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SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 3, 1998
The Schertz City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 3,
1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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. and Ken Greenwald. Absent: Councilmember Timothy
Swinney. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secrtetary
Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Those citizens wishing to speak on agenda
items (other than public hearing items) or items not on the agenda, will be heard
at this time.
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· John Shannon spoke representing a group of citizens from Guadalupe
County regarding Highway 130 who have hired an engineering firm to look
into the expense of including the Luling area in that alternative corridor. They
wanted to find out if another route is cheaper and were told it is. They used
the TXDoT figures for comparison and Judge Sagebiel indicated he would
support their project if they can get the majority of the County to agree. Mr.
Shannon invited Council to a public hearing which will be held March 4th at
7:00 p.m. in Seguin. Mayor Baldwin inquired if the route between Seguin and
Georgetown would be increased and Mr. Shannon replied yes, by six
minutes. Mr. McDonald then wondered if they would have to buy right-of-way
along 183 and was told they would. Mr. Shannon thanked the Council for
their time and told them he hopes to see them at the public hearing.
. Frank Schyler of Ashley Place, noting an increase of traffic in the area,
especially construction traffic, requested that Council consider a three-way
stop at the intersection of Ashley Park and Baldwin Park. Mr. Sweatt agreed
to check into the situation.
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#2 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
approving a Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement for and with AER
Manufacturing.
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Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 98-T-7
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING A
TAX ABATEMENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AND WITH
AER MANUFACTURING INC., A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ.
Mr. Sweatt advised this is the final reading of the ordinance. It has been
discussed at previous workshops. AER manufactures aftermarket supplies for
automobile manufacturers and we are happy to have them in the City. The
Economic Development Commission is recommending approval of a 53.11 % tax
abatement for a five-year period of time.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an ordinance authorizing a
Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement for and with AER Manufacturing
Inc. Mr. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#3 GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Consider and take action regarding ground
water supply report.
Mr. Sweatt related Crockett Camp met with Council at the last workshop and
reported on the findings in Gonzales and Wilson Counties as far as their being
able to provide long-term water needs for the City. The recommendation from
the committee is that Council vote to move forward with the project. That would
involve the drilling of test wells and water quality studies and evaluations. Mr.
Sweatt reminded Council that finding an alternative water source is our chance
to control our own destiny.
Mayor Baldwin asked if we have the money and Mr. Sweatt replied yes, that is
partially what the capital recovery fund is intended to do.
Mr. McDonald moved that Crockett Camp and his associates move forward with
the project regarding ground water supply. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#4 BID AWARDS: Consider and take action awarding bids for Street
Department equipment.
Mr. Sweatt reported that bids were opened on February 19th at 10:00 a.m. After
review, it is recommended the bid for the dump truck be awarded to Grande Ford
in the amount of $32,500. It is further recommended the bid from Grande Ford
for the truck chassis in the amount of $14,500 be rejected. It is also
recommended the bid for the roller be awarded to Conley Lott Nichols in the
amount of $19,850, but no bid be awarded for the tow package. Lastly, it is
recommended the bid for the paver be awarded to Conley Lott Nichols in the
amount of $27,443 and the bid for the trailer be awarded to Conley Lott Nichols
in the amount of $7,190. Mr. Sweatt infromed Council they have the money
available. $75,000 will be used from the budget and $12,000 from 1992 G.O's.
Mr. Agee moved to award the bids for Street Department equipment as stated
above by the City Manager. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#5 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action on a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement between the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation and
the City of Schertz, Texas; and other matters in connection therewiith.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-R-1A
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING
AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Mr. Potempa moved to approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal
Cooperative Agreement between the City of Schertz Economic Development
Corporation and the City of Schertz, Texas and other matters in connection
therewith. Mr. McDonald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#6 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing regular member and
alternate to Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council they have in their packets a memo from the
Chairman of the Board of Adjustment recommending that Peggy Brown be
appointed as a regular member and Kathy Hill be appointed as an alternate to
the Board of Adjustment to fill vacancies on the Board.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the appointment of Peggy Brown as a regular
and Kathy Hill as an alternate to the Board of Adjustment to fill vacancies on the
Board. Mr. McDonald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 EVALUATION FORM: Consider and take action approving City Manager
evaluation form.
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Mayor Baldwin commented if Council didn't like the one they used this past year,
they can always change. He, personally, likes the one from College Station the
best. It involves doing a progress report at mid year and then a final report at
the end of the year.
Mr. McDonald remarked he liked the one from Garden City, Kansas the best
because of its simplicity. However, the one from New Brighton, Minnesota is
very thorough.
After looking over the various choices, Mr. Agee and Mr. Potempa both stated
they also liked the one from Garden City, Kansas.
Mayor Baldwin suggested, because Mr. Swinney is absent and he's the one who
wanted to have Council input on this, placing the one from College Station and
the one from Garden City, Kansas on the next workshop agenda for discussion.
Mr. Potempa, indicating they should just go ahead with their decision, moved to
approve the City Manager evaluation form from Garden City, Kansas. Mr. Agee
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa and Agee.
NAYS: Councilmember Greenwald.
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#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
. Indicated, if Council has no objection, he would like to place an item for action
on the next agenda regarding data processing bids for the police service.
They have secured a grant from the Bexar County District Attorney's office
and through the drug forfeiture program, have software acquisition of the
badge program. Mayor Baldwin asked if we have a guarantee these
computers will operate in the year 2000 and Mr. Sweatt answered the City
has been assured they will be compatible. The Mayor then asked if we have
that in writing and Mr. Sweatt said he would check with the Water Department
to make sure.
#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mr. McDonald:
. Reported attending a meeting in Seguin where a lady from Austin spoke and
encouraged everyone to get out and vote. The people we put in office right
now will be subject to redistricting in the year 2000.
Mr. Potempa:
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. Related a TIF (Schertz Parkway Reinvestment Zone) meeting was held last
night and they were told they can now go out for bonds or take advantage of
an interlocal agreement with all local entities. The basic package involves
getting the road out of the floodplain and rebuilding the drainage across E.
Live Oak Road. The interlocal agreement should be back from the attorney
within 30 days. Initially this was a 20-year package and it looks now like it's
down to 10 years. Mayor Baldwin remarked he would like to see an official
presentation by the TIF Board. Mr. Potempa stated Mark Marquez will come
to City Council with discussion about the plan. Mayor Baldwin commented he
just didn't want City Council to be left out of the loop.
Mr. Aaee:
. Asked, in regard to the equipment for the Police Department, if both the
hardware and software will be paid for by the grant from the District Attorney's
office. Mr. Sweatt replied only the hardware. The software will be paid for out
of the drug forfeiture program funds.
Mr. Greenwald:
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. Inquired if the engineer looked at the possibility of a second story on the new
police building. Mr. Sweatt replied he has, but they don't have any figures
yet.
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