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Schertz City Council – Regular Session
Tuesday, May 7, 2002
The Schertz City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, May 7, 2002
at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin,
presiding, council members Norma Head, Billy Pitts, Reginna Agee, Tony
Wilenchik and Ken Greenwald. Staff members present were City Manager
Dewey Cashwell and Deputy City Secretary Mary Ybarra.
At this time, Mayor Baldwin welcomed a room full of students from Joyce
Briscoe's government class. He then asked everyone to rise and join him in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
#1 PRESENTATION:
Mayor Baldwin presented a plaque to Roger and Karen Olsen in recognition of
their life saving effort on April 25, 2002. The Olsen's saved the lives of three men
at 701 Aero Ave, who's home was burning. The Olsen's were driving by that
morning and if not for their quick action, three sleeping men could have been
seriously injured or worse. It so happens, that Mr. Olsen is a fireman with the San
Marcos Fire Department, and some fellow firemen join him this evening.
Mr. Olsen made introductions of those present and also introduced his mother
and children that were present.
# 2 PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Baldwin read a Proclamation recognizing the week of May 12-18, 2002 as
National Nursing Home Week. Ms. Darlene Evans, owner of Autumn Winds
Retirement Home and resident accepted the proclamation and thanked council
for their support.
#3 Swearing in of Mayor and Councilmembers Place 1 and 2.
Norma Althouse, City Secretary sworn in the Mayor, Hal Baldwin, Norma Head,
Place1, and Billy Pitts, Place 2, as elected officials. No election was held May 4,
2002, because all candidates were unopposed.
Approval of Minutes:
#4February 27, 2002
March 5, 2002
March 19, 2002
Without further discussion, Ken Greenwald moved to approve the above minutes
as presented. Reginna Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Council members, Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
Before continuing with the next agenda item, Mr. Cashwell, introduced the new
Chief of Police, Steve T. Cantrell. The new Chief brings a fine family to the
community, his wife Jill and children, Taylor and Parker, Taylor of teenage years
and Parker thoroughly enjoying the playscape.
Chief Cantrell spoke briefly and thanked everyone for they're confidence and
support. He hopes to meet and exceed all expectations. He is assuming
command of a very good department and looks forward to a good future.
Hearing of Residents:
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No residents signed up to speak.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of
ordinance amending Article VII of the Code of Ordinances, Garage Sales.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-L-6
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE
AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 10, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND
PROVISIONS, ARTICLE VII, GARAGE SALES, SECTION 10-102 (c), SECTION
10-102 (d) AND SECTON 10-103 (a). (b) and (d); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mayor Baldwin noted the ordinance simply raises the fees of garage sale permits
from $5 to $10. City Inspector, Leonard Truitt indicated ordinance also changes
enforcement policy.
Mrs. Agee moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance amending Article
of the Code of Ordinances, Garage Sales. Mrs. Head seconded the motion,
VII
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#7 Ordinance: Consider and take action on final reading of ordinance
amending Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances, Street and Sidewalks.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-M-7
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE
AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 16, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,
ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL, SECTION 16-5 (a) and (b) AND SECTION 16-6;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE.
City Inspector, Leonard Truitt indicated ordinance is simply housekeeping items
however, there was a penalty section added to the ordinance.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of ordinance amending
Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances, Street and Sidewalks. Mr. Pitts seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#8 Ordinance: Consider and take action on final reading of ordinance
amending Ordinance 98-L-34, Alcoholic Beverages.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-L-8
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE
AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION
3.2 (c); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE.
Once again, City Inspector, Leonard Truitt indicated this ordinance is an official
update and simply housekeeping issues.
Mrs. Head moved to approve the final reading of ordinance amending Ordinance
98-L-34, Alcoholic Beverages. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#9 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of
ordinance revising Section 18-76, Maximum Limits on Specific Streets.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 18-76, MAXIMUM LIMITS ON SPECIFIC
STREETS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Cashwell indicated this ordinance came about at the request of
neighborhoods and conditions of these neighborhoods in terms of pedestrian
activity throughout specific streets.
Mr. Pitts moved to approve the first reading of ordinance revising Section 18-76,
Maximum Limits on Specific Streets. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
# 10 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on ordinance amending
the code of ordinances Chapter 2, Administration, Article 1, in General,
Section 2-8, Competitive Bids for purchases and sales; providing an
effective date and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-M-9
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXS, CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL, SECTION 2-8, COMPETITIVE
BIDS FOR PURCHASES AND SALES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Cashwell indicated this ordinance replaces the city's ordinance in alignment
with State law requirements in terms of competitive bids. It allows the ordinance
to be in keeping with the practices and regulations of state statute. In terms of
those changes, when there are changes to the state statute, the city ordinance
also changes.
Mrs. Agee moved to approve the ordinance amending the code of ordinances
Chapter 2, Administration, Article 1, in General, Section 2-8, Competitive Bids for
purchases and sales; providing an effective date and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#11 Consider and take action appointing Joe Potempa to the Board of
Adjustment.
Mr. Greenwald moved to appoint Joe Potempa to the Board of Adjustment. Mr.
Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#12 Consider and take action on appointing a member of city council as
liaison between the city and the following:
a. Schertz Humane Society
b. Schertz Housing Authority
Mayor Baldwin stated that the president of the Human Society; Mrs. Pia Jarmon
has requested a liaison from city council. Mr. Wilenchikhas volunteered to serve
in that capacity.
Mayor Baldwin asked for volunteer to serve on the Schertz Housing Authority.
Mr. Billy Pitts volunteered to serve as liaison on the Schertz Housing Authority.
Because this is an action item, Mayor Baldwin asked for a motion.
Mrs. Agee moved to appoint Mr. Billy Pitts as liaison to the Schertz Housing
Authority, and Mr. Tony Wilenchik as liaison to the Schertz Human Society. Mrs.
Head seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
Mr. Cashwell informed council on letter received from Texas Department of
Transportation relative to plans to submit FM3009 in Schertz from IH 35 east to
the future extension of Wiederstein Road to the MPO for funding consideration.
These proposed improvements have estimated cost of $1,500,000 of which
include: widen the existing 4-lane highway to include a raised center median, and
access management strategies to enhance the operations and safety of corridor.
Mr. Cashwell made mention of several meetings coming up: July 25-27, 2002, El
Paso, for Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners, May 20, 2002, San
Antonio, a session for Planning Commissioners and Staff sponsored by the
Texas Chapter of the Planning Association. He asked if anyone is interested,
please let us know so arrangement maybe made.
Adjournment
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There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas