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REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
October 6, 1999
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 5,
1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal
Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Pia Jarman; Joe Potempa; Reginna Agee;
Glyn D. Williams and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were Assistant City Manager
Steve Simonson and City Secretary Norma Althouse. Absent: City Manager
Kerry Sweatt.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag. Following the Pledge, he introduced Lt. Colonel Pat Ward, Commander
of the 567th wing at Randolph AFB, and his wife Keena.
A Proclamation was then presented to representatives of the VFW declaring
October 24 through October 30, 1999 as "Voice of Democracy Week" in Samuel
Clemens High School.
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#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.
David Terry of the Herald Newspaper, the City's current reporter covering
Council meetings, announced he ~s ~eaving to pursue a profession in electronic
imaging/photography and introduced Edmond Ortiz who will be replacing him.
#2 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action regarding Interlocal Agreement
for Emergency Medical Services.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-R-14
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES BETWEEN
GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE SCHERTZ AREA FACILITY FOR
EMERGENCY SERVICES (S.A.F.E.S.) OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the Resolution regarding Interlocal Agreement for
Emergency Medical Services. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#3 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action regarding Library Interlocal
Agreement between Guadalupe County and the City of Schertz.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 99..R-13
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TISXAS APPROVING A
LIBRARY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN GUADALUPE COUNTY,
TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Resolution regarding Library Interlocal
Agreement between Guadalupe County and the City of Schertz. Mrs. Jarman
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
. #4 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action regarding Interlocal Agreement
for Fire Protection services.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION .NO. 99-R-12
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
BETWEEN GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the Resolution regarding Interlocal Agreement for
Fire Protection Services. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
regarding through streets designated as "stop" intersections.
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Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
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; AND
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mayor Baldwin pointed out this ordinance adds stop intersections at Savannah
Drive and Chapel Hill and at Schertz Parkway and Woodland Oaks Drive.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance regarding
through streets designated as "stop" intersections. Mr. Williams seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 APPOINTMENT: Consider and take action regarding appointment to
Board of Adjustment.
. Mr.Simonson advised a recommendation was sent forward from the Board of
Adjustment to appoint Kathy Hill to replace Anita Clark, who is moving out of the
City,
Mrs. Agee moved to appoint Kathy Hill to the Board of Adjustment to replace
Anita Clark. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion.
Mr. Greenwald commented they need to start looking for a replacement for Kathy
Hill, as she was one of the alternates. Mrs. Jarman added Kathy Hill is a
graduate of Samuel Clemens High School and Joyce Briscoe knew her.
Mayor Baldwin mentioned that Steve Simonson had called him earlier today
about a certificate and/or plaque for Anita Clark, initiated by the Board of
Adjustment members, for all her service to the City through the BOA, the
Christmas Committee and the 4th of July Jubilee. Mr. Simonson is looking for
some wording to put on the plaque and needs help from Council. They want to
present her the plaque at the Annual Business Appreciation Dinner. After a brief
discussion it was agreed to put the following on the plaque: "In grateful
appreciation for all your years of service and dedication to the City."
At this time the vote on the motion was taken and the motion carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
. Reported he has no new news on the FM 78 widening situation. The hold up
is a section of right-of-way in Universal City. The hold up may be the price.
Mayor Baldwin mentioned he had unofficially made contact with
Representative Ciro Rodriguez's office and everyone is working together to
try and solve this right-of-way situation. Mayor Baldwin then asked Mr.
Simonson if the street overlay project has started and was told it is underway.
#8 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mrs. Jarman:
. Related the Library Board met last night and it was a very interesting meeting.
They will be coming with a request to Council to replace two board members.
The newest member decided to resign and they are considering asking Karen
Wallace and Earl Hartzog if they would like to serve. Also, the insurance
money for the book drop that was smashed has come in. The renovation is
looking good, but it has taken a lot of hours of hard work on the part of the
mover, the volunteers and the employees. They encountered some
problems, but seem to be getting them worked out.
Mr. Williams:
. Remarked he was looking through the book of ordinances and noted the
traffic signs on Woodland Oaks Drive need to be installed.
. Commented his wife observed a construction vehicle pass a school bus with
flashing lights. Mr. Agee stated the bus driver usually gets the license
number of someone who does this.
. Mentioned the City limit sign up by the museum is gone.
Mr. Greenwald:
. Stated he's had a lot of good comments from people about the street overlay
project.
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ITEMS BY MAYOR
. A reception for Lt. Colonel Pat Ward and his wife had been held in the
Conference Room previous to the meeting and the Mayor thanked the City
Secretary for making all the arrangements.
#10 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
meeting at 7:33 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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