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SPECIAL MEETING
November 15, 2010
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
November 15, 2010, at 6:00 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 Tem Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember George Antuna
Councilmember Michael Carpenter
City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager David Harris
City Attorney Michael Spain City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Councilmember David Scagliola was absent.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Councilmember Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags
of the United States and State of Texas
PRESENTATION/RECOGNITION
• Deedy Wright -Former Parks Board Member (G. Logan/Mustapha Debboun/Mayor)
Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks Director George Logan who stated that the Parks Board
would like to honor Ms. Deedy Wright this evening. Mr. Logan introduced Parks Board
President Mustapha Debboun who presented Ms. Wright with a certificate and coin for her
years of dedicated service to the City of Schertz Parks and Recreation Board. Mayor
Baldwin read a brief list of her accomplishments while serving on the board:
• Ms. Wright, designed, developed and provided coordination between the City of Schertz
and the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners to install and maintain ten trees and the
Gutierrez Park "Butterfly Garden".
• Ms. Wright assisted with the research, design and native plant selection for the City of
Schertz Visitor Center landscaping project.
• Ms. Wright, Provided leadership, coordinated volunteers and assisted in the installation
of 50 trees in celebration of The City of Schertz's 50th Anniversary on Arbor Day, April
25, 2008 at the City of Schertz Municipal Complex.
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Hearing of Residents
Mayor Baldwin recognized the following:
• Police Chief Steve Starr who introduced SPD Officers Chris Martinez and Richard
Banduch who represented the City of Schertz shooting team in a recent statewide
tournament in Boerne. Twenty-Seven Texas law enforcement agencies competed,
"Chris Martinez and Richard Banduch brought home second place and this was the first
time the department fielded a shooting team in competition". Police Chief Steve Starr
presented the 2"d place trophy.
• Gary Inmon, 417 Frank Baum, who came forward announcing his candidacy for
Representative for District 44 asking for support.
• Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who came forward stating that at O'Neils the dumpster, is
in need of repairs as well as the one at the Schertz Ballpark. City Manager Don Taylor
stated that he would have staff look at the dumpsters within the city and see that they are
repaired. Mr. Brockman also stated that there is a 55 gallon drum of oil that is sitting
outside of O'Neils. Mr. Taylor stated that he would inform Code Enforcement.
Discussion and/or Action Items
1. Resolution No. 10-R-71-Consideration and/or action approving a resolution canvassing
the returns and declaring the results of a bond election and other matters in connection
therewith. (B. Dennis/M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who introduced this item
providing the following results:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
"THE ISSUANCE OF $6,625,000 OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, AND
EQUIPPING A NEW ENCLOSED COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL AND
AQUATIC FACILITY OF COMPETITION QUALITY, RELOCATING,
CONSTRUCTING, AND IMPROVING THE EXISTING SCHERTZ PLAYSCAPE
IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEW SWIMMING POOL AND AQUATIC
CENTER, AND THE ACQUISITION OF ANY NECESSARY REAL PROPERTY
THEREFOR".
For Against
Election Day Votes 1751 1135
Provisional Votes 0 0
Early Votes 2611 2407
TOTAL 4362 3542
Proposition Passed.
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PROPOSITION N0.2
"THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, AND
EQUIPPING NEW ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS FIELDS AND
RELATED PARKING AND RESTROOM AND CONCESSION FACILITIES AT
THE EXISTING SCHERTZ BALLPARK AND MASKS ROAD SOCCER
COMPLEX".
For Against
Election Day Votes 1702 1157
Provisional Votes 0 0
Early Votes 2477 2519
TOTAL 4179 3,676
Proposition Passed.
PROPOSITION NO. 3
"THE ISSUANCE OF $2,250,000 OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR DESIGNING,. CONSTRUCTING,
RECONFIGURING, DEMOLISHING, RENOVATING, AND EQUIPPING THE
EXISTING SCHERTZ ANIMAL SERVICES FACILITY, DESIGNING,
CONSTRUCTING, AND EQUIPPING A NEW ANIMAL ADOPTION SPACE, A
NEW ANIMAL VACCINATION FACILITY, AND A DOG PARK, AND THE
ACQUISITION OF ANY NECESSARY REAL PROPERTY THEREFOR".
For Against
Election Day Votes 1841 1022
Provisional Votes 0 0
Early Votes 3070 1930
TOTAL 4,911 2,952
Proposition Passed.
PROPOSITION NO. 4
"THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING,
RECONFIGURING, DEMOLISHING, RENOVATING, AND EQUIPPING
REVITALIZATION AND BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS TO
DOWNTOWN CITY OF SCHERTZ IN THE AREA OF FM 78 AND MAIN
STREET (WITH A PRIORITY GIVEN TO CONSTRUCTING FEATURES
WELCOMING PERSONS TO THE CITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
DECORATIVE PAVINGS, CROSSWALKS, CURBING AND DECORATIVE
POLES, UTILITIES RELOCATION, LIGHTING, BOLLARDS, BIKE RACKS,
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TRASH RECEPTACLES, BENCHES, SIDEWALK AND TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS, FENCES, AND LANDSCAPING, AND THE ACQUISITION
OF ANY NECESSARY REAL PROPERTY THEREFOR".
