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REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 19,1999
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 19,
1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 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.
Mayor Baldwin asked everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
#1 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.
No one had signed up to speak.
#2 NAME CHANGE: Consider and take action on request from Waste
Management to accept a name change.
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Mr. Sweatt advised that Rick Sarem is here this evening asking that Council
approve the name change from U.S.A. Waste, inc. to Waste Management of
Texas, Inc. The performance bond has been received.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the name change from Waste Management to
Waste Management of Texas, Inc. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion. Mayor
Baldwin asked if that's correct - from Waste Management to Waste Management
of Texas, Inc. Mr. Sweatt advised it is from U.S.A. Waste, Inc. to Waste
Management of Texas, Inc. Mrs. Jarman amended her motion to reflect the
name change from U.S.A. Waste, Inc. to Waste Management of Texas, Inc. Mr.
Swinney again seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#3 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
extending Franchise Agreement with Waste Management.
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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 AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 7 1/2 HEALTH, ARTICLE V,
GARBAGE COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A
REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Sweatt advised the current franchise is due to expire on December 31, 2000.
Waste Management is requesting a one-year extension.
Mr. Agee moved to disapprove the first reading of an Ordinance extending the
Franchise Agreement with Waste Management of Texas, Inc. Mr. Potempa
seconded the motion.
Mr. Greenwald asked why they are asking for a one-year extension. Mr. Sarem
explained that with the merger, they will have to have extra trucks and he feels it
would be easier for them to get approval for buying new equipment if they had a
twelve-month extension.
Mr. Swinney asked what their position is if Council doesn't grant the extension.
Mr. Sarem replied they will stay with the City for the duration of the franchise and
hopefully longer.
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Mr. Swinney then asked Mr. Agee if his concerns have to do with
competitiveness and Mr. Agee answered yes. They may find someone cheaper
and more efficient.
Mr. Greenwald added that since the merger, there seems to be a lack of service.
Mrs. Jarman stated her neighbors feel the same way. Waste Management
needs time to straighten things.out. "Mayor Ba1dwin also felt the Council needs a
longer time to look over the services by Waste Management.
Mr. Swinney commented he noticed lots of cities provide the customers
standard garbage cans with lids. Is that more cost efficient than carts? Mr.
Sarem replied it usually results in.cost saving for the City, but because of the
investment, the garbage collection agency would need a longer term contract.
Mr. Swinney then asked Mr. Sarem if his cQmpany could provide garbage cans
and was told it's a possibility. Mr. Swinney then wondered if this had ever been
looked at in the past. Mr. Sweatt replied they had looked at it mainly in areas
where there is once-a-week pickup. He doesn't recommend it during the
summer months. He recommends sacks or bags, but is not sure how the
residents would react. They can do some polling. Mr. Sarem offered to send
information from other cities if Council would like.
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Mr. Swinney asked if anyone else is interested in seeing if the residents are
interested. Mr. Greenwald remarked it might be worth exploring. They could
send out a questionnaire in the next 6-8 months. Mayor Baldwin indicated the
older people wouldn't like it. Mr. Sarem mentioned they have smaller carts.
Mayor Baldwin then said he thinks Mr. Sweatt's idea about bags is a good one.
Mr. Sweatt noted it had worked in several cities where he was employed. Mr.
Agee commented it won't stop dogs from getting into the garbage. Mr. Sweatt
disagreed, saying yes it will as long as the bags are sealed and secured
correctly.
Mr. Swinney asked Mr. Agee if he is willing to amend his motion by tacking on
the contingency that the extension of the franchise is subject to review of the
performance of Waste Management and "to .other alternatives. Mr. Agee
responded no, he does not wish to extend the franchise agreement for an extra
twelve months.
At this time the vote was taken, and the motion to disapprove the one-year
extension carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Sarem for his time and told him they appreciate them
collecting the recycling products every week.
#4 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action regarding appointments to
Library Board.
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council they had discussed this at the workshop last week.
Those who need to be appointed are Juan Thorn, Barbara Ricks, Pattie Lovelady
and Norma Head. Mrs. Jarman-had volunteered to be the liaison and she also
needs to be officially appointed.
Mr. Greenwald moved to appoint Juan Thorn, Barbara Ricks, Pattie Lovelady
and Norma Head to the Library Board and to appoint Mrs. Jarman as the liaison.
Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance .
authorizing a Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement with Victory
Packaging.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING A TAX ABATEMENT ANO
A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SCHERTZ VP PARTNERS, LTD., A
PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
Mr. Sweatt informed Council the wording in the ordinance has been changed
from Victory Packaging to VP Partners, Ltd. The Economic Development
Commission has approved a 90% tax abatement for them over a period of 10
years. He thinks this is an exceptionally good bargain for them and quite an
asset to the City. Mark Marquez of the staff and Rick Barnes of VP Partners. Ltd.
are here this evening to answer any questions.
Mr. Marquez noted this is a similar deal as was given to Alamo Packaging. This
will be one of five buildings in the State of Texas.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a .
Tax Abatement and a Tax Abatement Agreement with VP Partners, Ltd. Mr.
Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance
regarding traffic signals/traffic Iights,-
Mayor Baldwin introduced and ordinance and read the caption as follows:
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 ADDING SECTION 18-50, TRAFFIC SIGNALS/TRAFFIC
LIGHTS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Sweatt advised this is basically a housekeeping item to ratify and clarify that
all traffic signals are subject to citation by our police officers.
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Mr. Swinney:
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. Noted he will be out of town Friday through Monday, but will be back for the
next meeting.
Mr. Aaee:
. Commented he was surprtsed to learn that two fil)ance people had quit.
Mr. Potempa:
. Told everyone tod~y is his anniversary. (He and his wife were wished a
Happy Anniversary by all.)
Mrs. Jarman:
. Indicated she would like to attend the Public Officials Liability WorkshoR in
San Antonio on February 26th. Mr. Sweatt remarked the de~dline for
registrfltion is February 1standnhe willugetCouncil some information about
the seminar. They need to RSVP as soon as possible.
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR
There welTe none.
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#11 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Baldwin adjourne
p.m.
ing at 7:37
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, Schertz
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