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REGULAR MEETING
May 26, 2009
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
May 26, 2009 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
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember John Trayhan
Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor
Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale
Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Carpenter
Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Tony Wilenchik
Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Attorney Michael Spain
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.
Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to
the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
Robert Brockman, 1001 Elbel Road who spoke on the following:
• Blacktop on the hike/bike trial at Wiederstein Road.
• Inquired on the plaque that was outside the Council Chambers; plaque moved inside
the Chambers.
• Attending the Fairfield Inn grand opening at 5:30 pm, May 27, 2009.
Discussion and /or Action Items
Minutes — Discussion and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
May 19, 2009 regular meeting.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19,
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2009 with corrections. Vote was 4 to 0 with Councilmember Trayhan abstaining.
Motion Carried.
2. Ordinance No. 09 -F -17 — Consideration and /or action approving second and final
reading of Ordinance No. 09 -F -17 amending the Drought Contingency Plan with a
Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan and a Water
Conservation Plan, and making conforming changes to the Code of Ordinances.
Second and Final Reading (J. Hooks).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Pubic Works Superintendent Jimmy Hooks who stated
there were no changes since last reading.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 09 -F -17 on Second and Final
Reading Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
3. Resolution No. 09 -R -28 — Consideration and /or action approving a resolution
authorizing a transfer to the City from the City of Schertz Economic Development
Corporation of funds for the new City Library. Second and Final Reading (G.
Antuna /J. Jewell).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Assistant Director Jeff Jewell
who stated there were no changes since last meeting; The City Attorney reminded
Council of the one -time payment by the EDC in three installments; first payment
shortly after final reading; second payment, October 1, 2009 and final payment;
October 1, 2010.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter to approve Resolution No. 09 -R -28 on Second and
Final Reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
4. Resolution No. 09 -R -29 — Consideration and /or action regarding approval of a
resolution approving a service agreement between the City of Schertz Economic
Development Corporation and Site Location Partnership, and other matters in
connection therewith. (G. Antuna/J. Jewell).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Economic Development Assistant Director Jeff Jewell
who introduced this item (PowerPoint presentation) stating that the service
agreement with Site Location Partnership would assist in development, enhance
awareness of Schertz, project identification, facilitate meetings with prospective
clients, and stimulate site visits. Mr. Jewell then answered questions from Council.
City Manager Don Taylor stated that Jeff has worked very hard on this project and
publicly wants to thank him for a job well done.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 09 -R -29. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
5. Resolution No. 09 -R -30 — Consideration and /or action approving a resolution
awarding the 2009 Hal Baldwin Scholarship. (D. Taylor).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan, who introduced this item
stating that the Advisory Committee; Steve White, Reginna Agee, Michael Spain
and Councilmembers Trayhan, and Carpenter met this evening and reviewed five
(5) very deserving applicants. After reviewing all of the applicants, the committee
unanimously recommends Emily Furillo, Samuel Clemens High School student as
the recipient of the 2009 Hal Baldwin Scholarship.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 09 -R -30. Vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried.
Mayor Baldwin thanked the advisory committee for all their time and effort. City
Attorney Michael Spain took the opportunity to thank Bob Cantu for gathering all
the materials and making it available to the advisory committee. He asked that
possibly a formal presentation be scheduled at the Council meeting of June 9, 2009
for Emily Furillo.
6. Allocation of Funds — Consideration and /or action regarding approving allocation
of funds from the former Schertz Economic Development Foundation and approval
of a FY 2008 -09 budget for the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee (J.
Santoya /B. Cantu).
Mayor Baldwin recognized Management Analyst Bob Cantu who introduced this
item stating that action would approve allocations of $25,000 to Historical
Preservation Committee and $24,862 to the Senior Center /Museum remodel and
approve the FY2008 -09 budget (of $10,000) for the Historical Preservation
Committee, and answering questions from Council.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Trayhan to approve the allocation of funds from the former Schertz
Economic Development Foundation and approve the FY 2008 -09 Schertz Historical
Preservation Committee budget. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
Mayor Baldwin recessed into executive session at 7:07 p.m.
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
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of real property and Section 551.074 — Deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager and City
Secretary.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 8:00 p.m.
7. Take any additional action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No action necessary.
Requests and Announcements
8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
No requests were noted.
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for
information.
No requests were noted.
10. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
• Upcoming City Council agenda items
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
Councilmember Fowler reported that he attended the EMS luncheon on Sunday,
and is very pleased with the professionalism of the City's EMS. Dudley Wait EMS
Director is going a great job.
Councilmember Wilenchik reminded everyone of the Doggie Dash event, 8:00 am
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Pickrell Park. Registration starts at 7:00 am and so far,
the event has over 300 pre - registered runners /walkers.
He also reported that the VFW, since last Wednesday, has gone "no smoking" for
bingo (bingo only). Their bingo business has dropped in the last two bingo sessions,
however will continue with the "no smoking" for a while, but will cancel if
business continues to drop.
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11. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Department Initiatives
Mayor Baldwin stated that this year marks the 35`h anniversary of EMS in the City.
The organization "SAFES" was founded on April 1, 1974. He also mentioned that
the EMS luncheon was a great event.
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who introduced Ashley
Senary, law student at the University of Wisconsin who is spending the summer
working at the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski.
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Taylor who mentioned that several
Councilmembers and staff members were invited to take a train ride and go through
several intersections to observe what it is like for everyday train traffic. It was a real
eye- opener. He reported that of all the "Quiet Zones" established, reports are
coming back that accidents have increased.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned thy°meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary barr , D ty City Secretary
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