08-05-2008
MINUTES
WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING
August 5, 2008
A Workshop and Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, on August 5, 2008 at 5:00 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council
Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members
present, to-wit:
Mayor Hal Baldwin Mayor Pro-Tern Tony Wilenchik
Council Member Jim Fowler Council Member David Scagliola
Council Member John Trayhan 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:
WELCOME / OVERVIEW:
1. Presentation and discussion of the FY 2008/2009 Budget. (Staff)
Mayor Baldwin called the Workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. and recognized City
Manager Don Taylor who briefed the Council stating that this was a difficult budget
this year but was confident that it was a balanced budget with no tax increase. Mr.
Taylor introduced Assistant City Manager David Harris who gave a brief Power Point
presentation going over the following:
. General Fund - Financial Summary
- Revenue Summary
- Expenditure Summary
- Revenues
- Franchises
- Permits
- Licenses
- Fees
- Fines
- Inter-Jurisdictional Items
- Fund Transfers
- Miscellaneous
- Taxes
- Debit Service
- Professional Services
- I&S Debt Fund
- Water & Sewer Fund
- EMS Fund
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- EDC Fund
. General Fund
- City Council
- City Manager
- Municipal Court
- Customer Relations 3-1-1
- Planning & Zoning
- Legal Services
- Facility Maintenance
- City Secretary
- Non Departmental
- Records management
- Engineering
- GIS
- Police
- Fire
- Inspections
- Public Works - Streets
- Parks & Recreation
- Pools
- Civic Center
- Library
Mr. Harris stated that the rollback rate is 0.4268 and there are two (2) proposed
rates for the Council to consider:
1. Proposed - 0.4090
2. Proposed - 0.4250
Mr. Harris stated that the current rate is 0.4090 and the effective rate is 0.4018.
Staff Members addressed Council questions and concerns regarding their respective
budgets.
ADJOURNMENT WORKSHOP:
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the workshop at 6:25 p.m.
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.
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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:
. Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber President who gave the following
announcements:
- Last Friday the Chamber hosted the Volunteer appreciation night for
individuals who participated in the Jubilee.
- August 18, 2008 at the Civic Center the Chamber and the Bank and Trust
will be hosting a series of programs on the Banking Crisis.
- August 29, 2008 is the monthly Chamber meeting which will focus on a
follow-up on the Federal Reserve banking situation.
. Dr. Willis Mackey, Superintendent of Judson ISD who spoke on the building of
Judson ISD and building a relationship with the cities involved.
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik
. None
Council Member Carpenter
. None
Council Member Fowler
. Mentioned he celebrated his 49th wedding anniversary, and that also this weekend
he married his pastor.
Council Member Scagliola
. Thanked Ms. Rushing for hosting the volunteer appreciation event. He also
mentioned that on September 17, 2008 they would be putting together the new
Sweetheart Court.
Council Member Trayhan
. None
Items by Mayor
. Announced the passing of former City Manager Jimmy Gilmore and passed on his
condolences.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Baldwin stated that the Council would be moving item 4 up to the beginning
of the meeting.
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4. Ordinance No. 08-B-39 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance by
the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the issuance of "City of
Schertz, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008", levying an annual ad
valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the
bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters
incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds, including the
approval and distribution of an official statement pertaining thereto; authorizing
the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract;
complying with the requirements imposed by the letter of representations
previously executed with the depository trust company; and providing for an
effective date. First and Final Reading (M. McLiney)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mark McLiney and Ryan Cunningham with Southwest
Securities who introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mr.
McLiney stated that he would like for this item to be moved to the August 12, 2008
agenda to allow them to research the bond sale situation more getting a better sale
rate which he would bring the recommendations back to the council to consider
possible splitting the bond sale amounts.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Scagliola to move this item to the August 12, 2008 City Council
Agenda. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to approve the minutes of July 22, 2008. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Ordinance No. 08-S-36 - ZC 2008-007 John Paul II Catholic High School-
Consideration and/or action upon a request to rezone 52.391 +/- acres of land out
of the F. Rodriguez Survey No. 99, Abstract No. 484, City of Schertz, Comal
County, Texas from Manufacture District - Light (M1) to Public Use District
(PUB) located at the southeast intersection of FM-482 and Friesenhahn Lane.
Final Reading (T. Rhodes/M.Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planner II Misty Nichols who introduced this item
answering questions from Council stating nothing had changed from the first
reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Carpenter to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-36 final reading. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried.
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3. Ordinance No. 08-S-37 - SUP2009-003 Windy Meadows Subdivision -
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-1) located
approximately 370 +/- feet east of the intersection of FM-1518 and Windy
Meadows Drive. Final Reading (T. Rhodes/M. Nichols)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Planner II Misty Nichols who introduced this item
answering questions from Council stating nothing had changed from the first
reading of the ordinance.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-37 final reading. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried.
5. Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Proposed Budget - Presentation and consideration and/or
action on the Bexar Metro 9-1-1 District Fiscal Year 2009 proposed budget. (D.
Wait)
Mayor Baldwin recognized EMS Director Dudley Wait who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve the Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Proposed Budget to
include a letter from the City Manager addressing the City of Schertz concerns.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
6. Resolution No. 08-R-42 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Personal Services Agreement with
Charmain Sanchez for negotiation and management of telecommunication leases
on City facilities and towers for the installation and operation of
telecommunications equipment and Systems with tenants other than the City. (B.
Gildea)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Special Project Coordinator Brad Gildea who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mr. Gildea introduced
Charmain Sanchez who gave a brief Power Point presentation regarding her
services answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve Resolution No. 08-R-42. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
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7. Purchase City Float - Consideration and/or action regarding the purchase of a
City of Schertz Float. (S. White/E. Matlock)
Mayor Baldwin recognized EDC Chair Steve White who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve the purchase of a City Float. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCE APPROV AL
8. Ordinance No. 08-S-40 - SUP2008-007 - Conduct a Public Hearing and
consideration and/or action upon a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for
0.5+/- acres of land out of the Toribio Herrera Survey, Abstract No. 221,
Guadalupe County, and Schertz Texas being Lot 9, Block 1 of the Schertz
Business Park Subdivision to allow an expansion of a warehouse in the Air
Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Accident Potential Zone-l (APZ-l)
located approximately 951 +/- feet east of intersection FM-1518 and Commercial
Place. 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 and as no one spoke, Mayor Baldwin
closed the public hearing
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-40 first reading. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council did not meet in executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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