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REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 16, 1999
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February
16, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Hal
Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers Pia Jarman; Joe Potempa; Timothy
Swinney and Ken Greenwald. Absent: Councilmember Norman W. Agee, Sr.
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. He then presented two Proclamations to representatives of the VFW
Post in Schertz. The first was to recognize the 100th Anniversary of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The second was to proclaim the
week of February 14, 1999 as "Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week" in the City
of Schertz.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Session
Regular Session
Regular Session
Regular Session
Special Workshop Session
Regular Session
10-06-98
10-20-98
11-03-98
11-17 -98
11-25-98
12-01-98
Mrs. Jarman asked that in the minutes of the Regular Session of 11-03-98, fifth
paragraph under ITEM #5, PUBLIC HEARING, the sentence: She then asked if
the former Chief of Police had any problem with only one way in and out and Mr.
Conrad indicated there had been no probtem- be- c-hanged to read: She then
asked former Chief of Police Aaee if he had any problem with only one way in
and out and Mr. Aaee indicated he had no problem with that.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the minutes, as presented, for the Regular
Session of 10-6-98, the Regular Session of 10-20-98, the Regular Session of
11-17-98, the Special Workshop Session of 11-25-98 and the Regular Session of
12-1-98 and to approve the minutes, as amended, for the Regular Session of
11-3-98. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#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.
No one had signed up to speak.
#3 Presentation by GVEC of Franchise Fee check.
Marcus Pridgeon of GVEC presented a check to the City in the amount of
$38,849.36, which represented Jhe Franchise Fee for October 1, 1998 through
December 31, 1998. Mayor -Baldwin th~nked Me Pridgeon and then comment~d
they have a beautiful new building going up in Schertz. When is it anticipated it
will open? Mr. Pridgeon answered hopefully in April or May of this year.
Mr. Swinney commented he enjoys reading the monthly articles in the GVEC
Review on deregulation. He than asked Mr. Pridgeon for any comments. Mr.
Pridgeon remarked Senate Bill 7 appears to be getting a favorable response, but
they are starting to tag things onto it. He is not opposed to the programs, but he
is opposed to the tagging.
Mr. Swinney then questioned the difference between a cooperative and other
utilities. Mr. Pridgeon pointed out that a one-size-all mentality does not fit
cooperatives. Some consideration has to be given for rural areas.
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#.4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
revising Code of Ordinances regarding unsanitary, unsightly conditions on private
premises.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NQ. 9.9-H-5
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING
THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
CHAPTER 10, MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES AND PROVISIONS, ARTICLE
ll, UNSANITARY. UNSIGHTLY, ETC. CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PREMISES,
BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 10-19, NOTICE TO OWNER TO
REMOVE OR REMEDY, AND SECTION 10-20, REMOVAL OR CORRECTION
BY CITY; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance revising the
Code of Ordinances regarding unsanitary, unsightly conditions on private
premises. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#5 AMENDMENT: Consider and take action on proposed amendment to
Guadalupe County Underground Conservation District Legislation.
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council they have copies of the proposed amendment in
their packets. The last session of the legislature generated this Underground
District. The amendment was briefly reviewed with Mr. Sweatt pointing out
several things. First, it allows the District to establish fees and second, it consists
of a seven-person board who will run for election. Mr. Sweatt then added they
didn't feel it was correct to be in two districts, so some changes are appropriate.
If Council approves the amendment, that approval will be pending on approval
by the Local Government Corporation.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the proposed amendment to the Guadalupe
County Underwater Conservation District Legislation pending approval by the
Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation. 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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goal of locating an Alamo Community College District campus in the northeast
area.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-R-5
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS CALLING FOR
COOPERATION AND A COMMITMENT TO ESTABLISH A TWO (2) YEAR
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE NORTHEAST AREA OF BEXAR COUNTY.
Mr. Potempa moved to approve the Resolution supporting the goal of locating an
Alamo Community College District campus in the northeast area. 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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#7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Stated that in January a Waste Management representative had mentioned the
possibility of distributing the Newsletter, but things haven't worked out yet.
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#8 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mrs. Jarman:
· Extended congratulations and commendations to Gail Martin of the Animal
Control Department on a nice letter written about him by a lady who went to
obtain a license for her dog. She-hasafways found the workers at the Animal
Control Facility to be extremely professional and polite.
Mr. Greenwald:
· Referred to the Legislative Update brochure and mentioned the Craddock Bill
regarding property taxation. Mr. Sweatt said he has a feeling that's taxation
on automobiles.
#9 ITEMS.BY MAYOR
· Indicated he had received a note from the City Secretary saying former
employee, Debbi Klein, wanted to distribute a tetter to Council. He asked .
Mrs. Klein to do that at this time.
#10 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Bald
meeting at 7:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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