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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 18,2008
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
November 18, 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 Hal Baldwin Mayor Pro- Tem 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 Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra
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.
Council Member Fowler gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of
the United States and State of Texas.
PROCLAMATION
. San Antonio 164 Chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives "Score" (Dave Palmer to
accept) Mayor Baldwin presented the proclamation to Tony Irwood as Dave Palmer was
unable to attend.
EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
. 311 - new employee Nancy Johnson-Hilla
Mayor Baldwin recognized Rita Duprat-Wa1do, Assistant to City Manager and Supervisor
of311, who introduced new employee Nancy Johnson-Hilla.
REPORT
. Update from Election Administrator on County election issues.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Sue Basham, Guadalupe County Elections Administrator who
provided information regarding the recent joint election.
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HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
. Francis Rushing, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President, who announced the following:
- Chamber monthly luncheon will be held Friday, November 21,2008 at the Civic Center
Darren Shower with GVEC will be the speaker.
-Announced that the Schertz Chamber of Commerce presented the Library with a $3000
donation.
- Christmas Lighting Contest for the Festival of Angels, Schertz Chamber will be judging
on December 10, 2008 and presentation of awards will take place at the December 16,
2008 Council meeting.
- November 25,2008 at 2:30 p.m. is planned for the ribbon cutting at EI Jalisco Restaurant.
. Basil McDerris, 600 River Road spoke regarding citation received on parking of RV and
addressed his concerns.
. Billy George, 407 River Road who also spoke on issues of not being able to park RV's.
Mayor Baldwin stated that this item will be placed on a December meeting agenda for
further discussion.
. Robert Brockman, 1001 Elbel Road who spoke on the following: Holiday Lockup for Blue
Santa, Festival of Angels parade route, snow, and commented on Charter amendments.
. Tony Wilenchik, 1040 Ivory Creek who mentioned that he was a board member on the
Chamber Board of Directors and provided information on money paid to the chamber from
the city.
REGULAR AGENDA
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1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval ofthe minutes ofthe Regular
Meeting of November 4,2008 and Special Meeting of November 12, 2008.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Trayhan who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve the minutes of November 4, 2008 and November 12, 2008.
Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Utility Billing Write-Off - Consideration and/or action regarding approval of the utility
billing write-offs. (K. Garcia)
This item was pulled from the agenda.
3. Resolution No. 08-R-52 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution for a
Infrastructure Development Agreement between SCC Development Company, LLC., and
the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $28,600 (1.
J eweU)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Specialist, who introduced
this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney
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Michael Spain who mentioned some minor changes that were made to the agreement.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Scagliola who moved, seconded by Council
Member Fowler to approve Resolution No. 08-R-52 approving an Infrastructure
Development Agreement between the EDC and SCC. Vote was unanimous. Motion
Carried
4. City of Schertz Official Posting Board - Consideration and/or action changing the
location of the City Of Schertz Official Posting Board. (B. Dennis)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who introduced this item
answering questions from Council.
Council discussed this item in detail. Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler
who moved, seconded by Council Member Carpenter to approve the change of location of
the City of Schertz Office Posting Board to the City Council Chambers Building and
provide information to the public by posting a notice that the location has been changed.
Vote was 4-1-0 with Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik voting no. Motion Carried
DISCUSSION ONLY
5. Ordinance No. OS-S-49 - SUP200S:031A- Consideration and/or action upon a request for
a Specific Use Permit of 2.82::t acres land being of Lot 6 Block 1 of the 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 ofIH35 North and FM-I103. (M.
Nichols) (Council asked that this item be placed on this agenda for discussion only).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Misty Nichols; Planner II, who introduced this item stating that
all requirements to the site plan have been met and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Steve White, Chair of the Economic Development Corporation
who came forward mentioning that he had met with the applicant and was satisfied and
approves the Self-Storage Facility being at this location. Council Members briefly
discussed their views. No action was taken.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
6. Consideration and or action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next
agenda. (Mayor/City Council)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Council Member Fowler who asked if an item could be placed
on a future agenda to discuss the possibility of implementing classes or internships to the
high schools and colleges regarding Municipal Government. City Manager Don Taylor
stated that the city currently participates in an internship program. No action taken.
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7. Announcements by City Council Members, Mayor and City Manager:
Council Member Scagliola mentioned the Schertz Humane Society Cause for Paws Golf
Tournament was held on Monday, November 10, 2008, he also mentioned the recent
Ribbon Cutting was held Wednesday, November 12,2008 for Sports Occupational & Knee
Surgery 6051 FM 3009 #260
Mayor Baldwin mentioned the recent Schertz Humane Society Cause for Paws Golf
Tournament was held Monday, November 10, 2008. Mayor Baldwin thanked all involved;
he also mentioned he attended the Northeast Partnership meeting, Thursday, November 13,
2008.
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.
Council did not meet in executive session. City Attorney Michael Spain mentioned that last week
the City was successful in closing on a:r:other property in Live Oak and the Ci!y closed on Samy's
Soccer fields.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
. . ....... .. .. . -.Special Preseiltatio-n to Mayor'Hal Baldwin followed- meeting.
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Hal Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ren a DennIs, CIty Secretary
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