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MINUTES
WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING
August 19, 2008
A Workshop and Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, on August 19, 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 Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra
City Attorney Michael Spain City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER:
WELCOME / OVERVIEW:
1. Presentation and discussion of the FY 200812009 Budget. (Staff)
Mayor Baldwin called the Workshop to order at 5 :00 p.m. Mayor Baldwin introduced
Assistant City Manager David Harris who continued the Power Point presentation
going over the following:
. Summary of General Fund Requests
- Capital requests funded and unfunded (each department)
Staff Members addressed Council answering questions and concerns regarding their
respective budgets.
ADJOURNMENT WORKSHOP:
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the workshop at 6:30 p.m. and stated that budget presentation
would continue at the regular meeting.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and asked that Assistant City
Manager David Harris continue presentation which covered the following:
. Fees
- Drainage
- Sewer
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- Water
- Garbage
- Other
Mayor Baldwin introduced Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who introduced a
Power Point presentation going over the following:
. Creation of Marshal position.
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 ofthe United States and State of Texas.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, inquired on stock trailer status.; Bexar Waste
dumpster list; and mentioned having attended a banking meeting hosted by
Schertz Bank and Trust regarding FDIC issues.
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik
. Mentioned having attended the Schertz Chamber Board of Directors meeting,
where discussion took place on chamber events such as the Festival of Angels and
the 4th of July Jubilee which will be corning back to the City. He also thanked
everyone for well wishes on his recent surgery.
Council Member Fowler
. Attended ribbon cutting for Embroid-Me on Friday, August 15, 2008.
Council Member Scagliola
. Mentioned that he also attended ribbon cutting for Embroid-Me, and the
committee of the Schertz Sweetheart Court where discussion took place on
forthcoming by-laws. Mentioned the days (Tuesday and Friday) the Framers
Market is set up at the park.
Council Member Trayhan
. None.
Council Member Carpenter
. Apologized for arriving late, he had a family emergency. Arrived at 6:30 p.m.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Workshop and Regular Meeting of August 12,2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to approve the minutes of August 12,2008 as presented.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Ordinance No. 08-D-41 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance
amending Section 86-118 of the Schertz Code of Ordinances revising maximum
limits on specific streets and providing a repealing clause. (John A. Sippel
Elementary) Final Reading (M. Harris)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Department Lieutenant Michael Harris who
introduced this item stating no changes had been made since first reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve Ordinance 08-D-41 final reading. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
3. Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail District - Discussion and possible action
regarding funding the $50,000 for Membership in the Austin-San Antonio
Commuter Rail District. (G. Antuna)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Director George Antuna who
introduced this item answering questions from Council. Discussion followed by
Council Members covering areas of concern.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to continue funding (from Economic Development Corp.)
the $50,000 for Membership in the Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail District.
Vote was 4 tol, with Council Member Carpenter voting no. Motion Carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who mentioned he would be
bringing forward an item regarding election ballot for Texas Municipal League Risk
Pool Board of Directors at next meeting.
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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 adjourned the regular meeting into Executive Session at 7:37 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 8:25 p.m.
4. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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