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SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 28,1998
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop Session on
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the
Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following
members were present: Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Charles
McDonald; Joe Potempa; Norman Agee, Sr.; Timothy Swinney and Ken
Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary
Norma Althouse.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
. A lady named Jennifer (last name unknown) spoke regarding the proposed
development by Mike Lancaster and stated she thought a better compromise
about Green Valley Road should be worked out.
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. Anna Roberts reported that the City had turned down a building permit to put
mobile homes in Freeway Manor. She did own one lot and now she owns
three. Why can't she tie into water and sewer? Mr. Sweatt responded you
have to have adequate water lines and no one has stepped forward to pay for
an adequate line. Ms. Roberts then mentioned that no one wants to buy her
lots and she thinks it's unfair for her to have to pay taxes when there are no
services. Mr. Sweatt informed her the taxes are based on unimproved
property. He then suggested the property owners ban together to see if
something could be worked out as far as costs for water lines. Mayor Baldwin
mentioned that when the lots were sold by the developer, nothing was
included and it is up to the lot owners to front the money for improvements.
His suggestion to Ms. Roberts was to get the names of the other property
owners.
#2 Discuss second reading of an Ordinance authorizing the levy of a sales
tax, creation of the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation,
and approval of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the Corporation.
Mr. Sweatt advised the first reading of the Ordinance had been approved. It calls
for the appointment of seven (7) members and the names have been agreed
upon, they just need to come to a decision about the terms. Three of the terms
will expire in 1999 and four will expire in 2000. The Articles of Incorporation
would then be filed and a tentative organizational meeting is scheduled for
February 19th at 7:00 p.m.
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After discussion, the Council determined that the terms of Charles McDonald,
Johnie McDow and Timothy Swinney will expire in 1999 and the terms of Steve
White, Norman Agee, Sr., Ken Greenwald and Ramon Cook will expire in 2000.
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. After being asked by Mayor Baldwin, the Council agreed they were ready for this
item to be included on next Tuesday night's agenda.
#3 Discuss Ordinance ordering an election for May 2, 1998, and declaring
an emergency.
Mr. Sweatt related they had talked with J.R. Perez, Guadalupe County Elections
Administrator, about a joint election with the City of Schertz, the City of Cibolo
and the SCUC ISD. The way it usually breaks down is that the City pays for 35%
of the cost, the school for 55% and the City of Cibolo for 10%. The advantage of
a joint election is that it brings out more voters. Michael Spain, City Attorney,
asked if a resident of Cibolo could vote early at the Schertz Community Center
and was told that is correct.
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Mr. Sweatt commented, that if the Council has no objection, they will place
approval of a joint agreement between the City of Schertz, the City of Cibolo and
the SCUC ISD and approval of a contract with the Guadalupe County Elections
Administrator on the next agenda, along with the emergency reading of this
Ordinance calling for an election. Council did not object.
Mr. Greenwald wondered if they had spoken with CCMA about being part of the
joint election and Mayor Baldwin explained that one of the problems with CCMA
joining is that they need a polling place in Sexar County.
Council indicated their readiness for this item to be placed on next Tuesday
night's agenda.
#4 Discuss reappointment of Library Board members.
Mr. Sweatt explained that the terms of Julie Parr, Mary McAllister, Margaret Riley
and Ruth Tienor are due to expire and they have aU expressed a willingness to
serve again. Commenting they have served the Library Board well, Council was
prepared for this item to be placed on next Tuesday night's agenda.
#5 Discuss change of times for school zones around Samuel Clemens
High School.
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Mr. Sweatt reminded Council they have a letter in their packets from
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Byron P. Steele, Jr, in regard to this request. He
is asking that the City consider extending the time in the school zones on SChertz
Parkway and Elbel Road until 4:15 p.m. The current times are from 3:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., but the last dismissal bell at Samuel Clemens rings at 3:43 p.m. and
Dr. Steele feels they need the extra time for the school traffic to clear out. The
Police Chief and the Public Works Director have observed the volume of traffic in
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this area and have determined it is heavy until 4:15 p.m. They have
recommended extending the time until 4:30 p.m.
After some discussion, Mr. Potempa asked why not adopt a time of 3:00 p.m.
until 4:30 p.m. for all the school zones to prevent confusion. Mr. Swinney
agreed. Mr. Sweatt stated the only reason not to do that would be that the other
school zones are clear of traffic before 4:30 p.m. Council decided setting a
uniform time for all the school zones was a good idea and directed the City
Manager to have the ordinance drawn up that way.
#6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
. Referred to a color drawing he had distributed showing possible crosswalk
locations on Schertz Parkway across from Good Shepherd Church over to
Pecan Drive and Garden Circle. This subject had come up at the request of
Council member Swinney. The City, however, has had no complaints about
this location. Mr. Greenwald suggested leaving it lie and Mr. McDonald
stated they might only be adding to the problem if they do anything.
. Reported that one of the Naco Wells is out and repair costs may be
substantial. Repairs to it are not a budgeted item. Mr. Potempa asked how
long it had been down and was informed for four days.
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. Noted that Hugo Reicherzer passed away and the services were held on
January 26th.
. Announced he and the Mayor will attend a meeting with TXDoT tomorrow at
2:00 p.m. at the Ramada Ltd. In Schertz. Everyone is invited.
#7 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mr. Swinney:
. Mentioned there is some interest by the members of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Fire Department to do a project on the heritage of the Fire Department.
. Noted he was proud of Mr. Sweatt on his T -37 ride. Mr. Sweatt admitted he
had a great time.
. Announced he will not be at the meeting next Tuesday night.
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Mr. AQee:
· Asked if the preliminary plans have come through on the emergency services
buildings. Mr. Sweatt replied they have, he is supposed to look at them
tomorrow, and they should be on an agenda in February.
Mr. McDonald:
· Remarked he enjoyed the experience at Randolph AFB and was impressed
by the professionalism.
Mr. Greenwald:
· Agreed with Mr. McDonald about the Randolph experience and said it's still
fun after 25 years.
· Related the Planning and Zoning Commission turned down Mr. Long's
request to come back to them. Mr. Sweatt informed Council the next appeal
body for Mr. Long is District Court.
· Mentioned the Planning and Zoning Commission looked at several plats last
night for Tri-County.
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On the subject of new businesses, Mr. Agee asked if anything other than Taco
Cabana is going in on Corridor Loop. Mr. Sweatt replied there's nothing at the
moment.
#8 ITEMS BY MAYOR
There were none.
#9 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called under Chapter 551 Texas Government
Code:
A. Sub-Section 551.071, regarding pending or contemplated litigation; and
B. Sub-Section 551.072 regarding deliberation of purchase of real property.
An Executive Session was held from 8:13 p.m. until 9:20 p.m.
#10 Action, if any, on above Executive Session.
No action was necessary.
#11 ADJOURNMENT
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On a motion by Mr. Potempa, seconded by Mr. McDonald and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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