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Tanya Marthes and Corby Baxter of Samuel Clemens High School were present .
to ask Council for an extension of the curfew for the Homecoming Dance on
October 1st. The dance should be over by 1:00 a.m. and they would like the
cu(few extended until 1 :30 a.m., allowing people time to drive home. The
consensus of Council was to extend the curfew as requested.
#2 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments regarding the Fiscal
Year 199912000 budget
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed for the public hearing.
First, there will be a presentation and then the Council will be allowed to ask
questions followed by questions from the public.
Mr. Sweatt provided narration while LJ. Cott, Comptroller. presented a slide
presentation on the budget. Following the presentation. Council had no
questions and there were no questions by the public. At this time, Mayor Baldwin
closed the public hearing. .
#3 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on emergency reading of
Ordinance regarding the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 199912000.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-T -8
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LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS FOR THE YEAR
1999; PROVIDING THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT (100%) APPRAISED VALUE AND PROVIDING FOR THE
COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF 0.345572 ON THE ONE
HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the emergency reading of the Ordinance
regarding the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. Mrs. Jarman
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#4 ORDINANCE: CO[Jsider and take action on emergency reading of
Ordinance regarding the budget for Fiscal Year 1999/2000.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read tile caption as.follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 99-M-19
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,1999
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF
THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF
THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the emergency reading of the Ordinance
regarding the budget for Fiscal Year 19912000. Mrs. Jarman seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Jarman, Potempa, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
Following the vote, Mr. Sweatt thanked L.J. Cott and Juan Santoya, Jr, of the
Finance Department, and Mark Marquez of Management Services for making the
budget process run smoothly.
Mayor Baldwin noted the City has come a long way in the last ten (10) years.
The population has doubled, and property evaluations are up. There are some
naysayers out there regarding growth, but without growth you die. The City has
well-managed growth. We have one of the lowest tax rates around except for the
City of Windcrest. The Mayor also commended Mr. Sweatt and the staff,
especially L.J. Cott, for their work on the budget. He wished Mr. Cott all the best
in his retirement. Mr. Cott thanked the Mayor and wished him, the Council and
the staff all the best.
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
establishing a Municipal Court technology fund.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-M-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ESTABLISHING A
MUNICIPAL COURT FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND
COLLECTION OF A MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FEE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; P~OVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING FOR .:xPIRA TION DATE.
Mayor Baldwin commented the first reading of this had been approved and it had
been discussed at workshops. Mr. Greenwald observed there are people in the
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audience who were not here for those discussions. Mr. Sweatt explained that .
effective no ear1ier than October 1, 1999 a fee shall be collected for conviction of
a misdemeanor and for conviction of an offense and the court shall pay that fee
to the municipal comptroller who shall deposit it in the Municipal Court
Technology Fund. The assessment of such a fee expires September 1, 2005.
The technology fund shall be used only to finance the purchase of technological
enhancements for the City of Schertz Municipal Court. This fund is authorized by
the State legislature.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance establishing a
Municipal Court technology fund as outlined by the City Manager. Mr. Williams
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading of Ordinance
authorizing Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement with Pro-Logis.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-T -21
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THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING A TAX ABATEMENT AND A
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BY CITY COUNCIL FOR AND WITH PRO-
LOGIS TRUST, A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
Mr. Sweatt reported they are very pleased with Pro-Log is. Their building will be
160,000 square feet and work on it is currently underway in Tri-County. The
Economic Development Commission has recommended they be granted an 80%
tax abatement over a period of ten (10) years. Mr. Eric Brown is here. to answer
any questions Council may have. Mr. Brown stated he is excited about being
part of the City of Schertz and he looks forward to additional facilities in the
future.
Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the final reading of an Ordinance authorizing a
Tax Abatement and Tax Abatement Agreement with Pro-Logis. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#7 RESOLUTION: Consider and take action on Resolution approving
Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services between Guadalupe County,
City of Schertz and City of Seguin.
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-R-11
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS,
THE CITY OF SEGUIN, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
Mr Sweatt advised this is an extension of the current agreement It reflects a
slight increase in income from Guadalupe County for the 199912000 fiscal year.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the Resolution authorizing an Interloca(
Agreement for Animal Control Services between Guadalupe County, CitY of
Schertz and City of Seguin. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Council members Jarman, Potempa, Williams and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
· Reminded Council that those who plan to attend the TML Conference need to
turn in their registration forms by the first part of October.
· Mentioned that in Council's next packet will be a resolution to nominate
someone for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District Board. They will have
a couple of meetings to discuss it.
· Stated the joint meeting of the Councils of the City of Schertz and the City of
Seguin regarding the alternate water source project is scheduled for tomorrow
evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Seguin Library located at 707 E. College.
Everyone should meet here tomorrow evening at 6:15 p.m. He will have a
map and will furnish agendas to everyone.
#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mrs. Jarman:
· Commented she missed the Library Board meeting because she was on
vacation. Mr. Sweatt added work is progres~ing well on the library. The
bookstore will move to the library conference room. Mrs. Jarman noted that
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Gail Douglas spoke with Mrs. Courtney and she. was delighted about that .
move. Mayor Baldwin asked if he understood there is no longer a conference
room and was told that's correct They feel since GVEC has a meeting room
in their old building, groups can use that. Mrs. Jarman also commented the
library staff would get a small break room.
· Remarked she was glad to see Margaret Riley present to support the City
budget.
Mr. Potempa:
· Inquired if McDonald's has two types of taxes - one for in-house dining and
the other for carryout. He asked Mr. Sweatt to check on it.
Mr. Williams:
· Referred to the landscaping project for the new buildings and commented Mr.
Martin went away this evening very enthused. He has also talked with Susie
Fitzgerald and his enthusiasm is nothing compared to hers. If we harness all
this talent and don't wait too long, it will be a big benefit to the City. We may
want to keep something like this in mind for areas along FM 78 after it is
widened. Mayor Baldwin suggested getting some press coverage about
needing a citywide garden club to volunteer for the new buildings and other .
projects. It was asked whom volunteers should contact, and Mayor Baldwin
suggested either Mr. Sweatt or one of the Council people.
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR
· Commended City Council for being fiscally responsible for the stewardship of
the City. He is really proud of them.
#11 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Mayor Baldwin adjo rned the meeting at
8:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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