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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 19, 2005
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 19,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were Mayor Pro-Tem Reginna Agee,
presiding; Councilmembers Carl Douglas, Steve Simonson, Tony Wilenchik and
Ken Greenwald. Absent: Mayor Hal Baldwin. Those staff members present
were Interim City Manager John Bierschwale and City Secretary Norma
Althouse.
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee asked everyone to rise and join her in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman of 1000 Elbel commented on the following:
. The new lights at the library playscape are nice and that creates a reason
for a new bucket truck.
. Guadalupe County recognized 911 dispatchers.
#2 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
regarding vehicular weight limits on roadways maintained by the City of Schertz.
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-D-15
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 18-45, VEHICULAR WEIGHT LIMITS ON
ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Bierschwale advised there have been no changes to the Ordinance since it
was discussed at the workshop.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance regarding
vehicular weight limits on roadways maintained by the City of Schertz. Mr.
Douglas seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Wilenchik, Greenwald and Mayor .
Pro-Tem Agee.
NAYS: None.
#3 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
regarding the authorization to install speed humps on City streets.
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-D-16
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING
THAT CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF
SPEED HUMPS ON STREETS IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Bierschwale indicated there had been no changes since it was discussed at
the workshop.
Mr. Wilenchik thanked citizens, staff and TSAC for all their input.
Mr. Douglas moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance regarding the
authorization to install speed humps on City streets. Mr. Simonson seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Wilenchik and Greenwald and
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee.
NAYS: None.
#4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
regarding amending a Franchise for Roadrunner Towing.
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 05.F-17
AMENDING A FRANCHISE FOR ROADRUNNER TOWING FOR NON-
CONSENT TOWING OF DISABLED OR WRECKED VEHICLES WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND
CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE EXERCISE OF SAME; AND PROVIDING
FOR PENALTIES NOT TO EXCEED $500 FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
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Mr. Bierschwale stated the Ordinance is ready for action. Roadrunner will pay for
the advertisement of it in the Seguin-Gazette.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance regarding
amending a Franchise for Roadrunner Towing. Mr. Wilenchik seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Wilenchik and Greenwald and
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee.
NAYS: None.
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading repealing
Ordinance 05-C-04 Relating to Fire Department and establishing a new
Ordinance.
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 05-D-04 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW ORDINANCE FOR
CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS RELATING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; ADDING PROVISIONS FOR FEES FOR
NON-RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AND FIRE
OPERATIONS; ADDING PROVISIONS FOR FINES OF VIOLATIONS OF
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE CODE, INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Bierschwale related this Ordinance is ready for action.
Mr. Douglas moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance repealing
Ordinance No. 05-C-04 relating to Fire Department and establishing a new
Ordinance. Mr. Simonson seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Wilenchik and Greenwald and
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee.
NAYS: None.
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#6 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Consider and take action on Multi-Agency
Narcotics Unit Interlocal Agreement.
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Mr. Bierschwale mentioned that Police Chief, Steve Starr, is available to answer
questions. The Police Officers will work as a group along IH-35 and will share
the responsibility depending on each entity's number of officers.
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Mr. Douglas asked if police dog, Ruger, counts as an officer and was told he
does.
Ramon Cook, one of the citizens in the audience, asked which county this covers
and was told by Mr. Bierschwale it covers Guadalupe County.
Mr. Greenwald commented the increase in the flow of traffic along IH-35 makes
this agreement appropriate.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit Interlocal
Agreement. Mr. Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Wilenchik and Greenwald and
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee.
NAYS: None.
#7 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on awarding bid for Civic Center.
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Mr. Bierschwale recommended the bid be awarded to Vertex in the amount of
$1,940,000.00. The contractor would have 300 days from the day the bid is
awarded to complete the project. He went on to say they saved money on the
PID project and part of that money could be used for this project since it came in
over the projected estimate.
Mr. Wilenchik explained there was an increase in the price of gasoline, steel and
other supplies which they did not forsee. The project remains the same as
requested. He then asked if the City would still hold functions at the Community
Center while the Civic Center project is being completed and was told they
would.
