04-08-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 8, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April 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 David Harris
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
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
STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Council Member Fowler 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:
. Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber announced the following:
April 25, 2008 monthly Chamber Luncheon scheduled at noon at the Civic Center.
April 21, 2008 the Chamber will is hosting a "Meet the Candidate Forum"
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
Chamber is developing a "Leadership Program" which will be a nine month
program and at the end the Chamber will hold a graduation ceremony.
. Gail Douglas, Library Director announced that not only is it the City's 50th Year
Anniversary but also the Library will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary and during the
month of April the Library is giving out pencils to patrons. Ms. Douglas presented Council
with a pencil. Ms. Douglas also mentioned that Saturday the Library will be sponsoring a
book sale.
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Rd, mentioned that this Saturday, the Library will be hosting
a sidewalk book sale, which will be held at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Brockman also mentioned the
vandalism that occurred at the playscape. He stated he also was glad to see the two recycle
bins that were at the Library.
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Council Member Wilenchik arrived at 6:45 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan
. Mentioned he would be attending the April 10, 2008 TML Region VII meeting the city will
be hosting. He also mentioned he would be attending the April 14, 2008 Schertz Housing
Authority meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Council Member Fowler
. Mentioned that he and the Mayor recently helped sponsor the Plymouth Softball Team by
winning the tournament at Olympic Hills.
Council Member Scagliola
. Mentioned he took time this past Saturday to visit the Community Fine Arts network, they
sponsored a golf tournament at the Northcliff Golf Course.
Council Member Wilenchik
. Reminded everyone of upcoming TML Region VII meeting hosted by the City of Schertz.
Council Member Carpenter
. Mentioned he was unable to attend the Library Board meeting, but also mentioned that it is
the 30th Anniversary of the Library. Council Member Carpenter mentioned he would like
to see an item placed on a future agenda regarding adding a Parks & Recreation Foundation
Board, with a Council liaison. Discussion regarding the activity and practice of maintaining
Council liaisons to City boards, committees and commissions. Council concurred.
Items by Mayor
. Mentioned that they fielded a team for the Samuel Clemens high school girl's softball golf
tournament that was held in Universal City and sponsored by Bexar Waste. Members of
the team were himself, Michael Carpenter, Jim Fowler and a team ringer, the Mayors
Grandson. Mayor stated they won the tournament. Mayor stated that he would like to
reserve time at the end of the meeting to update the members regarding a recent meeting he
attended with the Appraisal District regarding Section 11 housing information.
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION ITEMS
. Presentation and Discussion: Consider a request from the Schertz Youth Soccer Alliance.
(G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks & Recreation Director George Logan who introduced
this item. Mr. Logan stated that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed this
proposal and unanimously passed this to take to the City Council for consideration. Mr.
Logan introduced Abe Parazo, President of the Lions Futball Club who then gave a brief
PowerPoint presentation answering questions from Council. The Lions Futball team
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presented the Council with a t-shirt as a token of their appreciation. Mr. Parazo introduced
Ed Kenny, President of SA YSA T who came forward further addressing the Council
regarding their desire of this proposal. Mayor Baldwin recognized David Brinkman,
Member of the Lions Futball club who also came forward speaking on the need for more
fields.
Mayor Baldwin called for a briefrecess at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Baldwin called the meeting
back to order at 7:45 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 1, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve the minutes of April 1, 2008 with correction noted. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Bid Award 08-PK-IO-A-02 - Consideration and/or action awarding a bid to YMCA of
Greater San Antonio for a Swimming Pool Management Agreement. (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks & Recreation Director George Logan who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Mr. Logan stated that upon recommendations
from legal, he would like to bring this item back to Council at their next meeting. No
action taken.
3. Ordinance No. 08-T-17 - Consideration and/or action regarding approval of final reading of
an ordinance regarding budget adjustments. Final Reading (D. Harris)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. Council Member Wilenchik expressed his concern
whether or not this ordinance violates the sprit and intent of the City Charter. Council
Member Scagliola also expressed his concerns.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 08- T -17 final reading. The vote was 3-2-0 with
Council Members Scagliola and Wilenchik voting no. Motion Carried
4. Ordinance No. 08-D-18 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance amending
Section 86-115 of the Schertz Code of Ordinances revising maximum limits on specific
streets and providing a repealing clause. (Baptist Health Drive) First Reading (8. Todd)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant Police Chief Beverly Todd 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-D-18
first reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL
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5. Ordinance No. 08-M-19 - ZC2008-003 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration
and/or action on approval of first reading of an ordinance to change a street name for a
portion of Ware-Seguin Road. First Reading (T. Rhodes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Planning and Zoning Director who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing, as no one spoke; Mayor Baldwin closed the
public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro-Tem Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-M-19 first reading. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
6. Ordinance No. 08-S-20 - SUP2008-001 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration
and/or action on approval of first reading of an ordinance for a Specific Use Permit to allow
for residential uses on Lots 27-45, Block 3 - the future Schertz Forest Subdivision. First
Reading (T. Rhodes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Thomas Rhodes, Planning and Zoning Director who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Brockman, 1000 Elbel
Road, who addressed Council regarding sidewalks, as no one else spoke; Mayor Baldwin
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-20 first reading. Vote was 4-1-0 with
Council Member Fowler voting no. Motion Carried
7. Ordinance No. 08-H-16 - Conduct a Public hearing and consideration and/or action on
approving an Ordinance of the City of Schertz, Texas providing that the Code of Ordinances,
for the City of Schertz, Texas, Chapter 54, Nuisances, be amended by deleting Chapter 54,
Nuisances and replacing same with a revised Chapter 54, Nuisances; providing a penalty
clause; providing servability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective
date. First Reading (L. Truitt)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Director of Development Services Leonard Truitt who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Council Members discussed the
following:
Define Recreation Vehicle/RV/Motor Home - Restrict Class (identify)
define Class
Discussed junk vehicles, eliminate cover, include screen definitions
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Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Brockman, 1001 Elbel who
expressed his concerns regarding junk vehicles, prohibit parking RV's , as no one else
spoke; Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Wilenchik who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro-Tern Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-H-16 first reading with the following
changes: to include definitions of a Recreation/Motor Vehicle (defining class), changing
paragraph 54 34 C by placing a period after fence and deleting the next two sentences
regarding covers. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS - ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER TAYLOR AND STAFF
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who reminded everyone of April
10,2008 TML Region VII dinner which starts at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Baldwin stated that he, the City Manager and George Antuna recently attended the
Appraisal District's review of the housing project on FM 3009, the Review Board turned down
their request for Section 11 housing and briefly went over details. Mayor stated that Mayors and
Councils within the area need to lobby in Austin regarding the details of who will pay the
remaining amounts of the rents. Legislation seems to keep imposing more unfunded mandates on
cities.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the Regular Session into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.071 Litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property and
Section 551.074 - Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline or dismissal of the City Engineer.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened the Regular Session out of Executive Session at 9:19 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
8. Take any action deemed necessary as a result ofthe Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve the sale and purchase contract for the acquisition of one (1)
lot in the Live Oak Hills Subdivision, at a cost of $3,000 with: Lynda Kathryn Frith. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor BaldW;.z Zting at 9:21 p.m.
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