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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
September 23, 2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
September 23, 2008 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 Pro- Tem Tony Wilenchik Council Member Jim Fowler
Council Member David Scagliola Council Member John Trayhan
Council Member Michael Carpenter
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager David Harris
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Hal Baldwin absent.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and stated that the Mayor
would not be in attendance this evening. .
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
ofthe United States and State of Texas.
INTRODUCTIONS
. Introduction of new employee and oath of office to Joshua Meyer, Fire Department (D.
Covington)
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik recognized Fire Chief David Covington who introduced new
employee Joshua Meyer. Fire Fighter Joshua Meyer introduced his daughter Sara and son
Jacob.
PROCLAMATIONS
. Council Member Carpenter read the National Night Out Proclamation and presented it to
Police Chief Steve Starr.
. Council Member Carpenter read the National Fire Prevention Week Proclamation and
presented it to Fire Chief David Covington.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik recognized the following:
. EMS Director Dudley Wait who provided information on the Council Chambers sound
system and how it works.
. Ms. Melba Smith, 206 Aero, who gave an update on the pool concessions received by the
50th Anniversary Committee.
. Francis Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President, who announced the following:
- Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11 :30 a.m. is the Chamber Monthly Luncheon.
_ Monday, September 29,2008 at 3:00 p.m. is the scheduled time for the New Post Office
Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
. Ms. Rosemary Grayson, 5213 Cabana Drive who addressed the Council on concerns
regarding the amount of individuals allowed in a residence.
. Ms. J an Wilson, 5218 Cabana Drive, who also addressed the Council on concerns of the
amount of individuals living in a residence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events (Council)
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events (Mayor)
Council General Announcements:
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik
. Attend the Schertz Sweetheart Coronation and Scholarship awards ceremony Wednesday,
S~ptember 17th, excellent event.
Council Member Carpenter
. Attended the City Auction on Saturday, September 20th and complimented the Public
Works Department, Purchasing and all the volunteers for all their efforts for a successful
event. Mr. Carpenter mentioned the City grossed over $80,000 for this event.
Council Member Fowler
. None.
Council Member Scagliola
. Attend the Schertz Sweetheart Coronation and Scholarship awards ceremony Wednesday,
September 17th.
. Attended the Duke Davis musical history of the American Cowboy at the Civic Center on
Saturday, September 20, 2008.
Council Member Trayhan
. None.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 16,2008.
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Scagliola to approve the minutes of September 16, 2008. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
2. EMS Write-Off's - Consideration and/or action regarding approval of the EMS write-offs
as per City policy. (D. Wait)
Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik recognized EMS Director Dudley Wait who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member
Carpenter who moved, seconded by Council Member Fowler to approve the EMS Write-
Offs in the amount of$996,272.53. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
3. Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation - Consideration and/or action approving
a budget amendment to the FY 2007/08 Budget. (A. Cockrell)
Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik recognized SSLGC Director Alan Cockrell who introduced this
item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Council Member Scagliola to approve a budget amendment to the FY 2007/08 SSLGC
Budget. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
4. Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation - Consideration and/or action approving
a Management Services Agreement between the SSLGC and the City of Schertz. (A.
Cockrell)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized SSLGC Director Alan Cockrell who introduced this
item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded
by Council Member Scagliola to approve a Management Services Agreement between the
SSLGC and the City of Schertz. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
5. Ordinance No. 08-D-47 - Consideration and/or action amending Ordinance No. 07-D-15
revising the school zone boundaries. (M. Harris)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Lieutenant Michael Harris who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 08-D-47 on first reading. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
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6. Cherry Tree Drive Crosswalk - Consideration and/or action regarding approval for the
installation of a pedestrian crosswalk across Cherry Tree Dr. at Turnabout Loop and
making this intersection a three-way stop. (L. Dublin/S. Willoughby)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin and Public Works
Director Sam Willoughby who introduced this item answering questions from Council.
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded
by Council Member Scagliola to approve the installation of a pedestrian crosswalk across
Cherry Tree Drive at Turnabout Loop and making the intersection a three-way stop. Vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
7. Appointment/Reappointment to Boards and Commissions/Committees -
Consideration and/or action regarding appointments/reappointments to Boards and
Commission/Committees.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Members Scagliola and Fowler who
. introduced this item. Council memb~r discussed the proposed appointments.
Mayor Pro.-Tem Wilenchik recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded
by Council Member Carpenter to ratify the re-appointment of Norman Slocum, appoint
Donald McQueen as regular member, and appoint Van Adams as regular member; appoint
Frank McElroy and Rebekah Inmon as alternate members to the Board of Adjustments.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by
Council Member Carpenter to ratify the re-appointments of Ernest Evans, Ken Greenwald,
William Sommers, and Roberta Tutschke to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to ratify the re-appointments of Steve White and Harry Whitney
and appoint James Harden and Matthew Duke to the Economic Development Corporation.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded
by Council Member Fowler to ratify the appointments of Gail Hyatt and Louis Foehrkolb
to the Historical Preservation Commission. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by
Council Member Scagliola to ratify the appointment of Robert Wallace as regular member
and Dean Midlick as alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
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PUBLIC HEARING / ORDINANCE
8. SUP-2008-032 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action approving an
Ordinance for SUP to allow a self-storage facility in GB Zoning. (M. Nichols) Applicant
has withdrawn their application.
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik recognized Planner II Misty Nichols who introduced this item
stating that the applicant had withdrawn their application and that no action is required.
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik opened the public hearing and as no one spoke, closed the
public hearing. No action was taken as the applicant had withdrawn.
9. Ordinance No. 08-S-46 - Conduct a public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible
action regarding the adoption of a new City of Schertz Unified Development Code. (T.
Rhodes)
Mayor Pro- Tem Wilenchik recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who
introduced this item. Mr. Harris stated that the City Council is required to hold a public
hearing for consideration of this item; however, staff envisions a thorough review of the
UDC by the Council over the course of the next few meetings. He stated that the UDC will
be broken into thirds and that October 21,2008; October 28,2008 and November 4,2008
have been set for workshops that will start at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Harris stated that staff will
republish the public hearing for November 4th and the final reading will be November 18,
2008. Therefore, it is staffs recommendation that the City Council conducts the public
hearing and postpones consideration and reading of the ordinance until the November 4,
2008 meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilenchik opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Robert
Brockman, 1000 Elbel who came forward asking for clarification on the dates. Mayor Pro
Tem Wilenchik recognized Ms. Rosemary Grayson, 5213 Cabana Drive, who went over a
few corrections that needed to be made. As no one else spoke, Mayor Pro Tem Wilenchik
closed the public hearing and stated that Council will begin the workshops on October 21,
2008, with a public hearing being set for November 4, 2008.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who reminded
everyone of SchertzFest which starts on Thursday, September 25th through Saturday, September
2ih.
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.
City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
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ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Pro-Tem, Wilenchik adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
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Tony Wilenchik, Mayor Pro-Tern
ATTEST:
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