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SSLGC 03-04-SpecialCalledMINUTES OF THE SCHERTZ-SEGUIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF GUADALUPE § SCHERTZ-SEGUIN LOCAL § GOVERNMENT CORPORATION § On this the 4~' day of March, 2009, the Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) convened at 3:02 p.m. in the City of Schertz Council Chambers located at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas, for a Special Called Meeting. The following members being present and in attendance: Robin Dwyer Secretary Jim Wolverton Treasurer Patricia Ramirez Director Terry Wells Director Hal Baldwin Ex-Officio Betty Ann Matthies Ex-Officio and the following director being absent: Sydney Bauer President constituting a majority of the persons appointed to the Board and a quorum for the transaction of business, and notice of such meeting having been duly given in accordance with the provisions of Texas law. Also in attendance were: Alan Cockerell Don Taylor Doug Faseler Johnny Bierschwale Georgia Hanks Patrick Lindner John Winkler Crockett Camp Jack Fickessen General Manager City Manager of Schertz City Manager of Seguin Assistant City Manager of Schertz Administrative Assistant Legal COU11sel (Davidson & Troilo) Consultant Consultant/Project Manager Consultant Citing President Sydney Bauer's absence, Secretary Robin Dwyer opened and presided over the meeting. The first order of business was the calling of the meeting to order. Secretary Robin Dwyer called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The second order of business was Legislative Proposals. General Counsel for the Corporation Patrick Lindner recommended that the Board convene in Executive Session to receive legal advice and opinions of counsel before they consider and/or take action on legislative proposals which maybe or have been submitted. Secretary Dwyer closed General Session at 3:04 p. m. o Executive Session under Chapter 551 Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the advice of its attorney on legal matters relating to Agenda Item #2. Executive Session was held from 3:08 p.m. to 4:22 p.m. Secretary Dwyer reopened General Session at 4: 22 p. m. As a result of Executive Session: Agenda Item 2 -Legislative Proposals Secretary Dwyer made a motion to authorize the Executive Committee to negotiate a contract with Jack Fickessen to represent SSLGC, the City of Seguin and the City of Schertz and help draft and carry the legislation discussed in Executive Session. The Executive Committee will be responsible for exact conditions and terms of the contract. Treasurer Wolverton seconded the motion. Upon a vote being called, the motion passed by unanimous decision. Secretary Dwyer made a motion for SSLGC to pursue a vested rights provision in the legislation which will apply to Chapter 36 of the Water Code in order to protect the rights of the Corporation for its entire project in Gonzales County. Details of the legislation will be negotiated by SSLGC's General Counsel Patrick Lindner, Jack Fickesson, and Project Manager Crockett Camp. The legislation will then be taken to the Board for fmal approval before it is submitted. Director Terry Wells seconded the motion. Secretary Dwyer asked for discussion before the vote was taken. Discussion was held regarding legislation pertaining to land continuity. Mayor Baldwin recommended removing this topic from potential legislative proposals at the present time. Treasurer Wolverton added that he would be in Austin the week of March 8, 2009, and would meet with commissioners and judges from Gonzales County to investigate leasing the county's rights to roadways and highways. After discussion and upon a vote being called, the motion passed by unanimous decision. Counsel Patrick Lindner stated that he planned to discuss legislation to address ownership of public roads with Mr. Fickessen. Treasurer Wolverton directed General Manager Cockerell to provide Mr. Fickessen with documents the Corporation currently has in its possession regarding county roads. The third order of business was Consideration and/or Action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next agenda. No additional discussion was held. The next regular board meeting is scheduled March 26, 2009, in Schertz, Texas. The fourth order of business was Adiournment. Secretary Dwyer declared the meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED THIS Z~~ DAY OF Ovm ~ ~/ Robin Dwyer Secretary ~, A` ~C~" , 2009.