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REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 2, 2001
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 2,
2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows: Mayor Hal Baldwin,
presiding; Councilmembers Norma Head; Reginna Agee; Glyn Williams and Ken
Greenwald. Those absent were: Joe Potempa. Staff present were Interim City
Manager Steve Simonson, Mark Marquez and Deputy City Secretary Dolores
Butler.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Mr. George Mower commented on an article he had read in the newspaper that
quoted Councilmember Potempa stating "Schertz Parkway is going to be built,
period. ". at the expense of the taxpayers" Mr. Mower voiced his concern that
the City Council has not seen fit to impact the promoters, developers and
speculators who have caused the growth in this city to outpace the monies
available for infrastructure improvement.
#2 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
regarding Stop intersections.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 01-0-01
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 18-32, STOP INTERSECTIONS; AND
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Williams moved that Council approve final reading of the ordinance to amend
the Code of Ordinances by revising Chapter 18-32, Stop intersections and
providing a repealing clause. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. The vote
was as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, Williams and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#3 BID AWARD: Consider and take action regarding Asbestos Abatement
and Site Demolition of Davis Apartments at FM 78 and building at 107 Zuehl
Street.
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Mr. Simonson noted this is part of our 1998 flood FEMA program. These
properties have been purchased by the City and this is the follow-on to have an
environmental company come in to check any concerns. Ford Engineering has
recommended South Plains Contracting as low bidder in the amount of
$16,046.25.
Mr. Greenwald moved that City Council award the bid for Asbestos Abatement
and Site Demolition of the Davis Apartments, FM 78 and an apartment building at
107 Zuehl to South Plains Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $16,046.25. Ms.
Agee seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
AYES. Councilmembers Head, Agee, Williams and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#4 SCHERTZ PARKWAY ZONE:
A. Annual Report
Mayor Baldwin asked if everyone had read the annual report and if there were
any questions or comments. There were no questions or comments.
B Discuss and take action on re-appointment of Board of Directors
Mr. Simonson referred to a letter in Council's packet requesting re-appointment
of Mr. Gerald Bethke, Chairman; Ms. Christy Shriver, Board Member and Mr.
Billy Keen, Board Member If approved, Mr. Bethke's term will expire December
31, 2001 and Ms. Shriver's and Mr. Keen's terms will expire December 31, 2002.
Ms. Agee moved Council re-appoint Mr. Bethke, Ms. Shriver and Mr. Keen to the
Schertz Parkway Zone. Ms. Head seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, Williams and Greenwald
NAYS: None
C. Discuss and take action on revision of by-laws.
Mr. Simonson noted the only revision is that reference to the County has been
deleted.
Mr. Greenwald moved Council approve the revision of by-laws to the Schertz
Parkway Zone as presented. Ms. Head seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
AYES: Council members Head, Agee, Williams and Greenwald
NAYS: None
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Mayor Baldwin stated that at some point in the near future Council needs to take
up the situation regarding Schertz Parkway and what we are going to do about it
- start looking for some funding sources. Maybe we need to get Mark McLiney
out here to see how this relates to other issues that we have.
Mr. Greenwald commented the biggest problem is going to be the drainage, if we
get the FEMA money
Mr. Simonson said he called FEMA two weeks before Christmas and was told it
is still in committee. The money has been allocated for Texas and approval is
anticipated.
#5 Consider and take action regarding route changes for solid waste
collection schedule.
Mr. Simonson noted Mr. Gutierrez' letter to Mr. Marquez (in your packet) clearly
lays out the problem he has. Basically 2000 homes have Monday and Thursday
pickup and about 4000 have Tuesday and Friday pickup due to growth in areas
of Schertz Parkway and FM 3009. The request is to change from
Tuesday/Friday pickup to MondaylThursday for Dove Meadows, Greenfield
Village, Greenshire, and Silvertree subdivisions. Letters are ready to go and will
be taken to all homes in these subdivisions before changes in schedules. Mr.
Gutierrez and Mr Marquez are here to answer any questions.
Mr. Greenwald wondered how this is going to affect the new subdivisions going
in behind Maske Road and west of Schertz Parkway.
Mr Gutierrez stated the Tuesday/Friday schedule has historically been larger
than the MondaylThursday With the schedule change request there will be
about 200 more homes. The problem is in the wintertime with short daylight
hours. When school is in session, pickup doesn't begin until 7.30 a.m. and it is
dark by 5:30 p.m., unsafe to be collecting garbage. Also, equipment and
manpower will be better utilized.
Mr. Williams moved Council approve Bexar Waste's request to make route
changes for solid waste collection schedule from Tuesday/Friday to
MondaylThursday for Dove Meadows, Greenfield Village, Greenshire, and
Silvertree subdivisions. Ms. Agee seconded the motion. The vote was as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Head, Agee, Williams and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Simonson: A) Reported that Chief Woodward was re-admitted to the
hospital on Friday with dehydration and nausea. A change in medication got him
stabilized and he went home Sunday. Johnny's prognosis seems very optimistic.
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B) Called attention to a memorandum in the City Manager's Information/Activity
Report from Johnny Bierschwale regarding the city's water lease program.
C) For your information, the reason it is dark out in front, a wire was cut when
curb work was being done. It is in the process of being repaired.
#7 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mr. Williams requested having a discussion item on the next meeting agenda
regarding billing procedures for roll-off containers now that Bexar Waste has the
contract.
Mr. Greenwald commended Johnny Bierschwale for the work he has done in
regard to water lease/permitting amounts.
#8 ITEMS BY MAYOR
Mayor Baldwin passed around some Christmas cards from a couple of the city
manager applicants.
#9 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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Mayor, City 01 Schertz, Texas
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Deputy City Secretary, City of Schertz
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