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11-19-2012 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING November 19, 2012 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on November 19, 2012, 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 Michael Carpenter Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember Cedric Edwards Staff Present: Executive Director David Harris Chief of Staff Bob Cantu City Secretary Brenda Dennis CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro -Tem George Antuna Councilmember David Scagliola City Manager John Kessel Executive Director Brian James City Attorney Michael Spain Deputy City Secretary Cynthia Raleigh Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS. Councilmember Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas. Mayor Pro-Tern provided his opening comments. Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna thanked his colleagues and citizens for their patience and assistance while serving as Mayor Pro-Tern during the absence of a Mayor. 1. Resolution No. 12 -R -113 — Consideration and/or action approving a resolution approving the Canvass of the November 6, 2012 Returns and Declaring the Results of the Special Election; declaring a vacancy in the position of Councilmember Place S; and other matters in connection therewith.. (G. Antuna/B. Dennis) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING THE CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2032 RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION; DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE POSITION OF COUNCILMEMBER PLACE 5; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who read the following into record: Early Election Day Total Votes Votes Votes MAYOR Michael R. Carpenter 4,226 1,292 5,518 Steve White 2,119 605 2,724 Cedric Edwards 1,953 916 2,869 CHARTER AMENDMENTS V I Ms. Dennis stated that the total of ballots cast during early voting were 9,745 by personal appeaxance, or by mail ballots, and 3,402 votes were cast on Election Day. The number of votes cast in this election was 13,147. The canvass results declares the election on the Mayoral race that Michael R. Carpenter received the most votes and is hereby declared to have been elected to Mayor and on each proposition are as follows: Prop. Early Votin g Votes Election Day Votes Total Votes Total Votes Passed YES NO YES NO YES NO Prop. 1 7,199 1,719 2,451 575 9,650 2,294 Prop.2 5,811 3,018 1,979 1,052 7,790 4,070 Prop.3 5,713 2,966 1,914 1,061 7,627 1 4,027 Prop. 4 6,329 2,488 2,135 896 8,464 3,384 Prop.5 7,287 1,407 2,496 490 9,783 1,897 I Ms. Dennis stated that the total of ballots cast during early voting were 9,745 by personal appeaxance, or by mail ballots, and 3,402 votes were cast on Election Day. The number of votes cast in this election was 13,147. The canvass results declares the election on the Mayoral race that Michael R. Carpenter received the most votes and is hereby declared to have been elected to Mayor and on each proposition are as follows: Prop. Description Passed or Failed 1 "Shall the City be authorized to amend the City Charter as provided in Amendment Passed No 17 "Shall the second paragraph of Section 4.05 of the existing City Charter relating to the Mayor Pro -Tem be amended to read as follows?" "The Mayor Pro -Tem shall be a Councihnember appointed by the City Council for a _ term and pursuant to procedures established by the City Council from time to time. The Mayor Pro-Tom shall act as Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor and in this capacity shall have the rights conferred upon the Mayor. While acting as Mayor, the Mayor Pro -Tem may vote on any matter before the City Council." 2 "Shall the City be authorized to amend the City Charter as provided in Amendment Passed No 2? "Shall Section 4.09(e)(1) and 11.02 of the existing City Charter be amended to 11 -19 -2012 Minutes 11 -19 -2012 Minutes delete the requirement of publishing an entire franchise ordinance in a newspaper as a requirement for such ordinance to be effective but requiring that the entire franchise ordinance be placed on the City's website for at least one week prior to final adoption of the franchise ordinance ?" 3 "Shall the City be authorized to amend the City Charter as provided in Amendment Passed No 3? "Shall Section 6.07(a) of the existing City Charter relating to the Office of Taxation be amended to read as follows ?" "(a) Assessor - Collector. The City Manager shall appoint, and may remove, the City's Assessor - Collector of taxes. The City Council may, in the interest of economy and efficiency and on the recommendation of the City Manager, authorize the City Manager to contract with an individual or another political subdivision as Assessor - Collector to handle the assessment and/or collection of taxes, and no separate Assessor - Collector need be appointed in such case. The Assessor - Collector shall give a surety bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties including compliance with all controlling provisions of the State law bearing upon the functions of his or her office in a sum which shall be fixed by the City Council, but in no event shall the amount be less than twenty thousand dollars, the cost to be borne by the City; provided, if the Assessor - Collector is an officer of another political subdivision providing services to the City by contract and if the City Council determines that the Assessor - Collector's existing surety bond sufficiently protects the City, no further surety bond shall be required." 