Mr. Greenwald moved to award the bid for the Civic Center project to Vertex in
the amount of $1 ,940,000.00. Mr. Wilenchik seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Douglas, Simonson, Wilenchik and Greenwald and
Mayor Pro-Tem Agee.
NAYS: None.
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#8 Items by Interim City Manager
General Announcements
. Noted the mobile home has been moved and will be transported to the
sub-station up off IH-35.
. Informed Council they are designing a petition to go out with the water bills
for those residents with a Cibolo address in the hopes of getting their zip
code changed to 78154. The results will be turned over to the Post Office
and if they get a 51 % response or more, it will be placed on a federal
ballot. Mr. Douglas asked if this includes Northcliffe and was told it does.
Mr. Wilenchik added it initially came up at a Homeowners's Association
meeting.
#9 Items by Council
General Announcements
Councilmember Douglas
Liaison - EDC
Liaison - Schertz Library Board
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. Mentioned the Sign Ordinance Committee met yesterday and they are
moving along. There is no time limit. They will take whatever time is
needed. They meet every other week.
. Commented he received an invitation, through the City, to a lecture on
April 15th and he and his wife, Marjorie, attended. It was an opportunity of
a lifetime. Mayoral candidate Carroll Schubert was there and was part of
his group, so he had an opportunity to spend time with him. It was a very
good event.
Councilmember Simonson
Liaison - BWA
. Commented he had been discussing the beautification of FM 78 with
Community Director, Gail Douglas, and would like to have it placed as an
item on an upcoming workshop agenda.
Councilmember Wiilenchik
4-B Board
Liaison - Schertz Humane Society
Liaison - HOA Coalition
Ex-officio - TSAC
Investment Advisor
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Reminded everyone of the Doggie Dash coming up on May 21st. The .
contributions so far total over $4,000. He left some brochures with the City
Secretary to display at City Hall for public information. They are attracting more
than. dog owners. Last year they had roughly 200 participants and this year
they're hoping to break 250. If so, they should raise approximately $5,000.
Council member Greenwald
4-B Board
Ex-officio - P&Z Commission
Ex-officio - S/SLGC
. Stated he missed the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
. Remarked the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation meeting
date has changed three times in the past week. As of right now, it is
scheduled for May 2, at 1 :30 p.m. at the Police Department training room.
He cannot make it because he does not wish to change his vacation
dates. Could anyone attend in his place? Mr. Douglas asked what day of
the week that is and when told it's a Monday, said he would try to attend.
. Related attending the BVYA meeting last night because Mr. Simonson
was under the weather. They have 850+ children registered this year. It
helps that now they get to use the fields in Cibolo. Mr. Wilenchik inquired .
when the new recreational facilities are slated to go out for bid. Mrs.
Douglas replied they have a pre-bid meeting next week and bids are
scheduled to be opened on May 10th. Mr. Bierschwale informed Council
they advertised in San Antonio and Austin newspapers as well as the
Seguin-Gazette. Mr. Greenwald remarked once the new fields are
operational, they need to look at what to do with the Pickrell Park fields
because they are still good fields.
#1 0 Items by Mayor
General Announcements
. Mayor Pro-Tem Agee thanked Terry Aikman for providing snacks to the
Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center. She mentioned some
pamphlets were printed about the Center as the result of an anonymous
donor. Mr. Greenwald asked if ithey just deal with sexual abuse and Mrs.
Agee responded that's what the Center targets, and so far this month
they've had twelve cases.
At this time Mr. Wilenchik asked if there was any update on HEB opening up their
parking lot. Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director, replied they were supposed
to have started Monday. ASV is doing the project
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Mr. Wilenchik then asked about progress on the interconnecting road between
HEB, McDonald's and Diamond Shamrock. Mr. Bierschwale told him the owners
are trying to work out a contract.
Mr. Bierschwale reminded Council there would be a meeting next Monday
evening, April 25th, at 6:00 p.m. to interview candidates for the City Manager's
position.
Mayor Pro-Tern Agee then mentioned there is no need for an Executive Session
and Council agreed. The Executive Session (involving #11 and #12 on the
agenda) was not held.
#13 ADJOURNMENT
Thee being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro-Tern Agee adjourned the
meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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City Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas
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