05-27-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 27,2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 27,
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 Tony Wilenchik
Mayor Pro-Tern John Trayhan
Council Member David Scagliola
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Council Member Michael Carpenter 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 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:
. Ms. Frances Rushing, President of the Schertz Chamber announced the following:
May Chamber Luncheon - Friday, May 30, 2008 11 :30 a.m. Schertz Civic Center
Program: Presentation of James Shriver Scholarship
They are honored to present Shriver Scholarship awards to three worthy young people. The
Chamber will also be showcasing new members - O'Neill's Catering at the May Luncheon.
Ribbon Cutting Vantage at Schertz Apartments-Thanked all that attended the Vantage at
Schertz Ribbon cutting last week. The management at Vantage felt privileged to have
everyone there and proud to be a part of the Schertz community.
4th of July Jubilee - The Chamber is looking for volunteers for the 4th of July Jubilee. If
you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering for the event, please call the
Chamber office at 210-566-9000.
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. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road spoke on traffic signals and cell phones in school
zones.
PRESENTATION
. Proclamation - Theater Department Samuel Clemens High School - Conference AAAA
State Champions (Mayor Baldwin)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mrs. Lynette Spivey, Ms. Carol Hargraves, Mrs. Janis Dean
and the students of the Theater Department; Mayor Baldwin read and presented a
proclamation in recognition of their accomplishment.
. Presentation of Teen Court Scholarships (D. Dullnig)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Teen Court Coordinator Darrell Dullnig who introduced this
item explaining the process; Mayor Baldwin and Darrell Dulling presented the scholarships
recognizing and congratulating Eric Clayborne, Michael Hepburn and Kacy Kaiser. Kacy
Kaiser presented the Council with a plaque to thank them for their support.
. A presentation regarding the joint Regional Computer Aided Dispatch System (D. Harris)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who gave a brief Power
Point Presentation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan
. None
Council Member Fowler
. Stated that he enjoyed the recent EMS event, and that he attended the Northcliffe
Swimming Pool opening. He mentioned that he would be attending a Texas Leadership
meeting Thursday in Bastrop.
Council Member Scagliola
. Stated that he also attended the EMS event. He also attended the Deerhaven meeting last
Wednesday, and mentioned that he recently saw the segment on the Grackle Fest on the
San Antonio morning show.
Council Member Wilenchik
. Reminded everyone of the upcoming Doggy Dash this Saturday.
Items by Mayor
Mentioned that he attended the EMS event and banquet and stated that the event was a great
success and very well attended.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 20, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by Council
Member Scagliola approve the minutes of May 20, 2008 with corrections noted. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. 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)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Wilenchik who moved seconded by Mayor
Pro- Tem Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-G-27 final reading. The vote was 2-3-0
with Council Members Fowler, Scagliola and Mayor Baldwin voting no and Council
Member Wilenchik and Mayor Pro-Tem Trayhan votingfor. Motion failed.
Mayor Baldwin asked that this item be placed on the next agenda due to the fact that
Council Member Carpenter was absent.
3. Ordinance No. 08-M-21 - Consideration and/or action renewing the City of Schertz
Curfew Ordinance. First Reading (S. Pulaski)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Warrant Officer Steve Pulaski and Judge Takas who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro- Tem
Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council Member Scagliola to approve the Ordinance
No. 08-M-21 on first reading as presented. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. City of Schertz Visitor Center (Kramer House) - Discussion and consideration and/or
action for approval of additional funding for City of Schertz Visitor Center (Kramer
House). (G. Logan)
This item was pulled.
5. Library Fund-Raising naming and honoring opportunities - Discussion and
consideration and/or action regarding naming rights and fund-raising. (G. Douglas)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Library Director Gail Douglas who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro- Tem Trayhan
who moved, seconded by Council Member Scagliola to approve the request to allow the
fund-raising committee to generate funds through naming opportunities. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL
6. Ordinance No. 08-S-26 - SUP 2007-011 - Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration
and/or action on a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Lot 21 Block 2 ofthe Windy
Meadows Subdivision consisting of approximately 1.0 acres of land located approximately
815 feet east of the intersection of FM1518 and Windy Meadows Drive. This proposed
commercial lot is currently zoned General Business District-2 (GB-2) and is located within
the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ). First Reading (T. Rhodes/M. Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planner II, Misty Nichols 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 Mayor Pro- Tem Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-26 first reading. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
7. Resignations and/or Appointment/Reappointment to Boards and
Commissions/Committees - Consideration and/or action regarding resignation and/or
appointments/reappointments to Boards and Commission/Committees.
. Carl C. Douglas - Resignation from the Economic Development Corporation
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Scagliola to accept the resignation of Carl Douglas. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
. Harry E. Whitney - Appointment Economic Development Corporation
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro- Tem Trayhan who moved seconded by Council
Member Fowler to appoint Harry Whitney to the Economic Development Corporation.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Managers John Bierschwale and David Harris who
announced the following:
. HEB and Valero Inter-connect are open
. Reminder of "The Hop" Saturday night.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.071 Litigation, pending litigation; Section 551.072 Texas
Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real
property.
Mayor Baldwin recessed the regular meeting to executive session at 7:45 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened regular meeting at 8:25 p.m.
8. Green Valley Special Utility District - Consideration and/or action regarding legal action
concerning the Green Valley Special Utility. (M. Spain)
No action taken.
9 Take any additional action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary
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