12-03-2002 Schertz City Council - Regular Session
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
The Schertz City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at
7:00pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding,
Councilmembers Steve Simonson, Reginna Agee, Tony Wilenchik, and Ken Greenwald.
Staff members present were Interim City Manager Mark Marquez and Deputy City
Secretary Mary Ybarra.
Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for everyone to rise
and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman, 4505 Grand Forrest spoke on the following:
· Ashley Park/Schertz Parkway 4-way stop going to a two-way stop. He would like to
see a "Caution cross traffic docs not stop" sign at thc time the two-way stop goes into
effect.
· Light shining on the flag at the Library needs to be repositione&
· Commented that someone had cut grass along FM78. It looks very nice. He was
informed that city crew (Park Dept.) was responsible.
David Light resident in area referred to as "no mans land' spoke on matter relative to the
proposed annexation plan. He expressed to council that he believes Schertz is the best
place to live. He and family have been Schertz residents for 19 years. Many hurdles have
been accomplished out in "no mans land" with the help of city staff and for that he is very
appreciative. Relative to the proposed annexation plan, it's a great plan, however, he
would like council to consider removing lA andlB fi.om the plan for at least 18 months.
He is requesting support fi.om council to help pursue allocating money fi.om CDBG for
improvements. He doesn't believe the city should be strapped with the expense. He
believes it's the counties responsibility and needs to time to pursue.
Mayor Baldwin explained the proposed annexation plan is a guideline. The adopted plan
allows the city to look at each individual area for future adoption that may be two or three
years down the road. The area 'no mans land" may be one area that the city looks at in the
future, not right a way.
Ramon Cook, 913 Dimrock Drive commended the Park Director and park staff on doing
a good job. However, to keep the services in place requires pay. A good start would be to
increase the tax rate and believes a good start would be $.05 increase, would rather see
$.10 increase. In speaking at a HOA, of 600 residents there were no negative replies to
tax rate increase.
02 BID AWARD: Consider and take action of awarding bid on the proposed IH
35 Sanitary Sewer-Wiederstein Branch.
Mr. Marquez commented the bid award was discussed at the last workshop session, it's
pretty straightforward, best bid, and recommends approval.
Councilmember Greenwald moved to approve awarding bid to R.L Jones LP for
installation of the IH35 Sanitary Sewer-Wiederstein Branch in the amount of $82,196.60.
Councilmember Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAY: None.
#3 Consider and take action on amending Exhibit 1 of the Bexar Waste Service
Rates for Collection and Disposal of Municipal Waste (Ord. No. 01-F-02).
Mr. Marquez commented like the previous item, this item also was discussed in
workshop session. He noted the proposed increase comes at the request of Mr. Gutierrez
(Bexar Waste). The increase of 2% is not unreasonable and recommends approval. Mr.
Marquez did add that the household resident increase would be $.15.
Councilmember Greenwald moved to approve amending Exhibit 1 of the Bexar Waste
Service Rates for Collection and Disposal of Municipal Waste (Ord. No. 01-F-02).
Councilmember Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmember Simonson, Agee, Wilenchik and CJreenwald.
NAY: None.
#4 Discussion of fire services in the unincorporated area of Guadalupe County.
Mayor Baldwin explained that at his request the issue before council was placed on
agenda for discussion to possibly re-think decision made by the city. He went on to
explain the reasons why the City of Schertz did not participate (due to funding decrease).
Further, there is concern of resident's possible loss of fire insurance. He stressed that at
no time did the city indicate it would not provide services to county residents, the city
just refused the contract.
Among discussion council believes the new funding formula leaves certain cities
shortchanged and that funding formula was not discussed with all involved. Council
strongly feels it should stand firm on it's decision. The City is not going to be held
politically hostage. Council discussed different options and consensus was to send letter
with the city's proposal; contracting on a cost per run basis at $1,500 per run. Mr.
Marquez was asked to send the city's proposal to Commissioners Court.
05 Discussion of proposed Annexation Plan.
Mr. Marquez noted a need for more study such as in code change, and added the city
needs to move carefully on this issue however, there is a need to pursue. At this time, Mr.
Marquez deferred to Mr. David Richmond for further comments.
Mr. Richmond commented that a satisfactory job was done in workshop session relative
to the city's proposed annexation plan. Adopting an annexation plan is planning for future
potential growth. It is important to incorporate areas for these needs.
Mr. Marquez stated that the item would be placed at the next workshop session scheduled
for December 1 lth, and final approval of resolution adopting annexation plan on council
meeting of December 17t~.
#6 Items by City Manager
General Announcement
Introduction on new employee
Advised he would be out of the offico attending Investment seminar in Houston next
week.
At this time, he introduced new employee, Allison Driskell, EMS Billing Supervisor. He
deferred to Dudley Wait, EMS Director. Mr. Wait briefed council on her past references
and noted Ms. Allison comes to the city with an extensive background and a number of
years working with billing. It's a pleasure having her here as part oftbe EMS team~
#7 Items by Council
General Announcement
Councilmember Simonson
4-B Board
Liaison BVYA
Had no comments.
Councilmember Agee
4-B Board
Liaison to Schertz Housing Authority
Liaison to Schertz Library Board
Had no comments.
Councilmember Wilenchik
4-B Board
Liaison-Humane Society
Liaison HOA Coalition
Made note of upcoming meeting of the HOA Coalition being held on Thursday,
December 5th.
Councilmember Greenwald
4-B Board
Ex-officio Planning & Zoning Commission
Ex-officio Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corp.
Had no comments.
#8 Items by Mayor
General Announcement
Asked if anyone had filed for vacancy on council. He was advised one individual had.
#9 Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Baldwin adjoume g at 7' 0 p.m.,
~May~r, C~t~of Schertz, Texas
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Dept~y C~Se~C~etary, City of Schertz, Texas