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REGULAR MEETING
October 21,2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on October
21, 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-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
City Attorney Michael Spain
MAYOR BALDWIN WAS ABSENT.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and announced the Mayor was
absent 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
of.the United States and State of Texas. .'
PRESENTATION
. Proclamation to Jon and Joe Gonzalez for their heroic efforts.
Mayor Pro-Tern recognized Council Member Trayhan who presented the proclamation to Jon
and Joe Gonzales as well as recognized Gary Inmon Trustee with the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal
City lSD, who presented Jon with a certificate from the principal of his school. Police Chief
Steve Starr presented each with a City of Schertz Police Coin.
. Proclamation to Schertz Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Fowler who presented the
proclamation to Frances Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President. Ms. Rushing
introduced Members of the Board.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized the following:
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. Francis Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President, who announced the following:
- Success of the Shop Schertz Showcase-Taste of the Town, October 18,2008 at the
Civic Center.
- October 31, 2008 monthly meeting: Marty Winder, Chairman of the San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce will be the speaker.
- Great turnout for the ribbon cutting for the Frost Bank on October 21,2008.
. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road who spoke about a proposed ordinance prohibiting cell
phone use is school zones.
INTRODUCTIONS/RECOGNITIONS
. Introductions of new employees: (Public Works)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik introduced Public Works Director Sam Willoughby who
introduced his three new employees: Sarah Gonzales Administrative Assistant, Joe Garza
with the Street Department and Jeremy Quast with the Water Department.
. Recognition of the promotion of Michael Harris to Assistant Police Chief and Marc Bane
promotion to Captain.
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Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik introduced Police Chief Steve Starr who recognized new
promoted Captain, Marc Bane and newly appointed Assistant Police Chief Michael Harris.
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-Tem Wilenchik
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Council Member Carpenter
. None
Council Member Fowler
. Mentioned he attended the Shop Schertz Showcase-Taste of the Town, October 18, 2008 at
the Civic Center.
Council Member Scagliola
. Mentioned that he also attended the Shop Schertz Showcase-Taste of the Town event, the
Ribbon Cutting at Frost Bank and that Pickrell Park has set up the Pumpkin Patch, stop by
and pick out your pumpkin for Halloween.
Council Member Trayhan
. Mentioned that he also attended the Shop Schertz Showcase-Taste of the Town event.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of October 14,2008.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Fowler who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve the minutes of October 14, 2008 with changes noted.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Ordinance No. 08-D-48 - Consideration and/or action revising Section 86-41(b) three-
way stops to include Cherry Tree Drive and Turnabout Loop. Final Reading (L. Dublin)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item
stating that no changes had been made since the first reading. Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik
recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council Member Scagliola
to approve Ordinance No. 08-D-48 final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
3. Appointment - Director of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District - Consideration
and/or action appointing Dr. Fernando Guerra as the Health Authority of San Antonio
Metropolitan Health District.
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Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized EMS Director Dudley Wait who introduced this item
answering questions from Council. Council Members agreed to have this item brought back
at the next meeting with the changes that were discussed. No action taken.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 Pro-Tern Wilenchik recessed the regular meeting into Executive Session at 6:58 p.m.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik reconvened into regular session at 7:30 p.m.
6. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the E;xecutive Session.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Council Member Trayhan to approve the purchase and sale contract with San Antonio
Metropolitan Youth Soccer Institute, Inc., to acquire 42 acres of land on Maske Road in the
amount of $675,000.00 and that the contract be modified to reflect satisfaction of any monies
owed by San Antonio Metropolitan Youth Soccer Institute to the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
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Council Member Carpenter also stated that this property will be used for soccer fields to be
operated by the City or an affiliated organization. It will not be designated as a City Park,
but it will continue to be enjoyed by soccer players in the City and from the surrounding
area.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded
by Council Member Carpenter to approve the purchase of a sewer line easement and a
workspace easement for the Town Creek Sewer line from the Estate of Walter Chapman
for the price of$5,000. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCES
4. Ordinance No. 08-S-49 - SUP2008-031A- Conduct a public hearing, and consideration
and/or action upon a request for a Specific Use Permit of 2.82i: acres land being of Lot 6
Block 1 ofthe Hubertus Retail Subdivision to allow the use of a Self-Storage Service Facility
in the General Business zoning district (GB) located at the southwest intersection of IH35
North and FM-II03. First Reading (M. Nichols)
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Karen Mitchell, Mitchell Planning Group, who
introduced this item stating that ~t was her recommendation to postpone first reading to
allow staff to review the r~vised site plan. Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Mr.
Steve Metcalfe, with Drenner & Golden, who gave a brief power point presentation
regarding this facility. He included the changes and recommendations that were requested
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik opened the public hearing and the following spoke:
Rose Mary Grayson; 5213 Cabana Dive . '
Raymond Cook, 913 Dimrock
Justin Shippy, Engineer for the project
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road
As no one else spoke, Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik closed the public hearing for Council
comments.
Council Members discussed this item and agreed that staff needs more time to review the
revised site plan that included the planning and zoning recommendations and to allow the
applicant to address the above citizen concerns.
Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded
by Council Member Fowler to postpone this item until October 28, 2008 City Council
meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
5. Resignations/ Appointment/Reappointment to Boards and Commissions/Committees -
Consideration and/or action regarding resignations appointments/reappointments to Boards
and Commission/Committees.
. Resignation of John Correu - Historical Preservation Committee
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. Appointment of Earl Sawyer - Historical Preservation Committee
Mayor Pro-tern Wilenchik recognized Council Member Carpenter who moved, seconded
by Council Member Trayhan to accept the resignation of John Correu from. the Historical
Preservation Commission and appoint former Mayor Earl Sawyer. Vote was unanimous.
Motion Carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS - CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
. General Announcements on meetings/events attended and upcoming events.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Pro-Tern Wilenchik adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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Tony Wilenchik, Mayor Pro-Tern
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ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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