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SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 25,1998
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop Session at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 25, 1998 in the Municipal Complex Conference Room,
1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present:
Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Pia Jarman, Joe Potempa;
Norman W. Agee, Sr.; Timothy Swinney and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were
City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary Norma Althouse.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS
No one had signed up to speak.
#2 Discuss public hearing on request from Timothy and Sheila Fetter for a
Specific Use Permit.
Mr. Sweatt advised the Specific Use Permit is to allow the Fetters to build a new
real estate office/new residence behind the Quantum Medical Building at Ashley
Oaks and FM 3009. It is currently zoned Neighborhood Services. Mr. Fetter is
here to answer any questions Council may have.
Mr. Fetter explained they would like to move forward on this project as soon as
possible, but part of it depends on the cost. Mrs. Jarman referred to a picture
that had been included in the packets and asked if that's what it will look like. Mr.
Fetter answered that's what the basic structure will look like, but they're still
debating on whether or not to use wood.
Mr. Agee asked about parking and Mr. Fetter answered they have four acres, so
there should be ample space for parking. They will have some in front and
perhaps some in back.
Mr. Swinney inquired about the use of concrete for the driveway and Mr. Fetter
indicated the curbs will be concrete and the driveway will be asphalt.
Mayor Baldwin noted they will take action on this at next Tuesday night's meeting
and wondered if Council was ready for it to be on that agenda. They agreed they
were.
#3 Discuss revisions to City of Schertz Tax Abatement Guidelines and
Criteria.
Mr. Sweatt distributed a chart for Council to review and then explained the
Economic Development Commission has recommended raiSing the bar by
increasing the amount required for each additional percent of abatement from
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Resolution is adopted, it is imperative that two individuals from Schertz be named
at next week's Council meeting.
Mr. Greenwald mentioned they discussed at length that if it is a rate-setting
authority, then the members need to be residents. Also discussed at length were
ex-officio members. We explained the way we do ours and Seguin liked it.
Mr. Swinney asked if this specifies where the meetings should be held. Mr. Agee
answered it's on page 3 of the by-laws. Mr. Sweatt remarked they can alternate
locations as they do now. The meeting one time is held in the City of Schertz
and the next time in the City of Seguin.
Mr. Sweatt stressed the main thing is to get the corporation formed. It is being
formed -under the Texas Transportation Code. It is amazing to see the
cooperation between the two communities. He thinks ten years from now it will
be a model for a lot of communities.
Mr. Greenwald noted the City of Schertz faced a shortage of water, but it
appears, according to the reports, that the supply from the Carrizo will be
guaranteed for at least the next 50 years. Seguin has one of the oldest run of the
river rights, so if the Guadalupe River goes dry it won't matter.
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Mr. Swinney asked how Marion, McQueeney and Guadalupe County fit into this
plan and Mr. Greenwald replied Guadalupe County is not a purveyor, but the
others are very interested. Mayor Baldwin pointed out Schertz is not the only
one in the area with water problems - there are others. Mr. Greenwald added if
the Edwards goes to high fees, we will have plenty of customers. Mayor Baldwin
stated we will probably be like New Braunfels and be penalized for having
another water supply.
Mrs. Jarman commented that water is a luxury. Mr. Sweatt and Mr. Greenwald
should be commended for all the hours of work they have put in to get us to this
stage. Mr. Potempa observed it sounds like a good deal.
Mr. Sweatt indicated Council needs to appoint two members if the Resolution is
adopted next Tuesday. Mayor Baldwin commented he would like to add Earl
Sawyer and Barbara Stanhope to the list of possible appointees. Mr. Greenwald
told Council if anyone has other names, they need to submit them.
Mayor Baldwin wondered if there would be any conflict in appointing Jim
Wolverton. Mr. Swinney thought Jim Wolverton and Ramon Cook would be ideal
people to serve on this board. Mr. Greenwald emphasized they need to be
available the first year.
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Mrs. Jarman stated that Gary Wallace has become very strong in Planning and
Zoning matters, but thinks it may be best just to keep him there. Mr. Greenwald
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felt it may be a conflict of interest for a Planning and Zoning Commissioner to .
serve on this board. Mr. Sweatt thought it might at least be overloading him to
have him serve on two boards.
Mr. Potempa suggested having Mr. Sweatt check with the people on the list to
see if they wish to serve. Mayor Baldwin recommended ranking or prioritizing
them according to Council's preference. Mary Marsh, Adolph Aguilar, and Tom
Taylor, Jr. were other names suggested. Mr. Greenwald said they should be told
up front about the commitment if they agree to serve.
After a show of hands by Council, the prioritizing went as follows: Jim Wolverton,
Ramon Cook, a tie between Earl Sawyer and Barbara Stanhope and a tie
between Mary Marsh and Tom Taylor, Jr. Mr. Sweatt agreed to check with these
people as to whether or not they are available to be on the bvoard.
Council indicated they were ready for this item to be placed on next Tuesday
night's agenda.
#5 Discuss appointment of members of Board of Directors for local government
corporation.
Mayor Baldwin noted that subject was covered during discussion of the previous
item.
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#6 Discuss engagement letter between the City of Schertz and Fulbright &
Jaworski L. L. P. for services in connection with establishment of nonprofit
corporation.
