05-20-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 20, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 20,
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 Jim Fowler
Council Member David Scagliola
Council Member Michael Carpenter
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra
Mayor Pro-Tern John Trayhan and Council Member Tony Wilenchik were absent.
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.
Mayor Baldwin stated that Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan and Council Member Wilenchik were absent.
SPECIAL SESSION
1. Resolution No. 08-R-26 - Consideration and/or action regarding approving a resolution
tabulating and canvassing the results of the May 10, 2008, General Election. (Mayor
Baldwin)
Mayor Baldwin announced that he had the Official Canvass Statement from Sue Basham,
Elections Administrator/Voter Registrar. Mayor Baldwin read the official letter, "I, Sue
Basham, Guadalupe County Elections Administrator, do hereby certify the returns as
shown on the official canvass statement are true and correct as certified this date, May 15,
2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Secretary, Brenda Dennis who read the following into
record: The canvass showed the following results:
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Earl y Election Day Total
Votes Votes Votes
Mayor
Hal Baldwin 445 243 688
George Mower 113 50 163
City Council Place 1
Carl C. Douglas
202
93
295
Jim Fowler
353
197
550
City Council Place 2
Michael Holdman
153
59
212
David L. Scagliola
403
238
641
The total of votes cast during early voting was 558 by personal appearance, and 293 votes were
cast on Election Day. The total number of votes cast in this election was 851.
Hal Baldwin Is hereby declared to have been elected to the Office of Mayor.
Jim Fowler Is hereby declared to have been elected to the Office of Council
Member Place 1.
David L. Scagliola Is hereby declared to have been elected to the Office of Council
Member Place 2.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 08-R-26 approving the official canvass of the
May 10, 2008 General Election. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Oath of Office - (B. Dennis)
A. Newly Elected Officers - Oath of Office administered to the Mayor and Council
Members in Places 1 & 2.
B. Certificates of Election - Presentation of Certificates of Election.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who administered the Oath of
Office to Mayor Baldwin, Council Member Jim Fowler and Council Member David
Scagliola and presented Certificates of Election to each.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Jim Fowler who thanked everyone and
introduced his wife Pat and two sons, Paul and Phillip who were in the audience.
Mayor Baldwin also thanked everyone for their support and recognized his wife Barbara,
daughter Vanessa Cochran and Granddaughters Amber and Dusty.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Ms. Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber announced the following:
- Ribbon Cutting Thursday, May 22nd 5:15 p.m. Vantage of Schertz Apartments
501 FM 3009. The festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will follow at 5:15
p.m.
- Schertz Chamber Monthly Luncheon, Friday, May 30th 11 :30 a.m. Schertz Civic Center
This event will be the James Shriver Scholarship Awards Luncheon.
. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, spoke on the upcoming May 29th meeting on Schertz
Parkway Construction.
. Mr. David Richmond, 2927 Bent Tree Drive, spoke on the ACUIZ.
INTRODUCTIONS
. Introductions of new employees: (Human Resource, Police Department, Public Works)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Human Resource Director Donna Dykes who introduced Joseph
Wallace the new Human Resource Clerk.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Steve Starr who introduced Janet Tumlinson and Mary
Lynch new Telecommunications Officers.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Public Works Director Sam Willoughby who introduced Doug
Letbetter, Ben Castillo and Demetrio Martinez who joined the Street Department. Mr. Willoughby
also introduced Albert Compton and Ben Sanchez who joined the Water Department.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who introduced the new
City Engineer Larry Dublin.
PRESENTATION
. Proclamation - Presentation of Public Works Week
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Public Works Director Sam Willoughby and his staff; Mayor
Baldwin read and presented a proclamation in recognition of Public Works Week.
. A presentation regarding the joint Regional Computer Aided Dispatch System
Mayor Baldwin stated that this item had been pulled from the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Council Member Fowler
. Stated that he attended local ribbon cutting ceremonies that took place last week.
Council Member Scagliola
. Stated that he also attended the recent ribbon cuttings and that he attended the Police
Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 14,2008.
Council Member Carpenter
. None
Items by Mayor
Mentioned that he had received a complaint regarding the charge of $12.50 for children who
would attend the upcoming Johnnie Dee and Rocket 88's; City Manager Don Taylor responded
by stating that the event was not geared toward children due to the fact that alcohol would be
served at this event, but certainly doesn't want to prevent them from coming. He also stated
that the charge is so they can recoup some of the costs.
Mayor Baldwin stated that he had received a notice from AACOG and that the term of office
for the City of Schertz representative will be expiring. He stated that Mayor Don Tyrnrak, City
of Karnes City term is expiring and would like to recommend that the Council re-elect him for
another two-year term. Council concurred.
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 13, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve the minutes of May 13, 2008 with corrections noted. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Ordinance No. 08-G-27 - Consideration and/or action approving Ordinance No. 08-G-27
repealing Ordinance No. 74-G-38 setting the City Council compensation at Zero (0) . Final
Reading (T. Wilenchik)
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Mayor Baldwin stated that Council Member Wilenchik was absent and asked that the
Council consider moving this to the next agenda. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
Member Carpenter who moved seconded by Council Member Scagliola to postpone this
item and move to next weeks agenda. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events
ANNOUNCEMENTS - ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER TAYLOR AND STAFF
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who gave an update regarding
Sweetheart Court. Mr. Harris mentioned the upcoming Deer Haven Neighborhood Road
Reconstruction Project meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. meeting, which will be
held at the Council Chambers, and also the upcoming Greenshire HOA meeting at the Civic
Center.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who stated that he recently
learned the developer of the Crestmark Project had passed away and that due to this the Crestmark
PID project has been cancelled.
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 7:10 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened regular meeting at 7:35 p.m.
5. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve the sale and purchase contracts for the acquisition of the
following ten (10) lots in the Live Oak Hills Subdivision:
1 lot from RICHARD B. DE BENEDETTO (for $3,200)
3 lots from the TEXAS MINERAL TRUST ($4,000, $4,000, $5,500 respectively)
1 lot from ADELFA J. SCHNEIDER-GONZALES (for $4,000)
I lot from AUDREY T. DEARING (for $4,000)
1 lot from THOMAS F. BYRAM (for $4,000)
1 lot from GIL 1. & ALICIA H. ARIZMENDI (for $4,500)
1 lot from JACK E. HALL (for ($3,500)
I lot from Estate of FELIX V. & M. G. ALVA (for $4,054) Vote was unanimous. Motion
Carried
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ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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