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| Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Gutierrez) |
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Presentations
- Proclamation for National Park and Recreational Month.
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward read and presented the National Park and Recreational month proclamation for July.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services Lauren Shrum accepted the proclamation and made a few comments and stats about the Schertz Parks Department. Lauren Shrum introduced different groups that make up the Schertz Park Team as well as some outside entities and asked them to come to the front for recognition and a group picture.
- Presentation - The 2019 Spring/Summer Parks Program Guide was given an Award of Honor (3rd place) from the Texas Association Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO).
Mayor Pro-Tem Hewward recognized Public Affairs Director Linda Klepper and Marketing & Communications Specialist Devan Flores who provided information regarding the Parks program guide and award. Linda Klepper asked for Parks staff to come forward for a picture.
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City Events and Announcements
- Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/C. Kelm/S. Gonzalez)
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez made the following announcements:
Friday, June 28
Coffee with the Chamber 7:30 am – 9:30
1730 Schertz Parkway
Chamber members are invited to come to the Welcome Center and enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with staff and other Chamber members. Event sponsored by Fully Promoted.
Saturday, June 29
Schertz Sweethearts will be participating in the Luling Watermelon Festival Parade 11:00 am
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Tactical Tag League 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pickrell Park
Thursday, July 4
44th Annual 4th of July Jubilee 9:30 am – 10:00 pm
Schertz is proud to host the 4th of July Jubilee, one of South Texas' largest tributes to freedom and the men & women who serve in the armed forces! Complete with live musical entertainment, a downtown parade, 'Let Freedom Run' 5K, kid's carnival, a Family Zone, and festival food, Jubilee offers something for the whole family.
For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Office at 210-619-1850.
Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5
City Offices closed in observance of Independence Day
Friday, July 5
Family game Day Noon-7:00 pm
Pickrell Park Pool
Tuesday, July 9
City Council Meeting 6:00 pm
Council Chambers
- Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
City Manager Dr. Mark Browne made the following announcements:
Executive Director of Economic Development Kyle Kinateder was recognized for passing the International Economic Development Council Certified Economic Developer Examination. He earned his Certified Economic Developer Certification.
Dr. Browne made the recommendation to cancel the City Council Meeting for July 2, 2019, because of a very light agenda. He recommended the agenda items be moved to City Council Meeting on July 9, 2019. Dr. Browne stated this will be done without any disruptions to our programs.
Dr. Browne recognized and commended our Public Works, Parks Crew, and Facilities Maintenance Crew for their outstanding service after a major storm in keeping our City operating and clearing debris.
Dr. Browne recognized the Universal City Fire Fighters for their response helping with the fire at the LaQuinta Inn in Schertz. He also recognized our Fire Department, Police Department, and EMS Crews for their outstanding response with the fire and the life saving measures taken.
Fire Marshall Thomas Pinder was asked to give an overview of the event along with Battalion Chief C Shift and Incident Commander Clint Williams.
Dr. Browne also thanked Public Affairs for their role is assisting with displaced individuals from the fire at the Schertz Civic Center.
- Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor Pro-Tem (Allison Heyward)
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward recognized Boy Scout Jacob Tarrillion from Troop 51 who was in the audience this evening, she stated he is working on his Citizenship in Community Merit Badge.
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Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill 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, and/or 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 Pro-Tem Heyward recognized following resident to speak:
- Doug Dillon - 4918 Crestwood Dr. - Discussed the possiblity of the City of Schertz to offer an incentive or enticement for a potential buyer for the Golf Course in Northcliffe.
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Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
The following Consent items were read into record. |
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Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the meeting of June 11, 2019. (B. Dennis)
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Appointments to the various City Boards, Commissions and Committees - Consideration and/or action regarding appointments to the Building and Standards Commission and to the Economic Development Corporation Board. (Mayor/Council/B. Dennis)
Appointment of Melissa Villarreal to the Building and Standards Commission as an alternate member and the appointment of Jesse Carrasco to the Economic Development Corporation Board.
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Resolution No.19-R-71 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing EMS debt revenue adjustments, Utility Billing debt revenue adjustments and Schertz Magazine debt revenue adjustments for certain inactive outstanding receivables and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/J. Walters)
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Resolution No. 19-R-79 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing purchases up to $250,000 with HydroPro Solutions for water meters and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/J. Walters)
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Resolution No. 19-R-74 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an amendment to the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James)
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Resolution No. 19-R-75 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request for a Historical Incentive Program for the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 533 Main Street and related matters in connection therewith. (B. James)
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Resolution 19-R-76- Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $3,000,000 as a transfer to the SSLGC Repair/ Replacement Fund and in the amount of $500,000 as a transfer to the Rate Stabilization fund and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm/A. Beard)
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Resolution No. 19-R-77 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget and other matters in connection therewith. (SSLGC Resolution #SSLGC R19-04) (C. Kelm/A. Beard)
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Resolution No. 19-R-78 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the Schertz/Seguin local Government Corporation Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Water Rates and other matters in connection therewith. (SSLGC Resolution #SSLGC R19-05) (C.Kelm/A. Beard)
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward asked if there were any items that needed to be removed from Consent.
