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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 15, 2002
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. Those present were Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Norma
Head; Billy Pitts; Reginna Agee and Hal Baldwin. Absent: Councilmember Tony
Wilenchik. Staff present were City Manager Dewey P Cashwell, Jr and City Secretary
Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. Following the pledge, Mayor Baldwin introduced County Commissioner Jim
Wolverton and two candidates running for office. The two candidates were John
Brannon, running for County Judge, and Teresa Kiel, running for County Clerk. Each
candidate made a brief presentation to Council.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session
Workshop Session
11-06-01
11-14-01
Mr Greenwald moved to approve the minutes for the Regular session of 11-06-01 and
the Workshop Session of 11-14-01 Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS None.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman of 4505 Grand Forest signed up to speak about traffic signs. He said
he wants to keep Schertz a first-class City and has some concern about the traffic at First
and Main. Could they possibly put up a sign, below the Stop sign on Main that says the
traffic coming across the railroad track will not stop? John Bierschwale, Public Works
Director, informed Mr. Brockman they would have to request permission from the State
to do that. Mayor Baldwin suggested a warning sign.
Mr. Brockman also questioned who's responsible for the community mail boxes in the
newer subdivisions. He noted that some of them are in need of paint. Mayor Baldwin
replied he thought the Post Office was responsible for the upkeep.
Gordon Dunkley of the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce stated he would be
bringing the City copies of the new edition of the Metrocom Business Guide. Mr.
Cashwell expressed the desire for some interaction with the Chamber before the next
guide is prepared. Mr. Dunkley thought that was a reasonable request. Mr.Dunkley then
acknowledged Mrs. Head's efforts toward the building of a Playscape and said hats off to
the Fire Department on their new truck.
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#3 DONATION: Consider and take action regarding donation of damaged rescue
pumper truck #217.
At the last workshop, Greg Pilar of the Helping Our Own organization had expressed the
desire for the City to donate the pumper truck to the City of Garden Dale. Mr. Cashwell
revealed, that after some investigation into the situation, it was discovered the bottom line
is they can't give the pumper truck away unless it is to another country Even though it
was up for auction and received no bids, they still can't give it away unless it's to another
country.
Mr. Pitts asked if the City had considered leasing it out. Mr. Cashwell admitted it hadn't
been discussed, but it might be a more cumbersome process than one in which the City
wants to get involved. A better idea might be to run the Invitation for Bid again and
make the criteria for the minimum bid enough to recoup the advertising cost. The City
Secretary was asked how much the advertisement would be and she estimated it at
approximately $200 00
Mr. Pilar was asked if he thought the City of Garden Dale was still interested in the
pumper truck and he replied yes if the City of Schertz is still interested in the process.
Mr. Greenwald moved to put the pumper truck up for bid again with the stipulation the
minimum bid be enough to cover the cost of the ad and that the ad state the City has the
right to refuse any and all bids. Mr Pitts seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS' None.
#4 SANITARY SEWER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Consider and take action
regarding Sanitary Sewer Interlocal Agreement between the City of Schertz and City of
Cibolo.
This was discussed at the workshop last week. The agreement will allow Cibolo to use
an existing 8" sanitary sewer line approximately 850' in length located in the Wynn
Brook Subdivision to accept sanitary sewer from the Centex Homes subdivision in
Cibolo. An annual maintenance fee will be assessed to the City ofCibolo in the amount
of $12.96 per units/per year. The City of Cibolo must comply with all laws regulating
wastewater under the City of Schertz Code of Ordinances, CCMA Waste Order and
TNRCC Regulations.
Mrs. Agee moved to approve the Sanitary Sewer Interlocal A&.........ent between the City
of Schertz and the City of Cibolo. Mrs. Head seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
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AYES; Council members Head, Pitts, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#5 EMS Contract: Consider and take action regarding EMS Contract between City of
Schertz and City of Seguin.
Mr. Cashwell explained to Council they have two documents before them that have been
approved by the City Attorney One is a multi-year interlocal contract and the other is a
feel-good agreement, which contains language about mutual aid. Approval of both
documents is recommended.
Mr. Greenwald mentioned he does not recall having seen the mutual aid document
previously Mr. Cashwell assured him it meets all the necessary requirements.
Mrs. Head asked Dudley Wait, EMS Director, if he was happy with the documents. Mr.
Wait replied he was comfortable with both documents.
Mrs. Head moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Schertz and
the City of Seguin for emergency medical services and the agreement with Guadalupe
County for mutual aid regarding emergency medical services. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS. None.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action regarding Ordinance calling for City
Election on May 4, 2002 and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Baldwin asked that declarinll an emeflzencv be stricken from the caption and this
be considered the first reading. There is plenty of time and declaring an emergency is not
necessary
Mrs. Agee moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance calling for a City Election
on May 4, 2002. Mr Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES. Councilmembers Head, Pitts, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
At this time Council moved to the Conference for an Executive Session.
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#7 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, Sub-Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, Council evaluation of City Manager
An Executive Session was held from 7.35 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. (No action was taken as a
result of the Executive Session.)
The Council reconvened in the Council Chambers following the Executive Session.
Mr Pitts suggested a briefing, at a workshop, on the extension of Wieder stein Road. Mr
Cashwell indicated he would consolidate a briefing at a workshop on both street projects
and drainage projects.
Mrs. Agee asked about possible amendments to the Charter and was told they would talk
about the process at a workshop. She also inquired about getting an updated, detailed
organizational chart.
Mr Greenwald reported attending the BVY A meeting last night and they have 450
children signed up for baseball. They're looking at 42 teams.
#8 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at
9:35 p.m.
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