ccreg 10-19-1999
.
.
.
REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 19, 1999
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 19,
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
and Ken Greenwald. Absent: Councilmember Glyn D. Williams. Staff present
were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag. After the Pledge, Mayor Baldwin and Tom Nelson, President of the
Schertz Business Association, presented Employee of the Quarter awards to
three employees as follows:
Quarter of October through December of 1998 - Linda Martin.
Quarter of January through March of 1999 - Mary Efta
Quarter of April through June of 1999 - Paul Kent.
Each employee received a plaque and is also entitled to a free meal for them and
their significant other at any restaurant in Schertz and a day off with pay
approved by their supervisor.
Then Mayor Baldwin read a Proclamation declaring October 1999 as "Voter
Awareness Month" in the City of Schertz.
#1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session
Special Workshop Session
Special Workshop Session
Regular Session
(Tax Rate Public Hearing)
Regular Session
9-07-99
9-07-99
8-03-99
8-11-99
9-01-99
Mrs. Jarman, stating it is now a fact but was not on August 3rd, asked that on
page 11 of the August 3rd minutes, the third sentence be changed from
Approximately 2/3 of the current meetina room will be used for the bookstore to
Approximately 2/3 of the current meetina room could be used for the bookstore
and could be used as an employee break room.
Mrs. Agee asked that in the minutes of the Regular Session for September 7th,
under Items By Council, her comments after committee be expanded. She
suggested it say Place suaaestions by the youth committee on a future
-11-
.
workshop aaenda for discussion and decide how much representation we want
the students to have.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the minutes, as amended, for the Regular
Session of 8-3-99, as presented for the Special Workshop Session of 8-11-99, as
presented for the Special Workshop Session of 9-1-99, as presented for the
Regular Session (Tax Rate Public Hearing) of 9-7-99 and as amended for the
Regular Session of 9-7-99. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#2 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.
No one had signed up to speak.
#3 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
regarding through streets designated "stop" intersections.
. Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-D-22
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.
Mr. Sweatt advised this Ordinance had been discussed previously and there is
nothing to add.
Mrs. Agee moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance regarding through
streets designated as "stop" intersections. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
.
#4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
regarding Community Center rates.
-12-
.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING
ATTACHMENTS 3 AND 4 TO ORDINANCE 92-M-8, WHICH AUTHORIZED
THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Mr. Sweatt briefly reviewed the highlights of the Ordinance and stated the
effective date will be November 2nd and the fees are based on actual cost
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance regarding
Community Center rates. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and rake action on first reading of Ordinance
regarding Food Establishment Rules.
. 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,
CHAPTER 7 %, HEALTH, ARTICLE II, FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 7 %-1, OFFICE OF HEALTH OFFICER;
REVISING SECTION 7 %-11, DEFINITIONS; REVISING SECTION 7 %-14,
PERMITS REQUIRED, ETC.; ADDING SECTION 7 %-19 FOOD HANDLER
SANITATION TRAINING COURSE; ADDING SECTION 7 %-20, PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Sweatt explained this Ordinance provides for adoption of rules as amended
by the Texas Board of Health, provides for a Food Handler Sanitary Training
Course to replace the Health Card, clarifies some definitions, establishes a
penalty, and establishes an effective date of January 1,2000. He mentioned that
Gary Davis was present to answer any questions.
.
-13-
.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance regarding
Food Establishment Rules. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
After the vote, Mayor Baldwin commented Gary Davis has done an outstanding
job for all the cities involved in this.
#6 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action on Resolution regarding support
for project and financing plans of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government
Corporation.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-R-16
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS SUPPORTING
THE PROJECT AND FINANCING PLANS OF THE SCHERTZ/SEGUIN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CORPORATION.
. Mr. Sweatt advised that the City of Seguin City Council is also considering
approval of a similar Resolution at their meeting tonight. It appears the alternate
water supply project is viable and the Schertz/Seguin Local Government
Corporation Board is considering issuing bonds. This Resolution is asking the
Council to support the Corporation's project and financing plans.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve a Resolution regarding support for project and
financing plans of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation. Mrs.
Jarman seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
Mr. Sweatt thanked Council for their support.
#7 AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: Consider and take action
regarding amended Interlocal Agreement for Cibolo Creek Clean Up with Bexar
County.
.
Mr. Sweatt explained that due to a requirement of the TNRCC, Bexar County has
proposed amendments to the original agreement relating to financial
responsibility. The wording proposed by Bexar County is not satisfactory and he
-14-
.
and Michael Spain have been working with the legal department of Bexar County
to revise amended wording that will accomplish what is needed, but give us a
degree of protection in the event of cost overruns.
At the time the packets were being prepared, they had received the verbal but
not the written agreement on the revised wording. They have now received the
final document, which states they will be notified ahead of any cost overrun.
Bexar County would like approval this week and that's why it's on the agenda for
action.
Mayor Baldwin inquired if the County is only responsible for those areas not in
anyone's city limits and Mr. Sweatt replied that's correct. Mr. Sweatt then
pointed out in the case of cost overrun, 75% is covered by TNRCC and 25% by
the entity. Mayor Baldwin then mentioned the original schedule was to start work
this week. Mr. Sweatt noted there have been several delays and the projected
time of completion is now March of 2000.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the amended Interlocal Agreement for Cibolo
Creek Clean Up with Bexar County. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee and Greenwald.
. NAYS: None.
#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
. Announced there will be a press release advising that Bill McGuire has been
chosen as the new Comptroller for the City to replace L.J. Cott who retired.
This will be effective November 22nd and he will be introducing Mr. McGuire
to Council. .
. Advised that on October 27th he would like to schedule a tour of the new
emergency services facilities at 6:00 p.m prior to the workshop at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Greenwald asked if invitations can be sent to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Mr. Sweatt replied he had thought only City Council at this
time, but they can send invitations to whoever Council wants. Mayor Baldwin
stated he wouldn't be at the workshop due to attending a class reunion, but
would still like to have a tour. The consensus of Council was to schedule a
tour at 6:00 p.m. on October 27th prior to the workshop meeting at 7:00 p.m.
#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
None of the Councilmembers had anything to report.
.
-15-
.
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR
. Read a letter the City is sending to John Kelly of TXDoT supporting the
installation of a traffic signal at FM 3009 and Savannah Drive. This letter is
being sent at the request of the potential developer of Walgreen's.
#11 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
meeting at 7:40 p.m.
("
Mayor, CI of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
. ~ cm-~
City Secretary, City of Schertz
.
-16-