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REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 1, 2000
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 1,
2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows: Mayor Hal Baldwin,
presiding; Councilmembers Pia Jarman; Joe Potempa; Reginna Agee; Glyn D.
Williams and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and
City Secretary Norma Althouse.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pfedge of Allegiance to
the Flag. After the Pledge, a Proclamation was presented to members of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Post #8315 declaring the week of
February 14, 2000 as "Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week" in the City of
Schertz. Those present from the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary were Gene Wright,
Martha Wright, Irene Murphy, and Dolly Edwards.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session 10-05-99
Special Workshop Session 10-13-99
Regular Session 10-19-99
Special Session (Tour) 10-27-99
Special Workshop Session 10-27-99
Regular Session 11-02-99
Special Workshop Session 11-10-99
Regular Session 11-16-99
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Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the minutes for the Regular Session of
10-5-99, Special Workshop Session of 10-13-99, Regular Session of 10-19-99,
Special Session (Tour) of 10-27-99, Special Workshop Session of 10-27-99,
Regular Session of 11-2-99, Special Workshop Session of 11-10-99 and Regular
Session of 11-16-99. Mr. WitJiams seconded the motron, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Council members Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Those citizens wishing to speaks 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.
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#3 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
regarding Stop Signs at Savannah Drive and Saratoga Place.
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Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 00-D-3
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 18-33, All-WAY STOPS; AND
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Sweatt advised this Ordinance authorizes an all-way Stop at the intersection
of Savannah Drive and Saratoga Place. Council approved it on first reading. It
had been requested that the 3-way Stop at Savannah Drive and Inglewood be
removed, but after review by the Police Department and Public Works, they
decided, because of the school, to leave the three-way Stop in place.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance regarding Stop
Signs at Savannah Drive and Saratoga Place. Mrs. Agee 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 on Resolution and Agreement
regarding traffic signal at Savannah Drive and FM 3009.
Mayor Baldwin read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 00-R-3
BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, REGARDING
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT SAVANNAH DRIVE AND FM3009.
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz desires and requests that TXDoT provide a
traffic signal and perform related work at the intersection of Savannah
Drive and FM 3009 in the City of Schertz, Texas; and
WHEREAS, TXDoT has estimated the cost of the proposed improvements
to be $127,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
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Section 1. That the City of Schertz, Texas enter into an agreement with
TXDoT wherein in said agreement TXDoT will provide for a traffic signal at
Savannah Drive and FM 3009 in the City of Schertz, Texas and wilt perform
related improvements.
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Section 2. That the City of Schertz agrees to pay TXDoT the amount of
$127,000 for a traffic signat and related work at Savannah Drive and fM
3009 in Schertz, Texas.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into and
execute an agreement with TXDoT, wherein TXDoT will provide said traffic
signal and related work and the City of Schertz witt pay TXDoT the amount
of $127,000 for said work and equipment.
(Even though the above Resolution in these minutes says Savannah Drive, the
copy provided to everyone said Savannah Square and that correction is reflected
in the motion below.)
Mr. Wittiams moved to approve the Resolution and Agreement regarding traffic
signal at Savannah Drive and FM 3009 with the change of Savannah Square to
Savannah Drive in all places in the Resolution. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion.
Before the vote, Mr. Greenwald asked if the City will be reimbursed and Mr.
Sweatt explained Walgreen's will actually provide the money, but the City is
acting as a conduit since such a transaction cannot be done by a private
company.
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AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#5 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing members to
Planning and Zoning Commission.
This having been discussed at the workshop last week, Mrs. Jarman moved to
reappoint David Richmond and Gary Wallace for two-year terms to the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with
the following votes:
AYES: Council members Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Wtlliams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 APPOINTMENT: Consider and take action appointing member to Board of
Directors of Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation.
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Mr. Sweatt related that Sidney Bauer's term expired at the end of December
1999. He recommends Council consider reappointing Mr. Bauer (for a term of
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five years) even though, like was talked about at the workshop, the new
appointee should be someone from Schertz. As he stated last week, he feels the
City of Seguin will reciprocate for their appointment next year.
Mr. Potempa moved to reappoint Sidney Bauer for a 5-year term to the Board of
Directors of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation. Mrs. Jarman
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
establishing parking regulations on FM 78 public parking lots.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
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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 CHAPTER 18, TRAFFIC, ARTICLE 1t OPERATION
OF VEHICLES GENERALLY, BY ADDING SECTION 18-49, PARKING
REGULATIONS ON FM 78 PUBLIC PARKING LOTS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Sweatt pointed out the words 24 hour had been added before two-hour
parking as had been requested at the workshop last week.
