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
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Robin Dwyer
Secretary
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