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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-