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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on
Tuesday, February 18, 1997 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 Charles McDonald;
Joe Potempa; Earl Sawyer and Ken Greenwald. Absent:
Councilmenber Timothy Swinney. Staff present were City
Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary Norma Althouse.
Mayor Bald~in asked everyone to rise and join him in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Mayor Baldwin then presented a Proclamation to a
representative of the Buffalo Valley Lions Club stating
that on Saturday, February 22, 1997, from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus parking lot, 509
Schertz Parkway, a Mobile Eye Screen Unit will be available
for free eye examinations for everyone 14 years of age and
older.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Session 12-03-96
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes, as written, for
the Regular Session of 12-03-96. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Raymond Koch of 913 Dimrock
expressed appreciation for the Inspection Department's
efforts on his behalf. He had some work done on his house
and the contractor neglected to get a permit. He reported
it to the City and they made sure he obtained one and was
fined. The work was properly supervised and administered
with the help of the inspectors. If the City continues
it's zoning practices, they will keep things on the right
tract despite a growth pattern. Mr. Koch once again
thanked the City for their help and asked that it be passed
on to the Inspection Department.
Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Koch for his comments and Mr.
Greenwald pointed out that permits are important for the
protection of the City even though they are not a big money
generator.
#3 POLICE RESERVE: Consider and take action appointing
three new members to the Police Reserve Force.
Mr. Sweatt deferred to Police Chief Jerry Smith. Chief
Smith introduced Guadalupe Facundo, Craig Jones and Joseph
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Cavanagh, applicants for appointment to the Police Reserve
Force. Chief Smith reported they are currently trying to
build the Reserve Force as they had one resignation and one
promotion to a full time officer. These three applicants
have gone through extensive testing and rated extremely
high. Ms. Facundo is currently with the United States Air
Force and is looking to retire in August, Mr. Jones has
two years experience with the Tyler Police Department, and
Mr. Cavanagh is currently a reserve officer at Marion.
Mr. Potempa moved to approve the appointment of Guadalupe
Facundo, Craig Jones and Joseph cavanagh to the Police
Reserve Force. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
Mayor Baldwin congratulated the three new reserve officers
and welcomed them to the City of Schertz.
#4 EAA: Consider and take
Irrigation Suspension Program.
action regarding EAA
Mr. Sweatt stated, as Council will recall from earlier
discussion, the Irrigation Suspension Program was developed
by the EAA to encourage farmers to participate in a
suspension of their annual irrigation activity. When the
Council voted for the City to participate it was at a rate
of $1.00 per active water meter account. At the beginning
of the program there was no set formula for participation.
However, as the program developed, EAA recommended
participation from each purveyor based on their percentage
of pumpage from the Edwards in 1995. That means the total
participation by the City would amount to $22,800 instead
of the original $4897. The City would be eligible, during
summer curtailment times, for an additional 10% of water
pumpage. If it rains, it is of no benefit. If however it
does not rain, then we are buying a form of insurance for
the extra 10%. The money wll be coming out of capital
recovery funds. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Sawyer moved
Irrigation Suspension
Mr. McDonald seconded
following votes:
to approve participation
Program in the amount of
the motion, which carried
in the
$22,800.
with the
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
#5 IMPACT FEE REPORT: Consider and take action to
approve the Semi-Annual Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Report.
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Mr. Sweatt advised the Planning and Zoning Commission
currently serves as the Advisory Board to the utility
department for the establishment and periodic review of our
impact fees. They have recommended the fees be retained at
the current level. The water fee is $750 per living unit
equivalent, the sewer fee is $315 per living unit
equivalent, and the CCMA fee, which the City collects and
gives to CCMA, is $985 per living unit equivalent.
Mr. Greenwald
forth by the
water/wastewater
current level.
carried with the
moved to approve the recommendation sent
Planning and Zoning Commission that the
capital recovery/impact fees remain at the
Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
#6 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing
members to the Library Advisory Board.
Mr. Sweatt listed John Grosskopf, Juan Thorn, Barbara
Ricks and Pattie Lovelady as members who have agreed to
continue serving on the Library Advisory Board and
recommended approval of their appointments.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the appointments of John
Grosskopf, Juan Thorn, Barbara Ricks and Pattie Lovelady to
the Library Advisory Board. Mr. McDonald seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
#7 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action appointing
members to the TIF Board.
Mr. Sweatt apologized for failing to place this item on
Council's workshop last week. Mr. Lewis Street serves as
the City representative and has agreed to serve an
additional two-year term. His new term will expire on
December 31, 1998. Councilmember Potempa currently serves
as the Board President and while his term will expire on
December 31, 1997, his term as President is due to be
renewed. Approval of both appointments is recommended.
Mr. Sawyer moved to reappoint Mr. Lewis Street to the TIF
Board for a two-year term and to renew the term of
Councilmember Potempa as President of the TIF Board. Mr.