4 "Shall the City be authorized to amend the City Charter as provided in Amendment Passed No 4? "Shall Section 6.07(e) of the existing City Charter relating to the City Council's authority to forgive current or delinquent penalties and interest be amended to read as follows ?" "(e) Tax Remissions, Discounts and Compromises. Neither the City Manager nor the City Council shall have the right to forgive any current or delinquent taxes or penalty and interest related to taxation except in cases of error or otherwise as permitted by State law." 5 "Shall the City be authorized to amend the City Charter as provided in Amendment Passed No 5? "Shall Section 9.01(a) of the existing City Char-ter relating to regular election dates be amended to change the City's regular election date from May to November and with transition provisions to read as follows ?" "(a) Regular Elections. The regular City election shall be held on the uniform election date in November in each calendar year commencing in 2013 or as otherwise required by applicable State laws. If this provision is approved by the voters in the election of November 6, 2012, the terms of all members of the City Council serving following such approval shall end, and their successors' two -year term shall commence, on the following dates: for Counciimembers Place 3, Place 4, and Place 5 -- on the regular election date in November 2013 and as to their successors commencing on each odd - numbered year thereafter; and for mayor and Councilmembers Place 1 and Place. 2 — on the regular election date in November 2014 and so to their successors commencing on each even - numbered year thcreafter." 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Mayor Pro -Tern Antuna recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards that the City Council adopts Resolution No. 12 -R -113 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election of November 6, 2012, and declaring a vacancy in the position of Councilmember Place 5. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna, Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Edwards, and Carpenter voting yes and no one voting no. Motion carried. 2. Oath of Office — (B. Dennis) A. Newly Elected Officer — Oath of Office administered to Mayor -Elect Carpenter (B. Dennis) Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who administered the Oath of Office to Mayor -Elect Carpenter. B. Certificate of Election — Presentation of the Certificate of Election. (B. Dennis) Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who presented Mayor Carpenter with his Certificate of Election. Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna handed the gavel to Mayor Carpenter. Mayor Carpenter recognized first and foremost his wife for her support and putting up with him for twenty (20) years, without her he would amount to much less. Mayor Carpenter thanked his two sons for their help on multiple campaigns and sharing him with the City. Mayor Carpenter thanked his mother and her partner Mary Lou for their support and being here this evening. He also thanked his friends and supporters who were also in the audience this evening for their help on his campaign. Mayor Carpenter recognized two individuals, who were in the audience this evening Mr. Ken Greenwald and Mayor Robert Bueker. Mayor Carpenter stated that Mr. Greenwald served on the Schertz City Council for twenty -two (22) years. Mayor Carpenter also stated that Mr. Greenwald serve the most terms as Mayor Pro -Tem, nine (9) terms. Mayor Carpenter thanked Mr. Greenwald. Mayor Carpenter asked everyone to please rise and recognize Mayor Robert Bueker who served as the Mayor of Schertz from 1973 to 1980. Mayor Carpenter came down from the dais and shared two things. First he pointed out the criticality of good decision making and good leadership of the City since the City was incorporated in 1958. There have been seven (7) Mayors prior to now, and each made contributions. Two particular decisions carne to his mind when he was thinking of Mayor Bueker as the leader of the City. First in 1974, the City made the leap of faith and chose to become a Home Rule City, moving away from General Law. That was the turning point for the City. Mayor Bueker gave that to us under his leadership. The second thing Mayor Carpenter shared was an old City of Schertz annexation map that was hand drawn and it has hand notations when things were annexed over time. 