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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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#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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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NAYS: None.
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#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
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#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.
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· 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
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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.
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Mayor, City-ofSchertz, Texas
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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