McDonald seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Sawyer and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilmember Potempa.
*8 WATER STUDY: Consider and take action to revoke
the existing contract and act on a new agreement.
Mr. Sweatt asked that Council revoke the existing contract
with HDR and authorize perfection of a new agreement with
Crockett camp and Clay Roming for the water study.
Mr. Potempa asked if any money had been paid yet
Sweatt replied no. Council agreed in October to
with HDR, but since that time, they discovered a
conflict of interest and asked to be released
contract.
and Mr.
contract
possible
from the
Mr. Sawyer moved to revoke the existing contract with HDR
and authorize negotiation of a new contract with Crockett
Camp and Clay Roming for the water study. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
#9 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on awarding
the following bids:
A. Backhoe (Loader) Tractor
B. Portable TV Inspection System
C. Utility Terrain Carts
A. Backhoe (Loader\ Tracto~
Mr. Sweatt advised this is a budgeted item. Bids were
solicited and only one bid was received from Texana
Machinery in the amount of $42,796.00. Several contractors
were interviewed to see how that price compares. The bid
is $796.00 over the budget estimate, but seems to be a fair
price. After review, it is recommended the bid be awarded
to Texana Machinery in the amount of $42,796.00.
Mr. Greenwald moved to award the bid
(Loader) Tractor to Texana Machinery in
$42,796.00. Mr. McDonald seconded the
carried with the following votes:
for a Backhoe
the amount of
motion, which
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
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B. Portable TV Insue~tion Svstem
Mr. Sweatt reported this is also a budgeted item. Bids
were solicited and a total of seven bids were received.
This TV inspection system has a variety of uses, primarily
the inspection of manholes and wastewater lines. Secondary
uses consist of inspection of air conditioning duct
systems, inspection of abandoned and active wells, etc.
The visual inspection can be video taped for a permanent
record of the inspection. After review, it is recommended
the bid be awarded to the best and lowest bidder of U. S.
Rentals in the amount of $6,019.00.
Mr. Sawyer moved to award the bid for the Portable TV
Inspection System to U.S. Rentals in the amount of
$6,019.00. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Counci1members McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
C. Utilitv Terrain Carts
Mr. Sweatt related they had budgeted for a total of four
utility carts at $4400.00 each. Bids were solicited and
four were received, with the lowest one, not even meeting
specifications, being $4450.00. It is recommended all bids
be rejected and they will modify their specifications and
go out for bids again at a later date.
Mr. Potempa moved to reject all bids received for Utility
Terrain Carts. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Sawyer
and
NAYS: None.
#10 CITY MANAGERS'S REPORT: There was none.
#11 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: ~r. McDonald: A. Reported
attending the Berry Creek grand opening last week and said
the lunch was very good. He mentioned he thought,
according to the ordinance, gated communities were required
to put a fence all the way around the community. Berry
Creek has not done this. They are tying onto the fences of
property owners in Woodland Oaks. Mr. Sweatt recalled
that Carolina Crossing, Berry Creek, Forest Ridge and
Woodland Oaks Village were all approved before the UDC was
completed. Mr. McDonald thought they had all agreed to
comply with the UDC Ordinance and in that case should be
required to put a fence all the way around. Mr. Sweatt
promised to look into it.
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B. Stated he went to the AACOG Economic and Environmental
Impact Review Committee meeting. One interesting thing was
that the City of Marion is asking for grant assistance to
build a school. It seems that the USDA has funds available
and they would buy the Marion School District's bonds at a
guaranteed 5% interest rate under rural development
authority. It might be something worth looking into.
Mr. Sawyer: A. Commented he is happy to see Margaret
Riley came back to the Library Board.
B. Referred to
up on February
sponsored by the
Mr. Sweatt's notes about the dance coming
28th. Mr. Sweatt mentioned it will be
Lion's Club for young teenagers.
C. Inquired if Animal Control is out in the morning. Mr.
Sweatt replied they have varied hours - some early morning,
some late afternoon.
Mr. Greenwald: Remarked about an article in the
Herald-Zeitung regarding an 830 telephone exchange in some
of the outlying areas of Comal and Guadalupe Counties to
become effective the 7th of July this year. Mr. Sweatt
told him he has been assured Schertz will still be in the
210 exchange.
#12 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. Noted the public hearing on FM
78 right-of-way went well. Mr. Greenwald observed we at
least have a workable plan now.
B. Indicated there was a really good article in the
Express News on the history of GBRA.
C. Asked Mr. Potempa if he could make a meeting tomorrow
in San Antonio at 2:00 p.m. for the AACOG Bexar County
Council of Cities. Mr. Potempa could not attend and
neither could anyone else. They all had previous
commitments.
*13 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. potempa and
seconded by Mr. Greenw.'d .nd U~~SIY carried, the
meeting w.s sd'ourned .t 7,40 p~ .~~
Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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