08-26-2008
MINUTES
WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING
August 26, 2008
A Workshop and Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas, on August 26, 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 Attorney Michael Spain
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER:
WELCOME / OVERVIEW:
1. Presentation and discussion of the FY 2008/2009 Budget. (Staff)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik called the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Pro-
Tern Wilenchik introduced Assistant City Manager David Harris who briefed the
Council on the various city fees, various departments and addressed Council
questions. Mr. Harris also addressed sewer, water, garbage and business office
rates and fees.
ADJOURNMENT WORKSHOP:
Mayor Baldwin adjourned the workshop at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:20p.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.
PRESENTATION
. Proclamation for National Payroll Week (Cecilia Settle)
Mayor Baldwin read and presented the proclamation for National Payroll Week.
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. Explorers Post (D. Covington)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Fire Chief Covington who introduced item. Chief
Covington introduced Fire Fighter Chris King who gave a brief power point
presentation on the Explorers Post objectives answering questions from Council. Mayor
and Council congratulated Chief Covington and Chris King for their involvement in
making this happen. Chief Covington also introduced Exploring Executive Mike
Anastasio with the Alamo Area Council Boy Scouts of America.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President who provided the
following announcements:
- This Thursday, August 28th - 10 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting Walgreen's at 1-35 &
1103
- This Friday, August 29th - monthly luncheon - 11 :30 a.m. Civic Center - Banking
Crisis presented by Schertz Bank & Trust - FDIC Information
- October 20,2008 - Frost Bank Ribbon Cutting - 9 a.m. - Breakfast everyday for a
week starting at 7 a.m.
- Attended Commissioner's Court today:
0 Public Hearing held: Consideration and discussion regarding the proposed
tax rate increase of $0.3895 over the effective tax rate of $0.3674.
Commissioner's Court will meet on September 16, 2008, during Open
Session to adopt the fiscal year 2008-2009 Tax Rate.
0 The filing of the proposed budget with the County Clerk for fiscal year
2008-09 Budget was passed and has been made available for public
inspection.
0 A call for a County General Election to be held on Nov. 4, 2008 was passed
along with the Early Voting Schedule, Voting locations, etc. It was noted
by Commissioner Wolverton that there has been some
communication/voting problems in the past. The Court was assured those
problems are being addressed to enhance flow of traffic (voters) and to clear
up confusion as to whether the voter is in the right place to vote, hoping to
eliminate some of the frustration. It was also discussed that an additional
voting location may be added for next year; location being considered is the
Guadalupe County extension on Elbel road.
0 No Action taken on a "Notice to Proceed" with Tyler Technologies
regarding implementation plan for Odyssey, web based courts and justice
solution computer software and funding of monies associated therewith. Set
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to go back on the agenda of Sept 9th. The total cost of this project is
estimated to be in the $669,000 +/-. Although this program has full support
of the Commissioner's Court, the extra time was necessary to review
financial options for funding of the program.
. Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road spoke on new traffic signals having LED's,
and Schertz Parkway Street lights.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr. Terry Hinze from the School Board who was in the
audience and mentioned that he was also excited about the new Explorers Post.
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik
. That he had provided the Council with the latest TML final report on the Texas
Municipal League taxation and revenue committee, (he sits on this committee); the
report has a list of items that TML has voted to advocate for or against in the 2009-
10 Legislative Session. Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik stated that there is a list of
contact points for Council to consider and that he would relay Councils points to the
board.
Council Member Fowler
. None.
Council Member Scagliola
. None.
Council Member Trayhan
. None.
Council Member Carpenter
. Requested an item be placed on the next agenda to discuss a policy for providing all
agenda items in advance as part of their packet. Mayor Baldwin concurred and
instructed staff to place this on the next agenda.
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events (Mayor)
Mayor Baldwin reported that the committee he is on to select a branding company for
the Austin-San Antonio Rail District logo interviewed four different candidates and
chose Tate Austin Agency in Austin. The company of Tate Austin will also subcontract
with a small agency in San Antonio to come up with a logo for the Austin- San Antonio
Rail District.
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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 19, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to approve the minutes of August 19, 2008 as presented.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Resolution No. 08-R-43 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution
designating a particular area, particular dates and times for which alcoholic beverages
may not be brought into or removed from Pickrell Park, authorizing extension of park
hours, extension of noise hours and authorizing other motorized vehicles in park
areas. (G. Logan)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks Director George Logan and Assistant City Manager
John Bierschwale who introduced this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik to approve Resolution No. 08-R-43 with the change to
Section 1 to state through 1 :00 a.m. on September 28, 2008. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
3. Board of Trustee Election - Consideration and/or action regarding the Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election. (D.
Taylor)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik who moved, seconded by
Council Member Scagliola to direct the City Manager to bring back his
recommendations for City Council to vote on. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Ordinance No. 08-M-42 - Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance
establishing a Marshal Department. First Reading (J. Bierschwale)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Council Member Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 08-M-42 first reading changing
Section II (a) to read "The City Marshal shall act under the direction of the City
Manager or his/her designee, and the City Marshal's office shall perform the
following duties. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events.
None.
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: 11 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 7:52 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
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik that the city settle a condemnation lawsuit with Robert
and June Dale to confirm a permanent sewer line easement and to acquire a
temporary construction easement to complete the final link in Phase One of the Town
Creek Sewer line for a total payment to Mr. and Mrs. Dale of $36,500, and that we
direct the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to implement this settlement.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwinq~~.m.
Hal Baldwin, Mayor
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Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events.
None.
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: 11 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 7:52 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
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik that the city settle a condemnation lawsuit with Robert
and June Dale to confirm a permanent sewer line easement and to acquire a
temporary construction easement to complete the final link in Phase One of the Town
Creek Sewer line for a total payment to Mr. and Mrs. Dale of $36,500, and that we
direct the City Manager to sign all necessary documents to implement this settlement.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin q~L:.m
Hal Baldwin, Mayor
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Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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