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ccreg 03-21-2000 . REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21, 2000 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday March 21, 2000 at 7 :00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were s 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 welcomed everyone and then asked then to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Workshop Session 01-26-00 Regular Session 02-01-00 Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the minutes, as written, for the Special Workshop Session of 1-26-00 and the Regular Session of2-1-00. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams 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. Two people had signed up to speak - Betsy Sheerin of 1004 Robert Derrick and Janice Knippa of the same address. They both wanted to speak about the street name changes in the Woodbridge Subdivision. Mayor Baldwin informed them they could speak during the public hearing. #3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments on proposed street name changes in Woodbridge Subdivision, Units 1 and 2. Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed for the public hearing. Mr. Sweatt stated the City has a policy about the renaming of streets, which they adopted in 1989. James and Betsy Sheerin are the original signers of this request, which was submitted to Planning and Zoning on December 30, 1999. Planning and Zoning held a public hearing and then forwarded a memo to Council asking them to schedule a public hearing and recommending approval of the request . Mr. Sweatt went on to say six letters were sent to property owners within the required area and three were returned in favor and one opposed. He then read the proposed street name changes. In Unit 1, Woodbridge Way replaces Bushbuck Way, Covered Bridge -141- . replaces Gemsbuck Hill, and Cedar Bridge replaces Gemsbuck Falls. In Unit 2, Roseman Bridge replaces Gazelle Cliff, Holliwell Bridge replaces Gazelle Forest, McBride Bridge replaces Impala Spring, and Cutler Bridge replaces Gazelle Lake. He stated he would be happy to answer any questions. At this time Betsy Sheerin (address previously listed) commented the original names are difficult to say, horrible to spell and not good for the Post Office. The proposed new names are a better representation of the name of the subdivision. Janice Knippa of the same address (also previously listed) echoed Mrs. Sheerin's sentiments. There being no further questions or comments, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing. #4 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action on Resolution regarding street name changes in Woodbridge Subdivision, Units 1 and 2. Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption s follows: RESOLUTION NO. 00-R-8 . BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, CHANGING THE STREET NAMES OF BUSHBUCK WAY TO WOODBRIDGE WAY, GEMSBUCK HILL TO COVERED BRIDGE ANDGEMSBUCKFALLS TO CEDAR BRIDGE IN UNIT 1 OF WOODBRIDGE SUBDIVISIUN; ALSO CHANGING THE STREET NAMES OF GAZELLE CLIFF TO ROSEMAN BRIDGE, GAZELLE FOREST TO HOLLIWELL BRIDGE, IMPALA SPRlNG TO MCBRIDE BRIDGE, AND GAZELLE LAKE TO CUTLER BRIDGE IN UNIT 2 OF WOODBRIDGE SUBDIVISION. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Resolution regarding proposed street name changes in Woodbridge Subdivision, Units 1 and 2. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion. Mayor Baldwin commented it always bothers him to see so many streets with the same ending names such as bridge. It's like all the streets in Live Oak with the last name of oak. He related experiences they had when he worked with SAFES on streets all ending with oak. Mr. Sweatt advised that all those street signs already up would be replaced at City cost. Mayor Baldwin observed from the returned letter that the builder is upset about the street name changes. Will he pay for the new street signs? Mr. Sweatt replied if the signs with the old names are not ordered, yes he will. If, however, the old signs are ordered and have to be replaced with the new ones, then the City will pay for the new ones. Mrs. Jarman mentioned some problems they encountered when she was on Planning and Zoning with street name changes. People have to change their driver licenses and their checks and some of them are not too happy about it. . -142- . #5 AUDIT REPORT: Consider and take action regarding Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1998/99. Mr. Sweatt related that Fred Timmons has been auditing the City for a number of years and lots of hard work has been involved. He believes the City is in excellent financial condition. Mr. Timmons noted they had spelled Reginna Agee's name wrong and said that would be corrected. Mayor Baldwin asked if Mr. Sweatt needs to sign all the copies of the audit and Mr. Timmons suggested he sign several of them and then stamp the rest. Mr. Timmons