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ccreg 06-15-1999 . . . REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday. June 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; Reginna Agee; Glyn D. Williams 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. Following the Pledge, the Reverend Clark Sloneker of the Randolph Christian Church offered a prayer. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Workshop Session 05-12-99 Regular Session 05-18-99 Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the minutes. as presented, for the Special Workshop Session of 5-12-99 and the Regular Session of 5-18-99. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the follOwing votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS No one had signed up to speak. #3 AGREEMENT: Consider and take action authorizing sewer construction project agreement for Coronado/Nagley area. Mr. Sweatt advised this had been discussed in detail at the workshop last week. A lift station or some means to accomplish wastewater services off FM 3009 in the Coronado/Nagley area is something the City has tried to bring about for a long time. Due to recent plans by companies such as Cal-Tex, Southeast Freight and Benevest to build in the City, they sat down with the property owners and tried to work out an agreement that would be beneficial to everyone concemed. It appears they are willing to participate. Mr. Sweatt went on to say it is wise to design the entire system. It is a .good arrangement for everyone and will eliminate the need for septic tanks and drainfield areas. It is designed to handle 500 acres of watershed. The final cost to the City will be $60,000. The cost for the developers will depend on the number of participants. -211- Mr. Greenwald moved to approve authorization of Phase 1, the first 225 acres, of . the sewer construction project agreement for the Coronado/Nagley area off FM 3009 in the amount of $60,000. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion. Before the vote, Mayor Baldwin asked if the $60,000 is for Phase 1 or the whole project and Mr. Sweatt answered for the whole project - an additional 225 acres could be served without enlarging the wet well. At this time the vote was taken and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #4 AGREEMENT: Consider and take action authorizing water rights lease agreement. Mr. Sweatt explained that in 1998, Council authorized the acquiring of additional acre feet of water for the City's supply as the Edwards rules change. So far they have acquired 555.2 acre feet and still feel they will be short. They have recently received an offer of additional lease rights for up to as much as 1,300 acre feet under certain circumstances. While they do not expect to need all 1,300 acre feet, the owner is pushing to lease a substantial amount this year and enter a right of first refusal on the full amount for next year. In order to put the City in a . good bargaining position and accomplish the right of first refusal, they are requesting authorization to acquire an additional 600 acre feet and any other for which they can negotiate. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve authorization of the water rights lease agreement to acquire 600 acre feet of water and also authorized the City Manager to pursue acquisition of any other acre feet of water for which he can negotiate. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried with the followin.g votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance regarding traffic regulations for the intersection of Maple and Beacon. Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: . 212- . 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 REVISING SECTION 18-32~ STOP. INTERSECTIONS AND SECTION 18-35, YIELD INTERSECTIONS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Mr. Sweatt advised that both Public Works and the Police Department had reviewed this request and agreed the Yield on Beacon should be chan.ged to a Stop for the safety of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. At the workshop last week, he was asked to review other Yield intersections in the Aviation Heights area to see if there's any justification for changing them in a similar manner. He will have the results of that investigation at a later date. Mrs. Agee moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance regarding traffic regulations for the intersection of Maple and Beacon. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman. Potempa.. A.gee-l Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. . #6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first reading of Ordinance authorizing Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement A.greement with FM 3009 Properties LLC (Cal-Tex Corporation). Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the CCiption as follows: AN ORDINANCE THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING A TAX ABATEMENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT, BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR AND WITH FM 3009 PROPERTIES LLC.." A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ. Mr. Sweatt noted that the name listed in the caption is Cal-Tex Corporation. The plat and the site plan have been approved. Th Economic Development Commission recommends approval of the Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement. Mark Marquez and Richard Chalk are here this evenin.g to answer any quesitons by Council. . Mr. Marquez related the project involves 3.5 million dollars in capital improvements. They will have a tremendous amount of office space. It also involves 1.76 million dollars in payroll revenue. They are building next to Coronado and have been instrumental in the lift station project. They far exceed -213- the requirements for tax abatement. Th Economic Development Commission . has recommended a 90% tax abatement over a period of 10 years. They are one of the first companies to qualify as a manufacturer under our new Guidelines and Criteria. