04-01-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Aprill, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April 1,
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 Carpenter gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags
ofthe United States and State of Texas.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Rd # 411, spoke regarding the recent Parks & Recreation
meeting and the need for more Port-o-Pots at the Soccer fields, and also spoke on City
Council Compensation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan
. None.
Council Member Fowler
. Spoke in regards to a request from the Schertz Youth Soccer Alliance. He stated that they
would be coming before Council to give a presentation for a possible mutual agreement.
Council Member Scagliola
. Stated he attended the recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and there was a great
turnout.
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. Stated on Friday he attended the first City sponsored Sweetheart Court meeting. Members
decided that the meetings would be held the second Monday ofthe month at 7:00 p.m.
. Stated on Saturday the BVY A kicked off the baseball season, which is off to a great start.
Very impressive turnout.
Council Member Wilenchik
. Reminded everyone of the upcoming April 10, 2008 TML Region VII Dinner/Meeting
sponsored by the City of Schertz which will be held at the Civic Center at 6:00 p.m., that
currently 83 attendees have signed up. He thanked everyone involved in making this a
great success to showcase the City of Schertz and that Major General Erwin "Erv" Lessel
III will be speaking about BRAC issues.
Council Member Carpenter
. None.
Items by Mayor
. Recognized and introduced County Commissioner Wolverton, who was in the audience
this evening.
PRESENTATION
. Recognition to Schertz EMS - Baptist Health System.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr. Matt Stone with the Baptist Health System who came
forward reading the award and presenting it to the members of the Schertz EMS.
Mayor and Council congratulated the team. Mayor Baldwin recognized EMS Director
Dudley Wait who came forward thanking Mr. Stone, Mayor and Council for the honor
of serving the citizens.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 18, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
. Tern Trayhan to approve the minutes of March 18, 2008 with corrections noted. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. 08-PW-lO-C-Ol Bid Award - Consideration and/or action awarding a bid to K. L. & J.
Construction Company, Inc, for Chelsea Road 16" water line in the amount of $601,650.95.
(S. Willoughby)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Public Works Director Sam Willoughby who introduced this
item answering questions from Council.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Wilenchik who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to award the bid to K. L. & J. Construction Company, Inc, in the amount
of $601,650.95 and approve the $150,000 from the 909-551900 account number to the
Chelsea Water Line Account 909-515900 to cover the additional costs. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
3. Resolution No 08-R-13 - Fairfield Inn Project Consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution requesting CPS Energy to fund an electrical infrastructure project from the CIED
fund. (G. Antuna/E. Matlock)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Director George Antuna who
introduced this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro-Tern Trayhan to approve Resolution No. 08-R-13 requesting CPS Energy to fund an
electrical infrastructure project from the CIED fund in the amount of $8993.11 with
corrections to the resolution as noted. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Resolution No. 08-R-14 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution lifting the
moratorium on electronic signs. (T. Rhodes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized. Planning & Zoning Manager Thomas Rhodes 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-14 lifting the moratorium on electronic
signs. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
5. Ordinance No. 08-S-11 - ZC-2008-001 Sign Standard - Discussion and consideration
and/or action regarding the recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission
regarding approval of Section 1 (L) of the revised Article IX, Sign Standards, of the UDC
relating to multi-tenant signage. (T. Rhodes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planning & Zoning Manager Thomas Rhodes who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro-Tern Trayhan to accept the recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission to
approve section I (L) of the revised Article IX, Sign Standards as recommended by the
Planning & Zoning Commission. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
6. Ordinance No. 08- T -17 - Consideration and/or action regarding approval of an Ordinance
regarding budget adjustments. First Reading (D. Harris/D.Taylor)
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. After considerable discussion, Mayor Baldwin
recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trayhan
to approve Ordinance No. 08- T -17 first reading with the change of adding language "an
amount not to exceed 1 % of the total budget of the City in a given fiscal year. The vote was
3-2-0 with Council Members Scagliola and Wilenchik voting no. Motion Carried
7. Budget Transfer to the FY 2007- 08 adopted budget - Discussion and possible action
regarding a budget adjustment/transfer to the FY 2007-08 adopted budget. (D. Harris)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro- Tem Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Fowler to authorize the City Manager to make budget adjustments and transfers to
the FY 2007-08 Budget as requested by City Staff. The 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.
. Dean Weirtz - Historical Preservation Committee
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved seconded by Council
Member Carpenter to appoint Dean Weirtz to the Historical Preservation Committee. The
vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS - ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER TAYLOR AND STAFF
There were none.
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the Regular Session into Executive Session at 7:35 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.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened the Regular Session out of Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
9. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
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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: Wilbur L. Bradford. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
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