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ccreg 05-15-01 Schertz City Council-Regular Session Tuesday, May 15, 2001 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows: Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Norma Head, Tim Swinney, Reginna Agee, Ken Greenwald, and Joe Potempa. Staff members present were: City Manager Dewey Cashwell and City Secretary Norma Althouse. Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and then lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Baldwin then introduced a proclamation and designated the month of Mayas Trawna Awareness Month. #1 Hearing of Residents: Betty Tate came to talk about a water problem. Previous to buying the property in September 1997 (Lower Seguin Rd.) there was no water. Mrs. Tate went to the water department and talked to Sam Willoughby, who told her that she should have water within six months. Mrs. Tate did not move onto the property until July of 1998, at which time she bought a three thousand-gallon tank, only to find out that no one delivers water to that area. She then made arrangements to hook up to the fire hydrants and receive water that way (at commercial rates). Mrs. Tate stated her plans to have a home (for her daughter) and restaurant were ruined because of the water situation. She also spoke about traffic problems on Lower Seguin Rd and does not like to haul water through heavy traffic. Mrs. Tate commented on the right-of-way and the problems the City is having with that and that she is having the same problems. She cannot get a waterline through there because there is a problem with the right-of-way. Mayor Baldwin stated he has spoken with Mr. Simonson and Mr. Bierschwale concerning this matter and would like Mr. Simonson to explain the details. Mr. Simonson reported they are trying to work out the situation with Randolph AFB. The City has already bought ten out of the twenty partials needed for the road. There has been no cooperation so the City is going to have to go with condemnation in many cases. Mr. Simonson stated that Mr. Bierschwale was going to put this in mid-year budget but was told not to because they didn't have the right-of-way. The funds are still there though. Mayor Baldwin asked if the road improvement had been funded by the MPO. Mr. Simonson stated that yes it was funded. 168 Mr. Swinney asked what the concern was with the ILS system. Mr. Simonson stated that they need 20-feet on both sides, but the twenty feet is a drainage problem because it is so flat in that area. Mr. Swinney asked if the engineers think that they can work around it. Mr. Simonson stated that Randolph would like TXDoT to come back with an alternate plan. Mr. Greenwald asked if they could put in underground pipes. Mr. Simonson thought that might be a possibility. Pictures and maps were shown and discussed at this time. Mrs. Tate commented that she needs to know that somebody is doing something. Mayor Baldwin asked if this would be tied into the loop system and was told it would be. #2 Ordinance: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance regarding food handler sanitation training course. Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 01-H-14 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 7 Yz-19, FOOD HANDLER SANITATION TRAINING COURSE AND SECTION 7 Yz-20, PENALTY; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Without further discussion Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Ordinance on the food handler sanitation-training course. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carned with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, Greenwald, and Potempa. NAYS: None #3 Resolution: Consider and take action on Resolution regarding public hearings for capital improvements plan and impact fees. Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 01-R-9 BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS CALLING FOR AN INITIAL PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS TO BE USED TO DEVELOP A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN PURSUANT TO WHICH WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES MAY BE IMPOSED AND A SUBSEQUENT 169 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND IMPACT FEES. Without further discussion Mrs. Head moved to take action on Resolution regarding Capital improvement Plan and Impact fees. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carned with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, Greenwald, and Potempa. NAYS: None #4 Resolution: Consider and take action on Resolution authorizing certain actions including proceedings in eminent domain in connection with the acquisition of certain waterline and temporary construction easements in Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties and related matters. Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 01-R-16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS INCLUDING PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN WATERLINE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS IN GONZALES AND GUADALUPE COUNTIES AND RELATED MATTERS. Without further discussion Mr. Swinney moved to approve the Resolution authorizing certain actions including proceedings in eminent domain in connection with the acquisition of certain waterline and temporary construction easements in Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties and related matters. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carned with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Head, Swinney, Agee, Greenwald, and Potempa. NAYS: None #5 Discussion of Volunteer Applications for Economic Development Commission and for Transportation Safety Advisory Committee. Mr. Cashwell noted that there are a nwnber of applications that have been sent to the City from people who are very interested in participating in the Economic Development Commission and the Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). The TSAC requires four citizens. 