05-06-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 6,
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
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
of the United States and State of Texas.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Ms. Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber announced the following:
Thursday, May 8: 5:00 -7:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting and Mixer Big Pappa's Pizza, 1420
Schertz Parkway - Beer /Pizza (while supplies last)
Thursday, May 15: 10:00 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting at Tater Tot's Children's Resale Shop,
17323 IH -35 #105 Schertz, TX.
Thursday, May 15: 2:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting at DOCUmation, 231 East Rhapsody, San
Antonio, TX
Friday, May 16: 10:00 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting at Hogan Homes, 3305 Orth Ave. Whisper
Meadows Subdivision, Cibolo, TX.
May 30 - Chamber Monthly Lunch 11 :30 a.m. Civic Center, James Shriver Scholarship
Winners honored.
. Mr. Emery Kelley, 2539 Chasefield spoke regarding Youth Soccer Alliance.
. Mr. Carl Douglas, 2550 Woodland Village, spoke on Council Compensation.
. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, spoke on the Fire Hydrants that were painted black and
on the float trailer for the Sweetheart Court.
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PRESENTATION
. Presentation and update on the Recreation Center by Kell Munoz Architects (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks & Recreation Director George Logan who introduced
this item and introduced Mr. Jeff Edwards who gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the
Recreation Center answering questions from Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan
. Would be attending the May 12, 2008 Schertz Housing Authority Meeting.
Council Member Fowler
. Mentioned he attended the recent Relay for Life event and congratulated everyone for their
outstanding work and participation.
Council Member Scagliola
. Mentioned he also attended the recent Relay for Life event and congratulated the City of
Schertz team for all their efforts.
Council Member Wilenchik
. Mentioned he attended a TML Conference on Taxation and Municipal Revenue last week,
there were many items of interest. He forwarded all items to the Mayor for review.
Council Member Carpenter
. Mentioned he attended the Planning & Zoning meeting last week. He also mentioned that
he would be attending the Education Foundation meeting on May 7,2008.
Items by Mayor
. Mentioned he would be attending the May 8, 2008 N. E. Partnership meeting, which would
be held at 11 :30 a.m. at the Universal City Golf Course.
. Mentioned the upcoming May 15, 2008 Historical Preservation Committee meeting that
will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who provided an update on Assistant
City Manager John Bierschwale.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 22, 2008 and the Special Meeting on April 28, 2008.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve the minutes of April 22, 2008 with corrections. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Trayhan to approve the minutes of April 28, 2008 with corrections. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Ordinance No. 08-S-24 - ZC2008-003 - Consideration and/or action upon a request to
rezone 96.608::1:: acres from Residential Agricultural District (RIA) and General Business
District (GB) to General Business District (GB). The property is located at the northwest
intersection oflH-10 and FM-1518. (T. Rhodes) Final Reading
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planner II, Misty Nichols who introduced this item and
affirmed no changes had been made since the first reading. Mayor Baldwin called for a
motion and recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-24 final reading. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
3. Resolution No. 08-R-17 - Personnel Manual - Consideration and/or action approving
Resolution No. 08-R-17 revising the City of Schertz Personnel Manual. (D. Dykes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Human Resources Director Donna Dykes who introduced this
item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tern Trayhan to approve Resolution No. 08-R-17. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Resolution No. 08-R-20 - Interlocal Agreement - Consideration and/or action regarding
approving a resolution for an Interlocal Agreement with the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City
Independent School District regarding parking lot sharing. (D. Harris)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin called for a motion and recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved,
seconded by Council Member Carpenter to approve Resolution No. 08-R-20. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
5. Resolution No. 08-R-21 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution regarding
fire protection in the service area of the Green Valley Special Utility District. (M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. After considerable discussion; Mayor Baldwin called
for a motion and recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Mayor
Pro-Tern Trayhan to approve Resolution No. 08-R-21. Vote was unanimous. Motion
Carried
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL
6. Ordinance No. 08-S-25 - SUP2008-002 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration
and/or action upon a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for 0.34+/- acres ofland out
of the Rafael Garza Survey, Abstract No. 144, Guadalupe County, Schertz, Texas being
Lot 27, Block 9 of the Country Club Park Subdivision to allow a Day Care Facility in the
Office Professional District (OP) located approximately 500 +/- feet South of the
intersection of Country Club Boulevard and Portage Lane. (T. Rhodes/M. Nichols) First
Reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planner II Misty Nichols who introduced this item answering
questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and as no one else
spoke; Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing and recognized Council Member
Scagliola who requested that additional screening or a buffer be considered.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola, who moved seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-25 first reading and requested that staff
work with the applicant to create a buffer area where the day care facility abuts the city
property and bring recommendations back at final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion
Carried
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
7. City Council Compensation - Consideration and/or action regarding compensation for
City Council Members. (T. Wilenchik)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Wilenchik who introduced this item stating
that he placed this item on the agenda for Council to consider and explained the City had
adopted an ordinance in 1974 to set a salary compensation for members: Mayor to receive
$6.00 for regular meetings and $10.00 for special; and Council to received $3.00 for
regular meetings and $5.00 for special. Council discussed repealing Ordinance No. 75-G-
38 so that members of the Council will receive no compensation for attendance at
meetings. Such action would not affect reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses or use
of City-provided equipment in furtherance of official duties in accordance with procedures
in effect from time to time.
After considerable discussion and concurrence with Council Member Wilenchik it was
moved by Council Member Wilenchik seconded by Council Member Carpenter to direct
staff to bring an ordinance back at the next Council meeting setting the salary to zero (0).
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS - ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER TAYLOR AND STAFF
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who mentioned the recent,
Metrocom Relay for Life, Team Schertz raised over $17,000 of the $41,000 total at this year's
annual Randolph Metrocom Relay for Life. Held May 2-3 at Steele High School, special
congratulations need to be extended to the Schertz Fire Department which raised over $8,700, and
to Brittany Losey, Miss Schertz, for bringing in over $1,000 and thanked everyone who
participated.
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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 adjourned regular meeting to executive session at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor Baldwin reconvened regular meeting at 9:53 p.m. and recognized Council Member
Scagliola who moved seconded by Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan to approve the sale and purchase
contracts for the acquisition of five lots at $3,500 each:
1 lot from property owner "Herbert O. and Sybil J. Kessler"
1 lot from property owner "Joe M. and Virginia Uranga"
1 lot from property owner "Jon Paul Ax as Executor of the Estate of Clarence Ax and as
Personal Representative under the will of Thelma R. Ax"
1 lot from property owner "Marc Bane"
1 lot from property owner "H. E. "Tex" and Majorie A. Willenberg"
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
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