For Against
Election Day Votes 1700 1157
Provisional Votes 0 0
Early Votes 2668 2319
TOTAL 4,368 3,476
Proposition Passed.
PROPOSITION NO. 5
"THE ISSUANCE OF $1,450,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS FOR DESIGNING,` CONSTRUCTING, AND EQUIPPING
A COMMUNITY FINE ARTS AND HISTORY CENTER AND THE ACQUISITION
OF ANY NECESSARY REAL PROPERTY THEREFOR".
For Against
Election Day Votes 1217 1631
Provisional Votes 0 0
Early Votes 1662 3317
TOTAL 2,879 4,948
Proposition Failed.
PROPOSITION NO. 6
"THE ISSUANCE OF $5,100,000 OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, AND
EQUIPPING A NEW COMMUNITY OPEN AIR EVENT FACILITY AND THE
ACQUISITION OF ANY NECESSARY REAL PROPERTY THEREFOR".
For Against
Election Day Votes 1084 1752
Provisional Votes 0 0
Early Votes 1576 3390
TOTAL 2,660 5,142
Proposition Failed.
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Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler that the City Council adopts resolution No. 10-R-71 canvassing
the returns and declaring the results of the November 2, 2010 bond election. The vote
was unanimous. Motion Carried
2. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of November 9, 2010.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Antuna to approve the minutes of November 9, 2010. The vote was 4-0-
1 with Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards abstaining. Motion Carried.
3. Appointment -Consideration and/or action regarding appointment of a Director and a
member of City Council as an Exofficio to the Cibolo Valley Local Government
Corporation (M. Spain/Council)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Micheal Spain who introduced this item stating
that this item represents the newly formed Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
and that the City of Schertz will need to choose a Director and appoint a member of
Council as an Exofficio member. Mr. Spain stated that each city within the Cibolo
Valley Local Government Corporation will also be selecting a Director for the board.
Mayor Baldwin asked Council if they had anyone they would like to select and
recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who recommended Ms. Pat Ramirez, who is
currently on the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) board, and that
her term would be expiring soon. He stated that he had spoken to Ms. Ramirez and stated
that she was very interested. Mayor Baldwin stated that if Ms. Ramirez could be
reappointed that they would like for her to stay on the SSLGC board. Members of
Council discussed this further and stated that they would need more time to gather names
of those interested in serving. Councilmember Carpenter stated that he would like for the
candidates to fill out a volunteer form and have the volunteer committee interview the
candidates.
Council took no action.
4. Cancellation of the November 16, 2010 Council -Consideration and/or action
cancelling the November 16, 2010 regular council meeting. (M. Spain)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Attorney Michael Spain who introduced this item stating
that this item is to cancel the Tuesday, November 16, 2010 regular Council meeting due
to meeting on November 15, 2010.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Carpenter to approve the cancellation of the November 16, 2010 City
Council Meeting. The vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.
5. Resolution No. No-R-72 -Development Agreement -Consideration and/or action
approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a
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Development Agreement between the City of Schertz Economic Development
Corporation and Caterpillar Inc, and other matters in connection therewith. (D. Taylor)
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who introduced this item stating
that the City and EDC are considering additional incentives for Caterpillar Inc., to help
offset unplanned fees. Staff is requesting $50,000 from CPS Energy's CEID Fund, and
$80,000 from Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for a total of $130,000. The
Economic Development Corporation (EDC) had a special meeting on Monday,
November 15, 2010, at which time it was unanimous to approve. Staff recommends
Council approval.
Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Carpenter to approve Resolution No. 10-R-72. The vote was
unanimous. Motion Carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Called under Section 551.071 Texas Government Code 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.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
6. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No Action taken.
Requests and Announcements
7. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items given.
8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
No requests given.
9. 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
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No announcements given.
10. Announcements by City Manager
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who stated that the City received
information today that Lack's Stores, Inc. (the "Company") is filing bankruptcy and is
closing all their furniture stores after more than 70 years of business. Lack's will begin
to layoff employees employed at its facility in Schertz at 1150 Schwab Road, New
Braunfels, Texas, in connection with the closing of the entire facility. Lack's anticipates
that the layoffs will be completed on February 15, 2011. The layoffs and facility closing
are expected to be permanent. Mr. Taylor stated that losing Lacks' is like losing a
member of the family here in Schertz, as they were very active in participating and
supporting City events.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin ad'ourne he meeti t 6:39 p.m.
ayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, TRMC, C City Secretary
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