Mr. Sweatt explained this is a special deal and would be over and above the
regular services provided to the City by Fulbright and Jaworski. Jeffrey Kuhn
would be the representative. Council agreed they were ready for this item to be
placed on next Tuesday night's agenda.
#7 Discuss tax abatement request from Keaco, Inc.
Mr. Sweatt advised Keaco, Inc. is a distributor and manufacturer of all types of
packaging products, primarily in the computer industry. They are moving from
San Antonio into a new 12,800 square foot building in the Tri-County Business
park. The Economic Development Commission recommends approval of a
33.42% tax abatement over a period of five (5) years. The package does not
contain a request for a Re-Investment Zone since they will be locating in the
State Enterprise Zone which is automatically a Re-Investment Zone. Mr. Mark
Keats, President of the company, is here this evening to answer questions.
Mr. Sweatt further stated they believe a tax abatement for Keaco is a sound
economic development investment. They are not a large employer, but have a
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significant amount of capital investment. Mr. Mark Marquez noted that in the
package submitted to Council, they used last year's tax rate and that will be
corrected.
Mr. Keats related the company was started in 1991 and they make packaging for
electronic components. He had brought some samples of their product for
Council to see. After a brief discussion about their product, Council indicated
their readiness for this item to be included on next Tuesday night's agenda and
Mayor Baldwin welcomed them to the City.
#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
· Reminded Council they had tabled a request from Continental Homes to
rezone because Planning and Zoning had disapproved the Master Plan.
Continental has now modified their request to rezone one 50 acre tract and
Planning and Zoning approved it and will be sending the request to Council
to set up a public hearing. We will place it back on the agenda so it can
come off the table and be advertised for a public hearing. If Council concurs,
we will advertise for a public hearing on December 15th. Council concurred.
Mayor Baldwin asked if they got their street problems straigtened out and Mr.
Sweatt answered yes - they will take Savannah Drive through their
subdivision.
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· Related that if Council concurs, they need to close out the flood relief funds
by November 30th. They have distributed over $25,000 from the two funds
and a report will be forthcoming. Council concurred.
· Mentioned water rights and said Council will take action next Tuesday on 300
more acre feet if they agree to put it on the agenda. Council agreed.
· Noted the power has been completed to the traffic signal at the intersection of
FM 3009 and Woodland Oaks Drive. The lights will be flashing next week as
they continue to work on it.
· Announced that Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. is the Annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mr. Greenwald:
· Mentioned that Riley Fletcher of TML passed away and he has a large pair of
shoes to fill.
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· Reported that Planning and Zoning met last night and considered a request .
from Mr. Paul Drega, who lives in Carolina Crossing, for a Specific Use
Permit to allow him to rent out a room in his house. Mr. Potempa asked what
Planning and Zoning says about this and was told they are recommending it
go to a public hearing. They are also recommending he check with his
homeowners association to see if it is legal according to their deed
restrictions. This prompted some discussion about foster homes and about
people who have individuals in their homes under state programs. Mr. Sweatt
said if this comes about, they are looking into the possibility of charging him a
hotel/motel occupancy tax.
· Stated Forest Ridge came in with plans for Unit #3. It is unique in that when
the streets were laid out, they dug up all the oak trees in the R,O,W. and
transplanted them in Unit #2, and apparently it's working.
· Commented the plans were brought in for Unit #1 of the Woodbridge
Subdivision.
· Remarked that some of the people in Lakewood Acres are not happy with
FEMA.
· Mentioned we need to pursue cleaning the Cibolo Creek. This prompted a
brief discussion about how to get funding to do that. Mr. Agee asked if the
City limits are in the middle of the Creek and Mr,. Sweatt replied some of
them are. There was also discussion about the height of the railroad bridge
and about all the rocks in the Creek.
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· Said the tank at the VFW was moved by Pipelayers, Inc. Speaking of the
VFW, Mr. Agee commented it's a good place to eat lunch.
Mrs. Jarman:
· Announced that Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m., the Citizens Police
Academy Alumni will hold the 2nd annual Appreciation Dinner for police
officers and their families. Anyone with donations should call either Anita
Clark or Joe Potempa.
· Related she will not be at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremoney
because she will be in Little Rock for dog obedience trials.
Mr. Aoee:
· Indicated he had called Inspector Truitt about some building going on at a
residence on Dearborn which is against the deed restrictions and was told it is
improper for the inspector to investigate deed restriction violations. Mr.
Sweatt agreed that normally the City doesn't investigate those types of things,
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but maybe as a gesture of good will, if it's not unreasonable, they could make
a recommendation on some kind of a general checklist.
Mr. Potempa:
· Reported noticing a Mission Disposal truck picking up trash in his
neighborhood and asked the City Manager if he could find out what's going
on. Were they contracted by Waste Management?
· On behalf of he and his wife, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mr. Swinney:
· Remarked he had a wonderful dinner with the Paragon Hometown Heroes
and suggested the City nominate someone next year.
· Pointed out the jeep for sale is still parked along FM 3009. Mr. Sweatt
reminded him it is on private property.
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR
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· Reported he learned a lesson last night. He had to replace a water heater
and called Sears and they told him it has to be 18" off the floor. Is that a City
policy for replacements or part of the National Code? Mr. Agee thought that
was required only if it's in the garage and it's a gas water heater.
#11 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:50
p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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