170 Mrs. Madison explained that there are 11 members on the Economic Development Commission (EDC), two member's terms have expired, so the two positions would be filling those vacant seats. TSAC requires four appointed citizens and three staff members. Mr. Swinney felt that they should put more emphasis on the resume rather than the address of the individual. At this time, Council reviewed the applications. Mr. Cashwell stated that in his previous jurisdiction it was a real challenge to get citizens to volunteer. This is a good turnout. Mayor Baldwin asked that everyone take a piece of paper and put four names on that paper, then give them to Mr. Cashwell. They will make this an action item for the next agenda. Mrs. Madison stated that the EDC could have more than eleven people if Council so desires. #6 Discussion of proposed park project previously presented by Councilmember Norma Head. Mr. Cashwell commented that Staff have been very impressed by this concept and are willing to help in any way. Mrs. Head remarked she had asked Mr. Simonson to check the legality regarding a retainer. She is now asking Council for a timetable for pursuing this project. Mrs. Head noted that several people commented that Schertz needs a closer facility than the Schertz Park. She also talked to Mr. Youngblood about a grant for part of the money and he suggested that companies and businesses in the community might come forward with donations. Mr. Swinney asked if parking is going to be an issue. Mrs. Head felt that the parking would have to be expanded. There are 5-acres available. Mr. Swinney commented there could be a lot of money from corporations if the matter is pursued. He also mentioned that he would like to see an outdoor gazebo going in there. Mrs. Head noted that there have also been requests for a skateboard park. She felt that could be a workable concept. Mrs. Head requested Council would make this an action item on the next agenda. Mayor Baldwin asked if the action item would be to approve the concept or go for the money. Mrs. Head answered it would be to approve the concept. 171 Mr. Swinney suggested that a timeline of maybe six months should be laid out when this is introduced. Mrs. Head stated that she is looking for direction from the City on that. Mayor Baldwin suggested they wait a couple of weeks to put this on the agenda as an action item. They need to have more details. Mrs. Head noted that Leathers has a way to approach the community about the money needed for the project. Mrs. Agee asked if the retainer fee is for Leathers to come to the site. Mrs. Head stated that is correct, but the City would also have to pay the transportation costs for them from New York to Schertz, Texas. Mrs. Agee asked if they are the only company that does this type of thing. Mrs. Head stated they were the only company that impressed her. She also noted Mrs. Madison had been involved in a church project very similar to this. Mrs. Madison explained that the project she was involved with was called Miracle Day and it is done all over the country. What they did was renovate a Mexican Christian Church. There were lots of media and lots of volunteers. Mrs. Madison also stated the timeline works very well and starts from a steering committee. Mrs. Head expressed concern about having volunteers who do not have the right kind of training or experience in certain areas. She suggested investigating other sources. Mr. Cashwell commented that Mr. Leathers is a retired architect and has committed to these types of projects. Mrs. Head added Mr. Leathers has done thirty years of research into what type of materials to use for children. Mayor Baldwin noted that they could put this item back on the agenda once they have a timeline and the other research needed. #7 City Manager's Report . Article about Population in West Guadalupe County- brought to attention by Ron Youngblood . Monthly report from Mr. Truitt . Agenda for Strategic Planning program Mayor Baldwin remarked that the City needs to get involved in the redistricting. Mrs. Agee felt that the East End has more of the older residents who come out and vote, whereas the West End has more of the newer residents who don't vote. Mr. Cashwell commented that he was taken aback a little by this article. He felt Schertz and Seguin had a good relationship. 172 Mayor Baldwin stated the City of Schertz has gotten along wonderfully with the Seguin City Council, but has not gotten along so well with Guadalupe County Commissioners. Mr. Swinney stated that ten years ago, the City of Schertz would have never dreamed of a Guadalupe County annex here. Mayor Baldwin talked about some of the things that were discussed last night at the Public Forum. There were concerns about drainage, not having parks in subdivisions, cutting down trees, and traffic problems on FM3009. There were also a lot of people who wanted the growth to stop. They are not ready for it. Mrs. Head noted that a lot of the people claim not to know what the City is doing, and they blame City Council for things like three car washes. Mayor Baldwin stated a lot of the complaints were only a matter of people not having all the facts. Mr. Swinney remarked that the PIO has some wonderful opportunities there. Mr. Cashwell stated most people are preoccupied with day to day lives and don't keep track of what goes on. He felt that once you have a conversation and get past the "what did you do to us", you will get to the "can you do this". Mayor Baldwin felt that the reason there were so many people attending was because post cards were sent out. Mrs. Head stated another reason for the attendance was because of the web site. She also felt that the City is not using the web site as much as they could. Mayor Baldwin asked if they were counting how many people visit the web site. Mrs. Madison answered yes they are being counted. She explained that they could also track which areas are being visited frequently and which are not. Mrs. Head suggested the web site should be made more visible. Mrs. Madison reported that she would like to send postcards out and get email addresses and have an email address for the citizens to write to with questions or concerns. Mr. Swinney looked at last night's comments as an affirmation. He said when they stop complaining and give up is when you should start worrying. #8 Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:25pm. 173 ATTEST: ~(JjJ,::~ City Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas Mayor, City or-Schertz, Texas 174