeting DVD's and asked that an item be placed on an agenda to do
so.
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Council Member Carpenter
. Thanked the Code Compliance department for allowing Council Members Scagliola
and Carpenter to ride with them during last Friday's inspections.
. Announced the upcoming February 29, 2008 Library Ground Breaking scheduled for
9:00 a.m.
. Thanked Ken Greenwald and Ramon Cook for their involvement in increasing water
right efforts and stating that the City of Schertz is the envy of other cities that are
dependent on the Edwards Aquifer.
Items by Mayor
. Thanked the Public Works department for addressing the handicap parking issue on
FM 78.
. Asked the Council if an item could be placed on the next agenda to consider a sister
city project with Riedisheim, France in honor of the City of Schertz 50th Anniversary
Celebration and that Mr. Dean Wiertz with the Historical Preservation Commission
will present the idea showing photos recently taken.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 19,2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve the minutes of February 19, 2008. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
2. Resolution No. R-08-10 - Consideration and/or action on approval of Resolution No.
R -08-10 to execute a Cable Television Franchise Management Services Agreement. (B.
Gildea)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Brad Gildea, Special Projects Coordinator who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Council asked that this item be brought
back for consideration with a budget amendment. No action taken on this item.
3. Ordinance No. 08- T -09 - Consideration and/or action on final reading of Ordinance
No. 08-T-09 on amending Ordinance No. 05-T-22 relating to the tax abatement for
MMIC Schertz MOB, LLC. Final Reading (J. Jewell)
Mayor recognized Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist who introduced this
item. Mr. Jewell stated that there had not been any changes to this item as presented last
week.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro-Tern Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-T-09 on final reading granting the tax
abatement with MMIC Schertz MOB, LLC. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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4. Ordinance 08-M-08 - Consideration and/or action on final reading of Ordinance No. 08-
M-08 on approving an ordinance concerning regulation of graffiti in the City of Schertz.
Final Reading (L. Truitt)
Mayor recognized Leonard Truitt, Development Services Director who introduced this
item. Mr. Truitt stated that there had not been any changes to this item as presented last
week.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 08-M-08 on final reading concerning
regulation of graffiti in the City of Schertz. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL
5. Ordinance No. 08-S-12 - ZC2008-021 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration
and/or action on approval of first reading of an ordinance for three (3) street name
changes; Lookout Road, Associate Drive and Enterprise A venue. First Reading (M.
Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin introduced Misty Nichols, Planner II who introduced this item answering
questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the
following who spoke:
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester Drive
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Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing asking for comments from Council. Council
Members discussed this item with staff answering questions. Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan
pointed out a correction in the ordinance and asked staff to correct this for final reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Wilenchik to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-12 on first reading with
cOlTection noted to the ordinance. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
6. Ordinance No. 08-S-13 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action on
approval of first reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code
(UDC) Ordinance 96-S-28, as amended by granting a Zoning of Single-Family
Residential-7 District (R-7) and General Business District (GB) for 194.56::1:: acre tract of
land generally located at the southeast corner of Froboese Road and Eckhardt Road being
2,900::1:: feet south of IH-35 on Eckhardt Road. First Reading (M. Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin introduced Misty Nichols, Planner II who introduced this item answering
questions from Council. Ms. Nichols introduced Donald Griffin, Developer of this
project who came forward further answering questions from Council. Mr. Griffin
expressed his desire to provide the city with a community swimming pool and pavilion
and is working with George Logan on parks and trails.
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Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke:
. Ronald Shod, 1300 Engel Road
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing asking for comments from Council. Mayor and
Council Members discussed this item in great detail expressing the following concerns:
. Width of Eckhardt Road and Froboese Road
. Drainage
. Flooding
. Number of dwelling units
. Community gathering center
. Concerns on the 86 foot right-of-way
. Staging detention pond
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro- Tem Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-13 first reading with cOlTection noted
to the ordinance. Vote was 4/1/0 with Council Member Wilenchik voting no. Motion
Carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Ordinance No. 08-F -10 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance revising
the rates for Bexar Waste. Discussion (1. Bierschwale)
Mayor Baldwin recognized John Bierschwale, Assistant City Manager who introduced
this item. He stated that no changes had been made since the last Council meeting. No
action taken.
8 Discussion on Ordinance approval process by Council - Discussion regarding the
approval process for adopting Ordinances by Council. (M. Carpenter)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who introduced this item. Mr.
Carpenter requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. He recognizes the
possibility that Council may consider discussion and final reading of an ordinance at
second reading. He stated that Council's current practice was to have three meetings on
an item. He believes it would be possible to have a first reading and at the next council
meeting have discussion and approval of final reading. Mr. Carpenter stated that if
Council did not want to approve an item at that time, Council would then have the option
to move the item to the next Council meeting for final approval.
Council Members discussed this process in detail and asked that staff bring an item for
action to their next meeting.
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9. General Announcements: Items by City Manager Taylor and Staff
· City Manager Don Taylor announced the following reorganizations in the City
that have recently been done:
· Leonard Truitt had been moved out of the Planning and Zoning, BOA
Department and that Thomas Rhodes and Misty Nichols would be handling
this department reporting directly to Assistant City Manager David Harris.
· Brad Gildea had taken over the IT and GIS Departments
· George Logan had taken over the Parks and Recreation Department
· Gail Douglas will stay in the Library Department and take on grant writing for
the City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called Under Section 551.071 and 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding
pending and/or contemplated litigation and deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange,
sale, lease, or value of real property.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the Regular Session into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened the Regular Session out of Executive Session at 9: 10 p.m.
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Council Member Wilenchik left the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
10. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve the sale and purchase contracts for the acquisition of four
lots in the Live Oak Hills Subdivision, each at a cost of $3,000 with: William and
Darlene Goff, Robert Stein, Oscar Gonzales and Richard and Rose Marie Smalley. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve a full and final release settlement agreement in the Schwab
Road condemnation case (Schertz v. Susan Seekatz and Adeliheid Reeh, each
individually and as Co-Executors of the Estate of Alice Schaefer), including payment of
$375,000, agreement to maintain "Old Schwab Road" for a period of not less than ten
years, and agreement by the City Manager not to recommend abandonment of such road
during such period, in exchange for dismissal of the lawsuit, and complete release by all
parties of claims under or relating to the lawsuit. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned e meeting at 9: 12 p.m.
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