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ccreg 12-15-1998 . REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15,1998 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 15, 1999 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; Norman Agee, Sr.; Tim Swinney and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were: City Manager Kerry Sweatt, Mark Marquez, Economic Development Coordinator and Deputy City Secretary Dolores Butler. Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Prior to the meeting, Mayor Baldwin commented on the Christmas decorations in the city this year and with the assistance of Kim Moss, Chairman of the Decorating Committee, presented awards to those present as Mr. Sweatt announced the following: Best in Business . First Place Contreras Flowers & Gifts Second Place Sue's Stitch & Sew Best in Theme Mr. Pentecost 120 Patrick Henry Ruth Rivette 145 Valley Oak Best in Combined Effort Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Frassmann 505 Winburn Mr. & Mrs. Wade Dietz 1109 Morning Rose Connie Poole 502 Winburn Mr. & Mrs. Jim Concilio 1113 Morning Rose Best in Liahtina Greg Roberts 2625 Poplar Grove Tommy Hunter 528 Curtiss Best in Creativity C. Brummett 509 Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Grassmeyer 214 Pecan . -46- Judae's Award Mr. & Mrs. Bennett 4202 Spanish Oak Mr. Mrs. Jones 4200 Spanish Oak . #1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS No one had signed up to speak. #2 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments on a request from Continental Homes to rezone 50 acres from R-2 and GB to R-6. Mr. Sweatt advised. that notices were mailed to 67 property owners in the requisite required distance and as of the 11th, three (3) were returned in favor and one (1) was returned with an incorrect address. Mr. Paul Denham, representing the applicant is here to answer questions. The property is located of off Schertz Parkway. The master plan calls for a design in which the gated community entranceway would be off Schertz Parkway and Savannah Drive. Mr. Denham circulated exhibits to better explain the planned project. Continental Homes is basically designing a subdivision that mirrors exactly what they've done to date. Units 1 through 5 have been very successful. Savannah Drive will be extended across and will be gated off of that. . Mayor Baldwin inquired as to how far back Savannah Drive will go when everything is completed. Mr. Denham said it is about 300 - 400 at this time. It follows the major thoroughfare plan. Mr. Greenwald asked if the emergency breakaway was back in there and Mr. Denham replied that this part does not have a secondary breakaway. Mayor Baldwin inquired if the northern boundary abutted Live Oak Hills Subdivision or is there another tract between. Mr. Denham stated it does but the overhead power lines serve as a buffer as no development will likely go in 100' back from that boundary. The consensus was that an emergency entrance is necessary to be included in the plan and with that, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing. . -47- . #3 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance rezoning 26.9 acres from Single-Family Residential Dwelling District (R-2) to Gated Community (R-6) and 23.1 acres from General Business (GB) to Gated Community (R-6). [Continental Homes] Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) ORDINANCE NO. 96-5-28 BY REZONING 50 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY AND REFLECTING SUCH CHANGES ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ UDC ORDINANCE. Mayor Baldwin asked for a motion. . Mr. Greenwald moved to approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning 26.9 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-2) to Gated Community (R-6) and 23.1 acres from General Business (GB) to Gated Community (R-6). Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Sr., Swinney and Greenwald. NAYS: None #4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance authorizing a Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement with Keaco, Inc. Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING A TAX ABATEMENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AND WlUl KEACO INC., A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ. . -48- I ~ U) I . :5: I>> '< o ~ OJ I>> a. ~. :J I>> (J) '^ CD a. 0' ~ I>> 3 o - o' :J )> 3)> ~.@ 3_ C CD 3cg a-<! mO' o~ _0 I>> 00" 01>> 0- @ ~ "0 CD ;:::o:~ I>> -. 0' ~ ~ CD ~ !e.m, ~ 9l. ~(') -.0 (J) :J ~ (J) CD -. .Do. 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Mrs. Jarman moved that Council adopt the final reading of ordinance regarding revision of Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Sr., Swinney and Greenwald NAYS: None #6 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing two Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Schertz. Mr. Sweatt noted a letter is in Council's packet from the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to Mayor Baldwin recognizing that two members of Board have expressed their willingness to be re-appointed and their terms of office would be for a two-year period of time. Mr. Earl Sawyer would serve until December 31, 2000 and Mr. Lawrence Dixon succeeding as Resident Representative. Mayor Baldwin asked for a motion. . Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the appointment of two Commissioners to the Housing Authority, being Earl Sawyer and Lawrence Dixon. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Sr., Swinney and Greenwald NAYS: None #7 ITEMS BY COUNCIL Mrs. Jarman: · Mentioned that the lady who had won second place for the best theme (in the decorating contest) is a neighbor of hers and urges everyone to go by and take a look at the decorations. · Wished everyone a happy holiday. Mr. Potempa: . · Commented he enjoyed the Northeast Partnership Luncheon but is concerned about the Chancellor for the college not making an effort -50- to locate in the Metrocom area. Mark and Steve gave a good presentation and so did Live Oak Mayor, Paula Stakes. . · Extended a Merry Christmas to all from his family. Mr. Aaee: · Expressed his family's holiday wishes to all. Mr. Swinney: · Commented the traffic light at Woodland Oaks and FM 3009 is a beautiful sight. · Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Mr. Greenwald: · Inquired of Mr. Sweatt regarding a meeting of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation. Mr. Sweatt replied that tentatively the ih of January, 1999 is scheduled probably in Seguin but a time has not been set. . · Mentioned there was an ad in the paper for Slim's Automotive in Garden Ridge. · Wished everyone a good, safe holiday. #8 ITEMS BY MAYOR: · Extended his and Barbara's best wishes for the holidays and expressed his appreciation for all the support through Barbara's health problems. Mr. Sweatt asked Council's authority and permission to schedule a brief action meeting on December 30th. We really need to conduct a public hearing on an application to the Texas Department of Community Development (TDCD) in the amount of $115,000. We made application to FEMA (flood mitigation) for the Palms Apartments for the 1997 flood. We have received that grant from FEMA (75% of the estimated cost) and we have made aware the additional 25% might be available from the TDCD if we get an application processed pretty quickly. The public hearing is to authorize us to apply. . -51- . · Thanked everyone for a great year and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. #9 ADJOURNMENT: Having no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 7:46 Q~ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: ,()~hU ~ bepltty City Secretary, City of Schertz . . -52-