reported there are no changes since the audit was discussed at the workshop. He once again reviewed the revenue and expenditures and pointed out the bond issue was shown as revenue last year. All the funds are in strong financial condition except for Fleet and that can be worked out. . Mr. Timmons recommended the City invest in a fixed asset package. Mayor Baldwin asked how the City shows the value of water/sewer lines in proprietary funds and Mr. Timmons answered they show the cost. Mr. Timmons mentioned a new law whereby they will move fixed assets into the General Fund and start taking depreciation. Other items were discussed such as the mitigation project, overage in certain funds due to the flood, infrastructure, buying right-of-way and giving it to the State, and federal fmancial assistance. Mr. Timmons commented this is one of the most comprehensive reports he has done for the City. Mr. Sweatt noted, that with all the changes in the Finance Department this past year, Mr. Timmons has been valuable in maintaining continuity. Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Timmons for his time. Mr. Potempa moved to approve the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1998/99 as rendered. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance regarding annexation of 16.616 acres of land out of Comal County. Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows: . -143- . ORDINANCE NO. 00-A-I0 PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BY THE ANNEXATION OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF COMAL COUNTY CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 16.616 ACRES. Mayor Baldwin explained they have had two public hearings on this annexation and this is the first reading of the Ordinance. The property being annexed is in the Comal ISD. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance regarding annexation of 16.616 acres of land out of Comal County. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #7 INVESTMENT POLICY: Consider and take action regarding Investment Policy. . Mr. Sweatt advised the City had adopted an Investment Policy in 1994 and upon Mr. Jain, the Comptroller, attending a seminar, it was discovered the City should be reviewing it and ratifying it on an annual basis. Mrs. Agee moved to approve the current Investment Policy for the City of Schertz and ratify it for another year. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #8 BY -LAWS: Consider and take action regarding revisions to Schertz Parkway Zone By-Laws. Mr. Sweatt reminded Council they received a copy in their workshop packet of the proposed changes to the by-laws. This has come about as a result of withdrawal by the school district. Mr. Potempa moved to approve revisions to the Schertz Parkway Zone By-Laws. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. . NAYS: None. -144- . #9 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on fmal reading of Ordinance regarding traffic regulations in Greenshire and Oak Trails. Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO 00-D-8 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 - DESIGNATED GENERALLY; AND SECTION 18-33, ALL-WAY STOPS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance regarding traffic regulations in Greenshire and Oak Trails. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT . There was none. #11 ITEMS BY COUNCIL Mrs. Jarman: · Referred to the workshop for the Rules of Conduct and said Mr. Sweatt has gotten ho ld of copies of Rules of Conduct from the cities of Bedford and Azel. Council will be provided with copies of both. We have looked at the dates for the workshop and fmd that Saturday, April 8th is the only good one. The workshop is scheduled for that date at 8:30 am. in the Conference Room. If those who cannot attend would give her a list of any changes or items they want included, it would be helpful. Mr. Williams has offered to put it all on his computer so we can edit it as we go. Mr. Williams commented that hopefully, at the end we will have a draft. Mr. Williams: · Inquired about the status of where the flood siren is going to be located. Mr. Sweatt replied it will be located somewhere around the old Street Department building on a wooden pole, but it is not there yet. . · Asked if the water bills are back on line. Mr. Sweatt answered many of them are back on schedule. Mr. Williams then asked if someone paid in advance, will they get -145- . a bill and Mr. Sweatt indicated if the customer has paid in advance and has a credit balance, no they won't. . Questioned if there's been action regarding Waste Management. Mr. Sweatt replied they haven't gotten a response. #12 ITEMS BY MAYOR · Stated he intends to appoint Mark Klebig to replace his father Warren on the Housing Authority Commission. #13 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 7:51. p.m. C7L~ Mayor, City-ofSchertz, Texas . ATTEST: ~~~)~ City Secretary, City of Schertz . -146-