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Mayor Carpenter pointed out that in one the greatest economic development plans was that Amazon.com is bringing their business to Schertz. Mayor Carpenter pointed out that under the leadership of Mayor Bueker the City of Schertz on October 2, 1979, 300 acres were annexed on the other side of 1H 35, which on those acres a new hospital is being built, as well as the biggest economic opportunity for Schertz, Amazon.com, Mayor Carpenter stated that it may not be today, it may be in thirty (30) years, but the things that are approved by those on the dais are done with the future of Schertz in mind. Mayor Carpenter asked everyone in the audience to again join him in congratulating his honor Mayor Bucker for his service to the City of Schertz. Presentations • Proclamation: Appreciation to Councilmembers Scagliola and Antuna for serving as Mayor Pro -Tem. (Mayor Carpenter) Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmembers Scagliola and Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna. Mayor Carpenter presented them with a proclamation recognizing them for serving as Mayor Pro - Tem. Proclamation: National Hospice & Palliative Care Month (Mayor /Council) — Jalisa Walker with Hope Hospice to accept. Mayor Carpenter read and presented a Proclamation recognizing "National Hospice & Palliative Care Month" to Ms. Opal Humpiere, City Events and Announcements • Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. BierschwaleB. James) Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director David Harris who provided the following announcements: • Wednesday, December 5, 2012, the semiannual meeting of the AACOG Area Council and Board of Directors will host a meeting. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be immediately followed by a luncheon. Mr. Harris asked the Council to please let the City Secretary's office know if you will be attending. • Friday, December 7, 2012, the City of Schertz will officially kick -off the holiday season by hosting the Festival of Angels. A lighted night parade; music from the school districts choirs and bands; warm food and beverages; and snow will make for a winter wonderland at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex. • Monday, December 10, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., Schertz Civic Center will be presenting the Steve Simonson Community Awards. • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized the Public Affairs Department, particularly Mary Spence. Mr. Kessel stated that we had the annual Thanksgiving luncheon for City staff. We got together giving thanks and talked about the year in review. 2012 was a big year for the City. Mr. Kessel thanked Mary and her team for pulling the event together. Hearing of Residents This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fall out the speaker's register prior to the meeting Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, andlor a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. Mayor Carpenter recognized the following people who spoke: • Mr. Dan Hollestelle, 5525 Columbia, who spoke about his meetings with Pulte and conditions which still exist with his home. He also thanked Executive Director Brian James who attended the meeting. • Ms. Clare Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, who spoke about the success of the recent election. • Mr. Lou Cady, 314 Cattle Run, Cibolo, who addressed ideas and concerns with the Senior Center. • Mr. Ken Greenwald, 205 Westchester Drive, who spoke regarding the revised Ordinance of at- risk businesses. Mr. Greenwald thanked Interim. Police Chief Harris who met with him addressing his concerns. Mr. Greenwald stated that he approves the revised Ordinance. • Ms. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber of Commerce President, who provided a brief update on the Chamber activities. • Ms. Sandy Bryant, 1400 Schertz Parkway, who presented Mrs. Melissa (Missy) Carpenter with a special name tag which read "Missy Carpenter — Mayor's Boss ". Workshop Items • Discussion regarding Council Rules of Procedure (Item requested by Mayor Carpenter) (Mayor Carpenter/M. Spain) Mayor Carpenter stated that he had asked this item to be placed on the agenda for Council to consider as they move forward on how they would like to establish procedures I1 -19 -2012 Minutes for filling the Council vacancy in Place 5, as well as establishing procedures for filling the Mayor Pro -Tem position. He asked the Council to provide their comments to the City Manager so that they can establish rules and procedures for these very important duties. Mayor and Council provided their comments. No action taken at this time. Mayor Carpenter asked staff to place on the next agenda the formal appointment of Councilmember George Antuna, Jr., as Mayor Pro -Tem. + Presentation, discussion, and update regarding UDC- construction requirements (Item requested by Councilmember Fowler) (J. Fowler/B. James) Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director Brian James who provided a brief PowerPoint regarding the discussions and recommended requirements for the future construction within the City. Presentation and discussion regarding drainage issues in the Arroyo Verde Subdivision (B. James /S. Willoughby) Mayor Carpenter recognized Director of Public Works Sam Willoughby who stated the East Dietz Creek runs through the Arroyo Verde subdivision within a drainage easement and the 100 year FEMA floodplain. The developer of Arroyo Verde elected to leave this area in a natural state and dedicated it to the Homeowner's Association for maintenance. The City no longer allows these types of areas to be left natural and privately owned. The unimproved channel is eroding due to high velocities upstream of the bridge and slower flows downstream of the bridge are causing silt build -up. This area needs to be improved by widening the channel and removing the build -up of silt