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement A.greement with FM 3009 Properties LLC (Cal-Tex Corporation). Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #7 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action on Resolution authorizing a contract with TXDoT for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. Mr. Sweatt emphasized this is not an effort to set up speed traps. The officers will be concentrating on compliance with speed re.Qulations, but also on seat belt use. The specific areas are described in the Resolution. Those areas are the 900 block to the 4500 block of FM 3009. the 100 block to the 1300 block of FM 78, the 100 block to the 4500 block of Schertz Parkway, the entire length of Elbel Road, and Ashley Oak and Ashley Park from FM 3009 to Schertz Parkway. . TXDoT will pay overtime costs. He then asked Chief Smith to come forward and explain the program. Chief Smith commented they are hoping to concentrate on IH-35, FM 3009 and FM 78. It seems that's where most accidents occur. The officers will be working daylight hours because it's easier in the daylight to see whether or not someone is wearing a seat belt. They will also concentrate on speed issues. Thisprogram will be conducted during the time periods of the 4th of July holiday and the Labor Day holiday. Mrs. Jarman mentioned that including all of Elbel Road is a good idea. That's where she got a ticket. Mayor Baldwin then read the caption of the Resolution as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 99-R-8 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIODS OF JULY 2.." 1999 THROUGH JULY 8, 1999 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 1999. . -214- . Mr. Potempa moved to approve the Resolution authorizing a contract with TXDoT for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Pro.gram. Mrs. A.gee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman. Potempa..> A.Qee. Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT · Stated that due to the storm over the weekend, they had some reports of wind damage, one church reported roof damcme.. and there were some reports of tree damage. Mentioned the City has a chipping service and the rates are reasonable. #9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL Mrs. Jarman: . · Reported attending the Library Board meeting on June 1 st and they are anxious for construction to be.gin. The summer reading program has be.gun... but she doesn't have any statistics yet. She will be doing a dog program for the children and thinks -it .wiJJbe fun. · Remarked she heard on TV there are forms for submitting nominations for the Paragon Cable Hometown Heropro.gram. Do we have any? Mr. Sweatt answered they came in while he was gone, but he will be giving Council the forms and recommendations in their packets. · Noted the ordinance for Maple and Beacon is good. She has talked with lots of young mothers, throqgh her do.Q trainiogpro.gram, and they are worried because people don't yield at that intersection. Perhaps more respect will be given to a Stop sign. Mr. Greenwald: . . · Related that at the last BVY A meeting, they asked about using a couple acres out back of City Hall for practice fields. It would be for next year. The park is not suitable and taking out playgrounds is not an option. Mr. Sweatt pointed out they need to be careful about construction and traffic. Mayor Baldwin agreed the City needs to look at additional fields. Mr. Williams observed perhaps these are the same people who were against the bond issue and wondered if we could start that up again. Mr. Greenwald mentioned that Johnie McDow would take over as the new BVY A president, startin.Q next month. -215- #10 ITEMS BY MAYOR: . · Announced the annual CPS Suburban Cities meeting will be held at the Doubletree, just past the airport, on June 30th. · Inquired if Mr. Sweatt had time to check on the "Children at Play" sign on Woodland Oaks Drive. The street has a speed limit of 30 mph and there should be a sign near the first park. The second park has a sign. Mr. Sweatt commented they could certainly move the sign. Mayor Baldwin emphasized it doesn't need to be moved, they need to add a second one. Mr. Sweatt pointed out a "Children at Play" sign is not re.Qulatory. Mayor Baldwin didn't feel a second sign would be over-signing. The Homeowners Association has pushed for a sign in front of the pool and the park. There will be more and more activity as we grow. Mr. Potempa asked if it's a residential area and when told by Mr. Williams it is..> questioned if all residential areas aren't 20 mph. There was discussion about the fact Woodland Oaks Drive is a wide street and no parking is allowed on either side. Mayor Baldwin mentioned, again, it seems reasonable to add another sign. Mr. Potempa said he thinks they should look at making the speed limit on Woodland Oaks Drive 20 mph. Mr. Williams questioned how to go about that. Mr. Sweatt answered they need to review it. Generally carrier streets are designed for heavier traffic and don't have a 20 mph speed limit. Mr. Williams suggested perhaps a . periodic sign would work~ say from Memorial Day to Labor D~y. Mr. Greenwald recommended Mr. Sweatt have Public Works and the Police Department check it out. · Asked about the status of street repairs and hoped Randolph Blvd. would be included because it is really in bad shape. Mr. Sweatt promised to check on the status. · Noted since the storm there are lots of limbs down and wondered if it's possible to have the street sweeper come to the older section of town. Mr. Sweatt remarked the street sweeper goes to all sections of the City, but would mention it to Public Works. · Questioned the status of the Greer-Ross property and was informed by Mr. Sweatt the City had already closed on it. #11 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. . -216- . ATTEST: ~~4V City Secretary, City of Schertz . . -217 -