07-22-2008
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 22, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
July 22, 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 John Trayhan
Mayor Pro-Tern Tony Wilenchik
Council Member David Scagliola
Council Member Michael Carpenter
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
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:
. Rosemary Grayson, 5213 Cabana Drive spoke on changes to the Comprehensive
Land Plan.
. Allen Richmond, 5701 Crooked Stick spoke on Northcliffe Golf Course zoning.
. Elaine Carr, 5202 Cabana Drive spoke on concerns to Mobile Villa Estates.
. Steve White, EDC Chairman spoke on the Sweetheart Program.
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik
. None
Council Member Carpenter
. None
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Council Member Fowler
. Mentioned he attended the CPS Energy Strategic Planning meeting Thursday,
July 17, 2008 and also attended the AACOG workshop for planning
commissioners, elected officials in San Antonio on Friday, July 18,2008.
Council Member Scagliola
. Mentioned he received several calls and emails regarding the "For Sale" sign at
Northcliffe Golf Course and stated he brought it to the attention of the City
Manager, who is working on possible options on this issue.
Council Member Trayhan
. None
Items by Mayor
. Announced that last Thursday, the Historical Preservation Commission gave a
presentation on the arrival of the German Immigrants to South Texas and that it
was a very interesting piece of information.
PRESENTATION
. Presentation on a City of Schertz Float (S. White)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Chair Steve White who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mr. White indicated that
at the next meeting he would be bringing an action item regarding purchasing a
City of Schertz float.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of July 15,2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Scagliola to approve the minutes of July 15, 2008. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Bid A ward- Consideration and/or action awarding a bid to Centuries Industries for
a Showmaster 3000 Series portable stage. (G. Logan/S. White)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Chairman Steve White who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized
Economic Development Specialist Erin Matlock who also came forward answering
questions from Council.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to award a bid to Centuries Industries for a Showmaster
3000 Series Portable stage. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
3. Ordinance No. 08-E-34 - Discussion and consideration and/or action approving
Ordinance No. 08-E-34 calling a Home Rule Charter Amendment Election to be
held in the City of Schertz, Texas on November 4, 2008, making provision for the
conduct of the election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such
election. (Council) Final Reading
As there were no changes since first reading, Mayor Baldwin recognized Council
Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by Council Member Trayhan to approve
Ordinance No. 08-E-34 final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
4. Ordinance No. 08-M-35 - Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance
prohibiting drilling and mining for nonrenewable resources or the reopening of any
abandoned well or mine with the exception of water wells in any public park
located within the City limits of Schertz, Texas. Final Reading (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks and Recreation Director George Logan who
introduced this item stating that no changes had been made since the first reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-M-35 final reading. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried.
5. Ordinance No. 08-M-38 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance
imposing a 120-day moratorium on the issuance of permits for building and
installing certain telecommunication antennas and towers for entities other than the
City. First and Final Reading (T. Rhodes)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planning Manager Thomas Rhodes who introduced this
item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Carpenter to approve Ordinance No. 08-M-38 and declaring an
emergency. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROVAL
6. Ordinance No. 08-S-36 - ZC 2008-007 John Paul II Catholic High School -
Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action upon a request to rezone
52.391 +/- acres ofland out of the F. Rodriguez Survey No. 99, Abstract No. 484,
City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas from Manufacture District - Light (Ml) to
Public Use District (PUB) located at the southeast intersection of FM-482 and
Friesenhahn Lane. First Reading (T. Rhodes/M. Nichols)
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Planning Manager Thomas Rhodes who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke
in favor of this item:
. Sister Carla Marie Lusch, Superintendant of the Archdiocese; Mr. Alex Arriaga,
School Council; Mr. George Antuna, Economic Development Director; Robert
Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Ms. Joan Blanchard who spoke on traffic problems and
opposition to having the high school in this area. Mayor Baldwin also recognized
Mr. David Richmond, Planning and Zoning Chairman, who spoke against the high
school location and suggested they find a different location.
Council Members expressed their concerns and view on this issue and it was the
consensus of the Council that this is a great opportunity for the City of Schertz.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Carpenter to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-36 first reading. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried.
7. Ordinance No. 08-S-37 - SUP2009-003 Windy Meadows Subdivision -
Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action upon a request for a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) for 1.0 +/- acres of land out of the Toribio Herrera
Survey, Abstract No. 153, Guadalupe County, and Schertz, Texas being Lot 25,
Block 2 of the Windy Meadows Subdivision to allow indoor boarding kennels in
the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Accident Potential Zone - 1
(APZ-l) located approximately 370 +/- feet east of the intersection of FM-1518
and Windy Meadows Drive. First Reading (T. RhodeslM. Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planning Manager Thomas Rhodes who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Dale Elam the
applicant who addressed the Council. As no one else spoke, Mayor Baldwin closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Carpenter to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-37 first reading. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events
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Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who reminded the Council of the
second annual elected official's reception tomorrow evening at Olympia Hills
Conference Center, 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Taylor also announced that he has made a change and placed Animal Control under
the "direction of George Logan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council did not meet in executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
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