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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 4, 2002
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 7:00
p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. Those present were Mayor Pro-Tem Billy Pitts, presiding; Councilmembers
Norma Head; Reginna Agee; Tony Wilenchik and Ken Greenwald. Absent: Mayor Hal
Baldwin. Staff present were City Manager Dewey P Cashwell, Jr. and City Secretary
Norma Althouse.
Mayor Pro-Tern Billy Pitts presided over the meeting due to the absence of Mayor Hal
Baldwin.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman of 4505 Grand Forest had the following comments:
. Wondered if the City could get programmable thermostats for the buildings. It
bothers him that the air conditioning system runs on weekends. John
Bierschwale, Public Works Director, related they are working on plans for a new
air conditioning system and it will be programmable. Mr. Brockman then
questioned the system in the Community Center and was told it is closed down
when the offices are not in use.
. Questioned ifthere will be an ordinance any time soon regarding cell phone use in
vehicles. Mayor Pro- Tem Pitts explained it would be a hard ordinance to enforce.
. Noted there is a caution light at First and Main and he is recommending one
where Aero crosses Lindburgh. Mayor Pro-Tem Pitts suggested it be brought to
the attention of the TSAC Committee. Mr. Cashwell said he would bring it up at
the TSAC meeting this week.
#2 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments on removal ofajunked vehicle
at 3442 Northern Heights.
The procedures were explained that would be followed for the public hearing. No
citizens were present for comments.
Leonard Truitt, City Inspector, explained that two certified letters had been sent to the
owner and both were unclaimed. Also, a door hanger went unanswered. On a trip
through the neighborhood, it was noticed the door was open, but by the time the
employees got to the door it had been closed and the homeowner would not answer.
#3 Consider and take actio!! as a result of the public hearing on the junked vehicle at
3442 Northern Heights.
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Mr Greenwald moved to take action for removing the vehicle from 3442 Northern
Heights. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES. Commissioners Head, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS. None.
#4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance rezoning
30.075 acres from Predevelopment (PD) to ApartmentlMulti-Family Residential (R-4).
Mayor Pro- Tem Billy Pitts introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-8-13
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING
THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDq ORDINANCE NO. 98-S-28 BY
REZONING 30.075 ACRES OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY AND
REFLECTING SUCH CHANGES ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ UDC ORDINANCE.
Mr. Cashwell reminded Council this Ordinance comes to them through the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The property is adjacent to
the golf course in Northcliffe. There have been no changes to the Ordinance since the
first reading was approved.
Mrs. Head inquired if any other property owners responded since the last reading of the
ordinance. The City Secretary replied there had been no further responses.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance rezoning 30.075
acres from Predevelopment (PO) to ApartmentlMulti-Family Residential (R-4). Mr
Wilenchick seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS None.
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance revising
Code of Ordinances, Section 18-75, MaximumLimits in School Zones and Section
18-76 - Stop Intersections.
Mayor Pro-Tern Pitts introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-D-ll
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 18-75, MAXIMUM LIMITS IN SCHOOL
ZONES AND SECTION 18-76, MAXIMUM LIMITS ON SPECIFIC STREETS;
AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Cashwell advised Council this Ordinance comes to them through a recommendation
by TSAC and approval of the appropriate staff. There have been no changes since the
first reading of the Ordinance.
Mrs. Head moved to approve the final reading of the Ordinance revising the Code of
Ordinances, Section 18-75, Maximum Limits in School Zones and Section 18-76,
Maximum Limits on Specific Streets. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES. Councilmembers Head, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 ORDINANCE: consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance revising the
Code of Ordinances, Section 18-32, Stop Intersections.
Mayor Pro-Tern Billy Pitts introduced and Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-D-12
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 18-32, STOP INTERSECTIONS-
DESIGNATED GENERALLY; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Cashwell indicated this Ordinance comes to Council as a result of growth and
annexation. There have been no changes since the first reading of the Ordinance.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance revising the Code of
Ordinances, Section 18-32, Stop Intersections - Oesignated Generally. Mr Wilenchik
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance providing
for disannexation of. 97 acres of land within the corporate limits of the City of Schertz.
Mayor Pro-Tern Billy Pitts introduced and Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE DISANNEXATION OF .97 ACRES OF LAND \\'unli'O
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND
RELATED MATTERS.
Mr. Cashwell explained that in the process of arranging a swap with Universal City, this
parcel is part of that arrangement. Mrs. Biegert is in favor of the disannexation. He also
noted there had been two spelling corrections to the Ordinance. In Exhibit A, paragraph
one, the spelling of the Torribo Herrera Survey has been corrected and in paragraph two,
the spelling of the City of Schertz has been corrected.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance providing for
disannexation of .97 acres ofland within the corporate limits of the City of Schertz Mrs.
Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, Wilenchik and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#8 PLA YSCAPE: Oiscuss itemized cost sheet on the Playscape.
Mr. Cashwell told Council they have before them an itemized sheet prepared by Vijay
Jain, Finance Director, and the budget expenditures stayed pretty tight. So far, they have
reached 91% of their goal.
Mrs. Head emphasized the important thing is the dollars at the bottom. They have been
assured by Time Warner three times they were going to contribute, but still haven't seen
any money from them. She asked Mr Cashwell to give them a call.
Mrs. Head went on to say they set an ambitious revenue collection and fell short by only
$432.
#9 Discussion of forms to be used for City Manager's evaluation.
Mr. Cashwell noted it is timely to follow through on these matters. He could not find his
document crafted from various evaluation forms. He asked Council to bring theirs
forward.
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Mayor Pro-Tern Pitts asked Council for their recollection. Where did they leave off'?
What did they decide? Mrs. Agee remembered the calculation of scoring being under
discussion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Pitts was sure he had the final product on disk and would redistribute it
to Council. Mr Greenwald suggested it be on the next workshop agenda.
#10 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government Code,
Sub-Section 551 072 - Oeliberation regarding acquisition of property
An Executive Session was held from 7:30 p.m. until 8.15 p.m.
#11 Action, if any, on above Executive Sessiou.
No action was taken.
Before adjournment, Mr. Cashwell announced that Leisure Services Oirector, Jason Hall,
would come on board in mid-June. He has been employed in Round Rock where he
worked and orchestrated activities at a 55,000 square foot Community facility. He also
has experience with Special Olympics and with the Austin Recreation Oepartment He
has a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration from Southwest Texas
State University.
#12 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro- Tem Pitts adjourned the meeting at
8:23 p.m.
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Mayor Pro-tern, City of Schertz, Texas
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City Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas
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