No items requested.
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Moved by Councilmember Cedric Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez to approve Consent Agenda items 1-9.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez, Councilmember Scott Larson, Councilmember Cedric Edwards, Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Tim Brown
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Passed
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| Discussion and Action Items |
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Resolution No. 19-R-80 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a program and expenditures, Project E-052, to provide a possible incentive of up to $200,000 for a project related to the creation or retention of up to 87 primary jobs. (M. Browne/K. Kinateder)
The following was read into record:
Resolution No. 19-R-80
A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing a program and expenditures as provided for in the Economic Development Performance Agreement between the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (The "SEDC") and Nexus Enterprises, LLC (The "Company"); and other matters in connection therewith.
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward recognized Executive Director Economic Development Kyle Kinateder who provided photographs and gave a description of the project and incentives offered. No questions were asked from Council.
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Moved by Councilmember Cedric Edwards, seconded by Councilmember David Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 19-R-80 as read.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez, Councilmember Scott Larson, Councilmember Cedric Edwards, Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Tim Brown
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Passed
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Resolution No. 19-R-72 - Consideration and/or action approving a resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, requesting assistance from the Texas Department of Transportation in the form of a planning study for intersection improvements including an overpass structure on FM 3009 across the Union Pacific railroad tracks and FM 78 in Schertz and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
The following was read into record:
Resolution No. 19-R-72
A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, requesting assistance from the Texas Department of Transportation in the form of a Planning Study for Intersection Improvements including an overpass structure on FM 3009 across the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks and FM 78 in Schertz and other matters in connection therewith.
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward recognized City Engineer Kathy Woodlee who provided a few visuals and an explanation of the assistance needed from TxDOT for Resolution No. 19-R-72 and their position in the project. Questions were answered from Council.
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Moved by Councilmember Cedric Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mark Davis to approve Resolution 19-R-72
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Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez, Councilmember Scott Larson, Councilmember Cedric Edwards, Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Tim Brown
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Passed
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Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the role call votes for items 1 through 11. |
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Closed Session
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward recessed the meeting at 6:42 p.m. into Closed Session. |
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City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.
• Project E-058 |
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Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward reconvened into regular session at 7:00 p.m. |
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| 12a. Take any action based on discussion held in closed session under Agenda
Item 12.
None taken at this time.
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Requests and Announcements
- Announcements by the City Manager.
Dr. Browne attended the Putt Putt Golf at the library and commended staff for a job well done.
- Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda.
None at this time.
- 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
Councilmember Gutierrez made the following comments and attended the following events:
- Jr. Police Academy.
- Special thanks to Public Works for cleaning the debris from his neighborhood after the storm.
- The Chamber Luncheon.
- The Universal City Golf Course Budget Meeting - thanked Universal City for allowing them to attend.
- The State of the Workforce Development Seminar.
- Northcliffe Community Meeting concerning their Golf Course.
- Gave a heartfelt thank you to the Police, Fire and EMS Department for their response/work on the LaQuinta fire.
Councilmember Edwards made the following comments:
- Thanked City Manager Dr. Browne for keeping Council updated on important events when they are out of town.
- Thanked the Staff and their crews/teams for the quick clean up of debris after the storm.
Councilmember Scagliola made the following comments:
- Thanked the Staff and their crews/teams for the quick clean up of debris after the storm.
Councilmember Brown made the following comments:
- Thanked the First Responders and Public Works Departments for the work they had done in a short week.
Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward made the following comments and attended the following events:
- Thanked Public Works and the Police for doing such a good job.
- RobinThompson's retirement party.
- Northeast Partnership Luncheon.
- The Chamber Luncheon.
- The State of the Workforce Development Seminar.
- The Universal City Golf Course Budget Meeting/Workshop - thanked Universal City for the incites given on running a golf course.
- Jr. Police Academy and the graduation event.
- Currently attending the Citizen Police Academy. Encouraged others to attend.
City Manager Dr. Browne made the following recognition:
- Assistant City Manager Brian James was recognized for his outstanding presentation on Main Street at the Chamber Luncheon.
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| Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR |
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Pickrell Park Basketball Goals Update
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Dedicated Trail Funding Request from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
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Update on Planning and Zoning Commission evaluation of PIT Pads and Short Term Rentals
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Adjournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Heyward adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. |