Mr. Williams moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance establishing
parking regulations on FM 78 public parking lots. Mr. Greenwald seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#8 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on emergency reading of
Ordinance calling an election for May 6,2000.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 00-E-4
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, CALLING AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 6, 2000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING A MAYOR AND TWO (2) COUNCILMEMBERS FOR SAID CITY;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the emergency reading of an Ordinance calling
an election for May 6, 2000. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#9 BID AWARD: Consider and take action awarding bid for lift station.
Mr. Sweatt noted that the best and lowest bidder appears to be Holloman
Construction in the amount of $273,645.25. They are recommending the bid be
awarded to them.
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There was discussion about the number of participants and Mr. Sweatt read the
current list for Council. It was as follows: Southeastern Freight Lines, Coronado
Paint, Cal-Tex Protective Coatings, Galo Property, Herald Property, Pitzer
Property, and Benevest Commercial Subdivision. Mr. Sweatt indicated there
might be other participants that would come on board. Of course the more
participants there are, the less expensive it will be for everyone.
Mayor Baldwin asked if the original breakdown of participation was based on
square footage and Terrell Miller of Don McCrary & Associates replied no, it was
based on acreage. The Mayor then asked about anyone coming on
subsequently to reimburse the original participators. How will that be taken into
consideration? Mr. Mitler replied they would also go with acreage in those cases.
Mrs. Jarman moved to award the bid for the lift station to Holloman Construction
in the amount of $273,645.25, authorizing the City Manager to award such
contract when the participants have made satisfactory payments and escrow
arrangements. In the event satisfactory escrow arrangements are not made, the
matter will be brought back to Council. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#10 BID AWARD: Consider and take action awarding bid for animal shelter
addition.
Mr. Sweatt stated that at the workshop they had used the wrong figure of
$108,501 for Holloman Corporation and the correct figure stloufd have been
$111,303. He apologized for the error. The project consists of two phases.
Phase 1 is the kennel and Phase 2 is enlargement of offices and administr~tion
area. Phase 2 is beyond our resources at this time. It is recommended the bid
be awarded to Holloman Construction in the amount of $111 ,303.
Mr. Williams moved to award the bid for the animal shelter addition to Holloman
Construction in the amount of $111, 303. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion,
which carried with the foHowing votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#11 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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. Announced the trail riders will be coming through Schertz on Thursday of this
week and will stop off at the large pavilion for lunch. The Schertz Business
Association is cooking stew tonight at the large pavmon and everyone is
invited to participate. They are expecting between 70 and 80 trail riders.
They have City of Schertz key chains to hand out and the Samuel Clemens
High School band will be playing. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
. Mentioned, for those who had asked, the ordinance on bandit sign control
was approved by Council on January 4,2000. It was effective approximately
two weeks after publicatron of the caption in the tegal newspaper.
. Distributed a memo regarding the property at 107 Zuehl.
#12 ITEMS BY COUNCil
Mr. Potempa:
. Asked the name of the young lady from the Animal Control Department who
had responded so well to a call about a stolen dog and a call about an animal
that was hit by a vehicle. Mr. Sweatt indicated that was Sharon Rivette. Mr.
Potempa thought she would be a good candidate for Employee of the
Quarter. He was impressed by her services.
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. Commented his water bill is usually due on the 6th of the month and he hasn't
gotten a bill for several months. He was told they have a computer problem.
Whafs the status? Mr. Sweatt explained there were conversion problems in
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the formula for the sewer portion of the bill. Water bills should be going out
shortly and there will be no late penalties. Mr. Potempa then asked if this is a
problem with Brice Systems and Mr. Sweatt replied no, it's with the software.
Mr. Wilriams:
. Stated he was asked by the Woodland Oaks Homeowners Association if
someone on Council would be interested in writing an article for them on
something of interest to the citizens. Mayor Baldwin volunteered.
#13 ITEMS BY MAYOR
. Encourages everyone to come meet the trail riders.
. Mentioned he saw in the newspaper where Samuel Clemens was moved up
to 5A and he didn't know if the football team and/or the school was thrilled
about that or not. Mrs. Agee commented to keep in mind that the opponent
gets 50% of the proceeds from the stands.
#14 ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the
meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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