and installing erosion control matting to protect the channel from further erosion. This erosion led to a drainage study that presented 3 options: Option 1- the least improved with fill, grade, and erosion matting; Option 2- widening the area, tree removal, and installation of erosion matting; and Option 3- widening a larger section, tree removal, and erosion matting; and provides the best protection and will not affect the existing 100 year water surface elevation. Option 3 is recommended by the Engineer and City staff. If nothing is done, the erosion will eventually cause damage to the City's bridge. Mr. Willoughby stated the goal is to enter into an agreement with the Arroyo Verde HOA to authorize the City to make improvements and maintain the channel in the existing easement or deed the property over to the City. The fiscal impact if the City acquires this property, for Option 3 would be approximately $40,000 plus $27,800 for the submittal of the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to FEMA and the Environmental Assessment and Jurisdictional Waters. Option 2- would be $25,000 and Option 1- would be $12,000. The project would be funded from the Drainage Construction Fund/Reserve. The yearly maintenance costs are estimated at $2,500. 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Staff recommends Council to approve the City's request to continue communications with the Arroyo Verde HOA that may possibly lead to an agreement with the Arroyo Verde HOA to deed the property to the City or to authorize the City to maintain the drainage easement. Mayor and Council provided their comments. It was the consensus of the Council to have the City move forward with the project as presented. Councilmember David Scagliola left the meeting at 7.3Op. m. Consent Aunda Items 3. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 30, 2012, and the Special Joint Meeting of November. 6, 2012. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis) 4. Resolution No. 12 -R -104 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a first amended Professional Services Agreement with Jackson A &E Associates, Inc. for owner's representative services and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Kessel/B. James/M. Spain) The following was read into record: 1131 i �]►i C��iI►�1��[�I! A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON A &E ASSOCIATES, INC., AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 5. Resolution No. 12-R-107 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a reduction in fees paid by the Schertz Youth Soccer Alliance during the construction and renovation of the Soccer Complex located on Maske Road and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James /G. Logan) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -8107 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION IN FEES PAID BY THE SCHERTZ YOUTH SOCCER ALLIANCE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF THE SOCCER COMPLEX LOCATED ON MASKS ROAD AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 11 -19 -2012 Minutes 6. Resolution No. 12 -8.108 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution awarding a bid to Bartek Construction for the waterline relocation on FM 3009 & FM 2252 #12- ENG -34- C-02 for the TxDOT Road Widening project. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -108 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BARTEK CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO THE WATERLINE RELOCATION ON FM 3009 AND FM 2252 AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 7. Resolution. No. 12-R-109 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution awarding a bid to R. L. Jones, LP for the waterline replacement project on IH 35 between Schertz Parkway and Plaza Drive #12- ENG- 34 -C -03. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -109 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH R.L. JONES, LP RELATING TO THE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ON 11135 FROM SCHERTZ PARKWAY TO PLAZA DRIVE AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH S. Resolution No. 12 -R -110 -- Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing an Agreement Incident to Termination of the Community Infrastructure & Economic Development (CIED) Fund Program with City Public Service and other matters in connection therewith. (D. Harris/D. Harris) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -110 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT INCIDENT TO TERNIINATION OF THE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CIED) FUND PROGRAM WITH CITY PUBLIC SERVICE,: -AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 9. Resolution No. 12 -R -111 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a bid rejection for construction of the East Live Oak Pump Upgrades, and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby) The following was read into record: 11 -19 -2012 Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -111 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A BID REJECTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST LIVE OAK PLANT PUMP UPGRADES, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards to approve the consent agenda items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, S, and 9. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna, Councilmembers Fowler and Edwards voting yes and no one voting no. Motion carried. Discussion and /or Action Items 10. Ordinance No. 12 -M -23 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz regarding requirements of at -risk businesses, including the requirements to have security cameras and windows with clear and unobstructed views; providing a penalty; establishing an effective date; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance; and other matters in connection therewith. First Reading (J, Bierschwale/M. Harris) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 12 -M -23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCIIERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ REGARDING REQUIREMENTS OF AT -RISK BUSINESSES, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE SECURITY CAMERAS AND WINDOWS WITH CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 92 -M -19 on September 1, 1992 due to the increase in criminal activity involving convenience stores in the South Central Texas Region during that time period. Over the years, sections of the ordinance have become null and void. Action repeals Ordinance No. 92 -M -19 and replaces it with Ordinance No. 12 -M -23 requiring At -Risk Business owners to install security cameras and to have clear and unobstructed windows. No fiscal impact. Staff recommends approval. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 12 -M -23 on first reading. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna, Councilmembers Fowler and Edwards voting yes and no one voting no. Motion carried. 11 -19 -2012 Minutes 11. Boards, Commissions, and Committees — Presentation, consideration and/or action revising the appointment, re- appointment, and interview process for the various Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (B. Cantu/B. Dennis /C. Raleigh) The City Secretary's office made a brief presentation regarding revising the appointment, re- appointment, and interview process for the various Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Action would extend terms for current board and commission members whose terms are to expire on November 30, 2012, to January 30, 2013. The additional two months will allow staff to create a functional, effective, and efficient boards and commissions re- appointment and interview process that would ensure that the City's boards and commissions are being served by the right members in the right positions. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve the extension of terms for current board and commission members whose terms are to expire on November 30, 2012, to January 30, 2013. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Antuna, Councilmemhers Fowler and Edwards voting yes and no one voting no. Motion carrier. Roll Call Vote Confirmation Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who recapped the votes for agenda items 1 through 11. City Council did not meet in executive session. Executive Session Called under: Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending or contemplated litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate; Section 551.074 Deliberation regarding personnel matters, duties, employment, and evaluation of certain public officials and employees; Section 551.087 Texas Government Code — Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Reconvene into Regular Session 12. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session. No action as Council did not meet. 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Requests and Announcements 13. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives No additional comments were given, as City Manager John Kessel previously recognized the Public Affairs Department. 14. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. No items requested. 15. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information. No information requested. 16. 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 Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Antuna who stated at the last Northeast Partnership meeting he was appointed to the Metropolitan Planning Organization and that Mayor Jennifer Hartman was appointed as alternate. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councihncmber Fowler who stated he attended the following events: • Tuesday through Friday, November 13 to — ,16th, 2012, attended the Texas Municipal League Conference in Grapevine. Councilmember Fowler stated that the conference hosted several seminars, particularly the ones engaging and getting the youth involved. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he attended the following events: 11 -19 -2012 Minutes Tuesday through Friday, November 13'b — 16'", 2012, attended the Texas Municipal League Conference in Grapevine. Councilmember Edwards stated that this was the best conference he has attended. Mayor Carpenter stated that over the weekend he attended the Senior Craft Fair. Mayor Carpenter also asked the Council to start thinking about the City liaison positions to the various boards and commissions which they would Iike to be on. Ad_iournzment As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 Mayor Michael R. Carpenter ATTFST N� ennis TRMC, MMC, CPM, City Secretary 11 -19 -2012 Minutes